Mygo, are you all yanderes?

"I just wanted to tell you what happened just now."

Volume 1: Chapter 23 (Twenty-Two) - Team Building

Kusano Akira is facing a crisis once again.

He sensed something was wrong when Chihaya Aine called him out, but at the time he only thought that Chihaya Aine was going to hold him accountable for his rude behavior.

However, upon seeing Chihaya Aine's shy and coy posture, Kusano Akira realized that things seemed to be more serious than he had imagined.

No, Chihaya Aine looks really strange.

Normally, shouldn't they have cursed him out or even said something like "we're breaking off our friendship"?

What's with this little girl-like demeanor?

Could it be that he unknowingly raised Chihaya Aine's affection level to a very high level? Or is Chihaya Aine simply an extremely innocent person?

Otherwise, why would she act like she's about to confess her feelings?

That sounds like a jerk, but Kusano Akira doesn't like Chihaya Aine at all — well, he admits he was actually a tiny bit attracted to her.

But the problem isn't whether he likes her or not; it's that he can't develop that kind of relationship with Chihaya Aine.

It is well known that every pure friendship group falls apart because one or more couples emerge from within it.

The band is no exception; if they were to actually get together, there would undoubtedly be problems for the band.

Kusano Akira made up his mind that if Chihaya Aine really thought that way, then he had to refuse her tactfully.

If she refuses appropriately, she and Chihaya Aine can still be friends, but if she agrees outright, the band might risk disbanding.

Moreover, he couldn't guarantee that he and Chihaya Aine could really stay together forever.

If something goes wrong and leads to a breakup, he will lose even Chihaya Aine.

He hadn't figured out how to handle Ruoye Mu yet; if he made a wrong move, he might really lose everything.

Moreover, he and Chihaya Aine have only known each other for a short time, and his current attraction is purely based on hormones. Such a relationship is definitely unhealthy and short-lived.

Thinking of this, Kusano Akira's eyes hardened. He looked at Chihaya Aine in front of him, about to speak.

"Don't get me wrong, I don't have any thoughts like that."

Chihaya Aine's words preemptively silenced Kusano Akira's refusal.

She leaned gently against the railing, her fingers kneading her hair as she carefully observed Kusano Akira's micro-expressions.

"I can understand what happened just now. After all, I'm good-looking, have a good temper, and get great grades. It's perfectly normal for you to have feelings for me."

Xiao: "Huh?"

Akira Sakusano was prepared to refuse, but he didn't expect to be rejected by Ayane Chihaya first.

"But! You can't actually fall in love with me!"

Uchihachi Aine crossed her arms in front of her chest and drew an X.

"We haven't known each other long enough, this isn't right!"

"We must not let unexpected events control our emotions!"

"We should wait until we know each other for a few more months before considering these things!"

"So...you have to seal away everything that happened this morning with me!"

Seeing that Chihaya Aine had suggested not to worry about these things, Kusano Akira felt a strange sense of regret but also a sense of relief.

Since Chihaya Aine thought the same way, he didn't feel any pressure and just needed to cooperate with her.

Kusano Akira immediately made a puzzled expression.

"Huh? What happened this morning?"

"Good! That's it, seal them all away!"

Chihaya Aine gave a thumbs up, revealing a sunny smile, showing her cute fangs, and a hint of pink still lingered on her fair face.

"What seal?"

Takamatsu Akari's voice suddenly came from the side; she had appeared next to Chihaya Aine without anyone noticing.

"Whoa!"

Because their attention was focused on each other, neither of them noticed Takamatsu Akari's arrival.

Chihaya Aine was startled by Takamatsu Akari's sudden appearance and instinctively made a defensive move.

"?"

Takamatsu looked at Chihaya Aine, tilted her head in confusion, and then shifted her gaze to Kusano Akira.

"Ming, what were you just talking about?"

"Uh……"

Kusano Akiku was also startled by Takamatsu Akari's sudden appearance, but her reaction wasn't as strong as Chizuru Hayate's. (5※)

When he heard Gao Songdeng's question, he didn't know how to answer it for a moment.

Are you suggesting I tell her, "Aine and I are considering whether or not to date, hahaha"?

Kusano Akira's subconscious told him that saying this would put his life in danger.

Upon closer reflection, Gao Songdeng's attitude towards him was also a bit problematic. Although he had noticed it before, he hadn't paid much attention to it.

It was already strange that they held hands all morning without letting go; being out of sync doesn't mean your feelings are out of sync too.

It seems we need to eliminate the potential hazards at Gaosongdeng.

Seeing that Kusano Akira hadn't said anything for a while, Takamatsu Akira took two steps forward and tried to hold his hand again.

"!"

When Kusano Akira saw Takamatsu Akira making a move to grab his hand, he quickly took two steps back and escaped from Takamatsu Akira's grasp.

"……what……"

Seeing that Kusano Akira seemed reluctant to approach her, Takamatsu Akari lowered her head in disappointment, a shadow of gloom flashing in her eyes where no one else could see.

"..."

Kusano Akira looked away, refusing to see Takamatsu Akari's dejected and heartbroken expression.

If he sees it, he'll soften his heart again.

"We were talking about... uh... academic stuff!"

After observing for a while, Chihaya Aine coughed lightly and spoke.

Although she didn't understand why Kusano Akira's attitude towards Takamatsu Akari suddenly became so cold, there was no doubt that the atmosphere was now the time for her to step in.

So she quickly made up an excuse to draw their attention away.

"Studies...? Oh right, studies."

Kusano Akira saw Chihaya Aine frantically winking at him, and understanding what Chihaya Aine meant, he quickly followed up with what Chihaya Aine was saying.

"The truth is that my grades are too bad, and if this continues, I'm afraid I'll have to stay at school during the holidays for extra classes."

"So I asked Aine to tutor me; she was the student council president in junior high."

"That's right, that's right."

Hearing Kusano Akira and Chihaya Aion singing in harmony, Takamatsu Akira looked up at Kusano Akira.

Taking advantage of his inattention, she quickly stepped forward and forcefully grabbed his hand.

“I can help Ming with tutoring.”

Kusano Akira seemed to hear his bones creaking under Takamatsu Tou's monstrous strength. He endured the pain and tried not to let his expression become distorted.

Chihaya Aine winked at him, and Chihaya Aine, understanding the signal, stepped forward and pressed their hands, trying to get Takamatsu Akari to let go.

"I have experience teaching, so let me do it... Huh?"

Chihaya Aine noticed that Takamatsu Akari's originally slender and soft hands were now bulging with veins from excessive force. She tried to pry them open, but couldn't.

“I can help Ming, I’ll do it.”

Takamatsu Akira stared intently at Kusano Akira, her once beautiful, amber eyes now unfocused, staring blankly at him. (Four up)

Kusano Akira felt a pang of unease; he had a feeling that he had seen Takamatsu Akari looking like this not long ago.

Just like Wakaba Mutsumi and Toyokawa Shoko this morning, they also showed that kind of look in their eyes.

That said, this scene is practically like a turning point between different routes in a visual novel. Two beautiful girls with different styles are waiting for you to choose that crucial option, which will then determine whose route you enter...

Kusano Akimasa was so angry he almost laughed at himself. His hands were about to be crushed, yet he still had the leisure to think about this and that.

Chihaya Aine, who was standing next to him, had her face flushed red from trying to save him, yet he was still sitting there unhurriedly, completely ungrateful for Chihaya Aine's kindness.

However, thanks to his random thoughts, he suddenly came up with a way that might help Takamatsu Tōdō get out of this strange state.

One person like this is enough; he simply can't handle another one like this.

"Light, listen to me."

Kusano Akira placed his other hand on Takamatsu Akari's fluffy head and gently stroked it twice.

Under Kusano Akira's caress, Takamatsu Akira squinted her eyes happily, and her previously forceful hand unconsciously relaxed.

Taking this opportunity, Chihaya Aine finally pried open Takamatsu Akira's fingers. Kusano Akira quickly pulled his hand away, looking at his swollen hand with some heartache.

His hands were completely numb, so he couldn't feel where the problem was. He could only tentatively pinch them a couple of times with his other hand.

Thankfully, none of the bones are broken. The performance is coming up soon, and we absolutely cannot afford any problems at this crucial juncture.

"what……"

Seeing Kusano Akira's hand leave hers, Takamatsu Akari stepped forward with some regret, intending to grab it again.

"and many more!"

Kusano Akira loudly called out to Takamatsu Akari to stop. Takamatsu Akari, who had never heard Kusano Akira speak to her so harshly before, stopped in her tracks with some fear.

Seeing Takamatsu Akira's expression, Kusano Akira also felt a little reluctant, but for his own safety and the band's normal performance, he had no choice but to harden his heart.

"Light, listen to me first."

Seeing that Takamatsu had indeed stopped, Kusano Akira softened his tone again, and Chihaya Aine, who was standing next to him, pouted with a hint of jealousy when she heard his tone.

"Ahem, since you're so eager to teach me, Deng..."

Kusano Akira coughed twice and offered the brilliant idea he had just come up with.

"But I made the request for Aine first, and it wouldn't be good to change my mind now."

"That's right, that's right."

Although she didn't know what Kusano Akira was up to, Chihaya Aine still chimed in.

"Then why don't we just hold a study session together!"

That's right, this is the solution Kusano Akira came up with to resolve Takamatsu Akira's strange state.

Based on his long-term observations and the information about Crychic that he obtained from Wakaba Ichimu, almost all members of Crychic have an inexplicable obsession with the concept of a band.

Nagasaki Motoyo is still considering a revival of Crychic, Shiina Tatsuki doesn't even care about his health for the sake of the so-called band, and Toyokawa Shoko, according to Wakaba Mutsu, also has a strong obsession.

Could he reasonably deduce that Gao Songdeng also has a strong attachment to the band?

Indeed, that is true. Takasong Teng, who talks about a lifetime, is even more devoted to the band than the others.

So if Kusano Akira doesn't want to be alone with Takamatsu Akira, whose current state is clearly off, but still wants to take care of her feelings, the best way is to shift Takamatsu Akira's attention to the band.

So, the word 'study group' automatically came to mind in his brain.

Let's get the band members together for a study session.

He thought he was a genius.

It not only solved the immediate problem, but also provided an opportunity to strengthen the bonds between band members through team building activities.

If handled well, it might even solve the problem with Motoyo Nagasaki.

As for the fact that the other band members were all doing very well, Kusano Akira never even considered the possibility that they didn't need such a thing at all.

That's a joke. It's abnormal for someone in a band to be doing well.