stonecrandall Chapter 217 Nakano Azusa has a quintuplets cousin.
Chapter 217 Nakano Azusa has a quintuplets cousin.
Chapter 217 Nakano Azusa has her quintuplets cousin.
When Natsumi woke up, she found it was a bit quiet around her. Hirasawa and the others weren't chatting; instead, they were all doing their own thing.
The atmosphere seemed awkward.
"What's wrong with you?" he asked curiously.
"Natsumi, you're awake." Hirasawa Yui responded first, as she was closest to Natsumi.
"Hmm... I slept very comfortably, thank you for the bed." Xia Sheng sat up, couldn't help but stretch, shaking off his languor.
He slept very soundly.
"Natsuo, if you like my bed, you can come and sleep here often in the future," Hirasawa Yui said bluntly.
"It can't be that bad... How long have I been asleep?"
"It's been almost two hours. Did you have a tough time last night?" Ritsu Tainaka asked with concern.
"It's alright, but the orcs are a bit difficult to deal with."
"I see..."
"You've been waiting for me like this for two hours?" Xia Sheng observed the expressions on the five people's faces.
"We also discussed it."
"discuss?"
"Yes, it's about what we should do and what we need to do in the future," Ritsu Tainaka replied.
"There's no need to delve so deeply. Just do whatever you want." Xia Sheng frowned slightly.
He didn't want their lives to change because of interference from that place.
"But we can't just do nothing, can we?" Rei Akiyama interjected.
"Then there's nothing you can do."
"this......"
"If I don't want to kiss you to give you power, then you won't be able to do anything, will you?" Xia Sheng said calmly.
"Natsuo, didn't you say you wanted to kiss us?"
"Thinking is one thing, doing is another; some things can't be done just by thinking about them."
"you mean?"
"It's very simple. I don't want you to force yourselves. Just follow your hearts. You can continue playing in the band and be happy every day."
"Why are you so considerate of us, Natsuo?" Akiyama couldn't help but ask.
She found it incredible that Xia Sheng was willing to treat them wholeheartedly when they had only just met.
If there's any ulterior motive, there's no need for it at all. Given their current situation, it's only a matter of time before they give in, so there's no need to go to such lengths.
Why is that?
"I can't tell you that right now, but all you need to know is that I like seeing you all carefree," Xia Sheng said softly, looking at the five of them with a gentle smile.
"Natsuo..." Akiyama Rei looked at him intently.
She sensed sincerity in his expression and tone; there was nothing fake about it.
"Natsumi, are you telling the truth?" Ritsu Tainaka stared intently at Natsumi.
"I would never lie to you about something like this again."
"In that case... then let's do as you say~" Ritsu Tainaka smiled.
"Ritsu?" Akiyama Rei looked at her in confusion.
"That's settled then. Whether you want to take action or not isn't determined by words, but by actual deeds," Ritsu Tainaka replied with a smile.
"But there are five of us..."
"We're supposed to be protecting the world, and you're still worried about this kind of thing? You might not even be able to live a good life."
"Your attitude...isn't it a bit off?"
"No, isn't this normal? Yui, what are you thinking?"
"Hmm... I think Ritsu is right," Hirasawa Yui tilted her head and thought for a moment before replying.
"See?" Ritsu Tainaka smiled smugly.
"...Law, you're acting a bit strange."
"It's not that I'm abnormal, it's that we shouldn't be normal. Anyway, Xia Sheng said that we don't need to force ourselves, we can do whatever we want." Akiyama Rei opened his mouth, but couldn't say anything to refute it.
What her best friend said was perfectly reasonable, but it also had various problems.
The biggest premise of what she said was conventional wisdom.
No matter how innocent and naive they may be, they cannot simply go against common sense; it requires a specific opportunity.
Even now, when faced with such a major event as the world being in danger, they cannot easily change their views.
It's not realistic enough; daily life hasn't changed much.
Moreover, they grew up in a good environment, unlike Shiina Mahiru who was in despair, and their mentality was that of girls, unlike Yukino Yukinoshita who was mature.
It's normal to be unable to make a decision.
"Alright, alright, you two stop arguing, or you'll just keep making things worse," Xia Sheng interjected, trying to persuade them.
If this continues, the two of them might even start arguing.
"Xia Sheng is right. Let's not dwell on this issue for now. Maybe we'll figure it out when we get back," Qin Chui also advised.
"Alright..." Akiyama Rei looked at Tainaka Ritsu and chose to compromise.
"Alright, since that's the case, let's change the subject." Ritsu Tainaka changed her tone and smiled playfully.
"What topic?"
"Didn't Natsuki say he wanted to hear a song we wrote? How about we show it to him now?"
"Oh..." Akiyama Rei was stunned.
"I agree!" Hirasawa Yui immediately raised her hand in approval.
"I brought my instrument too, that's great!" Kotobuki added.
"If that's what the upperclassmen say, then I agree too," Nakano Azusa reluctantly agreed.
"But...We don't have a stereo at home..." Akiyama Rei emphasized softly.
"Why not just play a solo? You can sing a cappella too, right?" Ritsu Tainaka asked Yui Hirasawa.
"No problem!" Hirasawa Yui said eagerly.
"But..." Akiyama Rei was still hesitating.
"What? Are you embarrassed? Afraid of being laughed at by Natsumi?" Ritsu Tainaka began to goad him.
"H-How could this be!" Akiyama Rei immediately denied it, but his gaze fell on Natsumi, and he became nervous.
"Let me hear it. I'm really looking forward to your songs," Xia Sheng asked softly.
"Okay, fine..." Akiyama Rei bit her lip, unable to refuse.
She also wanted to show Xia Sheng the songs they had created.
"Alright, then Natsumi, you can look forward to it! Let's get started." Ritsu Tainaka said excitedly, looking like he couldn't wait.
"I knew you were wondering why you brought the snare drum along. Turns out you had this planned all along," Akiyama Rei said, realizing what was going on as he watched Tainaka Ritsu unpack and take out his tools.
"Hmph~ You even brought your electric bass?" Ritsu Tainaka retorted.
"I...I did this...just in case!" Rei Akiyama hurriedly made up an excuse.
"Oh? Just in case? Just in case what?"
"For example... training or something..." Akiyama's voice trailed off, clearly lacking confidence.
"Hehe~ Let's just say that's how it is. Get ready, they're all ready." Ritsu Tainaka didn't expose her, but urged her on.
"Hmm..."
The five of them quickly took out their instruments, held them, and sat around the low table, looking at Xia Sheng.
The expressions of the group changed instantly, filled with confidence, and even Akiyama Rei lost his shyness.
"Xia Sheng, please enjoy our first song, 'Light and Fleeting Time'."
"Slippery egg~"
After leaving Hirasawa Yui's house, Natsumi was humming their song on the way home with Nakano Azusa in a good mood.
Listening to the performance firsthand and witnessing it live—there's nothing more fulfilling than that.
"Natsuo-senpai, do you really like our song?" Nakano Azusa couldn't help but ask beside him.
He hummed quite loudly, and she could hear it clearly.
"I really like it," Xia Sheng replied with a smile.
"I see, thank you."
"Why thank me? I should thank you for granting me one wish."
"A wish?" Nakano Azusa looked at him in confusion.
"Don't worry about it." Xia Sheng raised his hand and rubbed her head.
"Hmm..." Nakano Azusa lowered her head slightly, but did not refuse his head pat.
The two continued walking and soon arrived at the apartment building of Nakano Azusa.
"I'll leave you here."
"Um, thank you, Natsumi-senpai... Hmm?"
Before Nakano Azusa could finish speaking, her cell phone rang.
She glanced at Xia Sheng apologetically, then answered the call.
"Dad, is something wrong...? Ah, oh, okay...."
After Nakano Azusa hung up the phone, Natsumi asked, "What's wrong? You seemed surprised and conflicted all of a sudden."
"Well... my five older cousins are moving, and I have to go help them... so I won't be able to practice with my seniors for the next few days."
"Oh, I see. By the way, you have so many older cousins?"
"Yes, they are quintuplets."
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