Lonely Rock for the Blind.

"Speaking of which, you've really hidden a lot of identities, senior."

Nekoyashiki Haru trembled slightly, then remembered the video that Yamada Ryo had just shown Kita Ikuyo.

"I was drunk in that video... I don't usually swear..."

"I know, it's not like I just met you, senior."

Kita Ikuyo slowly approached Nekoyashiki Haru.

Those who cannot see will not be able to perceive the approach of others unless they carefully observe.

The closest Kita Ikuyo could get was to zero; the girl stopped approaching.

"Senior, did the music we played today give you a sense of color?"

"Have."

Nekoyashiki Haru nodded.

"I was so moved I cried."

"Really? Is that a big deal?"

"real…"

Suddenly noticing that Kita Ikuyo's voice was somewhat close, Nekoyashiki Haru moved slightly to the other side.

"... "

Kita Ikuyo paused slightly as she watched Nekoyashiki Haru move.

His mouth opened and closed slightly, and then he asked.

"Could you compliment me a little more?"

"I...Yuyo did a great job."

"It's not just that, it's a real thank you."

I'll buy you a present tomorrow.

"I'm not that materialistic of a girl."

Kita Ikuyo approached Nekoyashiki Haru and crushed the chocolate cookies in her pocket with her other hand.

The image of Ijichi Nijika feeding the cat Yashiki Haru just now faintly appeared in my mind.

Can I pat your head?

"... "

Nekoyashiki Haru didn't say anything, but gently patted Kita Ikuyo's head.

"Hehe, that's fine. I'll go in now. Hope you'll be back soon, senior!"

"it is good…"

Nekoyashiki Haru nodded.

Then I heard Kita Ikuyo's footsteps as she walked into the izakaya.

"Aha…"

After a while, Nekoyashiki Haru followed them back into the izakaya.

...

……

.........

After eating and drinking their fill, it was time for the group to go home.

The four members of the band decided to go home first, as for the remaining members...

"One more...one more drink!"

"So it turns out Pa-san was drunk...?"

Nekoyashiki Haru sighed as she listened to Pa-san's voice.

"Ugh... I'm already so old... and I've never been in a relationship... It's just because I didn't finish high school! Every time I go home, I'm all alone... I wish someone would say 'Welcome home' to me every time I come home! But then... I cook, and no one eats... I can only chat with a bunch of people online... and then eat the bento box from the convenience store downstairs... Why is my life like this...?"

Pa-san was crying.

"Suddenly she started complaining."

Nekoyashiki Haru took a sip of her drink and said

"I want to drink too..."

Hiroi Kikuri said, but Nekoyashiki Haru slapped her hand.

"We've maintained this for so many days, are you going to give up all this effort?!"

"Goo... I know."

"…call…"

Ijichi Hoshika was drinking, and was clearly also tipsy.

Nekoyashiki Haru sighed.

I have a feeling that taking the three of them back will become my mission...

...

……

.........

"Then I'll head back now..."

Goto Ichiri walked toward the tram station.

"I'm leaving too."

Yamada Ryo walked towards his home on his own.

See you two tomorrow!

Ichiji Nijika raised her hand to say goodbye, clearly in a good mood.

Behind him, Kita Ikuyo kept her head down.

Ichi Niji Natsumi paused for a moment, then looked at Kita Ikuyo behind her.

"Little Kita? Aren't you coming home?"

"...There's something I'd like to discuss with you, Ijichi-senpai."

"Oh? Go ahead and tell me! I'll tell you everything I know!"

Ichika smiled, and Kita Ikuyo looked up.

The neon lights of the city at night cast a dreamlike glow over the surrounding world.

Kita Ikuyo opened her mouth.

"Ijichi-senpai, do you like Nekoyashiki-senpai?"

"... "

As the evening breeze blew by, Ichiji Nijika was slightly taken aback.

"Of course not! Kitten and I are super platonic friends! We've been friends since childhood! It's a revolutionary friendship!"

"...I see..."

Kita Ikuyo nodded slightly, her red hair obscuring her eyes.

"By the way, why did Kita ask that? What...what happened?"

Ichi Nijika asked with a hint of unease.

Kita Ikuyo took a deep breath and then looked seriously at Ichi Nijika.

"Ijichi-senpai..."

Kita Ikuyo raised her head.

"Um?

"I think... I have a little bit of a crush on Nekoyashiki-senpai."

The yellow-green eyes stared at the red eyes.

"... "

Ichi Niji stared blankly at Kita Ikuyo.

beep------

The piercing sound of a steam horn came from afar, pulling the girl out of her reverie.

She tilted her head slightly as she recalled what Kita Ikuyo had just said.

"Eh?"

Chapter 80 Let's Rob It!

Under the cover of night, at the place where the band often parted ways, Ichiki Nikka and Kita Ikuyo were still there.

The neon lights shone as always, framing the surrounding world with a colorful, blurred border.

There is no moon tonight, perhaps because of the storm during the day; dark clouds still hang over the sky.

Kita Ikuyo looked intently at Iji Tomoka, waiting for her to speak.

Ichi Nijika opened her mouth slightly, as if to say something, but then withdrew it.

Kita Ikuyo wasn't in a hurry; she simply waited quietly.

After a few minutes, Ichiji Nijika slowly spoke.

"I'm slightly... a little surprised, haha..."