For example, you could give her the music, have Toyokawa Shoko provide the piano accompaniment, and then pay her—this way you can help her and also get a perfect arrangement.

But in that case, his connection with Toyokawa Shoko would undoubtedly deepen.

For Ichinose Wakaba, this is a psychological barrier that is difficult to overcome.

His actions in the simulator made Ichinose Wakaba feel an instinctive aversion to those people—wouldn't they be killed?

His lips twitched slightly as he thought about the consequences of being exposed.

Therefore, after much deliberation, Ichinose Wakaba gave up on finding Toyokawa Shoko.

"So, who else can play the piano?"

He suddenly remembered a certain girl with long, straight black hair from a certain girl group.

"Oh, and there's also Platinum Phosphite from the R group."

That composer who has a thing for younger men and big breasts.

Ichinose Wakaba thinks it's pretty good, and he seems to be considered younger than her?

Thinking of this, Ichinose Wakaba took out Uesugi Erii's phone, opened Twitter, and quickly typed a private message:

Could you please have Ms. Platinum compose a piece of music for me?

After sending the message, he didn't pay any more attention to it. He put his phone away, looked around to make sure there was nothing unusual, and nodded in satisfaction.

The woman's scent on his body had completely disappeared.

He'd met quite a few girls today, and inevitably, Ichinose Wakaba's clothes were tinged with their scent. Although he didn't know if Nagasaki Sase's nose was more sensitive than a cat's, better safe than sorry. Not wanting to attract any extra attention from his "older sister," he carefully checked before confidently entering the apartment lobby.

Then, Ichinose Wakaba entered the password, entered the elevator, and pressed the button for her floor.

Because she was in an exceptionally cheerful mood, Ichinose Wakaba couldn't help but hum that song softly after stepping into the elevator.

The soft light inside the elevator bathed him, and as the elevator car slowly rose, the melody echoed in the small space, becoming even warmer and more melodious.

A song can be quite long, but the elevator ascends so quickly that there's no time to fully immerse oneself in it.

When the indicator light jumped to the floor where the Nagasaki family lived, Ichinose Wakaba had only sung a few lines, and the melody had not yet fully unfolded.

As the elevator doors opened, his singing paused slightly, as if the unfinished melody had been interrupted by the sudden reality.

The light from the corridor shone through the open door into the elevator, illuminating Ichinose Wakaba's slightly upturned lips.

"The guitar plays the sighs of the departed, plucking at the heartstrings, leaving no peace."

He hummed along casually, never stopping his impromptu performance; after all, when you're in a good mood, you can't stop.

When he looked ahead from the dim light, he realized that he was facing a pair of eyes that were quietly gazing at him.

Chapter 105 Who is lying to whom?

It's not accurate to say he was expressionless.

Upon hearing the line "The guitar plays the sighs of the departed," the girl's eyes trembled slightly, a ripple seeming to appear deep within them, as if touched by something, but she quickly returned to calm.

She didn't speak, but stood there quietly, her gaze fixed on the boy, or rather, on the melody that hadn't completely faded away.

The moment the elevator doors opened, Ruoye Mu, who was standing outside, was slightly startled. She was a quiet, reserved girl who wasn't good at expressing herself, and also a guitarist.

The girl loves the guitar; you could even say the guitar is the anchor of her heart.

As a child, Ruoye Mu could not be described as a single person, but rather as a monster with multiple personalities.

When guests visit, she interacts with them using a well-behaved personality.

When she appears on variety shows with her parents, she uses her talent for performance to become the daughter her parents are proud of.

When facing someone's younger sister, she would act as the older sister's knight in shining armor.

None of these are the real Ruoye Mu. The multi-headed monster doesn't know what the real thing is, and she longs for it.

It wasn't until the girl came into contact with the guitar and fell in love with it that she felt for the first time that she found the meaning of her life.

Like an anchor point, Ruoye Mu was anchored.

I became someone who loves guitar.

Her guitar just doesn't sing.

No matter how much Ruoye Mu practiced or plucked the strings, the tone remained hollow and lacked emotion.

What others consider impressive skills are completely useless to the young girl.

Because Ruoye Mu's guitar can't sing.

But now, the melody that this person casually hummed seemed to strike Ruo Yemu's heart directly.

The girl with light green hair stood still, listening quietly.

A certain part of my heart was slightly touched.

"Welcome back, Wakaba-kun~"

As Nagasaki Sase walked into the entryway to the sound of the door opening, he smiled with relief and gentleness upon seeing his younger brother.

I feel relieved because my younger brother returned safely, and I feel tender because my family is back.

Just like a wife waiting for her husband to come home late, Nagasaki Sase noticed her friend who had just left when she went to take her younger brother's schoolbag.

"Xiao Mu, you're back so soon?"

Because she was waiting for Ichinose Wakaba to return, Nagasaki Sōse, who was studying absentmindedly with Ruoba Mutsumi, realized that it was already very late—Mutsumi, it's already so late?

I was going to say, "I'm sorry, Xiao Mu, for keeping you up so late. Go home now, or your parents will worry," but then Nagasaki Sase saw the phone the other person was handing her.

Those were chat logs between Ruoye Mu and her mother.

Ruoye Mutsu: Mori Mina, I was invited by a classmate today, so I'm skipping ballet class.

Mina Mori: Whatever.

Ruoye Mu: Okay, I will go home on time.

At first, it took an hour to get a reply, but now there's been no reply at all, and Nagasaki Sase even saw the last message as unread.

At that moment, the brown-haired girl understood that although her friend was someone others envied, she was actually just like her.

A father who is a comedy legend and a mother who is a famous actress—these are things that others envy, but they are not good parents.

So, Nagasaki Sase, who was expressionless but whose face betrayed a hint of sadness, embraced the light green-haired girl, forgetting the lie that it was Mutsu who had invited her. The brown-haired girl held the girl who had the same experience as her with heartache.

And then—is Mutsu staying tonight?

"Mutsu..." Nagasaki Sase whispered, as if not wanting to break the quiet atmosphere, "Are you planning to stay tonight...?"

The girl's voice was gentle and delicate, as if trying to warm the taciturn girl with such a tone. Nagasaki Sase didn't urge her, only waited patiently.

She would wait like this until she received a reply.

Ruoye Mu did not answer her immediately, but stood there quietly, as if she was thinking about something, or perhaps she was immersed in this long-lost tenderness.

Then, finally, the girl with light green hair nodded slightly.

“…Hmm.” Ruoye Mu spoke softly, her voice low but clear, “Stay.”

She spoke those three words very slowly, as if she had finally made a decision after a long time.

There were no extra explanations or extra emotions, just a simple "Stay".

But this brief answer carries a weight that cannot be ignored.

To Nagasaki Sase, this was a sign that the other party was willing to resist.

Then, under the gaze of the brown-haired girl, Ruoye Mu lowered her head and said, "Shuangshi, I need to go out for a bit."

The girl didn't give a reason for going out. But at that moment, Nagasaki Sase didn't press her for details.

"Okay, I'll go get the new toothbrush and towel."

Nagasaki Sase, speaking in a high-pitched voice, gave a gentle smile. She didn't ask any more questions, but simply patted Ruoye Mutsu's shoulder lightly before heading to the guest room to prepare overnight supplies for the girl who was willing to lower her guard a little.

Afterwards, having followed through on her plan, Mokuro left the Nagasaki residence, intending to find the driver waiting downstairs to retrieve her surefire weapon for tonight.

As a result, just as she reached the elevator, Ruoye Mutsu met Ichinose Wakaba, and was silenced by the sigh of the deceased played on the guitar. Forgetting her original purpose, she silently followed Ichinose Wakaba back to the Nagasaki house.

Upon hearing that Ruoye Mutsu was staying overnight, and after meeting his eyes, which shared the same golden pupils, Ichinose Wakaba outwardly played the role of a silent young man.

"I'm sorry, Mutsu, it's because of what happened in the past that...

In the few hours that Mutsumi Ruoba was at the Nagasaki house, Sōse Nagasaki initially only mentioned his younger brother briefly—"Yes, he's Dad's child."

Since it involved Ichinose Wakaba's privacy, Nagasaki Sase was reluctant to say it. Moreover, she had some ulterior motives.

It was as if she was afraid her younger brother would be taken away, so she didn't want to talk to Ruoye Mutsu about Ichinose Wakaba.

However, under the watchful eyes of her best friend, Nagasaki Sase somehow blurted everything out.

Then there is no more.

Shaking her head slightly, Ruoye Mutsu showed that she didn't care about the other party's cold attitude. However, she was a little curious about whether the scene that Ichinose Wakaba showed was real.

The monster with multiple heads had a feeling that the other party's aloofness seemed like an act.

Just like when Ruoye Mu was a child, she reacted differently to different situations.

Where Nagasaki Sosei couldn't see, the girl with light green hair began to ponder.

Chapter 106 Is the Hedgehog Cat Gone Mad?

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Chapter 107 Woman, how dare you refuse me?

The night was quiet, and the city's neon lights reflected on the glass, creating a hazy interplay of light and shadow.

Ichinose Wakaba stood by the window, hands in her pockets, her gaze piercing through the clear glass, looking into the distance. The night sky was pitch black, with a few stars twinkling sporadically. The streets were so quiet they seemed forgotten by time, save for the occasional passing car casting fleeting shadows.

Now, 15 minutes have passed since Ichinose Wakaba returned home, greeted Ruoba Mutsumi, and went to her room to close the door.

The night was deep, and only a small lamp by the bedside cast a soft light in the room. The clock on the wall ticked slowly, the second hand seeming to urge Ichinose Wakaba to think.

Why hasn't she left yet?

This question had been lingering in Ichinose Wakaba's mind ever since she saw Ruoba Mutsu step into the house.

After learning this afternoon that Ruoye Mu was coming, the simulated evil deeds made him subconsciously hide outside—he should leave now, right?

After a chance encounter with several female protagonists, a simulation begins. After Nagasaki Sase allows herself the last bit of time to wander outside, Ichinose Wakaba goes home, convinced that Sase has already gone back.

After all, in Ruoye Mu's simulation, the girl's house had a curfew.

Although those parents were unreliable, they still had the most basic requirements.

So, when Ichinose Wakaba saw Ruoye Mutsu appear in front of her, she was almost startled and jumped up.

Fortunately, after experiencing so much in the simulation, coupled with her strong body control and the help of the actress, Ichinose Wakaba was able to convincingly portray the first time she met Ruoba Mutsumi.

Then, pretending not to know them, he subconsciously lowered his head and walked towards the Nagasaki house.

As Ichinose Wakaba had feared most, a girl with light green hair followed her over.

Then, following the person in front of her, Ruoye Mutsu walked into the Nagasaki family home and was introduced to her younger brother by Nagasaki Sōse, who came out to greet her.

Then, with the help of the actress, Ichinose Wakaba pretended to be a withdrawn person who was not good at communicating with others.

Afterwards, he fled back to his room as if running away.

Right now, Ichinose Wakaba is pondering the reason why Ruoba Mutsumi came to the Nagasaki family.

Unlike the easily fooled Nagasaki Sase, Ichinose Wakaba had experienced a life simulation with Ruoba Mutsumi, and he knew how strict Ruoba Mutsumi's parents were with each other.

Therefore, overnight stays are simply not an option.

Thinking of the simulation where Ruoye Mutsumi, who had been left in the dormitory by her many times and hadn't gone home, posed in any particular way, Ichinose Wakaba pinched the bridge of her nose—never mind.

Nagasaki Saseyo: Wakaba-kun, Mutsumi is staying here tonight. I'm sorry I didn't tell you first.

Nagasaki Sōse: Mutsu is a very good child, so Wakaba-kun doesn't need to worry.

Nagasaki Sosei: It's getting late, goodnight Wakaba-kun.

Nagasaki Sosei: Because I have to spend time with Mutsu today, I can't say goodnight to you.

Ichinose Wakaba: It's okay. I'm a little tired today, so I'm going to rest now.

Nagasaki Sase: Okay, Wakaba-kun, I won't bother you anymore. Goodnight.

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