Aspiring to be a girl in a band

Perhaps I can press my advantage... and ask Arakawa Kirika to join me?

In that case... even without a band, I won't be alone.

That's what the lamp was thinking.

But... Arakawa Kirika just glanced at the two of them with an impatient look, especially Aine.

"You can't move into a newly renovated room right away. I thought Ai-yin would at least know some basic common sense."

Ai Yin awkwardly scratched her face.

That's when she remembered.

Oh right, she found out yesterday that Arakawa Kirika has her own activity room.

...How could he possibly be a member of the Astronomy Department?

So, it seems the new activity room needs to be aired out, which is why it's temporarily moved to the lamp area?

Then...wouldn't I be at a huge loss?

Aine thought that Arakawa Kirika had also joined the Astronomy Club, which was why she was willing to fill out the form.

To be honest, she had absolutely no interest in the Astronomy Department...

Of course, this isn't to say I have a problem with the lighting; personally, I really like Aine.

But if I absolutely have to join a club that I'm not interested in...

Aine glanced at Arakawa Kirika out of the corner of her eye.

She really wanted to join Arakawa Kirika's "Literature Club".

This would give me many opportunities to get closer to Arakawa.

The thrill she felt when she was alone with Arakawa Kirika yesterday is something Aine can't forget.

She really wanted to get closer to Arakawa Kirika so she could confirm whether her curiosity was just a passing fancy or a genuine expression of her feelings.

"lamp."

Suddenly, Arakawa Kirika spoke again.

The lamp quickly looked in the direction of Arakawa Kirika.

Arakawa Kirika showed the pages of the book in her hand to the light, looking puzzled.

"I don't quite understand this place."

Arakawa Kirika, who was new to astronomy, quickly raised her own questions.

After taking the book, Akari nervously read it quickly, focusing on the parts that Arakawa Kirika didn't understand.

Great……

The lamp's tense mood gradually disappeared.

Because that part is knowledge that Todora understands, she can answer Arakawa Kirika's questions.

So Akari moved a chair and sat down next to Arakawa Kirika.

"What's going on here..."

The lamp was clearly happy, so its tone became much brighter.

She began to explain things to Arakawa Kirika at length, occasionally expressing her love for the stars.

This left Aine somewhat at a loss.

Eh?

what about me?

Ai Yin felt a little uneasy watching the two of them suddenly enter an unfamiliar territory.

Doesn't this make her look like a third wheel?

She wants to join in too, could we talk about something we all know?

Book 1: Chapter 53: The Presence or Absence of Hope

Arakawa Kirika and Takamatsu Akari sat closer and closer, their bodies almost touching.

Aine could only grit her teeth in silence.

This was the first time in Aine's life that she had experienced the feeling of "jealousy".

But... Aine clutched her hair and thought for a long time, but still couldn't figure it out.

Which side am I jealous of?

She wanted to befriend Arakawa Kirika, but she also didn't want to give up Akari.

What she found most unacceptable was being ignored by these two people she cared about.

Ugh... I can't take it anymore.

After holding back for a long time, Ai finally spoke up, trying to draw the two people's attention back.

"that……"

Ai Yin subconsciously raised her voice because she felt that if she didn't, she probably wouldn't be able to stop the two people's intimate conversation.

"What exactly did Deng mean yesterday when he said 'to form a band for life'?"

The air inside the Astronomy Department instantly froze.

Arakawa Kirika and Akari turned around at the same time.

However, Arakawa Kirika had an expression of great interest, as if she had discovered a new toy.

The lamp stared wide-eyed, clearly not expecting Aine to bring up that awkward topic from yesterday.

Aine, who is very sensitive to the atmosphere, immediately noticed that something was wrong.

She belatedly panicked.

Oops……

I've really brought up a sore spot!

Aion, you thought you were so good at reading the room, but you messed it up again.

Indeed... jealousy is the root of all evil.

How could I have gotten so carried away and asked such a terrible question?

Ai-yin suddenly became somewhat depressed.

"...I'm sorry, just pretend I didn't say anything, I'm leaving now."

Feeling intense self-reproach, Aine suddenly realized she no longer deserved to stand there and decided to leave.

"Wait a minute."

Arakawa Kirika called out to Aine, then turned to the lamp and asked.

"I'm very interested in this topic. Can I hear about it?"

The lamp did not answer immediately, but lowered its head.

In that instant, countless images flashed through the lamp's mind.

My first encounter with Xiangzi.

This was my first time having fun at a karaoke bar with everyone from Crychic.

They created their first song.

First time on stage

……

The first time the band disbanded.

Even now, Lamp's heart is still trapped in the illusion of the past, although she doesn't have the same excessive obsession with crychic as a certain bassist.

But... in Deng's heart, he always felt that it was the happiest time of his life.

However, the happier the illusion of yesterday, the more desolate the reality after waking up seems.

In order to avoid repeating past mistakes, and in order to find a stable place to settle down.

That's why Deng is so determined to form a band for "a lifetime".

This is nothing to be ashamed of.

……

The lamp finished her thoughts, and thankfully, she didn't remain silent for long this time.

She quickly raised her head and nodded firmly to Arakawa Kirika.

This is also an opportunity for Arakawa Kirika to better understand herself.

So the lamp wasn't afraid at all.

"If Wuhua wants to hear it."

……

Seeing the lamp's courageous expression, Aine breathed a sigh of relief.

She was afraid that her inappropriate question would cause further harm to the sensitive girl.

Fortunately... things are developing quite well so far.

So Aine moved a chair closer to the two of them.

Inside the small space of the Astronomy Department, three girls were now sitting together.

Akari simply recounted her and Aine's time together the previous day to Arakawa Kirika, while Aine occasionally added her own details.

After Deng recounted how he said to Aine in the karaoke room, "Can we be in a band together for life?"

Arakawa Kirika finally couldn't hold back any longer.

So she hugged her stomach and laughed so hard she almost fell over.