Chapter 112 Part 1

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Chapter 112 Part 1: Little Sakura’s Awakening, "Dazzling Stage"… Something Is Wrong(1)

The afternoon sun was shining.

Under the clear sky, the sapphire-blue waves, gentle in the breeze, sparkled like jewels, creating a soft sound like a natural gift as they rolled and crashed at the shore.

"That’s a wrap."

The sound from the aerial filming device echoed around the golden beach.

Chu Yuanqing looked up at the sky, her bare feet stained with blood and mud, her wedding dress deliberately torn and dirty by the props team, resembling the damaged skin of a bride in battle. In the scenic view of sea and sky, there was a fragile and poignant feeling, like a transparent taste that could turn into foam at any moment.

——Broken tin heart.

Kirimi Miyuki looked at the painting scroll, and suddenly remembered a somewhat sad fairy tale in her mind.

Upon careful consideration, Chu Yuanqing always seemed to give herself such feelings – dreamy, beautiful, tender and loving, without flaws, like a person stepping out of a fairy tale, as if ready to detach from her own fading youth at any moment.

So… during this time of shooting advertisements, even at this moment, will it be like the study trip back then, where if the opportunity is missed, it will only be a regret?

Kirimi Miyuki’s heart was suddenly pierced by a bullet fired that year, she felt a sense of unwillingness and anxiety for no reason, and inexplicably reached out to grab the person’s gauze skirt, greedily touching the soft fingertips, saying:

"Little Qing."

Chu Yuanqing turned her head back, unaware of the strange atmosphere, and asked:

"What’s wrong, Miyuki? We have finished shooting, will prepare in the afternoon, and then we can return to the program group."

As she said this, her expression relaxed, carrying the sense of relaxation after work.

And mostly it was because they had gotten used to touching each other over the past few days,

Chu Yuanqing didn’t mind being held by the fingertips, she gazed into the distance, used her other hand to take off her headscarf blocking her view, she kept walking forward, feeling the taste of the sea breeze on her face, the clear reflections of the ocean’s end in her eyes.

And from the perspective of others,

The girl’s legs were smooth, covered with a light veil soaked in seawater, gently swaying in the strong wind, shimmering water droplets slid down her thighs, reflecting under the lingering arcs of light in the sunny day, looking exceptionally beautiful.

Kirimi Miyuki felt a bit lost, she looked like a high school girl who suddenly stumbled while trying to confess her feelings, foolishly staring at the other person’s captivating appearance.

Yes, Little Qing was like this, with her casual actions, she could make her lost in thought for a long time, like the twilight stretching in the classroom on the year of high school graduation, always making it hard to look away.

At this moment, her voice blended with the warmth, slender waist and long legs, the soft taste of lips, as if they were close by, all merging with the breath of the sea breeze…

These messy details, the strange feelings accumulated during shooting ads, and the heart-fluttering memories of kissing under an umbrella, were all separated from the ad script, returning to the reality of the present, becoming even stronger.

In an instant, the scorching heat of gunsmoke pierced through the flesh, the fragrance of roses filled the nostrils, a strong, mixed feelings of joy, emptiness, anxiety yet anticipation, spreading in the depths of the soul.

The girl listened to the sound of her blood flowing, like the tide nearby. She felt emotions bubbling up inside her like fizzy soda, overwhelming her senses. Her eyes had a pinkish tint, looking serious. She took a deep breath before saying:

"Little Qing, I want to be with you all the time, I… want to be on stage with you."

"So, in this stage competition, my team will officially challenge you to become my teammate!"

As Kirimi Miyuki spoke, she felt embarrassed. After filming this ad, with the frequent help from the directing team, she had a wake-up call about herself. Now she couldn’t confidently say silly things like "our friendship is as strong as gold."

– Because… kissing a friend doesn’t become addictive.

Thus, while these words seemed normal to others, to her, it was a full declaration of coming out.

"Sorry, Mom and Dad, I will apologize to you when I get home."

"But now… I must follow my desires and do something greedy."

Little Sakura pursed her lips, apologizing to her family with a sense of shame.

And even so, her eyes remained firm, not dodging or avoiding, but staring directly at that exquisite and handsome face, and the lips that had kissed hers more than ten times, as if declaring entry into the arena, disrupting the original competition between cats and dogs.

Chu Yuanqing was confused, as she had always thought Miyuki was the kind of child who paid attention in class, raised her hand to answer questions, followed rules diligently, and only harbored dreams in her heart.

But the underlying selfishness of those words was too strong, almost bluntly stating that the challenge to her group was not to form the strongest team and win the second performance, but simply to be with her, completely overturning Miyuki’s pure image of pursuing the stage in her heart.

At the same time, Lin Jiu from afar was even more shocked.

You see, "Dazzling Stage" is now a show of national popularity, with these two trainees ranking high in popularity. Once this kind of "borderline" conversation is exposed, it will definitely cause intense uproar on the internet.

Miss Designer quietly turned off the camera filming the behind-the-scenes, then signaled to the director, dismissing the team members early, unable to help but sigh at the beauty of youth.

Although she had long known that a certain sakura girl had feelings for Chu Yuanqing, evolving from gradually awakening during the filming to a sinister plot, she never imagined the other party would come out so straightforward just after calling it a wrap.

– Isn’t that too risky for a big-hearted person to play like this?

Even so, if the two idols who endorse their company’s brand of wedding dresses could really become a couple outside of the ads, the economic benefits and publicity generated would definitely be more than just a simple doubling.

If the power of "Dazzling Stage" wasn’t so strong, her first reaction would never be to turn off the camera, but to film the whole thing and then edit it into a devilish montage, adding a bit of horror outside the wedding dress advertisement.

Chu Yuanqing stayed silent for a moment, wanting to quietly pull her fingertips out of the grip, but Little Sakura noticed in time, seizing the opportunity to firmly interlock their fingers. Even though she hadn’t grasped the seriousness of the situation, she sensed something was off and decided to change tactics.

"I see, you mean that in order to build a team that covers all directions, you think I’m the best fit to be your teammate, right?"

Kirimi Miyuki shook her head and said:

"While I’ve never thought that Little Qing is any less than them, when it comes to team and individual efficiency, Ji Shuzhu, as a genius choreographer, is the best choice."

The reason is very simple.

In a girl group, there needs to be a Carry Center. The Carry Center is the absolute focus, the core of the group, the symbolic crown, and the main axis of the entire group’s plan. The weight, popularity, status, and value behind it are incomparable to other roles.

That’s why the battle for the Carry Center has always been a hot topic in the talent show, causing fans to go crazy with discussions.

And the second round of the competition tests human nature and wisdom, closely linked to the Carry Center itself.

You see, stealing a high-quality teammate may make your team stronger, but it could also invite competition and even enemies into your group.

Should you focus on getting strong teammates for the team’s sake, or keep choosing teammates who you can easily control to always be the star player? There’s a balance to consider here.

One of the best ways is to create a team that avoids conflicts and is ideal in every way.

When it comes to being peaceful and having good dancing skills, both Xie Qingxuan and Chu Yuanqing, who are experts in the main carry position, are harder to compete with than a certain jealous cat.

In other words, adding Chu Yuanqing to the team may not be a good decision for her.

——Will Miyuki risk her idol career for her?

Chu Yuanqing didn’t understand, she was confused, and asked directly:

"Are you saying that even if choosing me means risking giving up the Carry Center, losing the chance to be the team’s main player, you would still choose me?"

But it shouldn’t be this way. Kirimi Miyuki, whom she knows, always put idols first, stayed dedicated to the stage and dreams, and remained courageous and passionate.

Someone like that should not choose their teammates based on selfish desires.

But… the other person’s attitude confused her again.