It started with being hated by the girl in the band

"Eh? But... even if it's just a provocation, aren't those words too much?"

However, the little pink-haired boy seemed to have some complaints about this statement, and complained with his little fangs bared.

But fortunately, out of trust in her own Nobunobu, even though she instinctively felt something was wrong, Chihaya Aine did not raise any questions.

"Well... so it's called [provocation]."

Nakagawa Nobuyuki shrugged and put the cup of water on the tray beside him.

Originally, we wanted to do another round of practice, but because Kaname Rakuna on the side seemed to be making a fuss about wanting to eat the matcha parfait...we had to stop and appease this little stray cat first.

"Um...Xiao Lenai, can we practice one more round?"

Chihaya Aine, whose hands felt hot, slowly raised a finger wrapped with a Band-Aid and asked tentatively.

"No."

Kaname Lenai shook her head slightly and immediately rejected the proposal.

"…Stray cat, don't go too far, we don't have much time—"

Shiina Riki frowned tightly, put his hands on his waist, and was about to give a lecture in a deep voice.

However, the result is the same. You know, the free-born little Hakimi has never been constrained by toughness. He just pouted his little mouth and kept mumbling: "No."

Classmate Xiaodeng... Classmate Xiaodeng is not the kind of guy who can be a bad guy. He just blinked and waited for the final result.

As long as she can be with everyone, she has no problem with anything.

Seeing that there was really no other way, almost everyone present subconsciously looked at Nagasaki Motoyo, who was like a little mother, and Nakagawa Nobuyuki, the king of ideas.

In fact, there is really no other way. After all, only these two guys can control Yao Lenai.

"Hmm... I think it's okay for Rina-chan to take a break from eating a parfait~"

Nagasaki Suyo, who was a little embarrassed, raised her finger and gently touched the corner of her lips, as if she had thought it over carefully before speaking.

"Nobu... Nakagawa-san, what do you think?"

…I was almost misled by Aine-san and Kotobuki and called out “Xin” instead.

Without paying much attention to the question of how to address herself, Nagasaki Suyo raised her eyes slightly as if to seek opinions and looked at Nakagawa Nobuyuki who was also a little hesitant.

"…I think what Shigaraki said makes sense. It's okay to take a break."

Looking at Kaname Rakuna who opened her jewel-like watery eyes and blinked at him, Nakagawa Nobuyuki could only wave his hands and surrender.

Nakagawa Nobuyuki is too superficial. He can't even withstand such a malicious cute attack.

"You guy (Kisama), like it."

Kaname Rakuna shook her non-existent cat tail, without any awareness of saying anything impolite. With an innocent smile on her face, she gently took Nakagawa Nobuyuki's hand.

"…Little Lena, didn't I tell you not to say such things?"

Nagasaki Suyo frowned and lectured softly with an extremely serious tone.

"Okay, okay Nagasaki... it's just that the child doesn't know."

Nakagawa Nobuyuki sighed softly, stretched out his hand to stop Nagasaki Suyo, who was frowning like a little mother, and turned around and spoke softly:

"Runa, you can't say that again, okay? If you say that again, you won't have any matcha parfait to eat."

"……Oh."

I have to say, maybe matcha parfait might be better than this lesson.

Nakagawa Nobuyuki gently stroked Kaname Rana's fluffy silver head, and listened to the soft purring sound that really sounded like a cat. Then he stood up, looked at everyone, and made a suggestion with a smile.

"Then everyone, why don't you go out and take a rest?"

153

Chapter 153 Even rest time is not boring time!

It is still the familiar RiNG lobby, and the air is still filled with the rich aroma of coffee.

"…Hmm, so Aine wants Darjeeling and Ryuna-chan wants Matcha Parfait?"

Nagasaki Suyo smiled slightly, stretched out her fingers, and casually counted the drinks everyone ordered.

"Two servings."

Yaoi Nai lazily lay on the table, pouting her pink lips and stretching out her fingers.

"No... You can't eat anything cold, or you'll get a stomachache."

With a slight frown, Nagasaki Suyo immediately rejected such an unreasonable request in a serious voice.

"Indeed, Shigaraki is right."

Ignoring the angry Kaname Rakuna, Nakagawa Shin just twirled the ballpoint pen in his hand and looked at Shiina Tachiki who was whispering to Takamatsu Deng on the other side, and asked casually: "Deng and Shiina, what would you like to drink?"

"…For me, water is fine."

It seems that Xiaodeng is still a little overwhelmed by what was said just now, and is still gently pinching the hem of her skirt.

"I'll just be like the light."

Shiina Riki sighed with a guilty conscience and looked up at Nakagawa Nobuyuki who was writing something on the order board.

Deng obviously didn't listen to what I said at all...it didn't seem like my dry words of comfort were of any use.

...Why are you so happy to look at the snowboard now? Why don’t you look at the lights?

"So, that's two lattes, one Darjeeling, one matcha parfait, and two glasses of water, right?"

Nakagawa Nobuyuki can't read minds, so how can he know what Shiina Riki is thinking now?

Carrying the recorded list, Nakagawa Nobuyuki smiled and nodded to Yamabuki Saya as a greeting before entering the counter.

"Nakagawa-san, what's going on?"

Yamabuki Saya was sorting out some messy receipts and documents, while she raised her eyes slightly and asked softly with some curiosity.

Just now, the girl who looked cool walked away in a hurry... I thought Lixi and the others had finished their practice.

"…How should I put it? I was just tortured."

Nakagawa Shin, who was rummaging through coffee beans under the counter, sighed and answered in a muffled voice.

Afterwards, he casually turned on the coffee grinder, and while heating up the ice milk, Nakagawa Nobuyuki casually talked about what had just happened, but of course he did not tell anyone what Yawata Kailing asked him to keep secret.

As for the rest of the things, there is nothing that cannot be said. In addition, I heard that many employees working at RiNG are actually playing in bands, so maybe they can help Shiina.

Speaking of which, I wonder if Yamabuki-senpai is playing in a band.

"Well...it's indeed a bit excessive."

Yamabuki Saya showed a somewhat embarrassed look on her face, and handed the latte art cup filled with hot milk foam to Nakagawa Nobuyuki.

It seems that this question is not appropriate to ask... After all, it is the internal affairs of the band.

"Yamabuki-senpai also thinks this is too much, right?"

Suddenly, a little pink-haired creature grew out in front of the counter, and now it was gently pressing down on the counter, with a serious expression on its face showing a common hatred for the enemy.

“Eh…? Um…”

Yamabuki Saya looked at the little pink-haired girl in front of her who was filled with righteous indignation, and blinked blankly.

This girl...is she the guitarist in the Lixi band?

"Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. Good afternoon, Yamabuki-senpai!"

Seeing Yamabuki Saya's somewhat puzzled look, Chihaya Aine seemed to remember something. She smiled sweetly and introduced herself in a cute voice.

"My name is Chihaya Aine, and I'm currently forming a band with Nobunobu and Riki! You can just call me Aine, senior."

Looking at Chihaya Aine, whose Kirakira was glowing in front of her, Yamabuki Saya came back to her senses a little and responded with a slight smile.

...This sparkling look really looks like they are playing in a band.

Yamabuki Saya thought so with a smile on her face.

“Alright, alright, Yamabuki-senpai is still busy…Aine, is there anything you want to say?”

While Nakagawa Nobuyuki was gently making tulip-shaped latte art with milk foam, he casually asked Chihaya Aine, who was propping up her chin in front of him and giving him a sparkling look.

"Hey...if there's nothing else, can't you come and talk to Xinxin?"

Chihaya Aine propped up her little face with both hands, puffed her lips slightly, complained a little dissatisfied, and gently shifted her gaze to look at the coffee cup that was held steadily in Nakagawa Nobuyuki's hand.

"Oh... so beautiful..."

Looking at the petal pattern that was simply rolled out by Nakagawa Nobuyuki's hands, Chihaya Aine slightly widened her bright gray eyes and suddenly became interested.

"...Xinxin, can I try it too?"

As she spoke, Chihaya Aine blinked at Nakagawa Shin who had just put down his latte, looking eager to try.

Looking at Xinxin's movements, it seems very simple... and moreover! Isn't it very handsome!

The image of Nakagawa Nobuyuki's refreshing profile, which was just showing his full concentration, appeared in her mind, and Chihaya Aine thought with a slightly red face.

"Okay."

Gently placing the scalding latte art cup on the saucer, Nakagawa Nobuyuki smiled slightly as he looked at Chihaya Aine who was blinking her eyes in front of him.

"Don't rush into it yet, wait for me to come out and help you."

Shaking his head, he gently stopped Chihaya Aine's eager little hand and reminded her slowly.

"……Oh."

Although it was only a momentary touch, at this moment the nerves faithfully transmitted the warmth from Nakagawa Nobuyuki's palm.

This unexpected warmth made Chihaya Aine distracted for a moment, and her face became even redder.

But fortunately, it doesn't seem that obvious.

While Chihaya Aine was still in a daze, Nakagawa Nobuyuki gently walked around the counter and stood beside the girl.

"Now let's try again?"

It was not until Nakagawa Xin's soft and doubtful voice was heard that the little pink-haired boy came back to his senses awkwardly and turned his head away in shame.

However, as soon as I turned my head, I saw Yamabuki Saya looking at me with her head propped up and a look of interest on her face.

And I was also seen by my seniors...

"……Oh."

The little pink girl responded softly and gently raised the latte art cup and coffee in front of her which were still steaming.

Not knowing what the little pink-haired boy was thinking at the moment, Nakagawa Nobuyuki, with a serious look on his face, just whispered some important points that needed to be paid attention to.

Since I'm a newbie, why don't I try to give you a heart?

So, the little pink-haired girl pursed her lips gently and began to imitate Nakagawa Nobuyuki, gently tilting the latte art cup, letting the hot milk foam slide down like silk...

154

Chapter 154: It’s just water for washing the pot!

"Shiina, you and Deng-san's water."

After gently placing the cups of water on the tray in front of Shiina Riki and Xiao Deng, Nakagawa Nobuyuki picked up the latte in his hand.

"..."

At this moment, Nakagawa Nobuyuki looked at the latte art in the cup that was forming white bubbles like detergent... No, to be honest, it looked more like milk cap, and he could only sigh softly.

"…Xinxin is too much! What does sighing mean?!"

Chihaya Aine behind him immediately acted like a puppy whose tail was stepped on. She waved her pink fists, bared her shiny little fangs, and lightly punched Nakagawa Shin a few times with great dissatisfaction.

"You were the one who poured all the milk in at once."

Nakagawa Nobuyuki complained without showing any weakness, and even after being hit by a few soft fists, he had no intention of hiding this fact.

It can only be said that when Nakagawa Nobuyuki handed the coffee cup and latte art cup to the little pink-haired girl, Nakagawa Nobuyuki had already realized this.

Fortunately, this cup of latte was drunk by Nakagawa Nobuyuki himself... otherwise if it was served to a customer, the customer would definitely complain.