After dropping out of school, I chose to join a girls' band.

Su Shi moved slightly, though she remained curled up in a ball.

Yuewei turned her head slightly, her words drifting gently into the night breeze, "Actually, even Xiangzi is quite worried about you."

Su Shi's body trembled again. She slowly raised her head, and the moonlight shone on her face, highlighting her slightly red eyes and tear-stained cheeks.

Yue watched Su Shi's reaction and felt a slight stirring in her heart, but she didn't say anything more.

He simply reached out and gently took Su Shi's hand.

"bring it on."

Without waiting for Su Shi's response, he directly pulled her towards the sea.

Su Shi was taken aback by Yue's sudden action. She had not yet fully recovered from that complex emotion and could only stagger to follow Yue's footsteps.

"Wait..." Su Shi couldn't help but speak up, and involuntarily followed Yue step by step toward the shimmering sea.

Yue did not stop walking; she walked lightly on the beach, the sand beneath her feet soft and warm, leaving shallow footprints with every step.

Su Shi staggered after Yue, her fair feet finally stepping into the warm seawater.

The seawater was warm and gentle at night, softly lapping against their ankles and bringing a slight tickle.

However, Yue did not stop. She still held Su Shi's hand and walked resolutely deeper into the area.

The seawater gradually rose above their knees, and the warm water gently enveloped their legs.

A sense of unease welled up in Su Shi's heart, and she finally couldn't help but ask, "Yue! What exactly do you want to do?"

However, at that moment, Yue smiled, a smile that appeared exceptionally gentle in the moonlight.

She stopped and turned to face Su Shi. All that remained around them was waist-deep seawater, gently lapping against their bodies.

"Su Shi." Yue called her name softly, her voice as gentle as the night breeze, yet carrying an undeniable warmth.

She slowly released Su Shi's hand, but did not step back. Instead, she took a step forward, bringing them closer together.

At this moment, their breaths seemed to blend together, and the seawater gently lapped at their feet, bringing a warm ripple.

Just as Su Shi was trying to understand Yue's actions, a cunning glint suddenly flashed in Yue's eyes. Before Su Shi could react, Yue gave her a sudden push, and Su Shi, caught off guard, fell backward instantly.

Her hands instinctively tried to grab something, but they were surrounded by seawater and had no way to get a foothold. She could only watch helplessly as she fell into the water.

The seawater splashed up a white spray around her, and Su Shi was suddenly pushed into the water, instantly feeling the coolness and envelopment of the water.

Fortunately, the water wasn't deep. She struggled in the water for a few moments, trying to maintain her balance, and finally managed to stand up again with difficulty.

Her long, wet hair clung to her face, water droplets sliding down the ends of her hair, making her look somewhat disheveled.

Su Shi's face was filled with disbelief and anger. She vigorously wiped the water droplets from her face with both hands, glaring angrily at Yue, who was still smiling in front of her. Her voice was filled with barely suppressed anger, "Hinasaki Yue! What are you doing?"

Instead of immediately answering Su Shi's question, she countered with, "You've calmed down? Finally stopped thinking about Crychic."

"Huh?" Su Shi was stunned. Her anger seemed to be dissolved by some invisible force in that instant.

Seeing that Su Shi's emotions were gradually calming down, Yue Qingqing stepped forward and said, "The more you focus your attention on Crychic, the more you will not be able to forget it."

Yue didn't rush to continue comforting them; she simply stood quietly beside Su Shi, feeling the gentle touch of the seawater flowing around their legs.

Her legs slid gently in the seawater, creating tiny ripples that were exceptionally clear in the moonlight, as if they were a true reflection of the emotions in their hearts.

"...I won't tell you any grand theories like 'Only by forgetting Crychic can we move forward.'" Yue's voice rang out again in the sea breeze.

Su Shi was slightly taken aback, then slowly raised her head to look at Yue's profile.

Yue sighed softly and continued, "Although Crychic is over, it is still a precious memory for you. If you could really let go so easily, there wouldn't be so many regrets in this world."

She lowered her head, gently biting her lower lip, her voice tinged with hesitation and longing, "Then... Xiaoyue, do you have any regrets?"

"Me...?" Yue was slightly taken aback, then she smiled, slowly raised her head, and looked through the night sky to the bright moon.

The silvery moonlight shone on her face, making her eyes sparkle.

"Me...?" Yue gently repeated Su Shi's question, as if pondering the question.

Her gaze remained fixed on the bright moon, its gentle light bathing her eyes and making them appear incredibly deep and radiant.

Her voice carried a hint of gentle self-deprecation and a touch of melancholy, "Of course I have regrets."

"Really?" Su Shi didn't press further, but instead walked to Yue's side. "Can you keep this a secret for me tonight?"

“Of course.” Yue turned her head, looked into Su Shi’s bright eyes, smiled and nodded, not noticing that Su Shi was getting closer and closer.

"Thank you," Su Shi suddenly said softly, then pushed Yue Ye into the water.

Climax Stage: Chapter 47 Is the bathroom a place for conversation?

"Su Shi... Xiao Yue... did you go swimming tonight?" Xiao Deng stood at the villa's entrance, her eyes filled with doubt.

She watched as Su Shi and Yue walked into the house one after the other, her gaze lingering on their wet clothes.

Seawater dripped down the fabric, pattering onto the floor and leaving a trail of distinct water stains.

Yue looked up and met Xiaodeng's questioning eyes. She smiled gently, a hint of helplessness in her gaze. "I guess so," she shrugged, her tone light, "It was just a sudden whim."

Su Shi stood to the side, looking down at her soaked trouser legs. "It was a sudden whim, and it dragged me into the sea too." Her tone carried a hint of helplessness, but more of a teasing tone.

Xiao Deng's gaze swept back and forth between the two. Although Yue Linmeng and Su Shi's tone was relaxed, she always felt that something important had happened.

Before Xiaodeng could say anything more, Aiyin rushed out of the room. Her eyes were full of worry, and seeing the two soaking wet people, she immediately ran up to them, "Xiaoyueyue! Sushishi! Where have you two been?"

Aine's sudden appearance made the atmosphere even more tense. Her bright eyes darted back and forth between Yue and Su Shi, as if searching for some clue.

She was clearly very unhappy with the two's "nighttime outing," especially when she saw how soaked they were, she couldn't help but frown.

"Aine, what kind of name is that?!" Yue and Su Shi spoke almost simultaneously.

Aine blinked, clearly not expecting their reaction. She tilted her head slightly, an innocent expression on her face, and a slight smile played on her lips. "Isn't it cute? Haven't you called me Suze so many times already?"

"Where's the cuteness?" Su Shi couldn't help but complain again. "Haven't I told you many times before not to call me that?"

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"Aren't you going down to chat with them?" Hachiman Kairin asked softly, standing at the doorway of the second-floor balcony, her gaze fixed on Toyokawa Shoko with concern.

Toyokawa Shoko stood by the balcony railing, her hands gently gripping the cold metal bars. The night breeze gently blew by, lifting Shoko's long, light blue hair.

Her gaze remained fixed on the warm light emanating from downstairs. Yue, Su Shi, Xiao Deng, and Ai Yin were gathered together, the atmosphere relaxed and pleasant.

However, Xiangzi did not join in the joyful atmosphere.

She watched the scene downstairs, silently sensing their interaction, a faint hint of envy flashing in her eyes, but she quickly looked away.

Hailing's question did not receive an immediate response.

"No need." She shook her head slightly, as if telling herself that this sense of distance made her feel more at ease.

Looking at Xiangzi's calm expression, Hailing didn't continue to persuade him. She simply nodded silently, a knowing look on her face: "Is that so?"

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In the bathroom, warm steam filled the air, forming a thin layer of mist that enveloped the entire space in a hazy atmosphere.

Hinasaki sat obediently on a small stool, her hair wet and disheveled, with foam slowly sliding down her head.

Her eyes were closed, her hands resting lightly on her knees, appearing somewhat restless. She occasionally shifted slightly, as if trying to alleviate some discomfort, but Shiina Ritsuki, standing behind her, gently pressed down on her shoulder.

"Don't move." Li hope's voice carried an irresistible force.

She stood behind Yue, holding the showerhead in one hand and gently rubbing Yue's hair with the other.

Warm water flowed slowly from the showerhead, rinsing the foam off Yue's head.

Water droplets shimmered under the lamplight, dripping along the moon's hair to the ground with a soft pattering sound.

Upon hearing Li hope's words, Yue instinctively shrank her neck, trying her best to remain still.

She opened her eyes slightly, glancing around uneasily, but her vision was obscured by the mist.

She mumbled softly, "I didn't move around..."

Lixi sighed softly, but her movements remained gentle and meticulous. She ran her fingers through Yue's hair, gently massaging her scalp to help Yue relax.

As the water flowed, the bubbles gradually dissipated, revealing Yue's soft, flowing hair.

As Lixi carefully washed Yue's hair, she reminded her, "If you keep moving around, I won't wash it for you anymore."

Upon hearing this, Yue immediately closed her eyes obediently and stopped trying to move her body.

The atmosphere in the bathroom was quiet and cozy, with the gentle sound of flowing water echoing in the air, as if adding a soft background melody to the couple's time together.

However, Lixi was not completely at ease. She looked down at Yue's wet hair, and the scene of learning that Yue and Su Shi had gone to the sea late at night involuntarily flashed through her mind.

"You two, why are you always causing us so much trouble?" Li hope couldn't help but mutter.

She originally thought that the only two people in the band who gave her the most headaches were Kaname and Chihaya Aine, but tonight, even the two usually reliable people did something worrying.

When Yue heard Li hope's words, she opened one eye and secretly glanced at her, then immediately closed it again, pretending not to have heard.

But she couldn't help but mutter softly, "We haven't had any problems..."

Hearing this soft explanation, Li hope couldn't help but frown, but her movements remained gentle.

She moved the showerhead away, gently squeezed some conditioner into her palm, and continued to care for Yue's hair.

“This isn’t about whether there will be any problems or not,” Li hope said, her tone clearly worried, and her voice became slightly more serious.

As she gently massaged Yue's scalp, she continued, "Although it's summer, the temperature here isn't high at night, and the sea breeze can easily make you catch a cold. What if you two get sick?"

When Yue heard Li Xi's rebuke, although she really wanted to say that she had gone to comfort Su Shi, she remembered that Su Shi had told her not to tell anyone when she came back, so she could only obediently listen to Li Xi and stop arguing.

Lixi continued, her tone tinged with barely concealed anxiety, "Also, what if you two get swept away by the waves? The beach at night isn't as safe as it is during the day, and there are far fewer people around. If something really happens, no one might notice in time."

Yue lowered her head, her heart filled with remorse. She replied softly, "I'm sorry, Lixi, I'll be more careful in the future."

Looking at Yue's obedient and apologetic appearance, Li hope's worry and anger gradually dissipated.

“Alright,” Li hope’s tone softened considerably. He gently patted Yue’s shoulder and smiled slightly. “Yue, you can wash me now.”

Upon hearing this, Yue looked up at Li hope, paused for a moment, then smiled easily, "Leave it to me."

Climax Stage: Chapter Forty-Eight - Ghost Stories and the Beach

"Alright, alright, Shoko, come over here quickly." Yutenji Nyanko cheerfully pulled the reluctant Toyokawa Shoko into the villa's board game room.