Chapter 313

As she walked past Ishikawa Hayato into the room, preparing to put on some pantyhose, she gradually thought of something amusing and teased him.

"You don't actually like pantyhose, Hayato-kun...?"

Before she could finish speaking, she saw Ishikawa Hayato follow her into the room. She was startled and then pushed him away in embarrassment and anger.

"Go wait in the living room!"

He then strode into the room and slammed the door shut.

Ishikawa Hayato chuckled dryly and turned to leave.

Inside the hall, the three saw Ikuyo leading Ishikawa Hayato down the corridor, and they gradually guessed what she was going to do.

After all, they also like Ishikawa Hayato, and if you put yourself in their shoes, you can roughly imagine what she would do.

However, Hitori and Ryo didn't react much, since Ishikawa Hayato certainly wouldn't miss them.

Nijika lowered her head, her red eyes filled with complex thoughts.

A few days ago, we found the packaging bag that had embarrassed her, along with public opinion on Christmas Eve and Ikuyo's preparations.

All the signs gave her some idea of what would happen tonight, but now that things had come to this, she wasn't so conflicted.

But she knew.

Ishikawa Hayato will definitely miss her tonight.

As she was thinking this, both Hitori and Ryo quickly glanced at her, and then they noticed each other's gazes and looked at each other.

After being urged on by Liang's gaze, Hitori hesitated before speaking.

"Nijika-chan, if you're interested in makeup, Ikuyo-chan will definitely help you."

Lost in thought, Nijika, startled awake, heard Hitori's words and chuckled, speaking in a tone that suggested she had been underestimated.

"What are you talking about, Bocchi-chan? Although my makeup skills aren't as good as Ikuyo-chan's, I can still do it!"

"Ah...?"

Hitori looked surprised.

In her mind, makeup was not an essential skill for female high school students.

Feeling cold and weak, I rubbed my forehead.

But after seeing Hitori moment and asked in a very serious tone.

Does lip balm count as makeup?

Hitori showed a relieved expression.

Nijika smiled and sighed, "You guys..."

At this moment, Ishikawa Hayato came out of the corridor. Although he had heard the whole conversation, he still asked a question.

Night raid, group 69.49'36135 "What's wrong? Why are you asking if lip balm counts as makeup?"

Nijika didn't speak about the things about others that weren't exactly good points; she turned to look at Liang Yi.

Hitori, on the other hand, speaks directly without any attempt to conceal it.

"Yes... we were talking about makeup, and I don't know how to do makeup."

"Ishikawa Hayato said, straightening his back with a confident air."

"It's okay, I don't know how either."

Ryo, meeting Nijika's gaze, pointed at Ishikawa Hayato, as if to say, "See, it's perfectly normal not to know how to put on makeup."

Despite not being in a particularly good mood Nijika couldn't help but laugh out loud at the three of them.

She then stood up abruptly.

"It's time to go. Let's go change our clothes."

Ryo and Hitori also stood up.

"Remember to dress warmly."

"Ishikawa Hayato instructed."

You don't need to bring an amplifier when performing at a concert hall. Just bring your own instrument and some small things like effects pedals.

Carrying their instruments and wearing thick clothes, the five of them walked lightly towards the station, exuding the air of a band.

However, they encountered their first problem as soon as they got into the car.

The bus was crowded.

Today is not only Christmas Eve, but also the weekend. Not only students who are already on holiday, but also some office workers can go out and have fun on this slightly special day.

Fortunately, it wasn't so crowded that it was impossible to get a seat; there just wasn't anywhere to sit.

The five people stood in the corner.

As soon as she got on the bus, Ikuyo crossed her arms, closed her eyes tightly, and looked like she didn't want to see anything.

Ishikawa Hayato asked curiously, "What's wrong?"

"I don't want to see the lantern festival before it even starts, so call me when the lights are on."

Ikuyo's attitude was very firm.

Ryo shoved the bass guitar into Ishikawa Hayato's arms as soon as he got on the train, leaned against the wall, took out his phone to play, and joined in the conversation.

"Aren't the lantern festivals pretty much the same every year?"

"How could this be!"

Ikuyo couldn't stand it anymore, so she immediately took out her phone and started going through the records.

She quickly found photos from a few years ago on Line, and showed them to Liang with a serious expression.

"Last year's lantern festival was completely different from the one the year before."

Liang looked up from her phone.

"Only the color is different, right?"

"Um..." Ikuyo was speechless, then handed her phone to Ishikawa Hayato.

What do you think, Hayato-kun?

Ishikawa Hayato looked at it, thought for a moment, and then said.

"The atmosphere is different, and although some are using old light strips, many have been replaced."

"Uh-huh."

Ikuyo nodded happily, clearly not having thought of as much as Ishikawa Hayato.

After getting off the tram, Ikuyo closed her eyes again, determined not to turn on the lights or look, but then Ishikawa Hayato tapped her on the head, forcing her to open them again with a resentful pout.

Beside her, Nijika looked around in the biting cold wind.

The desolate winter scenery came into her view: a cold, white world, pedestrians bundled up in thick clothes, frozen streets, and unlit streetlights hanging from the treetops.

The world was quiet and still.

"Indeed, it looks a bit boring with the lights off. It's much better at night."

She turned her head and spoke to Ishikawa Hayato.

Ishikawa Hayato then looked around.

"It's better to wait until night; it won't look good during the day."

Upon arriving at Shinjuku Folt, they entered the store and saw the store's specialty products right in the performance hall.

In the hall before the performance started, there were several casual tables and chairs, where many of their acquaintances were sitting, including a familiar drunkard wearing a light green sundress and a jacket.

"Hey, it's been so long since we last saw each other Kessoku Band! Hmm? It feels like we've seen each other before, how many days ago?"

This guy's head is probably soaked in alcohol.

Ishikawa Hayato felt that if he really became a doctor, this person would probably come to him for treatment every few days.

Just as I was thinking this, another very arrogant voice rang out.

"You're only arriving at this hour? Are you scared?"

"Huh!"

Hitori, Ichiri took a step back and hid behind Ishikawa Hayato, her waist-length pink hair swaying.

To clarify, the only Hitori.

Seeing his girlfriend being bullied, even though he was accidentally injured, Ishikawa Hayato still clenched his fist, making a crisp sound like small pebbles hitting each other.

"Oh? Who's afraid of whom?"

"Huh!"

Otsuki Yuyuko hid behind Hiroi Kikuri.

After scaring the little girl, that scoundrel gave a very wicked smile, but was met with reproachful glances from Nijika and Ikuyo.

Don't scare them!

Inside the performance hall were not only the bands of Hiroi Kikuri and Otsuki Yuyuko, but also two other bands, including an all-female band whom Ishikawa Hayato knew from his conversation with Nijika Ikuyo at a music festival.

I don't recognize the other male band.

However, unlike the stereotypical image of band members who smoke, drink, and womanize, those three seemed to be playing video games together?

Led by Nijika, the girls walked towards the girl group.

"Sorry, Hayato-kun prefers to play..."

She apologized to Ishikawa Hayato on behalf of Otsuki Yuyuko.

Although they hadn't been in contact for a while, with her reassurance, the group quickly rediscovered their old connection.

Hiroi Kikuri, still half-asleep, waved her hand in a daze, helping to speak up.

"This guy is really nice, don't be nervous."

Although all four of them walked in that direction, Hitori step in front of Ishikawa Hayato.

She turned to look at Ishikawa Hayato, but Ishikawa Hayato smiled and waved for her to go over there, while he himself walked over to the three boys playing handheld game consoles.

The four looked at Ishikawa Hayato with surprise, but said nothing.

Only Hiroi Kikuri, holding a sake bottle, complained.

"Hey bro, why don't you come over and have some fun?"

"You guys chat."

Without turning his head, Ishikawa Hayato waved, propped himself up, and looked at the three people playing with the Switch, asking them a question.

"Can I take a look around here?"

"Sit."

A man who looked like a lead singer casually patted the remaining chair next to him.

Ishikawa Hayato sat down without ceremony, ready to watch how they would play.

Therefore, the five members of the Kessoku Band will temporarily be divided into four members and one member.

Seeing that Ishikawa Hayato had already integrated into the group, the girls looked away.

Ikuyo chuckled and smoothed things over, saying, "Lately, Hayato-kun has been complaining that he's surrounded by girls all the time."

"Eh... doesn't the young man like girls? Ah..." Hiroi Kikuri looked at the four people approaching, realized what was happening, and gave an awkward laugh.

"That seems impossible."

219. Turmoil

On the women's side.