Glacier sister, don't want to be a sandwich

Bingchuan Yuege sighed deeply and walked out of the examination room with tired feet.

Her shoulders slumped slightly, and she looked as if she had lost all her strength.

"Yue Ge...didn't do well in the exam?"

Gao Songdeng, who walked out of the examination room with Yue Ge, saw Yue Ge's appearance and couldn't help but ask with concern.

"No... I've already reviewed all the knowledge points for the exam, so I should have no problem getting into the top ten this time."

Yue Ge shook his head, his tone revealing a hint of helplessness and lowness.

She raised her head and looked at Xiao Deng, but there was no trace of relief in her eyes.

"Then why are you still unhappy?"

Gao Songdeng's brows furrowed slightly, and there was a hint of doubt in his tone.

She slowed down her pace and walked side by side with Yue Ge, waiting patiently for her answer.

"Because... the relationship between my sisters at home shows no signs of getting better. Instead, it's getting worse."

Yue Ge lowered her head, her fingers unconsciously clenching the shoulder straps of her schoolbag.

Her voice was filled with a deep sense of powerlessness, as if all her efforts had come to nothing.

She had clearly given up her precious review time and tried to reconcile the conflict between Saya and Hina, but in the end, because of Hina's words, their relationship deteriorated again.

"Is the relationship between Hina-nee and Sayo-nee bad now?"

Gao Songdeng continued to ask, with a cautious and tentative tone in his voice.

"Um……"

Yue Ge nodded slightly, a bitter smile playing on her lips. "Just like the name, it's already the Ice Age."

There was a hint of self-mockery in her tone, trying to use humor to cover up the bitterness in her heart.

However, Yue Ge soon realized that she should not reveal these things to outsiders, especially in front of the more sentimental Takamatsu Deng.

She took a deep breath, forced out a cheerful smile, and her tone returned to its usual lively tone: "Forget it! Let's not talk about those two stupid sisters! Now that the exams are over, what are your plans, Xiao Deng?"

"Hmm...I want to go catch some bugs."

Gao Songdeng answered seriously, with a hint of anticipation in his tone.

"Catching bugs?"

Yue Ge repeated it, and although there was a hint of surprise in her tone, her expression did not change much.

After all, she had long known that Xiao Deng was interested in these things. Furthermore, she herself had no particular aversion to insects; instead, she found them novel and interesting.

"I don't think Su Shi will go, right? Do you want to invite Hai Ling to go with us?"

Yue Ge tilted her head slightly, her eyes showing some thought, as if she had already begun planning the details of catching insects for Xiao Deng.

As she spoke, she tapped her chin lightly with her fingers, her tone tinged with excitement.

When Gao Songdeng heard Yue Ge's suggestion, his eyes lit up and a smile appeared on his lips. "Yeah, sure, it would be more fun if we were all together."

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At lunchtime, Yuege skillfully pushed open the door to the school rooftop. Sunlight streamed across the open ground, and a gentle breeze blew past. She looked up, her eyes instantly catching sight of Hachiman Kailing, who was sitting in a corner of the rooftop.

“It’s here indeed.”

Yue Ge said softly as he walked towards Hai Ling, his tone revealing a matter-of-fact certainty.

Her steps were brisk, and her face wore her usual warm smile.

"Here! Milk."

She walked to Hailing and handed her the box of milk. Her movements were so natural as if she had done it countless times.

Hachiman Kailing raised her head and glanced at Yuege, seemingly not surprised by her appearance.

Yue Ge is always concerned about her friends' situations. She has that typical Asian personality. Sometimes she cares too much about her friends and even causes trouble to the parties involved.

She took the milk, looked down at the package, and found that it was original flavor. She paused slightly while removing the straw.

"It's rare to see you come up to me."

Hai Ling looked up at Yue Ge, a faint smile on her lips, her tone tinged with curiosity. Then, she inserted the straw into the milk and took a sip.

"Are there no more questions for the afternoon exam?"

Hachiman Kailing took a sip of milk, her tone revealing a casual concern.

"Yeah! I've finished reviewing it."

Yue Ge nodded, with a hint of confidence in her tone and a look of self-affirmation in her eyes.

Hearing Yue Ge's answer, Hai Ling put the milk in her hand aside, looked up at her, and raised her eyebrows slightly.

Since Yue Ge was not here to sharpen his skills before the battle, Hachiman Hailing quickly figured out the other party's purpose.

"Are you going to invite me to a new event?"

"guessed?"

Yue Ge's eyebrows raised slightly, and then she showed a helpless smile.

Hai Ling nodded, her tone calm and composed: "Well, your thoughts are also relatively easy to guess."

Yue Ge gave a bitter smile. He had said a few days ago that Sister Saya's thoughts were easy to guess, but today Hai Ling easily saw through him.

Should we say this is a family trait?

"I really can't hide it from you." Yue Ge said.

She inched closer.

"What are your plans for spring break after the exams?"

"Do you have any new activities?"

Hai Ling tilted her head slightly, her tone inquiring.

"Xiao Deng wants to try catching a rhinoceros beetle."

Yue Ge showed a bright smile on her face, obviously looking forward to this plan.

Hai Ling didn't respond immediately. She lowered her head, thinking for a moment, then looked up with a hint of apology in her expression. "Rhinoceros beetle... Sorry, I'm not very interested in this."

"I think so too!" Yue Ge said with a smile.

Although she had a premonition in her heart, she still couldn't help feeling a little disappointed when she heard Hai Ling's answer.

Generally speaking, most girls are afraid of insects, but Hailing's personality is a little different from that of ordinary girls.

Yue Ge invited her with the mentality of giving it a try, although he was mentally prepared to be rejected.

"Don't get me wrong! I'm not afraid of bugs."

Hai Ling raised her head and glanced at Yue Ge, her tone calm but with a hint of certainty. Her eyes revealed a hint of understanding, as if she had seen through Yue Ge's thoughts.

"Um...I haven't even said it yet!"

Yue Ge puffed out her cheeks and curled the corners of her mouth slightly. There was a hint of complaint in her tone, but she looked particularly cute.

"I can probably guess it just by looking at your expression."

Yue Ge snorted unwillingly, then revealed a curious expression. She leaned forward slightly and asked in a light tone, "So, what does Hai Ling want to do during the holiday?"

"I want to learn a musical instrument."

Hai Ling's answer was brief and calm, without any ripples in her tone, seeming natural and casual.

“Learn a musical instrument…”

Yue Ge nodded subconsciously, her mind seemingly picturing Hai Ling practicing diligently. However, her thoughts were shattered by reality the next second. Her body jolted violently, her eyes widened, and her mouth formed a small "O".

"Eh?? Learning a musical instrument?"

Yue Ge straightened up suddenly, and her voice instantly rose several pitches.

Chapter 62: Sister Hina Makes Sister Sayo Angry Again

"Why are you so surprised?"

Hachiman Kailing lowered the hands that were covering her ears.

"because……"

Yue Ge's eyes suddenly lit up, and the corners of her mouth lifted unconsciously, her tone filled with surprise and excitement. "Hai Ling is actually starting to learn a musical instrument too?"

"Are you also learning a musical instrument?"

"Ok!"

Yue Ge nodded, a hint of pride in her tone, her eyes sparkling. "Although I'm a little delayed now because I don't have money to buy a guitar, I'm using my sister's guitar to learn!"

She had a satisfied smile on her face and was obviously very proud of her persistence.

"is it?"

Hai Ling raised an eyebrow slightly, as if surprised by Yue Ge's persistence. Her eyes swept over Yue Ge's face, a hint of curiosity in them. "Just so I know, is there anyone else?"

"Yep!"

Yuege's eyes lit up, and she nodded proudly, counting on her fingers as she began to list them. "Saya-san and Hinaya-san are studying, and Xiaodeng has also been learning to sing!"

"We originally invited Su Shi, but unfortunately she can't learn an instrument right now."

There was a hint of regret in Yue Ge's tone. She shrugged lightly, her eyes slightly lowered.

"I originally wanted to perform at the fifth grade cultural festival, but looking at this, I guess I can only perform in sixth grade."

Hachiman Kailing nodded to indicate that she understood.

"If you need any help, feel free to tell me."

"Ok!"

Yue Ge smiled slightly and nodded gratefully.

She turned to leave, her steps light, but suddenly paused, as if remembering something important. Yue Ge turned around quickly, a look of curiosity and anticipation in her eyes.

"correct!"

Her voice suddenly became clear, as if inspiration had suddenly struck her. "Hai Ling, what instrument are you planning to learn?"

"Bass."

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On the way home from school, Yue Ge told the two friends beside him that Hai Ling was going to learn bass.

"Bassist, guitarist, and vocalist! All we need now is a drummer to complete the basic band!"

Tsukuge looked at Ichinose Suyo: "Hey! Suyo, why don't you learn to play the drums!"

“…No.” Ichinose Suyo decisively rejected Yuege’s request.

"If you play drums, your arm muscles will become very big."

"Eh? Is there such a thing?"

Yue Ge's eyes widened, her face full of surprise and curiosity.

However, Su Shi did not immediately respond to Yue Ge's reaction. She turned her head slightly and looked at Gao Songdeng beside her: "Xiao Deng, what are you planning to do during the holiday?"

"I want to go catch bugs with Yue Ge." Gao Songdeng replied.

"Catching bugs..."

Su Shi whispered softly, as if she was lost in thought. Her gaze turned to the distance, imagining the low pressure in her home these past few days, and then she recalled the appearance of the insects, which she did not like very much.

Finally, Su Shi decided to take the plunge and asked, "Can I come with you?"

"Eh!!!"

Yue Ge's voice suddenly became high-pitched, almost blurting out, and an expression of surprise almost froze on her face.

Her voice traveled far away, and even passers-by couldn't help but stop and cast curious glances in her direction.

"Don't you hate bugs, Sushi?"