Lonely Rock for the Blind

"Would you like some chocolate chip cookies, sir?"

“…Ah…thank you, thank you…”

Pa-san was stunned for a moment, then took the biscuit.

Kita Ikuyo's smile widened a little.

"Pa-san...you're truly a mature woman!"

The sudden and out-of-the-box praise made Pa-san stunned for a moment, and then he spoke.

"Thank...thank you for the compliment?"

"Well! Then I'll continue mopping the floor. Ah, Nekayashiki-senpai..."

Just as Kita Ikuyo was about to leave, she suddenly called out "Nekoyashiki Haru".

Nekoyashiki Haru raised his head.

“…I’ll try my best to practice with you tomorrow!”

"Ah... um."

Nekoyashiki Haru nodded.

Kita Ikuyo still kept smiling and nodded, then left with the mop.

"... "

Pa-san looked down at the chocolate chip cookies.

The cat named Haru next to him is facing Pa-san.

"Look, doesn't it feel a little bit wrong?"

“…It seems… a little bit?”

Pa-san was also a little uncertain.

Nekoyashiki Haru sighed and shook his head.

"I hope it's not a quarrel... quarrels among members can have a huge impact on the band."

"... "

Pa-san was silent, then suddenly froze and looked at Nekoyashiki Haru.

"You said they stuffed chocolate cookies on you? Will it become abnormal because of you?"

"I don't think so? He usually gives me a lot, but today it's just unusually large."

Nekoyashiki Haru yawned and said.

"Pay more attention next time. If there are any problems, they should be solved as soon as possible."

Pa-san blinked.

"Because it affects the band? You really do care about their band."

"... "

Nekayashiki Haru narrowed his eyes behind his sunglasses.

What Ijichi Hongxia said to him yesterday replayed in his mind.

【I want to form a world-famous band.】

Nekoyashiki Haru smiled softly.

"It's Hong Xia's band after all, so there's nothing else I can do."

Pa-san was slightly stunned when he looked at Nekoyashiki Haru.

"Then how about you just join them?"

Nekoyashiki Haru shook his head.

"Not yet. Although it's a bit boastful, if I join, it feels like I'm giving them a cheat code."

Nekayashiki Haru tapped his fingers lightly on the bar.

"If possible, it's definitely better for them to rely on themselves."

Pa-san was stunned for a moment, then spoke softly.

“…So reliable.”

After saying this, Pa-san suddenly covered the corners of his mouth with his black sleeves and laughed.

"What are you laughing at all of a sudden?"

Nekoyashiki Haru asked.

Pa Sang's dark green pupils narrowed.

"It just suddenly occurred to me... before I met you, Nekayashiki-kun, I didn't have many reliable people around me."

Pa-san sighed and complained.

"Either you're a tsundere, or you're an idiot."

"Really? Thank you for the compliment then."

Nekoyashiki Haru nodded and smiled politely.

Behind him, Ijichi Hongxia watched this scene, pursed her lips slightly, and put her hand into her pocket.

Then he clutched the keys in his pocket.

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"Hum~hum~"

After a day's work, Nekayashiki Haru returned home early.

Humming a little tune, Nekoyashiki Haru took out a bento from the refrigerator.

Put it in the microwave as you like, and then set the time as you like.

Leaning against the wall behind him, he closed his eyes and waited for the microwave to finish heating, thinking as he waited.

The band's first official live performance was a great success.

It was a close call, a good start.

Hong Xia had already explained to herself the things she'd worried about as a child. Although she might still feel a little guilty, it wasn't a big deal for now.

Although Ikuyo and I both look a little strange today, it shouldn't be a big problem. After all, the rehearsal was going well.

Yudai's guitar playing has become quite good. This kid does have some talent.

Yili is very reliable in most situations, so there is no need to worry too much about her growth.

It’s good to be able to eat a full meal.

"A world-famous band..."

Suddenly remembering that he had no goals, Nekayashiki Haru repeated Ijichi Kouka's expectations for the band.

"Well... then let's make it our goal to help Hongxia fulfill her dream."

Also, the colors I saw during this live...

“I want to see more…”

Ding~

The microwave oven will sound when heating is complete.

Nekayashiki Haru smiled, then opened the microwave and took out the bento.

Following the path he had already planned in his mind, the boy stood in front of the table.

I've been eating it like this for a few months now and I'm almost used to it.

Nekoyashiki Haru put the rice into his mouth.

If you gain weight faster, Hongxia won’t worry about you so much anymore.

After finishing the lunch box bite by bite, Nekoyashiki Haru's eyelids started to droop.

Take a shower and go to bed quickly.

After walking into the bathroom and taking a shower with a desire for sleep, Nekayashiki Haru walked into the bedroom wearing loose clothes.

Sleep, sleep...

Everything is so normal.

The vibrant scene of everything in it seems as if it is right before your eyes.

"What will the future be like?"

On the bed, Nekoyashiki Haru imagined.

The expected scene should be the four members of the ending band performing on the stage, while the huge audience below is cheering.

I sat in the front row, listening with emotion and admiring the rich and beautiful colors.

Then he said to Sister Xingge beside him.

[Look, these are all children I taught!]

With such a fantasy, Nekayashiki Haru's consciousness gradually became blurred.

Slowly fell asleep.

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Chapter 84 Breaking into the Cat's Nest at Night

"... "

In front of room 302, Ichichi Hongxia was standing at the door.

What he held tightly in his hand was a key.

Do you really want to do this?

Looking at the door in front of her, Ijichi Hongxia's heartbeat began to quicken.

Even though the key has been made...even though we've come this far.

But this is undoubtedly trespassing on someone else's door...

Even if...even if the kitten probably won't be angry, I really shouldn't do this, right?

If I leave now... maybe it's not too late?

"... "

The key was gripped tighter, and Ichichi Hongxia leaned against the door and put her ear against it.

She wanted to hear Nekayashiki's voice.

Wow…

"... "

It sounds like running water? But when you listen carefully, it seems like an illusion.

I stood on tiptoe and looked into the cat's eye, but I could only make out that the light inside was on.

"... "

Think about it carefully, why would I secretly make a key?