Lonely Rock for the Blind.

【This is no excuse for treating Nekoyashiki Haru like a toy!】

When did I ever treat the kitten like a toy?!

Before the argument between the two escalated further.

Goto Ichiri stepped forward.

"...The performance is about to start..."

Goto Ichiri lowered his head and trembled as he clutched his stomach.

Then he said to the three of them.

"Po...Pochi?!"

Seeing Goto Ichiri's distressed expression, Ichichi Nijika's eyes widened suddenly.

Did I just... lose control?

Yamada Ryo looked at Goto Ichiri, opened his mouth, but didn't say a word.

Kita Ikuyo quickly ran forward to support Goto Ichiri.

"Goto-san? Goto-san! Are you alright?!"

"...I...I'm fine...everyone..."

Goto Ichiri looked at Yamada Ryo and Ijichi Nijika.

"The performance...the performance is about to start...so...please..."

Goto Ichiri was breathing heavily.

"Please... don't fight."

"I…"

Ichi Nijika's red pupils trembled, and her lips trembled as well.

Yamada Ryo lowered his head, speechless.

Chapter 157 The Live Begins (Return)

"We're back..."

Nijika Ichi walked into the classroom and spoke to Haru Nekoyashiki, who had put down her phone.

"Ok?"

Nekoyashiki Haru, clearly sensing something was off about the voice, looked up in confusion.

"what happens?"

"No...it's nothing, senior."

Kita Ikuyo shook her head and quickly forced a smile.

"They had a fight."

Yamada Ryo was straightforward.

After venting her pent-up emotions, she returned to her usual listless and emotionless state.

"... "

Nekoyashiki Haru squinted her eyes.

"What's all the noise about? Can I know?"

"..." × 4

All four people fell silent.

Nekoyashiki Haru frowned even more deeply.

Liang... took the initiative to bring things up with them?

why?

All we know is that Nekoyashiki Haru, who had been arguing about relationship issues, questioned Yamada Ryo's actions.

Didn't we agree that I would handle this? What's going on here?

He stood up, about to ask further questions, when he was interrupted by Goto Ichiri.

"Qing...we...are about to perform."

Goto Ichiri looked up.

"Please...please go to the audience seats!"

"... "

"I'll take you... no, we'll take you to the stands."

Goto Ichiri stepped forward and took Nekoyashiki Haru's hand.

Nekoyashiki Haru grasped Goto Ichiri's hand in return.

An uneasy tremor came through.

"?!"

Ichiri overheard their argument?!

Instantly guessing this fact, Nekoyashiki Haru turned to face the other three people.

However, before he could speak, Goto Ichiri forcefully pulled him outside.

"Everyone... let's get together..."

Kita Ikuyo could only see Goto Ichiri desperately pulling on Nekoyashiki Haru, her pink hair trembling slightly beside her ear.

"Take Qing to the audience seats."

Yamada Ryo watched as Goto Ichiri desperately pulled Nekoyashiki Haru along, his lips twitching with effort.

"Then, we performed together."

Ichi Niji Natsumi pursed her lips as she watched Goto Ichiri desperately pulling on Nekoyashiki Haru's tightly clasped hand.

The three of them walked out of the door at the same time and grabbed Nekoyashiki Haru.

And so they escorted Nekoyashiki Haru all the way to the audience seats.

There are very few people here yet; it's not actually time for the performance.

Goto Ichiri was panting heavily, while the other three looked at him without saying a word.

Nekoyashiki Haru listened to Goto Ichiri's panting without saying a word.

"Everyone... go and get ready."

Goto Ichiri addressed the group.

Kita Ikuyo pursed her lips and walked towards the backstage area.

Ryo Yamada and Nijika Ijichi followed suit one after another.

Goto Ichiri watched the crowd walk towards the backstage.

A weight was lifted off my shoulders.

Unfortunately... there are still many, many stones that haven't landed...

So, we still need to…

"One li."

As Nekoyashiki Haru's voice rang out, Goto Ichiri slowly turned his head.

"Wh...nothing happened!"

Goto Ichiri shouted loudly at Nekoyashiki Haru.

"Nothing, nothing happened! Everyone... the upcoming performance will be amazing... I'll do my best too, so... nothing will happen..."

"…Um."

Nekoyashiki Haru nodded, then stepped forward and gently opened her arms.

"Yili, do you want a hug?"

"Eh?"

"...Give me a little hug, and relax a bit, okay?"

Nekoyashiki Haru pondered for a moment.

"You... are a little too tense."

"I…"

"Hugging is the easiest way to make people feel happy... if you don't mind."

"I…"

Goto Ichiri took a few steps forward gently, then hugged Nekoyashiki Haru tightly.

Nekoyashiki Haru gently stroked Goto Ichiri's head.

Good luck with the performance.

"Ok!"

Goto Ichiri nodded vigorously, then quickly retreated behind him.

Then, as if forcing himself not to look behind him, he walked backstage with his hands supporting his head.

"... "

Nekoyashiki Haru remained silent for a while.

"This must be resolved within three days after the performance ends."

Setting a deadline for himself, Nekoyashiki Haru leaned his cane on the ground.