Will the plagiarism girl be a substitute for the preference for women?

Let's try to steer the topic a little off course first.

Unlike Akari, Chika doesn't always focus on one thing. So when she's sad, if you mention something else, she immediately drops her worries about one thing and turns to focus on another. Instead, she seems to think things through carefully.

I wonder if doing this will be effective?

"Thank you for your concern, Chinatsu. But speaking of which... how did you manage to transcribe Kasuga Kage's sheet music in just five minutes? Is it a superpower?"

Chinatsu has many abilities that Aine admires, but her speed in transcribing sheet music is the one that makes Aine question her own existence the most.

This statement seems to have changed the subject, but its content is also part of the reason why Aine ran away from the karaoke bar. Now, China is calling because she wants to know why Aine ran away.

Aine still couldn't help but want to tell the truth so that the other person's worries could be relieved.

However, they were also worried that the other party might have unforeseen complications, and they wondered, "Is it wrong to perform too well?"

Is every path a dead end...?

"Ah, this is actually because I used AI to transcribe the score and then fine-tuned it myself, so it only took a few minutes," China explained the truth.

"So...that's how it is," Aine said, somewhat surprised.

Even so, Chizuru's spoken language, instrumental music, and singing are all better than mine...

No! Now is not the time to feel inferior! Don't let this setback get to you!

Although China had an unfortunate experience, she still got through it. How can I be discouraged by this setback?

Now is the time to use my communication skills to make up for leaving without saying a word and to save China.

Although I haven't experienced any major storms, I have encountered some setbacks, but I have the support of my family and friends to help me through the difficulties.

Now, because of his failure to study abroad, he only speaks a few words to his family and dares not open up to them.

He kept his return a secret from his old junior high classmates, unable to confide his troubles...

In that case, let's further improve our ability to regulate our emotions and then go and care for those who truly need our care!

Let those who have never been accompanied... receive companionship.

The words that always come to mind to comfort Chizuru...

However, after a brief silence, it was Chika who asked first.

“This morning, Xiaodeng looked very down when she went to see Xiaoxiang, and I also noticed your disheartened look behind her.”

After bidding farewell to the cold wind outside the window, China squatted down by the window.

She felt the warmth of the underfloor heating and looked up at the bright moon from the narrow corner under the window. Even though her depression had not completely subsided, she continued to speak in a comforting tone.

"Was it because you went to encourage the light, but after seeing that she didn't get the expected result, you regretted going to encourage the light?"

"Are you still unable to shake off this feeling when you're at the karaoke bar?"

"..." Ai Yin was still a little speechless.

China, who had just been loudly advising herself not to do anything rash, now started comforting herself.

Chapter 32 The Girl's Heavy Dependence on Plagiarism

"Qianna..."

Aine wondered whether to correct China's guess or go along with it.

Because he had encouraged Deng and Xiangzi to talk, and then saw that Deng became very downcast in front of Xiangzi, he regretted encouraging Deng.

Is this hypothesis enough to justify my escape...? Talking to China right now feels like I'm proceeding cautiously.

She was also finding it hard to bear the difficult situation.

She really hoped that when China called her tremblingly, she suddenly opened the window to get some fresh air, not to commit suicide.

She hoped that Chika would be stronger and that Chika wouldn't worry too much about what others thought.

In this way, Aine can tell Chinatsu about her admiration and respect for her, explaining that this is the reason she ran away.

Although I knew that China was someone who desperately needed to be cared for, but...

But Aine herself... still wants to be cared for!

When the other person comforted me, this feeling welled up uncontrollably.

Therefore, you need a way of speaking that can both comfort China and allow you to confide in her.

"China, listen carefully~"

Ai Yin spoke in a gentle yet slightly playful tone, as if she were coaxing a child.

"Since you're calling to comfort me because you're worried, then I'll inevitably have to talk and complain."

"It is normal to understand what others are thinking when listening to and comforting them."

"But if you become more upset than me after listening to me vent, or even start complaining that it's your own problem, I can't take that."

"So you have to promise me that you will live well and not ruin yourself by trying to please others."

"Otherwise, I'll take the lead in comforting people."

China listened attentively to every word and responded:

"Yes, please tell me the truth."

"Ahem..." Ai cleared her throat. "Then I'll begin."

After a brief hesitation, Ai Yin declared loudly:

I've always been jealous of your talent!

"Your spoken English and your singing and playing abilities were so good that I almost couldn't breathe while listening to you at the karaoke bar. I didn't dare to sing after you finished!"

"So I ran away!"

"Is... that so?" China's eyes widened slightly upon receiving this somewhat unusual praise.

Aine, however, did not stop shouting; instead, she preemptively tried to stop others from thinking.

"Don't regret it if someone leaves because you performed too well!"

Ai Yin wanted to add that this wasn't a problem with people who performed well, but rather with people who were technically inept but wanted to save face.

However, I don't really want to admit that my skills are bad right now, so I'm just saying that China's skills are very strong.

But this line of reasoning should be convincing enough to stop Chizuru from overthinking things...

As for China, she had already promised Aine not to blame herself after listening to others' stories, so she didn't think about it unnecessarily.

We must properly assume the role of comforting others, and not let the saying "the doctor cannot heal himself" apply to us.

At least for now, I'm in a state of recovery from depression, and I should cherish this time when I can maintain my rationality and not think about negative things.

"I understand, Aiyin. Let's give it our all then."

"I never expected that Xiao Aiyin would care so much about spoken language and playing instruments."

"But don't worry, I'm pretty good at teaching spoken English."

The other party's response was very sincere, which finally relieved Aine, so that she no longer had to worry about comforting the other person as the one confiding in them.

Furthermore, it avoided explaining why it was concerned about spoken English.

Instead of letting your teammates feel sad and regretful by not holding back, you should think about helping them improve their level as well. That's the right approach!

"Yes. I look forward to your guidance on my future language learning journey," Aine replied.

Thinking that her advice had worked on Chika, Aine felt quite proud.

At that moment, the other person said calmly, "I feel like I can't live without Aine."

"..."

Aine didn't answer; she hoped it was just a polite remark, a way of thanking her for her advice.

But if it's a declarative sentence...

Ai Yin clenched her fist and covered her mouth, not daring to ask if the other person was serious.

If we're being serious, Chika had warned her to be careful of the light's gravity-based speech this afternoon, but she proved to be just as good...

"Huh? What... the signal was bad just now."

Aine could only pretend not to hear, hoping that the other person would be too embarrassed to say it a second time.

"Feel……"

When she said it a second time, China did hesitate a little, but she still said it.

"I can't live without Aine."

The pause caused by hesitation actually emphasized the second half of the sentence, and coupled with the calm tone, it made it sound like a statement of fact rather than China's personal feelings.

Through her phone, Ai-yin sensed a strong dependence on herself.

So sudden... So scary...

It's really great to hear Chinatsu say that, but Chinatsu should also believe in her own independence. Many of the new friends you make in the future will genuinely care about you.

Ai Yin initially intended to reply using a formula, but then she thought about it again...

China possesses abilities that make her appear dazzling in his presence, but at the same time, she desperately needs his advice and guidance.

In the coming years, China will likely stand at the forefront of foreign languages ​​and music in ways that are difficult to articulate.

Her foreign language skills, in particular, constantly remind her of the fluent speech of others when she was studying abroad, and her own past when she was speechless;

At the same time, it represents my hope to improve my spoken English and make up for past regrets...

It would be an exaggeration to describe China as "a statue to be admired and revered in one's life," but she truly acknowledges and admires China from the bottom of her heart.

But the things you admire are extremely dependent on you, inseparable from you, and always casting their gaze upon you...

It was really hard to refuse.

Ai Yin rubbed her temples with her clenched fists, trying to calm herself down.

As she struggled to think of a response, China spoke first: "Goodbye then, Ai-yin, I'm going to get my takeout."

"See you."

With her back against the wall, Aine immediately relaxed and slid down to sit against the wall.

"Finally...we're saved."

Wait, why is it ordering takeout?

Doesn't anyone cook for her?

Previously, we would just go to the cafeteria for lunch. Xiaodeng mentioned that her parents were too busy to make lunch boxes.

But even at home, Chika was still eating takeout.

After thinking for a moment with her chin in her hand, Aine went downstairs.

Mom, could you please make two bento boxes for me tomorrow?

She had intended to say that, but felt that sending lunchboxes would be too direct and biased, especially since they had only known each other for less than a few days...

wrong.

To outsiders, the two met through music and were friends for several years.

So she said it again.

"Mom, could you please make two bento boxes for me tomorrow?"

My classmate said it was delicious.

Chapter 33 Where Did She Go?

Early in the morning, in a luxurious villa that resembled an art palace, Toyokawa Shoko gracefully played classical music.

The villa's interior is exquisitely decorated, and outside the floor-to-ceiling windows stretches a lush green lawn and blooming flowers, creating a harmonious and tranquil atmosphere.

Sunlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains, bathing Xiangzi in a golden glow that adorned her focused profile.

Her long hair swayed gently as she played, like the most beautiful melody in the music.

"Bang??"

As Xiangzi played softly and smoothly, her fingertips touched a dry key, producing a sharp and piercing sound, like a steel needle suddenly piercing her ear.