Mygo, Takamatsu Touma wants to reverse the future

"Regarding reconciliation with Xiao Xiang, I don't know Li Xi's opinion yet, but Su Shi and I just want to... re-establish contact with Xiao Xiang!"

What caused Xiao Xiang to leave the band, and even prevented them from ever having a proper relationship again?

"Why are you so fixated on me? I don't understand. Didn't I already say that day that you shouldn't have any contact with me anymore..."

"Why can't any of you understand?!"

Toyokawa Shoko's tone was cold and distant. She had said "push away" many times, but Su Shi, Deng... one by one, still kept chasing after her.

But she didn't want this outcome at all!

Possess

Tomori from mygo's new band should understand the principle of "out with the old, in with the new" even better, right?

Although she collected the sticky notes given by the light... and secretly watched Mygo's live performance...

But this is by no means proof that she is nostalgic for the past; it's just... just occasional reminiscence.

“But I, Su Shi… don’t want to cut off contact with Xiao Xiang… because Crychic’s memories don’t lie.”

"Without Xiao Xiang, I don't know what kind of life I would have lived..."

What exactly are "ordinary" and "taken for granted"? How can we become human, to feel sadness and grief over events just like everyone else...?

It was Xiangzi who found that indescribable thing for her and gave it a shape.

Becoming a bridge between humanity, she and Xiangzi met by fate... Gao Songdeng felt a surging heartbeat for the first time!

“I know that Xiao Xiang said a lot of hurtful things to me and Su Shi... but I know that it was definitely not Xiao Xiang’s intention.”

"Xiao Xiang is a gentle, strong, and sunny girl. She has illuminated my life and given Crychic the warmth of a big family!"

The image of Xiangzi in his memory doesn't lie, Gao Songdeng is so certain that Xiangzi is definitely not such a big bad guy who keeps people at arm's length!

With her molars clenched, Toyokawa Shoko's brows relaxed immediately as she listened to the gray-haired girl's detailed praise, but a feeling of disgust instantly welled up in her heart.

Gentle, strong, and sunny—these are probably the words she used to describe herself. But now, Toyokawa Shoko suddenly realizes that she is now worlds apart from her past self.

"Gentle, sunny and powerful... these are words that only the soft and gentle me of the past possessed."

"The gentle and sweet Toyokawa Shoko of the past is dead. I'm sorry, Tomori, I'm no longer the Toyokawa Shoko you knew!"

Shake off the illusions, face reality. It's time for Tomori to grow up...

If it's the past version of herself that everyone remembers... she wouldn't mind shattering that version of herself!

"So Xiaoxiang means to completely abandon his past self?"

Hearing the pianist's heartless words, Takamatsu Akari looked on incredulously.

"It's not about letting go, it's about destruction!"

"I am now Obli of Ave Mujica..."

Toyokawa Shoko tried to continue speaking, but Takamatsu Akari moved, gradually cornering Toyokawa Shoko against the wall in the room!

"Tomori, what are you doing?!"

"I need to correct...Xiao Xiang's mistake!"

"Wrong, where did I go wrong..."

As his momentum waned, Toyokawa Shoko looked behind him, then turned back to look at Takamatsu Akira, who had been leaping forward, and stubbornly continued to spout nonsense.

"Xiao Xiang was wrong for not speaking properly and not expressing his true feelings!"

Gao Songdeng had a gut feeling, though she didn't know how to describe it, but she knew that the Xiangzi she knew now was not the Xiangzi she knew and was familiar with... and that the Xiangzi she knew now was in great pain!

"Xiangzi, do you... really, really hate me? Do you hate Su Shi? To the point that you'd never contact her again for the rest of your life?"

"I……"

"Xiangzi, look me in the eyes, don't run away!"

With a thud, Toyokawa Shoko collapsed onto the pristine white bed, her gaze falling upon Takamatsu Akira, who was standing right next to her.

That usually harmless little face... was now filled with aggression.

"I really want to understand what Xiaoxiang is thinking, but Xiaoxiang is always like this, using hurtful words to disguise himself, but I can still feel that Xiaoxiang himself... is also very sad."

As he spoke, Gao Songdeng's mood became somewhat depressed again.

She didn't want to be pushed away by Xiangzi, but Xiangzi has been pushing her away all along, and pushing away everyone in Crychic.

"Xiao Xiang, you may think we can't help you, but even so, we still want to know about Xiao Xiang!"

Whether you can do it is a matter of action, but whether you want to do it is the essence of your original intention.

"Xiao Mu also needs Xiao Xiang's care. Xiao Xiang, do you know what Xiao Mu is really thinking? What does Xiao Mu really want..."

"Only Xiao Xiang can truly help Xiao Mu!"

One sentence after another, this was probably the most Gao Songdeng had spoken in a long time.

But since the object of his affections is Xiangzi, no amount of explanation can be enough.

Bombarded by Takamatsu Akari's words, Toyokawa Shoko seemed to enter a state of silence. A blush crept onto her delicate face, and her shifty eyes tried to avoid the gaze, but she still looked directly into Takamatsu Akari's amber pupils as he had instructed.

"..."

Could she really say it? Toyokawa Shoko began to examine the possibility, but after the figure of 168 billion took shape in her mind, she once again closed her mouth in despair.

"So, what exactly do you want me to do? Tomori, tell me your choice."

"I want to know everything about Xiao Xiang and what's been going on lately, but I respect Xiao Xiang's choice not to tell me. However, Xiao Xiang must reconcile with everyone; that's the most basic principle!"

"Make up with everyone? You mean you want me to rebuild my relationship with Lixi and Sushi?"

Toyokawa Shoko sighed. If she were to refuse Takamatsu Akari as she had done before, she probably wouldn't even be able to leave this hotel room today.

"Xiao Xiang... if you're willing, I can call Su Shi and Li Xi over right now!"

Seeing that the blue-haired girl in front of him was showing signs of relenting, Takamatsu Tateaki immediately beamed with joy, clenching her fists with anticipation!

"No, no, no! I... I need a little more time to prepare!"

Toyokawa Shoko was so frightened that she immediately opened her arms. Putting aside Lixi for the moment, she had no idea how to face Su Shi right now!

"How long is 'a little time'? Xiao Xiang, please give me a specific number!"

"One week...two weeks...wait, a month!"

"Anyway, let's talk about it again in a month!"

Shoko Toyokawa counted on her fingers, scrapping the one- or two-week plan, and quickly extended the time to a month.

"Will it take this long, Xiao Xiang?" Gao Songdeng asked with a worried expression.

"Tomori, even if you look at me like that, it will only be for a month from now. This is the limit of what I can do!"

"So, do I now have a reconciliation with Xiaoxiang?!"

Takamatsu Akari continued to approach Toyokawa Shoko; she was determined to find out what her relationship with Shoko really was today!

"I never said I wanted to make up with Tomori..."

"No... if you don't make up with me, Xiao Xiang, don't even think about leaving this room today!"

Takamatsu immediately got off Toyokawa Shoko and stood in front of the door with a serious expression.

The best solution to Xiangzi's problem is to resolve it quickly... Who knows when the next one-on-one, face-to-face conversation with Xiangzi will be? Gao Songdeng cherishes this hard-won opportunity!

"I...I understand! But, I just need time!"

Unable to resist the current situation with Takamatsu Akari, Toyokawa Shoko felt that if she could, she really wanted to award her a "shameless" award!

"First, the only person I can barely communicate with right now is Tomori. With Sue, Riki, Mujica, and other outsiders around, you can't take the initiative to talk to me!"

This is essential social etiquette—stay away!

"Secondly, only I can take the initiative to communicate with you. Of course, I won't contact Tomori unless absolutely necessary, so do you understand my request?"

Toyokawa Shoko plans to make a three-point agreement with Takamatsu Akari.

"This...this is just an unfair contract! Xiao Xiang won't talk to me unless it's absolutely necessary...doesn't that mean we're still stuck in the same situation as before, unable to communicate?"

How could Takamatsu possibly agree to such an impudent request?

"—This isn't an unfair contract term, this, this um…"

"This is the social rule of oblivionis of ave mujica!"

Toyokawa Shoko slightly raised her chin, a sly glint in her golden eyes.

She straightened her collar, which had been disheveled by Takamatsu, trying to make herself appear more advantageous in negotiations.

However, her flushed ear tips and slightly trembling fingertips betrayed her embarrassment.

Gao Songdeng stared at her for two seconds, then suddenly tilted his head.

"...Xiao Xiang, are you nervous?"

"Who's nervous?!"

Toyokawa Shoko immediately turned her face away, but her voice unconsciously rose an octave.

Takamatsu blinked, then suddenly looked enlightened.

"I see……"

"...So that's how it is?"

"Xiao Xiang actually doesn't know how to face everyone, so he set these rules, right?"

Hearing Takamatsu reveal her subconscious true thoughts, Toyokawa Shoko's shoulders stiffened abruptly.

Gao Songdeng took a step forward, her voice so soft it sounded like she was talking to herself, yet it pierced her heart with precision.

"Because if Xiao Xiang takes the initiative to contact me, he won't be able to use excuses like 'I hate you' or 'I don't want to see you' to push me away anymore..."

Hate and reluctance to see her are Xiangzi's weapons against external forces, but after actively seeking her out, it's as if Xiangzi is voluntarily stepping out of a heavily fortified fortress!

Shoko Toyokawa unconsciously clenched the bed sheet, neither denying nor admitting it.

In fact, Takamatsu was right...

She was indeed afraid—afraid that once she let go, the emotions she had deliberately suppressed would burst forth like a flood, destroying the defenses she had painstakingly built.

She was afraid that she would be unable to resist becoming dependent on Takamatsu again.

I'm afraid I'll become weak again, afraid... that I actually miss them more than I think.

"Ahem, whatever you think."

In the end, all she could manage to squeeze out was this dry sentence.

"By the way, if Xiao Xiang wants to set the rules, then I should add one too, otherwise this would be too unfair to me, wouldn't it?"

Gao Songdeng raised a finger, his eyes looking frighteningly serious.

"you say……"

Toyokawa Shoko had a strange, ominous feeling.

"Well, if Xiao Xiang still refuses to see Su Shi and Li Xi after a month, I will go to Xiao Xiang's house every day and knock on the door until you agree."

"And before that... I would write Xiao Xiang a note every day! To constantly remind Xiao Xiang!"

"Wh-what—" Toyokawa Shoko's face instantly turned red. "Tomori, you—you're harassing me!"

"Even if it's harassment, I have to do this to Xiao Xiang, otherwise... what if Xiao Xiang tries to cheat me later?"

Harassment is fine; Gao Songdeng doesn't care about such infamy at all.

"Hasn't Xiao Xiang been using words like 'I hate you' to harass me? But I don't want Xiao Xiang to hate me at all."

"Notes and such..."

"No need for every day..."

Toyokawa Shoko's voice was so soft it was almost inaudible, but Takamatsu Akari's eyes lit up instantly, like a small animal that had caught a glimpse of its prey's weakness.

"So Xiao Xiang has agreed to read my note?"