Title: Actually, It's Rikki's Turn.
Rikki might seem hard to talk to, but she was just very direct, which made her surprisingly easy to ask favors of.
Walking into the RING lobby, Rikki's social skills probably hadn't reached the level where she would abandon her friends to practice alone, so everyone was there. Neko was currently clinging to Rikki's side, trying to give her a piece of candy. Rikki, naturally, didn't deliberately misunderstand like Kamijou Mutsumi would have, and accurately tossed the candy into Neko's mouth.
Well, not so accurately.
Because the candy was intercepted mid-air by Kamijou Mutsumi, who tossed it into his own mouth. Matcha flavor again. Does Neko really like this flavor so much?
Seriously, you'd even snatch candy from a stray cat? Are you even human? Seeing his action, Rikki's eyes widened. She thought she already had a good grasp of how bizarre this guy was, but he always managed to surprise her with something new.
Damn it, you stole my candy again? Neko, who had been waiting for her treat, immediately understood what had happened when she saw the scumbag. She puffed out her cheeks and pounced on him. Since you ate my candy, you have to compensate me with a parfait!
After petting the "cat" for a while, Kamijou Mutsumi pacified her with a matcha parfait.
Only then did he turn his attention to his target for the day, Hachiman Umi. In the colorful-haired world of Bang Dream, Teacher Umi's simple black hair actually seemed rather special. Her shoulder-length hair was worn down, a rare style, and someone as unfamiliar with it as he was couldn't name the specific cut. Perhaps because she came straight to RING after school, she was still wearing her Hanasakigawa school uniform, which created a strange contrast with her mature and cool demeanor.
"You're the one who was looking for me?" While he was sizing up Umi, she was also observing him. However, compared to his admiration, her gaze could even be described as scrutinizing. After all...
"This is the first time Rikki has asked me for a favor because of a boy."
"Umi, don't say things that could be misunderstood!" Rikki, standing nearby, couldn't help but frown at her friend's words. It made it sound as if she had some special feelings for him.
"Don't look at me like that. There's no need to be so serious on our first meeting, right?" Facing Umi's stare, he first tried to ease the atmosphere, then handed her a carton of juice, trying to buy her over. Of course, it wasn't just for Umi; everyone got one. However, when Soyo took her drink, her expression was hesitant and complex.
"You seem to know me well?" Umi took the drink he offered without any coyness, immediately poking a straw in and starting to drink. It was just a common hundred-yen boxed drink, but she didn't think he was being cheap. Instead, she was surprised. It was the exact flavor she usually drank. This friend of Rikki's is definitely not ordinary.
"I just know what I need to know." Translation: I learned it from watching Mygo.
In response to this, Umi showed a noncommittal expression. "So, what do you want from me?" She didn't beat around the bush and got straight to the point.
"You know about the anime Rikki and the others are filming, right?"
"You want me to join too?" Umi guessed his intention after only a moment's thought. "But why should I agree? I don't lack money, and I'm not interested in voice acting or anything like that." As she spoke, she stared at him without blinking, as if trying to gauge his reaction.
Umi, you wouldn't want Rikki to get hurt, would you? He thought, but decided against it. He had used that line too many times, including just today.
"Miss Umi, if you refuse," facing her rejection, Kamijou Mutsumi smiled instead. "Then I'll just have to toy with Rikki mercilessly and then heartlessly abandon her." So in the end, it was just a different way of saying the same thing.
Does he just threaten people as soon as they refuse? Is this how you recruit employees? Isn't that a bit too malicious? Anon couldn't help but complain internally upon hearing his words.
Ha, what nonsense is this guy spouting? As the person in question, Rikki naturally frowned. Why is he threatening Umi by talking about her? And he wants to 'toy' with her? Is he still dreaming? Is he not afraid of her fists? If Tomori wasn't holding her back, she would have taught him a lesson long ago!
"Rikki?" However, hearing his words, Umi showed a hesitant look. Her gaze swept over the other four distinctive girls of Mygo, then back to him, with an expression that said, 'Are you sure you said that right?' Although she knew her friend's gentle nature, aside from her pretty face, she wasn't exactly the type to attract the opposite sex, especially when compared to the other four girls in Mygo.
The attack wasn't severe, but the insult was extremely strong, specifically aimed at Rikki.
"Umi!" Rikki never thought she'd be the one getting triggered by her own friend. Was she that bad? But Rikki also knew that with her direct way of speaking and not-so-gentle personality, her appeal to the opposite sex was indeed no match for the other four girls in the band. But what was there to care about? Was she living just to please others?
"Please don't say that," however, to Rikki's surprise, Kamijou Mutsumi actually spoke up to refute her. "Although Rikki is direct, not gentle, and a bit rough in her actions, and doesn't even seem like a girl sometimes..."
"Ha, are you really asking for a beating?" Rikki, with a dark face, clenched her fist. Some things, even if you know them yourself, are a completely different matter when said aloud by others.
"But those are just appearances," however, before she could make a move, he changed the subject. "Being direct means Rikki won't lie. That's a huge plus for a girl. She only seems rough; Rikki's nature is actually very gentle. But only those she acknowledges can enjoy that gentleness. She can be very considerate, caring, and she can also struggle and feel sad about certain things. Shiina Rikki is just that kind of cute girl. If you were to date her, she would surely love you and protect you with all her heart! Although it's not obvious on the surface, Rikki is the type that could make anyone's heart flutter..."
"Shut up!" Before he could even finish, a blushing Rikki covered his mouth. "Don't talk nonsense in front of Umi." Rikki looked at Umi, trying her best to put on a "fierce" expression, but paired with her crimson face, it only made her look cute. "Don't think I'll develop a good impression of you just because you said that. B-behave yourself!"
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