[Crossover] How to Perfectly Avoid the Romance Plot

One morning, entertainment papers and online media across Japan all broke shocking scandals. Hoshino Juri, a top-tier star and a talented actress who was both a powerhouse performer and an idol, was said to have an unusually messy private life, flirting with several guys at once. The accompanying photos showed Hoshino Juri leaving an upscale club, surrounded by three or four handsome young men who seemed very close to her. The news rocked the entertainment industry. Fans were disappointed, skeptical, or came to her defense. But before noon, Hoshino Juri posted three question marks and a laughing emoji on her social media account. At the same time, Akashi Seijuro, son of a top financial magnate, reposted it with a simple caption: “Me.” Then Ootori Kyoya, son of a business tycoon, reposted it: “Me too.” Next, tennis prodigy Tezuka Kunimitsu: “I was the one who opened the car door.” Flower-arranging heir Yuki Azuma: “I was the one who brought her a coat.” Tea ceremony heir Saionji Sojiro: “I was in the back. Why didn't they get me in the photo?” Suzuki Sonoko, daughter of a top financial magnate: “I'm a gorgeous woman standing right next to you, and you're all blind???” The entertainment industry went into an uproar. A classic Mary Sue story inspired by old manga. Despite the title claiming to avoid romance, the whole story is tangled up in messy love lines. Everyone has a one-sided crush. Enter at your own risk. Theme: Handsome men are all fleeting beauty; career success is the right path.