Mutsuki: Riki, did I do well?

Fail...

Both Takamatsu Akari and Nagasaki Sose had unusual expressions.

As former members of Crychic, they could understand. It was precisely because they were members of the same band that they could understand Rikki's thoughts. That band had disbanded due to a lack of talent.

While there are many reasons, one of them must be insufficient strength.

Especially Takamatsu Akari, who was designated as "the one who should work the hardest," lowered her head and became a little off-light.

"Hey, why is everyone so quiet?" Chihaya Anon was a little flustered, and even Nagasaki Sose, who played the mother, fell silent for a moment.

What exactly is this band Crychic? How could a single sentence change everyone's attitude like this?

Chihaya Anon turned to look at Kaname Runa, who was engrossed in eating her parfait... No, she couldn't rely on that.

"Riki, say something," Chihaya Anon whispered.

"We really should be on high alert," Riki nodded.

"Hey, even Riki is saying that..."

Riki looked at Shiina Riki beside her and said, "But not with this kind of tense approach. If you ruin your health first, how can you put on a live performance? You need to rest properly first. Let me help you with the song selection."

"Riki?" Shiina Riki was taken aback.

"Because I used to be in the same situation as you, always feeling like if I was a step behind, I would be swallowed up by the laughter and darkness behind me, so I kept pushing myself forward, even setting several alarms to sleep," Riki said.

"I can't imagine it at all," Shiina Riki blankly, and everyone at the table nodded in unison.

"Oh, are you talking about the game?" Nagasaki Sose realized.

"It's me in real life." Riki said expressionlessly.

No, what impression did I give you that made you think I wasn't secretly working hard to amaze everyone?

And Nagasaki Sose, you actually don't believe me?

I'll give you a thorough check-up from now on.

I'll do a spot check on your bass playing.

Back in the day, I was often randomly checked on by my stylish and beautiful English teacher.

"You have this kind of experience?" Shiina Riki with some surprise. "I thought Riki was the type who was born with great talent and looked down on people with mediocre talent, the type who was disliked at school."

"?" Riki.

Are you secretly cursing me?

I am the most respected freshman at Haicheng University, a rising sun.

"That's not true. Riki has excellent interpersonal relationships," Nagasaki Sose quickly clarified for Riki.

It has to be Su Bao.

Can anyone else speak up for me?

"I think Riki is a very good person," Takamatsu Akari said softly.

Thank you, Empress Akari.

S14, let's go together! My mid-lane Yasuo is top-tier.

"That's right, Riki is a kind and approachable person," Chihaya Anon said.

How old am I that you should talk to me like that?

Riki looked at Kaname Runa, who had finished her parfait and gone to play the guitar.

"Well, I was just saying," Shiina Riki whispered. She didn't really think Riki was that bad.

"Then let's start practicing. We're having a live performance this weekend, aren't we?" Riki said.

Shiina Riki then tugged at his sleeve.

"Come to my house after practice, and please take a look at my piece."

She said in a low voice.

After the band finished practicing, Nagasaki Sose felt that something was off about Riki today; something was off.

While everyone was packing up their instruments, Nagasaki Sose casually walked over to Riki and said, "You seem to be in a good mood today."

"It was alright. Akinan Nakamori... no, Wakaba's Mother paid a protection fee, so I had a good meal," Riki said.

He did ask yesterday, and it turns out he went with Sakiko.

Wait?!

Did something happen yesterday?

Nagasaki Sose immediately tensed up, recalling what she had done the previous night.

Holding Kuma-chan, she pointed out Riki's shortcomings, and then explained that his shortcomings weren't really shortcomings.

What am I doing?!

Why didn't you remind me, Kuma-chan!

"And then?" Nagasaki Sose asked, trying her best to remain calm. "And then what?"

"He's been rewarded."

Riki's words were concise and to the point.

"What?!" Nagasaki Sose exclaimed in disbelief, her voice so loud that it attracted the attention of the other members in the practice room. She quickly made an excuse to explain, but then looked at Riki in disbelief.

"You... did it?"

"Why is your head all yellow? What are you thinking about?" Riki scolded. "Can't you think of anything good at such a young age?"

Nagasaki Sose ignored everything and stared at Riki nervously, asking, "Is it true or not?!"

"No, we just kissed," Riki said. "On the lips."

Nagasaki Sose breathed a sigh of relief, but then felt that it wasn't quite right for her to relax, since Sakiko's small step was also a giant leap for her despite the difficulties.

But it's still much better than that; if it were that, I really wouldn't have been able to win.

But then again, kissing is also quite hard to accept.

Nagasaki Sose a bit conflicted.

No, we have to start the attack!

Nagasaki Sose looked up at Riki, and was about to speak when she heard Shiina Riki's voice beside her.

"Riki, let's go."

"Huh, where are we going?" Nagasaki Sose asked, startled.

"My family needs his help with the song, since it's for the live performance," Shiina Riki said, noticing that Nagasaki Sose's expression was a little strange. "Are you alright?"

Did Nagasaki Sose stay up all night like her?

"No, it's okay. After all, it's for the live performance, I understand." Nagasaki Sose's smile was stiff.

Damn it, I missed my chance this time.

But I'll be better off next time.

Oh right, I should ask Mutsuki-chan for help first; she's the one I trust the most.

With their bags on their backs, Riki and Shiina Riki walked together toward her house, as they knew the way well since they had been there before.

However, Ms. Daiki's hips are quite large; is it influenced by the person behind her voice?

Riki kept her eyes fixed ahead.

"Riki ..." Shiina Riki suddenly said.

"Hmm, I didn't see it."

"What?" Shiina Riki looked at Riki strangely, frowning as she asked, "Between me and Sakiko, who do you think is better?"

Lu Zhimei is someone who wants something from me.

No, I don't need anything from her.

Brother, I need your help with something...

Riki saw Shiina Riki's clenched fist trembling slightly beside her. "As expected, I'm still no match for Sakiko."

"Why do you have to compare yourself to Sakiko?" Riki asked.

Shiina Riki gritted her teeth. "Because she almost made Akari never form a band again!"

Just as Riki was about to speak, she suddenly saw a beautiful girl with light green hair wearing the Tsukinomori school uniform walking in front of her. Wakaba Mutsuki was stunned for a moment, not expecting to see Riki and Shiina Riki here.

You're not from Mutsuki, what are you doing here?

Shiina Riki's expression immediately turned sour when he saw Wakaba Mutsuki.

If Toyokawa Sakiko was the root cause, then Wakaba Mutsuki's line on the rainy day, "I've never felt happy playing in a band," was the direct cause.

She will never let the person who damaged the lamp get away with it.

Shiina Riki, with a dark expression, grabbed Riki's hand and walked straight ahead.

Wakaba Mutsuki actually followed along.

"What do you want from me?!" Shiina Riki stopped in her tracks, looking at Wakaba Mutsuki with displeasure.

"I'm looking for Riki," Wakaba Mutsuki said softly.

"Looking for Riki..."

Shiina Riki suddenly paused, turned to look at Riki with a surprised expression.

When did you two meet?!

Chapter 107 Mu: Riki, did I do a good job?

"I'm looking for Riki."

Shiina Riki suddenly paused, looking at Wakaba Mutsuki in surprise, then turned to look at Riki beside her.

They're not here to see me, but to see Riki?

No matter how you look at it, the two of them don't seem to have any connection.

Wakaba Mutsuki, who usually ignores everyone except Sakiko and Su Shi, take the initiative to find Riki?

And, most importantly...

"When did you two meet?" Shiina Riki turned to look at Riki and asked.

Why didn't she know about this?

"While it's your freedom to meet whomever you want, it's a bit of a coincidence that you met Mu. If it was Su Shi who introduced you, he probably doesn't have good intentions. You'd better be careful," Shiina Riki said to Riki. "It's not that I'm worried about you, just giving you a little reminder."

Rikki was indeed aware of Su Shi's scheming nature.

And why do you always wear a shield when you're Tsundere?

So cautious?

"That's not true. I made friends with her on my own, and I'm currently helping her rehearse a play in the Tsukinomori," Riki said with a smile.

"... I see."

Shiina Riki seemed uninterested and responded indifferently.

Why do you seem a little unhappy Rikki?

Shiina Riki frowned at Riki and Wakaba Mutsuki and said, "If you have something to say, hurry up and say it. We're going to my house later."

"Go to Rikki's house?" Wakaba Mutsuki asked Riki curiously.

"Oh, let's write a new song together. Her band is starting to perform live this week," Riki explained.