The Popular Beautiful Idol, Who Suddenly Announced Her Secret Love Relationship and Retired, Is My Girlfriend - Chapter 23 - Problem

Chapter 23 – Problem

At first, Futaba just ignored it with a friendly smile, but eventually, she reached her limit.

“I have no intention of talking about anything related to quitting being an idol, and even if you ask, I won’t answer. It’s not because the agency told me to keep quiet since I’ve already left, but it’s my own decision.”

That’s what I can hear clearly from inside the crowd in the room.

However, with her next words, I became convinced that it was all an act.

“But I want to get along with everyone as usual, so I’d be happy if you could treat me normally.”

Her tone of voice changed rapidly, and I can imagine she’s smiling just by hearing her voice.

She might be disliked, so she explained her reason first. Then, she suggested that she wants to stay close to everyone so that they can get along.

This is where Futaba’s acting skills come into play… She’s handling everyone perfectly.

She’s deceived hundreds of thousands of fans. This is trivial.

On that evidence,

“Sure thing!” “Of course!” “That’s already decided!”

The atmosphere of the place suddenly became calmer.

From then on, the feared first day back to school after the press conference proceeded smoothly, and any anxieties were quickly dispelled.

Attending classes, having lunch with classmates, from morning to the end of the school day, Futaba continued her school life without any apparent changes.

Even I, who was initially concerned, had gradually become relieved and hadn’t been paying much attention.

However,

[Something’s a bit off.]

I received a message from Futaba just as I was about to leave the classroom. 

After class ended, Futaba disappeared from the classroom.

I thought she had sneaked back home, but apparently not.

[What’s wrong? Any problem?]

I quickly replied, and she read it immediately.

[I don’t know if you can call this a problem.] [I want you to come to the warehouse behind the school building.] [You’ll understand when you come.’]

Few messages popped up.

From the tone of the messages, it doesn’t seem like a dire situation.

Since I was called, I had no choice but to go, so I trotted towards the back of the school building.

I changed into my outdoor shoes at the shoe lockers and proceeded to the deserted area behind the school.

It was usually quiet back there, but…

“Hey! Give me some space!”

“No way! I’ve been holding back for so long, and it just exploded! I won’t let go of Angel-chan anymore!”

The voices of Futaba and another girl echoed from somewhere.

I headed towards the direction of the voice and ended up reaching the back of the outdoor staircase. What I saw left me speechless.

“I don’t want to! I don’t want to lose Angel-chan!”

My eyes caught sight of a petite girl wearing the same uniform who was forcefully hugging Futaba.