It seems challenging to advance in a company this size.
After leaving the office, Ichika chatted with Ren about what she saw at the company and could only sigh.
"Um."
"Really, I gave up even before signing the contract." Ichika rubbed her eyebrows and said sadly.
She was very self-aware and never thought of herself as someone born as a protagonist. She didn't think that things like being chosen to star in major productions and becoming famous immediately after joining the company would happen to her.
Therefore, even after truly encountering Shinomiya Entertainment Agency, she still had thoughts of giving up.
Just thinking about the heroic words she said to Ren, Ichika felt a bit hesitant.
After understanding it for a moment, Ren immediately said, "If you want to give up, just give up."
"Aren't you encouraging me to continue?" Ichika was slightly surprised by his answer.
When she hesitated like this, shouldn't Ren be supporting her?
But he suggested that she give up; that was too strange.
"But don't you want to give up?" Ren asked.
Ichika pursed her lips and looked very uneasy; "I have thoughts of giving up, but..."
"If you want to give up, just give up." Ren said.
Ichika couldn't help but complain, "You said you would support me as an actress. Did you change your mind too quickly?"
Turning towards Ichika, Ren said seriously, "I didn't say I support you as an actress, but I will support the future you decide for yourself."
"At that time, if you decide to become an actress, I will support you. If you want to give up now, I will also support you. That's my true answer."
"...Forgive me." Ichika apologized.
When she asked that question to Ren earlier, she actually already had the answer in her mind, but she didn't dare to make a decision. The reason she chose to ask was just to find someone who supported her.
Therefore, after she said those words, she unconsciously thought that Ren supported her to become an actress, so she made a decision.
Otherwise, how could she arrange everything so quickly and make an agreement for the man to meet her today?
"No problem." Ren didn't mind.
"Then, Kamikawa-san, aren't you worried that my mind will keep changing? One day I want to be an actress, and the next day I want to give up?" After a while, Ichika kept asking.
"Don't worry."
"Why?" Ichika was very interested in his answer.
Ren answered gently, "Everyone will change, but my answer won't change."
"What if my decision is clearly wrong? Will you support me?"
"Yes."
"Continuously support?"
"Continuously support you."
"..."
After a moment of silence, Ichika looked into his eyes and said with a chuckle, "Kamikawa-san, I think you're not suitable as a friend."
"Why?" Ren didn't quite understand what Ichika was going to say.
He had many friends, including Gabriel, a good friend. How could he not be a good friend?
"Because you're suitable as a lover." Ichika answered one word at a time.
Ren couldn't understand: "Why am I suitable as a lover?"
In any aspect, he was not suitable as a lover. He wasn't even an ordinary person; who would want to make an Esper their lover?
Until now, he still didn't quite understand some common sense, even his dialogue was a bit difficult. As long as the sentence was a bit longer, he would take a long time to understand it, then think about how to reply.
He couldn't even have a normal conversation, so he clearly wasn't suitable as a lover.
Ichika didn't answer his question; she just turned and looked at the surrounding shops with a smile.
Regardless of any aspect, Ren was suitable to be a lover.
Although not including handsomeness, extraordinary abilities, and other advantages, his personality itself was destined to be liked by others.
Who wouldn't like someone who acknowledges their mistakes but is willing to accompany you as long as it's your decision?
But Ren not only had a good personality but also had other advantages; it wasn't an exaggeration to say that he was a perfect male template.
Of course, his shortcomings were also evident; Ren was too popular among women.
Thinking about what happened at her house earlier, Ichika felt a headache.
It would be great if she could have Ren for herself...
After fantasizing for a while, Ichika turned around and stared at him, "Kamikawa-san!"
"Yes." Ren said.
"If I don't want to be an actress in the future, can I come to you?"
"Can."
Although he didn't know why Ichika wanted to find him, Ren agreed.
...
Shinomiya Residence.
"Kaguya-sama, that's what happened."
After returning, Hayasaka immediately told Kaguya about her encounter with Ren at Shinomiya Entertainment Agency.
And why she went to the office was naturally investigated by Kaguya.
"So, did Kamikawa-kun go to the firm because of her?" Looking at Ichika's information in her hand, Kaguya narrowed her eyes and confirmed with her.
"Yes." Hayasaka nodded.
"She hasn't signed the contract yet, right?"
Kaguya naturally knew Ichika; they were classmates, although they weren't close to each other, it was still very easy to recognize her.
"No, she just checked contract." Hayasaka answered honestly.
Kaguya then asked, "What kind of contract did the company offer her?"
"The most common beginner contract."
Kaguya thought for a moment and said slowly, "Hayasaka, go and tell the office some news. Just say that Nakano Ichika and I are classmates and have a very good relationship. No need to say anything else."
"Understood."
Hearing that, Hayasaka understood Kaguya's intention.
She had to take care of Ichika specifically.
After all, Kaguya said that she had a good relationship with her, and anyone who thought otherwise was asking for trouble.
"Does her contract need to be changed?"
"No need, how can a newcomer be treated specially?" Kaguya said slowly, "But we can provide more opportunities."
"I see."
"By the way, don't let the news that I have a good relationship with her spread in the office; it will be very troublesome. I don't like people casually leaking information." After thinking about something, Kaguya reminded.
"Yes."