Lonely Rock for the Blind

Nekayashiki Haru rebelled once again.

"What are we talking about men and women?"

And Hiroi Kikuri held on tightly and refused to let go.

"Ugh…"

After struggling for a while and realizing that it was useless, Nekoyashiki Haru had to stop.

After realizing that Nekayashiki Haru did not resist, Hiroi Kikuri became even more aggressive and climbed up.

She wrapped her legs around Nekayashiki Haru's legs, grabbed Nekayashiki Haru's hands with both hands, and then pressed her head on the boy's chest.

Under the moonlight outside the window, Hiroi Kikuri looked up and saw the open eyes of Nekayashiki Haru.

"Your eyes are always amazing no matter how many times I look at them."

Hiroi Kikuri said in a soft voice.

"Scared?"

Nekoyashiki Haru asked.

"No, it's a feeling... that something really beautiful is about to break."

Hiroi Kikuri shook her head and said, then changed her posture.

Riding on Nekoyashiki Haru's body.

With her hands on both sides of Nekayashiki Haru's head, Hiroi Kikuri lowered her head. Nekayashiki Haru could feel the itchy feeling of the other person's still wet long hair flowing on her collarbone.

The purple spiral line stared at the shattered purple glass.

"Xiaoqing, do you still think your eyes are ugly?"

"...I don't know, I don't know what it was like, but...it scared people."

“…It’s actually quite pretty.”

"I do not believe."

Nekoyashiki Haru shook his head.

"My parents described it to me, and I don't think a broken eye is pretty."

Hiroi Kikuri was silent, then lowered her head a little further.

"Actually...it's really...really beautiful...I was amazed when I first saw it."

"…Yeah…"

Nekayashiki Haru was silent for a while, then closed his eyes.

"Ah, why did you close your eyes? I haven't seen enough!"

"I'm going to sleep, don't bother me."

"Why are you sleeping so early?"

"I have guests tomorrow."

"Guest? Who is it?"

"Kita."

"Oh! Xiaohong! What do I want to see you for?"

“Practice guitar.”

Nekoyashiki Haru tilted his head.

"So get out of here right now! I don't want to be teaching people tomorrow looking sleepy!"

"…Hey…"

Hiroi Kikuri chuckled, then gently got off Nekayashiki Haru.

Lying down beside him, Hiroi Kikuri took a deep breath and asked.

"How do you like this band?"

“There are a lot of problems, but everyone is making progress and is very positive.”

"I feel like you're very positive too. Are you looking forward to them?"

"Am looking forward to."

Nekoyashiki Haru affirmed.

"…Yeah."

Hiroi Kikuri smiled and then slowly closed her eyes.

“I’m looking forward to it too…”

"What do you expect?"

Nekoyashiki Haru asked in confusion, then quickly looked up at Hiroi Kikuri.

"Let me be frank. Don't borrow money from them, don't get drunk and bother them, and don't use their bathroom after you get to know them. I don't want to have to go to the police station with Shima to get you back. If that happens, I'll definitely beat you up. Do you understand?"

"I...this is how I appear in your mind?!"

Hiroi Kikuri said hesitantly.

"You actually think there will be other images?"

Nekoyashiki Haru tilted his head.

"Okay, I'm going to bed. Get out of here before you get up tomorrow morning!"

"Wow...stay for a day..."

"No wine."

Nekoyashiki Haru said unhappily.

"Then... then you can stay for a day..."

Hiroi Kikuri suddenly began to shrink back and her voice became softer.

"?"

Nekoyashiki Haru tilted her head in confusion.

"Are you sober now?"

“…a little…”

Hiroi Kikuri nodded and said.

"...You won't drink if you stay at my place tomorrow?"

“Ah… yes, okay?”

"... "

Nekoyashiki Haru turned his head.

"Then go to bed quickly and have breakfast together tomorrow."

"Thank you! Xiaoqing!"

Chapter 40: Sense of Urgency

I have to go practice with my seniors at 9:30 today.

【8:30】

"Oh, sorry, sorry, I have to practice today. Did I join the band recently? Sorry, let's get together next weekend."

Kita Ikuyo, who was patting her face with a powder puff, apologized to the phone. After the other party expressed regret for about 10 minutes, Kita Ikuyo finally finished applying the foundation.

【8:40】

buzzing~

The cell phone suddenly vibrated. Kita Ikuyo sighed, then answered the call. Her voice instantly became unusually sweet.

"Huh? Hello? Rin-chan, what? Going to the amusement park? Actually, we went there a few days ago, but I don't have much time today, maybe next time."

After hanging up the second call, Kita Ikuyo started applying eyeliner.

buzzing~

【8:43】

Kita Ikuyo picked up her phone while applying eyeliner.

"Good morning... I can't go to KTV today. I have something to do today. Sorry, sorry."

After rejecting another call, Kita Ikuyo began to concentrate on applying eyeliner.

However, it didn't take long.

buzzing~

"I don't have time today."

buzzing~

“Next time for sure.”

buzzing~

"Sorry sorry."

...

Click...

After Kita Ikuyo hung up the tenth phone call, she finally finished putting on her makeup.

The time has come to [8:49], fortunately I only wear light makeup today.

Looking at myself in the mirror, I nodded with satisfaction.

"Ok! Let's go!"

Carrying her guitar on her back, Kita Ikuyo ran towards the station.

It is normal for Kita Ikuyo to receive more than a dozen calls every weekend morning. After all, she has too many friends.

From this class to that class, from high school, junior high school, and elementary school.

Every weekend trip has reached the point where reservations need to be made.

Grabbing the shoulder strap of her guitar bag, Kita Ikuyo ran towards the open car door as soon as possible.

【9:15】

The agreed time is almost here, we have to hurry.

After all, appointments are very important. If you break an appointment, your reputation among your friends will be lowered. No matter what the situation is, it is best to arrive early.

Even if unexpected situations arise, you must make them clear in advance before the agreed time, otherwise people will feel uncomfortable and may not invite you next time.

If you don’t invite people, the relationship will become weaker. If the relationship becomes weaker, you will be even less likely to invite them. If you don’t invite them to participate in activities, the relationship will become even weaker.

This is the vicious cycle.

Until finally, he became invisible and his social circle collapsed and shrank instantly.

When it comes to socializing with friends, Kita Ikuyo has developed some strange conditioned reflexes.

Even though she knew that Nekayashiki Haru did not belong to the same category as her usual friends, she had already made a clear distinction in her mind between what she should and should not do.

Do you occasionally get comments from acquaintances that you are tired?

Ta-ta-ta!

She ran up the stairs quickly, almost jumping up three steps at a time. She quickly turned around in the stairwell on the third floor, opened one hand to maintain her balance, and then ran towards No. 302.

【9:25】

Kita Ikuyo stood in front of the door of No. 302 without blushing or breathing heavily, took out a mirror from her bag and opened it.