Aspiring to be a girl in a band

This surprised Xiangzi a little.

As she watched Arakawa Kirika walk out the door, she felt as if her heart skipped a beat.

Is she... angry?

Xiangzi was a little uncertain. (Also, the text appears to be a fragmented collection of characters and phrases, possibly from different sources. A direct translation isn't meaningful without context.)

Although she had been with Arakawa Kirika for a long time, she dared not say that she had completely mastered her personality.

After all... Arakawa Kirika is a troublesome eccentric in every way.

How about... you apologize?

Xiangzi reflected on himself for a while and realized that he might have indeed... gone a bit too far?

Just as Xiangzi decided to go and apologize to Arakawa Kirika, Arakawa Kirika pushed open the door and walked in again.

She left quickly and returned quickly, taking only a few minutes in total.

Xiangzi, who was about to get up, could only shrink back to a distance, and then looked at Arakawa Kirika with a somewhat nervous heart.

"that……"

sorry……?

Before she could utter the last three words, she saw Arakawa Kirika sit back down next to her.

At this moment, Arakawa Kirika is holding a small bowl... [Takoyaki]?

"Want some?"

Arakawa Kirika used a plastic fork to pick up one of the takoyaki balls and then brought it to Xiangzi's mouth.

Xiangzi could clearly sense it.

At this moment, Arakawa Kirika seems to be harboring the same feelings as me.

They seemed to be afraid of upsetting each other.

Buying this snack was Arakawa Kirika's way of apologizing, as compensation for teasing Xiangzi earlier.

Volume 1: Chapter 203 The Two-Winged Archangel

"You...when did you start buying these cheap snacks...didn't you used to look down on them because they were cheap?"

Xiangzi blushed and awkwardly avoided Arakawa Kirika's gaze.

"You said it was in the past."

Arakawa Kirika spoke calmly, while once again, "attentively," offering the takoyaki to Shoko's mouth.

Presumably, as soon as Xiangzi slightly opened his mouth, she would not hesitate to put the takoyaki into his mouth.

"I...I won't eat it..."

The moment she uttered those words, Xiangzi felt regret, but the words were already out, and she could only silently bear the consequences.

"Is that so?"

Arakawa Kirika responded softly, then decisively turned and walked towards Mutsu.

Unlike Xiangzi, Muke happily accepted Arakawa Kirika's feeding.

The happiness radiating from Mu's face sent shivers down Xiangzi's spine, even though he was about ten meters away.

Xiangzi quickly became annoyed.

What kind of arrogant and spoiled attitude is this?

No wonder people say that arrogance ruins one's life.

That guy was being nice to her for once, why didn't she just accept it? Why did she have to be stubborn with him?

Now I can't even eat it if I want to...

Xiangzi hung his head, his heart filled with frustration.

Seeing the sweet smile on Mu Tou's face after she was fed, she felt even more uneasy.

So she could only sulk by herself.

She absolutely did not want to back out of asking Arakawa Kirika to feed her, because...

Wouldn't that make it seem like she really wants it?

Her dignity would never allow her to do such a thing.

But... how can I dispel this emptiness in my heart right now?

……

Just as Xiangzi was feeling quite upset, Arakawa Kirika turned back from Mutou's side.

Xiangzi perked up immediately, but she didn't dare to look up into Arakawa Kirika's eyes.

She listened silently to the approaching footsteps, each step feeling as if it were pounding on her heart.

Only when Arakawa Kirika's toes came into view did Shoko finally muster up a little courage and slowly raise her head.

She saw... Arakawa Kirika patiently fork up another takoyaki and bring it to her mouth.

"You still want to eat, right?"

At this moment, Arakawa Kirika wore a faint smile, and there was no hint of mockery in her eyes, only boundless tenderness.

"So verbose..."

Xiangzi's face was so hot it could be used to boil water.

But faced with this opportunity to be regained, she finally stopped hesitating.

She obediently opened her mouth, and before Arakawa Kirika could make a move, she took the takoyaki and put it in her mouth, then began to chew it repeatedly.

Strange to say.

Xiangzi found that an ordinary street snack tasted far better than any food he could remember.

Is it because of this guy...?

Xiangzi thought with a hint of resentment.

Although she has already admitted that she likes Arakawa Kirika.

But I never expected that I would like it to this extent.

She finally understood that Arakawa Kirika's influence on her had permeated her soul and penetrated every aspect of her life.

Her experience is a textbook example of Stockholm syndrome.

First, she was bullied, and then... she hopelessly fell in love with the person who bullied her.

Now Xiangzi finally understands why TV dramas always like to portray the "prodigal son returns" character.

Because this feeling of "prodigal son returning home" is really sweet, what's more... he watched her turn back all the way, and this sense of accomplishment, like nurturing someone, made Xiangzi so happy that he was a little lost.

Perhaps it's human nature to crave such subversive scenarios as respectable women leaving the profession or prostitutes reforming themselves.

Slowly snapping out of his reverie, Xiangzi realized...

Arakawa Kirika's hand had somehow naturally climbed up to her waist, and she was gently embracing him.

"What...what are you doing...Xiao Mu is still here..."

Upon realizing this, Xiangzi was startled and quickly glanced in Mu Tou's direction before carefully lowering his voice to speak.

Arakawa Kirika ignored Shoko's slight struggle. She was used to being willful, and now she simply felt that Shoko's charming demeanor with her lowered eyes was too cute, so she couldn't help but want to hug her.

There are only three people in the practice room now, and Mu has been paying close attention to the plot developments. Her act of wiping the guitar is just a self-deceiving disguise.

So Mutsu naturally noticed what the current situation was between Arakawa Kirika and Shoko.

Mu immediately pouted, her expression becoming more sorrowful.

Although she was willing to share her happiness with Xiangzi, if Xiangzi's happiness outweighed her own, then that would be a different story.

When it comes to matters concerning Wuhua, even if they are sisters, Mu would never back down an inch.

So the girl who had been silent all along finally couldn't hold back anymore. She quickly put away her guitar, then ran over and brought a chair, sitting on the other side of Arakawa Kirika. She then gently rested her head on Arakawa Kirika's shoulder and wrapped her arms around Arakawa Kirika's body, as if declaring some kind of sovereignty.

Arakawa Kirika also cooperated, reaching out to hug Mutsu's head.

Now, she has her arms around Mu Tou and Xiang Zi, giving off a kind of... "You are both my wings" vibe.

Clearly, she's the most capricious person in the world, completely incapable of accepting any constraints. She seems to have never considered being faithful; if you were to question her at this moment—"How dare you"—she would probably retort with a similar question.

"Isn't it normal to have all the things you like in your own hands?"

……

Seeing Mu Tou lean closer, Xiangzi still felt a little guilty...

Although Mutsuto basically tacitly accepted her relationship with Arakawa Kirika, Shoko herself had a hard time getting over it.

So... she always resisted staying with this guy.

In Xiangzi's ideal scenario, it would be best if she and Xiangzi could share the profits equally, each having one day.

So here's the question... what to do on Sunday?

Xiangzi was still unclear about this.

So Xiangzi's struggle did not stop, but unfortunately she was no match for Arakawa Kirika. She knew she could not break free from Arakawa Kirika's embrace, and in the end she could only give up and lean on Arakawa Kirika's arms.

Volume 1: Chapter 204 Sleeping Together Under the Same Blanket! (Mistaken)

Arakawa Kirika and the other two maintained a strange pose for quite some time. When the other three felt it was about time and returned to the practice room, they were still in the same statue-like pose, none of them willing to let go first.

Oh no... perhaps Xiangzi wanted to let go, but she simply couldn't resist Arakawa Kirika's insistence.

"Um... do you think we came at the wrong time?"

The tallest member of the trio, Miaomeng, swallowed hard. Looking at the scene before her that was almost "not suitable for children," she shyly covered her eyes, but then curiously spread her fingers wide, showing no intention of closing them at all.

As for Chu Hua, seeing Xiang Zi leaning on Wu Hua's shoulder, she naturally felt a little lost, but... the current situation was still within her mental capacity, so Chu Hua didn't show that she was particularly affected.

As for the deadpan comedian, Ms. Hai Ling, she blinked dryly and then said as if suddenly realizing something.

"I get it, he's cosplaying Magneton... and it's quite convincing."