Aspiring to be a girl in a band

Then she spoke.

"Then, Lenai, remember to eat more, especially meat. When you're really, really big, come and hug me again."

...Mu felt a chill in his heart.

She had never heard Arakawa Kirika speak in such a gentle tone before.

But this gentle tone is now being used on someone else.

Lena leaned on Arakawa Kirika's shoulder with a satisfied expression, then touched her lips with her fingertip.

Finally... taking advantage of Arakawa Kirika's inattention, she suddenly attacked and kissed Arakawa Kirika on the cheek.

This is a move that Lena recently learned; she saw two people who like each other on TV always doing it.

And she also really likes Arakawa Kirika, and that's enough.

"Hmm? My little Lena has gotten quite capable... Where did you learn that? Tell me honestly."

Arakawa Kirika pinched Ryuna's cheeks with displeasure and began to pull them forcefully to both sides.

She wanted to teach this little stray cat a lesson for daring to step on its owner's head.

Arakawa Kirika only released Ryuna after she kept crying out "It hurts so much" and begging for mercy.

The way Arakawa Kirika and Kaname interacted was like a nuclear bomb exploding in Mutsu's heart.

Mu admitted that he was jealous.

She had always thought that Arakawa Kirika's gentleness was a luxury, but now she realized it.

Arakawa Kirika simply refused to bestow any tenderness upon her, not even a fraction of it.

Mutsu could sense that Arakawa Kirika's gentleness and patience towards that silver-haired girl were beyond the norm, and... there was also a kind of care that Mutsu had never experienced before.

Why...

Mu couldn't understand it.

Does Wuhua prefer short hair?

Does Wuhua prefer heterochromia?

Does Wuhua prefer petite girls?

The accumulated negative emotions seemed to have finally erupted.

They revelled, and began to tear apart Mu's soul.

It was as if someone was holding a rusty, dull knife, cutting into Mu's heart.

Then, a jet-black seed was planted inside Mu's body.

Volume 1: Chapter 46 Arakawa Kirika always returns victorious

Arakawa Kirika turned her head and saw Ryuna's guitar case placed to the side.

Then she laid little Lena across her lap, ruffled Lena's hair, and said.

"Lanna brought her guitar today."

Upon hearing this, Lena instantly did a somersault and jumped off Arakawa Kirika's lap.

After standing still, Le Nai had a sweet, slightly upturned smile on her face.

"Would you like to hear about Mist Flower?"

While seeking Arakawa Kirika's opinion, Rakuna's eyes sparkled with excitement.

"of course."

Arakawa Kirika nodded.

"Then I'll go prepare!"

As Lena spoke, she raised her right hand and placed it in front of her forehead, making a salute gesture, which she apparently learned from some anime.

After saluting, Lena walked briskly towards the front desk, dragging her guitar case.

……

Lena stopped at the front desk and stared wide-eyed at Ms. Lixi, who was tidying up the table.

"Publicize my microphone. Please use it."

Lenai spoke confidently, without even using the word "borrow," whether out of laziness or simply because she didn't understand the concept.

"what?"

Li hope gave the little wildcat a disapproving look.

Because Lena frequented Ring, Lixi knew what she meant.

Previously, her colleagues, such as Sha Ling or Ling Lingzi, would kindly help Le Nai adjust the equipment whenever she wanted to practice.

But... perhaps it's some kind of evil thought at play.

Because Riki disliked Arakawa Kirika, he also disliked the stray cat who was close to Arakawa Kirika.

"Do I look like the type who would be eager to help others?"

Li hope crossed her arms in an annoyed manner and glared at Le Nai.

Seeing that its request was rejected, the cat could only stand there staring wide-eyed at the spot.

Lena's gaze began to wander, and her expression turned thoughtful.

I have never been refused when I asked to borrow a public microphone before.

Which part of the process went wrong?

Lena didn't quite understand.

"Mist Flower wants to hear."

Lena could only add one more sentence.

ha?

Lena was fine until she mentioned Arakawa Kirika, but as soon as she did, Riki's expression turned even uglier.

Lixi slammed the table towel she was holding onto the sink behind the counter.

The sudden noise startled the cat so much that it instinctively shrank back and took a half-step.

"No. If she wants to hear it, she should come to me to talk to me."

……

Lixi's mood grew increasingly irritable. She knew, of course, that her behavior was partly driven by spite, and that she was taking out her anger on completely unrelated people.

But... she just couldn't help it.

Seeing Riki's angry expression, Lena could only slink back to Arakawa Kirika's side.

"What's wrong."

Looking at Ryuna, who was rubbing against her again, Arakawa Kirika's tone was tinged with helplessness.

"I couldn't borrow a public microphone, so I can't play the guitar today."

Lena said with a hint of grievance, then asked Arakawa Kirika with a touch of unease.

"They said Wuhua has to borrow it... Will Wuhua be angry?"

Oh?

Arakawa Kirika raised an eyebrow and then glanced curiously toward the front desk.

That shop assistant... he's quite bold.

Arakawa Kirika showed a pleased expression.

Upon seeing Arakawa Kirika's smile, Mutsu's expression immediately tensed up.

Mutsu was too lazy to even care about the stray cat hanging around Arakawa Kirika's neck at this moment.

She was a little worried... what if Li hope really angered Wu Hua...

The consequences were something Riki couldn't bear; she didn't want to see her former companions consumed by Arakawa Kirika's wrath.

"I'll go talk to Lixi."

Mu decisively stood up and prepared to walk towards Lixi.

But Arakawa Kirika blocked her path first.

"Since they specifically asked to see me, I should at least give them some face."

Arakawa Kirika said with a smile.

But Mu became increasingly alarmed.

She was very worried about Riki's safety, but... she didn't dare to disobey Arakawa Kirika's wishes.

Mu could only lower his head, and his mind went blank for a moment.

A few seconds passed.

Mutsai suddenly realized that his head was resting on Arakawa Kirika's shoulder without him noticing.

She quickly recalled that it was Arakawa Kirika who had hugged her first.

"Don't worry, she's Xiao Mu's friend after all. How could I possibly do anything excessive?"

Arakawa Kirika whispered gently in Mutsu's ear, and then lightly bit Mutsu's earlobe.

Then Arakawa Kirika released Mutsu and walked towards Shiina Tatsuki.

……

Mutsu watched Arakawa Kirika gradually walk away, and for some reason, a glimmer of light suddenly returned to her eyes, which had been as dry and lifeless as a still well.

The dark seed that had been growing deep inside, which had already shown signs of sprouting, suddenly became incredibly calm.

Mu was surprised to find that even such a simple interaction made her feel very happy.

Am I... too easily satisfied...? Mu thought to herself.