Girl Band, Gravity Capture

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Aside from the fact that he has to make five round trips, this is the best solution.

The first girl to make the request was naturally Takamatsu Akari.

She almost closed her eyes, relying entirely on Yuan Xudou to lead her to the bathroom. Her rosy palms, which were tightly gripping the boy's hand, turned white and lost their color.

As she entered the cubicle, the girl kept turning back to look at him, almost as if she wanted him to come in and guard her too.

...After all, they are small animals that are easily hurt, so it's normal for them to be a little timid.

Even when we got back, he held her hand the whole time... I'm a little worried that she might be too scared to sleep tonight.

When Genji returned Takamatsu Todori and opened the door, he saw that the other four girls were sitting quietly... or rather, timidly on the tatami mat. The atmosphere in the room was so quiet that it was a little dull, and everyone subconsciously adopted a protective posture.

Seeing that he and Gao Songdeng had returned safely, they seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, and their expressions and movements became much more relaxed.

The next one is Xiangzi.

Finally freed from the environment where she was vaguely haunted by everyone's resentment, she immediately stood up and pulled Yuan Xudou towards the door.

Having triggered this incident, she seemed to be the quickest to recover from her anxious delusions, and she was unusually quiet on her way to the restroom.

Only when she reached the door did she quietly apologize to the boy—it was an unintentional mistake, but it had still caused him trouble.

"I'm sorry... but I really didn't mean to choose this type of movie!"

Wait a minute, it will probably take him a lot of effort to calm everyone down, and he may even have to help her bear some of the pressure... Compared to the horror of the movie, this incident is more distressing for the cheerful and bright girl.

So, as compensation... she blushed slightly, gently unbuttoned her clothes, and pulled down the collar of her casual clothes, revealing her fair shoulder where the mark had not yet completely faded.

When they returned to their room, thanks to everyone's distracted thoughts, no one noticed the unusual blush on Toyokawa Shoko's face.

Next up is Shiina Tatsuki, who seems to be enduring the most.

When Genjiro walked up to her and reached out his hand to the girl, Shiina Riki's face showed obvious embarrassment and surprise. She thought she would stubbornly say something like, "I wasn't scared, I don't need anyone to accompany me," but in the end, the girl stood up without saying a word and left with him, her face flushed.

It seems like it's really hard to hold back...

On the way, watching Yuan Xudou, whose expression remained unchanged even in the face of a hall so empty it was uncomfortable, she kept fidgeting with her straight black hair by her shoulder. Not good at hiding her feelings, the meaning in her purplish-red eyes was clearly visible.

"...Xu Dou, aren't you afraid at all?"

"I actually found it quite scary..."

Emptiness, loneliness, and the fear of the unknown—shouldn't any normal person be at least a little afraid of these things?

Especially after watching a horror movie, it wouldn't be reasonable for her to be too calm... Well, actually, she envied the boy for not being scared and for maintaining his composure, and wanted to learn his secret.

Even if you try to stay calm, anxious thoughts will still keep popping up one after another.

Faced with Shiina Tatsuki's sudden question, Gen Xudou stopped in his tracks, his face showing a thoughtful expression.

"I can't say I'm completely without fear," he readily admitted.

Before the monster actually appears, the oppressive atmosphere created by the obvious deviation from reality, the inability to find the source of the problem, and the constant vigilance towards everything around us, still lingers even after the screen is over.

In contrast, the monster's design is inferior—when a dangerous entity appears, he immediately feels no hidden surveillance or pressure, and naturally, he has no fear.

Of course, there is another important reason—in terms of the film's expressive power, a monster that can be weakened by the female protagonist's vase and struggled against by the male protagonist who is an ordinary adult... He didn't want to be too arrogant, but it was still not a problem to send it flying and crashing into three walls with one punch.

However, this reason cannot be told to Shiina Tatsuki, otherwise she will probably think it's just a perfunctory excuse...

"Hmm... I'm just used to it, so you can't tell, Lixi."

Well, the final answer was really no different from being perfunctory.

But Shiina Tatsuki seemed quite satisfied with the answer. She nodded slightly, easily accepting the explanation that "it wasn't that Xu Dou was cold-hearted, but that I simply didn't see it."

Because this would give her a feeling that she could get a little closer to the boy.

We might all be the same, not wanting others to see our insecurities...

Chapter 111 Stars Embraced in My Arms

The continuous rain lasted all day, finally disappearing under the cover of night.

The rain clouds dispersed, revealing a starry sky that was even clearer and brighter after being washed by the abundant moisture.

The stars in the suburbs were already bright, and after being washed by the rain, the Milky Way, now fully revealed, resembled a ribbon of flowing rosy light, hanging high in the sky as if within reach.

"so beautiful……"

"Ah."

This luxurious mansion doesn't just have one or two floors. In addition to the cellar, there is also an attic.

Inside, there are a few scattered miscellaneous items, some of which are too old-fashioned and have accumulated several layers of thick, dark dust, making them unapproachable; others are simply not convenient to move around and have been left here.

For example, an astronomical telescope.

Yuan Xudou spent some time adjusting it to the right angle. Gao Songdeng, who followed him up to the attic, couldn't wait to press his face against it, gazing fascinated at the intricate and brilliant lights in the night sky.

She loved stars, a fact the boy knew very well. That's why he brought Gaosong Deng here, hoping the vast starry sky the girl loved would wash away the apprehension and fear left over from the day.

Opening the attic window, the cool, damp air that greeted me was very comfortable. Unlike the sea breeze that carried a salty smell the previous times, this was a pure, gentle night breeze.

Sitting cross-legged casually on the floor in front of the window, Yuan Xudou, with a relaxed smile on his lips, quietly watched the girl with a joyful expression while also gazing contentedly at the vast starry sky, a sight rarely seen in the city.

The misty water vapor flows silently, and the tranquil woodland, untouched by artificial lights, sways quietly, each patch of green gilded with the silvery white of the stars and moon.

After a while, Gao Songdeng put down the binoculars.

Under Yuan Xudou's slightly confused gaze, she seemed to have made up her mind and walked over step by step.

Then, holding his arm, she nestled her soft body into Yuan Xudou's lap.

"lamp?"

Gao Songdeng didn't speak, but the skin pressed against the boy's body gradually became slightly red and warm.

"..."

Yuan Xudou didn't ask any more questions. He simply hugged her very gently and naturally, his hands loosely around the girl's waist.

Despite the gesture being more intimate, the blush on Gao Songdeng's fair ears gradually faded.

As her body regained its softness after a slight stiffness, she leaned back against the firm chest behind her, as if searching for the most comfortable position, and gently twisted her waist.

As Yuan Xudou felt the girl's delicate body being rubbed against him without any restraint, he immediately tightened the restraint on his arms, which restricted her movements to some extent, so that Gao Songdeng would not touch anything she shouldn't.

Fortunately, once Gao Songdeng found a normal position that satisfied her, she calmed down and remained still.

Then, she leaned back, bringing her profile closer to Gen Xudou's cheek. Takamatsu Akari raised her slender fingertips, and a soft, slow, yet firm voice, which no one could easily associate with the voice she used to shout with all her might on stage, entered the boy's ears.

"That's Orion...that's Ursa Major..."

"Sirius...Aldebaran..."

"If you connect the constellations of Cassiopeia, that's the North Star..."

With a light tap of her fingertips, the girl pointed out each star that a normal person would not consciously memorize or even distinguish, using her fingers and whispers to divide the constellations and sequences.

This sudden action seems somewhat puzzling.

However, the reason is actually very simple.

Takamatsu Akari only wanted to share what she loved with someone important, so she put down the telescope that allowed her to observe the starry sky more clearly, sat in his lap, and explained the countless stars to the boy.

"The lamp really loves the stars."

Although his understanding of the stars was no less than that of the girl, Yuan Xudou patiently listened, quietly allowing Gao Songdeng to share her inner feelings with him. Only when she turned her amber eyes to him expectantly did he softly sigh.

Even if you love the starry sky, few people would bother to meticulously record the position and shape of most of the stars.

Takamatsu's unique inner world made her withdrawn and sensitive, turning her into an oddity that was difficult for ordinary people to understand... but it also endowed her with focused and delicate emotions and abilities.

"Ah."

"Because...the stars are beautiful."

"It will always exist, bright and gentle."

"They contain each other, they attract each other... Each one is important."

It simply describes the feelings in one's heart in a straightforward manner, and a certain charm that touches the soul naturally arises.

That's why she was able to become the lyricist and lead vocalist of 【CryCHIC】, creating and shouting out music that touches people's hearts.

Although the girl herself may not be grateful for this talent that makes her unable to fit in with others.

The feeling of being surrounded by loneliness and solitude is more of a sense of bewilderment than pain. Unable to even shed tears, I remain trapped in that lingering confusion.

But the stars are never alone. They revolve around each other, forever entangled...it's beautiful.

Having learned to cry and to shout... I should also be qualified to get a little closer to the stars, right?

"I really like stars."

Takamatsu slowly turned her face to the side, and slowly lowered her raised arm.

"Xu Dou...you are a star too."

My star.

The next moment, she grabbed the boy's collar and, under his slightly stunned gaze, pressed her cheek directly against his.

A soft, sweet sensation bloomed on his lips, and the youthful yet incredibly firm moist touch stunned Yuan Xudou for a moment before he realized what was happening.

—Was he forcibly kissed by Takamatsu Akari?

In the previous instances, both Su Shi and Mu opened themselves up completely, waiting for him to take advantage of them; Xiangzi, who was more proactive, also naturally progressed to this step after they expressed their feelings for each other.

Only Deng, without giving him a chance to refuse or even a moment to think, kissed him directly... Seemingly timid, she was actually the boldest of all.

The spray on her face and her slightly disordered breathing indicated that she was not at peace. She hugged the back of his neck tightly, and her hands, with her fingers dug into her hair, were trembling slightly.

He could sense the tension, fear, and worry in the girl's heart... but there was no hesitation or regret.

...That's definitely Deng's personality. She's just prone to getting lost in her own thoughts, not understanding or daring to make decisions...but once she has something she really wants to do, she can be braver than anyone else.

Having already kissed three girls more intimately, when faced with Takamatsu Akari's sudden attack, Gen Xudou didn't panic as if he had never touched a girl before. He even had the mind to deal with her kiss while thinking about and feeling Akari's thoughts.

Although he was forcibly kissed, he had no intention of refusing. He had already confessed his feelings to the three members of the band and was planning to find an opportunity to explain his true feelings to the remaining two girls… but now, it was simply that Akari had acted faster than him…

...Wait a minute, it's only been about twenty seconds, how come he's sticking out his tongue?

—You little pervert!

Feeling the familiar sticky touch on his lips, Yuan Xudou couldn't help but widen his dark pupils, once again surprised by Gao Songdeng's boldness—even the fastest Su Shi had practiced lip-to-lip for a few minutes before trying more in-depth play.

From the moment she kissed him to the moment she licked his lips with the tip of her tongue, it only took Takamatsu only about twenty seconds.

...And the technology is terrible.

Clumsy and awkward, she had absolutely no sense of cooperation... yet she was in control. She herself seemed quite comfortable, but Yuan Xudou, who was already somewhat familiar with her, only felt stuck in the middle and extremely uncomfortable.

...Never mind, it's just a matter of teaching her more.

He doesn't mind teaching young girls how to sing or how to kiss.

With his breathing suddenly becoming rapid, Gen Xudou picked up Takamatsu Akari and laid her down on the ground.

Chapter 112 The Daily Life of the Sea Breeze

"Xu Doujun, do you know how to fish?"

"I wouldn't say I know how... Fishing isn't actually that difficult."

On the yacht that slowly drifted on the sea, breaking through the waves, Gen Xudou casually answered the curious question from Nagasaki Suze, who naturally moved closer to him and whose blue eyes kept blinking. Then his eyes suddenly sharpened.

With a quick release and a pull, using both hands to exert force, a shimmering silver saury, about the length of a forearm, was suddenly pulled out of the water and slammed onto the boat deck, thrashing back and forth.

Lifting the still-struggling fish by the tail, the boy placed it in the pre-prepared processing area, and then with a swift stroke of his knife, transformed it from a lively, fresh fish into sashimi waiting to be cooked.

"Take it and roast it for them." He casually washed his hands in the seawater along the edge of the boat, the bloodstains flowing away with the spreading ripples, and his palms immediately regained their smooth, jade-white color.

Other girls, especially Takamatsu Akari, must not be allowed to see the fish being killed... Although she doesn't mind eating meat, she is terrified of any living, fresh food, especially witnessing the act of directly processing a living creature into food; it would probably take her a long time to recover.

Although given his current relationship with Deng, she wouldn't necessarily develop any negative feelings towards him because of this, scaring her away wouldn't be a good thing either.