Lonely Rock for the Blind.

Yamada Ryo was silent for a moment, then asked.

"what happened?"

"It's already afternoon."

Goto Ichiri said urgently.

"...Really? You slept for too long."

Yamada Ryo got up and stretched.

Then he glanced at Sato Aiko next to him.

What are you here for?

"...If you're asking what I could do, well, I guess..."

Sato Aiko nodded.

"Why don't you wake them up first?"

"... "

Yamada Ryo thought for a moment, then nodded.

Then he walked up to Ichiki Nijika, pointed at the floating triangle, and flicked it with his finger.

buzz-

The triangular highway trembled, and so did Ichiji Nijika.

The blonde girl suddenly opened her eyes.

"Wha...what happened?!"

The meow woke Kita Ikuyo and Nekoyashiki Haru at the same time.

"Huh? Huh?!"

Startled awake, Kita Ikuyo looked around frantically.

Nekoyashiki Haru was stunned for a moment before she came to her senses.

"You slept too long."

"Yamada Ryo said."

"Then, it seemed like she needed to talk to us about something."

Yamada Ryo pointed to Sato Aiko behind him.

"Hi…"

Sato Aiko waved gently in greeting.

...

……

.........

"Ahem, I'm so sorry to have troubled Miss Poison to wake us up."

In the coffee shop, Ichi Nijika spoke to Sato Aiko in front of her.

"It's nothing, it's nothing... I was just a little startled."

Sato Aiko sighed.

"At first I thought it was just someone who looked similar, but when I got closer I realized it was you guys... By the way, my name is Sato Aiko..."

"Then, Ms. Sato?"

Ichi Nijika tilted her head.

Sato Aiko nodded.

Yamada Ryo asked at this moment.

"So, you just bumped into us by chance? You just said you needed to talk to us?"

"It was a chance encounter... but I didn't lie. I heard you rejected the contract, right?"

"?!"

Nekoyashiki Haru's eyes widened.

"I haven't heard of that?"

"You're asleep, senior."

Kita Ikuyo said helplessly.

"Why? Is there a problem with the contract?"

Nekoyashiki Haru frowned.

"Because...because there are conditions that I cannot accept..."

Goto Ichiri grabbed Nekoyashiki Haru's clothes and said.

"What conditions?"

"Nekoyashiki Haru asked."

"...They said they wanted you, Kitten, to quit..."

"Ichi Nijika turned around and said."

Nekoyashiki Haru's pupils contracted, then she narrowed her eyes.

"It's alright, I can help us find someone better, right now..."

"Cough cough."

Sato Aiko interrupted.

"Um... before [Poison Cat] looks for other companies, should you consider us?"

"you?"

Nekoyashiki Haru paused for a moment.

"Aren't you a writer?"

"Actually... I'm working at a firm now; you can't make a living just by being a writer."

Sato Aiko paused for a moment before continuing.

"Ahem, we've always been very interested in [The End Band]. If possible, we'd like to have a face-to-face meeting. Don't worry, there won't be any conditions that would make you quit!"

"...May I ask which agency it is?"

Kita Ikuyo took out her phone and asked.

"It's [Sutoi Beat]..."

"Sato Aiko said."

"...Yes, it's true."

After searching on her phone for a while, Kita Ikuyo nodded to Iji Tomokazu.

"Huh? Wait a minute, did you think I was lying just now?"

Sato Aiko's eyes widened.

When would the interview be scheduled?

Nekoyashiki asked.

"Barring any unforeseen circumstances, tomorrow."

"Sato Aiko said."

"So... what do you all think?"

Ichi Nijika was silent for a moment, then stood up and opened her arms to embrace the group.

"We need to have an internal meeting. Ms. Sato, could you please wait a moment?"

"Oh, don't worry, it'll be fine."

Sato Aiko nodded.

Ichi Nijika led the group away quickly.

They stopped only after confirming that it was a location where Sato Aiko couldn't hear them.

"What should we do, everyone? Should we go check it out?"

"Ichi Nijika said excitedly."

"There is indeed such an agency, and it does belong to a record company."

Kita Ikuyo nodded.

"I can find someone better... Sorry, I fell asleep tonight."

Nekoyashiki Haru lowered her head and apologized.

"...No...we can't undo why you're so tired today."

Yamada Ryo shook his head.

"I think it's worth going to take a look."

Goto Ichiri.

Nekoyashiki Haru looked at Goto Ichiri.

"Actually, there are better ones."

"...Then, then I'll have to trouble Qing..."

"It's also for my own sake, since I'm now part of the band that's ending."

Nekoyashiki Haru shook her head, and at the same time rolled up her sleeves, the strap on her wrist making Goto Ichiri pause for a moment.