It started with being hated by the girl in the band

...I might be a little weird, but, in the mirror, it's clearly Hong Xia, right?

"Can we hold hands and go out together?"

Just like that, I gently nodded my head on Xin's chest.

Since it's Hongxia, there should be no problem, right?

Listening to the heartbeat of Xin, I whispered softly in my heart.

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Chapter 114 Here↑↓

A standard modern shopping mall, in addition to a reasonable store layout and fire protection measures, must also have the ability to attract people to consume in order to be considered qualified.

I have to say that this mall has done a good job in this regard.

The first floor, which often has the largest flow of people, does not have any expensive consumer goods. Instead, it has some small, shiny commodities, such as small rings, necklaces and other accessories, and the prices are not expensive.

That is why you can see many young couples walking around and picking out such small commodities in shopping malls.

Similarly, this shiny little stone is also very attractive to Xiaodeng.

Nakagawa Nobuyuki felt a slight tugging sensation on his arm and slowed down his pace slightly. He looked at Takamatsu Deng who was leaning against him with her pink lips slightly parted and looking around.

"Teng-san, does your foot still hurt?"

However, perhaps because she was too absorbed in looking at the various shiny little accessories on the side, even Nakagawa Nobuyuki's low voice scared Xiaodeng.

"...No...No, it's already, much better."

Nakagawa Nobuyuki clearly felt that Xiaodeng was like a frightened animal. He hugged his arms tightly and then slowly let go. He couldn't help but laugh.

Following Xiaodeng's gaze, I saw a chain store that specialized in selling small daily furniture and some small jewelry. When I was working in Shibuya before, I had seen this chain store in many shopping malls.

However, even though Xiaodeng seemed very interested, the most urgent task now was to treat his sprained foot as soon as possible, rather than just going for a stroll based on his interest.

"Okay, stop looking at Deng-san... since you're injured, why don't you take care of it first?"

Nakagawa Nobuyuki stretched out his finger and flicked Takamatsu Deng's head suddenly.

"……Oh."

Although he seemed a little regretful, Xiaodeng didn't say much. He just continued to lean on Nakagawa Nobuyuki's arm and slowly paced forward.

...Although I still can't walk alone, as long as I hold Xin's arm, I will feel too safe.

...Really, this feeling is so addictive.

Gao Songdeng couldn't help but have such random thoughts in his mind, and he couldn't help but hug her tighter in his arms. His somewhat dazed eyes turned slightly to Nakagawa Shin who was holding a mobile phone beside him.

However, although Nakagawa Nobuyuki felt that Xiao Deng's embrace was getting tighter and tighter, he really couldn't complain about Takamatsu Deng beside him for the time being.

The reason is simple: the phone in his hand just got connected.

"Nakagawa-san? Don't worry about this. It doesn't look like there are many customers right now."

Hong Xia's clear voice came from the phone, which made people feel reliable and relaxed.

"Um, Hongxia, I'll be right back... Can you give me some wet towels?"

While following Xiaodeng's pace and slowly slowing down his pace, Nakagawa Nobuyuki quietly thought about what he needed.

It hasn't been very long since Gao Songdeng sprained his ankle. If you sprain your ankle within a short period of time, it is best to apply ice with a wet towel first.

In fact, if conditions allowed, as soon as Xiaodeng was discovered to have sprained his ankle, he should have been asked to stop walking and let his ankle rest.

However, because Xiaodeng gritted his teeth and didn't say anything, Zhonghe Xin didn't realize that the situation must have gotten much worse.

"A wet towel...? No problem, no problem..."

Yidi Chi Hongxia was stunned. Although the matter was not difficult, she still had some doubts in her heart.

Why do you need a wet towel all the time...?

Suddenly, in Ijichi Hongxia's somewhat confused mind, the thing she accidentally saw when she was searching on the Internet when Yamada Ryo suggested going to the "Beast Residence" to take pictures that day flashed through her mind.

...Isn't there a scene in this movie where someone covers their mouth with a wet towel?

Ichichi Hongxia felt a little nauseous and had a chill. She threw these things behind her head.

Suddenly, a somewhat absurd and bizarre guess popped up in Ijichi Hongxia's mind. It was so absurd that if Nakagawa Nobuyuki knew about it, Nakagawa Nobuyuki would definitely protest loudly.

Although I know it's unlikely, but... it's impossible for Nakagawa to bring back some individuals later, right?

Then he pointed at the stars: [Koko! ]

Like this...

"Anyway, it's very troublesome to explain. Can I explain it slowly when I get back?"

Nakagawa Nobuyuki is crossing the road now. Because one of his hands is held by Xiaodeng and the other hand is holding a mobile phone, Nakagawa Nobuyuki really can't free his hand to press the traffic light change button. He can only wait and let Gaosong Deng press it himself.

...Every time at this time, Nakagawa Nobuyuki would look forward to a meteorite falling from the sky and hitting his feet, and a green wristband would appear. In this way, he could easily solve the problem by turning into the [Four-Handed King].

By the way, the previous times that Nakagawa Nobuyuki had such an idea were because he [was sorting books in a used bookstore], [the air conditioner in a convenience store was broken and he could only fan himself with his hands], and [it was more convenient to educate the low-level logic hooligans in his class who didn't study well in junior high school].

"No problem...Do you need my help?"

Although Ijichi Hongxia was very curious, she put aside her inappropriate curiosity when she heard the somewhat tired voice of Nakagawa Nobuyuki on the other end of the phone and asked softly.

"No, I can do it myself...Okay, I'm going to hang up first, okay?"

Although he seemed to be being polite, Nakagawa Nobuyuki, who was feeling a little exhausted, did not have the energy to be so humble. He simply hung up the phone and let out a sigh of relief.

"Mr. Deng, can you help me press it?"

Pointing at the light-changing button, Gao Songdeng had to press it himself... Let's discuss rationally whether this can be considered a kind of [Four-Handed King].

Although the zebra crossing is not long, Nakagawa Shin has no intention of saving this matter for the time being. What if he is really sent to another world, or is turned into a zombie and has to become an idol?

On the zebra crossing.

"… Xin, are you tired?"

Xiao Deng seemed to have sensed that Nakagawa Nobuyuki was a little tired. He raised his little head with some concern and asked softly.

"…It's okay. We'll be there soon. Just cross the road."

Zhonghe Xin took a deep breath, looked at the stars not far away, and felt a little pain in his waist.

The zebra crossing is very short and only takes a few steps to walk. The stars are in the basement down from the road.

Looking at the star sign in front of him that was being lit up by Kirakira, Nakagawa Nobu finally breathed a sigh of relief and pointed to the gate of the star sign: "Here (こ)."

This time, it was Xiaodeng who was looking at the dark stairs below, a little stunned, and an unfriendly thought suddenly popped up in his mind.

Demon...demon realm...?

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Chapter 115 Yangjiao... Goto Ichiri?

"What kind of magic realm is this...it's just an ordinary LiveHouse."

Nakagawa Nobuyuki looked at the timid Takamatsu Deng who seemed to be frightened by the dark aura of the stars and was talking to himself, and couldn't help but complain.

"LiveHouse?"

Gao Songdeng pursed her pink lips and couldn't help but clench her hands a little tighter, obviously looking a little uncomfortable.

Come to think of it, I guess the LiveHouses that Xiaodeng has been to are all large-scale comprehensive LiveHouses like [CiRELE] or [RiNG].

But to be honest, livehouses like Fanxing are actually what most livehouses look like.

However, perhaps because of the name [Starry], Takamatsu Deng was also a little curious and expectant.

After all, many times, a little discomfort happens to mean novelty, doesn't it?

"Be careful when you go down the stairs... Let's not verify what Mr. Galileo has already verified."

Nakagawa Shin glanced at Xiaodeng's somewhat unsteady steps and reminded him softly.

The way the two of them are moving now is very similar to a three-legged race, except that no one is competing.

It should be said that the cooperation between Nakagawa Nobuyuki and Takamatsu Tomori was quite good. Although the visibility was not very good, with the two of them carefully paying attention to each other, they easily arrived at the gate of Fanxing.

Just by standing here, you can faintly hear the music and cheers coming from the stage... and all this makes Takamatsu Deng beside him even more curious.

Without saying anything more, Nakagawa Nobuyuki reached out and opened the door to the stars. In an instant, cold air rushed to Nakagawa Nobuyuki's face along with the cheers of the end of the song.

"Nakagawa-san, Hiroi-senpai has returned your coat—"

"And the wet towels, I put them over there..."

Before she could finish her words, Hong Xia paused for a moment, as if she had seen something strange.

After Nakagawa Nobuyuki closed the door, he just happened to see Hong Xia, with her sleeves rolled up and her hands still a little wet, looking at him in a daze. To be more precise, she was looking at Gao Song Deng beside her.

Gao Songdeng's amber eyes happened to meet Hong Xia's dazed crimson eyes.

Mr. Nakagawa, did you actually bring back a living person?!

And... still this kind of intimate gesture...! So, Nakagawa-san isn't dating Pochi-chan?

As if he was a little frightened by Hongxia's surprised gaze, Gao Songdeng shrank back towards Nakagawa Nobuyuki with some stage fright.

"Nakagawa, trafficking young girls is illegal."

Yamada Ryo cast a neutral look over lightly, and looked meaningfully at the timid Takamatsu Deng.

"What kind of trafficking is that?"

Nakagawa Nobuyuki complained weakly, but didn't say much. He just pulled Xiaodeng, who was shrinking back, and walked towards the old sofa behind the counter.

Actually, the old sofa was originally going to be thrown away, but since Nakagawa Nobuyuki came here to work, everyone would sit here and chat every day, so the sofa escaped the fate of being thrown away.

"Mr. Deng, can you please say hello to everyone?"

Nakagawa Nobuyuki shook his arms, as if to coax a child, to encourage Xiaodeng, who was obviously a little stage-frightened.

Perhaps because of this encouragement, Xiaodeng lowered his head, gently shook his lips, tried to move forward a little, and introduced himself to everyone in a soft voice.

"...Deng, Takamatsu Deng... is Nobu's friend..."

The already soft voice became quieter and quieter. Fortunately, the band had just finished performing and there was no loud music in the venue, otherwise it would have been impossible to hear it.

Hongxia, who had come to her senses, introduced herself awkwardly. After Liangya quietly introduced himself, Hongxia asked curiously, as if to change the subject: "Deng-san... did you sprain your ankle?"

Because from the moment Takamatsu Deng came in, his somewhat strange walking posture was quite obvious, and when she thought about what Nakagawa Nobuyuki asked her to prepare a wet towel or something, Hong Xia connected all these things almost instantly.

"……Yes."

Under Hong Xiatian's angelic gaze of concern, Gao Songdeng, who looked like a small animal, responded in a soft voice.

At this time, Kita on the other side walked in front of Goto Ichiri with some worry.

On the table, an opened can of fruit-flavored sparkling cocktail was reflecting slightly under the light.

"Goto-san...are you okay?"

It's no wonder that Kita-san looks so worried now. It's really rare to see Goto Ichiri like this.

At this moment, the pink-haired girl narrowed her eyes slightly, with a sweet and sunny smile on her lips. She looked at Nakagawa Nobuyuki and Takamatsu Tomori not far away. Even a sparkling voice like "BoochiBoochi~" could be faintly heard in the air.

Even the azure blue eyes reflected the lights of the stars, sparkling with a glimmer...

Good, so dazzling...!

To be honest, this was the first time that Kita saw Goto Ichiri's face from the front under his heavy bangs.

Before this, Goto Ichiri, who always looked timid, kept his head down, and his thick hair covered most of his face.

And... I have to admit that Goto's skin is so much better than mine! I apply facial masks every day... I must ask Goto how he maintains his skin!

Kita clenched his fists in dissatisfaction.

Because he had to find a way to cool Takamatsu Deng's ankle first, Nakagawa Nobuyuki could only help Takamatsu Deng to the old sofa and gently reminded him: "... Deng, please sit down first."

However, although Takamatsu Deng sat down obediently, he still held Nakagawa Nobu's arm tightly and was unwilling to let go, as if if he let go, Nakagawa Nobu would run away like a sparrow out of a cage.

"No, Deng-san, if you don't let go, how can I handle this for you?"

Nakagawa Nobuyuki sighed speechlessly, frowned slightly, and tried to pull his arm out with a little force.