Omnibus Anime: A Person in a Music Anime, Relaxed and Joyful

Ijichi Nijika mentioned that she and Ryo had to prepare for the upcoming entrance exams.

After all, Shimokitazawa High School was a school that placed a lot of emphasis on college admissions.

Therefore, band practice after school was suspended recently.

The other three replied "Understood" in succession.

Bai Qiu watched the group chat expectantly, awaiting good news.

The first to reply was Ijichi Nijika.

Ijichi Nijika: You should eat more meat, Qiu!

Next was Yamada Ryo, who also sent a picture.

It was grass she had dug up that afternoon, fresh and dewy, with the caption:

This is my dinner, Nijika. Can I come eat at your place?

Ijichi Nijika: Sorry, Ryo. My sister said she was too hungry tonight, so we already ate and washed the dishes.

Nijika also included a cute "sorry" sticker.

Yamada Ryo crying.jpg!

Goto Hitori's home.

From the moment Bai Qiu sent the first message, Goto Hitori had been staring intently at her phone.

After all, the internet was her only refuge!

However, apart from spam texts, her phone had no other messages.

Her only internet interactions were limited to her "Guitar Hero" account, where she interacted with fans.

So, any notification on her phone made Goto Hitori exceptionally attentive.

A slightly eerie "Hehehe..." chuckle came from the closet.

So, forming a band wasn't a dream!

Besides her class group chat, this was Goto Hitori's first time joining any other group chat.

No, now wasn't the time to daydream.

She had to say something quickly!

Everyone else was talking; wouldn't she seem out of place if she stayed silent?

Bai Qiu's food looks so delicious.

Senpai Ryo doesn't seem to have food?

But doesn't she live in a villa? She should be rich.

Goto Hitori was a bit confused.

Should she invite Senpai Ryo over for dinner?

No, no, no...!

Goto Hitori shook her head frantically, like a rattle.

Inviting someone over was too advanced for her at this stage!

So, Goto Hitori hesitated, staring at the two pictures.

Her fingers instinctively typed "Delicious!" and she sent it.

Goto Hitori looked back at the screen.

Her life might be over.

Saying "delicious" at a time like this would make Senpai Ryo think she was being sarcastic!

The group chat also happened to fall silent at this moment.

Goto Hitori became flustered, her fingers frantically tapping on the keyboard, racking her brain for any words of apology.

Fortunately, Nijika saved the day.

Ijichi Nijika: Hitori must have been talking about Qiu's food, right? Grass doesn't taste good.

Goto Hitori felt like crying. Nijika, her hero! No, an angel!

Yamada Ryo: @Bai Qiu, liar!

Ijichi Nijika looked a bit confused, so...

Ijichi Nijika: Did something happen between you two? And Ryo, why are you eating grass again? Did you buy a new bass?

Bai Qiu: Nothing, just eating fried chicken in front of Ryo.

Yamada Ryo: Didn't buy it, planning to buy it.

Ijichi Nijika: Then why...?

Yamada Ryo: To be honest, light novels and various merchandise are quite expensive too.

Ijichi Nijika, back home, let out a sigh and replied, "You reap what you sow."

Bai Qiu: "Ryo, take care of yourself."

Bai Qiu's expression was a little smug. It seemed Yamada Ryo had contributed quite a bit to his Light Novels and merchandise.

However, he might be on Ryo's bad side now.

Alright, Bai Qiu put away his phone, placing it on top of the band-aid.

He was going to have dinner with Nagasaki Sosei.

Speaking of which, eating with Nagasaki Sosei should also reward him with Notes, right?

Chapter 28: Could This Friend's Name Be...

At this moment, Nagasaki Sosei also walked over.

She was holding two bowls of steaming, fragrant-looking rice.

Seeing Bai Qiu smiling at his phone, Nagasaki Sosei asked, "Is something interesting happening?"

Bai Qiu put down his phone and looked at Nagasaki Sosei, replying, "Just chatting with some band friends."

Instantly, Nagasaki Sosei, who had caught the keywords, froze.

She used to have a few close band friends too.

But now...

She was the only one left in the Crychic group chat.

Is Bai Qiu-kun also in a band?

Just as Nagasaki Sosei was about to curiously ask, Bai Qiu, feeling grateful, spoke first:

"Thank you for the trouble, Nagasaki-san."

Looking at the fragrant food on the table, Bai Qiu felt his mouth begin to water.

He had been eating supermarket bentos for the past few days, and these ordinary home-cooked dishes made him quite hungry.

"You don't need to be so polite."

"Besides, I can't eat it all by myself."

"Actually, I was supposed to have dinner with my mom tonight, but she had a last-minute engagement."

Nagasaki Sosei said a little sheepishly, explaining the situation outside earlier.

So that's how it is, Bai Qiu nodded.

It seemed the career woman he met in the elevator earlier must have been Nagasaki Sosei's mother.

No wonder she looked familiar.

Now that he thought about it, the two really did resemble each other quite a bit.

Right, that lady's hairstyle was very safe.

Being sensible, the two didn't dwell too much on the previous incident and began to enjoy their meal.

"Itadakimasu!" ×2

Both of them possessed high emotional intelligence and strong social skills.

Therefore, there was no shortage of topics during the meal.

Naturally, there were no awkward silences.

"Do you usually eat like this, Bai Qiu-kun?"

Nagasaki Sosei asked, picking up a piece of fried chicken.

She recalled the day Bai Qiu bought a lot of instant noodles.

"I eat these often, it's not very good for my health."

Nagasaki Sosei reminded him softly.

Although it tasted good, she still preferred vegetable pasta.

"It's not that often."

"I live alone."

"I usually eat out."

Bai Qiu explained.

Compared to cooking himself, he preferred to enjoy the diverse cuisine available in the shopping district.

Nagasaki Sosei was slightly surprised.

That would be the same as her.

Nagasaki Sosei then asked, a little concerned, "What about Bai Qiu's parents?"

Bai Qiu swallowed his food and casually replied, "They've gone to a faraway place."

The smile on Nagasaki Sosei's face froze.

"I'm sorry."

Along with it, her gaze towards Bai Qiu held a hint of pity.

Why the sudden apology?

Bai Qiu looked up, confused.

"Cough... I didn't mean they passed away, they're just working abroad."

Bai Qiu added awkwardly.

"But I haven't seen them in years either."

Bai Qiu said lightly.

"Eh...?"

Nagasaki Sosei blushed beet red, surprised.

Years? That's too long!

How could parents be so irresponsible?

At least her mother still visited her regularly and ate meals with her.