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The problem is, no problem~ So shall we continue???

e～～Ahhh～！ ！ ！

(Guitar accompaniment and harmony)

Oh, I love you, I don't care about those questions...??

But you left...?

And so we are no longer young...?

(Final accompaniment)

Ch55. Aine...I'm so cold...

"Hey, Ningzi-chan, do you think the band is interesting?"

I've never felt happy being in a band.

Toyokawa Ningko wondered if she and Hailing were playing in a band because she liked it.

No way! That's not true at all!

If it weren't for Hailing playing music, and if it weren't for the piano playing so loudly and beautifully, Toyokawa Ningko wouldn't have given up the opportunity to stay home and laze around or go out and have fun, and instead came to Ring to play the "draw and cut" game with a group of naturally wicked little bronze girls.

Hailing is the key to her playing in a band.

Just like so-called girl bands, the most important thing isn't the band, it's the girls, right?

Does anyone really focus on the band and ignore the word "girl"? That must be someone who loves music and is incredibly kind.

At least Toyokawa Ningko wasn't that kind of person. She wasn't Toyokawa Shoko. She didn't reject that kind of love for music; she simply supported Hailing and her piano friend.

"It's alright? It's quite fun. As a qualified keyboardist, I really had a lot of fun."

Hopefully, the next update to Earth Online will give the pianist a skin called "Piano Xiangzi".

Or... a piano accompaniment wouldn't be out of the question either.

"I really do love playing the piano the most."

"Hey! What about Ningzi's bandmates? Have they found all their instruments yet?!"

Aine sensed a glimmer of hope; under the lights of the izakaya, where no drinks were served, her healthy, fair skin flushed with excitement.

"No, Hailing and I are support musicians. There are only two people in our team, but we might find other partners to form a band in the future."

No, this is her and Hailing's private world, their little house for just the two of them.

Ningzi originally wanted to say directly that she only wanted to play with Hailing and had not considered adding anyone else.

But Aine's excitement was irresistible... Ningzi could clearly read from Chihaya Aine's face: "Take me with you! Take me with you! I want to play too."

Therefore, you shouldn't make promises you can't keep, otherwise it might discourage the child.

Especially the girl who resembles the lamp... Upon closer inspection, she also looks a bit like Lixi, Hailing, and Xiangzi.

Trying to distract herself by eating, Ningzi looked at Aine more and more, finding a resemblance to others in her…

It's not that they really look alike, but at certain moments they are so striking that they make me share my feelings for others with Aine time and time again.

I really am... pretty bad...

"I can play the guitar, Ningning! I was a key member of the student council band in junior high school, and I'm really good at it!"

"Wow, that's amazing... Xiao Ai?"

"Yes, please be sure to call me that!"

Aine is enthusiastic; she displays even more adorable little expressions when she's happy and shares her joy without any reservations.

This was the first time Ningzi had ever met someone like this. Her heart had been pounding wildly ever since she saw Aine's smile.

This is the first time I've met someone like Aine.

A... normal person?

She was more lively than Xiangzi, more enthusiastic than Deng, and had a better temper than Lixi, but she wasn't as amiable as Mu.

She's a perfectly cheerful and outgoing girl.

Why did I just start looking for commonalities between Aine and others? Aine clearly has more and more obvious characteristics.

Yes…

Didn't you take enough medicine?

"Xiao Ning? Xiao Ning?"

"Ah, I'm here. Sorry, I was just spacing out."

"Are you feeling unwell?"

A familiar question; I've heard it many times today.

Ningzi trembled as she picked up a tissue to wipe the sweat from her forehead. She glanced at the silent clock on the wall and realized that she had been staring blankly for five minutes.

Okay, five minutes and twenty seconds.

This explains why Aine looked worried, put down her chopsticks, and handed him a bottle of water.

"It's okay... I just took some cold medicine. I haven't been feeling well lately."

"Oh? Have you caught a cold? Can I eat seafood when I have a cold?"

"Yes, that's fine... I'm okay with it."

Ningzi smiled gently, but it gave Aine a feeling that her heart was about to break.

Wow! Are you feeling very uncomfortable?

Go for it! Chihaya Aine, charge forward! Show off your talent and charm to the adorable Neko!

So Aine pushed up her non-existent glasses, thought for a moment, and then said seriously:

"Ningzi's symptoms are quite severe. Perhaps she should take more medicine? How about I order some porridge for her?"

Oh my god! She's supposed to be a gentle and considerate strong woman, and I can't believe I said something so domineering.

"Oh, take more medicine? I just took some at noon today."

"Yes, but it's been a long time since noon, so taking some more medicine won't hurt."

Yes, is that so.

Toyokawa Ningko wanted to lean on something to rest, but the chairs they were sitting on had no backrests, which made Toyokawa Ningko, who had been lying flat since childhood, very uncomfortable.

Aiyin told herself, "Take more medicine!"

It seems Aine has a lot of experience...

After hesitating for a moment, Ningzi remembered that she had eaten it that afternoon... But Aine said:

The problem is not big.

Ningzi deftly pulled out the pills, took the water glass that Aiyin had been drinking from, and drank all three pills in one gulp.

Hopefully, all the discomfort and strange thoughts will disappear after this.

The pill slid down her throat, and Ningzi experienced the sensation of the other person dissipating from her body.

After taking the medicine, Ningzi initially felt nothing. She sipped her porridge and listened to Aiyin ramble on about all sorts of random things.

What about beauty products, what about chords, what about Nintendo…

Aine is so knowledgeable... She looks so cool when she speaks...

How come I didn't notice how dazzling Aine-chan is before... Her little tiger teeth are so cute...

I want to lick it... and those eternally shining eyes...

But how come something so beautiful isn't mine?

Toyokawa Ningko felt a sharp pain in her heart. She slowly extended her fair palm and covered Aine's hand.

Chihaya Aine, who was still sharing her beauty tips, shuddered.

Why did I suddenly grab her hand?

Is this a new form of social interaction in Tokyo?

"Ningning, are you cold?"

Ningzi's hands were very cold and trembling. Aiyin felt a pang of sympathy and took her childhood friend's delicate hand in return.

It's very small, about the size of a jade pendant, and has a warm, smooth texture.

"Yes, I'm so cold, Xiao Ai... can I lean on you for a bit?"

Following Aine's hand, Ningzi moved to Aine's side. During this time, Aine did not resist at all, and Ningzi even saw a fleeting look on Aine's face...

joy.

So, Aine really likes me?

It would really make Ningzi very happy if he liked her so much...

Ningzi leaned on Aine's shoulder, tilting her head back to gaze at the other's fair neck.

want to.

I'll strangle her to death.

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P.S. Sigh, the free chapters are almost over...

Oh, what a beautiful heart!

How could it have turned into a puddle of mud?

Oh, what a simple poem!

How could it all turn into irony?

What I want to say has already been said by those who came before me.

All the rich people have done what I want to do.

The fairness I seek is all fabricated by the injustices.

Oh, what a clean painting!

How could it be so full of sadness?

Oh, what a naive statement.

Chapter 56. Toyokawa Neko is about to get back on track.

"Ningning, is your home just ahead?"

"Yes, darling, but why don't we go to Xiao Ai's house? Baby, it's okay if I don't go home tonight."

I'm just kidding, people will die if you don't go back.

"No, no, don't call me 'darling,' isn't this a bit too fast... And if Ningning doesn't come home, won't you worry, sister?"

Worried? What's the use of worrying? I'm having another attack now. You should worry about yourself instead.

It's all your fault, little Aiyin, it's all because you're too cute... Look, I'm a little out of it again, but it doesn't feel so bad.

Ningzi's right hand was on Aine's neck, and her weight was entirely on the pink-haired girl, making her look like a drunken bassist.

Aine thinks the biggest difference between Ningzi and a drunkard is that Ningzi smells very pleasant...

Her father would occasionally sneak a drink, the taste of which made Ai Yin avoid alcohol like the plague.

Ningzi's scent is somewhat like wild lily, or perhaps a delicate perfume, flowing from the tip of the nose into the internal organs, causing every cell in the body to tremble.

"Xiao Ai, you... smell so good..."

Ningzi's other hand was not idle either; it held Aine's small hand, and Ningzi's fingertips slid back and forth between Aine's fingertips and palm.

Finally, as if they had gotten tired of playing, they intertwined their fingers.

"Ningning...aren't we too close?"

Even someone as receptive as Chihaya Aine felt that Ningzi's actions were... a bit too much!