Chapter 345
"A private Marseille!"
"I didn't mean to scold Riki. After all, she's very tired today, and Riki's still a newbie," Sumiida Mana said casually. "But it's best not to chat with customers too much while working, there are customers waiting in the back."
"Then I'll help too!" Mikumura Shioka said with a smile.
After a long day at the shrine, Master Lu's back ached. When he returned to his room, he heard the cheerful voices of girls talking in the room across the hall.
"Wait a minute, Riki, you must be very tired today. Shall I give you a massage?" Sumiida Mana called out to Riki, patted the blankets beside her, and smiled, "Lie down. When I was little, my dad used to massage me with his feet."
Sorry, I'm not a porridge enthusiast.
Not interested in feet.
However, I am indeed experiencing body aches, so feel free to step on me if you wish.
Riki entered Sumiida Mana's room, where a faint scent of wood mingled with Mana refreshing aroma.
Besides Mana, Mikumura Shioka was also in the room.
"I'll stay in Mana's room tonight, help out at the shrine for another day tomorrow, and then we'll head back to Tokyo together the day after," Mikumura Shioka said with a smile.
Riki lay down in the room, while Mana massaged and played with the muscles in her shoulders, waist, and legs using her fingers.
Mana's fingers were very strong; no wonder she was Miko grew up in a shrine. Every press made Riki feel both pain and pleasure.
There's a sense of restraint.
If I had to say, it was definitely comfortable!
However, there's one problem: how come Mana has four arms?
Two hands were pressing on my shoulders, and two hands were massaging my legs.
When did it become a four-armed tyrant?
Riki looked up in confusion and saw Mana kneeling next to his head, massaging his shoulders, while Mikumura Shioka was also massaging them with a curious expression.
"Was Mana's massage really that comfortable?" Mikumura Shioka asked curiously. "How was my massage?"
Why are you joining in the fun?
"So-so," Riki said bluntly.
"Then I'll practice a little longer, so I can become the girl who leaves the deepest impression on Riki." Mikumura Shioka continued to press on Riki's legs.
What... you're getting heavier?
Miss Chuhua, aren't you a popular idol?
Riki suddenly felt the massage on her shoulders become a little more forceful. She looked up at Sumiida Mana and said, "Mana, are you tired? Your hands are a bit too heavy."
It hurts a little.
"Really? Sorry, I didn't notice," said Sumiida Mana.
Whether it was Riki's imagination or not, Mana's calm face looked quite displeased.
"Mana, are you angry?"
No.
She's definitely angry. Maybe buy her some donuts later.
The next day, Riki worked at the shrine all day again. After the two busiest days, Sumiida Mana was about to return to Tokyo to prepare for school and live performances, but just as she was about to go back, she saw the news that her apartment in Tokyo had caught fire.
The kind that burns very brightly.
Fortunately, the fire was put out in time, Mana's room was not burned, but the apartment is definitely uninhabitable.
"Would you like to stay at my place? I have some spare rooms," Mikumura Shioka said after thinking for a moment, then looked at Riki and smiled, "Riki, come along too!"
Are you going to name me again today?
"Then there's nothing we can do." Sumiida Mana thought for a moment and nodded helplessly.
One month later.
"Mana, how's your relationship with your live-in boyfriend going?" the female class monitor asked Sumiida Mana curiously after school.
"Riki and I don't have any special relationship. We just live together. It's too early for us to be in a relationship," Sumiida Mana quickly waved her hand.
"Don't say things like that again. If you don't hurry, it'll be snatched away." The female class monitor sighed.
Sumiida Mana seemed somewhat dazed upon hearing this.
If it belongs to Riki, she doesn't want anyone to take it away.
But Chu Hua seems to like Riki.
What should I do...?
Why don't you ask your dad and mom?
After a moment's hesitation, Sumiida Mana sent a message to her most trusted parents.
Mom: [It's okay, it's all the same. As long as Riki is here, having two girlfriends isn't a problem.]
"Huh?" Sumiida Mana was stunned.
Side Story: Mana Hatsuka Route 02
As usual, Riki and her two friends planned to make sukiyaki tonight. They bought plenty of meat, vegetables, and mushrooms and returned home. They lit the stove with a "click," and soon the aroma of steam and fresh ingredients filled the air.
I'm so hungry!
Riki has been helping Sumimi write music lately, which has been quite mentally taxing, and she gets hungry very quickly. She should eat more.
"Wait, let the meat be fully cooked before eating. Here Riki, have some lettuce first."
Sumiida Mana put some food into Riki's bowl.
Okay, Mana's mom.
After living with Mana for only a month Riki already felt like she couldn't live without Mana.
Compared to Mana, any maternal character pales in comparison.
Just as excellent as Minato Namikaze.
"Here, Riki, have some too." Mikumura Shioka also put food on Riki's plate, then stared straight at Riki with a smile.
Why are you looking at me?
You don't want to see who picks my food first, do you?
Do you have to be so heavy, woman?
Riki paused slightly, pretending not to see Chu Hua's gaze, and then lowered her head to shovel all the lettuce in her bowl into her mouth without even taking a bite.
This is how boys eat with great spirit!
Those that are eaten one by one are all from Xiaonanliang.
A real man is one who can boast like that, and it's not because I'm scared of Chu Hua's stare at me.
Mikumura Shioka pouted, somewhat displeased with Riki's cheating, but looking at the sukiyaki already boiling in the pot, she laughed and said, "Alright, let's all eat together!"
Dinner's ready! Dinner's ready!
Riki ate the beef and sukiyaki broth with snow-white rice, finding it incredibly delicious.
I could do this all day!
"Riki, Mana... there's something I need to tell you." Mikumura Shioka put down her chopsticks, a hint of nervousness on her pretty face, and said, "Recently, my childhood friend approached me, hoping that we could form a band together."
"The man's childhood sweetheart?" Riki asked.
"Riki, don't be jealous, it's a girl," Mikumura Shioka said happily.
Seeing Riki's subtle displeasure, she laughed with delight.
As expected, I hold a very high position in Riki's heart.
He definitely likes me.
"Don't look down, I'm not jealous," Riki denied. "Who's that childhood sweetheart?"
"Sakiko, his name is Toyokawa Sakiko," said Mikumura Shioka.
Teacher Da Xiang?!
Speaking of which, I haven't met Teacher Da Xiang yet since I transmigrated to the BanG Dream! world. What kind of person is she?
Is she the White Moonlight or a working-class warrior?
Riki was curious about Toyokawa Sakiko, whom she had never met before.
"Sakiko wants to form a professional band with me called Mujica, and she recently discovered that Sumimi's songs are really good. She wants Riki to help write some songs too. I haven't agreed yet, saying I need to see Riki's opinion first," Mikumura Shioka said to Riki.
Although Chu Hua Heavy Woman, she is still very serious about these matters.
Even though the other person was her childhood sweetheart, she didn't agree immediately.
"I have no objection," Riki said.
Mujica is doing a good job with the development of Mikumura Shioka, while Mana is already thinking about retiring from idol life. On the other hand, Riki also quite curious about Teacher Da Xiang.
"By the way, if Riki falls for Sakiko-chan, I won't forgive you, okay?" Mikumura Shioka thought for a moment, then suddenly smiled brightly.
Why say such terrible things with such a beautiful smile?
It feels like I need a copper wire for my pancreas.
"Don't worry, my heart is no longer filled with joy or sorrow, and I won't fall in love with anyone," Riki said.
Mikumura Shioka tilted her head and laughed, "That's not necessary. Riki can totally fall for me and Mana!"
"Um... Eh?!" Sumiida Mana nodded subconsciously, then looked at Hatsuka and stammered, "Hatsuka, what are you saying?!"
"Okay, I will do my best!" Riki said earnestly.
"Don't take it seriously!" Sumiida Mana said loudly, embarrassed and annoyed.
In the reception room of Sumimi Company, Riki saw a petite, blue-haired beauty with resolute eyes. She exuded an air of nobility, but one could vaguely see that she was somewhat uneasy.
"Hello, you must be the excellent composer Riki." Toyokawa Sakiko extended her hand to Riki. She looked at this boy that Chu Hua had been mentioning frequently lately, and couldn't help but feel curious about him.
Just as Riki was about to reach out, Sumiida Mana's hand reached out and grasped Sakiko's.
"Hello, I'm Mana!" Sumiida Mana said happily.
Mana, you accidentally stepped on my foot.
I admit I was quite engrossed in watching Teacher Da Xiang.
Riki whispered in Sumiida Mana's ear, "Don't worry, Mana, I won't cheat on you."
"Riki and I aren't dating yet," Sumiida Mana muttered.
And you also like Chu Hua, right? You often sneak peeks at Chu Hua after she's just finished showering at home, thinking you're being very careful, but I see everything you do.
"So when should we start dating?" Riki asked.
"Of course, these things should happen naturally," Sumiida Mana pouted, "Don't ask such embarrassing questions."
Toyokawa Sakiko looked at the two people in front of her for a moment, then understood.
They're a couple.
Two more months passed, and summer vacation arrived.
Sumiida Mana thought about the advice her classmates had given her.
Summer vacation is the time when boys and girls' relationships progress the fastest. Summer inevitably brings to mind fair skin and ice cream in the air. In such an ambiguous situation, it's impossible not to fall in love!
"But Riki likes Chu Hua too, right? He likes both of them?" Sumiida Mana muttered, resting her chin on her hand.