Joker's Band Game Story

She was just a little animal who wanted to play in a band with everyone. She wasn't as rational as she seemed. She didn't understand Lixi, so it wasn't until she heard Lixi's apology that she reconciled with him, bringing herself closer to him and no longer feeling distant or afraid of him.

"Thank you for coming back"—these few words clearly showed that she had accepted what Li Xi had said and was ready to discard all the misunderstandings, estrangement, and conflicts of the past.

The two women were gently confiding in each other at this moment. Meanwhile, Ren Amamiya, who was waiting in RiNG for his performance in a few hours, encountered someone who surprised him.

"Mu? What are you doing here? (One) 〇1 Weeping Matter ⑤⒐si*⑨~⑧."

"Shuangshi... doesn't know what to do."

Although Mutsukasa's words were unclear, Ren Amamiya already understood what Mutsukasa meant.

As Shuangshi's classmate, Mu could tell that Shuangshi had been in a bad mood these past few days, and that she was very conflicted, or rather, extremely complicated.

Perhaps it was because of the videos that Ren Amamiya posted that she learned what they were thinking, but she still found it hard to accept.

That's right, Sōse is that kind of quirky girl, so Mutsu feels that she needs someone to lend her a hand at this time.

Muku and Bass really hope that Sou-se can forget about Crychic, stop dwelling on the past, and move towards the future. So when Sou-se is currently in distress, she hopes that someone can give her a push.

So she thought of Ren Amamiya and hoped he could help her.

Ren Amamiya didn't know why he thought of himself, but... never mind.

"Alright, let's go see Shuangshi then... Do you want to come along?"

"No."

Mu shook her head slightly. It was an exception for her to come and speak this time. She didn't want to be anyone's mouthpiece right now, but because Sosei seemed too confused, she spoke up to persuade him, and even only explained the situation to Amamiya Ren, who had the least connection with the new band.

Amamiya was unaware that she didn't want to be a mouthpiece, which is why he was puzzled as to why she was telling him all this.

But since she's already said it, I'll go to Shuangshi's house and ask her what she thinks. Since she's confused, it means she doesn't know what to do.

When she felt lost, she had already begun to lean in one direction, because she wasn't lost from the beginning; rather, she had initially made her own plans, but now she couldn't stick to them.

Just like Nina, she was originally going to university, but now she's confused between university and the band, which already says something.

Having learned about Sōse's situation from Mutsu, Ren Amamiya set off to find Sōse, while Aine was waiting for Sōse's appearance at Tsuki no Mori.

"Shuangshi, classmate."

Aine greeted Sōse, but Sōse ignored her and continued walking forward on his own.

How could Aine let Sosei leave so easily? She immediately followed and continued talking to Sosei, "I have something to say."

Sosei ignored Aine and continued walking alone, while Aine followed behind her, seemingly muttering something as she went.

Oh, it turns out the girls had a fight.

Only then did the security guard breathe a sigh of relief and sit back down in her seat. She had been worried that the girl might do something bad to her classmate at the door. If it was just a simple argument between young girls, then it would be understandable.

Crisis over, time to continue slacking off.

The gatekeeper didn't bother with Aine's continued pursuit of Sōse; after all, as a gatekeeper, his job was simply to manage the school grounds.

So Aine kept chasing Sase, from the school gate all the way to the train station.

"Don't follow me."

"I will follow you until you listen to me."

Even though Sosei told Aine not to pester him, Aine continued to follow him relentlessly.

So they followed him all the way to Roppongi and into a luxury apartment building.

Looking at this magnificent and luxurious apartment building, Ai Yin was astonished as if she had entered a grand garden.

But she continued to follow Shuangshi, observing the surrounding environment as she went.

She never expected that Shuang Shi would live in such a luxurious place.

They took the elevator to the 45th floor. As soon as Shuang Shi got off the elevator, he immediately stopped and didn't move.

"Shuangshi-kun, what are you doing... Teacher Lian?!"

Aine was surprised to see Ren Amamiya here. She looked at him with astonishment as he leaned against the door. Ren Amamiya noticed Sōse's return and greeted her, "Oh, you're finally back. Aine, you're here too?"

He hadn't expected Aine to be so proactive and to come back with the person so quickly.

"You guys are really... never mind, come in."

Shuangshi is like this: she has a sharp tongue but a soft heart. Don't be fooled by her seemingly unapproachable demeanor; when she's persistently pursued, she's actually the one who's most easily moved.

Perhaps it is because of her lack of love in her daily life that she finds it difficult to refuse others' kindness with a cold tone.

So she invited two people into her home, into her cold and impersonal home.

Just like her cold, yearning heart.

Chapter Eleven: Amamiya remained silent, only drinking tea.

This is Aine's first time visiting Sōse's home.

She sat on the sofa, looking at the huge living room around her, so clean and devoid of any signs of human activity, her mouth agape in astonishment.

"It feels like a super high-end hotel... there's absolutely no sense of everyday life in it."

The shock was so great that her voice became trembling, and her pupils were wide with astonishment.

Compared to Aine, Amamiya was already quite used to it. This was his second time visiting this clean and tidy home.

Although Shuangshi lives here alone, the apartment's housekeeper still comes to clean on time every day. I wonder how incredibly wealthy Shuangshi's mother is to be able to bring Shuangshi to such a luxurious place. If I remember correctly, the rent here plus all the services is probably around 30,000 US dollars per month.

"You don't mean you live here all by yourself, do you?"

Aine looked at Sōse who brought the tea over. She placed two cups of tea in front of Amamiya and Aine, and then placed the last cup of tea in front of herself.

The seating arrangement was quite interesting. Souse was sitting opposite Aine, while Amamiya was sitting on the other side, sandwiched between the two.

This position is quite interesting; it seems to confirm Amamiya's idea that he doesn't favor either side and only wants to be a mediator.

“I live with my mother.”

Sōse responded coldly, glancing at Amamiya Ren, who was calmly holding his teacup and seemed unlikely to speak.

His actions led Souse to guess Amamiya's meaning. If Aine weren't there, Amamiya might have said something, but since the main character was here, he didn't need to say anything on Aine's behalf.

This also proves that Amamiya's visit this time puts her on the same side as Aine.

Aine was closing her eyes and smelling the aroma of black tea. This smell made her feel nostalgic; it was the smell she had when she first met Sōse.

Earl Grey tea is Soseki's favorite black tea. She drinks it not only when she's in RiNG, but also enjoys it at home.

The subtle citrus tartness reminded Aine of the first time she met Sase.

That was such a beautiful time; it was when they were both at their purest, and it was also the first time they became friends.

An elegant young lady—that's how Shuang Shi appears in her mind, and the image she deeply envies. As a commoner girl with a touch of cunning and vanity, her greatest envy is undoubtedly the princess in fairy tales, or the young lady in real life. So, when she first meets the elegant young lady she usually only sees in novels, she inevitably falls for Shuang Shi.

Although she gradually discovered in subsequent interactions that Sōse was not the kind of rich girl she had imagined, this sense of reality made her like Sōse even more. Even though she was being used by her, after learning about her past, Aine still generously chose to forgive her.

After all, her actions could be forgiven no matter what, especially in front of someone she liked. However…

The premise is that the other party must genuinely feel sorry, rather than still harboring feelings for that old band.

She is a kind-hearted girl, not a simp. She can't do something like this: she gives so much, yet the other person is still thinking about someone else.

So Aine couldn't help but glance at Amamiya. She didn't know what Sōse was thinking, and if possible, she hoped to become friends with him again. She also didn't know what Amamiya was thinking, or why he was there.

Does it mean they intend to support me, or they intend to oppose me?

Sitting in his seat, Sōse looked at Aine, still feeling a little uneasy.

In her heart, the only person she didn't want to face in this new band was Aine.

After all, her actions were all about trying to get rid of Aine, and she even made a bet with Amamiya.

Even though she wanted to rebuild Crychic, she was still a little girl at heart, and she inevitably felt some guilt towards Aine. So when she saw Aine, she was a little unsure why Aine had come.

If it was to invite him back to the band, then why did Amamiya come over?

Aine was also surprised by Amamiya's arrival when she was outside the door, which proved that the two were not on the same side. They each had their own thoughts. They might be on the same side, but they didn't necessarily think about the same things.

So Sose couldn't help but glance at Amamiya, a hint of worry creeping into her heart.

However, since Amamiya didn't sit next to Aine but in the middle, it means there's still a chance to ease the situation. So it's best to get this pink-haired girl out of there first.

When Sosei served Aine Earl Grey tea, it wasn't without the intention of finishing what she started. She and Aine had drunk Earl Grey tea during their first meeting, so drinking it again for their last was a good choice.

Noticing that Aine's attention was still a little distracted, she took the opportunity to speak, trying to disrupt Aine's rhythm: "You actually came to talk to me, you've heard about it, haven't you?"

"heard."

Aine gave a very clear answer; she knew what Sōse's true intentions were in joining the band.

Sitting in the middle, Amamiya listened quietly to the two's exchange, and the subtitles for Part One involuntarily appeared in her mind.

As an observer, he quietly watched as the two began to speak to each other, and the first sentence made Ren Amamiya's lips curl up slightly.

He didn't expect that Shuangshi would ask Aine if she had heard about such a question. He seemed to be a bit tough on the outside but weak on the inside. His words were clearly meant to be a killing move, but it was just a false test.

How could Aine not know? Amamiya is sitting right here. Given Amamiya's personality, Aine and the others should have gotten what they needed to know from him.

So rather than calling this a proactive offensive, it's more like handing over the power of discourse to the other side.

At this moment, Sōse did not drink tea. Instead, he placed the cup and saucer on his lap, holding the cup and saucer with one hand and the handle of the cup with the other, looking like he was listening attentively. It was obvious that he wanted to hear what Aine had to say.

This perfectly reasonable intention also made her thoughts clear: listen to what Aine wants to say, then explain her own inner thoughts, and then the two parted ways and went their separate ways.

That's right. Even though Mutsu could see that she was still confused, Sosei didn't realize her true feelings. It was precisely because she was still confused that she didn't take the initiative to return to the band and continued to live her own life.

Even though she had watched the live performance of Ayane more than ten times and listened to the poetry recitation, she still stubbornly refused to admit it and waited for Ayane to give a response.

Yes, as everyone knows, Shuangshi's mouth is the hardest thing on his body.

"Although it's a bit infuriating, it also makes me realize that Shuangshi is just an ordinary person."

Indeed, in Aine's mind, Sosei has always been a fairytale princess, the kind of innocent princess who is carefree and detached from worldly concerns, a princess who is gentle to everyone and whose heart is full of kindness towards everyone, a perfect and elegant princess who is impeccable in every way.

But that's not actually the case. Shuangshi is just an ordinary person. She has her own little thoughts, she has emotions and desires, and she is even a passionate lover.

This also proves that Aine is indeed worthy of being a student council president; she has a whole set of ways of speaking.

After saying that, she heard Shuangshi exhale in confusion, knowing that she had successfully elicited a response from him.