Can I draw Eromanga forever?

An and Subaru responded by introducing themselves.

I don’t know if it’s an illusion, but the other person seems to have more ladylike temperament than her?

Perhaps because An Hesuba wears JK uniforms all year round, she is always soft, gentle and cheerful. She is not at all arrogant when getting along with others, just like a natural JK girl.

"Hello, I'm Momoka Kawahara and she's Niina."

Momoka blinked slowly, as if in doubt. Niina had a similar expression, a hint of curiosity mixed with scrutiny.

This girl has a very special temperament.

When Subaru greeted Xiangzi warmly and directly, they both thought the same thing in their hearts.

If Lin Youlai were to describe Teacher Daxiang, he would probably have a temperament that was neither humble nor overbearing, with a kind of... "Thirty years in the east, thirty years in the west; don't bully a poor girl" aura about him?

This description may be a bit strange, but... in the previous life, when I read the cool novels, I didn't feel much empathy. Now observing Toyokawa Shoko from a distance, Lin You discovered the uniqueness of the rise of useless people and the indomitable temperament of the protagonist.

Is there anyone who doesn’t like Xiangzi?

Oh... Hoshino Ai didn't seem to like it, because she felt she was another love rival. At this time, she was hiding next to the blue cat at Momoka's house, squinting her eyes, secretly observing Toyokawa Shoko who stepped into the room. I don't know why she didn't show up on her own initiative.

"stare--"

"..."

Xiangzi thought to himself: From the beginning I have felt like my boss is staring at me from behind while I work, and I feel uncomfortable all over.

"Xiangzi's keyboard is pretty good, right? Lin You said that your keyboard will make people want to form a band for life." An Hesuba winked, spread his hands and shrugged, jokingly saying so.

Subaru called the other person by name shortly after they met, but he controlled his tone and gestures very well, which only made Xiangzi feel a little surprised.

Xiangzi: “For a lifetime?”

What a strange adjective. But...it should be a compliment, right?

Xiangzi glanced at Lin You and sat down to the side, a body length away from him, neither seeming distant nor overly close. He was more like a delicate blue cat than Hoshino Ai.

at this time.

Renai said, "...Linyou said your piece 'Spring Shadow' is really nice, Xiangzi. Can you play it for us?"

Subaru and Momoka were actually a little curious. After all, Lin You only showed them the girl's photo and the information about Ku Lai Xi Ku's first live performance, and did not play his long-treasured collector's edition of "Haruhi Shadow".

Xiangzi: “…”

but.

Xiangzi, who was gentle, polite and neither humble nor arrogant, suddenly became silent.

Renai was puzzled. The girl was straightforward and honest. Although she was not emotionally intelligent, she seemed unable to notice the slightly changing emotions of Toyokawa Shoko.

Xiangzi clenched his palms, slowly placed them on his chest, and exhaled gently.

She nodded.

Under Subaru's somewhat curious gaze, she smiled a little awkwardly and placed her bare hands on the keyboard: Roland V-Combo VR-730.

"no problem."

……

really--

The keyboard is indispensable, the guitar is replaceable.

When the song ended, Lin Youshen agreed.

"Huh? What do you mean?"

Taoxiang glanced over with a somewhat fierce expression.

Lin You: "Uh, I'm not talking about you..."

In contrast, Nina's expression was dull and timid, but after listening to the song "Haruhi Shadow", she seemed to be thinking deeply. She seemed like the kind of student who would keep all the questions in her heart and not ask them out loud.

Subaru blinked, as if realizing something. She tried to look Nina in the eye, but Nina looked away.

Nina didn't dislike Subaru.

However, whenever someone tries to curry favor with her, Nina can't help but think, "You wish! I'm not that easy to deal with!"

Troublesome woman... Subaru also made an assessment in his mind. She vaguely understood what was said, but in order to avoid being elbowed by Nina again, she chose to keep her mouth shut.

The girl pursed her rosy lips, wanting to chat with Xiangzi, the composer, about her feelings, but the result was—

"Sorry... I have to excuse myself for a moment. Where is the bathroom?" Xiangzi slowly stood up and asked politely.

"Oh, the nearest toilet is over there, at that location..."

Taoxiang said, pointing to the location.

She and Subaru were actually quite touched.

"Spring Shadow", which only has one keyboard, has rich emotions and harmonious melody in the gaps, turns and twists of the melody, which makes Taoxiang think of some melodies in particular, and feels that they can form a complete melody.

It's like a phantom of spring.

Warm, dazzling, and reassuring. Especially the unique and lyrical keyboard sound. Even without the ensemble of bass, guitar, drums, and vocals, the melodious sound of the keys alone can still make people hear a lingering tune.

The gentle breeze, the warm spring sunshine and the beautiful flying flowers bring people out of the darkness, and the world is filled with color...

at this time.

Rencai finally understood something and wanted to share it with Lin You immediately. However, Lin You said, "I need to go to the bathroom too."

"Oh……"

Renai nodded.

So there really is more than one toilet? ... This was the second thought that came to the girl's mind.

While "Haruhi Shadow" played in her head, she turned to Momoka, about to say something but stopped herself - Subaru came closer.

"We agreed to be friends when we meet again," Subaru reminded him.

"There's such a thing?" Taoxiang looked silly, and thought of Renna, the dancing lantern user that day. This troublesome little girl made her both angry and funny.

Hear the words.

Rencai also scratched her head.

"Oh, yeah... I can't help it..."

"Hey, what do you mean there's nothing you can do? Do you really despise me that much?" Subaru's eyebrows twitched in anger. He bit his lips and turned his head away. "Then I'll leave?"

"No, no...that's not what I meant!"

Jinai's explanation of the technique was clumsy, and she was so flustered that she almost made a gesture to fire the Spacium Ray above her head.

Taoxiang peeked and tried to hold back her laughter.

Only Hoshino Ai, holding Momoka's well-behaved blue cat, sat down on the sofa, seemingly mumbling to herself, but in fact everyone could hear:

"The girl Yuu easily called over with just one phone call... I thought it was Hiroi Kikuri, but it turned out to be Yukinoshita Haruno."

"what?"

"Hiroi Kikuri?"

"Hey...you guys seem to be talking about something I don't know about?"

Momoka and Nina looked thoughtfully at the empty living room. Subaru was puzzled, slightly annoyed at being left out.

……

the other side.

Lin You didn't delay any longer and slipped directly into the toilet where Xiangzi was. Of course, it was not to peek... to watch openly, nor to do something good behind the wall without telling the girls.

He was a little curious about Xiangzi's condition.

Lin You said that he liked "Kasuga Shadow" casually, but he didn't expect Nina to ask Toyokawa Shodan to play it without thinking. After all, Nina didn't know that much.

Xiangzi now...

Lin You looked closely.

The blue-haired girl just stood in front of the dressing mirror in the bathroom, turned on the faucet, and washed her hands over and over again.

Crackle, clackle, clackle——

The frail figure was trembling slightly and swaying, and she subconsciously wanted to turn off the faucet. Could it be a habit developed from worrying about the water and electricity bills?

"Xiangzi."

"...!"

The figure in front of me trembled and stopped.

Then he turned around in disbelief.

It was a pretty face with slightly hazy eyes. For the time being, there was no biting of lips or trembling, and no tears welled up in the eyes.

Lin You has already thought about what to say——

"Why are you playing 'Haruhi no Kage'?"

"……Eh?"

When asked this question suddenly, Xiangzi's expression was a little stunned.

The oval face with bright eyes and white teeth looked childish and cute in a daze, but the shock in his eyes seemed to say, "I was just wondering why you entered the restroom while someone was using it..."

"As for why I'm here, it's not important, ahem..."

Lin You forced himself to change the subject.

He said in a deep voice, "Although I am truly happy to hear Xiangzi's 'Spring Shadow' live again, but... Xiangzi, is this okay?"

"You-kun, what are you referring to?"

Xiangzi lifted a strand of slightly messy blue hair to his ear and spoke softly and slowly.

Lin You sighed: "What else could it be? Of course it's the shadow of CRYCHIC. You were the one who pushed for the establishment of the band, the leader of the band, and in the end, you were the one who put an end to CRYCHIC..."

"..."

Xiangzi was silent for a while.

half an hour.

nodded.

"It's a little...uncomfortable."

"Just a little?" Lin You said gently.

"I feel so uncomfortable that I am about to die..."

Xiangzi smiled slightly, as if he was deliberately making a witty remark. His eyes sparkled, his cheeks were soft, and his amber eyes shone slightly, shining slightly under his neatly braided and elegant blue hair.

This proud young lady.

Perhaps even in the face of the end of the world, the ribbon at her collar would remain untied.

Xiangzi let out a breath and continued, "After that banquet, someone from my family contacted me..."

"...You don't have to tell me about family matters." Lin You waved his hand. "Just do whatever you want. The Toyokawa family is neither big nor small, and can be considered a chaebol. In fact, it doesn't necessarily mean that they can't attend the Sawamura family's banquet. However, if you are just short of money..."

Then I want you to come and be my maid?

Can you tell me?

After all, money is the easiest to deal with, and money problems are not a problem.

"Well... let me think about it." Xiangzi turned his head and replied softly.

Lin You: “…”

Ok?

Did I say it?

Lin You looked at Xiaoxiang in front of him with some surprise. Xiaoxiang seemed to be considering the impact of the banquet, whether it was just a game, and the simple issue of money.

The weak yet strong girl leaned against the sink, thinking carefully about something.