Aspiring to be a girl in a band

Volume 1: Chapter 244 No such thing!

"So, here's the problem."

Seeing that Aine was still in high spirits, Arakawa Kirika finally couldn't help but pour cold water on her enthusiasm.

As soon as Arakawa Kirika spoke, everyone's attention turned to her.

"Um……"

Arakawa Kirika looked around and, seeing that everyone was looking at her in a cooperative manner, she immediately smiled with satisfaction.

"Since there's no sheet music, then Ai-yin is just a decoration... But we're also short of someone to serve tea and water here... It's a pity I didn't bring a maid outfit."

Arakawa Kirika shook her head, looking quite regretful.

Hmm… Aine scratched her head awkwardly, she had to admit that Arakawa Kirika was right…

She didn't want to be invisible... but then again...

A maid outfit given to me by Wuhua? It must be really pretty, and knowing Wuhua's personality, she probably wouldn't bother taking it back if I wore it... So, would I consider myself to have made a profit?

As for the job of "serving tea and water" that Arakawa Kirika mentioned.

Aine glanced around timidly... If no one was around, it wouldn't be so bad.

As Aine pondered, her thoughts drifted far away, but fortunately someone pulled her back in time.

"Hmm... that's indeed something I didn't consider thoroughly."

Xiangzi said with self-reproach again.

"That's not true. Xiangzi has done a great job. To be able to compose a new song in one night... It's all because he's too... too..."

Aine's words were left unfinished.

Too much what?

She stood there with her mouth slightly open, unable to utter a word for a long while.

It seems that Aine also has a competitive side; she really doesn't want to admit that she's "bad."

Arakawa Kirika smiled as she watched this scene.

"So what should we do now, Mr. Xiangzi?"

Arakawa Kirika looked at Shoko with a half-smile.

"I told you... don't call me that... you really are..."

When Xiangzi heard Arakawa Kirika call her "teacher," his emotions immediately fluctuated significantly.

However, upon closer examination, it is generally possible to discern that her fluctuating emotions are not due to anger, but rather pure shyness.

"stare……"

The cat, who had been watching from the sidelines, finally couldn't sit still any longer. Seeing the interaction between Arakawa Kirika and Shoko, Rakuna felt like she was being pricked by thorns and was very uncomfortable.

So she had no choice but to move closer to Arakawa Kirika, and then simply sat down in Arakawa Kirika's lap.

Hmm... that feels much better.

The tingling, itchy feeling in her heart subsided considerably, and Lena finally showed a slight smile.

Arakawa Kirika naturally placed Ryuna on her lap and then rested her chin on the top of Ryuna's head.

"Tsk..."

Xiangzi gritted his teeth and turned his head to the side.

But she also knew that now was not the time to get emotional with Arakawa Kirika, so she quickly continued to think.

"Looks like... I'll have to practice alone for now?"

Xiangzi first looked at Aiyin in a questioning tone.

Eh?

Aine was taken aback, clearly not expecting that Xiangzi really had no solution either. In Aine's mind, Xiangzi was almost as strong as Wuhua, but she didn't expect that he also had no idea...

"No... I don't want that kind of thing!"

Aiyin squatted down on the ground like a child.

"They don't want to see everyone else happily starting to practice while they're left out..."

Aiyin's voice was tinged with sobs.

But after exchanging glances for a while, the people present all tacitly guessed that the pink-haired girl was probably just putting on a show, so no one offered any words of comfort.

Damn it... why hasn't anyone come to comfort me yet...?

Ai Yin, with her head down, silently counted to ten in her mind, but still didn't receive the comfort she wanted, and suddenly became uneasy.

Am I not doing enough...? But... if I go any further, wouldn't I just have to throw a tantrum?! That would be too shameful!

Aine's face flushed crimson without her realizing it, but thankfully she had her head down and no one could see her expression.

During this time, the lamp seemed to be somewhat tempted and wanted to comfort Aine.

Although the lamp knew in her heart that Aine was faking it, she still couldn't help but want to confirm it.

Arakawa Kirika stopped the lamp's movement with a look.

This wicked guy is actually hoping that Aine will do something even more ridiculous.

"Hey……"

Finally, Xiangzi's sigh broke the silence.

Xiangzi then spoke to Arakawa Kirika.

"...Could you give me some time?"

"Please go ahead."

Arakawa Kirika first shrugged, then picked up Ryuna in her arms in a princess carry and left her seat.

This was to make room for Xiangzi in the best location.

She basically guessed what Xiangzi wanted to do.

As Akari looked at Rakuna, who was being held by Arakawa Kirika, she made no attempt to hide her envy with her eyes.

...Xiangzi gritted his teeth, forcing himself not to look over there, and then concentrated.

She spread out the printed sheet music, then flipped over the extra sheets and wrote something on the blank back.

……

"Mist Flower... one more time... one more time, please?"

For Lena, being carried in a princess carry was a first for her, and the feeling was so new to her, just like... the first time she ate a matcha parfait.

For some reason, Lena felt that the posture just now... compared to a normal hug... made her heart race.

Ranna is similar to Arakawa Kirika in some ways; they are both true to their desires. So Ranna immediately begged Arakawa Kirika to have the experience again.

"Thinking beautifully..."

Arakawa Kirika playfully flicked Rakuna's nose with her hand.

"Next time, let's wait until you actually get into Yuqiu."

She said that.

"Well……"

Lenai's brows furrowed immediately, but then relaxed quickly.

But now, she has another reason to get into Yuqiu High School.

The bystander, Deng, clenched his little fists.

She was thinking... what price would she have to pay if she wanted Wuhua to carry her in a princess carry...?

As for Aine, who still refused to get up from the ground, her gaze remained fixed on Arakawa Kirika.

She had actually wanted to run to Wuhua's side for a long time, but... when she thought that Xiangzi was obviously making extra efforts for her, and she went to be all lovey-dovey with Wuhua at this time... wouldn't that be too heartless?

So Aine suppressed her desires.

Then Ai Yin got up and walked to the water dispenser... poured Xiangzi a cup of hot water to express her gratitude.

It seems... not only Arakawa Kirika, but even Aine has guessed what Shoko is doing.

Volume 1: Chapter 245 The Answer of Perfect Understanding

After some time, Xiangzi finally finished her work. During this time, the others, including Arakawa Kirika, were very considerate and did not make any noise to disturb her.

This made Xiangzi a little uncomfortable, so she stole glances at Arakawa Kirika's profile several times along the way.

This girl... she can be quiet now... Speaking of which, when she doesn't talk... she's actually... quite pretty... Wait, what am I thinking?

Xiangzi quickly shook his head to refocus his attention.

...That's how it is. In short, Xiangzi's work results can finally be displayed.

When everyone saw Xiangzi make a relaxing gesture, they immediately understood that Xiangzi had "finished" and they all gathered around.

"So that's how it is..."

The lamp looked surprised.

What surprised Deng was that...

Xiangzi spent only a few tens of minutes manually converting the musical staff into numbered musical notation.

"Time was a bit tight, so many parts aren't quite aligned. This is my first time writing sheet music by hand, so please bear with it for now, Aiyin... If you don't understand anything, just ask me."

Ai Yin took Xiangzi's handwritten sheet music and glanced at it briefly before her expression immediately became moved.

The reason why Aine is like this is because...

Firstly, she was touched by Xiangzi's concern for her, even going so far as to do extra work.

Secondly... I was shocked by... Xiangzi's handwritten musical score... it was almost indistinguishable from the printed version, it was practically a perfect meticulous painting...

Why is Saki-chan's handwriting so beautiful?!