In the end, Sakura Airi still couldn't get her camera back and had to reluctantly return to her dorm, glancing back at Kaoru Mitoma from time to time.
However, it was somewhat comforting that Kaoru Mitoma had left her his contact information, promising to return the camera as soon as it was repaired.
To be honest, Sakura Airi really wanted to muster the courage to outright reject Kaoru Mitoma kindness, but she was too timid.
Kaoru Mitoma was tall and handsome, not only a student in Class A but also a member of the student council. No matter how you looked at it, he was a catch, and there was a natural gap between him and her.
More importantly, Sakura Airi didn't know how to handle it if Kaoru Mitoma got angry after she rejected him.
So, she could only obediently watch as Kaoru Mitoma took the camera with him.
Although helping Sakura Airi repair the camera was just an excuse, Kaoru Mitoma was quite familiar with cameras, having once been a producer for an idol group.
After a quick inspection, he found that the display screen was fine, but the images were blurry. It was likely an issue with the lens or the imaging sensor.
Kaoru Mitoma tried adjusting the lens, but it didn't help. It seemed the internal imaging sensor was damaged and needed to be replaced.
Since it needed repairs, he took out the memory card from the camera.
Hmm, to protect Sakura Airi privacy, he'd better keep this safe for now.
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The shop responsible for repairing the camera was an electronics store in Keyaki Shopping Center. This place usually sells a wide variety of electronic products, such as game consoles, laptops, cameras, remote-controlled cars, and more.
The next afternoon, Kaoru Mitoma took advantage of the time after school and arrived early at the entrance of the electronics store.
"Could you take a look at this camera for me?"
Hearing Kaoru Mitoma voice, the clerk, who had been playing with his phone, looked up. There seemed to be a hint of irritation in his eyes, clearly displeased by the sudden interruption.
"Hand me the camera."
"I accidentally dropped it yesterday, and the imaging seems to be messed up" Kaoru Mitoma said as he placed the camera on the counter. His gaze briefly flicked to the clerk phone, where he could vaguely make out the figures of a few idols.
Is this guy an otaku?
The clerk frowned, turning the camera over and examining it for a while. Suddenly, as if he had discovered something, he stared intently at Kaoru Mitoma.
"Hey, hey, hey, this camera isn't yours, is it?"
"It's not mine, it belongs to a friend" Kaoru Mitoma met the clerk's gaze.
"But how did you know it's not my camera?"
The clerk expression stiffened, and then he forced a smile. "Ahaha, because... because I usually keep track of serial numbers and stuff... and not many people buy cameras here." The reason sounded plausible, but it was still strange.
"Where's the owner of this camera?" the clerk continued awkwardly. "If she doesn't come in person, we won't provide free after-sales service, you know?"
"No problem, I have plenty of money" Kaoru Mitoma replied nonchalantly.
The clerk raised an eyebrow. "Kid, replacing parts and labor costs will set you back at least twenty to thirty thousand personal points."
Kaoru Mitoma silently took out his phone, displaying a seven-digit number, which left the clerk speechless.
"Wait a moment" the clerk said through gritted teeth, forcing a smile as he began filling out the warranty form. "We need the name, contact information, and address of the camera owner. Could you provide that?"
"The owner?" Kaoru Mitoma asked, puzzled.
"That's right, the owner of this camera," the clerk said with a smile. "Since you're friends with her, you must know these details, right?"
As he spoke, the clerk unconsciously licked his lips, staring at Kaoru Mitoma with an eager look in his eyes.
Kaoru Mitoma nodded and then filled in the information on the warranty form. Watching this, the clerk smile widened, and his hands unconsciously rubbed together.
"Alright, is there anything else?"
"That's enough..."
As soon as Kaoru Mitoma put down the pen, the clerk snatched the warranty form. His eyes scanned it, and his smile froze, his voice cutting off abruptly.
"Wait, didn't I tell you to fill in her name?" The clerk felt like he had been tricked, his face turning red. The name on the form was clearly a boy's!
"Now I'm the owner, so what's wrong with filling in my name?" Kaoru Mitoma said calmly. "Besides, I never intended to use the after-sales service. I'm just purchasing the repair service from you."
The clerk's expression darkened, but he swallowed his anger and maintained a polite smile.
"I understand. The repair will take about one to two weeks, and we'll notify you when it's done."
Kaoru Mitoma nodded slightly and then asked. "You sell personal laptops here, right?"
"Right, we have all brands available. If there's a specific model you want, we can also arrange to get it for you," the clerk said in a businesslike manner.
"How much is the most expensive one in personal points?"
"250,000 personal points."
Just as the clerk was about to introduce the options to Kaoru Mitoma, he said without hesitation.
"Great, please give me the cheapest notebook."
The clerk fell silent.
Although there were no sales targets at Keiyaku, selling a high-end notebook would still be a point of pride, and the manager would likely be pleased.
"The cheapest one is 120,000 personal points, but its performance and specs aren't great. It might not handle large games. Are you sure?"
"Yes, and please give me a card reader as well."
Wait, you have a seven-figure fortune, so why are you buying the cheapest one?
Despite his internal complaint, the clerk still helped Kaoru Mitoma pack up the notebook.
Just when he thought Kaoru Mitoma would leave immediately, the latter suddenly asked.
"By the way, Mr. Tanaka, have you been following Liella recently?"
The clerk was taken aback, not because Kaoru Mitoma knew his name—after all, he had a name tag on his chest—but because Kaoru Mitoma actually knew about Liella.
"So you know about them too?" Tanaka immediately got excited. "Not only do I follow Liella, but I also keep up with virtual idols and even online idols!" As he spoke, he began to ramble on about the idols he followed, growing more and more excited, even showing Kaoru Mitoma his "arsenal" of idol merchandise.
"Is this person also an idol?" Kaoru Mitoma suddenly pointed to one of the profiles in his follow list. The girl avatar looked somewhat familiar.
"Ahaha, Shizuku-chan isn't an idol, she's my destined wife!" Tanaka chuckled, then quickly realized he had said too much and immediately straightened his face.
"Is there anything else you need?"
"Nothing else" Kaoru Mitoma shook his head. He could see that this guy was basically beyond help.
He left the camera in the store and returned to his dorm with the notebook.
After turning it on and inserting the memory card—
Ding—
With a pleasant chime, the girl secret was fully revealed before Kaoru Mitoma eyes.
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