Lonely Rock for the Blind.

He recalled what he had said to Kikuri Hiroi before.

Your life won't hit rock bottom.

Chapter 288 Before Christmas

Christmas Eve passed quickly.

After the group finished their meal, they all went home.

Kikuri Hiroi sat on the floor.

The phone next to me was buzzing and vibrating.

That was the phone number labeled "The Best Wine".

Again and again.

This is the sixth phone call.

Kikuri Hiroi's hand trembled as she reached for her phone and answered it.

Click...

Why didn't Kikuri answer the phone just now?

On the other end of the phone, Nekoyashiki Haru's voice came through.

"I was asleep~ I just finished drinking, but your phone call woke me up again."

Hiroi Kikuri laughed.

"...I'll drink with you, where are you?"

"Where am I? Now that you mention it, I really don't know where I am~ I just found myself here without realizing it, I should still be in Tokyo, haha!"

Check it on your phone.

"This is so troublesome! I already told you I wanted to drink!"

Hiroi Kikuri's voice provoked anger.

【...】

On the other end of the phone, Nekoyashiki Haru remained silent for a while.

So what I mean is, I'll keep you company. I won't spoil the fun. You can drink as much as you want; it's on me. You can even drink the really expensive wines if you want.

"No, that would mean I'd have to pick you up, which is too much trouble!"

I don't need you to pick me up, I'll do it myself.

"That's too dangerous... Everyone'll be after me then~ Blind people should just stay home~ Okay, okay, that's all, I'm going to keep drinking, bye."

beep----

Hiroi Kikuri put down her phone and continued drinking her inferior liquor.

"... "

Looking at the empty box on the ground, Kikuri Hiroi opened her mouth.

Tomorrow... I'll buy an expensive bar.

Anyway, it doesn't matter anymore, I've already touched my savings.

It doesn't matter if I splurge.

Hiroi Kikuri smiled.

buzzing...

My phone suddenly vibrated again.

Kikuri Hiroi hesitated for a moment…

Then the purple pupils trembled slightly.

She crawled shakily to the phone and picked it up.

"Little Red..."

That was a message sent by Kita Yuuki.

Kikuri Hiroi was silent for a moment, then put her phone down.

"I fell asleep..."

Then he closed his eyes.

...

……

.........

Today is Christmas.

Ichi Hoshika was sitting on the bed.

She looked up at the white sky in the distance.

"...Is it any different from usual...?"

"Ichi Hoshika said silently."

dong dong.

There was a knock on the door.

[Sister, are you up yet? Have some breakfast before you go back to sleep.]

The voice of Ichiji Nijika could be heard outside the door.

Ijichi Hoshika's pupils trembled slightly.

As time went on, she felt increasingly afraid to look into Ichichi Nijika's eyes.

I can't look her in the eye; if I do, my heart feels incredibly tight.

She opened her mouth.

"I'll be out in a bit."

Okay, you can eat by yourself in a bit. I'm heading out now.

Ijichi Nijika's footsteps gradually disappeared.

"... "

Ijichi Seika got out of bed and slowly opened the door.

There was no sign of Ichiji Nijika outside the door.

With a sigh, Ichiji Hoshika went into the bathroom.

After washing up, I went to the dining table.

The food on the table sat quietly.

She could tell that today's breakfast was very plentiful, and Hongxia had put more effort into it than usual.

It's Christmas, after all... and also my birthday.

Ijichi Seika sat down and slowly put the food into her mouth.

"...I'm sorry...Hongxia..."

...

……

.........

"Hmm... how about this one?"

The four members of the band walked together in the mall after the band ended.

Today, it wasn't Nekoyashiki Haru who was accompanying them.

According to Ichi Nijika.

The kitten seems to still be sleeping, and it's sleeping on the sofa, still wearing its clothes.

As for how she knew so much… Ichiji Nijika did not explain.

"Ah... so that's why you called me here..."

"I can't help but yawn," said the big black voice helplessly.

"After all, it's also to prepare for my sister's birthday tonight. Miss Pa hasn't prepared a gift yet, has she?"

"Ichi Nijika asked with a smile."

She wanted to build a good relationship with Ootori.

Dahei Yin shook his head.

"As for the store manager, just send a small gift; the thought is what counts."

"for example?"

"juice."

Dahei Yinyi laughed.

Yamada Ryo raised his hand.

"I'm also planning to send one."

"It's okay, we can send different flavors."

"Daikoku Otoichi said."

"can."

Yamada Ryo readily agreed.

"You two...wouldn't it be worthwhile to spend a little more time and effort on her older sister..."