Lonely Rock for the Blind.

In Ijichi Seika's memory, Nekoyashiki Haru was always a very well-behaved child, much more so than Ijichi Nijika.

He would do whatever he was asked to do, and he would take on all the troublesome things like taking care of his younger sister. At that time, he could continue to practice and perform with the band, and then stroll around the streets.

I remember it was when I failed a course and had to repeat a year that Ichiji Hoshika's status at home plummeted for a short time, and Ichiji Nijika was still making faces at herself.

The only person willing to comfort her was Nekoyashiki Haru.

Although he continued to fail courses and repeat a year.

Ijichi Hoshika believes that Nekoyashiki Haru is the gentle type who is very accommodating to most people.

But is it possible... that he's only gentle with me?

No, no, no... we can't be so absolute.

In short, what Ijichi Hoshika means is... could it be that Nekoyashiki Haru has some special feelings for her?

Of course, that was just a fantasy of a teenage girl back then. Maybe I was a little obsessed with politics back then.

The fact that the object of her fantasy is a child 12 years younger than herself speaks volumes.

However, Ijichi Hoshika didn't take these things to heart back then. She was just fantasizing, and it was nothing serious.

I'm a rock musician, why would I care about these things?

Ichi Seika felt no guilt whatsoever... but that was all in the past...

Time has passed, and the boy is now a teenager.

The girl is now an old woman.

Of course, the current Ijichi Hoshika is definitely not ***.

…so.

and so…

So why am I thinking about things from the past again?!

Suddenly, she remembered that she had once fantasized about the feelings that Haru Nekoyashiki had for her, and a wave of shame washed over her.

Ijichi Seika's head slammed violently against the speaker in front of her.

Thump~~~

Forget it! Forget it!

Ichiji Hoshika! Don't forget why you're here!

"Sister Xingge?"

Hearing the strange noise, Nekoyashiki Haru tilted her head.

"What's wrong?"

"…fine."

Ichika raised her head, forcing herself to regain her composure.

"Qing...you're not young anymore..."

Suddenly, Ichiji Hoshika asked.

"...Huh? I'm only 17."

Nekoyashiki Haru tilted her head in confusion.

"How can a high school student be considered 'not young'?"

No… I mean…

Ijichi Seika's hand reached out to touch the other speakers.

"Well... think about it, you're already considered to be in the workforce now, right? It's better to experience and try out some things."

"...Sister Xingge, what exactly are you trying to say...?"

Nekoyashiki Haru asked, frowning.

"Exactly, why don't you try dating?"

Ichiji Hoshika mustered her courage and asked.

"... "

Nekoyashiki Haru remained silent.

"...That's it?"

"what?"

Ichiji Hoshika was puzzled.

"No... I'm just surprised that you're worried about my love life."

Nekoyashiki Haru shook her head.

"I take things as they come; what's meant to happen will happen."

So... what do you think of my sister?

That's what Ichiji Hoshika originally wanted to say.

But the words stuck in my throat.

That won't do; if I do that, Hongxia will kill me afterwards.

And... it seems like Haru really doesn't have any feelings for Hongxia.

He usually acts like a gentle, senior figure when he's with them... but he's more like someone his age when he's with us.

This guy's preference for older women is probably real...

So, nothing really happened between him and Kiku?!

Ichi Hoshika narrowed her eyes.

"Qing ah..."

"What's wrong?"

"You... were you telling the truth when you said you were into older men during the Truth or Dare game?"

"Why did we suddenly veer back to this topic?"

Nekoyashiki Haru looked puzzled, then shook her head and said.

"What I mean is, comparatively speaking, I should be considered someone who likes older men... By the way, why are you asking me this?"

Nekoyashiki Haru suddenly felt that something was wrong.

Oh my god, is Sister Xingge trying to hit on me?

Nekoyashiki Haru's eyes widened slightly behind her sunglasses.

Ichi Hoshika continued to ask.

"A reason or something... is there one?"

"…reason…"

Nekoyashiki Haru lowered her head slightly in thought.

"If I had to give a reason... people older than me seem more reliable."

"?!"

Ijichi Hoshika opened her eyes wide.

Wow, I seem pretty reliable now?

Nekoyashiki Haru continued.

"I always feel more relaxed around older people. They generally know more than me and can rely on me in many ways."

Nekoyashiki Haru smiled.

"So if I were to actually date, my ideal type would probably be someone older than me."

"...I see..."

Ichi Hoshika nodded; the speaker in front of her was now shiny and new from her caresses.

"So what kind of hairstyle, height, etc. do you like?"

"Why are you still asking me these questions..."

"It's just casual conversation, don't overthink it."

Ichi Seika nodded and said.

"... "

Nekoyashiki Haru thought for a moment, then spoke.

"As for hairstyle... in terms of personal preference, it should simply be long hair?"

"?!"

in!

"Height doesn't need to be too tall, but if possible, he shouldn't be too short either?"

in!

"As for anything else? I might prefer something with a contrast?"

Yes! ...Yes, right?

I like drinking Goodbaby juice, which is a kind of contrast, right?

hiss…

I...I got them all right...

Ijichi Hoshika looked at Nekoyashiki Haru.

Could it be that... the fantasies of adolescence weren't just fantasies?