Chapter 139: Chapter 139: Supplementing Love by the Mommy Guardian
Chapter 139: Supplementing Love by the Mommy Guardian
"You told me, anyone who buys the new works is a fool, right? I really believed in you guys!"
"Up there, you guys are just fooling yourselves, how could anyone actually believe that? It's Yukimi-sensei, It's not bad if you buy it, okay?"
"I woke up at 6 AM this morning to queue for the first print books, I was very careful, and in the end, I only got two copies."
"LOL, I sat outside the bookstore from midnight last night, got fifty copies of the first print edition."
"Up there, do you still have any first print books left? I'll buy them at double the price."
"Are you dreaming? The first print books online have already been marked up three price, and I still aren't any available."
"Does no one care about the plot? Even though volume two doesn't have Saint-Megumi, it's still really engaging."
"You can always trust Yukimi-sensei. Akane-chan's effort is so adorable too."
"How can you still laugh, I couldn't laugh a bit after reading it, will she be saved in the end?"
"Probably... she'll be saved... I think so... Yukimi-sensei, where are you? Come here and take responsibility!"
"So, is the character in the book really Kurokawa Akane, who's being criticized online?"
"Did you all watch the video from LoveforReal? It seems like things have reversed."
...
While social media was abuzz with discussions.
A video quickly went viral.
It was the official account of MEM-Cho, a participant in the LoveforReal program.
The video content was simple, just behind-the-scenes clips from outside the main show.
In the behind-the-scenes scenes, there were warm and peaceful moments.
All the participants of LoveforReal were high school students.
(note: not MEM-Cho :v)
The tricks and calculations were much fewer compared to those of adults.
Especially the three girls participating: Sumi Yuki, Kurokawa Akane, and MEM-Cho.
In fact, they were close friends in real life.
If it wasn't for that.
When Kurokawa Akane got into trouble, Sumi Yuki and MEM wouldn't have rushed to the police station so quickly.
The behind-the-scenes video stopped at a scene in the police station.
Sumi Yuki anxiously hugged Kurokawa Akane with a sorrowful expression.
If this video had been released before the light novel was sold.
It would have been heavily criticized.
But now.
The winds on the internet had started to change.
"Is it true? Are they really that good in real life? Then why was the show so intense?"
"Clearly, they're cleaning up their reputation. What kind of background does Kurokawa Akane have to invite so many people to do this?"
"As a light novel fan, I rewatched LoveforReal from start to finish, I don't think it's fake, Kurokawa's character is really like that."
"Could you all just disappear if you're so obsessed with light novels? Can real people be as good as in books?"
"Forget the book, it was just an incident during the show, does Kurokawa Akane really deserve to die for that?"
"I also think the criticism is a bit much, Kurokawa Akane is only 17, how can people on the internet say she deserves to die?"
"LMAO, isn't this just reputation cleaning?"
"Yes, yes, yes, the people involved have forgiven her, but the netizens won't let go, they've already sentenced her to death."
The criticism was mostly one-sided.
What was being spread on the internet were mostly parts of the event used to get views.
There were people angry at those attention-seeking parts.
And they said harsh words.
They hid behind the internet, criticizing from their supposed moral high ground.
But in reality, those giving opinions often made up only a small fraction of the people who understood the event.
Most people would remain silent.
Because this didn't concern them.
Things that don't affect them, and they only hear part of, of course, they wouldn't rush to speak up.
But, Yukima Azuma's actions made everyone truly understand Kurokawa Akane.
Once they really understood.
Most people couldn't remain indifferent.
It was like a child you've seen grow up, suddenly being falsely accused.
You know full well that child isn't like that.
At this moment, even if that child isn't related by blood to you.
Could you still just calmly stand by and do nothing?
When the silence of the crowd started to erupt loudly.
People who previously had different views on the event also began to have a chance to speak out.
The one-sided views on the event would be dismissed.
Conclusions that had been finalized would be reopened and could be explored again.
This is a difficult but long-lasting method.
When the winds completely changed, the stain on Kurokawa Akane would become a special adornment.
Maybe when this story is mentioned later, some people won't like that kind of special image.
But surely no one would look at it and instantly feel disgusted.
MEM was following the situation online.
Occasionally, she would send messages via Line to Yukima Azuma to share good news.
Yukima Azuma's responses, however, seemed somewhat brief.
At the moment, he was on his way to Laplace Corporation, preparing to visit the film crew.
The anime production team, introduced by Hayasaka Ai, was busy working in a professionally rented space.
The director and producer of this anime were both well-known figures.
Although it was an anime production location, they were also filming live-action scenes.
In recent days, Kurokawa Akane had been moving back and forth between the film set and her home.
Kurokawa Akane's job was to shoot the opening part of the music video for the movie.
Before the movie premiered, it would be shown alongside the anime as part of a promotional campaign.
In addition to shooting the music video.
Kurokawa Akane also had to do voice acting for the main female character in the movie.
She had no experience as a seiyuu.
But since the character was based on herself, her emotions could make up for part of the technical skill.
The rest, in recent days, had been taught to Kurokawa Akane by professional trainers.
When Yukima Azuma arrived at the film set.
Almost no one noticed him.
Due to the tight schedule, the working area was busy every day.
Yukima Azuma didn't speak up to disturb anyone.
He just quietly stood aside and watched.
In the recording studio, Kurokawa Akane was focused on her work.
There were a few experts around, slowly adjusting her performance.
While the atmosphere seemed fine.
Because Kurokawa Akane was very cooperative, learning voice acting skills tirelessly.
But in Yukima Azuma's eyes.
She looked like a delicate doll, being controlled by strings to perform.
It had been a few days since they last met.
Kurokawa Akane's condition hadn't improved from before.
The good thing was, it wasn't worse either.
She seemed like a beautiful doll.
Working according to the instructions of others.
Unaffected by the expectations of others or any other emotions.
After a long period of work, everyone on the set took a short break.
At this point, the director finally noticed Yukima Azuma's sudden appearance near the film set.
Although they hadn't met before, he knew that this was the investor and planner for this project.
He intended to approach and greet Yukima Azuma.
But as soon as he stood up, he saw Yukima Azuma wave at him.
The director was momentarily stunned.
Then, he saw the girl, referred to by the crew as the "robot doll," quickly running toward Yukima Azuma.
This scene made everyone in the film set freeze.
"Guardian..."
Yukima Azuma smiled and greeted Kurokawa Akane as she ran toward him.
However, Kurokawa Akane did not stop when she reached him.
She rushed straight to Yukima Azuma.
Hugging his face, then pulling his hands up, down, and back and forth to check him carefully.
It was like a mother checking to make sure her child was still intact.
After checking and confirming that Yukima Azuma was fine.
Kurokawa Akane finally stopped.
Right after that, without any warning.
The girl suddenly stood on her tiptoes and kissed Yukima Azuma on the lips.
The kiss was so sudden that even Yukima Azuma was taken aback.
Wow!
Aaaaa!
Awawawawa!
Naruhodo, so this is how it is?
After spending many days together, the girl called the doll suddenly took the initiative to kiss the young man visiting the film set.
This unexpected contrast left all the staff present in disbelief.
Those who knew a bit about the situation were stunned.
After a few seconds.
Kurokawa Akane finally set her feet down and started breathing heavily.
"Guardian, this is...?"
Yukima Azuma touched his lips, asking in surprise.
"Just a supplementing more love."
Kurokawa Akane replied seriously.
Yukima Azuma was stunned for a moment.
He remembered that there was indeed a setting like this.
Once her breath had steadied.
Kurokawa Akane asked: "Is that enough? Do you need a little more?"
Yukima Azuma glanced around at the staff.
Most of the female staff were now covering their faces, spreading their fingers to peek through the gaps in their hands.
It was as if they were waiting for candy as a reward.
"That's enough for now."
Yukima Azuma gently stroked Kurokawa Akane's face, saying.
Upon hearing this, Kurokawa Akane nodded.
Soon after, the director came over to ask if Yukima Azuma wanted to introduce anything.
Yukima Azuma shook his head in refusal.
He simply requested that the director pretend he wasn't there.
So, after a short break.
Everyone on the set went back to work.
This time, the staff, who had already been busy, now seemed even more motivated.
Kurokawa Akane also resumed her work.
But unlike earlier, when she had been an "emotionless doll."
Now, Kurokawa Akane clearly showed more initiative.
Yukima Azuma could certainly guess what his "Mommy" was thinking.
As her guardian, she had to set a good example for the child to follow.
...
Time passed slowly.
By the time it was dinner, the production team finished work for the day.
Some post-production tasks had to be taken home to continue.
There was no choice—time was too tight, and the workload was too heavy.
Moreover, Yukima Azuma had already paid for overtime.
There was nothing to complain about.
As soon as work ended, Kurokawa Akane immediately returned to Yukima Azuma's side.
"Shall we go home?"
She asked.
Yukima Azuma knew that when Kurokawa Akane said "home," she didn't mean the Kurokawa family's house, but the place where both of them lived.
The proposal was truly tempting.
After all, "Mommy Guardian" was very obedient and took great care of others.
Yukima Azuma had to use a lot of willpower to shake his head and refuse the temptation.
Seeing Yukima Azuma turn her down.
Kurokawa Akane's eyes were full of concern.
She gently raised Yukima Azuma's face, and the two of them looked at each other.
"A rebellious phase?"
"No, it's just that we can't always stay at home, and the guardian has to work too. You can't always take care of me."
"Then I'll quit my job."
"Of course not. If the guardian quits, how will you support me? Are we going to sleep on the streets?"
Yukima Azuma's words made Kurokawa Akane fall into deep thought.
She was thinking of a way to take care of Yukima Azuma while also earning money.
Noticing her thoughts.
Yukima Azuma gently pinched Kurokawa Akane's cheek.
"Didn't we just add a little more love today? As long as we can regularly add love, that's enough."
"For our future, please continue working, guardian."
Hearing this, Kurokawa Akane finally nodded.
Seeing her agree.
Yukima Azuma handed her a light novel and a mobile phone.
(note: I want a sugar mommy too) ༼ つ ಥ_ಥ ༽つ