Chapter 2025 We're in trouble

Chapter 2025 We're in trouble

The director's words undoubtedly alerted my girls. Even Kaoru had her eyes widen a bit as she quickly made a move, attempting to stop the director.

Unfortunately, she was a second too late since the woman was already convinced of my identity.

Avid fan or not, my existence was special to those in the know. If it went public, it could either be a boon or a curse for Yue's career.

In any case, with the hint of fanaticism present in the woman's eyes, I doubt she'd be someone who'd maliciously spread that knowledge.

And so, my response was a small smile, conveying my acknowledgement.

"Director, you're sharp as ever."

Yue said as she put herself between us. For sure, her first instinct was to protect me from being interrogated and the next was to also acknowledge the director's correct guess.

Noticing that I wasn't against admitting to it, her deep desire to tell other people about us has been granted.

Although it's just the director who she probably worked closely with like Kaoru-san, she's still someone else outside of our relationship.

This was what she was hoping for when she confessed to me back then. To make our relationship official. Although it would still be contained, it's enough for Yue's current satisfaction level.

"Oh my. Anyone not deluded about the truthfulness of your confession can easily link him to your source of inspiration." The director replied as she dropped her attempt to close in further to me.

Her curiosity reminds me of Otsuka-senpai but I guess hers is more subdued.

"You're flattering me, director. It is Yue's hard work that brought her current fame. I actually feel bad that I might ruin it for her."

"Perceptive. I like that. But you know what? This girl has already honed her craft in keeping it subtle while pushing everyone to the edge of their seat. Her constant mention of her source of inspiration brought her more fame than disgrace. Her fans tripled within the past month and following with the release of her new song, her avid supporters also grew."

Wait. That's what happened? Even though Yue always updated me on what's happening around, I never expected her fanbase to triple let alone gather more avid fans. Because anyone with a right head would immediately understand that Yue was showing the characteristics of a maiden deep in love.

On top of that, with most of the songs just a poetic retelling of her experiences with me, it wouldn't take long for them to craft a theory about our story.

"I'm glad to hear that. That's why I decided not to hide in obscurity anymore and show my support here... Still, director, I hope we can be more discreet. Today, treat me the same as everyone, a mere spectator to her resplendent figure."

Miho requested to play the song live and only use minimal accompaniment or enhancement.

Akane, on the other hand, requested to share the same microphone with Yue. Since the lyrics they wrote were like two individual stories weaved into one, they're going for the effect of Akane's voice received by the left ear and Yue, the right ear.

Actually, they already sang it to me last night, and even though it was over the phone and only Akane was with me, it was such a surreal experience.

I felt like I returned to those times when their story took place and assumed the character to whom the lyrics were dedicated.

Uh. Technically, it's their love song for me so... that's probably why I vividly experienced it like that.

As for whether it would create the same effect after the recording and heard by countless ears, I had no idea. But I am optimistic that it's once again going to be a hit.

Not only that, Akane's identity which would remain anonymous would become a hot topic for days to come after release. Of course, Miho whose music could be hailed as ethereal and would also sing a bit as a backup might get the same treatment.

And in the near future, Yua who would play in the music video was also going to explode in popularity.

Alright. That's enough daydreaming...

Once the girls became satisfied, the three of them started practicing as we waited for the director's call.

When Kaoru-san returned, she didn't disturb the girls but informed me about what she picked up outside.

"Onoda-kun. We're in trouble."

That's what she started with after handing us a bottle of tea.

"I think someone other than the director has spread the word about you. I was stopped by an acquaintance asking me about your identity. At this moment a lot of people are staking outside to see you."

I see. Word spreads fast. We underestimated Yue's popularity. She's the hot topic these days so it should be a no-brainer to think that any guy appearing around her would always be suspected as the one she mentioned in those interviews.

I understand Kaoru-san's concern and she might even be criticizing herself again. But the situation isn't really that dire and impossible to escape from.

If we managed to keep up the illusion that there's nothing going on with us in school, we could also use the same method here.

Or hopefully, we can. We'll see.