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"That's right!"
Xia Ye waved to her: "Come with me, I'll introduce you to a job, I'm sure you'll like it!"
"Work?"
Shimabukuro Kimie was slightly taken aback.
Why are we talking about work again?
"You'll find out when we get there!" Xia Ye chuckled, keeping everyone in suspense.
"Hmph~" Shimabukuro Kimie gave him a cute glare, then asked, "So how do you plan to help me complete my plan?"
"I need to prepare for this—"
It's a rather exciting special chapter in the original work, so Xia Ye needs to plan it carefully.
That way, we can leave behind a beautiful legend for the American island, which will put Shimabukuro-kun at ease:
"How many more days until the Dugong Festival?"
Five more days~
"Five days is plenty of time. Don't go back to the American island for the next couple of days. Wait until I'm ready before you go back!"
Natsume probably already had a plan in mind, and she also wanted to have Kimie Shimabukuro invite Conan, Kogoro Mouri, and Heiji Hattori, just like in the original story!
The new mermaid legend would be somewhat lacking without these supporting characters!
"it is good!"
Shimabukuro Kimie now completely trusts Natsume.
Although this is indeed incredible.
We've only met once, for a total of just a few hours.
She trusted a complete stranger so much.
But that's just how it is, and Junhui had no choice but to accept it.
...
Xia Ye drove Jun Hui indoors.
Where are you taking me?
This was the tenth time Junhui couldn't contain her curiosity and asked.
"Keep it secret for now!"
This is the tenth time Xia Ye has chuckled mischievously and kept everyone in suspense!
Seeing his annoying look, Shimabukuro Kimie gritted her teeth.
If he hadn't been driving...
I wanted to pounce on him and bite him!
As for the image of a lady—
Anyway, in a few days I'll be falling in love with him with all my heart and soul, so why should I care about my image? In the end, I'll be his whole person!
Soon, Xia Ye drove to her destination.
"Film and television base?"
As someone who has worked in the film and television industry, Kimie Shimabukuro knows a lot about this field.
This film and television base is a well-known shooting location for modern and contemporary TV dramas and movies in Tokyo. Many famous TV dramas and movies were filmed here!
"..."
Shimabukuro Kimie looked at Natsume, only to see that he ignored her questioning gaze and had a mischievous smile on his face. He probably intended to keep the mystery going!
"Xia Ye!"
The two had just entered the film and television base.
Then a girl came up and called out Xia Ye's name.
"Chikako?"
Xia Ye greeted her with a smile, and jokingly said, "Why are you picking me up? You're a great director and screenwriter, the soul of this movie. I'm truly flattered!"
"Don't make trouble!"
Upon hearing this, Chikako Ikeda glared at him and scolded him playfully:
"How can I, as the director and screenwriter, compare to you, the producer? You can fire me anytime you want, so of course I have to please you. But—you, as the producer, haven't even been to the set once since filming started. Isn't that a bit too much?"
"Ahem! I've been a bit busy lately!"
Chikako Natsuba complained, feeling somewhat embarrassed.
After all, the formation of this production team was his original suggestion. They've been filming for many days now, and he hasn't even come to visit the set. It's really a bit unreasonable!
"I'll treat everyone, okay? Everyone in the crew, except those who can't make it, can go to the Mihua Hotel and have a good meal!"
"That's pretty much it!"
Chikako Ikeda wore a smug smile on her pretty face.
"but--"
Xia Ye still has a question:
"You just said I was the producer of the production team, shouldn't it be Ayako? I didn't even come, it's a waste to give me the title of producer!"
"This was Ayako's decision. She's the film's producer, and besides, she's the one doing the producer's job. Whether you're here or not makes no difference!"
Chikako Ikeda's tone was somewhat sarcastic.
This is clearly a sarcastic remark implying that Xia Ye, the producer, is just a figurehead!
"Can you be this hurtful?"
Xia Ye said speechlessly, "I invited Yukiko and Yoko Okino to be the female leads for this script. Instead of thanking me, you're making fun of me?"
"Hee hee~"
The usually aloof and arrogant Chikako Ikeda became a little more cheerful in front of Natsume, and even joked with her: "Of course I have to thank you for this. With the love scenes between Yukiko and Yoko, this movie is almost halfway to success!"
"The Yukiko you're talking about—"
Shimabukuro Kimie, who had been watching the drama unfold from the sidelines, was pleasantly surprised!
"It must be Yukiko Fujimine, right?!"
When Xia Ye brought her to this film and television base, she had a premonition.
After all, she was a huge fan of Yukiko Fujimine and already knew that Yukiko had decided to make a movie again after more than ten years of retirement.
And since Natsuba is Yukiko's rumored boyfriend, it's obvious why Natsuba brought her to this film and television production site that specializes in shooting dramas and movies!
but--
Because I was too excited.
She still wanted to confirm!
"That's right~"
"It's Yukiko Fujimine!"
Chikako Ikeda glanced at Kimie Shimabukuro with curiosity.
She's another pretty and gentle woman. I wonder what her relationship is with Xia Ye?
"Great!"
Shimabukuro Kimie cupped her hands around her heart.
Her pretty face was completely that of a little fangirl!
"Let's go see her quickly!"
"Good~"
Now that things had come to this, Xia Ye stopped teasing her and directly asked Chikako Ikeda to lead the way to the filming location.
"Oh~ You finally have time to visit the set?"
As soon as I entered, a sarcastic remark came from inside.
The key point is that this person is not the mischievous Yukiko, but Ayako, who is usually the gentlest to Natsuha.
It seems that Xia Ye's neglect of the production crew has already caused widespread resentment!
"Ayako, have you become as mischievous as Yukiko?"
Xia Ye glanced helplessly at Ayako, who walked up to her and took her arm without any hesitation.
"Hee hee~"
Ayako smiled gently but didn't say anything.
She was just joining in the fun.
There was someone else who was actually arguing with Xia Ye!
really--
Yukiko, who was brought up for no reason, spoke up:
"What do you mean I've learned to be naughty from you? Am I naughty? Besides, you don't care about us at all, can't we even complain a little?"
"Can, can, can!"
"Didn't I come?"
Xia Ye didn't want to argue with Yukiko in front of so many people on set.
After all, from the very beginning...
The crew members were all secretly glancing this way, their eyes filled with shock!
Everyone knows that Ayako Suzuki is the heiress of the Suzuki Group.
The fact that this man is being treated so intimately by Ayako Suzuki suggests that he must be someone of extraordinary status.
Although many people have already recognized Natsuha as Officer Akiyama Natsuha, who has recently become very famous in the Metropolitan Police Department.
But the current situation is, how could they possibly regard Natsume as an ordinary Metropolitan Police Department officer?
"Humph!"
Yukiko gave a light, feigned arrogance.
How could she really be angry? She was just joking around with Natsume. After exchanging a few words, she looked at Shimabukuro Kimie:
"Who is this?"
"Your new girlfriend?"
"Ahem! I guess so~"
Aside from time travel and the system, Natsume wouldn't hide anything from Yukiko. He pulled over the excited-looking Shimabukuro Kimie and introduced her with a smile:
"This is Shimabukuro Kimie, your biggest fan. Kimie, this is the idol you've been trying to meet. Say hello to her. Don't worry, she's very approachable. After all, she's a washed-up actress with hardly any fans left, so she'll definitely appreciate you!"
"What?"
"That's not the case!"
Yukiko and Kimie Shimabukuro spoke up in unison.
Shimabukuro Kimie blushed and retorted, "Ms. Yukiko is not a has-been actress. She still has hundreds of fan groups online, and she's very popular. Moreover, she often organizes various fan meetings offline, and her fan base is more active than that of many active actresses!"
"I can prove that!"
Yoko Okino, who was watching from the sidelines, raised her hand and laughed:
"I once tried to sneak into a fan gathering, but I don't know how to disguise myself, so I was recognized very quickly. However, the fans were very enthusiastic, and I ended up having a lot of fun!"
"Miss Yoko?"
Kimie Shimabukuro has met the strongest active female idol again.