Lonely Rock for the Blind.

Daikoku Oto explained.

"I don't really want Kita to know you're here with me, so please don't tell anyone later, okay?"

"…OK."

Nekoyashiki Haru nodded.

"I suppose Kita is just ahead. This is an area you're familiar with."

Daheiyin had already retreated.

"Don't worry, I'll warn you in advance if you're about to fall or bump into something."

"Thank you."

Nekoyashiki Haru whispered her thanks, then walked away into the distance.

I placed my hand on the cold street wall and walked step by step toward the distant place where the echoes still seemed to linger.

With her red hair hidden in her hood, Kita Ikuyo squatted down and put her guitar into her bag.

Snowflakes fell from the dark sky, only revealing their true white color when they were illuminated by the streetlights.

"Senior...hasn't he arrived yet...?"

Although Kiku-senpai told me before that it might not be discovered immediately and that it would take time.

But... it's only the first day, and I'm already looking forward to my senior's appearance.

She covered her mouth with her mask.

I miss you so much…

Splash...

The sound of snow being trampled underfoot reached her ears, and Kita Ikuyo looked up and then at the person behind her.

Black hair and signature broken purple eyes already revealed the identity of the handsome young man in front of him.

"... "

dong dong...

My heart is racing.

They came to see me, even though it was only their first day.

They must have rushed over as soon as they heard the news…

In the darkness, dark green pupils silently watched this scene.

She knew perfectly well that Kita Ikuyo hadn't suddenly become a band hunter because she was provoked by Nekoyashiki Haru's departure.

She simply wanted to lure Nekoyashiki Haru into her trap.

Because it was she who spread the news of the band hunter to [Starry Sky].

and so…

Dahei Yin sighed softly, and in the end just stood there, quietly watching the scene in the distance.

“Um…senpai…”

Kita Ikuyo suddenly felt a little nervous.

What...what should I say?

"...It really is Ikuyo..."

Upon hearing the familiar girl's voice, Nekoyashiki Haru suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.

It would be bad if I mistook someone for someone else.

"Um... did you come alone, senior?"

Kita Ikuyo stepped forward and asked.

"No, I..."

Nekoyashiki Haru was about to say that someone had brought her over, but then suddenly stopped talking.

Pa said she didn't want anyone to know.

"Um... I came alone."

"... "

Kita Yuki tilted her head.

Are you coming alone...?

Will someone come to see me alone?

Golden sparkles shimmered in her yellow-green eyes, and Kita Ikuyo revealed a happy smile characteristic of Hikaru.

It looks like pink roses in the snow, or like red magnolias in the sky.

Inside, it felt as if honey coated in nectar had fallen into the ventricle with a plop and was slowly melting with each heartbeat.

So sweet…

"Where have you been these past few days, senior? Um... everyone... no, I've been thinking about you!"

Kita Ikuyo quickly said.

"I...I'm very worried..."

"That's it," Kita Ikuyo added.

Nekoyashiki Haru froze for a moment, then clenched her fists tightly.

"Wait a minute, Yudai..."

He asked with a smile.

"Um... I wanted to ask you something first."

"Ok?"

"Why did you suddenly become a band hunter?"

"Eh?"

Chapter 222 Kiss

"Eh?"

Kita Ikuyo was taken aback.

Nekoyashiki Haru's purple-tinted eyes were fixed intently on what was in front of her, as if she could actually see it.

"Senior... do you care about this a lot?"

Kita Ikuyo gripped the guitar strap tightly.

The girl's cheeks suddenly flushed, standing out brightly against the white snow.

"Yes, I care a lot."

Nekoyashiki Haru nodded seriously.

“It’s really cold now, and you’re out alone at night… I checked the forum, and you’ve been active for quite a while now.”

"... "

Kita Ikuyo remained silent.

Nekoyashiki Haru's voice suddenly became uneasy.

That's why his heart trembled a little.

"You're still a high school student, Yuyo. I'm afraid you suddenly became a band hunter because you left without saying goodbye, so I..."

"Senior is completely mistaken."

Kita Ikuyo raised her head.

"Actually, I've been a band hunter for a long time."

"!"

Nekoyashiki Haru was startled.

"It wasn't after you left, senior. I was doing this all the time, even before you left..."

On the snow, the red-haired girl, wrapped in a black hoodie, took off her mask.

"You were wearing a mask just now, senior. Did your voice... sound less pleasant than usual?"

“…Yudai”.

Nekoyashiki Haru's breathing became rapid.

"I've always been worried that my voice wouldn't sound good enough to my seniors, but I was so excited just now that I forgot all about it."

Kita Ikuyo laughed.

"Um, senior, may I listen carefully from here on out?"

Kita Ikuyo approaches Nekoyashiki Haru.

Step by step.

As he walked, he took a bag out of his coat pocket.

Sizzle...

The bag's drawstring was loosened.

Please...listen...

The bag was turned upside down.

Splash...

Colorful picks twirled and fell through the air, accompanied by snowflakes, like falling leaves.