The next day, in the morning, in the classroom.
Last row.
"Hotaru, do you want to go watch guitar together after school?"
Yui turned towards Hotaru and invited him in a cheerful tone.
Of course, there are more than just the two of them.
Because Yui doesn't have a musical instrument yet.
So the light music club decided to take Yui to a music store after school this afternoon to see if there was a guitar she liked.
Hotaru thought for a moment and imagined the scene of four women and one man traveling together.
It's beautiful.
So, why not just forget it?
I'm just looking at a guitar, so I won't join in the fun.
Besides, I just went to a musical instrument store a few days ago, so I'm not very interested in it now.
So, Hotaru shook his head and said, "Why not... you guys just go."
"Let's go together. Hotaru is also a member. We share a common destiny!"
Hotaru was stunned. "Community of shared destiny?"
It's developing too fast.
Yui happily explained, "That's what Ritsu said. Isn't it cool?"
Ritsu, just her?
It's amazing that she can say words with such depth and connotation.
Although Hotaru had doubts in his heart.
But he nodded in affirmation, "I have something else to do."
"All right."
Yui sighed lightly, feeling a little regretful.
"If you don't have enough money, I can lend you some."
Hotaru added that he remembered that the guitar that Yui liked was quite expensive.
However, thanks to Tsumugi's superb bargaining skills, she easily won the deal.
But if I lend money to Yui to buy it, maybe I can earn some notes.
"Oh, that's great!"
Yui was very excited when she heard this, as she was worried that there was not enough money.
After all, she doesn't have much savings, so she spends whatever she has!
Next, Hotaru explained the concept of "ghost club members" to Yui. It seems that Yui didn't listen at all yesterday.
Just busy eating.
"Ding-ling-ling."
The bell rang and class started.
Hotaru turned around.
I don't know when, Tomori had already sat down.
She was staring in Hotaru's direction and didn't even notice the bell ringing.
Hotaru reminded her after seeing it.
"Tomori, what's wrong?"
"It's time for class."
"Ah...it's okay."
Tomori was suddenly frightened like a little penguin.
She quickly turned around, not daring to look at Hotaru, and then lowered her head to stare at the stone on the table.
Hotaru vaguely felt that the state of Tomori was a little strange, but he didn't think much about it.
After all, the three of them who were ranked last hardly attended the class.
Everyone is busy with their own things.
Although he seemed to be looking at the blackboard, Hotaru was actually studying the system.
Originally there were more than 15,000 notes, and yesterday, I joined the light music club with Yui, and received another 5,000 notes as a bonus.
So, now there are over 20,000 notes.
There are several remaining items in the system mall this week, and you can exchange any one of them if you want.
But the only ones that are more useful are [photographic memory] and [absolute pitch].
[Photographic memory], not really necessary for now.
Considering the scarcity of absolute pitch, it is still at a premium even now.
Hotaru finally made up his mind and spent 20,000 notes to obtain [Absolute Pitch].
Just like that, there were only a few hundred notes left.
Now, the End Band has joined, and the light music club has joined.
It may be difficult to receive such a large amount of notes in the next period of time.
But Hotaru was not panicked.
Okay, Yui, now we are on the same starting line.
…
School is over at 3:30.
After school.
Hotaru was sure that Tomori was strange today.
Although during class, Tomori was still looking at her pebbles, Band-Aids, or diary.
But she didn't turn a single page of her diary.
She looked very depressed, and he didn't know what she was thinking.
She was just short of carving the words "I have something on my mind" on her face.
During the break, when Hotaru specifically talked to her about topics of interest, Tomori was not interested.
And it seemed like she was avoiding him.
This made Hotaru very worried and confused, even a little lost.
Could it be that he accidentally did something to make Tomori unhappy?
Or are the girls coming for a few days?
Hotaru hoped it was the latter.
But his intuition told him no.
Looking at Tomori's seat, Hotaru planned to wait until there were fewer people in the classroom before trying to get more information.
However, what Hotaru saw were empty seats, and then Tomori's back at the back door of the classroom.
Hotaru followed her, guessing that she was going to the Astronomy Club.
…
Tomori came to the Astronomy Club with a diary in her arms, looking confused.
Her heart is filled with confusion and loss.
In the morning she wanted to say hello to Hotaru and Yui.
But she accidentally heard that Hotaru had joined the light music club.
Recalling when she left last night, she seemed to see Hotaru and several girls carrying musical instruments saying goodbye to each other from afar.
Those girls should be from the light music club.
Thinking of this, Tomori felt a sense of loss.
It's not that she's dissatisfied with Hotaru joining the light music club.
Instead, she felt that the Astronomy Club was not good at all, as there was only one person like her.
Hotaru probably doesn't like the Astronomy Club anymore.
Sure enough, Hotaru joined the Astronomy Club just because he was embarrassed to reject her.
Tomori unconsciously recalled a rainy night a few months ago.
"I'm here to quit CRYCHIC today..."
The voice that once warmed her heart had become icy cold.
Maybe in a few days, the Astronomy Club will be disbanded like CRYCHIC once was...
"I'm here today to quit the Astronomy Club..."
…
"Tomori."
"What happened? Tomori."
Hotaru looked at Tomori in front of him with a puzzled look. She was standing alone in front of the chair.
No matter how he called, there was no response.
It was just like the last time he met Hitori who was caught in a fantasy moment.
Gently shook Tomori's shoulder.
Tomori came to her senses and was startled when she looked up.
Because the face and voice that appeared in her mind just now suddenly appeared.
"Hotaru, why are you here..."
Tomori lowered her head again, her voice a little low.
"I'm sorry if I scared you."
"This is the Astronomy Club. I'm a member. Is it weird to be here?"
Hotaru asked curiously.
"Hotaru, are you here to quit the Astronomy Club..."
Tomori asked a question she was reluctant to face.
"Ha?"
Hotaru was stunned.
When did I ever say I wanted to quit the Astronomy Club?
"Because, the light music club..."
Hotaru's brows relaxed, he felt that he understood the current situation.
Maybe Tomori thought that since he joined the light music club, he would no longer need the Astronomy Club.
Oh, blame him.
Actually, he should have told Tomori about this.
So Hotaru smiled and said, "Even if I join the light music club, I won't quit the Astronomy Club."
"Besides, I want you to teach me how to use an astronomical telescope!"
Hotaru pointed to the tripod beside him.
"Really?"
Tomori glanced at Hotaru lightly, and a little hope ignited in her heart.
"Of course it's true."
Hotaru smiled positively.
Tomori suddenly raised her head, her eyes like torches,
"So, Hotaru, are you willing to stay with me in the Astronomy Club for the rest of my life?"
…
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