People in Zongman are masters of copying romance novels

He really did act on impulse.

It's simply unrealistic to blame myself for all the stress Kita is under.

But even so, if Aokisuke were to choose again, he would probably still choose the "impulsive" option.

He has a very bad character.

I can't bear to see my friends suffer, so when I encounter such a situation, even if I can only think of a bad idea, I will try my best to solve the problem for my friends.

Making a choice, taking action, and doing it is at least better than standing by and doing nothing.

so......

Standing at the door of Kita's house, Aokisuke slightly restrained the thoughts in his heart.

The temperature today was quite suitable. Feeling the wind blowing on his body, without any hesitation, after considering it in his heart, he rang the doorbell.

Kita's father went to work at this time, and Kita's mother was free at home.

As for Kita Ikuyo herself...at 10:30, as usual, she would probably still be studying in cram school at this time.

The opportunity is just right, so let's say everything we need to say right now.

Thinking this in his mind, after ringing the doorbell, less than a minute later, the door of the Xi family's house was pushed open from the inside out.

A young-looking lady opened the door. After noticing that it was Aokisuke who rang the doorbell, a hint of doubt appeared on her face. She spoke to Aokisuke,

"็ Hello Who are you?"

"Hello, Aunt Kita." Aokisuke responded, "I'm a friend of Kita Ikuyo, my name is Aokisuke."

......

......

After Aokisuke introduced himself, Kita's mother immediately recognized Aokisuke. Kita Ikuyo had mentioned this senior before her.

The day before yesterday, when Kita had a fever, it was this young man who carried her on his back and took a taxi to the hospital. He also paid for Kita's hospitalization, fever-reducing drugs, and IV drips on her behalf.

Kita's mother remembered the name Aokisuke, but she did not meet Aokisuke when she rushed to the hospital last time because it was already very late. Therefore, Kita's mother was grateful to this young man, but she never had time to say thank you.

But at the same time, her attitude towards the young man was a bit complicated.

Kita's mother knew that Kita was forming a band and playing rock music.

She also knew and had heard from Kita Ikuyo that this young man named Aoki Suke was the culprit who supported her daughter to join the band and become a member of the band from the beginning.

It is not an exaggeration to say that "he was the one who led Kita astray."

Therefore, after learning that the young man in front of her was 'Aokisuke', Kita's mother's attitude suddenly became ambiguous.

"Oh - Aoki-san, I heard Kita mention you. Thank you for taking care of Kita when he had a fever last time. Please come inside first."

Kita's mother moved aside at the door to leave enough space for Aokisuke to pass through, and spoke as she moved.

Aokisuke nodded, thanked him and went into the house.

"I'm sorry you had to deal with Kita's fever the other day. Please wait a moment. I'll make you some tea."

When he arrived at the living room, Kita's mother placed him on the sofa. She gave him a few simple instructions and then prepared to make tea.

Aokisuke had no intention of delaying any longer.

Therefore, before Kita's mother could take any action, he stopped her from doing so.

"Aunt Kita, don't bother."

Aokiji spoke, then paused.

Kita's mother also stopped moving and looked at Aokisuke.

She could see that Aokisuke's visit today was definitely not a simple visit, but she didn't know what Aokisuke wanted to do. So, after the other party spoke, Kita's mother didn't say anything, but looked at Aokisuke, waiting for Aokisuke to make a follow-up statement.

After a pause, he took a deep breath and continued speaking.

"Actually, I came here today to discuss with you something about Kita's academic performance, and...about Kita's participation in the band."

"..."

Kita's mother did not respond immediately, but the expression on her face became slightly colder.

And at the same time——

......

Because her fever and cold had not fully healed, Kita Ikuyo still took a day off today and did not go to the private school.

When she replied to the message from Aoki-senpai, she had just finished breakfast.

I was so depressed that I just went back to my room alone.

And in the previous moment, I was planning to walk out of my bedroom to get a glass of water, but who would have thought that when I was halfway down the stairs and standing in the middle of the stairs on the second floor, Ikuyo Kita heard the voice of Senior Aoki.

"I want to discuss with you something about Kita's academic performance, and...about Kita joining the band."

Her mind went blank for a moment, and the girl stopped in her tracks, a little stunned, almost subconsciously.

Why, why is Senior Aoki here?

......

And downstairs, at this moment, Aoki Jie was obviously unaware of Kita Ikuyo's movements.

His eyes fell on Kita's mother, and the two looked at each other for a moment.

Kita's mother stopped making tea and just stood there looking at Aokisuke for a few seconds. After a few seconds, she didn't say anything, but sat down opposite Aokisuke.

"What about Kita's academic performance? And her joining the band?" Then, she spoke, "Let's put Kita's academic performance aside for now... Sorry, Aoki-san, I can't agree to her joining the band."

It was obvious that her attitude had become tougher. Although Aoki had expected this, he had never expected that Kita's mother's attitude would be almost as decisive as he had expected.

After a moment of silence, Aokisuke responded.

"Auntie Xiduo, I understand your thoughts. Rock, bands, and guitars may indeed affect her studies, but after all, my daughter really likes them, so..."

"Hobbies and the future are different. Studying can keep Xiduo from having problems in the future, but can the guitar do the same?"

Aokisuke started to speak, but before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Kita's mother.

His tone rose slightly, as if he was questioning Aoki Jie.

In fact, she did mean this to some extent.

It was Aoki Suke who brought Kita Ikuyo into the band, and it's impossible to say that Kita's mother didn't have any complaints about it...

......

And now in the stairwell.

Her body was frozen on the stairs, and as she listened to the conversation between Senior Aoki and her mother downstairs, Kita Ikuyo finally reacted a little.

Until his mother's questioning words reached his ears.

My breathing quickened for a moment, and I subconsciously became a little nervous.

Kita Ikuyo could understand the hidden meaning in her mother's words, and Aoki-senpai could probably hear it too.

But whether it was joining the band or choosing to practice guitar, when it comes down to it, these things have nothing to do with Senior Aoki.

And now, because of these things, he is being complained by his mother...

Why did you come? Didn't you say you'd get used to this routine? Didn't you say it was okay?

Apologizing for a fault that is not yours, bearing the consequences for a fault that is not yours, not wanting to see any problems with your friends, even though you could have just left it alone...

This kind of gentle self-talk...

His mood, which had calmed down a little, became uncomfortable again. At this moment, Kita's thoughts were in a mess.

downstairs.

After saying that, Kita's mother did not remain silent. Instead, she paused for a moment and continued speaking.

"I understand your thoughts, but oftentimes, you don't consider things as thoroughly as adults. When choosing a hobby or the future, you lose the other. When you can't take both into account, giving up the unstable one is indeed the safest option. So, in this matter..."

Her eyes were fixed on Aokisuke, and the last sentence was not completed, but Kita's mother's meaning was very clear.

Aoki Jie did not respond immediately, but remained silent for a while.

It is actually difficult to define what choice is considered unstable and what choice is considered safe.

But making the decision for Kita and ignoring the condition of his own daughter...

Aoki Jie disagrees.

After a few seconds, he spoke.

"Even if we really have to give up something... then what to give up, what to choose, this kind of thing should be chosen by Kita, so Aunt Kita-"

However, just like last time—

Aokisuke was only halfway through his words when Kita's mother interrupted him again.

"As a child, you don't understand your parents' painstaking efforts, just like you, Aoki-san, don't understand your parents' painstaking efforts. Your parents' choices are more mature, and they are also for the good of their children."

"..."

Silently, he took another deep breath.

He also did not respond immediately, and this time he remained silent for about a full minute.

He could ignore the resentment in Kita's mother's words. After all, from a parent's perspective, his behavior was indeed not very good.

But - can such calm persuasion really convince people?

After looking up again, he met Kita's mother's gaze again.

Aokisuke spoke,

"Good intentions are not a reason to impose your own ideology on your children, and..."

Before being reborn in Japan, Aokisuke was able to put himself in his parents' shoes and understand their difficulties.

But after rebirth, Aokisuke was an orphan.

When he was one year old, he drank cheap and low-quality milk powder. When he was three years old, he was so hungry that he had severe stomachaches in the orphanage. The teaching quality of the primary school he attended was extremely poor, and the junior high school was no better.

If he hadn't studied hard, his future would have been basically decided.

He has studied hard for seventeen years and has tried to change his choices, but now, how can he think from another's perspective?

So the voice only paused for a moment, and Aokisuke continued,

"And, Aunt Kita, my parents abandoned me in an orphanage when I was less than a year old."

"..."

Kita's mother paused as she was about to say something else.

Not only Kita's mother's voice froze, but at this moment, Kita Ikuyo on the second-floor stairs was also stunned.

Kita Ikuyo knew that Aoki-senpai's family situation was special, but she never expected that Aoki-senpai was actually an orphan.

His breathing became heavier. After hearing what Aoki-senpai said, Kita suddenly felt like rushing down and telling Aoki-senpai to stop talking.

He didn't have to say all this. He had been with the band for about three months and he never mentioned this matter, which shows that Senior Aoki hasn't let it go because of the passage of time.

But what about now?

My already confused thoughts became even more chaotic, and I felt an inexplicable urge to cry.

In order to avoid putting myself in a difficult position, in order to avoid being overworked by my family and the band...

Without telling me, if he didn't mention it now, I would never know about it in the future -

Senior Aoki chose to reveal his own scars with his own hands.

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Chapter 96: Ambition and Down-to-earth (3k5)

At this moment, Aoki Suke and Kita's mother had no idea about Kita Ikuyo's condition.

downstairs.