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

really...

This ending is pretty good too.

?037. Xiangzi who wants the Cowboy [Two-in-One]

Crychic, a symbol of dreams and passion, has come to an end, like cherry blossoms falling in spring—a dazzling bloom that then quietly fades away.

They have to turn their hobbies into a career. Practice is no longer something they can skip whenever they want, and the consequences of making a mistake on stage are no longer so simple... Those after-school shopping trips, long-awaited movies, and rich club activities—these little joys that high school girls should have to be put aside. Although they can still do them, they can only steal moments of leisure from their busy schedules.

This is the path that Toyokawa Shoko chose.

For the sake of Qingye and for her own sake, she chose to turn her back on comfort and move straight toward her goals and ideals. At the same time, she also gave her companions a choice: if they cannot accept it, then she wishes them happiness.

But the girl with the crychic personality still chose to follow Xiangzi.

Whether they gradually grew tired of the intense practice or withdrew due to disagreements between ideals and reality, these are all chapters in their own lives that they composed themselves.

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

"Are there only two days left until the end...?"

At 7:30 in the morning, Qingye lay in bed, glanced at the date displayed on her phone, and yawned widely.

Because of the short time, this simulation was the laziest he had ever done. He didn't care about the entries or making money. His only effort was for Xiangzi. Every day, he just made tea for the girls in the band, chatted with them, and moved towards the way of life he longed for.

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, he no longer has needs for safety and survival; what he needs is self-actualization, which is clearly an ideal worth pursuing for a lifetime.

As he pondered, he thought of Toyokawa Shoko.

Xiangzi has been busy with her new band these past few days. With ample financial support, she has been moving quickly, doing publicity, finding teammates, making costumes, building the world view... With amazing action and speed, she has assembled a brand new ten-member band, Galaxy Battleship Ave Mujika.

However, the girl did not neglect him; almost everything was decided between the two of them.

I wonder... in these remaining two days, will we have a chance to see Xiangzi perform in that familiar stage costume and mask? Probably not, right?

Kiyono sighed.

In the simulation, the only person he has a special relationship with is Xiangzi. But what will he do when he returns to reality in a couple of days and has feelings for the girl?

This is not an escape; he has made up his mind to face his feelings seriously. However, the future situation is extremely complicated, and one mistake could lead to utter ruin. He must be careful.

knock knock knock.

There was a sudden knock on the bedroom door.

"Xiangzi, I already told you you don't need to make breakfast..."

Is this what they call telepathy...? Kiyono snapped out of his reverie. Ever since he personally made breakfast for Shoko that day, Shoko had insisted on taking over the breakfast-making duties, and she never missed a day even when she was busy with work. She only allowed him to enter the kitchen on Saturdays.

But the person outside did not respond.

Ring ring ring.

The only thing ringing was the cell phone.

Kiyono blinked, took out his phone, and pressed the answer button. The girl on the other end of the line only said one sentence:

"Kiyono-kun, could you please close the curtains for a moment?"

Oh?

What new trick is Xiao Xiang trying to pull?

Kiyono felt a little strange. Although he was very curious, he obediently drew the curtains, and the light in the room disappeared instantly.

That should be enough.

He walked to the door and gently opened it—

And so, time stopped.

In the hazy twilight, the raven-black night appeared before my eyes.

The upper body is a deep red fitted bodice with a bow at the chest, adorned with blue gemstones, and puff sleeves. The gorgeous, multi-layered skirt makes one feel as if they have returned to the Victorian era of the 19th century, exuding a mysterious and elegant atmosphere.

The outer black skirt is composed of multiple asymmetrical layers and is very voluminous. The semi-transparent lace gloves on her hands also reflect the European aristocratic women's pursuit of elegance and refinement. Velvet, black lace, semi-transparent mesh, and decorative gold patterns further endow her with a sense of 'high status'.

Toyokawa Shoko's serene gaze was fixed on him, a beauty that seemed to defy the world.

The serene, pure white smile on her face was like a snowy night.

He couldn't help but become engrossed in watching.

The girl before him was truly like a bewitching witch who would charm hearts when the blood moon rose; every smile and frown was captivating. Yet, at the same time, her innocent face and slightly upturned eyes exuded a naive and pure aura. These two contrasting qualities blended perfectly, amplifying one's desires, making one want to be imbued with her colors, wanting to be stained with her colors—

Toyokawa Shoko took a step back, her skirt rippling outwards, and winked at him seductively.

A sweet, tingling sensation mixed with sharp pain lingered in my heart.

"...How is it, Kiyono-kun?"

Her lips, seemingly even more vibrant than usual, parted slightly.

"It's beautiful."

He blurted out his true feelings without thinking.

Most importantly, she didn't wear a mask that made her look uncomfortable.

Otherwise, he could definitely have easily cracked a couple of jokes.

Then, Xiangzi gracefully twirled in front of him, drifting and swaying like the night itself.

"This is the stage costume I just received last night. If all goes well, I should be able to wear it to practice my Ave Mujica performance today..."

With a joyful smile, the girl's mysterious aura faded slightly, making her look more like the usual Xiangzi. It was clear that she really liked this outfit, after all, it was a character and world she had designed and created herself, giving her a feeling of ideals coming to life.

"but--"

Kiyono lowered her head slightly, meeting her gaze. It was as if she wanted to tell a secret, the shadow of her eyelashes swaying gently.

"I want Kiyono-kun to be the first to see me in this outfit."

She lowered her eyes shyly.

Kiyono gasped.

He knew that Xiangzi didn't have any particular allure; she was just holding onto that simple thought, which was precisely why she was so irresistible.

He couldn't help but look away. For some reason, the thought of Xiangzi wearing this outfit on stage made him feel a little depressed.

"Please keep a close eye on me."

Xiangzi's slightly displeased words drew his gaze back. At that moment, the girl took another step closer, her amber eyes shimmering with captivating light, a look that was both reproachful and delightful.

"It's completely back to how it used to be..." Kiyono sighed, then casually changed the subject to hide his inner turmoil.

"Are the details of these clothes designed to emphasize dominance?"

After deciding on the Ave Mujica project, Xiangzi showed him the world setting and gave him a lot of advice. However, Xiangzi was in charge of the clothing. The aesthetic sense of the eldest daughter of the Toyokawa family was absolutely trustworthy. He only asked for black stockings and lace gloves.

“Well, after all, I’m the owner of the other dolls,” Xiangzi said with a smile.

"Then... could Oblivionis-sensei perform a short play for me now?" Kiyono became interested, grabbed the girl's wrist, and led her from the corridor into the room.

But Xiangzi's reaction was...

“Dame desuwa!”

I was firmly rejected.

Kiyono's expression froze, and he awkwardly scratched his face with his finger.

Seeing Kiyono's reaction, Toyokawa Shoko realized that her words had been misunderstood.

Her expression was flustered, and she instinctively grasped the boy's hand. However, her cheeks flushed red with shame at what she truly wanted to say, and she hesitated for several seconds before finally whispering:

"I am not Oblivionis now, I hope..."

She gently bit her cherry lips with her pearly teeth, her eyes brimming with tears.

"I hope that the person Kiyono-kun is always watching is Toyokawa Shoko, not Oblivionis..."

"—!"

My heart, which had gradually grown accustomed to it, was easily dealt another heavy blow.

Who can stand this.

After saying that, Toyokawa Shoko was too embarrassed to look at him anymore. She turned her face away, leaving only a pink profile.

Kiyono took a deep breath and leaned close to the girl's ear. "Dolls obey their master's commands, so what is Xiangzi willing to do for me?"

"..." Toyokawa Shoko remained silent for a long time. She turned around, suppressing her racing heartbeat, and bumped her head against the boy's shoulder. "Then... what does Kiyono-kun want me to do?"

To be honest, this topic is heading in a rather dangerous direction. Kiyono pondered for two seconds before speaking.

"Embrace……"

Toyokawa Shoko was taken aback, and couldn't help but repeat, "A hug?"

"Yes, Xiangzi is very cute now, so I want to hug you," Qingye said, looking down at the girl.

This time, the girl didn't speak. She simply opened her arms and hugged the boy in front of her tightly. Qingye put his arm around her waist and spun her around twice. Xiangzi's petite figure and fluttering skirt made her look like a delicate doll. Laughter echoed throughout the room.

The two played around like children for a while. Toyokawa Shoko was reluctant to leave his embrace, and blushed as she tidied her bangs and the hem of her clothes.

She glanced at the boy beside her and muttered to herself: "It wouldn't have mattered if we took it a step further..."

And they're leaving this world tomorrow...

Yes! Tomorrow is the most important!

Toyokawa Shoko nodded and shook her head, clearly immersed in this world. Just then, Kiyono's alarm clock rang. She tilted her head and looked at Kiyono as she took out her phone. Suddenly, something occurred to her, and her eyes lit up.

"Kiyono-kun! Let's take some pictures!"

Xiangzi tidied his hair a little, then took his arm, smiled, and naturally got into pose for the photo.

Although Xiangzi is a true young lady from a wealthy family, once she falls in love with someone, she becomes just like any other girl, enjoying taking photos of the two of them together, recording every little detail of their lives, and then smiling happily at her phone before going to sleep at night.

"Oh? A photo with the future famous musician Oblivionis? Be careful not to disappoint your fans if the photo gets out," Kiyono joked.

"I'm not an idol..." Xiangzi snorted. "No matter who I'm facing, I will bravely declare everything about Kiyono-kun!"

As she spoke, she eagerly moved closer to Qingye, tilting her little face up and urging him to take out his phone with her adorable eyes.

Kiyono smiled, obediently took out his phone, and brought up the front-facing camera.

The small screen framed the two of them, and Kiyono tried hard to adjust the angle, attempting to include both Shoko's gorgeous outfit and himself in the frame.

"Wait, wait! This angle doesn't look good, you idiot!" Xiangzi stopped him halfway through taking the picture, frowning as if she was not satisfied with the boy's pose.

She moved closer to Kiyono and gently pressed her cheek against the boy's.

Click.

Then, her eyes shone with an even brighter light.

She let Kiyono sit on the chair, then slightly lifted her elaborate skirt and, with a gesture that was a mixture of shyness and courage, sat down on Kiyono's lap.

The moment she sat down, she could feel Qingye's body tense up, and her own heartbeat suddenly accelerated. The sheer fabric of her gorgeous dress spread out, almost covering Qingye's knees, like a small patch of night descending.

Xiangzi nestled gently against Qingye's chest, her ear pressed against the spot where his heart was beating.

This scene is like the Moon Princess finding her home.

Click.

Taking photos non-stop and feeling the girl's dress and soft body, Kiyono felt a strange sensation, as if she were taking private photos with a big star.

However, Xiangzi is right. She is not a celebrity; she earns her living through her own talent. No matter what she does with him, it has not hurt her fans.

Xiangzi seemed to still be enjoying herself, and this time she was even bolder. She pointed directly at the bed and ordered Qingye to lie down. Then she lay down next to him, facing Qingye, but did not snuggle up to him completely. Instead, she maintained a subtle distance.

She extended a hand clad in a black lace glove, her slender fingertips gently touching the boy's cheek, which was so close to hers. Her gaze was focused and tender, and the blush on her cheeks was like the finest rouge.

"Kiyono-kun, look at the camera..."

Click.

*

After taking those photos that made her cheeks burn, Xiangzi changed out of her glamorous stage costume, sat in the living room, and looked through the many photos she had just taken with a smile on her face. She loved every single one of them, wondering if she could bring them into reality...

She bit her lip, lost in thought.