Aunt Xiangzi, how did you manage to live?

She knows her own name.

Could it be that during this period of stalking, Mitsumi Hatsuka had actually been watching all along...?

"You were Xiao Xiang's bandmate before, right? I remember you, Su Shi. Your bass playing is really talented."

Su Shi's heart had just jumped into her throat when Chu Hua smiled and defused the awkward situation with an unexpected answer.

"what……"

Su Shi grinned; she hadn't expected Chu Hua to remember her because of this.

"I am Chu Hua, Chu Hua from the Triangle... Xiao Xiang invited me to watch your performance back then."

Chu Hua caught up with Su Shi with a beaming smile. She had already gone this far in introducing herself, so Su Shi could only manage a forced smile in response to her friendliness.

"To be honest, your performance back then really impressed me. If there's a beautiful definition for a girl group, I think it must have been you guys who defined it back then."

"Thank you for your compliment... I remember you, Chu Hua. Your performance in Sumi was also outstanding."

Although Su Shi's smile when Hua mentioned the past of C Group was a little forced.

The two exchanged pleasantries only briefly, and after the basic greetings, they both understood each other's unspoken thoughts.

Their conversation will focus solely on Toyokawa Shoko for now, since that's the fundamental reason why these two are entangled.

But that soon changed.

"Speaking of which, it turns out that Su Shi is also interested in things like stars."

Instead of getting straight to the point, Chu Hua shifted her gaze from Su Shi to the spacious, dimly lit corridor.

At the end of the corridor, just around the corner you'll find yourself in the hall for stargazing.

Xiao, completely unaware of all this, was waiting for her there.

"Hmm... I didn't actually have this hobby before, but I've suddenly become interested in it recently."

Su Shi calmly observed Chu Hua's serene smile, and after a brief moment of thought, she smiled and gave the most appropriate and reasonable answer.

"To glimpse the romance of the universe through the connection between stars... this is a completely new experience for me."

Whether you call it role-playing or just playing along, Nagasaki Motoyo almost unconsciously said what others wanted to hear.

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"I see~ That makes sense. If Su Shi Tong, Su Shi, and Su Shi Qi Er Er Si Ba Si Xue come here often, I should have some impression of them."

Chu Hua's smile remained calm, but for some reason, it gave Su Shi the illusion that if she said the wrong thing, it would reveal a deeper meaning.

Hopefully, this is just an illusion.

However, if we look at it from another angle, wouldn't we now have a proper reason to inquire about Xiangzi's recent situation from his childhood sweetheart?

Just as Su Shi was hesitating about how to phrase her words, Chu Hua spoke first in a calm and unhurried tone.

"Actually, I really want to learn more about Xiao Xiang from Su Shi, things I didn't know before... After all, I haven't been in contact with her for almost a year."

The longing and care shining deep within her purple eyes were definitely not something fabricated out of thin air.

but.

"But... I'm sorry, it seems there's no extra time for me to catch up today."

Sankaku Hatsuka scratched her cheek, her smile full of embarrassment and apology.

Toyokawa Shoko was indeed her irreplaceable childhood sweetheart, the source of her courage and sense of security as she left that island to venture into Tokyo. This was something that would hardly waver no matter how many new possibilities she encountered.

But lately, whenever she thinks about this, the words the boy said that day always echo in her mind.

"If there are some people and some things that cannot be forced, then I will cherish these memories in my heart and continue on my path with my head held high—this is my choice."

"There are still many possibilities waiting for you in the future."

No, it wasn't just his words, but also his every glance, smile, and gesture that remained etched in Chu Hua's mind.

What exactly was the new possibility that Xiao mentioned? Chu Hua was unusually curious about something she had never known before.

She really doesn't have time to reminisce these days.

Knowing full well that continuing to feign compliance with Su Shi might allow him to learn some news about Xiangzi, he continued.

Knowing that there were hidden reasons behind the disbandment of C Group, she might as well dig deeper to learn more about Xiao Xiang.

"If Su Shi (from '6 Art') has anything else she wants to say to me, we can arrange to chat over afternoon tea next time... but not now."

Chu Hua smiled and waved to Su Shi, revealing a somewhat apologetic smile.

However, for now, this ranking can be moved a little further back.

Because Su Shi wasn't actually there just for Xiangzi's sake, was he?

If the matter concerned the boy who was still waiting for her to return, Misaka Hatsuka quickly made a decision.

"Someone is waiting for me to go back, so please excuse me, Su Shi."

After saying this, Chu Hua smiled and passed by Su Shi, returning to the way she came.

Su Shi was left standing there, stunned, repeatedly pondering the unspoken meaning of Chu Hua's words.

While other possibilities remain unclear, there is one thing that Nagasaki Motoyo clearly sensed.

...She's prioritizing Kazama over Shoko, isn't she?

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Su Shi is trying to "take back Xiangzi" so that her alliance won't be poached, while Hatsune simply doesn't want Akatsuki to be coveted. It's obvious who has the upper hand right now (ˉ▽￣～).

Chapter Forty-Six: So Close

After Chu Hua slipped away under the pretext of going to the restroom, she sat alone in the exhibition hall, staring blankly at the projection of Xiao.

Something feels off; it's been like this ever since I left the house.

If I had to put it into words, this strange feeling was like when a girl handed him a love letter in junior high, but before they could walk home together, Xiao was intercepted halfway by a smiling Aunt Su Shi at the school gate—

The girl could only leave with a pale face, looking as if she had seen a ghost.

Yes, that's the feeling of being constantly watched by Aunt Su Shi, who's always hiding in the shadows.

The memories etched into his DNA made him thoughtful, but before he could savor them, Chu Hua returned to his side with a smile.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, Xiaojun."

Triangle Chuhua raised the brim of her hat slightly, revealing her beautiful purple eyes.

"I ran into someone I know in the restroom, so I was delayed for a bit."

Although Xiao didn't ask her why she hadn't returned for so long, Chu Hua still thoughtfully and meticulously explained her whereabouts to him.

She treated him like a long-time friend.

Feeling Chu Hua's undisguised closeness, Xiao relaxed.

Admittedly, he could understand what Su Shi had said indirectly about "being wary of the Triangle's initial bloom," after all, everyone had witnessed this young lady's gravitational field.

But ultimately, how did Aunt Su Shi manage to warn him to be careful of Chu Hua? They're both pretty much the same, aren't they?

Besides, she didn't have any other bad intentions. If it was just some petty schemes that were hard to deny, Xiao would turn a blind eye and pretend not to see them... He had survived all his life in the hands of his two great female aunts, Chu Hua and Su Shi, since he was a child.

Moreover, Triangle Chuhua doesn't have such petty tricks at all right now.

“I just went to look around at the entrance, but I didn’t find any good drink shops… so I just bought Xiaojun a can of coffee from the vending machine.”

If there is anything, it's just some clever tricks to "make others like you".

Chu Hua handed him the canned cappuccino with a smile, her eyes still filled with pure joy.

"Xiaojun mentioned it before, right? Thanks to your drum teacher, you've also come to like this drink. I didn't see any other drinks you liked, so I bought this one for you."

"Ah, thank you..."

Meticulous, gentle, and considerate—this was indeed the Hatsune Miku he knew.

Xiao accepted the coffee Chu Hua handed her; the bottle still retained the warmth of the girl's palm.

However, I always feel that she is not quite the Hatsune Miku I remember.

Compared to the Hatsune Miku I remember, the Hatsune Miku in front of me, who is still appearing as "Triangle Hatsune," seems more lively and enthusiastic, and I'm also more curious and interested in her...

"What's wrong? You seem a bit lost in thought... Could it be that you're worried because I've been gone for too long?"

The blonde girl smiled gently, seemingly unaware of what he was thinking.

Perhaps there's also a slight difference: I feel closer to him.

It's probably just because they're interacting as friends now, rather than as aunt and nephew.

Suppressing the inexplicable doubt in her heart, Xiao responded to Chu Hua's somewhat mischievous question without even looking up.

"Yes, I would be very worried if Miss Chuhua ran off to a place I didn't know about without saying goodbye."

He said these things so casually that it made him seem like a scumbag—but there was no way around it; to survive to this day under the care of those amazing aunties, emotional intelligence was a necessary part of training.

And this is a perfect opportunity...

Xiao raised her head and looked at Chu Hua with a serious expression.

To be precise, it's Hatsune Miku.

"However, even if Miss Chuhua is forced to change her name, or even if her age and appearance change, I will find you again... and continue to be your friend."

Xiao didn't think there was anything wrong with what he said. After all, even though he knew that the person in front of him was not the Hatsune Miku he knew, he still decided to become friends with her after traveling through time.

Like a stranger adrift in this time and space, he can only find a sense of belonging by clinging tightly to these few unique individuals.

He wanted to become closer friends with Chu Hua, just like before.

However, most people would probably feel extremely burdened by these words and want to escape.

"…………Um."

But the blonde girl in front of him was no ordinary person.

She was taken aback at first, as if she hadn't expected the boy to say those words, and then, as she gradually came to her senses, a different color appeared on her face.

Thanks to the dim lighting in the observatory, no one noticed the unusual redness on her face.

"It might seem a bit strange to keep mentioning this, but I'm actually really happy to have met Ms. Chuhua."

Xiao then expressed his feelings, saying that he just wanted to get back to being able to talk about anything with Hatsune Miku, and that the two of them could turn the planetarium into a sanctuary just for them, just like before.

"...I'm also very happy...to have met you and become friends."

However, what made Chu Hua, who was blushing, happy was completely contrary to Xiao's thoughts.

Rather, if Xiao knew about the idea that was gradually sprouting in her mind, she would probably be terrified and turn pale.

"But if I'm hiding some secret from Xiaojun... does what you just said still hold true?"

After the initial surprise, Chu Hua didn't show much embarrassment. Instead, she cautiously posed a question that was very important to her.

"Of course, I didn't mean to deceive you... I just didn't want to hide anything from Xiaojun, otherwise I wouldn't have suddenly brought it up at this time. It's just that I might need... some more time..."

The hidden secret... ah, it refers to the fact that she impersonated the sisters "Misaka Hatsuka" and became a band idol.

Since it was a secret she already knew, Xiao became even more dismissive.