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Banami frowned slightly and said, "And what are your own thoughts?"
“If Mom thinks it’s good, then it’s good.” Then the girl continued.
Would you do anything just because someone else gives you an order or makes a request? What about your own will? He asked himself.
For a moment, Banami was unsure whether to directly advise the other party or leave the problem to Xiangzi, since she was Wakaba Mutsu's true childhood friend.
After a moment of silence, Yagami said, "I'm sorry, Wakaba Mutsu, I stole your childhood friend status."
Banami remembered what Wakaba Mutsu had said earlier.
Ruoye Mu looked up, seemingly surprised, and said, "Today, Xiaoxiang told me that even if everyone else has forgotten her, she will always be my childhood sweetheart."
He couldn't help but laugh: "It does sound like the answer of a gentle deity, but I think there are still some differences. Just like love and marriage, love is only a matter between two people, while marriage involves two families."
The same goes for childhood sweethearts; it's not just about the feelings between the two of you, but also about how the outside world perceives your relationship.
After all, if you and Xiangzi went back to school holding hands now, people would be shocked.
If you're childhood sweethearts, even if you stay together all the time, it won't seem strange to others.
In Ruoye Mu's mind, it seemed as if the words that the little girl with pigtails had once said to her were floating up.
Even if the other party has completely forgotten, Ye Mu... remembers everything clearly.
That is, among the few girls with weak self-awareness, being able to anchor their identity in this world (society).
She was Toyokawa Shoko's childhood sweetheart.
Others also know that she is Toyokawa Shoko's childhood friend.
If she wasn't Toyokawa Shoko's childhood friend, then who was she?
The girl's doll-like eyes looked at Banami, whose face showed remorse, and something seemed to have touched her heart.
That is, unlike when Xiao Xiang said today that he and she were childhood sweethearts, she felt no emotion, but rather a deep emotional stirring.
Seeing that the girl had fallen silent again, and wondering what she was thinking, Banami said, "Anyway, just do the interview first. If you feel any pressure, remember to speak up, and I'll figure something out."
"Xiao Xiang, what do you do when you're under pressure?" Ruo Ye Mu suddenly asked.
Banai was slightly surprised, but didn't take it too seriously. She just smiled and said, "Xiao Xiang, she loses her hair when she's stressed, but she said that as long as she kisses me, she'll be happy."
Then he saw Wakaba Mutsu glancing at him sideways.
"Hahaha, I'm leaving now." Banami felt it was a bit unfair to talk about her relationship with Xiaoxiang in front of Wakaba Mutsu, so she chuckled dryly and left.
However, as Wakaba Mutsu watched the other person's retreating figure, she whispered, "Kiss...decompress...cheer up..."
Chapter 41 Kill Kiss
Just as Banami was leaving Wakaba's house, she unexpectedly saw a girl with light blue hair and twin tails standing at the door with some worry.
Banami, hands on hips, laughed and said, "Country girl, what's wrong? Did you get lost in the rich area? This isn't a place for someone like you."
Toyokawa Shoko rolled her eyes at him and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? Have you finished talking with Uncle Takafumi and the others?"
"Ah, could it be that Xiao Xiang, you came to pick me up because you were worried that I would be bullied by Xiao Huang Gua's parents?"
Xiangzi's cheeks flushed slightly, and he said with some annoyance, "Why do you have to talk in such a disgusting tone? It's so annoying!"
"But you didn't deny it, right?" Banami laughed like a fool.
Just as Xiangzi was about to make a move, he saw the familiar girl standing at the door not far away.
"Ah, Xiao Mu!" Xiangzi waved gently.
To her surprise, Ruo Yemu simply nodded slightly but did not come forward.
Xiangzi tilted his head slightly and asked, "You didn't bully Xiaomu while I was away, did you?"
"Huh?! Toyokawa Shoko, you've gone too far. You know me, I like big ones," Hanami said seriously.
Xiangzi pinched his arm hard. No wonder you always said you'd give me a massage and told me to eat papaya stewed with milk. It was all to cater to your own preferences, wasn't it?
Although, the feeling of "taking a deep breath" is quite nice.
Seeing that Xiao Mu was unwilling to come out, Xiangzi waved his hand gently and said, "Xiao Mu, we're leaving now."
Then, they saw Wakaba Mutsu nod gently, and then Shoko took Hachimi's hand and left.
As Ruoye Mutsu watched the two figures disappear, she recalled the genuine smile on Xiaoxiang's face when he fled from the Toyokawa family.
That was the smile that Wakaba Mutsu could never make Saki show.
Suddenly, Wakaba Mutsu remembered a midday when she was a child, playing with Saki at the Toyokawa house.
Then, we took a nap together in the room. When she woke up groggily, she saw the figure of a gentle woman in front of her.
She instinctively called out, "Mom, I want...water."
Then, the gentle woman poured a glass of water and slowly fed it to her lips.
After satisfying herself, Wakaba Mutsu slowly fell asleep. When she woke up, she realized that she had mistaken Aunt Mizuho for her mother.
Afterwards, Aunt Ruihui gently touched her lips with her finger and said with a smile, "You have to keep this a secret from Xiangzi. That child is actually very petty and jealous."
If she knew you called me "Mom," she'd be jealous.
If Ye Mu simply nodded slightly, the two never mentioned the matter again.
But... the girl still vividly remembers the warmth of that scene.
She turned around gently and returned to the Ruoye family home, where a woman with bright red lips stood in front of her.
"Has Xi-jun gone back?" she asked.
“Mom…” Wakaba Mutsu whispered.
Then, the woman smiled gently again: "Xiao Mu, have you forgotten? You have to call me Minami."
“…Minami.” Wakaba Mutsumi’s voice sounded somewhat downcast.
But Minami seemed oblivious, and simply said softly, "Go to bed early tonight. Starting tomorrow, the schedule for interviews and movie promotions will be quite packed."
Oh, and remember not to be rude in front of reporters.
After she finished speaking, she turned and left, as if she had already said everything she wanted to say.
Wakaba Mutsu looked at that retreating figure and whispered, "Ma..."
It could only breathe, but it didn't make a sound.
The girl silently went to the basement, sat on the chair whose leather surface had been torn open, and picked up her usual electric guitar.
The silvery moonlight outside the window shone on the doll-like girl, making her appear incredibly lonely.
However, she is not "alone".
A voice in her mind said, "Xiao Mu, is this really okay? By personally participating in the interview, aren't you essentially having to deny to everyone that Toyokawa Shoko is your childhood friend? That's just too cruel!"
The image of the two people leaving flashed through Ruoye Mutsu's mind. She said softly, "SAKI, her childhood friend, is no longer needed."
"Xiao Mu!"
Metis seemed both angry and sad. In the end, she simply said, "Then let me do the interview, just like before. Xiao Mu can just stay behind me! I'll protect you!"
However, to Metis's surprise, Ruoye Mu shook his head slightly.
She will personally participate in the interviews.
Even if it means personally denying any connection with Saki.
Because if she does this, Minami will be happy, Saki will be happy, and everyone else will be happy.
She hugged the guitar tightly.
"Xiao Mu, I'm so sad right now, so sad, so miserable. Your emotions are being transmitted to me!"
Another voice came from Wakaba Mutsu's mind.
Chapter 42 Monster
The next morning, Wakaba Mutsu slowly opened her eyes. She subconsciously touched her lips lightly, and then, looking at the bright sunshine outside, she gently raised her body.
"How strange, Xiao Mu, why are you in such a good mood today? You made me feel so bad before I went to bed last night."
However, Ruoye Mu did not answer. Instead, she went into the washroom, washed up, and changed into the Tsuki no Mori school uniform.
Although she does have other clothes, and the Wakaba family has the financial means to make handmade clothes, Wakaba Mutsu still prefers to wear her school uniform.
At least that way, she wouldn't attract so much attention when she's out and about.
After all, there's the name Wakaba Mutsumi, the identity of Wakaba Takafumi and Mori Minami's daughter, and Wakaba Mutsumi's doll-like cute appearance.
Everything about her seemed designed to attract the attention of others.
She subconsciously looked at the mask that Saki had given her not long ago and said that Ave Mujica was a masked band.
Hearing this, Ruoye Mu felt a little relieved. As long as she wore the mask, no one would know her identity. When she stood on the stage, she was just Metis (Death).
But at least for today, she still has to stand in the spotlight, but she no longer needs the mask.
She had to face strangers as she truly was.
"Xiao Mu." Although Metis and Ruoye Mu's thoughts are independent, they can share each other's emotions.
Even so, Metis still couldn't do anything, because she was just a secondary personality. If Ye Mu didn't agree, she couldn't take control of the body.
When Wakaba Mutsu left the room and came to the living room, a maid was already waiting there.
Wakaba Mutsu looked at the maid who had raised her, and the maid seemed to understand her perfectly, saying, "Mr. Wakaba has already left. He has an important announcement to make today, but he instructed me to tell you, Miss, that if you feel uncomfortable in any way, you must let him know."
"Miss Minami is getting ready now. She told you, young lady, to have breakfast first, and we'll go out together later."
Even the maids wouldn't call Mori Minami "Madam" or "Mrs. Wakaba," as that would easily overshadow Mori Minami's brilliance.
Regardless of the final outcome of Banami's approach, it at least aligns very well with Mori Minami's tastes, or rather, her interests.
Ruoye Mutsu simply sat in the chair as usual, eating the breakfast that the maid brought out.
This saddened the maid who had taken care of her for many years, but because of her position, she was unable to help her.
Suddenly, Wakaba Mutsu said, "Pickled cucumbers."
"Eh? Miss, would you like some pickled cucumbers?"
In Ruoye Mu's mind, the meal that Suze made for her in Banami's apartment came to mind.
"It's not necessary," the girl finally said softly.
The maid was somewhat surprised. Although she remained as quiet as a puppet, the young lady seemed different today.
Moreover, this difference did not give her a good feeling.
Just after Wakaba Mutsu finished breakfast, Mori Minami, who was dressed up in a glamorous way, came out.
In Mutsuka Wakaba's eyes, Minami Mori was always like this; she almost never allowed herself to make the slightest mistake in public, and was always elegant, quiet, and poised.
"Xiao Mu, have you finished eating? Let's go, the driver is already waiting outside."
Hearing her mother's words, Ruoye Muku silently jumped off the chair and followed behind her.
But when the mother and daughter reached the door, they found a young couple standing there.
Mori Minami looked surprised and said, "Yu-kun, what brings you here? And this girl next to you, is that Xiangzi? No wonder she won Yu-kun's heart, she's very pretty. Would you be interested in acting in a movie?"
Xiangzi was more familiar with Minami Mori, but now he had to pretend he wasn't, and simply nodded politely: "Thank you, Ms. Minami, I'm just here with Yu-kun."
Banami replied, "I'm still worried. After all, I caused this. I think it would be better if I accompanied them on the interview schedule for the next period of time."
Mori Minami seemed to realize something and said calmly, "Although it's not really necessary, if you're comfortable with this, then come along."
This is the way Banami came up with to make amends (atone for her sins) after she vented her stress on Xiaoxiang last night.
If Ruoye Mu's condition is not right, he can stop it in time, instead of letting Senmina do whatever she says.
"Then I'll do it too..."
Just as Xiangzi was about to speak, she heard Mori Minami say, "Oh dear, Xiangzi can't come along. Those reporters aren't our mouthpieces after all. If Xijun comes along, it can be said to be a sign of friendship between our two families."
If Xiangzi's sister came along, the reporters might write something completely random.
For example, the newly emerged shrew in the Toyokawa family forces Toyokawa Yu's childhood friend to say nice things.
Those journalism students can actually pull it off.
Xiangzi looked somewhat annoyed when he heard Minami say that.
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