Comet Dragon, breaking into the gravity field

"That's right!"

Neither of them noticed that while they were discussing heatedly, one of the waiters couldn't help but tremble.

"That's outrageous! They even said something like 'there's something special about two people being together on rainy days'! That's too much!"

Completely forgetting that she had intended to conceal her relationship with Naruse Ritsu, Chihaya Aine, who was attacked by surprise, was furious and wanted only to find the true identity of the thieving cat outside the picture.

So angry!

After she finished watching Miao Mengqin's video, she returned to the homepage and started scrolling through videos again. She had originally planned to find a random variety show, but ended up discovering the most unexpected character on the established powerhouse show "Human Observation."

Why are you appearing on this show, Naruse-kun?

Who is that woman next to you?

Chihaya Aine was very, very, very angry, but when she saw the broadcast date of the variety show and thought about the length of time it would take to shoot and edit it...

She suddenly found herself as if she was the later one?

No, no, no, this can't be calculated like that, right?

I had clearly been hinting at it before! And I was the one who confirmed the relationship first! Besides, I was the chosen heroine.

Thinking of this, the girl's instinct suddenly gave her a warning, indicating that her idea had gone astray.

Think carefully, Chihaya Aine, think carefully again——

Is it really necessary to compete for first place?

"The hat that wins first place is the darkest"—this motto, engraved in many romance novels, suddenly resounded like a huge bell in Chihaya Aine's heart.

Now only she and Su Shi have joined the battlefield, so even if they are divided into first come first served, there won’t be much difference.

From this perspective, dwelling on such trivial matters is just asking for trouble.

but……

right?

Chihaya Aine was about to agree, but she felt something was wrong.

The girl's intuition told her that a guy like Naruse Ritsu would definitely continue to provoke other girls. But he couldn't just plant a bunch of bean sprouts and suddenly have a bunch of other people competing with him, right?

……

Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Chihaya Aine still trying to analyze the images in the video. Shiina Riki felt that his body was about to become a doll - and the kind that was in disrepair and neglected.

It was the first time she felt so flustered. She hadn't done anything out of the ordinary at that time, but now she was so flustered.

If she were discovered by this pink-haired girl, the reliable image she showed in front of Takamatsu Deng would probably be immediately transformed into a "sneak-away maniac" or something like that.

Shiina Riki didn't dare to say a word, and Chihaya Aine was still searching for the suspect. When the cafe fell silent again, only Takamatsu Deng looked up and looked around at the two of them, feeling that the situation seemed more complicated than what he had heard from Naruse Ritsu.

8.Starry sky

Looking up at this fake starry sky, the twinkling light of countless stars was reflected on Ritsu Narose's face, making him feel as if he was in a sea of ​​stars.

The vastness and immensity of the universe are particularly obvious at this moment, and this scene is bound to be full of mystery and romance for creatures living below the atmosphere.

Inside the planetarium's holographic theater, my mind, bound by gravity, seemed to lighten. As if my body and soul had been cleansed, a sense of peace permeated my body.

The clear voice of the tour guide rang in her ears, but Ritsu Narose did not deliberately remember the names of the constellations. She just stared at the magnificent starry sky above her head.

Vega, Hohea and Deneb - these three stars form the Summer Triangle.

He had also heard of the story of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, but his interest in these constellations originated more from a constellation-themed card deck in a certain card game.

In addition, in many novels and games, the Summer Triangle is an indispensable part of campus romance.

Although the original story is a one-on-one encounter, the name "triangle" has been given other meanings in modern times. Moreover, in addition to the Summer Triangle, there is also the Winter Triangle.

If you think about it this way, doesn’t that mean there are four people, or six people?

"Ha, triangle..."

Ritsu Narose gave a few self-deprecating laughs, not noticing that his extremely complicated tone had attracted the glance of a passerby sitting next to him.

After all, if you hear someone say your last name in a strange tone, no matter who you are, you will be a little concerned, right?

However, the other party just stared at the starry sky in a daze, as if completely immersed in the light of the universe.

Realizing that she had misunderstood, Sanjiao Chuhua just smiled secretly, and then continued to focus on the starry sky in front of her, which she had seen many times but still did not find boring.

As the show ended, dim lights lit up the room.

As an idol, Sanjiao Chuhua rechecked her attire. She waited until the crowd in the holographic theater had mostly dispersed, making sure her sunglasses were properly on and her cap was on her seat, before she stood up and left.

Walking out of the planetarium, Sanjiao Chuhua’s purple eyes hidden behind his sunglasses widened slightly.

"…Wakaba Mu?"

Sanjiao Chuhua naturally knew the guitarist of [CRYCHIC], and her job as an "idol" also forced her to pay attention to the relevant news in the entertainment industry.

Therefore, she was surprised when she saw the girl, whom she knew only partially, standing at the door of the planetarium.

Would she also be interested in stargazing?

While she was stunned, Sanjiao Chuhua saw the person who had just sat next to her in the holographic theater walk over.

He was wearing sunglasses like himself, and from the previous glimpse, his appearance was quite outstanding.

Are you from the entertainment industry?

As soon as the first question popped up in her mind, she saw the young man talking to Wakaba Mutsu.

Eh? Is this a flirt?

But looking at Ruoye Mu's face, she didn't seem troubled at all - her expression didn't change at all.

She was curious about how this would develop, but her moral compass prevented her from following them like a paparazzi. After watching the two men walk away, Sanjiao Chuhua thought for a moment and decided to leave via another route.

……

The petite body is wrapped in a navy blue dress, and a black-based collar with white decorations is worn on the swan-like slender white neck.

Although there was no expression on Wakaba Mutsu's face, Naruse Ritsu, who was standing close to her, could feel the nervous and uneasy atmosphere she exuded.

Ritsu Narose had a rough guess as to why she came to him.

This girl, who looked as lifeless as a doll, didn't have many people with whom she could communicate.

Toyokawa Shoko, Nagasaki Suyo, and perhaps the other two members of the original [CRYCHIC] - other than those, Naruse Ritsu really couldn't imagine that she had any other friends.

This was not a malicious speculation about her, but the result of a summary of information that Ritsu Naruse had heard from other people.

He did not communicate much with Wakaba Mutsu. Even though he met Toyokawa Shoko through Wakaba Mutsu's introduction, he only met Wakaba Mutsu a few times.

They weren't exactly friends—but they were no more than strangers.

Unable to think of the right words to summarize their relationship, Ritsu Narose turned to guessing why she contacted him on Line.

Since the other party took the initiative to find him, he probably didn't just come to chat with him, but probably had something related to other people to talk about.

For example, Nagasaki Suyo...

He sighed in his heart, and having just adjusted his mentality, Ritsu Narose did not feel distressed.

Standing here all the time was not a good idea. When he asked Wakaba Mu if there was any suitable place to chat, he saw the girl turn around and look at the planetarium not far away.

"Want to go in and have a look?"

Even though he had just come out of there, accompanying someone else was another matter. There was no sign of impatience on Naruse Ritsu's face, only a gentleness that contrasted with his sharp exterior.

She was lost in thought, but after hearing Naruse Ritsu's suggestion, Wakaba Mu shook her head. She knew that the other party had just finished watching a show, and her family's upbringing prevented her from doing something that would "trouble others."

"...Does it look good?" she suddenly asked, turning around.

There was a hint of longing and curiosity in those golden pupils—although they were few, they were real.

Without any hesitation, Ritsu Narushe nodded.

In his view, observing the stars and the universe can free the human soul from the constraints of gravity. The soul is cleansed and becomes extremely light at that moment.

Things that were difficult to understand in the past will suddenly become clear, and the things that trouble your heart can be examined from a new perspective.

——Looking at the starry sky, the actual distances between those stars that differ by only millimeters are calculated in light years; looking down at the scenery, the pedestrians who merge into one point on the ground always pass by each other.

When he thought of this fact, he felt that the difficulties he was facing now were not difficult to solve.

Unfortunately, most people in the world are bound by gravity and rarely have the opportunity to look up and see the wider world.

For example, Nagasaki Suyo...

She is both a soul bound by gravity and imprisoned, and a source that constantly emits "gravity" and pulls others in.

And it is probably hard to find a few people like Ritsu Naruse who have gradually become accustomed to this feeling and even regard it as a little romance between lovers?

Seeing that Wakaba Mu didn't want to trouble him to go to the planetarium again, Mingse Ritsu had to make new plans.

Soon, he thought of a place that was quiet enough and would not be disturbed.

9. And you, Brutus? (Two in one)

In a shop that only Gu Long knows about is where Naruse Ritsu and Wakaba Mutsu are.

[Guru☆Mingbo] - The store still looks like it could go bankrupt at any moment. There are only two idiots sitting behind the counter playing games. If someone who doesn't know takes a look from outside, they might mistake this store for an internet cafe with an aquarium theme.

"How many girlfriends do you have!?" Seeing Ritsu Naruse leading a human girl she had never seen before into the store, the big fool who was waiting for the game character to resurrect looked at him in shock.

"If the water in your head is still not clear, I suggest you hang yourself up high and blow it." While fighting back, Narose Ritsu explained to Wakaba Mutsu that the other party's IQ and cognitive level were actually at the level of a college student, so just treat her as nonsense.

Sitting down in the rest area on the other side of the store, he grabbed some snacks and drinks from the store amid someone's protests before getting down to business.

He placed a carton of mango juice in front of Wakaba Mutsu, and Naruse Ritsu took a carton of chocolate milk. As he tore open the straw and poked it into the seal, he asked, "So, is there anything you want to tell me?"

Looking away from the mango juice, Ruoye Mu was silent for a moment and then whispered, "Su Shi... wants to find Xiangzi."

Something to be expected.

Remaining calm, Ritsu Narose did not show any surprise.

"Su Shi probably doesn't know her address, right?"

Hearing Ritsu Narose's question, Wakaba Mu nodded.

Ever since Toyokawa Shoko moved to Akabane, she has never revealed where she lives now - Wakaba Mutsuya was very tactful and did not ask about this.

So when she learned of Nagasaki Suyo's idea, she was completely numb and didn't know how to respond.

Do I have to take Su Shi to Xiangzi’s original home?

As for rejection...

It was she who had taken the initiative to suggest that she and Xiangzi go to see the live performance of Su Shi and her band, but this ended up causing Xiangzi and Su Shi to lose their defenses one after another - this heavy sense of guilt has been weighing on her heart.

Now asking her to reject Su Shi’s request... is really difficult.

Naruse Ritsu was naturally oblivious to Wakaba Mutsu's guilt. He simply assumed Wakaba Mutsu wasn't good at saying no, and Nagasaki Suyo... well, it wasn't very appropriate to say bad things about your girlfriend behind her back.

"Are you going to agree?"

"I……"

Ruoye Mu was a little confused.

There is no doubt that leading Nagasaki Suyo to find Toyokawa Shoko was definitely wrong. After all, Shoko repeatedly emphasized that she did not want to have anything to do with Suyo and always took the attitude of avoiding her whenever possible.

But his rejection of Nagasaki Suyo was also wrong. He had made the mistake first, and if he didn't make amends... that would be even worse.

It was precisely because she was unable to clarify these twists and turns that Ruoye Mu found the only person who could communicate with her about this matter, Mingse Ritsu, hoping to get an answer from him.

This situation of being caught between two sides and being bullied was truly pitiful. Naruse Ritsu sighed and asked, "Have you talked to Xiangzi?"

"No, she asked me not to be a mouthpiece."

"A megaphone? That's such an apt description that it's uncomfortably accurate." Looking at Wakaba Mutsu, who was now withdrawn and looking like a lost kitten, Naruse Ritsu pondered for a moment before continuing, "So, what do you think?"

"Should I continue to serve as a bridge of communication between them and maintain the current situation? Or should I withdraw after this incident is over and let them resolve the issue on their own?"

Hearing Naruse Ritsu's question, Wakaba Mutsu looked quite confused. After a moment, she murmured, "I don't understand."

"Whether it's Fengchuan or Sushi, they definitely had their own selfish motives when they asked you for a favor—and their positions are completely opposite, so the requests you face are definitely completely different."

Crossing his arms, Naruse Ritsu dissected the situation from an outsider's perspective, "If we blindly follow their instructions, it's only to be expected that conflicts will eventually arise."