Lonely Rock for the Blind

"Ah, okay."

Goto Ichiri followed.

"... "

Yamada Ryo looked at Ichichi Hongka and said nothing.

Chapter 56: Finding Inspiration

When the first drop of dew fell in the morning, Yamada Ryo opened his eyes.

Sitting up from her wide bed, the blue-haired girl picked up the dandelion on the table.

Click.

"good to eat."

Nodding, Yamada Ryo rolled off the bed and stood up from the ground.

He went to brush his teeth and wash up with an expressionless face.

Looking at the toothpaste on the bathroom counter, she thought about using it as a seasoning on the grass, but unfortunately, it turned out that it is best not to eat toothpaste.

A few days ago, I sold Kita Ikuyo's bass and exchanged it for one I like more. It's pretty good.

As he sorted out things that could make him happy in his mind, the corners of Yamada Ryo's mouth rose slightly.

I have to compose the music quickly, otherwise Hongxia will be worried.

Suddenly thinking of something troublesome, Yamada Ryo's mouth corners slightly lowered.

"Pooh!"

Yamada Ryo spit out the water in his mouth and nodded.

Let's make music!

Walking into the room, Yamada Ryo took out his computer.

There's still some time before school starts... I'll use this little time to make music that will shock everyone...

Failed.

I failed on the second day, and the third day, and I fell asleep on the fourth day because I had no inspiration.

It's the fifth day of the weekend.

In front of the park bench, Nekoyashiki Haru was sitting here.

"That's just the way it is."

Yamada Ryo nodded and said to Nekoyashiki Haru in front of him.

“…Okay, I think I understand. First, I want to ask a question.”

Nekoyashiki Haru sighed.

"Why are you still eating grass? Didn't I give you money?"

"Artistic processing, my unique sense of humor, and the fact that I eat a lot of meat and fish every day now."

Yamada Ryo nodded and said.

"…real?"

Nekoyashiki Haru asked doubtfully.

"real!"

Yamada Ryo nodded vigorously.

“…You really didn’t use it to buy a bass?”

"No."

Yamada Ryo continued to affirm.

"Let me believe you."

Nekayashiki Haru nodded and slumped sideways on the bench.

"So why did you ask me out? To find inspiration for composing music? Wouldn't it be better to ask Hong Xia and the others?"

“Those old things don’t bring me any freshness anymore.”

"Hey?!"

"Kidding."

Yamada Ryo smiled and sat down on the other side of the bench.

"I'm ready to go on an adventure."

“…I hope you can provide explanations when you say these weird things to me in the future.”

Nekoyashiki Haru sat up a little straighter.

"specifically is?"

"Go to places you haven't been to normally, like ruins, ravines, and so on."

"Looking for inspiration... Going to places you've never been to really helps."

Nekayashiki Haru nodded and then changed the subject.

"So why bring me along?"

"Maybe I can find more inspiration if I have a burden with me."

"Haha, Yamada-kun, my good temper is almost getting angry."

"Feel sorry."

Yamada Ryo seemed to have expected this and apologized with his hands clasped together.

"Ugh…"

Nekoyashiki Haru sighed, knowing that Yamada Ryo was teasing her.

"Don't go to places that are too dangerous."

"I've already picked a location!"

Yamada Ryo nodded and said.

"You're quite well prepared then. When are you leaving?"

"Now."

Click.

A strap was buckled around Nekayashiki Haru's wrist.

"…What's this?"

"Bandit, a product of our band."

"I'm asking what you're putting this on me for?"

"lead the way."

"...Yamada-kun, it shouldn't be something like a chain. That kind of thing isn't safe enough."

"Don't worry, where we're going is safe."

Yamada Ryo nodded and pulled the chain attached to the harness.

Feeling the pull, Nekoyashiki Haru sighed and followed.

"Turn left."

Yamada Ryo pulled Nekoyashiki Haru toward the alley.

"Turn right."

Yamada Ryo pulled Nekoyashiki Haru out of the alley.

"go ahead."

Yamada Ryo pulled Nekoyashiki Haru forward.

"Back off."

Yamada Ryo pulled Nekoyashiki Haru back...

"Why are you retreating?"

"Cross the street."

"I thought it was somewhere more secluded."

Nekayashiki Haru said in slight surprise, but Yamada Ryo did not reply, but continued to pull Nekayashiki Haru and walk.

"up."

"There are stairs?!"

"It's okay, I'll support you."

In this way, under the repeated instructions of Yamada Ryo and the guidance of Chain Bullet, Yamada Ryo brought Nekoyashiki Haru to a door.

"Where to go next?"

"Already here, wait for me."

Yamada Ryo took out his cell phone.

...

……

.........

"Ok?"

Ijichi Hongka took out her cell phone and looked at the message sent by Yamada Ryo.

I'm at the door. Come open it. Don't make any noise, the quieter the better. Don't talk. Ask the store manager to be quiet, too.

"...?"

Ichichi Hongxia tilted her head.

Before she could react, Yamada Ryo sent another message.

【Hurry up, it's for your own good. 】

“…So it’s completely meaningless…”

Ijichi Hongxia sighed, untied her apron and walked out of the kitchen.

Ijichi Hoshige, who was slumped on the sofa, suddenly raised her head from her daze.

"time to eat?"

"No, Liang is here."

Ichichi Hongxia turned around and looked at Ichichi Xingge.

"I told you and me to keep quiet... but come to think of it, sister, you should pay attention to your image."

Ijichi Xingge lowered her head again.

"It's okay. At 29, it doesn't matter to me."

"Ugh…"

Ijichi Hongxia didn't say anything else, but walked to the door and slowly opened it.

"?!"

Then he saw Nekoyashiki Haru standing in front of him with a confused look on his face.

"????"

Ijichi Hongxia opened her eyes wide, was about to say something, and then immediately covered them.