MyGO Disbands / Taki Shiina's Memories

She always believed in Riki.

Riki did not appear at the live performance that everyone had been looking forward to.

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There will be another chapter later.

Chapter 112 Mygo is disbanded

Wakaba Mutsuki returned home, her parents were in the living room.

She hesitated for a moment, then walked over and said, "Mom and Dad, I have something I want to tell you."

"Go ahead and say it," Ruoye's father said, surprised.

It's already rare for Wakaba Mutsuki to bring anything up with them, let alone something so serious.

"I have a friend, he's a good person, and I hope Dad and Mom can both meet him," Wakaba Mutsuki said softly, clutching her skirt.

"Friends?" Ruoye's father frowned slightly. "Male friends?"

"Mm." Wakaba Mutsuki nodded gently.

"No." Ruoye's father looked away. "What if the reporters take pictures? People will think I can't discipline my daughter and that she's dated a terrible boyfriend."

Wakaba's Mother looked at Wakaba Mutsuki without saying a word.

"Go back to your room," Ruoye's father said casually.

Wakaba Mutsuki stood still, without moving.

"What's wrong?" Ruoye's father frowned.

Wakaba Mutsuki clutched her skirt, and as if squeezing the words out of her throat, she looked at Ruo Ye's father and said, word by word, "Riki isn't a bad person. He's very capable. He's not only good at talking, but he can also compose music, write scripts, and act. He's... a very capable young man!"

Ruoye's father was stunned for a moment, then his face turned angry.

"What benefits can a student's talent bring?"

Wakaba Mutsuki trembled; it was the first time she had ever faced her angry father.

But for some reason, she didn't regret saying those words. The thought of Riki gave her trembling body a surge of strength.

Wakaba's Mother looked at Wakaba Mutsuki and asked, "So, what's your opinion of him?"

"Nami, this..."

"Don't speak, I'm speaking peacefully." Wakaba's Mother looked at Wakaba Mutsuki.

Wakaba Mutsuki lowered her head and after a long while, she softly said, "Riki is very handsome and cares about me a lot. He wants me to be human, not a puppet, so for me... Riki is a very important person."

"Isn't it because you like him?" Wakaba's Mother said calmly.

Wakaba Mutsuki said, confused, "I don't know."

"However, I was very, very happy when I was with Riki."

Wakaba's Mother smiled and said, "I understand. Riki can be your friend then. I agree."

"Huh?" Wakaba Mutsuki was taken aback.

Is it that simple?

"I'll agree as long as you say it," said Wakaba's Mother. "Because Mutsu is a very sensible child, whatever you say must be something very important to you, right?"

Wakaba Mutsuki smiled and nodded gently when she thought of Riki.

"Alright, you can go back to your room now."

Watching Wakaba Mutsuki walk up the stairs and back to her room, Wakaba's father couldn't help but ask, "Nami, is this really okay?"

"Of course, she's my child, and a very smart one."

Wakaba Mutsuki lay in bed staring at the ceiling.

I'm so happy.

When I first spoke those words to my parents for my own sake, I thought I would be severely scolded, but to my surprise, they agreed so easily.

Am I no longer a puppet, but a living, breathing human being?

With a smile, Wakaba Mutsuki closed her eyes and fell into a deep sleep.

I'm looking forward to seeing Riki as soon as possible the next day.

She had many things she wanted to share with Riki, and Riki would listen to her patiently and be happy for her.

Wakaba Mutsuki felt something was strange; she couldn't reach Riki by phone.

There was no reply when I sent a message to Riki.

Wakaba Mutsuki: [Riki.]

Wakaba Mutsuki: [I'm going out.]

Wakaba Mutsuki: [I've arrived at school and seen Su Shi.]

Wakaba Mutsuki: [Are you there?]

Wakaba Mutsuki initially thought it was a problem with her phone, but she didn't seem to have this issue when contacting other people; only Riki's account remained unresponsive.

Why?

Riki usually replies to messages very quickly.

Could this be what Riki meant by his disappearance?

Wakaba Mutsuki was a little panicked, but quickly remembered Riki's words that he would probably be back in about a week, so there was no need to worry too much.

So Wakaba Mutsuki went to school and went home as usual throughout the week.

But they still haven't seen Riki, and still can't get in touch with her.

Wakaba Mutsuki was a little panicked and wanted to ask Nagasaki Sose for her opinion, but her smile and the smile she had when chatting with her classmates looked very forced, so Wakaba Mutsuki didn't want to provoke her any further.

Sakiko, you should know Sakiko, right?

Wakaba Mutsuki pushed open the door to the rented room, she saw Toyokawa Sakiko doing her homework alone.

"Is there something you need?" Toyokawa Sakiko asked without looking up.

"Sakiko... um, it seems we can't get in touch with Riki," Wakaba Mutsuki said softly.

"I understand. Is there anything else?"

"He said he might come back in a week, but he hasn't come back yet. What should we do?" Wakaba Mutsuki sat next to the familiar Sakiko, the only way she could find some warmth.

But she soon noticed that Toyokawa Sakiko's hands were also trembling, and she was biting her lip without saying a word.

I see...

Sakiko was also worried.

Wakaba Mutsuki left Toyokawa Sakiko's house.

Could it be that this is all because of me?

Was I punished by heaven because I, as a doll, wanted to become human?

Wakaba Mutsuki sat on the beach, watching the tide rise and fall without saying a word.

The waves came from afar, touched her toes, and quickly rushed to her side, soaking her dress.

It will probably be long before half of her body is submerged in the sea.

If the waves were any bigger, they could have swept her away too.

Wakaba Mutsuki loves the seaside, and it seems that every time she meets Riki, there is always the sea, even when watching fireworks at the festival, which makes her very happy.

Suddenly Wakaba Mutsuki felt in her pocket and took out a letter.

This was given to her by Riki before. She carried it with her every day, waiting for the girl who liked Riki to come and ask her for the letter, but she never met her.

Wakaba Mutsuki felt that the girl might not exist.

Wakaba Mutsuki hesitated for a moment before opening the envelope, and the first line of text stunned her.

[To my dearest Wakaba Mutsuki]

Is it... for me?

Wakaba Mutsuki was stunned, but continued reading.

[I'm writing this letter right after the Tsukinomori Drama Club won an award. You might not open it, but I felt it was necessary to write it to you.]

[Mutsuki-chan is a cute girl, and anyone would be happy to be liked by you, but I don't know if you actually like me. It wouldn't be good if I turned into a clown, so when I wrote this letter to you, I should have said this: To the girl who likes Riki.]

[Of course, no one will actually come to you for this letter. I think if you don't open it, then just forget about it.]

[But if you, Mutsuki-chan, opened this, it means you've developed your own opinions and are a mature human being like me. You must have mustered up some courage to open this letter.]

I'm sorry I'm not ready to reciprocate your feelings, but if you're open to it, please wait a little while. One day I will try to respond to your feelings...

Tears dripped onto the letter.

Sitting on the beach, Wakaba Mutsuki, clutching the envelope, trembled and speechless.

"Yes, I'll wait."

She staggered to her feet, clutching the envelope, and wept as she walked back to shore.

Because Riki told her to wait.

She will always listen to Riki.

May 20th marks one month since the Tsukinomori Drama Club won the award.

Many things happened during that month.

For example, Wakaba Mutsuki gave up on committing suicide.

For example... after that disastrous live performance, the members of Mygo never saw each other again.

It has been effectively dissolved.

(Volume 1, End)

Volume Two

Chapter 113 Shiina Riki's Memories

The school bell rang at Hanasakigawa.

"Thud."

Shiina Riki took out the coffee she had bought from the vending machine. It was late May, nearing the end of summer, and the cicadas were already chirping noisily. The sun was so intense that it was irritating.

Shiina Riki looked at the coffee in her hand.

Riki would probably like this flavor of coffee... Just thinking about him made Shiina Riki tighten her grip on the coffee.

"What happened since then?" Hachiman Mairin leaned against the vending machine with her arms crossed, looking at Shiina Riki and asking, "I mean the band."

"It's over," Shiina Riki said calmly.

"... I see."

Why did it turn out this way?

Shiina Riki thought about it every day for the past month.

Everyone was filled with anticipation until the live performance.

Because as long as Riki is there, no one will be afraid.