Gravity Girl Shining

Monochromook's leader, a girl with black and white hair, stood in the middle of the practice room, her shark-like fangs gleaming coldly under the lights. It was obvious that this hot-tempered rich girl was about to start her daily tantrums again.

"You're having a great time chatting, I heard everything. Is the Harem King flirting with beautiful girls again? As for Hai Ling, are you considering finding a new employer?"

Hachiman Kailing looked at her expressionlessly.

"Those have nothing to do with today's practice."

"Hahaha!"

The black and white girl laughed exaggeratedly.

"Hai Ling, stop being so stubborn. You're a coward. You usually wear a cool mask, but you really think you're so great? You're acting so ridiculous now, you'll never be able to join a real band in your lifetime."

Uehara Hibiki couldn't help but frown. He couldn't bear it at this time.

"Boss, that's too much."

"Shut up, you scumbag who formed a harem band."

The black and white girl waved her hand disdainfully, her shark teeth seeming to chew on her anger.

"Ka-ka! I'll tolerate you this time because you're talented, but if you contradict me next time, get out!"

The black and white girl returned to the center of the practice room and used her guitar to vent the anger that was burning in her heart all the time.

"Hahahaha! This is my band, I have the final say! Today's practice is cancelled, you can all leave, and I'll pay you the commission after I finish playing this song."

Yawata Kairin silently packed up her bass and swiftly disconnected the cables. Her fingers were steady, not a tremor in her voice, as if the harsh insults she had just hurled had nothing to do with her. Then, without a backward glance, she walked out of the practice room. The other drummer mercenary, giving Uehara Hibiki a warrior's look, quickly vanished as well.

When Uehara Hibiki was the last one to leave, he seemed to hear a hint of crying in the black and white girl's laughter.

"Playing rock music can easily lead to psychological problems."

Uehara Hibiki shook her head helplessly. It was obvious that this was another problem child. She just didn't know what kind of god her former teammate was. But he was just a mercenary who was paid to do the job. Thinking about it this way, she could understand Hailing's situation.

After walking out of the practice room, Uehara Hibiki caught up with Hachiman Kailing and patted her shoulder gently.

"Don't worry about it, she's just in a bad mood as usual, it's not directed at you."

"I know."

Hachiman Kailing's voice was calm and almost indifferent.

"Besides, she's right."

"Ok?"

"I am indeed a coward."

Hachiman Kailing's voice was particularly clear in the quiet corridor.

"I clearly wanted to join a real band, but I only dared to be a mercenary. Mercenaries are only responsible for the music, but band members are responsible for each other's lives."

Just as Uehara Hibiki was about to say something, the practice room door was violently flung open again. A girl with black and white hair stood in the doorway, her arms folded, her shark-like fangs glimpsed in her sneer.

"Haven't you left yet? Do you want to stay and listen to me finish scolding you for the second half?"

Hachiman Kailing stood up straight with an expressionless face and picked up the bass box.

"Farewell."

"By the way, your commissions have been sent out. In your mailbox is next week's practice repertoire. Practice at home before coming back. If you dare to drag your feet again, I'll make you leave."

Hachiman Kairin raised her hand to acknowledge her, then walked towards the exit without looking back. Uehara Hibiki nodded at the black-and-white-haired girl, only to receive a vicious middle finger in return.

After leaving the RING and saying goodbye to Uehara Hibiki, Hachiman Kairin's phone rang on the way to the train station. The name "Yutenji Wakami" appeared on the screen. She frowned slightly and hesitated for two seconds before picking up.

"Hey?"

"Haizi!"

Miao Meng's energetic voice came from the receiver.

"Are you free? I'll treat you to ramen!"

Hachiman Kailing's brows furrowed even more tightly.

"Are we familiar?"

"Hey, don't be so cold."

Miao Meng's voice was coquettish.

"We exchanged so much information before, I thought we had become good friends!"

Initially, Yawata Kailing wanted to obtain evidence from Meow Meng that Uehara Hibiki was dating multiple people at the same time to warn Riki. But now that Riki has tacitly accepted the so-called harem relationship, these "black materials" have lost their meaning.

Hachiman Kailing wanted to refuse, but her stomach growled.

"Place?"

"Galaxy Ramen House! I'll send you the address right away."

……

The Galaxy Ramen sign stood out against the night sky. When Hachiman Kairin pushed open the door, she saw Meow Meng sitting in a corner, waving enthusiastically. With her short purple hair and meticulously applied makeup, Yutenji Wakami maintained her perfect image as a "Meow Meng" tonight.

"Here here!"

Hachiman Kailing sat down beside her and looked at her calmly.

"A sudden treat, what's the matter?"

"Hey, don't be so cold."

Miao Meng pushed the menu over with a smile.

"Let's order first. I've already ordered the signature tonkotsu ramen. I heard the chashu here is super thick! The broth is simmered for a full 24 hours!"

Miao Meng introduced excitedly, while observing Hachiman Kailing's reaction calmly.

"What does Haizi want?"

"Just like you, I want a thicker broth."

Hachiman Kailing replied briefly, "Since someone's treating us today..."

"Three bowls first."

Miao Meng's eyes widened instantly.

"Three bowls?"

"I just can't gain weight."

Hachiman Kailing lied without changing her expression.

"Fast metabolism."

This was a lie. In fact, Hachiman Kailing just had a habit of overeating when she was in a bad mood, and Meow Meng's treat today happened to be a good opportunity.

Ten minutes later, Miao Meng finished his own portion, held his chin and watched Hai Ling fighting with the third bowl of ramen, and asked casually.

"Speaking of which, Haizi, have you received any interesting invitations recently?"

Hachiman Kailing paused as she stretched out her chopsticks.

"for example?"

"for example……"

Miao Meng lowered her voice.

"Did Uehara-kun recommend you any new bands?"

This was a really unexpected question. Hachiman Kailing put down her chopsticks and looked directly into Miao Meng's eyes.

"Why do you ask? Did he invite you too?"

"Oh, I'm just curious."

Miao Meng waved her hands.

"I heard he's helping his friend form a band. If that's true, I think he'll definitely invite a master like you."

Hachiman Kailing didn't answer immediately, instead concentrating on finishing the ramen in front of her. She waited until the bowl was empty before she slowly spoke.

"Yes, he has a friend named Shoko Toyokawa who is forming a band called AveMujica."

"Friend? Could it be Harem Band Number Two?"

"Who knows? It's impossible to say that Toyokawa-san doesn't like Uehara-kun. She's just a person with strong opinions. Uehara-kun may not be able to completely control the new band."

Hachiman Kailing waved and ordered another bowl of ramen, and began to describe the information about Toyokawa Shoko to Meow Meng.

Listening to her words, Miao Meng's eyes gradually lit up.

Blue hair and golden eyes?

Miao Meng still remembered that this was the girl with extraordinary temperament that she had met in Asukayama Park. If she remembered correctly, she was accompanied by Wakaba Mutsu, the daughter of national star Mori Minami.

"This Toyokawa Shoko classmate... is he really that good?"

Meow Meng asked tentatively.

"genius."

Hachiman Kailing made a brief comment while pushing away the empty bowl on the table.

"Composition and keyboard skills are both professional... no, I should say they're beyond professional level. They're undeniably powerful. But..."

"only?"

"Too stubborn, controlling, and inflexible."

Hachiman Kailing took the fourth bowl of ramen from the waiter.

"A typical perfectionist."

Meow Dream nodded thoughtfully, tapping his fingers against his forearm.

"That sounds difficult to get along with..."

After a while, Miao Meng seemed to have made up his mind.

"Speaking of which, I've been learning to play drums recently. Although I'm not at a professional level, my sense of rhythm is pretty good."

Hachiman Kailing glanced at her and knew exactly what she intended.

"Oh."

"Haizi thinks..."

Miao Meng moved closer and lowered her voice.

"Do I have a chance?"

"I don't know. That's between you and Toyokawa-san."

"Hey, don't be so cold!"

Miao Meng pulled her sleeve, and there was a glimmer of ambition hidden in her smiling expression.

"Can you give me some advice? Or maybe give me an introduction?"

Hachiman Kailing shook her hand off.

"I won't help you, and today's conversation will remain confidential. Just a friendly reminder, she and Wakaba-san will be going to RING this weekend. Whether you can catch Toyokawa-san's eye depends on your own abilities."

"alright."

Miao Meng sighed helplessly. Hachiman Kailing's attitude was within her expectations. It was enough to find the name Toyokawa Shoko. As for Wakaba Mutsu, it was an unexpected surprise.

When it was time to pay the bill, Miao Meng felt a pang of pain in her heart when she saw the number on the bill, while the culprit, Hachiman Kailing, looked at her without any regrets.

"Thanks, I'm full tonight."

"Never mind. It was my decision to treat you anyway. I'm just lucky it was ramen and not just barbecue for show."

Miao Meng glanced sideways at Hachiman Kailing's waistline, and couldn't tell that there were four large bowls of ramen there.

"That's great. I have a physique that doesn't gain weight. I have to keep in shape all the time. It's so hard."

As they walked out of the ramen shop and parted ways, Miao Meng suddenly asked the last question.

"What about Haizi himself? You said so much, but you didn't say whether you would join."

"have not decided yet."