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Su Shi was able to clearly perceive the astonishing change in attitude.

However, this attitude was directed at that Hachiman Kairin... Nagasaki Motoyo was mistaken for Kairin for some unknown reason.

Why is this happening…

Disappointment, because she couldn't enjoy this kind of thing; it belonged to that other person.

Joy, because I inexplicably gained this favor.

Nagasaki Motoyo dared not pursue the matter or ask any questions.

She was afraid that if she explained things clearly... she would be ignored again...

Toyokawa Neko rubbed her heart against Nagasaki Motoyo's arm.

It felt very friendly and natural.

This was a softness Nagasaki Motoyo had never experienced in her life...

I don't want to lose... so how can I maintain the status quo as much as possible?

Nagasaki Motoyo managed a weak smile.

Chapter 168. You don't actually like me, do you?

five minutes ago.

"Hey, you idiot, where are we?"

The scene shifts back to the tram station. Ningzi, who had just seen Xiangzi off, stands on the platform making a phone call to Hailing.

"Hmm? I'm on my way to your school. Today, a classmate jumped off a building because the band broke up, so I came out a little late."

"Oh, this is terrifying... Is she alright?"

"He's just dead, it's not a big deal."

"That's good... Hmm? He's just dead? Cool."

The idle chatter, though lacking in substance, was amusing; a life was lost in the midst of laughter and conversation, yet Toyokawa Ningko felt little about it.

It's not that she's cold-blooded, but rather that if the murder hadn't happened in her vicinity, she would have had a very difficult time having such an unforgettable experience.

Besides, in this day and age, dying in a band seems to be the standard ending.

Ningzi observed a few seconds of silence for the deceased, then turned and walked towards Yuqiu.

"I'm hanging up now. We'll meet at the crossroads opposite Haneoka. Don't go to the wrong place."

"Okay, be careful, Xiao Ning."

"you also."

Ningzi hung up the phone very quickly.

Since the real person isn't on the phone anyway, clinging to this kind of thing for even a second longer is irresponsible towards one's own life.

If it weren't for needing a cell phone to contact everyone, this thing would indeed be very convenient; Toyokawa Ningko would rather write letters…

"What will be the final outcome for the band? Will they all be left with psychological scars that they will spend a lifetime trying to heal?"

Ningzi has been reading the news these past few weeks, and the kind of news Hailing just mentioned would at most appear on the edge of the advertising section on the seventh or eighth page of the newspaper.

After all, it was just the bottom band of Girls' Generation that died.

This kind of thing happens every day; we might not even hear about Hailing and the girl she was talking about dying until tomorrow.

Lost in her own thoughts, Toyokawa Ningko began to let her mind wander uncontrollably again.

The taste of blood in my mouth was very strong. Even after several hours and with food and water in my mouth, the taste of Takamatsu Akira's blood still lingered.

"No...this taste."

Ningzi clicked her tongue. It did smell like blood, but it was definitely not the smell of Xiaodeng's blood.

The tissue was stuffed between his lips and teeth, and when it was taken out again, it was covered in blood.

"I was so scared! It turns out I was bleeding. I thought it was something else."

Toyokawa Ningko walked into the public restroom indifferently and threw the napkin into the trash can.

"Oh dear, this isn't blood, is it?"

In the bathroom mirror, Ningzi saw herself covered in blood, but when she looked down, she found that her school uniform was still clean.

Seriously, have you lost your mind?!

However, it's not a big problem; I'll take the medicine later.

It's only been a few hours since I last took the medication.

She washed her hands and went outside; Toyokawa Ningko's destination was not far ahead.

Just turn one more corner and you'll be there.

Ningzi sent another voice message to Hailin, but before she could finish speaking, a flustered Hachiman Hailin appeared around the corner.

This sea bell…

Toyokawa Ningko sensed that the other person was acting strangely.

The face is a bit blurry, but upon closer inspection, it is indeed Hai Ling's face.

However, her hair color was somewhat unusual, resembling the brown hair of Yu Su Shi.

Ugh, that wretched idiot, just thinking about him makes me feel pathetic and speechless! I don't want to think about Su Shi's affairs today!

"Hey, Xiao Hai, stop daydreaming."

Toyokawa Ningko looked at the trembling "Hachiman Kairin," whose clothes looked familiar... like they belonged to Tsuki no Mori? Was she cosplaying?

Haha, but even if Hailin wears Nagasaki Motoyo's clothes, Hachiman Hailin will never be Nagasaki Motoyo!

We're both bass players, so why is there such a huge difference between us?

Ningzi watched the rain of blood falling from the sky and smiled calmly.

The weather is so nice.

……

"Xiao Hai, why aren't you saying anything? It's still early, shall we go get some drinks?"

"Xiao Xiang..."

"Huh? What did you call me?"

Oops.

Nagasaki Motoyo's heart skipped a beat as Toyokawa Neko put her arm around him and they walked away.

She felt like she had accidentally stepped on a landmine.

"Ahem, I mean... baby?"

"Baby? Are you still half asleep? This nickname has changed so much. Were you trying to pique my interest on purpose?"

Ningzi started tickling Su Shi's waist as revenge for Su Shi's actions.

I wonder if it's just my imagination? Xiao Hai seems a bit taller today... he's gotten a lot taller, he can hardly reach the other person's shoulder anymore.

Ningzi, unwilling to accept defeat, tiptoed and barely managed to keep up with Hachiman Kairin in front of her.

"What, wearing shoe inserts to increase your height? So smug, even deliberately calling Ningzi 'Xiangzi' on purpose. I think you deserve a beating! You piece of trash!"

Ningzi's tickling of Su Shi's waist turned into pinching. The movement was very light, but it made Su Shi's delicate body tremble.

Xiao... Ning?

Isn't this... Xiao Xiang?

They didn't recognize her as Nagasaki Motoyo and even said her name wasn't Xiaoxiang.

There are only two possibilities!

Either Xiao Xiang is sick and his brain is damaged, or this person is not Xiao Xiang at all.

Su Shi felt she was approaching the truth of the world, and she held her breath, afraid to breathe too heavily.

First, let's eliminate the most absurd and ridiculous answer, which is... the second guess is obviously wrong!

Stop joking. Does Nagasaki Motoyo not know whether the person in front of her is Toyokawa Shoko or not?

Those were her siblings, relatives, and beloved sisters; even if Nagasaki Motoyo turned to ashes, she would still recognize them.

So… Xiao… Ning, are you sick? No wonder you weren't in a good mood before…

Su Shi couldn't help but tighten her grip on Ning Zi's wrist; she had finally pieced everything together!

So Xiangzi was sick, and his mental state was deteriorating?!

And her name is now... Ningzi? What a cute name.

While enjoying Toyokawa Ningko's tenderness under the identity of Hachiman Kairin, Su Shi's mind was filled with thoughts of Toyokawa Shoko's illness.

"What's wrong? You've been distracted the whole time."

While Su Shi was lost in thought, Ning Zi had already bought two cold drinks.

She pressed the bottle against Su Shi's face, using its cool texture to awaken Su Shi from the internal turmoil.

Xiao Hai was acting a little strange today, making Ningzi feel somewhat physically uncomfortable.

Xiao Hai...smells like a strange, unsophisticated scent.

She has the same hairstyle as Su Shi, exudes the same scent as Su Shi, wears the same clothes as Su Shi, but has the same face as Hachiman Kairin.

It's weird, but when you think about it, it's normal for girls who play rock music to have a different style every day.

Maybe it was because Yahata Kairin thought it was fun that she changed her style? Perhaps she'll go to the restroom to change back into casual clothes in half an hour.

It seems there's a fun way to play the piano that involves wearing different types of clothes and going out with someone you like.

What was it called again?

I forgot what it was called.

"Xiao Hai, you're surprisingly knowledgeable about the piano today? You wouldn't happen to... like me, would you?"

The question may seem easy, but if the person being asked, like "Hachiman Kairin" in front of us, panics, then it's not easy at all.

"Me? Me, me, me..."

Ch169. Now Su Shi has suddenly realized the truth.

How am I supposed to answer that?

Nagasaki Motoyo was on the verge of tears, unsure how to respond to Ningzi's words.

If you answer "Yes, I like you," wouldn't that be promoting the relationship between Hachiman Kairin and Toyokawa Neko?

But if she rejects him by saying "I don't like you," she won't be able to cover it up in the end, and she'll be exposed, only to find out that she's not Hachiman Kairin at all...

The consequences would definitely be even worse.

Motoyo Nagasaki knew that she was now facing a highly manipulable opportunity.

If things go well, it won't just be a reorganization of Crychic; she even feels she could have a chance to build a real family with Xiangzi... Ningzi.

The opportunity was right in front of her, and Su Shi continued to play with her fingers faster and faster, her nails almost sparking as she worked them up.

This is Su Shi's habit. Whenever she encounters a difficult problem or hesitates, she can always be seen happily fiddling with her fingers and playing with her hair.

"Xiao Ning, don't you know how I feel about you?"

Within a second, Su Shi came up with the answer: although throwing the ball around was shameful, the shameful act was effective.

"Hmph, small fry, small fry answer, small fry Xiao Hai."

Ningzi didn't think much of it and gulped down a big mouthful of iced drink.

This was bought with money swindled from Roma, praising Roma.

"Shall we take the tram or walk? Taking the tram might be faster, but walking..."

Ningzi paused habitually, gave Su Shi a meaningful look, and continued:

"That way, we'll have more time to chat and get closer, how about that?"