Aspiring to be a girl in a band

"I don't mind anymore... Go sit down."

Xiangzi's expression turned serious. Even she herself hadn't expected that she would be able to say those words so decisively.

Even a temporary separation makes her uncomfortable, and she instinctively wants Arakawa Kirika to stay by her side.

Arakawa Kirika was trying hard to suppress her laughter.

Seeing Xiangzi's timid, submissive expression, she really wanted to say something flirtatious to keep his heart racing.

But... it's getting late, and she has plans with other cuties today.

"Seriously, I'm not going to disappear, why are you in such a hurry? Do you really not need me anymore?"

Arakawa Kirika said jokingly, hoping to make Shoko back down on her own.

Sure enough, Xiangzi immediately blushed and let go of her clothes.

"Who...who can't live without you...this is Ave Mujika's practice, others can't even see it! You don't know how to appreciate it."

After giving a coquettish remark, Xiangzi simply turned around and returned to her original spot, too lazy to pay any more attention to Arakawa Kirika.

Arakawa Kirika was able to continue her journey.

But the moment she pushed open the door, Mu stood up from her seat again.

She looked at the mist and asked a simple question.

"Wuhua... will you be going home today?"

Mu's expression was calm, but her clenched fists betrayed her true feelings.

The reason for asking this question is that Mutsuki knows who Arakawa Kirika will meet next.

While staying with that child, Wuhua does indeed have the possibility of not returning home.

Arakawa Kirika turned around again and then fell into thought.

She wasn't sure if she would go home, but she knew even better that if she didn't give this girl a clear answer, given her personality, she might do something foolish like staying alone in her room all night waiting for her to come home.

So she simply said it directly.

"I'm not coming back. Mu, you should go to bed early tonight."

Volume 1: Chapter 227 [Without Worldly Desires]

Following the clues in her memory, Arakawa Kirika finally found this place.

The sun has set and the moon is high in the sky.

A cool breeze swept by, making her hair dance in the wind.

Through the swaying shadows of the trees, she finally saw the little cutie, who was squatting in front of the door with her knees drawn up, clearly waiting for her.

So she quickly moved closer.

Hearing the approaching footsteps, the girl immediately showed a surprised expression and looked up.

"Mist Flower! Over here!"

She waved happily at Arakawa Kirika.

Arakawa Kirika slowed her pace and walked unhurriedly to the girl.

"It's been a long time... um... it doesn't seem like that long? How's Xiao Le Nai doing lately?"

Arakawa Kirika, who was about to say "long time no see," suddenly realized that she and the child in front of her actually met every now and then, so it was far from "long time no see." After all... during this time, in addition to practicing the piano, she had also been in charge of the child's homework.

Ryuna didn't answer Arakawa Kirika's question immediately. Instead, like a small animal, she moved closer to Arakawa Kirika's arms and sniffed her carefully with a bit of wariness.

"Mist Flower... has a new woman again."

After a while, Lena raised her head and said in a very resentful tone.

Hmm... Arakawa Kirika hesitated for a moment, her expression somewhat dazed.

Lena must have smelled the scents of Chuhua and Miaomeng, since she had hugged the two of them in the practice room.

only……

Xiao Lenai... isn't she a cat? How come she's behaving like a dog?

Forget it.

In short... it must be Aine's fault.

After mentally shifting the blame to Aine, Arakawa Kirika immediately touched Ryuna's little face.

"It should be a girl, everyone here is not much older than Lena."

Although Rakuna enjoyed Arakawa Kirika's touch, she wasn't interested in what she said.

"Mist Flower... fickle, lousy, two-timing."

Lenai spoke again, her resentment deepening.

But Arakawa Kirika remained unmoved, simply pulling Ryuna into her arms.

As for Rakuna, although she was listing Arakawa Kirika's faults, she did not resist this embrace.

"Yeah, the person in front of Lena is the most willful and promiscuous scum in the world, so Lena, are you going to leave me?"

While whispering in Ryuna's ear, Arakawa Kirika also mischievously nibbled on Ryuna's earlobe.

Under such actions, Ryuna quickly blushed, but she refused to leave Arakawa Kirika's embrace.

"Mist Flower... Terrible, they really don't reflect on their actions at all."

Lena bit Arakawa Kirika's shoulder in dissatisfaction.

But before Arakawa Kirika could even say it hurt, Rakuna immediately seemed reluctant and took the initiative to let go.

"No way... I've already reflected on my actions, that's why I came to find Lena today."

Arakawa Kirika's tone remained gentle; she was never lacking in patience in front of Rakuna.

"Then, in order to make amends to me, Wuhua must grant me one request."

Lena seized the opportunity to speak.

Oh... this little girl is waiting for me here.

Arakawa Kirika smiled, but still nodded.

"Okay, Lenai, you go ahead."

"Well……"

Rakuna nestled in Arakawa Kirika's arms, a thoughtful expression on her face.

After a while, she finally spoke.

"Mist Flower... Could you please not hit my palm today, or at least be gentler?"

Lena's voice trailed off, clearly indicating she was embarrassed.

This was clearly not an excessive request, but Arakawa Kirika resolutely shook her head.

"No."

She said that.

One of her main purposes in coming to see Lena today was to check on the child's current level of learning.

In order to enable Lena to get into Yuqiu University on her own merit, she put in even more effort than she practiced the piano.

When it comes to education, Arakawa Kirika is clearly a staunch advocate of corporal punishment.

Even with Xiao Le Nai, whom she particularly liked, she was ruthless when it came to punishing her by slapping her palms.

Although she often suffers double the retaliation from Lena afterwards.

But... whenever Rakuna was about to actually bite Arakawa Kirika, she would always take the initiative to spare her.

In the end, only Xiao Le Nai was injured.

Seeing that Arakawa Kirika refused her request to "show mercy," Rakuna immediately looked worried.

This is because Lena knows that with her current skill level, she's likely to get beaten up again today.

Ugh... Wuhua, that big bad guy, says he likes me the most, but he's never merciful.

She clearly never used much force when people bit her.

"Mist Flower, bad."

In the end, Lena could only utter those three words in dissatisfaction.

"Okay... I'll try to be as gentle as possible today?"

Arakawa Kirika ultimately backed down.

"Really?"

In Lena's pupils, the reflected streetlights seemed to brighten considerably.

"Who can blame me when Lena is so cute?"

Arakawa Kirika sighed helplessly, then took Ryuna's hand again.

"Let's go inside. It's not good to stay out in the wind."

……

Arakawa Kirika and Ryuna entered the house. In the living room, Arakawa Kirika saw a familiar-looking old woman. She knew that this was Ryuna's grandmother.

She handed the small gift she was carrying to the old man.

"I apologize for the intrusion... Please don't take offense, this is just a small token of my appreciation."

The old man responded happily.

"No, that's not true. You're the one who's gone to so much trouble. Thank you for always playing with Lenai and helping her with her studies."

"This is all as it should be..."

Arakawa Kirika stood ramrod straight, wore a smile, and her manners were impeccable. With such generosity and poise, anyone would naturally develop a liking for her.

After exchanging pleasantries with Rana's grandmother, Arakawa Kirika, led by Rana, entered Rana's room.