All the people who like me are other people’s girlfriends! ?

The young lady with twin ponytails stood in front of the corridor railing, gazing at the gloomy sky and rain outside, her eyes vacant, her body covered in a thin layer of moisture.

Miss Mori Green Hair seemed a little tired. She sat quietly at his door, hugging her knees with both hands, like a well-behaved rag doll.

On the open ground to the side, there was a plastic bag that was full of stuff.

"What brings you two young ladies here?" Kiyono blinked.

"Let's go through the door first!" Toyokawa Shoko turned her face to the side.

Kiyono obediently did as he was told. The blue-haired girl picked up the plastic bag and followed behind him. To be honest, Xiangzi was the owner of this house, and the name on the rental contract was hers. He was just kindly taken in by Da Xiang!

"This is... a membership gift that my family and I received when we went shopping together. We don't need it, but we didn't want it to go to waste, so we brought it to you!"

Toyokawa Shoko walked into the living room, placed the bag on the table, coughed lightly, and said readily.

The reason seemed logically sound, but in just a moment, Kiyono noticed the flaw in it.

These two young ladies actually go shopping? And they even have so-called memberships?

He curiously opened the plastic bag and box, took a look, and then suddenly fell silent.

The texture of this meat... the color... you call this a free gift?! What kind of store would give away such top-quality ingredients?! This must have been stolen from a banquet!

Toyokawa Shoko realized she had been exposed, and a blush crept onto her pretty face, just like cherry blossoms in full bloom. Lying was still too difficult for her.

She tried to appear calm and said:

"Well, that's all! Eat quickly, and remember to put anything that can be stored away in the refrigerator. If you don't know how to cook, feel free to ask me. We're leaving now..."

She was too embarrassed to stay any longer, so she grabbed Mu's hand, picked up an umbrella, and hurriedly left.

Before leaving, the doll-like girl said softly:

"Kiyono, eat your food properly."

There was a snap.

The door is closed.

Kiyono stood there, feeling a strange, indescribable feeling. This Da Bai Xiang was truly captivating at all times... It was precisely because she had no ulterior motives that she appeared even more pure and beautiful.

He drifted off into thought for a moment, then shook his head and froze the meat and other meats. It was a pity that he couldn't eat such good food right away, but he couldn't possibly eat that much by himself.

After dealing with the situation briefly, he sat on the sofa, took out his phone, and scrolled through his chat history with Toyokawa Shoko.

It wasn't in his nature to just accept the girl's one-sided help. He wanted to see if there was anything he could do to repay Xiao Xiang, even if it was just to express his feelings.

Even after scrolling through the chat to the end, he couldn't figure out what the girl wanted. Kiyono scratched his head, looking somewhat troubled.

"It's related to music..."

He pondered for a moment, and slowly an idea came to him.

...

The following day, in the afternoon of late April, the rain suddenly turned from a light drizzle into a torrential downpour. The rain was like seawater pouring down from the sky, flooding the streets. The cherry trees seemed to be bent over under the weight of the rain, and even with umbrellas, they could not withstand the boundless rain.

The ominous weather caused temporary disruptions to transportation; taxis disappeared and trams stopped running, leaving some stranded people feeling helpless.

Take, for example, the current girl band.

The five members of CRYCHIC, who were originally planning to go to the recording studio to practice, were trapped under the eaves of a small shop on a commercial street. They lined up in a row, their expressions of distress synchronized, none of them expecting the rain to suddenly become so heavy.

"We're not going to be unable to get back today, are we?" The most impatient drummer stomped his foot.

"Don't worry, the rain will definitely lessen, Riki-chan," the flaxen-haired girl gently comforted her.

"I always feel that... it's like when it suddenly rains and everyone takes shelter together, it's a wonderful experience, like a symbol of youth, something you want to cherish."

Shoko Toyokawa, standing at the center, gazed at the heavy rain. Then, she turned her head to look at her companion, her eyes shining with a faint light, like a ray of light piercing through the dark clouds.

The somewhat somber atmosphere changed with those words, and Nagasaki Motoyo's expression softened:

"It will definitely become an important memory that we cherish."

"Are you idiots..." Shiina Riki sighed, but her mood was surprisingly peaceful. Being trapped with her companions, staring blankly at the rain, and occasionally smiling meaninglessly, was indeed a rare and pleasant thing.

However, as time went by and darkness fell, this 'youth' turned into simple restlessness and worry.

"Sure enough, we should just rush back, right?" Shiina Riki clicked his tongue.

“No, you’ll definitely get sick, and it will be dangerous.” Toyokawa Shoko shook her head.

The girls exchanged glances, none of them having a good idea, but just then, Wakaba Muku suddenly spoke up.

And his words were earth-shattering.

"The Kiyono family is nearby."

Her voice was clear and ethereal, like clouds drifting across the sky, but to others it sounded like a monk striking a massive bell with a heavy hammer, drowning out even the sound of rain.

—Going to a man's house!?

Apart from the childhood sweethearts, all the other girls stared wide-eyed... Takamatsu Akari didn't react much; she had a pretty good impression of the boy who had come to her rescue.

"Yes... let's go now!"

Toyokawa Shoko suddenly realized, her troubled little face relaxed and a bright smile appeared on her face. Now even a Maybach couldn't get through this rainy night and overpass, Kiyono was the best choice!

"I've decided to go to the Kiyono family!"

The girl's resourcefulness is undeniable; she has already opened her umbrella.

"Wait, are you serious? If we run over there now, we'll probably be soaked to the bone..."

Shiina Tatsuki, the only one with common sense, tried to stop it, but clearly could not defy the leader.

...

Today, due to the heavy rain, Qingye has been given a precious day off. He is currently sitting under the Bodhi tree, sensing the changes in the celestial phenomena, and attempting to attain enlightenment in Longchang.

Ring ring ring. The doorbell rang.

Who will come looking for him now?

The boy snapped out of his reverie and frowned in confusion.

"Who is it—?" He walked to the door.

"It's me." A sweet and charming girl's voice rang out from outside.

Kiyono subconsciously opened the door and indeed encountered the most difficult ordeal for a monk to overcome. Her blue hair, soaked by the rain, clung to her cheeks, and water droplets trembled on her long eyelashes. Her dark blue aristocratic school uniform was also soaked and clung tightly to her fair skin.

There were also women's leather shoes and white socks with lace trim soaked through by the rain...

Must it be my imagination? How did she end up here? And with a whole group of girls!

Kiyono rubbed his eyes and closed the door nonchalantly.

turn on.

The girl gave him a lovely, dazzling smile.

Close the door.

turn on.

The girl's smile is even more adorable.

Not an illusion.

Wait, wait, what's going on?! How did it suddenly turn into a fan service scenario?! And it's like throwing a party!

Kiyono stood there, stunned, watching the girls in the band apologize to him one by one, then walk past him and into the house.

...

There were four beautiful girls in front of him, their bodies soaked by the rain—and one of them was taking a shower in the bathroom.

Qingye sat on the sofa, trying his best to keep his eyes straight ahead, his expression calm, his eyes clear, and his tone gentle, as if he were simply helping a friend. There was not a trace of greed or lust for their beauty in his eyes. Only a literary giant like him could be so upright and righteous.

But he also had to admit that after reincarnation and retraining, his power was no longer even one-tenth of what it was at its peak.

The warrior of pure love has long since perished, his art destroyed and his spirit extinguished.

"I'm sorry, Kiyono-kun, have I caused you any trouble?" Toyokawa Shoko tilted her head slightly.

"Don't worry about it, but you guys should be careful not to catch a cold."

Kiyono spoke in a gentle and calm tone, handing the girl a cup of hot tea to warm her up.

But as the two drew closer, his gaze was uncontrollably filled with the girl. Toyokawa Shoko's fine aristocratic uniform, now completely soaked, had long lost its dignified and discreet function, unable to conceal her smooth skin and breathtaking curves.

At that moment, in order to catch the teacup better, she unconsciously leaned forward. Her voluptuous figure entered his view from a dangerous angle; the soaked white shirt fabric was almost transparent, and under the refraction of the light, one could even vaguely see...

Shoko Toyokawa was petite, but her body was extremely well-developed, creating a strong contrast.

He coughed lightly, forcibly shifting his gaze upwards, fixing it firmly on Xiangzi's wet, slightly drooping blue ponytail, which made her look even more adorable.

"...It looks like the rain isn't going to stop anytime soon. I'll go buy you some clean towels and... um... change of clothes right away."

He turned to leave.

At this moment——

"Ah, wait!"

Xiangzi quickly put down her teacup and stood up, but perhaps because she had been sitting for too long and her legs were a little numb, or perhaps because her wet socks slipped on the smooth floor, she suddenly staggered forward.

Kiyono reached out to help almost instinctively.

His movements were swift and precise, and he steadily caught Xiangzi's hand as it nearly tipped over.

Through the damp, cool fabric, he instantly felt the unique elasticity and warmth of the girl's skin, and his other hand instinctively protected her waist.

Time seemed to freeze for a second.

The unexpected event brought the two of them extremely close in an instant.

In an instant, the beautiful face, and the scent of Xiangzi mixed with the crispness of rain, the fragrance of a young girl, and the smell of shampoo, assaulted his senses without reservation.

The girl could clearly feel the scorching heat emanating from his palm, so different from the cold rain.

Kiyono could feel the soft, slender waist beneath his hand with absolute clarity... just as he had seen.

It was a treasure that had been carefully protected for over a decade, exquisite and perfect, and had never been touched by any member of the opposite sex.

He realized once again the immense physical strength of Teacher Da Xiang.

Eyes facing each other.

They could see the violently shaking water and the intense heat of the evaporating rainwater in each other's eyes.

Looking at the boy so close to her, feeling the masculine aura she had never experienced before, Miss Toyokawa's cheeks flushed bright red, the blush spreading from her neck all the way to her glistening earlobes. As if she were drunk, her eyes began to dart around, and her body became incredibly hot.

019. The Beauty Before the Band Fades Away [Part 2]

Although this was the first time she had encountered such an unexpected romantic comedy, Toyokawa Shoko only panicked for a few seconds before taking a light breath, taking two steps back, and saying shyly and elegantly—

"Excuse me, thank you very much for your help, Kiyono-kun."

Her demeanor even made one wonder if, even if she accidentally pounced on Kiyono from behind and made intimate contact with him, she would only worry and feel guilty, saying, "Did I hurt you?" Her innocence was somewhat endearing.

—Incidentally, Wakaba Mutsumi and Nagasaki Motoyo, who were sitting to the side, also saw this scene. One had a calm look in her eyes, while the other had a strange expression. They were waiting to take turns bathing.

"It's good that you're alright." Kiyono suppressed a barely perceptible unease in his heart.

"By the way... I was just thinking, with this heavy rain, how are you going to go out? I think it's better if I go instead?" Toyokawa Shoko said worriedly.

"Don't worry, the convenience store is downstairs, just a few steps away."

More important than that is the size of the girls' change of clothes. Fortunately, he had lived with Yukino Yukinoshita and Haruno Yukinoshita for so long that he had a minimum standard and a maximum limit that he could refer to.

"Thank you so much, Kiyono-kun."

The girl with flaxen hair, whose hair was also wet, clasped her hands together and spoke in a soft and sincere voice. The girls were all well-educated and reasonable, and they understood the boy's help to them. They would not think of taking advantage of them.

Kiyono nodded, then turned and grabbed his umbrella before heading out. The rain outside showed no signs of stopping. He went to a convenience store and bought a bunch of things, just in case, including a blanket—the cheap kind, of course—to avoid being forced to stay overnight.

He returned home carrying two large bags of things. After putting the bags on the table, he made an excuse to go outside again and leaned against the wall to play on his phone.

But less than ten minutes later, the phone suddenly rang.

[Toyokawa Shoko: Kiyono-kun, where have you been?]

[Toyokawa Shoko: Could it have been washed away by the heavy rain?]