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"Yes." Xiangzi suddenly brought up this matter for some reason.

"I want to know what you thought at the time?"

"…Why do you suddenly want to ask this?"

"I want to confirm something. Xiangzi, you can feel free to tell me what you were thinking at the time. Even if you directly say that my skills are inferior to others, I won't take it too seriously."

"No," Xiangzi immediately denied. "Your skills were definitely not much worse than Mu's at the time. In terms of the level of music Crychik could perform, it didn't matter who played lead or rhythm between the two of you."

"Then why did you suggest that I play rhythm guitar?"

"What I'm about to say may sound mysterious to you..." Xiangzi hesitated, but still said it. "At that time, I felt that your performance lacked a certain soul that could touch people's hearts. Do you understand what I mean?"

Lack of soul...

In Xiangzi's eyes, Qingchuan Xiang paused in his question and answer, probably wondering what lack of soul meant.

"Does that mean there's no emotion in my playing?"

"Yes, that's pretty much what I mean. Although this statement may sound a bit ridiculous, it does give people a very different feeling."

"I understand."

Qingchuan Xiang closed his eyes and opened them again.

It turns out it has always been like this.

Chapter 65: A Brief Moment of Fragility

"Xiao Xiang, what's wrong with you?" Xiangzi looked at Qingchuan Xiang. Although she didn't seem to have any obvious symptoms, he felt something was wrong. "Are you really not sick?"

"I'm not sick, don't worry." Qingchuan Xiang shook his head and frankly stated his condition, "I'm just a little lost."

"Because of what I just said?"

"No." Qingchuan Xiang still denied it, the smile on his face a little forced, so incredible to Xiangzi, "Doing poorly doesn't make me sad, I just hate that I haven't made any improvement."

I was clearly teaching Su Shi a lesson for stagnation last night, but now it seems that although I have been constantly seeking change, I still haven't achieved any substantial success.

"Xiang..." Looking at Qingchuan Xiang who rarely showed her vulnerable side, Xiangzi didn't know how to comfort her for a moment, because before this, after gradually getting to know Qingchuan Xiang, he began to see more and more sides of Xiang that he didn't know.

However, Xiangzi never thought that Qingchuan Xiang, who always acted relaxed and casual, would be so weak now.

"Ah, it's okay. Don't try to comfort me. I know very well that this is just my personal 'pretentiousness'. I will adjust myself soon."

Even when he was feeling down and depressed, Qingchuan Xiang's insight never failed, and he saw the concern that Xiangzi was hesitant to express.

"If Xiangzi is really worried but doesn't know what to say..." Qingchuan Xiang thought of Lenai this afternoon and her wild animal-like behavior from beginning to end, "How about expressing it directly with actual actions?"

Qingchuan Xiang teased. She knew what a weird person Xiangzi was, and no matter how she thought about it, he wouldn't be like Maomao...

Xiangzi took a step forward, so suddenly and unexpectedly, and gently hugged Qingchuan Xiang.

"Will this make you feel better?"

Xiangzi's embrace was very light, just like her former status as a young lady, self-disciplined and polite. She only held Qingchuan Xiang's back with her hands, and her arms did not even touch Xiang's body for a moment, as if she was afraid that if she went any further, she would overstep the line.

But even such a restrained hug is like a soft pillow filled with feathers, full of tenderness when held in my arms.

But Qingchuan Xiang became more and more anxious and felt more powerless——

She recalled the day in VA-11 when she gave Xiangzi a glass of Mojito. From that moment on, she knew that even if she drank the water, she would only get a one-sided emotional slice that would even cause errors in her cognition.

The more I drink, the more I gain, the more I realize how far I am from truly understanding emotions, and how difficult it is to cross.

Just like now, what is Xiangzi thinking about?

Qingchuan Xiang could not feel the so-called atmosphere, she only knew the fact that she was being hugged.

There is no doubt that Xiangzi is taking care of himself, but he understands this by "drawing conclusions" rather than feeling it directly.

If Xiangzi hugged him tighter, would he be more likely to feel what she was thinking?

"Xiangzi."

"what happened?"

"Will you please hold me tight?"

"W-why suddenly——"

"Just a moment, just a moment."

Xiangzi was speechless, and the shame he had originally felt was suppressed. Then the two of them moved closer and hugged each other tightly.

Time seemed to stop for a few seconds. Xiangzi could feel the beating heartbeats of the two people, the warmth of their bodies, and the sense of happiness that naturally arose from the hug.

"Okay, thank you Xiangzi."

The two let go of each other and returned to their original distance. Qingchuan Xiang's expression was normal, but Xiangzi still noticed the other's slightly red eyes.

"Are you feeling better?" Xiangzi couldn't help but ask, hoping that he could really provide some small help to Qingchuan Xiang.

Qingchuan Xiang closed his eyes, as if recalling what happened just a second ago.

"It's a shame. It doesn't seem to be of much help in solving my problem." Although he said it with regret, Qingchuan Xiang's tone was obviously much more positive. "But it doesn't matter. Xiangzi's hug still gave me great encouragement. Don't worry, I will be able to adjust myself soon."

"Can you tell me what's bothering Xiang?" Xiangzi asked tentatively. "We share a common destiny, don't we?"

"Of course." Qingchuan Xiang smiled and agreed easily, "But if I want to explain it clearly, it may take a long time, and now is not a good time."

Aine and Deng are still waiting for Kiyokawa Xiang.

"Then next time."

"Ah."

........................

"Sorry, I kept you waiting—" Qingchuan Xiang trotted back to the downstairs of his apartment, where Aine and Deng were already waiting.

Although it was only a short distance, Qingchuan Xiang did not breathe heavily or his heart beat faster, but he was already sweating profusely.

"It's really hot here. I'm sweating so much all of a sudden."

"It's definitely hot, but I think Xiaoxiang might be the bigger problem," Aiyin joked. "It was the same thing last time at the karaoke bar. It only took a few moments for my clothes to get soaked, even though there were vents in the private room."

Although Qingchuan Xiang showed that inexplicable wet and seductive state again, this is the second time. Don’t think that my Aine is the kind of person who has no self-awareness!

Aiyin tried hard to keep her eyes on the road ahead, but it was as if there was something with a huge gravitational pull that kept drawing her eyes to Kiyokawa Xiang who was walking in front of her.

Damn it, this is the second time I see Xiaoxiang looking so embarrassed, how can I bear it!

Aiyin quickly looked at the light on the side. It must be because Qingchuan Xiang was walking in front, and if she wanted to look at the road, she would inevitably look at Xiao Xiang.

Then if you just look at the lights, you shouldn’t be attracted!

Then Aine discovered that Deng was staring at Qingchuan Xiang without any concealment. He didn't even glance at her with his eyes, but his whole head was deviated from the center angle and he walked forward with his head twisted.

Isn't this completely giving up on resisting temptation? Xiao Deng!

Don't let the evil Siren take your soul away so easily!

As a result, it was Aiyin who successfully resisted the urge to look at Qingchuan Xiang while constantly complaining in her heart, and successfully arrived at the door of Qingchuan Xiang's house.

"Dangdang!" Qingchuan Xiang stood by the door, showing with his hands, "This is my home. Remember the house number. Next time you can come to my house and play with me."

Seeing Qingchuan Xiang take out the key, Aiyin held her breath, her eyes full of anticipation.

What would Xiaoxiang's home look like? Given her love of water, perhaps it would be a water curtain cave? A man-made lake? Her bedroom a giant pool?

The more I think about it, the more outrageous it seems.

Chapter 66: Fashion Master Chihaya Aine!

"Come in." Qingchuan Xiang opened the door and walked into the house first. He took out the guests' slippers from the shoe cabinet in the entrance and threw them on the ground. Then, like a hotel waiter, he bowed and extended his hand to welcome the two guests.

The first step you take when you walk into Kiyokawa Xiang's house is to see a large fish tank at the entrance, which is exactly what Aine imagined before she entered the door. The only difference is that there is no fish in it. Instead, there are several small sculptures shaped like various marine creatures.

When Xiao Deng looked at Qingchuan Xiang, he caught a glimpse of this unusual fish tank out of the corner of his eye. He finally shifted his gaze away and couldn't help but move closer to the fish tank, with almost his entire face pressed against the glass.

"This is... a clownfish, a sea turtle, and a penguin..."

In fact, Xiao Deng, who has a strong collecting habit, immediately fell in love with these small sculptures, which happened to be from the series of marine life that he likes to collect.

"Xiao Xiang, where did you buy these?" Xiao Deng looked at these lovely sculptures intently with his amber eyes and asked Qingchuan Xiang eagerly.

"These are what my dad brought back from abroad last time. It seems there is no place to buy them in China."

"Hmm..." When Xiao Deng heard that he might not be able to buy these little things, he immediately lowered his head and touched the glass wall of the fish tank reluctantly with his hands, as if he could touch the little things inside in this way.

Aiyin patted Xiaodeng's shoulder and comforted her, "Xiaodeng, if you can't buy this, how about we go buy some band-aids together next time? Last time you said you bought all those band-aids at the aquarium, right? I haven't been there yet."

"Really!"

Band-Aids are also one of Deng’s favorite collectibles, and what motivates him most is that he can go shopping for his favorite things with Ano.

"Then..." Xiao Deng looked at Qingchuan Xiang again, "Xiao Xiang, are you willing to come with us?"

"Hmm... I've been busy lately, so if I want to go, I'll probably have to schedule it for later."

Qingchuan Xiang thought about it. Putting aside other things, now that he had joined the band, it would definitely take up a lot of his time.

But precisely because I have joined the band, there is no need to worry about going to the aquarium with Xiao Deng.

I haven't told anyone else yet, but I finally decided to join the band.

“Okay…!” Xiao Deng clenched his fists happily and waved them slightly in front of him as if to cheer himself up.

When the time comes at the aquarium... I must get Xiaoxiang to agree...!

Looking at Xiao Deng who was trying hard to cheer him up, Qingchuan Xiang took back what he was about to tell the two of them about the band.

Let’s cheer up Xiao Deng for a while, and then give them a surprise later.

"Xiao Deng, put on your slippers and go in first. You can continue watching later."

"oh oh…"

Aiyin had already changed into slippers, and Xiaodeng quickly squatted down, hooked her fingers on the back of her shoes, and took them off with a light hook. Her feet, which were only wrapped in ankle-length socks, were put into the slippers that had been waiting for her.

Um--

Because the other two people had already changed their shoes, only Xiao Deng was left, so Qingchuan Xiang and Aine watched Xiao Deng change her shoes together.

Then Aine naturally noticed Xiao Deng's socks.

Wait, wait! Don't think I, Chihaya Aine, have some weird tastes! You know, although socks only make up a small, insignificant part of a person's daily outfit.

But the more these parts are usually hard to notice, when they appear, these little things will show a person's clothing style even more! They are small details that cannot be ignored and need more attention!

Just like Xiao Deng, she is now wearing white cotton socks. The pure white color almost covers the length of her ankles a few centimeters above the ankles, exposing Xiao Deng's legs which look a little soft due to lack of exercise. When people look at them, they can't help but want to pinch them gently.

Moreover, this type of socks is the most common and unpretentious among all kinds of socks.

These characteristics can well bring out Xiao Deng's already very prominent characteristics of purity, cuteness and innocence to a higher level!

Fashion guru Aiyin used her fingers to adjust her glasses, which she didn't wear today, and analyzed the matter in detail.

"Ano...?"

Xiao Deng had already changed into slippers, but saw that Aiyin was still looking down as if she was looking at her feet. She quickly looked down as well, thinking that she had put on her slippers the wrong way around, or had done something else embarrassing.

But there didn't seem to be anything wrong.

“Cough, cough, cough——” Aiyin coughed several times, “It’s okay, it’s okay.”

Although Xiao Deng was puzzled, she didn't intend to ask any more questions. Aiyin breathed a sigh of relief. She was lucky that the other person was Xiao Deng, otherwise she would be regarded as a pervert.

But when Aiyin turned around, she saw Qingchuan Xiang looking at her with a very subtle smile that was full of inexplicable tolerance. That expression was almost as if the words "It's okay, this is normal" were written on it.

“Aine, it’s okay…”

"Ah, don't really say that! I'm really not some pervert who likes looking at other beautiful girls' feet!"

Aine’s wailing echoed throughout the Kiyokawa household.

After a long time of explaining with gestures and emotions, Aiyin finally succeeded in convincing Qingchuan Xiang and Xiao Deng that she was just conducting normal academic observations.

"Ano, you really know a lot about these things. I know nothing about fashion and stuff..."

"Aine is definitely someone who loves to follow trends, but are socks considered a trend?"

"Really, really, really!" Aine nodded frantically, afraid that the topic would turn back to whether she was a pervert or not.

As if to prove what she said was true, Aine went all out and took the initiative to show off her legs.

Aine's stockings are black silk knee-high socks. The semi-transparent texture can only show a little flesh color, but it will not completely cover it like thick black socks, and it can still show Aine's beautiful calf curves.