"...I see, um...I'm sorry for causing you any trouble."

"Um."

Seeing this scene, Yoshida and Asami looked at each other and felt a little overwhelmed.

Kato Yusuke ignored their reactions and watched the football game on the wall idly, and did not enjoy it until the next dish was served.

What a coincidence, his second dish was also grilled wagyu beef onion skewers.

The beef that has been grilled to light brown is covered with a thin layer of clear fat, exuding an alluring aroma of charcoal fire, directly stimulating the nasal cavity.

After taking a bite, the rich taste and texture explode on your taste buds, making it delicious and juicy.

The saltiness of the beef and the sweetness of the green onions form an incredible combination that is so amazing that it is intoxicating.

However--

It should be very delicious food, but Kato Yusuke tasted it tasteless.

Looking sideways inadvertently.

In the peripheral vision, Sayu just lowered his head and ate silently.

After that, even though Yoshida and Asami took the initiative to liven up the atmosphere, they didn't say another word.

…

The meal ended in a strange atmosphere.

In order to avoid making the atmosphere worse, Kato Yusuke took the initiative to say goodbye to the three of them and headed to the station alone.

He originally wanted to take the train home directly, but for some reason he changed his mind and instead took a stroll through the streets of Shimokitazawa.

Walking along the Honda Theater, you can see fashionable young figures everywhere on the road.

According to Yoshida, there are many universities nearby, so students gather here.

When he reached an unknown T-intersection, Kato Yusuke stopped.

Pa da, da...

The footsteps following behind also stopped.

He couldn't help feeling irritated in his heart, so he walked directly down the stairs on the right and entered a store called "STARRY".

This seems to be the kind of live house where you can watch a band perform. The environment inside the venue is very unique.

Under the slightly dim light, various rock band posters were hung on the walls, exuding a magical atmosphere.

At this moment, many people have gathered in the store.

Some people wore black leather jackets and jeans, and some wore T-shirts with the names of rock bands printed on them, showing their love and loyalty to rock music and their favorite bands.

After spending 4,000 yen to buy a ticket at the counter, Kato Yusuke got a glass of orange juice from the cold-looking woman, and then chose a secluded corner to stay alone.

Not long after, the little tail that followed him followed. He also had a glass of orange juice in his hand and stood beside him without saying a word.

The audience around them chatted enthusiastically, exchanging various stories and experiences about rock music, which sounded noisy and harsh.

"...Tsk."

Kato Yusuke became even more irritated and lowered his voice and asked: "What do you want to do by following me all the time?"

Sayu raised an aggrieved face and whispered: "This is a Live House open to the public. Can't I come?"

"What are you doing here?"

"...I came to see the show."

"Do you still watch rock music?"

"Occasionally……"

"Are you annoyed? Don't you understand when I tell you not to follow me?"

"I understand, but... you can't, otherwise you will never pay attention to me."

Kato Yusuke felt angry at this, and asked coldly: "You followed me from my house to Shimokitazawa, and then from the izakaya to here. Do you have to follow me when I go to the toilet?"

The other party nodded slightly, as if acquiescing.

"you--!"

Kato Yusuke's eyes suddenly widened, and Sayu reacted quickly and shook her head.

"I, I...will be waiting for you outside the door."

"Are you going to be a stalker?"

"...I only do this to you."

Kato Yusuke asked with a stern face: "...If you keep following me like this, believe it or not, I will beat you up?"

Sayu blinked blankly and looked at him angrily, "You beat me, I'll endure it."

Kato Yusuke's face darkened and he almost laughed out of anger at his mother.

Why didn't I realize that she had such a side before?

He couldn't help but think to himself, and in the next second he thought of Shiyu and the others. Even a tsundere like Ying Lili has never acted like this.

Not enough words to speculate.

"--childish."

He uttered two words coldly and looked forward, not wanting to say another word.

Sayu secretly glanced at his side face, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, picked up the orange juice and took a sip.

At this time, the lights in the room suddenly dimmed.

The chatter of people fell silent, and then they immediately focused their attention on the stage in front of them.

As if sensing something, the audience excitedly discussed the upcoming band, and there were buzzing murmurs everywhere.

Kato Yusuke stood at the end of the Live House, indifferent to all this, in sharp contrast to the surrounding audience.

It was just a coincidence that he came here. He had no interest in rock music. He didn't even remember the name of the band he paid for the tickets for. He was simply forced by Sayu to find a place to relieve his boredom.

Because of this, there is naturally no expectation.

but……

When the stage lit up with a "pop!", he still instinctively looked towards the light source.

Under the spotlight, four girls wearing the same black short-sleeved T-shirts appeared on the stage.

After a brief self-introduction, the band members began to play the intro to warm up the audience's emotions.

The bassist and two guitarists plucked the strings, showing off their excellent playing skills. The drummer beat the drum heads in close coordination with the rhythm.

The lights flashed frequently and the music began to accelerate.

“————!”

When the girl who was the lead singer started singing, the atmosphere at the scene instantly heated up, and the entire Live House was filled with passionate music.

The deafening music vibrates the air, and the energy and movement seem to evolve into the shape of the air.

The audience couldn't help but start to sway, their bodies naturally became excited, and they were immersed in the wild rock atmosphere.

For a moment, the scene was like a group of demons dancing wildly.

The crowd soon began to spread all around.

Kato Yusuke drank up the orange juice in the plastic cup in one gulp. Just as he was about to leave this noisy place, an exclamation of "Ah!" rang out from beside him.

He subconsciously reached out his hand, and a soft body fell into his arms.

Sayu, who was accidentally knocked down by the crowd, raised his head, and Kato Yusuke also looked down. Their eyes naturally collided, and at the same time they saw themselves in each other's eyes.

The warm drumbeats surged along with the moving singing, and the beating heartbeat was like a bomb.

The amber eyes swayed gently, as if sparks were ignited.

The next second, the girl lowered her eyelashes quietly.

In the combination of lights and music, time seems to suddenly stand still.
Chapter completed!