Mygo, are you all yanderes?

"Ah."

........................

"So, does that mean we don't have to practice today?"

Chihaya Aine looked at Shiina Tatsuki and Kusano Akira, who had just returned from outside, and said something with a strange expression.

Just as she was chatting with Nagasaki Motoyo, Shiina Tatsuki and Kusano Akira suddenly returned, bringing with them news—they could disband today.

Qianzhong "turn:衈】九△＄娰〕￡鲮泗】＞钐∴唔∵〗－寺早愛音 is quite curious about what the two of them talked about that led them to such a conclusion.

It can't be that Kusano Akira and Shiina Tatsuki had a quarrel that made things tense, which is why they decided to disband today, right?

Chihaya Aine thought it was unlikely, since she hadn't seen Kusano Akira have any real arguments with anyone so far.

Why did you suddenly make this decision?

Out of politeness, Nagasaki Motoyo asked a question. She was just as curious as Chihaya Aine about what had happened to lead them to this conclusion.

"Lixi said she was feeling a little unwell, so today's practice has been temporarily canceled."

Kusano Akira spoke first, before Shiina Tatsuki could.

He hadn't forgotten to tell Takamatsu about Shiina Tatsuki's health condition. He originally planned to tell Takamatsu when Shiina Tatsuki wasn't around, but now that he had such a good opportunity, he might as well take advantage of it.

"Lixi, are you feeling very unwell?"

As expected, upon noticing Kusano Akira's words, Takamatsu Akira, who had been focusing her attention on the floor, looked up and turned her gaze toward Shiina Tatsuki, her bright eyes flashing with worry.

"...Well, a little bit."

Shiina Tatsuki awkwardly looked away and admitted somewhat reluctantly.

Because of her own tsundere nature, Shiina Ritsuki is actually not good at dealing with other people's concern, especially in front of Takamatsu Akari, whom she admires.

Unfortunately, she had told Kusano Akira that she was feeling unwell and didn't want to continue training, so she was stuck here and couldn't be as strong as she used to be.

So, when faced with the clear, almost animalistic gaze of Niko Matsushita, Shiina Tatsuki instinctively wanted to look away. △∨·

That damned Kusano Akira! Once his hand is healed, I'm definitely going to make his sheet music more difficult.

"In that case, I'll go with Lixi today too, so I can take care of her."

Nagasaki Motoyo narrowed her eyes slightly and took the opportunity to express her own thoughts, taking advantage of Kusano Akira's words.

Although Shiina Tatsuki is currently full of energy, Kusano Akira's words are most likely false, but this is exactly what Nagasaki Motoyo wanted.

Not only could she use this as an excuse to openly avoid going home with Kusano Akira, but she could also take the opportunity to check on Shiina Tatsuki and Takamatsu Akari.

"Su Shishi, aren't you leaving with Xiaoming today?"

Chihaya Aine, who was packing her luggage, looked up at Nagasaki Motoyo in confusion after hearing her words.

"Then let's all go home together, Xiaoming, you can come with us too..."

Normally, everyone goes home together: Kusano Akira and Nagasaki Motoyo go together, Rakuna goes alone, and then Shiina Tatsuki, Takamatsu Akari, and Chihaya Aine go together—although it's not exactly on the same route, Chihaya Aine doesn't want to go alone.

But if Nagasaki Motoyo is going with them now, doesn't that mean Kusano Akira will have to go home alone today?

Chihaya Aine thought that since that was the case, why not let Kusano Akira come with them as well, so that they could also take Kusano Akira's feelings into consideration.

He's a boy, so if everyone goes together but he's not included, he'll probably feel really bad.

"...No need, I just happened to have something to do today, and I was going to tell Su Shi anyway."

Kusano Akira glanced at Nagasaki Motoyo and rejected Chihaya Aine's suggestion.

As expected, his feeling during the day was correct; Nagasaki Motoyo was indeed on guard against him, and the reason for her wariness was something he had just learned from his conversation with Shiina Tatsuki.

Although Kusano Akira felt he was bound to be suspected, he never expected that Shiina Tatsuki and Nagasaki Motoyo would think of this at the same time. It was truly a coincidence.

So Nagasaki Motoyo's reluctance to walk with him now, and her hasty push of Wakaba Mutsuki this morning, are all because she is afraid of him.

In that case, Kusano Akira felt that he should take a step back. Sticking to him would only make Nagasaki Motoyo more wary of him. Anyway, there was still a long time ahead. As long as he could keep Nagasaki Motoyo in the band, there would be plenty of opportunities to change her opinion of him in the future.

He also took this opportunity to attend to some of his own business. It was rare for the group to disband so early today, so there was still plenty of time to spare.

He happened to have some new ideas about Toyokawa Shoko.

“Eh————I see. So what? -＞:企四‖々吚＿◆摝」」∫］伶.”

Chihaya Aine looked at Kusano Akira thoughtfully, drawing out her words.

"Then I'll accompany you today, since I don't have anything else to do anyway."

Chihaya Aine picked up her guitar bag, walked over to Kusano Akira, and grinned at him.

"?"

"Alright then, since you've put it that way."

Kusano Akira raised an eyebrow and smiled at Chihaya Aine.

Kusano Akira said that Chihaya Aine's behavior had increased his liking for her even more.

It's no exaggeration to say that Chihaya Aine is definitely the person Kusano Akira has met most in his entire life.

Even when Chihaya Aine accidentally revealed his nickname, he still didn't change his mind.

"..."

Upon seeing this, Takamatsu Akari silently turned her head away and walked out of the practice room before the other two.

Since seeing this scene would make her feel very upset, then she might as well not watch it.

"Then we'll leave first."

"Bye~"

Shiina Tatsuki and Nagasaki Motoyo also greeted Chihaya Aine and Kusano Akira before heading outside.

Of the three of them, Takamatsu Akari and drummer Shiina Tatsuki didn't need to bring any equipment, just drumsticks. Only Nagasaki Motoyo brought a bass. Shiina Tatsuki had even changed out of her work clothes beforehand, so they were able to leave before Kusano Akira and the others.

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Rakuna ran away before Shiina Tatsuki announced the disbandment, so now only Kusano Akira and Chihaya Aine are left in the practice room.

"So you really have something to do, or...?"

Chihaya Aine stood to one side with her guitar on her back, watching Kusano Akira pack his keyboard and schoolbag, and asked lazily.

"All of them."

Kusano Akira put the keyboard back into the box without looking back, then slung the backpack containing Mortis over his shoulder and answered Chihaya Aine's question.

"What is it?"

"Hmm—Anyway, do you know where I can find an old shop? You mean one that sells vintage items, the kind that has a lot of character?"

"It smells delicious—I think there's something like that around Shimokitazawa?"

"Shimokitazawa? That's a bit far..."

What do you want to buy?

"Exorcism equipment".

"?"

Chihaya Aine paused in her act of popping candy into her mouth, looking at Kusano Akira with a hesitant expression.

"...So you have this kind of hobby? Isn't the supernatural hobby more common among girls?"

"By the way, didn't you ask that once during the day as well?"

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Just assume that's how I am.

Kusano Akira didn't plan to tell Chihaya Aine about Mortis either. After all, there's a fixed rule in horror movies or comics—don't tell that person about the source of the horror, unless you have a grudge against that person and want to drag them down with you.

Although this thing is still secretly drinking his old yogurt during the day, it looks more like it crawled out of a comedy comic than a horror comic.

However, nothing is absolute, and Kusano Akira didn't want Chihaya Aine to be dragged down by him.

"If you just want to buy these things, Ikebukuro has them too, like a peachwood sword, so you don't have to go all the way to Shimokitazawa."

"Then I'll trouble you to lead the way."

"I don't understand either. I'm a beautiful and energetic high school girl. How could I possibly know so much about exorcism?"

Upon hearing Kusano Akira's request, Chihaya Aine muttered a complaint under her breath, then opened her phone to search for nearby stores that sold exorcism tools.

"But I have a great network, ta-da—look, here are a few recommended stores."

Kusano Akira picked up the keyboard case, slung his bag over his shoulder, and walked over to Chihaya Aine, looking down at her phone screen.

"That's true. Let's go then."

"Ah."

Chihaya Aine followed Kusano Akira's steps, and the two walked to the entrance of RIG. After greeting Shinji Rinko, they walked out.

"Goodbye, Maji-neechan."

"Goodbye, Rinrin-nee-san~"

"Yeah, bye."

Shinji Rinko watched with a smile as Chihaya Aine and Kusano Akira walked away. Only after the two had gone far away did she put away her smile, which was replaced by a melancholy expression.

"Today, Kusano didn't leave with Motoyo, but with Aine—"

"It really happened after all, a budding romance—"

"Youth, how wonderful!"

"I've long since lost my youth and have never experienced that bittersweet feeling," sighed Rinko Maji.

........................

"Is this all you have to say?"

Chihaya Aine was walking down the street when she suddenly raised her leg and gently kicked Kusano Akira's leg, who was standing next to her. She then walked slowly with her hands behind her back.

"I have plenty of time today, you can do whatever you want with me~"

“I don’t have that many things to do—you’ve reminded me.”

Kusano Akira casually looked at his phone, using the location function to find the stores that Chihaya Aine had mentioned. When he heard what Chihaya Aine said, his first reaction was to brush it off, but then he suddenly remembered what had happened during the day.

Although there's not much to worry about with Ruoye Mutsu anymore, we still need to give her an explanation regarding her so-called 'acting'.

Kusano Akira wasn't sure if Wakaba Mutsu's interpretation of acting was the same as his own.

"There really is one?"

Chihaya Aine was surprised that Kusano Akira actually gave her an answer when she just said it casually.

However, this is also a good thing. She originally felt that it was rare to have time alone with Kusano Akira, so she asked that question on purpose. Since Kusano Akira really did have time, it would be natural for her to spend more time with him.

"Aiyin, let me ask you a question—what do you think acting is?"

"Acting? Are you going to enter the entertainment industry?"

Chihaya Aine tilted her head, leaned forward slightly, and smiled at Kusano Akira. The twilight light shone on her pink hair, as if draping her in a golden veil.

Kusano Akira feigned composure and shifted his gaze away from Chihaya Aine.

As expected, what happened during the day still had a significant impact on him. He really didn't expect that such an ordinary scene could make his heart pound.

I've seen that face for four years, but I still feel a flutter in my heart because of it.

"I'm not asking about entering the entertainment industry, I'm just asking for your opinion on the word 'acting'."

Kusano Akira coughed lightly, thankfully the setting sun shone on him, preventing his blushing face from being exposed to Chihaya Aine.

I promised Chihaya Aine that we would forget about that incident together, so it wouldn't be good if she found out now that I hadn't actually forgotten.

Author's Note: I recommend the book "Becoming Prime Minister Starts with the Acting Toyokawa Family".

Everyone should check it out; it's quite well written.

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Some readers offered suggestions in the comments section, so I will try to change my writing style over the next period of time, reducing psychological descriptions and adding more plot.

This chapter is a small attempt.