The social phobia substitute will not dream of the band girl

"Yaha~Drumming Tanosi~~~?"

Hina Ichikawa stretched her limbs, which further highlighted her beautiful curves under the sweat-soaked white shirt. In terms of figure, she was actually the best among the four.

After wiping the sweat from her forehead and fixing her hair, Hirashin said with a smile, "Haha, that's good...Hina did a great job today, both in theoretical learning and in actual drumming. She's quite talented."

Study hard → Play around and knock around randomly → Study hard → Have a drink and chat for a while → Study hard → Finish when you’re tired. That’s how I felt just now.

"Really? That's great!... I had a lot of fun today, but I'm also very tired. Let's play drums together again next time!"

While talking, Hinana even extended her two index fingers and made a tapping motion, looking very realistic. It seems like she's really learned it...

"How about trying something sweet? Hinana likes that, right?... But it's better not to eat too much. After all, it will be dusk soon, and we still have to eat dinner when we get home."

"Yeah~ Like it~~~?"

Hey, do you mean you like desserts, or you mean you like this word, or you mean... you like me?

Maybe it's because he's been playing with female companions like Tou for too long, so he's less aware of this aspect?

As expected, it’s better to tell her, so as to avoid the appearance of sasaeng fans one day, especially the kind that will pull out knives——

"Don't say things like that casually...especially if you're a girl."

As a result, Hinana showed an expression that said "What is this person talking about?" Is this too subtle?

"But if I like you, I like you, right~?...Hina (I) is Hina, and I can't be anyone else. And Hina (I) can only be Hina forever, right~~?"

"I see... Sorry, I didn't think it through—"

Hinana's words came from her own thoughts, and Hirayuko realized this. No matter how familiar someone is, humans can only know their own thoughts.

You might think she's just a nobody, but she's actually already thought about it, and she's actually done it faster than anyone else. So, that's what genius is all about...

"As an apology, would you like to go to the cosmetics section later?"

"Ahaha~? I love it~!"

Haha, so which side is it?

...Forget it, just know what's going on in your mind, you little cutie pretending to be confused~

Chapter 19 Do you know how many shades of lipstick there are?

Working with Ichikawa Hina is always a pleasure, because she always smiles, tries her best, and works hard in her own style. In Hirashin's opinion, this is a beautiful way of life, just like a cat.

Although they are troubled by basic survival needs such as hunting and foraging, they live according to their own pace and interests, which always gives people a sense of ease.

Of course, she is also very charming, from top to bottom, inside and out.

Sometimes it makes people feel like a princess walking out of a fairy tale, full of innocence and happiness, ready to sing and dance at any time.

Sometimes she seems like a young lady who is ignorant of the sufferings of the world and always does what she likes without paying attention to other people's eyes. But in fact, it is precisely because she knows what pain and misfortune are that she avoids them in the beginning.

Sometimes she is like the girl next door or your deskmate at school, who will share with you the interesting things she has seen and her favorite snacks, and say some elusive words that will make you be led away by her without realizing it.

As pure as a baby, as innocent as a princess, as pure as a gem. Those who like her like her very much, and those who hate her will not stay with her. This is Ichikawa Hina.

Of the four, he or she knows best what he or she wants and what to do, but is also the one most likely to stagnate in the present.

To say why, because now is that time——

“…What a sin~~~~”

I'm fine with just going shopping with women on a whim, but why am I looking at these ridiculous cosmetics? They even have different standards to emphasize their brand uniqueness...

It would be fine if they could simply be categorized as [pink, red, ochre, orange], but you actually told me that each brand of lipstick has its own unique color system and therefore the colors can't be used uniformly!?

Damn, what a rubbish game, I can’t even play it on my back!!!

I can recite all the skill derivatives of fighting game characters, but I can't remember the shades of lipstick, let alone the fact that lipstick can be further divided into different categories according to gloss, texture, effect, and duration...

"Damn, I really ran into the warden today——"

Of course, since it was Yan Mandarin, no one understood Ping Xin's complaints at all, so nothing happened.

"Ordinary letter, ordinary letter, which of these do you think is better?"

Seeing several lipsticks appearing in front of him, Ping Xin frowned and touched his chin. In his eyes, these little things were ten thousand times more terrifying than any Yama's letter!

"Just save W... and everything will be fine, right? Haha... I'm 100% or even 90% sorry, I can't tell the difference at all. I'm even close to opening my Sharingan. Aren't these really the same?"

This is not an exaggeration. At least he cannot see the difference using his vision within the limits of human beings. If he wants to see it again, he will be completely inhuman.

"No, it's not! Look, it's clearly written here... Shades 01 and 02, right?"

So your shades don't even have names or colors, they've been upgraded directly to codes!? Ping Xin now feels like he's really about to open his Sharingan.

"This one is pink, and this one is a little more orange...and the glitter particles are different in size too~?"

"I see... Well, you still can't tell the difference after all! Let's leave professional matters to professionals. As long as Hina and the makeup artist can understand the difference, that's all I need—"

Ordinary mail chooses to open.

"Hey, wallet...what does that mean?"

"Shout up and take my money... In simple terms, I'm giving you the money, Master, please stop chanting."

"Ahaha~? That's an expression I've never seen before, so fresh~~~!"

There is nothing shameful about admitting defeat. This is not about ceding territory or paying compensation, but about a rational man solving a problem in a rational way...

"Anyway, buy more... Even if you don't need them now, you might need them in the future. It would be great to give them to others when you don't need them yourself—"

As long as you let them take the entire counter home, they will stop pestering you with questions! (Probably)

"That's true... Hina (me) might want to try a different color sometime, and this one seems to go perfectly with Tohru-san~!"

Seeing Hina pick up the lipstick marked with 03 again, Pingxin's face twitched again.

"And when paired with different clothes, this color might be essential...it all depends on how you use it~?"

Haha, so is there really a difference?

I can’t understand!!!

Carrying three lipsticks, the two went to the counter to check out——

"But is this really okay? ... They bought three at once, and they asked you to pay for it yourself, even though this could be used as funding."

"Ahaha~ After all, it's good quality and cheap~... And doing something together like this is already very enjoyable, isn't it~?"

So, because we're enjoying shopping together, we don't need material compensation, right? Wow...this kid is an angel, right?

After all, there are some people in this world who take other people's efforts for granted. When they go out to play, all expenses are borne by the other party, but in the end they don't even get a cup of milk tea that is "a small gift but a big thought".

If you compare her to that...Hina Ichikawa, who works hard, treats people kindly, and knows how to be content and grateful, is a complete angel, right?

"Hey... Ping Xin. Can I help you put on some makeup next time?"

......demon!!!

On this day, Ping Xin recalled the fear of being dressed in women's clothes by his mother, and the shame of being forced to sing in a female voice.

"No, no, no, forget it about me... Actually, I'm quite confident about my looks, so forget it, ahahaha..."

"Eh~...But I'll definitely be happy to say that~"

Both her happiness just now and her current disappointment were clearly expressed in her eyebrows, eyes and the curve of her mouth. Hina Ichikawa never hides anything.

"......Really?"

Ping Xin took the bait.

After all, if this were said by someone else, he might just laugh it off, but coming from Ichikawa Hina, the "master of happiness theory", it always feels very convincing...

And compared to the usual white shirt and black pants, or hoodie (with a cat) and trousers, which he wears year-round, the most fashionable thing is formal wear, which is only worn on certain occasions. Honestly, he actually thinks his fashion sense is out of date...

If it were just that, it would be fine, but she would be very happy if she said that, that Ichikawa Hina?

Seeing Hirashin hesitate, Ichikawa Hinana said again: "...Hina (I) was thinking about dressing up for you~"

"...Really?"

"Yeah, sure~!"

Ping Xin quickly made his decision: "Then... let's try it later when we're alone. After all, I'm a little shy about this kind of thing... shy——"

Wow, what a contrived and awkward posture!

Chapter 20: Those who play with people's hearts are often called demons

After hearing Hirashin's answer, Hina covered her mouth in surprise. Speaking of which, her nails have always been beautifully done. It's said she also did Toru's nails... Could she be the fashion icon among the four?

"Ahaha~ Really~!?"

After thinking about Tohru's casual aesthetic, Enka's strange sweatshirt, and the fact that Koito was the only one in the group who wore a neat school uniform, Hirashin believed it and he had successfully hypnotized himself.

"Then next time I'm at work, let's ask the makeup artist and discuss what kind of makeup is suitable for Pingxin~!"

Looking at Hirayukobu's face, Hinana seemed to be ready to make a move. But then she seemed to think of something else, and then she asked Hirayukobu to come closer mysteriously.

"Okay, Eggplant~"

"Cheese~... No, what are you doing!?" Pingxin asked belatedly after being pulled by Hina to take a selfie.

Because he was too casual and relaxed when he was with Hina, he accidentally let her drag him away!

"Because when I'm working, Heishin suddenly becomes a producer, right? Then I can't put on makeup~"

That's true. He had given up thinking just now, so he didn't think of this at all.

"But you must not show this photo to anyone else, okay?... Because it will cause big problems in many ways." Heishin sighed and returned the phone he had just confiscated to Hina.

One of the reasons is that she is an idol now, and this kind of photo can easily become a "handle". Even if there is really nothing between the two of them, it is easy to stir up trouble. After all, few people use their brains when surfing the Internet.

The second reason is confidentiality. There are no photos of him circulating in the outside world. Whatever there were in the past is gone now, and there won't be any in the future. Otherwise, it might cause all kinds of trouble.

The third reason... He plans to live on Earth for about 300 years. It would be very troublesome if he was remembered by others, in many ways.

"Good~"

Ugh......

You better really listen!

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"In Hirashin's opinion...in the producer's opinion, can I become an idol, Hina?" Hina suddenly asked as they were walking home with the cosmetics, snacks they bought later, and the bread recommended by Hirashin.

"From my perspective as a person and as a producer, Hina has the potential to become a top idol... No, she's already an idol!"

I almost got taken away, Ichikawa Hina, so scary...!

"Then if I try hard, Hina, can you be the first to praise me and caress me~?"

"That's totally fine...it's actually within my responsibilities." Ping Xin gave a thumbs up.

"Then can you hold me tight even when I fail~?"

“This is a bit…”

Ping Xin looked away and hid his thumb behind his back. Is it too late to pretend nothing happened?

After all, whether it's from the perspective of Hina as an idol or from the perspective of "me" as a producer and the relationship with the idol, this kind of thing is very inappropriate, right?

If they were producers themselves, they would definitely fantasize about falling in love with their idols, or even a romantic comedy scene where several women compete for their husbands. But from the perspective of fans, these guys would definitely want to reach for a knife, right?!

"And there's a sofa in the office, can it be used as a special seat for Hina~?"

"This is easy, no problem at all!"

Ping Xin took out his thumb from behind his back. This is what a man who is prepared for any eventuality does.

The office already has three sofas, one large and two small, as well as some easy-to-clean lazy sofas that can be taken out and used at any time. We also have plenty of spare chairs, so if things don't work out, we can just buy a few more.

You have to know that things that can be solved with money are not considered a problem here!

"But in exchange, Hina, please try to work harder... Because by the time you truly realize your shortcomings, something has already happened that you will regret, and I don't want that to happen. Because I want to always, forever see a happy~happy~ Ichikawa Hina—"