Aspiring to be a girl in a band

But... why didn't the expected pleasure arrive as scheduled?

It turns out that she isn't always full of energy.

So it turns out she can get hurt too.

Having figured this out, Arakawa Kirika slowly turned over.

Suddenly, Arakawa Kirika heard the doorbell ring.

This puzzled her a bit.

Since she moved into the house, the doorbell has served a decorative purpose.

It shouldn't be Xiangzi.

Arakawa Kirika thought to herself.

She had given Xiangzi the key herself, and as for Xiangzi... Arakawa Kirika didn't think she would come on her own initiative outside of a weekday.

Who could it be?

Arakawa Kirika was filled with weariness at this moment.

Because she hadn't been in a good mood all day.

As a result, my appetite has also decreased.

She ate only a little bit for dinner, and by this time, she finally felt a bit tired.

Arakawa Kirika reluctantly stood up, dragging her body along.

She wanted to hand over the task of opening the door to someone else, but she was all alone now.

……

Ah...it was her.

When did this child... become someone who can shamelessly show up uninvited?

Arakawa Kirika spotted the light immediately; the other person's hands were gripping the iron gate.

The lamp looked relieved.

She was a little worried that Arakawa Kirika might not see her.

The reason why she didn't notify the other party in advance was because she thought that if she sent a message to the other party saying that she wanted to come, Wuhua would definitely refuse her, but... since she had already walked to the door, Wuhua might not ask her to leave.

This is a little trick that the lamp learned as she grew up, and it can be seen as proof that she has taken a step closer to her goal of becoming human.

……

Should we just call the lamp back?

Arakawa Kirika was a little annoyed.

She has absolutely no interest in engaging in pointless debates right now.

She knew very well that the lamp had come to find her because of Aine.

So she didn't want to communicate with the light.

But... who can blame them for the lamp arriving at such a perfect time?

She was feeling a bit tired, and her mental state was nearing the edge of "energy-saving mode".

So she eventually let the light into the house.

……

As soon as I entered the room, the lamp hadn't even had a chance to speak.

Arakawa Kirika was the first to block the lamp's mouth... of course, not with her lips.

"If you want to ask me why I hate Aine, then you can shut up."

After saying that, Arakawa Kirika walked towards the bathroom alone.

All she wants right now is to take a nice bath and then get some sleep.

As for the lamp, after realizing that the other party's intentions were impure, Arakawa Kirika put the lamp at a very low priority.

Let her stay alone. Although she didn't chase Akari away, Arakawa Kirika clearly still didn't want to communicate with Akari.

She felt that the lamp should understand her meaning, and that it would leave if it got bored.

Who knows, after I finish my bath and come out, the light might already be gone?

……

The perfect water temperature allowed Arakawa Kirika to relax.

I even felt a little drowsy.

After an unknown amount of time, just as Arakawa Kirika was half-asleep and half-awake...

She thought she heard the sound of the bathroom door being opened.

Then she opened her eyes.

"This is really... somewhat unexpected."

The scene before her eyes was quite shocking to Arakawa Kirika.

She saw...

At this moment, the lamp shed all its obstacles and revealed itself completely to Arakawa Kirika.

Of course... even though it's "everything".

But Deng's hands still shyly covered the key parts of her upper and lower body respectively.

The lamp's cheeks were so red they looked like they could drip water.

So she quickened her pace and then submerged herself in the water.

……

As the lamp slowly approached, I also took the opportunity to admire the other person's body.

Arakawa Kirika felt her interest had been piqued somewhat.

This girl named Deng often brings her surprises.

"Mist Flower...Am I really that bad?"

The lamp rested its head on Arakawa Kirika's shoulder.

Why do you say that?

Although the girl's naked body was right next to her, Arakawa Kirika's gaze was fixed on the ceiling.

Looking at the somewhat dazzling light, Arakawa Kirika finally broke free from her drowsiness.

Deng felt that her heart had never been beating so violently before.

"Because... although I really want to help Aine, I also thought this might be a good opportunity to be alone with Kirika."

"I'm really terrible for having selfish motives like this, right?"

Arakawa Kirika looked at the girl beside her.

Although she was speaking of self-reflection, Arakawa Kirika could tell that the expression on Akari's face at that moment was one of relief.

So Arakawa Kirika smiled, then lowered her head and kissed Akari on the cheek.

"It's nothing. Even the best friends or the closest lovers have their own selfish desires."

"And... I also want to congratulate you, Lamp. With [selfishness], you are getting closer and closer to the goal of [becoming human].

Is that so?

The lamp's expression didn't change much; though she was happy to receive the mist flower's praise.

But... that's not what she cares about most right now.

The goal of "becoming human" has been given much lower priority since some point in her life.

She now cherishes everyone around her even more.

The light moved a little closer, and now her skin was completely pressed against Arakawa Kirika's.

"Why...why does Kirika hate Aine?"

The lamp still voiced the question that had been lingering in its mind.

The lamp really didn't understand this.

She felt that a girl like Aine should be liked by 100 out of 100 people...

"I'm not the kind of person who answers every question, Lamp."

Arakawa Kirika smiled. She did hate lying, but that didn't mean she would be willing to answer every question.

Lamp nodded. She knew very well that the chances of getting the answer directly from Arakawa Kirika were extremely slim.

"Then...Wuhua, will you still come to see our live performance?"

"..."

Arakawa Kirika was silent for a moment, then spoke.

"As long as your performance still has value."

Is that so... Wuhua will still come.

The lamp was in a much better mood.

As long as Wuhua is still willing to come and watch their performances, it means that there is still a chance for things to turn around.

"Aine...she really works hard."

The light was still subconsciously speaking well of Aine, even though she knew in her heart that Arakawa Kirika would not be moved by her words.

"I know."

Arakawa Kirika's tone was calm.

But... perhaps it was because of Akari's performance today that surprised her, so... Arakawa Kirika's attitude was much gentler than at the beginning.