Lonely Rock for the Blind.

"I'm just afraid I've misjudged our relationship..."

"What kind of relationship did you originally envision?"

Nekoyashiki Haru retorted.

"We're pretty close friends."

"Ha...that's exactly what I said, there's no misjudgment."

Nekoyashiki Haru sighed.

"... "

Iwashita Shima nodded, her wine-red eyes trembling slightly.

"Then, Qing, could you describe it in more detail?"

"…ah?"

"Also, to stop me from overthinking, Qing, can you tell me what you think of me?"

Shima Iwashita smiled.

"... "

Nekoyashiki Haru blinked, then lowered her head to think.

"Well... I used to consult with you or Manager Yin about important matters, didn't I? And you were very organized, calm in the face of adversity, and had no problems with your interpersonal skills..."

Nekoyashiki Haru raised her head.

"Simply put, he is a very reliable person."

"...Very reliable..."

Iwashita Shima nodded.

"That's how Qing sees me... Does that mean Qing also has someone she can rely on?"

Nekoyashiki Haru nodded.

"There must be some, otherwise how could I have managed to hold back Kiku and Eliza on my own before?"

"That's true..."

Iwashita Shima softened her voice a little.

Nekoyashiki Haru frowned.

"You're not... still overthinking things, are you?"

"Ah... well, you can't say there isn't any."

Iwashita Shima's smile disappeared.

"I just feel really sorry, because what I said was like a scolding, and I feel like I didn't have the right to say it like that..."

Before Iwashita Shima could finish speaking, Nekoyashiki Haru interrupted her.

"Everyone says you're very reliable. I don't care whether you scold me or not. At least I can understand that you mean well."

"...So...Qing, you don't mind me saying things to you in a slightly didactic tone?"

Shima Iwashita asked.

"...I feel like you're acting strange today...Just take it that way. I'll still listen to your advice or advice...Of course, whether I do it or not is my business."

Nekoyashiki Haru nodded and said.

"Um…"

This kind of relationship... it really is like that of siblings.

Iwashita Shima laughed.

"Is there anything else, Shima?"

Nekoyashiki Haru blinked and asked.

"It's all over now. Qing still has to go to rehearsal, right? I'll take you there."

Shima Iwashita said.

"…it is good."

Haru Nekoyashiki initially wanted to refuse, but after hearing what Shima Iwashita had just said, he thought he should let her deliver it.

"Oh, by the way, Shima, how's Kiku doing lately?"

"Nekoyashiki Haru asked."

"Hmm? Same old story, drinking, then going crazy on stage... Speaking of which, I just remembered I have to take her to apologize later..."

"Who got hit this time?"

"Yuyuko."

"...That child is really pitiful."

Nekoyashiki Haru shook her head, then continued.

“I’ve been feeling that Kikuri isn’t doing well lately.”

"Ok?"

Iwashita Shima raised an eyebrow.

"Which day did she cross it?"

"It's different...it feels like there's something on your mind."

Nekoyashiki Haru sighed.

"I went to look for her last time, but I still haven't found her..."

"Should I just call her over here?"

Shima Iwashita took out her phone and said.

"...That's not necessary."

Nekoyashiki Haru shook her head.

"As for Kikuri, I believe she has her own reasons..."

...

……

.........

The door to the rehearsal room was opened.

Nekoyashiki Haru walked in.

"Little cat, you're here."

Nijika stepped forward and casually closed the door to the rehearsal room for Nekoyashiki Haru.

"What happened? Why are you so late?"

"I ran into Shima and chatted with her for a while."

"Nekoyashiki Haru said."

"What do you want?"

Yamada Ryo looked up and asked.

"It's about the Christmas performance, but I'm not planning to go. I'll just spend this year at [Starry Night]."

Nekoyashiki Haru said to Yamada Ryo.

"so…?"

Yamada Ryo nodded, then his golden eyes suddenly narrowed.

Take a few steps forward and push out with both hands.

"?!"

Nekoyashiki Haru suddenly felt a gentle push from directly in front of her.

With the push, Nekoyashiki Haru sat down in the chair.

Sizzle...

The chair legs made a scraping sound against the floor.

Nekoyashiki Haru sat in the chair, facing forward with a puzzled expression.

The next moment, Yamada Ryo's presence suddenly drew near.

"What's wrong with Senior Liang all of a sudden?"

Kita Ikuyo looked at Yamada Ryo and asked.

”… ”

Yamada Ryo didn't speak, but just looked into Nekoyashiki Haru's eyes.

"…blue…"

Her golden eyes narrowed.

Goto Ichiri came over.

"Yes, there is... I didn't even notice it today..."

"There are already four colors..."

"Ichi Nijika sighed."

"... "

Kita Ikuyo frowned.

"Wait... blue... yellow and red..."