Aspiring to be a girl in a band

Xiangzi was lost in his own thoughts and didn't pay any attention to the person in front of him. He just subconsciously said apologetic.

Upon closer inspection, Xiangzi froze on the spot.

"lamp?"

Standing before her was Takamatsu Teng.

The lamp's eyes had initially seemed somewhat weary.

It seems like he's still half asleep. (Midday 18871 group chat)

After seeing Xiangzi, Deng became much more sober.

"Xiangzi".

Deng was clearly surprised by this chance encounter with Xiangzi.

The two exchanged a glance.

No one continued speaking.

After a few seconds of this stalemate, Deng finally spoke up.

"Good morning."

Of course, the lamp remembered that it had obtained permission.

She and Xiangzi were no longer in a relationship where they needed to pretend to be strangers, so Deng wanted to take the initiative to break the awkward silence.

"Yes, the lamp too. Good morning."

The lamp smiled because Xiangzi did not refuse her greeting.

Then the lamp continued.

"Want to...go together?"

Xiangzi hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

So the two walked side by side toward the teaching building.

……

Standing at the door of his classroom, Xiangzi said goodbye to Deng.

Xiangzi watched as the lamp walked into his classroom before turning back.

He sat down in his seat.

Xiangzi heard the greeting immediately.

She looked to her left.

It was that same classmate again... who was very outgoing.

They had only exchanged a few words, but... for some reason, the other person started greeting her every day from that day on.

But... Xiangzi doesn't dislike this feeling of someone caring about his feelings.

After the economic pressure was relieved, Xiangzi's state of mind changed a lot.

She began to reflect on whether her self-isolationism was too narrow-minded.

She used to think there was no need to build good relationships with her classmates, since they were all people she would never contact after graduation.

But now Xiangzi has finally begun to realize that there's nothing wrong with enjoying ordinary campus relationships.

What... or who brought about this change in her?

Xiangzi was thinking.

Although she desperately didn't want to admit it.

But... it can only be that person.

In this internal dialogue with himself, this was the first time that Xiangzi did not refer to Arakawa Kirika as "scum."

……

"Yes, good morning."

Xiangzi smiled and greeted the overly friendly classmate.

That sweet smile clearly surprised the classmate.

She hurriedly moved closer, then rested her chin on her hand and scrutinized Xiangzi's body repeatedly.

They seemed to be trying to discover some change in Xiangzi.

"Ah... I found it."

The classmate's tone became excited, and then he pointed to Xiangzi's hair.

"Toyokawa-kun has a new headband."

This student was clearly very confident in his observation skills, speaking in a strong tone, even with a hint of self-praise.

Xiangzi suddenly became a little nervous.

His eyes began to dart away.

His tone became even more unnatural.

"It's just... just a change of pace."

"Huh? Want to change things up..."

The classmate naturally noticed Xiangzi's unusual behavior, and his tone became somewhat sarcastic.

"Hmph... What good thing has happened? Toyokawa-san, hurry up and tell us... Could it be... a boyfriend or something?"

The overly friendly classmates even started to try and tickle Xiangzi's weak spot.

Xiangzi kept dodging and denying it.

"Nothing like that... Don't overthink it."

Xiangzi blushed and slapped away the other person's messy hand.

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Xiangzi finally managed to shake off the other person's entanglement.

Just when Xiangzi thought she could finally have some peace and quiet, she suddenly heard someone calling her.

"Um... Toyokawa-san? Someone... is looking for you."

Xiangzi looked in the direction of the sound and saw Qi Ba Ba Ling Qi (six) Yi.

She was a girl with glasses. The first thing Toyokawa Shoko noticed was her physical appearance, but not her name.

I'm sorry... Xiangzi said he didn't remember.

The girl with glasses sounded quite panicked just now, as for the reason...

Xiangzi looked again at the figure standing outside the classroom door.

Xiangzi revealed a "I knew it" expression.

Arakawa Kirika stood outside the door with a cold expression.

This is probably what caused the girl with glasses to panic.

After all, not everyone has the courage to stand beside Arakawa Kirika.

Xiangzi stood up with a puzzled look in his eyes and walked towards the door.

At times like this... she might need to come to me for something.

Xiangzi frowned.

There's still some time before class starts.

Arakawa Kirika gave Xiangzi a wink, and Xiangzi, understanding the signal, followed behind her.

The two then went to the rooftop terrace.

At this time of day, so close to class time, there's absolutely no one else who would come here.

Xiangzi was the first to ask a question.

"Didn't you promise me... you wouldn't bother me at school?"

Xiangzi sounded somewhat unhappy.

Arakawa Kirika didn't react much, she just said calmly.

"I didn't bother you."

...Xiangzi's brows furrowed even more.

They specifically called me here... and you say there's no disturbance? What if I'm late?

Thinking he couldn't be late, Xiangzi sped up his speech.

"What is it? Tell me quickly."

Arakawa Kirika didn't speak, but instead slowly circled around Shoko.

She was like a painter, carefully observing her model from various angles.

Shoko felt a little uneasy under Arakawa Kirika's gaze... She involuntarily hugged her arms.

This feeling of being scrutinized made her a little uncomfortable.

Arakawa Kirika finally spoke.

"I just came to see if you were listening to me."

As Arakawa Kirika spoke, she grabbed a strand of Xiangzi's hair with her hand.

Her fingers ran through Xiangzi's hair, then touched the hair ribbon.

"I'm very happy that I've taken good care of it."

This explains why Xiangzi looked uneasy when that overly friendly classmate noticed his headband.

Because... this hairband was a gift that Arakawa Kirika gave her after their lovemaking last night.

The pattern on the headband was also designed by Arakawa Kirika herself.