Chapter 326: I Will Support the Future You Decide for Yourself
"Actress?"
Ren is aware of this profession and understands Ichika's question.
But why does she have to ask him this question?
After carefully observing Ichika sitting beside him, Ren gently shakes his head: "I don't know."
He's just an ordinary person; how could he know if Ichika has talent in this field?
"Really? I'll let you help me make the decision." Ichika responds casually, unfazed by his answer.
"What decision do you want me to help you make?" Ren asks curiously.
"Do you want to hear?" Ichika turns and looks, still with a smile on her face. "If you want to listen, I don't mind telling you, but after you listen, you have to keep it a secret for me."
"I can keep it a secret for you." Ren agrees.
He is very professional in keeping secrets and has never revealed others' secrets so far.
"If that's the case, allow me to tell you."
Ichika shifts her gaze and looks at the pond rippling in the wind again, then slowly says, "Actually, not long ago, I was discovered by a talent scout and asked if I wanted to work as an actress."
"At that time, I was shocked by what the talent scout said. Moreover, I don't think I have the talent to be an actress."
"Fortunately, the talent scout didn't ask me to make an immediate decision. Instead, he gave me a business card and asked me to think carefully and contact him after I made a decision."
"So I've been thinking until now, and I think it's almost time to give an answer. That's why I'm asking you if I'm suitable to be an actress."
"After listening, do you have any thoughts?"
After saying that, Ichika turns and asks with a smile.
"No." Ren answers honestly.
"Really, I thought you could give good advice." Ichika sighs a little, then asks, "So, do you think I should become an actress?"
"Why are you asking me about something so important?" Ren asks, confused.
Logically, shouldn't Ichika discuss this crucial decision with her parents or her sister?
But she came to ask him, which is quite suspicious.
"Well... because your answer is crucial." After struggling for a moment, Ichika answers helplessly.
"What about your sister's answer?"
Ren often sees the five of them chatting together; if asked something like this, they would surely be willing to help, right?
After thinking for a moment, Ichika asks gently, "Kamikawa-san, do you know why I have to think about whether I want to become an actress for so long?"
"I don't know."
"It's because of them that I've been thinking about it for so long."
Ichika stares into his eyes and says slowly, "In the past, before you helped us with tutoring, our five scores were very low, and it was common for us to be last in exams. Even if we were last, we were accepted into high school, thanks to our father finding connections that allowed us to continue to high school."
"At that time, I was thinking, what should I do as the eldest daughter? Moreover, as the eldest daughter, I don't even look like the eldest daughter, let alone be a role model for everyone."
"Let me lead everyone to study diligently? That's completely impossible. Itsuki studies very hard in normal times, but her grades still haven't improved, let alone me, so studying diligently is an impossible way."
"After the results of the first high school entrance exam came out, my grades were still very low. That's when the talent scout found me and asked if I wanted to be an actress."
"Honestly, I was very interested in the talent scout's proposal. If I become an actress, successfully appear in some movies or TV series, and gain a certain reputation, I can tell my sisters that I am actually a very strong actress and see their surprised expressions."
"At that point, I wouldn't be ashamed of my status as the eldest daughter. I have to qualify to hold my head high in front of them. I can let them follow me as an example and tell them that it's okay even if their grades are not good, and it's okay in other aspects. There is always a way out."
"But before I made a decision, you came to help us with tutoring. That was the first time I felt studying was so easy, and I could easily get perfect scores."
"As a result, my determination to become an actress was greatly shaken. After all, if I could study diligently and get good grades, could I also be a role model for everyone?"
"Your arrival made me so hesitant and unable to make a decision."
"So, you have to answer this question."
Expressing all the words held in her heart in one breath, Ichika suddenly feels much more relaxed.
"..."
Honestly, Ren doesn't quite understand what Ichika is saying.
What she said is too long for him to grasp.
In short, it seems like his answer is very important.
"Say something, or it will make me embarrassed." Seeing Ren not speaking for a long time, Ichika reluctantly reminds him.
After a few moments, Ren says, "I support your decision."
"What do you mean by supporting my decision? If I can make a decision, I don't need to ask you." Ichika sighs, "A casual answer like this is unacceptable."
"I'm not casual; that's my answer." Ren says seriously, "I don't have the right to decide your future, but I will support the future you decide for yourself."
Ichika holds back her smile, "Even if I choose to be an actress and neglect my studies, isn't that a problem?"
"As long as it's your own choice." Ren answers honestly.
After looking at him for a moment, Ichika smiles again and jokes, "Why do I suddenly feel like I've been confessed to by you?"
"Confession?" Ren doesn't quite understand why Ichika said that.
Isn't what he said normal?
"Yeah, ambiguous words like supporting the future I decide are usually said between lovers." Ichika points out her concern, "But you said it to me. What if it's not a confession?"
"Sorry." Ren apologizes for his inappropriate words earlier.
"It's okay; I don't mind if you say something like that to me." Ichika replies with a smile, "As long as you don't say it to others."
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