Teacher Daxiang, please teach me how to play Kasuga Shadow!

"Sorry, so what you mean is..." Ayano was speechless as she listened to Aine on the phone questioning her why she didn't tell her about Su Shi. At the same time, she felt a little amused by Shoko's reaction in front of her.

It really deserves to be called a hedgehog. Although it has fewer spines now, its survival instinct has not changed.

"Li Xi and Su Shi are arguing about you. Ayano, please teach me how to deal with this. I really can't lie! You have to be the one to handle this kind of thing.

Forget it, let’s not talk about this for now. We’re going to have a LIVE show tomorrow. Do you want to come and watch?”

"I?"

"Yeah." Aiyin on the other end of the phone had obviously already left the recording studio and said goodbye to everyone else, otherwise she wouldn't have said it so directly on the phone. "Li Xi's plan is to have you watch our live broadcast and let you know... uh, am I a bit of a double agent?"

"No, she doesn't understand our affairs."

"That's right, that can only be considered a one-sided spy."

For Aiyin, this sentence simply meant that Lixi didn't know about the secrets between them. But for Xiaoxiang, who was standing beside her, this sentence meant something completely different.

The "she" here must be referring to Toyokawa Shoko.

And what Ayano meant by this sentence...is she trying to tell Aine that she actually didn't know that Aine and Ayano already had a confirmed relationship?

In other words, this means she's changing from deliberately being a mistress to... being deceived by Ayano?

To be honest, Xiangzi was a little touched.

Although Ayano had said before that "the greater the ability, the greater the responsibility" and gave her a good scolding, but when these things really happened, she really stood in front of her.

Completely take off your own responsibility.

But Xiangzi felt that she couldn't be so selfish. She had received too much kindness from Ayano and couldn't rely on her anymore and hide behind her when encountering problems.

Thinking of this, Xiangzi walked over silently, then stretched out his cell phone and prepared to take Ayano's cell phone, and then confessed everything to Aine on the other side.

But what Xiangzi didn't expect was that Ayano turned around and dodged her move, and after that, she rolled her eyes and said something sarcastic:

"Stop messing around, Xiaoxiang. I'm talking to Aine about serious matters."

"..."

Nonsense, she wouldn't make a fuss if it wasn't serious business!

Why would anyone tell her to stop? She's clearly atoning for her sins!

Ayano cannot be blamed solely on this matter from beginning to end.

As a teacher, she did not set a good example first, which was her first crime; as a latecomer, she intervened knowing that Aine was there, which was her second crime; and she used Aine's money to seduce Aine's lover, which was her third crime.

Xiangzi felt like she was the Zhuge Zhan of the Reiwa era. His three crimes were failing to eliminate Huang Hao, control Bo Yue, and defend the country; her three crimes were damaging her teacher's ethics, being a mistress, and watching the aquatic creatures.

I have committed many crimes and I feel ashamed of my kindness to Ai Ling!

Just as Xiaoxiang continued to feel moved and self-critical, Aiyin on the other end of the phone came up with a good idea.

"I got it, Ayano-chan." Aine's voice was filled with a bit of joy, and if you listened carefully you could hear a hint of evil, "It just so happens that if you come tomorrow, Mujica won't be able to gather enough people for practice, so why not bring Xiaoxiang along too.

Xiao Mu also asked if he could come over, so Su Shi and Li Xi were busy worrying about Xiao Mu.

As for Xianghe and Xiaomu's problems, I don't have the energy to deal with you."

"Well... okay, then I'll ask Xiaoxiang."

When she heard her own name, Xiangzi felt panic again, but she had already stretched out three fingers and blamed herself for a long time. She felt that some things could not be avoided.

"Xiao Xiang, Aiyin asked me to go with you to see her tomorrow..."

"I go."

"...No, don't act like you're ready to die. We're just going to a live show, not to be guillotined."

“LI…LIVE?!”

Chapter 222: Su Shi: I never dreamed that those two people would come! (Also 11)

"So what you're saying is...Aine wants to invite you, me, and Xiaomu to watch their live show tomorrow afternoon?"

With Ayano's explanation, Xiangzi gradually figured out the truth of the matter.

At this moment, all those emotions of being touched, feeling guilty, self-blame, etc. turned into one thing, that is, anger and humiliation.

But Xiangzi still had no evidence to prove that he was being fooled. After all, she was indeed talking about serious matters with Aine, and every word she said was completely consistent with Ayano's explanation, but Xiangzi still felt...

This guy definitely did it on purpose.

The person who knows you best, besides your enemy, is your lover.

Xiangzi felt that sometimes she was Ayano's enemy, and sometimes she was... In short, she was 100% sure that the girl in front of her was deliberately teasing her.

"So you're going?"

On the train, due to a variety of reasons, Shoko did not get too close to Ayano, and he behaved like an ordinary friend.

After hearing what Ayano said, Xiangzi thought for a moment and asked, "Do you think I should go?"

"Ha..." Ayano looked at Xiangzi speechlessly, "Xiao Xiang, this is your own business, just make your own decision. I'm your friend, not your mother."

But she is Aine's mother, hey~

"I...I understand."

Xiangzi was slightly stunned when he heard this, and then he realized that he had once again habitually thrown some problems that he didn't know how to deal with to Ayano.

"Then I'd better go. After all, there's no reason not to go."

I might have found some excuses before, but now I keep saying I want to change. I can't just keep changing within my comfort zone, right? I have to face what I have to face.

"But you'll have to ask Xiaomu yourself. I'm not sure if she'll go."

"Row."

"Speaking of which..." As they were about to arrive at the station, Xiangzi suddenly thought of something and looked at Ayano with a dangerous look in his eyes. "Why do I feel like you and Xiaomu have been getting along really well lately, Ayano?"

"Have it?"

Ayano shrugged, looking as if it was nothing.

But Xiangzi obviously didn't believe her. After all, it was the first time she had seen someone with Xiaomu's personality cooperate with Ayano to deceive her.

Not to mention how long Ayano and Xiaomu have known each other, and how long Xiaomu has known himself?

"Xiao Mu and I have been friends since we were little, and she actually chose to help you over me, and then lied to me... Do you think this is normal?"

"Isn't that normal?" Ayano looked at Xiaoxiang, who was covered in flags, with a hint of amusement. "Didn't this happen just now?"

"......"

When Xiangzi looked speechless and sulking and didn't want to pay attention to her, Ayano didn't continue to provoke him, but took out her cell phone and sent a message to Xiaomu.

Ayano: Mutsu, there's a live show with Aine and her friends tomorrow. Suyo will also be performing. I'd like to take you and Xiang along. Are you free?

Not long after, the cute cucumber avatar sent a short reply:

【Mu: When? 】

[Ayano: Tomorrow afternoon at 4:20, I'll be at RiNG. I'll have Sushi's mother drive to your doorstep to pick you up.]

Less than a minute later, the other party replied again, and this time it was just a simple word: "OK."

Seeing this, Ayano couldn't help but curl up the corners of her mouth into a happy smile.

Shoko, who was secretly observing Ayano, felt something was wrong. When the train stopped and the two of them stood up and got off, she quickly found an opportunity to ask her question:

"Ayano, what were you laughing at just now? Did Xiaomu agree?"

"I agreed."

Ayano has also noticed that Cucumber-san must have special feelings for Suze. Although it may not be the same as the ones between her, Aine, and Shoko, it can easily develop into that.

The reason why the other party agreed so quickly was all because he wanted to see what Su Shi’s first LIVE would be like after returning to the band.

Sometimes Ayano would feel a little sad for Xiaomu's situation. After all, this lovely girl actually never smiled for her most of the time.

Through Xiangzi's memories and her own experiences, she felt that the only times Xiaomu laughed out loud were because of the friends around her.

Such people seem to be indifferent to everyone, but they care about friendship more than anyone else.

Unfortunately, Su Shi never mentioned Xiao Mu in front of anyone from beginning to end. That guy only mentioned Xiao Xiang who was beside her.

Xiaoxiang is also a very awkward person. She understands Xiaomu better than Sushi, and she also hopes that Xiaomu can live more for himself rather than for others.

However, Xiaoxiang's current situation makes her have no time to solve other people's problems, so Xiaomu seems very lonely overall.

Standing there as if isolated from the world, no one cares about me.

But it's just an illusion. At least Xiaoxiang is still paying attention to Ruoye Mu, although... the focus of his attention seems to be a little wrong.

"How could this be....what kind of magic did you, a succubus, cast on Xiao Mu?!"

"Please don't slander me, okay? I'm so beautiful, I must be an angel."

"Heh... Even if you're an angel, you're still a fallen angel." Xiangzi retorted out of habit, then realized she was being diverted again, so she decisively changed the subject back, "Wait, what were you guys talking about just now?"

"Nothing to talk about, just that I will pick her up from her house tomorrow."

"Home?!"

"No, Xiaoxiang, can you please not be so startled?"

"I..." Xiangzi was a little embarrassed. She felt that she seemed to be a little too excited, but considering Ayano's charm and means, she really had to be on guard.

But the problem is... isn't it a bit too outrageous for her, a mistress, to be on guard against a mistress?

Let’s look at Aine in the distance...

"I just don't want you to feel sorry for Aine." Xiangzi felt a little embarrassed when he said this.

"You made me laugh, Xiaoxiang."

Ayano was a little amused and looked at Xiaoxiang's serious face with a hint of sarcasm, saying, "Tell me, have you been infected by Su Shi? I've always told you that girls... can't always think about being comedians!"

Chapter 223: Ruoye's father, why are you so respectful at first and then respectful? (1/2)

Ruoye Mu gently pushed open the door of his house, took off his shoes and put them back on the neatly arranged shoe rack.

Today is the weekend, but she just came back from ballet class. Strictly speaking, her body is still a little sore, but the expression on her face remains calm.

The maid was busy in the kitchen, and his father should be reading in the study at the moment. However, for Wakaba Mu, it was a rare occasion for him to have his father at home.

As for both parents being at home at the same time...that is even rarer, and rare doesn't mean good, it represents the worst case scenario.

She quietly walked down the stairs and pushed open the door to the basement. The basement was her safe haven, a large space with few objects except her piano and her beloved guitar.

She closed the door, isolating herself from the outside world, as if this small space was her entire world.

Mu sat on an old sofa and picked up the seven-string guitar she was familiar with. Her fingers gently plucked the strings, and the sound echoed in the air.

She didn't look at any music score, everything was based on her feeling, and the impromptu quick playing gave her a very refreshing and stress-relieving feeling.

Ruoye Mu doesn't like to talk, so her language is the sound of the guitar. The fast beat is like a separator of her silence, making her silence seem very turbulent.

Silence is the metaphor and death is the metaphor.

During breaks in practice, Mu's thoughts always drifted to Nagasaki Suyo, and she was also looking forward to Suyo and her friends' live performance this afternoon.

No matter how Su Shi treated her before, Ruo Ye Mu felt that Su Shi was one of her best friends.

She was actually very happy during her time at crychic, but happiness was often short-lived.

The sound of the guitar continued to echo in the basement, and Mu's fingers danced skillfully on the strings.

Time passed by unknowingly until a message flashed on her mobile phone screen. Ruo Yemu then put down the guitar and checked her phone.

The sender of the message was naturally Ayano, and the content said that she would be at her doorstep in a few minutes, so she should prepare in advance and not be too anxious.

In fact, for Mu, Ayano is a person who makes her feel very relaxed.

Some people would obviously show that sense of awkwardness and restraint when interacting with her, but Ayano was very special. This girl seemed to be able to understand her thoughts, and often would be one step ahead of her on the path she was going to take next.

And as for Xiangzi's change, Wakaba Mu felt that it was most likely because of Ayano.

In addition, the problem on Su Shi's side was also solved, so she began to have a lot of affection and gratitude towards this sister who was a little too beautiful.

"Mu, come and sit down. I have something to ask you."

Just as Wakaba Mu had changed into her travel clothes and was thinking in her room whether she should bring the cucumbers that had ripened a few days ago as a gift to the LIVE event, her father's voice was heard outside the room.

"Okay, Father."

She did not refuse, as if obeying her father's orders was already a habit.