Gravity Girl Shining

It turned out to be the case.

Uehara Hibiki recalled the joyful sight of Shoko designing that world at home. It wasn't just because she was experiencing a Chuunibyou attack, but also because... it was a way for her to remember her mother, and she ultimately elevated the play from a child's play into a stage play that expressed her innermost feelings.

Since it was left to her by Xiangzi's mother, it is not surprising that as a childhood sweetheart, Ruoye Mu knows the corresponding worldview.

"But, Mu, is that what you told me?"

"Xiang said we can't tell anyone else in the band, but Xiang didn't forbid me from telling you."

Wakaba Mu's answer was clear and... well, be careful, Miss Wakaba was simply not good at communicating with others, and she ended up backstabbing Toyokawa Shoko unconsciously.

Uehara Hibiki held his forehead helplessly. Although this was a breakthrough point and he could dig out information about AveMujica's worldview from Mujica's mouth, it was unnecessary and would only make Xiangzi angry.

"Forget it, Mu, you have to remember to keep this confidential from now on."

"Hmm? Okay, I get it."

Seeing Wakaba Mutsuki's dependence on Xiangzi, Uehara Hibiki suddenly understood. Yes, ever since Xiangzi started to form AveMujica, Wakaba Mutsuki and Toyokawa Xiangzi, the "half body", have resumed their previous communication frequency.

Wakaba Mutsu, who was once forced to be "independent" from Shoko, can now rely on Toyokawa Shoko again. Of course, the time they spend together cannot be compared with the past, but for Mutsu, with Shoko to rely on again, there is no need to learn how to be "independent".

Come to think of it, Uehara Hibiki and Nagasaki Suyo are also people that Wakaba Mutsu relies on, which is really difficult to deal with.

Just as I was thinking this, Nagasaki Motoyo appeared at the school gate, and next to her was Morfonica's senior?

"Good afternoon, Suyo, Kurata-san, and Kiritani-san."

"ring!"

Nagasaki Suyo was carrying a musical instrument case, but behind the smile on her face was a hint of fatigue. It was obvious that being with her senior made her feel more stressed.

"Su Shi! Are they actually calling each other by their first names?"

Mashiro Kurata was stunned for a moment, then looked at Hibiki Uehara timidly, but Toruko Kiritani beside her became excited and immediately smelled the scent of big news.

"Oh! Uehara-kun, you and Suyo seem very close, and... you are also very familiar with Wakaba-san."

This was a lie. As Tsuki no Mori's idea king and a prominent figure, Kiritani Touko had long been aware of the gossip. First-year students Nagasaki Suyo and Wakaba Mutsu were both known to have been intimate with a boy from another school at the school gate.

"Ah...this..."

Su Shi was about to explain, but Uehara Hibiki didn't give her any extra chance. He walked up to her, shook her hand, and then faced the two seniors with a smile.

"We are lovers now."

"Ah! Sure enough!"

"He's actually my boyfriend... Yeah, Su Shi is so mature... But, I'm obviously the senior..."

Unlike Toruko Kiritani who was happily enjoying the melon, Mashiro Kurata was as depressed as usual.

In response, Toruko Kiritani grabbed Mashiro Kurata and turned to leave.

"In that case, we won't bother you anymore. Goodbye! And Su Shi, keep going. Don't worry about the school rules. That old lady, the chairman..."

Her last words were blocked by Kurata Mashiro's hand, and the two of them slowly walked away.

The combination of the outer and inner corners...resembles Aine and the lamp.

Uehara Hibiki watched the two seniors leave, and when he turned around, what caught his eye was Nagasaki Suyo's frown.

"Xiang, you're such a fool. You actually said that."

"Anyway, we've met so many times at the school gate, similar rumors must have been flying around by now."

"Rumors are just rumors, but you admit it directly today..."

Nagasaki Motoyo is not worried about the so-called school rules. What she is really worried about is that when Uehara Hibiki meets his seniors in the band again in the future, his reputation will be damaged by his words and deeds about Go-Aimiya.

Although the law has approved of harems, people's mindsets are difficult to change quickly. Children may be fine, as they will naturally accept this concept as they grow up. But for teenagers like Su Shi, this huge change in mindset is something that some will quickly accept, while others will stubbornly resist.

Uehara Hibiki didn't care about this. After all, the reason he changed the law was so that he could openly have a harem. He didn't care about this kind of problem.

"I'm relieved. After all, I've never been shy about my relationship with RING at school. The seniors from Poppin' Party and Afterglow have known for a long time that I'm having a harem. Now having another senior from Morfonica isn't a big deal."

Uehara Hibiki's words were so convincing that Nagasaki Suyo had to give up trying to persuade her.

It’s just… a harem.

Nagasaki Motoyo looked at Wakaba Mutsu standing next to Uehara Hibiki, and her heart suddenly skipped a beat. How should she put it? As a girlfriend, facing this possibility, she would of course be jealous. However, Nagasaki Motoyo was the last to join the harem, and she had no right to stop Uehara Hibiki from finding a new girlfriend. Besides, if it was Mutsu...

Nagasaki Suyo hugged Uehara Hibiki's arm and decided to give up thinking. Anyway, Wakaba Mu was fully aware of Uehara Hibiki's harem behavior. If Mu was still willing... then Nagasaki Suyo had no right to stop her.

"As you wish, lucky ghost."

Uehara Hibiki felt the softness on his arm, a hint of satisfaction on his face. The three of them set off towards the nearby train station.

It was only natural that when these three people got together, the topic couldn't help but turn to the fourth person who didn't exist here.

"Mu, how's the band doing lately?"

"It's good. Everyone is very enthusiastic and Xiang is very happy."

"Really? Xiangzi is very happy, that's good."

Looking at Nagasaki Soyo who was sighing for no apparent reason, Uehara Hibiki could only shake his head helplessly and began to ask his own questions.

"Mu, is it okay for you to join the band? The band will be performing on stage in the future. You've been to MyGo's live performance and seen it. By then, both of our bands will be performing on a bigger stage."

Uehara Hibiki's hint was obvious, and Wakaba Mutsu probably understood it.

She just shook her head and smiled with satisfaction.

"It's okay. It's good to be with Xiang. Besides, with the mask on, no one can recognize me."

No, that's what I'm worried about!

Masks are something you put on to take off someday. Whether it was Xiangzi or the mask, they only delayed Mu from facing everything. However, one day, Ruoye Mu would have to face everything with his true face.

"It's okay, I'm used to it."

Seeing Uehara Hibiki's worried expression, Wakaba Mu hurriedly thought about his words, and then began to explain as best as he could.

“I’m not afraid of the audience, nor am I afraid of the stage.”

Although both lacked communication skills, Ruoye Mu, unlike Gao Songdeng, had appeared on television since childhood, learning to ignore the stares and comments of strangers. This experience allowed her to remain calm in front of a crowd, even if she harbored other emotions deep inside. No matter how many people were in the audience, Ruoye Mu could ignore their gazes and not be nervous or frightened. Her only fear was...

However, Ruoye Mu still paused, a hint of hesitation flashing in her eyes, and ultimately did not say what she was really afraid of. That hidden fear lingered in her heart like a shadow, swallowed up by the little doll.

("It's okay. I will help Xiaomu. I will protect Xiaomu. Please leave it to me.")

Uehara Hibiki noticed her concealment, but if Ye Mu didn't intend to say it out loud, it would be difficult to get her to speak.

With AveMujica's official performance still some time away, Uehara Hibiki plans to slowly gather information and address Wakaba Mu's concerns. He also has a hunch that Wakaba Mu's psychological issues are perhaps the most severe of any girl he knows. She's just been keeping them well hidden, much like Hatsuka. He's currently lacking the opportunity to fully understand Mu's past and uncover her underlying issues.

Soon, the train arrived and the three boarded different trains. Wakaba Mutsu was going home to continue practicing with AveMujica, while Uehara Hibiki and Nagasaki Motoyo were heading in the opposite direction, ready to finish their practice at RING.

"Mu, she's hiding something from us."

As they boarded the train, Nagasaki Suyo bit her lip. Although she had been taking care of Wakaba Mutsuki, there was nothing she could do. Wakaba Mutsuki's psychology was too difficult to understand. Nagasaki Suyo was like a mother who cared about her daughter but didn't understand her daughter's heart. She could only give her gentle care, but she had no idea how to do anything else.

Uehara Hibiki reached out, gently held Su Shi's hand, and comforted her gently.

"Don't worry, Sushi. You've done well. Mu needs time, so we'll take it slow."

Nagasaki Suyo nodded, a hint of gratitude flashing in her eyes.

"Then I'll leave it to you. I will continue to take care of her at school."

Ever since Uehara Hibiki helped her solve the mystery of Mutsu "never finding it fun to play in a band", Nagasaki Suyo realized that she could do almost nothing when facing Mutsu.

"Xiang, do you think Mu will be happy with the band now?"

"Probably not."

Uehara Hibiki chose to tell the truth. After all, compared to when Crychic disbanded a year ago, Wakaba Mutsuki had not actually changed much.

Wakaba Mutsu is still the other half that depends on Toyokawa Shoko.

The bond between two people, called half-body, is both a protection and a restraint.

"if that is the case……"

"But maybe things will turn around."

Uehara Hibiki thought about the Ave Mujica world view designed by Toyokawa Shoko. In a sense, this is a genius design.

Masks and performances blur the lines between truth and falsehood. Wearing a mask on the face is like taking off a mask on the heart. Sanjiao Chuhua can use Doloris's mask and the responsibility of lyric writing to temporarily vent his innermost feelings. So, what kind of story will Ye Mu and Mortis usher in?

Uehara Hibiki was curious.

Chapter 153: Nagasaki Suyo has made up her mind.

"Don't worry, Sushi, I will continue to pay attention to Mu's affairs, including Xiangzi's."

In the train car, Uehara Hibiki took the initiative to hold Nagasaki Suyo's hand and placed it on his heart.

"The past Crychic left behind so many regrets. But now, you have found happiness in MyGo, so I will also help Xiangzi and Hemu, so that they can also find happiness in AveMujica."

Hearing Uehara Hibiki's assurance, Nagasaki Suyo gently squeezed her fingers back, a sincere smile spreading across her face.

"Thank you."

Although she was a little jealous and Uehara Hibiki would undoubtedly attack Toyokawa Shoko and Wakaba Mutsu, she was mostly happy because, after all, Nagasaki Suyo was a person who valued happiness.

As long as everyone is happy, that's all that matters.

"It's just... I'm a little envious of you, Hibiki, for being able to accurately grasp Mu's mood."

As friends who have been together for a year, Nagasaki Suyo should understand Wakaba Mutsu better.

Uehara Hibiki didn't boast about this, after all, most of his information came from the system. But even so, he still only had a glimpse of Wakaba Mu's inner obsession and madness.

Performance Lv.5, this is the skill possessed by Wakaba Mu.

This means that if she is unwilling to express herself, even Toyokawa Shoko, who has been close to her for more than ten years as her half-body, will find it difficult to perceive her true inner feelings, and only Uehara Hibiki can help her a little.

Uehara Hibiki just held Nagasaki Suyo's hand without saying much, just looking at her with gentle eyes, as if it was a silent comfort.

So, Nagasaki Suyo couldn't help but feel warm in her heart, nodded, and a hint of gratitude flashed in her eyes.

"Okay, I got it. I'll continue to take care of Mu at school. As for the rest, I'll leave it to you, Hibiki."

The train arrived at the station. However, when the two stepped off the train, they found themselves in Shinjuku, not Ikebukuro, where RNG was located.

"Even though you said that, Su Shi, you're embarrassed to tell Mu the truth about our itinerary today."

Faced with Uehara Hibiki's teasing, Nagasaki Suyo couldn't help but blush slightly.

"Even if it's Mu, I don't have to tell her everything. After all, you belong to me today."

Even though she was everyone's mother, Nagasaki Suyo was still a young woman, and she occasionally felt possessive, especially today, when it was her turn to date Uehara Hibiki. Even if Uehara Hibiki planned to include Wakaba Mutsu in her harem, for today, Nagasaki Suyo didn't want Mutsu to disrupt her plans.

After transferring to the Oedo Line, their destination was clear: Nagasaki Suyo's home in Roppongi. Although it was a rare date, the homebody chose to stay home. After all, home is always warm because of family. Nagasaki Suyo enjoyed being at home, surrounded by her family.

"Don't worry, today is a good day."

Uehara Hibiki held Nagasaki Suyo's hand tightly and whispered quietly in her ear.

"I'll stay and keep you company tonight."

"stay!"

For Nagasaki Suyo, this was a huge surprise. Not only was there dinner, but also...

That's right, Shoko Toyokawa has been obsessed with the band's affairs recently, especially according to Miao Meng, after she reported the music festival to Shoko Toyokawa as the starting point of publicity, the perfectionist young lady began to exploit herself.

In addition to the already completed "AveMujica", she planned to finish composing the five songs in the plan before the exam week, and also to finish the script of the stage play as soon as possible. So, Toyokawa Shoko asked Uehara Hibiki for leave and would stay overnight at Mujica's house.

In response, Uehara Hibiki said that this was a good opportunity.

……

Nagasaki Suyo's home is still the same as the last time she came. The housekeeping service of the luxury apartment cleans it every day to the same standard as a hotel. It is tidy, but lacks the "human touch" of life.

However, Uehara Hibiki believes that as long as the band members come here often and decorate everything with memories, the deserted house will become a warm home.

Arriving in the computer room, Uehara Hibiki began experimenting with building a website. Meow Meng's ARG project had actually given him quite a bit of inspiration, and if he wanted to set up puzzles, he was prepared to give Meow Meng some credit. Amidst the clicks of the mouse and keyboard, he could hear the soft clatter of pots and pans outside, and the occasional low hum of Sushi's voice—not a fully formed tune, just a casual, sweet, and happy chant.

For Nagasaki Suyo, feeling the warmth of home, she felt an indescribable satisfaction in her heart. And seeing his girlfriend so happy, Uehara Hibiki also felt relieved.

Soon, enticing aromas wafted from the kitchen. It was time for dinner. Nagasaki Suyo came out with a meticulously prepared dinner. Several dishes, each with its own unique flavor and appearance, were laid out on the small dining table. The steamed fish exuded a delicate aroma, the braised eggplant was vibrant, and there was a bowl of steaming pork rib soup. Each dish revealed her care and love.

After learning that Uehara Hibiki preferred Chinese cuisine, Nagasaki Suyo completed her studies at an astonishing speed, enough to make Toyokawa Shoko tremble. Of course, Shoko's slow learning was also related to her reluctance to part with the ingredients.