A cup of black tea was placed on the table, and Rinrinko asked with concern.
Because Nagasaki Motoyo visited RING so many times looking for Riki, Rinrinko also got to know this dignified young lady from the Moon Forest.
Hearing Rinrinko's voice, Nagasaki Motoyo simply smiled and shook her head.
"No, I didn't have anything important to discuss with Lixi anyway. Besides, I think Xiaodeng and the others are here to talk to Lixi. I'll go down after they're done."
What can she do going down there now? It would be bad if she scared away the lights; she's not a reckless person.
All that's left is to wait a little while.
Picking up her teacup, Nagasaki Motoyo gently blew on the steam rising from the rim, her movements both tender and reserved. Then, she brought the teacup to her lips and sipped it slowly.
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Watching Takamatsu Akari and Chihaya Aine leave, Shiina Tatsuki's face was unusually flushed.
"Starting today, I can play in a band with Xiaodeng again..."
It would be a lie to say she wasn't excited; she wanted to hear Xiaodeng's singing voice on a live stage again.
As for that girl named Chihaya Aine, although she looks a bit silly, she's actually a nice person.
Without her mediation, it's unlikely that I would be able to speak with Xiaodeng again.
Turning around with a pleasant feeling, Shiina Ritsuki suddenly realized that someone was blocking her way.
A girl with flaxen hair, or rather, a young lady from a wealthy family.
"When did you arrive, Soyo?"
Shiina Riki was startled. Was this woman so stealthy that she could walk without making a sound?
"Taki was too engrossed, it's not my fault."
Nagasaki Motoyo looked at Shiina Tatsuki with a smile.
From the moment she went upstairs until now, she has lost count of how many times Shiina Ritsuki has smiled at the little lamp.
"So, what did you all talk about? Can you tell me?"
Nagasaki Motoyo smiled kindly, her voice gentle.
Shiina Tatsuki's feelings for Akari are actually irrelevant; in fact, they're quite convenient, as she can use them to her advantage. Similarly, Akari's feelings for Shoko can be exploited, and in this way, Crychic can be revived.
"Soyo, didn't you hear anything?"
When Shiina Ritsuki heard Nagasaki Motoyo's question, she actually blushed slightly at first.
“I didn’t hear anything, Taki, that’s why I came to ask you.”
Nagasaki Motoyo blinked her beautiful eyes innocently.
Although she had just seen the actions and expressions of the group upstairs, she hadn't heard a word of their conversation. However, judging from Taki's expression, something must have happened.
"Okay, that's good, cough cough."
Shiina Tatsuki's heart calmed down a little, and her expression returned to tranquility.
If Nagasaki Motoyo heard those embarrassing words, she felt she could start over.
"Actually, we didn't talk about anything just now. It's just that, Xiaodeng, I have a guy named Chihaya Aine who has formed a band."
"That's all."
Form a band?
Nagasaki Motoyo was somewhat surprised, but her expression remained unchanged.
"That's great! At least it means Xiaodeng has come out."
"Okay, so Soyo, you don't need to come looking for me anymore."
"Huh? Why would you say that, Taki?"
Hearing Shiina Tatsuki's calm tone, Nagasaki Motoyo immediately had a bad feeling.
"It's over, Su Shi."
Shiina Riki's eyes were complicated. She did not answer the question directly, but even so, Nagasaki Motoyo should know what she meant.
"Of course it's over, I know."
Nagasaki Motoyo did not remain silent; she still wore a smile.
Seeing her like this, Shiina Ritsuki was a little confused.
"Whether it was Xiaoxiang, me, Taki, Deng, or Mu, we all tried our best. The disbandment of the band wasn't anyone's fault..."
"It is precisely because of past mistakes that we need to make things clear, right? As long as we communicate well, we can avoid repeating the same mistakes."
"That's the kind of future I want."
"So, Lixi, I want to form a band again."
Even though Xiao Xiang is no longer here.
Listening to Nagasaki Motoyo's sincere words, Shiina Tatsuki remained silent.
"I understand."
Looking at the silent Riki, Nagasaki Motoyo sighed, said nothing more, and turned to leave the gate of RING.
One step, two steps, three steps, she walked very slowly, and just by looking at her back, you could see the heavy burden that Nagasaki Motoyo carried.
"So, soyo!"
Finally, just as Nagasaki Motoyo was about to open the door, Shiina Tatsuki spoke up.
"What's wrong, Taki?"
Nagasaki Motoyo turned her head, her expression returning to a kind smile.
"From then on, every day at this time, I, Akari, and Chihaya Aine would come to RING for training."
Shiina Tatsuki finally softened her heart.
"See you later."
Nagasaki Motoyo nodded and waved goodbye.
Shiina Riki stood quietly in place, her eyes fixed on the receding figure, her expression complex and subtle.
Despite seeing how loyal and devoted Nagasaki Motoyo was, she still couldn't bring herself to stand firm.
Ultimately, each of them was a victim of Xiangzi's withdrawal.
"So Xiangzi, why did you leave the team?"
A growing sense of discontent made Shiina Tatsuki truly want to know.
Volume 1, Together in Confusion: Chapter 18, Nagasaki Motoyo: I'm Here to Join This Band
"Hey, Little Light, I'm really curious who Riki will choose as her bassist."
On the way, Chihaya Aine skipped and hopped, in a very cheerful mood.
After seeing Shiina Riki's message in the group, her first thought was to find out about her new teammate, but Shiina Riki was like a stabilizing force, impossible to poke no matter what she did.
"I wonder what kind of people our new teammates will be?"
Chihaya Aine began to daydream, and involuntarily she recalled the encounter she had before.
Bassist.
"He must be someone who's very capable, just like Li Xi, right? I believe in Li Xi!"
Gao Songdeng had absolutely no idea about her teammates or their musical abilities; all she could do was sing her heart out.
The two walked and stopped along the way, and soon arrived at the entrance of RING. Coincidentally, Shiina Ritsuki was already standing nearby.
"Aren't you supposed to be working at this hour? Why are you out here?"
Chihaya Aine was confused.
"I'm waiting for someone; my work is temporarily finished."
"Waiting for someone? Waiting for whom? Is it me? Riki, love!"
Chihaya Aine showed a happy expression.
"Ha, I didn't say it was you. If you're going to wait, wait for the light. Don't just come up to me."
Shiina Riki blushed and quickly turned around and walked inside RING.
"Hey, why is it like this——"
Chihaya Aine retorted.
To be fair, Chihaya Aine has gotten used to Ritsuki's targeting and sharp tongue.
"So, where are our new teammates?"
Chihaya Aine looked around.
Not far to the left is a girl with flaxen hair. She is dignified, sits gracefully, and holds her cup in a very standard way.
Near the bar, a little further away in the middle, stood a petite girl with white hair, holding a cup of matcha ice cream.
Apart from these two, there are no other individual members in RING.
"It's this way."
Shiina Tatsuki pointed to the location of Nagasaki Motoyo.
Hello! I'm Chihaya Aine!
"Next to me is Takamatsu Akari."
Chihaya Aine jogged happily and sat down next to Nagasaki Motoyo.
Upon seeing that such a dignified young lady was actually her teammate, Chihaya Aine's face practically lit up with a smile.
"Riki may look fierce, but she's actually quite capable!"
One band member is a rich girl, and the other is the class mascot. Anon Tokyo is ready to go again!
"Hey hey hey~"
Chihaya Aine Tamone broadcast.
"What's wrong with this person...?"
Looking at Aine who was being overly affectionate, Nagasaki Motoyo felt a sense of resistance.
She didn't like a stranger getting so close to her, even though the pink-haired creature looked like a harmless big dog.
Based on her previous and earlier observations, Nagasaki Motoyo discovered a peculiar phenomenon.
Kotatsu is actually quite attached to this girl named Chihaya Aine, especially the way she looks at her...
It's like watching Xiangzi from the past.
Although she didn't know what kind of spell Chihaya Aine had cast on Koto, Nagasaki Motoyo knew that she had to keep Aine with her.
She was key to stabilizing the little lamp.
"Hello, Aine, my name is Nagasaki Motoyo."
After her thoughts cleared, Nagasaki Motoyo put away her deep thoughts, her eyes became clear, and a sweet smile appeared on her face.
"Wow, Nagasaki-san's smile is so beautiful. No wonder she's a young lady from the Moon Forest. Wait, she said her name is Nagasaki Motoyo?"
Looking at Nagasaki Motoyo's radiant smile, Chihaya Aine would be lying if she said she wasn't even a little bit moved; her face brightened considerably. But after three seconds, she seemed to realize that she had heard the name somewhere before.
Tomorin, you need to be wary of a girl named Nagasaki Motoyo!
The words of Iori Rina from back then echoed in her mind, and the predetermined future sounded like an alarm bell to Chihaya Aine's heart.
"Ahem, hello, Nagasaki-kun."
The smile disappeared, and Chihaya Aine slowly moved away from Nagasaki Motoyo, sitting back down next to Takamatsu Akari.
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