Toyokawa Shoko doesn't want to become a witch

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“The person involved is still here.” Xiangzi pointed to himself, a few black lines appearing on his forehead. “I’m not some kind of trophy, okay?”

“Yes, sir…” Chu Hua’s voice was so soft it was barely audible, like a mosquito’s.

"Well, Hatsuko was just joking with me, don't be so serious." Meowmeng cleared her throat and steered the conversation back on track. "That's all I wanted to say, next one."

"In clockwise order?" Xiangzi pointed to the next position. "The next one is... Mu."

"Me?" Mu pointed to himself.

"Is there anything you want to do after everything is over?"

"..."

Mu lowered his head and fell into deep thought.

"As for me... I don't really have anything in particular I want to do, but..."

“I want to know what Mortis is thinking,” she said. “Mortis helped me before. But then, he kidnapped Su Shi.”

Mu recalled the conversation that led them to Kamibama. Back then, Mortis seemed to care a lot about Shoko, which was completely different from what they were doing now.

Moreover, she had a hunch.

The mastermind behind the Bremen Symphony Orchestra's actions was Mortis. At the very least, Mortis was the one who came up with the idea.

She cared more about this than about the future, which was of little concern to her.

"...What are they thinking?" Xiangzi repeated Mu's words, muttering, "Actually, I also want to know what they're doing, what they plan to do with the flowers. These things should all be resolved if we can meet face to face next time."

"Yes." Mu nodded. "I think so too."

“However, this isn’t your vision of the future.” Xiangzi propped himself up from his chair, stepped over the small round table, and reached out to pinch Mu’s cheek. “Right now, we’re daydreaming. If you’re going to daydream, you should act like you’re daydreaming. Mu, you can say whatever you want to say.”

"I......"

Xiangzi's question did indeed strike a chord with her. She had been following Xiangzi through countless reincarnations, helping him with all sorts of trivial matters, without having to think about what to do or what she wanted to do in the future. Gradually, her mind went blank, and three years passed by unnoticed.

The blocks responsible for these things haven't been used in a long time.

Thinking about it now...

Mu remained silent for a long time.

“If I can truly escape the cycle of reincarnation, I want to talk to my mother,” she said.

“Oh right, Ms. Minami has been filming abroad all month.” Miao Meng clapped her hands.

“Should we talk to Aunt Minami? ...Yes, she should be going home by the end of this month,” Xiangzi said.

"I think I'll play in a band with Xiang in the future," Mu said. "Back in Shenbin, when we played guitar and sang together, I was very happy."

"It warms my heart." Miaomeng cupped her face and said in a high-pitched voice, "I want to be in a band with Xiangzi for life~"

thump.

Miaomeng has a big bump on her head.

"Chuhua, it's your turn," Xiangzi said lightly, rubbing his wrist.

When Chu Hua was mentioned, Xiangzi's eyes didn't quite dare to look at him, and his face flushed slightly.

Xiangzi appeared to have no objection to Chu Hua's words, but inside he was filled with shame.

"I..." Chu Hua scratched her cheek. "As long as I'm with Xiao Xiang, that's enough. As long as I can stay by Xiao Xiang's side, I don't care whether I'm in the cycle of reincarnation or outside of it."

Sure enough, that was the answer.

Chu Hua is so easy to please, just like a big dog you've had for a long time; a hug can make her happy for a long time.

Her actions only made Xiangzi feel more troubled.

I haven't figured out how to face Chu Hua yet.

Having lived in the same room for so long, the two of them had long since grown accustomed to it. Xiangzi was happy to continue this lifestyle, but she didn't know what would happen in the future if she really crossed that line.

It refers to the future between her and Chu Hua.

"Xiao Xiang is all I have left in my life," Chu Hua said. "As long as Xiao Xiang doesn't despise me, I'll be very happy."

Xiangzi asked, feeling both distressed and troubled:

"Chuhua, do you really... have nothing else you want?"

"Yes." Chu Hua nodded with a smile. "I'm easily satisfied."

"..."

Following her previous silence, Chu Hua once again caused the entire audience to fall silent.

She blinked, looking at everyone who had inexplicably fallen silent, completely unaware of the weight of her words.

Miaomeng rested her chin on her hand, glanced at Chuhua, then at Xiangzi, and sighed.

How could I bear to compete with someone like Hatsuko?

It makes it seem like I'm a bad person.

"What about Hai Zi?" Miao Meng broke the silence. "What are Hai Zi's thoughts?"

"For me, it's just an ordinary June," Hailing said casually. "I don't feel anything special."

"But you must have some ideas about the future, right?" Xiangzi asked.

"Yes, there is." Hailing nodded without denying it. "My initial thought was to have a place where I could settle down."

"now what?"

“Now I have you all,” Hailing said, “and also… in another sense, very important people.”

"Oh ho?" Miao Meng smirked mischievously and leaned closer to Hai Ling. "Is it in that sense? Have I seen it before? Let me guess who it is?"

Hailing pushed Miaomeng's head away and said expressionlessly:

"It's not you anyway."

Don't be so stingy!

"Gossipmonger".

"Hai Zi, how could you scold me? I'm so heartbroken."

"You don't look sad at all."

"Because it's my heart that's broken, not my face."

"What a shameless woman."

"A woman's thick skin is her weapon... Ouch! You hit me on the head again!"

"Let them continue." Xiangzi clenched his fist, a large 'well' symbol appearing on his forehead. "Quiet down."

"Yes......"

Miaomeng covered the bump on her head and sat back down.

Hai Ling cleared her throat and continued:

"You might not believe it, but after fighting Timoris a few days ago, I actually had the idea of ​​opening a kendo dojo."

"Hai Zi was indeed a battle maniac at heart."

“I don’t deny it.” Hailing took a sip of cola and looked up. “What about you? Xiangzi, everyone’s saying it, you’re the only one left.”

"..."

All eyes immediately focused on Xiangzi.

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"Eh?" Xiangzi blinked, feigning surprise. "So I'm the only one who hasn't said anything yet?"

“Yes.” Miao Meng rested her chin on her hand, her eyes half-closed. “You’re the only one left. Don’t try to fool me.”

“After all, it was Xiao Xiang who started this conversation.” Chu Hua looked at Xiangzi expectantly. “What are Xiao Xiang’s plans for the future?”

"......"

He was quite happy to hear everyone's ideas, but when it was his turn to speak, Xiangzi became a little apprehensive.

She didn't know why she was scared, but when the word "future" was mentioned, she would feel... very uneasy, as if no matter what she said, the future would not turn out as she wished.

However, this should not be a reason for her to be afraid to dream about the future.

Because there is still a chance, we should seize this opportunity to speak out about our dreams, which may or may not be realized, instead of keeping them bottled up for fear of being "flag planted".

Thinking about it this way makes it much easier to find a solution.

"Me?" Xiangzi paused, "Do you remember that band, the one that was involved in the commercial band project?"

Everyone nodded in agreement.

"If I have the opportunity in the future, I want to expand it," Xiangzi said.

"How big do you want to be?" Meow Dream asked. "Do you want to join a martial arts dojo?"

Budokan, that's the ultimate goal for all musicians or idol groups, at least in most people's eyes.

But Xiangzi shook his head.

That wasn't enough for her.

"The martial arts arena isn't enough. I also want to perform at the Reed Plain Dome, the kind where all the tickets sell out," Xiangzi said. "And I also want to be the headliner at the Kohaku Uta Gassen."

"Wow!" Meow Dream exclaimed, her mouth agape. "Now I believe you're really dreaming."

“I really think so, Desuwa!” Xiangzi’s cheeks were flushed, and he clenched his hands excitedly. “These days, anyone with a little money can join a martial arts dojo. It’s more about commemoration than practicality. The martial arts dojo should just be our starting point. If we’re going to do it, we should do it bigger.”

“A very high goal.” Hailing nodded. “But there is indeed a chance, if you were in charge.”

"I believe Xiao Xiang can do it."

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“I also think I can do it.” Xiangzi proudly put his hands on his hips and raised his chin.

In this respect, Xiangzi had a considerable understanding of his own genius and possessed extraordinary self-confidence. When he was envisioning the future, the radiant light in his eyes was impossible to conceal.

"Hey, I love your attitude." Miaomeng gave a thumbs up. "I'm hoping to get more sponsorships for my films after I become famous."

"Don't worry." Xiangzi seemed to be in the zone, patting Miaomeng on the shoulder. "I think it'll be fine, desuwa."

Xiangzi had a particularly grand dream this time, and she immediately enlivened the atmosphere, making the small bar noisy and bustling.

Mu silently watched Xiangzi's eyes, which seemed to glow with light and warmth.

Amidst the murmur of the crowd, she silently lowered her head and took a sip of the little mango juice remaining in her glass. The ice cubes inside the paper cup clinked together, making a crackling sound.

When the band project was mentioned, Xiangzi's eyes lit up. She and Xiangzi had been together since childhood, and Xiangzi used to look like this almost every day, but since... that incident, she couldn't remember seeing Xiangzi with such an expression for a long time.

That expression, full of anticipation and hope for the future.

Mu didn't know whether this was a good thing or a bad thing.

This appearance is indeed dazzling, attractive, and captivating. However, Mu always felt as if he were being set off like a lit fuse for a firework.

Brilliant, dazzling, but fleeting.

Fireworks eventually go out.

Xiangzi probably knew this, which is why he brought it up at this time.

"This is my biggest dream."

As the conversation drew to a close, Xiangzi concluded.

"And only you can help me realize this wish."

She glanced at everyone.

After hearing this, Mu looked up at Xiangzi.

"To fulfill my wish, and for your own wishes," Xiangzi said, a slight smile playing on his lips. He held out one hand and placed it in the center. "You must succeed, you must survive, okay, everyone?"

Hands responded to Xiangzi's words in a silent way, overlapping his hands and eventually forming a circle like a five-pointed star.

“Ave Mujica.” Meow Dream raised an eyebrow. “Is that how it’s said?”