Can Lixi look at me alone?

Yes! That's a very good solution.

The pink-haired girl nodded gently.

"That's right, it would be best to let Xiao Xiang have a meal with everyone."

Chu Hua lowered her gaze; she couldn't directly ask Xiangzi if she could attend this uninvited gathering.

This would be causing trouble for Xiao Xiang... so she needs another way to join the party.

She remembered that not long ago, Jieyue had asked Xiaoxiang for Chuhua's autograph, so perhaps... she could start with Jieyue.

However, it would be difficult to persuade someone as selfish as Yuzuki. Let's give it a try...

"I see. So, Yuzuki is the only one in charge of cooking?"

The perfectly timed concern warmed Yuzuki's heart. She smiled, nodded, and then coughed lightly.

"Yes... so time is a bit tight, we'd better hurry up."

There's only one person... That really is a gap left just for me.

"Then let me help Yuzuki? I'm actually quite skilled at cooking..."

Having still not found a taxi on the road, Yuzuki gave up on the idea. Upon hearing Hatsuka's request, she tilted her head in surprise.

Why are people who hang out with Xiao Xiang so enthusiastic? But I'd better decline... because cooking is a bit of a hassle.

Furthermore, she didn't know what level of cooking Chu Hua was, so it wouldn't be good to ask her for help rashly.

The pink-haired girl, who was about to refuse, suddenly felt her left hand being grabbed and pulled back slightly, creating a small distance between her and Chu Hua.

Looking at Yuzuki's location on her phone, Riki, who had been waiting there for a long time before Yuzuki finally returned home, felt somewhat uncomfortable and regarded Chuka, who clearly had ulterior motives towards her, as a hostile enemy.

"Thank you for your hard work and help with Yuzuki. You can leave the rest to me."

This is the first direct encounter between Shiina Tatsuki and Mikami Hatsuka.

Seeing her outstretched hand asking for the bag, Chu Hua hesitated for a moment before handing over the bag.

Along with that, she also handed over her reasons for following Yuzuki, her excuses for helping Yuzuki, and the qualifications to attend the banquet in exchange for this method.

but it does not matter.

Chu Hua wasn't worried about not finding an excuse.

Yuzuki is a very selfish person.

Selfish people always have needs from others, and as long as there are needs… they will find a way to help Yuzuki and thereby obtain other things.

"Okay, please take it."

Lixi glanced at the girl who was pulling her hat brim down and moving away from them, and then tightened her grip on Jieyue's fingers.

"Does Yuzuki know that guy?"

Lixi's undisguised hostility made Jieyue squeeze her hand.

"Yes, I know her. She's Xiao Xiang's friend."

Xiangzi's friend?

Li Xi, whose goodwill towards Chu Hua had almost vanished in an instant, frowned and looked at the street to the side.

What kind of good people could be friends with Xiangzi?

However, it seemed that Yuzuki and that person had a good relationship, so Riki didn't attack Chuka in front of Yuzuki.

The two walked slowly down the street, hand in hand...

"Who are you planning to cook these for?"

There was no jealousy or envy.

That's how she sees herself, anyway.

After thinking for a moment, Yuzuki blinked her azure eyes.

"Lixi, turn your head around and I'll tell you."

Watching the two of them kiss in the sunlight, Chu Hua gently nodded her chin; she had a good idea.

Unexpectedly, Yuzuki had ambushed her like this. The drummer blushed and stopped mentioning Shoko. Thanks to her slowed pace to take care of Yuzuki, Hatsuka could easily catch up.

Then, they followed them at a distance that Lixi could detect.

The drummer, who kept frowning and looking back at him, told Yuzuki about this.

Xiao Xiang had said that Jie Yue liked Li Xi. And as a fan of Crychic, she knew that the black-haired girl was Li Xi.

While it's unclear why their relationship was in two different states before and after the band ended, it doesn't really matter.

"Is there anything else you want to say to Yuzuki?"

Lixi wanted to cross her arms, but she couldn't because she was holding Jieyue's hand with one hand and carrying things with the other. So she awkwardly asked Chuhua, who had been following them for a while.

"Um... I have a small request."

With a hint of humility on her beautiful face, Chu Hua successfully bypassed Li Xi's guard and made direct contact with Jie Yue, who was being protected behind her.

"Because it must be tiring for Yuzuki to do all this by herself, right? I... I really want Sho to taste the food I make... So, so please..."

Yuzuki interrupted her, her pupils contracting slightly.

A meaningful smile played on Chu Hua's lips as she followed behind Jie Yue, repeatedly uttering words of gratitude...

Ah, just as I expected.

By making oneself appear easily manipulated, one can be exploited by the selfish Kizuki.

Selfish people are all like this.

Actually, Yuzuki was feeling down because she saw a reflection of herself in her. Noticing this, Ritsuki glared at Hatsuka with displeasure. Realizing Hatsuka wasn't even looking at her, she quickened her pace.

The slightly out-of-breath girl asked the girl idol who was following at the back.

"Chuhua? How is Xiaoxiang... to you?"

Chu Hua, who only became serious after hearing Xiao Xiang's answer, pondered the answer. Her eyes, hidden under the brim of her hat, flickered before she gave a half-truthful reply.

"Xiao Xiang is very good to me. Every time I lose energy because of work, it is Xiao Xiang's encouragement that allows me to persevere."

Feeling that she was becoming more and more like herself, Yuzuki gently took her hand.

"Xiang has always been like this since she was little, very capable... very gentle. And she really likes me to call her 'sister'."

Yuzuki was taken aback.

That's not what she wanted to say.

It goes without saying who is speaking.

Is that you? You're back?

Yes, I'm back.

The sense of security brought by the angel made Yuzuki feel at ease returning her body to her.

“From childhood to adulthood, every adult has praised Xiang highly. I am harmonious... Although I dislike Xiang a little, I still think Xiang is like an all-powerful sun.”

Chu Hua's eyes showed a lot of approval. Perhaps this was the angel's purpose?

"Whenever I see Xiang, I feel that she can solve all my problems."

Li Xi pursed her lips.

That's right.

Xiangzi reminded her of the sun.

"Ah... I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said so much, but it doesn't really matter, does it? Isn't Chuhua Xiang's childhood friend too?"

Chu Hua obtained information that Jie Yue was Xiang Qingmei, and without any qualms, she began to lie.

“That’s right.”

The angel gave her body to Yuzuki.

Did we play with Chuhua when we were little? I seem to remember it was just me, Xiaoxiang, and Xiaomu.

If you remember correctly, this guy appeared out of nowhere.

Dividing line

Love you all, meow

pytime~ "Three Minutes Through Time, Toyokawa Shoko Died in Front of Me" - a friend's orange book!

Delicious!

Volume 1 Crychic! : Chapter 131 The Cucumber Demon

Knowing that Chu Hua only wanted the identity of Xiao Xiang's childhood sweetheart, Jie Yue didn't expose her, after all...

Chu Hua has already humbled herself to this extent. In order to have a chance to have dinner with Xiao Xiang, she is even willing to lie to Jie Yue. It's really... pitiful.

I don't know what's so great about Xiao Xiang? He's such an irresponsible jerk, how could he be worthy of a friend like Chu Hua?

"Eh...is that so? It seems that Chu Hua also likes Xiao Xiang. Then please, Chu Hua, could you help me in the kitchen later?"

Let's take Chuhua back this way. If Xiaoxiang says anything negative about her, I can even say a few bad things about Xiaoxiang on her behalf.

Thank you so much!

Feeling somewhat physically uncomfortable from the overly warm smile, Li Xi gripped Jie Yue's hand tightly, pulling her slightly to maintain a safe distance from Chu Hua.

He's just a scoundrel like Xiangzi.

Riki snorted to express his dissatisfaction, but since Yuzuki had already made a decision, the drummers did not object.

It seems that Yuzuki returned home with two big dogs, and sure enough, she also saw a little cat running over and acting cute when it heard the door open.

"July's End~"

The girl who hurriedly hugged her to prevent Lena from falling patted her head, signaled Lixi to take the things to the kitchen, and then invited Chuhua in as well.

The kitten, who lost interest after just one glance at her, began to fawn over her once a day.

Matcha Parfait~

After glancing at the time and confirming that there was no other way, Yuzuki reluctantly began to rub her chubby cheeks.

"Because I'm going to cook later, I'm afraid I can't today."

Rakuna puffed out her cheeks and stared into her eyes, hoping to force Yuzuki to agree to her demands.

"stare…"

Chu Hua quietly changed into her slippers as she watched this scene unfold. It was the first time she and Le Nai had met, so naturally she couldn't help Yuzuki ease the tension.

Rather, it's more accurate to say that she never intended to do so. Jieyue was merely a tool she used to get closer to Xiaoxiang. Helping her prepare the ingredients was already an act of kindness; there was no need to do anything more for an extremely selfish woman.

Xiao Xiang probably got a lot of trouble from her when he was with Jieyue, right?

Taking off her hat and setting it aside, Chu Hua stared at the girl who was constantly coaxing the little white kitten with her crystal-clear eyes.

I wonder if Jieyue ever thought of this moment when Xiaoxiang was being troubled by her? Hopefully, she can try to see things from Xiaoxiang's perspective more often after this.

"Okay, okay, then... you can only have one serving today."

Having given in, Yuzuki called out Mu, who was helping Riki wash the vegetables.

"Xiao Mu, please take her to finish eating quickly and then come back, okay?"

With a long face, Mu grabbed Lena's wrist and dragged her to the coffee shop, just like last time.

Chu Hua, who was about to greet Mu Gang, shook her head and put her arm back at her side.

Yuzuki really knows how to trouble others.

Judging from Wakaba's expression, she probably also hates being bothered by Yuzuki like this.

Really, I guess Xiao Xiang is just as harmonious, right?