Does gravity make me stronger?

Just as Shiina Tatsuki was about to get angry, at that moment...

"Lixi-chan, yesterday I was with Aine-chan, and we found a great guitarist, so... can you trust Aine-chan?"

"...Since the lamp has already said so..."

Okay, that's a great double standard, but Chihaya Aine is already used to it.

Shiina Tatsuki let out a long breath and looked sternly at Chihaya Aine, who was carrying a guitar.

　"But three days is too much, two days at most!"

　"Two days it is!"

The Love Sound Project is now live!

Chihaya Aine clenched her fist inwardly.

Before leaving the performance hall yesterday, Hachiman specifically talked about a window theory, saying that if you want to open a window when it's cold, you have to open a door first, blah blah blah.

Although she didn't understand, she did as she was told.

And sure enough, Riki agreed!

It seems like Hikigaya is quite reliable.

After spending some time together, Hachiman's affection for her grew rapidly.

Nagasaki Motoyo watched the interaction between the two with a smile, and when she felt it was about time, she made a suggestion.

"Shall we practice together then?"

"Practice on your own first. Some parts of the score need to be revised."

"Another change?"

"You should practice your own part first!"

rikki, you're being mean to me again!

Chihaya Aine was filled with grievances, but unlike before when she would just swallow her pressure, this time she planned to fight back.

"rikki, how are we supposed to practice if you keep changing things like this?"

"what?"

Am I too gentle usually, or are you just going through a rebellious phase?

An unnamed rage surged up to the top of his head.

She already had many grievances against Chihaya Aine, and now she really couldn't hold back anymore.

"You clearly know nothing, so what are you doing giving pointers here?"

"I...I practiced on my own..."

"Aine-chan, Riki-chan..."

Gao Songdeng watched the scene before her anxiously, but clumsy as she was, she couldn't think of any solution and could only stand helplessly to the side, letting the two of them have a cold war of sullenness.

Help me, Hachiman Hikigaya, if this continues, we'll repeat the same mistakes.

The practice room was still filled with a suffocating atmosphere today.

...

Hachiman, who had just finished school and rushed to the Starry Night Concert Hall, received a message on Line.

Takamatsu Akari: Hikigaya-kun, can you save Aine-chan and Tachibana-chan?

"!?"

Holding his phone, Hachiman, who had been in a relaxed, nonchalant state before work, immediately snapped out of it and sent a few words.

Hachiman: Stay calm, and call the police immediately if anything happens.

Then he quickly dialed the other party's number.

During the call, Hachiman suddenly realized that if he took over Takamatsu Akari's phone, how would she contact the police?

Just as he was about to hang up, a beep sounded, and Gao Songdeng's faint voice came from the phone.

"What happened to Takamatsu-kun?"

"...Aine-chan and Riki-chan, they've stopped talking..."

"Any other signs? Drowning? Were you hit by something?"

"Oh, no, no, they're angry, that's why they're not saying anything..."

what?

Wait a minute, so they didn't have an accident after all?

A weight lifted from his heart, and Hachiman breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time felt extremely ashamed of his exaggerated reaction.

Did you do it on purpose or accidentally?

[Takamatsu Akari: It was...on purpose!]

You're so long-winded!

The system's voice made Hachiman feel like ants were crawling all over him.

Are you getting anxious?

[But you were really cool, Hachiman-kun, so I'll give you a thumbs up!]

"..."

Hachiman covered his slightly burning cheeks, glancing around to make sure no one had noticed his unusual behavior.

but.

I still really want to die!

"I'm sorry, I misunderstood... I can't really offer any advice on interpersonal relationships."

"I'm sorry... but hearing Hachiman's voice... made me feel much more at ease."

"Okay, I'll hang up now."

Hachiman hung up the phone, and it took him a full ten minutes to recover from the embarrassment he had just experienced, until Ijichi Seika appeared behind him.

"What are you standing there for? It's time to go to work."

"Feel sorry."

Hachiman slunk into the performance hall.

While organizing the materials at hand, Ijichi Seika explained the next steps to Hachiman.

"The store opens at five o'clock. Before opening, you need to clean the store. After opening, you can sell tickets... never mind, I'll go to the beverage counter instead."

"Do you know how to operate the beverage machine? If not, let Hongxia teach you; she should be in the recording studio."

"Oh."

Hachiman plans to learn how to work as a performance hall waiter as soon as possible, so that he can slack off more easily.

Upon arriving at the recording studio, Yamada Ryo and Nijika quietly stayed by their instruments, making the most of their last bit of time before work to practice.

Only Goto Ichiri was all alone at home, weak and helpless.

Hachiman glanced around and then focused his gaze on Nijika, who was studying the drumsticks.

"Ichichi-kun, can you teach me how to operate the beverage station?"

"Oh, isn't this Hachiman Hikigaya? You came in without saying anything."

No, I knocked.

Hongxia put down her drumsticks and smiled with some annoyance.

"Sorry, I was a little distracted just now. Are you here to learn how to make drinks?"

"Yes."

"Liang, I'm leaving this to you. Oh, and by the way, we're opening soon, so remember to wake up Boqi-chan."

"learn."

Ryo Yamada, who was holding his bass guitar, gave a casual reply.

"Then come with me, Hachiman. Being a beverage server is simple. All you have to do is take the drinks ordered by the customers and hand them over."

Nijika led Hachiman to the beverage counter, a rectangular area about four or five meters long and only two or three meters wide. The space was very small, and it was a bit cramped just for two people to stand in.

Behind the bar were several automatic beverage machines, Hongxia pointed to one of them and explained.

"As for the drinks, we will pack them before opening. I'll demonstrate today, and from now on, you'll have to do it yourself."

Then, Hongxia opened the lid of the beverage machine.

"Could you please get me those drink cans over there?"

Is this it?

Seeing the huge beverage cans, each holding over ten liters, in the corner of the bar, Hachiman bent down to find an angle and then exerted all his strength.

"Good weight!"

"Sorry, my sister usually carries these, I can't move them."

Nijika put down the drink lid and helped Hachiman unscrew the can.

"I'm fine, be careful."

Hachiman felt his whole body straining. After taking a deep breath, he forcefully pushed the opened beverage can into the vending machine.

"Gurgle, gurgle!"

I don't know what kind of beverage was poured into the round stainless steel machine.

"There are two more machines left, kid. I'm counting on you!"

"what?"

By the time Hachiman poured the last drink into the machine, his entire forehead was covered in large beads of sweat.

[Host, are you up to the task?]

If you're so good, then you do it!

-----Cut line-----

My first Python book arrived!

"A Collection of Chinese Golden Hits for the Anime World"

(Mostly MYGO and solo rock).

Crychic was once a wonderful band, like a musical version of Doraemon.

Shoko Toyokawa (Doraemon) is kind and gives everyone dreams.

After becoming human, Wakaba Mutsumi (Doraemon) often uses her eloquence to touch other people's hearts.

Shiina Tatsuki (Gian) is a fat tiger.

Takamatsu Akari (Shizuka) is gentle yet strong, though a little one-dimensional.

Nagasaki Motoyo (Suneo), a comedic genius, descends to earth to bring laughter to everyone every day.

Kuma Yusuke (Big Bear) hopes to stay with everyone forever.

Until the day the world descends into chaos...

Chapter 31 031 Komachi: This generation of Onii-chan is really hard to carry.

Exhausted, Hachiman took off his stand-up collar jacket, rolled up his sleeves, and was about to wipe his sweat when Nijika thoughtfully brought him a new towel.

"You've worked hard. As expected of a boy, you moved it so quickly."

Amidst the praise, Hachiman lost himself... This is impossible.

He wondered why Ichiji Hoshika was so quick to offer him such a high hourly wage; she must have been after his beautiful body!

"I'm too tired, I demand a raise."