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

She can't be as carefree as Chihaya Aine. She has doubts and thoughts, worries and fears, except when she's facing Nanami Natsuki.

As Nagasaki Motoyo hesitated, Nanami Natsuki revealed a breathtakingly beautiful yet somewhat sickly smile. She embraced Motoyo tightly, as if trying to merge the other into her own body.

"Lixi is mine, Chuhua is mine, Xiaoxiang is mine... Now, as long as you become mine too, won't we be together forever?"

"The home you want, the family you want... I can give you all of that."

"Sister Su Shi..."

Nanami Natsuki kissed Suze's earlobe, her voice as soft as a whispered dream:

"Actually, if you have me, you can have everything you want. You can have all your dreams in my bed."

Chapter 136 Another Accomplice Joins the Fray (4300 words)

"To have you...?"

Nagasaki Motoyo murmured to herself, her gaze unfocused, as if she had lost the ability to think for a moment.

Nanami Natsuki's words were like poison coated in honey. She knew that swallowing them would lead to utter ruin, but for Su Shi, who was already starving and whose heart was as desolate as ruins, they were the only salvation.

Yes, what is she still insisting on?

What self-respect? It was crushed the moment Xiangzi abandoned him.

So-called ideals? That dream called Crychic has long since ended.

So-called morality? Look at what she did to this girl before; she's no longer a good child.

"If I have you... will Xiangzi, Lixi, everyone... come back?"

Su Shi's voice was very soft, so soft that it sounded like she was asking herself.

“Of course.” Nanami Natsuki did not hesitate at all. Her eyes, which seemed to be able to see through people’s hearts, shone with a bewitching light. “Think about it. Even if Riki were to help that ‘Lin Guzi’ play for me now, Hatsuka is busy with her idol work, but as long as I ask, she will appear by our side at any time. Even Xiaoxiang… that arrogant young lady, isn’t she now revolving around me?”

"Forget about Chu Hua, she has nothing to do with me."

"Forehead……"

"In short, Sister Su Shi, you are a smart person. You should understand that in this world, if you can't hold onto something, you might as well just take away the plate that holds the sand."

Shall we take the plate away?

Nagasaki Motoyo looked at the girl so close to her. That face was so hateful, bearing all the characteristics of the culprit who had turned her once orderly life upside down—cunning, malicious, and shameless.

But this face is also so... alluring.

Because in those eyes, Su Shi saw what she longed for most—unreserved acceptance, even of her twisted, dark, and selfish side.

"Heh...you're wrong, Nanami Natsuki."

Nagasaki Motoyo suddenly laughed. That laugh lacked her usual poise and pretense, leaving only a resolute attitude born of despair.

"Huh?"

“I don’t need to bring them back to replace my current band members. What’s the point? What makes them irreplaceable? Do you think I’ve always been ridiculous, thinking I can beg you with just a few sentimental words?”

She reached out, her fingertips trembling slightly, and touched Nanami Natsuki's cheek, feeling its real warmth.

"Natsuki Nanami, you really are a bad guy. You always like to assume the worst about others, although... I was the person you just described in the past."

"If it had been a little earlier, maybe I would have actually said yes?"

"Thank you for the compliment, we're on the same page." Natsuki smiled and rubbed her hand against Su Shi's. "So, what's Su Shi's answer? A refusal?"

"Since everyone is rotten to the core..."

Su Shi suddenly tightened her arms around Nai Yue's waist, the force so great it felt like she was squeezing the girl into her very bones. She lowered her head, without any hesitation, and pressed her cool lips hard against the "devil's" lips that had been tempting her all along.

"...Then let's all go to hell together. I want Aine and the others, and I want you, the source of all evil, just as much. But those people I'm already tired of, don't even bother with them."

This was not a gentle kiss.

It lacks the beauty and romance found in shoujo manga; instead, it's filled with catharsis, possessiveness, and a hunger that seems to want to devour the other person completely.

Their teeth clicked together, making a soft sound. Su Shi's kiss was vengeful and brutal; it was as if she wanted to vent all the grievances and resentment she had suffered over the past year on this girl who had hurt her so badly.

"Well……"

Nanami Natsuki let out a muffled groan, but instead of pushing Suze away, she responded even more passionately.

She liked this feeling.

She enjoyed watching Nagasaki Motoyo, who always maintained a haughty demeanor and pretended to be a saint, completely degenerate into a mortal driven by desire in her presence.

The kiss lasted a long time, so long that both of them had difficulty breathing, so long that the sunlight outside the window had completely set in the west, turning the living room into an ambiguous, dim yellow.

When they parted, both of their lips were somewhat red and swollen, and there was even a trace of silver at the corner of their mouths.

Su Shi leaned back on the sofa, exhausted, her chest heaving. Her eyes were still somewhat unfocused, her cheeks flushed an unnatural red, and she exuded a breathtakingly decadent beauty.

"Are you satisfied now?" Su Shi's voice was terribly hoarse.

"Hmm...not bad." Nanami Natsuki licked her lips, like a cat that had successfully stolen some fish. "However, this is just the beginning, Suze-neechan. Now that you've signed this 'contract,' there's no going back."

"I have no intention of going back on my word."

Su Shi closed her eyes, as if resigned to her fate. "Anyway, I have nothing left to lose. But... Nanami Natsuki, remember this."

She opened her eyes again, and a cold glint flashed in her blue eyes—the last stubbornness and controlling desire of Nagasaki Motoyo.

"Since you say you're mine... then don't think you can just disappear like before. If you dare to betray me, or dare to abandon me again..."

“I will lock you in this house, so you can’t go anywhere and can only be my plaything. Even if Xiangzi and Lixi come to plead for you, I will never let you go.”

Hearing this terrifying threat, Nanami Natsuki was not afraid at all; instead, she laughed even more happily.

"Oh my gosh, so scary!"

She patted her chest dramatically, then snuggled up to Su Shi again, burying her head in the crook of Su Shi's neck. "But I love your mischievous look, Su Shi. Don't worry, I'm a person of my word—as long as you can feed me."

"...shameless."

Su Shi cursed, but this time, her tone lacked disgust and instead contained a hint of helpless indulgence.

She raised her hand, somewhat stiffly yet genuinely, and gently stroked the hair of the girl in her arms.

That was her choice.

Since the broken Crychic cannot be repaired, let's rebuild a "home" for her in this new world filled with lies and desires. Even if this home is built on mud, even if everyone in it harbors ulterior motives.

At least it's warm here, isn't it?

……

It was completely dark when I came out of the luxury apartment in Roppongi.

Nanami Natsuki stretched out a big yawn, feeling completely refreshed. Although she had been thoroughly tormented by that crazed widow (mainly because her lips were a little sore from being bitten), the gains were still substantial.

Motoyo Nagasaki, the most difficult fortress to conquer, has finally been breached from within.

"Now, all the members of Crychic except for Xiaodeng have fallen for her. As long as Su Shi stops causing trouble and even uses her controlling nature to push the band forward, the rest will be much easier."

Natsuki hummed a song as she took out her phone to check the time.

"Oh, I almost forgot, I still have to give that 'Lin Guzi' classmate pre-job training today. Although that guy has Li Xi's technology, he is still a child at heart, Metis. It won't be fun if he is exposed tomorrow."

Thinking about the first official joint training session that was about to begin tomorrow, and the scene of the preparatory battle in that chaotic arena, Nanami Natsuki couldn't help but let her lips curl up into a wild smile.

Aine, Sose, Akari, Rana, and Metis (Lin Guzi) with a fake identity.

This isn't a band, it's a carnival of monsters and demons.

but……

"That's what makes it fun."

The girl's laughter faded into the Tokyo night breeze.

……

The next day, RiNG after school.

The atmosphere in the rehearsal room was a bit strange today.

Although it was the first official training session with all members present, there was no tension or excitement in the air, but rather an unsettling atmosphere.

Chihaya Aine arrived early, carrying her guitar. She had dressed up specially for the day, wearing her favorite off-white dress and even changing her hairstyle slightly, clearly wanting to regain some face in front of the new drummer.

"Hmph, so what if he can play the drums? What's with the attitude?"

As Ai Yin tuned the guitar, she muttered to herself, "In a moment, I'm going to show you who the center of this band is with my perfect guitar solo!"

However, before she could finish her grand statement, she was interrupted by footsteps coming from the doorway.

The tall, blonde figure walked in.

She was still wearing the same black mask, the same expensive-looking black trench coat, and the same aura of unapproachability. Lin Guzi, like a Matrix heroine who had wandered onto the wrong set, walked straight to the drum stand.

She didn't even glance at Ai Yin, but sat down and began the audition.

"Thump! Thump! Snap!"

The heavy, powerful drumbeats instantly drowned out Ai Yin's pitiful guitar playing.

"Hey! Don't you have any manners? Can't you see I'm adjusting the sound?" Ai Yin jumped up and down in anger.

Lin Guzi turned his head, his glassy eyes glancing at her indifferently, and then—

She raised her drumsticks and pointed to the clock on the wall.

You are one minute late.

His voice was cold, yet carried an undeniable air of authority.

"Huh?! You're the one who's late! And it's only now..." Aine glanced at the time and realized that a minute had indeed passed since the agreed time. "This clock is broken."

"..."

Lin Guzi ignored her and turned back to continue playing her drum.

In truth, Metis was overjoyed: Hehe, Natsuki-neechan's "cool and aloof persona" is really useful! As long as I don't speak or speak less, this pink-haired idiot can't do anything about her!

Just as Ai Yin was about to continue arguing, the door to the rehearsal room was pushed open again.

This time, it was Nagasaki Motoyo who came in.

Ai Yin originally wanted to complain to Su Shi, because based on past experience, although Su Shi didn't like her much, he would at least maintain a superficial peace and might even speak up for her.