Lonely Rock for the Blind.

The atmosphere in the rehearsal room was unusually heavy.

Ignoring Goto Ichiri, who was frightened by the unusual atmosphere and hid in a box, Yamada Ryo put down his bass and asked.

"What happened to you two?!"

No. ×2

The two spoke at the same time, immediately shutting down the question that Yamada Ryo had prepared.

After thinking for a while, she spoke again, wanting to say something.

"...Ryo-senpai, have you paid back the money you owe Nekoyashiki-senpai?"

Kita Ikuyo suddenly said.

"Hey, if you haven't paid it back yet, I'll deduct it directly from your salary next time."

Ichi Nijika followed up.

"... "

Yamada Ryo quietly lowered his head and started playing bass.

Goto Ichiri slowly poked his head out of the box.

Do you think... you had a fight?

Goto Ichiri swallowed hard, then glanced at Yamada Ryo beside him.

Liang was completely overwhelmed... So... does that mean I'm the one to rely on?

No…that’s right! It’s all thanks to me!

"That...that..."

"What's wrong, Pochi?"

Ichika Niji smiled and looked at Ichiri Goto.

"Alas!!!!"

Goto Ichiri suddenly shrank back into the box.

"Oh, you two don't need to worry."

Kita Ikuyo laughed.

"Nothing happened, and even if something did happen, it wouldn't affect the band or the two of you."

"Kiyo is right. Ryo and Pochi should just act as usual."

Ichi Nijika also laughed.

"... "

Yamada Ryo looked away.

The oppressive atmosphere emanating from these two people was so intense it almost made me vomit up all the grass I ate yesterday…

Please... someone help me...

Click.

The door was pushed open, and Nekoyashiki Haru walked in.

"Sorry, something came up with Sister Xingge and I was a little late."

Nekoyashiki Haru smiled.

Yamada Ryo breathed a sigh of relief.

Great... A reliable person has come in... Now let's see what he does and get those two back together...

Yamada Ryo's pupils suddenly contracted.

In her view, Ijichi Nijika's smiling expression immediately turned into a slightly strange one.

Kita Ikuyo's eyes narrowed slightly.

"???"

Yamada Ryo opened his golden eyes wide.

Isn't that a little strange?

Kita Ikuyo took a deep breath, then got up and leaned towards Nekoyashiki Haru.

Just as Nekoyashiki Haru raised her head after hearing footsteps, an open chocolate cookie was handed to her.

"Here, senior, have a bite."

"...Now? It's best not to eat in the rehearsal room..."

"It's alright, senior, please speak up."

"... "

Since it wasn't the first time, Haru Nekoyashiki naturally opened her mouth and took a bite of the chocolate cookie.

Click.

"... "

As Ichi Nijika watched this scene, she slightly tightened her grip on the drumsticks.

Goto Ichiri quietly poked her head out of the box.

Then I saw Ichi Nijika stand up from in front of the drum set.

"!"

Goto Ichiri quickly shrank back into the box.

Ijichi Nijika took out the same chocolate biscuit as Kita Ikuyo from her pocket, then tore open the packaging and walked over to Nekoyashiki Haru, who was sitting in a chair.

Just as Haruto Nekoyashiki finished eating Kita Ikuyo's chocolate cookie, another chocolate cookie was handed to her.

Slightly bending down, Ichiji Nijika smiled.

"There are still kittens here."

"Eh..."

Haru Nekoyashiki didn't want to eat anymore.

Kita Ikuyo understood Nekoyashiki Haru's meaning and turned to look at Ijichi Nijika.

However, Ichi Nijika just squinted her eyes.

Kittens are actually quite easy to handle...

It's been like that since I was a child, so it won't change now.

Here, I just need to say...

"I bought this especially for you."

"... "

Nekoyashiki Haru opened her mouth, and the next moment a chocolate cookie was gently placed into her mouth.

"... "

Yamada Ryo blinked and couldn't help but pretend to cough.

"Cough! Cough cough cough!"

Ijichi Nijika turned to look at Yamada Ryo.

Yamada Ryo immediately opened his mouth wide and pointed two fingers at his mouth.

"...If you have a sore throat, go see a doctor."

Ichiji Nijika turned her head away, no longer looking at Yamada Ryo.

"Goo!"

Yamada Ryo lowered his head in frustration.

Kita Ikuyo paused for a moment, then glanced at Iji Chi Nijika.

I have a feeling... that Ijichi-senpai is a little different?

"... "

It seems what I said yesterday really worked!

Although she felt a little uneasy, Kita Ikuyo took a deep breath to suppress it.

This is just my own opinion...

Then take out a chocolate cookie.

"Senior! There's more here!"

"…I…"

"I bought this especially for you!"

Kita Ikuyo said with a smile.

Ichiji Niji Natsumi was startled, then looked at Kita Ikuyo.

This guy... understood in an instant?!

What amazing insight!

After hesitating for a moment, Nekoyashiki Haru opened her mouth and ate Kita Ikuyo's chocolate biscuit.

"Next up is mine!"

Ichi Nijika pulled out a small bag of chocolate cookies from behind her and tore it open.

"And then it's mine."

Kita Ikuyo pulled out a large bag of chocolate cookies and tore it open.

"I have more!"