They are really too low!

Hoshino was well aware of this; to their band, she was just an outsider.

Even if they argue, it's pointless; the real issue lies with their own problems.

After speaking, Hoshino noticed that he hadn't heard Wakaba Mutsu's voice, so he glanced at her subconsciously and found that her pretty face was already flushed red, and her small hands were clutching her skirt.

Hoshino realized what was happening and belatedly withdrew his hand. Although he wanted to pretend that nothing had happened, Ruoye Mu glanced at him and then slowly turned her gaze away, making him feel a little embarrassed.

"Want to go to a show together next time?" Hoshino asked, trying to change the subject.

"Yes." Ruoye Mu turned her gaze back to him slightly, their eyes met briefly, and then immediately looked away.

"Shall we all go home now?" Hoshino asked cautiously.

Ruoye Muku gave a soft "hmm," which relieved Hoshino Mi. Just as he was about to leave, the girl suddenly reached out and grabbed his hem.

"Is there something you want to tell me?" Hoshino turned his head slightly to look at her face.

With her head lowered, Ruoye Mutsu gently pinched Hoshino Mi's hem with her thumb and forefinger, a few strands of hair falling down, perfectly concealing her expression.

"I'm having a lot of fun with the band," Wakaba Mutsu said softly, as if defending Shiina Tatsuki's words about herself. "I'm happy to be with everyone, but I'm not happy because I can't play well."

Hoshino was taken aback for a moment, then heard her continue speaking.

“I’m happier playing guitar with Mi.” Wakaba Mutsumi seemed a little embarrassed, her voice trailing off. “If possible, I hope Mi will be happy too, and I can keep teaching her…”

These words seemed to have exhausted all of the girl's courage; she couldn't continue, and didn't even lift her head, only the tips of her ears peeking out from her hair slowly turning red.

After waiting for a while, when Wakaba Mutsu didn't hear Hoshino Mi's voice, she quietly raised her eyes and found Hoshino Mi fiddling with his phone. Then she looked at Wakaba Mutsu with a serious expression.

"I don't think I heard you clearly just now. Xiao Mu, could you call my name again?"

……

[Target: Wakaba Mutsumi]

[Intimacy: 30]

[Status: I finally mustered up the courage...]

After spending these past few days together, Wakaba Mutsumi has begun to try to open her heart to you.

If Ye Mu's intimacy level with you increases, you can choose one of the following options.

【…】

Chapter Seventy My Little Sister is So Cute

Nagasaki Motoyo looked at the two people downstairs with a thoughtful expression, then looked at Shiina Tatsuki.

"Hey, Lixi, what do you think is his relationship with Xiaomu?"

"If you're so curious, why don't you ask them yourself?" Shiina Tatsuki scoffed. Her first impression of Hoshino Mi was rather bad. "Even if they're dating, I don't care."

Nagasaki Motoyo was already used to her sour face, and simply continued along with her train of thought.

"To say they're dating is a bit ambiguous, but it's too early," Nagasaki Motoyo commented first, then smiled. "Isn't Riki a little curious at all? Why would Mumi like this guy?"

"I don't know, and I'm not curious," Shiina Ritsuki said curtly. "I'm more curious why you care so much about this guy. Do you have a crush on him too?"

Nagasaki Motoyo smiled without saying a word. She knew that Shiina Tatsuki treated everyone this way, except for Takamatsu Akari.

"If Deng and Xiao Xiang could come back, would Li Xi be willing to rejoin our band?"

"Even now, do you still hold such a ridiculous view?"

"Hehe, that's true."

Nagasaki Motoyo didn't deny it, but she was secretly wondering what the relationship was between Hoshino Mi, Wakaba Mutsu, and Toyokawa Shoko.

Since Toyokawa Shoko disappeared, she has finally found a clue.

Nagasaki Motoyo casually played with her fingers, knowing she would definitely find Toyokawa Shoko next time.

……

Toyokawa Shoko looked up at the sky; another day was about to end.

This week, Mana Junda's learning progress has accelerated even more. After teaching a few more classes, we should soon no longer need her.

That's when this temporary job will end.

She inexplicably thought of Hoshino Mi, and her feelings began to become complicated. She knew that she had the opportunity to find a part-time job as a piano tutor.

However, Toyokawa Shoko was somewhat resistant.

Seeing the familiar piano and other people's clean and comfortable rooms reminded her of her life as a young lady from a wealthy family. She was afraid that she would not be able to resist such temptation and would no longer want to return to her current home.

Her father was unable to recover, and she had to take on the responsibility of being a daughter, so she wouldn't actively seek out work that would make her feel weak.

Shoko Toyokawa took a deep breath, hoping that Miko Hoshino could understand her feelings; she really shouldn't be thinking about an overly comfortable job right now.

Then she found it a little funny; what was she thinking?

Why care so much about Hoshino's opinion of her when they've only known each other for a short time?

"He's probably with Wakaba Mutsu right now," Toyokawa Shoko thought absentmindedly.

It's hard to imagine the scene of Wakaba Mutsu playing guitar with a boy.

Toyokawa Shoko took out her phone; she had just filmed a video of Junta Mana practicing the piano, which she could now send to Hoshino Mi.

However, after thinking for a while, she added a supplementary paragraph.

"Toyokawa Shoko: Practice.mp4"

"Toyokawa Shoko: Ms. Mana's level has improved again. Can you hear the difference?"

Shoko Toyokawa waited for a while, and when Hoshino saw that the message hadn't been read, she put her phone away with a slight blush on her cheeks.

She glanced at the surrounding streets and noticed that the students passing by were wearing Tsukimori school uniforms. Some of them lowered their heads awkwardly and quickly blended into the crowd.

……

Kasugano Sora is now looking at Hoshino Mi with particular displeasure.

Although she didn't say anything, the girl's eyes had to be fierce and her cheeks had to be puffed out, so that Hoshino knew just how angry she was.

Hoshino stood in the living room, motionless, playing a staring contest with her.

After a moment, Hoshino had no choice but to surrender.

"I was wrong, I was wrong. I shouldn't have just dumped you on Eriri."

Kasugano Sora raised her chin and let out a soft hum of victory, while turning her pretty face to wink, she was so jealous just now.

“My little sister is so cute, I really can’t let her go out alone.” Hoshino said seriously, “Next time she goes out, I’ll have to keep a close eye on her so that no one outside can take her away.”

"Enough, you idiot!" Kasugano Sora couldn't help but blush. What nonsense was he spouting?!

"Isn't it because I didn't go with you that you're angry?" Hoshino looked very guilty.

"I didn't say that!" Kasugano Sora wanted to admit it, but then she thought, if he could guess the reason for her anger so easily, how could she continue to be angry next time?

So, Kasugano Sora thought for a long time.

"Is it because you went to play guitar with other people again!" Kasugano Sora pouted. "Is the guitar that fun? Or is there a really pretty girl over there?"

Upon hearing her words, Hoshino unconsciously recalled Wakaba Mutsu's earlier appearance, and her heart skipped a beat.

"So that's what my little sister is curious about. Is she worried that her brother will be tricked?" Hoshino said, not batting an eye, and even teasing the girl in return.

"No, stop using those weird terms!" Kasugano Sora emphasized shyly, "We're not really siblings!"

What's in her favor is her brother and sister, what's in her disadvantage is that we're not siblings. This sister's stance is really flexible.

"What does it matter? Anyway, if Sora is curious, let's go see the band's live performance next time, shall we?" At this moment, Hoshino was naturally not afraid or guilty. The more proactive she was, the less the other party would suspect.

As expected, Kasugano Sora was immediately drawn to the scene.

"A live band performance?" Kasugano Sora felt a little scared at first; she hated crowded places.

"Yes, I'm planning to invite Eriri along." Hoshino deliberately mentioned Eriri's name. "Want to come along?"

Kasugano Sora felt a chill run down her spine. She didn't want to go, but if Eriri was going, she had no choice but to go too, because she couldn't give Eriri even the slightest opportunity to take advantage of her.

"Since you've said so, I'll reluctantly go with you."

Hoshino couldn't help but laugh, which made Kasugano Sora feel guilty and blush.

"My little sister is so cute."

"I hate you the most! I've been shopping for so long today, my feet are sore!"

"It's okay, I'll give you a massage."

Kasugano Sora didn't want to give him that chance. He'd been walking for so long today, and there might be some lingering smell. She couldn't let him have a bad impression of her sister.

The girl's firm opposition left Hoshino somewhat disappointed, but he didn't take it to heart.

He was in a good mood because his "Music Theory LV1" had been upgraded to "Music Theory LV2", a reward he had just received from Wakaba Mutsumi.

The other two options are [Stamina +1] and [Mango Juice that Wakaba Mutsu drank], which Hoshino Mi felt were unnecessary to choose for the time being.

Chapter Seventy-One: Hypnosis

Although Kasugano Sora said she was very tired and sore from walking and would never go out with Eriri again, she brought back some delicious food for Hoshino Mi to try.

Hoshino felt that her younger sister was usually a bit mischievous, but she was quite filial when it mattered.

While feeding Hoshino Mi, Kasugano Sora kept complaining about how Eriri had tormented her on the way, and thought that she should spank Eriri next time.

After finishing their meal, Hoshino took his guitar back to his room, and she followed behind him like a little tail.

As soon as the two entered the room, Kasugano Sora unceremoniously pounced on Hoshino Mi's bed, grabbing a pillow and hugging it to her chest.

Hoshino ignored her actions, put down the guitar, and took out his music theory books and notes.

What should have been familiar content, I gained a new understanding after flipping through it for a while.

Previously, simply mastering the skill meant knowing how to use a tool, but now I'm beginning to truly understand the intricacies of it, how to create tools.

By reviewing the old and learning the new, one can become a teacher.

If he could advance one more level, Hoshino felt he should be able to catch up with Toyokawa Shoko, and once he reached "Music Theory LV4", he would surpass Toyokawa Shoko.

After all, Hoshino's "Writing LV3" can help him become a rising star writer, and if he continues to work hard, he will become a famous writer with phenomenal works.

Based on the current situation, Hoshino estimates that LV5 or LV6 is the limit of skills, and probably the highest level for all mankind.

That's why he's in a good mood right now.

"The last time I saw you so focused, brother, was when you were writing your novel." Kasugano Sora lay on the bed, turning to look at Hoshino Mi's face, a strand of her hair falling beside her cheek. "Will this make you happy too, brother?"

"Because it's new and I've learned a lot." Hoshino put the notebook back. Actually, he had always wanted to upgrade a certain skill to the highest level to see what the effect would be.

"It sounds like you're just trying to fool me," Kasugano Sora said suspiciously. "Besides that girl from last time, have you met any other girls?"

"Can't I do something serious?" Hoshino's lips twitched slightly. "Don't think of your brother as someone whose mind is full of women."

"What serious business is this? Learning guitar and going to see a band performance?" Kasugano Sora puffed out her cheeks. "Brother, I'm starting to seriously doubt whether you're planning to join a band."

"Wait, why would I want to play in a band?" Hoshino was taken aback.

"Because in this way, my brother can use the excuse of playing in a band to form a band with girls and then have a harem without any restraint."

Kasugano Sora seemed to have seen through Hoshino Mi long ago, because she herself had played similar games, dating the drummer one minute, flirting with the bassist the next, and gazing deeply into the eyes of the lead singer the following minute…

“Your imagination is too vivid.” Hoshino turned her gaze away. “If I were to start a harem, the first thing I would do is have you and Eriri together.”

"I knew you were still thinking about this, shameless!" Kasugano Sora blushed slightly. She didn't even like Eriri, so why did she keep thinking about putting her and Eriri on the same bed?

Immediately afterwards, Kasugano Sora buried half of her cheek in the pillow, only revealing her eyes as she looked at Hoshino Mi, appearing somewhat awkward.

"Actually, you don't need to think about Eriri. If you can't help yourself, brother can make a move on me anytime..." Kasugano Sora said shyly, burying her face in the pillow. "Whatever brother wants to do, I can do it."

Her voice was muffled, hidden under the pillow, but she was twisting her body slightly, her legs, encased in white over-the-knee stockings, were slightly clenched together, and a large expanse of fair and smooth thigh skin was exposed between her skirts, thus revealing the so-called absolute territory to Hoshino Mi's eyes.

Hoshino started to have wild thoughts because he remembered the bad things he had done to Mikazuki Fuuka at the library earlier that day.

If Kasugano Sora knew about this, how would she react?

"If I do it, will I still be able to do it with Eriri?"

In an instant, Kasugano Sora sat up, still clutching her pillow, and looked at Hoshino Mi with disbelief in her eyes.