Who says meal replacements can’t be eaten as meals?

Although he still gave away the paw-licking black cat hair tie afterwards, he was still hit lightly by the little village girl who reacted quickly.

It doesn't hurt much.

Chapter 180: I'll Dare You Next Time

In the spacious practice room, the comfortable air-conditioning makes people feel happy. The incandescent light above is eye-catching but not dazzling. The half-length mirror reflects two girls standing in pairs with basses on their shoulders.

"What style is the band rehearsing with us today?" Ichinose Sakuya was holding her beloved GB-4, wondering whether she should tune it down a semitone to match the song they were playing.

"It's just an ordinary high school band. The songs they've scheduled are all ones you've played before. EADG will be enough." Yawata Kairin said calmly, tuning her six-string AR-6. "Sakuya will be in charge of the bass part, and I'll take care of the rest."

“Okay.” Sakuya took two steps back with satisfaction and let her body fall into the sofa. Her waist-length flaxen hair was gathered behind her neck with a brand new black cat hair accessory, swaying from side to side as it bounced back, creating a youthful trajectory.

"Hai Ling, do you want to try playing together first?" Miss Sakuya asked casually, but she had already taken off her bass and lay down lazily, showing no desire to try hard.

Hai Ling smiled, then shook her head helplessly, took off her AR-6, walked to the edge of the sofa and sat down. "It doesn't matter this time, let's talk about it after everyone is here."

"Great!" Miss Sakuya, who was lying on the sofa, raised her hands and cheered softly.

"Did you notice the kids who don't have to go to school?" Hai Ling complained in a low voice, reaching out to touch the elegant black cat behind its snow-white neck. It was indeed much more pleasing to the eye than maple leaves.

"Thank you Hailing for the gift." Sakuya tried hard to break free from the lazy gravity coming from the sofa, struggled to turn over, and moved forward a short distance like a cat-worm, stretching out his arms to reach his shoulder bag.

"You're welcome." Hai Ling bent down, passed by her soft fingertips, and helped carry the shoulder bag to the sofa.

"Thank you~" Sakuya chuckled, unzipped the bag skillfully, fumbled around, and then his hand floated out of the bag along with the black and white plush killer whale, and lightly jumped in front of the green eyes. "This is a gift for Hailing, as a return gift from just now."

"Why a killer whale?" Miss Hailing took the cute pendant with her birthday written on it without any surprise, and asked with her head tilted.

"She looks very much like Hailing. She may seem very handsome from a distance, but she's actually a very playful person. Her personality is exactly the same as that of the killer whale Pipi." Ms. Sakuya supported herself on the sofa with both hands and raised her head proudly. Her movements were very similar to those of the white-haired seal hanging on the guitar bag.

"It seems like Hailing isn't that surprised." Ms. Sakuya tilted her head and asked curiously.

"After all, the person at the front table really treasures the little sea otter that someone else gave her." Hai Ling explained with a chuckle, and rubbed the flaxen little head that was close to her.

She was actually happy to see that the relationship between Sakuya and Riki was getting better. Although the two had completely different personalities, they were both essentially equally innocent. It was really comforting for Riki, who often got into trouble, to have a friend like Sakuya who was good at coaxing people.

By the way, it also satisfied my own selfish desire.

“Then please praise me a little.” Sakuya muttered, and the seal turned over so that its belly was facing up, and it leaned back to look at Hailing.

Miss Hailing put her hands around the little seal's head, lifted it slightly, and gently placed it on her thighs, not rushing to praise. She just stared at the moist gray-blue eyes with a smile on her face, until the blush appeared and she couldn't help but want to break free, then she spoke with a slightly raised tone. "The gift you gave to Chuhua today made me a little jealous."

"...Eh?" Miss Seal, who had fallen into the trap, instinctively felt that something was wrong. The posture of the two of them now did not look like that of a healthy friendship at all.

"Because I forgot to prepare a gift for Xiao Chuhua. Everyone has one, and it would be too pitiful if Xiao Chuhua was the only one without one..." Sakuya turned his head and said with an evasive look.

"That's indeed your character." Hai Ling nodded, tapped the ground with her legs, raised her calves, and turned the little head of someone who had turned to her knees back again.

"Then by the same token, since Hatsuka-san already has a thoughtful gift from Sakuya, can I ask for more?" Their eyes met, and Hachiman Kairin made a rather aggressive statement in a cold voice.

“No, no, no... No way. This kind of thing... should never happen between friends.” Miss Sakuya’s fair face turned pink at a speed visible to the naked eye. Her beautiful fantasy gradually overlapped with reality. She shook her head dizzily and rejected it.

"In fact, seals are one of the staple foods of killer whales." An increasingly hot temperature came from behind her head, and Hachiman Kailing suddenly began to teach her some basic knowledge about marine life.

"Eh?" Miss Sakuya was stunned for a moment, then opened her eyes in confusion. Before her overheated little head could react to the sudden change of topic, she saw Hailing XXXXXXXXXXX.

Ichinose Sakuya is completely out of service at this moment.

XXXX, XXXX. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX.

In the end, she closed her eyes shyly.

I can't get married now...

XX, XX, and it also has the scent of the cherry-flavored lip balm stored in my backpack, and it’s a little...fuzzy?

Wondering if this is what kissing feels like, Sakuya-san mustered up her courage and quietly opened her eyes a tiny bit.

What came into view next was the little black and white killer whale that he had just given away. It was wearing a swimming ring foolishly, with the corners of its mouth slightly raised against his lips, looking exactly like its current owner.

"That's fair." Hachiman Kailing's tone remained calm, but her eyes were filled with unbreakable doting and joy. There is probably nothing in the world more joyful than the person you like also liking you back.

"..." Miss Sakuya's face turned even redder, and steam almost came out of her head. With complicated emotions that she couldn't even understand, she gently stroked the jelly-like, crystal-clear and soft lips.

What are you doing, this annoying guy, you've clearly prepared yourself mentally for not being able to get married...

"Is the air conditioner too hot?" Miss Hailing satisfiedly put away the gift with a token of her love attached to it. She still smiled and gently rubbed the little village girl's hot earlobe.

"Hateful!" Sakuya opened his eyes wide in anger, then closed them and took a deep breath.

Using her waist and abdomen to exert force, Miss Sakuya quickly broke free from Hailing's arms, and crashed back at an even faster speed, pounding her hot little head hard on her soft waist and abdomen.

"Hmm..." Hai Ling groaned.

The angry little seal showed no mercy and gave the bad guy who teased him a solid headbutt before he shyly collapsed again and buried his face in Hailing's fat-free belly.

Are you angry or shy?

Hachiman Kailin endured the pain and the tingling sensation brought by her breathing, and gently smoothed Sakuya's messy long hair.

I think I teased him too much...

But I will dare next time.

Chapter 181 Group Chat for One Person

Kitauji is now immersed in the thick night. Without the bright lights commonly seen in Tokyo, it is a place where it is easier to see the stars.

The stars twinkling quietly are breathing evenly, as if eliminating the fatigue of the day. The Akiyama family home is filled with a little moisture. Akiyama Mio, who has been drinking tea and playing all day and has failed to practice the bass successfully, has just finished her bath and is wearing thin pajamas, carefully drying the remaining water droplets on her hair with a towel.

The girl with long black hair is planning to do something big.

I took off my slippers and carefully placed my fingertips on the scale. The pointer shifted a little bit as I moved.

The girl stood still, lowered her head in thought, then stepped back onto the wooden floor and stepped down again.

The pointer remained motionless without any change, announcing an unacceptable reality.

"No way, I've gained weight again..." Akiyama Mio cried pitifully, turned around and skillfully threw herself on her little bed, touching her smartphone which was still charging.

This kind of thing can only be discussed with Tsumugi or Sakuya-chan. If I tell Yui or Ritsu, everyone in school will think I have a terminal disease and gained a lot of weight tomorrow...

Summer vacation is coming soon, and I still have to plan a group practice so that everyone can focus on music. I also have to resist the temptation and lose some weight.

Ms. Mio swiped her finger upwards and skillfully opened Line, clicked on the pinned contact list, and started typing.

[Mature and reliable bassist]: "I feel like my high school career will be wasted if I continue to do nothing..."

As I was typing in the message and about to send it, the avatar with the blue whale hair accessory popped up with the latest news first.

[Soya]: “I feel like my life is going to be ruined if I continue like this!”

[Soya]: "I have no idea what to do. Mio, please help me find a solution.d(OдO?)"

[Mature and reliable bassist]: "Tell me more."

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[Konohana Sakuya]: “This is this, this is this.”

[Konohana Sakuya]: "Whether it's Shoko or Kailing, I just want to maintain a good friendship with them, but now I don't know what to do. QAQ"

Ichinose Sakuya, who had just finished taking a shower, was rolling around on her soft memory foam mattress. She typed quickly and buried her red face in the pillow to cool down. Hailing's behavior today was too unfair.

This is almost the limit of what I can accept. If I take one more step, I really don’t know how to face it. At least I can’t continue to deceive myself by saying “Hai Ling is a friend.” This universal spell...

[Mio]: "Sakuya, that's awesome. Tokyo, that's awesome."

[Konohana Sakuya]: "Don't praise me in such a strange place, Dora-chan, help me think of a solution."

[Mio]: "The easiest way is probably to create distance."

Miss Akiyama Mio was looking through a half-read romance comic beside her and offering advice.

[Mio]: "Normally at times like this the heroine would hang out alone or with other friends, and distance herself from her good friends."

[Konohana Sakuya]: "Heroine?"

[Mio]: "I mean Saki-chan."

[Mio]: "If you can't handle it no matter what, Sakuya can go back to Uji."

[Mio]: "When you encounter difficulties, run away first. Is that what Sakuya-chan said?"

[Kinohana Sakuya]: "Mio~ I'm so touched." Miss Sakuya touched her stomach and felt a little hungry, so she got up and walked to the kitchen.

[Mio]: "Come back and play with everyone next time. Everyone in the light music club misses you. (.?ω?.)ノ?" Akiyama Mio closed the love comic that Ritsu lent her, and was quite satisfied with her caring explanation. She was really lucky for herself. Drinking some milk at night shouldn't make me fat, right?

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The passionate sound of heavy metal guitar echoed in the music room of Wakaba's house. The corners of Wakaba Mutsunobu's little face turned up into an inconspicuous smile, and he contentedly slid down the last trill with the pick.

The walls of the room are made of special sound-absorbing materials. My father and mother are not at home tonight, saying that they are busy with the release of a new movie. Only this rare time to let go of the music and the guitar is mine.

The light golden eyes moved towards the slightly trembling phone, with a hint of confusion in their indifference.

It must be my mother who told me to go to bed early because I have piano lessons tomorrow.

[Sakuya]: "Xiao Mu, do you want to go out and play together tomorrow?"

If Ye Mu held the phone closer and opened Line, he would not know how to reply. He could only let the input symbols flash, disappear and reappear at a uniform frequency in the chat box.

[Mu]: "Tomorrow, I have piano lessons."

Wakaba Mu finally typed a reply with some frustration.

[Sakuya]: "Then I'll go pick up Mu after class?"

The message was replied immediately, and the wilted hair on Ruoyemu's tree bloomed with small pale yellow flowers again.

[Mu]: "Okay."

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[Konohana Sakuya]: "See you tomorrow then~"

Miss Sakuya licked the milk stains on the corners of her mouth happily. She had no idea what she was going to do tomorrow, but now she just felt relieved.

Xiao Mu is the most well-behaved child I know. Tomorrow he will definitely be able to regain the relaxed feeling of being with his good friends and have fun all day long.

"You're smiling so silly." Nagasaki Suyo, who changed into her nightgown and prepared to go to bed, shook her head helplessly and made such an evaluation.

"Sister~" Miss Sakuya came forward and called out in a flattering voice.

"What do you want to do again?" Su Shi curled her lips, but did not dodge. She allowed someone to hug her from the side and rub against her in a coquettish manner.

"Do you want to go out and play together tomorrow?" Sakuya suggested happily.

"Xiaoxiang or Hailing?" Nagasaki Suyo asked seriously.

"Do I have to play with girls every time I go out?" Miss Sakuya was shocked and said with great sorrow.

"Then it could be someone else, Chuhua? It can't be Aine, right?" Su Shi tapped someone's forehead lightly, asking suspiciously.

"It's Mutsugu." Ms. Sakuya blinked innocently and revealed the answer.

It seems that my sister and Xiaomu have a very good relationship. Even if they just go out to bask in the sun, it is healthier than staying at home and checking their phone all day.

"I'm not going." Nagasaki Suyo answered decisively.

"Why? The band is having a day off tomorrow, right?" Sakuya was puzzled.

"I want to sleep a little longer tomorrow." Nagasaki Suyo lowered her head and answered while stroking her fingers.

Clear Line notification sounds rang out one after another, and the two silent people lowered their heads at the same time. In the common group chat, an account named [?Anon?] was bombarding the group chat with messages without any effort.

[?Anon?]: "I want to go see a new movie tomorrow. Is there anyone willing to accompany me?"

No one responded.

Gao Songdeng has never been used to communicating with people through the screen.

Shiina Riki glanced at the message and saw that Deng didn't reply, so he skillfully skipped it and continued to stay up late to study music theory.

Le Nai was sleeping soundly at the moment, and even if she was awake, she wouldn't know how to leave a reply with her cat claws.

Even Sakuya-san turned her phone to silent mode under her sister's slightly oppressive gaze.

After a long time, Nagasaki Suyo finally sighed, put on a gentle face and typed a reply.

Miss Motoyo convinced herself that Chihaya Aine still had value for the time being.