A Core Ship From The Start-Chapter 2376 - 1596: JIF (Today’s Dream Was Too Bizarre)

Chapter 2376: Chapter 1596: JIF (Today’s Dream Was Too Bizarre)

Today is a rest day.

That’s how it is for students.

Well, most students.

But Ruby isn’t among them.

After all, as an idol, she has far more to do than Duanmu Huai.

"There’s a live performance this afternoon... Will you come and watch, sis?"

"We’ll see, I’ll come if I’m free."

"Aren’t you free all day, sis?"

Looking at Duanmu Huai lying on the sofa watching the news, Ruby couldn’t help but quip.

"Not like me, I’m busy with work every day now, either going to class or performing concerts..."

"If you have nothing to do, bite on a lighter. You said you wanted to revive B-Komachi, so work hard and keep it up."

Duanmu Huai waved his hand.

"I’m planning to go see Kurokawa Akane later."

"Speaking of which, I haven’t seen Chi Yin at the office these past few days. Is she sick?"

"Seems like it, so I’m planning to check on her."

"Then give my regards to Chi Yin for me too."

Busy putting on makeup, Ruby also spoke up. She actually had a good relationship with Kurokawa Akane.

"I will."

"Oh, it’s already this time, I should get going!"

With a clatter of sounds, Ruby dashed out the door in a hurry, while Duanmu Huai shook his head helplessly and turned his gaze back to the TV news. Coincidentally, the TV was broadcasting a scandal involving a popular idol’s relationship.

"...As an idol, getting photographed in such a way is due to my carelessness. I apologize to everyone here."

On the television screen, a young girl bowed her head and apologized to the crowd, while flashlights flickered continuously. The scene then switched to an interview with a passerby. On the screen, a fan with an otaku outfit, holding a glow stick and wearing a headband, was crying during the interview.

"C, you need to be happy! Even though you’ve graduated, you’ll always be the one I support for life!"

When an idol’s relationship is exposed, some people offer blessings, while others have different opinions.

"This is a betrayal, a betrayal to the fans!"

A fan as skinny as a monkey faced the camera, filled with righteous indignation.

"I still remember the first time you got photographed, you said it wasn’t you! That was a year ago! Now you’re photographed going into a hotel, and finally, you’re admitting it! Ugh, it really pisses me off! We spent so much money on her! And she turns around and falls into another man’s arms! Is that forgivable? Absolutely not!"

.........

Watching the interview on the screen, Duanmu Huai shrugged. That’s how it is with idols; it’s not that idols can’t have relationships, since free love is a human right. But the problem lies in this system, the Japanese idol industry is fundamentally selling the idea of a girlfriend. To make money, they shape idols into fans’ dream lovers, and in this scenario, what fans spend money on is possession.

Isn’t that what being a fan is about? Supporting a certain idol, treating her like your woman, and naturally spending money on your woman. But precisely because of this, betrayal becomes all the more unforgivable.

In contrast, actors are much better off. Even if romantic scandals arise, as long as they don’t violate social morals, generally, no one minds much.

But for idols, a romantic scandal is almost a fatal blow to their career.

From a certain perspective, the system itself is to blame, because after all, the idol system sells boyfriend and girlfriend fans, as it’s the quickest way to earn money.

But likewise, the backlash is severe.

In a good outcome, they just graduate and blend into the crowd.

In a bad one... well, just look at Ai Hoshino.

Ruby is still a little girl now, hasn’t even thought about dating, who knows what the future holds.

But given her previous experience with her mother, she should know to keep her distance from it.

With this thought, Duanmu Huai retracted his thoughts and turned off the TV.

Time to check on Kurokawa Akane.

The Heichuan Family isn’t unfamiliar to Duanmu Huai; after all, he had been there once before during a commotion. So this time, Duanmu Huai found his way there quite easily, pressed the doorbell, and heard Kurokawa Akane’s voice through the intercom.

"Hello, who is it?"

"It’s me."

"Oh!? Xiao, Xiao Ai? Wait a moment, I’ll open the door right now..."

Hearing Duanmu Huai’s reply, Kurokawa Akane seemed a bit nervous. She hurriedly opened the door and welcomed Duanmu Huai into her home.

At home, Kurokawa Akane was only wearing pajamas, and she looked quite well despite everything. Duanmu Huai took a closer look and couldn’t find any signs of her being sick.

"How are you feeling physically?"

"I’m okay. How’s it going with the rehearsals?"

"It’s been going well, but with you in this state..."

"Ah, I’ve already informed the director. Luckily, Saya’s scenes aren’t many... but..."

Pouring Duanmu Huai a cup of tea, Kurokawa Akane sat opposite him.

"Honestly, I haven’t been sleeping well these past few days; my spirits have been low..."

"Could it be because you’re nervous about the stage play?"

Duanmu Huai curiously asked, and Kurokawa Akane shook her head.

"Not really, it’s just that I’ve been feeling... "

"Feeling?"

"No, it’s nothing."

Kurokawa Akane looked at Duanmu Huai, as if wanting to say something, but in the end, she didn’t. She carefully raised her head to gaze at Duanmu Huai.

"Xiao Ai, are you sleeping well at night?"