A world only known by the God of Lost Love

If this conversation didn't happen in that stairwell, but here...

"Huh?! This place, this place... is definitely a little too narrow for Suzuki-san..."

[How happy I am, so I’ll ask for your advice from now on, Goto-kun. 】

"Eh?! Ah...if, if it's you, Suzuki-san, then I..."

……

"Haah... no! All I have in my mind are delusions about Suzuki-san!"

Ichiri Goto, who thought he could calm down when he returned home, grabbed his hair in distress.

"The face is beautiful, the voice is nice, and he is talking to me at such a close distance... I can't stop, I can't stop at all!"

It's so pitiful that Goto Kazuri, who has never had any friends since she was a child, has a negative defense against the opposite sex, not to mention that the person performing this "Otome rivalry" with her is someone she can't even dream of. High-scoring boys...

How does this make her sane? !

"I always feel like... I have the urge to vent my anger!"

Driven by various thoughts, Ichiri Goto took his guitar directly from the wall, and then opened the recording software as if he was giving up.

"Let's record this song today!"

…………After one hour…………

While Ichichi Hongka was still talking to the other two band members, a notification suddenly popped up on her phone——

"The [Guitar Hero] you follow has submitted a work——"

"[Can'tStop——RedHotChiliPeppers]"

Chapter 7: Real people never expect drama.

In a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere, the three girls who were about to form a band got to know each other very quickly.

Ren Suzuki also successfully obtained relevant information about the blue-haired girl by observing the conversation between the three.

Ryo Yamada, a sophomore at Shimokitazawa High School, who is in the same grade as Hiroyuki Itachi, serves as the bassist in the band that will be formed.

Coupled with drummer Hijika Ichi and guitarist Kita Ikuyo, the core part of this band has been assembled.

As for the style they want to follow, as well as the lead singer and other matters, that is what will be discussed next.

However, when Ichichi Hongka expressed her desire to go to the recording studio on the second floor for the first time—

"Sorry, because I told my mother before, I have to go back a little earlier tonight!"

Kita Ikuyo suddenly said with an apologetic look:

"Let's rehearse together next time we have a chance!"

"Ah, it's okay, it's better to say that I was too abrupt! Sorry!"

Yijichi Hongxia expressed his understanding.

"Then let's practice together next time! Kita-san!"

"Okay, okay! Senior Liang! Please be sure to contact me again later!"

"Eh? Ah, yes."

The blue-haired girl who was drinking the drink nodded gently and responded very calmly:

"See you next time."

"Yes! Senior Ryo!"

Even such a short response made Kita Ikuyo's expression change to joy and happiness in an instant.

Considering her explosive remarks when she first walked in...she seems to really like Ryo Yamada-senpai.

But then again... the excuse she used to reject the two of them just now was all too familiar to Ren Suzuki.

"…………"

Thinking of this, Ren Suzuki looked at Kita Ikuyo in silence.

That cute face still had an innocent and cheerful smile, but... those beautiful yellow-green eyes never dared to look at Ijichi Hongxia, who was looking at her expectantly.

Is it possible...

"The same goes for Suzuki-san. Let's meet again at school when we have the chance."

"Ah, see you at school."

Doubts are just doubts, and forming a band is their own business.

Rather than say something irresponsible, let’s wish them good luck.

Looking at the figure walking happily, Suzuki Ren shrugged and chose to remain silent.

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

After Kita Ikuyo left, Yamada Ryo and Ichichi Hikasa also sat on the empty seats nearby.

Ryo Yamada, who had nothing else to do, quickly focused his attention on the stranger Suzuki Ren.

"...?"

Ren Suzuki, who noticed Yamada Ryo's gaze, returned the look of kindness.

However, Yamada Ryo's words immediately turned his expression into a dumbfounding expression——

"How do you like singing?"

"This question comes so suddenly."

Not only the appearance, but also the way of talking is very independent...

This girl sure rocks.

"Not to mention that my singing skills are really average, and I have no intention of joining a band, so... I'm sorry."

"Sure enough, I won't be so lucky... The handsome guy who comes to work in the store turns out to be an otome singer like Shibo who is hiding in secret."

"I seem to have heard this just now."

Unexpectedly, I received two invitations from the same band in such a short period of time.

If it were another world, he would probably really think about it.

It's a pity...this is not his reality.

Even if it has the same background setting as the original world, even if it has an experience that is completely equivalent to reality, Suzuki Ren cannot completely integrate into this world.

Now he has one and only one purpose, and that is to guide Goto Ichiri.

All matters other than that have nothing to do with him——

"Hey! 'Guitar Hero' just submitted a new video!"

Itachi Hongxia exclaimed into her cell phone.

"Hey, Ryo, do you want to listen together?"

"What is it playing this time?"

"Can't Stop by Red Hot ChiliPeppers! Super famous song!"

"Oh? Let me listen."

Yamada Ryo, whose invitation was fruitless, immediately sat back next to Ichichi Hongka and watched the video with her.

And Suzuki Ren naturally had no intention of joining in the fun.

But... [Guitar Hero]?It sounds like an ID for a middle school boy who feels good about himself.

If it was really Kaguya Otome, this [Guitar Hero] should be the handsome guy who accidentally appeared in front of them.

Unfortunately, it is very difficult for such a dramatic coincidence to happen in reality.

And even if it does happen, the ending between him and these girls may not be as smooth and beautiful as the Otome manga.

……

…………

"...Forget it, don't think about this anymore."

I always feel that since I came to this world, I have spent more and more time immersed in memories.

Is it because there is no heavy academic burden?Or has the level of various hormone secretions in your body returned to the sentimental teenage years?

Shaking his head to regain control of his complicated thoughts, Ren Suzuki chose to continue quietly waiting for the performance to officially begin.

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

The business situation of [STARRY] is just as Hoshige Ijichi said.Although the store is not large, the number of customers and the atmosphere are indeed lively.

Apart from Ichi Hoshige, a punk-looking female DJ, and Ichi Hikaru, this Livehouse has no other employees.

Looking at Ijichi Hongka who was busy at the counter and cleaning from time to time, Ren Suzuki couldn't help but shook her head.

"It seems that there is indeed a need to recruit waiters here."

Apart from the disproportionate number of employees and customer flow, this Livehouse basically has no other problems.

The level of the band and DJ is very online, even Suzuki Ren, who doesn't understand rock music, can fully enjoy it.

The customers who come here are basically students from nearby universities. Although there are a few adult customers who come here to have a few drinks, they only account for a small part of all guests.

From the atmosphere, environment, to business conditions, everything is in line with Suzuki Ren's requirements.

if it is like this--

"I agree to work here."

Ren Suzuki came to the counter and approached Ichichi Hoshige.

"The salary and shift schedule will be arranged as you said. In addition, please allow you to give me a certain amount of leave every month."

"Of course, that's why I said it's a daily wage."

Yidizhi Xingge also happily agreed to this reasonable request.

"Then, you can sign the contract and go to work starting tomorrow night... By the way, although it is not mandatory, I suggest you bring another set of regular clothes as work clothes. After all, with your 'good looks', if Still wearing a high school uniform, it’s easy to be targeted by dangerous big sisters.”

"...Keep it in mind."

Ren Suzuki smiled and nodded, then picked up her schoolbag and prepared to leave.

"Suzuki-san."

And just as he was about to walk out of the store, Ijichi Hongxia's voice suddenly sounded from behind him——

"...See you tomorrow."

"Well, see you tomorrow."

For Ren Suzuki, this life in another world filled with various senses of déjà vu seems to have finally begun to have other expectations besides "strategy".

Chapter 8: The first step towards getting closer to you

Ren Suzuki's plan can be said to be proceeding in an orderly manner.

At school, he actively maintained a busy life and steadily expanded the scope of his activities on campus.

As for his part-time job, his maturity and stability that are beyond his age have also made him very popular in [STARRY].

As for the progress with Ichiri Goto...

Although he had tried his best to increase the interaction with her in his daily life, such as saying hello in a low voice, waving to her quietly when they met in the corridor, these interactions were all avoided by the other party without exception.

If it weren't for Suzuki Ren's familiarity with the "living habits" of such dark characters, he might have misunderstood whether he was disliked by the other party.

"That being said... I really should go have lunch with her again."

After another week of settling and waiting, Ren Suzuki felt that it was time to push forward a little further.

Although I don’t know how long it will take for her to say the unfinished self-introduction, but for such a completely passive person, it really takes many trials to figure out the current progress.

So during lunch break that day, Ren Suzuki once again used the excuse of "regular contact with family" to leave the current group and went to Goto Ichiri's "sanctuary" alone...