What's Wrong with Adding Me to So Many Omni-Anime Geniuses?

Oh, and I also occasionally take her out to play, to help her relax after a mental breakdown, teach her some simple makeup techniques, and treat her to all sorts of delicious food and desserts that she would never buy for herself... I'm really grateful for that!

"Iroha seems to be in a good mood today, did something happen?"

Ayatsugu Roka glanced sideways with a calm expression, her eyes seemingly concealing some inexplicable emotion.

"Yes, yes~ I think so too~"

Isayama Mami agreed.

"Haha~ You guys found out?"

Sakayori Iroha's lips, which she had managed to suppress, curled up again, unable to hold back any longer.

"It's nothing really, it's just..."

Another reason that made her feel good was --

"I clicked on the giveaway for that new VR product last night, and I actually won!"

She placed the winning page in front of them and felt a long-lost sense of joy.

Ah ha~ How long has it been since I truly experienced the meaning of the word "lucky"?

Since arriving in Beijing alone, she has faced all sorts of problems every day, forcing her to squeeze in time from her sleep even to watch dramas or play games.

Two hundred thousand yen... If I sell it, my account will immediately be much more comfortable!

On the other hand, she's not in that urgent situation right now, and she doesn't really want to do that.

After all, it's a new product, and experiencing it will benefit her self-awareness and Mirai... It's definitely not because she wanted to play with it, or because she could get into the space managed by Yachiyo! Absolutely not!

Wow~ Isn't this 'Smart Lens'? You got it?

Ayatsugu Roka brushed aside the strands of hair from her forehead and blinked as she leaned closer.

"That's great! I tried too, but I didn't win."

Isayama Mami envious, but also felt it was amazing that she managed to win. "I placed an order, but I don't know if it will arrive in the next couple of days."

"Me too... Oh right! Let's use this to log in together from now on! Aren't there some new games? I heard they're really fun~"

"Huh?"

"That's the decision!"

"Hey?! Wait! I haven't..."

As the two men carried her Sakayori Iroha's idea of selling equipment was completely buried before it could be fully developed.

Chapter 467 My Thoughts and the Band's Big Dad.

Let's rewind the clock to—the morning of that first day of school.

Haneoka.

Chihaya Aine, dressed in a light gray top, a dark green tie, and a matching skirt, with a large dark gray square bag slung over her shoulder, brushed past the many female classmates along the way, her mind heavy with thoughts.

'Hmm~ What should I do about the Live event?'

'I always feel like Afterglow-sans are so scary...'

'Although Asahi- san said she knows them and shouldn't be a difficult person to get along with, but...'

"And am I really that good at guitar? Maybe it's better to give up?"

Although Ogura Asahi told her it was possible, she still lacked confidence in herself, thinking that maybe it was just a way for her to comfort herself.

Because no matter what, she was still at that level two weeks ago... although she did feel that she had become much stronger.

Moreover, it was her first time performing on stage with the band, and unlike the playful performances at school, she was quite nervous.

If things go wrong, not only will I be embarrassed, but Asahi- san will also be forced to lose face along with me.

Lost in thought, she walked into the classroom marked 1-A, and just two seconds after entering—

"Huh? What happened? What's wrong?!"

She was pushed straight out by Takamatsu Akari pressing down on her back.

In the bright and clean corridor with almost floor-to-ceiling windows, Chihaya Aine looked at Takamatsu Akari was bowing his head and remaining silent, with a puzzled expression.

"Dengjiang?"

Takamatsu Akari's small face was full of worry, and she stammered, "Live... I don't want to participate..."

"Huh?"

Then.

RiNG, during the time after school and before Ogura Asahi arrives.

"Huh? Why?"

X 2.

After hearing Chihaya Aine's explanation, Shiina Rikki and Nagasaki Sōse asked in surprise.

"We don't even have a band name, let alone stage costumes."

Chihaya Aine raised her hand to explain for the timid Takamatsu Akari.

"What will happen with a live performance? Little Tomori thinks so too!"

"Ah..."

When Shiina Rikki met Takamatsu Akari's gaze, which seemed to indicate that he had done something wrong, his expression froze, and he remained silent for a moment.

Nagasaki Sōse picked up where she left off. "Little Tomori, why don't you want to participate in the live performance?"

"Didn't I just say that?"

Chihaya Aine and puffs her lips.

"Light, why?"

Shiina Rikki pressed for more information, clearly not believing her explanation.

"So..."

"Because the band will end..."

"Um?"

Before Chihaya Aine could explain further, Takamatsu Akari had already shared her thoughts.

Amidst the three bewildered expressions, Takamatsu Akari continued, "After the live performance, the band will end..."

"What do you mean by 'ending'?"

Chihaya Aine was confused.

"Ha~ Deng-chan, thank you for saying that!"

Nagasaki Sōse expressed her gratitude gently and stepped forward to take her soft hand in his.

"I might feel uneasy... but this was a decision we all made together! Everything will be fine!"

So... here?

Takamatsu Akari didn't answer, but silently withdrew her small hand.

"Ah..."

X 2.

"So, that's it?"

At 6:04, right on time, arriving at the recording studio without missing a minute, Ogura Asahi listened to Shiina Rikki and Chihaya Aine's explanation, looked at the stagnant atmosphere in the wooden room, casually placed the guitar he brought on the guitar stand, stretched and asked.

"What do you mean by 'just like this'? This is a very important issue. Can't you see the light is bothering you?"

Shiina Rikki crossed his arms and frowned, expressing his dissatisfaction.

She still dotes on the lamp as always, she really... I'm so upset...

Ogura Asahi let out a long sigh, silently withdrew his gaze, looked around at the four people in the room, and gently scratched the top of his head.

Hmm... it seems that not only Takamatsu Akari, but Chihaya Aine's expression also... is fearful?

Nagasaki Sōse – no need to watch for now, Shiina Rikki ... an awkward girl who can't properly express her inner thoughts.

Although it could be resolved now, he decided not to get too involved for the time being, in order to ensure the birth of the name MyGO.

That's right, just play the role of the cat well. Simply put, be invisible and dispensable... but you can't really be dispensable, after all, his and the cat's fundamental purposes are different.

"I understand, then first—"

Ogura Asahi gently clapped her hands together to attract attention, indicating that she was about to begin her speech.

"Let me state my position first. As I said last time, since I promised to be in a band with you all for life, I have no intention of giving up easily. So, at least you don't have to worry about me."

Even if Rikki abandons you and leaves the team, I won't.

Hey! Who would throw down a lamp?!

Shiina Rikki stood up from her seat next to the Drum Kit and glared at him fiercely.

Even if you're my friend, I can't allow you to say such hurtful things to me in front of the light!

"No? When Crychic disbanded, did you stay by Little Tomori's side, Rikki?"

Ogura Asahi was now used to her angry glares and simply took it as playful flirting.

That is...

Her voice trailed off into a low, sharp note.

"No, right?"

He continued his speech, "So it's normal for Little Tomori to have feelings of fear now, because back then you were all just licking your own wounds and had no time to care about others."

"..."

X 3.

"Of course, I'm not saying this to criticize you, but simply to provide a basis for analyzing the current situation. If I were in your shoes, I might not have done any better than you back then."

"..."

Shiina Rikki opened her mouth and gave him a complicated look.

She wanted to tell him to stop lying and talking nonsense, but she couldn't bring herself to say it.

Because she knew he was right. Even now, she hadn't considered what she should have done when the band broke up, how she should have comforted the heartbroken Takamatsu Akari, or how she should have reformed the band with her...

Whatever the reason, she did indeed "abandon" Takamatsu Akari once, and afterwards she didn't even know where Gao Songdeng would go to school.

She has consistently shifted the blame to Toyokawa Shoko —although she is indeed largely to blame, they also share undeniable responsibility.

'If it were her, she could have done better back then. No, maybe she wouldn't have allowed things to get to that point in the first place...'

Compared to her, how immature I am!

'He said he would protect the light and stay with it, but in the end...'

She bit her lower lip so hard that deep teeth marks were left on her delicate skin.

The only thing that could offer her some solace was that, compared to him, even her sister Toyokawa Shoko, whom she felt she looked up to and admired, still seemed insignificant and unremarkable...

"So, let me reiterate my stance: I will not leave the team easily, and it's the same if any of you insist on leaving midway."

After silencing her, he continued speaking eloquently.

"Of course, I will do everything I can to keep you here and help you resolve your issues—it's my duty as your teammate."

"If it really doesn't work out... then we'll talk about it later."

That being said, that situation is unlikely to occur.

Alright, let them handle the rest themselves. Maybe Shiina Rikki and Nagasaki Sōse will have a little meeting tonight? Maybe Chihaya Aine will become the runaway Aine tomorrow? Maybe the name MyGO will appear tomorrow?

It's hard to say, but it shouldn't deviate too much from the right track.

"The second thing is the name and clothing issue that Aine-chan mentioned. We'll put the name on hold for now and discuss it after everyone has better ideas. But I can solve the clothing issue for everyone right now."