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

Yue exclaimed "Oh dear!" before being pinned down on the bed by Li hope.

Although Yue was wearing thick panda pajamas, the atmosphere between the two didn't weaken because of the bulky clothing; on the contrary, it became even more intimate. Yue struggled and patted Lixi's back with her little hands, pretending to protest, "Big bad wolf! Don't eat the little panda!"

Lixi laughed heartily, loosening her grip, but still holding Yue tightly in her arms, burying her head in the crook of Yue's neck, her breath carrying the faint scent of Yue's shampoo. She whispered, "Little Yue...you're so adorable."

Upon hearing this, Yue slowly stopped patting Li Xi's hand, a smile appearing on her lips and her blush deepening slightly. "Haven't I always been this cute?"

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Fuka and Yuuri stood outside Tsuki and Riki's bedroom door, their ears pressed against the door, catching almost every sound. Then, as the voice from inside said, "The big bad wolf is going to eat the little panda," the two froze on the spot.

Yuri seemed a little flustered, her cheeks flushing slightly. She couldn't help but look at Fuka, her eyes questioning, "Should we... remind them... to be careful?"

A blush of embarrassment also crept onto Shen Yu's face. She bit her lip and nervously clasped her hands together. She wasn't quite sure how to handle the situation either. After all, she had never experienced hearing her daughter playfully fighting with her girlfriend in her room, saying things like "the big bad wolf is going to eat the little panda."

“Let’s wait a bit,” Shen Yu replied softly, his gaze somewhat unfocused, clearly a little embarrassed. “Going in now would be a bit…too awkward.”

Yuri nodded, but the two of them still didn't move their ears from the door, seemingly still driven by a bit of curiosity.

"But those two... they usually seem pretty normal, how come they're so... naughty?" Yuri muttered to herself, thinking for a long time before coming up with a suitable word.

Shen Yu sighed helplessly and gently tapped his forehead.

As a mother, she certainly didn't want to disturb her daughter's private space, but she couldn't remain completely indifferent to the ambiguous words spoken in the room.

"Hmm...it seems they get along well..." Shen Yu shook her head slightly, muttering to herself as if trying to comfort herself, trying to ignore the awkwardness in her heart.

Just as the two were still debating whether to go in, a burst of cheerful laughter suddenly came from the room, followed by the sounds of the two making a ruckus.

Fuka and Yuri exchanged a glance and decided to give them some more space and not disturb their "Panda and Big Bad Wolf" game.

"Let's remind them after they calm down..." Fuka finally said in a low voice, then quietly stepped back from the door and pulled Yuri towards the living room, leaving the two in the room some private time.

And that's why the two of them missed out on the exciting part that followed.

Climax Stage: Chapter 113 A Sleepless Night

After a playful fight on the bed, Hinasaki and Shiina Ritsuki lay down side by side, panting.

Both of their cheeks were flushed slightly from their playful banter, and their breathing became rapid.

Hinasaki's panda hat was askew on one side, and a few strands of hair were stuck to her forehead with sweat, making her look a little messy.

Shiina Riki wasn't in much better shape either; her pajamas had loosened slightly during the movement, revealing her firm collarbones.

The two lay side by side, and when their eyes met, they couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Hinasaki turned slightly, her gaze falling on Ritsuki's face, a hint of mischief in her eyes. Her voice was soft and sweet, as if carrying a touch of probing and teasing: "Hey... Ritsuki..."

Li hope was slightly taken aback, then turned her head and met Yue's gaze. "Hmm?" Her tone was slightly puzzled.

Yue's cheeks flushed even deeper, her gaze darting around, seemingly unable to meet Li Xi's eyes. "Just now... what the Big Bad Wolf said, we haven't done yet~"

Although it was meant as a joke, Yue's voice became somewhat soft and even trembled slightly due to nervousness.

Although her words were flippant, her eyes revealed a hint of shyness, and an unconscious blush had already spread to the roots of her ears.

Shiina Ritsuki stared at Tsuki's flushed cheeks, a sudden panic rising within her. She had initially thought the teasing was just a playful joke, but she hadn't expected Hinasaki Tsuki to take it so seriously.

The moon before him had a shy yet expectant look in her eyes, leaving Lixi momentarily at a loss for how to respond.

"Huh...??" Li hope's voice was tinged with surprise and bewilderment. He opened his mouth slightly, but didn't say anything more.

Her mind raced as she tried to understand her situation. However, the more nervous she became, the less she knew what to do with her hands and feet.

The air seemed to freeze, and only the two of them could be heard breathing in the room.

Li hope's gaze fell on Yue's slightly trembling lips, a faint blush appeared on her face, and her hands unconsciously gripped the bed sheet beneath her.

Finally, the long silence was broken. Li hope took a deep breath, steadied herself, and slowly spoke: "Yue."

Her voice carried a hint of hesitation and seriousness.

Yue was slightly taken aback, and responded in a soft, low voice, "Yes, I'm here." Her voice was tinged with unease, yet also with a hint of expectation, and her gaze never left Lixi.

“Moon…” Shiina Tatsuki’s voice was low, tinged with hesitation. She moved slightly closer, her gaze meeting Moon’s eyes, seeking an answer from him.

"Yes, I'm here." Her voice was so soft it was almost inaudible, gentle yet firm, as if responding to all of Lixi's questions.

Lixi suddenly felt as if something had gripped her heart. Her mind went blank, but she slowly lowered her head, driven by an impulse.

The two drew closer and closer, their breaths mingling on each other's cheeks, and the air seemed to grow hotter as they drew nearer.

The moment Lixi's lips touched Yue, she felt a warm, soft sensation, as if the world had stood still.

Yue slowly closed her eyes, her slightly trembling eyelashes revealing her tension and anticipation. She gently responded to Lixi's movements, the subtle touch between her lips making her heart race, almost uncontrollably.

The touch was both unfamiliar and warm, as if the two had finally broken down all the distance between them. Their movements were very careful, with a touch of caution and tenderness.

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The sound of rain outside the window gradually became more intense, with raindrops tapping against the windowpane, making a soft "tap-tap" sound, as if adding a layer of low melody to this quiet room.

Rainwater gathered on the windowpane and flowed in thin streams as the wind blew.

Shen Yu sat on the edge of the bed, his fingers gently stroking the notebook on his lap, his brows furrowed slightly, clearly deep in thought.

The coffee cup in front of her was still steaming, but she didn't pick it up, clearly unaware that Yuri had handed her the coffee.

Yuri walked to the window and gazed at the rain. Rain fell in the garden outside the window, splashing up circles of water, and the flowers swayed gently in the wind and rain.

Her gaze pierced through the rain curtain, as if she were pondering something, and she sighed softly.

"Rainy days always make one's thoughts wander..." Yuri murmured softly, her tone carrying a hint of inexplicable melancholy. The rain in front of her always reminded her of the drizzling rain on Mount Hikami.

Shen Yu looked up, a thoughtful look flashing in her eyes after hearing her words. She put down her notebook, finally reached for her coffee cup, and took a small sip.

The bitterness of the coffee spread across my tongue, mingling with the sound of rain outside the window to create a serene scene.

"It's normal for it to rain in summer, isn't it?" Fuka looked out the window.

Yuri turned to the side and leaned against the windowsill, saying softly, "In the folk legends of Mount Hikami, the soul is born from the water and will eventually return to the water."

“I don’t know much about these things,” Shen Yu said, pursing his lips.

The sound of thunder could be heard faintly in the distance, gradually becoming clearer, as if rolling in from the horizon, carrying a deep and oppressive force.

The wind outside the window began to howl, like some mysterious whisper, accompanied by the pattering of raindrops, which gradually turned into a rapid "patter" as they hit the glass.

Every gust of wind lashed the rain against the window, causing the glass to shake violently, as if it would shatter in the next second.

The room was filled with an inescapable sense of oppression amidst the sudden downpour and thunder.

July in Tokyo should be the height of summer, but this torrential rain brought no relief from the heat; instead, it made the air even more humid and oppressive.

Even with the air conditioning on and the cool air spreading through the air, my skin still felt slightly sticky, and sweat silently seeped from my forehead and slid down my cheeks.

A flash of lightning suddenly ripped through the dark night sky, illuminating the entire world in an instant.

Immediately afterwards, a deafening clap of thunder boomed, as if in response to the sudden flash of lightning.

The thunder reverberated through the air, its deep echo seeming to swallow everything, even causing the windowpanes to tremble slightly.

The rain outside the window poured down like a waterfall, the raindrops dense and rapid, blurring almost everything outside the line of sight into a mist.

Driven by the wind, the rain gushing from the sky slapped against the glass, forming streams of water that slid down and gathered into streaks on the window.

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Congratulations! Yuexi has successfully reached base!

Climax Stage: Chapter 114 Aftermath?

At one o'clock in the morning, the wind and rain outside the window finally subsided. The raging wind and heavy rain gradually stopped, and the dark clouds began to disperse. The moonlight, which had been obscured for so long, shone down on the earth again, and its cool silvery glow streamed into the room through the window, adding a touch of tranquility to the quiet night.

Shiina Ritsuki gently lowered her head, her gaze tenderly falling on Hinasaki in her arms. Her face still had a lingering blush, and her forehead and the tips of her hair were slightly damp with sweat, revealing a hint of fatigue.

Yue's breathing was heavy, her body rose and fell slightly, she was in a state of extreme relaxation, but also showed the exhaustion of having just experienced exertion.

Lixi's eyes were filled with doting affection. She raised her hand and gently brushed a strand of hair away from Yue's cheek. The touch of her fingertips was so gentle that she was afraid of disturbing the tranquility of the moment.

She gazed at Yue's sleeping face, a surge of warmth and contentment welling up within her. The faint blush on Yue's face made her appear incredibly fragile, yet it also evoked a deep sense of dependence and intimacy.

Shiina Tatsuki and Hinasaki finally took this step. They lay quietly in each other's arms, the room filled with a peaceful atmosphere.

Yue's body was slightly curled up, her head gently resting on Li hope's shoulder, her breathing long and steady.

Lixi wrapped his arms around Yue's waist, as if afraid that she would suddenly slip away from his embrace, holding her tightly with gentleness and firmness.

Moonlight streamed through the thin curtains, casting a soft glow on their profiles and bathing the tranquil room in a gentle glow. Although things had gradually returned to calm outside, Shiina Tatsuki's heart remained restless.

She lay on her side on the bed, her gaze gently falling on Hinasaki Tsuki beside her. Tsuki leaned against her arm, her breathing even, as quiet as a sleeping kitten. The moonlight outlined her features, making her already delicate face even more beautiful, making it hard to look away.

Lixi had thought she would be so tired that she would fall asleep the moment she closed her eyes, but after countless performances and training sessions along the way, she found that the tranquility and this brief moment gave her immense satisfaction and warmth. Even just watching the people beside her, she was willing to stay like this forever, as if this time was their secret.

As night deepened, the sky outside the window slowly began to lighten. The first rays of dawn shone through the window, replacing the moonlight, and quietly entered the room, gently scattering across the bed. Hinasaki Tsuki stirred slightly, groggily opening her bright blue eyes; she was not yet fully awake.

She stared blankly for a moment before realizing that Li hope was looking at her with a smile.

Hinasaki's cheeks flushed instantly, and her heart pounded at a rate she could hardly bear.

Especially when she realized that she was not only leaning on Lixi's arm, but also unconsciously wrapping her arms tightly around her waist, a wave of shyness washed over her, making her cheeks feel like they were about to burst into flames.

"Good morning, Xiaoyue." Lixi chuckled, her voice as gentle as a spring breeze, carrying a hint of doting and teasing.

"Good...good morning..." Hinasaki's voice was so low it was almost inaudible; her inner turmoil made her feel lost. She pursed her lips slightly, her eyes darting around, and the blush on her face made her look even more adorable and shy.

She dared not look directly into Lixi's eyes, so she lowered her gaze and stared intently at the bed. Unfortunately, as she looked down, she caught a glimpse of evidence of their intimacy from the previous night, and the blush on her face deepened instantly, almost as if it were about to overflow.

"This is it..." Her mind was in chaos, and her heart pounded in her chest like a drum. To escape the awkward atmosphere of this overly intimate situation, Yue suddenly turned around, trying to find a place where she could avoid being seen.

However, as soon as she turned her head, her gaze fell on the floor beside the bed—there lay the sheets that had been changed last night because they were soaked, piled up casually, as if they had become a silent witness to this ambiguous affair.

"This is so embarrassing!" Countless thoughts flashed through her mind in an instant, and finally, Yue decided to escape completely. She suddenly pulled up the quilt and buried herself in it, like a frightened kitten, wrapping herself tightly, trying to isolate herself from everything outside in this way.

Seeing Yue's adorable reaction, Li Xi couldn't help but smile again.

She knew Yue was shy, and she knew that her avoidance was more due to her inner helplessness and shyness, but seeing the other person like this, she couldn't help but chuckle softly.

"Shut up!" Yue's muffled voice came from under the covers, accompanied by a frustrated sigh. She simply threw off the covers in a fit of despair, glaring at Li Xi with her eyes still flushed with resentment, as if to say, "Laugh all you want, I'm already like this anyway!"

Li hope chuckled and raised her hands in surrender, but her eyes were full of tender love: "I'm sorry, Xiao Yue... I didn't mean to."

"You're still laughing at me!" Hinasaki pouted, puffed out her cheeks, and glared at Riki with a tone that was a little helpless and defiant.