Mygo, are you all yanderes?

As luck would have it, ck hack is such a band. The lead vocalist, Kikuri Hiroi, also plays bass, making her even more dazzling than their guitarist.

Although her earlier gesture of giving the middle finger to the audience and her seemingly drunken state suggested she was a rather unrestrained and possibly unreliable person in real life, it was precisely this same person who, when she picked up an instrument and held it to the microphone, became as beautiful as the Venus de Milo with her missing arms, irresistibly drawing the viewer in. (Six)

Kusano Akira was immediately drawn to it, unable to look away no matter what.

To reiterate a fact, Kusano Akira likes older sisters.

It's not referring to older women with great figures—of course, he does like women with great figures, and that falls within his tastes, but his liking for older women isn't because of that. To be precise, he doesn't like older women in general; he's simply attracted to older women.

Why does he like older men? If I had to pinpoint a reason, it might be related to an experience from his childhood.

Since losing his memory in elementary school, he has been in a state of confusion about everything, yet he has no one to rely on, leaving him in a constant state of insecurity.

One day after school, he was sitting alone on a swing in the park watching the sunset when he saw a boy in his class who was in the same position as him and was being bullied by the bad boys in the class being surrounded by them.

Kusano Akira was ready to step forward and help this person, since even if he couldn't beat him, he could at least take some of the firepower for him.

If he were just left to watch, he would feel really guilty, like he'd seen it all and not helped.

But just as he was halfway there, he saw an older woman, whose face he could no longer recall, brandishing a stick with flair, then rushing up and deliberately striking each of the group of bad boys with the stick.

The older sister chased and beat the bad boys for half an hour, hitting and chasing them at the same time. The scene was simply too gruesome to bear. That day, the bad boys showed a mournful face that she had never seen before.

Then he saw the older sister comforting the bullied little boy with a gentleness that was different from her previous manic behavior.

From then on, Kusano Akira never saw that boy being bullied again.

Of course, in return, the bullying he suffered doubled.

7 This is a painful memory in his life that he doesn't want to recall.

From that moment on, he realized something—that he might actually yearn for the kind of mature woman who could give him a sense of security.

So he became a fan of older men, which is why he initially had a high level of affection for Nagasaki Motoyo. Both her temperament and the feeling she gave off were incredibly appealing to him.

Although Lu later grew older and became more sensible than when he was a child, he also realized that not all people older than him in this society are reliable.

But once a hobby is formed, it's very difficult to change it.

Looking at Hiroi Kikuri, who was singing with her unique and alluring voice, and who had somehow untied the braid that was lying on her neck, letting her beautiful hair sway lazily with her body movements, Kusano Akira silently covered his heart.

Qi was worried about the pink-haired girl next to him, so he didn't watch the performance carefully. Now that he could watch it seriously, he felt his heart was about to burst.

Big sister, you're the best!

If it weren't for the fact that Ryo had no intention of ever touching anything related to love in his life, and that he wasn't a particularly passionate person, Kusano Akira really wanted to imitate a certain type of fanatical fan and confess his love to the person on stage.

"..."

Noticing that Kusano Akira was completely absorbed in the performance, and that his eyes were even somewhat unfocused from staring at it for so long, Hiroi Kikuri deliberately turned her head and gently blinked her left eyelid at him.

"...!"

Hiroi Kikuri's alluring gaze transformed into a small, silent bullet, piercing through Kusano Akira's chest and hand defenses, and shooting into his heart.

Damn it! Is this what a veteran rocker is like?! To deliberately use such despicable means to toy with his pure heart, I can't watch anymore, if I keep watching I might become a captive of this bad woman, and maybe even her ATM in the future!

You know, she's a bassist! The absolute 3Bs you should never date are bassists, bassists, and bassists. If you get caught, your life is over, and you'll be completely taken advantage of!

But Kusano Akira kept watching, his gaze never wavering.

Big sister, you're the best!

Let me reiterate: this trip to STARRY—no, to Shimokitazawa—was absolutely the right decision!

When I get back, I must properly thank "My Bass Will Never Be Dull". Kusano Akira knew she would never give her bad advice. CK Hack is really a great band.

However, it seems that CK Hack will only be singing this one song here. The time spent wasted was too long, and this live performance will be over soon, which is a bit of a pity.

...Or maybe I should save myself. Zero' <℃> (After I go back this time, I'll take a good look at ck hack, okay? Anyway, he's very free on Saturdays and Sundays now, and there's nothing he has to do except maybe accompany Toyokawa Shoko to watch that horror movie again.)

If you have free time in the future, try to come and see their live performances a few more times.

Okay, it's decided then.

"Thank you everyone~"

After the performance, Kikuri Hiroi stopped strumming the bass strings, wiped her sweat, and said with a smile that her steps, which had been steady on the stage just moments before, now felt a little lightheaded.

"……what?"

Kusano Akira, who was intently watching the stage and clapping his hands, suddenly let out a soft "Eh."

Is CK Hack's lead singer walking a little unsteadily? Why did he suddenly start staggering this way?

Could it be that he drank too much and couldn't stand up? That can't be right, after all, he's a proper musician...?

Kusano Akira's expression changed as he looked at the slender figure who was only a step away from him and was about to fall onto him from the stage.

not good!

Volume 1: Chapter 172 (Chapter 169) Who's blushing? (2k)

who I am? where am I? What am I going to do?

He lay sprawled on the ground, the coolness of the floor against his neck creeping up his spine. Kusano Akira stared at the ceiling with a regretful look in his eyes, unmoved by the soft warmth of the body beneath him.

Is this also part of rock music? An essential element of audience interaction? "£}×—?"

"Ugh...it hurts a bit. I should have used less force..."

As if she had accidentally bumped into something and hurt herself, Hiroi Kikuri covered her forehead, her lips slightly downturned, and tears seemed to be welling up in the corners of her usually squinting eyes.

"It was definitely a good thing I wasn't standing in the first row..."

"Hiroi has caused me trouble again, really... This time I'm making her pay for the bathroom no matter what!"

"Pfft, just like me... no, even worse off than me, this person."

"Liang, your smile is so wicked, tone it down."

"I knew Hiroi-nee would accidentally fall like that again... But this time she actually crashed down completely, I never expected that... Damn it, why wasn't I in the front row this time? I'm so envious!"

"Relax, shouldn't we feel more sorry for that person? They look like they're in so much pain."

"...Could it be this person? The one Lixi was secretly sending electricity to?"

As if she was already used to the noise around her, Hiroi Kikuri did not react in a rock and roll way to the audience's reaction before the performance started. She simply got up while rubbing her forehead and took Kusano Akira's hand, pulling him up as well.

"I'm sorry, young man. I sometimes do things like this. If it weren't for you, I might have already fallen and seen stars. Luckily, you were here."

"……what."

Pulled up from the ground by Kikuri Hiroi, and hearing her unexpectedly gentle tone, Akira Kusano finally snapped out of his daze and looked at the warmth in his palm. (Eight)

Her hands were so small, her nails so pink and neat, and there was even a thin layer of calluses on them. They felt so good, so soft, and a little cool to the touch... It felt so nice...

His fingertips twitched slightly in Hiroi Kikuri's palm, brushing against her soft hand. The strange sensation sent a shiver down his spine. He realized that his hands and Hiroi Kikuri's hands were actually clasped together. His ears turned red at an unimaginable speed, and then the red spread to his entire face.

"No, no, it's nothing!" Lu

Kusano Akira quickly pulled his hand away from Hiroi Kiku, who seemed somewhat reluctant, his voice cracking due to the sudden increase in speed and tension.

What is this feeling?! Heart fluttering?! Or what?! (Sigh)

Even when Takamatsu Akari and Wakaba Mutsumi held his hands before—or even when Nagasaki Motoyo led him away—his heart had never pounded this hard!

Has he really found love? No way! He doesn't want to be like some naive high school student who falls head over heels for an older woman only to find out she doesn't reciprocate his feelings at all, leaving him to walk home alone, pretending to be okay while secretly wiping away tears!

Wouldn't that be too embarrassing?! It'd be like playing the role of a loser! 2

"How could nothing be wrong!"

Hiroi Kikuri persisted, gripping Kusano Akira's hand even tighter. Her eyes, which had been narrowed except for winking, suddenly widened, causing her strangely alluring purple pupils to flicker in the air.

"Young man, if there's anything I can do for you, please don't be shy. Just ask boldly. I'm a mature adult, and I'll do whatever you ask, no matter how unreasonable the reason!"

As she spoke, Hiroi Kikuri leaned forward, revealing her captivating face to Kusano Akira.

"No, no, no, really, there's no need. I really don't have anything to mention!"

Kusano Akira swallowed hard, turning his face away in extreme embarrassment.

"How could I do that? I would feel really bad about it, big sister. Luckily, I have two tickets here, so... ah."

Despite Kusano Akira's attempts to dissuade her, Hiroi Kikuri did not give up her insistence. She reached into her coat pocket, about to pull something out, when she casually glanced behind Kusano Akira and saw Goto Ichiri, who had been affected by her and Kusano Akira and was receiving too much attention. Goto Ichiri's originally excited expression froze, and her words stuck in her throat like the muzzle of a gun that had exploded.

"I'll... I'll give it to you and the little girl next to you!"

After a moment of stiffness, she acted as if she hadn't noticed anything, forcefully stuffing the two paper tickets into Kusano Akira's arms, then turned around and walked away laughing.

"She's dressed up so beautifully, don't let her down! Good luck, young man!"

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"..."

The drummer and guitarist on stage had quietly packed up their equipment and disappeared from the stage at some point. After looking at each other a few times, the audience below surged back to the front row when they saw that CK Hack had left.

With Hiroi Kikuri gone, they no longer needed to fear being affected by the drunkard.

Kusano Akira wanted to turn around and look at Goto Ichiri, but found that she seemed to have slipped away quietly while the crowd was gathered together, and he could not find her anywhere.

"..."

Wakaba Mutsu quietly stepped forward and tugged at Kusano Akira's sleeve.

"...Ah, Mutsu, it's been a long time."

Although they hadn't been apart for very long, seeing Wakaba Mutsumi made Kusano Akira feel as if a lifetime had passed.

"...not long ago."

Ruo Yemu puffed out her cheeks, angrily pinched the corner of his clothes with her fingers, and roughly rubbed it, making the fabric wrinkled and crumpled.

"You just blushed."

When this matter was mentioned, Ruoye Mu's tone became tinged with jealousy.

She was feeling terrible right now, and regretted not listening to Ichiji Nijika's advice. She should have just stayed by Kusano Akira's side.

Who is that pink-haired guy? When did he meet Kusano Akira? He was told he didn't have many friends, so how come he keeps running into people he knows every time he goes out?

And what's with that bassist? Why did he blush so much when he saw her? Even she couldn't do that, so how did he manage to do it?

"...My face didn't turn red."

After a moment of silence, Kusano Akira stubbornly replied.

"famous."

"Not famous."

"famous."

"It just didn't become famous."

"..."

"..."

"famous."

"You're so annoying."

"...Who is that pink-haired one?"

Loosening the hem of her clothes, which had been tortured beyond recognition, Wakaba Mutsu then gently scratched Kusano Akira's hand with her index finger and said unhappily.

Volume 1: Chapter 173. The Evil Purple-Haired Woman (2k)

Once again, Momoya genuinely felt that she might actually dislike pink.

Pink hair color is quite rare in today's society, even rarer than her light green. Ruo Ye Mu doesn't understand why she was able to encounter two in such a short time.

One was Chihaya Aine, and the pink-haired girl from earlier—oh, and there was also a pink-haired woman following behind her, acting suspiciously; she was probably a family member.

That means I ran into three pink-haired girls in a short period of time.

She had noticed the pink-haired girl when she first entered STARRY. For some reason, when she first saw her, Ruoye Mu felt her eyebrows involuntarily start to twitch, as if her body was warning her something.

However, she didn't care much at the time. After all, he was just a passerby. He hadn't done anything, and it wouldn't be good for her to be hostile to him for no reason. The only thing that mattered was that Kusano Akira glanced at the girl a few more times. But at the time, she thought it was just that the girl's hair color reminded Kusano Akira of Chihaya Aine, which was why she acted that way.