A guide to survival in a heavy girl's world

"Honestly, there's no difference, except that the sea salt mint flavor is more suitable for boys."

As Nagasaki Suyo said this, she sat down on Wakaba Mutsu's bed.

"By the way, Mu's nose is pretty good too. I feel like it's almost on par with Ai's."

"It's just because I'm more familiar with the smell of your usual shampoo."

Wakaba Mu also sat next to her.

"As cohabiting partners, this level of stuff is normal, right?"

"No, just like Aine still hasn't noticed that I secretly switched from Tetsuya's shower gel to my favorite brand!"

"Rather than saying she didn't notice, it's better to say she just handed over all these life matters to you..."

Ruoye Mu shook his head and said:

"After all, she is very clear about her role as the mascot in the family, so she doesn't care too much about this kind of thing."

"Are you clear about your position... Well, this is indeed a very important matter."

Regarding Wakaba Mu's evaluation, Nagasaki Suyo smiled and said:

"So, Mu, what about you? Have you figured out your place in this family?"

"……I?"

Ruoye Mu was slightly stunned after hearing this, and then replied in his usual calm tone:

"Of course they're guests. If you want to be more specific, you could say they're close guests."

"...That's it."

After hearing Wakaba Mu's answer, Nagasaki Suyo did not comment immediately, but raised her head and looked at the dress that she had not had time to put away.

"Mu is very attentive to other people's affairs, but he's not very good at his own affairs."

"?"

After hearing this, Wakaba Mu looked at Nagasaki Suyo with a confused look on his face, and his pretty little face was filled with an expression of "asking for explanation".

Nagasaki Suyo didn't keep anyone in suspense and spoke directly:

"Remember when CRYCHIC disbanded? You said some really harsh words to everyone to help Xiangzi cover up his lie."

"..."

Although everyone has now reconciled under the leadership of Chihaya Tetsuya, whenever Ruo Yemu mentions or recalls this incident, he still feels a little regretful and depressed because of the memories.

At the same time, Nagasaki Suyo completely ignored the complicated expression on Wakaba Mu's face and continued:

"At that time, I was completely overwhelmed by anxiety and confusion, and for a time I turned that negative emotion into resentment towards you. For a long time, I blamed you for the band's disbandment and threatened you to reveal Xiangzi's affairs to me..."

Having said that, Nagasaki Suyo sighed with great emotion.

"But think about it carefully. Even if you hadn't said that back then, wouldn't CRYCHIC have disbanded? Or... could anyone really have stopped Xiangzi, who had just faced the pressure of life and was determined to shoulder it all?"

"..."

After hearing this, Ruoye Mu's expression improved a little.

Just as Nagasaki Suyo said, on that gray rainy day, that afternoon that was a nightmare for everyone, no matter how she responded, it could not change the final outcome of the band's disbandment.

"So, when I first tried to use the band's matter as an excuse to blackmail you, you should have realized this and refuted me."

Nagasaki Suyo said:

"If I were to be contradicted, I'd probably get really angry, maybe even have a huge argument with you... But once I'm tired of arguing, I'll probably still listen to you. Because, no matter what the reason for CRYCHIC's disbandment was, one thing is certain: the band was able to form and leave behind so many beautiful memories because of a guitarist named Wakaba Mutsu. In other words... to me, you, like Xiangzi, are indispensable."

"!"

Hearing such straightforward words, Ruoye Mu immediately looked at Nagasaki Suye in disbelief and unconsciously covered his mouth with his hands.

As for Nagasaki Motoyo, it was probably because she had been with Chihaya Tetsuya for too long, so even though the words were so embarrassing, she didn't show any shame at all.

"Even though you may not remember it clearly, think about it carefully. While you have been silently paying attention to Xiangzi and Tetsuya, they may have also been aware of your existence and received your help. For example, he first learned about Sakurakouji's family through you, and it was through your mother that he first learned about Xiangzi's past. As for Xiangzi's current band and the joint exhibition, there is no need to mention it."

After saying that, Nagasaki Suyo stood up, walked to the front of the dress, and reached out to slightly adjust the ruffles at the hem.

"Anyway, that's all I wanted to say... Oh, and for tomorrow's taxi, I've booked an extended business car so our president can sit more comfortably... Yeah, that's it."

Without asking Wakaba Mutsuki to respond, nor intending to force Wakaba Mutsuki to make any statement, Nagasaki Suyo immediately prepared to turn around and leave after saying all that was in her heart.

Just as she opened the door and prepared to leave, Ruo Yemu finally asked the question she had not had time to ask before:

"...Did Xiangzi ask you to convince me?"

"Hmm? Xiangzi?"

In response to Wakaba Mutsu's question, Nagasaki Suyo's expression looked very confused.

"No, I just wanted to convince you to go watch TGC with us... Is that not okay?"

"So... your rhetoric is a bit too cunning, isn't it?"

"But Mu is helpless against this kind of cunning rhetoric, right? Otherwise, you wouldn't have been 'kidnapped' by me for so long."

Nagasaki Suyo waved her hand.

"Okay, I'm going to bed so I can be more energetic and watch [TGC] tomorrow... Good night, Mu."

She walked out of the room and added a little before the door closed:

"See you tomorrow."

"……Ugh."

Therefore, people who are anxious about gains and losses and not good at speaking are the type most likely to be PUA.

This person has said so much, does she really have a second choice?

"...At least in this family, I probably can't beat you."

Listening carefully to the sound of retreating footsteps outside the door which never came, Ruo Yemu couldn't help but say so.

32

Chapter 32: Curiosity turns people into stalkers.

The next day, when Chihaya Tetsuya saw Wakaba Mu's look today, a smile immediately appeared on his face.

"Good morning, Wakaba-san."

"……Good morning."

In response to Chihaya Tetsuya's greeting, Wakaba Mutsu slightly shifted his gaze and responded.

Chihaya Tetsuya then carefully observed Wakaba Mu's outfit today and said:

"I didn't expect Rukaba-san to choose to wear this dress to participate in [TGC]"

"I'll have to wear it sooner or later anyway, so I might as well take this opportunity... and use the 'full-injection treatment' to get used to it."

The coldness below her knees and shoulders made Ruoye Mu shrink involuntarily, but even so, she was prepared and still stood firmly where she was, not wanting to go back to change clothes.

"You're dressed so cute, so please don't force it."

Nagasaki Suyo, who helped Wakaba Mutsu dress up in the morning, couldn't help but complain:

"I think once we get there, you might even be mistaken for one of today's TGC models!"

Click!

At the same time, Chihaya Aine had already taken out her cell phone and took a picture of the slightly shy girl in front of her.

"This is truly incredible..."

Looking at the masterpiece she had casually photographed, Chihaya Aine said in a tone of amazement:

"Although I've always known Mu was incredibly beautiful, I never thought a change of clothes and a little makeup could bring her to this level... Eh? Wait, this skin texture... Could it be that she doesn't even use foundation?!"

"Isn't that natural?"

Nagasaki Suyo snorted disdainfully.

"Mu's skin doesn't need any concealer at all. Just a little lipstick, eyelash extensions, and a touch of blush is enough."

"so good!"

Chihaya Aine couldn't help but look at this dual superiority that came from family background and talent with great envy.

On the other side, Toyokawa Shoko came to Wakaba Mu and asked in a low voice:

"Regarding that matter... have you made up your mind completely?"

She naturally regarded Wakaba Mu's decision to go to [TGC] together as a statement of her stance.

However, facing Toyokawa Shoko's question, Wakaba Mutsu shook his head slightly:

"My thoughts remain unchanged. Now... is not the time."

"So you're really just coming with us to watch [TGC] today?"

"kindness."

Wakaba Mu nodded.

"Then, by the way, verify which position I am more suitable for."

"……Location?"

Although she didn't quite understand what Ruoye Mu was saying, since she no longer wanted to keep her distance and was with everyone, it was enough for Toyokawa Shoko to feel at ease.

She might not be ready to accept Wakaba Mutsuya as a woman of the Chihaya family, but at the same time, she did not want to lose this relative who grew up with her and who stayed with her when she was most lonely and desperate.

"Speaking of which... Xiangzi, you two are planning to do that kind of thing tonight, right?"

"Eh?"

Wakaba Mu's sudden remarks made Toyokawa Shoko, who was in a sentimental state, stunned for a moment.

"That kind of thing is...ah. You, you're talking about us and Tetsuya-kun..."

"Yeah, after all, I said I'd reward you guys tonight, so it's only natural that things will develop to that point, right?"

Wakaba Mutsu looked into Toyokawa Shoko's eyes and asked in a flat voice.

"……kindness."

Faced with Wakaba Mutsu's questioning, although she was extremely shaken and ashamed, Toyokawa Shoko still did not lie to this childhood sweetheart who knew her very well.

"After all... this opportunity is rare, so... well, there's a high probability... that I'll do something like that."

At this point, Toyokawa Shoko suddenly remembered something and quickly said:

"Ah, this time I will remind everyone to keep the noise down! This time we will definitely not disturb your rest--"

"No, that's not what I meant to say."

However, in the face of Toyokawa Shoko's consideration, Wakaba Mu shook his head and said a request with a blank expression that made Toyokawa Shoko unable to close her mouth for a long time -

"If I were to watch the fight directly, Chihaya-san would definitely not accept it. So, this time, while you do it, can I listen in from the living room?"

"?????"

Shoko Toyokawa was in complete confusion.

Instead of asking them to lower their voices, they simply chose to listen in from a close distance? Eh?

Although Toyokawa Shoko had never understood Wakaba Mu's true intentions, the request she made today was far beyond her imagination. However, just as she was about to ask for the truth, the extended business car that Nagasaki Motoyo had booked arrived in front of the apartment...

No, this matter cannot be said in public in front of everyone under any circumstances!

“…We’ll talk about it later!”

After whispering this into Wakaba Mu's ear, Toyokawa Shoko followed everyone into the car, while Wakaba Mu simply nodded slightly to show his understanding, and then got on the car as well...

……

After arriving at the [TGC] venue, Chihaya Tetsu gave the girls a few words of instruction before immediately heading backstage, eager to learn from the experience of a large-scale fashion show...

"Really? We finally got together to play, can't you stay with us for a little while longer?"

After Chihaya Tetsuya left, Chihaya Aine couldn't help but complain.

"Even if you don't have time to go shopping, at least come with us to the venue!"