Lonely Rock for the Blind.

Ijichi Seika hugged Nekoyashiki Haru tightly, rubbing against her little by little.

Ijichi Hoshika suddenly smiled.

"You can push me away... but when I cry, you soften."

The outer garment was slowly shed.

Nekoyashiki Haru subconsciously raised her hand.

"If you continue to reject me... I will cry, and be even more heartbroken..."

"Ichi Hoshika said."

"... "

Nekoyashiki Haru's hand fell.

"In other words... they surrendered..."

Ijichi Seika's smile softened.

Everything is progressing in an orderly manner.

Then, the door was opened at that moment.

"Sister, Kitten, I'm here to get my phone, you guys..."

Ichi Nijika stared in astonishment at the scene before her.

"...Huh?"

"Hong...Hongxia?!"

Ijichi Hoshika's smile vanished, leaving only panic.

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and also

Chapter 397 Regret (and Repayment)

That was a long, long time ago.

Ichi Seika remembers that it was the night after she left the band.

dong dong dong.

There was a knock on the door.

Ijichi Hoshika paused for a moment, then opened the door.

Click...

In the darkness, the boy's purple pupils shimmered slightly.

"... "

Ichi Hoshika paused for a moment, then asked.

"What are you here for?"

"...I'll apply some medicine for you; you're injured."

"Nekoyashiki Haru said."

"...Where's Hongxia?"

"She's asleep."

Nekoyashiki Haru shook her head and then walked in on her own.

He stood on tiptoe to turn on the light, then closed the door.

"... "

Ijichi Hoshika was silent for a while, then sat down on the bed.

"...I'm fine, just a minor injury."

"They hit pretty hard."

Nekoyashiki Haru carried over a small stool by herself, and then pulled Ijichi Seika to sit down on the stool.

Then she sat on the bed, took a cotton swab, and gently applied the ointment.

"hiss…"

"pain?"

"…fine…"

Nekoyashiki Haru nodded, then continued applying the medicine.

Why did you leave the band?

"... "

Ichi Hoshika pretended not to hear.

Why did you leave the band?

Nekoyashiki Haru kept pressing for answers.

"...Haa...I'm bored!"

"It's impossible no matter how you look at it."

Nekoyashiki Haru threw away the cotton swab and looked at Ijichi Seika, who was sitting on a small stool in front of her.

"I've seen you perform... Do you really hate the band like that?"

"... "

Ichi Seika pursed her lips and remained silent.

Nekoyashiki Haru narrowed her eyes.

"Is it because of... me and Hongxia?"

"... "

Ichi Hoshika took a deep breath.

"Do you really have to guess so much? A child who asks too many questions isn't likable."

"...So you hate me?"

"…No."

Ijichi Hoshika shook her head.

"Yeah, I don't dislike you either."

Nekoyashiki Haru looked away.

"Although Sister Xingge used to smoke, skip classes, and fight, I don't dislike her."

"...Tsk..."

Ichi Seika clicked her tongue softly.

Nekoyashiki Haru's lips drooped slightly.

"Sorry…"

"What's the use of apologizing now? I don't need your apology!"

"Ichi Hoshika said without any politeness."

"I know, I was just trying to express my meaning..."

Nekoyashiki Haru reached out and gently hugged Ijichi Seika's head.

"...What a nuisance...you rascal..."

Ichi Seika gritted her teeth.

"Listen, I don't need an apology!"

"Then... thank you?"

"…grateful?"

Ijichi Hoshika was taken aback.

Nekoyashiki Haru didn't loosen her embrace.

"...I can paint a picture for you, or help you with many other things. That seems to be all I can do right now. Do you need it?"

"…I…"

Ijichi Seika's hand slowly wrapped around Nekoyashiki Haru's waist.

"...I don't need...a verbal thank you is enough."

"Yes, thank you, Sister Xingge."

"…Hey…"

Ichi Seika smiled.

Then, I suddenly felt a little dampness on my head.

Ijichi Seika paused, quickly released Nekoyashiki Haru, and then looked at the boy's face.

A few tears still lingered on the boy's face.

"...Why...why are you crying?"

"...You want to cry because we gave up our dreams."

Nekoyashiki Haru lowered her head and said.

"...Listen! You...you don't need to feel guilty about this!"

Ichi Seika shook her head vigorously.

"I'm actually doing this more for Hongxia! Not for you!"