Ming Hai looked out the window and couldn't help but think of Toyokawa Shoko, who also studied at Tsukinomori.
——Compared to that naturally noble young lady, Nagasaki Suyo must have sacrificed a lot to be able to blend so naturally into that breathtakingly elegant atmosphere, right?
She kept suppressing herself and pretending. She tried her best to become a noble lady who would not let anyone down. But in the end, she could not even hold the simplest family affection firmly in her hands. She had no place to vent the grievances accumulated over the years. She could only build up layers of high walls on her fragile heart until the day of collapse came...
It is for this reason that Nagasaki Suyo holds on to herself and reveals such a heavy and paranoid side.
Just like the trash can she encountered before vomiting or the driftwood she saw when drowning, as long as she was there, it meant that she finally had space to breathe and could finally find the self that was suppressed to the point of almost disappearing.
After roughly analyzing Nagasaki Suyo's mentality, Ming Hai suddenly felt something was wrong.
"It's only been a short time since I traveled through time, but I've become her spiritual support... What should I do after a year?"
If things continued to develop like this, before Teacher Xiaoxiang could provide any emotional energy, Nagasaki Suyo would explode on the spot upon hearing the news of his death, despairing of life and following him directly to heaven.
Ming Hai only wanted to complete the system's goals. He didn't want to involve the lives of innocent people, and he didn't want to let the child, whose mind was already fragile, suffer such a blow.
...Fortunately, the system once again dispelled his worries.
As long as he successfully dies after one year, the world line after death can continue to advance based on the premise that he does not exist.
No matter how close their relationship was before, he would not let anyone other than Teacher Xiaoxiang cry for him when death came; after Teacher Xiaoxiang finished crying, she would be able to forget everything and continue to be her eldest lady without worries.
Without this "after-sales service", he would not be able to do what he wants without any worries like he does now.
"Since there won't be any problems in the end, let's just leave Su Shi alone for now."
Ming Hai took out his cell phone and opened the chat app. The conversation record with Toyokawa Shoko stopped at ten o'clock last night.
Because Teacher Xiaoxiang is a good boy who must go to bed before ten o'clock, even if they have many topics to talk about, they will say good night to each other on time at ten o'clock.
And last night, Shoko Toyokawa reported good news to him.
"The guitarist and drummer have already accepted my invitation. As long as we find a bassist, our band activities can start right away!"
"If nothing goes wrong, we should be able to find the bassist after school today. Then we can ask Deng to come out, and after we get to know each other, we can go directly to the rehearsal room to practice!"
"Narumi-kun, are you ready? It's time to get busy~"
"Our, [CryCHIC]..."
Her anticipation, her excitement, her enthusiasm.
It’s as if you can see those sparkling amber eyes just through the words.
Ming Hai smiled slightly, slid his finger, and looked at the last message he replied to.
"Captain, the first fan of [CryCHIC] said: He is ready."
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"Shigasaki-san?"
Tsukinomori Academy, outside the performance hall.
The performance of the wind orchestra finally ended. Nagasaki Suyo, who was packing up her music stand, was suddenly stopped by a girl with long sky-blue hair.
Her eyes were as clear as amber, her smile was gentle yet full of enthusiasm; her palms were lightly placed on her chest, her eyes were straight and bright, and her every move revealed an elegant and confident aristocratic demeanor.
"Nagasaki Motoyo-san, am I right?" she confirmed again.
"Um... may I ask who you are?"
Nagasaki Suyo, who was about to put away the music stand and share her performance experience with someone, was forced to stop. She tilted her head slightly and gave her a slightly confused smile.
The girl took a step forward, stared into her eyes, and stated her purpose straight away.
"I'm Toyokawa Shoko from Class C. Excuse me, I'd like to ask you something—"
“Are you interested in the band?”
Nagasaki Suyo stood there in a daze, and after a long while she uttered a somewhat dull sound.
"band?"
So, after that.
Unable to resist Toyokawa Shoko's enthusiastic invitation and also very interested in the band relationship mentioned by the other party, Nagasaki Motoyo agreed tentatively and became the bassist who had never played the bass once.
Toyokawa Shoko said with a bright smile: "Well, let's go to Cafe Hanezawa after school tomorrow and meet the other members! Thank you very much for accepting my sudden invitation, Suyo-san!"
Nagasaki Suyo shook her head and smiled: "No, this is it. Thank you for inviting me, Xiangzi-chan."
"By the way, about the question about bass..."
"Ah, I'll go buy it later. I have a friend who can help me with some advice, so don't worry, Xiangzi-chan."
"Really? That's good... I'm so sorry, I guess I was a little too impatient."
"It's okay~ It's a good thing to be proactive!"
We easily exchanged contact information, made arrangements for the next itinerary, and our names quickly became more intimate.
The two people who had been chatting happily said goodbye to each other and turned to leave in their respective directions.
Then, they took out their cell phones almost at the same time.
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Ding Dong!
Ding Dong!
Ming Hai, who was sitting in his seat, suddenly heard two message alerts from his mobile phone.
Just click on the screen and take a look.
His expression changed slightly and he sat up straight subconsciously.
Volume 27: Chapter Chapter Death or one of two options? Not real
"Narumi, do you have time next? I want you to go somewhere with me."
——Nagasaki Suyo.
"Narumi-kun, do you have time next? I'm meeting with the band members tomorrow, and I want to talk to you about something first."
——Shoko Toyokawa.
These two messages appeared one after another on the prompt bar of the standby screen, just like two girls reaching out their hands to him at the same time on the dance floor, instantly putting him in a dilemma.
"Is the problem of death coming to me from the sky when I am sitting in the classroom?"
Ming Hai had a subtle expression.
Besides, aren’t the timing and content of their messages too synchronized?
It was as if they had discussed it beforehand, maybe they were betting behind the scenes on whose message he would read first...
However, did Toyokawa Shoko and Nagasaki Motoyo know each other?
...Well, as both of them are students of Tsuki no Mori, it wouldn't be surprising if they were actually good friends.
Maybe without knowing it, they use their own affairs as a topic of conversation after dinner every day.
"But the question is, what happened in Yuezhisen that made them send me the same message almost at the same time?"
After rubbing his lips in deep thought for a while, Ming Hai suddenly thought of a possibility.
It's just this possibility...
If it really happened, it must be a malicious arrangement by the world's will, trying to create a program effect that would make people laugh even though he seemed to be doing well, right?
Putting down his fingers, Ming Hai sighed silently.
He did not hesitate any further and clicked on Toyokawa Shoko's message.
"I'll be there right now if I'm free. Please send me the address."
Then he clicked on Nagasaki Motoyo's message.
"Sorry, I have to go out with my friends later. If it's not urgent, why don't you talk to me after I get back?"
After both of them finished their replies, he subconsciously relaxed his body, feeling as if he was trying to survive in a crack, searching for the most correct answer.
Then I suddenly realized something was wrong——
"These two people are not my girlfriends, why should I be so nervous?"
He is not a two-timing scumbag, so it is too early for him to learn about time management.
No matter what, as long as Toyokawa Shoko had something to ask him, everyone and anything would have to come behind her until she said she was satisfied.
This is also my promise to her.
However, in terms of reply speed alone, Nagasaki Motoyo ranked ahead of Toyokawa Shoko, and could almost be said to reply within seconds.
"With friends? That's great~ Where do you guys go to play?"
"Sorry, it's with a girl. Do you think I can't see through such a subtle temptation?"
"It's not a good thing for a boy to be too sensitive, right? Well, it doesn't matter if it's a girl. I won't be tactless."
These messages made Ming Hai understand one thing.
——Perhaps "Choose One or the Other" is really just a coincidence.
Nagasaki Suyo obviously didn't know that the person who invited him out was Toyokawa Shoko, who sent a message to her at the same time...
Otherwise, I wouldn't have used such an awkward question to test him.
From this point of view, including the matter of "reading order", it was all just his groundless speculation.
Ming Hai couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
...He didn't want to be dragged into an inexplicable Shura field without even holding a girl's hand.
Then reply.
"So why are you looking for me?"
"Well, I just wanted to ask you to go shopping with me. I was a little undecided. Let's talk about the details after we meet. I met a very interesting person~"
"Then at night? Around six or seven should be fine."
He didn't think that Toyokawa Shoko could talk about something until that late, so he simply rescheduled the meeting for later.
Anyway, I don’t have any plans for the evening, so it’s a nice treat to go shopping with a girl.
"Okay~ My mother won't be home for dinner today, do you want to eat out together?"
"Let's take a look along the way."
After I read it, for some reason, the next message was sent more than ten seconds later.
"Then I'll go back first, have fun~"
After casually replying with a picture, Ming Hai seamlessly switched to the message just sent by Toyokawa Shoko, which was the address of a coffee shop.
Pick up your schoolbag, put away your phone, and get ready to go.
Before leaving, he did not forget to give his deskmate a friendly and gentle smile.
"See you tomorrow, Goto-san. I have plenty of lollipops, so let me know if you want any. Any flavor is fine."
"..."
Goto Ichiri looked at the lollipop on the table, his little face, which he dared not raise, had a subtle expression. The intense psychological activities he experienced could be written into an online novel of more than 60,000 words.
However, when she mustered up the courage to look at the boy who seemed not to leave until she responded, the thoughts that filled her mind and the words that were about to come out of her mouth turned into:
"Ah, yes, thank you for your charity... Please take care, Mr. Suga..."
The awkward smile that looked hideous because of overexerting muscles, the slightly trembling corners of the eyes, and the inexplicably respectful and submissive tone - compared to the first day, it was better, but still not much improvement.
Ming Hai was really impressed.
After nearly a week of contact, this guy still can't have a normal conversation with me...
Is it that her social anxiety has become terminal, or does her fake smile look scary?
At this rate, I don’t know when I can introduce her to Toyokawa Shoko and let the super Yangjiao lady cleanse her soul completely…
Ming Hai shook his head and said gently: "Don't talk about charity, it's just a gift between classmates... or do you think that I will sell this lollipop at a high price and force you to give me all your pocket money?"
"Eh?!"
