Mygo, you guys seem to be getting a bit heavy-hearted.

[Lamp: ...See you tomorrow, Xiao Xiang.]

[Xiangzi: See you tomorrow, Xiaodeng.]

After removing her mask, Toyokawa Shoko leaned against the outer wall of Ring, replying to messages from both of them at the same time, and was a little flustered for a moment.

[Patuna: Sho, what do you want to eat tonight?]

[Xiangzi: I'm all set, are you coming back?]

[Patuna: Almost there. I'm handling some things with that kid I mentioned to you last time. We can go back once we're done.]

[Xiangzi: Okay, I'll wait for you at home. I'll also boil some water for you so you can take a shower when you get back.]

[Patuna: You were a huge help. I was really working up a sweat playing today.]

Xiangzi looked at the message, suddenly smiled, and then walked towards home while editing the message.

[Your friend Xiangfa sent you a message]

[Xiang: Mu, I hope you can say yes to the lamp for the weekend live performance.]

[Mu:...? 】

[Mu: Xiang, has your account been hacked?]

[Xiang: No.]

[Mumu: I understand, I will go.]

[Mumu: Is everything alright on your end?]

[Xiang: It's okay, just listen to me as before, I'll take care of it.]

[Mu: Yeah. 】

"Everyone, is it possible to meet again?"

The corners of Ruoye Mu's mouth turned up a full pixel.

Even a Muto person can smile.

She has never felt unhappy when she is with others.

……

“Mr. Yanming, Xiaomu replied to me... saying there’s no problem.”

"Is everyone here now?"

"Ok!"

The lamp nodded.

It had been a while since everyone had seen each other, and even though it wasn't for a live performance or practice that everyone was gathered together, Atsushi was still very happy.

It was as if... what happened that day didn't affect their friendship.

Yanming rubbed Deng's head: "You can do a lot of things on stage, but not everything, so remember to sit down and have a good chat with people after it's over, Deng."

"I see!"

"Yes, go home early, don't let your family worry."

After closing the rehearsal room door, the two went their separate ways.

Yanming walked slowly down the road, lest he accidentally catch up with Oblivionis, who had walked ahead of him.

It would still be some time before he got home, so Yanming used this time to mentally review the details of Qideng's mention of the Crychic band members.

If we were to ask who Yanming cares about most besides the lights in Crychic, it would be "that person".

Even now, with the live performance approaching, Deng still refuses to reveal any information about "that person" to Yanming. The only information Yanming has is that the other person is the band's arranger, and "Spring Shadow" was composed by her.

Furthermore, in the Crychic rehearsal audio played by the lamp, the sound of keyboards can be clearly heard. After eliminating the other members one by one, "that person" should be playing the same role as Xiao Xiang, namely keyboardist.

"Plays keyboards, can compose music, had to leave and disband the band for some reason, and it happened recently... What are the odds of such a 'coincidence'? System."

I don't know anything, don't ask me...

"I wasn't really counting on you anyway."

"However, whether it's Xiaoxiang or Xiaodeng, they are both very good girls... Let the girls resolve their own conflicts. I just need to do what I'm supposed to do."

Yanming believed that they could handle things well on their own, even without relying on him.

So……

Almost home.

Yanming pushed open the door: "I'm back, Xiaoxiang."

"Welcome back. Shall we cook first, then take a shower, or...?"

"despair."

"Hmm!"

Xiangzi covered his head and squatted down, unable to utter the rest of his words, "Yanming, you flicked me again!"

Yanming coughed twice, embarrassed, and said casually, "I'm used to it."

"You'd better correct this habit! Even I would get angry!"

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As Yanming changed his shoes, he handed the guitar bag to Xiangzi to put away: "So what if you got angry?"

"Then?"

Without turning his head, Xiangzi went into the house, put down Yanming's bass, and said timidly, "The consequence of making me angry is probably just that I got angry for a moment?"

If it were anyone else on the other side, including his own despicable father, General Xiang would never have swallowed his anger like this.

But if the person who bullies me is Yanming... Hmph!

Anyone who dares to mess with me has really messed with me.

Because she is now living under someone else's roof, eating and drinking their food, and being treated like a child, if anyone dares to provoke her, she can't do anything to resist, and she doesn't even dare to have the slightest thought of revenge.

The consequence of Yanming provoking her is that he only provoked her once, and nothing will happen. It's meaningless because in front of him, she's just a small, juicy octopus that will burst with juice if you pinch it. It would be a great mercy if she wasn't completely devoured.

and so.

"I'll be sixteen next year."

"Hmm, that's great."

Yanming changed into slippers and walked into the room with Xiangzi, laughing, "She'll be a young lady soon."

Xiangzi: "..."

Forget it, let’s wait a little longer.

There's still a long way to go, so a little while won't make a difference.

At least until they were thirty, Xiangzi felt that he could wait for Yanming to take the initiative to speak.

As for the possibility of becoming a loser...

"stare--"

"What's wrong? Why are you looking at me like that all of a sudden?"

Yanming felt a chill run down his spine from being stared at.

"Yanming-jun, I have a question for you."

Based on Xiangzi's experience reading shoujo manga, the common problem of most "loser dogs" is that they have advantages but don't know how to use them, and in the end, others catch up with them, leaving them with nothing but bitterness.

...However, Yanming-kun is probably not as sought after as those male protagonists in comics, so there's no need to worry too much about that.

Don't worry...

It would be a miracle if I wasn't worried!

Do you have someone you like?

Chapter Sixty-Two... Wow.

Wow!

Surprisingly, Miss Xiangzi didn't try to be stubborn like her host and started to be direct.

However, under normal circumstances, an intimacy level of 80 or higher is sufficient to establish a romantic relationship.

Name: Toyokawa Shoko

[Current Intimacy Level: Shared Fate (91)]

Although we went a little off course at the beginning, it's never too late to get back on track!

'Why are you making a fuss? You're just thinking the wrong thing.'

[Am I...am I misunderstanding?]

'What else can we do?'

Yanming muttered to himself.

He had seen this question elsewhere.

If a child as awkward as Xiaoxiang suddenly asks such a direct question, it means that the question she actually wants to ask is not as simple as it seems on the surface, but must have a deeper meaning.

If you answer the most basic question without thinking, you'll fall into Xiao Xiang's trap.

...Is she trying to get revenge for me flicking her head?

Who taught this child to be so petty?

Yanming, who was well-versed in the art of tug-of-war, did not answer immediately, but instead threw the question back at Xiaoxiang: "Does Xiaoxiang want to hear an 'yes' or a 'no'?"

"Hmph—I'm fine with anything..."

As Xiangzi spoke, his heart began to race.

Is it true?

But he never showed it...and I never saw any unfamiliar women around him...

Could it be someone I know?

Small light?

No way... If I become Xiaodeng's love rival... wouldn't I have no choice but to give up?

But speaking of which... if Yanming treats her like a child, then he probably treats Deng similarly?

Phew—at least the wings aren't knotted.

fortunately.

Is that Xiao Le Nai?

Impossible, impossible, that's even more impossible, too young... It can't be, and it shouldn't be...

In this case.

Good morning, meow meow~

Is that the only woman left who looks a lot like a grown-up version of Deng?!

Yanming actually likes that type?!

No wonder, even though Yanmingjun seemed to be constantly criticizing that woman during rehearsals, she didn't get angry; instead, she would smile and approach him... So that's how it is, that explains it...

Upon closer reflection, that woman possessed an appearance resembling a lamp, a verbal tic like a cat, and the mature demeanor of Oblivionis…

Isn't this just a combination of the three members of their band?!

This is just too strange, no matter how you look at it!

Xiangzi clutched his wildly trembling brain, as if he had pushed open the silver key of Yog-Sothoth and glimpsed a truth that was incomprehensible and unimaginable. He felt as if he were immersed in a solidified chaos and nothingness, unable to escape...

"despair."