Aspiring to be a girl in a band

Xiangzi, growing angrier the more he thought about it, nudged Arakawa Kirika with a resentful elbow.

But seeing Arakawa Kirika turn around and look at him with a blank expression, Shoko quickly panicked again... Wasn't he just... being unreasonable, like a jealous girlfriend throwing a tantrum... although that was pretty much the case.

"I didn't expect you to really enjoy watching live performances... you're so engrossed in them."

With things having come to this point, Xiangzi had no choice but to bite the bullet and start talking to Arakawa Kirika.

"You didn't expect there would be so many things to happen, and there might be even more in the future."

Arakawa Kirika merely squinted at Shoko, making no attempt to retaliate against Shoko for daring to elbow her.

Later... later.

For some reason, upon hearing Arakawa Kirika mention the word "later," Shoko himself immediately fell into a kind of reverie.

My future... and this guy's future, or rather, what about the future of us?

As she thought about it, a blush clearly appeared on her face.

Just then, Mutsu, who was originally sitting at the back, quietly squeezed between the two of them, and at the same time, whether intentionally or unintentionally, Mutsu suddenly hugged Arakawa Kirika's arm.

"What's wrong."

Arakawa Kirika leaned down, bringing her mouth as close as possible to Mutsu's ear, because the live music was so loud that she was worried Mutsu wouldn't be able to hear her.

“Mist Flower… has been talking to Saki the whole time.”

Mu's tone carried a hint of resentment.

Oh… Arakawa Kirika and Shoko exchanged a glance, then smiled knowingly at each other.

This child... is clearly jealous too.

Yes, I have been talking to Xiangzi all day and have been a little... neglecting this side.

Arakawa Kirika then pulled Mutsumi's head directly in front of her, hugged it to her chest, and rested her chin on top of Mutsumi's head.

Well... that's the advantage of her height. She always likes to rest her chin on the top of other people's heads; it always makes her feel comfortable.

Feeling the warm embrace of Arakawa, Mutsu suddenly lost his focus... he probably couldn't concentrate on the live performance on stage anymore.

"Hmm...is it because she's become a little more confident? I feel like her stage presence has improved a lot."

Arakawa Kirika's eyes remained fixed on the stage as she shared her thoughts.

"Hmm? Is that so?"

Xiangzi tilted her head, wondering if it was because half of her attention was on the annoying guy beside her that she paid less attention to the lamp and failed to notice the significant change in it.

"Of course... It's a shame you've known that kid for so long. Compared to that time, isn't it much better? Compared to the old you who could only sing with your head down... the current Deng even has the energy to interact with the audience. Of course, the old Deng was also very cute."

Is that so...?

Xiangzi quickly shifted his attention away from Arakawa Kirika and turned it towards the girl walking on the stage.

Indeed, just as this guy said, the typhoon style of the lamp has become quite mature.

After careful observation, Xiangzi had to agree with Arakawa Kirika's words, but then she thought again...

This guy... he actually knows more about lights than I do, it's unforgivable.

For some reason, Xiangzi became sullen again.

"Right? She's completely different from that time."

Arakawa Kirika added.

She had already mentioned "that time" twice, and even Xiangzi couldn't help but start to get curious.

"That time?"

"Of course it was the time when they sang 'Haruhi Kage' with Mygo. I still remember how pitiful you were back then, leaving the stage looking like a little puppy abandoned by its owner."

…………

Xiangzi blushed instantly. The thought that Arakawa Kirika would expose her secrets at this time reminded her of that shameful experience. She had an urge to punch Arakawa Kirika's chest with her small fists. But putting aside the fact that Arakawa Kirika's chest was only flat armor, if she really punched her, she was afraid that only her own hand would hurt.

Moreover, Mutsumi is currently being held in Arakawa Kirika's arms, so if he were to make a move at this moment, he could only hit Mutsumi's head.

As expected, this guy is despicable... Could she have planned to provoke me all along, and used Mutsu as a shield? But that's unlikely, since Mutsu obviously came to me on her own.

"You wicked thing...you'll get your comeuppance sooner or later."

In the end, Xiangzi could only utter a meaningless curse.

But Arakawa Kirika seemed to really enjoy the term "bad thing".

She immediately put on a weak, victim-like expression.

"No way... [Arakawa Kirika] is the normal character, [Chihaya Aine] is the bad woman."

...Arakawa Kirika always likes to blame all the bad things on Aine. Anyway, that pink-haired girl is busy performing right now and can't possibly notice her.

Xiangzi felt her body tremble... she was so angry she laughed.

"Listen to yourself, are you even speaking human language... Mu Tou, you should say something to her too."

Hearing this, Mutsu, who was in Arakawa Kirika's arms, slowly raised her head.

Her eyes reflected Arakawa Kirika's face, and nothing else.

"I think Wuhua is right."

The one she loves, and who loves her in return, is of course a pitiful and adorable [normal character].

And that pink-haired, philandering, and foolish apprentice who seizes every opportunity to try and get a piece of the pie is clearly the real bad woman.

Mutsu nodded in deep agreement to Arakawa Kirika.

Seeing this, Xiangzi felt a tightness in his chest that he couldn't vent.

She looked helplessly at her childhood sweetheart and then shook her head.

The poisoning is quite severe!

Volume 1: Chapter 233 The Weakness of Resurgence

This "memorial" live performance is nearing its end.

After performing five or six songs in a row, the members of mygo looked somewhat tired.

Even from a distance of over twenty meters, Arakawa Kirika could clearly see that there was obvious sweat on the lamp's forehead, and even the strands of hair became slightly reflective.

Looking further inside, hmm... it seems it's not just the lights; the other teammates responsible for the instruments are also starting to sweat.

As the last syllable fell, the performance came to a complete end.

Deng and all the team members stood in the center of the stage and began to greet the audience.

Arakawa Kirika could see it clearly: Akari obviously wanted Riki to stand in the center, but Riki kept making excuses, insisting that Akari should be in the center position.

Besides this fun interaction, she could also feel it.

All the girls on stage were supposedly greeting the audience, but their eyes were clearly fixed on her.

Mmm...that feels so good.

Arakawa Kirika was very happy; her feelings could probably be compared to... the joy of a bountiful harvest?

After the greetings were finished, the members of mygo slowly began to leave.

Arakawa Kirika turned her head in confusion, because Shoko nudged her gently with her shoulder again.

He was clearly trying to get her attention.

"What's wrong."

Arakawa Kirika turned her head.

"I made a promise with the light... that I would talk to her after the live performance. Do you... want to come?"

what……

Arakawa Kirika pursed her lips, suppressing a laugh.

She could tell, of course, that although Xiangzi used a tone that sounded like he was asking for her opinion, he was clearly hoping that she would agree.

Arakawa Kirika then felt an urge to bully Shoko.

"You seem to be quite used to acting cute now... You just said something like 'I am already dead' not long ago."

...Under Arakawa Kirika's teasing, Shoko's expression became very awkward, and then immediately turned into shyness.

Well... isn't that your fault?!

Xiangzi thought to himself.

She has indeed made up her mind to become strong.

But... since you're by my side, I've gotten used to relying on you.

I can't be completely strong, and ultimately it's not your fault.

Xiangzi is always saying one thing and meaning another. If she could be like a lamp and express her feelings directly, even Arakawa Kirika would probably be stunned.

But she... just couldn't do it.

So she could only speak with a slightly annoyed tone.

"You... come or not, it's up to you... Mu, let's go."

As Xiangzi spoke, he reached out to take Mu's hand, but Mu's expression showed a conflicted look.

After hesitating for a while, Mu slowly released his grip on Arakawa Kirika's arm and walked to Shoko's side.

She was so reluctant to part with Wuhua, but her intuition told her that Xiangzi might need her more now.

"What about you guys... the live performance is over, you can leave if you want."

Xiangzi looked at his teammates again.

"There's still time, I'm not in a hurry to go home..."

Chu Hua's eyes were practically drooling, she practically wanted to stick to Xiangzi, clearly expressing her desire to be with him in a subtle way.

Hai Ling's attitude was also very clear; she really wanted to see Li hope again.

...Seeing that he had gathered four people on his side, Xiangzi suddenly became much happier and immediately gave Arakawa Kirika a provocative look.