Lonely Rock for the Blind.

I was prepared to be subjected to emotional abuse from my son for several years.

But why does he seem so happy right now?

Why am I so happy?

Why are you smiling like that when you introduce your friends to me?

Why…

"One Mile... Guitarist."

"... "

"You probably don't know her well, since you've never spoken to her directly."

"He is incredibly timid, and his social anxiety is so severe that it can be considered a disease."

"Despite being such a person, they still chose rock and roll."

“It’s really incredible… Sometimes she would suddenly step forward… even though she was the weakest one, the weakest in every sense of the word.”

"What energy supported her? What belief supported her in doing that? I'm actually quite curious."

"Speaking of which, I promised her yesterday that everything would be back to normal today, but... it seems like I'll have to break my promise."

"!"

Nekoya Shiki suddenly turned around.

"You want to go back?!"

"... "

Nekoyashiki Haru did not answer.

"We've come this far! Qing! Don't let those illusions linger..."

"Mom is clumsy and cunning."

"…What?"

Nekoya Shiki Saki stared wide-eyed at the calm Nekoya Shiki Haru.

"I'm...clumsy?"

"Hmm, incredibly clumsy, and incredibly cunning."

Nekoyashiki Haru raised her head.

“You love me, and I can recognize that without a doubt.”

"But...you really, really...really don't know what to do, right?"

"... "

"You often treat me like a friend... you treat me with the attitude you usually put on, because that's the most intimate way you can think of to get along."

"Would it warm me to walk with you under an umbrella? Would it warm me to silently help me resolve everything?"

"...You know, I'm not that kind of person."

"I did it... for you..."

Cat House Saeki makes her voice heard.

"I know, I know you did it for me."

Nekoyashiki Haru's tone rose.

"Everything you've done is for me! Without a doubt, without a doubt!"

"No matter what! For Nekoyashiki Haru, regaining his sight is always the top priority! And all he has to give up is a tiny, insignificant bond with others!"

Nekoyashiki Haru lowered her head.

"...Is that what you think?"

"I…"

Nekoyashiki Haru smiled and then asked.

"Mom... what kind of person am I?"

Chapter 168 Things to Cherish

"I'm sorry! I'm so sorry!"

Goto Ichiri, carrying a guitar and holding an umbrella, bowed her head and apologized to the passerby she had accidentally bumped into.

Then I quickly ran towards the distant stars.

"... "

After running a few steps and confirming that no one was following behind, Goto Ichiri's pace returned to normal.

She walked down a familiar street, looking ahead.

I didn't come with Kita Ikuyo today.

Not seeing her at school, and not waiting for her to come find him after school, Goto Ichiri mustered up the courage to go to her class to find her.

But... the answer I got was that she seemed to have left very early today.

Goto Ichiri looked down at his phone.

…The general consensus in the group is that practice will continue as usual today.

I don't know why Kita didn't come to see me today...

Feeling confused and a little panicked, Goto Ichiri quickened her pace toward the stars.

She was thinking about how she should meet everyone later.

By today... everyone should have returned to normal by now.

Because... because Qing had told herself that there would be no problem.

The rain was pouring down on the ground.

In the rain and mist, the familiar stars appeared.

Goto Ichiri walked step by step to the steps.

Then, he took a step and carefully walked down the stairs.

She suddenly remembered the first time she met Nekoyashiki Haru.

I slowly, slowly helped him down the stairs.

A slender figure, a reassuring scent.

Goto Ichiri was slightly dazed.

She suddenly had a strong urge to see the boy.

Right now... right now...

She pushed open the door to the starry sky.

The first thing that catches the eye is the scene of Ijichi Seika and Pa-san sitting together inside the door.

Goto Ichiri paused for a moment, his blue eyes narrowing slightly.

Ichi Hoshika sighed.

Pa-san greeted Goto Ichiri with a smile.

"It's raining heavily today, for about a mile."

"... "

Goto Ichiri nodded blankly.

She could sense that something was different.

Like stars covered by a silent dirge, she unconsciously lost her voice.

She began to look around, trying to find that familiar figure.

However…no.

Is it in the rehearsal room? It must be in the rehearsal room.

Goto Ichiri walked blankly toward the rehearsal room.

What's different?

It seems something is missing.

Goto Ichiri keenly sensed all of this.

Until the door of the rehearsal room.

The pink-haired girl reached out and gently grasped the doorknob of the rehearsal room.

turn on.

Goto Ichiri thought to himself.

But it seems there's another voice.

Tell her not to open it.

Otherwise... you'll definitely see something you don't want to see.

Goto Ichiri's breathing became rapid.

The blue pupils trembled more and more violently.

This inexplicable pressure... is intertwined with the growing unease in my heart.

Goto Ichiri pushed open the door…

Click.

"Ah... Pochi."