After the Christmas LIVE, as Fukawa said, she was no longer aggressive about their relationship. Without the tense atmosphere that was on the verge of breaking out, there didn't seem to be much of a problem in getting along with each other except for a slight estrangement in their hearts.

"Nanamin, take a rest."

In the practice room, after receiving the water bottle from Fukawa, Hashimoto was slightly absent-minded. After a while, he looked up at her back as she went around distributing water bottles to Shiraishi and Eto.

What is the sign of adulthood? Is it the dividing line between maturity and childishness?

This little gap seems to be absent, and the previous entanglement and impact are like a dream constructed by Hashimoto without authorization, with a very strong sense of illusion.

Fukawa talked to her as if nothing had happened, and his caring behavior was as usual. If this is the final form of maturity, then Hashimoto seems to have room for advancement. She silently unscrewed the lid and gurgled the water.

Pour into the body.

The festival is approaching, but there are still three days left. Tomorrow is the live rehearsal. All members of Nogizaka will appear. Although there is only one song to perform, the psychological pressure of "absolutely not making mistakes" still makes many members nervous.

At the reception not long ago, Ikoma even cried excitedly when she learned the news about Kohaku's appearance, but Nishino stayed with her to comfort her after the fifth watch.

Although the first-term students are under pressure to perform perfectly, the second-term students may not have it much easier. You must know that many members do not even have many opportunities to stand on the stage and perform. To be on such a big stage all of a sudden, apart from joy, they are only worried.

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What if you make a wrong move and hold back your senior...

However, some people are worried about other aspects.

"Although it's great to be on the red and white, and we can also appear, but I always feel that all the achievements have been completed by the seniors, and I am a little bit disappointed. You are right, Asuka."

During the break, Kitano deliberately sat next to Xiao Asuka and sighed carelessly.

"I can roughly understand your feelings, but you won't forget that I am also a senior, right?" Xiao Feiniao calmly replenished his water. He was patted on the back by her just now and almost choked.

At this moment, the little eyes looked slightly complaining.

"Asuka is just Asuka, we are friends, not seniors."

"...Are you saying we have a good relationship or are you looking down on me? If it's the latter, I'm going to be angry."

"It's true, Asuka," Kitano shook his head helplessly, "Don't be so sensitive, can't we get along well?"

"...You are really looking down on me."

Frankly speaking, Kitano felt a little lonely when the little flying bird frowned and squinted. The lively and cheerful little flying bird who loved to laugh and sarcastically disappeared like a comet that passed by the earth in an instant. How should I put it?

During the filming of the music video, they once lay down at the foot of the wall and watched the ants march until their legs were numb. They were neighbors when they went to the toilet. It was not a problem for them to share a piece of paper. Such a solid and powerful relationship, they never expected to be filled with suspicion.

when.

Now, Kitano was concerned about Xiao Feiniao and sat here specially, but the other party was not afraid to speculate on him with the worst malicious intentions. Kitano was a little disappointed. He didn't know whether it was the changes of the times or the age of people's hearts. Xiao Feiniao's voice, appearance, and smile seemed to remain yesterday.

"Asuka-chan," Kitano deliberately called her more affectionately, "don't say such cold words, I'm really caring about you."

"What good will it do you to care about me?"

Looking at the little Asuka who was alert for a moment, Kitano felt a headache, "Asuka-chan, I think it is a very... very bad behavior to measure interpersonal relationships by benefits. Can't you be optimistic?"

"Hmph...who knows what you are thinking..." Asuka slightly loosened his hands holding his knees, leaned his back against the wall, and raised his eyes to look up. Kitano followed and found nothing.

"I just want you to be happy, Feiniao, instead of being depressed." She muttered.

"It's not a bad thing to be unhappy," said the little bird, with a calm voice, like a monk enlightening under a tree, speaking calmly, "There are happy people, there are unhappy people, and there are cheerful people.

There are reserved people, people who like liveliness, and people who just want to be quiet. Why do extroverts always force introverts to unite with them? Quiet people will guard their own in silence.

The world is independent, but people who pursue liveliness always cross the line and conquer cities to forcefully change others. I think this is a kind of prejudice and selfish tyranny."

"..."

Kitano opened her mouth, not knowing what to say for a moment. There was too much information in what Xiao Asuka said, and frankly she didn't understand part of it. So, as if she was infected by Asuka, she stared at the ceiling in a daze,

Thinking about what the word 'tyranny' actually means.

These two salted fish who had lost their dreams just wasted two or three minutes of their lives, until a figure stood in front of them.

"Maimai?"

"Fukawa-senpai?"

Fukawa smiled and knelt down in front of Little Asuka, "Asuka, haven't you come out yet?"

Fukawa's question was like a bell that suddenly rang, echoing in circles in Xiao Asuka's mind, and she reluctantly broke away from the state of enlightenment and concentration. In Kitano's observation, Xiao Asuka

He looked slightly uncomfortable and rubbed his face vigorously.

Oh, she is indeed the Holy Mother. Bei Ye praised in his heart, causing the flying birds to be in chaos as soon as he came, instead of being entangled by a lot of big principles like himself.

"Kii-chan," Fukawa looked at Kitano and smiled gently, "can you let me talk to Asuka?"

Kitano nodded and pointed to the seat on Asuka's right, "No one is sitting there."

Fukawa's smile froze on his face, but he had no choice but to speak more frankly, "I want to talk to Asuka alone."

"Ah, I'm alone..." Beiye pursed his lips, and his eyes turned on Xiao Asuka's face several times before he stood up reluctantly, "Then I'll go to the side of Mysterious Love first."

In fact, she really wanted to stay here and listen to their conversation, but unfortunately it seemed to be a confidential matter. So she had to walk away slowly, taking one step at a time, looking back twice.

The place where Xiao Feiniao sits is in the corner of the practice room. Few people usually rest here. In the past month or two, it has been suddenly occupied by Xiao Feiniao. It has almost become her exclusive territory, which is sacred and inviolable.

Apart from stupid young people like Kitano, only members like Fukagawa who are blessed by the Holy Mother's aura can come over.

Fukawa sat in Kitano's seat, and out of the corner of his eye, he noticed that in addition to Kitano, Hashimoto and Gogeng, the others seemed to notice the situation here and looked over intentionally or unintentionally.

"Maimai, have you given up?" Xiao Feiniao lowered his head and asked suddenly.

Fukawa was stunned for a moment and didn't reply for a while. He only pondered for a long time before asking with a smile.
Chapter completed!