Lixi's voice grew even lower: "I shouldn't have let it happen."

She was actually talking about herself! Aine thought that Riki shouldn't be referring to her.

“You told me that even if you fail, you have to keep moving forward, because only in this way can you become stronger. But if you can’t recognize your failures, you can’t correct your course and will continue to make mistakes without realizing it.”

"I do not want to fail, but I do not want to make mistakes unconsciously."

Lixi didn't know exactly what Su Shi had said to Ai Yin; she could only convey what she had thought about.

If Aine were someone who would accept anything, then on that night when she was in deep pain and extremely depressed, she wouldn't have been asked to grit her teeth and move forward.

Instead, they would definitely say, "Let's take a break then."

It is indeed very gentle, so gentle that one wants to succumb to it.

But it's also easy to fall asleep and not wake up.

"...I want to grow together with Aine and keep moving forward."

Blindly obeying and indulging in displays of gentleness. This kind of person should only exist in stories; never come into her life. Stay as far away as possible.

Because it is too dangerous.

She didn't want to be killed by this kind of gentleness.

"If Aine makes a mistake, I will point it out. If I make a mistake, Aine, you should scold me too! I want to become better, and then continue to support Aine and this band..."

This is the best kind of relationship.

"Only in this way can we fulfill our promise."

"What I need is Aine who won't accept everything, but will show me her whole self!"

Lixi couldn't think of any romantic words, let alone say them. All she could do was blurt out these unpleasant and unfantasy facts.

Su Shi said she would accept Aine no matter what she disliked.

What she wants is genuine affection.

Lixi needs Aine, who "won't accept everything."

What she wants is for each other to correct each other, to stay on track, and to continue to grow together.

“I understand Riki’s thoughts, but didn’t Riki confess to me? If we’re going to be in a band for life, then I can’t ignore this, and I can’t ignore everyone’s thoughts,” Aine said softly.

"That"

If it cannot be ignored.

A blush rose to Lixi's face: "I want to kiss you."

"Huh?" Aine was stunned.

Why are you suddenly bringing this up?

One second they were seriously discussing their ideas, the next second Lixi suddenly changed the subject.

Ai Yin really couldn't figure out how this was related to the previous topic.

But she also felt her face burning: "Now?"

"...right."

"Why? We were just discussing something very serious," Aine couldn't help but ask.

Lixi unconsciously tightened his grip on Aine's shoulder.

She knew this was sudden.

"I tried my best and did a lot of things."

“I know, Riki, you brought Soyorin back. You’ve been taking care of Rakuna, composing music, and even working part-time all this time. You’re always very strict and serious with yourself and never give up on the opportunity to improve,” Aine said.

She saw all this.

Given enough time, she could list even more of Lixi's good qualities.

Lixi pursed her lips, trying to suppress the smile that naturally appeared, but this only made her expression look even stranger.

"Although I didn't do this for praise, I still want to be praised," Li Xi said, her voice growing softer.

"Riki's getting better and better at acting cute," Aine said with a smile.

"Also, it's been a long time since we kissed."

Lixi cautiously met her gaze, and the hand gripping her shoulder loosened slightly.

The sensation of the kiss in my memory has become blurred; if I don't refresh it again, I'll definitely forget it later.

I want to do it.

just now.

right here.

"....May I?"

Despite Riki's questioning tone, Aine still felt like she was being watched by a predator.

"Just for a moment—"

no problem.

Before she could finish the last few words, Li Xi pressed his lips against hers. Ai Yin closed her eyes, her face flushed, feeling not only Li Xi's even hotter breath but also his weight.

I finally felt it again. Lixi really wants to keep sticking to it like this forever.

"Aiyin"

Even a brief separation is hard to bear, but Lixi still has something she must say.

"Ok?"

Is it really okay to say that? A doubt flashed through my mind.

This isn't exactly a solution, but Lixi wanted an answer.

"...Regarding my confession, I hope Aine can answer me. It's important to think about how to respond to everyone's feelings, but I've also been waiting for a long time to know what you think, Aine."

Lixi took a breath and said again:

"I want to date Aine."

Responding to the band's sentiments is important, but responding to Lixi and the others' personal sentiments is equally important.

All she did was respond to "those who like her".

There was no response from "Lixi who likes her".

I hadn't realized I'd overlooked this... I really shouldn't have.

Realizing this, Aine asked herself: Should I accept Riki's confession?

The answer, without needing to think again, had already appeared in my mind.

She wouldn't have said those words to the band if she didn't want to accept it.

"Okay, let's date!" Aine smiled shyly.

Lixi slowly widened her eyes.

"Really....Is it okay?"

"If I wanted to refuse, I wouldn't have said those things to everyone."

Aine said softly, "I'm sorry, Riki, for making you wait so long to hear a reply... Riki?"

Lixi suddenly felt something slide across her cheek. She reached up and wiped it, her fingertips glistening with moisture.

These are tears.

Realizing this, more tears welled up in my eyes.

"Great"

She had considered the possibility of rejection more than once, and she was prepared for it, but the reality was not as bad as she had imagined.

It's so good that I wasn't rejected. Li Xi thought sincerely.

Aine picked up the tissue box: "Ricky has been crying a lot lately, including during the previous performance."

The same applies to earlier performances.

Is Li Xi surprisingly prone to crying? It's not surprising that she gives that impression, though it's mostly because she's naturally very emotional.

Just as she pulled out a tissue to wipe away Riki's tears, Aine's hand was suddenly grabbed.

Then came the touch of lips, and the taste of tears flashed by.

"I'll probably never forget this feeling for the rest of my life," Ai Yin suddenly thought.

"Well--!?"

The unfamiliar touch that followed was also something else.

Aine's eyes widened, her body feeling as if it were melting and becoming powerless. Even if she wanted to stop, Riki wouldn't give her that chance, as if he wanted to take everything he hadn't been able to get during this time, which was extremely greedy.

Lixi's hand also gripped Aiyin's hem.

Aine had to use all her strength to push Riki away.

"Wait a minute, Riki!"

Continuing like this would become extremely dangerous, that was the intuition that told Aine.

Lixi's eyes flickered with unease: "...You hate kissing?"

"No, I didn't say that. It's just that if this continues, it feels like it's going to become very... dangerous," Aine stammered.

Lixi understood what she meant, and her already rosy face turned even redder.

They were almost crossing the line when it came to things that "cannot be said".

"...Aine, you hate that kind of thing?"

"It's not a matter of whether I hate it or not." Aine's heart pounded.

Things are progressing too fast! She doesn't have that kind of intention now.

and.

"Aiyin, Lixi, would you like some fruit?" A mother's voice suddenly rang out from outside the door.

Lixi sat up straight immediately; she hadn't told Aiyin's parents about her relationship with Aiyin yet.

Ai Yin took a deep breath and smiled, "We'll eat later!"

"It's on the dining table."

"Ok!"

The footsteps fade away.

Lixi now understands why Aine said it wouldn't work.

She crossed her arms and whispered, "I'm sorry, I was too impatient."

"Um"

But if you ask Lixi if she wants to do it, the answer is definitely yes.

However, patience is needed now.

Li Xi thought for a moment, then took Aine's hand: "...I can't do anything, so can we hold hands?"

"You're already holding my hand," Ai Yin said helplessly.

She grasped Lixi's hand in return.

Warm and reassuring.

“rikki”.

"Ok?"

Ai Yin smiled and said, "I'll be troubling you a lot from now on!"

Lixi lowered her head: "Me too."

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