Pingxin extended his hand. Unlike the hand he had extended out of curiosity on their first encounter, this time he had made a decision based on careful consideration and his own heart.

"If the power of one person is not enough, then use two people. If the wisdom of one person is not enough, then use a group of people. As long as everyone is willing to lend their strength, the world will become a better place, for sure."

"..."

Hiroi Kikuri didn't answer, but just looked at the sky.

It turns out there really are people like this in the world, clumsy and powerless, yet incredibly cunning and powerful. What exactly is the difference between us...

She turned her head and saw a pair of glowing eyes. No, upon closer inspection, they were no different from other people's eyes, even more ordinary, yet they gave people a very special feeling.

What on earth is this... Ah, Hiroi Kikuri thought of it——

"Light..."

That’s right, it’s light. There is light in his eyes!

It's not recklessness or courage, it's not just rational wisdom nor completely wild intuition, but a special kind of light... a light that, after being deceived, hurt and misunderstood by humans, still believes in oneself and the possibilities of the human species!!!

Romain Rolland once said: "There is only one kind of heroism in the world, and that is to love life after recognizing the truth of life."

This is the glory of heroes, the glory of mortals, and the glory of mankind—

"...Then we have no choice but to do it, right?"

"Well, let's do it then."

Hiroi Kikuri stretched out her hand, and Hirashin held it tightly.

"I don't want to be everything to anyone, nor can I be everything to anyone - because in my opinion, each of us is a light that can illuminate each other. The reason why humans live in groups is because the ability of one person is limited. So when you feel that you can't do it alone, try to rely on me, whether it's sending a message, calling or meeting in person... No matter when or where, I'm always waiting for you."

Although she wasn't actually waiting for me, but for "us", Kikuri smiled.

"Really?... I think I'm a pretty troublesome guy."

"Well, you can anytime. This is my promise, my 'letter'... You can also turn into light, Kikuri, and everyone else too. Everyone can do it."

Liar...big liar...

You've clearly taken away my dream (wine), yet you're still here saying things that will make me intoxicated...

"You really are a big liar, you—... tsk?~"

"Hey, wait..."

It's too late, everything is too late.

This is my revenge for you taking away my treasure (wine), the worst first kiss ever, a first kiss that tasted of wine, a first kiss of... Hiroi Kikuri.

“…Ha~~~~…Are you scared?”

It turns out that you will be surprised too.

"I can't say I'm not surprised, but...does this mean I'm drunk?"

"..."

You took my first kiss, and you're actually concerned about that person?!

"And...it smells a bit like alcohol."

"...Don't stop me, I'm going to die right now--!"

"Haha, sorry, this is revenge~... At least for the time being, please be patient, wine."

Ping Xin hugged her from behind——

"...What you lost, I will make up for it from other sources."

"Well, we have an appointment..."

"Then it's an appointment."

Chapter 23: The Good Husband and Wife

“…Hey—”

"what happened?"

Suddenly being so shy, like a woman.

"As for 'over there'... is that okay?"

"Well, of course - my kids have said 'as long as I like it' it's OK...but that doesn't include the sudden horny urge to have sex with someone. That's out (foul), that's considered cheating."

"..."

Whether this is considered lenient or strict is out of the question, but what's the deal with your view on love? Are you aliens?

Anyway, it's just a fucking weird thing! But I'm actually happy and relieved about it, because apart from the face, there's really no other part of the body that can be compared.

Is it true that weirdos tend to flock to one another?

This was probably the first time in her life (when she was awake) that Hiroi Kikuri was so happy to believe that she was a weirdo, and that the people she knew were also weirdos, and the people she liked were also weirdos.

"Stare~~~~"

"..."

Why, why are so many children looking here? Could it be that everything just now!?

"What a nasty couple! Fortunately they are not my parents, otherwise it would be so unfortunate——"

"One thing to say, one thing to say, indeed."

"Sure enough, Brother Pingxin likes bigger ones."

"...It doesn't look that big."

Where are you looking at while talking?!

Hiroi Kikuri has something to say but it is difficult to express it.

......

...

..

"...So that's how chocolate is made. It's very simple. Now you can choose your favorite nuts, chocolate varieties, and molds. Don't rush and line up well~"

"Okay~~~~"

"As for Kikuri...Here, this bottle of wine is your alcohol allotment for today."

"Such a big cup? Great!"

It turns out it’s true that men become gentler after falling in love. We are the champions!!!

"But...it has to be chocolate with a liquor filling—if you drink it secretly, you'll be punished for both the previous time I drank at your house. 1+1 is greater than 2." Ping Xin's smile turned into a narrowed look...was it a mistake? Was it just a simple narrowing? No, it was the legendary fox smile.

"Yes......"

Hiroi Kikuri lowered her head like a child who had made a mistake. She was clearly several years older...wasn't nine years a bit too much? But if she was called auntie, she would really know how to make purple sand this time!

"But I can understand your difficulties. After all, there is such a thing as alcohol dependence, and the presence or absence of alcohol does have a significant impact on your stage performance."

"That--?"

"...So, eat your fill before going on stage next time. I'll make you some sake and food~"

Her thoughtfulness has surpassed her mother's. An angel? I believe you!

A whispered exchange… "Will they be like this at night too?"

Whispering… "I don't think so. He's just neglecting his duties."

I didn’t dare to speak loudly… “At night? Is it more exciting than now?…Wow——”

...Now I have a question, if my nose bleeds into chocolate, can I still eat it?

"Well... let's just throw it away. We don't want to waste it, but food safety is important, isn't it?" Ping Xin smiled and sat back in his seat, watching everyone working idly like a teacher in a study session.

It's fun, but also boring...

"...By the way, shall I sing a song for everyone? I remember there's a guitar here too."

Although it is an acoustic guitar, it is just right for use here.

"Hey~~..Then if you have time, please come and lend a hand, Hirashin-san."

"Yes, yes, I also want to be tutored by Mr. Ping Xin."

Are all kids these days so precocious? Hiroi Kikuri clearly felt the generation gap, the fundamental difference between the inner and outer corners.

"Hahaha - no, because you should do your own things yourself... But if it's a method, I can repeat it as many times as I want."

People can't grow without doing something, and the satisfaction, valuable experience, and confidence gained from doing something with your own hands are treasures that no one else can teach you. So before you fail, before you get lost, before you cry, give it a try.

"Then please listen to my singing... I looked at the twinkling things in the sky~ You told me they were stars~... They seemed to be cuddling with each other just like us~ Weeping and laughing together for this-"

“?~~~~”

It would have been nice if I had brought my bass... But it doesn't matter, there are still many days to come, right?

......

...

..

“Hmmmm?~~~~”

"...Hiroi, is this a new song you wrote?"

After practice, Hiroi Kikuri suddenly pulled something out of her gig bag. Iwashita Shima, who'd initially assumed it was a relapse, was about to go out on duty when he saw her pull out some sheet music. While this was a good thing, considering her usual procrastination of not creating a new folder until prompted, this style...wasn't it too different?

"Yeah...?~~~~...Oh, by the way, I still have a few songs that Ping Xin gave me. He said that if we are willing, we can cooperate with the company and be the original singers. And also——"

"Wait, wait, wait, what's this company all of a sudden... are you really clear about this?"

It's really strange for a man to spend so much money on her after just a few days of knowing her. Isn't it better to think carefully? When I saw your message before, I thought you were planning to withdraw, but after not seeing you for a few days, how come you're getting deeper and deeper into it...

"Of course...ah, the contract is also here. Shima and Eliza, come and take a look."

"Oh, what?... Isn't this the ending theme song for the new anime coming out in April?... Not April, but the ending theme song for the second quarter of July?... I always feel like this will be spoiled."

"...Isn't this what you've always wanted to do? Come on, let me see, Eliza, you're holding on too tight!"

"But we're a SICK HACK team. If you don't want to do it, Shima, then that's not possible, right?"

"..."

Iwashita Shima took the contract and began to read it. These details were her job in the past. After all, neither of her teammates was very good at it. If she didn't stand up, she might end up being sold out one day.

The terms of the contract seem to be fine... Wow, how many performances would it take to earn this amount of money? I'll ask someone in the industry if they know anything about it.

"...It seems like there is no problem. It's so good that it makes people suspect that it is a pie in the sky. Is it a trap set by Kong Ming? It's better to ask who that man is?" Shima looked at Kikuri and found that she looked daydreaming. Even if you didn't drink, you had no intention of listening to the lecture, right?

"Ah, ah... Since we're going to do it anyway, why not leave it to someone we trust? That's what Hirayuko said, right?"

That's the name of the matter... You're falling too fast, aren't you? But it's better than dying alone, so let's change the subject a little bit—

"Speaking of which, Guangjing, I think you changed your phone. The previous one was broken a long time ago. What happened?"

"My boyfriend gave it to me. Shima-chan, don't you think?"

"..."

Still little Shima——

Are you sick? You're looking for death!

Chapter 24: Koito also wants to make a note

"..."

"..W-what's going on?"

Seeing the serious expression of the man in front of her, the petite girl couldn't help but become nervous.

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