In music anime, band girls won't be alone.

"Let's talk about your situation first."

Nagasaki Motoyo thanked him softly, then sat down on the sofa and looked at the boy in front of her.

"Actually, I came here today to ask you, how did Xiao Xiang start becoming a video blogger..."

"I also wanted to see if I could be of any help."

As she had planned, she intended to first probe indirectly.

But after what just happened, she felt there was no need for that; she could just ask directly.

Shirakawa Ze replied,

"Because I sometimes ask her to play my pieces, I thought I'd help her create a video account."

"It was just a side thing, since I only filmed her playing the instrument."

"She is quite busy, so I am responsible for the shooting, editing, post-production and operation of the videos."

"As for the reason for doing this, I don't know how to explain it."

"It's like wanting more people to see her talent?"

Upon hearing this, Nagasaki Motoyo realized that this was not something Toyokawa Shoko wanted to do on her own initiative, and it didn't seem to take up much of her free time.

That means there must be another reason why the other person stopped playing in the band.

However, she didn't want to delve into this issue any further for the time being, because she had two other problems to solve.

First, it depends on whether the other party is willing to forgive their behavior just now.

Secondly, how long can the surveillance footage from the other party's home be kept at most?

The second question, in particular, is no less important than the first.

She had been thinking about this issue since she heard Shirakawa Ze say that there was a surveillance camera in the living room.

After all, she clearly remembered that she had secretly kissed him while he was sleeping on the sofa...

Volume 1: Chapter 137 Su Shi is relieved, Xiao Xiang is sweating

After Shirakawa Sawa finished speaking, Nagasaki Motoyo nodded, indicating that she understood.

Then she sat up slightly, and an apologetic look reappeared on her face.

"Ze-jun, please allow me to apologize to you again."

"My behavior just now was really too much."

"I shouldn't have barged into your house without permission, and I shouldn't have made unfounded assumptions about you and Xiao Xiang..."

"I'm so sorry... I..."

Shirakawa Ze was silent for a moment, then looked up at the other person with a serious expression.

"Su Shi, I've really had a great time being friends with you."

"I also believe that we can trust each other."

"But Su Shi's behavior today has made me question that."

"To be honest, I'm not in a good mood right now."

"But I don't want to express or show anything through emotional outbursts or words."

"There is little point in doing that for something that has already happened."

Upon hearing these words, Nagasaki Motoyo's heart sank.

Both the content and the tone of the message sounded like a farewell from the other party after being disappointed.

But even if that's what the other person thinks, she doesn't want to give up.

In her heart, the other person was not only a friend she liked, but also someone she had a significant amount of affection for.

She didn't want to lose him like this.

Nagasaki Motoyo, disregarding any semblance of ladylike decorum, quickly rose and sat down opposite him, grabbing his forearms with both hands, her eyes brimming with tears and pleading.

"Ze-jun, I'm so sorry for letting you down!"

"Please give me a chance to make amends for my mistakes..."

"Without Ze-kun, Watashi..."

Shirakawa Ze continued to look at her, gently patted her hand, and his tone became more tender.

"Su Shi, I don't want to lose you as a friend."

"But sometimes, things can't be accomplished by one-sided efforts alone."

"If you also want to continue being friends with me, I hope we can trust each other in the future."

Nagasaki Motoyo's eyes lit up, and she nodded seriously.

"I will, Ze-kun!"

"We must... always be friends..."

Shirakawa nodded with a smile, and raised his hand to wipe away the tears from the other person's eyes.

"Okay, I hope we can stay friends."

Looking at the boy's bright smile and clear eyes, Nagasaki Motoyo couldn't help but feel a lump in her throat, and her eyes welled up with tears again.

She was deeply moved by the other person's understanding.

She reached out and hugged Shirakawa, then buried her head in his chest, speaking with a slight sob in her voice.

"Ze-jun, I was really worried just now, worried that we couldn't continue being friends..."

Shirakawa Ze raised his hand and patted her back, then spoke.

"Humans are subjective beings after all, and it's normal for problems to arise during interactions."

"But as long as we hold the mindset of supporting each other and want to continue being friends, even if we temporarily take different paths, we will eventually reunite and move forward together."

"So, Su Shi, you don't need to thank me anymore, or continue to blame yourself."

"These things are reciprocal. If I ever offend you in the future, I will need you to be more tolerant of me."

Nagasaki Motoyo hummed in agreement, then gently rubbed her face against the other person's chest.

"If that day ever comes, as Ze Jun said, I will forgive you no matter what."

Shirakawa Sawa laughed and gently patted the other person's shoulder.

"If you look at it that way, Su Shi's awareness is much higher than mine."

Compared to that, what happened today is nothing.

Nagasaki Motoyo nodded, but made no further move or said anything, simply continuing to nestle in the boy's arms.

Shirakawa patted her shoulder again, pushing her away from him a little.

"Su Shi, it's getting late. Let me take you home."

The girl responded softly, then looked up with a hint of disappointment, tidying her hair and clothes.

While changing her shoes, Nagasaki Motoyo suddenly asked,

"Zejun, what's the maximum number of days your home security camera footage can be stored?"

Shirakawa Ze replied.

"It usually takes seven days."

"Don't worry, I won't show the surveillance footage to anyone."

Hearing that it could only be stored for seven days, the girl felt relieved, nodded, and said nothing more...

After sending Nagasaki Motoyo back home, Shirakawa Sawa returned to his own home and lay down on the sofa in the living room to fall asleep.

Around 3 a.m., Toyokawa Shoko woke up from her sleep.

She didn't open her eyes immediately; instead, she first raised her hand and pulled back the blanket.

Wearing a full school uniform and covered by a thick blanket, she felt very hot.

Without even touching myself, I knew I was already sweating a lot; even my underwear and socks were damp.

After lifting the blanket, she raised her hand and rubbed her temples.

Her overly excited emotions before bed prevented her from getting a good night's sleep. She had all sorts of dreams and the first thing she felt upon waking was a headache.

After rubbing for a while, she opened her eyes and saw that she was lying in a completely unfamiliar room, with only herself on the bed.

Based on what happened before I went to sleep, it's not hard to deduce that I'm currently in Shirakawa Sawa's bedroom.

She didn't check her body or clothing, partly because she didn't feel anything unusual about her body's key parts, and partly because she believed the other person wasn't the type to take advantage of her vulnerability.

Thinking about what happened that night, she sighed softly, still unsure how to handle her father's situation.

But I don't want to completely ignore him.

After thinking for a while, feeling her thoughts becoming increasingly chaotic, Toyokawa Shoko paused her thinking and prepared to take her phone out of her bag and play on it until dawn.

Since leaving her family home, she has rarely had such leisurely time to play on her phone for hours on end.

Upon opening the bedroom door, by the moonlight, Toyokawa Shoko immediately saw Shirakawa Sawa lying on the living room sofa, a hint of surprise in her eyes.

She had assumed the other person would sleep in another bedroom, but to her surprise, they slept on the sofa in the living room.

Her gaze swept across the sofa, and when she saw her schoolbag, she tiptoed over to take it directly to her bedroom.

Suddenly a draft came in, and the bedroom door was slammed shut with a loud "bang"!

Caught off guard, Toyokawa Shoko was startled by the sudden noise, her hair standing on end, and she let out a soft "ooh".

Shirakawa Sawa was also woken up. He opened his eyes groggily and saw Toyokawa Shoko standing between the bedroom and the living room. He froze and didn't move.