A world only known by the God of Lost Love

Gotou scratched his cheek.

"I know very well whether I have enough charm to attract Suzuki-san. So from the beginning, I never felt that Suzuki-san was approaching me out of pure affection or curiosity."

"That is to say...you won't feel any grudge against him because of his 'ulterior motives'?"

"Of course not. After all, no matter what the motive is... everything he has done for me is undoubtedly a good thing. Moreover, my feelings for Suzuki-san are based on my admiration and gratitude for him. As for his love for me, It doesn’t really matter what thoughts you have.”

Although the volume was very low, Goto Kazuri's tone contained a certainty that was hard to question.

She never felt that she was responding to Ren Suzuki, nor did she think that she was qualified to respond.

She has already had the most accurate definition of what she has always had in mind.

"Because I have always been...unrequited in love with Suzuki-san."

Goto Isato smiled and said:

"So, no matter how he sees me...it doesn't matter."

There was only one thing she had to do from the beginning, and that was to work hard to catch up with Ren Suzuki and make the relationship between the two more equal.Only in this way can one's unrequited love be considered qualified to go further.

"……I see."

After learning Gotou Ichiri's thoughts, Yamada Ryo nodded gently.

"Now that you are ready to wake up, I can't care about other things... Just continue to work hard like this."

"...Yes, thank you Yamada-senpai for your concern."

Goto Ichiri heard Yamada Ryo's concern for him and thanked her.

Although it was only a little bit, she felt like she was finally beginning to understand some of this senior's thoughts.

"If there's anything I can do to help you, please just ask!"

"Oh? That's what you said."

After hearing Gotou Issato's reply, Yamada Ryo's mouth suddenly widened.

"Then, treat me to dinner next! After talking for so long, I'm a little hungry."

"Eh? Ah... That's no problem... Is it possible that Yamada-senpai still doesn't even have money for food?"

"Well, I bought a cool new headphone in installments two days ago, so I have no money in my pocket again."

"...How about paying a little more attention to how you consume?"

"…………This set B looks good."

"I have no intention of listening to what others have to say..."

Although we are still a little far away from true mutual understanding.

But for now...it can be considered a slight step forward.

Looking at the senior in front of him who was focusing on the menu, Goto Kazuri couldn't help but think so.

Chapter 46: Because it is important, write it on the calendar

In the next few days, Goto Ichiri seemed to be very busy.

At school, she had little free time as more people started talking to her.

During lunch breaks, Ichiri Goto began to go to the broadcast room more and more frequently. Occasionally, Ikuyo Kita would play with her, showing everyone their tacit cooperation.

After school, she would go to [STARRY] as usual and stay with the band members.

At this time, it is basically certain that Goto Kazuri has gradually gotten rid of the loneliness and autism of the past, and has gradually grown into an ordinary girl who can enjoy her youth.

Ren Suzuki is very pleased with this, after all, this has been his goal all along.

But at the same time... when Suzuki Ren realized that he hadn't been alone or chatted with Goto Ichiri for a long time, he actually felt a bit... similar to... loneliness.

……

"Probably an illusion."

Looking at the girl who, although her expression was still a little nervous, was beginning to communicate normally with others, Ren Suzuki whispered to herself.

"I have no reason to mind this kind of thing... As long as Goto Ichiri can grow up well, everything will be fine on my side."

And if he really wanted to, he could talk to Goto Ichiri in class at any time, or just sit in on their rehearsals in the recording studio after school.

The reason why he didn't talk to her during this period was just to give Goto Ichiri more opportunities to communicate with people other than himself.

As for other things, he didn't think about anything!

"…………"

After a moment of confusion, Ren Suzuki quietly called up the navigation system.

After seeing the unchanged [80%], he breathed a sigh of relief.

"It's not declining... Well, of course, there's no reason for the decline in the first place."

Ren Suzuki, who had always suffered from the rapid increase in the progress of the strategy, now began to worry about whether the progress of the strategy would be reversed due to this.

I have to say that things are really changing.

"Speaking of which... I'm going out with them this weekend."

After recalling the results of his previous discussions with the other members of the band, Ren Suzuki took out his cell phone and opened the travel plan he had made.

"I don't know if it will suit their taste."

And... when that day comes, it’s really better to have a few more words with Ichiri Goto.

There's no particular reason...just to ensure that the progress of the strategy won't go backwards.

……

Well, that's all.

…………Recording studio during school time that day…………

"I've been busy with campus broadcasting and arranging music lately...I haven't been able to talk to Suzuki-san at all..."

Gotou put down his pick and muttered listlessly to Yamada Ryo:

"It's caused me to have a withdrawal reaction recently. Haha..."

"Then just talk to him. You are in the same class anyway, and you have already exchanged contact information."

Yamada Ryo, who was writing a score with a pen and paper, said without raising his head:

"Still, you haven't dared to talk to Suzuki until now."

"That's not the case!"

Goto Ichisato immediately shook his head.

"Although I'm still a little embarrassed, if I want to... I can still do it!"

"Then why don't you do it?"

"Because... I took it upon myself to explore the secrets of Suzuki-san's past some time ago, and now I am asked to chat with him... I always feel guilty as a thief."

Goto Ichiri said coyly:

"And we are still arranging music for his first love story! Don't you think it would be awkward to talk to him at this time?"

"...Ha, that's really troublesome."

After hearing what Goto Isato said, Yamada Ryo immediately put down the pen in his hand with a speechless expression.

"In that case, you can wait until you go out the day after tomorrow to recharge your batteries with him. After all, we are going out together, so there will definitely be as many opportunities and topics for communication as possible."

"Ah! Yes!"

After hearing this, Goto Kazuri finally remembered that they still had this agreement.

"We are going out to play together this weekend! Wow...because I have been focusing on Suzuki-san and the arrangement, I completely forgot about this!"

"...If Goto-san becomes a boy, he will definitely be the type who can't remember any anniversaries at all."

Ikuyo Kita, who has been watching the composition process of the two people since the beginning, complained.

But then, she immediately thought of another very important thing——

"By the way...Goto-kun."

"Yes?"

"What are you going to wear when you go out with us on the weekend?"

"Eh? What should I wear... just like usual?"

"…………"

After hearing this, Kita Ikuyo couldn't say a word for a long time.

Yamada Ryo sneered softly, then picked up the pencil again and continued the work at hand.

"...Yes, is there any problem?"

Looking at the almost frozen expression on Kita Ikuyo's face, Goto Isato asked weakly:

"If Kita-kun is worried that this dress will get dirty, then I can also change to another sportswear of the same style——"

"No sportswear! Absolutely not! Forbidden! Sealed!"

Kita Ikuyo slapped the table and said in an extremely serious tone:

"Fortunately I asked in advance, otherwise you would have almost made a big mistake!"

"Ehhh-"

After hearing this, Goto Ichiri was shocked.

"What, what's going on? What does it mean to make a big mistake?"

"Not to mention that we planned to take a group photo together that day, you have to know that Suzuki-san will also go together that day!"

Kita Ikuyo frowned and said:

"Although I know you have no sense of fashion, you should be able to feel that Suzuki-san's clothing has always been online, right?"

"Of course I know this..."

Because he was overwhelmed by Kita Ikuyo's momentum, Goto Kazuri's tone at this moment can be said to be quite humble:

"The clothes Suzuki-san wears when he works part-time are always very handsome..."

"Then, why don't you just imagine how miserable it will be when you take a photo with your handsome Suzuki classmate wearing a pair of tacky sportswear that day!"

Kita Ikuyo said earnestly:

"Be careful, little Boqi! You obviously have such good innate conditions, if you don't use them, God will cry for it!"

"Hey...but...even if you say so, except for the clothes my mother bought for me without permission, I don't have any other clothes that I can use..."

Goto Ichiri said pitifully:

"Can I go in uniform..."

"...Uniforms can only be regarded as the passing answer. So, when you go back tonight, take a photo of your wardrobe for me. Then I will help you choose your outfit for the day!"

Kita Ikuyo said:

"As for sportswear, don't even think about it! I will never allow you to go out wearing those clothes!"

"Why is this...there is nothing wrong with sportswear..."

"The one who is at fault is you, the wasteful guy!"

"Alas--!"

After that, Kita Ikuyo directly pulled Goto Kazuri aside and taught her a lot of knowledge about dressing and fashion.

And at the same time...

........................

"Speaking of which, you have been practicing for a while. Are you interested in doing it there next week?"

Under the surprised gazes of Ren Suzuki and Hikaru Itachi, Hoshika Ichi pointed to the stage.