Saki and Soyo's War

"No, that's not it." Nagasaki Sose shifted her position next to Riki and said softly, "Since you haven't had this experience, I'll make up for it for you."

"You're actually a pretty nice person."

Nagasaki Sose snorted and looked at Riki smugly, saying, "You're only just realizing that?"

Riki looked at her face, which was flushed red by the firelight, and her eyes seemed to be lit up, making her look beautiful.

"Because only a beautiful girl like me would spend the school festival with an idiot like you," Nagasaki Sose said with a light laugh.

"Let's go, let's go see the campfire closer."

The girl stood up, smiled, and extended her hand to Riki, her smile bright.

Early morning.

Yesterday's cultural festival at Tsukinomori left Riki somewhat exhausted, mainly due to her visit to Nagasaki Sose.

Is it really okay for me to hook up with a girl like this?

Although she took the bait herself, I didn't even have a hook.

Riki stared at the ceiling, deep in thought.

However, my feelings for Sakiko were genuine, and I also felt a little fondness for Su Shi, this lovely girl. Her loneliness and gentle demeanor resonated with and evoked Riki affection.

If I directly tell her I don't like her, will Nagasaki Sose leave?

No, she's not one to give up easily; otherwise, she wouldn't have been so fixated on Crychic for so long.

Besides, this isn't a super romance world; saying "You are all my wings" isn't that easy.

Sakiko must have also discovered Su Shi's thoughts, but he hasn't said a single word about it to Riki yet, which makes his meaning quite clear.

She just wanted to have Riki all to herself.

Nagasaki Sose meant the same thing; even knowing that Sakiko liked Riki, she still persisted in her advances. Wasn't that also a sign of unwillingness to share?

Riki sighed.

I never imagined that being liked by a beautiful girl would be such a sad thing.

"Riki, are you up?" Sakiko's sweet voice came from outside the door.

Don't even mention it, I've already set it up.

Those who understand the physiological situation know what's going on. Riki needed to cover for the giant dragon, so she waited a while before opening the door for Toyokawa Sakiko.

"What... what were you doing in there just now?" Toyokawa Sakiko, blushing slightly as she looked at Riki.

Reciting the Sakiko Sutra, what do you think I'm doing?

There are no spellcasting tools here.

Your thoughts are getting a little wicked, Sakiko.

When Riki glanced at him, Toyokawa Sakiko's face flushed red.

Was her frantic study of physiology these past few days wrong?

Toyokawa Sakiko controlled her gaze, avoiding looking at Riki's lower body, and said with a smile, holding the plate in her hand, "I made breakfast, let's eat together."

What did Sakiko make for breakfast?

I'm going to eat, eat, eat, eat!

Toyokawa Sakiko's eating was much more visually appealing than Riki's. Watching him eat, she showed a happy expression. Suddenly, she noticed a grain of rice on the corner of his mouth. He picked it up with his finger, put it to his mouth, and licked it into his mouth with his tongue.

"?" Riki.

Toyokawa Sakiko was stunned, and steam rose from her head after realizing what she had done.

"You... you've misunderstood!" Toyokawa Sakiko waved her hands frantically, quickly explaining, "I just licked it subconsciously."

"Subconsciously?" Riki was startled.

You're a licker, aren't you?

Why don't you lick it again?

Riki looked at Toyokawa Sakiko with expectant eyes, her face flushed with embarrassment, and said angrily, "I will not do it again."

"Let's go for a walk," Riki said.

Toyokawa Sakiko hesitated for a moment, then whispered, "This is something we can do after we become family."

She secretly watched Riki.

"That makes sense," Riki nodded.

As expected, Sakiko had improper thoughts about me.

Is Su Shi the same?

Toyokawa Sakiko smiled at Riki, without mentioning his trip to the Tsukinomori Cultural Festival.

However, I might need to talk to Nagasaki Sose.

After breakfast, Riki shouldered her bag and headed to Ring.

The final battle with Hailing begins.

The Demon Realm Beyond Humans: The Final Battle of Ring.

The strongest musician in the Real World VS. The strongest bassist in Hanasakigawa.

Riki pushed open the door of Ring, ordered a coffee, Shiina Riki handed her the hot coffee with a small note written in delicate handwriting on it: Will you win?

Riki was about to reply when he turned around and saw Hachiman Mairin and Mikumura Shioka walk in.

"It seems the timing is perfect. Let's begin without further ado," said Hachiman Mairin.

"I'm really looking forward to it!" Mikumura Shioka said to Riki with a smile.

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Tickets, come back!

Chapter Seventy-Seven: The War Between Sakiko and Su Shi

At Ring Cafe, Rinrin-senpai, and the other beautiful female staff members also looked at Riki and Hachiman Mairin with curiosity.

"It looks like a competition is about to start."

"Hailing, I know a really good band that they often hang out with. What do you think of that guy?"

"He looks pretty handsome, Rinrinzi, what do you think? Aren't you always talking about him?"

"Eh?!" Rinrinzi's face flushed red, and she quickly waved her hands, saying, "I don't often talk about him, it's just that he always deliberately mispronounces my name, which makes me very angry."

"But you didn't deny that he's handsome, did Rinrinzi, you wicked pervert!"

"Hmm..." Rinrinzi pouted angrily, and her friend patted her head to comfort her.

"Although I haven't seen Riki perform many times, he shouldn't lose to Hailing," Rinrinzi thought for a moment and said.

"But that's Hailing." The friend exclaimed in surprise. Hailing had been a regular member of the high-tech band in Ring for the past year, practically a mercenary. Riki had only been to Ring for the first time less than a month ago, yet Rinrinzi had such a high opinion of him.

"You don't happen to like him and are just trying to save face for him, do you?" the friend asked suspiciously.

"You'll understand once you hear it!" Rinrinzi said angrily.

Why does everyone think I'd like Riki?

Who would like someone who can even pronounce my name wrong?

If I had to pick someone I like, I'd say Shiina Riki is the one who likes Riki.

I feel Narita Michi is calling me!

Riki looked over and saw that Rinrin-senpai was being harassed by a group of beautiful girls. Riki felt that she should take her place in this humiliating situation and bear this sin herself.

Also seated below were Takamatsu Akari, Shiina Riki, and Mikumura Shioka.

"The rule is that each of the two girls plays one piece, and the three of them will score it, is that alright?" Riki asked.

"Yes, that's what I think too." Hachiman Mairin nodded.

As expected of Great Teacher, even his answers are so cool; I should learn from him.

Hachiman Mairin took the stage first, picked up her bass and played a tune with practiced ease, which drew nods from Rinrin-senpai and the others behind the counter.

"As expected of Hailing -chan, her skills are truly excellent."

"Can that boy really win?"

Shiina Riki glanced at Riki beside her and whispered, "You're not a bassist, so it's normal to lose. Don't worry about it."

Rikki, you are so gentle.

They've already given me an excuse to lose so quickly.

But it's okay, I have plenty of excuses—my keyboard broke, my mouse jammed, I ate beef noodles, I stayed up all night playing Genshin Impact...

Mikumura Shioka looked over and chuckled, "Hailing is quite formidable in the professional scene. If Riki-kun doesn't go all out, he might lose."

If I lose, don't call me Riki-kun, call me Shui Jun instead.

This is the only mythical beast that has been caught in the net.

My ShuaiXia speaker is still the best.

After finishing her performance, Hachiman Mairin nodded slightly. She felt that she had shown all her strength this time and was in excellent form, even better than when she performed with other bands. It could be said that she had truly given it her all this time.

So, Riki, how did you perform?

Hachiman Mairin looked at Riki in the seat with great interest. Her intuition told her that if it were Riki's band, she would definitely have a place there, and she and Riki both liked to tease Rikki.

It seems that Rikki's feelings for Riki are not just ordinary friendship.

Hachiman Mairin looked at Riki: "My performance is over, it's your turn."

Looking at Riki, who seemed expressionless, Hachiman Mairin couldn't suppress her curiosity and asked, "What do you think of my performance?"

"Very impressive." Riki nodded. "I'm telling the truth."

Riki seemed generous with her praise.

Shiina Riki was also a little nervous. "Why are you praising Hailing first? Do you really think you're going to lose?"

Riki will be very sad if we lose. How can I comfort him?

Lift him up...

That's definitely not an option, we're not that close, but I could offer to buy him a cup of coffee.

Rinrin-senpai and the others at the counter were also whispering among themselves.

"Hailing played exceptionally well today. Could it be that she likes that boy?"

"Why do you guys always bring up romance in everything?" Rinrin-senpai sighed.

"Of course!" they replied matter-of-factly, "Because we're bored."

If you're bored, then hurry up and get to work!

Rinrin-senpai sighed.

If Riki loses later, let Rikki bring him a drink as a prize for his performance at the store.

Speaking of which, Su Shi-chan seems to be getting quite close to Riki. They probably aren't in that kind of relationship, right?

I hope Rikki can win.

Go for it, Rikki!

Rinrin-senpai silently cheered for Rikki.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Riki picked up his bass and walked onto the stage, while the others watched nervously as he tuned the instrument.