Chapter 159

"Well, it's nothing. We were just saying that this performance is very important, so I was thinking if everyone has time, let's have another training camp at my place. What do you think, Bocchi-chan?"

When Bocchi heard about the training camp, she couldn't help but think of the time when they went to the beach together and Ishikawa Hayato also had a training camp. She asked.

"That... falcon..."

Nijika quickly raised her hand, crossed her arms, and her little face became serious.

"No, my house doesn't have that many rooms, and my sister will absolutely not let Hayato-kun stay overnight at my house."

She knew very well that last time, just by letting Ishikawa Hayato into her house, her sister quickly installed surveillance cameras and alarms. The defenses were so thorough that there was no need to ask any questions.

However, to Nijika's surprise, when she mentioned this earlier, Ishikawa Hayato didn't shamelessly beg to go with her this time.

Although she didn't know if he was up to something, she did feel relieved.

At this moment, Ishikawa Hayato also comforted Bocchi.

"Don't worry about me, Bocchi. Just decide according to your own ideas."

After thinking for a moment, Bocchi quickly nodded and said...

"Yes, I'm fine."

She didn't actually want to stay overnight at other people's houses, even Nijika's house, which she had already stayed at once, but if it was for the future she had just imagined, she was willing to try.

"Then it's decided."

After Nijika finished speaking, she glanced at Ishikawa Hayato and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that he hadn't come up with any last-minute tricks.

133. Communication

Night.

Even though all he could see with his eyes open was a dark ceiling, it seemed as if the songs they had just practiced were still playing in Bocchi's ears.

They practiced to a level that even Nijika was worried about today, but Hayabusa explained.

"Practicing as much as possible without getting injured can boost your confidence, so let's practice a little longer today."

No one would object to a suggestion made by Hayabusa when he was serious.

Bocchi knew very well that it wasn't just because of his reliability; everyone liked him too.

She quickly recalled the looks she received from others when her older sister and Falcon were talking earlier that day.

She felt a mix of relief and fear regarding their reaction.

Fortunately, others also helped to stop Falcon from getting close to the others.

And the fear is... that they might not be like me, needing to wait to grow before dating Hayabusa; the fear is that they might also be possessive, getting close to Hayabusa first and taking him over.

What should she do next?

She stared into the dark room, deep in thought, her clear, azure eyes blinking rapidly.

Suddenly, I heard the soft sound of the blankets shifting beside me.

Bocchi turned her head and saw Kita looking at her sideways. In the dark room, Kita's eyes also showed worry.

She spoke in a softer, more gentle voice than usual.

"Gotou-san, what's wrong? Can't you sleep?"

No, um... I can't sleep.

Bocchi didn't know how to explain his current feelings or his worries, so he just went along with her words.

Kita glanced at the book that Ishikawa Hayato had given her yesterday, which was placed beside the bedding, and said softly and slowly.

"Gotou-san, let's chat."

Bocchi hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

After she nodded, Kita remained silent for a long time. In the half-dark room, Kita side, her gaze lingering on the bedding or the floor, staring intently for a long time.

Liang and Nijika were further away, seemed to be sleeping very soundly, without making a sound.

After waiting quietly for a while, Bocchi suddenly panicked.

Should I expect her to come up with a topic of conversation? No... no way, she can't do that!

At that moment, Kita raised her eyes and spoke, her voice slow and soft.

"Gotou-san, you probably already know, but I still want to say it to your face."

Hearing her guilty tone and conflicted feelings, Bocchi immediately understood what she wanted to say.

Bocchi also composed himself and waited quietly for her to continue.

"I'm dating Hayato-kun."

Hearing these unsurprising words, Bocchi was neither surprised nor saddened. She only felt annoyed with herself and resentful that she was not as mature as her.

"Hmm, it's nothing."

After being open and honest, Kita felt much better, and since she already knew the outcome, she quickly let go of her inner turmoil.

Instead, she inquired about Bocchi's situation.

"Speaking of which, why doesn't Hayato-kun Gotou-san?"

"Because I'm not mature enough..."

"That's... such a terrible reason."

Kita immediately expressed her displeasure, but she realized she had made a mistake as soon as she finished speaking.

A rare hint of resentment flashed in Bocchi's eyes, but it was only for a moment. Bocchi quickly lowered his head and pulled up the blanket, looking like he didn't want to talk to her.

Kita was dumbfounded; she was speaking up for Gotou-san!

"Gotou-san! Don't be angry, it's my fault~"

She hurriedly tried to persuade him, and Bocchi slowly crawled out from under the covers again, but he was still somewhat angry and refused to look at her.

"Um..."

Bocchi responded with a slightly arrogant tone.

Kita was aware of how much Bocchi cared about Ishikawa Hayato, but she still set the agenda with a smile and a very cheerful tone.

"Let's think together about how to make Gotou-san appear more mature in front of Hayato-kun."

Bocchi then looked at Kita, and after a moment's thought, she nodded.

However, one question remained in her mind: why did Kita suddenly choose to help her?

Kita to see Bocchi's reaction. She rolled over and lay face down, propping herself up on the blankets with her arms, looking quite interested.

Looking at her smiling face, Bocchi felt as if he had seen the sun in the darkness. After adjusting his eyes for a while, he turned around slowly and sadly under her excited gaze, and lay down on the bed like her.

Ah, why is Kita- chan suddenly so excited...?

She regretted the decision she had just made.

But what followed was the moment she regretted most.

"Let's start with a sophisticated makeup look! That way, that pervert will be instantly captivated."

"No, that's still..."

"I should change my clothes too... how about trying on a little dress like the one Otsuki wore today?"

"No, no, no, no..."

Bocchi began shaking his head violently.

Just as Kita started making suggestions and giving Bocchi a decision, Nijika's voice suddenly rang out from the side.

She said wearily and listlessly.

"Hey you two, it's so noisy..."

"Ah, sorry~"

Kita laughed, turned around, and crawled back into bed, leaving Bocchi dumbfounded by his practiced movements.

Bocchi slowly lay back down.

She took out her phone, turned on the screen, and glanced at Kita.

Kita understood what she meant, picked up his phone from the side, and put it on silent.

After Kita setting it up and switched to the Line interface, a message popped up.

"Why is Kita- chan helping me like this?"

Kita was startled and looked up at Bocchi, but the other woman had already been quietly watching her.

Gotou-san, who usually seemed weak and somewhat strange, was now looking incredibly serious. Despite her timid demeanor, her earnestness and strength were so intense that Goto felt like there was a wall behind her.

There is no way out.

She hesitated for a moment, then lowered her head and began typing on her phone.

"Because... I feel like I'm going to become a bad person if this continues."

After she sent the message, she watched as Bocchi received and viewed it. But after a while, Bocchi looked up at her with a puzzled expression.

Kita sent her a second message, and she went to check it again.

"My relationship with Hayato-kun only lasted until he started dating anyone in the band. Now it seems like everyone's getting restless, so it's time for me to back out. But I want to cheer on Gotou-san - Hayato-kun Gotou-san."

When Bocchi saw the last sentence, she blushed slightly. Suppressing her joy, she typed on the screen.

"Ah, that would make Hayabusa sad."

"Gotou-san underestimates that person... but he might be disappointed."

After reading the message, Bocchi hesitated for a long time before replying.

Before understanding the reason, she was Kita to accept Kita's offer of help, but after understanding, she could not accept Kita's purposeful help.

"Kita- chan, I'd better let me decide for myself. Whether it's becoming more mature or liking Hayabusa, I want to be the one to choose what to do."

Kita looked surprised after reading the message, then glanced at Bocchi, whose timidity was tempered with determination.

A few seconds later, she quickly typed on her phone.

"Then I will support you."

"Thank you, and Kita- chan for telling me so much, so whether Kita stays with Hayato-kun or not in the future, it's fine with me."

Kita exited the chat with Bocchi and glanced at Bocchi.

Seeing the gentle look in Bocchi's eyes, she returned the smile.

After lying down, Kita took one last look at her phone screen. Below her chat with Bocchi, there were many sweet little conversations between her and Ishikawa Hayato.

Looking at the Line contact labeled "Ishikawa Hayato," and recalling the conversation they had just had, she couldn't help but think of all the flirting they had done together recently.

There were even breaks between practice sessions.

As she thought about it, she felt her face getting hot, so she quickly turned off her phone, lay down, and looked at the ceiling.

She's been having a great time with Ishikawa Hayato lately, so much so that she even considered using something precious to ask him to only look at her.

But what she saw during the day woke her up.

It made her pull back from the brink of becoming a bad person.

At this point, her only remaining thought was whether or not to let that bastard get his way...

This was a difficult decision, and she wasn't in a rush to make one.

She then thought of the long, deep, yet unrequited love beside her.

Kita, thinking about his conversation with Bocchi, couldn't help but complain to Ishikawa Hayato.

To say it's immature is an understatement; isn't Gotou-san's thinking quite mature?

Furthermore, Kita noticed that Bocchi's composure and determination beneath his fragile exterior, that genuine sense of stability, gave her a feeling that Ishikawa Hayato could perceive even more clearly.

She racked her brains, trying to think of a suitable word to describe it.