Lonely Rock for the Blind.

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Ichiji Hoshika shook her head.

"You'll come with me today."

"…OK."

Although I don't know why I, a blind person, have to go with them, I can't refuse the boss's request.

My salary is still being paid, even though it's useless.

Nekoyashiki Haru stood up from the chair, and Ijichi Hoshika stepped forward to help the boy walk towards the starry sky.

"Ah la..."

Pa covered half of his face with his sleeve, his eyes widening slightly as he watched this scene.

...

……

On the road.

Ta-ta-ta...

The white cane glides along the tactile paving, making a rhythmic tapping sound.

"What does Sister Xingge want to tell me?"

As Ichishi Hoshika walked beside Nekoyashiki Haru, she suddenly heard Nekoyashiki Haru ask a question.

"Just to show you around."

Ichi Seika nodded and said.

"...Do you still expect me to come alone from now on...?"

"Is that not allowed?"

Ijichi Hoshika looked at Nekoyashiki Haru and asked.

"... "

Nekoyashiki Haru remained silent for a moment, then tapped her white cane, seemingly emphasizing her blindness to Ijichi Seika.

"... "

However, Ijichi Hoshika said nothing, and Nekoyashiki Haru sighed.

"Sigh, I can't really do it if you ask me to, after all, it's Sister Xingge's request."

Nekoyashiki Haru said, feigning a little disappointment, and Ijichi Seika was slightly taken aback.

"...That's not what I meant..."

She shook her head and said, her red eyes glancing at Nekoyashiki Haru's slender hand.

"Oh? So that's not what you meant? You still want to be alone with me after all? Xingge-nee really likes me~"

"Nekoyashiki Haru said in a joking tone."

"!"

Suddenly, Ijichi Hoshika felt a surge of anger rising within her, and she glared at Nekoyashiki Haru with displeasure.

"Be serious."

"Isn't that indecent?"

Nekoyashiki Haru tilted her head slightly.

"... "

Ijichi Hoshika remained silent, while Nekoyashiki Haru blinked softly behind her sunglasses.

"Okay, I'll be serious."

Nekoyashiki Haru made a zipping motion in front of her mouth.

"... "

Ichi Hoshika took a deep breath.

"I just brought you out to get familiar with things, don't overthink it."

"Ah."

Nekoyashiki Haru nodded with a smile.

Ijichi Seika looked at Nekoyashiki Haru, who was smiling beside her.

Why does this guy seem so happy? He's not like this when he's hanging out with the band members.

Ichi Hoshika lowered her eyelids.

This guy said he was into older men, could it be true...? No, no, no... even if he is into older men, he couldn't possibly be into me, right?

I'm 12 years younger than him!

I don't think so...

Suddenly, Ichiji Hoshika felt a little uneasy.

...

……

.........

"Fanxing usually purchases its equipment here."

Stopping in front of a used audio equipment store, Ijichi Hoshika said to Nekoyashiki Haru next to her.

"Does Sister Xingge usually come to buy things by herself?"

"Nekoyashiki Haru asked."

"No, sometimes Pa comes alone."

As she spoke, Ijichi Hoshika pulled Nekoyashiki Haru into the store.

So what needs to be replaced?

"Audio."

As Ichi Hoshika spoke, she began selecting a sound system.

"The sound system in the Starry Sky should still be working?"

"Nekoyashiki Haru asked."

"But we can add a few more..."

Ichi Seika nodded and said.

Nekoyashiki Haru nodded, and after a moment of silence, she spoke.

"Sister Xingge has really changed a lot."

"... "

Ijichi Hoshika did not speak.

Nekoyashiki Haru continued.

"Back then, when I worked at a music store, I would sometimes borrow the owner's guitar to play. If someone wanted to buy it, I would try to persuade them to give it up. Ochanomizu the Great Demon King? I think that was one of my nicknames back then?"

"... "

Ijichi Hoshika looked at Nekoyashiki Haru with a slightly flushed face.

"What are you trying to achieve by bringing up these old stories...?"

"Is it a bit of a shock? The former big boss has now become a thrifty and hardworking shop manager."

Nekoyashiki Haru shook her head.

"Actually, I was quite surprised when I met you again, Xingge. You were completely different from your carefree self before."

"...People change."

"Yes, but Xingge has undoubtedly become more charming."

Nekoyashiki Haru smiled and stroked the speaker next to her.

"?!"

Ijichi Seika looked at Nekoyashiki Haru, her red eyes trembling slightly.

She shook her head, took a deep breath, and then asked.