Can Lixi look at me alone?

She pointed to the coffee machine and extended an invitation to Lixi.

"No need... Um, would you mind if I played the keyboard for a while in front of them later?"

Lixi didn't accept the offer. Thinking about Jieyue's usual lifestyle, she felt a sense of mission—to get this guy back to a normal life.

"I'd like to invite you to join us. They're all pretty nice people... I think Yuzuki would be happy if she were with us."

Eh…?

"Since Lixi said so... then I agree. But my keyboard skills are terrible, so don't count on me..."

Li Xi-chan...why?

The black-haired girl relaxed her body, took Yuzuki's wrist, and led her back to the room.

"It's okay, it's alright if you just recovered from a fever... It's okay if you don't play it perfectly. They won't blame Yuzuki."

They...

Are they important to Lixi-chan?

Why have I talked so much about them? Am I one of them?

After covering her mouth and coughing a few times, Yuzuki took off her pajamas and changed into her school uniform.

They are wonderful in Lixi's eyes; they are gentle, understanding, and always make Lixi happy.

Let me see who 'them' are.

She looked at the sickly girl in the mirror; perhaps due to the recent fever, her already pale skin appeared even more ashen. After a pitiful, fragile smile touched her lips, she left the room, her hands struggling to lift the dinner bento she had prepared for Riki-chan.

Now, she is the one in control.

"Jieyue, have you changed your clothes?"

Lixi snatched the lunchbox from her hand.

"You don't need to worry about their requests today; I'll handle it for you."

The pink-haired girl gently rubbed her fingertips together.

"Okay, I'll listen to Lixi."

She's being protected by Riki-chan.

She took Lixi's hand and smiled apologetically at her.

Feeling the coldness of her fingertips, Lixi gripped her hand tightly.

Unlike Yuzuki, she didn't see anything wrong with this. If Yuzuki needed it, she could even help her by the waist to the practice room.

It's just that Yuzuki is having trouble walking.

Filled with gratitude for her bandmates, Yuzuki and Riki walked hand in hand to Su Shi, who was gazing out the window.

Although she kept reassuring Xiangzi that everything would be alright, Bess herself wasn't entirely sure, after all, she might be the only one who understood the weight of her feelings.

Put yourself in Lixi's shoes; she finds herself getting extremely angry no matter what.

How should I comfort Xiaoxiang later...?

"Is that Lixi? She... the girl she's holding hands with is..."

Xiangzi rushed to the window, and Mu and Deng followed.

"That's right! It must be her. She seems to get along really well with Lixi... Mu?"

The blue-haired girl tugged at her sleeve.

"Xiang, don't you remember? Qianhua..."

Chika? Is that the girl's name?

"Huh? Do I... know this Chika-san? Which school is she from...? I hope I do!"

Mu shook his head under the gazes of the others.

"Chika... is her surname. We played together when we were little."

Xiangzi, who really couldn't remember her, shrugged helplessly and made a little joke to everyone.

"I'm sorry, I really can't remember. Now it's probably an even bigger offense."

Su Shi patted Mu's head and winked at Xiang with her icy blue eyes.

"Isn't it good that Xiao Mu knows him?"

The lamp nodded, encouraging itself.

This is a new companion.

Xiao Xiang told her that this was a companion…

……

"I brought her along, Yuzuki... just introduce yourself."

Lixi released her hand and closed the practice room door behind her.

"Hello everyone, my name is Chika Yuzuki... I'm Riki's friend."

Are they my benefactors?

Xiangzi, as if they were old friends, took her hand and led her to a seat.

"Does Yuzuki still remember me? We used to play together a lot when we were little!"

Caught off guard, Yuzuki looked to the side, wondering if she remembered this overly friendly benefactor.

Unfortunately, no.

"Sorry, I don't remember you."

Feeling that Xiangzi was too overly familiar and that Lixi wanted to touch her hand as soon as they met, Lixi stood next to Jieyue with his arms crossed.

"Her name is Toyokawa Shoko, she's the keyboardist, and this bassist is Nagasaki Motoyo..."

A girl who looked very gentle smiled and greeted her.

"Hello~ Chika-san, you can just call me Soyo!"

…Hmm, although she's not as good as Riki-chan, she's still…not bad.

"Soyo can also call me Yuzuki."

Feeling that Yuzuki was easy to get along with, Akari mustered up her courage and opened her mouth to speak... but was interrupted by Riki.

"This is the lead singer, Takamatsu Akari."

It looks like such a cute little bundle.

Xiangzi waved to her, drawing her attention, and then pulled Mu in front of her.

"Who is this……"

Xiangzi, who was about to introduce himself as usual, heard Qingmei's soft voice.

"Wakaba Mutsumi... and Yuzuki are playmates."

Uh… I can’t remember at all…

Guomena Sai.

Xiao Mu.

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Volume 1 Crychic! : Chapter 20 First Encounter

This lovely girl is Mutsumi Wakaba, this quiet girl is Akari Takamatsu, this gentle girl is Motoyo Nagasaki, and this… well, this one is called Shoko Toyokawa.

This feels a bit troublesome, all these interpersonal relationships and stuff…

Yuzuki sat on the sofa, smiling as she watched Riki interact with them, using her recent recovery as an excuse to keep a slight distance from them for the time being.

However, it seems like Riki-chan is quite happy...

Then I should be happy too.

Try to integrate into the group as soon as possible.

She felt her clothes being gently tugged, and when she turned her head, she saw Mu sitting next to her.

It seems like there's something he wants to say to himself?

From those beautiful golden eyes, Yuzuki sensed a hint of familiarity.

"Did Yuzuki make those? They're delicious."

The pink-haired girl smiled and nodded, asking Mu in a sweet, soft voice what her favorite dish was. Mu responded with silence.

Has Yuzuki really... forgotten?

"Yuzuki, is this a bento box you made for us?"

Lixi quickly snatched the lunchbox back from Xiangzi's hand and changed the subject as if afraid that Jieyue would be sad.

"Xiangzi wanted to eat that baked snail, right? Jieyue made it herself. You can go to her and learn how to make it."

Xiangzi, who wanted to judge whether Yuzuki was angry by Lixi's reaction, scratched her head awkwardly and sat down next to Mu after seeing Mu sitting down next to her.

"Lixi is right. Would you be willing to teach me how to do that?"

The pink-haired girl, who felt somewhat disgusted by such intimate behavior, blinked.

This... Xiangzi is my childhood friend...? So it's normal for us to be close like this, right?

"If Xiangzi doesn't find it troublesome, then yes, that's fine."

Lixi opened the lunchbox.

"Yue has made some dinner for everyone. It's getting late... have some."

Ok……

You're not mistaken.

Yuzuki smiled as she watched Riki distribute the cutlery to the others.

Lixi-chan, you sensed that I don't like Xiangzi anymore. So you're helping me out of this awkward situation... How kind of you.

"Yuzuki...won't you come and have some?"

It's this somewhat quiet girl.

"Gao... Deng, you don't need to worry about me. Lixi and I have already finished eating."

The girl who winked at her was reflected in her pink eyes. After nodding, the lamp returned to the group.

Yuzuki... is so gentle.

She glanced furtively at Xiangzi and Su Shi; they were both such kind people… they would surely have a happy relationship in the future…

Yuzuki looked out the window at the sunset.

It's strange, is it spring or autumn now? Why are we seeing the sunset so early?

And why do these people call each other by their first names as soon as they meet? It feels like if they use their surnames, it will be seen as distant... That would probably cause trouble for Riki-chan, right?

Fortunately, none of these people seem to have feelings for Riki-chan. As long as I can have Riki-chan all to myself, I don't mind playing in a band.

She gently licked the corner of her mouth, then felt something cold touch her cheek. Her body reacted immediately, curling up into a ball and looking at Xiangzi, who had played the prank.

Seemingly not expecting her to react so strongly, Xiangzi hurriedly dried his fingers and apologized to her.

"I'm so sorry! Yuzuki, I just noticed you were spacing out here, so I thought..."

Guilt? I'll take it.

"It's alright... I'm just feeling a little unwell, Xiang... Xiao Xiang, you don't need to do this..."