Tokyo: To reiterate, this is not a dating system.

56. A band full of beautiful girls is missing one beautiful girl.

Please reply...

Genji Aoyama hadn't forgotten about this.

Back in his apartment, he wrote it down on a sticky note, making it a major event.

Then I opened my phone to see Yuko Asahi's reply.

[Yuuko: I finished watching the video. While watching it, I kept feeling like I was the one singing, which made me very...embarrassed. And it reminded me of Aoyama-kun's prank that night.]

"Genji-kun, I like you~", the voice pieced together from my own words still echoes in my ears.

Returning to the work itself, I cannot judge it from a professional perspective. From a personal point of view, I think it is excellent and even makes me want to watch it repeatedly.

In addition, after receiving guidance and self-reflection from Izumo-senpai, I feel that I should be able to have brief contact with Aoyama-kun.

Sometimes I feel lonely when I can't see Aoyama-kun. (I'm very shy typing this.)

Genji Aoyama even saw Yuko Asahi's blushing ear tips through the text.

He smiled and quickly replied on LINE.

[Aoyama: Shall we meet now?]

About four minutes later, Genji Aoyama received a reply.

[Yuuko: ...Not today, I'll try again tomorrow!]

[Aoyama: Hmm, I'll look forward to it.]

……

The last class on Wednesday morning was Modern Chinese.

Yuqian Hui immediately set up a small quiz, distributing test papers as soon as class started.

After the test papers were distributed and reviewed, the class fell silent.

Then all that could be heard was a constant rustling sound.

Because his seat was in the back row by the window, Genji Aoyama was the last to receive the exam paper.

I glanced at it briefly.

The first question was a reading comprehension exercise, which presented a short argumentative essay.

1. In modern society, we are strongly required to establish "connections". With the popularization of social media, it has become possible to communicate with others instantly, no matter how far apart we are.

At first glance, this seems like a great step forward. However, I believe that this "easily established connection" is precisely the root of modern loneliness...

"You're right, it's definitely better to contact someone in person!"

Genji Aoyama thought of Yuko Asahi's words from the previous night, about feeling lonely.

Ah—I was daydreaming during the exam!

Genji Aoyama offered a brief self-reflection.

Then he wrote with lightning speed and finished answering the last question with twenty minutes left.

After relaxing his wrists and neck slightly, Genji Aoyama checked the exam paper again.

Although it's just a small test, he will take it seriously.

After confirming that there were no major changes needed, Genji Aoyama began to look forward to next week's monthly test.

I wonder how many places I can improve...

A few minutes later.

When the bell rang, Genji Aoyama handed the test paper forward.

Fujiwara Momoko, sitting in the seat in front of him, finally couldn't resist striking up a conversation: "Really? That song was written by Aoyama-kun? That's amazing!"

"Does Fujiwara-san also like this style of music?"

"I don't have any prejudice against this style; as long as the music sounds good, that's fine, right?"

"Cough cough..."

Yumako coughed twice on the podium, and Fujiwara Momoko then realized that only their row by the window had not handed in their papers.

"Feel sorry!"

Fujiwara Momoko quickly handed the exam paper to the student in front of her. When she turned back to talk to Aoyama Genji, he was already tidying up his desk.

Haruka Minazuki didn't come today.

The scenario of one person having to eat two meals did not repeat itself.

Genji Aoyama ate the bento box that Yuko Asahi had prepared for him while holding his phone.

He scrolled through his posts on various platforms.

The number of views on T-site is nearing saturation; everyone who wanted to see it has already seen it. On the other hand, the popularity on Y-site and N-site is soaring.

"The World's Number One Princess" and singer Hatsune Miku Yuko have even made it into the trending topics.

hum-

A slight vibration came from both my palm and the table at the same time.

[Saki: Aoyama-kun, you absolutely have to come this afternoon~]

[Saki: Today I'll take you to see my band!]

"Genji Aoyama's day is so busy. I wish he could lighten his load like he has homework."

While internally complaining, he replied to Yun Shaxi.

But then I thought about it again, and realized there really wasn't that much going on.

It's just some very ordinary things.

……

Both quizzes were slightly more difficult in Chemistry Fundamentals and World History compared to Modern Chinese Language.

The two afternoon classes passed quickly.

As agreed, Genji Aoyama walked through the deserted fifth-floor corridor after school and appeared at the Department of Psychological Problems Research.

Faced with Izumo Saki about to pounce on him, Aoyama Genji simply crossed his arms in front of his chest.

"Damn it—"

A young girl's desires need to be controlled; it's not good for either men or women to do this too much.

In just a few days, Izumo Saki's check-in count has reached 23 times, even with Genji Aoyama's intentional control.

"snort!"

Saki Izumo glared at him, pouting. "It's been so long since I've hugged you!"

Was that just a hug?

Genji Aoyama wanted to complain, but after thinking about it, he decided to change the subject: "Let's go to the band you mentioned first. If Saki satisfies me today..."

Despite being a senior student, she always acts like a child and likes to act cute.

After Aoyama Genji finished speaking, he laughed first.

"real?"

Saki Izumo's expression changed in just one second; her previously angry face instantly transformed into a bright smile.

She blinked her bright almond-shaped eyes expectantly and said, "Then let's go to the band's activity room now!"

The band's activity room was on the fourth floor. Following the corridor where people could be clearly seen, the two arrived at the door of the activity room.

The classroom sign read "[Girls' S Rock Club]", just as Genji Aoyama had guessed.

It's that strange club that almost got shut down, but still hasn't changed its admission criteria, only accepting pretty girls.

Genji Aoyama stood at the door, and Saki Izumo knocked.

"Here you are!"

A bright and pleasant sound came from inside the room.

'Maybe it's the lead singer?'

With this in mind, the door to the activity room was opened.

A short-haired girl appeared in front of me.

"Saki, Saki!" she greeted Izumo Saki affectionately, then looked Aoyama Genji up and down, "Wow—a handsome guy from Omotesando!"

After making the exaggerated noise, she put her hands in front of her and took two steps back.

She seems quite lively; I wonder if it's because of Izumo Saki's influence, or if all rock band members are like that.

"I am Genji Aoyama, a first-year student. Nice to meet you."

Aoyama Genji smiled and stretched out his hand.

"I'm Suzuki Yui, the leader and guitarist of the beautiful girl band S, a second-year student." The short-haired girl smiled and extended her hand to shake hands with Aoyama Genji.

He can pronounce the band's name without batting an eye.

This Suzuki Yui is quite a character.

He probably plays guitar often; you can clearly feel a layer of calluses when you shake hands with him.

"hey-hey!"

Izumo Sahira led Aoyama Genji into the activity room.

The interior looks much more spacious than the Department of Psychological Problems, and the walls around it have been specially fitted with a layer of soundproofing cotton.

Inside were musical instruments and stands supporting sheet music.

Besides the club president, Suzuki Yui, there are two other people who are indeed beautiful girls in terms of appearance alone.

"The busty Haruna Sugiura is the drummer, and the tall-skirted Rena Shibuya is the guitarist," Saki Izumo began to introduce them one by one—actually, there were only two.

Finally, he looked at Genji Aoyama with a grin and said, "I'm bass, I don't think I need to introduce myself anymore."

"I hate it, Saki..." "Huh!?"

The two, each with their own distinct style, responded to Izumo Saki and then greeted Aoyama Genji.

"Hello..."

"The handsome guy from Omotesando! I'm your fan—"

"Nice to meet you, please take a look!"

Genji Aoyama simply smiled politely, then looked at Saki Izumo.

"Where's the lead singer?" he asked, puzzled.

"She went to cram school," Izumo Saki sighed softly. "Takahashi-senpai is a third-year student. She'll be retiring from the band after Golden Week because of her college entrance exams, and then the band will have to recruit new members."

"So, Aoyama-kun, could you join the club first? Just to remember my name, otherwise the club might really be disbanded." Suzuki Yui seemed to have forgotten the membership requirements she set as the club president.

The club at Baihe High School requires a minimum of five members. If this requirement is not met, not only will the club not be approved for an activity room, but its funding will also be cut off, and the entire club will be reduced to a non-governmental organization.

But Genji Aoyama doesn't plan to join—he can't handle having all three.

Of course, this refers to clubs and organizations.

"I'm not a pretty girl," he said with a laugh, "so we just need to find another pretty girl to join the band before the lead singer leaves."

That's what Genji Aoyama thought.