Chapter 174

"Where were we just now?"

"An idol's life is really tough, and you have to watch what you eat."

"Ah right, an idol's life is super tough, and some of those variety shows are literally life-threatening."

Island nation's variety shows.

Ren Amamiya never used to watch much variety, especially the ones from the island nation.

But he would often scroll through Douyin and come across variety shows where idols got pranked — they really didn't treat people like people.

"True, some variety shows are completely about pranking idols."

"You've seen them too?"

"Mm."

A flicker of relief crossed Okino Yoko's face.

"Good thing I don't have to go on those prank-style variety shows for now."

"Right now I'm still a top idol, and my agency wouldn't want me on those kinds of prank-idol variety shows."

"What I need to do now is just maintain a good image in everyday life."

"That must be exhausting."

"Mm."

She paused her chopsticks for the moment, and Okino Yoko lowered her head to look at her rice bowl.

"It really is tough..."

"But it's fine."

Okino Yoko burst out laughing right then, threw up a peace sign, and the smile on her face was utterly adorable and full of energy.

"The always-energetic Okino Yoko wants to bring beautiful smiles to everyone."

That smile was real.

That feeling wasn't fake either.

It's rare — there really are idol stars who became idols for the sake of their fans.

"You want to bring smiles to everyone, but what about your own smile, Miss Top Idol?"

Ren Amamiya asked.

The smile from just now gradually faded, and she spread her arms and slumped across the table.

"I'd love to say that seeing everyone's smiles is the happiest thing for me."

"But honestly, it's still so exhausting."

"Sometimes I'm so tired I can't even smile anymore."

A whole lot of negativity.

Still, Ren Amamiya wasn't surprised in the slightest.

He activated his Spirit Vision to check this female idol's condition — the color of her Astral Body was dark, the color of melancholy.

Maintaining this state for a long time could easily lead to psychological problems.

No matter how energetic a female idol is, there's still a time when she's about to burn out.

"Get up first."

Ren Amamiya set down his chopsticks, pulled Okino Yoko up from where she was sprawled on the table, moved to the sofa beside them, and pressed her down onto his lap.

"Eh?"

"I know you have a lot to say, but wait a sec."

Okino Yoko did indeed have plenty she wanted to say, but she still followed Ren's words and said nothing, simply leaning her head against his leg.

Ren Amamiya didn't speak; instead, he placed his hand on Okino Yoko's forehead.

A mist that no one could see slowly spread from his fingertips.

His fingers pressed and kneaded gently, using spiritual energy and gray mist to channel Okino Yoko's spirit body, thereby easing her mental state.

"Mmm~"

In this strange state, Okino Yoko clearly felt a sudden, intense wave of drowsiness wash over her.

Her eyelids couldn't help but close.

And as Okino Yoko drifted off to sleep, her spirit was greatly relieved; even the color of her Astral Body shifted from dark to orange.

Only in this state, the Ren Amamiya she was leaning against couldn't really move around freely.

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