Chapter 379: Colette's Friend?
Monday, noon.
After lunch, everyone came to the Art Club and listened to Kawashima Ami talk about her situation.
"Hiss~~~"
Rubbing his chin, the club president inhaled sharply and said, "Obsessed fan? Stalking? I never thought something like this would happen to someone I know. It's really scary."
"Mhm, it's really scary."
Usami imagined herself being stalked and couldn't help but shrink her neck. "It's a good thing Asakura and Eriri found out and helped Kawashima think of a solution."
"But this solution..." Uchimaki Subaru said with some hesitation, "Is it a bit reckless to ask the Ryūzu Group to solve it? What if people find out?"
"Don't worry, don't worry, confidentiality will naturally be maintained," Kaede said with a smile. "Besides, do you really think the yakuza of today are like the yakuza of the past? The smart ones have long since changed professions! And the Ryūzu Group actually does have a detective agency under its wing, a very successful one that specializes in helping rich women investigate their husbands' infidelity. This matter is being handled through the process of hiring a detective, it's just that more personnel will be dispatched."
Indeed, if they're willing to sell bubble tea, it's no surprise to have an extra detective agency!
Meanwhile, Colette was playing with a paper airplane, making "whoosh whoosh" sounds as it flew, and said, "Anyway, anyone who dares to stalk a girl is definitely a bad person, so whatever happens is fine!"
Goodness, she cut straight to the chase. Indeed, anything was fine, especially since after Kaede contacted Ryūzu Momo, all subsequent actions were compliant with regulations.
We asked a detective agency for help, with a contract and payment! Even if it really got exposed, Kaede didn't think anyone would dare to report it.
Although the Ryūzu Group has reformed, its original reputation remains, and it wasn't the kind of yakuza group that constantly threw people into Tokyo Bay. Otherwise, did you really think Ryūzu Momo could safely attend Shuchiin all this time, and the other VIP members would ignore her?
Not to mention, even Shirogane Miyuki has a good relationship with Ryūzu Momo. Shirogane Miyuki is very perceptive about people; those he trusts can basically be considered problem-free. This is one of the reasons Kaede thought of asking Ryūzu Momo for help today.
After finishing her story, Kawashima Ami exhaled, leaned back, and said, "Ah, forget it. Once I find that pervert who's been stalking me, I'm going to smash his camera and give him a good scolding. If he wants to spread rumors, let him. I'll just quit acting. Hmph, I've completely figured it out now. I'm so cute; even with this personality, there will definitely be people who like me."
Utaha saw her like this and nodded in satisfaction, saying, "That's right. People don't live for others. Pretending to be someone you're not is simply not worth it. You're not an idol, so why bother setting up a persona for yourself?"
"I don't want to be an idol. I was wrong before."
Kawashima Ami twirled her long hair around her finger, a proud smile on her face: "Once this matter is settled, I will definitely resume my work and give it my all!"
Kaede smiled and said, "That's right, you really do need to work hard. So many people are helping you, and the compensation won't be cheap!"
..."Don't say it out loud! I'm already a big spender, and I use my own money for rent. Now that I've commissioned people, my savings are about to hit rock bottom!"
Clutching her head with both hands, Kawashima Ami's eyes widened as she began to calculate: "The payment for a magazine photoshoot is... I also need to buy new clothes and cosmetics... expenses... Ahhh, I have to start working overtime again!!!"
Watching Kawashima Ami's frantic behavior, Kaede and Eriri exchanged glances and both chuckled.
Although the matter wasn't completely resolved, after learning the cause and being given solutions, Kawashima Ami gradually understood her problems with everyone's guidance and began to slowly let go.
This is a good thing, though it might be a blow to the boys who fell in love with Kawashima Ami because of her past performances.
Oh, no, it might also make these boys even more infatuated.
After all, Kugimiya's classic insults at concerts can make the otaku fans below go wild. Kawashima Ami's situation is just a small case... While Ryūzu Momo is handling Kawashima Ami's affairs, there's no need for others to worry much, and Kawashima Ami herself feels much more relaxed.
During the Art Club activity time in the afternoon, Kawashima Ami did not visit the Art Club again but left school to handle related work matters. Gradually freed from psychological pressure, Kawashima Ami prepared to resume her work, which had been paused not long ago, and needed to quickly contact her collaborating modeling agency.
Inside the Art Club, everyone was doing their usual tasks.
After typing a few lines, Kaede glanced at Uchimaki Subaru and Usami, who were huddled together, and whispered to Eriri beside him, "See? They're getting more and more brazen."
"Hehe, I noticed. Isn't it quite nice like this?"
Eriri smiled, checked the time on the computer, then looked at the president lying on the sofa and said, "President, it's already May. Should we arrange another picnic like last year?"
"Hm? Picnic?"
The president, who was looking at her phone, frowned in thought, then turned her head and said, "Sawamura, didn't we go sketching last year?"
Eriri said nonchalantly, "It doesn't matter, the difference isn't big. Are we holding this month's event or not?"
"Alright, alright, didn't we talk about it last month? I haven't forgotten~~~"
Waving her hand, the president smiled and said, "Let's put it on the weekend at the end of the month, Saturday. Everyone will go cherry blossom viewing and sketching together. Oh, and invite the others to come along too; it'll be livelier with everyone enjoying the cherry blossoms."
Everyone clearly knew who the president was referring to—of course, it was those few people who often visited the Art Club.
"Oh, are we going to see the cherry blossoms and play?"
Hearing this topic, Colette, who had been bored, immediately perked up, jumped out of her chair, ran over, and flopped onto the sofa.
The president quickly moved her body after seeing her actions, otherwise she would have been sat on her stomach, and her lunch would probably have been forced out.
Eriri smiled and said, "It's still early. At the end of the month, everyone will go cherry blossom viewing and sketching together. It's an event we did last year, and everyone will bring lots of delicious food!"
"Wow! How wonderful!"
Colette was very happy when she heard there would be delicious food.
"Oh, that's right, Eriri-senpai, can I invite a few more friends?"
"Hm? Who?"
Everyone looked over curiously. This was the first time they heard Colette had other close friends.
"Don't you know?" Colette widened her big eyes and pointed to the wall in front, saying, "Rikka and them!"
"...Eh?"