Eiri turned her head and looked to her side, while Kato Yusuke shook his head slightly in depression.

"Let me tell you, Akane, Eri-ri's situation is different from yours. Don't export the value of talent first to her. Besides, our studio does not promote this kind of atmosphere."

"Oh? Although my idea is selfish, it is a strategy that can help the company achieve the best development. If you don't squeeze the potential of your people, they will only waste their talents in constant fishing."

"No, I think this kind of thing depends on the situation. As long as they can complete their work well, employees are free to do what they want. I don't think it is necessary to imprison others in the company's cage."

"Tsk, that's why I said you are an idealist. It's not surprising even if your ideas are treated as soft persimmons."

"On the other hand, it's because you always hold such extreme ideas that you make enemies everywhere in the industry."

"So what? I don't care."

Akane Benisaka sneered again and again.

"Creation is my life. If I can't produce good works, I would rather die. If one day my works cannot be sold, I will die on the street. I can't live without this industry anyway."

"Don't keep saying "die" and "die violently" on your lips, and you will live a very healthy life."

Kato Yusuke first scolded, and then said calmly:

"In short, we each have our own concepts and ideas, so there is no need to argue. We have our own pace here, and we just need to go slowly."

Akane Hongsaka sneered at this and ignored it.

Yinglili just watched them pulling back and forth, her eyes focused on someone, her eyes shining brightly.

Unlike the aggressive Akane Kurisaka, Yusuke Kato has always been calm and collected. Even when faced with someone whose status far exceeds his own, he can maintain his opinion without being affected.

That kind of attitude of coping with ease made her a little admired, until she asked the next question——

"Well, Miss Benisaka, you just said that you only value talented people. Do you also treat Yusuke the same way?"

"What if -?"

Akane Hongsaka said without hesitation: "If it weren't for this reason, do you think he could climb into my bed just because of his face?"

"——!?"

Yinglili's eyes widened in astonishment, and they lost focus. She was stunned for a long time and didn't come back to her senses.

Kato Yusuke on the side was also stunned, unable to complain about that outrageous speech.

The two of them were petrified on the spot, as if they were transformed into sculptures.

Akane Kurisaka glanced at them through the rearview mirror, her pretty red lips curved into a wild arc, and then she stepped on the accelerator slightly.

Whoosh——

The car suddenly picked up speed and sped away on the verge of speeding.

…

There is a strange atmosphere in the air.

For a while, no one spoke in the car.

When passing the expressway service area, Yinglili said she wanted to go to the bathroom, so the car stopped in the parking lot.

Kato Yusuke felt a little regretful.

Even though he had long understood Akane Benisaka's self-centered character, he was still shocked by her no-holds-barred style.

As if reading his inner thoughts, the person involved turned his upper body from the driver's seat with a playful expression.

"What? Are you still thinking about what happened just now~~?"

"...Seriously, little aunt, can you restrain yourself a little in front of Yinglili?"

"Converge a little? How to converge?"

Akane Akane raised her eyebrows, her fiery brown-red long hair tied high on the back of her head, giving her a sassy vibe.

Kato Yusuke pinched his eyebrows and said with a hint of melancholy: "...At least don't talk about such naked topics in front of Eiri."

"What~? You love her very much? Is Eri Kashiwagi your new favorite?"

"Are you jealous?"

"Stop talking, I don't have the time."

"There is no special reason, it's just that she is thin-skinned and has a simple personality, that's all."

"Simple?" Akane Kurisaka said with a smile, "Do you want me to give you an on-the-spot introduction to Eri Kashiwagi's job and her excellent works?"

Kato Yusuke frowned, "Those are two different things. Personality and works cannot be confused."

"Oh~~?"

Akane Hongsaka smiled meaningfully and raised her fingers at him, "Come here and let me see if your eyes are lying."

Kato Yusuke did not doubt that he was there and moved his upper body forward confidently and boldly.

Are you kidding? He is not the kind of young boy who expresses emotions and anger, so how can he see anything through his eyes?

Just as he was thinking this, a hand suddenly grabbed his collar and pulled hard——

"Well--?"

What followed was a deep kiss mixed with the faint smell of tobacco and coffee.

Akane Hongsaka put a hand on the back of his head, threaded her fingers into his hair, and kissed him fiercely as if she was sucking out moisture.

After a while, her lipstick was all around his mouth, making it look wet and embarrassed.

She licked her lips and couldn't help but laugh.

"...The little bastard smells like a woman's rouge all over his body, and he looks more and more like a pretty boy."

She smiled and reached out her hand to help him wipe off the lipstick roughly.

Kato Yusuke subconsciously pulled up his shirt, smelled himself, and found that there was nothing else on it except the smell of laundry detergent.

"What? Are you guilty of being a thief~?" Akane Akane asked with a cheerful smile.

"What's wrong with you?"

"What do you think?"

She gestured in the direction of the bathroom with her chin, her face full of teasing.

"I remember that Eri Kashiwagi was the childhood sweetheart of Yin Zhi's friend, right? But in the end, you still attacked her? Doesn't this fit in with the theme of your first painting debut?"

Kato Yusuke clicked his tongue, "Don't you think it's too far-fetched to talk about something that happened so long ago?"

"Really? Then let's talk about the recent one~"

Akane Hongsaka seems to have opened up her chat box.

"You just said that your little girlfriend is thin-skinned, but didn't she declare her sovereignty to me before getting in the car? Also, you seemed to have done something similar to Yin Zhi last time, right? Oh, you brats

It’s just trouble.”

After all, it still comes back to the past.

Kato Yusuke felt a murmur in his heart. He didn't want to continue this topic and asked casually: "...Speaking of Yin Zhi, what is he doing recently?"

"I don't know. Since I handed over the management of the club to him, I have stopped asking about everything. But I heard two days ago that he used the club's resources to create a script. It seems that he did it with your traitor.

.”

"Honestly, your taste in choosing disciples is really poor."

"Huh? Are you unhappy because someone took you away from the sea? Or are you angry because Yin Zhi didn't stop you?"

There was a bit of surprise and curiosity on Akane Hongsaka's face. This was the first time she had seen him express disparagement to a person directly.

Kato Yusuke shrugged and said:

"Don't get me wrong, I just doubt Hashima Yinzhi's vision. At least when it comes to going to sea, his performance is not worthy of being your heir."

"Hmm...Actually, I have never figured out how he could make that kind of judgment. Maybe Yin Zhi has his reasons."

Akane Kurisaka reluctantly found an explanation that wasn't an explanation, and was also puzzled by this matter.

Not to mention that Yusuke Kato is the person she likes, including Yunori Hashima himself, who has seen someone's painting skills with his own eyes, and should understand the meaning behind it, but in the end he made a choice that went against common sense.

Really strange.

She thought about it for a long time but couldn't figure out the key, so she had to put the matter aside for the time being and prepare to discuss it later.

At this time, Kato Yusuke suddenly said -

"As for the matter of Hashima Yinzhi and Aki, don't talk about it in front of Eirili later."

Akane Benisaka was slightly startled, looked at him thoughtfully, and curled her lips.

After a while, Ying Lili also came back from the bathroom, her face a little better.

"Sorry for the long wait, we can go."

So they continued to set off.
Chapter completed!