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Patting her stiff face and leaning gently against the solid wall, Chihaya Aine took a deep breath and managed to calm down her gradually unspeakable mood.
...Xin, Xinxin, why do you want to explain this to me specifically?
Chihaya Aine casually fiddled with the ends of her drooping pink hair, looking a little embarrassed as she couldn't help but feel a little shaken in her heart.
Could it be that... Xinxin...
"Good afternoon, Aine-san."
Suddenly, a sound like a clear silver bell came from the ears of the little pink-haired girl who was still worried about the outcome, interrupting Chihaya Aine whose thoughts were quietly running wild.
When Chihaya Aine turned her head, she happened to see Toyokawa Shoko, who was smiling at her with a graceful look and holding her handbag.
"Oh... Toyokawa-san... um... good afternoon?"
Chihaya Aine was still a little dazed from the recent outage, but she subconsciously raised her hand and greeted him.
...There's no need to say what Toyokawa-san wants to do when he suddenly comes here.
The next second, as expected, Toyokawa Shoko, with a perfect smile, leaned forward slightly and asked softly: "Is the letter... in the classroom?"
letter!?
Chihaya Aine's pupils suddenly shrank, and she couldn't help but widen her eyes and looked at Toyokawa Shoko who was in front of her with a sweet smile.
...Yeah, that's right. After all, we're just pretending to be in a relationship... so calling him Xin is more normal.
Biting her thin lips gently and convincing herself in her heart, Chihaya Aine whispered: "...It's inside."
...When I first met Toyokawa-san in the music classroom, he looked distant, didn't he? Forget about the "letter", he was still calling me "Nakagawa-san" at that time, right?
...I was here first, right?
Thinking of this, Chihaya Aine naturally got ahead of Toyokawa Shoko, turned around gently, and called out to Nakagawa Nobuyuki who was helping Xiao Deng sort out the stones he had collected today in the classroom.
"Nobuno~ Is Toyokawa-san looking for you?"
I don’t know if it’s an illusion, but I always feel that the word "信信" is emphasized with a particularly strong tone.
"Oh - I'll do it in a minute!"
Nakagawa Nobuyuki raised his hand slightly, gently put the stone in his hand into the box next to Xiaodeng, and spoke apologetically.
“…Hehe, Aine-san and Shin have a really good relationship.”
Folding her white palms, Toyokawa Shoko narrowed her eyes slightly and spoke in a very friendly manner, but her eyes lightly passed over Chihaya Aine and drifted into the classroom.
Looking at Nakagawa Nobuyuki who lightly dusted off the dust in his hands and turned back to walk slowly towards the door, Toyokawa Shoko was extremely grateful. She was grateful that she had put aside that meaningless and prickly look that day.
However, Chihaya Aine looked at Toyokawa Shoko, who suddenly ignored her and made eye contact with her own Nobunobu, and suddenly clenched her fists in dissatisfaction.
...We're not really dating, so why are you acting so superior?
So, Chihaya Aine took a deep breath and looked nervously at Nakagawa Nobuyuki who was walking slowly towards her...
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Chapter 190: First meeting with Miss Chuhua...?
Xiaodeng was holding an iron box filled with stones in his arms, which made a clanging sound as the girl walked, which was quite crisp and pleasant.
"...Aine, Nobu-san and Xiaoxiang have already gone far away."
Blinking his clear eyes, Takamatsu Deng turned his head again and looked at Chihaya Aine, who suddenly stopped in place, covering her crimson face with her hands, and her head seemed to be spewing steam.
"I, I know...but this feeling is too..."
Chihaya Aine gently hugged her knees, hid her hot little face in her arms again, and silently recalled what had just happened.
Because seeing Toyokawa holding Xinxin's hand made me feel super uncomfortable... so I immediately grabbed Xinxin's other hand and clasped it, and walked all the way to the door...
Ahhh! Really, myself, what am I doing!
Especially...especially when Xinxin was playing with me...why did she hold my hand so tightly?
Subconsciously looking at the hand that she had just held tightly with Nakagawa Nobuyuki, Chihaya Aine seemed to still be able to feel some residual warmth on it.
When I thought about the shocked looks my classmates gave me as I walked out... I even ran into our homeroom teacher!
However, the head teacher seemed quite happy... I don’t know if I was seeing things.
Yes, if Xinxin only dragged me and a girl together...it would be fine, but why did he drag Toyokawa-san along...
When she thought of this, Chihaya Aine suddenly felt a little sulky.
Isn't it just [pretending to be in a relationship]...what are you doing sticking so closely together?
Xinxin is really something. If Toyokawa-san said "pretend to date", would he and Toyokawa-san "pretend to date"? Then if I said I was getting married or something, would that mean...
...Nothing.
Miss Aiyin pouted her lips and gently twirled the pink hair ends at her temples with her fingers, looking extremely unhappy and sulking.
Besides, what does it mean that RiNG doesn’t need to cover for me anymore… Is going on a date with Toyokawa-san really more important than our band… Didn’t we agree on [for a lifetime]?
...Really, if that were the case, even I would be angry.
After pursing her lips slightly, Chihaya Aine stood up with a little anger in her mind.
"...Forget it, Xiao Deng, shall we go to RiNG first?"
……
"... Xiangzi, so I can meet the lead singer later?"
Nakagawa Nobuyuki lightly touched his chin, looking somewhat thoughtful, and spoke in a low voice.
As for his hand, Nakagawa Nobuyuki had naturally let go of it just after turning the corner.
"Hmm... But as for the bassist, I think Xin has already contacted him."
Pulling up her bag strap somewhat awkwardly, Toyokawa Shoko blinked her eyes and asked softly.
Lead singer, keyboard, bass and guitar...the only thing missing is a drummer?
"…Xin, are you really not going to learn a musical instrument and join us?"
The white fingers gently dug into the straps of the bag, leaving light nail marks on the canvas handles.
Although she knew that it would be troublesome for Nakagawa Nobu to practice from scratch... Toyokawa Shoko still wanted to ask this question.
There is no way. Who made me... such a naive girl now?
"I'd better forget it... But maybe I'll learn it later?"
Nakagawa Nobuyuki shrugged indifferently, looked at the [progress bar] floating gently in front of him, and smiled slightly.
One day, I might use the [progress bar] to learn one or several instruments... But at least let's wait until everyone finishes the Live.
Nakagawa Nobuyuki silently put this matter on the agenda and just smiled.
The journey to the coffee shop was not far. At least the two of them didn't say anything before they arrived at the door of the extremely familiar coffee shop.
"Ah, my goodness...it's been a long time since we last met, both of you."
The store manager stood up straight with a smile on his face, and hurried to the counter to greet the guests. He laughed as if he was looking at his own children, and opened the glass door of the cafe.
"The manager looks so happy today...did something happen?"
Looking at the store manager with a bright smile, Nakagawa Nobuyuki couldn't help but speak out of curiosity.
"This time, we finally talked about a lot of interesting things."
As he spoke, the store manager walking in front walked around the counter with great interest and slowly opened the cabinet above his head.
The cabinet, which was almost empty, is now filled with coffee beans in brown paper bags. As soon as you open the cabinet door, you can even smell the fresh aroma of beans.
Different from the strong and mellow aroma after brewing, the current taste is a relatively fresh and light fragrance, and you can even smell a hint of nuts and flowers.
"These bags are from Gesha bought in Panama... These bags are from Santa Neis... These bags are from El Salvador..."
Looking at the store manager who was sitting on a small stool in front of her and talking about the new purchases like the back of his hand, Toyokawa Shoko cleared her throat.
After all, by the French windows facing the street, there were three girls sitting at three tables... Could these really be the three sacred artifacts scattered across the world?
"...Manager, Xin and I should stay with our friends first. If there are any customers coming, just call us."
Shaking her hand at Xiaomu, who was looking at her with some concern from behind, Toyokawa Shoko smiled gently and walked towards the table for two by the window.
Why did Xiaomu sit at a table like this...
Similarly, Nakagawa Nobuyuki also winked at Hachiman Kailing who was sipping American coffee, but Miss Kailing seemed to misunderstand that Nakagawa Nobuyuki wanted to drink her coffee, so she just gently pushed the cup away.
"...Manager, we have something to discuss. Can you please forgive me?"
Nakagawa Nobuyuki turned around with a smile and asked the store manager politely.
Although the manager was somewhat curious about what had happened during the days when he was away, he did not ask any further questions but just smiled and nodded.
She really looks youthful...
Looking at the lively coffee shop in front of him, the store manager who was wiping the cups shook his head with a little emotion in his heart.
Really, it makes me miss the time when I was young.
"Xiao Mu, it would be better to sit somewhere more spacious, right?"
Looking at Toyokawa Shoko who was smiling in front of him, Ruoye Mu's eyes were filled with a vague sense of realization.
It’s been a long time… I haven’t seen Saki this happy for a long time… She’s exactly the same Saki as before.
I don't know what happened, but it shouldn't be bad.
"……Um."
Although, I have to go to ballet or something later, so I probably won’t be able to stay with Xin and Xiangzi for too long.
But, since Xiangzi is so happy...there shouldn't be any problem.
Thinking of this, the corners of Ruo Yemu's mouth curved slightly, forming an imperceptible arc, and his somewhat light gaze drifted far away towards Zhonghe Xin.
...Well, it seems that the sick classmate Xin has recovered well and seems to be in high spirits.
So, Ruoye Mucai gently picked up the mango juice in his hands and followed Toyokawa Shoko.
On the other side, nothing special happened with Hachiman Kairei and Nakagawa Nobuyuki.
"I thought Xin was going to drink it. I don't really like bitter things."
Hachiman Kailing looked at Nakagawa Nobuyuki, who was looking at the iced American coffee with a look of disgust, and put the coffee cup back in front of her with a look of disappointment.
"If you don't like bitter food, don't order it... You know, Mr. Lu Xun and Mr. Natsume both like sweet food."
Nakagawa Nobuyuki shrugged his shoulders, pinched his nose, and cast a disgusted look at the sour and bitter American coffee.
As she spoke, Hachiman Kailing also gently stood up and followed behind Nakagawa Nobuyuki.
By the way, I [forgot] the American coffee on the table on the other side.
At this moment, looking at the other girls who were slowly taking their seats, Sanjiao Chuhua couldn't focus here. He subconsciously moved his rapidly shrinking pupils away, and even the hairs on his body stood up as if he was suffocating.
Especially, when Sanjiao Chuhua saw that [guy], who was standing next to his friend with a fake smile on his face, smiling at everyone... this chilly feeling on his back still lingered in his mind.
...Why did that person come here with Xiaoxiang? !
At this moment, Sanjiao Chuhua's body was trembling slightly, and his heartbeat became a little colder.
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Chapter 191: Nakagawa Nobuyuki’s past…?
The temperature in the summer afternoon is a little hot, which makes people feel a little annoyed.
But in the [Angel Cafe], the idol Mikado Chuhua-san was in an extremely cold mood... He even had difficulty breathing and was trembling, and a nervous feeling of nausea came from his stomach.
"…Um, Mu-san, Hai-ling-san, good afternoon."
Sanjiao Chuhua forced a smile and greeted Wakaba Mutsuki and Yawata Kailing in front of her. Thanks to her idol qualities, her pretty face was only slightly pale, and it was difficult to see any clues under the cover of the baseball cap.
tick.
A drop of sweat rolled down from the chin and shattered onto the warm floor of the Angel Cafe that was heated by the sun.
And what makes Chuhua so frightened...if someone can read minds, they can naturally read it.