My love game with them that will lead to certain death

Yes, that's true. Except for the fact that his previous statement was a bit too out of line, the rest of what Yamada said was not wrong.

"So in return, he's going to take me in for a month."

Ming Hai's mentality, which had just relaxed, tensed up again when Miss Yamada made a "yeah" gesture without changing her expression.

"Does Narumi-kun know that he needs to take you in for a month?"

No matter how well the blonde girl with a ponytail understood how unconventional her friend's thoughts were, the smile on her face seemed a little forced.

"I don't remember anything like that."

The curly-haired boy also waved his hand with a look of disgust, expressing the meaning of "I decline" without saying it out loud.

"Ryo-senpai and Koumi-senpai——are they really just ordinary friends??"

And for some reason, I always feel that Senior Xiao Hai, who was so gentle and considerate just now, becomes less approachable when talking to Senior Liang.

Miss Pochi looked at Yamada, who had a frank face, with a puzzled look, and then looked at Minghai, whose face was full of "I knew this guy was going to say something ridiculous", and put a big question mark in her mind about the relationship between the two people.

Chapter 58: The Ambition of the CP Leader

"In order to avoid misunderstanding, I have to make it clear that I never said that I would take Yamada in for a month."

Before any more trouble could arise, Ming Hai quickly and cleverly extricated himself from the matter and distanced himself from Yamada.

"The Narumi family never takes in the opposite sex—unless it's cats or dogs. Well, even Yamada wouldn't take him in."

Although this sounds like a flag at first glance...it doesn't really matter if this kind of flag is removed.

No, it’s better to say that this kind of flag is inserted precisely because it will be unplugged one day in the future...!

"Hey, but I've already spent all my living expenses on buying gifts for you, Xiaohai."

Ms. Yamada lowered her head and checked her fingers.

"Xiao Hai, you promised me to go to your house for dinner, I thought..."

"You have spent all your living expenses but you are not homeless. I have not agreed to your request other than free meals."

Although Mr. Narumi Toru would be happy to see the flag he planted being pulled out one day, it would feel a bit weird if that person was Yamada.

It was as if the precious first experience that I had intended to save for my girlfriend was inexplicably taken away one day by the person I had always treated as a good brother. Besides being confused, I also felt guilty for having bad intentions towards an acquaintance.

"Heartless... It seems that the relationship between us ends here...!"

"Provocation doesn't work. It's too low-level."

"I'm so sad that you still speculate about me like this..."

"No matter how you think about it, these two people have a good relationship."

Miss Hong Xia, who was watching their jokes from the side, blinked, and then her eyes gradually became subtle.

Toru Narumi is the only person of the opposite sex who has a very good relationship with Yamada in all the time she has known him - although Miss Nijixia herself is not the type of person who likes to make trouble when seeing two opposite sexes together, Narumi's existence is really too special.

Yamada Ryo is not a person who has no emotional fluctuations at all, but Hongxia has basically never seen her sad for anyone, and her cold personality often makes many people stay away from her.

"Besides, if they were just good friends, there was no reason for Ryo to be unhappy just now."

As smart as Ijichi Hongxia was, she actually noticed that something was wrong with her friend, but after that, Minghai found an excuse to chase after her, so she didn't go to bring Yamada back herself.

Then, there is only one truth...!

""

"I always feel like those two get along pretty well, don't they?"

Hongxia leaned close to Pochi and whispered this softly, then smiled a kind and warm auntie smile.

It's obvious that Miss Ijichi is into this couple.

"I've never seen Ryo show so many different expressions. I guess Narumi-kun is really special to her."

"special……"

"Yes, yes..."

Goto Ichiri nodded in agreement quietly, but the smile on his lips seemed a little forced.

If I have to say, she was probably the first person who had some special feelings for the boy.

In reality, Ming Hai and Yamada are just good friends who have just met recently, but in that incredible dream, he is his indispensable childhood sweetheart next door - and even the person who inspires him to become a shining rock star in twisted ways.

No matter how you think about it, the bond with the latter is probably deeper.

"No...why do I have to compare like this?"

Realizing that her little thoughts were actually a little unreasonable, Pochi-chan gradually felt a little guilty deep in her heart.

After all, dreams are just dreams, and the relationships in dreams cannot be carried over into real life - she doesn't need to and shouldn't feel jealous about the close relationship between Ming Hai and Yamada in real life.

But why.

So far, Ming Hai gave her a completely different feeling from that in her dream—he was a considerate senior who was very caring like Nijika. But in front of acquaintances like Yamada, he would show his clever or mean side, but at the same time, he would not make people feel difficult to approach.

To be honest, Pochi didn't dislike such people. And when he thought about how the guy who was so awkward and insincere in his dream was so easy to get along with in reality, Pochi was more willing to get to know him better.

But the boy's warm smile and occasional bad intentions were only limited to his acquaintances. He would only give a polite but distant smile to her, a schoolmate he had just met.

When I think about this, I feel a subtle sense of reluctance.

"If I must say...I was the first one to come here."

Although he escaped from that bizarre dream, the person closest to him standing next to him was no longer himself.

Maybe this is the price.

I should have been relieved to be away from someone who couldn't express his feelings properly, but when we met again, he in reality didn't have any of the bad habits I had in my dream - and at the same time, he didn't belong to me either.

Just like the plot in some cheesy novels, the male protagonist is not interested in the ordinary female protagonist at first, until she finds out that she has a new relationship and becomes a better person.

Maybe this is the case of you can't have your cake and eat it too.

Obviously, she was looking forward to performing on stage with the more considerate, gentle and caring Ming Hai in real life - just like fulfilling the wish that she was unable to realize in her "previous life".

But the one fighting alongside him will not be himself, but Yamada Ryo.

They are more compatible partners, and perhaps more complex emotions will arise from this.

When I think about this, I feel a little tight in my chest.

“Hara, so I’ve become such an over-the-top person…! No matter what, it’s a bit too lame to think that Kokai-senpai is closer to me and to feel jealous of him and Ryo-senpai because of this…! Who am I to be unhappy here? Maybe in their eyes, I’m just an insignificant pink caterpillar…”

Pochi-chan, who habitually looked for the cause in herself first, fell into an unprecedented depression. Miss Hongxia, who was completely unaware of the situation, tilted her head, and then she seemed to understand something.

“Oh my, could it be…”

Miss Hongxia narrowed her eyes slightly, then looked up and down at the curly-haired boy who was chatting happily with Yamada with a very complicated look.

"What a sinful man."

But then again, it's indeed obvious that Pochi-chan treats Ming Hai specially, but today was only their first meeting. How could she have developed such a great dependence and intimacy with the curly-haired boy in such a short time?

The blonde girl, who was particularly good at observing people's expressions, looked with interest at the curly-haired boy who was discussing with Yamada about "whether the bassist should help move the drums or the electronic keyboard", and there was a hint of curiosity in her red eyes.

Even though Pochi and Narumi are not official members of the band yet, for the sake of harmonious interpersonal relationships, Ijichi Kouka is very happy to learn more about what kind of person Narumi Toru is.

Chapter 59: Date a Live?

After dealing with some trivial matters, big and small, the impromptu performance organized by Miss Ichichi Hongxia was finally imminent.

She gave Ming Hai and Pochi the sheet music for the performance, and soon the two of them mastered it. In addition, after a few simple rehearsals, although Pochi occasionally played a few wrong notes due to nervousness and a little stage fright at the beginning, her technique became more and more proficient as time went on, and it didn't seem like the skilled technique of an amateur at all.

"Hmm, it seems like she is indeed 'that person'."

Ijichi Hongxia, who had been observing everyone carefully from the beginning, nodded firmly in her heart.

Guitar Hero is a rising star in the guitar singing area of ​​YouTube, a YouTube blogger whose number of new followers exceeded 100,000 in one week.

Although the name is rustic yet refreshing, the stiffness and awkwardness that still exist in front of the camera even when not showing the face, and the finger techniques that are not immature at the same time - are no different from the pink-haired girl in front of him who shows superb skills after gradually letting go.

Miss Ijichi Hongxia is someone who has watched every Guitar Hero video over and over again, so she does have some awareness.

However, if the guitar hero himself does not want to reveal his identity, she will of course be considerate enough to keep her mouth shut.

This is completely different from Nijixia, who knew Pochi's hidden identity but still chose to help her keep it a secret - neither Yamada Ryo nor Ming Hai realized the possibility that Pochi had another identity.

If you ask why, it's probably because they are busy with something else right now.

"Ha, my hand speed must be faster than yours, Xiao Hai."

Ms. Yamada smiled with confidence as she played the prelude of a song at a show-off speed.

"Bass players should stop competing with each other in terms of hand speed. There's nothing to show off during the encore performance. Putting down the bass and performing a hip-hop dance might be more effective in warming up the audience."

"Woo - Xiao Hai, how come you can learn so many bassist jokes without any instruction!"

Feeling that she was being severely attacked, Ms. Yamada covered her non-existent breasts.

Famous bassist joke: When a band was soloing, the lead singer sang a high note, the guitarist showed off a solo, the drummer played a complex drum beat, and the bassist put down the bass and showed off some street dance.

"Why do I feel like there are elementary school students sneaking into our band?"

Watching the childish bickering between Yamada and Ming Hai, Hong Xia's mother couldn't help but hold her forehead and worry about the level of tacit understanding of this makeshift band - but at the same time she was also somewhat relieved.

Yamada, who seems very aloof at ordinary times, and Ming Hai, who is reliable and easy-going, can also be childish like this. This state without any guard or temptation is the ideal situation for everyone to enhance their feelings.

Just like that, the makeshift band consisting of Toru Narumi, Ryo Yamada, Nijika Ijichi and Ichiri Goto had their first stage performance after a cheerful and noisy rehearsal.

Although except for Niji and Ryo, who had performed together before, the rest of them were "logically" working together for the first time, but their cooperation was amazing and tacit. After the performance, many audiences applauded the wonderful performance of these four people, even Ichichi Hoshika, who was sitting in the front seat, couldn't help but look at their performance - after all, she also knew that this was the first time these four people got together to perform.

"Of course I have. I have seen you perform this in simulations so many times that I cannot even count how many times I have watched you perform this in simulations."

Ming Hai secretly complained in his heart.

“And the next guitarist to join the band is Kita Ikuyo. She seems to be a fan of Yamada’s. It feels like she’s taking over someone else’s position.”

The four people seemed to be in perfect harmony with each other, but in fact three of them had their own plans.

"Of course. I've always dreamed that one day I'd perform with Xiao Hai."

Ms. Yamada, whose wish was fulfilled, looked particularly proud during the performance. Her ease and composure in doing whatever she wanted also turned into a kind of charm that infected many audience members in the audience.

"I haven't forgotten about our plan to perform together!"

Although it became a regret that could not be realized in the dream, when the opportunity really came in real life, Goto Ichiri still bravely reached out and seized it - she would never willingly become a deserter.

Because of this, she worked extremely hard during the performance and could be said to have given her best effort.

Although the three of them all had their own plans in mind, the final result was very satisfying to everyone.

"Hmm - I feel like if we keep going like this, we can probably make it work even if it's not a makeshift band but a formal band, right?"

Hongxia's mother, the only one of the four who was kept in the dark, showed a satisfied smile. She could not help but imagine their bright future.

"Your performance today was beyond my expectations. It can be said to be great - especially you, Ming Hai."

When the four of them returned to the backstage, Ichichi Hoshika showed them a look of approval and affirmation. Of course, her focus was mainly on the curly-haired boy who had no performance experience among them.

"Is this your first time to perform on stage? I saw you sitting at the front desk and never touching a musical instrument before. I didn't expect you to be so secretive. Come on, I'll treat you to a good meal today."

"Yeah, sister, I'll treat you!"

Hongxia celebrated with joy and walked to the front of the team. Although Yamada looked disappointed that he couldn't eat at Xiaohai's house today, he still obediently carried his bass and joined the team - after all, it wasn't bad to get the manager's meal for free.

Ming Hai secretly rejoiced that he had escaped a disaster and put away his guitar. Just as he was about to pack up his belongings and accept the invitation from the manager of Xingge -

The cell phone that he had been keeping in his jacket pocket suddenly vibrated.

"?"

Ming Hai put the guitar case that was a bit in the way on his back, took out his mobile phone from his pocket and turned on the screen.

[There is something I forgot to discuss with you when we said goodbye today, Narumi-kun. ——16:25 from Cat Headmaster]

Well, Cat Headmaster is the note that Toru Narumi gave to Miss Yukinoshita Yukino - of course, it is a note that must not be discovered by her, otherwise she will definitely blush and show more cat-like expressions... Hmm, when I think about it, it might be nice to pretend to be discovered by her accidentally and then admire her... ?

"Narumi, Goto, don't lose me."

At the urging of store manager Ijichi, Ming Hai put away his phone for the time being and caught up with the team with the somewhat clumsy Pochi. They walked to the izakaya together and sat in the store before taking out his phone to reply to Yukino's message.

[What? Minister, I will do whatever you want! — 17:14]

[This is a bit sudden, so I hope you don’t find it strange. ——17:15 from Cat Minister]