Riku Yi Didn't Show Up (Continued)

"Huh? Where did you see me being happy!"

He's just a bit more capable, so it makes me feel good to talk about him.

Shiina Riki propped her chin on her hand, watching Riki walk off the stage.

"Does Riki know how to do this?" Takamatsu Akari asked in surprise.

"Riki, Riki so amazing!" Chihaya Anon exclaimed excitedly.

"Yes, yes..." Shiina Riki replied listlessly, a smile playing on his lips.

Well, that's really impressive.

"A resounding success!" The Drama Club excitedly ran over after the actors left the stage. "We're guaranteed to win!"

Well, there are reasons why we absolutely have to win the championship.

"Did you see that? The actors from Hanasakigawa were completely stunned, utterly devastated, and practically wanted to kneel down in worship." The Drama Club was beaming with pride. Tsukinomori's return to T0 made her smile, her eyes sparkling as she wiggled her little bottom.

Hmm, not as round and perky as Su Shi's.

Step down, you piece of trash with only third-level hip strength.

"You can't say that. Actually, part of my school registration is with Hanasakigawa. I performed with Rikki and Mikumura Shioka on the school anniversary. That guy is incredibly strong..." Riki asked the club president to put on the brakes so that he wouldn't be unable to go back to Hanasakigawa in the future.

As for Haicheng University, I wish him happiness.

"Ahem, excuse me." The Drama Club quickly covered his mouth with both hands, but his eyes were still smiling as smugly as Anya's, and he stomped his feet excitedly on the spot.

She truly loves the stage.

I, the giraffe, acknowledge that you are the stage girl, and I hereby order you to come to Haicheng University's Revue next year!

"Your script is truly amazing. Without it, we definitely wouldn't have been able to beat Hanasakigawa, especially since my sister, as an undercover agent, stole a lot of information over there," the Drama Club sighed.

They've even turned this into a spy thriller, huh?

And where did you put my Haneoka?

"Where is Haneoka?" Riki asked.

"Oh... uh, I didn't mean it," the Drama Club said with an awkward laugh.

Haneoka still playing in the qualifying rounds?

No wonder Sakiko didn't come. It would be truly shameful to lose in the qualifying rounds. Could there really be a team that can lose to a weak team in the qualifying rounds?

Schools for ordinary people simply can't foster much of an artistic atmosphere.

Okay, actually Sakiko didn't even register. She didn't have time for leisure; she'd rather stay at school and study.

After we get married, Sakiko-bao will support me.

"And Wakaba-kun, thanks to you today too, you acted so well, you were just like Juliet herself, do you have any secrets?" The Drama Club looked at Wakaba Mutsuki beside him and praised her with deep affection.

Wakaba Mutsuki was taken aback. "A secret?"

"Yes, it's about portraying Juliet's deep love for Romeo, yet being unable to express it due to family circumstances, causing her immense inner turmoil."

Stop talking, I'm sweating.

Riki looked at Wakaba Mutsuki beside her.

Wakaba Mutsuki lowered her eyes and said softly, "As long as you act well, that's enough."

"Oh, is that so?" The Drama Club sensed that Wakaba Mutsuki's mood was a bit off and smiled, "You two go and rest, we'll take care of the rest."

You'd better not be busy practicing how to hold the trophy.

Riki prepared to sprinkle some golden rain on herself later, and watched as Wakaba Mutsuki and she found a place to sit down and rest.

"I just saw my mother," Wakaba Mutsuki said softly. "She was in the audience, but she left after a short while. Was it because I didn't act well?"

"Hmm, this question needs to be looked at dialectically. Could it be that your mother thought you acted very well, so she left feeling reassured?"

Wakaba Mutsuki looked at Riki in surprise. "Riki, you're so optimistic."

Affim.

Riki is optimistic, and invincible.

Wait, you're not subtly insulting me, are you?

"Riki, what do you think of the story of Romeo and Juliet?" Wakaba Mutsuki asked softly.

"It's fine," Riki said after thinking for a moment.

He always trusted Old Sha.

"But I don't like it," Wakaba Mutsuki said, lowering her eyes. "This story is a tragedy, and I don't like tragic stories."

What kind of stories does Namu like?

Wakaba Mutsuki stopped and turned to look at Riki. At that moment, it was as if time had stopped, and she paused for a moment.

"... the story of Romeo and Juliet living happily ever after."

Was there a part in the previous section where the sound wasn't coming out?

Is the network latency that high?

Or... is it something they deliberately didn't say?

Riki looked at Wakaba Mutsuki, who was sitting quietly again. Her thoughts were hidden behind her expressionless face, but her true intentions were probably simpler than anyone else's.

Riki didn't know Wakaba Mutsuki didn't say were related to him, but if so, how should he face Wakaba Mutsuki?

The only one who knew the truth, Wakaba Mutsuki, simply sat quietly, like a child holding the answer to a riddle, neither speaking nor revealing the secret. She didn't care whether anyone guessed the answer or not; she just sat there calmly.

Perhaps occasionally a few pebbles would cause ripples in her heart, but they would eventually subside and allow her to maintain her calm demeanor.

"Mu." Riki couldn't help but said.

"Um."

Wakaba Mutsuki obediently turned her head and looked at Riki.

Liuwa, I can't tell them apart, I really can't!!

Riki looked helplessly at Wakaba Mutsuki. Ruo Yemu's obedient and well-behaved appearance made Riki afraid to say anything that might hurt her.

Suddenly, he heard thunderous applause coming from the direction of the stage. It was probably because the students of Hanasakigawa had finished their play and the audience was applauding. After a while, Riki saw the actors from Hanasakigawa walk weakly backstage. When they saw Riki, they immediately pouted, cried, and ran away wiping their tears.

"?" Riki.

That's a bit impolite.

Am I that ugly? I made you cry.

"She's a third-year lead actress in Hanasakigawa, and she originally wanted to win the championship for the third consecutive year," said Wakaba Mutsuki.

Riki ruined her dream of winning three championships.

However, it seems there's no shady dealing among the judges. No, Tsukinomori is the biggest shady deal.

Looking in the direction the actress Hanasakigawa ran off in, Wakaba Mutsuki took a tissue and handed it to her.

"Thank you, but I'm sorry, I was crying so hard I can't see clearly. May I ask who you are...?"

"The actress who played Juliet in Tsukinomori '."

The other person cried even louder.

Wakaba Mutsuki could only sit back down, head bowed.

"Don't worry, she's probably not angry," Riki reassured her.

When Riki saw the Drama Club distributing things, she immediately kept her eyes straight ahead and pretended to be nonchalant.

--When your friend is handing out snacks, but hasn't reached you yet.

"Riki." The Drama Club patted Riki on the shoulder.

"Oh, it's you. What's up...?" Riki paused for a moment before replying.

Riki's eyes revealed a deep sense of confusion.

"These are gifts from the organizers, some small presents. Please feel free to choose whatever you like."

Riki took all the snacks away and handed them to Wakaba Mutsuki next to her.

"I can't eat that much," Wakaba Mutsuki quickly waved her hand.

"Here, take the beef jerky. I don't eat beef," Riki said briskly.

"Good."

Wakaba Mutsuki took it and nodded.

The Drama Club continued walking forward to hand out small gifts.

"Hey, who took all the snacks?!"

Who took that? They have no manners at all.

Riki noticed that she was holding an unused envelope, probably wanting the students to experience what it's like to exchange letters.

Riki thought for a moment, then, under Wakaba Mutsuki's strange gaze, took the envelope and ran to the side to borrow a pen.

"Hanasakigawa's best friend, could I borrow a pen? I need it urgently!"

"Oh, here you are, but you look familiar."

"The Romeo one."

The lead actress in Hanasakigawa cried again, Riki couldn't stop her, so she could only lower her head and write a letter.

After finishing the letter, he ran back and handed it to Wakaba Mutsuki.

"What is this?" Wakaba Mutsuki curiously.

"A letter."

No, what nonsense literature did I say?

"I'll leave it with you for now," Riki said with a smile.

"Mm." Wakaba Mutsuki nodded.

"So well-behaved, aren't you going to ask what's written inside, or who it's for?"

"Who was it written for?" Wakaba Mutsuki asked obediently.

"A beautiful girl who likes me, but I don't know if she'll receive letters. If you meet her, remember to ask her to open it."

Wakaba Mutsuki nodded and accepted the letter.

She felt a slight sense of unease and disappointment, but she didn't show it on her face.

Who is the girl who likes Riki?

Wakaba Mutsuki thought to herself.

I'm so envious; she's able to express her own thoughts.

Two days later, Tsukinomori undoubtedly won the competition.

Ring and Riki are preparing for their live performance with the members of Mygo.

The date is the day after tomorrow.

"Well, that should solve the problem." Shiina Riki said, as the only reliable person in the team, she had no choice but to take on the responsibility of the captain.

"Yay! I can't wait to go on stage!" Chihaya Anon exclaimed excitedly.

"Yes, thanks to Riki." Takamatsu Akari nodded. "Riki must come to our concert."

"Absolutely, no further explanation needed."

Riki smiled.

Shiina Riki looked at Riki and also showed a light and bright smile.