The social phobia substitute will not dream of the band girl

When she was in school, Kita's address to her was not as intimate as when she was in band activities. Instead, it focused more on her polite and good side.

Seeing Goto Ichiri peeking out the back door, Kita Ikuyo felt a sense of emotion. This moment was just like that moment, and today's situation was just like the first time they talked.

The fact that the relationship between the two people, who are so different in personality, body shape and other aspects, can be so good today made her sigh from the bottom of her heart at the magic of fate.

After telling his friends about the band's affairs, Kita followed [Pochi who actually greeted a stranger] to a corridor where few people passed by.

"What's up, Ichiri-chan? Is there something you want to discuss with me about tonight's performance?"

Kita smiled. It seems that Pochi has grown up a lot, as he is able to achieve such a level of "socialization" and establish such a good relationship with others (Kita and others)——

"Um... Kita-chan should know clearly, it's that... that... thing about the beauty salon."

"Hey, is Ichiri-chan finally going to change her image!?" Kita exclaimed in surprise.

Even though she (Kita) and Nijigasaki-senpai had finally managed to get her to change into cute clothes after much persuasion, when she talked about changing her image, it was a refusal, and she was almost attacked by the Quantum Memory's Pochi bacteria (?)——

Now it seems that I have not grown a little bit, I have grown too much!!!

"Please let me come with you!"

Making Goto Ichiri cute...or rather, showing her inherent charm, is something that Kita Ikuyo thinks is meaningful and interesting.

"Eh—but why so suddenly? Is it because it's my first live?"

Kita remembered an idea they had come up with (one of many bad ideas) when they were trying to pass the audition for STARRY store manager Ijichi Hoshika.

That is, showing one's growth through changes in appearance.

Is that the meaning here as well?

Kita Ikuyo's eyes sparkled, and she clearly expressed her curiosity. Ichiri, who was never good at saying no and needed help, had to explain:

"Well...it's nothing big actually---I just made a wish when I was praying yesterday. If...if it's sunny today, I'll try...try to change my appearance or something--"

Then I became cute, so I should have the charm to attract seniors' attention, right?

If that's the case, then the date...

"As expected, let's just forget it!"

"Hey, you've obviously made up your mind?"

Here, Goto Ichiri is just habitually avoiding and rejecting, and his consistent negative thinking and inferiority complex are at work.

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

Even if she had made up her mind, nothing would change if she just had the intention but didn't take action. She was also starting to worry about the outcome...

She looked like a little girl who had someone she loved.

"...It's okay, just let me help you, Ichiri-chan!"

"!...Yes, please!"

Goto Ichiri bent down and asked solemnly.

"Then we can also ask Senior Liang for advice. If it's her, she must know some good beauty salons and clothing stores. Maybe she can even give us some 'unique' suggestions!"

"No!... No... I mean... it's not nice to bother her with something like this, right?"

As expected, Ichiri-chan really can't lie~

Seeing her sudden determination and change, and Goto Ichiri's frightened and guilty look when she mentioned Yamada Ryo, the answer was already in front of Kita -

The reason for Goto Ichiri's transformation and the source of his determination were indeed all for his senior.

"...It's okay. I can easily invite her out by inviting her to dinner~"

"Kita-chan!?"

Goto Ichiri also felt that Kita's personality had changed quite a lot in recent days. Although her comedic attributes mostly came from Hirayuko's persecution, her gradually dwindling "faith" was due to the actions of Yamada Ryo himself.

Although Kita still treats Yamada Ryo as a "respectable senior" to this day, this does not prevent her from seeing her despicable nature.

Although Liang is very interesting and has a charming appearance, she is actually an "ordinary person" who likes to eat and drink for free, is a bit narcissistic, likes to show off, and may (with a high probability) be a little love-sick!

"Anyway, since we have a goal, we should act quickly. I wonder if we can get a spot tomorrow if we make a reservation now?"

Tomorrow is Saturday. After tonight’s celebration party, we can still play until later. After a good night’s sleep, we can come out and play together full of energy the next day!

"Hey, isn't that too fast?!"

"Hey, but seniors always say things like, 'Once you've determined your goals and effective methods, taking action sooner will always lead to success sooner.'"

Although the original words are not like this, if Kita learned something from Hiranobu, then this sentence is absolutely correct.

"I-Is that so... I'll leave it to you then!"

Haha, it’s really easy to understand, Yili-chan~

...It's great that even an introvert like me can muster up courage and all that, but I can't do that at all—

"Do not..."

Kita Ikuyo shook her head.

"Don't be so polite, Ichiri-chan. We've already been friends for a long time, haven't we?"

"!"

Goto Ichiri was a little at a loss. After all, there were some things that had different effects when spoken in person than when known in person.

"S-Speaking of which, can I call you Kita-chan by your name? ...Oh, what's Kita-chan's name?"

"...Just call me Kita Kita!!!"

"!?"

Kita Ikuyo, her real name, which is a bit embarrassing and funny, is still unknown to this day!

Chapter 4 ends with the band's first official performance

"But I really didn't expect it to be such a sunny day today... Is it true that the Sunny Day Doll worked?"

"Even a sunny doll can't just wipe out a typhoon."

"That's right..."

Although the band members feel they have secured a good performance today after going through the hellish training, they are still nervous, right?

It’s like no matter how you determine the other person’s love from clues, when it comes time to confess, your heart will still beat fast.

So a few people would chat like this to kill time and stabilize their mentality. Sharpening the sword before the battle is of little use and it is better to catch fish for a while. This is Ping Xin's original words -

"Speaking of which, where are we going for tonight's celebration party?"

"It's a bit sunny outside... Ah, if we're celebrating, we should go to an izakaya and have a good drink!"

"...Hey, who are you?"

Miss Jiumengzi, with her purple double braids on one side and shark teeth, made a stunning appearance.

"Hello everyone~...Pochi-chan, I'm here——"

"Miss Kikuri!"

It seemed that she used the hot sun as an excuse, or maybe she just kept drinking, but for some reason, the slightly tipsy Hiroi Kikuri sneaked into the livehouse STARRY which had not yet opened.

"Hey, are you here for Pochi-chan?"

Although it has not been specifically mentioned before, Ijichi Nijika's sister Ijichi Hoshika actually likes Goto Ichiri very much, but because she is a tsundere and her expression is a little bit fierce, she did not notice it.

Although Xingge was surprised by the arrival of the acquaintance Hiroi Kikuri, at this moment she was more surprised by the two people's acquaintance and familiarity... and felt a little jealous and unhappy.

"Yeah~"

If we only look at her appearance without considering her personality, Hiroi Kikuri is still a recognized beauty, and because of her slightly childish appearance, she unexpectedly fits the public's perception of "cute".

Looking at her squinting eyes when she smiles (because she is drunk), her canine teeth showing, and her casual scissor hands, she is known to be the best of the little cuties.

"Do you know each other?"

Although Goto Ichiri (in this book) met Hiroi Kikuri through Hirashin's introduction, her knowledge of this person was limited to "a very bad drunkard". After all, Kikuri's performance had an immeasurable negative impact on the girls.

"She was my junior in college...don't bother with her!"

When Juli, who smelled of alcohol and sweat, pressed against her, Xingge immediately showed a look of disgust, but did not push her away hard.

Judging by the tsundere standards...they probably have a pretty good relationship, right?

"Hey, how could this happen~? You were the one who drew me into music, and I joined the university's light music club out of admiration for my seniors, and yet, it disbanded right after I joined—!"

"Has the store manager ever been in a band before?"

Kikuri took advantage of the situation to cry and make a fuss, but the topic she mentioned only aroused Ichiri's curiosity.

If she thinks about it carefully, she may not really know the store manager, PA lady and others whom she often meets, as well as her three teammates... and the seniors she admires.

"Ah, Ichiri-chan~"

The first two fans Goto Ichiri and Kikuri gained during their roadshow training and ticket sales were also here on time today...

Speaking of which, after chatting for a while, it was almost time for the show to begin——

"You, you guys are here..."

"Of course we are here, because we are fans of Xiao Yili~" said the short-haired female fan.

"I hope you can bring a miraculous performance that can dispel the typhoon." Another fan with long brown hair followed suit.

"Yes, thank you very much... Please look forward to our performance today!"

Because she had tried so hard, even she could make a loud sound that could be heard clearly by others——

Hear this voice belonging to [Goto Ichiri]!

"Well, I'm looking forward to it... Come on~" Ping Xin, who had walked in at some point, encouraged.

"......yes!"

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...

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"Ordinary letter~"

"Okay, baby... What's wrong, looking at me like that?"

Ijichi Xingge showed an expression of surprise and disgust, and even the triangular magnetic levitation hair of his ancestral corn crisps was shaking.

Although she knew that if she could save anything, it would definitely be love.

"But I didn't ask you to hang out with underage boys, you drunkard!"

Xingge hit Ju Li on the head with a knife, but the latter looked at Ping Xin pitifully for comfort after feeling the pain.

Xingge, who is still single, was furious when he saw the scene. It’s bad enough that the old cow eats the young grass, but how can you be the one being taken care of?

"By the way, do you know anything about this guy?"

Although it is a bit bad to make her "one of the many fragments" of a scumbag, it is better than the previous state.

Although this was a "good thing", she couldn't just watch the junior who once admired her become her lover without knowing it, so she asked in this tactful way.

"Oh, you know?"

If Hiroi Kikuri hadn't opened her eyes at this moment, Xingge wouldn't even know if she was talking nonsense again.

"It's better to say that Kikuri has been living in my house for a long time. After all, I can't bear to see her living in an accident house (a house where someone died). Sister Xingge is really out of touch with the news~"

Another knife-handed blow came... Ping Xin used his body as a shield to block the attack——

It would be better to say that this move of mine was originally aimed at you. Is there any need for this?

But don't worry, she'll know right away.

"Kiri...don't worry, as long as I'm here, that senior who often borrows money and doesn't pay it back won't be able to bully you anymore."

"Ping Xin...嘤嘤嘤~"

Hiroi Kikuri, who was held in his arms, was so moved that she buried her face in his arms without even looking at Xingge.

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