Green plums cannot become lovers.

The image is followed by a blue octopus covering its face emoji, which looks both embarrassed and cute.

An and Asuka couldn't help but laugh as they looked at the series of messages.

This girl is really cute.

Anhe Asuka: It's alright.

Toyokawa Shoko: Senpai isn't angry, is she?

Anhe Asuka: No.

Toyokawa Shoko: That's good...

Another string of ellipses, followed by a little octopus wiping sweat emoji.

An and Asuka thought for a moment, then typed out their question.

Anwa Asuka: Is Toyokawa-kun always so... naive?

The other side fell silent again.

It took a while for Toyokawa Shoko to reply.

Toyokawa Shoko: Do ​​you think I'm strange, senpai?

Anhe Asuka: No.

Anwa Asuka: I just think Toyokawa-kun is very innocent and cute.

After typing this sentence, he clicked send.

Then--

The other side remained silent.

One minute.

Two minutes One Spirit Eight Master (Seven?)?Thoughts on Tumor_Group.

five minutes.

An and Asuka looked at their phone screens, somewhat puzzled.

Did he say something wrong?

He was just about to send another message when the screen finally lit up.

Toyokawa Shoko: Goodnight, senpai.

These are the only four characters; there are no emojis or extra symbols.

An and Asuka paused for a moment, then laughed.

Anwa Asuka: Goodnight, Toyokawa-kun.

-

Meanwhile, on the other side...

Toyokawa Shoko covered her phone to her chest, huddled under the covers, and blushed as red as a boiled shrimp.

Innocent and adorable.

So innocent and adorable...

My senior said she's innocent and cute!

Her heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was going to jump out of her throat.

When she saw that message, she was stunned. She stared at those words for a long, long time, her mind completely blank.

Then came an overwhelming wave of shyness.

She wanted to reply, but her finger hovered over the screen, typing and deleting repeatedly, finally managing only to utter "Goodnight."

It's not that I don't want to say more.

I dare not say any more.

She was afraid that if she continued talking, her heart wouldn't be able to take it.

My phone vibrated again.

She quickly clicked on it.

Anwa Asuka: Goodnight, Toyokawa-kun.

A very simple reply.

As Toyokawa Shoko looked at these words, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up in a smile.

She stared at the profile picture for a long time, then hugged her phone to her chest and rolled around on the bed a couple of times.

After scrolling through the chat history, she picked up her phone again and scrolled up.

Turn to the phrase "innocent and cute," and stop.

I stared at it for several seconds.

Then I scrolled down to the sentence, "Goodnight, Toyokawa-kun".

I watched for several more seconds.

Finally, she put her phone next to her pillow and turned off the light.

Even in the darkness, the corners of her mouth remained curved.

-

The next morning, the first thing Toyokawa Shoko did upon waking up was to pick up her phone.

There are no new messages on LINE.

She felt a little disappointed, but also thought it was only natural. He was a famous musician, he must be very busy, he wouldn't have time to chat with her every day.

She put down her phone and prepared to get up.

My phone vibrated again.

She picked it up immediately.

It's Ave Mujica's group chat.

Yawata Kairin: What time is practice today?

Yutenji Wakana: I'm fine with anything~

Triangle Chuhua: Available after 3 PM.

Yawata Kairin: Then three points.

Toyokawa Shoko: Okay.

After replying to the message, she exited and glanced at the chat box with An and Asuka.

Still no new information.

She sighed, put down her phone, and went to wash up.

Meanwhile, An and Asuka are practicing with the STARRY and End Band.

"Anhe, you seem to be in a good mood today?" Hongxia asked curiously.

"Really?" An and Asuka were taken aback.

“Yes,” Kita leaned closer. “He’s been smiling the whole time.”

An and Asuka touched their faces.

Have it?

He thought about it and figured it was probably because of the little incident last night.

"It's nothing," he shook his head. "Keep practicing."

"it is good--"

Music started playing again in the practice room.

Volume 1: Chapter 239 Progress.

The underground practice room at the Wakaba family residence.

When Toyokawa Shoko pushed open the door and walked in, the four girls were already there. Hachiman Kairin was leaning against the wall, tuning her bass; Yutenji Wakana was fixing her hair in front of the mirror; Sanka Hatsuka was sitting to the side, flipping through sheet music; and Wakaba Mutsu was squatting in the corner, lost in thought.

"Sorry I'm late." Toyokawa Shoko put down her bag, a smile she couldn't hide on her face.

The four girls simultaneously looked up at her.

Then--

"Toyokawa-kun seems to be in a good mood today?"

"I speak calmly," said Yawata Kairin, a hint of inquiry in her serene eyes.

"Huh, are there any stockings?" Toyokawa Shoko subconsciously touched her face.

"Yes, Xiao Xiang seems very happy." Sanjiao Chuhua nodded, her eyes showing understanding.

As Xiaoxiang's aunt and the person who singled him out, she was all too familiar with Xiaoxiang's changing expressions. Not to mention, today Xiaoxiang's smile was truly radiant, never fading from the moment he entered the door.

"Sho, what happened?" Wakaba Mutsu asked blankly, her big eyes staring unblinkingly at Toyokawa Shoko.

Seeing this, Toyokawa Shoko stopped hiding it and said happily, "Listen to me, everyone, I've met 'Asuka'!"

The practice room was silent for a second.

"Asuka?" Hachiman Kairin repeated, her brow furrowing slightly. "That famous musician?"

"Yes, yes, yes!" Toyokawa Shoko nodded vigorously. "It's that Asuka! I really like him, I've told you guys before!"

"What?!"

Upon hearing this, Yutenji Wakana suddenly stood up, the movement so forceful it almost knocked over the chair behind her. Her eyes widened as she stared at Toyokawa Shoko in disbelief.

"Where did we meet?!"

“Yesterday evening, at the Ring’s coffee shop,” Toyokawa Shoko said with a smile, “I’ll tell you, he also formed a band and was going to do a street concert. It’s a pity we didn’t participate, otherwise we could have gone on stage together.”

There was a hint of regret in her voice.

"Wow—" Yutenji Ruomai's hands were trembling with excitement, "D-Did you ask him for an autograph?"

She is a huge fan of 'Asuka', she has listened to every song of his and attended every show she could.

“No.” Toyokawa Shoko shook her head.

"Huh?!" Yutenji Wakana's voice changed.

“But I got their contact information,” Toyokawa Shoko added, a hint of smugness on her face.

"Eh?!?!"

Yutenji Wakame could no longer sit still. She rushed to Toyokawa Shoko and grabbed her shoulders with both hands.

"Give it to me now! Give it to me now!"

“No.” Toyokawa Shoko refused without hesitation.

"Why!"

“I can’t do that without permission,” Toyokawa Shoko said earnestly. “It’s not right to just give someone else’s contact information.”

Yutenji Ruomai's face fell, looking aggrieved.

"Then what should I do..."

“You can go ask for it yourself,” Toyokawa Shoko blinked and said, “He might go to Ring again in the next few days.”

"I'll go right now!"

Yutenji Wakanagi turned to rush out, but was grabbed by Hachiman Kairin.

"No, no, didn't we say we were going to discuss the new script and practice today?" Hachiman Kairin's tone remained calm, but her grip on his hand didn't loosen at all.

"But--"

“No buts.” Hachiman Kairin pressed her back into her seat. “The birds won’t run away. It’s not too late to go tomorrow.”