BHSAF 189 School trip 17

　After visiting and sightseeing at the matchmaking shrine, Yu and his friends headed to the movie village.

"Is this place actually used for filming?"

　Yuu asks Yui as he enters after paying the entrance fee.

"Yes, period dramas and the like. I've never been in a period drama before, so this is my first time here, but some of the actors I've worked with have actually acted here."

"Yui-chan, do you want to appear in a period drama?"

"Hmm... I don't think I would turn down an invitation, but I don't think I'd take the initiative."

"dislike?"

　It's not that unusual for high school students to never talk about period dramas at that age, but Yuu recalls that he has no memory of ever having that kind of conversation with Yui before.

　It could simply be that it's a difficult topic to talk about, but it's also possible that they just don't like it.

"No, it's not that... I think I'd be better suited to my age to play a student role. You see, you can only do that when you're young."

"Really? I think Yui-chan would look good in a school uniform even after she turns 30."

　In fact, it's not that unusual for an actor approaching 30 to play a student, and I'm sure Yui will maintain her youthful appearance no matter how old she gets.

"Hehehe, I guess so. I'd be happy if that were the case, but I guess acting at that age is a bit... embarrassing."

　Regardless of how it may appear to others, Yui herself feels like she's trying to look younger. And no matter how well it suits her, it's still cosplay.

"So I want to play lots of student roles now, and then when I get older I want to try period dramas and more mature roles."

"I see, I'm looking forward to seeing that side of Yui-chan's future."

"...But there's something that's bothering me..."

"What are you worried about?"

　Yui confides her worries to Yu with a serious expression.

"Yeah... by that time, I'll be married to Yu-kun and we'll have babies or something..."

"Oh, a baby?"

　When a word suddenly appears, I can't help but repeat it back.

"Yeah... Yu-kun and I have a baby. So... I thought raising a child would be hard."

"It's okay, don't worry. I can take care of her while I'm working, and there are plenty of daycare options available."

"I trust Yu-kun, but that's not the point... I want to be able to watch over my child as he grows up. If possible, Yu-kun and I would like to do it together... So, if I have a baby, I might retire from acting..."

"Hmm... that's..."

"Aren't you happy about that, Yu-kun?"

"Well, yeah... I'm also a fan of Shimotsuki Yui, so it's a shame that I won't be able to see her in action anymore."

　Raising their children together with Yui will no doubt be a lot of hardship, but it will also be fun. However, as a fan, I am very sad that we will no longer be able to see Yui as an actress.

"It's not like I want to quit being an actress..."

　Yu, who has been watching Yui closely for a long time, understands this all too well.

"...Well, we'll think about that later. Right now, we're on a school trip after all."

"Hmm... that's true."

　It's too early for the two of them, who are still second-year high school students, to worry about this issue. When they become adults, they might come up with a better solution, or the world might have changed dramatically. Thinking about such things now is just a needless worry.

"But I'm happy."

"picture?"

"I'm so impressed that Yui-chan is thinking so far ahead."

"Because... it's a future with the person I love."

　Even through the mask, it was clear that Yui's face was bright red.

"By the way, I'm thinking of a name for my child..."

　When Yu asked half-jokingly, Yui looked at him in surprise, then quickly looked away.

"...It's a secret."

　Although trying to evade the question here is almost the same as telling the answer, I decided not to pursue Yui's cute reaction.

　As I walked deeper into the movie village with Yui, a suspicious-looking man with long hair wearing a hat, sunglasses and a mask approached me.

　As the man, who could be described as the epitome of a suspicious character, approached, Yu stepped forward to protect Yui.

　However, the man didn't seem to mind, and when he got in front of Yu, he spoke to Yui who was standing behind Yuu. "You're Shimotsuki Yui, right?"