Lonely Rock for the Blind.

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"Next, we're going to campaign for votes!"

Nijika Ichichi stood in front of the table and looked at the group.

"Besides frequently going out for band activities, what other good ways are there?"

"Yes, I drew a mascot. A cute mascot can also attract fans."

Yamada Ryo pushed the notebook over, and the group crowded around to take a look.

The white, rice cake-like object lay limply on the ground, with what appeared to be a pair of cat-ear-like things on top of it.

"...So ugly, not cute at all..."

Kita Ikuyo speaks her mind directly.

"Yeah, and that cat ear element is completely meaningless. What exactly is this thing?"

Ichi Nijika frowned.

"...I actually find it quite endearing...especially those dark circles under their eyes..."

Goto Ichiri said.

I call it "Little Jiele".

Yamada Ryo nodded.

"Its design is that it will smile happily whenever it has money. If it gains more and more fans, they can even buy it clothes. We could create a small website..."

"...Such a utilitarian setting, like one of those low-quality simulation games."

Ichi Nijika sighed.

Does anyone have any other ideas?

"I me me!"

Kita Ikuyo raised her hand.

"We can make posters and put them up within the area of ​​our event!"

"...That sounds alright. What about Poch? Any ideas?"

Ichi Nijika looked at Goto Ichiri and asked.

"Ah... that..."

Goto Ichiri swallowed hard.

“…I can…I can ask Jimmy Heng to go with his friends…”

"Okay, no need for that. It's not the era where dogs can vote yet."

Ichi Nijika reached out to stop her.

"Forget it, we won't get anything out of this discussion now. Let's all just do our best."

Ichi Nijika sighed.

"Ah...actually, there's something else I'd like to talk to you about."

Kita Ikuyo looked at the group and said.

"... "

Ryo Yamada looked at Ikuyo Kita.

"...Ah...what...should I say?"

Goto Ichiri swallowed hard.

"Hmm? What do you want to say, Kita?"

Ichi Nijika smiled as she looked at Kita Ikuyo.

"Actually, Valentine's Day is coming up soon, so what are everyone's preparations?"

Kita Ikuyo said.

"chocolate?"

Ichi Nijika tilted her head.

"Money...money..."

Goto Ichiri said, trembling.

"I."

Yamada Ryo crossed his arms.

"A unique idea..."

Kita Ikuyo remained silent for a moment before speaking.

"However, wouldn't it be better if it were even more special?"

Kita Ikuyo then made a suggestion.

Is it more special?

Ichi Nijika tilted her head.

"Hmm... I think... after all, according to what my senior said back then, we were both the ones being pursued, but now it's pretty much like we're together, so I thought Valentine's Day should be a little different from other people's... or something like that."

Kita Ikuyo placed her hand on the table and said.

"And...and speaking personally, I actually hope that this is something only we, the band, will do after we finish...Ms. Pa and Ms. Kikuri must have their own ideas, right?"

Kita Yukiyo spoke to the others, her fingernails lightly tapping on the table.

"Yes, I agree."

Yamada Ryo took out a few coins and a tree root from his pocket and threw them on the table.

"I recently bought a new bass, but I haven't received the money yet. This is all the money I can sponsor."

"...You're so stingy...and what do you mean by 'you haven't gotten the money yet'? Who are you asking for money from?"

Niji Natsumi squinted and asked.

"... "

Yamada Ryo guiltily looked away.

Ichi Nijika sighed and didn't press the matter further.

"...But...how exactly do I do it?"

Silently placing the piggy bank on the table, Goto Ichiri asked.

"I still don't know what to do, I'm still thinking about it."

Kita Ikuyo pushed the piggy bank back.

"... "

Goto Ichiri blinked and took the piggy bank back.

"Make a super-sized chocolate sculpture?"

Yamada Ryo suggested, wiping his drool.

"...those kinds of food that come into contact with countless dust particles every second in the air, and most likely can't be eaten up, so they would be wasted."

Ichi Nijika shook her head.

"...Then, a solo live performance for the senior?"

Kita Ikuyo suggested.

"...Sounds good..."

Ichi Nijika nodded.

"... "

Goto Ichiri pursed his lips.

"...I...I also have a place I'd like to go on Valentine's Day."

Then, Goto Ichiri spoke up.

The others paused for a moment, then looked at Goto Ichiri.

"...Where to, Pochi?"

Ichi Nijika smiled.

“...Go to... [Enoshima].”

Goto Ichiri said.

"...There are some things...that bother me..."

"..." × 3

The others were all taken aback.

"...What's wrong? No, is it not okay?"

Goto Ichiri asked cautiously.

The three of them exchanged a glance.

“…Oh…it’s not that it’s impossible, it’s just that Pochi always brings up his opinions, and I’m always surprised no matter how many times he does it.”

Ichi Nijika nodded.

"No problem, let's go together!"

Kita Ikuyo said, and Yamada Ryo nodded vigorously.

"…Um!"