The goal of life is to break up all couples

Shiina Riki avoided the topic and did not answer Matsueda Azusa's question. Instead, he asked him: "Azusa, how have you been recently..."

But before she could finish asking the question, she was interrupted by the sound of footsteps and stopped abruptly.

"Hey! Songzhi! Didn't I tell you not to run so fast? The hospital is a crowded place with many people and eyes. Of course, you have to check if there is any danger before entering..."

Before the people arrive, the sound comes first.

Yumiko Miura appeared hurriedly at the door of the ward and complained in a reproachful tone.

But after being reminded by the medical staff, he quickly lowered his voice.

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“Huh?!”×2.

Both Miura Yumiko and Shiina Tatsuki couldn't help but subconsciously let out confused and shocked sounds.

Miura Yumiko couldn't help but ask, "No, what does this have to do with me? Why am I involved in this particular round?"

This was exactly what Shiina Riki wanted to ask. It was a rare and touching reunion for the three band members, so why did Miura Yumiko inexplicably show up to join in the fun? It was irrelevant!

Seeing Kyoko's words, Yana explained as if it was a matter of course: "Because in this round, Miura-san is still with Buchou, right? Your subsequent plot will not unfold until the next round, so there is naturally no plot that would cause you to separate this round, so I just followed it by default. Isn't that reasonable?"

Songzhi Zi touched his chin and nodded, saying: "That makes some sense, it seems to be the case."

Hikigaya Hachiman couldn't help but facepalm. "Bushi, why are you so slow now? Do you really think this is just a game? You're still nodding your head, but there's hell ahead! Be careful if that Yamada Ryo shows up to join in the fun. If that happens, the whole ward will be completely over, turning into a purgatory."

After listening to Yanami Kyouna's explanation, Shiina Riki frowned and thought for a moment before asking, "So, what can we do in this special round? We can't just get a few of us together and have you watch an awkward conversation between scenes, right?"

"Of course not!"

Yanai saw Xingcai and immediately explained, "First, during this round, you can all take actions against each other. As long as they're reasonable and appropriate to the situation, there are no restrictions. This is a rare opportunity, like choosing a destiny card! Finally, at the end of this round, everyone can draw a special destiny card from this stack. In short, as long as you're not unlucky enough to encounter a penalty event, it's a good deal!"

Yamada Ryo, standing by, couldn't help but feel jealous. Wasn't this the opportunity she'd been waiting for?! She'd gone through so many rounds, but she'd never gotten the chance to connect with Matsueda Azusa. But with this chance, the equivalent of choosing her own destiny card, wouldn't it be perfectly within her grasp?

Too bad it can’t be changed!

"Then I'm going to send an invitation to Azusa and ask to become his partner!"

Shiina Riki spoke without hesitation, and then added, "This way, all the songs I've accumulated can be handed over to Azusa and put to good use."

Having just experienced the misunderstanding that nearly made her believe her game character was about to die, Shiina Ritsuki secretly made up her mind. Although she still didn't dare to express her feelings to Matsueda Azusa directly, she would definitely regret it if she hesitated. If being open about it didn't work, then she could at least do it secretly, right?

First, find an excuse to get in touch with Matsueda Azusa and become her partner, and then develop the relationship subtly... Even if she fails in the end, at least she has taken action and will not leave herself with regrets.

Almost simultaneously with Shiina Riki, Nagasaki Motoyo spoke up. She'd been struggling with how to begin rebuilding her band after accumulating enough wealth. After all, the most precious thing in this game was opportunity. But wasn't this the perfect time? There couldn't be a better opportunity than now; this round was practically tailor-made for rebuilding her band!

Nagasaki Suyo couldn't wait to say, "I'm going to invite Azusa and Riki to play two rounds together. I'll fund the band's rebuilding and try to establish a commercial band again!"

The words spoken by Shiina Riki and Nagasaki Motoyo collided with each other, and they couldn't help but look at each other subconsciously.

Nagasaki Suyo looked surprised. Although she didn't say a word, the expression on her face seemed to be asking: "You don't want to be in the band anymore?!"

Shiina Riki also looked surprised and looked at Nagasaki Motoyo blankly with an expression that said, "Are you still thinking about that band?"

However, Matsueda Azusa didn't think there was any problem. He glanced at the character cards of Shiina Riki and Nagasaki Motoyo, then lowered his head to look at his own character's stats, and nodded solemnly: "Not bad. These two things don't conflict! I have no objection!"

"No, wait, what about me?"

Miura Yumiko pointed at herself blankly. Looking at the three people who were about to start rebuilding the band, she felt that she was out of place: "Oh my god! I am an outsider!"

Matsueda Azusa looked at Miura Yumiko, thinking her question was baffling: "You tell me what action you want to take. It's your decision, not ours. What's the point of asking me?"

"?"

Miura Yumiko was annoyed: "Okay, okay, so that's how we play it, huh? Well, I have a problem! They're not allowed to rebuild the band. I want to support this guy Matsueda Azusa!"

184

Chapter 184 The situation is tense!

"Ms. Miura...?"

In the ward, Nagasaki Suyo frowned slightly in confusion. She had never expected that Miura Yumiko would appear here, and she had never expected that she would stay with Matsueda Azusa.

In her only impression of Yumiko Miura, she only remembered that she had been an investor in the band for a short period of time. It was because of her sudden withdrawal of investment that their band was forced to undergo commercial transformation with almost no preparation. As a result, the debut failed and the band disbanded.

Nagasaki Suyo couldn't think of any reason why Matsueda Azusa and Miura Yumiko would get together.

Shiina Riki looked at Miura Yumiko at the door. For some reason, she felt a surge of pain in her heart, like the one before she fainted. She couldn't tell whether it was physical pain or heartache. She felt only a sense of panic, as if everything she did was meaningless.

She instinctively put her hand over her heart, remembering the last thought that flashed through her mind before she fainted: Will the music she's written over the years be discovered? Will Matsueda Azusa and Nagasaki Suyo get their hands on it? Will these songs help them?

However, he was originally just worried that these songs would become meaningless after his death, but Shiina Riki now suddenly realized... If he continued to do this kind of thing that only moved himself without telling anyone, perhaps even if he continued to live, he would not have the chance to hand these songs over to them.

Just thinking about this possibility, Shiina Riki couldn't help but feel that she could hardly breathe. She didn't have the heart to greet Miura Yumiko, but just looked at Matsueda Azusa anxiously and said: "Azusa, I have something important to tell you!"

Matsueda Azusa was startled by Shiina Riki's anxious words and turned his gaze away from Miura Yumiko. "Why are you suddenly so serious? What's going on?"

Shiina Riki took a deep breath. "Actually, I've been writing songs for the band continuously since it disbanded... I'm really sorry for keeping this a secret from you all. But I'm worried that all my efforts might be in vain, so... I want to give you all the songs I've written so far. Azusa, if they're useful to you, feel free to use them."

"Why does the tone sound like he's leaving a last will?!"

Matsueda Azusa felt a surge of unease when she heard Shiina Riki's words. She couldn't help but subconsciously avoid the topic: "You're entrusting me with your own music, Riki? You're just in the hospital due to fatigue, not a terminal illness. Why are you saying such things?"

Shiina Riki looked into Matsueda Azusa's eyes and said, "I'm afraid I won't have another chance in the future."

"do not talk like that."

At this moment, Nagasaki Suyo suddenly spoke up: "Lixi, you're not the only one who can't let go of our old band. We're all the same. Keep your songs for now. They'll be useful in the future. I'm almost saving enough money. Then we can rebuild the band and hire the best instrument instructors, vocal teachers, composers and arrangers... Our first debut will be at the Budokan. That time isn't far away."

After the words were spoken, the three of them remained silent.

"Hey, wait..."

Miura Yumiko, standing by, felt like she didn't fit in. Although the band she once funded was going to be rebuilt, which seemed like a good thing, wouldn't Matsueda Azusa be busy with band-related matters all day long, and wouldn't she be left alone again?

That kind of thing...

Somehow, Miura Yumiko blurted out subconsciously: "No! We can't rebuild the band!"

Nagasaki Motoyo and Shiina Tatsuki looked at Miura Yumiko in bewilderment, wondering why this person who had suddenly appeared here without any reason would say such a disregarding statement. "Why?"

"Because...because..."

Miura Yumiko racked her brains and finally came up with a reason: "Because Matsueda is supported by me! He is mine now!"

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"Clam?!"

Matsueda Azusa and Shiina Tatsuki could no longer hold back and raised their voices of doubt.

Songzhi Zi said speechlessly: "Do you want to listen to what you are saying?"

Miura Yumiko also realized that what she said was outrageous, but now was not the time to admit defeat. She stiffened her neck and said, "So what? What's wrong with me saying I want to support you? Look at your character's current situation. I'm willing to pay for you, so just be happy!"

"What are you talking about? What are you talking about? I've worked so hard for so many years, not to live off others!"

Songzhi Zi snorted coldly: "I will soon be able to turn losses into profits and start growing my wealth!"

Hikigaya Hachiman on the side clicked his tongue and shook his head. The minister really didn't know how to appreciate what he had. Being kept was considered a good thing.

Shiina Riki also seized the opportunity to agree: "That's right! And our band can be rebuilt soon. With the support of Su Shi's wealth, increasing our wealth is a piece of cake... Azusa doesn't even need to be supported by you!"

Nagasaki Suyo thought for a moment and also retorted: "Miura-san, although this may seem a bit confrontational, it seems that my wealth is much greater than yours, right? So from the perspective of cost-effectiveness, it would be better for Azusa to be supported by me rather than you."

Miura Yumiko and Shiina Tatsuki both looked at Nagasaki Suyo in horror.

Shiina Riki had thought, at least for now, that she and Nagasaki Motoyo were on the same side, but she hadn't expected...even she was harboring evil intentions, was she planning to betray him?!

That's right! How could she have forgotten? It's unclear why Nagasaki Suyo was there. She came to Matsueda's house because of the blanket she had wet. Shiina Riki hadn't dared to think about why Nagasaki Suyo had wet the blanket at Matsueda's house... But now, no matter what the reason, it's obvious... Nagasaki Suyo must have had some bad intentions towards Matsueda!

Previously, Shiina Riki was confused by the fact that the three of them had re-established a band in the game, and subconsciously ignored the threat from Nagasaki Motoyo... Unexpectedly, the treacherous minister jumped out first!

Damn it! Shiina Riki gritted her teeth secretly. She didn't expect that she would be in the most embarrassing situation and the least competitive one.

Nagasaki Suyo glanced at Shiina Riki. Since Miura Yumiko had already set such a bad precedent, accelerating the war from now on, she naturally couldn't let go of this golden opportunity. She had originally thought she had no chance, but now it seemed that she had a slight chance in the game. She absolutely had to seize it—even if it was just a game.

I'm sure both Nagasaki Motoyo and Shiina Riki share this sentiment. Since there's practically no chance of success in real life, they can only fight for it in the game.

The band's seemingly unbreakable alliance turned out to be so fragile.

Songzhi Zi also lived in Bengbu. "Wait, so why did this situation turn into a fight over who would support me? I didn't say I wanted anyone to support me, did I?"

However, at this moment, Yamada Ryo quietly reached out and poked Matsueda Azusa. She leaned over and whispered, "Why not accept it? Wouldn't that be like using their resources to help you grow? This way, you don't have to waste turns earning wealth. You can even squander their wealth to increase your other attributes... This way, you can weaken others while strengthening yourself. Isn't that a big win?"

Yamada Ryo secretly planned in his mind. If he let this group of people continue to argue, even though Matsueda Azusa said she refused now, she might be persuaded later. If he allowed himself to be persuaded by this group and become their mistress, then subconsciously he would be accepting the relationship between them. After all, although this was a game, it was also a communication between people. It was easy to subconsciously put oneself in the shoes of the characters and empathize with them. That was not acceptable.

What she is doing now is to change Matsueda Azusa's thinking through indirect means, and deepen his impression that "this is just a game, and it is normal to try every possible means to win", so that he will not regard these people who want to support him as friends with whom he has a close relationship, but rather as tools to help him grow.

In that case, how could people like tools?

185

Chapter 185 You have a plan.

"what?"

After hearing Yamada Ryo's quiet reminder, Matsueda Azusa reacted and seemed to understand something.

Oh, right, it's just a game. I was just wondering if I should be kept by someone, and I almost thought it was real. Since it's a game, of course you have to do whatever it takes to win. So, if that's the case, being kept by someone is no big deal.

Just like what Yamada Ryo said, isn't that just using other people's resources to help you grow? Of course, there's no need to refuse, on the contrary, the more the better.

As expected of Ryo Senbei, the daily swindler, his brain was really quick when it came to this kind of crooked ways. Matsueda Azusa couldn't help but secretly admire Yamada Ryo's lack of bottom line.

Miura Yumiko, Shiina Tatsuki and Nagasaki Motoyo looked at Yamada Ryo with unfriendly eyes - this guy, while they were fighting, quietly leaned close to Matsueda Azusa's ear and whispered something?

It's clearly not her business, okay? And she's trying to sneak away?

She must be worried that Songzhi Zi would develop a relationship with them, so she hurriedly tried to dissuade Songzhi Zi from being supported by them!

Using tricks? How insidious!

She must be eliminated first.

Miura Yumiko raised her hand and reported: "Yanagi, we are currently going through this round of the story. No one else should interfere, right?"

"Eh?"

Seeing that Kyoko Miura wasn't expecting her to say that, Yana scratched her cheek. Logically, it was just a board game, and wasn't it normal for everyone to have a noisy discussion while playing a board game? She didn't see any problem with it. But looking at the shared hatred in the eyes of Miura Yumiko, Shiina Tatsuki, and Nagasaki Motoyo, it seemed they all agreed with her statement.

Seeing Xingcai, Yana had no choice but to agree: "Uh, should be, right? After all, it is an immersive storyline!"

Seeing this, Yanai sought to make amends.

Yamada Ryo blinked, knowing that Miura Yumiko was obviously pointing at her, and immediately raised her hands in surrender: "My, my, I won't say anymore."

She had already said everything she needed to say. There was really no chance for her to get involved in this situation. There was no point in arguing with them over such a trivial matter. It would be better to sit back and watch the fight unfold, waiting for them to fight each other to a point of mutual destruction, and then she could step in and reap the benefits.

Seeing that Yamada Ryo gave in so easily, the other three people were a little confused, wondering what this guy was up to, but they decided not to dwell on her for the time being and instead turned their attention back to each other.

The three parties were now fighting like the Three Kingdoms, with Shiina Riki being the weakest. The other two had substantial wealth to back them up, allowing them to openly talk about supporting Matsueda Azusa, but Shiina Riki had nothing, even her health had reached critical lows, leaving her with no capital to compete.

So all she could do was to stop the other two. As long as no one else made any progress, she wouldn't fall behind.

Nagasaki Motoyo and Miura Yumiko started to confront each other directly and obviously.

In terms of wealth alone, Nagasaki Suyo is naturally better, but Miura Yumiko believes that she is not without advantages - that is, outside information.

Miura Yumiko had witnessed firsthand the scene where Nagasaki Suyo harassed Matsueda Azusa and was driven away by him. Although games were games and reality was reality, she didn't think she could completely ignore the influence of reality when playing games.

If he just wanted to form a band according to the rules of the game like he did just now, then it would be fine. Considering Matsueda Azusa's current situation, he wouldn't have much resistance. But if it comes to the issue of being supported... then it's a completely different matter.

Yumiko Miura doesn't think that with Matsueda Azusa's personality, she would take it for granted that she would be kept by Nagasaki Motoyo.

Moreover, it would be more accurate to say that Nagasaki Motoyo's action actually assisted Miura Yumiko.

After all, if she was the only one who proposed to support Matsueda Azusa, then the choice Matsueda faced would be to accept or refuse. But if Nagasaki Suyo also joined in the annoyance... then the choice before Matsueda Azusa would become to choose Nagasaki Suyo or Miura Yumiko.

These are two completely different concepts.

Miura Yumiko was very confident about the current situation. Compared to Nagasaki Suyo, Matsueda Azusa would definitely choose her. Nagasaki Suyo gave up her original ally and actually wanted to confront her directly. It was a bit too self-righteous.

Thinking this way, Miura Yumiko turned to look at Matsueda Azusa confidently and asked directly: "Well? Have you made up your mind? Choose her or me?"

Before Matsueda Azusa could answer, Nagasaki Suyo revealed a falsely gentle smile and spoke in a strangled voice, "Do you even need to ask? No matter how you look at it, I have the advantage, right? First of all, I can provide more wealth and help."

"Secondly, Miura-san, don't forget that your character card is still in danger. Do you really have the extra wealth to provide to Azusa right now? Even if you did, are you truly confident enough to protect him? You have to remember that even you were in trouble before Azusa picked you up and brought you home. Trouble him once is enough, right? Do you still want to put him in danger?"

"Tsk."

Miura Yumiko gritted her teeth in frustration. From a purely game-specific perspective, just as Nagasaki Suyo had said, she had no advantage over Nagasaki Suyo. But fortunately, playing board games offline with acquaintances meant more than just the game itself.