Lonely Rock for the Blind.

next moment.

Click...

The lights came on.

Amidst the deafening cheers, enthusiastic music began to play.

The enormous sound system caused both Nekoyashiki Haru and Ijichi Nigatsu to tremble simultaneously.

"Waaah!"

Ichi Nijika looked frightened and closed her eyes.

Nekoyashiki Haru quickly reached out and covered Ijichi Nijika's ears.

The woman behind him quickly reached out and covered Nekoyashiki Haru's ears.

on the stage.

Ijichi Hoshika smiled, her sweat glistening like golden sand under the lights.

Ichi Nijika, who had her eyes closed, slowly opened them.

Before my eyes, under the lamplight, Ichika Hoshika's smile was so captivating.

Or was it just to get my attention?

Is being in a band... such a happy thing?

As the initial shock subsided, Ichi Niji Natsu patted Nekoyashiki Haru's hand.

Nekoyashiki Haru slowly removed her hand.

"... "

Ichi Nijika stared blankly at the people on the stage.

"... "

Nekoyashiki Haru looked at Ijichi Nijika.

Is this...something you like?

Then he looked at the stage.

In reality... he felt nothing.

I didn't feel excited or moved.

but…

Ijichi Hoshika's smile warmed Nekoyashiki Haru's heart.

It's like... as long as they're smiling, I'll be happy.

The blonde woman suddenly hugged him.

Nekoyashiki Haru's body trembled slightly.

"Ichichi... Auntie?"

"Xiao Qing seems very happy. Is it because she likes the band?"

"...It shouldn't be."

Nekoyashiki Haru shook her head.

"I think... I'm only happy because Sister Xingge is smiling."

"... "

The woman held Nekoyashiki Haru's hand even tighter.

"Xiao Qing, you always focus your attention on other people."

"... "

"I know this is Xiao Qing's way of showing that she likes us, but Xiao Qing doesn't need to keep acting like she's on the sidelines all the time."

The woman affectionately nuzzled Nekoya Shikiharu's hair.

"You are ours too..."

[One of them]

Chapter 195 Autumn Flowers (5) [Return]

"Ah, I'm going to the victory celebration party."

Ijichi Hoshika waved to the other three.

"You guys go back first. I might not be going back tonight."

"Ptooey! Who cares about you!"

Ichi Nijika made a face.

Nekoyashiki Haru looked at Ijichi Nijika.

"You were having a lot of fun just now?"

"That...that one is different!"

Ichi Nijika turned her head away.

"I still hate bands the most!"

"... "

Nekoyashiki Haru blinked.

He felt that Ichika Niji was just saying it for show.

Perhaps she is like her sister.

He must be someone who likes rock music.

Nekoyashiki Haru raised her head to look at the departing figure of Ijichi Seika.

Suddenly, a sense of unease welled up in my heart.

Because of... the passing of family members?

Nekoyashiki Haru suddenly thought of something, and then her eyes widened.

"…family?"

"Star Song!"

Suddenly, Aunt Ijichi's voice rang out from behind.

Ijichi Hoshika, who was in the distance, turned around.

"what happened?"

"...What Mom wants to say is that it's great to pursue your dreams with friends, but you should also value the time you spend with your family...right?"

"…ah…"

Ijichi Seika blushed, and seemed a little flustered.

The band members around her smiled and looked at Ijichi Seika.

This made Ichiji Hoshika feel even more ashamed.

"I understand! Let's go, let's go!"

"Ichishika!" Ichishika shouted, then quickly ran in another direction.

"... "

Aunt Ijichi gently lowered her hand and then gently patted Ijichi Nijika and Nekoyashiki Haru.

"go home."

...

……

.........

"It's like this again, it ...!"

Ijichi Nigatsu looked at Ijichi Seika, who was wearing shoes, in the entryway with displeasure.

"Didn't we agree? You'd come to the amusement park with me and the kitten today!!"

"Ah... I have a very important performance, and I'll be very busy with practice afterwards, so I won't have time to play with you two!"

Ijichi Seika stood up and walked towards the door.

"Besides, the two of you can have a great time together, you don't need me!"

Hearing the sound from the entrance, Aunt Ijichi led Nekoyashiki Haru by the hand and they came over.

"Xingge seems unusually anxious today."

"Because our band is going to be performing at Rainy Bar! So every practice and live performance from now on is very important!"

"Ichi Hoshika said earnestly."

"But...but you promised me..."

Ichi Nijika lowered her head.

"I've already said there's nothing I can do. Don't you have Qing?"

Ijichi Hoshika opened the door.

"I...I want everyone to be together!"

Tears welled up in Ichiji Nijika's eyes.

“That… Xingge.”

Seeing Ijichi Nijika crying, Aunt Ijichi reached out her hand to Ijichi Seika.