Aspiring to be a girl in a band

"what……"

Clutching her stomach, Arakawa Kirika let herself fall onto the soft mattress.

This was the happiest she had been recently.

...But Xiangzi, whose whole body was pressed against the wall, obviously didn't have the leisure to laugh out loud.

She is very confused now.

I wonder what's gotten into Arakawa Kirika this time, or if she's... come up with some new wicked idea...

After a while, Arakawa Kirika's laughter gradually subsided, and then she got up again and came to Xiangzi's side once more.

With a delighted smile, Arakawa Kirika pinched Shoko's chin with her right hand.

"Don't worry, you little pervert. It's just what I literally mean, 'sleep with you.' I won't do anything more to you."

……

Xiangzi was stunned, and after a brief internal struggle, she spoke.

"Can I...trust you?"

"Why not give it a try? I don't think I've ever lied to you before?"

As Arakawa Kirika spoke, she lightly touched her lips with her finger, because she was really trying to remember whether she had lied to Toyokawa Shoko.

Arakawa Kirika's tone was gentle, which calmed Xiangzi down a little. Xiangzi was also well aware of one fact.

Arakawa Kirika had no reason to lie to herself, or rather, someone as arrogant as Arakawa Kirika disdained to lie.

Even if she were to force herself on him now and take him directly, he would have no power to resist.

But this puzzled Xiangzi even more, so she asked aloud.

"why."

Arakawa Kirika seemed to be in a good mood, so she released Shoko and gave an answer with a light laugh.

"Just as a rough jade needs to be carved, the finest ingredients often need to be matured to bring out their best flavor."

Arakawa Kirika touched Shoko's cheek with her hand, and then her fingers began to travel downwards.

First her lips, then her chin, and then her slender, fair neck…

Arakawa Kirika was clearly very satisfied with Shoko's delicate collarbone, so when she touched it, her fingers lingered there for a long time.

Finally, just as she was about to probe into Xiangzi's chest, Arakawa Kirika withdrew her hand at just the right moment.

Arakawa Kirika leaned down, pinned Shoko against the wall, and whispered something in her ear.

"So don't worry, it's not the right time yet, I won't make a move on you."

Not yet... Does that mean I don't even have the right to be possessed right now...?

Xiangzi bit his lip, repeatedly chewing on the word in his mind.

She has mixed feelings right now.

On the one hand, she felt relieved after learning that she was not in any actual danger.

On the other hand, the feeling that her own value was being denied by the other party left her feeling somewhat lost.

Arakawa Kirika seemed to see through Shoko's inner struggle. She looked down at Shoko from her superior position and continued to add.

"That's right, you're not yet worthy of my use. You must continue to fawn over me and flatter me until you become the kind of person I like."

Who wants to become the person you like...

Xiangzi felt his fists clench even tighter.

She scoffed at Arakawa Kirika's words, and only bowed to Arakawa Kirika out of necessity.

Even a hundred years from now, she doesn't believe she would change for Arakawa Kirika.

Arakawa Kirika didn't care what Xiangzi was thinking. She just watched Xiangzi fall silent again and then reminded him with some displeasure.

"Can we start taking your clothes off now, you lewd Miss Xiangzi?"

What do you mean by "the lewd Miss Xiangzi"...?

Xiangzi blushed with embarrassment.

Even though the other person was the bastard who made him take off his clothes, he's sticking this weird label on himself...

"Could you... turn around?"

This was Xiangzi's final, symbolic, and powerless plea.

"Obviously, no."

Arakawa Kirika loves to see a girl's shy expression, and she especially loves to see a girl undress in front of her.

Now that she can satisfy two desires at once, she would never miss such an opportunity.

Volume 1: Chapter 19 Proof

So that's how it is.

Xiangzi sighed, turned her head away, trying to ignore Arakawa Kirika's presence, and then gently pulled down the zipper on her clothes.

Soon the two of them were lying in bed together.

Although Arakawa Kirika initially wanted Shoko to face her, Shoko felt too ashamed and refused to turn around, which Arakawa Kirika found somewhat amusing.

She looked at the two of them.

They were both wearing pajamas, not completely naked, so why were they so shy?

Even though she's already agreed to sleep with me, she won't turn over...

Arakawa Kirika shook her head, but she was in a good mood, so she didn't bother to order Shoko to turn around.

Arakawa Kirika's right hand passed through Shoko's neck and then slowly formed an embrace.

When she sensed Arakawa Kirika's movements, Shoko's body visibly trembled, but she controlled herself and did not resist.

Then, Arakawa Kirika rested her chin on Shoko's shoulder with satisfaction and slowly closed her eyes.

She was genuinely tired.

...But Xiangzi's mindset was far from being as leisurely as Arakawa Kirika's.

Held in Arakawa Kirika's arms, her nerves remained on edge. Even now, she couldn't be sure if Arakawa Kirika would change her mind, or if she was just saying she wouldn't do anything too outrageous to her...

But as time went by, Xiangzi gradually dispelled his doubts.

Because Arakawa Kirika really didn't do anything... except hug her tightly like a child.

Arakawa Kirika hugged her so tightly that Shoko even had the illusion of being entangled by a python, but she dared not make a move.

Arakawa Kirika's chin was resting on her shoulder, so Shoko could naturally feel her warm breath pattering on her neck.

This tingling, itchy feeling... made her feel quite uncomfortable.

There's no way to rest like this...

Xiangzi complained to himself.

Suddenly, Xiangzi sensed that Arakawa Kirika behind him was making a new move.

"You...you're poking me."

Arakawa Kirika seemed very angry, and while speaking, she bit Toyokawa Shoko's shoulder hard with her teeth.

it hurts...

But before Xiangzi could say anything, Arakawa Kirika continued.

"Remember to eat more meat starting today, otherwise your hands will feel very uncomfortable."

……

Now Xiangzi finally understood what Arakawa Kirika was talking about.

This is clearly a sign of self-loathing.

I'm really sorry about my thin figure...

Xiangzi gritted his teeth, thinking helplessly to himself.

However, she suddenly noticed something else.

Arakawa Kirika just told her that she wanted her to become "the kind of person Arakawa Kirika likes"...

If I were to actually follow Arakawa Kirika's request and eat more meat to change my figure, wouldn't that be equivalent to indirectly catering to Arakawa Kirika's preferences?

So it's decided that from today onwards, I should actually go on a diet.

She wants to lose even more weight.

[I'll make you ache]

Toyokawa Shoko thought viciously.

But then... Xiangzi paused again.

She realized that now... was actually a great opportunity.

From the day the decision was made.

She had two very important questions she wanted to ask Arakawa Kirika, but she hadn't had a good opportunity to ask them.

But now... Arakawa Kirika should be in a good mood, so perhaps... I'll have a chance to ask her.

Are you...asleep?

Shoko Toyokawa asked cautiously, wanting to first confirm whether Kirika Arakawa was asleep.

Her answer was... a sharp pain.

It hurts so much!!!

Xiangzi quickly covered his mouth.

She slowly turned her head and looked at her shoulder... where there was now another clearly visible tooth mark.

"Don't talk while you're sleeping."