50 Nervous (1/2)

People described her as a calm and collected person; she always wore the same and indifferent look. But there were times where people caught her off guard. Since she is normally so calm, whenever she blushes, gets angry, or gets upset, the effect on her is large.

Yuhi chuckled. ”Sorry, sorry. Are you getting embarrassed?”

Sumire hits him. ”Quit it. I told you not to tease me like that.”

This bantering did not go unnoticed by the one in charge.

”Terashima-kun, who is this?”

”Oh.” Yuhi nodded. ”This is my girlfriend, Ange.”

The guy kept looking her up and down. ”You know, just now, the female model who was meant to work with you ended up canceling since she sprained her ankle. I discussed things with the team, and they said you would be fine alone, but I still think something is missing.” He turned to her. ”Miss, if you're free. Do you want to join?”

His suggestion surprised her. A joint shoot with Yuhi? But she is supposed to be low-key right now. What if somebody recognizes her? Yuhi squeezed her hand. ”Let's go with that international theme you suggested. We have blonde wigs, right?”

”Terashima-kun, you don't look good in blonde.”

”Not me, her,” Yuhi said. ”Ange has fair skin, she has jewel-colored eyes, and she is tall for girls her age.”

Sumire's gaze softened when she heard his compliments. It should embarrass her, and it did, but at the same time, she felt touched. Yuhi is watching over her carefully; he is really looking at her.

After discussing things with the director, Sumire decided to help out. It should be fine; they even said she could keep her glasses on. If it is like this, then nobody should be able to tell that it is her.

…Changing room

”Sorry about this.” Yuhi apologized once they were left alone. ”But I didn't feel comfortable with the looks people gave you.”

”Ah, so this was deliberate?”

Yuhi nodded. ”I asked him at the start to watch you. It seems like you caught his attention enough for him to agree with my request.”

So it was something like that, she supposes that made sense. ”Anyhow, Yuhi-san, what do you think you're doing right now?” Sumire questioned.