Gravity Girl Shining

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"Don't go home yet. I sent a message to my mom saying we're going to KTV after dinner."

Chihaya Aine lowered her head and held Xiang's arm, her whole body almost pressed against him, her voice as soft as a mosquito's.

"Oh?"

Uehara Hibiki raised his eyebrows and pretended to be stupid.

"You mean, you want to compete with me in singing again?"

"Fool!"

Aiyin punched him angrily.

"You asked knowingly!"

Uehara Hibiki couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Sorry. So what time did you tell your family?"

"Be home before ten..."

Aine’s voice became smaller and smaller.

Uehara Hibiki leaned close to her ear, his hot breath brushing against the sensitive earlobe.

"Then we still have two hours, which is plenty of time for you to sing properly."

The night breeze blew gently, and the shadows of the two people gradually lengthened under the street lights, and finally merged into the long night neon lights of Ikebukuro.

Chapter 106 Toyokawa Shoko, remaining life...

At 11 o'clock, Akabane Nishi was eerily quiet. There were almost no pedestrians on the streets, and only a few convenience stores were still lit. After all, the safety here was relatively poor in Tokyo, far less popular than other areas.

Uehara Hibiki strolled down the street, his face showing no sign of fatigue. While battling wits and courage with the patrolman to find a way around him, he was savoring the sense of accomplishment brought by today's series of victories.

LIVE success.

Everyone’s smiles at the celebration party.

The first "singing" with Aine.

There are also generous system rewards. Although the system was muted before, looking at the pile of unread messages accumulated on the panel, I estimate that the rewards will not be small.

All this made the corners of his mouth rise involuntarily.

only……

Looking at the system panel, which indicated that Toyokawa Shoko hadn't fallen asleep yet, Uehara Hibiki quickened his pace. That stubborn young lady must still be waiting for him in that small apartment.

I returned to the familiar apartment and just opened the door when a familiar figure came to greet me.

Toyokawa Shoko was wearing the white nightgown Hibiki Uehara had bought her last week. Her blue twintails were untied, leaving waist-length hair draped over her shoulders. Her golden eyes were filled with love and charm, making Hibiki Uehara's mouth dry.

"Xiang, why are you back so late?"

"Just like the message I sent you before, we went to sing again after the celebration party, and finally had to send everyone back home."

Uehara Hibiki walked up and lifted Xiangzi's chin, trying to cover up his momentary loss of composure.

"But I thought you would cry and then live in Mu's house."

"How rude! Today is the day of your successful first LIVE performance. I have to be at home to congratulate you no matter what."

Toyokawa Shoko smiled and hugged Uehara Hibiki, but then, she sniffed Uehara Hibiki like a vigilant little animal, her delicate nostrils trembling slightly, and her long blue hair shaking slightly because of the rapid movements.

Uehara Hibiki's body froze instantly. Although he had already showered at the hotel, after a whole day of contact—Aine's "singing", Deng's snuggle, Riki's kiss, Suyo's embrace—the girl's scent lingering on his clothes would probably not dissipate so easily.

Just as he swallowed nervously, Toyokawa Shoko suddenly let go of him with a relieved smile on her face.

"Very good, no smell of alcohol, that scared me."

Ok.

This reaction made Uehara Hibiki laugh and cry. Unexpectedly, Xiangzi was more worried about alcohol than other women. It seemed that the shadow left by her alcoholic father was too deep.

Uehara Hibiki gently ruffled Xiangzi's hair.

"Okay, I know what you mean. Don't say I'm not old enough to drink yet. Even in the future, as long as you don't give in, I can stop drinking for the rest of my life."

"In this life..."

As if she had thought of something, Toyokawa Shoko's head was steaming and her cheeks were flushed. But her elegance and reserve immediately made her calm down. She coughed lightly and changed the subject.

"Okay, stop talking nonsense. Have you showered yet? The public bathhouse should still be open at this hour. If you hurry, you can still catch up."

This cramped single apartment had no space for bathing, so they had to go to a nearby public bathhouse, where Hibiki Uehara and Shoko Toyokawa were both regulars.

"I washed it on my way back."

Uehara Hibiki took off her coat with ease and handed it to Xiangzi. She watched her hang it on the wall skillfully, then took out a towel and carefully wiped the water stains on it.

This kind of daily warmth made Uehara Hibiki's heart warm. Although Toyokawa Shoko had been stubborn and said that they were just ordinary friends, in fact, as a cohabitant, Toyokawa Shoko was like a virtuous wife.

"Okay, it's already 11 o'clock, so you don't have to work anymore. It was just a little spill of drink at the celebration party, it's not a big deal."

Uehara Hibiki put his arms around Xiangzi's slender waist from behind and lifted her up easily. As long as he pinched the ticklish spot on her waist slightly, this strong young lady would give up resisting.

"but I……"

Toyokawa Shoko struggled slightly in his embrace, wanting to speak but stopping herself. She wanted to say that as a lover, this was only natural, but the words were on the tip of her tongue. She could only let Uehara Hibiki carry her to the living room. In the small room, only four tatami mats in size, two sets of bedding had already been neatly spread out by Shoko.

Uehara Hibiki adjusted the angle, and the two of them fell on the soft bed together. In an instant, it seemed as if all the fatigue of the day was absorbed by the soft quilt, making Uehara Hibiki sigh with contentment.

However, for Uehara Hibiki, Toyokawa Shoko's body is softer and warmer than any quilt, and it is very comfortable to hug her.

So his hand skillfully stroked the young lady's nightgown and gently strummed the strings along the waistline.

"Himagi, you seem very happy today."

With a blushing face, Shoko Toyokawa decided to temporarily ignore Uehara Hibiki's excessive demands for the sake of today's congratulations.

"Of course, it's because of me that I won a great victory today."

Uehara Hibiki raised his eyebrows proudly.

"But Xiangzi, why don't you take the initiative to express your opinion?"

"Then...close your eyes."

Seeing Toyokawa Shoko blushing, Uehara Hibiki couldn't help but blink. All along, their intimate interactions were initiated by Uehara Hibiki, and Toyokawa Shoko just blushed and acquiesced to his actions. Could it be that today, the stubborn young lady was finally going to take the initiative?

So, Uehara Hibiki immediately closed his eyes, but the imagined kiss did not come. Instead, there was a rustling sound. Then, a pair of headphones were gently put on his ears.

The throbbing metal music instantly flooded my eardrums. Though it consisted of only a keyboard solo, the wild melody and intricate arrangement revealed the composer's astonishing talent. The rebelliousness and revelry imbued in the music mirrored Xiangzi himself, elegant and dignified on the outside, yet a fiery fire burning within.

When the last note faded away, he opened his eyes and looked at Toyokawa Shoko with a proud look on her face. Uehara Hibiki couldn't help but gently bite her soft cheek.

"As expected of my eldest daughter, your way of congratulating me is so unique."

Hearing this, Toyokawa Shoko couldn't help but whimper, and then began to explain shyly.

"This is the title song I prepared for my new band. Just like your lost star's cry, the first song represents the theme of the entire band."

Although her tone was calm, this gesture was of great significance to Toyokawa Shoko. This new song, which should have been kept until her debut, was now being played by Uehara Hibiki in advance, and the trust and affection contained therein were self-evident.

only……

Toyokawa Shoko is indeed the king of tough talk.

Even at this point, she didn't dare to initiate a kiss, but instead used a new song to express her feelings and her unwillingness to admit defeat.

“The name of this song is the same as the name of the band, AveMujica. Although I haven’t found the right members yet, based on the world view I have conceived, the lyrics can be added later.”

As Toyokawa Shoko continued to explain, her eyes gleamed with confidence and the smile on her face grew wider.

Unlike MyGo, which usually focuses on the lyrics of Deng, the lyrics are written first and the music is composed later.

The absolutely proud Toyokawa Shoko naturally planned to write the music first and then the lyrics.

And Uehara Hibiki had to admit that just as Deng possessed a special talent, able to incorporate her inner cries into the lyrics, Toyokawa Shoko did the same, except that her cries were hidden in those leaping notes. This unfinished song was already shocking enough, and the completed version would surely be even more amazing.

“It’s a great song. Even though it’s not a finished product, I can feel that it’s a very powerful song.”

Toyokawa Shoko was very pleased with Uehara Hibiki's praise, and the smile on her face became even brighter.

However, after congratulating, Uehara Hibiki still had something serious to say.

"Xiangzi, besides me, you should have something else to say. Tell it to Deng, Sushi, and Lixi."

Shoko Toyokawa's expression suddenly darkened. She lowered her head, her fingers unconsciously twisting the sheets.

"Yeah, I know. I'll apologize before the new band is formed."

This answer made Uehara Hibiki smile with relief. This was the true reconciliation with Crychic that he had been expecting.

"Then I have a gift for you too. It's about the song of wanting to become human. The version we sang today is only the first one you're familiar with. Actually, Deng has already revised and supplemented the lyrics. I'd like you to compose the second version. This is your final farewell to the five of you, Crychic."

"lamp!"

Toyokawa Shoko's eyes suddenly lit up, and an indescribable joy surged in her heart. As expected, the light had always been her soulmate. Even after so many misunderstandings and separations, their musical souls could still resonate after the misunderstandings were resolved.

Toyokawa Shoko excitedly broke free from Uehara Hibiki's hand and sat up instantly.

"I will definitely write a song worthy of the lamp. What about the lyrics? Can you show me now?"

"Let's see tomorrow, otherwise I'm afraid you won't be able to sleep well tonight."

"Wuwu... Now that you're keeping me in suspense like this, aren't you afraid that I won't be able to sleep well?"

Toyokawa Shoko puffed up her cheeks, protesting like a child who hadn't been given candy, but her soft, round face now looked more like a rice cake.

"If that's the case, I have a secret plan."

A hint of cunning flashed in Uehara Hibiki's eyes. He reached out and pulled Toyokawa Shoko back, then moved closer to her.

Kiss skill Lv.3 activated.

This is a magical skill produced by the system and proven in practice. It is also a forbidden trick that made Shiina Riki and Chihaya Aine cry for mercy.

ten minutes later……

Toyokawa Shoko fainted with a look of happiness on her face, and fell into a sweet dream. Her long eyelashes cast tiny shadows on her face, her breathing was even and calm, and there was a satisfied curve at the corner of her mouth.

"Good night, my lady."

Uehara Hibiki gently covered her with a blanket and began to sort out today's harvest.

Reopening the system notification bar, a series of unread messages popped up instantly.

[Takamatsu Deng's awakening progress +1, now 1/3.]

[Congratulations to the host for helping Takamatsu Deng awaken the Shining Star (another stage) and obtaining the special reward - Shining Star x 1.]

……

[Chihaya Aine's awakening progress +1, now 2/3.]

[Congratulations to the host for helping Chihaya Aine awaken her radiance (the sense of achievement from sweat), and receive a special reward - 1 Radiant Star.]

[Chihaya Aine's strategy progress +15, now 70/100, surpassing the second stage threshold, and obtaining an additional reward: Pure Love Heart x 20.]

……

[Kaname's awakening progress +1, now 1/3.]

[Congratulations to the host for helping Kaname awaken Shining (the desired destination) and obtaining a special reward - Shining Star x 1.]

[Yaolena's progress in the strategy is +10, now 30/100. Reaching the first stage threshold will give you an additional reward: Pure Love Heart x10.]

……

[Wakaba Mu's strategy progress +10, now 20/100.]

[Triangle Chuhua strategy progress +5, now 5/100.]

[Sumitada Mana's strategy progress +10, now 10/100.]

[Hachiman Kailing's strategy progress +5, now 10/100.]

[Yutenji Wakamu's progress in clearing the game increased by 10, now 15/100.]

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