The social phobia substitute will not dream of the band girl

Upon hearing this, Nel turned her head away. Was she still concerned about something that was already done? Perhaps it was because of Nel's reaction that Migan's mother's smile froze for a moment. Was she more like Asuna, the type who, rather than a natural character, loves to cast aside worries and fill her head with happiness?

Ping Xin made a judgment in his heart.

"Since you always use names when addressing your friends, then... you can just call me 'Sakura Fubuki Sister'~ But that name is a bit too troublesome to say, so you can call me Sakura Sister or Fubuki Sister~"

Are there people who ask others to pronounce their names like that because they find their own names troublesome? Sure enough, parents who can raise a child like Nero must be very "unique" people... But I don't seem to be complaining about their stance. After all, when introducing myself, I always forget the last name "Asuka Ma" and only say my first name.

"Well then, Sister Fubuki—"

The moment this name was called out, Ping Xin clearly noticed a slight tremor in Nile's body. Could it be that watching his mother act young was so interesting? Because his mother was a Yamato Nadeshiko of the samurai family with extremely powerful martial arts, he could not yet experience the joy of this "insider" experience.

"Okay, Xiao Ping Xin~...but why don't you call me Sakura-nee?"

Is there still such a question after all this? He can't just say that he thinks Sakura is more popular and more like a JK style, while Fubuki is inexplicably suitable for an auntie, right? So why does he think that?

"I suddenly remembered that there's a familiar store over there that has some clothes that would suit you and Nello very well. Let's go check it out now—"

What a poor way to change the subject!

Chapter 72: Meeting with Nilu

Although it was an excuse to run away, it wasn't a random statement. Although Ping Xin didn't know much about fashion, he had a group of women with special skills supporting him, such as the maids who were acting as advisors behind the headphones at this moment.

"Master Hirayukobu, from my perspective, that shop over there..."

"Yes, yes, they are both old ladies. You can't go wrong by listening to Aunt Alpha!"

"...Master Pingxin, some members have chosen a few outfits, which can be purchased at these shops..."

"Right, right, right. Because I, Omega, completely fail to understand the aesthetic tastes of these old ladies, so Hirashin-nii listens to her... Ah, ah, ah—"

Not only does he keep teasing Alpha's age, he even calls me "brother"... Omega is always called a newcomer (temporary worker) because he keeps doing this... But between Alpha and Hour, who exactly made the move?

"Wait.. sir, I didn't mean to d-Aa ...

"It seems to be Xiao Xiao's... So that child is actually quite impulsive in private? But I can't blame her, after all-"

After all, siblings maintain a precious bond, so if someone were to make fun of them, they'd be pissed, right? If it were in a novel, it would probably be...

Omega, you have already met your end!

"It feels like this..."

"What's wrong?" Meganelle, who had just come out of the fitting room, looked curiously at the man who was talking to himself in front of her.

"No, it's nothing. Anyway, this dress really suits you... I want this one too!"

"Really...what are you doing? We don't have that much budget today~"

"Then consider it my gift to you, and wrap it up together with the ones I just tried on."

"Okay, I've already put it on your account~"

The waitress quickly packed the clothes and put them in the bag. Her smile was a little stiff, and her hands were shaking, perhaps because she was a little nervous. But putting those details aside, it was a familiar shop, and the waitress was understanding.

"Come on, tell me what else you want. I don't think you'd be so free to come and help an old lady you're meeting for the first time carry her things. After all, you've got so many cute girls you know, your schedule must be pretty full, right?"

Has it been exposed? No, first I have to think about how to improve this impression... Ping Xin looked around and saw that Meigan's mother... Aunt Fubuki wasn't there, probably trying on clothes. So he whispered in Nile's ear, "Do you want tickets for the Summer Festival and the Summer Music Festival?... Ahem, I was thinking that going out together would help strengthen the family relationship, so you might need these. As for the source... just say they're from a classmate who had extra time or couldn't go because of something unexpected."

"...You really are...always thinking about random things (other people's affairs)—"

Also, don’t talk in my ear, it’s itchy!”

It was not easy to do kicking and punching movements while wearing a skirt, not to mention she was determined to change her image, so she used her body and her buttocks, which were probably rounder than the front armor, to hit Ping Xin.

She was fine before, but now she's so sensitive... It seems it's not just her appearance that's changed, something has changed inside Nero, Ping Xin thought. But Nero is also interesting like this, so OK~

"Look, look, how about this dress of mine?" Aunt Sakura Fubuki made a dazzling appearance from the fitting room, used the phrase "look at me", and then received unanimous praise from the two young people.

"Okay okay" x2

"Really? So perfunctory... Are you two whispering to each other?"

"..."

As expected of Nero's mother, isn't she? Her intuition is quite impressive. The two, whose physical abilities are gradually surpassing those of humans, distanced themselves the moment they heard the curtain being drawn, yet they were still discovered. Is this a woman's sixth sense?

"Wulusai... hurry up and finish shopping and go back. Don't forget you still have to go back to buy groceries and cook today!"

"Ah~ Little Nilu, do you really want to go back and learn cooking from me?"

So Nero has been learning to cook with her mother lately? That's a good thing, mother-son (crossed out)...the relationship between mother and daughter must have improved quite a bit, even today when they went shopping.

"Just shut up!"

Meganil was somewhat relieved to see that he didn't seem to care, but she felt more disappointed in her heart. However, it was obvious that there was someone on the field who knew how to "interact" better.

"Woo woo woo, Xiao Nilu is so mean to me~"

"Okay, okay... Go try this dress on. If it fits you, I'll buy it as a gift for you."

"Really? ... Come to think of it, Nero, you seem to be working a part-time job. Don't overwork yourself, okay?"

"I know, I know, get in now!"

Nilu pushed her mother, who clearly wanted to say something, into the fitting room and finally breathed a sigh of relief. Back when her father was around, it was always Nilu who was the one making the comments and being the one being pestered. Back then, Nilu was just there to watch the fun, though she often didn't get the jokes. But now, perhaps the act of doing something with someone close to you can actually make you laugh.

"Come to think of it...you do have a part-time job."

"Ah, thanks to you...or rather, since it's you who assigned me this task, I should remember it!"

That being said, it is true.

Ping Xin once arranged a job for Nel with high pay, low workload, and flexible hours. This meant training with combat maids (?) and learning combat techniques while also experimenting with incorporating the power of ripples. This provided Nel with some convenience and eased her burden, while also providing an additional person and a new perspective on the application of ripples in combat. The ability to bend bullets during the "Four Heavenly Kings Battle" was one of Nel's achievements, and it has now become a new branch of Ping Xin's repertoire.

It seems that Ping Xin is indeed the kind of person who doesn't clearly distinguish between public and private affairs but does not interfere with either.

"If it's the summer festival... remember to go."

"No Road Race... If you go with me... it's not impossible (whispering)."

As the owner of a super body, Ping Xin can naturally hear it clearly. The common deafness plot in romantic comedies will never happen to him because he always believes that people who miss opportunities are more pitiful than those who have no opportunities.

"Okay...but for the first half of the trip, you should stay with your family. I'll meet you by chance at the right time."

As expected, no matter what time he is, he is so reliable and so handsome...

"Ah - I'll leave it to you, Aibo (partner)"

"Ah."

The two fist bumped.

Chapter 73: The Eve of the Opening

"When I go to Karin, she says 'I have an appointment with Asuna', and when I go to Asuna, she says 'I'm going out with Karin'... Even though the witness statements match up, doesn't that mean there's no chance of contact at all? But since I have an appointment with Nel at the summer festival and an appearance at the music festival, maybe... this is a good thing?" The boy, who was well versed in the importance of mental victory and self-emotional adjustment, comforted himself.

"But there's really nothing else to do right now... so I'll go help Roselia and Afterglow in their open-air duel—"

We'd already announced the event on their official accounts a few days in advance, @ing each other, and building suspense every day to drum up hype. So now's the time to reveal the details of the event and hint at the location. Summer vacation is when students have less free time, so we can let them find it themselves. We'll give out small decorations, special glow sticks, and the like as prizes... And then, in the evening, as long as the office workers aren't working overtime, they can attend the event at a convenient time. Luckily, today is Saturday, so we're sure to have a good flow of customers..."

On the way back, Pingxin sent out the arrangements for various preparatory work and the means of dealing with unexpected situations one by one while walking. After returning home and taking a short rest, he went to the stage of the nearby large ecological park to supervise on-site. Of course, all the procedures had been completed in advance and obtained official approval, so there was no problem at all.

"Come to think of it, you two didn't fight—"

One is a techno-supremacist diva, the other a rebellious young woman focused on rock's freeform and emotional expression. Calm and impulsive, profound and unrestrained, harmonious and egocentric—no matter how you look at it, these two are opposites, making a fight unsurprising, and their previously revealed relationship is so inexplicable.

"Why, do you like watching women fight so much?"

"..."

"...Ordinary letter?"

Facing Mitakeran's disdain and Tomoki's questioning gaze, Hirayuko looked away. Well, lying is annoying after all... but who doesn't like watching pretty girls fight?

You think, I think, everyone thinks—

"By the way, how are you guys preparing? Is there any new song this time that I don't know about?"

"What a terrible change of subject..."

"Of course there's no problem on my end. I can go on stage anytime."

"So are we!"

Yuki was brimming with confidence, and Mitakeran was undeniably the best. This healthy competition was exactly what Hirayoshi wanted. Rough stones are easy to find, but polishing them to perfection is incredibly difficult, just like there are many good horses, but few good horse trainers...

Ping Xin's mood dropped when he suddenly remembered a 3- or 6-character game about a girl in jail.

"...Anyway, just give me an idea. I'll go take a look around first."

"Sudden low pressure?"

"I understand, thank you for your hard work."

After waving goodbye to the two vocalists, Heishin took a walk and returned to direct the staff and the audience. Finally, this first open-air concert concluded successfully, and Heishin spent a fulfilling day with everyone.

The equipment was carried by the finishing staff, and the group set out on the road home. Ping Xin, who was walking alone at the end, seemed out of place with the others, and this behavior naturally attracted the attention of his friends.

"..."

"What's wrong, Ping Xin?"

"Brother Pingxin, is there something wrong with our performance?"

"Ordinary letter..."

"Ping Xin!"

Facing everyone's concerned gazes, Ping Xin just shook his head. Normally, he would probably act flattered or deliberately make a fool of himself or something, but today he was not in such a mood. Why?

"I've prepared a hearty dinner at home. Although I know you're all excited today, please don't eat too much or play too late. Before tomorrow's training, I'll share the areas where everyone needs to improve. I hope you can maintain this spirit until the official performance in seven days."

When Ping Xin realized that he was the only one in the group who ruined the atmosphere, he decided to leave. He didn't want to let "boring things" interfere with their brilliance, even for himself.

"I suddenly remembered that I still have some work to do. Be careful on the way back. Finally... thank you all for your hard work!"

"Thank you for your hard work!" x10

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"Meow~?"

"......You are living a really happy life. There is nothing to do every day except playing and fighting. Now I have sent people to give you vaccinations, bathe you regularly, and feed you at designated places. Even your fur looks a lot smoother than before." Ping Xin said, touching the calico in his hand.

Although the price was that everyone had to be sterilized, after all, careless feeding could easily lead to an overpopulation of feral cats, which would then be very unpleasant for everyone. Ping Xin liked to lend a hand when he could, but he wasn't the type to release cats recklessly for personal gain or self-gratification. He prioritized everything he did, a habit that had served him well, even though his previous autism and current paranoia were both related to excessive thinking.

"Meow meow~"

"Meow--"

Smelling Ping Xin's scent, more cats emerged from the bushes, trees, and the slides. Before they knew it, this place had become a favorite haunt for many cats and dogs. Although the dogs had given up their territory after getting beaten by the less-than-human dogs, it was usually only the cats who gathered here.

"...Who's there?"

"..."

Even when he was daydreaming, he never forgot to be alert to his surroundings. He could pinpoint the location of the newcomer with just the slightest sound. Who on earth would come to this old park at this time?

“You..you are…?!”

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"What's wrong, Liang? Are you really hungry?! Sorry, it's already past dinner time. What would you like to eat for a midnight snack?"

Yamada Ryo had just returned to the livehouse STARRY when she caught the attention of Ijichi Nijika. The fact that she hadn't even been seen at dinner time was worrying enough. Since the place was packed with people on the weekend, Nijika had to apologize while preparing a drink for Ryo.

"Here, some comfort items."

He handed the bag over, and Hongxia took it and opened it to find that it contained limited edition cakes and other snacks from a famous dessert shop in Shimokitazawa. You know, this is a rare product that you can't buy even if you queue up!

"The cake...is huge."