After school.
Chihaya Anon walked ahead, holding onto Takamatsu Tomori's arm, chatting about girl talk.
Hotaru walked behind, tapping his phone screen, a couple of steps behind them.
At Chihaya Anon's invitation, the three of them were now heading to KTV.
The purpose, naturally, was to invite Takamatsu Tomori to form a band with her.
Approaching the station.
Chihaya Anon specifically looked back, revealing her sharp little fangs, and reminded him,
"Hotaru, hurry up and catch up with us!"
She was clearly in a very good mood.
Hehe…
If everyone in class knew that I was going to form a band with Tomori on my second day at school, they would definitely be surprised!
"Okay."
Hotaru responded, put away his phone, and quickened his pace to catch up with the two of them.
Considering that Tomori was the person he recommended.
Anon also invited him along.
Hotaru decided to go and see for himself, just in case anything unexpected happened.
Although he didn't really think anything unexpected would happen.
He had just been using his phone to tell Nijika that today's practice would be a bit late.
Nijika thoughtfully said it was no problem.
… … … …
Arriving at the KTV.
Occasional bursts of passionate singing could be heard.
It was clear that the people here were fully releasing their inner stress and emotions.
Chihaya Anon volunteered to go to the front desk to book a private room, claiming she had a coupon.
Hotaru and Takamatsu Tomori waited inside.
Somewhat bored, they began observing their surroundings.
Each private room door had a small glass window, and subconsciously, he looked into one of them.
Hotaru discovered an unexpected figure.
Two brown pigtails, a small black hat covering her head.
A black leather skirt.
An arrogant and indifferent expression.
Making her seem like a tsundere at first glance.
And in reality, she was indeed a tsundere.
However, what was most peculiar was.
Why was she alone in a large private room, with the table already covered with all sorts of food?
Where were her companions?
It made one wonder if she could really finish so much food by herself.
Hotaru looked inside with a mix of surprise and delight.
Isn't this the true Lonely Rocker from Bocchi the Rock!?
Her name is Ootsuki Yoyoko.
She is a lead guitarist and vocalist, whose skill is not to be underestimated.
Her characteristic is having no friends!
And she's a tsundere who is many times more tsundere than Ijichi Seika!
Also because she has no friends.
So she can only come to KTV alone to practice singing.
Hotaru also felt a hint of sympathy; she was much lonelier than Bocchi-chan!
However, this was also due to her own overly tsundere personality.
Tsundere isn't popular anymore!
Hotaru shook his head.
Also, he didn't know if she would give him note rewards.
Following Hotaru's gaze.
Takamatsu Tomori was also drawn by the round glass window and looked inside curiously.
"It feels so lonely…"
"Yeah…"
Hotaru nodded in agreement; the scene still looked quite pitiful.
"Did she get separated from her friends?"
With downcast eyes, Takamatsu Tomori murmured.
Hotaru's lips twitched slightly; perhaps she really guessed it.
Knowing some of the plot, he also speculated that Ootsuki Yoyoko's band might have broken up again… and again… and again.
But undoubtedly, the topic of a band breaking up wasn't very suitable to bring up in front of Takamatsu Tomori.
So, Hotaru thought for a moment and said,
"Maybe this girl just prefers to sing alone."
This was a lie.
"Like me, for example, I like to go to the cinema alone."
This was not a lie.
"And Tomori, don't you also like to go to the planetarium or aquarium alone?"
After speaking for quite a while, Hotaru felt a bit thirsty.
He inexplicably felt as if Tomori had only used a normal attack, while he had used all three of his skills.
Why did he have to say so much in one breath?!
"Hmm…"
Takamatsu Tomori looked up, then nodded, appearing thoughtful.
"If I went with Aki-kun…"
"I've booked the room!"
It was Chihaya Anon, jogging over.
"Eh?"
"What are you two looking at?"
Chihaya Anon asked them, puzzled.
Without waiting for an answer, she followed their gaze.
"Oh? This glass window?"
Chihaya Anon quickly discovered the secret, then said in a lecturing tone.
"It's impolite to peek at others like that!"
Hotaru sheepishly withdrew his gaze and silently apologized to Ootsuki in his heart.
Takamatsu Tomori's cheeks flushed slightly, and she lowered her head in embarrassment.
"I'm sorry…"
"You don't need to apologize to me!"
"Then, then should we go in and apologize?"
Tomori asked.
Hotaru and Chihaya Anon exchanged glances, both shaking their heads frantically.
However, driven by curiosity.
Chihaya Anon also secretly peeked through the glass window.
Just one glance, and Chihaya Anon's curiosity could no longer be suppressed.
She quickly understood why Hotaru and Tomori were so absorbed in watching.
"Eh?"
"What's going on?"
"Someone came to KTV alone?"
As she spoke, Chihaya Anon even leaned against the door, completely forgetting that she had just lectured Hotaru and Tomori!
Hotaru reached out, opened his mouth, then closed it again.
Never mind, let's just be accomplices!
As a very popular person, Chihaya Anon.
Clearly found the idea of someone coming to KTV alone to be very strange.
Just then.
Ootsuki Yoyoko, sitting in the private room, her brown pupils trembled.
She also noticed that there seemed to be several figures outside the door watching her.
Ootsuki Yoyoko turned around, looking slightly flustered, picked up the microphone, and began to sing loudly.
This wasn't the first time she had encountered such a situation.
She usually dealt with it this way; as long as others didn't see her face, it was fine.
Ootsuki Yoyoko, for the sake of her pride, didn't want others to know she came to KTV alone.
They were discovered!
The three people outside the door.
All guiltily backed away, their expressions turning awkward.
"Let's go quickly!"
Hotaru immediately suggested.
"Mm-hmm! Why is this door designed like this…"
Chihaya Anon said nervously.
Tomori didn't say anything, but her steps to leave were not slow either.
If there hadn't been anything else today.
Perhaps Hotaru, or perhaps Chihaya Anon, might have chosen to knock on the door and get to know Ootsuki Yoyoko.
After taking two steps, Chihaya Anon suddenly stopped again.
Under their puzzled gazes, Anon said sheepishly,
"It's in the room next door…"