Lonely Rock for the Blind

"Just pretend nothing happened!"

"But what if it happened..."

"Just pretend it never happened."

Kita Ikuyo put away her phone.

"I'm not giving up."

"... "

Ijichi Hongxia turned her eyes away, then nodded.

"I also…"

Chapter 146 Rehearsal

in the afternoon.

In the rehearsal room, Nekayashiki Haru was sitting at the door, Kita Ikuyo was holding her guitar in a daze, and Ijichi Nikka was tuning the drum set.

"good afternoon."

Holding a lollipop in his mouth, Yamada Ryo walked into the rehearsal room and greeted the three of them.

The cat named Yashiki Haru at the door looked up.

After Yamada Ryo arrived at the rehearsal room, he felt a little more relaxed.

Maybe it was because Yamada Ryo had shared information with him.

"Good afternoon, didn't you guys work this morning?"

Nekoyashiki Haru asked casually.

"No, I took a day off today."

Yamada Ryo looked at Kita Ikuyo.

The golden eyes narrowed slightly, and then asked.

"Pochi isn't here either?"

"Ah."

The one who answered Yamada Ryo was Ichichi Nikka.

"It seems Pochi didn't come today because of something else."

"That's it..."

Yamada Ryo walks towards Kita Ikuyo.

"Hmm? Ryo-senpai? What's wrong?"

Kita Ikuyo looked at Yamada Ryo and asked.

"... "

Yamada Ryo looked at Kita Ikuyo quietly for a while, then turned back to look at Nekayashiki Haru.

"... "

His golden pupils narrowed slightly, and then he returned to his seat and sat down.

"fine."

Yamada Ryo brought out the bass.

Ijichi Hongxia pursed her lips slightly as she watched this scene, then forced a smile.

"...Ahaha...Why are you acting like a Riddler? Ryo, just say whatever you want to say."

"I just suddenly feel that Yudai is having a hard time. Is your guitar practice with Koneko in the rehearsal room today?"

Yamada Ryo said with his head lowered.

"Ah."

Kita Ikuyo nodded.

The cat named Yashiki Haru at the door looked up.

Yamada Ryo continued.

"Ikuyo doesn't look very happy."

"Eh?"

Kita Ikuyo was stunned for a moment, then reached out and touched the corner of her mouth.

It’s a smile, yes…

"I'm not unhappy, I'm just a little tired."

"Ah."

Yamada Ryo nodded.

"Has it been too long practicing..."

"Um…"

"Is that so? Kitty is very strict today?"

Yamada Ryo asked.

Ijichi Hongxia's red eyes shrank slightly.

“No…”

Kita Ikuyo scratched the back of her head.

“It’s all normal, haha…”

"If you have something harsh to say to me, I can help you teach you a lesson..."

"cold."

The cat named Yashiki Haru at the door suddenly spoke.

Yamada Ryo was slightly stunned.

Ijichi Hongxia tilted her head slightly.

"Ryo is talking a lot today..."

“…I’m just worried about my teammates.”

Then he looked at Nekoyashiki Haru.

"Have you checked the smell of the cat food?"

"... "

Nekoyashiki Haru grinned.

What is this...

"Confirmed."

Yamada Ryo's golden pupils trembled slightly.

Ijichi Nikka looked at Yamada Ryo.

"Wait wait, what is cat food?"

"I brought it over before to give him a taste."

"Hey! Don't feed the kitten weird things!"

Ijichi Hongxia raised her drumstick in dissatisfaction.

Yamada Ryo nodded, then continued asking Nekayashiki Haru.

"Is it tasty?"

“…a bit astringent…”

"I see. Then I won't eat it."

Yamada Ryo nodded, and Ijichi Hongka looked at Yamada Ryo.

"...You're not planning to use this to satisfy your hunger, are you?"

"That's what I thought."

Click.

The door was pushed open and Goto Ichiri walked in.

"S-sorry everyone! I'm late!"

Goto Ichiri bowed and apologized.

"Why are you so late today, Pochi?"

Ijichi Hongxia asked with a smile.

"Well, we have to do some cleaning today, so I'm helping out around the house..."

"I see. Sit down now."

Ichichi Hongxia smiled.

Goto Ichiri sat down in his seat.

At the end, all members of the band were present.

The light above my head is neither strong nor weak, like a white and clean gauze, or like a gray and heavy fog.

The young man in the corner of the door is not within the coverage area.

The music rang out as Ichichi Hongxia announced it over and over again countless times.

Kita Ikuyo's guitar skills have completely transcended the so-called beginner level and have reached a level that can be considered quite good.

Yamada Ryo's bass was still steady and accurate, the notes dancing meticulously into the air.

Goto Ichiri's guitar slowly fell into a state of stagnation.

Huh? Weird...

The blue eyes raised and looked at the people around him.

Why does it feel... a little weird?

There's nothing wrong with the music, but my hands just don't seem to have the energy to play it. Why?

Goto Ichiri pursed his lips.

What is it...

"... "

Nekoyashiki Haru faced this scene with an expressionless face.

Pinch your left hand with your right hand.

Gray yarn...

I can still hear the music and still imagine the four colors in my mind.

Yellow, red, blue, pink.

But... they are all covered.

Covered by a layer of fuzzy gray.

"Aha…"

He sighed and pinched his left hand with his right hand.

I can't see the details, I can't see the shades, everything is blurry.

Through the window, through the curtain...