The goal of life is to break up all couples

Pushing the door open, Miura Yumiko looked around the room and couldn't help but blurt out: "It's so big!"

She no longer cared about the embarrassment and turned to look at Songzhi Zi in surprise: "I knew your family was rich, but I didn't expect it to be this rich!"

Are you kidding? A high-rise duplex overlooking the sea and the river. Are you kidding?

Facing the surprised Miura Yumiko, Matsueda Azusa was not interested: "You think it's too big, but I think it's too big too."

As he said that, he waved his hand and walked towards the kitchen with the shopping bag.

Shiina Riki changed his shoes and observed the surroundings of the house with a hint of curiosity. Speaking of which, when Crychic was still around, they had never gathered at Matsueda Azusa's house. It was strange, why was that?

Initially, because Toyokawa Shoko was there, Matsueda Azuka was almost never considered when choosing a gathering place, as if it were subconsciously overlooked. Was it because he was still Toyokawa Shoko's boyfriend at the time? Or was it simply a matter of indifference?

Later, when we rebuilt Crychic, we didn't have the same opportunities to happily gather and play games together. Finally, after the first live event was a huge success, Shiina Ritsuki was secretly planning to find an opportunity to invite Matsueda Azusa to a celebration party, but within two days, Crychic fell apart...

Shiina Riki couldn't help but sigh inwardly. No wonder she didn't understand Matsueda Azusa at all. They'd been teammates and friends for so long, yet she'd never even been to his house once. She really only thought about herself.

"Eh~ Is that so?"

Yamada Ryo touched his chin and came up with a good idea: "Matsueda, since you think this place is too big, why don't I come here to play with you more often? This room is large for one person, but if it's for two people, it won't be that big."

What a cool theory of relativity.

"I don't have any objection, but your band isn't going?"

Matsueda Azusa poked her head out of the kitchen and looked at Yamada Ryo with confusion: "Although it's strange for me to say this, but... you really value women over friends! Hongxia will cry when she hears you say that!"

Yamada Ryo waved his hand and said, "Then why don't I bring them along? The more people, the more fun it will be!"

Matsueda Azusa tilted his head and thought about it, and actually felt that what Yamada Ryo said made sense: "Yeah, that makes sense, you really are a little genius."

Anyway, his house is quite big, as long as they don't mind the hassle of going back and forth, he would definitely agree if they want to come here to play. He doesn't mind having too many people accompany him.

Miura Yumiko, standing nearby, couldn't help but say, "But don't you usually have to practice with Hiratsuka-sensei and Hikigaya? How can you find the time to hang out at home with them?"

"You know all this?"

Songzhi Zi was a little surprised: "I don't think I have told you about this yet?"

"How dare you say that! You didn't even tell me about such a big thing."

Miura Yumiko rolled her eyes. "Why, can't I have my own information channels? Who do you think I am?"

"Okay, okay, you're the queen of Sobu High School after all. That's awesome."

Matsueda Azusa waved his hand perfunctorily. "What's there to worry about? They can't possibly come over to my place every day, right? They have their own lives too. Normally, I'll definitely still go practice with Hikigaya and the others. Besides, we're all in a band anyway, so at worst, I can just have Hikigaya and the others come over to my place too. We can learn from each other and exchange ideas."

Yumiko Miura had nothing to say and could only pout in dissatisfaction.

Yamada Ryo sighed inwardly. Although she had said she was bringing Nijigasawa and the others along, she'd actually been planning to come alone—after all, two people being alone is better than a group, right?—but Miura Yumiko's interruption completely ruined that plan.

A world where both sides suffer losses has been reached, and the only one who benefits is Matsueda Azusa, who has many more people to accompany her.

Shiina Riki was a little hesitant. She was wondering whether she could tell Matsueda Azusa that she would come to his house to play sometimes, just like Yamada Ryo did.

Although it was normal for friends to visit each other from time to time, but... given her current situation, if she did so rashly, it might make Matsueda Azusa suspicious of her. Although Matsueda Azusa might not think so, she couldn't help but consider it.

At this moment, there was a knock on the door.

"Huh? You're here so soon?"

Songzhi Zi looked towards the door and said, "I thought if they went to pick up my sister, it would take at least another quarter of an hour... Li Xi, please help open the door."

"Hmm? Oh! Okay, okay!"

When Shiina Riki heard what Matsueda Azusa said, he came back to his senses, hurried to the door, and opened it in a panic.

Before the door was fully opened, a familiar voice came in.

"Sorry to bother you, Zi. I'm here to return the blanket. I got it wet last time and took it home to wash..."

As the door was pushed open, Nagasaki Suyo's figure appeared outside the door.

She was holding a folded blanket in her arms and was subconsciously trying to explain why she came to the door, but when she opened it, she saw Shiina Riki behind it. She froze for a moment, and then her voice broke with shock: "Shiina... Shiina Riki?!!"

Nagasaki Suyo had never expected that Shiina Riki would actually show up at Matsueda Azusa's house. In her impression, the two were still completely at odds, so the scene before her was a huge and intense shock to her. "You... why are you here?!"

The speculations she'd had before resurfaced. Was this supposed Crychic breakup really fake? Was it all a staged act? Was it a deception? A deliberate attempt to drive her out of Crychic? So, while Matsueda Azusa and Shiina Ritsuki had seemingly cut ties, she was still going to his house every day?!

The one who was just as horrified as her was Shiina Riki. She looked at Nagasaki Suyo who appeared outside the door holding a blanket in disbelief: "Nagasaki Suyo?! Shouldn't I be the one asking you this? Why are you here? And..."

Shiina Riki recalled what Nagasaki Suyo had just said, and a tremor appeared in his tone: "You said you accidentally wet Azusa's blanket... What do you mean?!!"

What on earth did I do to make the blanket wet? No, what on earth did I do to use the blanket and make it wet?!

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Chapter 173 Tit for tat.

Shiina Riki's voice trembled, and there was a hint of confusion in his tone.

She suddenly remembered the time when Crychic fell apart. After she brought Takamatsu Deng back to the band, Nagasaki Suyo seemed to have brought her to the band directly through Matsueda Azusa.

In other words, after Nagasaki Motoyo learned about the band's situation, she neither chose to express her opinions directly to the band nor to find other people. Instead, she went to find Matsueda Azusa as soon as possible - she had a channel to connect with Matsueda Azusa from the very beginning!

Could it be that Nagasaki Suyo had been planning this since then? Otherwise, how would she know where Matsueda Azusa lived? And... she even wet the blanket at Matsueda Azusa's house.

Shiina Riki felt that she couldn't even breathe smoothly. When she thought about what might have happened to Nagasaki Suyo and Matsueda Azusa that caused the blanket to get wet in his house, she felt dizzy and her whole body was spinning.

How dare she, Nagasaki Suyo... How dare she do such a thing?!

Nagasaki Suyo couldn't help but frown when facing Shiina Riki's questioning. She was subjected to a barrage of questioning before she even entered the door. In addition, the suspicion and fear brought to her by seeing Shiina Riki appear in Matsueda Azusa's house made Nagasaki Suyo completely unable to maintain her smiling expression and gentle voice.

Her face turned cold, and she looked at Shiina Riki and asked without hesitation: "This has nothing to do with you, right? I'm here to return something to Azusa. You, Shiina Riki, are just an outsider. Azusa hasn't expressed any opinion, so what qualifications do you have to question me here? In what capacity do you ask me this question?"

As she spoke, Nagasaki Motoyo clenched the blanket in her arms and gritted her teeth: "Instead, I should ask you... why are you at Azusa's house? Didn't you two go your separate ways long ago when Crychic fell apart?!"

Shiina Ritsuki could barely breathe. Nagasaki Suyo actually called her an "outsider"? Yes, that was true, but what right did she have to say that? Shiina Ritsuki was an outsider, but wasn't Nagasaki Suyo also? With what right did she say that? Had she really done something with Azusa that was why she was claiming to be no outsider?

The two of them were frozen at the door for a moment.

Yumiko Miura and Ryo Yamada, who were not far away, soon noticed the abnormality at the door and came over to see what was happening.

Miura Yumiko saw Nagasaki Suyo at the door and recalled something: "Ah, it's the person who came to the Sobu High School gate looking for Matsueda before... Why is he here again today?"

She remembered that this guy had wanted to form a band with Matsueda Azusa, who had already left the band, but Matsueda Azusa tricked her into doing it, so she was completely exposed and failed. Could it be that she still hasn't given up? But Matsueda Azusa already has a new band.

Besides... since they failed to block people at the school gate, they chose to block the door of their home directly. Isn't this behavior a bit too scary?

Seeing Miura Yumiko and Yamada Ryo coming over, Nagasaki Suyo noticed that there were other people in Matsueda Azusa's house.

If it was Hachiman Kailing or Takamatsu Touma who was present, Nagasaki Suyo would probably explode on the spot - because that would completely fit her previous guess, that everyone was putting on a show to trick her into leaving the band, and in fact, they had never disbanded at all.

But now it seems that's not the case. She also saw Yamada Ryo during their last STARRY performance and knew she already had a band, so it was unlikely she would form a band with Matsueda Azusa. She also met Miura Yumiko once that time and knew she wasn't in a band, but was just a classmate of Matsueda Azusa's.

In other words, they weren't gathering together today for band matters? But they brought Shiina Riki along...why on earth was that?

"What's going on? Why are you all gathered at the door? Why don't you come in when someone comes?"

There was no sound of anyone coming into the kitchen, so Songzhi Zi stuck his head out in confusion. Looking at the three people who were gathered at the door, blocking it tightly, he couldn't help but ask in confusion.

After hearing Matsueda Azusa's question, the awkward atmosphere finally broke. Miura Yumiko and Yamada Ryo tactfully stepped aside, revealing Nagasaki Suyo outside the door. Shiina Riki whispered, "Azusa, it's Nagasaki Suyo who's here to see you."

"Huh? It's Soyo."

Songzhi Zi was a little confused when he heard this, "What's the matter with you coming to see me so late at night?"

Nagasaki Suyo faced Matsueda Azusa, her voice unconsciously lowered again, and she answered carefully: "Um... I'm here to return the blanket... I got it wet before, so I took it home, washed it, and am returning it to you today."

Songzhi Zi suddenly realized: "I see, I forgot about this. It's just a blanket, you can keep it or throw it away... Actually... just put it on the sofa."

When Shiina Riki heard Matsueda Azusa admit that this was indeed the case, she felt a darkness falling before her eyes, but she did not dare to ask Matsueda Azusa what they had done to wet the blanket - she would rather hear Matsueda Azusa lie to her and say that they were just playing in the water together at home and accidentally wet the blanket.

But Nagasaki Suyo had no idea what was going on in Shiina Riki's mind. After putting the blanket down, she couldn't help but ask, "Um... Azusa, come to think of it, why are you all gathered together today? Is there something going on? Do you need my help? Anyway, my mother won't be home tonight, so I don't have anything to do..."

Shiina Riki glared at Nagasaki Suyo with hatred. What did she mean by not going home today? How many times had she used this excuse to come to Matsueda Azusa's house?

As soon as these words came out, even Miura Yumiko and Yamada Ryo could tell something was wrong. Miura Yumiko subconsciously said, "Why does this sound so strange? Do you often come to Matsueda's house to stay overnight?"

Yamada Ryo also frowned upon hearing this. It was rare for her to be so aggressive, could she be caught off guard by someone else's quick move and sneak onto the base? This, this couldn't be possible.

Before Nagasaki Motoyo could answer, Matsueda Azusa couldn't help but roll her eyes at Miura Yumiko: "What are you talking about? It's as if Soyo and I have some improper or impure relationship. People with dirty hearts see everything as dirty. That's all I can say."

He then explained to Nagasaki Suyo: "Today is Sobu High School's anniversary celebration, and they happened to come and help us with the performance, so we invited them to the celebration party as well."

Having said that, Matsueda Azusa hesitated for a moment. How should he put it? Although he could directly drive away Nagasaki Suyo, who had nothing to do with this matter, it would be a bit too pitiful for her. "Well...how about this, since you are here too, why don't you come to the kitchen and help me prepare dinner, and then you can eat with us, how about it?"

After hearing this, Nagasaki Suyo had no chance of refusing. She didn't give anyone else a chance to speak and nodded without hesitation, "Okay!"

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Chapter 174: Brother is not as good as sister, which is regrettable.

Although Shiina Riki had some complaints about this matter, since Matsueda Azusa had already spoken, she naturally had no reason to express any objection.

Miura Yumiko, on the other hand, grumbled indignantly, "This celebration party isn't for her."

Songzhi Zi heard this and slapped her on the head: "Why, with such a large group of people, I have to prepare dinner by myself, right? Are you so impatient to tire me out so you can become the director? You are not happy when someone comes to help you. If you have the guts, come and help?"

Miura Yumiko said stubbornly: "I will help you, who is afraid of who?"

Songzhi Zi was speechless: "Can you cook? Just help me. Don't make things worse. The more you help, the more trouble you will cause."

This is indeed true. Apart from the few simple dishes taught in home economics class, Yumiko Miura basically doesn't know how to cook any other dishes. To put it simply, she has little experience in cooking, and asking her to help might cause trouble.

Miura Yumiko couldn't help but look away guiltily. The other two had no comment on this either, as they weren't very good at cooking after all.

Shiina Riki secretly regretted that she hadn't noticed this. If she had known earlier, she would have practiced her cooking skills earlier and wouldn't have fallen into this situation...

Oh no, when she thinks about it... it seems that Nagasaki Motoyo is indeed a more suitable partner than her. Not only is she good-looking, she is also very gentle with the person she likes, and she is also good at housework and cooking... In comparison, she, Shiina Ritsuki, is far behind in terms of girlfriend power.

It would be fine if she was picked by Yamada Ryo, but could it be that she couldn't even compare to this unknown Nagasaki Suyo? Shiina Riki felt extremely frustrated.

Before, she relied on her closest relationship with Matsueda Azusa to act recklessly. She never thought about what she should do for Matsueda Azusa. She just thought that Matsueda Azusa would tolerate her no matter what. Apart from the matters related to the band, she never took other things to heart... No wonder she ended up in such a state.

Shiina Riki began to reflect on herself further. Given her state at that time, even if she really ended up with Matsueda Azusa, her love for her would probably be unknowingly worn out by such things... Only knowing how to ask for things without knowing how to give back, such a relationship is doomed to not last long.

So, Shiina Riki stood in the living room reflecting on what he had done, while Miura Yumiko sat on the sofa sulking. Yamada Ryo took advantage of the two not paying attention and sneaked into the kitchen to help Matsueda Azusa and Nagasaki Suzuyo with the simple tasks of picking and washing vegetables.

After a while, other members of the Supervisory Department also rushed to Songzhi Zi's house with their families. For a moment, this empty big house seemed more lively than ever before.

Unlike the gloomy otakus Kazuhiko Onumi and Hachiman Hikigaya, their sister has started to greet and get close to others in a very friendly manner.

While their brother was huddled in a corner, growing like a mushroom, Hikigaya Komachi and Numizu Yoshiki were already roaming around the room, livening up the atmosphere. Their excitement even caused Shiina Tatsuki and Miura Yumiko to temporarily put aside their earlier emotions and join in the fun.

Hikigaya Hachiman had originally intended to help Matsueda Azusa prepare dinner in the kitchen, avoiding the awkward situation and relieving her stress. Unfortunately, as he reached the kitchen door, he saw two girls already helping Matsueda. Helpless, he tactfully scurried back to his seat, lest he interrupt their sweet moment.

Numizu Kazuhiko patted Hikigaya Hachiman's shoulder comfortingly, his eyes telling him to be strong.

Yana saw Xingcai approaching and slapped Onmizu Kazuhiko on the back, looking at them curiously. "What are you two doing hiding in the corner flirting with each other? Your sisters are more lively than you! Don't be so withdrawn at the celebration party."

Hikigaya Hachiman was a little embarrassed, mainly because he had never been invited to participate in such an event before, so he had no idea what to do in such an occasion. In comparison, it was more suitable for him to pretend to be an unknown person as usual.

Numizu Kazuhiko was more direct than Hikigaya Hachiman. He responded directly: "I don't think there's any need to join in the fun... As long as Yoshiki is having fun, that's all that matters."

"You dark sister-con!"

Seeing Xingcai couldn't help but complain, Yana glanced at the people chatting animatedly on the other side. After thinking for a while, she decided to stay here to take care of these two gloomy otakus. She plopped down on the sofa and casually changed the subject: "Speaking of which, I didn't expect the minister to be such a good cook. Can you smell it? It smells so good!"

Hikigaya Hachiman curled the corners of his mouth. He didn't smell the fragrance of food at the edge of the kitchen, but only the sour smell of intimate interactions between adolescent boys and girls.

He has discovered that although the male-to-female ratio of the Supervisory Committee was 3:1 at the beginning, more and more girls began to gather around Matsueda Azusa. This guy has gradually betrayed his original intention of establishing the club and began to unveil the prelude to a youth love story.

It’s really enviable... No, it’s really hateful!

Alas, the Minister has also fallen into the gentle land and started to develop into a hateful live-action person...

Hikigaya Hachiman couldn't help but sigh at the thought. It's so easy to change the hearts of old friends, yet they say the hearts of old friends are easily changed—no, is that how the poem is supposed to be used?

Yana saw that Kyouka had brought up a topic, but not only did no one answer, but Hikigaya Hachiman actually sighed. She couldn't help but complain: "No, why are you sighing all of a sudden! I'm not saying that because I'm greedy, it really smells good! Can't you smell it?"

Of course, Onmizu Kazuhiko knew that Hikigaya Hachiman didn't sigh because of what Yanami said. He couldn't help but look at her with pity as if she were a fool, shook his head and said, "Wipe your saliva first and then talk."

Meanwhile, Shiina Riki, while chatting with Hikigaya Komachi and Numizu Yoshiki, quietly hinted at things related to Matsueda Azusa. While the two sisters didn't know much, they were generally aware of everything related to their brother, and naturally, they also knew something about Matsueda Azusa's involvement in the incident. Shiina Riki secretly took all this information to heart.

The three people in the kitchen worked for a long time and finally served all the food. Yana saw Xingcai rushing over impatiently and found a stool to sit down. Songzhi Zi wiped the sweat off his face, raised the glass filled with soda in his hand, and said simply and directly: "Cheers!"

"cheers!"

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Chapter 175 The Game of Life and the Person You Care About Most.