Mygo, the band legend of Tokyo handsome guy

Because the ban on Xingge is still in effect, Narusawa Kaede had no choice but to categorize Iji Chi Niji Natsu as an ordinary friend who 'needs special care'.

It just so happens that, usually, especially within the club, Narusawa Kaede's attitude towards Yamada Ryo fluctuates between nurturing and serving. Adding Ijichi Nijika to the mix wouldn't be a problem.

However, Ichiji Nijika seemed quite resistant to such meticulous care, and instead offered to help clean the tea set, tidy up, and organize the clutter in exchange for afternoon tea.

Look at people.

Yamada Ryo only knows how to sit in a chair and act cute. And when she's at home, she doesn't even want to wash the dishes.

Not worth mentioning is that the other ghost member indeed disappeared. After learning about Yamada Ryo's selection criteria for club members, Narusawa Kaede searched the school for another girl who had no presence and successfully became the fifth ghost member.

In short, on this Saturday at the turn of April and early May, the Light Music Club had already completed its target of having five members.

There were also two new updates from Kikuri Hiroi's side. Tokyo had just entered the rainy season, and she had taken Shima Iwashita to the north. If everything went smoothly, they should be back within two weeks. She also visited the orphanage they both sponsored; it seemed to be doing well.

On the other hand, there was a television special interview, which also served as a promotional event for the band's album. Previously, neither Narusawa Kaede nor Eliza had returned to Tokyo, so Hiroi himself and Shima had mostly taken the stage. Since neither of them were in Tokyo this time, the task naturally fell to Narusawa Kaede and Eliza.

Back in the music classroom.

Watching Nijika and Ryo enjoying tea and cake, Naruzawa Kaede sighed inwardly, thinking that the Light Music Club was quickly turning into a tea party club.

He also abandoned his proposal to win over the student council.

The afternoon sunlight slanted into the classroom. The two girls' pleasant, soft voices made the room even quieter.

A few birds chirped outside the window, the rustling leaves swept across the early summer sky, which was vast, high, and clear blue.

This is the perfect time to read. Sitting by the window, leaning on the table, or resting against the windowsill, feeling the gentle, cool breeze caress your face and clothes, is the most enchanting thing.

Although these are not things that the Light Music Club should be doing, doing things like this is especially typical of the Light Music Club.

Naruzawa Kaede thought that if things continued like this, one day those dark days would become more and more distant, and the sunny life that was now filling Ichiji Nijika's heart would gradually fill her heart.

Even now.

Ijichi Nijika no longer made a fuss about his actions, nor did she feel uneasy when she looked at him.

In reality, most of the time, Ichiji Nijika was trying to find ways to join in Narusawa Kaede and Yamada Ryo's conversations. She naturally didn't have time to dwell on past failures. Dying halfway through was a failure, and dying before achieving one's goal was certainly another.

Naruzawa Kaede felt that this meant Ichiji Nijika was turning in a positive direction.

Once a person has a goal, they will move towards it proactively or semi-proactively.

To date, the compassionate therapy has helped Ichi Nijika almost emerge from the shadows of her past.

Now, let time smooth out those wrinkles on the girl's face.

Today is Saturday, and after the morning classes, the weekend begins. From this afternoon until 8:30 am on Monday, it's the students' favorite time.

For students who have no friends or very few friends, such a holiday is a wonderful time to be alone.

The same applies to couples.

Yamada Ryo had previously learned that Narusawa Kaede had a TV interview tomorrow and was going to rehearse this afternoon.

Thinking about it, if she and Mingze Feng formed a band, would anyone invite them to appear on a TV show together...?

Forget it. Yamada Ryo wasn't particularly interested in fame, and she was content with spending money as long as it was enough. She planned to go back to being a carefree hermit, continuing at her old pace, and enjoying two days of solitude.

So, when Ichiji Nijika asked Yamada Ryo about his plans, clearly wanting to ask her out, Yamada Ryo replied:

“My parents seemed to have thrown up on the boat when they went to Venice, and my grandfather was very worried, so I decided to play the bass for him.”

Ichi Nijika looked shocked. "Ryo, didn't you go through Grandpa's funeral last year?"

Naruzawa Kaede shook his head inwardly as he listened to this conversation. They hadn't spent much time together before, and Ijichi Nijika hadn't yet grasped just how awful Yamada Ryo really was.

Yamada's calm and collected reply.

"Is that true? That's my second grandfather. He had a heart attack because he heard about my messy private life, and I'm going to his funeral—it hurts so much!"

Naruzawa Kaede rubbed her right hand, squinted at Yamada Ryo, who was now covering her head with a wronged expression, muttering nonsense in a voice only she could hear, such as meeting the wrong person and murdering her beloved wife.

Speechless. Typical Yamada Ryo thinking.

Ichi Nijika suddenly realized that there was a reason why her former junior high school classmate considered Yamada Ryo a weirdo. Back then, she thought Yamada Ryo was being ostracized, so apart from Narusawa Kaede's influence, she genuinely wanted to help Yamada Ryo out of trouble.

At that moment, Naruzawa Kaede looked at Nijika.

"No problem? Take Liang with you shopping this afternoon, right? Or rather, please make sure to take this girl out for some fun and positive activities. I'm really worried she'll just rot away somewhere in the world by herself. If we keep letting her run wild, she might just grow mushrooms someday."

Yamada Ryo raised his hand and retorted, "Even in a gloomy world, I will thrive and grow into a weed."

Ichi Nijika seized the opportunity to join the conversation between the two. She remarked, "Growing into a weed doesn't really require being strong, does it?"

“Of course we need it.” Yamada Ryo raised his head proudly. “As the saying goes, ‘Wildfire cannot burn it all, the spring breeze brings it back to life.’ There is also a saying, ‘No one picks up lost items on the road.’ Wild grass is like that; in the coldest winter, you can even dig up food reserves under the snow.”

"In conclusion, I believe that wild grass is a truly great thing."

"No matter how many times they are harvested, they will sprout again next year. What a powerful force that must be required."

A look of deep concern, a sense of something she needed to say, appeared on Ichiji Nijika's face.

Even Mingze Feng's face twisted in pain.

"...Nijika, I'd like to ask you something." (Naruzawa Kaede)

"Let's help Liang with her Chinese studies when we have time, at least so she doesn't misuse idioms and phrases."

Ichi Nijika raised her head, and the ahoge (cowlick) on her head stood up straight.

"...Ah, this, I'm fine with that!"

"Sigh...I don't think that's necessary."

Yamada Ryo sighed deeply. Narusawa Kaede glanced at her, deciding to ignore her feigned pitifulness, and continued:

"No rebuttal. Your uncle has entrusted you to me. I don't expect you to get into Tokyo University, but at least I won't stand by and watch you fail to get into university. Don't worry, wherever we end up, I'll take you with me."

"That's still three years..."

Yamada Ryo muttered to herself, straightening her back and looking at Naruzawa Kaede, "Hmm, you said you'd be with me? You think you can pass the exam? Then I definitely can too."

To be honest, it's not that Yamada Ryo is against taking the college entrance exam. If Naruzawa Kaede were together, as childhood friends since junior high school, they could go all the way to university together. Yamada Ryo thought that would be a good idea.

But putting aside herself, can Mingze Feng do it?

I always feel like you're looking down on me.

Mingze Feng clicked his tongue. What kind of talk is that? He also received higher education, although no one would recognize it without a diploma.

But that was a long time ago...

"There's me too!"

"Ichi Nijika shouted!" she exclaimed. She patted her flat chest excitedly, as if she had finally found her purpose.

Nijika Ichichi said, "In the future, we'll both get into the same university."

"No, please don't. I don't care about Feng, but I'll be a burden to you."

Yamada Ryo shook his head and waved his hands, showing strong resistance.

Ichiji Nijika looked at Narusawa Kaede. Narusawa Kaede was looking at Yamada Ryo with a speechless expression.

Does Feng not care?

As Ichika thought about it, she slammed her hand on the table and shouted, "You two, let's work hard so that we can go to the same university together in the future!"

The early summer sun shone on her dazzling blonde hair, making the room seem a little brighter.

That radiant smile, that energetic smile, and that youthful vigor almost made Yamada Ryo cover his ears and close his eyes.

"My sister told me a few days ago about someone who got into the University of Tokyo after studying for only three months. It seems like the University of Tokyo isn't so far away after all. We can study for three years..."

No, Xingge, what did you tell Hongxia? Wasn't that something we just chatted about in bed a few nights ago?

Seeing how excited Ijichi Nijika was about taking the exam, Narusawa Kaede remembered his promise to Ijichi Seika, and his gaze towards Ijichi Nijika was filled with a sense of relief as he looked at her back.

Xingge, our little sister is very ambitious!

Yamada Ryo sighed softly from behind, "No way, it's too much trouble—Kaede, you should say something too, this kind of thing just doesn't feel right no matter how you look at it."

However, the background is just the background.

Naruzawa Kaede and Ijichi Nijika hit it off immediately. While Ijichi Nijika was drafting her study plan, Naruzawa Kaede had already subdued Yamada Ryo, who was trying to escape.

Holding Yamada Ryo's wrist still, Narusawa Kaede leaned close to her ear.

"Liang, don't think it's too far away. There are academic requirements for direct admission to high school. To get into university, you need to get into high school first. It's May now, and there are still more than half a year until the entrance exam, okay?"

Yamada Ryo clicked his tongue and twisted one hand around Narusawa Kaede's waist.

She glanced at Ichiji Nijika, who was writing at her desk, and lowered her voice even further, only sighing softly, "What if I score higher than you on the exam?"

Mingze Feng lowered his voice as well, "It's up to you. I'll do whatever you say."

"Okay, then..."

Yamada Ryo paused for a moment.

That will be next spring.

Forming a band? No fun.

A gift? We get them all the time.

Leave other women? You really think this scumbag will do what you want?

"..."

Naruzawa Kaede saw Yamada Ryo raise her head. Her eyes sparkled in the early summer dawn, and the bright sunlight shone on her face, making her complexion even more rosy.

Her previously expressionless face softened under the sunlight. Under Narusawa Kaede's gaze, Yamada Ryo's cheeks gradually flushed with a blush.

Yamada Ryo exhaled a barely perceptible breath, creating a faint sound that only the two of them could hear.

Mingze Feng heard it clearly.

She said, "I want to have sex with you."

Naruzawa Kaede fell silent at these straightforward and undisguised words.

Next spring...

"How about we bet on the next monthly exam... no, I mean, let's bet on the pop quiz instead?"

“H…”

Naruzawa Kaede gritted his teeth, pressed down on Yamada Ryo's small hand at his waist, then grabbed her waist and whispered:

"If I surpass you then, it will be my turn to surpass you, okay?"

Yamada Ryo nodded.

"Okay, then it's arranged."

For a moment, Naruzawa Kaede didn't know whether to ruffle Yamada Ryo's hair or scratch his own head.

So, when Ichiji Nijika presented the tutoring plan, Narusawa Kaede patted her on the shoulder.

The first activity of the Light Music Club was to tutor its members.

......

Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo.

The last time I came to Roppongi was for Mutsumi Wakaba.

When Naruzawa Kaede arrived at the address provided by the TV station with Shimizu Eliza by his side, they were surprised to find that it was quite close to Wakaba's residence.

Will I run into Minami Mori here...?

Such things do happen; the last time I took Mutsu on a date, we ran into the Ijichi sisters at a livehouse. Narusawa Kaede already had a considerable understanding of how cramped Tokyo is.

In reality, Tokyo has a resident population of ten million, so how easy is it for two people to meet?

The backstage dressing room. Although it was a dressing room, after a little makeup was done, the pre-interview behind-the-scenes filming had already begun. After asking a few trivial questions, Mingze Feng heard the staff say this:

"A big boss wants to see you. She's a real beauty, Mr. Mingze, you're quite the lucky one..."

Mingze Feng naturally declined.

After the staff left, Eliza Shimizu joked with a smile, saying that it would have been great if Kaede had gone instead.

"When Feng comes back with the money, let's go have some fun..."

"To be honest, I have a feeling something's not right..."