Chapter 264

The three of them had been watching this side from the very beginning. Liang looked at Nijika and sighed.

"Isn't this just plain being coquettish?"

"Yes... Ijichi-senpai has this side to her too..."

Ikuyo also wore a hesitant expression, as if she had just learned something new.

Hearing the sound, Nijika was startled and then struggled shyly, trying to get away from Ishikawa Hayato. But how could Ishikawa Hayato let her run away? He pressed her down with a little force and pulled her closer to him.

Seeing that she couldn't break free, Nijika pretended to be angry and leaned into his arms, burying her head in his chest.

However, the tips of her ears, which were visible because her hair was tied up, were a bright red.

Since neither of the guitarists had made a decision yet, and they were both hesitant to buy expensive guitars, Ishikawa Hayato, who was carrying Nijika, suggested that they see how Ryo chooses her bass before coming back to buy a guitar.

None of the four objected, and they went up to the third floor.

At this point, Liang began her operation. She went straight to the newly stocked bass and called to the shop assistant next to her.

"Shop assistant, please let me try this one, this one, and this one."

Her aura, and her decisiveness in choosing the high-end price range in the store without hesitation, shocked Hitori and Ikuyo, leaving the two little ones staring at her dumbfounded.

The shop assistant could tell at a glance that Liang was definitely someone who was willing to spend money, and quickly prepared three basses for her to try out.

A moment later, Liang sat on the sofa, elegantly crossing her legs. She held her bass guitar, head down, tidying the strings, and earnestly preparing for a test play.

Two bass guitars were set up at her feet, and her calm and composed demeanor, along with the upright bass guitars beside her, seemed to exude an infinite bass vibe.

She tried out all three basses, then handed the bass back to the shop assistant. Watching the assistant put the bass away, she hesitated for a moment, then pointed to one of them and said...

"This one's fine. Pack it up for me."

After she finished speaking, she walked directly to Ishikawa Hayato and patted him on the shoulder.

The two children were shocked once again; this was Ryo-senpai's decisiveness!

Ishikawa Hayato smiled and politely addressed the shop assistant.

"Please keep this safe for now, we'll pay for it together with the guitar later."

If it's just an ordinary young person, the salesperson might worry that if they bought such an expensive bass, they might not be able to afford a guitar as well, and would naturally have some doubts.

People only complain when they're actually stood up.

Seeing Ishikawa Hayato's aura, coupled with the beautiful girls around him, the shop assistant had no doubts whatsoever.

Okay! Please let me know if you need anything.

The shop assistant, holding the bass guitar, smiled and said that she clearly mistook Ishikawa Hayato for some rich kid.

Back on the second floor, before Ikuyo could do anything, Hitori started assembling the equipment, just like Ryo.

With a half-fearful, half-asleep smile on her face, she pointed stiffly to a guitar whose price was similar to, or even close to, that of Liang's bass, her first guitar.

"Shop assistant, could you please let me try out this guitar?"

"Bocchi-chan has been corrupted."

Nijika sighed.

Ishikawa Hayato smiled without saying a word.

Because there were outsiders present, and because it wasn't his own guitar, Hitori's attempt at playing was very stiff.

Hitori finished testing the instrument, Ishikawa Hayato spoke up before the shop assistant could.

"How about Hitori?"

Hitori looked up at Ishikawa Hayato, then couldn't help but look at the shop assistant with concern. Ishikawa Hayato walked over and reached out to touch her cheek, telling her not to look in any other direction.

Hitori gaze, which had been shifting to the side, returned; her blue eyes had regained their clarity.

He hesitated for a moment before speaking in a low voice.

"I want to try again."

Which one?

Ishikawa Hayato, leaning forward and resting one hand on his knee, asked her.

Hitori stood up, handed the guitar to the shop assistant with a embarrassed expression, and walked to the side, pointing to another one that was cheaper.

"This..."

"Excuse me."

Ishikawa Hayato smiled and said to the shop assistant who hadn't left.

The test performance went very smoothly, and I was Hitori that I felt like I was melting as I hugged the guitar.

Finally, it was Ikuyo. She picked out a few guitars she liked, tried them out a couple, and found one she couldn't bear to let go of.

The five of them went downstairs and bought some small items, settling the bill there as well.

When they saw the final bill, Ikuyo Nijika Hitori stunned, while Ishikawa Hayato paid the bill without changing his expression.

Seeing Ishikawa Hayato pay the bill, Ikuyo had a bad feeling.

Oh no, now it'll be hard to refuse whatever ideas Hayato-kun brings up tonight.

She usually hesitates to refuse anyone, and now even that facade is hard to maintain.

Her gaze swept over Hitori, who was equally tense, and then over Nijika, who was carefully checking the amount. Finally, her eyes met those of Ryo, who was looking at Ishikawa Hayato but noticed her gaze and looked back at her.

Seeing Liang Ping's indifferent gaze, Ikuyo's heart skipped a beat.

Regardless of what this "normie" was thinking after hearing so many strange things from his friends, the three of them, along with the guitar and the two empty-handed individuals, headed towards Akihabara.

Nijika is the type of woman who is a good wife and mother. Seeing that Ishikawa Hayato has already spent such a large sum of money, she felt bad about making him continue to spend money.

On the road.

She stubbornly pulled Ishikawa Hayato along.

"Hayato-kun, maybe we shouldn't."

"Let's go take a look first."

Ishikawa Hayato smiled and gave a perfunctory reply.

But Nijika didn't believe it. Ishikawa Hayato hadn't explicitly said he didn't intend to buy it, yet he was willing to launch a night raid. He must have a way to get her to buy it.

She deliberately frowned, turned around, and said.

"I'm going back!"

She really looked like a thrifty wife, but she was completely oblivious to the feelings of others.

Seeing that Nijika was about to leave, Ishikawa Hayato switched into human trafficker mode, laughing as he picked her up.

"Hayato-kun, what are you doing?!"

He spoke to the three people beside him as Nijika struggled.

"Nijika and I will go over there and chat for a bit. Everyone, please wait a moment."

"Um."

Hitori and Ikuyo responded with slight hesitation.

Only Liang said it very calmly.

"Even if it's not hot today, don't leave us here at a hotel."

Ishikawa Hayato smiled and led Nijika, who had stopped struggling, to a nearby alley.

There were several musical instrument shops nearby. When they arrived at a shop that was closed with its shutters down, Ishikawa Hayato put Nijika down.

She took a half step back, looking sullen, and when she was almost at the shop entrance, she kept her head down and ignored him.

Nijika knew very well that Ishikawa Hayato brought her here to persuade her, but she just couldn't accept it.

"Nijika ~"

Ishikawa Hayato crouched slightly and called out in a drawn-out, coquettish voice.

"No."

Nijika didn't look up, and before Ishikawa Hayato could even speak, she refused, her attitude very firm.

This kind of arrogant attitude is somewhat similar to Seika's.

But Ishikawa Hayato can break through armor, he pleaded softly.

"But Nijika, you should also consider how the others feel... Everyone else accepted my gift, and if Nijika doesn't accept it, they'll feel bad too."

He knew Nijika very well; she was the kind of person who could disregard herself and prioritize others above all else.

This worked very well; Nijika's expression froze, clearly recalling something she had just overlooked.

She looked up at Ishikawa Hayato with regret.

Armor penetration successful!

Ishikawa Hayato pressed his advantage.

"Besides, this is only the first time I'm giving everyone such expensive gifts. I definitely won't spend money so lavishly in the future. Nijika, don't you want what I gave you?"

"But it's too expensive."

Nijika had already been persuaded, and she complained a little.

"Good musical instruments not only have practical use value, but also collectible and commemorative value. They are also easier to maintain, can still be played after a long time, and can evoke memories of the present moment through music."

"Hmm..."

Nijika knew she couldn't win against him.

She grumbled, maintaining her final stance, but Ishikawa Hayato, seeing that she had relented, smiled and took her hand, leading her outside.

As Liang walked out of the alley, he saw the two of them put down their phones and said...

"Too fast, two minutes and thirteen seconds."

She was clearly using her phone to keep track of time.

Nijika lowered her head even further.

After Nijika decided to buy musical instruments, the five of them headed towards Akihabara. It was only a little over a kilometer from Ochanomizu to Akihabara, which they could walk there.

"Speaking of Akihabara, it's more famous as the otaku district than the electronics district. It's full of maids."

The girls surrounded Ishikawa Hayato, with Ryo and Ikuyo walking in front, and Nijika and Hitori walking beside him, chatting as they went.

Ikuyo sighed and looked back at Ishikawa Hayato.

"What strange thing is Hayato-kun thinking about now..."

"This is slander!"

Ishikawa Hayato spoke with righteous indignation. He had been thinking of having them change into maid outfits for him, but today was not the right day.

This person has a strong sense of purity and doesn't want the gift-giving to be tainted by any money or sex transactions. He would rather later beg his girlfriends to wear maid outfits than ask them for favors now.

"Then... would you like to see Bocchi in a maid outfit?"

Liang turned and asked, stepping to the side.

She was clearly his official girlfriend, but she used Hitori as bait to fish for him.

The fish bite very quickly.

Since they said it themselves, Ishikawa Hayato felt no guilt whatsoever.

He spoke with absolute certainty to Shang Liang's gaze.

"Think."

Liang chuckled and looked away, turning his gaze forward.

From her gaze, Ishikawa Hayato could clearly sense that when she was in a good mood next time, playing maid play wouldn't be a problem.

Ryo, the maid who serves tea and water, is definitely not good at it, but she's absolutely perfect in the room, and she's also quite clingy.