Momoi Taro wants to form a "don" brother duo, but it's a music anime.

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Just in case, I included it. But... what's the use of knowing all this?

"I just feel so listless..." Ai Yin said weakly, then shook her head vigorously: "No, no, I can't just let myself get down like this."

"Although Taro said he would give me an answer after I come of age..." Aine unconsciously twirled the end of her hair with her fingers.

Theoretically, there's no need for me to rush. As long as I stay calmly by Momoi Taro's side, just like in my dream, and confess my feelings to him as soon as I come of age, there won't be any problems.

However... if we take Hikawa Hinata into account, the situation will change.

Because Hina Hikawa possesses a physiological advantage that she can never achieve...

It's not about his breasts! Momoi Taro isn't that kind of lewd person!

...Although she lost this one too! But, but! The most important thing is her age!

She's an adult, and that's the biggest problem.

This means that if she confesses her feelings, there is a chance that Taro will agree, and then she will most likely fail again.

Therefore... we must take the initiative to attack.

But what should I do...?

Aine pondered for a long time before finally coming up with a question: "Huh? Come to think of it, after forming a band with Taro, it seems like the only time we've actually spent time alone together was that one time, right?"

Aine's face flushed slightly as she recalled the day she escaped and was arrested by Taro—the only time she and Taro were alone together.

But it wasn't exactly a one-on-one time, since my junior high classmates were watching... and another version of myself was also watching.

So, does that mean I should spend more time alone with Taro? After all, always doing group activities does strengthen our bond, but it's definitely more like friendship than romance.

"I've got an idea! I have to do it!" Aine thought to herself, took out her phone, looked at Taro's upcoming schedule, and her eyes lit up.

Without hesitation, she immediately picked up her phone and called Taro.

Taro, who was still on his way home, heard his phone ring, so he stopped and looked at the caller ID.

"Moshi moshi, it's Aine, what's up?"

Hearing Taro answer the phone, Aine felt a little happy but also a little embarrassed. She hadn't had a private chat with Taro in a long time, and she felt inexplicably uncomfortable with the situation.

However, she still flashed a big smile—even though Taro couldn't see it.

Aine said in her cheerful voice, "Moshi moshi, is that Taro? How was my performance today?"

"I'm so stupid..." she thought. She clearly didn't mean to say that, so why did it come out like this?

On the other end of the phone, Taro raised an eyebrow slightly and said calmly, "Ah, your guitar playing has improved a lot."

Taro's praise made Aine beam with joy, but she quickly suppressed her smile. She loved being praised; the attention of others had once been her right to breathe.

Therefore, she could understand what Lenai was saying to Lixi. She, too, had once been a monster of vanity.

However, rather than satisfying her past self, she was more willing to satisfy her present self, so she asked herself the question that mattered most to her now:

"Taro, you've actually learned to compliment people now. Before, shouldn't you have just said how many points my guitar playing was?"

"Isn't this just common sense?" Taro's words were still as matter-of-fact as ever, and Aine naturally listened to Taro's words with a smile.

However, his next words left Aine stunned:

"Isn't that what you said? That it's easier to improve if you get praise."

"I wasn't lying. Your formal performance was a significant improvement over your usual practice. Of course, if you need my score, I can tell you."

Ai Yin could hear the sound of his breathing as he spoke, and she could hear him taking a deep breath. She quickly stopped him, saying, "No need, no need, let me be happy for a little while longer."

"Um"

He agreed, and the air suddenly became extremely quiet. After what seemed like an eternity, Ai Yin softly uttered the sound that had been stuck in her throat for who knows how long:

"Taro, are you free tomorrow?"

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If any middle or high school teachers remember to collect summer homework tomorrow, and after collecting it, make sure to take a few out and check them carefully, don't let them have it so easy. Why should I, who's been writing for a month, not have done my summer homework? I'll stab you to death! ...

Take two days off

Kids, Treasure Royal is truly saved! Removing the 8th generation champion will significantly increase its strength. Go play Royal with a focus on mid-range decks! I pushed the ranks this morning and got an 11-game winning streak. I've never beaten a mid-range Dream deck before! Kids, it's really strong, I'm not kidding!

Taking a day off is a routine rest; I've been experiencing writer's block lately and need to relax.

Chapter 43, Mother

Ai Yin softly uttered the sound that had been stuck in her throat for who knows how long:

"Taro, are you free tomorrow?"

"My schedule is clearly written on the itinerary!" Taro's confident reply made Aine chuckle.

"Haha, you're right." Aine laughed awkwardly a few times, then straightened her expression and said, "Then, tomorrow afternoon at six o'clock, can you come with me to visit the nearby summer festival?"

"Summer festival...?" Taro asked, his voice full of confusion. "Didn't we just come back from the summer festival music event?"

"Hey, participating in a live performance and just having fun are two completely different things," Aine said earnestly. "Live performances are work, playing is for relaxation. I've had so much work lately, I need to relax properly so I can practice better."

"I see." Taro nodded in agreement, a hint of amusement in his voice. "I understand! I'll go inform everyone!"

Huh? Wait, how did the topic suddenly shift to informing everyone? Aine's brain froze for a second, then she immediately reacted and loudly stopped Taro:

"Wait, wait! Taro!" Aine quickly called out to stop him.

"Hmm? What's wrong?" Taro asked, puzzled.

"Haha..." Ai Yin chuckled dryly and said softly, "Everyone has their own things to do, so let's just go together this time."

Perhaps realizing her own explanation wasn't convincing enough, Aine had a sudden inspiration, recalling her conversation at Rakuna's house that day, and added:

"Also, there are some things I'd like to talk to you about privately. Is that alright?"

“I know, if that’s what Aine said, then so be it.” Taro didn’t have any particular opinion.

"Then, shall we meet near Yamabuki Bakery in the shopping district at 6 PM tomorrow?"

"Okay, that's all for now! See you tomorrow." With that, Taro hung up the phone.

"Eh—" Aine wanted to say something more, but then she heard the dial tone of the phone being hung up. Aine couldn't help but sigh: "Let me say goodbye too."

but……

"Hehehe..." Aine let out a strange, silly laugh. The reason she was so happy was because—

"Taro, you've really taken my words to heart... Hehehe, does this mean I've entered his heart?"

Ai-yin cupped her face in her hands, then slumped her entire body onto the sofa—

Meanwhile, in the upper floors of the villa, Nagasaki Motoyo, as always, finished taking a shower and was looking at the book her father had given her on her sofa.

From that day on, she maintained this habit. As the memories accumulated, the photo storage compartment grew thicker and thicker.

Su Shi spent more and more time looking at this painting each day, and the joy she found in it also grew stronger and deeper.

At that moment, Su Shi clearly heard the sound of the door lock turning. She quickly put down her book and looked towards the door.

The person who came in was undoubtedly her mother. But something seemed different from before?

"Welcome back." No matter how much she cared, Su Shi greeted her mother first.

Her mother had already worked so hard outside, and she hoped that even the smallest bit of hardship would allow her to experience the warmth of home.

However, Su Shi was very concerned about those differences.

"I'm back~ Su Shi—" My mother rushed into her arms like a child and wrapped me tightly in her warm embrace.

Oh right... if there's anything different, it's this, isn't it?

After parting from her mother's embrace, Su Shi carefully examined her mother. Sure enough, unlike before, her mother's expression no longer showed the weariness, but rather a hint of barely perceptible guilt.

As her mother's daughter, she naturally couldn't ask her anything; she could only silently hold her mother in her arms and comfort her.

"I'm sorry... Su Shi." After an unknown amount of time, Su Shi's mother finally spoke softly from her arms.

"Huh? Why are you saying sorry?" Su Shi said gently to her mother, "I don't remember ever doing anything to apologize to me, Mom."

Hearing Su Shi say this, the mother's embrace tightened, becoming even warmer, as if she could transfer all her emotions to Su Shi. The mother's heart pressed against her daughter's, and she whispered:

"Mom had made plans to go see Su Shi's live performance, but due to work commitments, she didn't even have a chance to tell Su Shi and had to break her promise. I'm so sorry."

Su Shi's heart stirred slightly. So her mother still remembered. This was all she needed to be content... Su Shi gently reached out and stroked her mother's head, as if to say that she was alright.

However, the mother pitifully raised her head, looked up at Su Shi from Su Shi's arms, and said, "I don't know if Su Shi is still willing to give me a chance."

"What strange things is Mom saying?" Su Shi sighed softly. "We're mother and daughter, what's with all this talk about giving her a chance..."

"Really?" Su Shi's mother excitedly broke free from Su Shi's embrace, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Su Shi earnestly and said:

"Then, Mom swears, Mom will definitely be there for the live show in three days from now."

"Swearing oaths is such an exaggeration," Su Shi replied habitually, before realizing what she meant.

"But why did Mom know about the live performance in three days?" Su Shi's eyes were full of confusion:

"They've hardly mentioned this to anyone outside the band, not even on social media... and RiNG's tickets aren't supposed to go on sale until tomorrow...?"

"Hehehe..." The mother let out a mischievous laugh, which Su Shi found very strange. She heard her mother say, "Of course, it's because Mom met the man Su Shi cares about most—"

"Mom, what nonsense are you talking about!" Su Shi blushed and instinctively retorted, "I don't exist like that."

"Hehe, isn't there~" The wicked mother picked up the book next to Su Shi, flipped to the first page, pointed to the person on it and said, "Isn't this the man Su Shi sees first thing every day when she opens the book?"

Although Su Shi knew who her mother was pointing to without even looking, she still subconsciously looked over, and sure enough, her mother was pointing to Momoi Taro.

"Mom!" Su Shi, feeling both ashamed and annoyed, gently patted her mother's stiff shoulder and neck.

After the two of them joked and played around for a while, the mother rested her head on Su Shi's lap and stared blankly at the ceiling.