Lonely Rock for the Blind.

Suddenly, Iji Chi Nikka, who was next to Hiroi Kikuri, slammed her hand on the table and said angrily.

"What Kita said is absolutely right! Kiku-senpai, don't use being drunk as an excuse to bully the little cat!"

"I'm...I'm sorry..."

Hiroi Kikuri trembled slightly, then lowered her head and remained silent.

"Ah... that..."

Goto Ichiri raised his hand tremblingly.

"Um... big sister... may I call you that?"

"Huh? Oh, you can call it that."

Realizing that she was being called, Hiroi Kikuchi looked up and nodded.

"Ah... um... I've been wondering about this since the beginning... is the older sister a member of that band that often performs with [Poison Cat]?"

"!"

Kita Ikuyo suddenly felt the cat next to her, Yashiki Haru, tremble.

"Yes, Hiroi-senpai is the bassist and lead vocalist of SickHack."

Yamada Ryo looked up from her plate and spoke, her mouth full of tomato sauce but her voice remaining flat.

"Ah! Don't get food all over your mouth, it's cold."

Taking out a tissue, Ichiji Nigatsu wiped the ketchup off Yamada Ryo's mouth.

"What... is 'Poison Cat'?"

Kita Ikuyo raised his hand and said.

"He's an extremely powerful guy."

Yamada Ryo nodded.

Nijika Ichi continued.

"He is a freelance band mercenary who has performed in various bands. It is said that he can do the work of an entire band by himself, and he can make a fortune for livehouses by performing solo with his keyboard."

"Ichi Nijika said, and Kita Ikuyo nodded thoughtfully."

"?"

Suddenly, Kita Ikuyo paused for a moment.

Why did I feel like Nekoyashiki-senpai twitched again just now?

"Ah... he dresses really well for performances. Every time he goes on stage, he wears a trench coat covered in metal chains and an electronic cat headgear. It's said that no one has ever seen what he actually looks like."

Goto Ichiri said quietly.

"I...I want a wig too...it would make performing on stage so much better..."

Goto Ichiri muttered to himself, while Yamada Ryo continued.

"His performance style is also extremely aggressive. He's fine when he's a mercenary, but when he performs solo, he'll start smashing the specially prepared tomahawk keyboards all the time. Someone has counted that he's broken more than a dozen of them. It feels like he's the kind of person who doesn't care about instruments at all."

"... "

Kita Ikuyo's forehead was covered in cold sweat, and she felt Nekoyashiki Haru tremble again.

"Um... Nekoyashiki-senpai, are you feeling unwell?"

"Huh? Oh! No, I'm fine."

"I can't believe it," Nekoyashiki Haru explained hastily.

"It is said that during early performances, he would even give the middle finger to the audience, and the audience was quite happy."

Yamada Ryo continued.

"Are all band fans masochists?!"

Kita Ikuyo complained.

Goto Ichiri looked up.

"I...I've been to...a performance by [Poison Cat]...it was amazing! Whether it's the guitar, the bass, or especially the keyboards...they were all incredibly talented..."

"Pochi actually went to a concert alone?!"

Nijika Ijichi, who was standing next to her, exclaimed in shock.

"Ah... I... my dad took me with him..."

"Ah, that's normal then."

Ichi Nijika nodded.

"But...but later, someone else went to listen...though they often hid under the table..."

"If you're so resistant, then maybe you shouldn't go!"

"Ichi Nijika shouted loudly."

"I...I still want to go..."

Goto Ichiri lowered his head.

About a year ago, after attending a performance by the "Poison Cat" troupe, she would occasionally go to their shows.

Although it is necessary to do three days of psychological counseling and preparation in advance.

Then put on a winter coat and a beanie over your head.

Even though it was so hot it felt like I was melting, it really made me feel safe...

Because I always felt that it would be someone wearing a wig on stage.

Maybe they're just like me?

They share the same reclusive nature and social anxiety.

So... I seem to have become a fan without even realizing it?

If... if someone like [Poison Cat], who is likely just as socially awkward as me, could also become someone who smashes the stage and keyboard on stage... then I could definitely change too.

Thinking of this, courage welled up within me.

呲la.

Goto Ichiri unzipped his tracksuit, and under the [dreamlike] gazes of Ichichi Nikka and Kita Ikuyo, Goto Ichiri suddenly puffed out his chest, revealing his inner lining.

In the middle of the pitch-black shirt, a colorful neon graffiti-style cat head peeked out, its mouth full of sharp teeth and "XX" eyes, making Kita Ikuyo's eyes widen.

"what is this?"

Kita Ikuyo asked.

"Poison...Poison Cat merchandise...the one in the middle is the Poison Cat logo..."

Goto Ichiri said tremblingly.

"I have a feeling that Goto-kun, have you suddenly become bolder? Speaking of which, Nekoyashiki-senpai, don't tremble..."

Kita Ikuyo said to Nekoyashiki Haru beside her.

"Uh, sorry..."

Nekoyashiki Haru took a deep breath and stopped her swaying body.

Kikuri Hiroi watched this scene quietly, then slowly tilted her head.

"Hiss... Don't you know?"

"what?"

Nijika Ichi turned to look at Kikuri Hiroi.

Actually…

Click!

Nekoyashiki Haru suddenly stood up from her seat, swung her cane out, and it hit the back of Hiroi Kikuri's chair on the side in an instant.

"?!" ×4

The four members of the band were stunned when the music ended.

"Little Little Little Little Little Sunny?! What's with all this sudden change of heart?!"

Startled awake from her drunken stupor, Hiroi Kikuri turned her head and opened her eyes wide.

The spiral lines in his purple eyes trembled as he looked at the silver-white staff and swallowed hard.

"It's okay, I'm sure I won't poke you."

"Nekoyashiki Haru said calmly."

"S-senpai? So what's wrong all of a sudden?"

Kita Ikuyo realized what was happening and asked Nekoyashiki Haru.

Nekoyashiki Haru shook her head.

“I’ve been thinking about this for a long time and I think you’re right. I can’t keep being bullied by Kiku, so it’s time to put an end to this.”

Nekoyashiki Haru walked past Kita Ikuyo and then pulled Hiroi Kikuri out as well.

"You guys keep eating, I'm going outside to settle things with Kiku."

"Huh? What's with this sudden development?!"

Yi Di knows Hong Xia Dao.

"I'll be back soon!"

Nekoyashiki Haru answered, then used one hand to hold her cane and probe the way, while using the other hand to pull Hiroi Kikuri along and walk quickly outside.

Chapter Thirty-One: Don't Worry

"So what's wrong, Xiao Qing?"