The two strolled together through the streets of Shimokitazawa, and even though they were far from the live house, the lingering electronic music melodies seemed to still echo in their ears.

As they walked to the station and parted ways, the girl turned around with a smile.

"Tazaki-sensei, thank you for taking me to see the show today."

How are you feeling?

"It's amazing! I feel like I've been inspired, and my heart is pounding."

The girl clutched her left chest and slowly raised her eyes.

“Hey, Mr. Tazaki…”

"When I finally stand on the stage, will you be there to cheer me on from below?"

Will I feel this way again, with my heart fluttering like I do now?

516. You clearly only have eyes for them.

After the girl finished speaking, before Toru Tazaki could even open his mouth, Hinami Hina's cheeks were already flushed red.

She suddenly realized she had said something strange, and hurriedly bent down and bowed, her long black hair completely covering the girl's reddened ears.

"I'm going to take the tram now! I had such a great day! Goodnight!"

After saying that, Himegami Hinata quickly turned around, not giving Tazaki Toru a chance to speak, and jogged towards the station.

Midway through, the girl didn't notice the curb, tripped, and almost fell hard to the ground.

Sensing the worried gaze of Toru Tazaki behind her, Hina Himegami blushed and walked even faster.

Behind her, Toru Tazaki shook her head with a helpless laugh, thinking to herself that she was such a clueless girl.

……

……

Back on Tsukishima Island, Tazaki Toru had just entered the living room when he saw Tachibana Rin sitting cross-legged on the sofa.

At this moment, she was crossing her arms over her chest, and the color of her underwear under her nightgown was clearly visible.

At this point, Toru Tazaki had stopped bothering to remind her to be mindful of her image.

She is glamorous in public, but so unkempt at home. It seems that he is the only man in the world who can see her like this.

I wonder what her future fans will think if they find out she has this side to her.

It can't be that you like it more, right?

"Miss Mingyou, haven't you rested yet?"

Tazaki Toru stepped forward and greeted her.

Rin Tachibana turned her head, glanced at Toru Tazaki indifferently, then jumped off the sofa and beckoned to Toru Tazaki with her finger.

"You, come up here."

After saying that, she went upstairs without saying a word, her slippers making a thumping sound.

Tazaki Toru looked puzzled, wondering what kind of tricks the second young lady of the Kubo family was up to today.

Upon arriving on the second floor, Tachibana Rin led Tazaki Tooru into her bedroom.

Logically speaking, this action would be too bold and casual, but the two have been together for so long that they no longer have such taboos.

Not to mention, they even slept in the same bed.

Although it was a confused "night raid" by Tachibana Rin, it was still the truth.

Rin Tachibana pulled over a chair, gesturing for Toru Tazaki to sit down, while she herself sat on the bed.

"Have you been spending too much time with the lamb lately?"

Tazaki Toru looked puzzled upon hearing this.

Rin Tachibana immediately became unhappy and bared her teeth.

"Don't play dumb, you two went on a date again today, didn't you?"

"It wasn't really a date, we just went to see a show."

"Just the two of you?"

"Yeah." Toru Tazaki nodded.

"This doesn't count as a date?!" Tachibana Rin's eyebrows shot up.

Although it was all Aoki Hina's scheme, Tachibana Rin still felt worried.

She was terrified that Hina Aoki would actually let Hina Hiyomiya join in.

The mere addition of Mika Hinata already made her extremely uneasy; if another gravity woman were to join, the future would be unimaginable.

Moreover, she was also worried about Tazaki Toru's health, fearing that he might not be able to handle it.

Yang Gongfei Na appears to be a gentle and weak woman, but that's all a facade.

When emotions run deep, they might be even more repressed and frenzied than Japanese cuisine.

Rin Tachibana made her own speculations with considerable "malice".

"Live houses are like movie theaters."

"In the dark, and with us so close together, even if we did something, no one would notice, and it would be even more exciting."

Tazaki Toru was completely at a loss for words, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

What exactly is she saying?

"Isn't this conclusion too hasty? A live house isn't that kind of place."

"When I'm lecturing you, just listen carefully and nod."

Tazaki Toru sighed inwardly; it seemed there was no point in saying anything now.

Seeing that Tazaki Toru did not respond, Tachibana Rin's lips pursed, and her beautiful, large eyes revealed a hint of melancholy.

"Do you... think I'm being unreasonable?"

Tazaki Toru hesitated for a moment, then slowly nodded.

Rin Tachibana stared wide-eyed at the man in front of her.

"Didn't you say that just nodding was enough?"

Rin Tachibana almost laughed out of exasperation: "Why are you being so obedient now!?"

"Because I don't want to make you angry."

"You're making me angry. No, I'm not angry at all. I don't care who I go on a date with."

Tazaki Toru felt that her words were contradictory.

"I... I mean, if you only give the lamb special treatment, what will the other members of the band think?"

"The other members?"

Rin Tachibana racked her brains, but could only come up with the name Hina Aoki.

"Hina's playing isn't very good either. The teacher played it poorly, and I haven't seen you put in this much effort to tutor her."

Although Tachibana Rin felt guilty, she still gritted her teeth and betrayed Aoki Hina.

“Miss Nichi’s basic skills are not bad. Even without me, she can adjust quickly on her own. If I give her too much guidance, she will lose her rhythm.”

"What about the lamb?"

"Miss Yang Gong's problem is more psychological. I took her to see the performance partly to help her get familiar with the stage."

"You're right about everything!"

Tazaki Toru nodded again: "Because it makes sense."

Rin Tachibana was so angry that her teeth itched. She thought to herself, "You're only so quick-witted because you think I'm bad at talking."

If you're so capable, go and have a verbal battle with Japan.

Let's see who can win the argument.

"And what about me? I haven't seen you teach me to play the guitar either!"

In her haste, Tachibana Rin blurted out those words and couldn't stop herself.

Thus, Tazaki Toru finally noticed that Tachibana Rin was acting strangely, and pondered for a moment.

"Miss Mingyou, do you perhaps hope that I will pay more attention to you?"

Rin Tachibana panicked for a moment and instinctively replied, "Who, who cares!"

She stammered, trying to come up with a reason, her eyes darting around as she struggled to think of how to persuade Toru Tazaki.

Suddenly, her eyes lit up, and her voice became loud and sharp, sweet beyond measure.

"Don't forget what my parents told you, asking you to take care of me at work."

"They said such nice things back then, but during rehearsals, they never cared about my condition, as if they treated me like I was invisible."

"You clearly only have eyes for them."

“I have not forgotten Miss Mingyou’s parents’ instructions, but…”

Rin Tachibana's heart skipped a beat.

But? But what?

You just think I'm superfluous and troublesome, right?

He doesn't even consider how much he has sacrificed for him, even preparing multiple people for him.

If she had a choice, she wouldn't really want to share with any other girl besides Hina Aoki.

Forget about Mika Kohinata and Hina Hitomiya, they can all step aside.

Tazaki Toru quietly gazed at the girl in front of him, taking in all her troubles with his eyes, yet he didn't show the slightest impatience.

"In my heart, Ms. Mingyou is already my ideal guitarist, and there is no need to make any changes."

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