Lonely Rock for the Blind.

"Um, Hongxia."

"Hmm? What's wrong?"

"...I'm serious, it's better not to come."

"What? You're not just saying it tastes good, but actually think it's awful, are you?"

"No...it's really delicious."

Nekoyashiki Haru leaned against the door frame.

“But… Nijika, we’ve all grown up now.”

"!"

Ijichi Nijika's hand trembled slightly, and then she looked at Nekoyashiki Haru with dissatisfaction, but then suddenly realized that this was not a way to express her dissatisfaction to him.

So you're disgusted with me?

"Why do we always veer into the topic of whether or not you dislike it?"

Nekoyashiki Haru shook her head and continued.

“We haven’t seen each other for a very long time. Apart from childhood memories, we are complete strangers to each other in every other way... So, it’s better to keep a little distance.”

"... "

Snapped.

The clean lunchbox was put back in its lid. Ichiji Nijika sighed and then said in a resolute voice.

"No."

"Uh…"

"A kitten is a kitten, and I am still me. So what if we haven't seen each other for several years? We met when we were kids, that's enough."

Nijika walked towards Nekoyashiki Haru and gently patted his chest.

"Although I don't know what you're worried about, I'll come again tomorrow, no, I'll come tonight."

"Hello, hello..."

"You'll be at Fanxing at noon, right? I'll give you the food I made for you in advance, so be sure to eat it all."

"...Really? To be honest, I have a small appetite."

"I don't believe you. I made so much food that even girls wouldn't have enough. You have to finish it all!"

"…good…"

Ichi Nijika walked towards the gate.

"Well then, I'm going to school."

"…goodbye."

See you this afternoon!

Chapter 10 [Kita☆chan]

"What...what should I do...?"

Previously, because Hongxia had mentioned in the chat group that the band was short of a lead singer, I paid a little attention to it. As a result, I overheard other classmates saying that a guy from the next class named [Kita☆chan] sang very well and could also play the guitar.

Because of Mr. Nekoyashiki's encouraging words to everyone yesterday, I impulsively decided to go and find it.

But...but...

That kind of person is the type I absolutely cannot handle!

A glamorous makeup look and lively, agile movements.

A gentle smile and sparkling eyes! And she's always the center of attention!

Without a doubt...that's a true social butterfly!

It is a natural enemy that a creature like me absolutely cannot get close to. Just a little bit of sunlight will evaporate all the water in my body, drying me out and turning me to ashes!

But I spoke up anyway! Even though I only said three words that were not very meaningful, I still spoke!

What will my ending be like...?

Goto Ichiri pulled out his guitar from the stairwell and began to strum the strings.

Please enjoy… "I Don't Know What It's Called, It's Just Very Sad," sung solo by Boqi…

A mournful melody, reminiscent of "Moon Reflected in the Second Spring," emanated from Goto Ichiri's guitar.

She's already decided that she'll pretend to be sick tomorrow and not come to school.

If this continues for a few months, Kita will probably forget that some weirdo greeted her without permission...

"Wow, that's amazing! Can you play the guitar?!"

"Ugh!!!!!"

The sudden sound from behind startled Goto Ichiri so much that he flew up and slammed his head against the wall behind him.

"W-wh-what?! Kita-kun? Why? Why are you here?!"

"Because you suddenly ran away, I was curious and followed you."

The girl answered with a smile.

With red hair and yellow-green eyes, she occasionally emits special effects like "Kita————" in the surroundings.

What...what kind of monster is this?! An evil god? A demon god?! I'm going to die! I'm really going to die!!!

Goto Ichiri covered his head with his hands and began to tremble.

Although the girl in front of her found Goto Ichiri's behavior strange, she still spoke up.

"Your guitar playing is absolutely amazing! It's so captivating! It can bring tears to my eyes! So touching!"

"Ugh?"

Goto Ichiri lifted her head from her arms and stared blankly at Kita☆chan.

Are you praising me?

He's such a good person!

Goto Ichiri's expression softened, and he scratched his head sheepishly while pouting and grinning foolishly.

Have you formed a band?

[Kita☆chan] suddenly asked.

"Um, well, it's...it's kind of like a group."

"Amazing!"

"Hehehe...it's not that amazing."

【Kita☆chan】smiled with her head tilted.

"Hey, what else can you play? Play some for me!"

【Kita——————】

With just a tilted head and a smile, an undeniable aura of sunlight swept over him, even blowing Goto Ichiri's hair around.

Eyes! Eyes! My eyes are going to be blinded by the light!

Goto Ichiri turned his head away, which startled Kita☆chan.

Ah...don't you want to play?

It's time to change the subject.

【Kita☆chan】smiled and asked.

"By the way, you came to our class because you had something to do, right? Looking for someone?"

"what…"

Goto Ichiri was taken aback for a moment, then realized what was happening.

This is a great opportunity to invite her to join us!

If... if I bring a lead singer back with me, Hongxia and Liang will definitely praise me a lot.

Mr. Nekoyashiki would definitely praise it too!

The praise from the three people is right before my eyes! Goto Ichiri! Keep it up!

"Um... um... our band is looking for a guitarist and vocalist, and I heard you can play guitar... so..."

"Ugh?"

【Kita☆chan】froze for a moment, her sunny aura weakening at that moment.

"You...you came to see me...I'm sorry, Goto-kun, I can't join your band."

"Wait, how do you know my name?!"

"I have a friend in your class, and she mentioned you."

"Gaha!"

Goto Ichiri fell to the ground as if he had been shot.

She must be complaining to her friends about the mentally unstable country girl in her class!

This feels like having a bullet pierce your head!

"Anyway, Goto-kun, I can't join your band."

【Kita☆chan】Put her hands together in prayer.

"Uh...uh...why...why?"

After wrapping a bandage around his head, Goto Ichiri looked up and asked.

"because…"