Lonely Rock for the Blind.

"Just a brief encounter?"

Ichi Nijika nodded.

Kita Ikuyo clenched her hands with a hint of unease.

Wait a minute, wait a minute.

That's how I felt the first time I met Ms. Otsuki...

Do our personalities overlap a lot?

Same lead singer and guitarist, same "senpai" (senior/senpai).

They are both students who are taught by their seniors.

Could this be the reason why my senior doesn't feel attracted to me?

Is it because you've already spent time with that guy that you're not interested in your current identity anymore?

Goo...

Kita Ikuyo gripped the pick around her neck.

I really need to find an opportunity to get closer to them, but there's just no chance at all.

Although my seniors are easy to get along with, that's all they are.

So many months have passed, and if I don't find a suitable reason and opportunity, my senior won't even let me hold his hand!

Ijichi Nigatsu suddenly remembered Hiroi Kikuri and the other three.

To be honest, the kitten and they have a really good relationship, right?

Whether it's the relaxed feeling when you're together or the carefree jokes you make with each other.

Although it seems that Kiku-senpai and Iwashita-senpai are just good friends, and Eliza-senpai who seems to be hugging and cuddling with the kitten is just because of her open-minded British personality... But... what's going on with Ms. Otsuki today?

Ijichi Nijika, who holds a stereotypical view of all foreigners as "open-minded," focuses her suspicions on Otsuki Yuyuko.

Were you eavesdropping today?

First of all, it definitely wasn't to eavesdrop on us; it could only be to eavesdrop on the kitten!

This feeling of unease stemmed from the fact that it seemed like something she would do herself.

Ichiji Nijika and Kita Ikuyo both realize that, besides each other, there might be an external enemy?!

We need to increase our monitoring efforts. ×2

"The station is just ahead. Should Ikuyo and Pochi go ahead first?"

Yamada Ryo said to the two of them.

Kita Ikuyo paused for a moment, glanced at Nekoyashiki Haru with reluctance, and then nodded.

"See you tomorrow! I'm heading back now!"

"See you tomorrow."

"Ah."

"See you tomorrow, Kita."

Goto Ichiri walked up to Kita Ikuyo and addressed the group behind him.

"See you tomorrow... I had a lot of fun today..."

Goto Ichiri poked his finger.

Today, I actually went to karaoke with my friends...

Thinking about it this way, it really is completely different from before.

I might have already moved out of the area of ​​the inner corner?

Goto Ichiri excitedly looked up and saw Kita Ikuyo's usual bright smile.

Goo!

Goto Ichiri staggered back a few steps as if he were seriously injured, but he did not fall down as he had before.

"what…"

Kita Ikuyo paused for a moment, then immediately stopped smiling and adopted a serious expression.

"?!"

Then Goto Ichiri leaned against the wall behind him as if he were injured.

"...Goto-kun can be really troublesome sometimes."

Kita Ikuyo sighed, then tried to maintain a gentle smile.

"Let's go, or we'll miss the tram."

"it is good…"

Goto Ichiri nodded, then followed Kita Ikuyo toward the station.

Yamada Ryo walked to the other side.

"I'm leaving too, goodnight."

"Good night."

Nekoyashiki Haru nodded in response.

Goodnight, don't stay up too late tonight!

"Ichi Nijika said."

"Ah."

Yamada Ryo disappeared into the night.

"Little cat, let me take you home."

"no need."

Nekoyashiki Haru shook her head, then asked.

"This is the entrance to the Starry Sky, isn't it?"

"Um…"

Ichi Nijika nodded.

"Then I can walk back by myself. Hongxia, you should go back and rest early too."

"... "

Ichi Nijika remained silent.

He spoke after a long pause.

"it is good."

Nekoyashiki Haru suddenly spoke up.

"By the way, how did the talk with Yu Dai go?"

"what…"

Ichi Nijika looked at Nekoyashiki Haru.

"We're just going to the restroom."

"Do not believe."

Nekoyashiki Haru shook her head.

"It's all right now, little kitten, don't worry."

"Ichi Nijika said."

"Then I can rest assured."

Nekoyashiki Haru nodded.

Ichi Niji Natsumi waved gently at Nekoyashiki Haru, then slowly withdrew her hand after realizing he couldn't see her.

Nekoyashiki Haru's white cane swept across the ground, making a ticking sound as it rubbed against the tactile paving.

As night fell, the path gradually became the boy's journey home alone.

Tap, tap, tap, tap-tap…

The boy stopped in his tracks.

The extra footsteps made him turn to face behind him.

"cold?"

"You can even tell from my footsteps."

"Yeah, I'm used to it."

Nekoyashiki Haru sighed.

"Why do you always have to chat with me at my doorstep?"

"If you're still not satisfied, next time I'll take you to a more formal place to talk, how about a fancy restaurant?"

"Then there's no need."

Nekoyashiki Haru shook her head.

"Are you calling me to return my money?"

"No."

"I think so too."

Nekoyashiki Haru nodded.

"So, Miss Beth, you want to whisper something to me?"

“…Yudai and Hongxia have been getting along quite well with you lately.”