I don't keep a diary, I only spoil life.

"...He appeared? Wait...he touched you, he's really inhuman!? By the way—what weird thing is this bastard using to scare people now?"

"Rotten...face".

"What a tasteless guy! Hmm...why doesn't he have the guts to show his face in person?!"

"But... whatever! He'll definitely brag about it in his diary tomorrow anyway, let's wait and see his explanation!"

The thought that mysterious person A had come out to wreak havoc on the village again, and the pointing and whispering looks around him, made Toyokawa Shoko snort coldly. He grabbed Xiao Mu and headed toward Ring.

Because she has celebrity parents and was forced to perform on stage from a young age, she occasionally encounters people who are very interested in talking about Wakaba Mutsumi's identity.

Knowing that Xiao Mu would be upset about this, how could Toyokawa Shoko not lend a hand?

But...

When she stood at the entrance of Ring, she paused for a moment.

Toyokawa Shoko's thoughts were once again drawn to this hall that held so many musical dreams.

Before coming here, Xiangzi had wondered if he should step into this forbidden area so soon.

Or...should we just go back?

Standing in front of this building, every step she took felt incredibly heavy, and Toyokawa Shoko gradually began to have thoughts of not wanting to face it.

Although she could criticize the talkative Chihaya Aine without hesitation on the phone, when she actually stood in front of the Ring, her clumsy legs felt like they were filled with lead and gradually became heavier and heavier.

Of course, Xiangzi knew that Shiina Riki was working here, but during her previous conversation with someone named Sawamura Eriri on Line, she had already decided to tell everyone the truth about the complete disbandment of Kulai Xiku.

She chose Ring as her first stop.

I just wanted to choose a simple person to confess to and practice.

After all, compared to Su Shi, who was described in detail by the mysterious person A, and Deng, who was mentioned twice;

Li Xi, who is fundamentally only concerned with the lamp, should be the easiest to let go of this matter.

Once Lixi learns the truth, it would be best if Lixi could tell Deng and Sushi on his behalf.

If that doesn't work, she'll have to bite the bullet and try again.

Although Mu claimed he was willing to do it for him.

But Xiangzi knew very well that this was something only she could do.

They've even started silently encouraging themselves!

Gathering these extraordinary individuals together and then arbitrarily dispersing them, and now stepping into this gravity field with the hope that they will emerge from the shadows—can anyone else do that?!

"..."

He stood in front of the door and took another deep breath;

When I opened my eyes again;

The girl's amber eyes shone with the roar of a lion.

Toyokawa Shoko was fully prepared, only wanting to win in one fell swoop and make Riki understand her!

However...

Things didn't go as planned;

The innocent and cheerful Xiao Xiang had no idea that the longer they lingered at the entrance of the ring, the closer they would get to danger and fear.

People often only come to know the true meaning of life after experiencing some hardship, just like now—

Just as Xiangzi was agonizing over whether to step into the Ring with her left or right leg first, a familiar voice, so familiar it sent chills down her spine, drifted over from behind her.

"Hey, Xiangzi and Hemu, your attire... could it be that..."

"..."

This sound.

Masaka...no way!?

As Toyokawa Shoko forced herself to remain calm and looked over, she saw a slender, tall voice standing behind her, breathing softly and resting her hands on her knees.

Beside a glass window reflecting light and shadow, a beautiful young girl with a gentle, maternal nature, like a Yamato Nadeshiko, stood there;

The girl, whose temperament was completely different from Xiangzi and Xiaomu's, shone with a light in her eyes as if she had seen a precious treasure.

She held her breath and stared intently at the scene she had been chasing for so long but could never have—Mu carrying a guitar case and Xiangzi, who at first glance seemed sunny and cheerful.

Just like that very familiar line from Nietzsche's works—

When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks into you.—Nietzsche

As the two women gazed at Ring, their former partner, Nagasaki Motoyo, came running up at high speed, looking at them with a very happy expression.

She was holding a note that had just been handed to her by the strange, mysterious person.

Everything you want is right at the Ring entrance!

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I've been writing this chapter for five or six hours now, so please be gentle with your criticism!

I'm begging for some recommendation votes, some monthly votes, and some death threats!

Should I update another 2 words tonight? If you guys want, I can give it a try!

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Chapter Thirty-Five. Now look at me, I'll show you how to become a god again (5k)

"..."

A soft voice came from behind.

Immediately afterwards, long-lost acquaintances came into view.

Beside him, a gentle face wore a surprised smile, and a joyful whistle pierced Xiangzi's dwindling courage like a sharp blade.

Band member Motoyo Nagasaki remains unchanged, and so does she...

A novice player encounters the final boss in the training grounds, but despite their best efforts, they cannot defeat it.

Good heavens! The big one's here! We've met a pro this round!

The result is obvious;

Even after numerous rehearsals and rehearsals, the real battle will still come;

We must confront and deal directly with the most difficult hypothetical enemy.

Toyokawa Shoko suddenly realized what was happening.

Her encounter with Su Shi is like Naruto fighting Ichiraku Otsutsuki one-on-one, Ichigo unfortunately facing Daimae-shin, and Luffy crashing into Buggy at full power.

She has no obligation to fight against an opponent she can't possibly beat!

"Su...shi?"

The resolute gaze is gone, and the soft and cuddly Xiao Xiang makes a comeback.

"That's right!"

Nagasaki Sosei nodded, smoothing his disheveled sideburns from running: "Shall we go into the Ring and talk slowly?"

"..." Xiangzi suspected that the gods were setting a trap for him, and after thinking for a moment, he said, "...We have nothing to talk about."

He immediately turned around, shook off the water, and ran away!

Clearly, if Digimon existed, Xiangzi would be more suited to the Crest of Friendship than the Crest of Courage.

Regarding the possibility that Shoko Toyokawa is Yamato Ishida, firstly, the two have never appeared on screen together...

The Ring landmark building has traffic lights and pedestrian crossings on both sides, and it's currently the green light countdown, so that place... if she can get there!!!

"Please wait a little longer! I've been wanting to talk to you for a while, and I only managed to find you this time with someone's help. Can you give me a little time?"

However, his arm was grabbed by an incredible force, forcing Xiangzi to turn around again.

An unexpected ending: Nagasaki Motoyo possesses terrifyingly strong powers!?

"I refuse. What's there to talk about? I've suffered all this myself... Wait a minute... Should I ask someone for help?"

Xiangzi almost reflexively picked up and read the carefully crafted lines from Ruoye Mutsuya;

But before he could say two words, his voice abruptly stopped.

She turned to look at her old teammate, whose eyes were shining brightly and whose sincere smile held a hint of pleading, and mechanically repeated a few of his words.

Immediately, Su Yuan noticed something, exchanged a glance with Ruoye Mu, and suddenly asked, "Su Yuan said someone is helping you!??"

“Hey, that’s right! It’s a boy wearing a mask.” Nagasaki Motoyo replied immediately, “Thanks to him, I ran into you, so…”

Upon hearing this, Xiangzi's eyes lit up, and he quickly interrupted and asked for details.

This sudden loss of composure inevitably startled Nagasaki Motoyo.

What made Xiangzi so angry?

I wonder if asking the other party for help to find Xiangzi might backfire?

As the atmosphere grew increasingly tense, a dull, hesitant voice broke the heavy silence.

"Anyway, let's order coffee first...?" Wakaba Mutsu, who was holding the music box, kept her eyes fixed on the Ring, especially the dozens of meters long staircase, with a hint of longing in her eyes.

Of course, she didn't intend to roll around in it; she just felt a sense of warmth and a joy of harvest.

The simple-minded girl had no intention of overstepping her bounds and making decisions for her childhood sweetheart, but at the last moment, she understood Xiangzi's truest thoughts.

"..."

"Mu, you—"

Although in her heart she had accepted her fate of having to sit down and talk with Su Shi.

But seeing that Wakaba Mutsu responded for her, Toyokawa Shoko felt inexplicably awkward again.

However, before the spellcasting animation of exhaling could even begin, a cold voice rang in his ears again.

"Are you having a gathering at the Ring entrance? Could you please not disturb regular customers who want to come in?"

With a click, a tall figure emerged from Ring's automatic door, hands on hips.

Her cold, sharp eyes were like thunder, and her icy demeanor rivaled that of ghosts and gods.

A beauty mark at the corner of the eye, rather than adding a touch of femininity to a young girl, is more like a drop of blood accidentally splattered on your face after you've killed someone who slandered Gao Songdeng—exceptionally cruel.

This made Xiangzi suddenly realize that the only two sentences mentioned in the diary were sharp comments about Shiina Ritsuki!

—Children, the light guards are on, run!

—If you can't run anymore, immediately pound your chest five hundred times. I know it's difficult, but it's an order. This is to test your resilience, because what follows is a bit cruel to those who have slandered the genie.

Oh no! Lixi isn't a weakling, she's a monster with amazing mechanics!

Xiangzi felt utterly hopeless; had she somehow stumbled into the Boss's knife-fighting room?

How come I suddenly have to face both "easy" and "maddening" difficulties?!

Thinking back to what Su Shi said... no wonder, no wonder... no wonder she mentioned bitterness in her diary.

Is this also in your plan?

Mysterious man, you've tricked me!

"Li...Lixi!?" Toyokawa Shoko's pupils contracted, as if afraid a fist would smash into her head: "What!?"

However, faced with Toyokawa Shoko's silent cry.

Shiina Riki remained silent, only subtly clenching his fiery fists, his long shadow stretching out beside him, exuding an oppressive aura.

This scene also alerted Mu Touren, who quietly moved to the side, positioned herself in a favorable position next to Xiangzi, and raised her guitar case to take the bullet.

Unfortunately, this tense atmosphere ultimately did not escalate into a dark and chaotic battleground.

Faced with the reinforcements and defenses of Mutsuto, Shiina Tatsuki only glanced at Shoko before turning around and smoothly leaving, not lingering even when Nagasaki Motoyo called out to him.

[Click—!] The automatic door closed again, and the red-named Boss Shiina Ritsuki returned to the level. This place will probably become the most difficult barrier to overcome again.