My love is abyss mode

Chapter 138 Camping at Mount Takao (5) (7K!)
A page in the notebook, a few short lyrics, marked with numerous revisions.

《空気を読んだ雨》

[花心,かす男]
[しかしながら]
[抜け出せない]
The melody is simply marked below.

[Keyboard: Left hand, octave low root note progression, single-note melody and pauses create a subdued atmosphere]
[Bass: Octave leap, 6-3-1-5 glissando]
[Guitar: Em-C-D-Em]
[After the verse begins, the drum pattern is: snare drum syncopation + hi-hat opening and closing, dynamically changing sparse snare drum + cymbals]
[Verse Lyrics]
Hatsushiro Ryo closed his notebook, got up from the folding chair, and walked towards Shirakawa Momo next to the stew pot, his wine-red eyes filled with intense hostility.

The lyrics stop at the chorus, but even so, she could still feel the emotions conveyed in them.

If it goes smoothly, and if this sentiment is truly conveyed to Kuronuma Kiba, will he abandon her and choose Shirakawa Momo?
Driven by a sense of crisis, Hatsushino Ryo stopped beside Shirakawa Momo and, maintaining a safe social distance, spoke in a completely emotionless voice: "I bought this song."

This is the most efficient way to solve the problem; even if she could complete it successfully, she would be unable to perform due to copyright issues.

Shirakawa Momo turned to meet Hatsushino Ryo's gaze, and upon seeing her notebook in Hatsushino's hand, her delicate face hardened with a layer of frost: "I'm not selling it. Give it back to me."

The crisp, cracking sound, like ice cubes about to burst, melted into the bubbling of the stew pot.

"One million yen." Hatsushino Ryo stated the price expressionlessly.

"Not for sale."

"500 yen."

"I've already said, I'm not selling." Shirakawa Momo reached out and snatched her notebook back, then threw it directly into the stove under the stew pot.

The laptop was ignited by a raging fire. She nonchalantly added spices to the stew pot and stewed the wild boar meat by herself: "This is not a matter of price. I will not sell it no matter what."

"." Hatsushiro Ryo nodded gently, picked up the knife, and silently prepared dinner together.

In the quiet mountain forest, the temperature dropped a few degrees.

Under the campsite's sunshade, Chitose Toyama, lying on a folding chair, sensed that the atmosphere was a bit off. She removed the comic book covering her face and looked up at the two people's backs.

Seeing that they weren't sticking to Kuronuma, a smile appeared in her crystal-clear purple eyes.

Opportunity favors the prepared mind—Chitose Toyama rose from his folding chair, stretched with his hands above his head, and glanced sideways at Kiba Kuronuma, who was sitting at the wooden table playing a handheld game: "Junior, I can't read comics with you tonight."

Her soft voice carried a seductive languor.

“Okay.” Kuronuma Fang replied nonchalantly, his attention still focused on his new team composition.

"Let's talk now."

Chitose Toyama lifted her leg and walked behind Kiba Kuronuma, wrapping her arms around his neck and pulling them across her chest, almost pressing her entire weight against him: "When we had dinner together last time, I originally wanted to tell you that my feelings for you have nothing to do with my family background."

The long-lost aquatic fragrance wafted into his nose, and Kuronuma sighed helplessly, showing no interest in the topic.

"Senior, I've already said I don't care."

“It’s very important to me.”

Chitose Toyama adopted a serious expression, her drawn-out voice carrying a hint of earnestness: "Perhaps it's because of my family. I've always pursued pure feelings, without any ulterior motives or anything else."

"Then you should go find Momo. My opinion of the senior is inseparable from her appearance," Kuronuma Kiba said frankly.

Shirakawa Momo cares a lot about boundaries and distance between people, which better satisfies Toyama Chitose's needs, resulting in the two arguing every day.

Compared to feelings, he always talked about "what can I get in return," which only made Chitose Toyama continue to pester him.

Women are indeed strange creatures, hard to understand.

"You know, we don't get along. My junior just has a thing for pretty girls, but that doesn't affect the purity of our feelings."

In Chitose Toyama's view, admiration and liking are inseparable from 18+ content; physical appearance and soul connection are both part of pure emotion.

If her body felt nothing for Kuronuma Fang, she wouldn't be so persistent.

"I understand." Kuronuma Fang nodded slightly, still showing little interest in the topic.

Compared to whether Chitose Toyama's feelings were pure, he cared more about the band—after all, Momo Shirakawa and Ryo Hatsushino were both in the band now.

"What about the band? Senior knows that you can't perform at the Budokan without commercialization, right?"

Before Shirakawa Momo scolded Shinkai Shiona today, he was completely unaware of this.

Since Chitose Toyama's dream is to build a martial arts dojo, she should have no reason to reject commercialization.

"Are there any reasons to refuse commercialization?"

Chitose Toyama released her grip, pulled over a folding chair and sat down next to Kiba Kuronuma. She turned to look at Ryo Hatsushino's back and said, "Junior, you understand, right? Ryo simply can't sing. After commercialization, she can't continue as the lead vocalist."

"So, the senior student gave up her dream?"

“I believe she will eventually be able to speak up, and commercialization can come after that.”

Upon hearing this, Kuroguma Kiba put down his handheld game console, turned to look at Toyama Chitose, and his crystal-clear purple eyes showed no affectation; even the upturned corners of his eyes softened considerably.

Because she values ​​the bond with her childhood sweetheart more, she even has to give way to her own dreams.

"What if Ryo still can't sing?" Kuronuma Kiba pressed.

"There's nothing we can do about it. If we abandon Ryo just because of the martial arts dojo, she'll definitely be very upset."

Chitose Toyama looked away, leaned over, picked up the comic book, opened it, and said with a smile in a nonchalant tone, "There are many people who can't realize their dreams, it won't make a difference if I'm one of them."

The implication is that if there's really no other way, then give up.

Because of Hatsushiro Ryo's feelings, the band disbanded, and now she is prepared for the fact that she will never be able to speak out.

At that moment, Kuronuma Kiba believed in the purity of her feelings and understood that Toyama Chitose's "like" was not fake; her way of speaking was simply influenced by her family environment.

For him, this was undoubtedly good news: the cunning and sexy senior really liked him, without any ulterior motives.

The bad news is that Chitose Toyama is too serious and there's no possibility of her making any concessions.

"However, I will never give up on anything concerning you."

Chitose Toyama confirmed his thoughts, saying with a wicked smile and a determined tone, "Not pulling any tricks tonight is my last act of leniency towards her. From now on, we'll each rely on our own abilities."

"Childhood sweethearts are nothing more than this."

"Because life is more important than dreams."

"This topic is too heavy." Kuronuma sighed helplessly, and was about to continue talking to her about the band when his phone suddenly rang.

He glanced at the caller ID on the screen, picked up his phone from the table, and walked out of the camp to a secluded spot to answer the call.

As the sun began to set in the west, standing in an open area and gazing into the distance, the orange-red afterglow bathed Tokyo, and the faintly visible summit of Mount Fuji resembled an ice cream drizzled with orange marmalade.

When the call connected, Matsuzaka Kanon's gentle voice came through the phone, with a hint of anxiety in her tone.

"It's me, Kiba. May I ask a little about what happened during today's camping trip? About Shionai-chan?"

"Xinhai?"

Kuronuma frowned in thought. From the time they met in the morning until Shinkai Shiona returned to Tokyo, she seemed no different from usual.

After a moment's hesitation, he said uncertainly, "It seems like nothing special has happened."

Kiba Kuronuma paid no attention to what Shionai Shinai had said at the hot spring. At the time, his attention was focused on Ryo Hatsushino, and he automatically ignored the deeper meaning in Shionai Shinai's words.

Is it really true that it's given away for free?

"Please try to recall carefully again," Matsuzaka Kanon said, her voice tinged with worry.

"After we met in the morning, Momo and Chitose had a fight because Shinkai's shoes were not suitable for hiking. In the end, we took the cable car up the mountain."

Kuronuma Kiba couldn't believe it, so he simply told her what had happened that day: "After we went up the mountain, Momo and Chitose-senpai started arguing again, Shinkai."

"Xin Hai booked a hot spring at the foot of the mountain, and no one said she was stupid."

"After we went to a mixed-gender hot spring together, Shinkai went back to Tokyo."

After listening to him, Matsuzaka Kanon remained silent for a long time, trying to find out the reason for Shinmi Shiona's sudden emotional outburst, but to no avail.

However, the fact that she is bathed in a mixed-gender hot spring confirms that Shinkai Shiona has feelings for Kuronuma Kiba.

Honestly, why can't people just listen to what others are saying?

Matsuzaka Kanon felt a bit resentful towards Shinkai Shiona, but she couldn't just sit idly by: "Kiba, can your camping trip end a day early? I'm a little worried about Shiona-chan."

The most urgent task is to find Shinkai Shionai and have a proper conversation with her—we must persuade Shionai-chan to give up!

"I'm fine with it, but to be honest, camping is a bit boring."

Kurogane Kiba looked back at the campsite. Toyama Chitose was flipping through a comic book, while Hatsushino Ryo and Shirakawa Momo were preparing dinner together. The three of them didn't exchange a single word, and the atmosphere was quite unpleasant.

"Could you please suggest ending the camping trip sooner? I just want to see Shionai-chan a little earlier."

Matsuzaka Kanon paused for a moment, then continued, "Also, could you please keep an eye on Shiona-chan for me? If possible, please pay close attention to her. She's a bit... I don't know how to describe it."

She trusted Kuronuma Kiba's character; since he had promised her, he shouldn't have any ulterior motives towards Shinkai Shionai.

"Okay, I'll let you know as soon as I have any news." Kuronuma Kiba readily agreed.

After they started living together, Matsuzaka Kanon took meticulous care of him and Hatsushino Ryo. Since the two had a very close relationship, it was only natural for him to look after her younger sister.

As for Shinkai Shionai, if all else fails, just beat her up.

"The teeth are as reliable as ever."

Matsuzaka Kanon's tone became more relaxed, sounding quite reassured about him: "Then I won't bother you any longer. Be careful to keep warm on the mountain, and also, be careful."

"Don't worry." Kuronuma Fang hung up the phone and walked back to the camp.

He stopped beside Chitose Toyama, stretched his neck, and asked in a casual tone, "Senior, can we end the camping trip early?"

"Are you bored?"

"Kind of."

"Junior, given our relationship, you can just speak your mind." Toyama Chitose turned a page of the comic book in his hand, a sly smile playing on his lips.

She's not stupid; on the contrary, she's quite cunning. After Kuronuma took the call, she immediately suggested ending the camping trip. Even if she pretended not to care, she must have had a reason for doing so.

This is a good opportunity to set conditions.

"I can agree to that, but I have conditions."

"Never mind." Kuronuma Kiba shrugged, pretending to give up, and started to walk towards Hatsushino Ryo and Shirakawa Momo.

In a situation where the minority submits to the majority, persuading both of them would have the same effect, and he didn't want to give Chitose Toyama the opportunity to make exorbitant demands.

"Wait a minute, junior, what you're doing is putting me in a difficult position."

Chitose Toyama grabbed his hand and glanced back at the two tents, one large and one small: "We can end a day early, but we'll have to stay in the tents for one night, right? Let me tell you what my terms are."

"Tell me."

Kuronuma followed her gaze and saw that the tent was clearly a two-person and a three-person tent. He immediately became alert: "Let me make this clear beforehand, I can't possibly share a tent with you alone. Momo and Ryo won't agree to that."

"That's not necessarily true."

Chitose Toyama put her hand on his shoulder with a mischievous grin and said in a negotiating tone, "I'll help you persuade the others to end the camping trip. When we're dividing up the tents tonight, as long as you support my suggestion, I guarantee that Ryo and Momo won't have any objections."

She had already grasped Kuronuma Kiba's thoughts perfectly; Chitose Toyama knew all too well what he cared about. As long as Kuronuma Kiba wasn't put in a difficult position, he certainly wouldn't mind challenging her weaknesses.

If you make good use of this point, you can still win even when you're behind.

"Senior, can I trust you?" Kuronuma Kiba cast a doubtful glance at Toyama Chitose.

You can always trust me.

Chitose Toyama raised her hand and swore that although ending the camping trip early would invalidate her plans, she would also be unable to meet Kiba Kuronuma that night because of her courtesy to Ryo Hatsushino.

But as long as the other operational plan succeeds, the main purpose of the camping will be achieved.

As for hiring Shirakawa Momo back into the band, that was just a side thing, an excuse to organize a camping trip.

"Okay, I'll vote for you when we're allocating tents tonight."

Unable to understand Toyama Chitose's purpose, Kuronuma Kiba's statement was quite conservative: "As long as you don't directly provoke Ryo and Momo."

Seeing that he had agreed, Chitose Toyama stood up, patted Kiba Kuronuma on the shoulder, and smiled smugly: "Don't worry, Senpai will definitely not let you suffer. Leave it to me."

After saying that, she lifted her leg and walked towards Shirakawa Momo and Hatsushino Ryo, her waist swaying and her purple single ponytail swaying with a charming style.

Black Fang sat back in his chair, picked up his handheld game console and continued playing Pokémon, glancing at the three of them from time to time, waiting for the outcome of their discussion.

A dozen minutes later, Shirakawa Momo and Hatsushino Ryo began setting the dinner table.

The wild boar meat, stewed for an entire afternoon, was tender and flavorful, with an enticing aroma and a rich, dark sauce that flowed down its skin. The vegetable and fruit salad was topped with thinly sliced ​​salmon and served with a sweet and sour dressing.

Neither of them spoke, and they both seemed to be in a bad mood.

Chitose Toyama took drinks out of the refrigerator, arranged them on the wooden table according to personal taste and seating, and then returned to her seat to continue reading her manga: "The two of them agreed, let's go down the mountain after we get up tomorrow."

Kurogane nodded, looked up at the sky, and the night silently descended. Shinkai Shiona had not yet returned.

He picked up his phone and dialed Shinkai Shionai's number; the call connected almost instantly.

"Hello? Is this Ya? This is Shionai-chan."

Hearing her energetic voice, Kuronuma Kiba breathed a sigh of relief. Although he didn't know what Matsuzaka Kanon was nervous about, the situation didn't seem too bad.

"It's getting dark," he warned in a cold voice.

After dark, when the cable car stops operating, hiking up the mountain would undoubtedly be very dangerous.

"Sorry, sorry, the taxi will be at the entrance soon."

"it is good."

"Um, is Ya concerned about me?" Shinkai Shionai asked softly, sounding unsure of herself.

"Don't do anything that will cause worry." With that, Kuronuma Kiba hung up the phone.

He was referring to Kanon Matsuzaka, but to Shiona Shinkai, it sounded like Kiba Kuronuma was concerned about her, which strengthened her resolve.

Thanks to the collaboration between Shirakawa Momo and Hatsushino Ryo, a sumptuous dinner was quickly laid out on the table, along with various snacks and drinks, making it feel a bit crowded.

The four sat around the dining table waiting for Shinkai Shionai, not saying a word, creating a rather awkward atmosphere.

Shin-chan didn't return to camp until the sun had completely sunk below the horizon.

"I'm back!"

Hearing the sweet voice, Kuronuma Kiba turned his head to look. Shinkai Shiona waved and ran over, her pure face adorned with a lively and cheerful smile, looking no different from usual.

"Wow, dinner looks delicious."

"Shionai-chan, we've decided to end our camping trip early tomorrow," Chitose Toyama told her in an announcement tone.

"Hey? Why?"

Shinkai Shionai walked around to her seat, pulled out a folding chair, and sat down. Her emerald eyes swept over the group, and seeing that everyone had reached a consensus, she pouted unhappily: "Alright, then is there still a holiday at the academy?"

"The holiday will continue as usual, and the space will be used for band rehearsals."

Hearing what Chitose Toyama said, she clapped her hands lightly in front of her, making a crisp sound: "That's great, Momo has agreed to go back to the band, right?"

"Yes," Shirakawa Momo replied coldly, picking up her chopsticks to eat her dinner.

"Where's Kiba? Are you coming to watch our rehearsal tomorrow?" Shinkai Shiona asked Kuronuma Kiba.

Kuronuma Kiba was about to refuse when Hatsushino Ryo tugged at his sleeve, her wine-red eyes casting an expectant glance at him.

For her, there's no difference between camping and a band rehearsal room, as long as there are people who can provide warmth.

With that in mind, Kuronuma Kiba nodded in agreement and took out his phone to send a message to Matsuzaka Kanon: "Let's go hang out for a while if you have time."

[Kuronuma: Shinkai has returned to camp; we'll be going down the mountain tomorrow.]
[Matsusaka: Um, I'm sorry, I made your club activity end early.]
[Kuronuma: No need to apologize, I also find camping a bit boring]
[Kuronuma: If you want to see Shinkai, you can go to the LiveHouse tomorrow; their band is rehearsing.]
[Matsusaka: Okay, can Kiba come with me?]
[Kuronuma: I happen to have no plans for tomorrow.]
After putting away their phones, everyone ate their dinners, with almost no interaction. Only Shinkai Shionai kept trying to start conversations, occasionally receiving perfunctory responses.

This club activity seems to have been quite a failure.

Just when Kuronuma thought the camping trip was coming to a peaceful end without any new disputes, Toyama Chitose put down her chopsticks, raised her clenched fist to her lips, coughed lightly, and attracted everyone's attention.

"I'm going to share a tent with my junior tonight."

As soon as the words were spoken, the atmosphere, which had been barely harmonious, instantly became tense. The deep night sky absorbed all sound, and only the sound of the wind in the mountains and forests remained clear.

"..." Hatsushino Ryo looked at Toyama Chitose with dissatisfaction. Although she posed no threat, she undoubtedly took away the time to obtain the temperature.

Possessiveness thrives under the nourishment of this environment.

"I don't think this is right, Chitose-senpai."

Shinonome Shionai put down her orange juice, made an "X" shape with her hands in front of her chest, and her turquoise eyes were filled with a deep black that the light could not illuminate: "This kind of thing will have to wait at least ten years after I die."

"Heh." Shirakawa Momo sneered, her golden eyes looking at Kuronuma Kiba with disdain.

"Senior, this is outside the scope of our agreement," Kuronuma Kiba immediately stated, otherwise the flames of war would surely spread to him.

"Sorry, I forgot."

Chitose Toyama smiled apologetically, a sly smile playing on her lips: "In that case, I'll stay in a two-person tent. I hope you'll support me, junior?"

The reactions of the others were exactly what she had expected. This was just part of the "house-demolition effect." Toyama Chitose's real purpose was to stir up a conflict between Shinkai Shionai and Shirakawa Momo.

Upon hearing this, Kuronuma Kiba immediately realized what was happening and nervously swallowed.

He promised to vote for Chitose Toyama. If she could successfully move into the two-person tent, he and Ryo Hatsushino would definitely move into the three-person tent. Momo Shirakawa might not fight for the last spot, but she wouldn't just stand by and watch Shiona Shinai move in.

[Senior, you're so cunning!]
Kuronuma Kiba cast a complaining look at Toyama Chitose, saying, "You promised you wouldn't let him suffer any losses."

Wait a minute, it seems he really isn't at a disadvantage—unless a new war breaks out.

"Junior, you're not at a disadvantage."

Chitose Toyama brushed a stray strand of hair behind her ear, her purple eyes fixed on Ryo Hatsushino, and said in a lazy tone, "Ryo, for the sake of being childhood friends, I won't make a move on my junior tonight. You'll support me, right?"

"..." Hatsushino Ryo took a sip of lemon tea and looked at Kuronuma Kiba with a puzzled expression.

"Ryo, I promised Chitose-senpai I'd support her." Kuronuma Kiba rubbed his forehead, feeling a headache coming on. He had promised Toyama Chitose that afternoon, but he never expected things to turn out like this.

"..." Hatsushino Ryo nodded, not blaming him, but instead casting a hostile look at Shirakawa Momo.

She certainly wanted to share a tent with Kurozuma, but that seemed impossible.

The situation is quite bad for Kiba Kuronuma. It is known that Ryo Hatsushino is hostile to Momo Shirakawa, and that she can live with Shiona Shinkai. Kanon Matsuzaka will definitely be unhappy when she finds out.

Perhaps the relationship will still develop cracks.

"Since the three of you have agreed, I'll stay in a two-person tent tonight, and you can make your own arrangements."

Chitose Toyama rested her chin on her hands, her playful gaze shifting between Shinobu Shionai and Momo Shirakawa: "Momo doesn't want to live with me, right? I'll vote for you on that."

"I want to share a tent with Ya!"

Shinonome Shionai stood up, supporting herself on the table. Her voice was extremely excited, and her emerald eyes shone with a fervent light: "Please give me a chance! I beg you!"

"Ryo said she voted for Shionai-chan."

Chitose Toyama translated Suzuka Hatsushino's look for Kiba Kuronuma, with an expression that seemed to enjoy watching the drama unfold: "What should we do, junior? The decision is yours now, or do you want to live with your senior?"

All four eyes turned toward him, and Kuronuma Fang broke out in a cold sweat, not daring to utter a word.

Having the power to make decisions is by no means a good thing at this moment.

Seeing that his expression was rather unpleasant, Shinkai Shiona pursed her lips and thought for a while. Her clumsy brain worked hard, and suddenly a lightbulb of inspiration lit up above her head.

If you make things difficult for Ya, he will hate you even more. A well-behaved and sensible girl is the one who is likable.

However, it would be a pity to give up.

After a brief moment of hesitation, considering that Kiba Kuronuma was very biased towards Momo Shirakawa, Shiona Niimi clapped her hands and offered her opinion: "I think it's really wrong for Chitose-senpai to kidnap Kiba. How about we decide who gets to choose the tent first through a game!"

"I disagree." Chitose Toyama raised her hand in opposition; she had finally managed to get Kuroguma's vote.

Only when Shinkai Shiona and Shirakawa Momo are at odds with each other and stir up trouble will Toyama Chitose have the opportunity to fish in troubled waters.

“I agree.” Kuronuma Kiba gave Shinkai Shiona a thumbs up, finding her more pleasing to the eye for the first time.

"." Hatsushiro Ryo raised his hand in objection.

"Ha, I agree."

Shirakawa Momo glanced at Kuronuma Kiba with disdain, her lips pursed in annoyance: "You got off easy."

She was indifferent to whether she could share a tent with Kuronuma Kiba tonight, but she had to disagree with the cunning woman, Toyama Chitose.

With three votes in favor, Toyama Chitose secretly chuckled to herself.

Shirakawa Momo's opposition was within her expectations, and sleeping in a double tent was the safest option, so having the chance to compete for a spot was also a good thing.

"What game?" Kuronuma asked calmly, knowing he had gained a significant advantage regardless of the outcome.

"Who's the Spy? (Food Edition)!"

Shinonome Shionai sat back in her folding chair, her innocent face beaming with a smile, and explained the rules: "Ya will give us four kinds of snacks, drinks, or fruits. One of us will be an undercover agent, and the food will be different. After you close your eyes and taste the food, everyone will hide it and take turns describing it. The undercover agent will get 3 points if they succeed, and everyone else will get 1 point if they succeed. There will be a total of 4 rounds."

The rules are quite easy to understand and sound simple, and they eliminate the possibility of Hatsushika Ryo cheating by relying on luck.

After hearing her words, Kuronuma Kiba inevitably showed favoritism towards Hatsushino Ryo, and said coldly, "No matter what, Ryo and I will sleep in the same tent."

He had already made his stance clear at the hot springs: he could not abandon Hatsushika Ryo, and he only agreed to the game because he had no other choice.

It's impossible to choose Chitose Toyama to stay in a three-person tent while letting Momo Shirakawa and Shionami Shiona stay in a two-person tent; the cat would most likely be unhappy with him.

After Kuronuma Kiba reiterated his stance, Shinkai Shiona's eyes darkened slightly, while Shirakawa Momo and Toyama Chitose didn't seem to care much and exchanged glances before reaching an agreement.

"If Ryo wins, you two can stay in a double tent," said Chitose Toyama on his behalf.

"." Hatsushiro Ryo nodded in agreement.

After dinner, the group cleared the table, rearranged the seats, and began their game of fighting for the Black Swamp Fang.

(End of this chapter)