Aspiring to be a girl in a band

He could do that when he was with Rakuna.

Even when facing oneself, one can do it.

Even with Aine... Arakawa Kirika has shown a lot of patience and has never driven her away.

Why is it that Mutsu... is disliked to this extent that he doesn't even want to see her?

Xiangzi really couldn't understand, but she also knew that Arakawa Kirika would never explain it to her.

"The debut is scheduled for October, right?"

Arakawa Kirika asked again in a calm tone.

"Ah."

Of course, Xiangzi wouldn't ask Arakawa Kirika why she knew this.

After all... Arakawa Kirika is now considered one of their investors.

"Then you need to work hard."

……

Xiangzi felt a sense of powerlessness creeping into his mind.

What's the point of talking about hard work?

If you don't cooperate... how am I supposed to work hard? If you really want to help me... then be nicer to Mutou, you bastard.

It's summer vacation now, and there are still more than three months until their debut in October.

This period of time is neither short nor long.

Xiangzi never worried about the band's cohesion.

If Mutou recovers, she even feels that it wouldn't be a problem to move up the debut date by a lot.

But... how exactly do I make that girl happy?

This problem was almost unsolvable for Xiangzi.

But for Arakawa Kirika, it was as simple as 1+1.

If this guy could just go and see Mu and say a few nice words, that easily satisfied little girl would definitely be smiling in her dreams.

Xiangzi grew angrier the more he thought about it, and even glared at Arakawa Kirika with a hint of anger.

But Arakawa Kirika acted as if she didn't see it. No matter how much Shoko hinted, Arakawa Kirika ignored anything related to harmony.

This made Xiangzi wonder if Mu Tou had lost his own feelings along with this guy's.

Just then, a very rhythmic knocking sounded at the door, like some kind of code.

"Is it time yet?"

Arakawa Kirika stood up, murmured something softly, and then got up to open the door.

Eh?

This guy actually went to open the door himself?

Xiangzi quickly rubbed his eyes, seemingly unable to believe what he was seeing.

Arakawa Kirika opened the door and a person walked in from outside...

An adult I don't recognize.

Xiangzi tilted his head and peered towards the mouth.

She saw that the woman who walked in was about 40 years old.

After exchanging a few serious words with the other person, Arakawa Kirika led him into the hall.

"And this is...?"

The middle-aged woman seemed to possess a peaceful aura that naturally made people feel good towards her.

Xiangzi was taken aback. Although she didn't know who the other person was, she quickly stood up and bowed politely.

It's always good to be respectful at this time.

Xiangzi thought to himself.

"My friend."

Arakawa Kirika said casually.

Wait a minute...

After straightening up, Xiangzi looked at Arakawa Kirika with a somewhat blank expression.

Because of the word "friend".

This marks the first time Arakawa Kirika has acknowledged that the two are equals.

Should I be happy...? I should be happy, right?

The sudden shock left Xiangzi somewhat bewildered.

"Is that so? Then let's get started."

"Ah."

Only then did Xiangzi realize the identity of this visitor.

So... it was the teacher that Arakawa Kirika invited.

Xiangzi watched as the middle-aged woman casually pulled up a chair and sat down, while Arakawa Kirika turned around and took her violin out of the heavy-looking wooden case.

Hmm... Looking at the two people in front of him, Xiangzi felt a little... aimless for a moment.

Who am I? Where am I?

What should I do if this guy starts practicing the piano?

Xiangzi hesitated for a moment, then slowly distanced himself and sat down to the side.

Under the teacher's instructions, Arakawa Kirika seemed about to play the first note, but then she suddenly turned around and looked at Shoko as if she remembered something.

"Oh yeah... why are you still here?"

Xiangzi could clearly see that Arakawa Kirika's eyes were somewhat blank, as if she really hadn't noticed that she was still sitting next to her.

...Xiangzi felt his fist harden again.

She instinctively wanted to retort to Arakawa Kirika, since as Arakawa Kirika became more and more gentle, Toyokawa Shoko became more and more presumptuous in front of her.

Even if Toyokawa Shoko gets too cocky now, Arakawa Kirika won't punish her.

But when Xiangzi turned her head and saw that there were still outsiders present, her newly ignited momentum instantly deflated.

"you can go now."

Arakawa Kirika continued speaking.

Judging from her expression... it seems she absolutely won't pull the strings unless Xiangzi leaves.

tsk...

Xiangzi also saw through Arakawa Kirika's plan.

This guy... he really doesn't want to listen to me, so he's leaving.

It's like someone cares a lot.

Suddenly, Xiangzi seemed a bit defiant, and stood up and walked towards the door.

"Wait a moment……"

But just as Xiangzi turned around, she heard Arakawa Kirika call out to her again.

what……

Xiangzi turned away helplessly; after all, she had gotten used to listening to Arakawa Kirika's words.

“Saki...you need to come early tomorrow.”

In that instant, Xiangzi clearly saw a faint blush rise to Arakawa Kirika's cheeks as she uttered that name... It seemed that Arakawa Kirika herself had made a great decision.

……

……

……

"Oh……"

This title, "Qiong Lin Ba Wu Su VI Yu Ni Qi," was a huge shock to Xiangzi, so it took her a long time to come to her senses.

After giving a blank reply, Xiangzi fled out the door as if he were escaping.

Volume 1: Chapter 193 The Great Detective Aine

"Hmm...that's weird."

Early this morning, when Ai Yin was still half asleep and reluctant to wake up, she received a phone call.

She didn't even look at the caller ID before absentmindedly pressing the answer button.

Upon hearing the voice from her phone, her sleepiness vanished almost instantly.

Because the person who took the initiative to contact her this time was actually her cheap master—Miss Mutou.

……

What exactly did I talk about with my master?

Ai Yin didn't fully wake up until she put down her phone.

I sorted out my thoughts a bit.

Ai-yin then remembered.

Master just said...

I want to see myself.

That's really strange.