One hundred ways to resist the Bandoli women

So, when Xiangzi took out the Morfonica poster, he was really surprised.

"You've taken a positive step forward, Xiaobai. As a friend, I'm proud of you - you've changed a lot, and become a better person than before."

Unexpectedly, Mashiro has become the lead singer of the band that Xiangzi likes.

"—"

She was very happy to receive praise from her old friend, especially the one that mattered to Mashiro Kurata: "You've changed a lot."

but.

"You seem a little anxious too, Xiaobai. What happened?"

"…Did Arong find out?"

Mashiro Kurata didn't hide anything from Katsuto.

"Our band has been invited to perform at the orientation party tomorrow."

"Oh~"

"But... Ruwei was assigned by the school to participate in an inter-school exchange and can't participate in the performance..."

Chapter 2: Wind of the Band, Sea of Bread

It's a bit of a weird question though.

“Which is the most indispensable position in Morfonica?”

Yamabuki Saya: Hmm? Violin, I guess.

Kitazawa Ikumi: It depends on the situation, but Ikumi thinks it is the violin.

Tsugumi Hazawa: It should be the violin. If the vocals are included, it might be different.

Yashio Ruui: Someone other than me and Shiro.

"Xiaobai, go and defeat Ruwei."

Kurata Mashiro: Huh? You want to do it? I beat Ruwei? Really?

just kidding.

However, this joke vividly reflects what is most attractive about Morfonica in the eyes of outsiders.

Of course, it’s not the lead singer whose breath is not stable and who is not trying hard at all, but the melodious violin sound that opens up a new track in the band’s live performance.

Originally, Morfonica was introduced as a "violin rock band that plays a dreamy worldview."

Without the violin, Morfonica would just be a dreamlike worldview, or hallucinogenic fungi, right?

So, after understanding the above problems.

"This is really troublesome."

"yes……"

Kurata Mashiro looked gloomy and sighed deeply. However, before she finished sighing, her dull blue eyes suddenly lit up.

"Arong..."

"What a shame, violin is an instrument I never learned."

"That……"

"Give me one night to practice a musical instrument I've never played before to the point where I can perform on stage?"

Katsuto looked at Kurata Mashiro with a teasing look.

"Xiaobai, you are a person whose mind is full of yourself."

"Yes, I'm sorry..."

Mashiro Kurata lowered her head in embarrassment.

"I know this is impossible, but I still come to ask for your help, Arong... I haven't seen you for such a long time, and the first thing I want to do when we meet is to trouble you..."

"I want to correct you on two points, Xiaobai."

Katsuto waved his hand in front of Mashiro Kurata's eyes, bringing her back to her senses.

"First, I can use one night to practice a musical instrument that I have never played before to the point where I can perform on stage. This is something I can do - I just have to sacrifice some sleep time."

"Secondly, Xiaobai, your problems will never be a problem for me."

Kurata Mashiro raised her head in surprise, looked at Katsuto for two seconds, then lowered her head again.

But this time, the meaning of her bowing her head seemed a little different.

The most obvious thing is the red clouds floating on both sides of her fair cheeks...

"But even if I practiced the violin overnight, it wouldn't be a good idea..."

Katsuto scratched his chin.

Think for a moment.

"Xiaobai, are you willing to believe me?"

he said suddenly.

"Hi?"

Kurata Mashiro raised her head in confusion again.

"We haven't seen each other for three years. Even so, are you willing to believe me?"

"Of course!... Well, then, Ah Rong can definitely do it..."

"Okay then - send me the score for tomorrow's performance. I need to tweak the arrangement a bit."

"I see……"

"I assure you, Xiaobai - this is just a small test. As long as you are willing to trust me, you can easily overcome it."

Just like the great Greek hero (Hercules) that Ushiromiya Katsuto's name symbolizes.

No matter how impossible the task is, it will eventually become a glory that adorns your title.

…………

After school, Shengren left very quickly.

It's not to help Xiaobai.

Although helping Xiaobai is also important, there are more important things now.

Freshly baked bread from Yamabuki Bakery.

The bread from Yamabuki Bakery is sweet and soft, and enjoys a very high reputation and good reputation in this area.

The freshly baked bread, which is eaten once in the morning and once in the evening every day, is, needless to say, the best of the best.

Katsuto had to rush to Yamabuki Bakery as quickly as possible.

As the first person to eat mushrooms... no, the first person to eat bread, he is admired.

As soon as he got off the tram, Shengren ran away.

Although the school uniform style of Tsuki no Mori means that the young ladies cannot run easily and can only walk slowly.

But Shengren’s school uniform is specially made after all, and it is the only one for boys.

Running and turning the last corner, the plaque of Yamabuki Bakery will appear.

Victory lies ahead!

Just when Shengren was about to declare victory.

Suddenly, on the other side of the bakery, another figure appeared.

This is his biggest rival in the competition for the first person to eat bread, Ushiromiya Katsuto.

Aoba Mocha with short silver-gray hair and blue eyes.

Aoba Mocha is also a die-hard fan of Yamabuki Bakery. His highest record is to fill up a bakery’s point card in one day.

Aoba Moka also saw Katsuto.

She also started running.

Although he always speaks a beat late, his body's reaction speed is very fast.

"—"

In terms of running speed, he is a little faster than others.

However, Aoba Mocha is closer.

After comprehensive calculation, Aoba Mocha would enter the bakery door 0.5 seconds faster than him.

But even this gap of less than a second would lead to his complete defeat.

but.

He was well prepared to deal with this situation.

Everything is just as calculated.

When Shengren was three steps away from the bakery, Aoba Mocha's next step was to step into the door of the bakery.

It's now!

"Mizuki-senpai, long time no see!"

"Lan~eh? Not~here~?"

Aoba Moka's instinctive reaction was that she really thought her childhood playmate was right behind her, so she slowed down and looked back.

And at this time.

Shengren slipped through the gap in an instant.

"Give me red bean bread, please!"

It seems that we are just one step behind after all.

Afterglow, due to its band characteristics, can gain strength from glory and courage and repeatedly defeat fate.

However, its weakness also comes from the band.

Aoba Mocha, your proud childhood playmate, is also your biggest weakness!

"Mocha-chan, you've been tricked."

Aoba Moka turned around and spoke slowly, watching Shengren raise the bread in his hand and enjoy the golden wind that blew from nowhere.

"Really? There's plenty of freshly baked bread. What's there to argue about?"

The person who appeared at this time was none other than the eldest daughter of the bakery manager, Yamabuki Saya.

She has brown hair and blue eyes, and is a perfect woman who possesses both the agility of a girl and maturity.

"Same here, Katsuto. You live here, but you're fighting with Mocha for the freshly baked bread."

"Only the prizes obtained through hard work are the most delicious, Sister Saaya."

Katsuto tasted the delicious red bean bread - and felt the happiness of defeating a strong enemy.

That’s right, he wasn’t just a regular at Yamabuki Bakery—he was a lodger here.

When Katsutomo was still known by his last name Hirasawa, he moved out of his home when he entered junior high school.

At that time, his adoptive parents seemed to say that "boys should go out and broaden their horizons", so they sent him to Tokyo to live with Mr. Hirasawa's friend.

The place where he was staying was the Yamabuki family and the Yamabuki Bakery.

Katsutomo is not sure, but it seems that the Hirasawa family and the Yamabuki family have a relationship.