The social phobia substitute will not dream of the band girl

"Good morning, Michiyo-nee-sama. Is this Ichiri's bento?"

"Yeah, that's right. I was going to give it to her just now, but this kid suddenly rushed out in a hurry. It seems like she's really looking forward to seeing you~"

"Ah, mother!"

Being teased at home was fine, but being teased in front of the person involved was enough to make Goto Ichiri want to find a way to slip through... No, if he just broke himself down to the atomic level, he could disappear right there and then—

"It's okay. I'm looking forward to meeting her too... After all, Yili is not only cute but also very interesting."

"senior...!"

Being touched on the head by Ping Xin in front of her mother made her blush and feel ashamed, but she enjoyed it and hoped that he would stay on her for a while longer...

Seeing Goto Ichiri standing there again, Hirayuko walked over and took the lunch box from Michiyo's hand: "Then I'll keep this for her... Ichiri, let's go. We'll discuss the details in the car."

Yili waved goodbye to her mother and said, "I'm going out," then followed Pingxin to the black luxury car parked outside.

"...Ah, yes! Hey, isn't it motorcycles today?"

"Hmm... I think a drive would be nice, but I have some stuff to bring, so I'll have someone drive us there. Ichiri, do you prefer the feeling of your hair being blown by the wind on a motorcycle?"

"Ah, that... yes."

She lied. In fact, she preferred a car where she could hide and not be seen by others rather than a conspicuous motorcycle.

"Then when you want to go out for a drive someday, just send me a message. I can't guarantee I'll always be free, but as long as I have time, I'll drive to your house and wait for you."

*The Goto family moved to a single-family house (a small building) in Tokyo that was relatively close to Seijo Junior High School at a very low price, and her room was still a separate room on the second floor as before.

"......yes!"

He opened the back door and got in first. He patted the soft sofa cushions, said "Excuse me," and got in...

Well, in a sense, it did disturb—

"Ahahaha, this wine needle doesn't poke!"

"Okay... remember not to drink too much, because you'll be performing for the kids soon."

...Hey, who is this woman who reeks of alcohol?

He has purple hair braided on one side, which is simply a "dangerous hairstyle". Under his long bangs, which are somewhat similar to Goto Ichiri's, are a pair of purple pupils that seem hazy and chaotic but actually contain spiritual light.

Although she has been eating on time, getting enough sleep, and occasionally exercising at Pingxin's house recently, she is already 25 years old and has left her beastly age and growth period. Now she looks like a high school student with not much growth...

But judging from the fact that she drank but was not stopped by her senior, she should be an adult, right?

"It's okay~... burp~~~~.. Anyway, if I'm drunk, I can just give you a 'biu~' and it will heal me—ah, it hurts!"

Ping Xin raised his left hand, gathered all his strength, and then hit her on the head.

"Don't try to provoke me on purpose. You're already 25, so behave yourself. Otherwise, Miss Shima will come to me to complain again... Delta, drive."

Eh...what on earth is going on?

Goto Ichiri didn't know and didn't dare to ask. He just watched the little leather shoes on his feet rubbing against each other.

"Open the window for some fresh air. Not everyone can tolerate the smell of alcohol on you...but it's especially strong on your clothes. Maybe you spilled some on them when you were drinking just now, right?"

Although Pingxin had seen through the truth early on, after all, he had seen too many people pretending to be crazy and stupid, and Ju Li had pretended to be drunk and acted coquettishly many times. The reason he hit her was just to make her restrain herself a little.

After being exposed, Hiroi Kikuri stopped drinking the "Infinite Wine" in her hand that had not been dropped for a long time. Instead, she leaned over with interest and observed Goto Ichiri carefully.

When facing her gaze, Yili was swaying left and right, not daring to meet her eyes. Kikuri also kept chasing her, and in the end, the two of them were swaying left and right, shaking their heads wildly like dogs shaking off water.

"You better stop now... Since we're adults, you should introduce yourself properly. Even if you're interested in her, don't be so rude—I told you before, didn't I? About this child and your personality being very similar."

Eh, this person looks a lot like me!?

It was at this very moment that Goto Ichiri began to doubt Hirayobu for the first time ever!

"Don't let her lead you astray... She's actually just like you—timid, introverted, with low self-esteem, and filled with fear for the future. She spent her school days alone in a corner, and then found music as a catalyst for change. If this is the kind of girl like Kikuri, I think she might be able to teach you something."

After listening to Pingxin's explanation, Yili mustered up the courage to look at her, but it didn't match Pingxin's description at all. Could it be that he pulled the wrong person?

Pingxin touched Kikuri's hair. Her hair quality is much better now than before. If you drink a lot of alcohol for a long time, you may start to lose a lot of hair at a certain period of time.

After enjoying Hiranobu's touch for a while, Kikuri finally remembered to introduce herself: "Ah, I'm Hiroi Kikuri, the bass and vocalist of the band SICK HACK, and Hiranobu's woman. Please give me your guidance~... burp——"

"Don't burp at a time like this, you're damaging my credibility!"

Ping Xin slapped her on the butt, and Kikuli made an ambiguous sound, and the scene was very awkward for a moment...

"Ahem... In short, whether as a senior in life, a senior in social anxiety, or a senior in the band, Kikuri can bring you some inspiration - of course, I won't let you drink if you're under 20, and evil speedrunning is prohibited."

"Ah, yes... By the way, I'm Goto Ichiri, and I'm the guitarist of the band Ending. I'm your... junior."

Kikuri, who had been squinting a bit, suddenly looked at Hirayukoshi and asked with her eyes—

Why haven't you taken action against this child yet?

Do you want me to cheat?

But I really can't handle being alone all the time... If I'm with Asuna and the others, I don't have much in common to talk about. It would definitely be much better if I had bandmates~

...Anyway, let it be. After all, we are a nest of weirdos, but whether she comes or not depends on her own wishes. Anyway, don't do anything unnecessary for me—

good~

After a few dozen seconds of encrypted conversation, Kikuri finally climbed up from Hirashin's legs and sat back in her seat.

"Ahem... I didn't tell you our destination before, right?"

"Ah, yes..."

"In fact, this performance is not a roadshow to be exact. It is more like a livehouse performance, but it is not much different from the former. Simply put, we are going to an orphanage today."

"yes......!"

Eh?

But why there?

Chapter 99 This is exactly what I am talking about

"Ah, it's my big brother and the older sister with the super flat chest—"

"Hey, who are you calling old?"

As soon as they got off the car, Pingxin and Kikuri were surrounded by the little ones who were moving freely in the yard and were pointed at and criticized. It seemed very impolite, but when they thought of the way Pingxin said "Who dares to scold me" when he had a verbal battle with the little ones last time, the Weapon Master said that they were irresistible after seeing it.

As for Kikuri... well, after being pointed at so many times, she has now been able to stand up straight and admit it, although she will secretly report it to Hiranobu afterwards and ask him to "thank her on her behalf."

"Today these two sisters and I will bring you a performance. Are you looking forward to it?"

"Hey~~Who wants to see you show off your affection?"

"But I'll forgive you for the sake of the snack. How about today's portion?"

"It's only been a few days since I last saw you guys, but you guys are getting more and more outrageous—"

Ping Xin directly took out his fist and drilled holes in the heads of the two little boys. I wonder if they will remember the thick hair on their heads when they become bald in middle age?

"Speaking of which, where are Dean Takasugi and the others? Are they still in there?"

The child who was caught shook his head: "They happened to be out shopping today, so they told us to stay at home and not go out."

"Yeah, yeah, they really trust you guys... Then everyone come and help. I made today's snacks myself~"

"Yeah~!"

A large group of children swarmed over, but most of those rushing towards the snacks were boys, while those surrounding Hiraishin, Kikuri, and Ichiri were mostly girls.

Compared to what to eat today, they are more curious about this "new member"~

"Hey, is Big Onee-san also Hiranobu-san's girlfriend? What's her name? How old are you? What's your occupation? Where do you live?"

"Hey, are you checking the household registration?" Pingxin protested.

"Um, um... Goto Ichiri, 16 years old, student, recently moved to Tokyo."

"You don't really have to force yourself to play with them... Never mind. Just say whatever you want to say as long as it's not forced. I don't understand friendship between you girls."

Ping Xin touched her head and the little kid on the ground, and gave them the right to talk.

"Is that a bass guitar like the one on Kikuri-san's back? Or is it a guitar?"

"Could it be a gun or a knife? My sister, who's about the same height as me, carried one before!"

A little girl who was less than 150cm tall asked, "It was Meganelle who taught her how to tie her side braids."

"Oh, sorry, mine is just an ordinary guitar..."

"Well... even if you look at me like that, I can't conjure up a model gun for you on the spot."

In response to Goto Ichiri's request for help, Hiranobu surrendered with both hands.

Although Delta might have real guns, these things were not suitable to be here, let alone as toys for children.

"How did Ichiri-neeji know my brother? Could they be classmates?"

Calling each other by name on the first meeting! ?

While lamenting in his heart that his social skills were not as good as those of a child, Goto Ichiri gradually relaxed. He felt even more relaxed than when he was talking to Erri at home.

It means that you won't be suddenly hit by a critical hit from your younger sister.

"Ah, um, well... although we're seniors and juniors at school, the first time we met was actually outside of school..."

"Hey, what's going on? Tell me quickly~!"

She was at a loss as to what to do with the child's coquettishness, so she had no choice but to look at Ping Xin. But he just winked and ran away... Was he letting me do whatever I wanted?

"Actually...one day last year it suddenly started raining heavily. I was hiding in a corner when a senior who was passing by saw me and gave me an umbrella..."

Until half a year ago, Fuji Ichiri would still dream about that day from time to time, but now it happens less often. Because her dreams are filled with more and more people, and there are many new memories with her seniors.

"Ah, did you start liking Hirashin-nii from that time?"

Are all children nowadays so precocious?!

But this question also made her fall into thought. Did I fall in love with my senior from that time? Did I fall in love with him out of gratitude?

"N-No... Maybe during the school festival?"

Ah, I said it out loud—

As soon as she said this, Goto Ichiri felt a little regretful, because she accidentally said what was in her heart, and more importantly, because she said what should have been hidden forever.

But when she looked around with a guilty conscience and a shy look, she didn't find Ping Xin. This made her feel relieved but also very disappointed.

Because for a person who lacks courage and has low self-esteem, being passive is always easier than being active.

This attitude was also Ping Xin's in the past, and it still shows today. For example, he always leaves himself a way out. In relationships, when actively pursuing someone, he often waits for the other person to confess their feelings. When passively pursuing someone, he tests the other person's sincerity until he is completely convinced...

Just like what he is doing now, Ping Xin is always testing, eavesdropping, and engaging in intelligence warfare.

"Ichiri, Kikuri, the stage is almost ready, you can come in - and the rest of you should go wash your hands quickly, so you can enjoy snacks while watching the show... Hey, you over there, stop eating!"

After being reminded by Pingxin, the little girls who had surrounded Goto Ichiri and asked questions did not leave. Instead, they held her hands and surrounded her as they walked into the yard, allowing her to experience the feeling of being a big star in advance.

"Ah, Senior, that..."

"Well, what happened?"

"...No, it's okay, it's just... By the way, what's the song for today?"

"Well... since this is a special training, let's start with the song that ends the band—"

...Huh?

Goto Ichiri was stunned.

Could it be "Guitar, Loneliness and the Blue Planet"?

Although Ping Xin was present when Liang finished the song that day, he didn't come over to see it, so Yili subconsciously assumed that he was not interested in the song, so he never dared to mention it...

"I really like this song... I've said this before, right? I also had a long... long period of social anxiety, and your lyrics made me feel like, 'Ah, this is exactly me.'"

"...S-So, Senior, do you mean you like me?"

Like my lyrics... Do you like my heart?

"Hmm... Actually, you don't like it, do you~?"

“I see…”