Aspiring to be a girl in a band

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Triangle Chuhua, you fool.

How long will I keep hypnotizing myself?

Yes, you can stay by Xiangzi's side now, but... Xiangzi knows your feelings. Do you dare to express your feelings?

Don't you know whose possession your beloved Xiangzi has become?

How could you not be sad?

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Ah...it seems a bit too effective?

Looking at Chu Hua's confused and sad expression... thankfully, the tears hadn't fallen yet.

Arakawa Kirika quickly rummaged through her bag. Recently, thanks to Shoko's repeated reminders, she had developed the habit of carrying tissues with her.

So she placed a pack of regular tissues, a pack of wet wipes, and a brand-new handkerchief in front of Chu Hua, letting her choose.

"What... is this for?"

Chu Hua asked, her voice slightly choked with emotion.

"Hmm... so you wouldn't cry?"

Arakawa Kirika's tone was very calm.

"I didn't cry."

"Hmm... let's just pretend it didn't happen."

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Chu Hua remained silent, then slowly picked up the handkerchief.

"Mist Flower... she really has a wicked heart."

"Hmm, congratulations, Miss Dolores, on finally discovering my true nature?"

"Knowing full well... that I like Saki the most, you still deliberately bring it up in front of me... Is this the triumphant display of the 'victor'?"

"No way, I'm too lazy to do that kind of boring 'showing off.' It's obvious I'm just concerned about you."

"Your concern, Wuhua, is truly unique... How can you show concern to bring tears to someone's eyes..."

So you admit you were crying just now?

"...I don't admit it!"

"puff……"

Arakawa Kirika finally couldn't hold back any longer and burst into laughter, filling the entire room with her unrestrained laughter.

Only after feeling that the laughter she had ignited had dispelled all the gloom did Arakawa Kirika continue to look at Hatsuka.

"Are you feeling any better? You've been trying to hypnotize yourself and suppress your feelings, but that can cause problems. It's good to let your emotions out from time to time."

Chu Hua fell into thought once again.

Looking at Arakawa Kirika's face, she felt a very complicated feeling.

Logically speaking, this person in front of me has taken away my beloved... well... saying "took away" seems a bit inappropriate, since I never confessed to Xiangzi, and Xiangzi had no idea how I felt.

But... in the end, it was this person who won Xiangzi's heart... I should have a very strong reaction to this.

But... why can't I hold onto hatred for Wuhua... I even thought that in order to stay by Xiangzi's side forever, it wouldn't be unacceptable to become this guy's possession along with Xiangzi.

"...You're right, I really have been holding it in for too long. After making a scene just now...I do feel much better."

Ultimately, Chu Hua had to admit this.

"That's good. By the way, Chuhua, can you give me your hand?"

Arakawa Kirika nodded first, then spoke to Hatsuka with a somewhat solemn tone.

?

Although Chu Hua was a little confused as to why Arakawa Kirika suddenly asked her to give her hand, she obediently cooperated and took Arakawa Kirika's hand.

Arakawa Kirika took Hatsuka's hand in her own and looked directly into Hatsuka's eyes as she spoke.

"Hatsuka... no, Miss Misaka Hatsuka, I like you."

ha?

Chu Hua's mind went completely blank.

Because she simply couldn't understand why anyone would confess their feelings at such a terrible time.

I just had a good cry.

And the person who confessed to her was... Arakawa Kirika.

What should I do?

Chu Hua's mind was in complete chaos.

"At the same time... I am also very sorry."

Arakawa Kirika didn't care what Hatsuka was thinking and continued speaking.

"I do like Chu Hua, that's for sure, you don't have to doubt that. But I will never give up on Xiang Zi, not just Xiang Zi, but all the other people I love, I will never let go of them."

Arakawa Kirika said with a clear conscience.

Chu Hua bit her lip and said, looking a little angry.

"Mist Flower, you really are... absolutely terrible. You know what I mean even without me saying it... This confession is worthy of being voted the worst confession in the world and would definitely be in the top three. It's so awful... and you're such a womanizer!"

Chu Hua's reprimand.

Arakawa Kirika simply smiled calmly.

"Congratulations, Miss Dolores, on discovering my second essence."

Then, Arakawa Kirika added more before Hatsuka could respond.

“I know, Chu Hua, you probably thought that as long as you could be with Xiangzi, you wouldn’t mind giving yourself to him… In fact, I would be happy to see this development… But if our relationship really only develops in the direction of the physical, I am still a little unwilling.”

"So... if possible, I'd like to try to make you like me."

Chu Hua found it all very unbelievable.

Unexpectedly, Arakawa Kirika accurately grasped her feelings, and... it was precisely because of her keen insight that the sincerity she displayed became even more convincing.

So...

Should I... fall in love with this person? Or rather, can I fall in love with this person?

Chu Hua still couldn't make up her mind.

So Chu Hua first withdrew her hand.

Arakawa Kirika did not react to this, although with just a little force, Hatsuka would not be able to pull her hand out.

"I...I don't know how to answer, so...can I ask you some questions first?"

"of course can."

Chu Hua then took a deep breath.

"Mist Flower, what parts of me do you like?"

"There are so many, um... like this short blonde hair? I tried running my hand through it last time, and the feel was just as comfortable as I expected. And of course, those purple eyes... Actually, I was already very interested in those eyes before I even met you in person. I first saw you on TV, and of course, seeing them up close, your eyes are really beautiful, unlike mine, which Xiangzi often says things like, 'Your eyes are too fierce, there's no cure for them.'"

Chu Hua kept her head down so that Arakawa Kirika wouldn't see her blushing. After all... hearing someone praise her at such close range was really embarrassing.

Arakawa Kirika's narration continued.

"Next is your hand. I noticed it when we held hands earlier. Even your body temperature is exactly what I expected. I'm often described as 'cold-blooded' by many people, which is pretty much true, and in the literal sense. Especially in the summer, people often fight over who gets to hold me. They say that holding me can cool me down or something. But you're different, Chuhua. Your body temperature isn't too hot, but it's much warmer than mine. In short... well, it feels very comfortable to touch."

At this point, Arakawa Kirika glanced at Hatsuka's legs and buttocks with a regretful expression.

"Well... unfortunately, I haven't experienced the other places yet, so it's hard to say. Let's skip to the most important part."

Arakawa Kirika said with a light laugh.

"The most important thing, of course, is your appearance. Chu Hua, your features are already outstanding on their own. What's even more remarkable is that these exquisite features are arranged to form such a magnificent face. And every detail is simply dancing to my aesthetic. It's no exaggeration to say that I was interested in you the moment I first saw you. Would you call that love at first sight?"

Chu Hua was certain that this was indeed the most...personalized confession she had ever heard.

But... while Chu Hua blushed and her heart pounded, she also felt a little unavoidable dissatisfaction.

Because... Arakawa Kirika talks about her physical advantages, doesn't she?

Finally, Hatsuka couldn't help but interrupt Arakawa Kirika's speech.

"Mist Flower...you've said so much...but in the end, aren't you just judging by appearances?"

But even Chu Hua herself didn't realize that her tone had unknowingly taken on a hint of anger.

"That's because Chu Hua, you didn't let me finish speaking."

Arakawa Kirika blinked, her expression somewhat innocent.

"Huh?"

Chu Hua was clearly taken aback. She thought Arakawa Kirika had said almost everything, but it turned out... she hadn't let her finish.

So Chu Hua blushed and buried her head low again.

Seeing this, Arakawa Kirika continued speaking.

"My liking for Chuhua goes beyond the surface. I don't need to elaborate on her personality, talent, and so on... So I'll just say what touches me the most, Chuhua."

Arakawa Kirika's words piqued Hatsuka's interest. After all... even she herself was curious about what qualities she possessed that could make Kirika like her to this extent.

"Do you remember what I said at the beginning? [Chuhua, you managed to stay away from your hometown and work hard in the city with just 4 LINE messages and your longing for her]."

"Hmm... Although I often mention this to see your shy expression, Chu Hua, I also genuinely think you are amazing."

"Your efforts and perseverance prove that, Chu Hua, you are a master in terms of [mental strength]. And the stronger the prey, the greater the sense of accomplishment I will receive, so..."