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Such a severe accusation would surely have been met with a harsh rebuke from Toyokawa Shoko if it were directed at any other woman of the same ethnicity!

But unfortunately, the person standing opposite was a pink little Tang dragon.

She simply put down her guitar, feeling dejected.

"What can we do then? They're different from you; they haven't had the experience of happily playing in a band with friends for a whole year..."

"I've never felt happy about suffering," Toyokawa Shoko said coldly, turning her face away.

Chihaya Aine's eyes twitched slightly. Here it comes again!

The teacher started breathing on the OB alphabet again, making no sense!

Miss, don't you want to check who else is here? Why are you breathing on me? I'm not someone who suffers from hunger and hardship!

But she didn't hear it; a faint, almost imperceptible moan came from outside the door.

"So you're going to invite Wakaba-san over too?" Chihaya Aine asked, tilting her head as she counted on her fingers.

It's true that she's not as skilled as others. Although she really wanted to keep going and become the most dazzling star on stage, she doesn't seem to be that persistent anymore.

Playing in a band is important, playing games is important, and spending time with Xiangzi is also important.

She knew that there were many, many incredibly heavy people and things involved in these matters and problems, so she never delved too deeply into them—damn gravity!

For those in bands... these things might not be a big deal?

"Wakaba-kun, Kodama, Daiko Tatsuki, and you, Shoko-chan—oh dear, all we're missing is a bassist!"

Chihaya Aine said, completely oblivious.

"What, are you going to invite Nagasaki-kun in too?"

Su Shi, standing outside the door, unconsciously tightened her grip on the doorknob.

Her heart was pounding, like a drumbeat, and an indescribable hope and longing were stirring within her.

How she wished that Xiao Xiang inside could say "yes"! If that were the case, she would do anything!

Toyokawa Shoko remained silent, while Chihaya Aine raised her hand and laughed loudly.

"This is great! After all the suffering, we've been resurrected!"

"……Do not."

Unexpectedly, after a moment of silence, Toyokawa Shoko coldly uttered a "no" in response to Chihaya Aine's "win-win" suggestion.

Chihaya Aine wasn't surprised or odd; she simply tilted her head and asked...

"Ugh...why?"

"I've already talked to Tou-chan about it. Ritsuki isn't really angry with you. I'm not familiar with Wakaba-kun, but as for Nagasaki-kun..."

"She's been nagging me for too long, she's had enough!" Toyokawa Shoko interrupted coldly.

"I heard you were quite happy, weren't you? Even if you're going your separate ways, it doesn't have to be this bad, does it?"

"The bitterness has already fallen apart; there is absolutely no possibility of recovery!" Toyokawa Shoko said resolutely.

"But……"

"There are no 'buts'!" Toyokawa Shoko's tone suddenly turned sour.

"What right do you, an outsider, have to point fingers here!"

Those words are truly hurtful.

However, Chihaya Aine didn't take it to heart, after all, she understood a part of Toyokawa Shoko.

It's a little embarrassing to admit, but even now, Chihaya Aine can't really say what kind of person Toyokawa Shoko was.

She couldn't give a specific answer, but given her normal way of thinking, she was destined to find it difficult to understand these extraordinary people.

But the only thing she was certain of was that Toyokawa Shoko was a person with extremely strong self-esteem.

She is more likely to show kindness to the vulnerable and strangers who need her help, displaying a superior and dignified demeanor.

When she is in a vulnerable position, the better the relationship with her, the more hostile she becomes.

It seems that only by driving away those who are good to her can she maintain her self-respect when she is alone, but deep down she cannot accept this isolation and loneliness.

Perhaps "bitterness is a bitter thing" is just that for her.

As an outsider, Chihaya Aine cannot give an accurate assessment of whether something is important or not.

Undoubtedly, she once held an absolute position of authority within the group, but after falling on hard times, she became increasingly reluctant to accept help from her companions.

They don't want to show their messy and miserable side to others, but they also can't bear the loneliness of living alone.

In Chihaya Aine's understanding—

This is a troublesome brat who gives unreserved care when he's in a strong position, but has an excessive amount of pride when he's in a weak position!

From a man's perspective, this is just a sentimental display of emotion, something that can be easily corrected with a couple of punches. But for a sensitive woman, it becomes a problem that she has to address.

Chihaya Aine sighed.

What could she do? What else could she do?

"Alright, alright, if we can't revive, we can't revive. Let's do the more important things first," Chihaya Aine said in a voice that sounded like she was coaxing a child.

"Bands and stuff... aren't that important anymore."

After all, for Toyokawa Shoko now, making money to pay off her debts is the most important thing. Only by paying off all her debts can she hold her head high and start anew.

This is a journey from 'negative' to 'zero'!

"No! No, no, no, no!!!"

bump! ! !

Just then, the classroom door burst open with a bang, and Nagasaki Motoyo, her face streaked with tears, rushed in amidst a deafening roar of thunder!

While Chihaya Aine was completely bewildered, she stared intently at her with a resentful look, then looked at Toyokawa Shoko and shouted loudly.

"Please! Xiao Xiang, I want CRYCHIC to start over! I want to go back to the happy times we had! Xiao Deng and Li Xi feel the same way, and so does Xiao Mu!!!"

Nagasaki Motoyo grasped Toyokawa Shoko's hand pleadingly, but the response she received was—

Snapped!

Without hesitation, she pulled her hand away, stood up, and looked down at Toyokawa Shoko, who was towering over Nagasaki Motoyo, and said coldly...

"Never have anything to do with me again!"

"Wait, please! What do I need to do for you to come back!"

Nagasaki Motoyo gripped Toyokawa Shoko's hand tightly, pleading and begging.

"I'm willing to do anything that I can!"

But such heartfelt words only earned him an even colder look from Toyokawa Shoko.

"You're just an ordinary student. Can you afford to take on someone else's life?" Toyokawa Shoko said coldly.

"Do you understand how heavy the words 'I'm willing to do anything' truly are? You have no idea how important they are, and you have no idea what a burden I'm carrying!"

She glanced at the bewildered Chihaya Aine beside her, took a deep breath, and said...

"Even compared to her, Su Shi! You are far from enough. You cannot help me, and I do not need your help!"

"If I can't, then why can she?!" Nagasaki Motoyo exclaimed, pointing excitedly at Chihaya Aine.

"Is it because you're on the same wavelength? Xiao Xiang, tell us! We really can help you!"

Chihaya Aine blinked. She knew that once she said those words, this woman was finished!

Chapter 24: 24. The Fifteen-Year-Old Resentful Widow

Some difficulties are far greater when it comes to asking a friend than to asking a stranger.

Especially when you were in a position of helping this friend, or when you were in a position of superiority over them in the social circle.

Even if you don't say or do it so openly, you've already subconsciously categorized yourself as a superior person in your social circle, while the other person is a subordinate who needs your charity.

Emotions are also divided into high and low, noble and base. Sometimes there is no difference between a band and a family. And in a family, the one with the most say is often the one who holds power.

Whether it's economics or violence, power always arises from balance and contrast.

In CRYCHIC's original structure, Shoko Toyokawa was undoubtedly the leader and patriarch. In fact, the entire band existed because of her.

With her gone, the band disbanded. And to bring her back, she needs to come to terms with the fact that she is no longer the person in charge or the patriarch.

Even though such a power imbalance would not actually occur within the team, she subconsciously accepted that it would happen.

Therefore, she would be aggressive towards anyone who tried to get her back into the band.

Therefore, she would instantly switch to an elderly mode when these old teammates appeared.

Qiu Hai, who was hiding in a corner of the classroom watching the show, made this assessment in his mind.

—Sometimes, after seeing so many grand scenes, it's quite interesting to occasionally witness such subtle psychological struggles.

As Qiu Hai savored the psychological fluctuations between the divine and the human, a slightly pleased smile appeared on his face.

"What are they arguing about?"

Doro, nestled quietly in Akihime's arms, curiously observed the girls and asked...

"Hmm..." Qiu Hai carefully considered his words before concluding with a smile.

"You see the blue-haired girl as a stressed-out stray cat, and the other one as a... beggar who wants to adopt her?"

The analogy was a bit inappropriate, but Doro understood it.

"Oh, I get it!" Doro raised his little hand.

"That's how stray cats are; they love to attack people!"

Chihaya Aine can't summarize too many psychological issues, but her long-term experience of being the center of attention and admirers makes it easy for her to understand Toyokawa Shoko's psychological state.

Therefore, after Nagasaki Motoyo said those words—

She sentenced her to death.

That's it, this time they've really hit Xiangzi's weak spot!

“Nagasaki Motoyo…”

Hearing her words, Toyokawa Shoko felt no emotion whatsoever, but instead grew even colder and more visibly ashamed and angry.

"I don't need anyone's help, nor do I need anyone's charity!" she said coldly.

"You're lying, she was definitely there too—"

“Chihaya is my friend, and more importantly, my helper!” Toyokawa Shoko interrupted.

"There is no charity between us, but mutual help and support! We will strive to solve each other's problems, so please don't treat us with condescending attitudes!"

Nagasaki Motoyo looked up and stared blankly at her.

After meeting the cold disgust in Toyokawa Shoko's eyes, she was struck dumb, her pretty face turning deathly pale!

"No, Xiaoxiang, that's not what I meant—" Nagasaki Motoyo said hurriedly.

Like a drowning fish, she waved her hands haphazardly, eventually fixing her gaze on Chihaya Aine, who was watching the spectacle from the sidelines.

"Chihaya-kun! I really didn't mean that. I wasn't targeting you. I just wanted to—"

"Ah, yes, yes, I know, I know everything!" Chihaya Aine waved her hands repeatedly with a smile, but in her heart she was thinking...

—Not targeting me? Sister, even though you pretended so well at first, didn't you breathe on me several times later?

She didn't understand whether the band CRYCHIC lived in a black hole, surrounded by superhuman beings with off-the-charts gravity, but without a doubt, based on her instinct to seek advantage and avoid harm, she didn't want to get involved!

At most, it's just helping a friend, Xiaodeng. Besides, she's not a god, she's just not good at expressing herself. As for Nagasaki Motoyo...

Although you didn't say it, my wise Chihaya has already seen through your true nature as a lonely, widowed fifteen-year-old!

Moreover—after receiving a warning look from Captain Toyokawa, Chihaya Aine couldn't bring herself to speak, even if she wanted them to open up.

After all, as Toyokawa Shoko said, the reason they were able to team up was entirely due to the camaraderie they had shared in the same situation. Knowing each other well, they were able to fight side by side and explore the map together.

In other words, we fought side by side, drifted together, and studied together—isn't that how it is?

It's more like the camaraderie between men who peel garlic together!

Shaking her head vigorously to clear her mind of unnecessary thoughts, Chihaya Aine forced a smile and replied.