My love is abyss mode

Chapter 131 "The Timely Rain" (6.6K)

Shirakawa Momo opened her eyes in a daze, her delicate face filled with a lingering and chaotic weariness.

I glanced out the window; it was already past the time when the sun was slowly sinking behind the curved coastline of Tokyo Bay. The feeling of being pierced by a deep and powerful force, reaching straight to the top of my head, had not yet completely dissipated.

dross!

She kicked the warmth clinging to her side off the bed, her golden eyes flashing with coldness: "Get up, I still have to go to work."

"Ok?"

Kuronuma Kiba sat on the floor, looked up and met Shirakawa Momo's gaze, and lazily yawned: "Okay, let's go have dinner first."

"Need not."

"You hungry?"

I don't want to eat with you.

Shirakawa Momo lifted her aching legs and got out of bed. She picked up her clothes from the floor and said as she put them on, "I still can't forgive you unless you promise me you won't box anymore."

His voice was cold and his tone indifferent, sounding like he was sulking.

According to her, only by adhering to principles can one achieve the ideal life.

After Kuronuma Kiba forcibly broke through, Shirakawa Momo's originally clear future became hazy, and her easy offer of forgiveness was a rather subtle attitude.

"I'll have Kobayakawa take you."

Kuronuma got up from the floor, walked to the refrigerator, took out a can of cola, and pulled the metal tab: "You know, I have my own principles too."

Not bowing down to anyone means not only refusing to submit to power, but also refusing to compromise oneself for anyone.

Shirakawa Momo stared at him with angry eyes, hesitated for a long time, and then coldly said, "I don't have time tomorrow. Let me know when you attend the funeral."

After saying that, she put on her shoes, left the room decisively, and took the elevator downstairs.

What should we do?
Looking at the floor numbers displayed on the elevator screen, Shirakawa Momo was lost in deep confusion.

Originally, she wanted to ease the tension between the two, but the thought that he wouldn't break up with Hatsushino Ryo made even something as small as flirting feel awkward, and she felt powerless as to be unable to do anything.

Must we maintain this kind of relationship for the rest of our lives?

That's too lenient on him.

Helpless silence, unvented emotions, unspeakable restlessness, and the sound of pattering rain seems to echo in my ears again.

Some things just have to be said.

Ding--

The crisp notification sound interrupted Shirakawa Momo's thoughts. She stepped out of the slowly opening elevator doors and into the hotel lobby lounge area, standing in front of Kobayakawa Reiko, who was wearing a black suit.

"Send me to the Bad Puppet Studio."

"Yes, please wait a moment."

Reiko Kobayakawa got up and went to the underground parking lot to get her car. Momo Shirakawa walked out of the hotel, stood at the entrance, and looked up at the sky that was gradually turning red.

She couldn't possibly act coquettishly towards Kiba Kuronuma, nor could she express her feelings in a sweet, coquettish tone like Shionai Shinkai.

Therefore, only
A black sedan pulled up in front of her. Shirakawa Momo opened the car door, climbed into the back seat, and pondered how to describe the feelings she had to convey to Kuronuma Kiba.

Reiko Kobayakawa's voice came to my ears.

"Miss Shirakawa, Young Master Kuronuma instructed me to take you to dinner."

"no need."

"Please don't put me in a difficult position, as this might affect the distribution of the bonus."

Kobayakawa Reiko used the lines that Kuronuma Kiba had taught her, and Shirakawa Momo frowned slightly, once again being precisely manipulated.

"Send me to Bad Puppet first, then buy me a McDonald's."

After saying that, she took out her phone, tapped the screen with her fingertip, and wrote down new lyrics.

"The Rain of the Sky" (The Rain of Observation)

Playboy, かす男, しかしながら (Playboy, scumbag, however)
抜け出せない（Can’t extricate myself）
After repeated revisions, until they reached their destination, Shirakawa Momo only kept the original two lines of lyrics.

She got off the bus, walked down the concrete steps to the door of the Broken Puppet Shop, pushed open the door and went inside. She absentmindedly greeted Inada Masashi and went into the sound effects room.

At the end of the backstage corridor, Shinkai Shiona saw Shirakawa Momo, waved to her but received no response, and turned to walk into the long-term rented rehearsal room.

Under the cool white light, the guitar's chaotic tone sounded slightly noisy.

Chitose Toyama is holding her newly bought guitar practice sheet music and is struggling with her manicure, while Ryo Hatsushino is sitting on a high stool holding a red, oddly shaped guitar, staring blankly at the ceiling.

"Hey, Chitose-senpai, it's probably better to use a pick."

Shinkai Shiona smiled and moved closer to Toyama Chitose, looking down at her fingers as she plucked the strings. Her overly long manicures kept accidentally touching the strings, preventing her from producing the proper tone.

"This type of guitar is only suitable for fingerstyle."

"How about removing the manicure?"

"I'll try again." Toyama Chitose held up her right hand and examined it, a hint of reluctance in her eyes.

She really liked her new manicure, which was purple with sparkly star sequins, and she was sure it would be eye-catching when she played the guitar on stage.

"I just saw Tao. She didn't seem to want to talk to me."

Shinonome Shiona sat down at the drum set, picked up her newly bought Yamaha 7A size drumsticks, turned to Chitose Toyama and asked, "Have you talked to Momo?"

The 7A is the smallest and lightest of the commonly used drumsticks, making it suitable for beginners and drummers without muscle mass.

"No, I haven't figured out how to say it yet." Toyama Chitose shook her head gently, her bright purple eyes dimming slightly.

At first, she arrogantly forced Shirakawa Momo to cooperate with her and disband the band. Now she wants to persuade Shirakawa Momo to come back. Not only will she lose face, but Shirakawa Momo will also think she is crazy.

Most importantly, before deciding to reform the band, the two had a series of very unpleasant incidents because of Black Swamp Fang.

If Shirakawa Momo takes the opportunity to make a commercialization request, Toyama Chitose believes she cannot accept it.

Difficulty.

Just as I was struggling with this decision, the sound of the bass broke the silence.

I'm going to find peaches.
Hatsushiro Ryo conveyed this message to the two with his eyes, took off the bass hanging on his shoulder, placed it against the wall, and walked out of the rehearsal room with unhurried steps.

She walked through the corridor to the sound room, removed the doorknob, and easily pushed the door open to go inside.

With some time to go before tonight's first performance, Shirakawa Momo sat in her chair, pondering the lyrics and what she wanted to convey.

Hearing the door being broken down, she turned to look at Hatsushiro Ryo who was walking towards her, a hint of guilt flashing in her golden eyes.

For the past few days, Shirakawa Momo has been avoiding Hatsushino Ryo, not even replying to her usual messages. She just had sex with Kuronuma Kiba today, and Hatsushino Ryo came to her door, so she was inevitably a little nervous.

"Ryo?" She tried to keep her voice calm as she met Hatsushiro Ryo's wine-red eyes.

"Done?"

"Ah."

"Reorganize the band, but don't do it again."

Driven by her instinct to protect her food, Hatsushino Ryo said calmly and expressionlessly, "Let's pretend the past never happened."

In her view, Shirakawa Momo could defeat her once, and she was very likely to defeat her a second time, making her far more threatening than Matsuzaka Kanon and Toyama Chitose.

This concerns the ownership of Kuronuma Fang, and we cannot afford to lose under any circumstances.

Hatsushino Ryo decides to resolve the threat in the most efficient way possible, letting bygones be bygones, and as long as Shirakawa Momo is willing to give up, they can continue to be the best of friends.

Regarding the conditions for "reorganizing the band," she left room for Shirakawa Momo to negotiate.

A former friend set a price, implying that he would break off the friendship if the offer wasn't accepted.

After a moment's thought, Shirakawa Momo blurted out her refusal: "I must abide by my principles. Since I promised him, I must keep my word."

The dimly lit sound room was quiet. Hatsushiro Ryo stood in front of the door with his back to the light of the corridor, the shadows outlining his indifferent figure.

Upon hearing Shirakawa Momo's answer, a ripple appeared in her wine-red eyes, and her voice trembled slightly with emotion: "How many more times?"

"6 times."

"There are more."

"This is normal."

Shirakawa Momo put away her phone, turned to look at the illuminated buttons in front of her, and adjusted the stage lights in advance: "We are enemies now."

Saying those words made her feel much lighter.

It's true that the two used to be friends, but now their fundamental interests are in conflict, and there's no room for negotiation.

Hatsushiro Ryo nodded slightly, turned and left the sound room, the sound of his wooden clogs stomping on the floor sounding particularly heavy.

Back in the long-term rented rehearsal room, she shook her head slightly at Shinkai Shiona and Toyama Chitose, her gaze falling on the bass guitar by the wall, the scene of that day when she felt happy still vivid in her mind.

"Tao refused."

Shinai Shionai hung her head dejectedly, her blue eyes filled with despair: "Chitose-senpai, think of something quickly, my head is about to explode."

"There's nothing we can do about it, even if it's cold."

Chitose Toyama let out a helpless sigh, her expression slightly forlorn: "It seems impossible. Ryo, do you know how to compose music?"

"." Hatsushiro Ryo nodded. As long as she wanted to learn, she could quickly master any skill and reach a level that ordinary people could hardly achieve in their entire lives.

Seeing that the two were about to give up on Shirakawa Momo, Shinkai Shiona gripped the drumsticks in her hand and stood up angrily: "I disagree!"

Hatsushino Ryo and Toyama Chitose both turned to look at her at the same time. Shinkai Shiona's pure face was filled with anger, and tears were already welling up in her eyes.

"For me, a family is only complete when everyone is together; otherwise, I..."

"Then you'll have to figure it out yourself," Toyama Chitose said coldly, her voice laced with a hint of violence.

It's not that she doesn't want Shirakawa Momo to come back; it's that Shirakawa Momo herself is unwilling. The so-called "home" is just Shinkai Shiona's wishful thinking.

"We can't give up so easily!"

Shinonome shouted anxiously, her sweet voice echoing in the rehearsal room, but she received no response.

I'm going back now.
Hatsushika Ryo glanced at Toyama Chitose, then turned and left the rehearsal room, preparing to go home to find Kuronuma Kiba.

Since Shirakawa Momo is determined to be her enemy, the only solution is to deal with the problem through Kuronuma Kiba. If he is willing to cooperate, Shirakawa Momo can be eliminated as a threat.

"Senior Chitose, I'm not very bright, but I don't want to give up on Momo no matter what."

Shinkai Shiona looked at Toyama Chitose with pitiful eyes, clasping her hands together in front of her chest in a pleading manner: "You're the worst, you must have a way, right?" "You—" Toyama Chitose gritted her teeth, wishing she could smash her guitar on Shinkai Shiona's head.

What's the story behind this claim?

Forget it, I won't bother arguing with an idiot.

She thought for a moment, then sighed helplessly: "I can organize a group activity for the mountaineering club, and Momo must participate. Ask Matsusaka to approve more funding. If the junior is also there, Momo might be more accommodating."

"Okay, I'll talk to Hana-nee now."

Shinkai Shiona agreed, and Toyama Chitose took out her phone, found the [Love Trap] group chat, changed it to [Mountain Climbing Club], and invited Kuronuma Kiba to join.

Take advantage of club activities to have a good chat with him.

"Hana-nee said that all the student council's funds went to the winter camping trip, and they could only give us 5 yen."

Shinkai Shiona lowered her head, not daring to meet the glare from Toyama Chitose, and said weakly, "I can supplement it myself."

Seeing her guilty look, Chitose Toyama waved her hand with a headache and packed up her guitar bag: "That's fine, 5 yen should be enough. I'll think about it when I get back."

"Okay, let's call it a day." Shinkai Shiona couldn't wait to throw away her drumsticks, and she didn't practice at all today.

When Kuronuma returned to the apartment, it was already completely dark. As he pushed open the door, a cold wind blew past him, giving him a chilling sense of danger.

This is not good.

He quietly closed the door behind him, stood in the entryway and slowly took off his shoes, observing the environment inside the apartment.

Hatsushiro Ryo stood on the balcony, holding the Kanze Masamune in both hands. The sound of the sword cutting through the air was like a knife slicing through the night, and the moonlight reflected its cold color.

She didn't change her clothes after she got home, as if she was ready to go out and chop something up at any moment.

Matsuzaka Kanon lay on her side on the living room sofa, covered only by a thin blanket. Her beautiful gray eyes were filled with indescribable emotions, and her whole body exuded a dangerous aura like that of a venomous snake.

Hearing the door open, she looked up at Kuronuma, slowly propped herself up, and smiled as she gazed at him.

It was a little scary—Kuronuma Fang swallowed hard, his gaze falling on the bare wooden dining table, which looked empty. It seemed he might not be able to eat dinner tonight.

"Teeth, can you explain this to me?"

Matsuzaka Kanon spoke first, picking up her phone from the coffee table, turning it on, and pointing the screen at him: "If you can't explain it clearly, it will be very difficult for me."

Fortunately, there was a chance to explain.

Kuronuma secretly breathed a sigh of relief, walked to Matsuzaka Kanon's side, took her phone, and looked at the screen.

The content is a chat log between Shinkai Shiona and Matsuzaka Kanon, which seemed normal at first.

[Shinkai: Kanon-nee, the mountaineering club wants to apply for club activity funds; we're going on a training camp!]
[Shinkai: Please, please, this is important!]
[Matsusaka: Yeah, even if Shiona-chan says that, there's nothing I can do.]
[Matsusaka: This winter camping trip is my first activity since taking over as student council president, and we're out of funds.]
[Shinkai: Think of something~~~QWQ]
[Matsusaka: We still have 10 yen in emergency funds. Can I have 5 yen?]
[Shinkai: Yeah, Chitose-senpai said it's enough.]
Then, Shinkai Shiona suddenly changed the subject. Kuronuma Kiba looked down and became more and more alarmed. It wouldn't be surprising if Matsuzaka Kanon suddenly pulled out a hatchet.

[Shinkai: Kanon-nee, everything went smoothly today.]
[Shinkai: I understand what you mean.]
Skipping the details, let's get to the point.

[Shinkai: So, I understand!]
[Shinkai: As long as Kiba likes me, that's enough. Nobody else matters!]
[Shinkai: As long as Kiba likes me, I can live a good life, no matter how much malice the world has towards me!]
[Matsusaka:? ]
[Matsusaka: This is the only thing you can't do (smiles)]
[Shinkai: Isn't Kanon-nee so selfish?]
The chat history ends here; Matsuzaka Kanon has not replied since.

Kuronuma returned the phone to Matsuzaka Kanon, and looking into her murderous gaze, he just wanted to jump into Tokyo Bay to prove his innocence.

"Honestly, Tooth, I thought you had given up."

Matsuzaka Kanon tilted her head, resting her hand on her cheek, and said with a troubled tone, "I went to great lengths to get President Toyama to intervene. How can you do this?"

Back then, because Shinkai Shionai spread rumors on the school forum, Kuronuma Kiba did have this idea, and now, it seems that it has been achieved by some twist of fate.

"Kanon, I swear, this was not expected."

He could only hold up four fingers to vouch for himself: "I absolutely did not say anything unnecessary to Xinhai, nor did I do anything deliberately."

"Then why did it turn out like this?"

"The accident was definitely Shinkai's own fault."

"Hmm~ I really don't know what to do."

Seeing his tense expression, Matsuzaka Kanon couldn't immediately tell whether Kuronuma Kiba was feeling guilty or worried that she had misunderstood. After a moment's hesitation, she decided to trust him this once.

She got up from the sofa, walked to the kitchen, and said to Kuronuma Kiba who was following behind her, "Anyway, what's done is done. Kiba should understand that I really need someone to rely on, right?"

The voice was soft and gentle, without any sense of aggression.

The more this happened, the more Kuronuma felt guilty. Matsusaka Kanon had voluntarily stepped down to become his lover, and all she cared about was him and Shinkai Shiona. Moreover, she often gave him advice.

It's really not right to make her worry about something like this.

"To be honest, I'm actually quite annoyed by Shinkai. There's no way anything could happen between us. You should understand that."

Kuronuma followed Matsusaka Kanon into the kitchen and helped carry dinner to the dining room. He said frankly, "As for Momo, no matter what happens between the two of us, it won't affect you or me."

"I'm relieved to hear that."

Matsuzaka Kanon brushed a strand of hair behind her ear and smiled gently at him: "I can support whatever you want to do, except for Shiona-chan, absolutely not."

"I understand."

Kiba Kuronuma was indeed a bit annoyed with Shionami Shinkai; aside from her appearance and her outrageous figure, he had almost no liking for her.

Dinner was served. He glanced at the main course and turned to go to the balcony to find Hatsushiro Ryo. She was still wielding her knife, her steps in wooden clogs steady and powerful, each move clean and efficient.

Kuronuma stood by the balcony door, wondering who could have offended her: "Ryo, there's salmon ochazuke tonight."

"Ah."

Hatsushiro Ryo sheathed his sword, slowly exhaled, and turned to look at him with a calm, unwavering gaze: "Why six times?"

Kuronuma looked at her hand still gripping the hilt of the sword and wondered if she would chop off his head with a single iaido if he answered incorrectly.

It should be, right?

[Steel and iron frame], open!

That way, you won't be afraid.

"The matter is rather complicated. Tao asked me for a favor today, and I will definitely charge her."

Kuronuma Kiba stared intently at Hatsushino Ryo, ready to use [I will turn my broken body into flames] to escape at the slightest movement from her: "Besides, don't you trust Momo a lot?"

Since it was something that couldn't be shared with others, Shirakawa Momo told Hatsushino Ryo.

Hearing him say that, Hatsushino Ryo nodded, and the human-machine logic began to clash.

If Shirakawa Momo is an enemy, her words certainly cannot be easily believed. After those conversations about "lovers" lose their meaning, Kuronuma Kiba can certainly have a lover.

So, it's okay for Shirakawa Momo to be Kuronuma Kiba's lover?

No, she was openly declaring war, unlike Matsuzaka Kanon, and was plotting for her own position.

Previously, the two were the best of friends, so Shirakawa Momo didn't lie to herself.

Even without feelings, relying solely on biological instincts, Hatsushika Ryo understood that when Shirakawa Momo said those words, she truly meant well for her.

After a moment's thought, Hatsushika Ryo walked up to Kuronuma Kiba, raised her arms to hug him, and affectionately pressed her head against his chest: "That was before."

"now what?"

"enemy."

"Really?" A hint of surprise flashed in Kuronuma Kiba's eyes. The fact that Shirakawa Momo and Hatsushino Ryo were enemies was completely unexpected for him.

Things became more troublesome and complicated.

"Ah."

Hatsushino Ryo greedily inhaled his scent, smelling Shirakawa Momo's unique warm aroma, and her wine-red eyes turned dangerous: "Why did you reject me?"

"I didn't reject you, I'm just preparing for the competition. Besides, we have it every night, right?"

"daytime."

"Liang, I hope you understand that you are human, and so am I."

Kuronuma raised his hand and ruffled her hair. Her short white hair was layered and spotless. "It's better to restrain yourself. I also have things I want to do. Besides, I have a responsibility to Kanon."

This argument did nothing to curb the greed in Hatsushika Ryo's heart. She turned to look at Matsuzaka Kanon, examining whether there was any threat.

Not yet.

"We can go together."

After saying that, Hatsushika Ryo led Kuronuma Kiba to sit down at the dining table, his wine-red eyes fixed on Matsuzaka Kanon. After she looked up and saw him, he suddenly asked, "Baking, when?"

"Tomorrow night?"

"it is good."

"Is it important to Ryo?" Matsuzaka Kanon asked softly, her beautiful gray eyes filled with doubt.

Hatsushiro Ryo didn't answer, picked up her chopsticks, and silently began eating her dinner.

She was unwilling to share with others, but the matter of Matsuzaka Kanon had already been settled, and going back on her word now would likely cause Kuronuma Kiba's dissatisfaction.

The young lady is just lacking in emotions, not in common sense, and besides, she has read a lot of dating tutorials.

Since that's the case, the only way to feel a little better is to let Matsuzaka Kanon reach her full potential, defeat herself, and replace Shirakawa Momo.

Thinking of this, Hatsushino Ryo added, "I can't share the fang with you until you defeat me."

"Hmm~ Seriously, Ya really knows how to cause me trouble."

Matsuzaka Kanon looked troubled, her gray eyes filled with a troubled gaze as she looked at Kuronuma Kiba, her brows furrowing slightly: "Could you please go out and play by yourself for a while? I want to talk to Ryo for a bit."

"I wouldn't eavesdrop." Kuronuma Kiba looked completely innocent; it was clearly Shirakawa Momo who caused this trouble.

"Listen to me, Ryo and I will stay with you tonight."

Seeing that Matsuzaka Kanon was confident that he could resolve the issue that night, even though he only wanted to sleep alone, he had no choice but to reluctantly agree.

Refusing now will definitely further provoke Hatsushino Ryo, so it's better to just go through the motions.

After dinner, Kuronuma Kiba went downstairs alone and took a walk in the dim light cast by the streetlights. He took out his phone and saw an invitation from Toyama Chitose.

After agreeing to join the mountaineering group chat, a new message popped up immediately.

[Yuanshan: The mountaineering team will have a three-day, two-night camp on Monday.]
[Yuanshan: I've prepared all the camping equipment. There's a 1 yen allowance per person. Please bring your own luggage. Participation is mandatory!]
[Yuanshan: The leave application has been submitted to the college.]
[Shirakawa: I don't want to go.]
[Yuanshan: Then please leave the mountaineering club.]
[Shinkai: @KuronumaGar, I've prepared an awesome game, I'm sure you'll have a blast!]
[Hatsushino: @KuronumaKiba, let's go together.]
Club activities and training camps are important parts of a rosy youth, and you shouldn't miss them.

Moreover, if they were going hiking, at least Hatsushika Ryo wouldn't drag him along for the whole day. With that in mind, Kuronuma Kiba agreed.

[Kuronuma: Okay, which mountain?]
[Shirakawa: @Toyama Chitose, I'm going.]
Momo Shirakawa has already declared war on Ryo Hatsushino and has sufficient grounds to prevent others from targeting Kiba Kuronuma, so she naturally won't give them any chance.

[Distant mountain: Mount Takao, with camping sites and hot springs.]
Seeing the hot springs and camping, Kuronuma Kiba inexplicably thought of an anime and felt a little excited.

[Kuronuma: Senpai, you've seen this too?]
[Yuyama: I feel the animation is better.]
[Kuronuma: As expected of you.]
[Hatsushikano: @KuronumaKiba, come back.]
[Hatsushiro: We can be together tonight, but just sleeping.]
[Kuronuma: Okay.]
[Shinkai: You guys?]
[Shirakawa: An incurable pest]
[Shinkai: It can't be the one I'm thinking of, can it?]
[Yuanshan: ? ? ? ]
(End of this chapter)