Lonely Rock: Love Songs Dedicated to the Stars

Xingge gave a casual reply and turned away. But then it suddenly occurred to her, if this guy had always thought he was wearing nothing under his yukata, wouldn't that mean he was wearing nothing right now?

“Let me ask you something,” Hoshigo turned back and stared at Yuuma, “are you wearing nothing under your yukata?”

“Of course not,” Kenzaki Yuuma replied in a matter-of-fact tone.

"Wait, didn't you think the yukata was worn without a bra? Why aren't you wearing one?"

"My mom called it 'vacuum,' but my dad later corrected me and Youxing on that point."

"Since you knew, why did you pretend not to know just now?" Xingge looked at Youzhen with confusion.

“Because if you, Xingge, don’t know this kind of thing, then I’ve hit the jackpot.” Youzhen looked at Xingge with a matter-of-fact expression. “I’m really looking forward to the perks of the couples’ trip.”

Upon hearing what this guy said, Xingge quickly tightened his collar.

"Baka! Hentai!"

As expected, honest Kenzaki Yuuma got scolded by Hoshika again.

Chapter 93 A Trip for Two (Part Two)

“Xingge, this guesthouse seems to have a private hot spring room.”

Yuma picked up the booklet that was on the table. It contained a floor plan of the guesthouse.

The private hot spring room of this guesthouse is in the annex, which can be reached by walking through the small courtyard in the middle.

It consists of private rooms with many small bathtubs, which seems quite suitable for tourists who don't like to be disturbed.

"What are you planning to do now?"

Xingge blushed slightly and looked at Youzhen sitting opposite her with her arms crossed.

A private hot spring bath? Wouldn't that mean the two of them could soak in the hot spring together? Xingge thought it wouldn't be a bad idea for her and Youzhen to go together, after all, they've been together for so many years.

That being said, she felt she still needed to be mentally prepared to take a bath with Yuma.

“I’m not that…” Yuzhen looked up, her eyes shifting from the booklet in her hand to Xingge’s face.

Looking at Xingge's conflicted expression and slightly flushed cheeks, Youzhen felt that if she really wanted to be with Xingge, she probably wouldn't refuse.

“That’s exactly what I meant.” Yuzhen’s eyes suddenly sharpened; he was going to take a gamble. “Please, Miss Xingge, join me for a soak in the hot spring.”

“I clearly heard you say that’s not what you meant.”

"That was just now, and this is now." Yuma put down the booklet in her hand. "I want to go to the hot spring with Hoshika now, is that okay?"

"This...this won't work."

Xingge was ultimately not ready. She hadn't figured out how to be honest with Youzhen, but she absolutely couldn't be so hasty.

'There has to be a suitable atmosphere...' Xingge thought to herself.

"Eh? What a pity."

Yuma looked disappointed after being rejected, but he quickly recovered.

He was gambling from the very beginning. It felt like playing a gacha game and seeing the pitiful last draw left in his account, but he always had a feeling that "I have a feeling I can get it".

However, things were different for Yuuma. If he had persisted just a little longer, he would have gotten the guaranteed reward. Unfortunately, he didn't hold on.

……

After dinner, the two went to the hot spring.

Instead of going to a private bathhouse, the two of them went to a regular open-air hot spring.

There is a thick wooden wall between the men's and women's baths, but the two of them can hear each other talking.

"Xingge, I'm all alone here, it's so lonely." Youzhen sat in the hot spring, leaning against the wall. "Is anyone else with you?"

"No."

Yuma heard Hoshika's response from the other side.

When they arrived, they clearly saw several other tourists besides themselves; they probably paid extra to go to the private bathhouses.

But this is good too, since no one will bother us.

"Hey Xingge, did you really just want to get away from home because you had a fight with Hongxia?"

Yuzhen felt that her reasons were all flawed. Just because she had a fight with her sister, she dragged him along to such a far place? That was too willful.

Rather than believe such a thing, Yuzhen would rather believe that Xingge dragged him out to elope.

“It’s not entirely because of Hongxia.” Xingge also leaned against the wall, knowing that the reason she had hastily come up with was unlikely to convince Youzhen.

The argument with Nijika was just the trigger. She was very upset after arguing with Nijika, and in a moment of anger, she packed her things and ran to Yuuma's place.

When she saw Yuuma, she suddenly had the idea of ​​imitating the plot of the TV series. She wanted to elope with this guy and let Hongxia and her mother worry about her.

However, Xingge has now realized that it was just a vengeful mentality. She wanted those she felt didn't understand her to worry about her. In the end, she just wanted others to care about her.

She called Yuzhen out because Yuzhen understood her; in situations like this, she always subconsciously relied on Yuzhen.

When Yuzhen heard that she wanted to go out for a couple of days to relax, she went straight back to her room to pack her things.

Xingge feels guilty whenever she thinks of Youzhen's back as she went back to her bedroom to pack her things. This time, it was Youzhen who was tolerating her willfulness again.

"It's my problem. I want my family to understand me, but I'm just acting completely recklessly. Thank you for being there for me."

Yuma heard Hoshika's voice, and her tone sounded somewhat regretful.

"It's good that you know you were wrong." Yu Zhen's tone was gratified, but he felt that even if Xing Ge realized his mistake, it was unlikely that he could repair his relationship with Hong Xia in a short period of time.

The conflict between her band and family is what Xingge is facing now. She is currently focused on the band and neglecting her family, which is something she needs to work on herself.

He's Xingge's boyfriend. If Xingge wanted, he wouldn't mind being with her every day; he'd love to live with her and cook her different dishes every day. But that doesn't mean he'd do everything for her.

Hongxia's previous final exam essay topic was "My Brother," and she even received praise from the teacher. He and Hongxia have no conflict; the conflict lies between Xingge and Hongxia.

"Remember to apologize to your family when you get back."

"I see."

……

"You went out with Ichiji Hoshika? Why didn't you tell me sooner?"

Kenzaki Yuuki arrived at Yuuma's house that evening, only to find he wasn't home. He tried calling, but no one answered.

Yuma was in the hot spring at the time, and his phone was in the locker. He only found out that Yuuki had called him after he finished soaking in the hot spring.

Why should I tell you?

Yuzhen took the drink Xingge handed him, tilted his head, held the phone between his ear and shoulder, unscrewed the cap, and gave the drink to Xingge.

"How did you end up at my place?"

"Is there anything wrong with me taking some time to check on my younger brother's quality of life?"

"My quality of life is much better than yours now."

Yu Xing started interning at his father's company when he was a senior in college, supposedly to develop his abilities.

Yu-zhen is right. Yu-xing started from the bottom and has seen all kinds of rules in the workplace, including workplace bullying.

Kenzaki Yuuki was not a magnanimous person. He vowed to teach those arrogant and domineering guys who only knew how to exploit their juniors a lesson about not underestimating the potential of the young.

He finally had a day off today and was thinking of coming over to Yuzhen's place for dinner; he really wanted to try Yuzhen's croquettes. But instead, he and his girlfriend went to enjoy a relaxing hot spring bath.

"Fine, I won't argue with you. Have fun, I'm going to get something to eat, I'm starving."

"Of course I'll have fun..."

Yuzhen hadn't finished speaking when she realized the call had already ended.

"Is your older brother alright?" Xingge handed the remaining half bottle of juice to Youzhen. She overestimated herself. All those girls in the club who said that snacks and drinks were in another stomach were lying. She just couldn't do it.

Yuzhen took the juice and drank it all in one gulp.

"Don't worry about that guy, he's just training to inherit the family business." Yuzhen said nonchalantly, "As Dad would say, this is nothing."

"Your dad is really strict."

Chapter 94 A Trip for Two (Part 3)

Ijichi Hoshika is feeling a little nervous right now.

When she came out of the hot spring and got dressed, she was only wearing a yukata. Her current state was exactly what Yuma had been looking forward to: going commando.

"I'm going back to my room now, I'm sleepy."

"Ah good."

Yuzhen watched as Xingge left, her face flushed. He wanted to go outside for some fresh air and return to his room later.

After returning to her room, Xingge went straight into the bedroom, closed the window, drew the curtains, and made the bed.

She sat down against the wall, then became conflicted again.

'Tonight, in this guesthouse.' Xingge curled up. 'Anyway, he always tolerates my whims, so many times already. What's wrong with me being whiny one more time tonight?'

She immediately stopped worrying. After all, that idiot had said he'd never abandon her, that he'd always be with her. Xingge believed Youzhen would keep her promise.

She stood up and simply tugged at the sash around her waist, and the knot came undone, causing her yukata to fall to the ground.

She lifted the covers and lay down, then neatly folded her bathrobe and placed it next to her pillow.

'Let's just wait for that idiot to come back.'

Yuzhen was still sitting on a lounge chair in the courtyard of the guesthouse, gazing up at the night sky. However, he wasn't admiring the stars; he was thinking about Xingge.

After coming out of the hot spring, he noticed that Xingge was not in a good state. Whenever they made eye contact, Xingge would quickly turn her head away.

'Why? Was I too talkative and made her annoyed?' Kenzaki Yuuma was a little confused. 'No, her reaction was clearly shy. Could it be that I looked too masculine in my yukata and made her embarrassed?'

Kenzaki Yuuma started to get carried away.

He checked the time; it was getting late, time to go back to sleep. He was planning to visit the small town tomorrow.

He returned to the room, pushed open the bedroom door, and saw that Xingge was already asleep in bed.

Xingge lay flat on her back with her arms outside the blanket and her shoulders exposed.