Two hours earlier.
After saying goodbye to the other members of the new band, Tsuzuki Chihiro cheerfully made her way home.
Sure, calling her employer’s house her home was a bit shameless, but hey—Soyo’s bed was really comfortable.
And it wasn’t the same as a fancy five-star hotel, either. Hotels were too pristine, ...
2025-02-27 07:22:49 +0000 UTC View Post"You scared me! What’s with the sudden reaction? Aren’t you happy that Mom’s back? Boohoo... Mommy is so heartbroken..."
"My precious daughter doesn’t want me anymore~"
Nagasaki Rina looked at her pajama-clad daughter, standing there in her slippers with a startled expression. She felt a little guilty.
As a mother, she really hadn’t been very present.
"A-ah… ...
2025-02-27 07:22:45 +0000 UTC View Post"Soyo, are you really taking her with us?"
Taki and Tsuzuki Chihiro stood together, watching the girl a short distance away, who was fully engrossed in her parfait. Just looking at her gave Taki a headache.
"Is that a problem?"
"It's not that it's a problem... I just feel like... never mind, it's your decision."
Taki rubbed her temples. She didn’t actually know much mo...
2025-02-27 07:22:41 +0000 UTC View Post"What exactly do you want to talk to me about? And in private, no less."
Tsuzuki Chihiro had been enjoying watching the show, only to be suddenly pulled aside by Taki. She felt a little nervous.
Could Taki have figured something out? Was she planning to expose her true identity in private?
But as it turned out, Chihiro was just overthinking things.
"I... wanted to apolog...
2025-02-27 07:22:35 +0000 UTC View PostMay 3rd, Sunday, 2:43 PM.
Inside one of the recording studios at RiNG LIVE House, the new band members were finally all present with the arrival of Tsuzuki Chihiro.
But judging by the atmosphere, it was clear that Anon and Taki still hadn’t let go of their grudge from the other day. The two stood in silent confrontation, as if ...
2025-02-27 07:22:31 +0000 UTC View Post"Even though you quietly lower your shoulders in secret—"
"The vast blue sky remains dazzling as ever."
"……"
"You’ve already worked hard enough."
"Even if you stumble along the way—"
"You still manage to stand up again."
"……"
At first, Soyo felt a bit self-conscious. Singing in front of a re...
2025-02-27 07:22:27 +0000 UTC View Post“You’re back? Weren’t you supposed to be off carrying out your evil plan?”
It was lunchtime. Nagasaki Soyo, currently under “house arrest,” was busying herself in the kitchen, still in her pajamas. Hearing the front door open, her first thought was that her mother had come home.
But when she turned to see her stand-in walking in instead, a flicker of disapp...
2025-02-27 07:22:23 +0000 UTC View Post“Soyo, if you don’t have any plans today, just stay home.”
“…So that’s why you went ahead and washed all my going-out clothes last night, leaving only the one you’re wearing?!”
Nagasaki Soyo was certain—unless she completely lost her mind—there was no way she could ever be good friends with someone as scheming as this. Someone who thought ten steps ...
2025-02-27 07:22:19 +0000 UTC View Post“You must think I’m an idiot, huh?”
Nagasaki Soyo narrowed her eyes at Tsuzuki Chihiro, who was spouting nonsense with a completely straight face. Her crescent-moon gaze curved into a smile, though there was a hint of danger behind it.
Kicking someone out—does it really matter who? How is that any different from making someone leave?
Wait a second…
Soy...
2025-02-27 07:22:13 +0000 UTC View PostTsuzuki Shisen watched as Raana suddenly burst into tears, and a deep sense of helplessness settled in her heart.
Raana rarely cried.
Unless someone brought up her sister—Tsuzuki Chihiro.
Shisen knew that, ever since she was little, Chihiro had been Raana’s idol.
The reason Raana picked up the guitar, became so obsessed with it—it wasn’t just about personal inter...
2025-02-27 07:22:09 +0000 UTC View Post"Let’s call it a day.
"Honestly, I think… staying trapped in the past isn’t a good thing. At some point, you have to move forward."
"…"
Taki didn’t say anything, but her expression wavered.
Seeing this, Tsuzuki Chihiro simply smiled.
She pulled out her phone, opened LINE, and turned the screen toward Taki, who raised an eyebrow in confusion.
"I don...
2025-02-27 07:22:04 +0000 UTC View Post"Soyo…"
It was Saturday. With plenty of free time in the afternoon, Nagasaki Soyo wasn’t in any rush to go home. She trusted Chihiro’s abilities now.
So today, she chose to spend a little more time with Mutsumi in the garden, tending to the vegetable patch.
She hadn’t really understood before why Mutsumi was so insistent on coming back to water the cucumbers every now ...
2025-02-27 07:22:00 +0000 UTC View Post"What a coincidence, running into you here."
It wasn’t a coincidence at all. Tsuzuki Chihiro had been tailing that pink-haired airhead the entire way—Anon just hadn’t noticed.
But since they were supposed to be nothing more than recent acquaintances, a "chance encounter" like this was the best she could stage.
After all, she couldn’t exactly just wait outside the schoo...
2025-02-27 07:21:56 +0000 UTC View Post"Do I pluck right here?"
"Of course. This isn't your first time—why are you acting like a newbie?"
"It's just that the sound it makes feels a bit weird. Plus, I've always played on my own. Who would've thought I'd end up borrowing from you one day?"
"...Seriously, why do you always say things in a way that makes my mind go in strange directions? Are you doing this on purpose...
2025-02-27 07:21:52 +0000 UTC View PostTsuzuki Chihiro was in a good mood today.
Actually, she had been in a good mood for the past few days.
Aside from the occasional moments when talking with Sakiko made her think about her own past, she hadn’t really felt upset about anything.
And even then… she wasn’t at the point where she could completely let her guard down like Anon.
Not yet, anyway.
When s...
2025-02-27 07:21:48 +0000 UTC View PostTogawa Sakiko’s heart skipped a beat.
A sudden sense of wariness crept over her as she looked at the girl sitting in front of her.
But almost immediately, she felt ridiculous for reacting that way.
Even so, she couldn’t hide the slight change in her expression.
"You know her, Sakiko?"
"…"
"Wait… is she your classmate?" Chihiro put on an exaggeratedly ...
2025-02-27 07:21:43 +0000 UTC View Post"You can cook?"
Nagasaki Soyo looked visibly surprised as Tsuzuki Chihiro walked in carrying a bag of fresh groceries, then immediately headed straight for the kitchen.
"Why would you just assume I'm as useless as you?"
"…Given your personality, wouldn’t you normally just mooch off someone else?" By now, Soyo was getting used to her "strategist" being less than respectful ...
2025-02-27 07:21:39 +0000 UTC View PostAt the top floor of a luxury apartment complex in Roppongi, a certain wealthy young lady sat with a grim expression, her face darkening as she read the messages on her phone.
Truth be told, Soyo had been pleasantly surprised at first.
After all, the moment she got home, she received a text. The sender was Taki, but the message itself brought unexpected good news.
[Taki...
2025-02-27 07:21:35 +0000 UTC View PostBy the time Chihaya Anon realized she had run away, she had already wandered into a nearby open plaza.
People bustled through the pedestrian street, occasionally casting curious glances her way. After all, a high school girl with red-rimmed eyes, looking utterly dejected, was bound to attract some attention.
How embarrassing…
Anon pulled a tissue from her bag and wi...
2025-02-27 07:21:31 +0000 UTC View Post[Age 4: As you grow older, your talents are becoming more apparent.]
[You quickly learned human language, and with your developing ability to think critically, you displayed an impressive level of persistence.]
[You often spent entire days—or even multiple days—fixating on trivial matters. This trait made it difficult for you to make fri...
2025-02-27 07:20:44 +0000 UTC View PostIn the wild, Pokémon born outside human care often face countless uncertainties that can affect their health.
Even Legendary Pokémon, despite their power, are not exempt from this rule—especially the weaker ones.
Take Latias, for example. Because of her unique physiology, her body naturally secretes a distinct scent, making her a beacon for poachers.
But what...
2025-02-27 07:20:34 +0000 UTC View PostLatios' mind was in complete disarray.
After being forcibly yanked out of his blind rage, all that remained was sheer confusion.
"Yesterday… wasn’t he still just a pet? How did his status suddenly change overnight?"
Taking a deep breath, Latios forced himself to remain calm and asked his sister patiently.
As long as she hadn’t been taken advantage of by so...
2025-02-27 07:20:25 +0000 UTC View Post[Age 1: Latias has discovered a new way to play with you: as a pillow.]
[That’s right. Thanks to Latias’ relentless persistence, you have officially been promoted to “pillow status” and often find yourself nearly suffocated in your sleep.]
[At the same time, with your growing awareness, you frequently notice a sweet scent lingering a...
2025-02-27 07:20:21 +0000 UTC View Post"So cute~"
A red-haired girl cradled a tiny baby in her arms, her heart swelling with satisfaction.
She had only run off into the forest to vent after a spat with her brother, never expecting to stumble upon such a treasure.
As she inhaled the milky scent lingering on the baby’s skin, Latias' stomach let out a pitiful growl—she hadn't eaten all day.
"Latí~"...
2025-02-27 07:20:17 +0000 UTC View Post“System, begin the simulation!”
After a brief moment of hesitation, Elias finally made his decision.
[Extracting Perks—]
[Language Expert (Blue): You can communicate with Pokémon.]
[Extremist (Purple): Your power scales with your level of extremism… but honestly, you might be too extreme.]
[Power of Viridia...
Johto Region, Mahogany Town – A Two-Story Villa
A young man with black hair sat at the edge of a bed, the morning sunlight streaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting uneven shadows across his face.
Beside him, a Shiny Gardevoir sat quietly, holding a small bowl of steaming rice porridge in one hand and a ceramic spoon in the other, bringing i...
2025-02-27 07:20:05 +0000 UTC View PostGardevoir’s original plan was to take control of Dialga and Palkia, the rulers of time and space in the Sinnoh region, and have them create a new world just for her.
Then, she would use Cresselia’s power to fill this new world with dreams, crafting a realm where Elias could exist.
In that world, they would live together—forever.
But plans never keep up with reality. When...
2025-02-27 07:20:01 +0000 UTC View PostAlthough restless emotions spread wildly in her mind, years of growth had taught Gardevoir not to be controlled by them.
Suppressing the agitation deep in her heart, Gardevoir let out a soft breath.
She firmly believed that Elias must have had an important reason for not coming to find her.
But still...
She could understand Elias, but a certain pink cat had no excuse. 2025-02-27 07:19:57 +0000 UTC View Post
Pewter City
After returning to the inn with Elias, Lance finally saw the target he had come for.
"Elias… did you interrogate her in advance or something?"
Looking at Sird, who was slumped on the floor with lifeless eyes, Lance twitched his lips.
"I didn’t! Don’t frame me for this!"
Elias quickly denied it, though he was also a bit cu...
2025-02-27 07:19:53 +0000 UTC View Post"No matter what, I won’t hand over that data to you," President Silph said, his voice firm despite the situation.
He didn’t know exactly why Team Rocket was after that information, but given how Silph Co. had helped them smuggle various research equipment over the years, he had a pretty good guess.
Sird frowned. "How troublesome... Do I have to ask her for help?"
When...
2025-02-27 07:19:08 +0000 UTC View Post