Anime Crossover: There are a lot of beautiful girls who like me.

"I didn't actually tell any of my classmates..."

Just when Kitagawa Yu's brain was about to overload and start smoking, he finally found a new way and came up with the correct solution.

"Anna knows because on Saturday afternoon, Hakamada asked me to go with him to a music store in Shinjuku to buy a bass effects pedal."

"He had also made plans with Anja, who wanted to go see the guitar."

"As it turned out, he couldn't come because something came up at the last minute, so he asked Xingcai and me to buy it for him."

Kitagawa Yu quickly and concisely explained the whole story of Saturday to Himegami Karen via message.

"At the time, Xingcai said that the songs I wrote were better than the songs of the band on stage."

"As a result, because we were too close to the stage, the other party heard us."

"So they told me, 'If you're so capable, come up here and sing a song.'"

"Then I went up and sang a song, and incidentally advertised my band."

"I think I started following Xingcai around that time, through my band's Spotify and Instagram pages."

"So this is ah......"

Himegami Karen, who was successfully misled by Kitagawa Yu's explanation, subconsciously glanced at the few 'Anana' characters on her phone screen a few more times, but she no longer got angry about Kitagawa Yu not telling her about forming a band and releasing songs.

"Who is that girl named Tsukimi Eiko?"

"She sings so well!"

"Is this Yu's former classmate?"

This was undoubtedly another extremely dangerous problem, forcing Kitagawa Yu's brain, which had just managed to catch its breath, to start working at high speed again.

"Not classmates"

"I met this friend on my way to my extracurricular class."

After thinking it over, Kitagawa Yu gritted his teeth and decided to rescue Tsukimi Eiko on the platform. After learning about Tsukimi Eiko's experiences, he took her in and let her move in with him.

Then, during their time living together, she discovered that Tsukimi Eiko had extraordinary musical talent, so she told Himemiya Karen about their decision to form a band together.

Next, as he waited anxiously, Himegami Karen, just as he had expected, although she was somewhat bothered by Tsukimi Eiko living with him, did not feel that there was anything wrong with what he was doing.

On the contrary, my liking for him increased because of his brave act of saving Tsukimi Eiko and the way he helped her.

"Yu is indeed a brave, kind, and especially gentle and considerate boy!" Himegami Karen thought to herself, smiling happily.

Meanwhile, Kitagawa Yu, who had been secretly observing her reaction, noticed the smile on her lips and, although somewhat puzzled, at least...

"Her brow has relaxed again, so... this matter should be over, right?"

"I see!"

"Yu did the right thing!"

"It was because Yu rescued and took in Eiko that he was able to find such a talented singer to be the band's lead vocalist."

"This is what they call good deeds being rewarded!"

"..."

As Kitagawa Yu read the messages that Himegami Karen sent, he felt a sense of relief, but also a strange feeling suddenly arose in his heart.

"Has this been considered a friend-zone issue for me?"

Before she could think any further, Himegami Karen sent another message.

"Then Yuu, come with me to buy a drum set this weekend!"

"..."

"OK"

After a brief silence, Kitagawa Yu, who had realized that he had developed feelings for Himemiya Karen, recalled Himemiya Karen's disappointed and sad appearance just now, and finally agreed 'reluctantly'.

However, this kind of "playboy" behavior—having feelings for three girls at the same time, and even falling in love with them, but not being able to determine which one he likes the most or which one is the most suitable for him, and having to keep dragging things out for the time being—is causing his "pure love heart" great torment.

If it were someone else, they might just pick one at random and break up if it doesn't work out, or even try another one.

But for him, who already had a relationship that lasted fifteen years, including five years of formal dating, it was a different story.

What I want now is a relationship that can last longer, preferably one that can last forever.

Just like what the female protagonist Takamatsu Akari in "MYGO" longed for and insisted on, either don't form a band, or if you do form a band, everyone should be best friends for life, always together, and never disband.

So he really couldn't make that decision so hastily!

"My heart is weary, my eyes dart about, I am all alone in this world, in this ever-fading spring, every year I only feel the cold, walking forward in the darkness..."

"This song sounds so sad... Did Yu write this song too?"

"No, no... It's a song I heard once when I went to a live performance at a theater. It's called 'Spring Shadow,' and I thought it was pretty good, so I wrote it down. Please don't overthink it~"

During lunch break, in the piano department's activity room.

Kitagawa Yu was humming "The Sun Shines" on his way to school early in the morning, but after eating the fried chicken nuggets that Yanami Anza made for him, he suddenly felt like playing "Haruhi Kage" for some reason.

This startled Karen Himegami and Anina Hachimi. Even Yumeko Shikiya, who was sitting by the window, couldn't help but turn to look at him after hearing the sad piano music, her eyes showing concern.

It wasn't until Kitagawa Yu repeatedly explained that he hadn't written the song, but rather that it was a song he thought was very nice that the three of them were finally relieved.

However... on the bench under the cherry blossom tree outside the window, only the sad piano music could be heard, but not his explanation. That was terrible for Narumi Sena and Shiina Mahiru.

"What's wrong with Kitagawa-kun? Did something happen? Why is he suddenly playing such a sad song?"

Chapter 105 The tacit understanding between the two and... the rabbit plans to run away!?

Akari Hayasaka's doubts perfectly expressed the feelings of both Narumi Sena and Shiina Mahiru.

Moreover, the song "Spring Shadow" was only performed once in a small live performance with fewer than 80 audience members, and it was not uploaded to YouTube or Spotify.

Even Takasaka Tō's original band, CRYCHIC, disbanded before they even had a second performance after that live debut.

So they had never heard of "Haruhi Kage" before, and since they remembered Kitagawa Yu always playing his own compositions, they assumed that "Haruhi Kage" was also written by Kitagawa Yu.

"So even someone as sunny, cheerful, and brave as Kitagawa-kun has moments of sadness and vulnerability... Come to think of it... Kitagawa-kun came to Tokyo from out of town to study all by himself..."

Narumi Seina unconsciously lowered her head, staring blankly at the bento box placed on her lap, murmuring softly to herself. Her slender fingers unconsciously gripped the chopsticks tightly, her knuckles completely drained of color.

As we all know, compared to those who admire strength, the kind-hearted and beautiful girls in romance anime are more compassionate and have more sympathy and pity for those who are lonely and weak.

When a boy possesses both the seemingly contradictory qualities of being sunny and cheerful and lonely and vulnerable, it's like a hero shedding tears or a brave warrior shedding blood. In terms of his 'inner' qualities, he has a fatal attraction for those gentle and kind young girls.

Once you discover someone, and... they're not too ugly, you'll be deeply attracted to them.

Even angels cannot resist it.

"Does that guy also have a sad past like mine...? Is that why he came to Tokyo to study alone and wrote such sad songs...?"

Shiina Mahiru was also murmuring softly to herself.

Although she appeared outwardly calm and did not react as strongly as Narumi Sena, her flickering eyes and trembling eyelashes betrayed the turmoil in her heart.

Even because of her own background and experiences, as well as the sadness and loneliness that had always been hidden in her heart, she resonated with the sad melody the moment she heard "Spring Shadow".

Even though the piano music coming from the activity room had long since ended, and its lingering notes had dissipated in the warm afternoon sunlight of April, it still kept echoing in her mind.

At the same time, a strong urge welled up inside me, wanting to rush upstairs and give Kitagawa Yu a smile, a pat on the head, or even a hug or a lap pillow to warm and comfort him.

However, after glancing at Hayasaka Akari and Narumi Sena beside her, she took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed the impulse. While pretending to be nonchalant and smiling, she said, "I don't know, maybe people who play music are more sentimental," and continued eating her bento.

However, after sensing the presence of a 'kindred spirit' in Kitagawa Yu, she, who already had a 'tiny' fondness for Kitagawa Yu, couldn't help but care for and be even more attentive to him.

"He arrived at the classroom around 8:21:12 this morning."

“按照他平时走路的步幅和速度，从教室到公寓大概需要8到9分钟的时间，这样算下来他出门的时间应该是8点12分到8点13分之间。”

"However, most people, unless they are in a particular hurry, would prefer to leave at '0' or '5', so he probably left at 8:10, right?"

Shiina Mahiru silently analyzed and reasoned, and a certain thought popped into her mind.

Meanwhile, Narumi Sena, who was standing next to her, seemed to be on the same wavelength as her. While absentmindedly eating her bento, she was also thinking about what time she should leave the house the next morning so that she could 'bump into' Kitagawa Yu in the hallway or in front of the elevator.

Although she couldn't deduce Kitagawa Yu's departure time by relying on her keen observations like Shiina Mahiru, well... a rabbit can always run ahead!

Then take a nap in front of the elevator or something... and Kitagawa Yu will arrive, right?

"If we can't properly greet each other on the tram platform... then when we bump into each other in front of the elevator on our way to school in the morning... we can at least say 'good morning' to each other, right?"

As she thought this, the dark cloud that had been cast over her by "Spring Shadows" gradually dissipated without her realizing it.

And then the warm piano music of "Sunflower" came back to my ears, as if sunshine had fallen into my heart.

However, at this moment, neither she nor Shiina Mahiru knew that in the midst of the newly returned sunshine and warm piano music...

At the 'First Internal Temporary Operations Meeting of the Light Music Club,' a new resolution was reached at the suggestion of Karen Himemiya.

That is......

"Since You has to go to her music composition class after school and doesn't have time, and the lunch break is too short, let's do what we did last time and come to school to practice at 7:30 every morning!"

Kitagawa Yu, who was initially shaking her head and making slightly exaggerated gestures in front of the piano to show everyone that she was not in a bad mood, was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and then chuckled to herself, not taking Himegami Karen's suggestion seriously.

After all, in his impression, Anna Hanami was a bit lazy.

Getting Hanami Anna to get up so early every day to practice at school is no less difficult than getting her to eat only one snack a day.

However, to Kitagawa Yu's complete surprise, after Himegami Karen made the suggestion, Hanami Anna was the first to speak up and support her!

Even though Kitagawa Yu quietly reminded Hanami Anna, "If you come to school to practice this early, there won't be any time to prepare delicious snacks," Hanami Anna generously replied that it was no problem.

This almost made Kitagawa Yu look completely bewildered, wondering what she was thinking.

"But...Hime...Kara-chan and Anja-chan haven't bought any instruments yet, so even if they come over, they won't be able to practice, right?" Kitagawa Yu asked again.

"Damn it! I saw online that people share their learning experiences, saying that because drum sets are difficult to move, many people draw a fake drum on paper to practice at home after leaving the drum set in the school's club room. That way, I can draw it on paper first and then practice at school!"

Himegami Karen explained with a sweet smile. Perhaps it was because Kitagawa Yu was finally willing to call her "Karen-chan," but her smile was noticeably brighter than before. Coupled with her already exquisite features, Kitagawa Yu couldn't help but feel slightly dazzled.

"That apricot sauce—"

"I can learn to read music first, and fingering too. If Yu teaches me, it will definitely be faster than watching video tutorials online, right?"

Chapter 106: The Shift in Mindset and the Blue-Haired Girl Arriving on the Battlefield (Important)