Lonely Rock for the Blind

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"Senior didn't come today."

"Ok?"

"He said he had something to do and would be away for a few days..."

"what…"

Hiroi Kikuri closed her eyes and began to think.

"The store manager said that he might have been invited to a performance, so..."

"That's impossible."

Hiroi Kikuri shook her head and said.

"Eh?"

Kita Ikuyo raised her head and looked at Hiroi Kikuri.

"Well, although Xiaoqing did travel to faraway places to perform in the past, he usually returned the same day. Besides, not many bands invite Xiaoqing these days. After all, everyone seems to understand that Poison Cat seems to want to disappear."

"Then...then Senior, could it be..."

Kita Ikuyo's yellow-green pupils trembled.

"Run off to... another city... and never come back or something?"

Because... because of Liang-senpai's sudden confession...

"That's not it either."

Hiroi Kikuri shook her head.

"Although Xiaoqing isn't an adult, he's still very responsible compared to guys like me. If he says he'll be back in a few days, then he'll definitely be back in a few days. Maybe three days, maybe five days, but he'll definitely be back."

Hiroi Kikuri smiled at Kita Ikuyo.

"Don't worry, he won't run away."

"... "

Kita Ikuyo quietly clenched her hands.

"Indeed...after all, we all stayed here."

Kita Ikuyo raised her head.

"Just now... I actually had a moment of doubt that Senior would..."

"Ahaha, I get it. I do have wild thoughts after all."

Hiroi Kikuri narrowed her eyes and spoke with the attitude of someone who had experienced it.

"Kikuri-senpai?"

Kita Ikuyo suddenly felt a little strange.

Hiroi Kikuri shook her head.

"Well, right now, if Xiaohong can find Xiaoqing, it will be a huge advantage."

"... "

Kita Ikuyo was stunned.

"But how should I find it?"

"I don't know~"

Hiroi Kikuri shook her head.

"I'm not a prophet or a soothsayer, nor am I Xiaoqing's stalker. How would I know where he is?"

"Invite the senior in the name of... Kikuri-senpai..."

"No, since he told you guys he'll be back in a few days, I guess you won't tell me even if I ask."

Hiroi Kikuri shook her head.

"Under certain circumstances, he's still very wary. He won't be able to come out without bait."

"Um…"

Kita Ikuyo clenched her fists.

"Well, I suppose there's a way to lure you..."

Hiroi Kikuri narrowed her eyes.

"Hey, Xiaohong, did you see anyone behaving strangely yesterday?"

Hiroi Kikuri said.

"Eh?"

Kita Ikuyo lowered her head and began to think.

"If you're acting a little weird... including me... everyone seems to be a little bit weird?"

"Ahem...then let's tell us who is the weirdest one."

"... "

Kita Ikuyo lowered her head and began to think.

Before, when the atmosphere in the team was bad, no one liked to talk much.

But usually at this time, although he is in a bad mood, Ijichi-senpai will still try his best to encourage everyone with his energetic voice.

and so…

"Ijichi-senpai...you're acting strangely."

"Xiao Hongxia?"

Hiroi Kikuri thought for a while.

"Perhaps she knows something?"

“…Should I just ask directly?”

Kita Ikuyo looked at Hiroi Kikuri and asked.

"Let's test it out first. By the way, have you told Xiaoqing that you are now a [Band Hunter]?"

Hiroi Kikuri said.

"No... No one except Yili knows it's me."

Kita Ikuyo shook her head and said.

"But Xiaoqing will definitely guess it's you. What would he think if he knew that Band Hunter had become active at this time?"

Hiroi Kikuri asked with narrowed eyes.

“…Something like [Ikuyo came out to vent because of me.]?”

Kita Ikuyo said with her eyes wide open.

"That's about it~ It's like this."

Hiroi Kikuri took out a wine box from her pocket.

"When the time comes, he might come looking for you on his own initiative because he's worried about you."

"But...but how do I let Senior know?! Just send a message?"

Kita Ikuyo looked at Hiroi Kikuri and asked.

"Then your purpose would be too obvious!"

Hiroi Kikuri shook her head.

"It's best to be vague about your purpose. That way, if you think someone is wrong, you can quietly reveal your own affairs, and maybe it will reach Xiaoqing's ears."

Hiroi Kikuri raised her finger and said.

"The most strange thing is that Ijichi-senpai... maybe he knows where you are? Or even keeps in touch with you?"

Kita Ikuyo suddenly realized.

"Well, that's what it means."

Hiroi Kikuri nodded.

"I understand!"

Kita Ikuyo stood up.

"Thank you, Kikuri-senpai!"

"Ahahaha...you're welcome, you're welcome..."

Hiroi Kikuri quickly waved her hands and said.

"Then I'll go home first! Good night, Kikuri-senpai!"

Kita Ikuyo bowed slightly and said goodbye.