Can Lixi look at me alone?

Lixi, who wanted to tell her that she believed in her and that there was no need to force her, reached out and wiped the sweat from her forehead.

"Then you should get some rest. Tonight we need to move the instruments to the venue. That means we'll be having a rehearsal at the live house tonight."

Lixi threw the sweat-soaked tissue into the trash can.

"Yuzuki, are you stage-frightened?"

No, as long as... I'm with Riki-chan. Even if it means facing the judgment of the entire world, it doesn't matter...

"No, Riki-chan, instead of worrying that I'll get stage fright... you should worry about Kodama."

It's okay as long as Yuzuki doesn't get stage fright.

Lixi breathed a sigh of relief, thinking of her companions…

"Xiangzi definitely won't, and Mu probably won't either. Su Shi has participated in cello competitions, and if you, Jieyue, can't either... then only Deng is a bit of a concern."

With a wisp of hair tucked behind her ear, Lixi pondered how to help Deng overcome her stage fright.

"Maybe if Little Lamp makes a wish that she won't be afraid... she won't be afraid anymore~"

Lixi withdrew her finger, which was about to teach Jieyue another lesson.

"Can Yuzuki really do that? Relying on those candies?"

Li Xi, who didn't quite believe in these things, looked helplessly at the girl who went to the kitchen and came back with a jar of konpeito.

Waiting for her to demonstrate how to 'make a wish'.

Place a candy in your palm and make a wish.

"I hope that Lixi-chan and I can be friends for life."

The black-haired girl shyly picked up a candy as well.

"There's no need to mimic the light's speech at a time like this!"

Yuzuki playfully stuck out her tongue, put the candy in her mouth, chewed it, and swallowed it.

Maybe I wasn't imitating the little lamp talking.

Lixi-chan is still so slow-witted, but it's okay... she can wait, she can keep waiting...

"Like this, say your wish and then eat the candy. The stars will hear your wish and it will come true."

Yuzuki shook the glass jar twice, watching the star fragments she had made sway everywhere. She urged Riki to try making a wish too…

"Hurry up, Lixi-chan! Making a wish is so easy~ Lixi-chan can definitely do it well~ right?"

It is indeed very simple...

But isn't that a bit childish? Where did that star that grants people's wishes come from?

Lixi, who was about to refuse her, saw those sparkling, clear blue eyes and, after a brief silence, murmured something to herself.

"I hope the live performance will be a success."

Then, with her ears turning red, she began to chew the candy.

Just treat it as a game to amuse children.

"Is Lixi-chan really that concerned about this live performance?"

Yuzuki looked out the window somewhat unhappily. She had thought that Ritsuki would also express a wish to be her friend for life...

"Of course we care, after all, the most important thing for a band is performing live, right?"

The pink-haired girl, wanting to go to the kitchen to cook something delicious for Riki-chan, heard a soft knock on the door.

But clearly, the temptation of welcoming an unknown guest was not as great as the temptation of cooking a feast for Riki-chan herself. Therefore, Yuzuki paused for a moment and continued walking towards the kitchen, leaving the decision of whether to open the door to the other occupant of the house.

Lixi couldn't understand what her attitude meant, but since the other party kept knocking on the door... wouldn't it be inappropriate not to open it?

……

When Yuzuki carried a large bowl of stewed beef and potatoes out of the kitchen, two people, one in black and one in blue, were still in a kind of standoff on the sofa.

"Xiao Mu? You're here. Have you eaten?"

While adding bowls and chopsticks, Mutsuki greeted Mutsuki, interrupting the standoff between the two.

"Have not eat yet."

The girl, who had originally planned to have lunch with Yuzuki, was naturally hungry, but she never expected that... there would be a drummer here.

"It's almost noon and you're not eating. Won't that cause trouble for Jieyue?"

Lixi, who had initially been indifferent to Mu, recalled the pajamas she had seen in Yuzuki's closet yesterday, and the way Yuzuki had hugged herself last night.

That "Xiao Mu" from Ji Shi.

I couldn't help but start criticizing her attitude.

"I'm sorry... Yuzuki, I..."

When the blue-haired girl heard this, she acted like a child who had done something wrong, twisting her fingers under her body... her voice carrying a hint of apology and grievance.

While untying her ponytail and taking off her apron, Yuzuki quickened her pace.

"It's okay, Xiao Mu didn't cause me any trouble."

Li Xi swallowed, ignored the two of them, walked to the table, pulled out a chair, and sat down.

"Um... thank you, Yuzuki."

Mu smiled at her and sat down next to her, facing Lixi who was chewing food. She snatched a piece of beef from Lixi's hand with her chopsticks.

Yuzuki, who was serving rice, didn't see any of this. She handed the bowl to Mutsu, who was chewing, and asked softly.

"How is it, Xiao Mu? Is it delicious?"

Mu swallowed the food in his mouth and nodded to her.

"good to eat."

You're so gluttonous...

Li Xi accepted the rice bowl from Jie Yue with a dark expression, gave her a somewhat awkward smile, and continued eating his lunch.

Mutsumi is so well-behaved in front of Yuzuki, but why is she so... in front of her?

Lixi took a deep breath, finished her rice, and said goodbye to them. Then she went back home to prepare for her live performance.

Muya, who had finally managed to get rid of Riki, relaxed and gave Yuzuki a cute smile as she looked at her, who was still hesitating about whether she had made something bad that had angered Riki.

“It’s delicious, Lixi… thinks it’s delicious too.”

Since Xiaomu has said that…

Yuzuki nodded gently.

"Mmm, if it's delicious, Xiao Mu, eat more!"

The atmosphere feels a bit strange... Is Lixi angry with Xiaomu?

What did Xiao Mu do?

She looked at the well-behaved and adorable Mu.

How could that be? Xiao Mu is so cute... what can she do?

The blue-haired girl, having finished her meal, patted her tummy and stole glances at Yuzuki's profile while helping her wash the dishes.

This morning, Xiang told her that Jieyue had been crying all night... so she came to find her, feeling a little worried.

But when I opened the door and saw that person…

Mutsuki finally understood why Yuzuki had been crying.

She approached the pink-haired girl who was staring blankly out the window step by step, and carefully hugged her.

"Yatsuki..."

I miss you. I'm sorry... Can we, like before...?

Gently stroking her hair, Yuzuki leaned down and nuzzled Mutsuki's cheek.

"What's wrong with Xiao Mu? What happened?"

Unable to express his feelings, Mu silently shook his head.

"It's nothing... Yuzuki, do you like Ritsuki a lot?"

Oops... Xiao Mu found out...

"Xiao Mu, you can't tell anyone else."

Mu nodded.

She won't tell anyone... This is a secret between her and Yuzuki...

Yuzuki likes someone she doesn't like...

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Volume 1 Crychic!!!! Chapter 52: Shadow of Spring

Mutsuki, who was sitting next to Yuzuki and looking out the window, felt a heavy weight on her shoulders. Yuzuki, who was resting against Mutsuki, gradually relaxed.

The small, still pillow, which still smelled pleasantly sweet, made Yuzuki rub against it affectionately.

Mutsu gently closed the window to prevent Yuzuki from catching a cold from the draft; she knew Yuzuki needed rest. She shouldn't wake her…

He remained motionless, feeling the warm breath of Yuzuki against his ear, and then carefully reached out to support Yuzuki's shoulder so that she wouldn't suddenly fall.

Yuzuki ended her short nap before her body became numb from the stress.

Because of her lingering worry for the body pillow, Yuzuki was unable to enter a deep sleep.

Mu couldn't understand it.

Even when she's sleeping, she worries about whether she'll get numb from being pressed down... Why was Ritsuki treated like that?

"How are you feeling, Xiao Mu?"

Feeling her soft, warm hands massaging his aching shoulders, Mu gradually regained consciousness.

"It's alright... Yuzuki, how are you feeling?"

The girl, who hadn't expected Mu to show concern, blinked and tried to brush it off, but Mu grabbed her arm.

"Yue...did you get enough rest?"

Her golden eyes, tinged with a hint of grievance, were hidden beneath her blue hair. Mu couldn't understand why Yuzuki wouldn't tell her the truth.

Feeling the force coming from her arm, Yuzuki sighed and shook her head.

"It's okay, I slept very well next to Lixi-chan."

Mu loosened his grip.

"And... what about me? How's Yuzuki sleeping with me beside me?"

What's wrong with Xiao Mu...?

"That's good too."

Yuzuki pinched her cheek.

"Did Xiaomu bring the guitar? We need to put it in the live house this afternoon. If you didn't bring it, you can still pick it up now."

Mu, who didn't want to leave, obediently nodded.

Goodbye, Yuzuki.

Goodbye is for the sake of meeting again.

……

"The live performance is tomorrow, is everyone ready?"

Xiangzi sent a greeting to everyone in the group chat.

Su Shi responded immediately with an emoji.