Social phobia and lonely rock

Because it was a day off, Goto Naoki, who was watching a movie at home with his wife and daughter, received a phone call.

"Hello, is this Uncle Goto? This is Ishikawa Hayabusa. Sorry to bother you with a sudden call."

After receiving the call, Pochi's father said hello to his wife and daughter and left the room.

"No, Hayabusa-kun, did something happen to Ichiri?"

Although he asked this, he did not seem too worried. After all, he could hear the calmness in Ishikawa Hayabusa's tone.

"No, Yili has already boarded the train back home. What I'm worried about is that today, the other band members and I decided to work in a livehouse to earn money for the band's activities."

Goto Naoki shouted in surprise, "Part-time job!?" Then he realized that his voice was too loud and seemed to be objecting, so he quickly explained.

"I agree with it, but can Yili do it?"

Ishikawa Hayabusa: "I think we can let Ichiri give it a try, and she agreed, but I don't know if she really agrees, I'm a little worried."

Ishikawa Hayabusa: "If anything strange happens in Ichiri, please tell me, uncle."

Ishikawa Hayabusa: "By the way, except for me, the rest of the band are girls of similar age, so don't worry."

Goto Naoki: "No, I feel relieved that Hayabusa-kun is here."

After hanging up the phone, Goto Naoki looked at his wife who came out of the living room with a worried look on her face. He calmed down, but still couldn't help but speak with emotion.

"Mom, I made some really good friends!!"

Afterwards, he told Goto Michiyo about what he had just discussed with Ishikawa Hayabusa on the phone.

A surprised smile appeared on Goto Michiyo's face.

"Wow, he's such a good kid!"

47. Assassin

"I'm...I'm sorry! Please punish me, Hayabusa, for trying to get out of this by using despicable means even though I promised to work part-time!"

After taking a shower, Ishikawa Hayabusa leisurely sat on the chair in his room, casually resting his elbows on the armrests, holding his mobile phone and listening with his head tilted.

He heard Pochi's repentant voice on the other end of the phone, and the image of her sitting upright in the dirt appeared in his mind.

The cute pink Pochi is kneeling and curled up weakly. It feels cute just thinking about it.

Thinking of the interesting picture, he smiled and spoke in a soft voice.

"No, I'm just worried about whether Pochi has done anything dangerous. If he doesn't want to go, I'd like to hear Pochi say no directly."

Pochi: "Ah..."

She exclaimed softly, and then was silent for a long time.

Ishikawa Hayabusa waited patiently for her hesitation and psychological struggle.

It was not until a moment later that she said it with certainty.

"I can."

Ishikawa Hayabusa smiled and touched the half-finished textbook on the table and said to her:

"The liar will have to swallow a thousand needles."

As he spoke, he heard someone swallowing in fear, and then said jokingly:

"I'm just kidding, but I'll ask uncle to keep an eye on Pochi from now on. Don't do anything to hurt yourself."

Pochi responded with a long, low sound.

"Um..."

Then, the waveform representing the sound of communication between them suddenly became smooth, with only some tiny low-frequency sounds constantly transmitting something.

Like something sweet and soft.

After a long time, Ishikawa Hayabusa listened to the other party's slight breathing, and spoke nervously with his lips pursed.

"That's it, see you tomorrow."

"Well, see you tomorrow."

...

At the same time, near a high school not too far from Ishikawa Hayabusa's home.

Several young people who still went to school to participate in club activities during the holidays were walking slowly on the road.

Among this group of people, there are sunny and energetic young men in sports, gloomy and taciturn young men who stay at home, and a tall young man who looks fierce and looks bad and is dressed casually.

They were put together in a somewhat puzzling way.

"Yu, now you have caught up with everyone's training schedule."

"Yeah, but I'm still a little uncomfortable with all the sweat."

"You lack exercise, even if you stay at home, get running!"

"Ha ha..."

Looking at their joyful appearance, one of the young men suddenly said worriedly:

"By the way...Brother Hayabusa suddenly ran off to another school without saying anything. It's been a month and there hasn't been any major movement...It's a bit unlike him."

The delinquent youth laughed arrogantly: "Hasn't there been news that he has taken over that school?"

"Domination...don't use such an unhealthy term."

"I don't care, big brother is the best, invincible, god!"

The worried young man shook his head.

"I'm just wondering, we're all in this nearby school, why did Brother Falcon suddenly run away? I always feel like he has some plans..."

"Yeah...why not change the world with us...it seems like the school over there isn't doing well..."

"Don't worry, we'll go over there when they need help."

At this time, a boy who was at the end and looking at his phone suddenly shouted.

"Everyone! Come and see if this is the big brother."

All of a sudden, the group of teenagers gathered around curiously, and the small screen of the phone was filled with staring eyes.

On a stage, in a corner with lights, a handsome, confident boy of the same age as them was playing the keyboard with a bright smile.

Although they could tell from their shallow musical level that the song was not played very well.

but...

There seems to be a sense of freedom in that music that makes people feel relaxed and at ease.

But their attention was not here, but they were staring at the boy at the edge of the blurry light.

After a while, the bad youth said affirmatively:

"yes, Sir."

"Um.."

After confirmation, several people felt strange in their hearts and were speechless for a while.

The melancholy young man also opened his phone and searched.

He found a more complete version.

After Ishikawa Hayabusa finished introducing himself to the band members, his voice like an announcement rang out on the street.

“Then the rock and roll that breaks loneliness is about to begin.”

The young man was stunned for a moment, then looked at the others. Seeing their expressions that seemed to understand but not comprehend, he said.

"So that's the case."

...

The next morning, Ishikawa Hayabusa said goodbye to his family "gently" as usual, greeted every neighbor he knew along the way, and hummed a song happily on the way to school.

Near the school, he was lucky today as he saw a girl with a guitar on her back, wearing a pink sportswear and a skirt over her pants.

He walked over quickly and got closer before greeting.

"Good morning, Pochi."

Pochi, who had been a little wary because he felt someone approaching quickly, felt relieved when he heard the voice.

She turned her head, looked at Ishikawa Hayabusa with uneasy blue eyes, and nodded slightly.

"Good morning, Falcon."

After she responded, Ishikawa Hayabusa looked her up and down and said with relief.

"It seems that there is no more stupid things to do."

After hearing what Ishikawa Hayabusa said, Pochi immediately thought of the stupid thing she did yesterday and suddenly panicked.

"what..."

She wanted to apologize immediately, but was too nervous to speak.

“Ah…Ah…”

She waved her hands in confusion, but was immediately grabbed by the wrist by Ishikawa Hayabusa, who changed the subject and asked again.

"So you've decided to work part-time?"

Seeing Ishikawa Hayabusa who was a little serious, Pochi was quickly calmed down by his emotions. She lowered her head and followed him at a speed that did not lag behind Ishikawa Hayabusa.

She said weakly, hesitantly but firmly.

"Hongxia... she also comforted me this morning. I... I will try my best."

After opening his voice for the first time today, Pochi spoke much more naturally.

After she finished speaking, she felt as if she had given all the credit to Hongxia, and she quickly turned to Ishikawa Hayabusa, even tiptoed forward and raised her voice.

"But I still have to thank Falcon, it's all because..."

She hadn't finished her words yet, but she became speechless because her eyes met with Ishikawa Hayabusa who had been looking at her.

Seeing Pochi suddenly looking at him, then suddenly looking away in fear and with a gloomy expression, Ishikawa Hayabusa teased.

"Pochi is so cute."

Suddenly, Pochi buried his head even deeper.

On the other side, Kita, who had noticed the two and was about to say hello to them, saw this scene from afar and took back the shout that was about to come out of his mouth.

...

It's time for lunch break.

She could feel that the band was almost waiting for her alone, and Kita, who was used to responding to others, couldn't wait to take out her phone and send a message to her 'mentor'.

"Goto-san, can you practice with me during lunch break?"

While she was typing on Line, Ishikawa Hayabusa passed by her, saw the words on her phone screen, and sighed.

"What a youth."

Kita, feeling mocked by this guy, snorted and turned the phone in the other direction.

Ishikawa Hayabusa smiled and walked past her leisurely without stopping.

Kita kept watching him from the corner of his eye until he left the classroom.

But at this time, Pochi, who seemed to have no social activities and remained on standby at school, immediately replied to the message.

"Kita-chan, can we practice in the utility room? If you come, please don't bring anyone else with you, and don't let anyone else see you."

When Kita saw the line, his expression froze.

Pochi is talking about practicing guitar, right?

Why does it feel dangerous?

She looked at the door again, and found that Ishikawa Hayabusa had disappeared. She turned to her phone and replied after hesitating.

"it is good..."