Ignoring the risks, the amusement park project was launched.

Have you ever performed on stage?

"Not yet. Right now, it's just Liang and me in the band. We need to practice a lot to coordinate. We only dare to go up and have some fun when no one is around."

"Once high school starts, I'll probably find someone who likes to play in a band very quickly."

"We have a friend named Sora who, although not in a band, was once an idol singer."

"However, for the sake of her studies, she has to temporarily withdraw and will consider her future activities after graduation."

"Wow, that's amazing! Do you have any photos? Let me see!"

Let me look.

While Nijigasaki and Exusiai got along well, Croissant and the others were in a very strange situation.

Under the subtle gazes of Croissant and Texas, Hiroi Kikuri appeared inexplicably anxious and restless.

As his hands trembled as he held the popcorn, a few beads of cold sweat appeared on his forehead.

His eyes were unfocused and lifeless, and his whole body exuded an aura of despair and madness, leaving the two of them stunned.

"What's wrong with her?"

“Hongxia said she was quitting drinking, but I guess she’s having withdrawal symptoms because of her cravings.”

"This looks a bit scary. How drunk do they usually get?"

"Won't something bad happen if we just leave it like this?"

"Ask Jiang Qiu."

"also."

Croissant nodded, then immediately raised her elbow and poked Jiang Qiu on the other side.

"Hey, Jiang Qiu, Sister Juli's condition isn't quite right. Do you have any emergency plans?"

"You switch places with me, I'll handle it."

"Oh"

Seeing that Jiang Qiu seemed to be really prepared, Croissant's eyes lit up.

As Texas quietly shifted positions, Jiang Qiu tentatively asked in his mind.

"Can the 'Healing and the Cost' trial card still be used?"

[Experience card remaining time: 59 minutes and 12 seconds]

Wow, this trial card is calculated based on usage time and can even be paused automatically.

Very humane!

Having gained confidence, Jiang Qiu lowered her voice and asked Hiroi Kikuri—

"Kikuri-nee, is it really too difficult to resist the urge to drink?"

"Uh huh huh!!!"

Hiroi Kikuri nodded repeatedly, looking at Jiang Qiu with great anticipation.

Could it be that this guy saw how uncomfortable he was and was willing to loosen the restrictions?

Not being allowed to touch anything for three days straight is too torturous; a three-hour interval between breaks would be more appropriate.

To her disappointment, Jiang Qiu showed no intention of relaxing the restrictions. Instead, she whispered mysteriously—

"It's alright, I have a set of family-inherited massage techniques. I'll give you a massage later, and I guarantee it will completely suppress your alcohol cravings."

"But you just need to keep your voice down and not make too much noise."

"Huh? Your family has this technique?"

Kikuri Hiroi blinked, looking completely bewildered, but still obediently nodded in agreement.

Croissant, who had overheard the conversation, also perked up, glancing expectantly at the two of them.

Under her curious gaze, Jiang Qiu covered Ju Li's mouth with one hand as a precaution, while gently poking the other's waist with the other hand.

The next second—

【cure】

"Well!!!!!"

"Ugh—Ah! Waaaaaah!!!!"

Under Croissant's horrified gaze, Hiroi Kikuri's entire body stiffened abruptly as if struck by lightning.

As his legs slammed violently against the back of the empty chair in front of him, the whites of his eyes rolled to the limit.

Even with Jiang Qiu's relentless suppression, the suppressed, mournful cries filled with despair and fear still drifted faintly into Song's ears.

As tears welled up in Hiroi Kikuri's eyes and her raised legs gradually drooped down, Jiang Qiu finally tried to let go of her hand.

The "corpse" slid down the seat little by little, showing absolutely no signs of alcohol addiction.

Chapter 13, Croissant: I want to see what's going on!

Isn't this family's traditional massage technique a bit too terrifying?

Croissant stared wide-eyed at Hiroi Kikuri, who had been gone for a while, and felt that Jiang Qiu, who had seemed kind and easy to talk to, had suddenly become extremely dangerous.

It's not enough to just poke her waist lightly; if she were to have a full set of blows, she would be completely devastated.

Is this really something that massage can do?

Croissant stared intently at Jiang Qiu, who was pretending nothing had happened, feeling both wary and somewhat skeptical.

No matter what, dying suddenly is just too outrageous.

Why don't you try it out for yourself?

After hesitating for a moment, she couldn't resist her curiosity and tentatively asked Jiang Qiu—

"Jiang Qiu, your massage looks quite mysterious. What's the technique behind it?"

"It is mainly used to treat hidden ailments, strengthen the body, and promote blood circulation."

As Jiang Qiu explained, she casually lifted Hiroi Kikuri, who was about to slip to the ground, and straightened her up again.

But the moment he let go, the other person's head tilted to the side and slumped limply onto his shoulder.

"Your results are even more amazing than those from massage parlors! Can I try it too?"

"Yes, it's possible, but the main problem is that Kiku-nee's health has been severely damaged by drinking, which is why she reacts so strongly during the massage."

"Your body looks perfectly fine, so it probably won't have that much of an effect."

"It's alright, it's good to be healthy, the main thing is that I'm really curious about Yueyi-Yiqi Liuyi Sanwa wine."

"I didn't sleep well last night and I have a stiff neck. Let's see if this can help."

Croissant pointed to her left shoulder and neck, twisted it slightly, and then couldn't help but grimace.

Seeing that the other party was determined to die, Jiang Qiu didn't try to persuade them any further, but only gave them a final reminder—

"Remember to cover your mouth and don't make a sound later."

"no problem."

Croissant nodded, then immediately covered her mouth under Texas's subtle gaze.

What are those two doing?

Just as she was sipping her iced cola and stealing glances at the others, Jiang Qiu placed her hand on Croissant's shoulder and neck.

The moment the warm, large hand touched her, Croissant's pretty face involuntarily flushed red.

However, seeing that nothing terrifying had happened, she couldn't help but frown.

That's it?

As expected, Kiku-san exaggerated too much; that outrageous reaction was simply too much.

【cure】

"Ooh ooh ooh ooh————"

"Ugh—Ugh ugh ugh ugh ugh!!!!!!!!!!"

Croissant nearly flew off her seat amidst the bewildered gazes of Mostima and Remien behind her.

Although Jiang Qiu had suppressed him, his legs remained straight and pressed against the back of the empty seat.

The body convulsing and trembling wildly immediately drew the attention of Exusiai and the others, their faces filled with bewilderment.

What happened?

"Texas, what are they doing, working out at the movie theater?"

"Oh, Texas?"

Texas was speechless, her fluffy tail standing on end.

Croissant's free hand was gripping her arm tightly, with such terrifying force that it looked like it would break her arm.

"Let go, let go!!"

"Croissant—let go!"

Texas practically forced out a few words through gritted teeth, desperately trying to break free by slapping the bread man's paws.

However, Croissant could no longer hear Texas's voice; her brain crashed as her consciousness collapsed.

The fact that I can hold on now is purely an instinctive conditioned reflex.

In just a few seconds, she slumped down as if her bones had been removed, her eyes becoming unfocused and lifeless.

Her orange hair was soaked with cold sweat, and only faint, peaceful breathing remained, barely indicating that she was still alive.

Texas, who had finally managed to break free, bared her teeth and glared at the two of them with annoyance.

What are you two doing?

"Well, this girl has a stiff neck, I'm just helping her take care of it."

Can relieving a stiff neck really cause this much noise?!

Texas clearly didn't believe his nonsense; she wasn't like that silly dog ​​next to her.

But since Croissant is currently down and there's no way to verify the truth, she can only swallow her questions.

After she gave a few perfunctory words to appease the curious Exusiai and the others, they could only suppress their curiosity for the time being and continue watching the movie.

I'm determined to get to the bottom of this after the movie ends!

Mostima and Remian, who had witnessed the whole thing, had eyes full of confusion.

"Did you see it clearly just now?"

"Just like that, the person was suddenly paralyzed, without even a chance to resist. It's incredibly efficient."

"There's no sign of pain; it's more like he's passed out from pleasure?"

"Impossible! Absolutely not!"

“Nothing collapses with just a touch. Croissant is tough and thick-skinned, not that sensitive.”

"Shouldn't we focus on why croissants are the most satisfying?"

"Wouldn't this count as the dog being raped by a cow?"

"hiss"

The two of them gasped in unison, their eyes filled with pity as they looked at Lappland.

My friend impressed me on our first meeting; I'm still too naive.

"We should treat her better in the future. If she does something foolish again, we'll just let it go."

"Buy her a hat on the way back."

As Remian spoke, she sent a message to Lappland—

"Lappland, be strong."

"???"