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

"I'm sorry, although it's a rare opportunity to meet, we can only chat briefly."

After taking Xiangzi for a stroll around, Chuhua led her to a higher place while apologetically explaining to Xiangzi beside him.

"It's okay, I have my own things to do later."

A trace of barely perceptible loneliness flashed across Xiangzi's face, but she quickly covered it up.

The two of them passed a high bridge. Above the bridge was a clear blue sky, and below the bridge was an artificial emerald green pool. Flowers and plants were entwined all around, making people feel that they were not in a city, and the only thing they needed to consider was the scenery in front of them.

"Xiaoxiang's call really surprised me..."

Chuhua had thought about how to reconnect with Xiangzi, but he didn't expect that when he answered the phone, Xiangzi's voice on the other end would sound so helpless.

"The last time we met was about a year ago, right? I'm very happy that Xiaoxiang took the initiative to contact me."

"No need to thank me for this."

“Every time I see a message from you, I feel courage.”

"Eh? Wasn't that information from a year ago?"

"...Yeah." Chu Hua showed a nostalgic smile, then realized that he had been talking to himself, so he turned the topic to Xiangzi in front of him, "Xiao Xiang, how about you? How have you been lately... I heard that you formed a band before, right?

Last year’s LIVE was really great. Let me think about it, it seemed to be called “cry…”

"There's no need to mention that anymore."

Xiangzi's face suddenly darkened, but in order not to embarrass Chuhua, she added, "It's in the past."

Is it really...over?

Xiangzi didn't know, she only knew that she was very confused now. She could no longer find a way to face those people from crychic's past, and she didn't know what thoughts and expectations she should have when facing her financial sponsor Ayano.

"Why choose such a place?"

"Here?" Chu Hua was stunned for a moment, then explained with a smile, "Maybe it's because this place is very close to the sky."

"Chuhua, I want to ask you a question."

"Ok?"

"I have a friend who feels very lonely. She knows she can't go back to her old friends, but she's also worried she's not on the same page with new friends. So...what should she do?"

"Oh?" Chu Hua narrowed his eyes slightly, staring at Xiangzi who was looking sideways at the pond in front of the bridge, and a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

But when Chuhua thought that the person Xiangzi was talking about might actually be himself, he felt a little sad.

"I don't think she's alone, it's just...she thinks everyone will leave her, so she ignores the possibility of being able to move on.

perhaps

If she had read the messages you sent me, Xiaoxiang, as often as I did, this wouldn't have happened~"

"...Chuhua, you are really..." Xiangzi was speechless for a moment, but she couldn't say anything to refute.

After all, she does lack courage now, which is an indisputable fact.

Taking out his cell phone and checking the time, Xiangzi knew that Chuhua would have work to do later, and he also had to... secretly go back to Ayano's house.

So even though she had a lot to say in her heart, she knew that the more she spoke, the weaker she would become, so she could only suppress those thoughts in her heart.

"It's almost time."

"..."

Short-lived joy always disappears easily, but before parting, Xiangzi's last words still made her feel a little surprised and astonished.

"Chuhua, if one day I need you to come over and help me form a new band, what would you choose?"

"I……"

In response to Chu Hua's hesitation, Xiangzi just smiled faintly and said, "It's okay, there's no rush now. Let's talk about it when we meet next time. I... I have something else to do later."

While saying goodbye to Chuhua, Xiangzi was thinking about the possibility of secretly returning to Ayano's house at this time.

Everyone is in class now. I shouldn't be discovered if I run back now, right?

Moreover, the reason why Xiangzi came to see Chuhua today was because she felt that she needed to become completely independent. If she kept staying at Ayano's house, she would have to leave one day.

Only when you truly own your own business can you feel truly secure.

She...will never continue to be a maid in front of Ayano!

Hanaoka High School, first grade, Class C.

Normally, Ayano would sit quietly in her seat after class, acting like an ice goddess. But today, she was not as restrained as usual and stood up in front of the surprised gazes of her classmates.

This action also made the admirers around her drop their jaws. Even when Ayano passed by them, they were wondering if she had been chosen by the goddess in their hearts.

Unfortunately, people who have unrequited love will ultimately have a one-way fate.

To some extent, he is even worse than Su Shi who sends N one-way messages in a row. At least... Su Shi once appeared in Xiangzi's friend list.

However, it was Shoko who motivated Ayano, who was usually too lazy to move, to have some energy to move.

Toyokawa Shoko was in Class B, which meant that she only needed to take a few steps to catch the bad boy who stayed out all night, although Ayano felt that things would not be so easy.

For example, when she just walked into the door of Class B, she was stopped by someone.

Oh no, the word "stopped" might not be the right word. Although it was a bit against the rules to run directly into someone else's class, most people in Class B had no objection to someone as popular as Mizushima Ayano.

Not to mention that the person standing in front of Ayano at this moment was the girl who gave her flowers backstage yesterday evening.

"Mizushima Dai..."

"Call me Ayano." Looking at the cute girl who was extremely nervous, Ayano smiled and said gently.

But her expression was so destructive that the girl in front of her couldn't utter a word. She held it in for a long time before she uttered a word with a red face.

"A-Ayano-san..."

After saying this, she seemed to remember her purpose, and her face became a little guilty as she said, "I'm sorry, Ayano-san, we were wrong about what happened last night."

"Yesterday...that incident has nothing to do with you guys."

"But……"

"It doesn't matter." Ayano was too lazy to explain too much. She shook her head lightly and used a gentle tone to cut off the topic that seemed to be repeating endlessly.

"But you guys had a fight, could it be..."

"Quiet." Ayano, who was slowly losing her patience, interrupted the chattering of the girl in front of her in a bad mood.

What made Ayano feel a little strange was that her expression was very cold when she said that just now, and she even forgot to add a little business element. She could imagine that as long as she said that, the other party would let her go.

But... why is the girl in front of me even more excited than before?

Is this guy out of his mind?

"Oh right." Ayano saw more and more people looking at them with curiosity, and she felt a little headache. "Isn't Toyokawa Shoko here today?"

"Toyokawa-san? It seems she's on leave."

"Ask for leave?" Ayano frowned, then nodded silently and turned back, completely ignoring the girl's loving and satisfied expression behind her.

That guy...

Could it be that he secretly ran back home while I was stuck at school?

Mizushima Ayano touched her chin and thought secretly, but before she could think more, she ran into a big pink-haired dog head-on.

Chapter 100: Ain Brand Warm Baby, the heating effect is great! (2/2)

a few minutes ago.

"Xiao Deng, Su Shi shouldn't be angry with us. After all, she has always been very gentle, right?

"

At the stairwell, Aine looked at the lamp that had been sullen until the end of the first period and said soothingly.

But the girl just kept her head down in thought, giving neither a positive nor a negative answer.

If it were Ayano at this time, how would she solve it?

Aiyin put her hands behind her back and leaned against the railing beside her. She looked quietly at the profile of Deng beside her, trying hard to observe the girl's true thoughts through her own eyes.

But just like what Ayano said, Deng is a person with a heavy mind. Her outward personality covers up her inner true thoughts. But Aine is afraid that if she casually dissects other people's self-protection, it will have the opposite effect.

She could only pick out some nice words to say. After all, if she expressed Ayano's guesses at this time and said in front of Deng that Su Shi was not as gentle and easy to talk to as she looked, that would only make the situation worse, right?

"Don't worry, Xiao Deng...Ayano will definitely be able to handle it."

"Ayano..."

Hearing Ayano's name, Deng's mouth curled up into a reassuring smile, but then she thought of something, the smile disappeared, and she hugged her arm tightly with her left hand.

.......Before that incident, Shoko, like Ayano, was someone that everyone in the team couldn't help but trust and entrust with their lives.

"What's wrong, Xiao Deng?"

"No, nothing." Deng didn't know how to express what was in her mind. After all, she knew that Aine and Ayano had a very good relationship.

"By the way, Xiangzi seems to be next door...why don't we go see her?"

".......Um?"

Hearing the name Xiangzi, Deng was obviously touched. The autistic little Deng, who was originally dragged here by Aine, turned his head and looked into Aine's eyes for the first time.

"Didn't we meet her last time when she stayed behind for duty? Don't you remember?"

"I remember."

"Then let's go over there right now. We can also call Ayano to come along." Aine glanced at the time. The class had just ended and there was still some time before the class started. She simply grabbed Xiao Deng's hand and ran towards Class B.

But she had just run a few quick steps when she bumped into Mizushima Ayano who had just come out of Class B.

"Ouch~"

"...Aine, what are you doing again?" Ayano rubbed the two painful bumps on her front that were a little painful from being bumped, and knocked Aine's head in annoyance, "Don't you know that running in the corridor is forbidden in school?"

"Eh? Ayano? How come you came out of Class B......"

"Are you here to look for Shoko?" Ayano glanced at the small lamp behind Aine. She seemed to be talking to Aine, but she was actually looking at the little creature behind her.

"correct."

"She didn't come." Ayano sighed helplessly, "Maybe she's still hiding from everyone.

By the way, did Su Shi reply to you?"

"No, she never read it. Before, Su Shi always replied immediately..."

"Tsk." Ayano clicked her tongue. She had a vague feeling that something strange would happen during today's group practice.

Of course, what made her even more curious now was whether Xiangzi had already returned home.

Ayano swore that if she ever found out that this little bastard was really playing hide-and-seek with her, she would make sure Xiaoxiang felt what a real evil woman was.

"Aine, come with me to the bathroom."

"Eh? Okay." Aine was stunned for a moment, then immediately understood.

Because the fact that they are now living with Xiangzi is still a secret between the three of them, it is not appropriate for Deng to talk about this matter with them around. Ayano's words actually imply that she already has a solution.

After saying a few words of comfort to Deng, Aine followed behind Ayano, looking guilty.

.....

On the same floor, in the innermost cubicle of the women's restroom.

Ayano pushed the confused and flustered Aine in and locked the door of the compartment.

"No, could you please not look like you have something to hide?"

“Is there?” Aine scratched her face, looking very embarrassed.

But when she saw Ayano pull her into the compartment and lock the door, she suddenly became nervous.

"Ayano....what are you going to do?"

"Hmm?" Ayano originally wanted to check the time on her phone and talk to Aine about her thoughts, but seeing the blushing Aine in front of her, she couldn't help but want to play with her, "What do you want me to do?"

"How would I know?" Aine's face flushed red, but she was more afraid that someone would find out about her and Ayano being here. "Um, outside..."

"It's less than half a minute until class starts, and there's no one outside right now."