The social phobia substitute will not dream of the band girl

"...won't you reconsider? We were still elementary school students back then, and 500 yen (about yuan) is—"

"Ten thousand yen."

Ping Xin answered again in seconds, his tone firm.

Chapter 48 Trusting Those You Trust

"...Are you serious? So many years have passed, and we can't even remember what happened back then. How can you be so sure about this when you just found out?"

Higuchi Enka looked normal...meaning she looked at him with an expressionless and sour face.

If what she said just now was just a prank to destroy his image in Ichikawa Hina's heart and prevent him, the super sea king, from catching another big fish——

But now it seems that there is a high probability that it will be a reverse assist.

This wave... this wave is to push your own man away, and be strict with yourself!

"...No matter how many times you say it, the answer will remain the same. My answer will always be 10,000 yen."

His expression remained calm and his heart remained steady, not only when he ate spicy food, but also when Ping Xin said this -

A very firm affirmation, a will as unshakable as a mountain.

"But why do you think it's 1 yen? It's possible that Hina (I) got it wrong."

Hina pouted deliberately, as if complaining that Hiranobu's trust had embarrassed her, but her sweet and delicate tone and the smile in the corner of her eyes revealed everything.

"Don't tease adults~"

Pingxin raised his hand and hit Hinana on the head.

Trust is trust, but fighting is still necessary.

"It hurts~!... Even though Hirayuma-senpai is only one year older than me~"

I clearly didn't use much force, but does that mean I hit accurately?

Ping Xin smiled and continued to explain: "In fact, even after careful consideration, the decision I made will not change -"

He shook his fingers, and although there was no hypnotic power, it still attracted the attention of several people, just like a lampshade cannot always stop a moth from flying into the fire.

"Hey, why?"

Enka couldn't stop Hiranobu from doing what he said or did, nor could she stop her friends, especially Toru Asakura.

"Generally speaking, the deeper a person's memory, the more important it is to them. So if Hina really saved a huge sum of 10,000 yen, it's normal that her memory is clearer than yours."

The three people except Hina thought about it and it seemed to be true.

"Another point is whether it's a personality issue or other practical factors... For example, although Toru was the initiator of the proposal, judging by the fact that she doesn't even know how to manage her own wallet, I can imagine that she definitely hasn't saved much over the years and is very likely to have forgotten about it."

"..."

Asakura Toru looked away. In Hirayuko's mind, this woman's management of money might be on the same level as Yamada Ryo. It would definitely be a lot of fun if these two got together.

"Although Koito is the most serious, he doesn't spend a lot of money on a daily basis, so his pocket money isn't much either, and it's a question of how much he can save."

"Hey, hey hey~"

Although she is mentioned here together with everyone else, Fukumaru Koito would be very happy if she was praised by others, and she would be especially happy if she was praised by Asakura Toru and Hironobu.

"Enka...her wallet is already struggling to support two people, don't expect her to save any money."

After being stared at by Higuchi Enka's death stare, Hirayobu finally didn't say out loud the first draft he had in mind. From then on, his family rank as a younger brother was reduced to -1, and it couldn't be lowered any further.

"As for Hina, although her mind may change sometimes, once she makes a decision, she will definitely act immediately... I don't know her past, but if it's Hina now, she has this kind of action."

"Ah, haha~? I'm getting praised~"

Hina Ichikawa's body swayed left and right, and she felt very light today.

"But that's just a thought-provoking reason... What's the real reason?"

"The real reason... is, of course, because I trust Hina—"

Ping Xin looked away a little embarrassedly, pretending that the food was too spicy and he needed to drink water, and pretending that there was sauce on his face and he needed to wipe it carefully.

It's no wonder he's like this. After all, telling the truth always makes people feel shy, because it's like showing their naked heart to others. And Enka's eyes are really scary...

But surprisingly, Hina Ichikawa did not respond happily immediately after being praised as usual, and then she looked for Toru to continue praising her.

And for some reason, the others didn't say anything, the atmosphere was worrying—

Thinking of this, Ping Xin hesitated for a moment before speaking: "There was a time... there was a time when there were only a half people I could trust... But that wasn't because there were no one I could trust, it was just that I didn't want to believe it -"

This self-destructive statement finally freed the four girls from their strange chain of suspicion, and they looked at him with complicated expressions. Even the originally happy Hina and the usually indifferent Toru were the same.

"So from a certain point in time, I vowed... I would try to trust others, trust more people. Of course, the most important thing is to trust myself, and believe that my judgment will not be wrong——

So I will trust you...just as you trust me and rely on me."

That night, even though Hiranobu ran away, Asakura Toru and the others had no doubts.

Because they believed in him and he tried to believe in them, they still get along well and are close to each other even now.

"I believe in Toru's detachment, Enka's aloofness, Hina's liveliness, and Koito's seriousness; I believe in Toru's individuality, Enka's composure, Hina's freedom, and Koito's hard work; I believe in Toru's decisions, Enka's judgment, Hina's actions, and Koito's preparation—"

All in all, I might trust you more than you think~"

......Why aren’t you talking?

Can you give me some reaction?!

Pingxin suddenly felt a little flustered. After all, he had said so many things to show off, but if no one bought it and he was criticized for being too corny, he would really cry on the spot, right?

"...Anyway, let's eat something first."

Higuchi Enka appeared calm on the surface, but she was actually using her kicking skills like crazy under the table, and she was probably almost leaving an afterimage!

"Hmm...That's true."

Asakura Toru seemed to have discovered something before, but now none of that mattered in the face of Hira Nobu's trust. He trusted me so much, so why should I doubt him?

I get hungry easily when I use my brain, so I eat~

"Ahaha~? Hina (me) wants to try the super dark soba noodles with a spiciness level of 4.34. If you can't finish it, Hirayama, please help me eat it~"

"well......"

Only Ichikawa Hina is good at acting like a spoiled child. What's more, Hirashin has long been accustomed to eating leftovers. Even if he goes bankrupt one day and is picked up by a rich woman, it can be considered that he has a "skill".

"N-No, no, Hina... Letting Shin-chan eat our leftovers or something... No way!"

Fukumaru Koito's face is a little red, probably because of the spiciness——

I always feel like she'll yell out "SeSe, death penalty!" someday~

Chapter 49: Simply Start a Live Broadcast

"Shocking! Well-known idol group Noctchill actually set up a stall selling water at the Spicy Food Festival. Are they suspected of being blacklisted? Click... to watch for more details."

After casually designing a classic hook title, Pingxin nodded with satisfaction as he watched the number of people in the live broadcast room gradually increase. Then he put his phone on the shelf, leaned back in his chair, and started the show right there.

After glancing at the comments in the live broadcast room, Ping Xin said in a choked voice: "Follow Noctchill, thank you meow~Follow Noctchill, thank you meow~"

"...all proceeds from the livestream will be donated to Hengxin's charities, and the proceeds will be publicly disclosed, transparent, and reliable. Fans can also enjoy discounts here by using their payment records and member login. Apologies to those who are not in Tokyo~"

The comments now are full of comments complaining about his voice and appearance (headgear), or there are people who are just fanning the flames, those who are trying to stir up trouble, and those who just want to watch the show without knowing what is going on. In short, there are very few real fans, which is a perfect reflection of the state of the modern Internet.

Fortunately, this result is exactly what he wants. He can trick Xiao Heizi into coming over and kill him now, which will save him a lot of trouble when he actually starts the live broadcast later.

Ping Xin clapped his hands to draw everyone's attention. "Everyone, come say hello... Although this is just a live webcast, let me introduce myself first, as a way to make up for last time."

Yes, this time, in addition to luring Xiao Heizi in to kill him, another reason was to let them adapt to this live broadcast format. After all, a major accident occurred during the first live TV broadcast.

"Then count in order... First up is Koito!"

“Eh!..Ehhhhhhh——? Me, me!?”

I originally thought that the introduction would start from the center of the group, Toru Asakura, but I was suddenly startled when Fukumaru Koito was called. My hands, which were originally counting money, trembled slightly, and I walked slowly to the camera.

"Um, um... I'm Fukumaru Koito, please give me your guidance!"

Although she was startled at first, it wasn't her first time on TV, so she quickly adjusted. Although shy and introverted, her strongest skill was learning. After the previous TV show incident, she put in a lot of effort to overcome her nervousness and fear of being in front of the camera.

"Well, you did a good job. Everyone is praising you for being cute and hardworking—"

Fukumaru Koito showed a shy smile, which reminded the audience in the live broadcast room of their youthful days.

The biggest difference between Koito and the other three is that she is "ordinary". It doesn't mean that she has no special skills or characteristics, but that she is not as "aggressive".

But on the other hand, it is easier for people to accept it. Just like when you encounter a little rabbit on the grassland, even though it is the first time you see it, few people will instinctively run away like they would when they see a jackal, tiger or leopard. Most people's reaction is "so cute, I want to touch it."

"Really?...Hehehe~"

Of course it is fake, but what was originally fake has now become true.

Even if many people have preconceived notions about them, it doesn't matter. After all, people are visual animals, and as long as they see beautiful girls, they will selectively forget them.

This is scientifically based.

"Eh? No, no, that's not happening..."

Pingxin didn't know what he was talking about with the audience in the live broadcast room, but it made Xiaosi feel a little uneasy. But she soon stopped feeling that way.

"So she's not an elementary school student... Xiaoyi is a freshman this year. Don't bully her just because she's so cute. Are all the people in the live broadcast room elementary school boys?"

Ping Xin pointed and talked to the audience, and the popularity of the live broadcast room gradually increased. When he saw foreign viewers clicking in to watch, he would even preach to them about his idol in fluent foreign languages.

"N-No, it's okay... I'm often mistaken for someone else—this level is totally fine! So...so everyone is right, okay?"

The smile on Koito's face was a little forced. Although no one would say that when they were with everyone, other people would still think so, right?

The sadness of the cute little animal-like girl could be felt even through the screen, and the audience in the live broadcast room also began to denounce those little chickens who talked nonsense.

"But, but——one day I will definitely become an outstanding idol that everyone will recognize... and recognize at a glance, so please support us!!!"

Fukumaru Koito practically shouted as she spoke loudly to the camera and bowed. Her head lowered, her movements exerted great effort, and the petite girl's body trembled slightly as she maintained this strenuous pose for so long, but she persevered.

Another important reason for letting Koito appear first is that she is much more serious than the other three, whether it is her independent practice after training every day or her study and life...

It's not that they don't work hard, it's just that it's not to the extent that people can see it at a glance——

Soon, the haters stopped talking, and everyone achieved a temporary victory. Although the ban was actually due to the room management's instigation by Ping Xin, the atmosphere in the live broadcast room instantly became harmonious because they were fighting against a common enemy and had the same people they wanted to protect.

Many people in different languages ​​began to comfort Xiaosi, and Pingxin transformed into a Titled Douluo and also conveyed these words of support to her, along with their various IDs. In this way, Xiaosi also gained her first batch of fans.

"Speaking of which, you know what? Although Koito is small, she has big ambitions... Regarding idols—"

"Eh...eh? Wait, x...Producer!"

In the half beat that Hirayuko deliberately paused, Fukumaru Koito, the best student among the four, immediately understood what he was going to say.

She changed her melancholy expression and rushed over with a slightly red face, but when have you ever seen a rabbit hunt a tiger?

nonexistent!

"Let me tell you, actually..."

左闪

"When Koito first became an idol, she couldn't find her purpose..."

Move right

"But she finally found it some time ago and happily shared it with me..."

空翻

"Her dream is—"

Around the back

After performing a Cobra maneuver on the ground, Ping Xin whetted everyone's appetite and almost made them "dizzy on the live broadcast" before speaking:

"In fact, she has always been worried that she's not good enough, and that if she can't keep up with everyone else one day, she'll be left behind... Although it sounds like an unnecessary worry given their relationship, there are obviously many people who think this way in this world history—"

"Wait, wait... I'm so shy~!"

Faced with the absolute physical difference between the two, Koito could only swing his two tender white legs in the air like a rabbit being picked up by someone.

"And she actually said... 'I want to be an idol who can help fans who, like me, fear losing their place, find a sense of belonging by liking and supporting me!'... something like that. Isn't that amazing?"