Chapter 409: Inner Voice
“This is a bit complicated to explain, and you might not be able to accept what I’m thinking, so choose what you listen to.”
Fujiyui Takuma breathed a sigh of relief that his close friend’s angry eyes had recovered a little. Otherwise, seeing Yokota Noyoru’s half-dead appearance, he was afraid Noyoru might do something rash.
Casually taking a plate of barbecue from the waiter and placing it on the table, Fujiyui Takuma picked up a skewer of beef and took a bite. He gestured for Noyoru to eat as well, finally relaxing and returning to his usual playful style, smiling as he spoke.
“Mm, go ahead. What you said before was quite insightful; an outsider sees the game better.”
Nodding, Yokota Noyoru’s eyes were exceptionally bright at this moment. It was probably because he was too involved in the relationship to see as clearly as Fujiyui Takuma. His friend’s analysis had also calmed him down considerably. He picked up a grilled shrimp and responded with considerable agreement.
“Ah, actually, I’m not very good at this kind of thing.”
“If, as you said, Kazumi Shimizu has a boyfriend, then first, you need to consider what kind of feelings you have for her. Is she really the only one for you?”
Placing the bamboo skewer in his hand on the table, Fujiyui Takuma ran a hand through his hair, organized his thoughts, and asked Yokota Noyoru.
“My feelings for her?”
“Yes, from what I know, you two have only known each other for about two or three months, right? There isn’t a long-standing emotional foundation. Although you like her a lot now, if there’s already a long-term relationship, interfering would indeed be inappropriate.”
“I can understand the feeling of liking someone for the first time, but you are different now. With your capabilities, I don’t think it would be difficult to get a permanent position at the Muscle Agency. If you become a professional hero at such a top-tier agency, you won’t have trouble finding girls who like you in the future.”
Looking at Yokota Noyoru, Fujiyui Takuma spoke slowly.
“But…..”
“Yes, yes, I know. These feelings in youth are the most beautiful, and your experiences are irreplaceable. So, it’s up to you. Do you like her enough to fight for her at all costs, or is it just a temporary infatuation?”
“……..”
“Then… how should I fight for her?”
Fujiyui Takuma’s words made Yokota Noyoru ponder for a long time, his eyes struggling for a while. Finally, he looked up, looked resolutely at his close friend opposite him, and asked.
“Sigh…”
“This also depends on the situation, so it would be necessary to investigate that guy’s situation. If they have a long-standing relationship, then forget about it for now. But that’s unlikely, right? I recall you telling me that her situation has always been quite isolated.”
As if he had already anticipated Yokota Noyoru’s answer, Fujiyui Takuma let out a long sigh and continued.
“Yes, that’s right.”
“Then, most likely, he’s a classmate or a friend. Kazumi Shimizu is a first-year student, so even if they are together, the relationship probably won’t be very long. I think there’s still a great chance.”
Using his abilities, Fujiyui Takuma connected a few peanuts and threw them into his mouth. His expression was a little strange. What was this? He came here to comfort this guy, but now he was teaching someone how to poach a girlfriend.
“But is this really okay… If they are already together…”
Yokota Noyoru also understood what the other person was trying to express. His kind nature made him feel a bit resistant to such things. Although Fujiyui Takuma had been very tactful, wasn’t this essentially snatching someone else’s girlfriend?
“That’s why I said earlier to choose what you listen to. If you can’t accept it, then pretend I never said anything.”
“However, as a friend, I still need to advise you a few things. Your personality might consider such things to be wrong, but in matters of the heart, there’s no right or wrong.”
“Do you remember the couples in our first year, in our class and the adjacent class?”
“Yes, I remember. What about it?”
“They’ve all probably broken up by now, if I remember correctly.”
“Mhm…”
Nodding in slight confusion, Yokota Noyoru still didn’t quite understand what the other person was trying to convey.
“Feelings at Kazumi Shimizu’s age are not as complicated as you think. It’s either because they find someone attractive, or they just happen to want to date, and then they rush into a relationship. So, many of them don’t last long.”
“Although this might sound inappropriate, people always pursue better things, and relationships need to be maintained. If the relationship isn’t going well, it’s quite normal to have a peaceful breakup and look for a better partner.”
“In this regard, I think your advantages are quite significant. The kids in the first year definitely aren’t mature enough; they might still be thinking about how to have fun. But you’ve already secured a quality job that can defeat most of your peers.”
“Appearance-wise, there’s no need to compare. If she can interact with you like this, it means she doesn’t place too much importance on these things. Although I feel that some of things you mentioned are your one-sided perspective, logically, it should be slightly beyond a friend’s relationship, right?”
“Lastly, the most important point is that given Kazumi Shimizu’s social circle, if she indeed has a boyfriend, he can only be a student from the regular class. In that case, under similar circumstances, with no long-term emotional foundation with her current partner, if a future professional hero from a top-tier agency with a good personality and gentle demeanor pursues her, I don’t think any girl would refuse such an offer.”
Finishing his lengthy explanation in one breath, Fujiyui Takuma picked up the tea cup beside him and took a sip of water to moisten his throat. He somewhat helplessly picked up a skewer of barbecue and started eating.
If it weren’t for the fact that the other person was his good friend, Fujiyui Takuma wouldn’t have wanted to say these words about poaching someone’s girlfriend. It’s better to understand these principles oneself, but teaching others would lead to being labeled as having a warped sense of morality.
But in reality, this was the brutal reality of society, even harsher than what he had described.
“I…”
Yokota Noyoru had to admit that he was moved. The youthful kindness in his heart made him unwilling to do something he considered wrong, but the feeling called “like” seemed to possessively drive him to digest Fujiyui Takuma’s words. As his words unfolded bit by bit, the reasonable analysis and facts forced him to admit that what his friend said was correct.
“Sigh…”
Sighing again, and seeing Yokota Noyoru’s conflicted yet moved expression, Fujiyui Takuma knew he had to play the villain to the end today. He shook his head and continued.
“Hey, Noyoru! You have to at least try, right? The girl you liked most in your youth, if you don’t even have the courage to pursue her with everything you have, what qualifications do you have to say you like her?”
“Even if you fail, isn’t it a story worth remembering? At least you’ve done your best.”
“…….”
Fujiyui Takuma’s words echoed in Yokota Noyoru’s ears bit by bit. The conflict and confusion in the young boy’s eyes gradually turned into thoughtfulness, then gradually into determination. The gloom on his face was replaced by a firm smile. Just as Fujiyui Takuma had said, if you don’t know what to do, just listen to your inner voice.
And his true inner voice was…
Yokota Noyoru looked up, gazed at his friend who was still cheering him on, and finally nodded heavily, a long-lost smile appearing on his lips.
“Okay!”
