Akari Goes on a Date Under Sose's Guidance (cont.)

You all know?

Riki was taken aback.

"You too..." Shiina Riki stared at Su Seya in disbelief.

The three formed a triangular shock, with Takamatsu Akari, who was taking a class in Haneoka, looking out the window at the azure sky with a strange expression.

Chihaya Anon, sitting in the seat in front of me, was dozing off, propping her textbook up against her head. She had stayed up too late watching Meow Meow videos yesterday and desperately needed to catch up on sleep.

Takamatsu Akari turned around and saw a gentle smile on her face; this was the kind of life she wanted.

"Let's go find Riki after school," Takamatsu Akari, looking up at the sky.

"So you've already talked to the lamps about it."

Riki only understood after hearing their words.

"And then... what exactly did you do to the lamp?!" Shiina Riki asked, arms crossed and brows furrowed.

"Isn't it the lamp that's planning to do something to me?" Riki retorted.

Shiina Riki choked for a moment.

Judging from the current situation, it seems that Riki really didn't do anything wrong; rather, it's Deng who's planning to do something to Riki.

"Then why did the lamp say it wanted to fall in love with you?" Shiina Riki pursed her lips.

Riki, sitting on the swing, said, "That's probably so that the band won't disband. She's a sensitive girl, and she noticed that I've been spending less time with Mygo lately, so she's worried that I'll leave in the future and wants to keep me here. For her, no one in the band can leave."

Shiina Riki and Nagasaki Sose fell silent.

Takamatsu Akari's thoughts were simple, but that's precisely why it was difficult to say anything.

Because... she genuinely cares about everyone.

A purely lawful good alignment.

"You didn't intend to harm Akari-chan, did you?" Nagasaki Sose asked, turning her head slightly.

"No, she and I are best friends," Riki said.

"Huh? You look down on the lamp?" Shiina Riki said, annoyed. Doesn't the lamp's charm have anything to do with you?

"Should I make the move?"

"Absolutely not!" Shiina Riki said firmly.

Of course I know. If the lamp were also part of my harem, I'd make you incredibly happy, just like Su Shi.

"Then there's only one way!" Nagasaki Sose suddenly said seriously, pointing at Riki: "Make Akari believe that Riki won't leave. As long as you become Akari-chan's best friend, she'll believe it. But you absolutely cannot let Akari like you, and you can't like Akari either!"

Let's name it "Battle of Best Friends"!

Nagasaki Sose waved her phone and said, "You and Akari-chan go together after school, I'll help you."

We already have enough enemies; we can't let Akari-chan join us.

Otherwise, wouldn't Crychic become Riki's harem band?

We didn't even know Riki a year ago, and now we're all close to him? How can that be!

Nagasaki Sose crossed her arms, deep in thought.

Takamatsu Akari walked out of the school gate and soon saw Riki. She ran up to him and said with a smile, "Riki, let's go shopping together."

I just made an appointment with Riki on my phone.

Surprisingly, Su Shi-chan also said she would come to help her and offer advice.

Su Shi-chan has more experience with this kind of thing, so it's best to listen to her.

Is it because Su Shi-chan also wants to keep Riki here?

"Where's Aine?" Riki asked curiously.

"She's helping out at the student council, and said we should go ahead." Takamatsu Akari smiled at Riki, "Let's go first. Anon-chan said she found a trendy shop with great photos, and the food inside looks amazing."

Is food meant to be eaten or just looked at?

That's how Aine is.

Riki and Takamatsu Akari sat down in a nicely decorated shop on the commercial street. Takamatsu Akari looked at Riki and thought of Nagasaki Sose's reminder: if you want a boy to like you, you must first show your flaws.

"Riki ..." Takamatsu Akari said to Riki.

Riki looked up while ordering food.

"Actually, my breasts are quite large, please don't mind, okay?" Takamatsu Akari said to Riki with concern.

"?"

Apart from Su Shi, there didn't seem to be any other girls her age older than her. Takamatsu Akari didn't know why, but she had always been different from others, so this time it must be her fault.

Stealing Zero, why are you suddenly showing off?

"It's okay, I don't mind," Riki said instinctively.

"Thank you," Takamatsu Akari said happily.

"You're welcome."

No, I was talking about the Bull Demon King.

Why are you suddenly being so polite? I don't care at all, I'm not touching you!

What is this Succubus thinking?

I can't figure it out, I really can't figure it out.

The waiter waiting for Riki to order hesitated, seemingly wanting to say something but then stopping himself. Are young people these days really this bold?

When did the social atmosphere begin to change?

Riki pondered. He couldn't let the lamp dictate the direction; he had to take the initiative and lower the lamp's favorability.

Riki ordered the food and coughed lightly at Takamatsu Akari, saying, "Deng, being my girlfriend is never a good thing. Actually, I force my girlfriend to drink a super bitter cup of coffee every day."

"Ah... is that so?" Takamatsu Akari, confused.

Yes, disillusioned, aren't you?

I really am that kind of pervert; deep down, I even have the dark thought of using Mutsuki-chan's cucumbers to make cucumber Mapo Tofu and cucumber dumplings.

Lamp, give up.

I'm not a good match for you, so don't try to seduce me.

"Bite."

The sound of a teacup gently settling onto the saucer rang out. Takamatsu Akari frowned and said pitifully to Riki, "Riki, the coffee really is bitter."

Wait, that's espresso, you need to add sugar and milk!

Riki stared in disbelief, speechless at the sight of the woman's pained expression, and poured her some water to drink.

"Riki, do I want to drink coffee tomorrow too?" Takamatsu Akari asked Riki in a low voice. "Can we drink it in the afternoon every day? It's too bitter in the morning, I can't drink it. I'll try my best to drink it in the afternoon."

She even started to seriously consider it.

"Actually, I was lying to you. I don't have this obsessive-compulsive disorder," Riki sighed.

Why did Riki lie to me?

"Because I don't want the lamp to like me."

Takamatsu Akari was stunned, and asked blankly, "Does Riki not like me?"

"Of course I consider the lamp a good friend," Riki quickly replied.

Takamatsu Akari smiled happily, "That's good. I'll fall in love with Riki very soon, so don't worry, Riki."

Takamatsu Akari always smiles happily when she's looking at Riki.

"I don't want you to force yourself to like me. Even if you don't, I will always be with everyone in Mygo," Riki comforted her.

Takamatsu Akari tilted his head and looked at Riki: "I didn't force myself. I've always been happy when I'm with Riki, and I still am now."

Lamp, you are truly heavy.

"Wait a minute, it seems like the lamp is progressing perfectly without any problems?"

Nagasaki Sose, who was giving advice to Takamatsu Akari in bed at home, found it very strange. She was clearly giving advice based on the standard of damaging the relationship, so why didn't Akari have any questions?

Where exactly did things go wrong?

The Haneoka Cultural Festival is the students' favorite time outside of the three annual holidays. At this time, teachers can't keep an eye on them, and they can run around the campus freely, plus there are so many stalls and activities.

Chihaya Anon is a participant in the cultural festival.

The thought of shining in front of everyone filled her with pride. She walked briskly with her hands behind her back when she suddenly saw Riki. Just as she was about to greet her, she saw Riki chatting happily with a blue-haired girl, which made her lower her hands involuntarily.

That girl, I remember she was a friend of Deng's band before, right?

Are she and Riki also close?

Chihaya Anon stopped in her tracks, and only after the girl waved goodbye to Riki did she quietly run over to him and make a face. "Ha! Did you scare me?"

Chihaya Anon smiled happily.

Trying to scare your dad isn't that easy.

"Aren't you going to help out at the student council?" Riki asked.

"No, no, I originally thought helping the student council would make me stand out, but now all that's left is the hard work, so of course I can't go," Chihaya Anon said smugly.

The student union can rest assured that we will support a strong school!

I'll reward you immediately for your hard work!

This is Chihaya Anon.

Riki suddenly smiled with relief.

"That girl from earlier, are she close to Riki?" Chihaya Anon asked casually.

She's my advisor, don't you think?

"Absolutely amazing!" Riki exclaimed immediately.

"And what about me?" Chihaya Anon asked curiously.

"You... you're practically C4, aren't you?"

"I'm no match for her at all!" Chihaya Anon pouted angrily.

"After all, there's a hierarchy of arrival. Sakiko and I met first, and we've been through a lot together. She's incredibly strong," Riki explained.

In order to uphold Mujica's worldview, we cannot say that Sakiko is another band that Riki is directing. After all, this is a dark and profound worldview created by Sakiko, and it should be respected.

Chihaya Anon rarely saw Riki talking to girls other than the Mygo members, and felt a little strange. She chuckled and said, "Let's go buy some fried noodles. It was made by one of my classmates. Her family makes fried noodles, and they're really delicious."

"I have some questions about fried noodles..."

"My treat!"

The boss is generous!

No wonder she's a rich woman who can study in the UK; her life is the complete opposite of my husband Sakiko's.

Wait, what if we go to buy fried noodles and see Sakiko is the fried noodle chef?

It seems quite possible.

Riki followed Chihaya Anon over and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that the fried noodle chef at the stall wasn't Teacher Da Xiang.

"Aine, give me some fried noodles." The student making the fried noodles, with a bandage tied around her forehead, was extremely focused, her eyes shining with the fire of labor. She whispered to Chihaya Anon, "I feel like I've tried my best, but I still can't beat the girl from the next class. She's too good."