Lonely Rock for the Blind.

"...Why do you all seem to be in a bad mood?"

Ijichi Seika looked at the silent Nekoyashiki Haru, and then at the silent Ijichi Nijika.

"...Never mind, get some rest."

"Ichiyoshika said, and then walked toward the stars."

Only the two of them remained at the entrance of the Starry Sky store.

"... "

Ichi Niji Natsu lowered her head.

"Did Ichiri hear you arguing today?"

"Nekoyashiki Haru asked."

"…Um."

Ichi Nijika nodded.

"You...and Liang?"

"Nekoyashiki Haru asked."

"Yes…"

Ichi Nijika nodded in agreement, acknowledging that Kita Ikuyo was merely standing to the side and therefore not counted.

"...Is it because of me?"

"Nekoyashiki Haru asked."

Nijika Ichichi opened her eyes wide and then looked at Nekoyashiki Haru.

"I…"

Nekoyashiki Haru waited for Ijichi Niji Natsu to speak.

However, Ichi Nijika ultimately said nothing.

"It's okay, there's plenty of time later."

Nekoyashiki Haru sighed, then nodded gently.

"Hey, remember to apologize later. I'll go with you to apologize."

"!"

Ichi Nijika opened her eyes wide.

Why did you…?

"...Hongxia."

Nekoyashiki Haru shook her head, as if to stop Ijichi Nijika from continuing.

Ichi Niji Natsumi was stunned for a moment, then fell silent.

Chapter 159 Buying Musical Instruments

Rehearsal room.

After the band ended, only three members remained in the rehearsal room, practicing their pieces.

Goto Ichiri went to buy a musical instrument, so she won't be able to participate in practice this afternoon.

Logically speaking... they should have gone with them.

but…

Kita Ikuyo looked at Iji Chikatsu, who was looking down at her phone and flipping through sheet music.

Then he looked at Yamada Ryo, who was spacing out in his free time.

The two of them... haven't spoken a word all day...

Kita Ikuyo pursed her lips, then looked at the empty seat next to the door.

My senior accompanied Goto to buy a musical instrument.

Kita Ikuyo gripped the pick tightly.

She is indeed skilled in social situations, but the current situation is completely beyond her ability to handle.

Moreover... I was actually a participant myself.

Kita Ikuyo opened her mouth, wanting to say something to lighten the mood.

However, at that moment, Ichi Nijika had just finished looking at the score.

"Let's do it one more time, everyone."

"Ichi Nijika said softly, but she effectively shut down Kita Ikuyo's words."

Snapped!

The drum kit started playing.

...

……

.........

Imperial tea.

Inside the music instrument store.

Goto Ichiri was staring blankly at a guitar.

Actually, she wasn't looking at the guitar; instead, she was using the reflection from the guitar to look at Nekoyashiki Haru next to her.

Even though Goto Ichiri's social anxiety wouldn't be triggered by Goto Ichiri's open and honest gaze due to her blindness, she still habitually uses the reflection of light to check on Goto Ichiri's condition.

"Nekoyashiki Haru asked softly."

"Did you find one you like among them?"

"Eh?"

Goto Ichiri paused for a moment, then stepped forward and took a jet-black guitar.

"This...this will do...um."

"Oh my! You have excellent taste. This Yamaha is a custom-made model."

The green-haired female shop manager, who suddenly appeared, introduced the place with a smile.

"Guwa!"

Goto Ichiri quickly shrank behind Nekoyashiki Haru.

"what…"

The green-haired female shop manager clearly hadn't expected that her introduction would scare Goto Ichiri.

"It's alright, she's just a little timid."

Nekoyashiki Haru smiled.

"Ah...I see, you're her...brother?"

The green-haired female shopkeeper looked at Nekoyashiki Haru, then narrowed her eyes.

This person... I feel like I've seen them somewhere before.

"friend."

"Nekoyashiki Haru answered, then asked Goto Ichiri in a low voice."

"Did you find one you like?"

"Ah, yes."

Goto Ichiri nodded.

"Okay, this one will do. Is there anything else you want to buy?"

"No...it's all gone..."

"How about buying another one as a spare? I'll give it to you."

"No no no no!"

Goto Ichiri shook his head vigorously.

Nekoyashiki Haru nodded, then said to the green-haired woman.

"That guitar, the Yamaha, right?"

"Oh, yes, do you need me to test it out?"

"No...no need!"

"Goto Ichiri, standing behind Nekoyashiki Haru, mustered up his courage and spoke."

All she wants now is to leave this store as soon as possible.

"All right…"

The green-haired female shop manager smiled helplessly.

After buying the guitar, Nekoyashiki Haru nodded and walked outside.

Suddenly, the female shop manager behind me spoke up.

"Wait a minute... are you... Xiao Qing?"

"?"

Nekoyashiki Haru turned around.

"...Who are you?"

“Xingge used to work for me.”