The social phobia substitute will not dream of the band girl

Looking at the gorgeously decorated cake that exuded a sweet aroma, Hong Xia swallowed her saliva.

"Yeah...it's really big~"

Thinking about the touch he felt when he pretended to be asleep today, Liang finally understood why they always like to find strong athletic boys as boyfriends. Just like men like to touch women, women also have the desire to touch them.

"Hey~...Are you okay~"

Seeing Liang suddenly laugh strangely, Hongxia suddenly felt adapted. When she took out the snacks as a comfort food just now, she thought it was someone pretending to be him or had eaten something strange. After all, no one knew Yamada Liang's wallet better than her.

When Liang saw Hong Xia, he suddenly laughed out loud. Perhaps her front armor was even more "full" than the one in front of him.

"Really? What are you laughing at?... I'm mad!"

Feeling offended for no reason, Ijichi Nijika turned into a cat-eyed person when complaining and started to play around in front of the bar with Yamada Ryo, who was looking at her with a very rude look. In the distance, Ijichi Hoshika just watched and did nothing.

"How childish..."

I really don't know when she will grow up, but... this is good. She watched them with a smile and took a sip of the strawberry milk in her hand.

Chapter 74: Sacrifice!

When people focus on a certain field, time always flies by. Seven days after seven days passed in the blink of an eye, and it was the last day of training camp, which was also the first day of the summer festival.

"Okay... then let's all work hard together! Hey - eh - oh -!"

Uehara Himari's call went unanswered. Where are the four childhood friends? Did you all betray me?!

"But I didn't expect that we'd be performing at a summer festival in collaboration with the shopping district... Was that part of your plan, Hirayuma?"

"Organizing events during the festival can make money, getting the shopping district involved can both increase popularity and make money, and having you perform can both help make money and increase popularity. Why not do something that has no drawbacks but only benefits?"

"It's really scary, Brother Pingxin~"

"Because of my suggestion, the shopping street has become a partner store for this year's festival, which means that Yamabuki Bakery's bread can also be bought here this year—"

It is obvious that Ping Xin has already entered the third level "control level" in dealing with Qingye Mocha. Even a naturally scheming woman is no match for the ultimate steady brother of the data flow.

"Hurrayama, the genius~ Long live~!"

"Alright, alright, don't get too excited, little Mocha. We can just go together after the performance."

Tsugumi Hanazawa was as calm as ever. In fact, her family's Hanazawa Cafe also participated in the festival as a member of the shopping street, and she was still helping out at her stall until just now.

"It's better to just say that bread can be bought right outside your doorstep. There's no need to get so excited, right?"

Mizukuri also likes Yamabuki's bread, but she is not as enthusiastic about it as Mocha.

"Of course not. How could I let such a boring thing happen... For this festival, I had every store prepare new products months in advance. If the feedback is good this time, maybe they will become permanent stores in the future."

But it is highly unlikely. After all, limited-time products are like limited-time characters. If they are commonplace, people will not have an urgent desire to consume them, unless their strength is really too high.

"Lan~?"

"I know, I know!... Let's all go together after the show."

"Great--!"

"Haha, that's really good."

Udagawa Tomoe, standing nearby, also laughed heartily. She'd already known this information, and after a performance, she'd be participating in the summer festival as the leader of the taiko drum troupe. It was a perfect match.

"Well...anyway, everyone, work hard and give the best performance to those who know you and those who don't. By the way, if your performance meets my expectations, there will be a mysterious reward this time, right?"

"Really? Then I want to go to that newly opened buffet dessert shop!"

If she keeps eating, Scarlet Mary might actually turn into Fat Mary, right? But considering how hard she's been working lately, it's not impossible. Eating more means burning more, which is also part of a healthy lifestyle.

"As for me... last time, Ping Xin gave us a lot of foreign coffee beans, and this time I want to try developing new dishes."

Tsugumi Hanazawa's request was so sweet and adorable, even at this moment, she was still thinking about her own restaurant. And he would also enjoy the benefits of improving the menu, so it was totally OK!

"Little~Mocha~"

"It's still bread?"

Pingxin conducts a quick response.

"Let's talk about Mocha later~"

Still playing with mystery? However, after Mocha's actions, Pingxin was really curious. What kind of wish could make this scheming girl give up even her favorite bread? But if the wish is too extreme, even God will punish it.

"As for me...I want to try the Yan Kingdom's big drum."

Tomoe, perhaps after hearing the similarities between the Yanoku drum and the Taiko drum, has been fascinated by it. What would you call a Yanoku drum if you added jazz drums, Taiko drums, and the Yanoku drum? For now, I'll leave the task of choosing a nickname to her younger sister, Udagawa Ako. I'm sure the chuunibyou's naming skills won't disappoint.

"Finally... it's you. What do you want, Ran?"

"......unnecessary."

"...unnecessary?"

"You've done enough so far. Now, keep your eyes open and watch our performance!"

The bright light bulb above the makeshift tent was the only weak source of light, but at that moment, Ping Xin saw a bright, strong light in his eyes.

This is her glory, this is their story!

This thought crossed Hirayuko's mind. As their companion, their supporter, and...the audience who had admired their figures from the special seats, he felt an urge to cry at this moment.

All parents should have experienced this feeling: the joy, emotion, sadness, and loneliness that come with seeing their children grow up. But what is needed now is not tears but smiles!

Sending them off with a smile and welcoming them back with a smile, this is what he should do as an elder!

"...Hmph, then I'll look forward to it~"

"Well, we'll see!"

As the girl gave a fist bump, the red streak on her left forehead fluttered, like a red flag declaring rebellion to the world. It reminded me of the rebellious knight Mordred, who brought the legend of King Arthur to a close. If there was one thing they had in common, it was rebellion and boyishness.

Ping Xin wanted to laugh when he recalled the experience when he mistook Mizukami for a boy when they first met, but if he laughed here, he would definitely get beaten, so he had to hold it back!

"...Then I'll go check on...Roselia. If anything comes up, just call her."

Heishin suppressed his smile and left the place.

"...Speaking of which, I clearly said there would be a mysterious gift, so when did it become a wishing session? I'm not some genie from a magic lamp, and no wishing genie, past or present, in China or abroad, can grant four or five wishes at once, right?"

Perhaps influenced by the festival atmosphere, even Hexin became more excited than usual. The most obvious characteristic was his high-speed and talkative chatter, like an otaku discussing his passions.

"But this has never happened before. Does this mean that I've changed... Is this... a good change?"

Ping Xin scratched his head. Even though he often lacked confidence, a clear answer emerged in his mind at this moment.

I'm getting better, and it'll get even better!

Chapter 75: Encounter at the Festival

"...How was their performance?"

"...Excellent...Why are you here? Shouldn't you be there to cheer them on?"

At the summer festival, Afterglow and Roselia delivered a captivating opening performance, relying on the equipment Pingxin had invested heavily in to convey their charm to every audience member. Meganelle was even mesmerized by the performance, a fact that filled her heart with a sense of satisfaction.

"Although they're still young, they've gradually become mature and reliable adults, so I came to see how you're doing. Just like we planned before, we met by chance~"

"I see... You called me a kid, didn't you? I'll kill you!"

"Hahaha, I'm sure you're more familiar with this look... Honestly, how long do you plan to stop acting? It's about time you get back to being yourself, right?"

"...No Road Race."

I don't know whether to be angry or happy. I can only say that Ping Xin's way of caring for others is always so roundabout yet direct. When they are pulling each other, they suddenly hit a straight ball, which is really hard to guard against. I don't know whether it's because her girlish heart has been trampled on, or because it comes from someone's condescending "concern", or maybe she herself has doubts about it, but in short, she is angry.

"Maybe you think this will be good for everyone, but ignoring the problem is not the same as solving it... I still have to go help, so let's stop here for today. It just so happens that the two of them are coming over too, Ciao~" Sensing that Nelue's mother Sakura Fubuki and a young man were walking towards this side, and the talk therapy failed, Ping Xin planned to retreat.

"..."

"...Don't look so sad. I like both the old Neloo and the current little Neloo. It's just... maybe you should think more about yourself and figure out whether this is just wishful thinking and self-satisfaction. That's it—"

After taking the time to give some instructions, Pingxin retreated.

"...I just don't want you to say that."

But being able to make him say the word "like" shows that her efforts are meaningful, which means that this is not wishful thinking or self-satisfaction, but a successful change!

Although the two of them were actually talking nonsense and chatting across servers, this did not prevent them from moving on to the next step.

"Xiao Nilu, where is your friend? I just saw him here, where did he go?!"

"He has something else to do, so he should go back first? We just happened to meet and chatted for a while."

"But just now I saw you two were very intimate, he even hugged you from behind like this... Did you have a fight with your boyfriend?... Why are you looking at me like that? Did I say something I shouldn't have said again?"

It is obvious that Miss Sakura Fubuki's new boyfriend is a real straight man, and he doesn't know how to read the atmosphere and can always step on the minefield accurately. His "courage" and honesty make her look sideways.

"We're not in that kind of relationship!...at least not yet, b..ba...dad."

"Oh...oh! If you're not used to it, you can call me Uncle Sakurai..."

Ah, screwed up again, these two.

Miss Sakura Fubuki, who was standing by, looked at the two wooden duo who had fallen silent again and didn't know what to say. But even though she had never been a smart person, she could still think of a solution -

"Let's go, let's go over there and take a look. There are a lot of interesting programs today!" He said, pulling the two of them towards the crowd. Father and daughter were connected by the mother's connection. They adjusted to each other, pulled and tugged, and then stumbled forward together, but the family always came together in the end.

......

...

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Summer Festival performance stage, backstage——

"Hey~ Why does someone look so depressed after just a few minutes of not seeing each other?"

"...That's because my stupid, rebellious teenage daughter broke my heart, of course."

"Ahem... Ping Xinjun, long time no see."

Heishin's hair stood on end, his toes tapping the ground. Can someone explain why Mizukuri's biological father, Mizukuri Mei, was present during the ethical meme?!

"I came to see Lan's performance. You've trained them well."

"Ahaha...yes...but it's all thanks to the child herself."

"This child's own efforts are also important, but without you, she would not be able to stand on such a stage at this age. Thank you."

Mei Zhumei lowered her head.

"No, no, I too... they will soon reach a higher level. I hope you don't miss it this time."

Maybe it's time to say those humble words, but facing a father who bows his head for his children, he doesn't want to play around with those tricks. He has always understood that only by giving sincerity can you gain sincerity.

"I see... By the way, there seem to be a lot of new faces in your house lately. Would you like to introduce them to me?"

"Father, what are you talking about?"

"Haha, just kidding... I hope you know what you're doing."

What are they doing... Aren't they protecting the stars of tomorrow? However, judging by their current performance, they are no longer stars of tomorrow, but already rising stars, and will soon enter the world's vision!

"I understand...I will be more careful and work harder!"

What are you working so hard for?

It's bad enough that you have so many maids at home flirting with people from the shopping district, but now you're bringing in outsiders as well? Not to mention the female classmates who showed up before, who knows, there might be several fiancées waiting for you outside, maybe as many as 300!

Mei Zhumei wasn't good with words, so she had to give up and fight again tomorrow. According to the rules, even family members couldn't enter the backstage here casually. As he was leaving, he happened to run into Roselia, who had just finished her performance. He nodded and greeted them before leaving.

"Who was that familiar-looking uncle just now? Do you know him?"

"Azi knows that Mr. Mei is Mizukari's father!"

"Unlike his daughter, the father is a mature and steady adult."