CHAPTER 392: CHAPTER 389: NEED THE TICKET?

When Tachibana China was around, Shirakawa Sawahei didn’t mention the movie tickets in front of the little invisible girl. Now that Tachibana China is gone, all obstacles have vanished, and naturally, everything can be clarified.

Furuta Kei’s animated film—Melancholy Master, with its premiere tickets that the lazy girl had always coveted, were easily obtained by Shirakawa Sawahei. All thanks to Furuta Kei having someone send them over. This was a gesture of goodwill towards Shirakawa Sawahei. Though not of high value, it carried a significant meaning.

The social niceties and skills in dealing with people are also well understood by Furuta Kei as a film master—if these few insignificant premiere tickets can win Shirakawa Sawahei’s favor, it would undoubtedly be very beneficial for future collaborations.

His first piano piece being adapted into a movie soundtrack felt quite amazing. Shirakawa Sawahei had planned to pay for a ticket to the cinema himself, but now that a few tickets were sent over, it saved him considerable effort.

After making the decision to watch the movie, the only issue left was simple—whom to go with.

The cute little Ise Yu must be selected; after all, the movie discussion with Furuta Kei was right under her nose back then. If she’s left out, it would definitely ignite some fire.

Additionally... not including Tsukimi would bring no peace at school in the future.

Little Arrogant and Black Hearted Lolita... well, they have money, let them buy their own tickets... After all, Miss Kaori mentioned in previous chats that she’d go to appreciate Shirakawa Sawahei’s movie music. Considering movie tickets for a financial mogul’s daughter is utterly stupid...

Even if it means jumping off this teaching building, I, Shirakawa, would never give Little Arrogant Study Girl a movie ticket!

Expect me to say, well, actually? Sorry, it’s not happening. The proletariat’s iron fist won’t allow me to be merciful anymore!

So it seems the final result is just going with the whimpering little invisible and the lazy girl.

"Shirakawa-kun... giving me all three tickets?"

"Yeah, are you planning to invite anyone else?"

"No... that’s not what I meant... I’m asking... isn’t Shirakawa-kun going?"

"Me? I have tickets." Shirakawa Sawahei said as he pulled out two more from his bag, "See, I have more here."

Though the action of pulling out the tickets was a bit like a scalper, Shirakawa Sawahei clearly didn’t mind these small details.

How could a scalper be as handsome as me?

Miss Tachibana Tomoku was bewildered, stuttering as if wanting to say something, but ultimately couldn’t bring herself to ask if Shirakawa Sawahei would sit with them.

It seemed a bit too forward... wouldn’t Shirakawa-kun find me strange? Why must we sit together when watching a movie with friends?

Shirakawa-kun... must be wanting me to have more time with the club president and the others, right?

"Okay... I understand. I’ll definitely go watch Shirakawa-kun’s performance!"

"You don’t have to be so serious." Shirakawa Sawahei chuckled lightly, "It’s just a brief insert, it’ll pass in a few minutes."

Miss Tachibana Tomoku shook her head earnestly, "It’s not like that, even the shortest lines or the smallest shots have their significance... I trust your piano skills, Shirakawa-kun!"

"Then please look after it?"

"I... I should be the one saying that~"

The adorable lady smiled radiantly, instantly dispelling the unease and annoyance in Shirakawa Sawahei’s heart. Seeing such a healing smile on Miss Tachibana Tomoku, Shirakawa Sawahei couldn’t help but stroke his chin and started contemplating on arranging to let the little invisible stay over...

No, something’s not right... I never saw Tachibana’s real mother before, and after seeing her today, why would I still have such unrealistic thoughts?

The effect of Tachibana China’s previous death glare made Shirakawa Sawahei shiver, even though she had left long ago, the aftereffects lingered...

It’s terrifying... Could Tachibana’s family truly be landlords?

Shirakawa Sawahei decided to go back and ask Little Arrogant.

Being the resolute person he always was, once he decided to do something, he wouldn’t dilly-dally. Just after parting with the little invisible, Shirakawa Sawahei directly messaged Hayakawa Kashi for her whereabouts and set off in her direction.

Halfway, he ran into the little girl Asano Nazuki, who had failed in descending to earth. Shirakawa Sawahei intended to pretend he didn’t see her, but the little girl rushed over angrily as soon as she spotted him and grabbed his arm.

"Pretty boy! Who did you just meet? Why didn’t my dad let me head over? Who were those people?"

"Didn’t Mr. Asano tell you?"

"He just said to ask that Black Hearted woman!" The little girl gritted her teeth, "Like I would ask her! I was hoping she’d ask me!"

"Then let her come to you, because I’m looking for her."

"What are you looking for her for?" The Black Hearted Lolita became instantly alert.

"Nothing much."

"Why search for her if there’s nothing much! What’s wrong with looking for me?"

Shirakawa Sawahei thought for a moment and answered honestly, "That’s not going to work."

"???"

"Pretty boy! Haven’t you ever been hit by my mom before!" The little girl said furiously, "I should’ve let my mom stay and see how you usually bully me."

"Where’s your dad?"

Remembering the epic scene of the little girl failing in her heavenly descent, Shirakawa Sawahei couldn’t help but ask, "What did he do after taking you away?"

"After? I just sent him back!" Asano Nazuki snorted, "Who told him to stop me... Wait a minute... Pretty boy, don’t digress!"

"You still haven’t told me who those two women were! Why did my dad tell me not to mess with them?"

Faced with the persistent Black Hearted Lolita, Shirakawa Sawahei had no choice but to answer, "They’re just Tsukimi and Tachibana-san’s parents... You can ask about it when you get home, can’t you? Why so bothered?"

"Just parents?" The little girl was full of suspicion, "Are you and them not in some strange relationship... Hey, how dare you hit me??"

"Talk properly, don’t imitate Tsukimi and Ise Yu." Shirakawa Sawahei said irritably, "What are you thinking about all day? They’re elders!"

"Hmph, who doesn’t know you’re into older women..." The Black Hearted Lolita mumbled, then once again asked harshly, "So... what else?"

"Why are you looking for the Black Hearted woman!"

"Are you my mom?" Shirakawa Sawahei retorted expressionlessly, "Do I have to file an application with you to meet Hayakawa Kashi?"

"If you do write it, it’s not that it can’t be done, just that I won’t approve it."

"Then why would I even mention it to you? It’s completely meaningless."

"Of course it’s meaningful!" The Black Hearted Lolita justified righteously, "If you tell me, I can consider how to replace her role."