Gravity Girl Shining

Nagasaki Suyo convinced herself in this way.

The lies had been repeated so many times that she was completely lost in the maze she had woven.

Nagasaki Suyo once again put on a mask.

The perfect and elegant young lady smiled at Uehara Hibiki once again.

"Okay. Well then, Hibiki, I'll be grateful for your guidance from now on."

"Please give me more guidance in the future, Su Shi."

That's right, it's just a casual act.

……

[Nagasaki Sushi's strategy progress +10, now 10/100.]

Chapter 66: True Heart and Mask.

"What's that Aine up to? She ran off with the light. Hibiki, don't you have anything to explain?"

In the practice room of the new week, Shiina Riki's mood was obviously worse than usual, and the look in his eyes when he looked at Kamiyahara Hibiki was filled with murderous intent from time to time.

In fact, Uehara Hibiki was also confused by her doubts.

After the three members of the astronomy club got together as usual today, Chihaya Aine pretended to be mysterious and asked him to go to RING first, as she and Deng had something to do and would come later.

"I don't know. Aine's original words were that it was a girl's secret and asked me not to ask too much. It's okay, Aine knows her limits and won't be late for too long."

"Being late even for a minute is still late. It's an attitude issue. The lights are almost learning from her bad behavior."

Standing up from the drums impatiently, Shiina Riki looked at the band group on his phone which was silent, moved closer to Uehara Hibiki, and subconsciously lowered his voice.

"Why are you so quiet today? Where are your usual little tricks? You don't even bother asking what's going on."

I feel like she's...

Looking back at Su Shi who was feeding the cat, Uehara Hibiki quietly touched Riki's palm.

"Lixi, are you worried today? I feel particularly angry."

You've already seen it, but you still want to touch it?

Shiina Riki slapped away Uehara Hibiki's dishonest big hand with his backhand. Thinking back to the treatment he received at school today, he became even more upset with the culprit.

"It was you who came to see me at school before Golden Week and caused a bunch of misunderstandings. Everyone at school thought I... had a boyfriend."

Shiina Riki's voice gradually dropped. She wasn't good at communicating with people to begin with, and she'd been at her new school and had been living it up for so long, but after Uehara Hibiki's commotion, she became a bit of a school celebrity.

From time to time, people would come over to gossip and even seek relationship advice.

Although Hai Ling helped her out several times, she couldn't stop everyone in the end. Fortunately, Chu Hua from the Triangle also stood on her side in the end, temporarily resolving the crisis.

Shiina Riki's original goal was to achieve success in the band and become a music master admired by everyone, rather than being regarded as a love expert like now.

"I've explained countless times that I don't have a boyfriend, but some people just don't believe me."

"No boyfriend? Even so, doesn't Li Xi always wear it? The panda bracelet."

Uehara Hibiki reached out again, touching the bracelet on Riki's right wrist, and his words hit the mark.

"That day was just..."

Shiina Riki's explanation became increasingly weak, and the question that she had avoided that day came back to her this time.

Uehara Hibiki's fingers slid from the bracelet to his skin, and then all the way down.

"Don't do that. The others are still here. It would be terrible if they were seen."

Shiina Riki was like a little lamb that jumped into a wolf's den on its own initiative, allowing Uehara Hibiki to do whatever he wanted without daring to resist. He even closed his eyes on his own initiative and begged for mercy in a very low voice.

Although she has an impulsive personality and strong fighting skills, and appears to be a cold goddess at first glance, once her weakness is discovered, she becomes as soft and delicate as Xiangzi.

The more I watch you, the more I see you have the potential to be the female knight of Guss. Shiina Riki, you are simply the easiest woman to deal with in the band.

Uehara Hibiki looked to the other side again. The stray cat that had been bribed long ago had completed its mission perfectly. It entangled Su Shi and left her no time to take care of this side.

So……

Uehara Hibiki leaned close to Li Xi's ear and whispered a warning, while his big hand slid down under the cover of the keyboard.

"That's a couple's limited edition bracelet, Lixi, you still haven't given me an answer."

"I don't know. Don't ask anymore."

Hanasakigawa's school uniform has a pretty long skirt.

"Please don't ask, I'm not worthy..."

Boom!

"It hurts!"

There was a loud sound of a door being pushed open, followed by someone's faint scream.

Uehara Hibiki's good habit of locking the door casually once again caught Chihaya Aine off guard.

Instantly, everyone in the room looked towards the door. Uehara Hibiki looked at Shiina Riki, who had recovered, with some regret, and withdrew his restless hand.

Tormented by shame, Li Xi was almost ready to speak out the truth that she had been hiding.

It's a pity.

But it doesn’t matter, Uehara Hibiki has plenty of time.

I walked up to unlock the door, and saw Chihaya Aine covering her "little red hands" and standing at the door with a wronged look on her face.

"Sorry, Aine, you should know that I'm used to locking the door."

"I see. I forgot in my haste... Wait, Xiang, stop! Don't come over here!"

Seeing that Uehara Hibiki was about to help her in, Chihaya Aine suddenly became angry and stopped Uehara Hibiki.

Even if there are no surprises, we have to force ourselves to create them.

"Everyone, close your eyes!"

Standing at the door, Chihaya Aine gave orders to everyone in the practice room.

As expected, except for Uehara Hibiki and Nagasaki Suyo, the other two people didn't listen to her at all.

The stray cat was used to doing whatever it wanted, and as for Shiina Riki, her face was now red, and she was trying to disguise her shame as anger.

"Little Lenai, please close your eyes. I'll treat you to a matcha parfait later. And Riki and Tomorin are waiting outside. Hurry and close your eyes."

Thus, the last obstacle was removed and everyone closed their eyes.

All that could be heard was Chihaya Aine's voice calling out to Takamatsu Touma, and the sound of their footsteps as the door to the practice room closed again.

"Then listen to my countdown. Three, two, one, clang clang!"

Accompanied by Chihaya Aine's countdown.

Uehara Hibiki opened his eyes, and what appeared before him was the brand new Takamatsu Deng.

The girl wore a short blue baseball jacket with white sleeves. The specially modified large-breasted buttons gave it a sportier look than usual. Behind the folded-back V-neckline lay a pure white shirt, and below it a taupe, high-waisted skirt fastened with a beige belt. The center line of the skirt had been cut and reassembled, creating an asymmetrical, layered look.

The overall look is gorgeous yet dignified. Compared to her poor taste in naming, Aine's clothing style is indeed trustworthy.

But what is even more charming than the clothes is Takamatsu Deng herself.

An indescribable allure hung between the girl's brows, her eyes, like the light of water, drawing a silvery thread between her and Uehara Hibiki. Pearl-shaped earrings dotted her gray hair, creating a contrast with her usual hazy demeanor.

This is the unique charm of Takamatsu Touma, a combination of purity and magic.

Uehara Hibiki could hear the sound of Shiina Riki swallowing beside him.

Fueled by the deep love for Uehara Hibiki hidden in her heart, and with a makeup look carefully designed by Chihaya Ai, Takamatsu Tou, who exudes infinite charm at this moment, is the brightest first-magnitude star in the sky.

"How is it? This is the masterpiece I worked so hard on over Saturday and Sunday, Tomorin's performance costume!"

"The lights are beautiful, and Aine is amazing."

Uehara Hibiki's praise was genuine. Having Aine take care of everyone's costumes was just a deliberate ploy to get her to practice more and chat less.

The Golden Week was over, and Aine never showed off to him. He originally thought that she had given up, but unexpectedly, she came up with an excellent answer today.

"Hehehe, I'm really amazing."

“Yes, Aine is amazing.”

“The lights are beautiful too, I love them!”

"Thank you, Lixi."

Looking at Su Shi who was in boasting mode and Li Xi who was circling around the lights, Uehara Hibiki suddenly felt that this performance costume seemed familiar.

"The inspiration for this outfit came from the dresses that were sent out on Saturday. Tomorin and I tried on a lot of clothes, and then inspiration just flew in my mind."

Chihaya Ain put her hands on her hips, and was so happy that she was at a loss under Su Shi's continuous praise.

"I already have the designs for my performance costumes, which will be made in the next two days. Then, in order, it's going to be Hibiki, Suyo, Lenai, and Riki. I'll have everyone's costumes finished before the LIVE."

"Oh, my..."

Nagasaki Suyo's praise stopped instantly.

She thought about her plan, that she would eventually destroy the band. Nagasaki Suyo felt that she was not worthy of such a gift.

Just hearing it made her heart ache.

"Aine, there's no need to prepare my clothes so early. I can just put them last in line."

"Ah, I'm obviously looking forward to Su Shi's performance costume. Su Shi is so beautiful, she will look like a big star in it."

"It's okay, it will be fine in the end, because..."

Nagasaki Suyo trembled and found an excuse for herself.

"Because I want to see everyone in their costumes first, let me be the last one in line, Aine."

"Well, Su Shi, please look forward to it. I will definitely design a super elegant and perfect performance costume for you."

"Well, I'll look forward to it then."

Nagasaki Suyo was completely defeated.

"Aine, I want a performance costume too! LIVE!"

"Well, if you're so enthusiastic, little Lenai, I'll take you to the shopping street later to see what kind of clothes you like."

A break from the usual grueling practice and catching up with the others in the band, Chihaya Aine felt a sense of accomplishment today. With the perfect and elegant Suyo, the ever-pressing Riki, and Lenai obsessed with guitar, everyone surrounded her, and she dominated the conversation.

So cool!

"Shopping is troublesome. I don't want to go."

"If you go to the shopping street, they sell matcha bread."

"Go!"

However, in the happy atmosphere, Uehara Hibiki noticed that Nagasaki Suyo was a little abnormal just now.

Is it really a family problem?

Ignoring the others for the moment, Uehara Hibiki walked over to Su Shi and asked in a low voice.

"How was Auntie yesterday?"

"It's okay, Xiang, thank you for your concern. Mother was fully awake this morning and is in good health."

Nagasaki Suyo's mask is still impeccable, and every opportunity to reveal a flaw is always fleeting.

"It's okay."

Feeling the concern in Uehara Hibiki's words, Nagasaki Suyo felt more and more at a loss. She wanted to escape, but in this situation, she had to respond to the other party's kindness. This was the rule of the social mask.

"By the way, Xiang, Mother praised you to me this morning. She said she vaguely remembered a very gentlemanly boy helping her."

"It's okay, it's just a small favor."

"No, Hibiki. It may be just a small favor to you, but to me, to Mother, it is a very important favor."

Nagasaki Suyo was not lying. This family only had the two of them, mother and daughter. No matter who it was, any accident would be a disaster. She should have kept her distance from Uehara Hibiki and drawn a clear line between them, but the entanglement of human feelings was not going as she wished, and it became more and more difficult to let go.