Aspiring to be a girl in a band

Arakawa Kirika's tone remained aloof.

But this was indeed the first time she had ever heard of LINE. After listening to Aine's explanation, she understood what it was used for.

only……

Arakawa Kirika continued.

"If it's a social media app, then I don't need it."

After all... she didn't have anyone worth contacting.

Besides, if there's something you really need to notify the other party, why not just make a phone call?

Perhaps because Arakawa Kirika's attitude had become much more approachable before, Aine now dared to push her luck and grabbed Arakawa Kirika's clothes again, even shaking her arm in a coquettish manner.

"Hey? Arakawa-kun, why don't you give it a try? It only takes less than a minute to download, and it'll be really useful once you get used to it."

"I don't need it."

Arakawa Kirika resolutely rejected Aine again, then squinted at the hand that Aine was using to grab the hem of her clothes.

Although she had allowed Aine to touch her just now, things were different now.

Fortunately, before she could slap Aine away, Aine wisely loosened her grip on her clothes.

Hmm... really.

It's more difficult than I imagined.

Aine had finally managed to liven up the atmosphere a bit, but after Arakawa Kirika refused to download LINE, the air in the event room started to cool down again, which gave Aine a real headache.

So Aine repeatedly pondered the words Arakawa Kirika had just used.

I don't need it.

Could it be that……

Aine had another guess.

Arakawa-san... she doesn't actually have any friends... right?

This... is quite heavy in a sense.

That makes sense, very few people would dare to approach Arakawa-kun.

Although she had a general idea in her mind, Aine understood at this moment.

If I were to shamelessly say something like, "Then let me be Arakawa-san's first friend," he probably wouldn't be moved at all. Instead, he might get furious and kick me out.

This is too difficult...

Ai Yin twitched the corner of her mouth.

She was surprised to find that she seemed to have already embarked on a BAD END path.

No matter what she says next, it seems there's no way to salvage the situation.

If a character like Arakawa were put into a visual novel, players would definitely turn against the developers because she's too difficult to romance!

Aine glanced at Arakawa Kirika again; the other's expression remained calm, showing no sign of wavering.

Ah... I wish it were a real visual novel, then at least it would give you a few options to choose from.

It wouldn't be like this, completely confused.

……

Meanwhile, the lamp beside her watched Aine's troubled expression.

I feel bad too.

She originally thought that as long as she followed Aine, she could naturally get Arakawa Kirika's LINE account, but she didn't expect things to develop like this.

But in the current situation, even Aine can't do anything about it.

What can I possibly do?

She's just a girl who only knows how to stay in her comfort zone.

Are you suggesting I talk to Arakawa-kun...? It's like sending Miwa Kasumi to fight Sukuna.

That's way too difficult.

but.

but……

At that moment, the lamp suddenly thought of Arakawa Kirika's first day in Haneoka.

At that time, Arakawa Kirika once told her, "You cannot become human."

There's one more sentence.

If you disagree with this conclusion, please take a step forward and show me.

The look of disappointment that Arakawa Kirika had shown her that morning flashed before Akari's eyes again.

She... didn't want to see that expression again.

A ray of sunlight pierced through the curtains at just the right angle and fell on the lamp.

The turmoil in his heart gradually subsided, and Deng was certain that he was now very calm.

The lamp took two steps forward, meeting Arakawa Kirika's gaze.

Those snake eyes still emitted a beautiful but dangerous red light.

However... the lamp was never afraid of those eyes from the very beginning.

She simply thought those snake eyes were incredibly beautiful.

"I want to add Arakawa-kun on Line."

After the lamp said those words, Aine's confusion was suddenly replaced by shock.

To her surprise, the lamp that she had always regarded as an object of protection had somehow emerged from behind her and was now standing in front of her.

Arakawa Kirika frowned.

"I don't like repeating what I've said a second time."

Arakawa Kirika was starting to feel a little irritated.

You've already rejected them, so why are you still shamelessly clinging to them?

I was just a little bit nicer to these two people on a whim, and they dared to take advantage of me like this.

Toys should be placed in their proper places.

Faced with such a sudden drop in tone, even Aine felt a sense of retreat.

However, the lamp's expression remained firm, seemingly unaffected.

The lamp placed its right hand on its chest and continued to look into Arakawa Kirika's eyes.

"I know, but... I still want to add Arakawa-kun on Line, is that okay?"

Volume 1: Chapter 57 The Power of a Girl with Electro-waves

Seeing that the lamps were advancing instead of retreating, Arakawa Kirika raised an eyebrow slightly, finally revealing a hint of interest.

"What's the reason?"

A barely perceptible smile appeared on Arakawa Kirika's lips.

She had a feeling that the current lights could bring her a little surprise.

Aine, however, remained staring at the lamp in shock.

The lamp's current performance has completely changed her understanding of lamps.

“I…I want to become closer to Arakawa-kun.”

"I don't want to be in the same room with someone but not be able to exchange more than a few words."

"I don't want to use the term 'classmate' anymore."

"【Classmate】... This form of address is simply a cleverly designed trick, a mental shackle that prevents me from getting closer to you."

The lamp spoke slowly, but its tone was full of solid strength.

"I want to know you better, and I also want you to know me better."

"From this moment on, I'd like to call you 'Mist Flower,' is that alright?"

……

Aine's eyes were wide open to the extreme, almost bulging out of their sockets.

She simply couldn't believe that the person in front of her was really the Gao Songdeng she knew.

Deng... she's an amazing girl.

Aine then realized that beneath the taciturn exterior of the lamp, there was actually such a tremendous power hidden.

Arakawa Kirika wasn't too surprised by the light's performance.

Arakawa Kirika knew this from the very first time the two met.

Deng isn't socially anxious; she's just too immersed in her own world and not very good at communicating with others.

For a girl like Deng, who has an eccentric personality, what she lacks is not initiative.

What she always lacked was the courage to take the first step.

But when a girl with a strong sense of eccentricity really makes up her mind to take the first step, her drive often defies everyone's expectations.

Just like it is now.

……

She began to find the lamp delicious.

But she didn't show much reaction on her face, and simply replied with a single sentence.

"Your mouth is your own, and I can't control what you call me."

Although Arakawa Kirika had developed a new perspective on the lamp, her words remained devoid of warmth.