People are in Mygo, and I can write their personalities.

Li hope, who happened to be passing by the next table, rolled his eyes after hearing this, his heart filled with contempt for Nanami Natsuki's personality.

"That's why I treated you that way that day, constantly testing who you really are and whether your relationship with Riki in reality is... I'm sorry, I've never had the nerve to tell you the reason, and I haven't been able to apologize to Aine-chan either."

"Ah...you don't have to do that, Yue. I've never been angry about those things~" Aine waved her hand, as if there was no need to be so serious.

“I know, because Master, you never had any ill feelings towards me because of that incident. Instead, you cared a lot about my studies and would chat with me occasionally. I can tell that you must be a gentle and beautiful older sister.”

"Hey Hey……"

Who made that Tang laugh?

"Aine-chan, actually, I had this guess when I first met you. I could sense that you and Master share the same personality traits, and there are so few people with these traits. This gave me a bold idea that I was certain that you must be my Master."

"Hehe~ Hehehehehe..."

"..."

Will this pink-haired girl get so excited that she faints? Nanami Natsuki looked at Aine, who was shaking her little head and looking very proud, speechless. She felt that her previous preparations had been too effective.

It's even so good that it might not be appropriate when things turn around later.

But what needs to be said still needs to be said... Nanami Natsuki has never cared about saving face.

"Aine-chan, so you really are my master, right? You're the Annnnn who studied in England and then returned to China?"

"..."

As expected, upon hearing the keyword "studying abroad," Chihaya Aine's smile vanished instantly, replaced by a look of shame.

Wait...ashamed?

Shouldn't they feel ashamed or angry?

"Hmm... Xiaoyue, you're right, I am your teacher, but... I may not be as perfect as you say, for example... my guitar skills are actually not that great."

"Huh?"

"I... alright, since I can't hide it anymore! I'll just tell you directly!" Aine looked like she was going all out, which left Nanami on the other side stunned. "Xiaoyue, I actually only learned a little bit of guitar before. I lied to Lixi back then... because I was embarrassed. I always want to exaggerate my abilities in front of my idol."

Ai Yin's eyes darted around, her index fingers clasped together, looking quite embarrassed.

"Now that it's already been exposed, you'll find out sooner or later if I keep hiding it... So, Xiaoyue, you'd better not call me Master anymore, boohoo, just call me this liar pink-haired guy! Just like Su Shi!"

"Huh?"

How did she know I was calling her "stinky pink hair" in my head? Oh... Su Shi has already dried it.

Su Shi, how could you be so mean? You're shameless.

"How could I possibly call you that? Anyone who does that is rude!"

"Waaah..."

"Aine-chan, you don't have to do this. The reason I consider you my mentor is because you gave me enough courage..."

"Your optimism has indirectly influenced me. I went from being wary of you at the beginning to wanting to be best friends with Aine for life. This is all because Aine is someone who can inspire me."

"Is that so... I didn't really do anything... Oh right! Xiaoyue, I didn't join that band because I wanted to help you, not to replace you!"

"I understand, Aine-chan. You are my mentor, and I believe in you."

"Mmm... Xiaoyue, you're so kind."

Is that so? Well, now I'm going to start provoking you, you stinky pink-haired girl, your mouth isn't stuffed.

"Aine-chan, speaking of which, why did you come back to China? Was it because something at home required you to return?"

"This...I..."

Under the curious gaze of Nanami Natsuki, Aine sat there for a long time, struggling with her inner thoughts, and finally sighed at the last moment, "I...I'm a deserter."

"Huh?"

“I was too arrogant. I thought that studying in the UK would be incredibly glamorous. It was simply because I heard my friend say she was going to Moon Forest and I saw people around me praising her... I felt a little uncomfortable and wanted to show off.”

"I'm such an idiot. Now I don't know how to face those people if I run into them. It was all because of that moment of impulse. When I got to England, I realized that I had a hard time adapting to the lifestyle and language environment there. And besides fish and chips, is there really anything else I can eat there?"

"Ugh... I really shouldn't have gone there!"

"Huh?"

Why did you suddenly get so agitated and blurt out things you shouldn't have said?

“Aine-chan, if, I mean if…” Nanami Natsuki began to get to the point, “If someone could help you change all this unbearable past, such as erasing the traces of these past existences, or giving you the language skills to truly adapt to life in England.”

Would you want this help?

"...Of course not."

"……what?"

“Xiaoyue, didn’t you say I’m your teacher?” Chihaya Aine gave Nanami Natsuki a bright smile that made her feel miserable. “I may have been a coward in the past, but it’s different now. Since I’m going to be your teacher, I’ll not only work hard on the guitar, but also fulfill your expectations of me.”

"Xiaoyue wouldn't want me to become someone who loves to run away, right? No matter what the past was like... I should face it openly and honestly, just like you said, like the person you see me as."

"So, Xiaoyue, you must face life with a smile~ As for the sins committed by those wicked women in the world, I, your master, will help you punish evil and uphold justice!"

"No, no... what are you doing?"

Why do you make it sound like I'm the one who needs to make the trade?

Chapter 108 Xiao Xiang, Make a Choice: Your Mother or Xiao Mu? (5600 words)

"Um, Xiaoyue... why does Lixi look at me with a bit of a fierce look?"

"That's just how she is. You'll get used to it. Actually, she's a very nice person, just a bit cold on the outside but warm on the inside."

Chihaya Aine nodded, her opinion of Shiina Tatsuki changing somewhat.

"Aine-chan, what are you thinking about?"

"Huh?" Aine, who was walking home with Nanami Natsuki, was stunned for a moment, her expression slightly awkward. "I just feel a little unreal. We didn't intentionally look for each other, but we just met in reality like this."

Aine really enjoys being with Nanami Natsuki, and even after Natsuki recognized her, her attitude towards her remained unchanged. Perhaps only those who genuinely care about the feelings of others can possess such a pure heart.

Nagasaki Motoyo really doesn't know how to cherish things.

Even Chihaya Aine's feelings towards Kotomi were becoming less favorable, although she was well aware that Kotomi's recent behavior suggested she was someone who didn't express her thoughts well and was quite withdrawn.

But what did Xiaoyue do wrong?

"Xiaoyue, won't this be a bit of a bother? Going to your house without telling you beforehand..."

"It's okay. I live alone. Besides, aren't we best friends? Apart from Lixi... many people don't want to be associated with me."

"Huh?"

Ai Yin paused, her steps faltering. "Xiao Yue, why are you saying that? Shouldn't you be very popular...?"

"Do you know that I was a total landmine girl during junior high school?"

"Landmine Girl?!"

Chihaya Aine imagined Nanami Natsuki drinking Monster's Claw, dressed provocatively, her body covered in "marks," but that image just didn't match the little girl in front of her.

“Aine-chan, actually I’m not a good kid…” At this point, Nanami Natsuki stopped and turned around to look at Aine with misty eyes. “One day you might find out that the girl standing in front of you is actually a very, very despicable liar. She pretends to be a normal person and hangs out in a band with a bunch of other normal people, while outside of the band she dresses up in a gothic style, as if only in this way can she prove that she won’t be looked down upon.”

Why would anyone look down on you?

"Because I don't have a father or a mother."

"Ah..." Chihaya Aine covered her mouth in surprise. Although Nanami Natsuki had seen this look of surprise on countless faces, she still found it very interesting.

However, such things should be left unsaid. After Aine stammered a few words of comfort and hugged her, Nanami Natsuki was satisfied and changed the subject.

"Can Aine-chan be my best friend for life?"

"lifetime......"

The word "a lifetime" made Aine feel inexplicably pressured, as if she had seen a more talkative Takamatsu Akari. However... Aine didn't want to disappoint the other person, so after thinking for a while, she gave what she thought was the most appropriate answer:

"Xiaoyue, I will do my best to become your best friend. If what you just said has happened to you before... then I will try my best to be the other person besides Lixi who will not be prejudiced against you."

"Um......"

Nanami Natsuki nodded, then happily took Aine's little hand and led her to the front of her house.

"Aine-chan, come visit my house."

After opening the door, Nanami, like an innocent little girl, enthusiastically prepared slippers for Aine, and then continued to drag her around to various rooms in her house (although the total area was not very large).

Finally, Nanami Natsuki and Aine lay down together on the bed in the bedroom, their heads touching, staring silently at the ceiling.

Until Aine took the initiative to speak her first words:

"Xiaoyue, I'm so happy to have met you. Actually... I'm not that great. I'm a person who cares a lot about my image. Even when I went to join the Xiaodeng Band, it was because I didn't want to lose face in front of you in the future, and I wanted to find my place in the new environment."

"I'm just saying nice things, but if I actually saw those old classmates, I'd probably feel really awkward and wouldn't know how to explain my current situation."

"...Why bother explaining?"

"Why?" Ai Yin smiled. She seemed unusually talkative today, perhaps because she had finally found an outlet for her emotions after studying abroad for so long. "Because that's how people are, or rather... that's just who I am. I care a lot about what others think of me, and I also care a lot about how important I am in my friends' eyes."

"But you're different from those who sulk by themselves and make others guess, aren't you?"

“Then I really won’t do that…” Chihaya Aine shook her head with a smile, “because I really can’t help but ask, as long as I feel that asking will solve the problem.”

"Hmph... Can I take that Aine-chan is mocking me?"

"Huh?"

"Aren't you just upset that I didn't tell you what really happened at Crychic? Because you know things would be much easier to understand if I told you, right?!"

Nanami Natsuki pretended to be angry, sat up, and straddled Aine.

"N-no, Xiaoyue~"

"I'm going to punish you!"

Nanami Natsuki reached out and started tickling the unsuspecting pink-haired girl beneath her. Perhaps because the girl was indeed a bit sensitive, she was forced to writhe and laugh loudly.

"Xiaoyue, please forgive me. I won't do it again next time."

"is it?"

Nanami Natsuki gave a barely perceptible smirk, and her hand, which had been resting on the girl's waist, suddenly lifted Aine's school uniform skirt, which surprised Aine slightly.

However, in Chihaya Aine's opinion, this was just a normal joke between good friends, and it's normal for girls to do intimate things with each other, since they're not of the opposite sex, right?