They all have hidden attributes!

"I don't know."

"Let's go find her for lunch together."

"okay."

Kashima Reiko nodded imperceptibly, feeling a slight sense of disappointment that the conversation might be ending there, when Takahashi Makoto turned to her with a look of pity:

"Speaking of which, Maya tends to equate personal value with achievements, so please be more tolerant of her."

This statement undoubtedly affirms Kashima Reiko's value and significance to the band, which makes her eyes shine and radiate a happiness that can be clearly felt even without an expression.

ding-ding-

The three-carriage train stopped in front of them. The doors opened, and the two of them put away their umbrellas and entered the narrow carriage one after the other, sitting side by side on the bench.

Because Uesugi Maya has a psychological aversion to germs and always stands when taking the train, Takahashi Makoto felt somewhat uncomfortable when someone suddenly sat next to him.

For example, when Kashima Reiko thought she was casually closing the distance, his feelings were exceptionally clear.

"She's been like this for a long time."

As Kashima Reiko continued her conversation about Uesugi Maya, Takahashi Makoto carefully observed her expression.

Having confirmed that Kashima Reiko wasn't averse to talking about other girls, he asked reassuringly, "How long have you two known each other?"

"Just like the young lady."

"So, you and Maya are childhood friends?"

"No, she has always hated me."

"Because of the mask?"

"I don't know, maybe it's because I'll steal her only friend."

It sounds like Maya Uesugi was quite willful as a child, but no one really knows for sure; just listen to the story.

As for the fact that Uesugi Maya had considered Tatsumi Yuki as a friend in the past, Takahashi Makoto was not surprised.

The two of them now have a tacit trust, but for some reason they always end up arguing.

As they chatted casually, the tram carried the two slowly forward.

When we arrived at Waseda Station, the rain had stopped, but the sky was still overcast.

Makoto Takahashi was carrying his violin case, so Reiko Kashima helped him carry his umbrella to lighten his load. As they walked into Tsurumizawa and arrived at the special building, they saw Maya Uesugi get out of her car.

She was still dressed in a black shirt and high-waisted long skirt, exuding an aura that kept people at a distance.

He didn't look too good; he looked a little tired, and there were faint dark circles under his eyes.

"You didn't only sleep for 4 hours again last night, did you?" Takahashi Makoto asked instinctively.

"It took a little over six hours, and we wasted some time coordinating the lighting plan with the organizers," Uesugi Maya said nonchalantly.

"I brought you breakfast." Kashima Reiko handed over the bento box.

“I’ve already eaten,” Uesugi Maya refused without hesitation.

Chapter 116 Hell Girl Feels Unwell

Why would Kashima Reiko prepare a bento for Uesugi Maya?

If we interpret this as part of her systematic and silent self-sacrifice, then it shouldn't be considered wishful thinking.

As Makoto Takahashi pondered, he climbed the stairs. With summer vacation drawing to a close, the special building was filled with many more people.

Every corridor in the building is filled with bright and beautiful young girls, the doors of the various club activity rooms are open, and club members are cleaning while chatting and laughing, creating an atmosphere full of youthful energy.

The scene of Makoto Takahashi, Reiko Kashima, and Maya Uesugi going upstairs one after the other is so beautiful it could be made into a youth film.

The next scene is exactly what you'd expect from a teen movie.

"Takahashi-kun!"

On the fourth-floor corridor, a girl who had somehow obtained information had been lying in wait for a long time. Fueled by her restless and agitated emotions, she rushed over from around the corner in one go.

Black low pigtails, a neat uniform, and black calf socks.

The girl handed over the pink envelope with both hands, her voice urgent: "Please accept this. I know that Takahashi-san is dating the angel, but please listen to my confession!"

Makoto Takahashi glanced at Maya Uesugi beside him with a playful look.

[It seems someone said that Tsurumi Sawa doesn't have any superficial girls?]

Uesugi Maya never expected that someone would rush over to their death knowing he had a girlfriend. Speechless, she coldly asked, "Why aren't you wearing a mask?"

"It's very hot, and I'll still be recognized even if I wear a mask inside the college."

As he spoke, Makoto Takahashi reached out to take the envelope, but Maya Uesugi quickly slapped his hand away, and Reiko Kashima took the envelope for him.

"He doesn't have time," they both said in unison.

"......so."

The girl lowered her head regretfully, exuding a sense of disappointment: "I'm sorry for causing you trouble."

"I destroyed it."

Kashima Reiko adopted a businesslike attitude, tearing the envelope in her hand to shreds with a blank expression. Uesugi Maya glared at Takahashi Makoto and coughed lightly: "Ahem, let's go. From now on, you must carry a mask with you at all times."

The trio continued their journey towards the Light Music Club on the 5th floor.

"I said, isn't that unnecessary?"

Makoto Takahashi looked helpless and said to the two of them, "It seems like she had a hard time mustering up her courage, so it's okay to listen to her for a little while."

"..." Kashima Reiko glanced at him without leaving a trace, and remained silent.

She didn't understand why she had subconsciously confiscated the love letter and torn it up without hesitation, which was neither polite nor the job of a maid during the holidays.

I just felt... I didn't want him to waste his attention and care on unimportant people.

"Ha, scum."

Uesugi Maya glanced at him mercilessly, while Takahashi Makoto looked completely innocent.

Pushing open the door to the Light Music Club office, Nekoya Hina sat in a chair holding a tablet. When she looked up and saw the three of them walk in, she held up the tablet in her hand.

"Good morning, I've finished the setlist for the music festival, how about this?"

Six new songs will be released at this music festival: "LOSER," "Spring Thunder," "Alice," "Fireworks," "LEMON," and "Electrified."

"Let me see your account."

Maya Uesugi took the tablet, pulled out a chair and sat down by the window. As Reiko Kashima helped set out the Belgian coffee pot, she noticed that there were very few coffee beans left.

She started by reporting on her own work.

"The T-shirt design is now being sent to you. The factory can start production at any time. As for the sheet music parts..."

Makoto Takahashi realized that he was the only one with nothing to do, so he decided to start wearing a mask from today onwards to avoid trouble.

Carrying her violin case, Shiraishi Junka arrived at the rehearsal room, also holding a tablet computer in her arms, and was writing and drawing with a stylus.

"morning."

Makoto Takahashi put down his violin case and moved closer to her. Looking down, he saw the newly designed performance costume on the screen.

The main colors are blue denim and white, creating a simple yet not too casual style.

As for clothing styles, pretty girls look good in anything.

In Makoto Takahashi's memory, the beautiful girls in the band could easily pull off any kind of outfit.

Whether it's masculine clothing, elegant lady-like attire, or a heavily decorated girlish style, they are all very cute.

"Greetings."

Shiraishi Junka kept the skirt she was sketching, flipped to the men's clothing she had designed, looked up at Takahashi Makoto's profile, and said softly, "I've never seen Makoto wear jeans."

"Because it's hot in the summer, I don't like long pants."

"Yeah, it would feel really refreshing."

"I don't care about the costume."

If Shiraishi Junka doesn't launch a surprise attack, Makoto Takahashi feels somewhat uneasy when he's alone with her, with the sweet scent of roses wafting over.

He stealthily glanced at Shiraishi Junka's alluring profile.

Her clean and beautiful black princess cut, her moist burgundy eyes, and her long, thoughtful eyelashes made it clear that one had feelings for her.

While it's impossible to definitively say whether it's [romantic feelings], the difference between [a premonition of love] and the former remains puzzling.

Wait a minute, do I like a little too many people?

Makoto Takahashi suddenly realized the problem, and then remembered that he had a girlfriend, so he quickly looked away from Junko Shiraishi's full breasts and long legs.

"Brother, help!"

A deliberately hushed call came from the rehearsal room door. He looked up and saw Hanakawa Kaori peeking in with only half her head, waving for help.

I'll be leaving for a moment.

Makoto Takahashi said something to Junka Shiraishi, then stepped out of the rehearsal room, into the corridor, and quietly closed the door behind him.

"Um, oh no, I've gotten myself into trouble."

Hanakawa Kaori stood with her hands behind her back, her head drooping, looking guilty and as if she dared not raise her head.

"What happened?" Takahashi Makoto asked.

"Ugh, I think I'm being a little too vain."

Hanakawa Kaori slowly raised her youthful face and looked at him with her moist purple eyes: "The original academy was going to hold a cultural festival, and I said I would bring a band to perform, but... I regret it a little."

She originally studied in Izu, but was admitted to Tsurumizawa University early, which is why she came to Tokyo. It's normal that she still keeps in touch with her former classmates.

It's really inappropriate to decide on a performance without consulting anyone, especially since no one's consent was sought.

Takahashi Makoto could understand her vanity; at the moment, she only had two choices.

Agree to the performance to satisfy Hanakawa Kaori's vanity and let her show off in front of her former classmates, or refuse to perform and make Hanakawa Kaori lose face.

At her age, we shouldn't embarrass her.