I'm here to form a band, what do you want to do!

Of course he doesn't want to get the answer easily, he is not a fool.

So the question is, if you don’t want this, what is your ideal life like?

Ito Rin thought about this question for a long time, and only today did she have a vague answer.

"Ito, what are you thinking about?"

"Yeah." He looked at the night view of Tokyo and said, "Nagasaki, I want a carefree and free life."

The boy's bright eyes stared at Nagasaki Suye, and the vitality contained in them made her heart beat wildly.

How to describe it? He is completely different from the people of the same age she usually meets.

It was just like the sun was emitting heat, making Nagasaki Suyo want to get closer, but she realized that she would be burned by the sun.

He grinned. "That's a weird idea, isn't it?"

"No."

"It's not just strange, it's also difficult. The hardest thing in life is to be carefree. There will always be troubles."

Nagasaki Suyo nodded with deep understanding

, while looking at him, his tone firm: "Well, but I believe Ito, you can do it."

As the ambiguous glances collided and sparks flew, a puzzled cry was heard from inside the house.

"Su Shi? Su Shi? Are you home?"

Volume 1: Chapter 82: Ito Rin Wants to Keep Trying (4k)

Mrs. Nagasaki took off her shoes and looked into the bright hall, knowing that Suye must be at home.

It's strange. Normally, when we see her coming back, we would definitely come to welcome her. What's going on today?

He changed into his indoor shoes and walked towards the balcony, calling her name: "Su Shi, are you on the balcony?"

"Yes, I'll go in right away!" Nagasaki Suyo answered in panic.

Ito Rin looked at her without saying anything.

It is not realistic to still think about hiding it at this time. I can't lock him on the balcony and let him go back after Mrs. Nagasaki goes to bed.

Come on, the tram must have been closed long ago by then.

"Is that so? Have you had dinner yet?"

"I've eaten. Mom, if you're okay, go and rest first."

"Nagasaki-san, your statement is too likely to arouse suspicion, and your tone sounds like you're urging her." In order to avoid being exposed to the wind outside, Ito Rin reminded her: "You should pretend nothing happened, go in and chat with Auntie, and coax her into the bedroom."

"Well said, this is really nervous." Nagasaki Suyo said, and her expression became nervous when she heard the footsteps getting closer.

"What's there to be nervous about? It's common for friends to come over." Ito Rin could smell the shampoo on Nagasaki Suyo, which was very refreshing.

"The time, place, and people are all wrong, and..."

With a crash, the balcony door was pushed open. Nagasaki Suyo reacted quickly and blocked the door. She turned her head to look outside and saw Ito Rin waving innocently.

Nagasaki Suyo opened her mouth and was about to say something, but he spoke first: "Good evening, Auntie. I'm a friend of Nagasaki."

After thinking about it, she swallowed her words, looked at the shocked expression on her mother's face, grabbed Ito Rin's clothes and pulled him into the room.

"My friend, Ito."

"Oh, it's a friend."

Mrs. Nagasaki, who had regained consciousness, clapped her hands, her face full of disbelief.

****

A popular movie was playing on TV, and everyone else was silent amid the lively atmosphere created by Mrs. Nagasaki.

Ito Rin kept looking at his phone, calculating how long it would take for the train to end. He didn't want to take a taxi home in the middle of the night.

Mrs. Nagasaki, who had prepared fruit for him, sat opposite him with a delicate face and shrewd eyes.

"Mrs. Nagasaki, it's very late." Ito Rin spoke tactfully with a serious face.

"Yes, Ito, you should go home." Nagasaki Suyo put her hands on her thighs and cooperated with him tacitly.

"Yeah, I had a lot of fun today. I will come here often in the future." Ito Rin swore that she would never come here again.

At least not at night when Mrs. Nagasaki could pounce at any moment.

"Don't change the subject. I've already heard from Su Shi about your affairs. Do you have any plans to get married?" Mrs. Nagasaki waved her hand, and Ito Rin almost knelt down in front of her.

"We've known each other for less than a month!"

"It's love at first sight. I'm not a conservative old lady, so why would I object?" Mrs. Nagasaki observed her future son-in-law carefully, saying non-stop, "Is it because I think Su Shi has been keen on dressing up recently? It turns out her boyfriend is so handsome."

He is more than just handsome, he is even better looking than the stars on TV.

"Mother, it's really not like that. Although I did have that thought... it's definitely not the case now!"

Ito Rin raised her head and glanced at the two of them with indifference.

"..."

After a brief conversation, Mrs. Nagasaki, who still had doubts, sat down with Nagasaki Motoyo and had a heated conversation.

Ito Rin, who was standing by, watched time pass by and wailed in her heart.

Damn it, does he really want to contribute the money to the taxi driver!

"I'm sorry, I'm really sorry. I've been busy with work and haven't communicated much with Su Shi. I accidentally misunderstood you."

Mrs. Nagasaki, who understood the true relationship, apologized to him with deep regret.

Well, it seems that my wife can still communicate.

"But when do you plan to confirm your relationship?" Mrs. Nagasaki pointed at the two of them and spoke with confidence.

"...I've already said we're just friends, friends! Besides, as a mother, shouldn't you protect your daughter?" Ito Rin said helplessly.

Mrs. Nagasaki, as a mother, you are too relaxed.

"That's right, Ito-kun, stay away from my daughter!" Mrs. Nagasaki's tense face suddenly revealed a bright smile. "To be on your guard, please leave me your contact information. How about Line? When we have time, we can go out and talk about it. How about a bar? Although our age isn't right, it should be fine if there's an adult leading the group."

"……I have to go now."

He decided that he would never appear in any occasion where Mrs. Nagasaki would appear.

What a terrible lady.

Nagasaki Suyo was arguing with her mother. When she saw him push open the door to leave, she trotted over, pinching her fingers nervously: "Sorry, she is just like that. The pressure at work is too great, and she likes to joke around in life."

"Well, I understand. You should go back quickly." Ito Rin couldn't criticize her daughter harshly for her harassing behavior in front of her daughter, so she said goodbye politely and took the elevator at the door.

The good news was that the train from Roppongi to Shimokitazawa was still running, and the running skills he had developed were put to practical use at this moment.

I caught the last train breathlessly, and the night scenery of the port area gradually passed by. Soon, I arrived in Shinjuku.

Before she got home, Nagasaki Suyo sent him messages via Line.

"I've already taught her a lesson. From now on, I will definitely abide by my position as an elder!"

???

Let’s put aside the issue of the daughter scolding her mother for now. Why send him this kind of message? Does she really think he will fall in love with his wife?

[Actually, it's not impossible. If the host has the need, Mrs. Nagasaki can also become a capture target! ]

Listening to the system's noise, Ito Rin had a blank expression on her face.

The girl who was peeking at him from the side was startled by his sudden stern face. She quickly turned her head away, and when she turned back cautiously, the man was gone.

"Your system is too philanthropic, isn't it? She's a mother with children."

At 11 o'clock in the evening, after Ito Rin had climbed the obstructive aisle and stood in front of the closed door, she finally had the leisure to criticize the system.

[Calm down, this is just a small suggestion. This matter still depends on you, the host, to decide.]

There is no value in discussing this kind of thing. At the very least, it is suitable for people of the same age to develop a relationship.

[That's not necessarily true. True love can be very happy, but a rich woman can really save the host from having to work hard!]

This system is very enjoyable when it gives out rewards, but it is too infuriating when used in normal chats. It really uses any means necessary to lead the host astray.

After a short rest, he felt tired. The effect of black tea in refreshing him was questionable, and it made him sleep more comfortably.

Just fell into a deep sleep.

In July, summer vacation is only one step away. According to Nagasaki Hiroshi,

, he can already smell the faint aroma of the holiday.

Ito Rin, who had a bad nose, could not smell the fragrance, but could only feel the temperature getting higher and higher. Besides, he also had urgent matters to deal with.

After climbing the long uphill slope, he saw a familiar figure.

Ito Rin and Hong Xia's routes home overlap, so they often meet each other.

"Seeing my senior at this time, I don't know whether I should be happy or pretend not to see her." Ito Rin smiled and deliberately acted like she was in a dilemma.

Hong Xia gave him a dissatisfied look: "Don't make me sound so scary, and we will pay for it!"

"This is what's giving me a headache. Has our relationship become so bad that it has to be measured by money?"

Hong Xia sighed: "Otherwise you wouldn't agree."

The two walked along the road for a while and came across a vehicle spraying water mist. They moved aside and Hong Xia suddenly said, "Thank you."

Her eyes were very clear and sincere.

This made Ito Rin, who was used to hypocrisy, touch her tie uncomfortably. She wanted to continue using money as an excuse, but she was too embarrassed to say it out loud.

Paying him for tutoring is a legitimate business relationship, don't make it sound like he's making a big sacrifice.

"It's my responsibility to help senior students I'm close to improve their grades." Ito Rin used teasing to break up the overly solemn atmosphere.

Hong Xia covered her mouth and smiled, "Looks like I have to drive Pochi-chan and the others away. I hope they won't be sad later."

"No, no, no." Ito Rin raised her hands in surrender. "It's not impossible for people of the same grade to audit my class. Besides, I can't refuse a request from you, Senior!"

Ijichi Hongxia blinked quickly and stared at him in a daze.

"Don't get me wrong." Ito Rin sighed.

Ijichi Hongxia turned her head away. The roadside sprinkler truck had disappeared around the corner of the street. She continued forward: "That's not the case."

The distance was too long and the car with the singing sound disappeared again. Ito Rin heard it clearly and caught up with her in a few steps.

"I didn't say what it was... Eh?! Don't do it."

"Ah."

"Don't get me wrong, Ijichi-senpai. I'm not overthinking anything. I'm simply thinking about how to help you review your lessons, regardless of your grade level. I have absolutely no other thoughts."

"I see. I thought you wouldn't refuse if I asked you, so I wanted you to officially join the band."

"The band... Ijichi-kun, can't you change your goal?"

"Other goals? Want to hear about them?"

"I think, but here we are."

"I……"

"Hey, stop dawdling. They must have been waiting for a long time."

The scorching sun above made people feel dizzy. Ito Rin's voice was getting closer and closer. After entering the coffee shop, the air conditioning allowed her to speak freely.

"Hey, we're the first ones to arrive. Is this the attitude students should have?"

Ijichi Hongxia woke up from the coolness and glanced around the coffee shop, but didn't see any of them. The smell of coffee hit her nose, and she heard Ito Rin's call in her ears.

"Senior, let's sit by the window!"

"Don't ask for instructions on such trivial matters."

Ijichi Hongka rubbed her nose as she watched Ito Rin standing there waving at her.

"I'll give them a call. They have exams coming up, and they're still slacking off during their tutoring..."

"It'll be here soon. Yamada-senpai doesn't seem too willing to do it. She said she wanted to apply to the University of Tokyo, but this is all she's got."