Aspiring to be a girl in a band

Arakawa Kirika blinked; she hadn't expected Mutsu to say that.

What do you mean...it's unfair to me?

She was puzzled.

"Mist Flower must feel terrible, having to suppress her true nature... Why force yourself?"

Oh……

Arakawa Kirika now understood; so... Mutsumi was worried about her.

But she deliberately put on a stern face.

"You... seem to have misunderstood something. I didn't force myself."

It's clear that lying is a heavy burden for her.

Mu fell silent. Wuhua always said that others were easy to understand... but wasn't she the same way herself?

When she lies, Wuhua's tone immediately becomes unnatural.

Even if Kirika lied... in any other time, Mutsu would never have doubted what Arakawa Kirika said.

But now, Mu feels that he must... prove that Wuhua is lying.

Holding onto this stubborn idea.

Mu didn't know where he found the courage.

Arakawa Kirika didn't know why she didn't resist.

In short... Mutsumi tackled Arakawa Kirika to the ground.

This was the first time Mutsu had ever... pressed down on Arakawa Kirika.

Arakawa Kirika looked calmly into Mutsu's eyes, showing no anger whatsoever at the girl who had launched the sudden attack.

But Mu was different; her face was as red-hot as iron, and you could even see wisps of heat rising from her forehead.

Mu was very nervous at first, but after realizing that... Kirika didn't seem angry, she gradually calmed down and remembered her goal.

How can I prove that Wuhua is lying?

In her relationship with Wuhua, the only weapon she could possibly have... seemed to be her body.

So Mu blushed and pretended to undo the sash of her yukata.

"What are you doing."

Arakawa Kirika immediately noticed Mutsu's unusual behavior and quickly grabbed Mutsu's hand.

Mu's body stiffened... because that feeling of unease from before surged into her heart once again.

She was puzzled. In the past, Wuhua would always watch her undress with a delighted expression.

But... that stopped her now.

Are you worried... that someone will see you?

Mu carefully surveyed her surroundings.

Then he continued speaking in a low voice.

"No one will come... Wuhua must be feeling terrible, so..."

Mutsu whispered the last half of the sentence into Arakawa Kirika's ear.

"Break me."

Volume 1: Chapter 154 The Colors of Fireworks

But Arakawa Kirika didn't take any action for a long time. Instead, she retied Mutsumi's half-undone belt.

Arakawa Kirika tied Mutsu's belt very gently, which also made her seem very tender.

But... Mu felt an indescribable sadness welling up in her heart.

If even her body loses its appeal to Wuhua, then what value does she have?

Mu experienced intense self-doubt at that moment.

Arakawa Kirika, seeing Mutsu like this, realized for the first time the extent of her sins.

Mu... she is the one who caused this extreme child.

But her personality makes it difficult for her to feel guilty.

So she simply said it calmly.

"Sorry, I'm not in the mood for that right now."

Arakawa Kirika wanted to get up immediately, but the thought that Mutsu was sitting on her waist made her hesitate. If she suddenly straightened up, she might knock Mutsu over.

So she tried to persuade Mu to step aside.

Unfortunately... her plan failed. Mu just kept her head down, seemingly lost in thought, but she refused to get up.

Arakawa Kirika really wanted to look into Mutsu's eyes, so that she could at least try to guess what he was thinking.

But Mu's head was bowed very low, so she had no choice but to give up.

Arakawa Kirika then looked up at the sky, perhaps hoping to find some inspiration from the stars.

But... tonight happens to be a starless night, and all those usually bright and shining lights have disappeared.

All that remained in sight was that endless black cloth... and a solitary moon.

Just as the two fell silent.

A ray of fire shot into the sky at that moment.

The view from the hill was very open, so even though they were far apart, both of them were drawn to the light at that moment.

The beam of fire gradually disappeared into the night...

Just as the two of them began to doubt whether what they had just witnessed was some kind of illusion, the hidden fire suddenly exploded in the same spot where it had disappeared, and with a roar, it blasted out a sky full of stars.

Arakawa Kirika finally understood why there were no stars tonight: it was because even the starlight dared not compete with the fireworks at this moment.

It's already this late...

After the first firework exploded, a continuous crackling sound followed, and various fireworks dyed the long black cloth with all sorts of colors.

Arakawa Kirika looked at Mutsu.

Mu finally raised his head at this moment.

She stared at the distant sparks, her eyes gleaming with excitement.

Compared to Mutsu, Arakawa Kirika's brows showed a hint of sorrow.

Because... as a sponsor, she was supposed to be at the venue when the fireworks were set off.

But... even if she doesn't go, I believe no one would dare to say anything.

However, the feeling of not being able to keep a promise made Arakawa Kirika a little unhappy.

It really is true... I've been held back for a long time by this girl.

Arakawa Kirika looked at Mutsu's profile and smiled slightly.

……

"Wow... Light, look over there."

Almost the instant the first burst of fire shot into the sky, Aine noticed the change in the sky.

The initial flame was so conspicuous that it instantly attracted everyone's attention.

Led by Ai Yin, the group quickly started running, as they all wanted to find a spot with a better view.

"Fireworks... I never knew they could be this beautiful."

The lamp's pupils trembled slightly. At this moment, she gained a deeper understanding of the saying, "Summer is the color of fireworks."

For the lamp, today's diary... seems to have some new material.

The only person present who showed any resistance to the fireworks display was Lena.

But her aversion wasn't directed at the fireworks display itself; she just felt that... the sound of the fireworks exploding in the sky... was just too noisy.

Although Lena had an unhappy expression on her face, it didn't stop her from covering her ears and staring at the sky with anticipation.

What shape will the next firework explode into? Lena wondered curiously.

"Speaking of which... this year's performance was much more spectacular than last year's."

Su Shi crossed her arms and gazed thoughtfully at the distant sky.

Amidst the deafening roar, only Lixi, who was closest to her, could hear her clearly.

"Didn't that person say she's a sponsor of this conference? Well... all that person can do is waste money."

Lixi responded to Su Shi, though her tone carried a hint of sourness, her gaze never left the fireworks.

As Xiangzi gazed at the magnificent scenery on the horizon, his thoughts drifted into the distance.

I don't know... what Mu and that guy are doing right now.

Although that bastard seems to have regained some conscience recently, Xiangzi is still a little worried about his childhood sweetheart.

Even ten or twenty years from now, Mu will always be a little sister in Xiangzi's heart who needs to be protected.

It's far too dangerous to keep such a pitiful girl by that guy's side.

Xiangzi thought to himself, then sighed silently.

Hopefully... that guy won't hurt Mu, after all...

Mu Ke isn't as strong as I am.

……

"So beautiful..."

Looking at the view in the sky, Mu couldn't help but say.

"That's natural."