Takamatsu Tomori's single sentence made the atmosphere in the room instantly turn awkward.
First to react was the usually silent Gotoh Hitori. Behind her long bangs, her expression was one of utter shock.
Although she had vaguely sensed that Takamatsu might want to form a band with Haru, she never imagined she'd blurt out such a heavy line, "Together for a lifeti?!" That's way too heavy! Super heavy!
But Bocchi could also relate. Now that her own band had ford successfully, she often felt the sa, like wanting to "stay in a band for life." It would be ideal if she could live her life through music. If she couldn't be in a band with everyone, she might really turn into a helpless little bug...
Ijichi Nijika was the first to snap out of it, sharply turning to look at Kazami Haru sitting next to Ryo.
"Together for a lifeti in a band", what the heck did that an?!
Was this really a band invitation? or... was it a proposal?
Since when did forming a band beco such a life-defining declaration?!
Even the usually expressionless Yamada Ryo showed a rare flicker of emotion on her face. Though she said nothing, no one could guess what was going on in her head.
PIC: Ryo
She stared deeply at Takamatsu with a hint of wariness, then glanced at Haru again, as if confirming sothing.
This girl... she wasn't in any of the "intel" she had gathered.
But without a doubt, she's an "enemy."
Ryo could tell imdiately, Takamatsu Tomori definitely harbored special feelings for Kazami Haru. Even Ryo herself wouldn't casually say sothing like "together for a lifeti in a band."
From appearance alone, Tomori seed like the timid type, similar to Bocchi. Even if she was cute, she didn't appear too dangerous, at least not yet.
Her words had caught Ryo off guard, but still within her tolerance.
Threat level: C
For now.
"Ugh..."
Takamatsu Tomori felt a bit nervous. She had blurted out those words without thinking.
Haru already had a band, even if he was only a "ghost mber." Asking him to form another one would only burden him, splitting his ti and attention.
How could she have been so selfish?
Just as she was about to flee in embarrassnt, Kazami Haru spoke—
"No problem."
"If you need , I'll be there."
Tomori slowly lifted her amber-colored eyes, staring deeply into Haru's gentle smile.
Was it true that she'd always been alone?
When she was with him, she felt complete.
A faint smile spread across her face. She gently grabbed the hem of Haru's shirt, a small act of closeness that made Yamada Ryo raise an eyebrow.
Not bad.
Ryo ntally upgraded Tomori's threat level to "B."
A girl like her, innocent and insecure, might show surprising strength at key monts.
"Tomori, have you already ford a band?"
Ijichi Nijika quickly caught on to sothing: this girl clearly had deep feelings about band formation.
Her serious expression earlier was like soone making a major life decision.
"Not right now... I used to be in one."
Tomori's mood had visibly improved since earlier.
To her, being in a band with Haru would bring her the greatest happiness.
She used to think she wasn't good enough for him, but watching him be in another band felt painful.
Avoiding the problem would only lead to regret, and that was sothing Tomori couldn't accept.
She still wanted to be with him.
Without Haru, she couldn't function.
"I see~ What role did you have in your old band?"
"I... I was the vocalist."
Vocalist?
Vocalist!
Ijichi Nijika snapped to attention and exchanged a knowing glance with Yamada Ryo.
Just going out on a walk had netted them a wild guitarist and keyboardist before, that was already lucky enough.
Now, their band's biggest gap, a vocalist, just waltzed in?
Is this real life?
"Do you still have bandmates you want to work with?"
"Yeah... I still want to reunite with Ritsuki and the others."
Kazami Haru could instantly tell what Nijika was scheming with those sparkly eyes.
She was clearly eyeing Tomori as their band's lead singer.
But that couldn't happen.
If Tomori replaced Kita's role, what would happen to Mygo?
Would they have to exile Kita to Mygo as the new vocalist?
"Ah, I see! Our band actually doesn't have a lead singer right now. We were kinda hoping you might join us..."
"I-I'm sorry..."
"No worries at all! Even if we can't be in a band together, you're always welco to hang out with us!"
Nijika gently patted Tomori's head. Her hair was so soft it made Nijika gush inside, Tomori was just like a cute little animal. So lovable!
Too adorable!
"By the way, Nijika, weren't you going to talk about the band's future plans?"
Haru casually tossed out a reminder, and Nijika imdiately froze.
She'd been having so much fun that she completely forgot!
"Aha... right, I totally forgot."
"Cough! It's nothing too serious, really. I just wanted to go over so stuff like roles and our live show goals."
Nijika cleared her throat and raised her index finger.
"Being in a band is actually really expensive! Instrunts and equipnt cost a lot. Plus, most bands have to rent practice studios, and selling tickets for live shows is also our responsibility."
"But since my family owns STARRY, at least the studio is free!"
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