Chapter 623

On Friday morning, the next day, after leaving Hoshino Ai's room, he quickly changed his clothes and went to Hanasakigawa.

As mentioned before, the Music Department exam was in the morning.

Well... there's really nothing to say. Whether it's the written test or the practical exam, these are the easiest subjects for them.

At noon, I ate lunch with Miyako Shizuka and the others as usual.

There were no exams in the afternoon; instead, there was a post-exam class meeting and a review of the test papers from the previous days, but he clearly wasn't planning to attend.

He didn't go to Moonview Night last night, but when he opened his email, he didn't receive any new emails from Tsukimi Yachiyo. It seems she's still unsure of his plans and is going to wait and see.

Hmm~

It's fine to leave her hanging for a while; he's not in a hurry anyway.

"Remember to come tonight, okay?" Shiina Rikki stared at him at the joint lunch table, enunciating each word carefully.

"Don't forget what day it is tomorrow! We must rehearse several more times today!"

"I know, I know, don't you know me? You can trust me completely!" he assured, patting his chest.

"It's precisely because I understand that I can't let go of my worries..." Shiina Rikki's shoulders slumped; there was nothing he could do about it.

Tomorrow afternoon is their halftime live performance at RiNG. Although it's not a big event, it will still be very memorable for them.

These past few days, the other four of them have been meeting up regularly to practice, but he's been nowhere to be seen.

But since he composed all the music, and given his perfect skill in it, she couldn't say anything to him.

"Afterglow and Poppin'Party will be there too, so don't mess them up!" she repeatedly warned anxiously. "And don't cause any trouble!"

Strictly speaking, tomorrow's event is a joint live performance by AG and PPP. They aren't even guests or part of the other bands; they're just there to fill in the time slots.

"We're all acquaintances, is there any need to be so nervous?" Ogura Asahi casually sipped the coffee he got from Filia, which tasted even better than the one he had at Bamboo last night.

"Yes, I need to! If you embarrass yourself in front of Afterglow and the others, I'll..." Shiina Rikki slammed her hand on the desk, giving him a menacing look.

Unmoved, he picked up a piece of sanchez beef and put it in his mouth. "Have you forgotten that I know them too?"

"..."

"I already said I'd get you an autographed photo, but you refused."

"..."

Well, although they know each other, none of the AG members know Ogura Asahi's true identity and grade yet. Once she meets PPP and the others tomorrow, it won't be able to be hidden anymore, right?

Tsk~ Is the third grader's bravado about to crumble again?

Sad~

"Tomorrow is your live performance, Little Asahi? What a pity, Mana and I still have work to do..." Miyako Shizuka said regretfully.

"I also have a band performance I've booked to attend, so I can't just watch," said Hachiman Kairin.

"It's alright, it's not the first time anyway, don't worry!" He pointed to the ceiling, his gaze confident, "It's all minor."

"That's true. After the last live performance, this is nothing to you, right?"

"Of course! Isn't that right, Rikki?"

"Tsk..."

"No smacking your lips! No rolling your eyes!"

"..."

Chapter 564 Errors Beyond Correctness

"Speaking of which, how's the music coming along for that song with lyrics by Little Tomori?" He remembered that.

Shiina Rikki's schedule has been relatively relaxed these past few days, and she certainly won't give up using this time to compose music—but her progress is also a cause for concern.

Just thinking about how these lyrics were written by Takamatsu Akari for Chihaya Aine, and how she excitedly composed the music... makes one want to laugh.

Perhaps when she was composing the music, she thought she was writing about herself?

Pfft~

"Soon, soon," Shiina Rikki replied dismissively.

For several days, apart from the exam, she spent most of her time composing music, but because it was her first time, she was still not very skilled.

However, I did manage to ask him about music theory, composition, and how to use DTM tools, and things went relatively smoothly so far.

She glanced at him briefly and had to admit, this guy was really impressive.

Although he always seemed to be in a hurry, as if he was busy with something else, she got used to it.

The key is that he can always tell her precisely which book and which part of the book contains the information she wants to know. Sometimes he will directly send her video links and PDF files, making her self-study feel like a divine aid.

"Rikki-chan is learning composition too? Your band is getting better and better~" Miyako Shizuka remarked with a touch of admiration.

"..." Hachiman Kairin sipped her Drinks, it would be a lie to say she wasn't envious.

If only I could be in the same band as them... Who the hell is that damn Bass?!

Shiina Rikki paused for a moment, then said modestly, "I'm still a beginner, and there are many things I haven't done well yet."

"After all, the band hasn't been together for very long~ Don't rush, keep it up!"

"Thanks..."

"..."

After a quick lunch break, and after distributing the after-lunch snacks to the three students, Ogura Asahi left Group B's classroom.

The three knew that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, this would likely be the last time they saw him before school ended.

While operating his phone to direct the other party to the target location, he rushed to the Student Council Room and several classrooms for the third-year students.

I haven't seen Toyama Kasumi and the others for a few days; I should go over and bring them some warmth.

"Asahi-chan ~!"

Upon meeting, he was immediately embraced by the exhausted Toyama Kasumi.

"Hmm? What's wrong, Kasumi-senpai?" He took the opportunity to pinch her cheek and the "zongzi" (actually a little star) on her head.

"Exam~~~" she uttered a low, muffled "pfft."

Didn't you do well on the test?

"I'm not very confident..."

"Then you should at least put in a little more effort," Ichigaya Arisa retorted, rolling her eyes.

"Arisa ~~" she said coquettishly.

"Well, it's all in the past anyway, how about thinking about something happy? Like tomorrow's live performance!"

"That's right!" In an instant, she was fully revitalized, looking back at Ichigaya Arisa with great interest. "Arisa! Let's go to Kuramori tonight!"

[Note: Warehouse practice is usually shortened to "warehouse training" in their speech.]

"It's Friday today. I think I'll have a lot of work to do, and I also need to prepare for the school assembly next Monday, so I'll probably be a little late." Ichigaya Arisa waved her hand wistfully.

"Eh~~~" Toyama Kasumi's voice was melodious.

"Hey, what are you talking about! Why don't you stay and help me?"

Hehe~

"Haa~ I knew I couldn't count on you..." Ichigaya Arisa propped her cheek up with her hand, adopting a carefree sitting posture, as if she was used to it.

Like Tsurumaki Kokoro, Toyama Kasumi is the kind of person who stirs up trouble, has an open mind, and offers suggestions. But the ones who truly clean up the mess and solve the problems are her and Yamabuki Saya —that's right, the other two can't be relied on.

"Why did Asahi-chan come here today?" asked Yamabuki Saya, who was standing nearby.

Today, she and Toyama Kasumi are gathered here. Tsurumaki Kokoro seems distracted; she's probably out having fun with other people.

I don't know if it's because of the birthday incident last time, but her affection level has reached a critical point, because she now calls him by his name.

"I've come over to bring you some homemade snacks to help relieve the fatigue after the exams," said Ogura Asahi, holding up a bag in his hand.

"Wow! Thank you! I love Asahi-chan's sweets the most!"

Toyama Kasumi was pressed close to him, eagerly took it and then hugged him, rubbing her cheek against his.

Wow, it's so soft! Women just have more fat and collagen... That's his observation.

"Thank you~ I haven't had your snacks for a few days, I've been missing them a bit~" Yamabuki Saya said with a smile.

Looking at the two overflowing bags, Ichigaya Arisa exclaimed in astonishment, "All of these? That's way too many!"

"No, I also planned to bring some for Senior Xin and Eve."

"Leave it to me! I'll help deliver it to them!" Toyama Kasumi gave a perfect bow.

"Don't you dare steal any!" Ichigaya Arisa teased.

"No way!"

"Okay, then I'll Kasumi-senpai!"

"Received!" She dumped all the "shining treasures" onto the conference table and divided them equally among the participants.

"This one's for you Misaki- chan!" Then she handed one of the portions to the Student Council President, who was sitting in the main seat.

"These two are for Kokoro-chan and Ikumi- chan, could you please give them to them?"

She, along with Tsurumaki Kokoro and Kitazawa Ikumi, were all students in Class 3-E.

"Thank you~ No problem." After thanking her, Okusawa Misaki looked at Ogura Asahi, "Thank you, Ogura-kun, did you do well on your exam?"

"Absolutely no problem~" He confidently gave an OK sign.

Yamabuki Saya chimed in, "As expected of a genius, I heard from Rikki-chan that you always leave after only twenty or thirty minutes of exam time? Is that alright?"

"Because the content is very basic."

"How arrogant... but coming from you, it's actually quite normal..."

"By the way," Ichigaya Arisa remembered and looked at him, asking, "You guys are also participating in tomorrow's joint live performance, right? How many songs are you planning to sing?"

"Because there are only 10 minutes, there will be two songs."

"One is 'God Knows'? And the other? A new song?"

"Yes, that's right, a new song." He nodded in affirmation.

"Eh! I can't wait!!" Toyama Kasumi blinked her big eyes, staring at him excitedly. "What are you calling me? What are you calling me!"

"Please look forward to ' The Fierce Loneliness Attacks '~"

"Yeah! I can't wait!"

"These newcomers these days are terrifying—they're all so talented, it puts pressure on me."

"We can't give up! Let's practice even harder tonight!"

"..."

After leaving the Student Council room in Hanasakigawa, he randomly found an empty room to avoid being seen by others.

After transforming his spiritual power, he opened a spatial Wormhole and arrived at the long-lost Tsukinomori.

Before, I had to deal with security guards when I came, but now it's as easy as going home.

He certainly didn't come specifically to see Nagasaki Sōse, since they would be meeting again that evening anyway.

Upon arriving at the Horticulture Club's territory, he called out to the adorable doll with light green hair in front of him, "Sorry to keep you waiting, Mutsuko-chan!"

Wakaba Mū looked at him in the direction of the voice, her gaze lingering on his dark blue uniform.

"Asahi, did you come in through the front door again today?" she asked slowly after several seconds, her voice sounding so sleepy it made you want to doze off.

"Is that not allowed?"

"... It probably won't work, but... I don't know." After a brief moment of hesitation, she lowered her delicate face.

Common sense told her it wouldn't work, but then she thought, it wasn't the first time he'd come here.

She had been wondering why he had asked her to come to the Horticulture Club, but she never expected it would be to meet her here.