"It's all Akira-kun's fault." Yuigahama Yui pouted, her cheeks puffed like a sulking hamster.
"Okay, okay, it's all my fault. I admit it. Everything is my fault," Akira Fujimiya replied with a gentle smile, raising his hands in surrender.
"Besides… if we had gotten together earlier, I would feel more at ease. Later, when Akira-kun tells the truth to my family, I'll be able to stand on your side more firmly. But their are so many beautiful girls that...." Yuigahama Yui whispered, her voice dropping to a shy murmur.
"I am sorry for being so handsome that I am apparently irresistible to girls."
"Akira-kun, you're such a bad guy." Yui said while tightening her hold on Akira's arm.
"Yui, you little— big fool." Akira tried to say something, but the pressure from Yui's chest made him change his wording mid-sentence.
Yui's face flushed hot, but she didn't release his arm.
She knew very well that this was something Yukinoshita Yukino couldn't do yet, and something only she, Yui, could do right now.
That small, prideful sweetness kept her from letting go.
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On the other side.
As Yukinoshita Yukino arrived at the Flash Animation studio, her phone began ringing.
She took out her phone from her pocket and glanced at the caller ID— she froze for half a second, before her cheeks turned a little red.
As she gestured to Miura Yumiko to go ahead first.
After Yumiko walked away, Yukino took a breath and answered the call.
"Yukino, did it work?" Yukinoshita Haruno's amused voice came through the speaker.
"Yes…" Yukino's reply slowly, her face reddened.
"Then hurry up and thank your big sister~" Haruno teased with a laugh.
"Th-thank you… sister." Yukino forced out the words, her voice almost too low to be heard.
"Are you relieved now?" Haruno asked knowingly.
"...A little," Yukino murmured while glancing around to make sure no one was listening.
"You know, I didn't really want you to leave home this early. But since you insisted, I had to find a way for you. Now that your wish has been granted, you need to prepare yourself."
"Prepare… myself?" Yukino blinked in confusion.
Before she could ask further, Haruno began speaking again— offering advice about Akira, their relationship, and things that made Yukino's entire face glow bright red.
By the time Haruno finished, Yukino was nearly trembling, her legs shaken by the things she learn.
"I-I understand."
"If you're scared, call your big sister anytime. I'll be on your side as always~" Haruno said, meaningfully, playfully.
Yukino exchanged a few more words before finally hanging up.
But just as she lowered her phone, someone spoke behind her.
"Second Miss Yukinoshita?"
"Ah!!...oh Good morning, Kanae Takahashi." Yukino quickly straightened herself and greeted the person politely.
"Good morning...Your face is a little red. Were you talking to Akira-san on the phone just now?" Kanae asked with open curiosity.
"No! I-I was talking to my sister. She said some strange things," Yukino quickly clarified.
"I see. Then let's go together." Kanae smiled and began walking, not asking the details.
She actually wanted to ask Yukino something about Akira, but she didn't dare to bring it up directly. She simply followed along.
"Once production is complete, He will definitely come to check everything carefully. We can't let him down," Yukino suddenly said from behind.
"Hmm?" Kanae stopped for a moment, as she turn her head and glance at Yukino.
"Let's work together to make Madoka Magica a success for Akira," Yukino said with sincere determination.
"Well, of course....That's only natural," Kanae replied with a slight blush.
"...If Akira-kun is satisfied… I can let him go on a date with you, Miss Takahashi."
"Miss!?… what did you just say?" Kanae froze mid-step.
Yukino continued walking as if this was the most matter-of-fact arrangement in the world.
Kanae, meanwhile, was left stunned, her entire face redder than a stop sign.
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In front of the Yuigahama residence.
Ding!
Akira rang the doorbell.
Click!
Soon, the door opened, and Yuigahama Asuna greeted them.
Her expression brightened immediately when she saw Akira and Yui standing together.
"Good morning, Aunt Asuna, thank you for having me," Akira bowed politely.
"Fujimiya-kun, come in, make yourself at home," Asuna said warmly, as she gesture for to come inside.
"..I'm afraid I can't, Aunt Asuna. If I treated this place like my home, that would make Yui my stupid little sister," Akira sighed dramatically.
"Akira-kun!" Yui clenched her fists, fuming.
Asuna laughed quietly behind her hand, failing to suppress her laughter. As Yui stare at her own mother with a look of betrayal.
The two changed into indoor slippers and stepped inside.
"Fujimiya-kun, would you like tea? Or juice to drink?" Asuna asked while opening the refrigerator.
"Either is fine," Akira replied, calmly.
Asuna nodded as she took two cans of drink from the fridge and placed them on the table.
Yui, whose hand Akira was still holding as to lessen her 'anger', leaned softly against his shoulder, her face wearing a peaceful, content expression.
Asuna was watching them with a meaningful smile.
Then something suddenly crossed her mind— Yui had told her she would be attending Yukinoshita Yukino sister's birthday party.
"Yui, you went to Miss Yukinoshita's birthday banquet yesterday. I hope you didn't cause trouble for Akira-kun?" Asuna asked.
"I didn't! I just ate and talked with Yukino and Yumiko, and then danced with Akira-kun," Yui said quickly.
"It must have been a lively party," Asuna said while turning to Akira.
"Yes, there were many guests attended. And I also met with several businessmen too. It helped with my company's relationships," Akira answered, calmly.
"You danced with Yui, but… you didn't dance with Yukinoshita-san?" Asuna asked with a smile.
"..!!"
Yui froze like a statue.
Akira paused for a few seconds before answering.
"I danced with the Second Miss Yukinoshita, the First Miss, and Yui's friends."
"Oh my, Akira-kun is very popular," Asuna said with a hint of amusement, didn't thinking much of it.
While, Yui let out a tiny breath of relief.
She had genuinely thought her mother might have discovered something.
"It's actually a bit troublesome. There are girls at school who pursue me too," Akira said calmly.
"...Did Akira-kun do something behind Yui's back?" Asuna asked with a suspicious tilt of her head.
"Yes. When I was out shopping with the student council junior, Yui and the others caught me," Akira admitted.
"Just shopping?" Asuna leaned closer, clearly interested in the story.
"I just wanted to look around. The other party should be—"
"As long as your heart is with Yui, it's fine, right?" Asuna said seriously.
Akira nodded and looked at Yui.
Yui leaned deeper into his arms, as though she could hide inside him.
....
After spending half an hour in the living room, Akira and Yui headed to her bedroom.
The moment the door closed behind them, Akira wrapped his arms around her.
"Akira-kun… aren't you afraid my mom will be angry? You said all those things in front of her…" Yui asked, worried.
"I said them on purpose." Akira gently lifted Yui and carried her to the bed in princess carry.
Yui was already used to his methods, as she wrapped her arms around his neck.
"On purpose?" Yui blinked in confusion as they sat down on her bed.
"I wanted to see her reaction. Aunt Asuna didn't show anger..she only reminded me not to go overboard. That means as long as I don't do something outrageous, she'll accept it," Akira explained.
"I see...," Yui nodded.
"I'll tell her the truth after summer vacation," Akira notify her, holding her close.
"Hmm"
Yui hummed softly in acknowledgement, then stiffened a little as she sensed Akira's breath near her ear.
"Akira-kun…"
"It's all because Yui is too cute." Akira said, as his lips trace her cheek.
"Akira-kun… you're such a bad guy…" Yui reply shyly, not pushing him.
"Alright. I should go now." Akira said softly as he pulled his head back.
"I… I can—"
"If Aunt Asuna sees us like this, I won't be able to explain anything."
Akira gently patted her head, as he stood up before kissing her forehead.
Yui's face turned red like a ripe apple. She knew he was right, and knowing her mother she might force them to marry as quickly as possible.
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After Akira left the Yuigahama house, he didn't return to Sakurasou, first.
Instead, he headed straight to the Hoshiyuu Agency.
The idol division was still recruiting talent, but many of the voice actresses had already started livestreaming on video platforms.
Voice acting programs were becoming extremely popular in Japan.
Even newcomers like Hikigaya Komachi who had just started it recently had rapidly gained large number of followings.
This was only the first step of Akira's plan.
Now it was time to begin the second step.
In the conference room of Hoshiyuu Agency,
Akira gathered a selection of voice actresses.
Among them were Hikigaya Komachi and three well-known senior voice actresses from the agency.
The remaining members shared a common trait— long live streaming hours and significant fanbases.
"The reason I called everyone here today is because I acquired an idol agency," Akira announced.
"An idol agency?" Several of the girls present couldn't help but murmured out loud, visibly stunned.
Reason—
Training idols required far more resources and time than training voice actors.
Could it be that their Boss planned to choose a few of them to debut as idols?
But they don't have the confidence to act in front of huge audience.
"Traditional idols aren't suitable for you," Akira continued, sensing their inner thoughts from their expression. "What I want to talk is about are virtual idols — the same kind you've seen tested in recent livestreams."
The girls finally understood.
Their expressions brightened, excitement overflowing.
Virtual idols. It was a new frontier and they have already seen it, and know how it works.
They were very excited about this, since in a traditional idol where they will have to face audience personally — Virtual Idol (V-Tuber) is a place where the voice, personality, and creativity determined success.
They were voice actor, it is the thing they are more adapt at.
And Akira Fujimiya— the boy they have started to admired, trusted, and some secretly loved— was leading them into that future.
And many were eager to try it.
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