Loneliness and Rock and Roll with Band Observer

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Lie down, think about nothing, and let others take the lead...

...This feeling isn’t actually that bad, I guess.

Chapter 113 Don't Love Too Much

Qiu Hui changed into pajamas, lay on the bed in her room, took off her glasses, and stretched out her body like a 3D model that had forgotten to bind the skeleton animation.

As for Miao Meng, she could almost be said to be riding on Qiu Hui's back. She stretched out her hands to Qiu Hui, who was lying on the bed, and kneaded her from her neck to her shoulders with just the right amount of force.

"It's a pity that this isn't a massage parlor." Miao Meng laughed, "Otherwise, if we apply some essential oil or something, the effect would probably be better."

"That's not necessary... It's fine this way."

Akie buried her head in the pillow and gave an incoherent response.

She took off her glasses and lay on the bed again. Since she couldn't see anything anyway, she simply closed her eyes and let her body be rolled and flattened like dough by Miao Meng who was riding on his back.

"Well, as long as you like it."

Miao Meng smiled and increased her strength slightly.

In fact, Miao Meng probably hasn't really learned massage techniques seriously. Judging from Qiu Hui's feeling at the moment, this is more like simply touching and kneading than massage...

...But, this is actually enough. After all, it can't be said that it has no effect at all.

Moreover, some people are willing to try to do these things to relieve their stress. This act itself may make Qiu Hui feel more relaxed than a simple massage.

She enjoyed the other party's service in silence, letting time pass for a while.

"…Nyan."

"what's wrong?"

Miao Meng responded by moving the pressing position down and applying force to Qiu Hui's waist and back through her pajamas.

"I……"

The fatigue brought by the series of events that happened today, coupled with the numbness and soreness from the massage, made Qiu Hui a little dazed.

Just like pressing hard on the packaged milk in your hand, the contents will definitely spray out from the straw. In a trance, Qiu Hui had the urge to find someone to talk to.

"I feel... very tired."

She continued to bury her head in the pillow and spoke in a tone as if she was describing an unrelated passerby.

"Although I know that this is the result of my own choices. But sometimes I still feel that..."

"This is inevitable, isn't it? Teacher Akizo is always busy."

Miao Meng pressed Qiu Hui's slightly stiff waist and spoke in a relaxed tone.

"I'm writing a novel while playing in a band, and I also have to get involved in other bands' affairs. It's normal to feel tired, right?"

“…Come to think of it, Meow Meng, you are also a professional who makes money from mass media. I can say that.”

After hearing Miao Meng's statement, Qiu Hui turned the topic to her.

“In essence, our jobs are probably similar in nature, relying on certain skills to please the audience.”

"Although we live in the same house now... we do our own things most of the time. I'm a little curious... what is Miss Meow Meng's daily life like?"

Although Qiu Hui and Miao Meng are now sharing a house, Qiu Hui is always running around for various things, so she doesn't actually stay in the house for a long time.

In fact, I don't know much about this roommate who is always particularly attentive to me for some reason.

So, since she had nothing to do now, she asked this question, which could be regarded as opening up a new topic.

But what she didn't expect was that Miao Meng's hand movements suddenly stopped.

"...It's nothing special. Akirako, your summary is clear enough."

Qiu Hui couldn't see Miao Meng's expression. She only knew that the other party's hands started moving again, this time gradually moving to the hips and thighs.

"As a fashion blogger, I spend most of my working time researching fashion itself. I learn what my audience likes, and then I create content that caters to their tastes."

"There's not much to say about this. It's filled with details that are hard for laymen to explain... But there's one thing I hope Akira can understand."

Miao Meng knew that Qiu Hui couldn't see her expression now.

Therefore, there was no need for her to conceal it deliberately.

"...Since this is work, it's better not to invest too much emotion into it."

"You should have realized it now, right?"

Miao Meng tried her best to keep her tone calm, and as for her expression, she let her instincts and emotions run wild.

"If you care too much, it will be painful."

Meow Dream...Yutenji Wakamu stopped what he was doing.

It would be troublesome if tears fell. I had to wipe them away while I had the chance.

"……Um."

Other than that, Qiu Hui didn't say anything.

After a brief pause, Ruomai continued with his work as if everything was normal.

Ms. Haruna thinks that I should tell you everything.

And, he should describe himself as a poor person who was tempted due to a moment of confusion. Accordingly, he should put all the responsibility on her...

But Ruomai knew he couldn't do it.

After all, she is not someone as heartless and decisive as Haruna.

Ms. Haruna...when the situation got out of control, she would not hesitate to put Xiaoqiu under surveillance. After that accident, she was able to quickly change her strategy, helping Xiaoqiu solve the problem of renting an apartment, and instead using secret surveillance to control the situation.

Right now, even if she had to take all the hatred on herself... she didn't hesitate at all.

But Ruomai couldn't do it.

She felt that she either had to tell the truth or not.

This may seem like two choices, but there is really only one choice.

If I don't confess everything before Xiaoqiu realizes anything, things will only... get worse.

"..."

Ruomai's movements began to become weak and powerless.

I guess I made another mistake.

If I confess my identity from the beginning... I might be rejected. Maybe Xiao Qiu is not interested in me at all...

...but at least there is no need to build the relationship between each other on such an unreliable foundation that may explode at any time.

So, be honest, at least this can make up for it...

...Can it really be made up for?

Xiaoqiu must be...very tired.

Even if I have to confess... at least I should wait until she is in a slightly more relaxed mood.

Otherwise, wouldn't it be adding burden to her?

Ruomai thought silently.

By the way, is it possible that Xiaoqiu already knows something, but just doesn't want to pursue it?

If that's the case, maybe it would be better for me to continue hiding it and maintain this tacit understanding.

The premise is, if that's really the case... this might just be an excuse I made up to avoid confessing.

Ruomai meant what he said just now.

If you care too much, it will be really painful.

and so……

"How is it?" Miao Meng asked with a smile, "Do you feel a little more relaxed?"

"...A little bit."

Qiu Hui turned over, sat up, smiled and nodded at Miao Meng.

"Thank you very much. That was a great help."

Of course, this is also what Qiu Hui really thinks.

Chapter 114: New Plan to End the Band

After calming down, Miao Meng continued to chat with Qiu Hui about life and work.

"It's not early yet. For the sake of your face and tomorrow's energy, you must go to bed early and get a good rest. Also, remember to apply night skin care products!"

"I understand." Qiu Hui, who was sitting on the edge of the bed, nodded.

When it comes to caring about the details of life, Miao Meng is sometimes just like my mother...

No. Generally speaking, mothers would not urge their daughters to apply skin care products in the middle of the night.

And speaking specifically of my mother, after I went to middle school, she didn't meet me very often.

As for the period after I ran away from home, we didn't even have any remote contact.

Being cared about by others about her living conditions is actually a very novel experience for Qiu Hui now.

"how about you?"

"Eh, me?"

"You should also go to bed early." Qiu Hui responded.

"Ahaha, don't worry about me. I'm very particular about keeping in good health, and I have to go to bed on time before 11 o'clock at the latest!"

Miao Meng also stood up from the bed and smiled energetically.

"But I still have some editing work to do, so I won't bother you any further. Remember to get some rest, okay?"

"I will, thank you."

Looking at Miao Meng's departing back, Qiu Hui nodded thoughtfully.

There's a... very familiar feeling.

After sharing a house with Miao Meng for such a period of time, through some unclear details in each other's lives and purely intuitive guesses, Qiu Hui felt that she seemed to be able to vaguely realize why the other party seemed to have been deliberately concealing her real name.

I don’t have many friends. Even if you count those with whom I don’t keep in touch much anymore, there are only a handful of them.

Assuming that Miao Meng is indeed someone I once knew, then the scope of people that need to be screened is actually very small.

A little thought will reveal the answer...

However, after realizing this, Qiu Hui quickly stopped thinking.

Because I'm tired, she thought.

If Meow Meng is indeed "someone", then I will have to re-examine everything that has happened to us so far.

This will be tiring...and it will be a thankless task.

Qiu Hui lowered her head, her heart immersed in a quagmire of confusion.

I never believe in such a thing as love at first sight.

If Miao Meng is particularly enthusiastic about me, she must have her own reasons.

As for what the reason is...

"...Let's not delve into it any further." Akie sighed.