"Should I ask, or should you?"
“It’s something worth considering.”
"Let me ask her. I'll test her first. It would be bad if you step on a landmine."
"OK."
"Let's take it one step at a time. I didn't want to be a star before because I thought I'd never been exposed to such a thing in my lifetime, and Japanese stars don't have a high status, so I wasn't interested... But now I have singing and piano skills, so it's worth a try."
Kurosawa Hikaru held the phone and talked to himself.
This was the solution he had come up with... to divert Ms. Runa's attention before she could find out that the karaoke singing god was him.
As long as Ms. Runa signs him, she should focus her attention on him and will not want to look for the karaoke singing god in the short term.
Over time, if he performs well, he might forget about Karaoke God and completely defuse this time bomb.
Although he really doesn't want to be a singer or a star, his agent is a good friend of Mr. Ninomiya, and Ms. Runa's words are trustworthy and easier to communicate with.
There was another thing that changed his concepts and ideas.
That was going surfing yesterday, and that dream of a packed house.
It would be a waste if I didn't do something with these talents.
In the past, he had no choice but to bury his head in studies, but now it’s different.
It has to be admitted that after owning the system, his attitude towards life has become more positive and confident.
In fact, he has thought a lot about being a singer today and has figured out the direction.
He could sing without showing his face and be a mysterious singer, just like Kenshi Yonezu did at the beginning.
By doing this, he can make money by selling songs and it won't affect his life.
Not long after, Kurosawa Hikaru's cell phone rang.
"Damn it, I just said a few words and Chizuru guessed that you came to me to tell me that you wanted to be an artist." This is the message sent by Igarashi Runa.
"Why? What did you say?" Kurosawa Mitsuru was a little confused.
The next moment, a screenshot was sent over.
"Chizuru, Kurosawa is so good at playing the piano, do you think he can sing?"
"I don't know either."
"If he could sing, he might become famous."
"He said he wanted to be a singer?"
After seeing this, Kurosawa Hikaru finally understood why he was exposed so quickly.
The purpose is too strong, and anyone with a discerning eye can see it when considering the cause and effect.
Just then, a message came, it was from Ninomiya Chizuru.
"You want to be a singer?"
The thoughts and feelings expressed in this sentence cannot be seen through the words, but the attitude of the question is very direct.
“I have this idea.”
Kurosawa Hikaru thought about it and decided to respond directly instead of avoiding it.
“Can you juggle your studies?”
"able."
"Then take it as it is." After more than ten seconds, Ninomiya Chizuru responded.
"You have no objection?"
Kurosawa Hikaru didn't expect that she would agree so easily and was surprised.
Because Mr. Ninomiya's previous attitude was that his academic performance was very good and he could study for a doctorate and take the postgraduate entrance examination.
"You are just my student. I have no right to interfere with your life and choices. And you can also balance your studies. So no matter what you do, I will support you."
Even though it was not a phone conversation but just text, Kurosawa Hikaru still felt the distant attitude from these words, as if he was distancing himself from the relationship between the two parties.
To interpret it from another perspective, it's like what a tsundere character would say: I'm just your XXX, not your girlfriend, what right do I have to interfere with your choice
"Why does he look like he's in a bad mood?" Kurosawa Mitsuru was a little surprised.
After thinking it over, Kurosawa Mitsuru directly made a voice call.
If we continue communicating in text like this, it always feels like it will end unclearly, and some ideas simply cannot be conveyed.
The call request took more than ten seconds to be connected.
"… "
The voice call was connected, but the other party did not say anything.
"For me, you have the right to interfere with my choices. Your attitude and thoughts are very important to me."
Kurosawa Mitsuru took a deep breath and then mustered up his courage to speak.
"If I don't let you be a singer, then you won't be one? Are you making such a hasty decision?"
At this moment, Ninomiya Chizuru spoke. It was the cold and clear voice of Shao Yuyin, which was mature but with a hint of magnetism and was very pleasant to hear.
"Your opinion will make me re-evaluate my choice."
"Why?"
"Because it's you."
Kurosawa Hikaru would not follow her decision, but he respected Ninomiya-sensei very much, so he wanted to know her opinion.
"Go ahead and let Runa sign you as a singer, and I'll feel more at ease."
After hearing this, Ninomiya Chizuru pondered for a while and spoke slowly.
"Is this what you really mean?"
"I'm glad that you value the teacher's opinion. But since you can balance your studies and you have such talent and potential, I really have no reason to stop you. Besides, in the history of the University of Tokyo, there are also some predecessors who became artists and singers."
Ninomiya Chizuru felt that he attached great importance to her attitude and opinion, and her cold attitude warmed up a little, and she said in a deep voice.
"Um."
From her voice and words, Kurosawa Hikaru felt that she was not being tsundere, nor was she being upset.
"The major you chose in college doesn't mean you have to do this for the rest of your life. Now that you've met Runa and found that you might be able to be an artist, go for it. When the opportunity comes, you must take it seriously so that you don't regret anything in life."
"I see."
Seeing her transform into a teacher and imparting life experience, Kurosawa Mitsuru also benefited a lot.
In fact, that's what he thought.
In the past, he had no energy to learn anything other than studying, so he could only think about working in an industry related to economics after graduation.
But now that he has different talents, he has more choices in life.
"What did you do yesterday?"
After talking about this, Ninomiya Chizuru asked in a casual manner.
"My cousin from my hometown came to Tokyo, and I took her out to play for half a day."
When Kurosawa Mitsuru heard this, his heart tightened, and then he responded without thinking.
He had considered this situation before, when Chizuru Ninomiya asked about his itinerary.
"Where did you go to play?"
"seaside."
"Why aren't you tanned?"
"I put on sunscreen."
“I see.”
Ninomiya Chizuru's soft voice sounded thoughtful, and it was hard to guess what she was thinking. It was also unknown whether she believed it or not.
"I'll go tell Miss Runa. She must be dying of anxiety waiting for you because you were exposed just after I told you."
Kurosawa Hikaru felt a little guilty and changed the subject.
"Go ahead."
Ninomiya Chizuru thought it made sense, and she was still in school, so it was not a good idea to chat for too long in case someone saw her, so she agreed.
"Huh..."
After hanging up the call, Kurosawa Hikaru let out a long sigh.
"It shouldn't be exposed, right?" Kurosawa Hikaru recalled his response and tone just now, feeling a little worried and doubtful.
Compared to the ease with which he lied to Yuki-chan, lying to Ninomiya-sensei made him feel extremely stressed.
Because Yuki is innocent and cute in a silly way.
Mr. Ninomiya is quite shrewd and capable, and extremely intelligent.