I became the emperor in the comic book series.

Ichiji Nijika's lips trembled slightly before she finally managed a forced smile.

"Sorry to bother you so late. I forgot my keys, and no one's in the dorm, so could I stay here for a while...?"

Ichi Niji's voice grew weaker and weaker as she spoke.

She wasn't sure why she didn't hurry home now.

Perhaps she was afraid that the tram would be slower than her sister's car ride home.

It's also possible that she hasn't figured out how to face her older sister yet.

Shoko Toyokawa remained silent for a moment, then took her hand and led her into the living room.

In the living room, everyone was concerned about Nijika, who looked to be in a bad state, especially Nyanmu-san, who was closest to their band.

No matter how much people asked, Ichiji Nijika only said that she had forgotten her keys and was unwilling to tell everyone about her sister and Higashino Akira.

Especially considering that the man's other girlfriend was also present.

There was nothing else she could do but arrange for her to stay overnight. After all, it was hard to trust Nijika to go out and move around freely on her own in her current state.

"It's alright, you'll feel better after a good night's sleep. Hongxia, why don't you go to my room and rest for a while? Tomorrow will definitely be better."

Despite being devastated by the unexpected news, Toyokawa Shoko, as the captain of Ave Mujica, forced a smile, gently hugged Nijika, held her head to her chest, and softly comforted her.

Despite being a year younger than the other person, she was as tolerant and understanding as a mother.

Since her mother's passing, the girl, who had always treated others with a similar gentleness, experienced this feeling again for the first time. She couldn't help but press her face closer to the other person, bury her face in the other person's chest, and hug the blue-haired girl tightly.

Beside her, from an angle unnoticed by the other girls, the blonde Hatsuka secretly gritted her teeth, jealous that this girl who had suddenly barged in was enjoying such gentle comfort from Shoko, and being held so tightly. Was she being polite?

They're both blondes, so why is he only hugging her?

Xiao Xiang was also prepared to allow her to stay in his room.

That was an experience she had never had before. She only dared to sneak in when Xiao Xiang was out to enjoy the feeling of being surrounded by Xiao Xiang's scent!

The initial taste of the triangular vinegar was very potent.

Just as she was about to suggest that the blond guy who had run over from outside to gain Xiao Xiang's sympathy could sleep in her room, she suddenly seemed to think of something, her pupils contracted slightly, and her eyes widened.

Xiao Xiang's room was given to this blond-haired guy.

Where will Xiao Xiang stay tonight?

I can't possibly sleep in the living room, can I?

There are only a few rooms in the dormitory. Hailing and Miaomeng are no threat at all. Only he, as her 'childhood sweetheart,' has the best chance with that green-haired childhood friend who grew up with Xiaoxiang.

A one-in-half probability!

What if we try to get it again?

Sanjiao Chuhua's heartbeat quickened slightly, and her breathing became a little heavier.

Suddenly, I didn't feel so much dislike for that blond guy anymore.

Sanjiao Chuhua spoke somewhat hastily, "Xiao Xiang, it's getting late, why don't you sleep in my room tonight..."

However, at the same time, Ruo Yemu also extended an invitation, "Xiang..."

The two spoke almost simultaneously, but before Sanjiao Chuhua could finish speaking, she froze, turning her head in disbelief to look at the usually quiet green-haired cucumber.

Huang Gua Jian Sheng didn't even look at her; he just quietly watched Xiangzi.

Seeing this, Toyokawa Shoko looked somewhat troubled, her gaze lingering between Hatsuka and Komu. After a moment's hesitation, she finally couldn't bear to leave Komu, whose psychological state was more precarious, and fixed her gaze on Komu.

"Okay, thank you, Xiao Mu."

As he spoke, Xiangzi turned to Chuhua and smiled, "Of course, thank you too, Chuhua."

Upon hearing this, Misaka Hatsuka opened her mouth, forcing a smile. She looked somewhat lost and dejected, not much better off than Ichiji Nijika. "N-nothing...it's nothing."

Upon witnessing this scene, Toyokawa Shoko instinctively felt uneasy.

After a moment of silence, he spoke with common sense, "Why don't you come along, Chu Hua?"

After she finished speaking, she looked at Xiao Mu with a questioning gaze, since it was Xiao Mu's room.

Fortunately, Xiao Mu did not object; she simply nodded slightly with a blank expression.

Although the disappointment wasn't just about sharing a bed with Xiao Xiang, it was better than nothing. Sanjiao Chuhua smiled with surprise and readily agreed.

Night was falling.

The girls gradually stopped writing their memoirs and went back to their bedrooms to rest.

Toyokawa Shoko lay on Komu's soft bed, with Komu sleeping obediently and quietly on her left and Hatsuka on her right.

Although she had tried her best to turn her back to Chu Hua and give Chu Hua some space.

But it was completely useless.

Shoko Toyokawa couldn't help but regret that she shouldn't have been soft-hearted at the time, otherwise she wouldn't have had to experience this suffocating feeling of being coiled around by a giant python.

Chu Hua's sleeping posture is terrible.

Teacher Da Xiang kept sighing.

Completely unaware, Chu Hua, who was tightly hugging her from behind, silently curled up the corners of her lips.

Triangle Hatsuka: Thank you to the band for their support.

Because of the vast difference in their social status and his own timidity, fearing that he would scare the girl away and make it difficult for her to approach him again, Mitsumi Hatsuka maintained maximum restraint and dared not take any further steps.

That's fine, if I could hug Xiao Xiang.

The next morning, when the members of Ave Mujica got up one after another, Ijichi Nijika had already left the dormitory and returned to her home in Shimokitazawa.

The girl went home with a heavy heart, only to find that her older sister, who had said she would come back to take care of her, had not returned at all and had not come home all night!

For a moment, Ichiji Nijika couldn't help but get angry. She puffed out her cheeks and sat quietly on the sofa waiting.

I'm going to wait and see when my sister will come back.

Is this kind of thing really that important?

More important than her?

The young girl was furious with her older sister for being so unruly!

That's so pathetic!

.........

Meanwhile, on Akira Higashino's side...

It was barely a short walk. After waking up, I quickly washed up using her toiletries, amidst the older woman's disgusted yet helpless expression, and then made breakfast.

I asked her if she wanted to get up and eat something.

But after a busy night, the blonde woman, still half asleep, pulled the blanket over her head and said she wanted to sleep a little longer.

It's kind of cute.

Higashino Akira couldn't resist giving her a quick kiss on the cheek.

I told her the food was left in the microwave, and then went back to the group headquarters alone to prepare for work.

Early in the morning, instead of Yang Nai's arrival to keep him company, he was unexpectedly greeted by a girl who rarely came to his office.

Shoko Toyokawa had a serious expression, clearly having been waiting for a long time.

Upon seeing Akira Higashino, he immediately stood up, took two steps forward, and then stopped halfway.

Higashino Akira sensed that she wanted to rely on him but was too ashamed to admit it, so he took the initiative to go up and hug the girl.

As expected, Toyokawa Shoko did not resist and instead hugged him back, pressing her little face against the bad guy's chest.

"What's up?"

Higashino asked gently, and upon hearing this, Toyokawa Shoko sniffed and slowly revealed her findings and concerns.

Akira Higashino wasn't surprised when he heard this. Ever since he learned that this was a crossover comic world and confirmed that Shoko was the protagonist of a certain anime, although he hadn't seen the specific content of the anime about her, Akira Higashino could completely deduce the style of the story she was in based on the general situation of the members of Shoko's previous band and the art style of Ave Mujica's predecessor.

Simply put, it's amazing!

Under these circumstances, he felt it was all perfectly reasonable for Xiangzi to encounter some extraordinary person later on.

After all, the art style should be consistent.

It's impossible that Su Shi from C group is a god. According to Su Shi, the members of the GO group she heard about were also quite 'unique' and 'distinctive'. But when they got to Xiangzi's new band, Mother Chicken, they suddenly underwent a divine transformation and became all normal people, right?

If we really did that, wouldn't it become a completely disjointed and terrible movie?

So, do you want me to comfort you, or to help you?

Akira Higashino expressed his thoughts directly and frankly.

Upon hearing this, Toyokawa Shoko didn't mince words with her boyfriend. Based on their commercial value and from a risk-averse perspective, she proposed adding a psychological counseling department in addition to regular legal education to provide regular psychological support and understand everyone's mental state.

Since it was something so easy and without any downsides, Akira Higashino certainly had no reason to refuse.

Compared to such trivial matters.

On the contrary, seeing Xiangzi in such a weak state after so long actually made him look quite appetizing.

Akira Higashino became interested.

His new office has a lounge, and Xiangzi doesn't look like he's had a good rest. Can you believe how coincidental things can be?

There must be something fishy going on here, and it deserves a serious investigation!

Akira Higashino got serious.

Under his intense gaze, Xiangzi, somewhat helpless, could only reluctantly cooperate, and things gradually got better.

Presumably because triangles are stable, Ms. Haruno, who arrived at the company to clock in midway through the day, saw the two's investigation game and enthusiastically joined in.

This back-and-forth greatly prolonged the investigation process.

Fortunately, the overall gaming experience was still quite enjoyable.

With a more outgoing older sister by his side as a comparison, Xiangzi, who was usually quite shy, secretly compared himself to her and gradually learned a lot of new knowledge, especially the other woman's skill of balancing work and entertainment.

As the three of them communicated in depth, time slowly passed, and it was noon.

The blonde older sister, who had been sleeping in late, finally sat up in bed feeling refreshed. She stretched and yawned as she went to the bathroom to wash up. After washing up, she subconsciously looked at herself in the mirror, touched her face, and wasn't quite sure what she was seeing.

Has she really become more feminine, as PA said?

Thinking about it, she couldn't help but blush slightly.

I shook my head, trying to banish those unhealthy images from my mind.

After packing my luggage, I headed out the door towards Shimokitazawa.

I didn't go to see Hongxia and the others' performance yesterday, so I don't know if she's angry.

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P.S.: Around 5,000 words, two chapters combined, I'm still 1,000 words short of being due to leave.

Chapter 288 Pochi: I have no objection

I got home and opened the door.

Ichi Hoshika's expression remained normal, showing no sign of distress, as if she were simply working overtime late. "I'm back."

According to local custom, this is what I said upon entering.

Then, I went into the living room.

Suddenly, Ijichi Hoshika stopped in her tracks. Her younger sister was sitting silently on the sofa, just watching her quietly.

Feeling a little flustered under Hongxia's gaze, Ijichi Seika's expression shifted slightly. "Wh...what's wrong? You're not saying a word, not uttering a sound..."

Instead of answering her sister's question, Ichiji Nijika asked directly, "Where did you go last night, sister?"