I have bound two systems.

"What's wrong, sister?"

Chisato Suzumiya is used to it.

"Sister Erli cares about her so much, she is happy."

"It's true that my sister is a big worry for me. Please take good care of her in the future, big brother. Don't bully her. Jimmy Henry is very powerful and his bite hurts."

"Wang~"

Goto Jiri pointed at the little Shiba Inu that had been lying on her head again, and showed her weapon to Suzumiya Chisato.

Suzumiya Chisato showed a frightened expression, then patted her chest to make a promise.

"Don't worry, I will always protect your sister and will never allow anyone to bully her."

"Very good! Then I won't disturb you. I'll bring you something delicious after mom makes it."

"Thank you very much."

"Bye-Bye!"

Goto Jiri left the room with the Shiba Inu full of energy.

"What a cheerful and lovely child."

Suzumiya Chisato sighed sincerely.

Goto Ichiri still covered his face, unable to extricate himself from the embarrassing situation.

"Hey, come back to your senses. Are you going to leave all the preparations for the party to me alone?"

"Hug, sorry..."

"No need to apologize, just come and help."

Goto Ichiri suppressed his shame, sat back down with disheveled hair and rapid breathing, and started to play with the balloon.

She felt that she still needed to explain.

"Well...I wasn't having any weird dreams about Qianli-kun."

"Then why did Erli say that you made those mysterious movements and talked in your sleep while hugging the pillow?"

"That! ...That's ... sumo! Yes, that's right, it's sumo. I'm no match for Chisato at all. I was pinned to the ground the whole time, so I made those movements and begged for mercy like that."

What a poor excuse.

Suzumiya Chisato looked at Goto Ichiri who kept avoiding her gaze and secretly found it funny.

But she wasn't prepared to continue talking about this topic. After all, although she no longer easily caused Hong Wen to fall to the ground and become unconscious, it was a bit malicious to keep bullying him.

At around noon, the two of them had preliminarily decorated the room. The ribbons and balloons were ready, and they were just waiting for Yamada Ryo and Kita Ikuyo to bring the unsuspecting Ijichi Kouka to the stage in the afternoon.

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Chapter 292: Probably Because I'm Too Happy

Ijichi Hongxia vaguely felt that everyone who had ended the band was a little strange these two days.

She didn't know if it was her illusion, but she always felt that she was the only one being treated specially, and it was not a positive treatment.

Specifically, Yamada Ryo, Kita Ikuyo and Goto Ichiri have been obviously much closer in the past few days, and often get together and whisper when she is away for something. When she came back and saw this, she curiously stepped forward to ask them, but she couldn't get any specific answers from them, and they just simply perfunctorily answered her.

Similar scenes like the above have occurred more than once, so it's no wonder that she feels confused.

However, as she was preparing for the music festival, she kept this feeling well hidden deep in her heart and did not let herself show such emotions to affect others. But she still felt more or less lost because of the xenophobic behavior of her bandmates.

But today, it’s still like this…

On the train, Yamada Ryo and Kita Ikuyo sat together, their heads close together. While whispering something, they would occasionally glance secretly at Ijichi Kouka, obviously trying not to smile.

If she had not noticed their abnormal behavior in the past two days, Ijichi Hongxia would not have had any other thoughts about it. But now, she can only say that her mood is quite complicated. The feeling of being excluded is really not pleasant.

With such a feeling in mind, Ijichi Hongxia looked out the window.

In stark contrast to her somewhat depressed mood, today's weather was quite good, with a gentle breeze, a beautiful sun and a clear blue sky.

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"Sorry for disturbing you."

When they arrived at Goto Ichiri's house, Ijichi Kouka greeted her parents politely.

As if he had found a treasure, he placed his hand on the miniature version of Goto Ichiri and gently touched her head.

"You're so cute, what's your name?"

"Goto Jiri, hello, sister."

"How polite. Sorry, I did hear Pochi... Ichiri-chan talk about you before, but I still forgot to bring you candy today. But it's okay, we'll go to the nearby supermarket to buy it for you later."

"Thank you!"

When Ijichi Kouka was interacting with Goto Jiri.

Yamada Ryo held Goto Ichiri and Kita Ikuyo's hands respectively.

"Well, Hongxia, take Erli to buy candy now, and we'll go to Pochi-chan's room first."

"Eh?"

"Sorry, Hongxia-chan, we'll go up first."

After that, the three of them left the living room.

Really, the expressions and reactions of the three of you are too easy for people to see the clues.

Chisato Suzumiya, who was observing from the side, couldn't help but hold her forehead and complain silently.

Especially Ichiri and Yudai, one was too nervous and the other was too happy, and their faces almost showed the obvious hint of "We have been secretly preparing something without telling you."

In such an occasion, Yamada Ryo, who usually often fails to perform and causes great worry, behaves very well. The silent girl's poker face can indeed conceal her inner thoughts to a large extent.

However, two of the three people were so abnormal. Even if Hong Xia was slow-witted, she should have been able to draw a conclusion. She must have discovered it...

"Woo..."

No! Why are his eyes so dim and his expression so lost?

When Suzumiya Chisato turned her gaze to Ijichi Kouka with some concern, she was surprised to find that she was looking at the backs of the other three people leaving, revealing an extremely lonely and aggrieved expression.

Even the hair on his head that was always standing up straight had drooped down! The situation was serious.

But why?

"Hongxia, are you okay?"

"Suzumiya-kun...that's great that you're willing to talk to me."

"what?"

"Did I do something to upset them, so they secretly dislike me?"

"..."

After hearing this answer, Chisato Suzumiya thought silently for two seconds, and then quickly came to a conclusion.

It seems that everyone's actions of secretly preparing a birthday surprise for Hongxia these days have caused her to have some misunderstandings.

After he understood, he quickly felt relieved. This was not a big deal. After walking into the room on the second floor, Hong Xia's mood would probably be like riding a roller coaster, jumping from the bottom to the highest point in an instant.

"How could that be? From what I see, your relationship is still as good as ever."

"But……"

"It's okay, it's okay. Anyway, let's go buy some candy for Erli. I'll go with you. Look how excited she is now."

"Ah, um..."

Mrs. Goto poked her head out of the kitchen at this moment.

"Qianli, since you are going out, please bring me a bag of salt. The amount at home doesn't seem to be enough."

"Yes, I understand."

After placing Goto Jiri's two small legs on his shoulders and asking her to hold her head steady, Suzumiya Chisato held her ankles and went out with Ijichi Kouka.

There is a convenience store nearby, and it didn't take long to go there and back.

During this time, a few naughty kids were passing by together. The kid leading the group was discussing with his friends as if no one was around, wondering how a couple with black and blonde hair could give birth to a child with pink hair.

Ijichi Hongxia heard it very clearly. She glanced at Suzumiya Chisato, then looked at Goto Jiri who was waving dogtail grass picked from the roadside on his shoulder, and her cheeks turned red instantly.

Apart from the color of their hair, they do look like a family of three...

Suzumiya Chisato also responded in a voice that others could hear with a calm expression, "Your zipper is open, and the Hello Kitty cartoon pattern is revealed." The focus of the atmosphere instantly shifted back to the other person.

Looking at the naughty kid who was running and anxiously zipping up his pants while being laughed at by his companions, Suzumiya Chisato smiled indifferently.

Such little episodes and the lively and lovely Goto Jiri helped Ijichi Kouka to regain some spirits.

After returning home, Goto Jiri took his candy and ran to his parents' bedroom to show off, and wanted to share it with his father, who was feeling inexplicably lost and turned gray because of Chisato Suzumiya's appearance.

What a good kid.

After taking the salt that Chisato Suzumiya brought back, Mrs. Goto handed them two fruit plates that had been cut and wrapped in plastic wrap, and told them to take them upstairs directly.

"Have fun, I'll call you guys later when it's time for dinner."

"Thank you auntie."

The two said in unison.

"Hongxia, remember to be careful when you open the door later. Don't break the fruit plate. It's not that I feel bad for the plate, but I'm afraid that the broken pieces will scratch Hongxia's skin."

Facing Mrs. Goto's nervous and deliberate instructions, Suzumiya Chisato thought to herself, "Auntie, you could be more obvious."

Fortunately, Ijichi Hongxia didn't think in that direction at all, and automatically thought of other meanings in her words.

"Don't worry, Auntie. I'm not such a reckless person. I will hold it firmly, firmly!"

"Well, go ahead."

When going up the stairs, Ijichi Kouka was still secretly talking to Suzumiya Chisato.

"It seems that Pochi-chan has broken a lot of dishes at home, otherwise Auntie wouldn't have specifically warned me like she did just now. But no matter what, Pochi-chan's mother is a very gentle person."

"kindness."

"Which room is Pochi-chan's?"

"The one with the little guitar pendant hanging over the room."

"That's very much her style."

"After all, she was the 'friend' who supported her through that difficult time when she was alone."

"But why is there no sound at all? They made a lot of noise when they were in my room before."

"Maybe the room has good sound insulation, cough cough!"

When Kita Ikuyo was about to push the door and walk in, Suzumiya Chisato suddenly coughed heavily twice, which was the secret signal agreed upon beforehand.

The moment the door was opened.

"boom--"

"boom--"

"boom--"

"Happy birthday, Nijiya-chan!!!"

The small handheld fireworks exploded at the same time, and ribbons and star paper scraps flew all over the sky in front of the stunned Ijichi Hongxia. She didn't even react before Suzumiya Chisato reached out and took the fruit plate that was not stable in her hand.

It was not until the band members came over and held her hands, and walked to the center of the room in front of the cake with candles already lit, that she suppressed her surprise and reacted.

"you……"

"The cake was ordered by Suzumiya, and he was the one who went to pick it up. The scene layout was also prepared by Pochi-chan and the others. Ikuyo-chan and I just took out the cake and lit the candles."

Following Yamada Ryo's explanation, Ijichi Kouka, with slightly moist eyes, shrugged her nose slightly and slowly turned her gaze.

"You guys, you've been hiding this from me all along. I thought, I thought..."

Chisato Suzumiya placed the fruit plate in her hand on the table.

"I'm sorry, this kind of thing is hard to explain, so I can only let you misunderstand it for now, Hongxia. But now I should feel happier."