Aspiring to be a girl in a band

But at that moment, Arakawa Kirika suddenly called out to her.

"Aiyin".

Despite the noise interference, Ai-yin could still clearly hear the other person calling her.

So Aine quickly turned around.

At that moment, Aine saw Arakawa Kirika resting her chin on her right hand, looking very troubled.

"Um... is there anything else...?"

Aine's pupils widened slightly because... Arakawa Kirika's slightly furrowed brows and slightly confused expression were incredibly alluring.

Even Aine, who is of the same sex, couldn't help but feel a little... thirsty.

"Since you're here, please help me come up with a name for the activity room."

Huh??

Suddenly receiving such a request, Aine's thoughts were still not recovered from the stunning beauty of Arakawa Kirika.

So, as if possessed, she said something.

"...Wouldn't it be better to call it 'Arakawa-san's Activity Room'?"

But as soon as she said that, Ai Yin realized something was wrong. Anyone with average emotional intelligence would know how ridiculous such a naming method was, let alone Ai Yin.

She kept blaming herself for suddenly losing her mind and saying such incoherent things.

It's all because Arakawa was just too beautiful and charming for a moment, which interfered with my thinking.

Aine shrank her head, and because of embarrassment, she covered her eyes with her hands, but she didn't actually close her eyes. Instead, she was observing Arakawa Kirika's reaction through her fingers.

Fortunately, Arakawa Kirika didn't seem angry.

She just rolled her eyes at Aine.

"Aine, if you want to make me angry, you can just say so."

Upon hearing this, Ai Yin quickly smiled and waved her hand apologetically.

"Haha... I was just joking..."

After awkwardly scratching her face, Aine then spoke again.

"So... what are Arakawa-san's hobbies?"

"Hobby……"

Arakawa Kirika thought for a moment, then spoke.

Does reading count?

Reading books...

Ai Yin nodded.

Aine naturally noticed that Arakawa Kirika was almost always engrossed in a book.

She always has a book in her hand, unless she's bullying someone.

Arakawa Kirika is the embodiment of contradiction.

She always possessed two completely different qualities—a quiet, scholarly air and a wicked, wild aura.

However, if Arakawa Kirika can remain quiet, her evil aura will be suppressed to some extent, and in this case... anyone would naturally associate her with the concept of a "literary girl".

"Well... how about calling it the 'Literature Department'? I just took a walk around and it seems like there isn't such a club in the school."

Aine naturally offered her suggestion.

The Faculty of Letters...

Arakawa Kirika squinted and thought for a while.

A literature club with only one person isn't so bad.

Then she smiled and looked at Aine.

"Is Aine here to join some kind of club?"

Ai Yin clasped her hands in front of her chest and nodded vigorously.

"Hmm... to be honest, I'm actually struggling with this. I was thinking of joining a club related to bands, but it seems like this school doesn't have a light music club."

"I see."

Arakawa Kirika suddenly took two steps forward, closing the distance between herself and Aine.

She reached out and caught a strand of hair on Ai Yin's forehead, then gently tucked it behind Ai Yin's ear.

During this process, Arakawa Kirika's fingertips naturally brushed against Aine's cheek.

At this moment, Aine's body was tense, and she didn't dare to breathe.

And her right hand was pressed tightly against her chest, as if she was trying her best to hide her restless heartbeat.

Aine didn't know why she reacted that way... but right now she obviously didn't have the energy to explore the answer to that question.

Aine was certain that she smelled a wonderful fragrance on Arakawa Kirika's fingertips, a fragrance that seemed to have a magical power to interfere with her thoughts.

Let her mind gradually empty.

"As a reward, I'll accompany Aine for a walk."

After gently stroking Aine's cheek, Arakawa Kirika withdrew her hand and stood beside Aine.

……

It took Ai-yin more than ten meters to come to her senses.

At that moment, Aine suddenly realized something.

Arakawa Kirika's way of addressing her changed naturally from "Chihaya-kun" to "Aine" at some point.

This naturally made Ai Yin very happy, because the way two people address each other is the most direct reflection of how close they are.

Then... could I also call her "Mist Flower"...?

As Aine thought about this, she suddenly felt a tightness in her chest, and after struggling with it for a while...

She still didn't dare to utter the words "Mist Flower".

but……

Aine realized that now was a golden opportunity.

I happen to be recruiting band members... and as for Arakawa... no one would dare to invite her, so if I were to make a move at this moment, would it have a surprising effect?

So she spoke up.

"Arakawa-kun probably isn't in any band... If possible, could you join me..."

"No."

Arakawa Kirika's voice suddenly cooled down considerably.

Before Aine could finish her invitation, Arakawa Kirika, as if she had foreseen it, saw through her thoughts and preemptively rejected her.

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"Eh...oh..."

Ai Yin was taken aback at first, having been rejected so decisively before she could even finish speaking. Then, she could only lower her head in a pitiful manner, utter an "Oh" and then fall silent.

I thought I had gotten a little closer to Arakawa-kun...

Aine glanced at Arakawa Kirika, and after easily rejecting Aine's request, Arakawa Kirika's face remained expressionless.

The result... is it still far from being achieved?

Ai Yin shook her head with a wry smile.

Volume 1: Chapter 42 Sinking

The two had been walking side by side for a short while when Aine, who was thinking about how to ease the tension, suddenly saw... Deng, who was carrying two large bags of trash and was about to go downstairs.

Huh? That's Takamatsu-san... Should I go invite her? But...

Thinking of this, Aine turned her head and glanced at Arakawa Kirika.

I'm walking with Arakawa right now, so it would be really awkward if I suddenly left to go find Takamatsu.

Aine's cheeks puffed out, and a hint of hesitation appeared between her brows.

Aine's mind raced as she tried to find a way to satisfy both herself and Takamatsu Akari, so that she could escape to find Takamatsu Akari without lowering her standing in Arakawa Kirika's eyes.

Arakawa Kirika naturally noticed the changes in Aine's expression and emotions.

"That's really easy to understand, Aine," Arakawa Kirika thought.

Then, Arakawa Kirika reached out and lightly poked Aine's face with her fingertips, causing her puffed-up cheeks to deflate quickly.

It's like popping a bubble.

Aine trembled slightly and looked up at Arakawa Kirika's eyes in a bit of a panic, but... she quickly looked away.

Although Aine didn't react too strongly, the blush that spread from her face to her ears betrayed her inner turmoil.

"If you care about that child so much, then go ahead."

Arakawa Kirika said calmly.

"Huh? But... it feels a bit awkward to leave Arakawa-kun here... how about we go check on Takamatsu-kun?"

Ai Yin's speech became somewhat rapid, and her right hand kept fiddling with her hair, completely trying to hide the trembling in her heart.

"No, I also need to leave. I hope you have a pleasant time together."

Arakawa Kirika's lips curled into a smile.

She could almost have predicted it.

What interesting chemistry will occur when the taciturn but emotionally heavy-hearted girl, Lamp, meets this seemingly vain but kind-hearted pink-haired boy?

If she had free time, she would love to be there to observe the interaction between the two; perhaps it could be a great way to add spice to the relationship.

Unfortunately... she has more important things to do now.