After Xiangzi died, I inherited her harem.

【Um......】

Compared to Metis's enthusiasm, the person in the mirror, who had just been released from the cage, was rather indifferent, with only a soft reply reaching her ears.

She never mentioned how she came out of the mirror, but silently took control of her body from Metis.

【Then I'll leave this to you, okay? Don't cause trouble in front of Mr. Yu-Yu, and be a good boy/girl.】

Metis had no doubts about Yu Mu's actions.

After all, how could Yu Mu possibly harm herself? Although she doesn't like talking to herself like Mr. You Yu, she was modeled after Mr. You Yu and is just as gentle as him. She has helped her so many times before.

She let her vision sink into darkness with peace of mind, and when color reappeared in Metis's eyes, her perspective had returned to the mental space.

The guitar in her arms had vanished, replaced by a plush toy of similar size.

Seeing Yu Mu standing in front of the screen with her guitar in hand, her thoughts already outside her mental space, Metis felt a sense of confidence and joy, and the mood she had just been ruined by Toyokawa Shoko was completely swept away.

That's great! Xiao Mu and Yu Mu have made up and are willing to release her.

But if the three of them use one body together, won't the time be a bit tight?

Before Metis could fully immerse herself in her reverie, a somewhat urgent knocking sound interrupted her thoughts.

Looking in the direction of the sound, in the mirror where Yu Mu should have been, Ruo Ye Mu was looking at her with a pleading gaze.

Blinking her eyes in confusion, Metis suddenly realized that Yu Mu's visit this time didn't seem as friendly as she had imagined.

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"And you, Metis, thank you. During the time I neglected Mu's feelings, you were the one who comforted her for me... That should have been my responsibility. I'm sorry."

The exchange of body control takes only a moment's hesitation.

Toyokawa Shoko felt a slight tremor in the half of her body that was being embraced, and then the force that was trying to push her away gradually disappeared.

Instead of pushing him away from his shoulders, those hands went around to his back and gently pinched the back of his collar.

"Xiangzi...why...?"

The name Xiangzi proves that the person currently in control of the body is not the familiar Wakaba Mutsu.

So...did I succeed?

A hint of hesitation flashed in Toyokawa Shoko's amber eyes.

She could sense that "Wakaba Mutsu," who was now half-embracing her and even gripping the back of her collar, was acting strangely compared to before.

Without replying immediately, Toyokawa Shoko decided to listen to what this half of her who disliked her had to say before reacting.

Yu Mu, who has rarely had the opportunity to control her body since birth, has begun to exercise her vocal cords after a long absence.

What troubled Metis was not a problem for her.

That child may be a good actor, but he doesn't lie.

Toyokawa Shoko's "genuine" gestures of goodwill and apology cannot be resolved by resistance and disgust.

The solution is simple: just hug her in return.

Unfortunately, feigning affection and putting on an act are that guy's strengths, and naturally, they are also hers.

Although Yuu Toyokawa has been cheating less lately and her skills seem to have declined somewhat, Yumu doesn't think she will be affected by that.

Let's get this sorted out quickly. Even if we use tricks to temporarily lock up the main personality, it won't last long. I have other things to do.

That mirror was an unbreakable prison for him, but it might not be for Wakaba Mutsu.

"Why...don't you let me hate you?"

Her collar was pinched, and the tightening neckline made Toyokawa Shoko feel slightly suffocated, but what really made her catch her breath was "Metis's" words.

The other party's attitude... seems to suggest a change in the situation?

“Xiao Mu is the one who needs more care. You should care about her. Don’t take the care you’ve already taken from her and given to others and give it to me again.”

Having said all that, Yu Mu could already sense that Toyokawa Shoko was softening.

Gently releasing the hand that seemed to be trying to blame him but couldn't bring itself to do it, and finally could only grab his collar to show its indignation, Yu Mu pushed Toyokawa Shoko, who was embracing him, away into the distance.

This time, Toyokawa Shoko no longer displayed the same strength she had shown in resisting Metis's resistance. She stared blankly as the girl, a complete stranger to her, left her embrace.

"No, neither Metis nor Mu are people I need to care about. Ave Mujica is going through a lot right now, and to be honest, I'm not sure if she can really pull through."

Toyokawa Shoko shook her head, disagreeing with Metis's words.

After obtaining information from Chihaya Aine and verifying it with Mori Minami, she was indeed shocked by Metis's existence, but she didn't feel much worry about this individual.

What she was worried about was the worst-case scenario that might occur if the idea continued to decline from that point onward.

If it were just the personality of Metis, she wouldn't be so worried.

Before Chihaya Aine told her about this, she had no reason to be afraid of someone who would only hide out of her sight.

However... she still didn't want to have a conflict with the other party, after all, she and Mutsu were one, and her relationship with Toyokawa Yuu was also quite close.

Shoko Toyokawa could sense that when she pushed open the door to Ave Mujica's office and called out Mortis's name, her fiancé had instinctively turned his body slightly to the side, showing his protection and concern for the young woman.

That kind of favoritism... should have been enjoyed by him alone.

However, despite feeling somewhat uncomfortable, Toyokawa Shoko still embraced Metis.

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Whether in relationships or careers, internal strife is never beneficial. Mutsu will eventually return to Ave Mujica, and Metis's complete break with him and their subsequent war will only cause Yuu Toyokawa some worry.

Mu is still living with Youyu, and neither she nor Youyu seems to have any plans to move out anytime soon.

Stay calm, composed, smile, and don't lose your composure...

I could just do the same thing to Metis now, just like I did to him in the first place, getting along so well with him.

Moreover, as long as Metis becomes half of himself like Mu, there's no need to worry about the issues between her and Youyu.

But can that still be called half a body? Or a third of a body?

"If things really go in the worst direction, I'm afraid I'll have nothing left but you guys."

His emotions were no longer filled with the suppressed excitement he had felt when he pushed open the door to Ave Mujica; instead, a peaceful smile graced his face.

"Maybe I should buy a makeshift bed or something and squeeze in with you guys at Youyu's place."

Seeing the smile on Toyokawa Shoko's face, "Metis" silently lowered his head. After a moment, he raised his golden eyes, which still showed strong resistance, but no longer had that sharp disgust.

"Xiangzi... I still hate you."

No longer standing in front of Toyokawa Shoko to confront her, "Metis" scurried back behind her fiancé in front of the girl, grabbing the hem of his shirt on both sides and peeking out half of his head from behind.

“Mr. Yu said that he would never let Ave Mujica disband, and if Mujica were not in Ave Mujica, Muji would be taken by Minami to film a movie. I... I don’t want that.”

With a gentle push, "Metis" shoved Yuu Toyokawa toward Shoko Toyokawa. As she did this, she could even hear two gasps in her head at the same time.

But Yu Mu didn't pay attention to the thoughts in her mind. Since she could hear Ruo Ye Mu's voice, it meant that Ruo Ye Mu was about to come out of the mirror.

I need to hurry... and eliminate some threats before Wakaba Mutsu locks me up again.

Without even glancing at the look of surprise in Toyokawa Yuu's amber eyes after she pushed Toyokawa Shoko towards him, Yumu ran off the rooftop without stopping, leaving the engaged couple standing alone in the evening breeze.

On the contrary, Toyokawa Yuu, who had been silently watching all of this, raised an eyebrow as she watched the girl in light green leave.

Something was wrong, very wrong.

The person using the name "Xiangzi" could not possibly be Wakaba Mutsu.

However, it is absolutely impossible for Metis to possess such qualities.

That girl would pester him whenever she had the chance. If the [Wakaba Mutsu] in front of him was her, then Toyokawa Yuu would definitely feel that kind of liveliness and childlike innocence from the bottom of her heart.

So, the personality currently occupying this body is...

For the first time in a long time, Toyokawa Yuu remembered the personality that had caused trouble at the concert.

He had tried to investigate, but whenever Ye Mu mentioned her, he would feel pain, so the idea was abandoned.

Based on the information obtained during the fourth death, that personality wouldn't have much of an impact on Wakaba Mutsu. On the contrary, Metis would disappear because of her, leaving only Wakaba Mutsu to control the body.

So... as long as Wakaba Mutsu is alright, that's all that matters.

Given Wakaba Mutsu's special circumstances, as long as she is protected from being forced to act by Mori Minami... and possibly by herself who might become obsessed, leading to a mental breakdown, she will be safe.

As for Metis... I... I shouldn't be thinking about the person who actually killed me once.

Toyokawa Yuu had always convinced herself of this, trying her best not to care about Metis's future, so that she could get along well with her.

If something were to happen to Metis one day, I would absolutely... absolutely not worry about her like I would worry about Wakaba Mutsu.

However, seeing Metis, who had just been standing in front of him stubbornly declaring that he hated Toyokawa Shoko, being replaced by this personality he didn't know at all, he admitted that he felt a little flustered and worried.

Gently biting his lip, Toyokawa Yuu looked at his fiancée beside him and gently took her hand.

"Youyu?"

Looking at her fiancé with some confusion, Toyokawa Shoko's amber eyes were filled with a mixture of surprise and bewilderment.

Toyokawa Yuu rarely showed such a gentle and approachable attitude towards her, even though this gentleness seemed somewhat fake to Toyokawa Shoko.

His gaze remained fixed on the direction "Metis" had left, never looking at himself.

However, even this not entirely genuine gentleness was very appealing to Toyokawa Shoko.

At least it could soothe her panicked heart, which had just discovered that her fiancé had been living with a girl who was a complete stranger to her for a long time.

"Metis is actually very timid. He is always afraid that he will be abandoned in a deserted corner."

"Don't worry, I'll make her understand that she's not without her own burdens, and I'll treat her the same way I treated Mu."

He turned around and gripped Toyokawa Yuu's hand tightly, interlocking their fingers and filling the gaps between them.

Toyokawa Shoko's posture didn't look like she was holding hands with her fiancé; it looked more like she was tightly gripping something.

"She is harmonious... she is half of me."

Chapter 181 You like Mr. Youyu, don't you, Wu Miling (5k)

She could sense the strange look the boy who had served as her model gave her as she turned to leave the rooftop.

Yu Mu concluded that his own manifestation must have been discovered.

Just as you can understand someone's likes and dislikes, it's normal for the other person to notice something from subtle clues.

However, Yu Mu is not facing the boy who, according to Metis, is his model.

Although the fact that she was created based on Wakaba Mutsu's impression of someone might be unacceptable to a normal person, it was not a revolutionary fact for Mutsu, who was born with this understanding.

To her, this was perfectly natural. What was truly incomprehensible to her was Metis's insistence on being "Metis" at a certain point in time.

However, it doesn't matter what Metis is like now. Her own blueprint has put aside its hostility towards her and has even developed feelings of protecting her.

Therefore, Metis is safe and does not threaten my existence. There is no need to push her from the balcony into the dark abyss as before. The ones who are the threat are the remaining few.

Taking the elevator down to the floor where Ave Mujica's office was located, Yumu pushed open the office door under the somewhat surprised gaze of Yutenji Wakana.

"Weren't you called out by Oblivionis along with your agent?"

Yutenji Wakana looked puzzled as she watched the golden-eyed girl return shortly after leaving. She was packing her things to go to the rehearsal room first.

Judging from Toyokawa Shoko's expression just now, it was full of the feeling that a storm was brewing, like the calm before the storm. It didn't seem like it could be over in just a few words.

"Where are Oblivionis and his agent?"

"What about Dolores and Timoris?"

Without answering Yutenji Wakana's question, Yumu walked straight to the wall, took down the guitar that was hanging on the wall and was in a guitar case, and asked the pink-haired girl a question in a calm tone.

Golden eyes reflected Yutenji Wakana's expression as Yumu tilted her head to carefully examine his eyes.

Yuu Toyokawa felt no fear or resentment towards her, so... she was safe.

"Hatsuko should be going to Sumimi's place. Umiko said she'd take her there. What's up, Muko?"

Looking at the strange-looking Wakaba Mutsu in front of her, both in demeanor and eyes, Yutenji Wakamu subconsciously turned her gaze away.

She always felt that Wakaba Mutsumi's sudden return alone made her feel somewhat uncomfortable, just like when someone is with Toyokawa Yuu, who is angry but unable to do anything about it.

Even if you instinctively feel that the other person won't do anything to you, you will still feel inexplicably afraid.

Not to mention, she did have something to hide. She kept the fact that she was actually Hatsune Miku a secret from the three-person group of fiancés and half-humans in the band, and instead chose to side with Hachiman Kairin.

Facing the person she was now facing, Wakaba Mutsumi, who reminded her of Toyokawa Yuu, Yutenji Wakame felt even her breathing become a little cautious.