Does gravity make me stronger?

Su Shi noticed Xiangzi's relieved expression and couldn't help but smile, rubbing her fingers together.

As expected, Shoko likes Hikigaya. And what about Hikigaya? He probably likes Shoko too. It's wonderful that they like each other.

so envious...

Unlike me, I don't have a single person who likes me.

That's wonderful, Xiangzi.

"Su Shi, do you know that I'm going to have a new band soon? So, starting today, let's put an end to everything."

"A new band?" Nagasaki Motoyo's resolve crumbled once more. "Are you really leaving Crychic for good? Is this the only way?"

"Yes, in addition, when the time is right, I will invite Hachiman to join the band and become one of our assistants."

As he spoke, Xiangzi's face looked very happy.

however.

For some reason, it stung Nagasaki Motoyo's nerves.

She lowered her head and said firmly, "No."

Chapter 119-117 The Former Residence of the Beast Master

Meanwhile, somewhere in Shimokitazawa, Hachiman arrived at the train station early, waiting for the four members of the band to appear.

Today, the band decided to go to a nearby location to take a group photo, and Hachiman also wanted to take this opportunity to change his mood.

Unlike the overwhelming sense of modernity that greets you as soon as you enter Shibuya or Shinjuku, Shimokitazawa simply functions as a street or a train station, filled with shops featuring various subcultural elements.

Furthermore, it must be mentioned that Shimokitazawa is also the home of that "Beast Senpai".

Here, you might see some young people who love to be silly yelling at a residential building, mostly just paying homage to those homoerotic adults.

In response, Hachiman could only stand up slightly to show his respect.

While waiting, Hachiman did something important.

Hachiman: There's a free performance opportunity at the Starlight Hall on Monday night. Would you like to come?

This email was sent to Gao Songdeng, and he quickly replied.

Takamatsu Akari: I want to come! But the others...

Gao Songdeng's reply revealed a deep unease. The reason was simple: the band's internal conflicts had not been resolved, and inviting everyone to a live performance at this time would only result in being turned away.

Hachiman: Could you please try inviting them?

Takamatsu Akari: Okay, I will try my best.

Putting down his phone, Hachiman gazed into the distance, analyzing the situation in his mind.

Shiina Tatsuki and Aine are definitely royalists, otherwise they wouldn't have argued over the light in my memory. Rakuna's stance is not clear, but she should not reject the band itself. The key is Nagasaki Motoyo's attitude.

The band's collapse began with her.

To be honest, Nagasaki Motoyo's thought process is beyond Hachiman's comprehension.

A guy who goes to great lengths to win back a same-sex member of his band, even resorting to using his friends, is someone even Naruto would shake his head at.

Oh no, Naruto is heavier, after all, Nagasaki Motoyo isn't so crazy as to break Shoko's legs just to bring him back (laughs).

The only difference between Naruto and Motoyo Nagasaki is that she is a girl.

This explains the logic behind its behavior.

Some might think that Hachiman is a gender-neutral knight, but in fact, girls' behavior and logic are significantly different from boys'. When faced with the same thing and the same result, boys and girls react very differently or even in opposite ways.

Okay, we've digressed. Let's get back to the main point: how can we get Nagasaki Motoyo to change her mind, or rather, to obediently return to the band?

What, you want to reason with fists?

If you were to act in the later parts of Boruto, you'd be even more fiery than non-flammable material.

The point at which Nagasaki Motoyo broke down was subtle yet pure: Shoko had left the band, and she couldn't bring Shoko back. It was essentially a battle at the end of the valley.

This leads to an important question: why was Xiangzi unwilling to come back?

Of course, it's because of his family background.

How could a poor, indebted person possibly play in a band? But does Nagasaki Motoyo know that?

Most of them don't know.

Here's a solution: let Xiangzi himself explain, which is why Hachiman arranged for Nagasaki Motoyo to meet with Xiangzi. Once both sides clarify things and stop being cryptic, everything will naturally become clear.

But for some reason, Hachiman always felt that it wasn't that simple.

Therefore, if this plan fails, he must find another way.

In Hachiman's view, the best approach is to create an atmosphere that compels people to return to the band.

That's why he borrowed two days of performance opportunities from Ichiji Seika, and then had Takamatsu Akari try her best to persuade the other band members...

"Hikigaya-san!"

A sound from not far away interrupted his thoughts. He looked up and saw a pair of beautifully shaped calves encased in black stockings.

Although Hachiman prefers black stockings, he doesn't dislike this more youthful style of dress.

Looking up, he saw a beautiful girl in a classic pink jacket looking at him with concern: "Hachiman, is there something wrong with my legs?"

"Do not."

Not surprising at all, very pleasing to the eye.

Such words, which are almost sexual harassment, can only be said in one's heart, otherwise the police would definitely invite you to eat pork chop rice.

Hachiman, his eyes clear, looked around and asked, "Where are Ijichi and the others? Aren't they with you?"

"They'll be there soon."

In the crowd, Goto Ichiri, who was already shy, looked around nervously, and then couldn't help but hide behind Hachiman.

"I'm sorry, it's really embarrassing for a snotty-nosed slut like me to have the audacity to come shopping..."

Ah, here we go again.

Goto Ichiri's autism shows no signs of improvement.

With a sigh, Hachiman carefully led Goto Ichiri to a quiet place where there was an ice cream shop. He bought two ice creams and shared one with the shivering Goto Ichiri.

"Here, rest here for a bit."

"Thank you."

Goto Ichiri nodded vigorously, licked the ice cream with her little pink tongue, and after a while, her pale face improved.

Lick me

It's covered in dirt.

After nearly finishing his ice cream, Goto Ichiri blinked his big, watery eyes and hesitated for a long time before finally mustering up his courage to say, "Um, Hachiman, thank you... Also, I've finished writing the lyrics for my new song, could you take a look?"

Hachiman hesitated for a moment and asked in return, "Do Ijichi and the others know that you've written the lyrics?"

"I've already sent them the electronic version of the lyrics," Goto Ichiri said weakly.

"Then let me see it?"

As he spoke, Goto Ichiri pulled a crumpled notebook out of his back pocket, and Hachiman took it and immediately began to read it.

Unlike Xiangzi, who only wrote lyrics but lacked song titles, Goto Ichiri cleverly placed the song title at the top.

"Guitar, Loneliness and the Blue Planet"—just looking at the title, it has a unique Goto Ichiri vibe, but surprisingly, it's exactly what Hachiman likes.

"Um, it might...it might be a bit gloomy." Goto Ichiri said uneasily, gazing at Hachiman's profile as he quickly read the lyrics.

"Wow, really? I think it's amazing, this is fantastic!"

Hachiman had assumed that given Goto Ichiri's personality, it wouldn't be surprising if she wrote some chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) lyrics, and he was mentally prepared for the embarrassment.

However, the lyrics of this song are very serious, without any strange words, and the choice of words and phrases is also very particular.

Overall, it's a very powerful piece of music, and I'm really looking forward to seeing "Guitar, Loneliness, and the Blue Planet" performed.

Chapter 120, Chapter 118: Su Shi's Defense Break and Settlement Screen

"When is your audition performance? I'd like to come and listen."

"Huh?" Goto Ichiri whispered, rubbing her fingers shyly. "It's this Friday... Hachiman-kun, you'd better not come. It would be embarrassing if I didn't play well."

"That can."

"Very good..."

Just as Goto Ichiri breathed a sigh of relief, he heard Hachiman continue, "I'll ask the shopkeeper to record this for me."

"Hachiman, please stop bullying me..."

Goto Ichiri turned his hands into small fists and punched Hachiman in the chest.

"Auntie, hit me!"

"Pfft, Hachiman is still flirting with Pochi-chan~" Wild Nijika, who seemed to have appeared out of nowhere, watched the two of them like a fox.

"???"

"Niji... Nijika-chan, why didn't you say you were coming?" Startled, Goto Ichiri froze in shock.

"Nijika is so mean. She clearly saw Hachiman but didn't say anything," Yamada Ryo teased. She was wearing a black shirt on top and a black long skirt on the bottom.

"Hey, didn't you say you were going to sneak up on us? Why are you shifting the blame?" Hongxia complained.

"Hey (??·??)"

Kita, at the back, smiled subtly and added insult to injury: "Alright, you two seniors, stop teasing Hachiman and Pochi-chan. So, are you on a date?"

"Hmm, I feel like Kita-chan is actually a bit cunning." Nijika said.

“Yes, yes.” Yamada Ryo.

As the person involved, Hachiman completely ignored the jokes of the three gossipers and went straight to the point: "Now that everyone is here, let's take a picture."

"Hehe, it looks like Hachiman is planning to get away with it by lying." Nijika grinned mischievously. "What should we do, everyone?"

After being offline for a long time, Goto Ichiri finally snapped out of her petrified state and hurriedly explained, "No, no, everyone misunderstood. Hachiman and I just met up earlier than planned, we didn't mean to go out alone together, and... he has a girlfriend..."

"Wait a minute, I can't pretend I didn't hear that."

Goto Ichiri's outburst caught Hachiman, who hadn't intended to explain, completely off guard: "Where did I get the idea that I don't have a girlfriend? Don't talk nonsense."

"What?! Deng Jiang wasn't your girlfriend after all? You heartless womanizer! Are you trying to get me killed?!" Hong Xia looked angry, but of course, it was all an act.

No way, you, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, have also watched [censored] on campus?!

The group teased each other, and Hachiman took the opportunity to explain to everyone that he and Takamatsu Akari were just ordinary friends, not boyfriend and girlfriend. To put it another way, he only regarded Takamatsu Akari as a younger sister.

"Little sister, is this also part of Hikigaya-kun's play?" Yamada Ryo tapped her palm, suddenly realizing.

You'd better shut up.

The others knew about Yamada Ryo's bad personality, so they didn't pay too much attention to it.

Before officially setting off to find a suitable location for taking photos, Nijika handed a white digital camera to Hachiman: "Hachiman, this is yours now!"

"Oh."

Hachiman didn't feel it was inappropriate. He was prepared to be a human tripod on this trip anyway. His only regret was that he wouldn't get overtime pay.

sad.

It was at this moment that Hachiman had time to observe the other two girls' attire.

Kita was dressed as I remembered, in a bright orange skirt and a white-looking jacket. As for Nijika, she was surprisingly dressed in a purple outfit.

A simple light purple T-shirt and a dark purple long skirt perfectly highlight the girl's youthful charm.

By the way, Hachiman was wearing cheap jeans from the supermarket and a white UT from Uniqlo today. Compared to the other three members of the band, Goto Ichiri and Hachiman's outfits were indeed a bit shabby.

"Where are we going? Where are we going?" Hongxia hummed happily, looking quite pleased with herself. "Ah, how's it there?"

Following the direction Hongxia pointed, there was a coffee shop tucked away in a corner, with a sign that read "ROLL".

Kita immediately complained, "Nijika-senpai, won't taking photos in someone else's shop affect their business?"

"Oh, really? Then let's go to that place."