Mygo, Takamatsu Touma wants to reverse the future

Lixi works at RiNG, while she works at a higher level, working for the Moon Forest Orchestra. As a university student, she does earn a considerable salary.

Performing music can indeed earn you money.

He occasionally visits the Moon Forest Orchestra to give these junior girls some pointers, and his life is quite pleasant and carefree.

"Well, anyway, it's time for me to leave work. If you two don't have anything else to say, I'll be off then?"

Shiina Maki pointed to the staff passageway not far away and spoke frankly, saying that now that she had finished her performance, she still had to go back to school to continue her classes for the day.

"Um, Maki-neechan, wait a minute!"

Seeing that Shiina Maki was about to leave, Takamatsu Akari felt a little sad. She... had so many things she hadn't told Maki!

"Maki-neechan... In that case, can I call you Kodama along with Suze?"

Even Shiina Maki blushed a little when a cute junior called her by such an affectionate name.

“Maki-neechan, Riki mentioned you to me before.”

Although it's unclear why Maki-neechan is in such a hurry to leave, there's really not much time for casual conversation right now.

I must take this opportunity to tell Maki-neechan what Lixi truly thinks.

"Lixi and Xiaodeng mentioned me? Oh, does my younger sister talk about her older sister in front of others?"

When Li Xi was mentioned, Shiina Maki's eyes lit up with interest, and she gestured for Takamatsu Akari to continue.

How would her younger sister rate her?

Rather than saying what kind of older sister she is, it's more accurate to say that she is a very good older sister.

"Lixi..."

Nagasaki Motoyo remained silent, but the image of Shiina Ritsuki working hard kept flashing through her mind. In this scene, she seemed to understand what Ritsuki cared about.

"Lixi said that Zhenxi is a very, very amazing older sister." Gaosong Deng lowered her eyes, her white teeth slightly parted.

At first, my impression of Maki was vague and intangible, but everything became concrete after watching the performance today.

Maki's excellence isn't just excellent in the traditional sense; it's more like she's exceptionally talented...

As soon as she steps onto the stage, the spotlight focuses on her, inspiring admiration in everyone.

Having such an outstanding older sister... is a kind of pressure for Lixi, and Gaosongdeng can finally understand it today.

It's not Maki's shadow, but Shiina Tatsuki, the Tatsuki who wants to become herself.

In an instant, Takamatsu Akari thought of many things, not knowing where to begin, but there was one thing she absolutely had to convey to Maki-nee: Ritsuki's true feelings.

"Lixi really likes Maki-neechan. She even sees her as a role model."

"Lixi, do you like me a lot?"

Shiina Maki widened her beautiful purple eyes slightly, and a few pretty blushes appeared on her face.

Did Riki really say that to Takamatsu?

"Ahem, did Lixi say anything else?"

Shiina Maki didn't intend to dwell on this topic any longer and wanted to move on immediately. She feared that if she continued talking to Kodama, her mind would only become more and more entangled.

"Because of Maki-neechan as a role model, Ritsuki works very hard, even pushing herself to the limit."

What's the difference between effort and reluctance? It's probably that one is something I can do, while the other is forcing myself to do something I can't do.

Lixi is always in a superposition of these two states.

That's why Lixi got sick last time, because she had pushed herself to the limit and her body couldn't take it anymore.

"Lixi wants to catch up with Maki-neechan."

Takamatsu raised her eyes, and it could be said that she expressed Lixi's deepest desire. But can Maki receive this feeling?

Although she couldn't help Lixi overcome the curse in her heart, at least she could reduce the source of the curse a little!

Shiina Maki was silent for a moment, her gaze slightly lowered, as if she were pondering something. Her fingers tapped lightly on the phone in her hand, making a soft sound.

"Lixi... wants to catch up with me?"

She repeated it softly, her tone carrying a complex emotion.

Although she had indeed thought that Lixi was working very hard, as the older sister, she never imagined that Lixi would work so hard to catch up with her.

Shiina Maki felt a pang of sadness and guilt.

So why not have a proper talk with her? Li Xi? Is it really that hard to say the truth?

She had always thought that Li Xi's attitude towards her was complicated—perhaps tinged with a hint of envy.

Mu, perhaps, was still somewhat resentful, or even... hostile.

However, none of these are true; it is simply pure liking, respect, and admiration.

"Sigh, Lixi is such a silly little sister..."

"However, I'm also a silly older sister."

The spirited young woman sighed softly, but a slight smile eventually appeared on her lips. She looked up at Takamatsu Tō, her eyes filled with gratitude.

"Thank you for telling me all this, Little Lamp."

“Lixi always keeps everything to herself and doesn’t want others to see her vulnerability, and I am the same way… As the older sister, I should take on more responsibility.”

The phone in her hand kept vibrating with its alarm. Shiina Maki swiped the screen and turned it off, her thoughts churning as she shut down the phone.

What would Lixi want her to do? In this situation, what should a good older sister do?

An excellent student council president, an outstanding orchestral player, but right now, she's not a good older sister.

Even someone as outstanding as her... has areas she can't reach and things she can't do.

Even so, it's not too late to open your heart now, and Lixi definitely needs her as an older sister.

With that thought in mind, Shiina Maki knew what she had to do.

Feelings that cannot be expressed directly in words, then... let's use words instead.

"Maki-neechan, you need to write, right? Here, take this notebook!"

Seeing Shiina Maki's gaze darting back and forth, Takamatsu Akari had a sudden inspiration. She took out a notebook from her handbag and handed it to her!

"Does Little Light have mind-reading abilities?" Shiina Maki asked in surprise.

"No, no, I just have a feeling," Gao Songdeng replied, blushing.

If only there were mind-reading abilities... that way we could probably understand everyone.

With mind-reading abilities, so many difficulties and pains wouldn't have occurred in the past. She could even read Xiangzi's mind and know the real reason why Crychic disbanded.

But having such thoughts is definitely a form of escapism.

It takes effort to understand everyone's thoughts, and it takes fear of getting hurt to have the courage to face the disbandment of the band... Only after experiencing so much pain does the precious present have meaning.

"Singing is a way to release one's inner feelings, and correspondingly, words can also express inner emotions."

"Let Xiaodeng give the words that cannot be simply expressed in words to Lixi."

Shiina Maki quickly wrote down what she wanted to say, then blushed slightly and handed it to Takamatsu Akari.

"Little lamp, don't open it! I'm leaving now."

Shiina Maki ran away.

"Hey, why does Maki-neechan seem... like she's running away?"

Watching the spirited young woman's departing figure, Gao Songdeng said somewhat blankly.

“Maki-senpai…I guess it’s because you don’t want to stay and face such an embarrassing moment?” Nagasaki Motoyo laughed.

"shy?"

"Yes, people like Xiaodeng are ultimately a minority among humans."

As the concert ended and the audience dispersed, Nagasaki Motoyo looked into the distance outside the exhibition hall and sighed.

Expressing strong emotions directly without shyness... I guess only Xiaodeng can do that, right?

"Does Su Shi mean that I am now human?"

Takasōden noticed the key point, and his eyes darted around.

"Isn't Little Lamp always human? Why is she saying such strange things?"

Humanity……

Unbeknownst to Su Shi, had she already become human?

"Don't worry, Little Lamp. Little Lamp is human, and belongs to the... bravest humans."

"Humans are very complex creatures. They can cry and laugh, feel pain and happiness. We who can feel these things are all human beings, aren't we?"

Seemingly noticing Takamatsu's confusion, Nagasaki Motoyo paused before continuing her explanation.

Perhaps in the past, they all had flaws, their eyes filled with trauma and pain... but things are different now.

They can feel happy now, and every emotion they have been given has been fulfilled.

"If that's what Su Shi said, then Su Shi... is a gentle human!"

"A gentle human? I think that would suit me perfectly."

Nagasaki Motoyo decided to gladly accept the compliment from Kodama because...

Little lamps don't lie.

If she wasn't gentle enough, why would she resort to physically intervening to break up the existing Mygo? Why not use a more vicious and malicious method to plot?

Although in the end it seems she lost everything.

Does wearing a social mask guarantee enthusiasm and praise? Not necessarily. Being your true self can bring complete peace of mind, even with a little lamp by your side.

"Little Lamp, it's still early...would you like to go shopping with me?"

"Going shopping? I'm fine with that, but what can I buy?"

The shopping street was filled with a dazzling array of goods, but at first glance, Gao Songdeng didn't actually find anything he particularly wanted.

Everyday things are fine... but something like stones would suit her better. Shall we look around and see where there are any stones nearby?

Gao Songdeng tried to move, but Su Shi firmly grabbed the collar behind her neck.

Su Shi caught her!

"Little Lamp, where are you going? Don't tell me you're going to collect stones!"

Although Su Shi was still smiling with her eyes half-closed, for some reason, Takamatsu felt a chill run down her spine. Was it just her imagination?

"I wasn't paying attention to my surroundings again... I really did want to pick up a stone just now."

"Yes, I'm sorry, Su Shi."

Gao Songdeng stood awkwardly with her head down in front of Su Shi, like a child who had made a mistake, waiting for her mother's interrogation.

"Sigh, I'm not blaming Xiaodeng, it's just..."

The atmosphere is sometimes really important in determining what to do at what time and where. The little light still feels quite dull.

Two people, a shopping street, a weekend—this combination couldn't possibly be heading towards picking up stones!

"I have plenty of stones at home. If you really want one, Xiaodeng, come to my house after you're done shopping."

"Hey, really?"

"of course it's true."

After saying that, Nagasaki Motoyo smiled without saying a word.

"Okay, let's go shopping quickly."

Gao Songdeng rekindled his fighting spirit.

"Going shopping and looking at stones are equally important. If Xiaodeng has this attitude, then we can call it a day now."

"No, Su Shi! I, I'll take it seriously."

Shopping is the goal, not the means... She should have realized that long ago.