Lonely Rock for the Blind.

"... "

The two fell silent at the same time.

Ichiji Nijika turned around and met Kita Ikuyo's gaze.

"...You did it, didn't you?"

"Ichi Nijika asked with a smile."

"...No."

Kita Ikuyo replied with a smile.

I saw you last night.

Nijika Ichichi spoke directly.

"?"

Kita Ikuyo opened her eyes wide.

"Wait?! So, it's you too, Ijichi-senpai?!"

"[Also]..."

"Ichi Nijika said helplessly."

"?!"

Kita Ikuyo covered her mouth.

Then slowly loosened up and asked the question.

"Ijichi-senpai, where were you back then?"

"Wardrobe…"

"?!"

Kita Ikuyo showed a look of horror.

"...How scary..."

"Hey! You, who trespassed on private property just like me, have no right to say that!"

"Ichi Nijika turned her head away and chirped."

"It's all...it's all because the kitten was too trusting..."

"...You're really terrible."

Kita Yukiyo felt helpless.

"But Ijichi-senpai... why are you telling me this now?"

Kita Ikuyo gripped the guitar bag strap tightly, looking a little nervous.

"...As for why...Kita, you know the answer in your heart, don't you..."

Nijika looked at Kita Ikuyo and then spoke.

Kita Ikuyo also spoke at the same time.

"Senior Kikusato" x2

After they finished speaking in unison, the two fell silent once again.

"...Yesterday, the kitten slept with her..."

"Ichi Nijika said calmly."

"I knew they sometimes lived together, but I never imagined they'd actually sleep together..."

Kita Ikuyo squinted.

"I didn't even know we were living together."

Ichi Nijika sighed.

"...So...what exactly is it?"

"Nothing should have happened..."

Nijika Ichi clenched her fist and then comforted Kita Ikuyo.

"...But, but you directly asked me to meet you at Fanxing today! Fanxing! You always met at your own home before...Isn't that...keeping your distance from me...So something must have happened last night!"

"But it's too early to make that conclusion!"

Ichi Nijika pressed down on Kita Ikuyo's shoulder.

"Go practice first... We can think about these issues later."

"...Does Senior Ijichi mean to join forces with me?"

"...Just... accept it as such."

Ichi Nijika nodded gently.

Chapter 145 Pressure

Click.

Kita Ikuyo, carrying her guitar, pushed open the door to the rehearsal room.

On the chair, Nekoyashiki Haru sat quietly, her head slightly lowered.

Her short, black hair cascaded down slightly, revealing her ears, which had been partially hidden by stray hairs. Her delicate features reminded Kita Ikuyo of white porcelain. Her fair skin glowed softly in the visible light, her nose was high and straight, and her lips were slightly pursed.

The dark sunglasses remained quietly on the boy's face, making Nekoyashiki Haru look as if he were asleep.

But Kita Ikuyo knew he wasn't asleep.

If she falls asleep, her breathing will be heavier, because Kita Ikuyo often falls asleep when the band rehearsals end, so she can tell.

Good morning, senior.

Holding her guitar, Kita Ikuyo walked over and sat down on the chair opposite Nekoyashiki Haru.

The two chairs were about two meters apart.

Nekoyashiki Haru straightened her back and sat up straight.

Then he said.

"Shall we begin practicing?"

"Ugh?"

Kita Ikuyo was taken aback.

Although she found it strange that Nekoyashiki Haru suddenly announced the practice so hastily, she still obediently took out her guitar.

"Is it...the same old tune?"

"You can play anything else you know."

Nekoyashiki Haru said calmly.

"Try to make it something I know, so I can correct any mistakes."

"Um…"

Kita Ikuyo nodded.

Haru Nekoyashiki took out her guitar.

"Let's begin."

"Then...then I'll try the one I recently learned...the one that you listened to with me last time, senior."

"Ah."

Nekoyashiki Haru responded calmly.

Kita Ikuyo took down the pick.

"Actually, I'm not sure if I'm doing the right thing right now. Why don't you come over and feel me to see if what I'm doing is correct..."

"After practicing for so long, you shouldn't be unable to distinguish this much."

"!"

Kita Ikuyo pursed her lips and then nodded.

Nekoyashiki Haru's purple eyes were slightly narrowed behind her sunglasses.

The pick lightly touched the strings, and the smooth notes flowed into Nekoyashiki Haru's ears.

He closed his eyes and listened quietly.

Kita Ikuyo raised her yellow-green eyes and looked at Nekoyashiki Haru.

Why... does today's senior feel completely different...?

This sense of detachment is as if it's only for practicing guitar.

In normal times, we should try to spend more time in a relaxed atmosphere.

Is it because the environment is different?

Or is it because... what really happened between you and Kiku-senpai last night?

Click~

The pick accidentally struck the wrong string.

Nekoyashiki Haru's purple, fragmented pupils opened behind her sunglasses.

"Wrong."

"Um…"

Kita Ikuyo responded.

Was it a mistake? Or is there something you don't understand?