At Sose's House

Riki was startled, only to realize that Mana had simply gone to wash her hands and throw away a beverage can.

Mikumura Shioka was also a little flustered, not expecting Sumiida Mana to return so quickly.

As Sumiida Mana drew closer, Riki steeled himself and pulled Mikumura Shioka into his arms, leaning her against the wall. This action immediately caused Sumiida Mana to blush and take two steps back. Riki's tall frame, over 1.8 meters, completely blocked Mikumura Shioka's view, but Mujica's performance costume was still visible.

"Lu, Riki... that's the Lead Singer of Mujica, right? Are you dating?" Sumiida Mana stammered, blushing.

Her mind went completely blank.

So Riki and Mujica had this kind of relationship.

No wonder someone as talented as him wanted to become a music director.

So she does have someone she likes.

And that person is the Lead Singer of Mujica!

"That's about right. Mana, you can go now. I have something to do," Riki said loudly without turning her head.

"Well."

Sumiida Mana stiffly obeyed, turning to leave but tripping over a chair and nearly falling. After a couple of steps, she turned back, clenched her fist, and, blushing, cheered, "Riki, I support you! Dating your idol isn't easy, be careful of reporters taking pictures, good luck!!"

If you knew I was holding Mikumura Shioka, would you still say that?

For Sumiida Mana, an innocent High School Girl, this scene was far too shocking, and she hurriedly ran away.

Riki breathed a sigh of relief once she saw her walk away.

"So we're dating?" Mikumura Shioka looked up and teased Riki.

"This was a desperate measure, don't misunderstand," Riki said.

Mikumura Shioka pouted. "Is Riki so afraid of being misunderstood? I'm a pretty girl, why do you seem so distant from me?"

Because your weight is ridiculously heavy!

"Because I consider you a good friend," Riki said sincerely.

Mikumura Shioka blinked and looked at Riki happily. "Hmm, so now you're Riki's most important friend?"

"This is..." Riki hesitated.

As you know, Rokko is my friend; we've fought side-by-side in many competitions...

Mikumura Shioka pouted and sulked, "When will I finally be Riki's number one friend?"

You're treating me like I'm made of ice too?

Can we skip the friend rankings and play the band rankings instead? I'll help you climb the ranks.

Riki then realized that Mikumura Shioka was very tall for a girl, tall enough to be a model, and her face was so beautiful it could be called stunning.

No wonder she's a famous idol in Tokyo.

Chu Hua, how about we stop being band girls and go to the mainland to become laborers?

"Riki's hug was so warm," Mikumura Shioka, looking up at Riki with a smile.

Don't create this kind of bond!

Riki let go of Mikumura Shioka and breathed a sigh of relief. At least the Mujica crisis was over. She would have to discuss this matter with Miss Sanae next time.

Then he noticed someone next to him, turned around and saw Hachiman Mairin standing there drinking a beverage through a straw, watching the two of them.

Cool girl, when did you arrive?

"Hailing, when did you arrive?" Riki asked.

"It started when you said you were dating, didn't it?" Hachiman Mairin's gaze darted back and forth between Riki and Mikumura Shioka.

"There's a reason for this," Riki explained.

"No need to explain, I don't comment on members' personal relationships," said Hachiman Mairin.

Isn't this entirely a misunderstanding?

Mikumura Shioka also said to Hailing, "Hailing, Riki hugged me just now to help me, it wasn't his fault."

It wasn't my fault to begin with; I was the one dealing with your legacy issues!

Hachiman Mairin looked at Riki.

Riki nodded. "That's right."

Hachiman Mairin nodded. "That's about what I thought. I guessed it was a misunderstanding."

Then what are you doing here?!

Riki almost couldn't hold back his powerful punch.

"It's good that there's no misunderstanding. I'll head back to the lounge now," Mikumura Shioka chuckled, then turned and whispered to Riki, "Next time, you absolutely must treat me as your most important friend, okay?"

Xiao Chuan, put Mikumura Shioka on my blacklist.

Don't let her come to Haicheng; she's the most formidable enemy we've ever faced.

Riki watched Mikumura Shioka's retreating figure as she slowly walked back with Hachiman Mairin, gazing at the cool girl's profile.

Hey, is the cool girl the type who bites the straw flat?

Hailing, pay attention to the feeling on your teeth.

However, Hailing seemed to be in a bad mood.

Has your relative arrived?

"Do you like Hatsuka?" Hachiman Mairin asked as they walked.

"No, that was a misunderstanding."

"Is that so?" Hachiman Mairin nodded, paused, and turned to look at Riki: "Rikki considers you a very important person, don't make her sad."

Who hurt Rikki?

I will end his life.

Riki nodded, seeing Hachiman Mairin take out her phone and look at a note page with Riki's name written on it.

-5.

Damn it!

They deducted points from my account again!

Riki was furious.

Riki glanced sideways and realized she still had many deductions: -10, -5, -7, -20.

However, there are also bonus points.

Impression score: +100.

So, Hailing gave me a perfect impression, a perfect score.

Did you really give me such a high score on our first meeting?

Riki was quite surprised to see Hachiman Mairin with a calm expression.

Was Hailing's impression of me that good from our first meeting?

She never said that.

The rehearsal at the Budokan went smoothly without any problems. Riki and the others returned quickly after the rehearsal. The official performance was still some time away, but the publicity had already begun. This was a very good opportunity for Mujica to take off.

Back home, Riki received a message from Takamatsu Akari.

Was the lamp walking towards me instead of running away?

Deng: [Riki, do you have time?]

Riki: [Yes, what's wrong?]

Lantern: [Anon-chan said she wants to go shopping together, do you have time?]

It turned out to be Aine's mission.

Riki: [After school? Then I'll come over now.]

Lamp: [Okay.]

Takamatsu Akari put down her phone, Chihaya Anon leaned closer, asking curiously, "What did Riki say?"

"He agreed." Takamatsu Akari nodded.

"Yay! Everyone says my taste is terrible and they don't want to go out with me, but only Riki really understands me." Chihaya Anon smugly, then turned to Takamatsu Akari and said, "Akari-chan, do you think Riki agreed because he likes me?"

"Is that so?" Takamatsu Akari was taken aback.

"If it's not me, then it means you like Akari-chan?" Chihaya Anon thought for a moment and said.

"I think... it shouldn't be," Takamatsu Akari, head bowed.

She didn't like Riki, Riki didn't like her either. (9)

That's good. 4

"That's how it is!" Chihaya Anon said happily. "Speaking of which, none of you replied to my messages last night, which made me wait for a long time. I thought you all secretly went out to play."

Takamatsu Akari blinked but didn't speak.

Because Rikki told us not to tell Aine about this. 3

Stepping out of the Haneoka school gate, Takamatsu Akari saw Riki standing there. She immediately recalled the feel of her lips when she kissed Riki, and pursed her lips, hiding them behind Chihaya Anon's.

Riki realized that she couldn't trust Chihaya Anon's taste after all; Chihaya Anon took lots of photos, but barely ate anything.

If this money were left to Sakiko, how many delicious dishes she could make!

Riki sighed.

But why does Chihaya Anon always secretly watch me?

You have a crush on me, right?

Below is Aine.

Let's go out together again next time!

After the group disbanded, Riki did not go home, but instead headed towards a luxury apartment building.

It's not the Mikumura Shioka.

It was Nagasaki Sose.

Riki remembered three key points: first, Su Shi's mother wasn't home; second, Su Shi had promised to be a member of his harem; and third, she said it was okay to go ahead with it.

To war?

War!

Riki: [Su Shi, open the door.]

Nagasaki Sose lay in bed looking at the messages, her face flushed as she held her phone.

It's really here.

What to do?

Chapter 172 At the Su Family OIO

Riki waited for a few minutes at the apartment entrance downstairs. The summer sun was intense, making him sweat slightly, but a summer breeze brought coolness, making Riki feel comfortable for a while.

But Nagasaki Sose has not returned yet.

There is no "read" status.

Riki guessed that Nagasaki Sose was looking at the message on the lock screen. As long as she didn't open the app, the "read" status wouldn't be detected. She was always wise.

Is she trying to renege on her promise?

Riki frowned.