In a residential park.
"…"
Sensing Lin rest his head on her lap again, Sakurajima Mai, who had been lost in thought, snapped back to reality.
Lin's eyes were closed, the corners of his lips turned up slightly, his handsome face holding a faint smile as it appeared up close before her.
It made her feel a little dazed.
She had to admit, Lin's face was devastatingly attractive.
Even for someone like her, a child star who had seen plenty of beautiful women and handsome men since she was young, looking at him like this stirred her heart.
If Lin were willing to enter the entertainment industry, his looks and charisma alone would be enough to make him a top-tier idol.
Add a bit of talent and acting ability...
Becoming a superstar would be no problem at all.
Sakurajima Mai's eyes shifted slightly, her mind racing with thoughts.
The events of the past seemed to reappear.
Playing out like a slideshow.
Starting from when she was fourteen, her 'manager' began booking more and more jobs for her, keeping her busy every day.
Gradually, she grew weary.
Until one day a year ago, when her 'manager' accepted a swimsuit commercial on her behalf without consulting her.
Something like that hurt her deeply.
The years of accumulated exhaustion and emotion erupted uncontrollably.
For the first time, she refused a job and had a huge fight with her 'manager.'
She even directly announced that she would be retiring from the entertainment industry soon.
Aside from the swimsuit ad, it took her half a year to finish shooting all the other jobs she had previously accepted.
After that, she officially announced her retirement.
She wanted to return to a normal life.
To enjoy the youth she was supposed to at her age, just like everyone else—things like making friends and finding a boyfriend.
However, things did not go as planned.
Delayed by work for six months, she returned to school to find that everyone had already formed their own cliques.
Coupled with the special aura of being a big celebrity, no one in her class approached her to talk or become friends.
Though some people wrote her love letters.
But it wasn't the life she wanted.
And so, she became alone.
The thought, 'I want to go to a world where no one knows the celebrity Sakurajima Mai,' began to form in her mind.
As time passed, just as this thought started to fade.
A 'miracle' occurred.
She was slowly fulfilling her 'wish'—soon, no one in the world would know her.
Or even see her.
Because of this, she even glimpsed a corner of the world's truth: monsters and demons really did exist.
It was just that ordinary people couldn't perceive them.
And just today, the psychic currently resting his head on her lap had suddenly appeared and explained the situation.
At first, she felt as if she had become the heroine of some TV drama involving supernatural elements.
And he was the hero.
Due to Adolescence Syndrome, she couldn't be observed by others, but he was different and could see her.
And so their lives intersected.
In the process of resolving the Adolescence Syndrome, the two would gradually get to know each other and eventually develop feelings for one another.
After overcoming some hardships.
The two would successfully solve the problem and become the most important person in each other's lives.
But reality was different.
The story's hero before her had the ability to solve the problem directly, and he made no secret of his intentions.
The hero liked the heroine.
It seemed to be 'love at first sight.'
He wanted her to be his wife.
The story was not following the usual path.
Sakurajima Mai gazed at Lin's handsome, chiseled face, which seemed utterly flawless, her eyes flickering slightly.
After retiring from the entertainment industry.
The thought of finding a boyfriend had crossed her mind.
But because of her unique situation, and because there was no one around she liked, the idea wasn't very strong.
But if she were to find a boyfriend.
The one right before her seemed like a very suitable choice.
Time passed quietly in the silence.
About ten minutes later.
Lin opened his eyes and asked with a smile, "Have you decided?"
"If not, should I give you some more time?"
"In any case, I should be able to cure your Adolescence Syndrome before you truly disappear, Sakurajima-senpai."
He felt that Sakurajima Mai probably wouldn't agree to his proposal just yet.
They didn't have any emotional foundation.
It would take at least some time to process things before she might possibly agree.
However…
"I've decided."
Sakurajima Mai took a deep breath, lowered her head to meet Lin's gaze, her cheeks flushing slightly as she said shyly,
"I accept."
Life has no rehearsals.
Every moment is a live broadcast.
And it's always full of surprises.
Like how something as bizarre as Adolescence Syndrome can happen, or discovering that monsters and demons are real.
While she was lost in darkness.
Lin's appearance was like a dazzling ray of sunlight shining in.
Illuminating the path of hope.
Like a miracle, like a stroke of luck.
If she didn't seize this chance, she might miss it forever.
Therefore, she made this bold decision that seemed so unlike her.
"You accept?!"
Seeing Sakurajima Mai agree, contrary to his expectations, Lin couldn't help but be slightly stunned.
He was pleasantly surprised and taken aback.
"Yes."
Noticing Lin's surprise, Sakurajima Mai's eyes flickered for a moment before she nodded, her pretty face blushing crimson.
Now that the decision was made, there was no point in regretting it.
Lin sat up again.
He met Sakurajima Mai's gaze.
"Aren't you afraid I'm the type of person who just lusts after your body, someone who'll get tired of you and toss you aside after I have you?"
"Are you?"
Sakurajima Mai looked into Lin's eyes, smiled faintly, and countered with a question.
If Lin hadn't asked that, she would have actually been worried.
But because he did ask.
She found herself not so worried anymore.
"Of course not."
Lin smiled slightly.
Then he added, "Then from now on, Sakurajima-senpai—no, Mai—you are my wife."
"…Yes."
Hearing Lin's words, shyness filled Sakurajima Mai's eyes and her heart began to race. She responded to him in a small voice.
Perhaps her mindset was already shifting.
The way she looked at Lin was also starting to change, little by little.
Seeing Sakurajima Mai's shy, blushing expression, Lin sat down right beside her, their bodies nearly touching.
He reached out his right hand and wrapped it around her waist.
"Ah?!"
Lin's action made Sakurajima Mai's eyes widen slightly. A gasp escaped her lips, and her body couldn't help but tense up.
"Mai, may I kiss you?"
Lin looked at Sakurajima Mai gently, his voice soft as he asked.
"!!!"
Sakurajima Mai's eyes trembled.
Staring into Lin's deep, gentle eyes, which reflected her own image, her heart beat faster and faster.
Her cheeks felt like they were burning.
She didn't speak, but simply closed her eyes, her face red.
It felt like a fawn was leaping wildly in her chest.
Nervousness, shyness, anticipation…
All sorts of emotions seemed to crash against her heart like waves.
Seeing Sakurajima Mai's tacit consent, Lin hesitated no longer. He lowered his head slightly and gently captured her soft, red lips.
Sensing her inexperience and uncertainty.
He began to guide her, little by little.
As their lips met, their two hearts drew closer and closer to one another.
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