Mygo, the band legend of Tokyo handsome guy

So... I was the only one who had been standing still all along?

At this moment, the gilded liquid seemed to be summoned by the sun, radiating boundless light that was extremely dazzling.

Then, it turned into an ominous black.

Naruzawa Kaede turned around, wondering if he should buy a pair of sunglasses. He felt that Ruoye Mutsu might not be too difficult to deal with this time.

As long as Wakaba Mutsu knows that Shoko actually cares about her, that's enough.

At that moment, Imagawa Risa leaned closer to him and started talking.

Imagawa Risa, with a gossipy air, inquired about Toyokawa Shoko while holding her phone. She jokingly said she was going to message her junior, Yamada Ryo.

Mingze Feng remained unmoved. His relationship with Toyokawa Shoko was completely innocent; their closest intimacy had been a hug. He also planned to introduce Toyokawa Shoko to more people.

It would be good for Toyokawa Shoko to meet more people and make more friends.

Gradually, the heavy darkness receded behind them, as if it had been absorbed into the heart of the puppet.

Mingze Feng turned around.

The Funeral of the Doll: The doll, connected by threads behind the stage, is unaware of its own existence. As the moonlight gradually waxes, will the doll be resurrected or meet its demise...?

Is everything... over?

So...Xiangzi no longer... needs me?

At this moment, Wakaba Mutsu was just staring blankly at Toyokawa Shoko, who was surrounded by Roselia.

She showed no expression and made no movement.

It's as if the world has nothing about her.

Ming Zefeng felt a chill run down his spine. What if this Xiao Mu made headlines the next day, like a famous celebrity's daughter jumping off a building?

Naruzawa Kaede suddenly remembered the rooftop scene when she first met Yamada Ryo.

Perhaps it was only at this moment that Narusawa Kaede truly understood what Yamada Ryo was thinking.

This is something we absolutely cannot ignore.

"Sister Xiangzi, come with us to the celebration party!" It was an invitation from Ayako Udagawa, the youngest member of Roselia, which Shoko Toyokawa wanted to refuse.

"I don't want to go. The event's over, let's go home and cook." Xiangzi winked at Mingze Feng.

Mingze Feng blinked back.

"I'll go with Xiangzi. Speaking of which, Mu and Xiangzi haven't seen each other in a long time. How about we come together?"

"Of course, no problem." After looking around at the others, Imagawa Lisa readily agreed.

"Alright then." Toyokawa Shoko agreed. As she was being pushed along, she waved to Narusawa Kaede, urging him to hurry up. She also called out to Wakaba Mutsu.

Udagawa Ako playfully pushed Toyokawa Shoko back into the building. Everyone else followed, except for Wakaba Mutsu, who remained rooted to the spot.

Ruoye Mu stood there, stunned, without moving.

Xiangzi no longer needs her.

She wasn't in the lively atmosphere.

The last time she was there was during the circuit. But... Xiangzi will never go back.

Naruzawa Kaede waved to Wakaba Mutsu.

Ruo Yemu is 1.53 meters tall and quite petite. At this moment, she stared blankly, placing her hand in front of her without reacting.

"Mu?"

"Xiao Mu?"

With his call, Wakaba Mutsu finally came to his senses.

Those light golden eyes finally focused, and with a hint of doubt, she gave a soft hum.

"Ok?"

Her out-of-sync appearance reminded Mingze Feng of himself playing Odyssey without saving his game, where he might die somewhere at any moment.

"Let's go." Mingze Feng extended his hand to her. "Is there anything you want to say, anything you want to tell Xiangzi? How about we go and talk about it together?"

"The Xiangzi of today will understand. You and I both understand, right?"

Wakaba Mutsu stared blankly at the palm in front of her.

【Why...】

If Ye Mu's mouth was open, she subconsciously raised her hand, and then slowly said,

"Why...why...did you do this to me?"

Naruzawa Kaede stepped forward and grasped Wakaba Mutsu's hesitant hand. Even if he let Wakaba Mutsu leave alone, Naruzawa Kaede was afraid that she would be hit by a car and sent to another world while crossing the pedestrian crossing.

But Mingze Feng couldn't think of any excuse, or why he should do this. He chose to tell the truth.

"Because I can see it. Mu looks like he's about to break down."

Mingze Feng stared into Ruoye Mu's eyes, his golden pupils trembling.

Under this gaze, Wakaba Mutsu subconsciously held her breath.

It was only our first time meeting...

Why...are you looking at me like that...?

No one will notice me anyway...

The fingers that were being held twitched slightly.

Mingze Feng gripped his hand tightly, making Ruoye Mu seem slightly uncomfortable, unlike when they shook hands earlier. As she drifted into thought, this sense of disparity between reality and her expectations widened.

This feeling is so strange.

Mingze Feng shook her shoulders, "I really want to know why, because you're a friend that Xiangzi cares about."

Because he's... Xiangzi's friend...

Seeing that Wakaba Mutsu was still in a daze, Narusawa Kaede released Wakaba Mutsu's shoulder and sighed in frustration.

If Ruo Yemu was still in a daze, Ming Zefeng waved his hand in front of her eyes again, "Xiangzi is upstairs, let's go together. I'll hold her down for you, just say what you want to say. If Xiangzi explodes, you and I will hold her down together."

As he spoke, he grabbed Wakaba Muku's hand again, this time pulling her along, intending to drag her in front of Toyokawa Shoko.

[Is it because he's Xiangzi's friend that he extended his hand to me?]

"..."

Wakaba Mutsu silently watched Narusawa Kaede.

Got no response.

Mingze Feng held his breath.

He suddenly realized that Ruo Yemu was unusually quiet at this moment. The black and gold colors faded away at the same time, as if they had been cleaned up and put into her mind.

Something is subtly changing.

The gravitational field is dissipating... but it seems to be collapsing. Be careful.

The Funeral of the Doll → (???)

Mingze Feng was the first to stop, and asked with slight unease, "Mu?"

Ruo Ye Mu stopped in his tracks, softly hummed in agreement, then looked at their clasped hands without saying a word.

Just like on any other day, she stood beside Toyokawa Shoko.

The only change was that Wakaba Mutsu's hand relaxed and rested in Narusawa Kaede's palm.

And... the drastically changed gilded text.

"Death is my crown 1: The puppet obeys the dictates of the threads behind it. Forgetting means the puppet's death."

As you catch the doll's threads, the strings wrapped around your hand will tighten.

"By the way, it takes quite a while to become a puppeteer that dolls like."

Chapter 59 Hiroi Kikuri's Little Secret is Hidden

His neck was being strangled.

All four limbs were trapped, and he was unable to move.

The face hidden by long hair slowly lifted up.

Mingze Feng saw the light golden eyes filled with tears through the gaps in his hair.

Her face was covered in tears.

She was murmuring.

Breathing became increasingly difficult, and the world before my eyes blurred...

All that could be heard was a voice filled with regret and longing.

"Why...did you leave me...we...forever..."

Yes...Wakaba Mutsumi.

Holy crap!

"Aha--"

Mingze Feng suddenly opened his eyes, panting heavily.

Her long, golden hair fell across her face, a few strands of which he inhaled. Before him lay the face of Ichiji Hoshika, pressed against him, her bare face so close to his.

As soon as Ichika removed her thumb and forefinger, Narusawa Kaede could still feel the strange sensation on her nose.

The weight pressing down on me brought some comfort to my soul.

There's no such thing as a "darkened girl".

It was just a prank by my partner after I woke up in the morning.

Mingze Feng finally relaxed, panting as he said, "Xingge..."

The warm breath on her face made Ijichi Hoshika's eyes shine brightly. Without saying a word, she buried her head and pressed her lips directly against Narusawa Kaede's.

Just like every morning before.

"Mmm...mmm..."

His mouth was suddenly sealed shut.

Naruzawa Kaede skillfully tried to put his arm around Ijichi Seika's back, but his arm didn't move. Ijichi Seika's hands pressed down on his arm.

Xingge was unusually aggressive today. Even though the two of them had been working all night last night, Xingge, who stays up all night, was defeated by Mingze Feng several times.

Touching Ichika Hoshika's cheek and feeling the warmth so close to her, Narusawa Kaede's anxious heart eased slightly, and he responded to her gesture.

"Mmm...mmm..."

We are currently in a small room that was converted from the general store behind the STARRY store.

The bed was purchased by Mingze Feng and Yiji Zhixingge together in the past two days.

These past few days, Mingze Feng has been rehearsing with Sickhack and the others, occasionally taking on gigs for other bands. One afternoon, he even ran into Hachiman Kairin; the two of them had taken gigs from the same band, or rather, the same girl. Aside from the lead singer, the bassist and guitarist were all mercenaries who had come on gigs—quite bizarre.

Naruzawa Kaede was speechless afterwards, while Hachiman Kairin counted her money and marveled that one person could form a band.

The time has come to the turn of December.

Several days have passed since the Wakaba Mutsumi Incident.

When Wakaba Mutsu went upstairs, Shoko had a good talk with her. When Wakaba Mutsu left, Narusawa Kaede didn't even leave her contact information.

How could that be... when things get heated, I'd be dragged into it.

But thinking about the final changes in Wakaba Mutsu, Narusawa Kaede felt that he had indeed stepped into this vortex.

From Wakaba Mutsumi, Narusawa Kaede also learned something. Something he had known for a long time, but hadn't quite believed.

The pull of this group is too strong for him to grasp right now.

Now it seems that's true.