"Oh my, Shoko-chan, you're the one who's tall and hard!" Chihaya Aine, completely unfazed by Shoko-sensei's exaggerated way of exhaling at acquaintances, gave her a thumbs-up and grinned broadly.

"We're teammates, so I'll be there for you no matter what!"

Toyokawa Shoko remained silent for a moment, then let out a sigh of relief, and took out something.

[T-virus enhancement meme]

Type: Enhancement Item

Description: The T-virus enhancement factor produced from the Tyrant can safely grant the user the 'T-virus Enhancement' status, or be handed over to the Main God to obtain 2500 reward points.

"This is something I took from the tyrant back then," Toyokawa Shoko said in a low voice after a moment of silence.

"I'll give it back to you."

Chapter 22: 22. Being bad at bands is the original sin.

"Although I found it, it was indeed the tyrant you defeated."

So, I'll give it back to you!

Faced with Toyokawa Shoko's sudden act of returning the props, Chihaya Aine hesitated, pondered, remained silent, then tightened her clothes and said hesitantly—

"Hey, Xiangzi-chan...you're not trying to stir up some lesbian stuff, are you?"

Shoko Toyokawa: #! #! #!

"What are you thinking about?!" Toyokawa Shoko slammed her hand on the table and roared.

"Ah, what I mean is, you're suddenly being so nice to me—it's a little strange." Chihaya Aine took her hand and said earnestly.

"I thought you were only so friendly to strangers! We're friends, right? Even though I'm not into lesbians, we're friends, right!"

Toyokawa Shoko suddenly felt a strong sense of powerlessness.

In every sense, this pink-haired guy in front of her should be considered her nemesis.

"If we're going to launch a full-scale attack, it's best to keep this thing as long as we can use it," Chihaya Aine shrugged.

"Only by making full preparations can we avoid coming away empty-handed. Moreover, for someone of our level to enter the classified area, simply focusing on increasing attributes would be counterproductive."

In the God Realm, what happens if you enter a secret map but have nothing on you and only enter based on your attribute requirements, and then die inside?

Nothing will happen—it will just reduce your attributes to just enough to make you less than ready for classified combat.

However, entering a classified map under such a combat readiness condition is destined to result in being kicked to death. Without bloodline or equipment and relying solely on human attributes, in a classified environment that encourages PVP, being arrested would most likely mean instant death!

Even if Qiu Hai modifies the entire God Space into a game, its essence remains unchanged; it is still a place that encourages infighting and competition among reincarnators.

Want to be a mouse? Sure, but to actually become a mouse-eating creature in the game based solely on your own abilities is practically one in a million.

Moreover, the so-called 'secret map' is actually a normal reincarnation world with added restrictions on evacuation conditions by Qiu Hai. In other words, reincarnators matched with you in the same world can enter repeatedly. Although they cannot continue the running knife process, they have the advantage of accumulating more reward points after winning in this world.

Conversely, if you get kicked to death easily, you'll still gain no advantage or benefit when you re-enter this world. Similarly, continuously matching with other classified worlds for combat offers no advantage if you're barely familiar with the map and storyline.

Under Qiu Hai's control, knife-fighting? That's the domain of the expert.

"Then it's your turn to use it..."

"My attributes aren't far from meeting the requirements." Chihaya Aine grinned, then shook the blue bottle in her hand.

"And I also have the T-virus serum, which, combined with that strange skill, will be enough for me to enter the map~~~ But you, Xiangzi-chan, many of your attributes are below standard. Without this, entering the map might be quite troublesome~~~"

Although I understand that the other person is acting out of practical concern for me, but—

Why does she always feel like this pink-haired guy is showing off?!

Sachiko Toyokawa, suppressing the urge to utter that haughty declaration, said earnestly...

"Are you sure? This thing is very valuable."

"Take it, take it." Chihaya Aine waved her hand dismissively, then hugged Toyokawa Shoko's waist and rubbed against her, smiling with narrowed eyes.

"Compared to in-game currency, Xiangzi-chan, your stockings are more important to me~~~~"

Toyokawa Shoko didn't speak, but only glanced up at the large sphere of light and whispered...

"Alright, let's exit the game."

……

The two of them took off their helmets at the same time and returned to reality.

They were currently in an empty classroom in Haneoka, used for practice. In the room filled with musical instruments, it was hard to believe that not long ago these two girls had been fighting a group of zombies.

"How's your guitar practice going?" Toyokawa Shoko asked, changing the subject.

"I... am practicing hard."

Pink-haired girl shrank back and whispered.

The confident and at ease I had just been in the God Space vanished instantly, replaced by the cowardice of a newbie being interrogated by a powerful figure!

Although she is very energetic and good at bringing people together, unfortunately—when it comes to being in a band, being bad is the original sin!

This pink-haired girl who can't even play chords properly, in an era full of amazing girls' bands, wasn't she just a nobody who didn't even have the right to bark like a dog?

"Just practicing hard isn't enough," Toyokawa Shoko said sternly.

"To join my band, you have to meet at least my most basic requirements!"

To be fair, Toyokawa Shoko is indeed a very decisive and ruthless person. While she is still working as a reincarnator for the main god to earn money for her father to pay off his debts, she is also planning to revive the band!

It's just a matter of whether she plans to revive CRYCHIC or start a new band... She chose the latter!

As for why, we can only say that ordinary people shouldn't speculate about the thoughts of such a genius.

However, whether it was at the instigation of this pink-haired girl or she herself really thought so, her new band still had the idea of ​​going public through a backdoor listing.

The lights need to be brought back, and if possible, we also hope to invite back the bassist, Riki. As for whether or not to bring Nagasaki Motoyo along as the bassist, that pink-haired girl has no say in that.

But before that, a very serious problem lay before them.

That's a guitar, it's awful!

"I can't help it, I've only been doing this for a short time!!!" Under the stern gaze of the woman with the OB's string of letters, Chihaya Aine collapsed, clutching her head.

To be honest, she originally just thought it was a band for high school students to play around with—but who knew that she would find out that everyone in the bands at these schools was incredibly talented.

Especially those surrounding the OB-themed group of women were either monsters or geniuses; any random passerby from the entire era of the Big Girls Band possessed professional-level skills.

She's a complete amateur, and the pressure is really immense!

It's fortunate that Chihaya has some perseverance and willpower, or rather, a stubborn mindset, otherwise she probably would have run away long ago.

"You only have one week. If it's not good enough, I'll replace you. At most, I'll let you play support!" Toyokawa Shoko said mercilessly, which only increased the pressure on her even more.

Chihaya Aine remained silent, lost in thought. Suddenly, she picked up her guitar and opened the old CRYCHIC band performance video on her phone.

Then, she took a deep breath, and her eyes instantly shrank and emptied—

Genetic lock, unlock!!!

……

Nagasaki Motoyo arrived at Haneoka Girls' Academy with a mix of trepidation and hope.

Xiao Xiang is here, along with everyone else.

About a month has passed since that day, and a lot has happened and changed.

But no matter what, Nagasaki Motoyo's wish has never changed.

The resurrection is bittersweet, but let us all return to our big family!

However, Xiao Xiang said something like that—

"This is unnecessary!"

That day, she held the hand of that nonsensical and annoying Chihaya Aine and said those words to everyone, including herself.

Then she turned and left, and was never heard from again.

Nagasaki Motoyo was in pain, twisted, and struggling, but in the end, who could she blame for the problem?

Chihaya Aine, it's her, only her, and it can only be her!

It must be this despicable woman who used dirty tricks and the convenience of being in the same world as Xiao Xiang to bewitch her!

Nagasaki Motoyo chose to blame a stranger she didn't know well and firmly believed that it was all Chihaya Aine's fault!

As long as this woman is driven away from Xiao Xiang, everything will return to normal!

Therefore, during this month, Nagasaki Motoyo was not simply indulging in self-admiration or wallowing in her own sorrow.

She has found it! She has found the reason why Xiao Xiang left them!

She has arrived in this world with Xiao Xiang!

Although this problem is too difficult for her, and although it is no longer a question of the adult world that she can get involved in, we have already understood!

So, Xiao Xiang, we stand in the same world as you, and we hope you can come back!!!

With this in mind, Nagasaki Motoyo left behind her two 'companions' and arrived here with excitement and hope.

however--

Just outside the classroom door, a familiar melody suddenly drifted out.

Nagasaki Motoyo's hand froze on the doorknob. The familiar melody, the almost indistinguishable tune—this music was undoubtedly—

The Sun

At this very moment, Chihaya Aine is playing a rapid, genetically unlocked piece.

Although she had no idea what this was or why the abilities in the game could be used outside the game, whatever!

She was simply going along with the habitual feeling that came from the frequent activation of the clone's body, pushing this feeling forward.

Chihaya Aine only knows that whenever she enters this state, her mind becomes exceptionally focused, her brain becomes crystal clear, and all her problems seem to be easily solved.

It's fortunate that she actually unlocked the genetic lock using a clone's body; now, using her own body, which doesn't meet the data requirements, can't be considered a true unlock.

Otherwise, given the extent to which this pink-haired girl is being abused... Of course, it's also possible that she has some kind of talent.

Regardless, the effect is sufficient. The effect of the hybrid device used by Chihaya Aine is the activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the high-speed operation of brain cells.

Although she didn't redeem her attributes in the God's Space, this mysterious effect has already enabled her to accomplish many incredible things.

This includes the current one—a perfect replica.

Just a minute ago, she was a complete novice who couldn't even play chords properly.

But now, relying on her memory of all the hand movements of the guitarist in the video she had watched, Chihaya Aine has achieved an almost perfect replica!

Spring Shadows, Start!

Chapter 23: 23. Why play the Spring Shadow!

Why, why play "Spring Shadows"?!

Hiding behind the door, Nagasaki Motoyo listened to the familiar music coming from inside. Her eyes widened, she covered her mouth, and tears streamed uncontrollably down her cheeks.

He actually played "Spring Shadow" with her... Xiao Xiang, have you been completely bewitched by that woman?!

The song is over.

Chihaya Aine withdrew from this extremely incomplete, knock-off version of the gene lock, completely soaked as if she had been pulled out of water, but she still showed that distinctly Tang-style smile.

"How was it? Hehehehe, Xiangzi-chan, wasn't my genius performance pretty good?!"

Toyokawa Shoko remained silent, her expression complex. She looked at Chihaya Aine's smiling face, hesitated, and after a moment's consideration, suddenly turned cold and said...

"It's good for an amateur level, but for me... it's not enough!"

"Ugh, it's not enough!" Chihaya Aine groaned, putting down her guitar.

"The child in the video plays just as well!"

"...Do you think playing the guitar is just simply plucking the strings?!" Toyokawa Shoko said sternly.

"From a scientific point of view, music is all about the vibration of air..." Chihaya Aine tried to argue her point.

"Shut up!" Toyokawa Shoko slammed her hand on the table and shouted.

"You're imitating Mu, but you're only imitating her most superficial aspects! There's nothing of your own in your music!"

"You're nothing but a 'fake'!"

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