Crossover anime, Hachiman's childhood friend's growth diary

Hey, you guys are too careless. Aren't you afraid the patrol officers will come back and catch you red-handed?

Hachiman made a comment and slowly walked forward.

"Xingge, that little kid from last time has come to see you again."

The girl next to Ijichi Hoshika patted her shoulder with a smile, while the former sighed in confusion and turned to look in Hachiman's direction.

Why is this guy here again?

Could it be...?

Ijichi Seika, who had originally not intended to pay any attention, suddenly remembered what happened yesterday. Her expression changed, and she quickly walked up to Hikigaya with her guitar.

"Hachiman, you really do have a thing for that toy. I'm impressed. Come with me."

"No, forget about that."

Hachiman paused upon hearing this, pursing his lips in exasperation. But to be honest, he was indeed quite interested in the toys in the kids' meal.

"Miss Xingge, yesterday...didn't you go home?"

112 Diamond Dust

"Hey, who told you that?" Ijichi Seika lifted the guitar on her shoulder, seemingly a little agitated. "Wait a minute, you didn't tell Nijika about my performance here, did you?"

Why would I do that?

Hikigaya shook his head and clarified to Ijichi Hoshika that he had no intention of revealing his whereabouts.

"Well, it is indeed a bit strange for me to say this, but... I hope Miss Hoshika can consider her family's feelings a little."

Hachiman regretted it as soon as he said it.

You idiot, moron, and self-important fool!

Thinking about it carefully, it's obvious that it's not his place to discipline someone like that. It would be more appropriate for Hongxia or her mother to do it.

"Oh, I'm sorry, I forgot to tell Hongxia yesterday."

Ijichi Hoshika didn't blame Hikigaya, but she also didn't feel much guilt or unease, simply giving a casual excuse to brush it off.

While her reaction relieved Hachiman, his brows furrowed.

Realizing that there would be no progress if things continued this way, Hachiman prepared to retreat temporarily. However, at that moment, a sweet-looking girl suddenly appeared behind Ijichi Hoshika.

Hikigaya glanced ahead and instantly recognized the other person as one of the members of the Ijichi Seika Band.

"Xingge, the live performance is about to begin."

"Okay, I'll be right away."

"Then I won't bother you."

After exchanging a few words, Hachiman took the opportunity to say goodbye, but before he could even take a step, he felt a gentle resistance on his arm.

"Wait a minute, Hachiman, I have a feeling you have some weird prejudice against bands."

"NO, I have not."

Hachiman immediately shook his head in denial, then hurriedly glanced around.

What would happen if you held up an anti-band flag on a street full of bands? Just thinking about it makes me sweat.

Miss Xingge, please don't hurt me!

Also.

Putting aside his current situation, Hachiman's attitude towards the band is relatively neutral. At most, he feels that hobbies should not affect serious matters, and should not be used as an excuse to distance himself from his family's care.

"Don't rush, it's normal to have this kind of thought. How about we go to a show together? Consider it payment for helping me last night?"

"No, how did I help you..."

Upon hearing this, Hachiman stiffened and looked away, feeling a strange sense of shame at having his dark past exposed on the spot!

"What's going on? I didn't expect you to be so awkward even though you're only in third grade."

Ijichi Hoshika chuckled mischievously, while Hachiman retorted without backing down:

"Hehe, I feel that compared to Miss Xingge, I still have a lot to improve."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Ichika Hoshika stood there speechless, while the girl next to her couldn't hold back her laughter.

"Pfft, Xingge, you've been looked down upon by elementary school kids!"

"Don't make any noise!"

Ijichi Hoshika glared at the other person, then stared at Hachiman with a subtle look in her eyes.

Ugh, that's scary.

Fortunately, Ichika was only a little angry and did not have any intention of punishing Hachiman. She looked away, grabbed Hachiman's wrist, and led him to the band's location without saying a word.

"Let's go together once we've packed our things. This kid is my sister's classmate, and he'll be coming with us this time."

Hello, little friend!

Ijichi Hoshika's teammates greeted Hikigaya in a friendly manner, while the latter could only return an awkward but polite smile with his deadpan expression.

"Hello."

It seems he didn't agree to go to the show...

Now that things had come to this, Hikigaya had no chance to refuse Ichichi Hoshika's request. After the others finished packing their remaining luggage, he followed them into the unknown with a sense of despair.

On the way, despite the strong sense of hostility, several high school girls would occasionally reach out and grope Hachiman's face.

"Little friend, what's your name?"

"Hikigaya."

"Hachiman, you're so cute! Do you want to go home with your older sister?"

A unique aura belonging to a female high school student lingered around Hachiman.

Too close, too close!

Hachiman awkwardly took a step back, looking away.

"Haha, my mom told me not to leave with strangers."

"Wait, aren't we friends?"

Damn it, what's with that overly enthusiastic tone? I really want to punch her!

While dealing with the persistent teasing from the high school girls, Hachiman observed his surroundings. Their current direction was probably towards the shopping street.

Wait a minute, is there a performance group performing over there?

How come he doesn't know.

Ten minutes later, the group stopped in front of a simple little shop. Hachiman looked up and saw a sign that read "SUNRISE".

"here it is?"

"LiveHouse, Hachiman, you've probably never heard of it."

Ijichi Hoshika smiled and replied, her tone suggesting that her earlier gloomy mood had improved considerably.

In response, Hachiman gave a curt reply:

"...I've heard about it, but what are we doing here?"

"Of course we're here to listen to a performance. This place is a mecca for amateur bands like ours."

Ijichi Hoshika spoke proudly, but before she stepped into the store, a companion beside her advised her against it:

"Xingge, is it alright to bring this child in? Isn't he a little too young?"

"What does it matter?"

"Alright, whatever you say, but you have to take good care of him and don't leave him at the shop."

"Hey, who do you think I am?"

The group exchanged a few harmless jokes, but Hachiman, the person involved, was speechless. "Don't look down on elementary school students, you guys!"

Upon opening the heavy door, the first thing that comes into view is a dark staircase leading downwards, and after a few steps down, there is another door covered with posters and labels.

Hachiman, who had never been to a LiveHouse before, carefully pressed himself against the wall, ready to escape at any moment.

This feels really bad...

"Don't be nervous, this is just a place to listen to music."

Seeing this, Ijichi Hoshika smiled knowingly and spoke to soothe Hachiman's anxious emotions.

"sorry."

Upon entering, a completely different scene unfolded before them.

The ceiling has no suspended ceiling, and the cement bricks are directly exposed to the outside. The surrounding walls are covered with all kinds of trendy posters, giving it a kind of apocalyptic feel.

Looking further inside, at the very back is a tall stage, where a band is currently going up to introduce themselves.

"Hey, it's Diamond Dust. Hachiman, you're in pretty good luck."

113 Not attending school

"Diamond Dust?"

Hikigaya looked toward the stage, where four young women stood. Judging from their delicate faces with light makeup, the four women were probably between high school students and freshmen or sophomores in college.

Among the four, the silver-gray-haired girl caught Hachiman's attention.

“The members of Diamond Dust are a year younger than us, but they have gone a step further than us. It’s really amazing.”

Hearing the sound drifting past his ears, Hachiman's thoughts were instantly pulled back to reality. He shook his head, breaking free from that strange flow state.

"is it?"

Hikigaya turned to look at the other person, his indifferent expression seemingly indicating that he had little interest in bands or anything like that.

Ijichi Hoshika gave a soft hum, crossed her arms, and said:

"You'll see in a minute. That level of skill isn't something you can achieve easily. DiamondDust might become a real professional band in the future."

Besides respect, the girl's tone also seemed to carry a sense of resentment.

Hachiman raised an eyebrow in surprise and casually remarked:

"Sigh, a professional band... isn't it a bit too early to say that? They're only in high school, just like Miss Xingge."

It's important to understand that the commercial music industry can be very brutal. Before debuting, you have to struggle in various amateur bands, and after debuting, you have to endure all kinds of exploitation from management companies.

Anyway, Hachiman doesn't think there's anything to envy about becoming a professional band member. He'd rather just study hard, go to university, become a stay-at-home dad, and live an easy life.

Ijichi Hoshika didn't continue arguing with Hachiman, pointed ahead, and then pushed Hachiman forward:

"Forget it, who knows what will happen next? Anyway, you come in first and don't block the door and prevent them from doing business normally."

"...sorry."

Following Ichika Hoshika further in, Hachiman saw a cramped little space at the bottom of the stairs, where a young man wearing a baseball cap was sitting.

"Little Silver, we need five tickets."

The boy named Xiaoyin slowly raised his head, and upon seeing Ijichi Hoshika and her group, a gentle smile immediately appeared on his delicate face.

"Okay, five tickets, right? Wait a minute... Oh my, is Hoshika your child?" The other person's gaze lingered on Hachiman. "She's so cute. By the way, someone her age could just come in directly; it wouldn't cost any money."

"my child?"

Hearing the casual joke made by the other party, Ijichi Seika's face immediately turned red.

"Don't talk nonsense! This kid is clearly my sister's friend!"

"Hehe, don't worry about it. After all, everyone knows that Xingge has never had a boyfriend."

"If you dare to utter another word, I'll tear your mouth apart."

Ijichi Hoshika gritted her teeth and fiercely uttered harsh words, while the surrounding members couldn't keep their expressions in check after hearing Gin's teasing.