Aspiring to be a girl in a band

Volume 1: Chapter Seven: Stinging Pain

Arakawa Kirika is in a good mood today.

The thought of those after-school activities filled her with joy.

As she stepped out of the student council room, Arakawa Kirika saw a figure that shouldn't have been there.

Ruoye Mu. Ling. Meng'er ⊙ Dad wu 〇h jiuchanjiu [

The reason why it felt strange was that Arakawa Kirika clearly remembered that today was the day Wakaba Mutsumi had her ballet class.

As a second-generation star, Mutsumi Wakaba naturally carries the heavy expectations of her parents, so her after-school time is often filled with all sorts of "extra classes".

With a hint of doubt, Arakawa Kirika approached Wakaba Mutsuki.

"Aren't you going to class today?" Arakawa Kirika asked.

Ruoye Mutsu remained silent for a short while, which was unusual for her as she didn't reply to Arakawa Kirika's question immediately.

I want to see you.

These four short words contain profound emotions.

But clearly, Arakawa Kirika was not moved in the slightest.

She reached out and grabbed a strand of Wakaba Mutsu's hair, then held it in her hand and played with it.

"So, my Mu has even learned how to skip class?"

"Is Wuhua... angry?"

Clearly, this was the first time Wakaba Mutsu had skipped class since birth, and the first time she had gone against her parents' wishes.

More importantly... she wasn't sure what Arakawa Kirika's attitude would be towards this.

Do you ever feel like you're being clingy, and then get annoyed with yourself?

But... she hadn't spent several days with Arakawa Kirika, and her patience had reached its limit.

"No."

Arakawa Kirika's words were resolute.

She certainly wouldn't get angry over such trivial matters; on the contrary, she felt that Mu had given her quite a pleasant surprise today.

Do more things that surprise me, my little blockhead, don't let me get tired of you.

She even had such expectations.

But... when she thought about what she was about to do, she suddenly felt that Mu's appearance was inappropriate, so she said.

"Unfortunately. I have an appointment with other guests today, so you'd better head back quickly, Mu."

As she spoke, Arakawa Kirika pinched Wakaba Mutsumi's pink cheek hard before withdrawing her hand and preparing to leave.

Arakawa Kirika's footsteps sounded exceptionally clear in the empty corridor.

After walking about ten steps, Arakawa Kirika suddenly turned around for some reason.

In her field of vision, Wakaba Mutsu remained motionless, and Arakawa Kirika could clearly feel his disappointment even from a distance.

It's easy to understand how much determination that girl mustered to defy her parents and skip school to see her... If she were just left here like this...

...I'm getting a little annoyed.

Arakawa Kirika frowned, feeling a tightness in her chest that made her feel irritated.

"At most, we'll go as far as the school gate."

Arakawa Kirika herself was surprised; she didn't know why she had said those words.

Of course, she herself did not think that this was out of soft-heartedness.

She's Arakawa Kirika; words like "soft-hearted" and "unable to bear" simply don't exist in her vocabulary.

After hearing Arakawa Kirika's words, Wakaba Mutsu seemed to come back to life, radiating new vitality, and even his eyes brightened considerably.

She didn't even care about her sore and numb legs, and ran to Arakawa Kirika's side in a few quick steps, as if afraid that Arakawa Kirika might suddenly change her mind.

His beaming smile momentarily stunned Arakawa Kirika—she rarely saw Mutsu smile so happily in her memory.

Is it really necessary?

Arakawa Kirika thought to herself.

He had only changed his mind on a whim and allowed Mu to come with him... and that was enough to make her look so happy?

Forget it.

Arakawa Kirika decided not to waste any more time and took a step forward.

……

Before long, the two had arrived at a place not far from the school gate.

From a distance, Arakawa Kirika saw the figure who had arrived as promised, so she turned to Mutsu and said.

"That's enough, Mutsu."

As she spoke, Arakawa Kirika took the initiative to let go of their hands.

Ruoye Mutsu immediately stopped in her tracks. She knew that Arakawa Kirika's orders were absolute, and she could no longer follow.

"very good."

Arakawa Kirika was satisfied with Mutsu's reaction, so she turned around.

Watching Arakawa Kirika's departing figure, Wakaba Muku felt the emptiness in her heart magnified once again. Her heart felt as if it had lost its weight, forever falling, yet never seeing the bottom.

With a sense of resentment, Ruoye Mu could only rub her eyes and look towards the school gate.

She wanted to know...

Who exactly is the "other guest" that Arakawa Kirika mentioned?

She quickly locked onto her target. Although she couldn't see the person's face, the light blue hair and the familiar figure all pointed to one fact.

"Xiang...zi..."

After all, she was her childhood sweetheart, and Ruo Yemu was certain that she would never mistake her for someone else. However, this shocking fact left her stunned and at a loss for what to do.

From Mutsu's perspective, Arakawa Kirika naturally approached Shoko, and then the two tacitly headed away in a certain direction.

As for Xiangzi... because her back was turned, she seemed completely unaware that Mu was not far behind her.

In a short time.

An overwhelming feeling of soreness swept over Mu, instantly causing him to lose the strength to stand.

She could only slowly squat down, even though it was unbecoming of a young lady.

Mu clenched her hands tightly against her chest.

"It hurts."

The feeling of her heart pounding made it difficult for her to breathe, and even though she tried hard to support herself, she couldn't.

Just then...

"Xiao Mu?!"

A voice came, filled with surprise and doubt, yet tinged with gentleness.

Hearing the voice calling her name, Ruoye Mutsu struggled to lift her head and look at the person who had called her. Overwhelmed with grief, her face appeared quite haggard.

"Soyo..."

Mu's voice had become extremely weak.

She found it strange that Nagasaki Motoyo would turn back after school hours and run into her in such a disheveled state.

"Xiao Mu... what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell? I'll take you to the school doctor."

After confirming that the pitiful girl squatting on the ground was indeed her friend, Nagasaki Motoyo quickly helped her up and anxiously inquired about her condition.

School doctor...

Wakaba Mutsu shook her head. She knew very well that her illness seemed incurable, so she could only lean her body against Nagasaki Motoyo for the time being and speak weakly to Motoyo.

"Su Shi...can you take me home...I can't walk anymore."

Book 1: Chapter 8 Love and Hate

Looking at the building in front of her, Toyokawa Shoko felt a mix of emotions.

After all... this used to be her home.

Even the nameplates in front of the door haven't been changed yet.

Is it because they haven't had time to change it yet? Or was it intentional...?

【Toyokawa】

The two conspicuous words stung her eyes.

"Why did you bring me here?"

Toyokawa Shoko clutched her handbag tightly and lowered her head.

"Well..."

Arakawa Kirika lightly touched her lips with her index finger, her tone slightly playful.

"In fact, I just bought this place."

As Arakawa Kirika spoke, she used a key to open the massive iron gate.

My own home... has actually fallen into this person's hands...?

Toyokawa Shoko's heart tightened... There couldn't be worse news for her.

It would be fine if someone else bought it, but why did it have to be her?

If she has the house in my possession... even if my plans succeed and I earn enough money... she will never easily return it to me.

As Toyokawa Shoko thought about this, a wave of helplessness washed over her.

Her goal of "taking back what belongs to her"... seems to be drifting further and further away from her.