Band members, girls with fermented bean curd, step forward!

"Huh? I'm not heavy!"

The hazy scent of peaches, intoxicated by alcohol, drew close to Chen's ear.

"It's because your constitution is too weak, you little nobody~"

What kind of female ghost?

"If you say another word, I'll throw you in the trash," Chen threatened the ungrateful drunkard in a cold voice.

"Oh↓"

Tao Xiang finally calmed down a bit, slowly moving her feet to follow Chen's steps, subconsciously pressing her body even closer to Chen's.

"I'm truly ashamed. With your drinking capacity, you're not even fit to carry my shoes. Next time I'm not around, let's see who carries them back for you. Give it your all! And why are you leaning so close?"

Chen didn't have time to appreciate Tao Xiang's beautiful figure; he just wanted to get her back quickly so he could talk to her before she fell asleep, and then he'd have to find someone to help her with the rest of the journey.

"Eh~ You're shy~ Big sister doesn't mind giving you more perks~"

"Hmph, there are no drinking age restrictions in Donghuang. I alone am enough to knock you out fifty times over."

"As for benefits, you reek of alcohol right now, I'm already disgusted with you."

"Hehe, then let's drink together next time~"

Peach Blossom responded to Chen in a daze.

"As long as you can take care of yourself, you can drink however you want."

Chen's words were filled with helplessness.

"Don't drink too much outside next time, at least wait until I'm around to talk to them, okay?"

"It's your order~"

A satisfied smile appeared on Tao Xiang's rosy cheeks.

It was because of Chen that she could drink so freely.

Since Chen said he could hold his liquor, she would definitely find an opportunity to have a drink with him later.

After all, she was very curious about Chen's state after drinking.

Shifting the focus to Ash and Rupa, on their way home, Rupa suddenly brought up a topic.

"Xiao Zhi, what are your thoughts on what Chen just said about Ms. Momoka forming a band?"

"Huh? What could I possibly think? What does her band have to do with us?"

Xiao Zhi was a little confused, wondering why Rupa had asked her this question.

"We've been doing this online for so long, doesn't Xiaozhi want to form our own real-life band?"

"You mean, the band she's planning to form after you join? Their band is still just a pipe dream, isn't it?"

"You have absolutely no idea about such crucial things as ability and style, Rupa. You can't be this hasty, can you?"

Rupa shook her head and explained her considerations to Ash.

"As for Ms. Momoka, she was the lead vocalist and guitarist of Diamond Dust, so her talent is beyond doubt."

"The lead singer has already been booked, we're just missing a drummer, and with me on bass and Xiaozhi on keyboards, the band is practically complete."

"And it wasn't said to be hasty."

"Didn't Chen invite us to watch Ms. Taoxiang's band perform after they're formed? Let's double-check then, Xiaozhi, what do you think?"

Target Martial Arts Hall

These words not only hung in their rooms, but also remained in their hearts.

"Let's wait and see; I'm not optimistic."

Ash finally relented, causing Rupa to chuckle softly.

"Hey Xiaozhi, what do you think Chen will say about Red Ginger tomorrow?"

"Who, who cares about his opinion of our songs!"

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Chapter 13 An Encounter with Xiangzi and His Invitation to the Lamp [6k]

As the new day dawned, Momoka emerged from her room, yawning.

Her throat was parched, and her stomach was starting to rumble.

We're starving if we don't get something to eat and drink soon!

She dragged her listless steps to the kitchen to find food.

A note placed on the bar caught her attention; the way it addressed her was truly ruthless.

"Hey, I bought you a bento box. Remember to heat it up in the microwave when you sober up in the morning."

"You fell asleep on me again last night when I got back, so I could only toss you to your room, cover you with a blanket, and take off your shoes. Remember to take a shower this morning. I'm off to school, I can't look after you then."

What a tsundere brat~

As for her image, she's already given up.

Could she possibly erase Chen's memory from last night out of thin air? If she really had that ability, wouldn't it be a waste not to do something else with it?

Following the instructions on the note, she began heating up the bento box.

Today was the day she was supposed to meet the drummer she met online, so she couldn't let anyone know she looked so disheveled.

Well, it doesn't matter for Chen~

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Was it a coincidence or something else? Chen, who was riding the tram and got off at the stop closest to the school, suddenly found everything going black.

"Guess who I am?"

Because of the deliberate use of a high-pitched voice, the tone became strangely peculiar as it came from Ai Yin's throat.

She deliberately waited for Chen to go to school together today!

Through the gap between his palms, a glimpse of pink caught Chen's eye.

"Ah~ What beautiful pink hair~ You must be Ms. Goto Ichiri?"

Ai Yin instantly felt a burning urge to bite him, released her hands from Chen's eyes, and vigorously rubbed his cheeks.

"I'll give you one more chance. Tell me, who am I?"

Her tone sounded like she was gritting her teeth.

"Ah, that's of course our royal deserter, Miss Aine~"

"Hey! I'm getting angry!"

Ai Yin turned around angrily to face Chen, her fierce eyes seeming to question his lack of romantic understanding.

"Okay, it's good that you can get angry."

Chen ignored her gaze and was quite pleased with Miss Aine's energetic personality.

Seeing Aine's puzzled look, he slowly explained...

"The fact that you didn't run away when I brought this up today proves that you've adjusted your mindset quite well, which is definitely a good thing."

"How malicious! Testing someone in this way..."

Aine increased the force with which she pulled his cheek.

After teasing her for a while, her mood brightened.

After all, how could she possibly dislike someone like Chen?

"Since you know all my embarrassing past anyway, I don't care anymore. After all, Chenchen hasn't distanced herself from me because of it~"

Her signature canine teeth were visible when she smiled.

"I don't even know how many times I've run away, I'm much worse than Ai Yin."

Chen waved his hand, indicating that the rehabilitation treatment would be completed one last time.

"I encourage Aine to stay far away from anything she can't handle and to learn to protect herself. If I can help Aine, she's welcome to ask me for help."

"Chen is really gentle."

Aine hesitated for a moment, then posed a question unrelated to the current topic.

"Hey, Chenchen, we're really good friends, right?"

Her grey eyes met Chen's gaze.

This not only confirms Chen's feelings for her, but also confirms her feelings for Chen.

Miss Aine wanted to cut the Gordian knot quickly.

"That's right, we are very good friends."

Chen replied without hesitation.

Is that so? That's really what Chen really thought...

"Alright~ Let's go, it's almost time for class~"

A smile returned to Ai-yin's face as she walked ahead of Chen, her expression unreadable.

Miss Aine remembered everything Chen had done for her.

Under the stars, she came to the rescue of her terrible guitar skills.

After she escaped, he chased after her with all his might.

Finally, her tantrum even attracted the attention of her junior high school classmates.

Chen had resolved everything that could hurt her pride. But she didn't even have time to thank him.

Just friends, can Chen really go to such lengths?

Aine felt it wasn't very safe, but she couldn't shake off her inner confusion.

So this morning, she meticulously planned a chance encounter to confirm Chen's thoughts, her own thoughts.

Well, never mind~ Since Chen doesn't have that kind of awareness, let Chihaya Aine take the initiative~

It's easy for a woman to pursue a man; she refuses to believe she can't win over Chen Chen!

She slowed her pace, waiting for Chen to catch up with her.

"What's wrong? Why did you suddenly slow down?"

Chen was somewhat unsure of what the quirky and clever Miss Aine was thinking.

"Can't I walk to school with you side by side?"

She winked playfully.

"As long as you're not afraid of gossip, that's fine! Let's go."

With each lift and lower of their feet, their steps gradually became synchronized and in sync.

noon

Yili, carrying a pre-prepared lunchbox, walked to Chen's side, preparing to head to Yili's small secret base.

At this moment, the cheerful pink-haired girl suddenly changed her usual behavior and walked up to Chen.

"Chenchen, are you going to have lunch with Yili? Can I come along?"

After making up her mind, Aine started to feel resentful about the lunch that she had previously been unable to participate in.

This noon, she has to spend 2 hours with Chen!

"Hey, Ichiri, can I come with you guys?"

She can suppress even a mere mile of social anxiety with a flick of her wrist!

"Yes, but!"

Chen interpreted Yili's hesitation as something else entirely.

"Yili usually eats lunch in a rather remote place, and she's worried you might not like it."