Are you, as meal replacement users, ready for the consequences?

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Why does that seemingly dull and uninteresting woman enjoy being led around by this interesting woman?

But when she actually experienced Ningzi's hand... well, it was definitely quite fun.

Holding hands with a girl is really fun.

"Excuse me, that's very rude of you... Oh, did you get separated from your parents?"

The white-haired girl's eyes were clear, giving people a sense of beauty that had never been tainted by society and knowledge.

You can't get angry at a kid like that, Toyokawa Ningko! You should be more ruthless! Give her a good slap and show her your guts!

Ningzi quickly broke free from the girl's hand and took out the change she had left over from her last shopping trip from her pocket.

"Go on, buy some candy, or get some cat biscuits, just hurry up and go, goodbye and bye-bye."

“Matcha parfait.”

"what?"

"Lena."

"So, Miss Matcha Parfait, take this money and go buy some Lena. I really have to go now."

"Eh~"

The matcha parfait in front of me opened its small mouth and made a sound like a sigh. But it didn't seem to be making way for me.

"Ok?"

Mu tilted his head, puzzled by the girl's continued obstruction.

Is it... Xiao Ning's romantic entanglements?

But Xiao Ning didn't seem to know the other person very well.

Could it be that it happened overnight...?

"I'm so sorry! This child isn't very good at expressing herself. What she meant was 'It's nice to meet you' and 'Thank you, have a nice day, Smith!'"

An older young woman jogged over and pulled the heterochromatic-eyed girl aside, quickly apologizing to the two of them.

She is the store manager here. Ningzi met Lixi when they failed in their suicide pact.

Yes, Hailing also introduced me to her.

"I'm so sorry, so sorry, so sorry!"

"fine."

"How about I treat you two to... drinks?"

The store manager was so busy apologizing that she didn't have time to see the customer's face clearly. When she looked up, she met Ning Zi's smiling eyes.

"...!!!"

How could it be this person!

The store manager swallowed hard.

Of all people to provoke, why does little Lena have to rub against this guy...?

This is Ring's living legend—Toyokawa X-ko.

Why is she called X?

Because she often appeared in the store manager's sight under the false identities of "Xiangzi" or "Ningzi", never leaving her accurate name.

They started being active on Ring a year ago and were incredibly optimistic, managing to quickly defeat four female junior high school students. Later, for unknown reasons, the band disbanded and disappeared from Ring.

Just when everyone thought that this mysterious female keyboardist, who had only performed once and then disappeared, had become a dead legend…

She was really going to die, and she was still in the Ring Zisha pottery workshop.

Few people know about that incident, but unfortunately, the shop manager was one of the people involved.

Unexpectedly, their reunion after several months almost resulted in a tragic separation. The shop manager will probably never forget that day.

The Shiina store clerk being rescued, the gray-haired girl tearfully dialing the emergency number, herself rushing to the scene after hearing the news, and...

Miss Toyokawa X, who greeted death with a smile.

That heartfelt joy remains a nightmare for the shop manager to this day; she often dreams of that eerie yet beautiful smile in the dead of night, and then wakes up screaming.

What happens after that?

After that, the mysterious Toyokawa X found Hachiman Kairin, a mercenary bassist who was somewhat famous in Ring.

They seem to have formed a group that specializes in taking on commissions from girl bands that are short of members, and have even made a name for themselves in a certain area.

The number of victims is increasing daily, but it cannot be stopped.

Now, it's highly likely that Lena will become the next one...

[Little Lenai, how did you manage to find the most dangerous and terrifying one in the whole place...?]

The shop manager quickened her bows in apology, genuinely afraid that this Toyokawa guy would perform his amazing feat of swallowing a whole bottle of sleeping pills in one gulp again.

"Well, she's just a little kid and doesn't know any better. You'll have to keep a close eye on her from now on so she doesn't get lost."

The shop manager was so enthusiastic that Ningzi felt a little embarrassed, and she responded softly while curling her hair.

But an unusually discordant sound began to echo in my ears:

"You've wasted your precious intimate time with Xiao Mu! Hurry up and strangle her! Hurry up and strangle her! Why did you let her keep breathing?! Why why why why!"

"..."

With a sigh, Toyokawa Ningko commented on this inexplicable sound:

Neuropathy.

"From now on, please be more careful. I'm going to have lunch with my sister. Excuse me."

"It's alright, it's alright! Miss Toyokawa, I'll treat you to coffee next time you come!"

The kind where Lixi is sent to pick up clients.

"Okay."

Toyokawa Ningko tried her best to present herself as the eldest daughter of the Toyokawa family, something her older sister had taught her.

Always maintain politeness unless the other party tramples on your dignity, but even when you beat them up, you should still be mindful of your manners.

"Sister, let's go."

Mu tried to pull Ningzi's hand, and the latter followed her lead and did not linger.

The two, who appeared to be sisters, quickly left; they were racing against time.

After all, watching the show is only part of their Saturday, leaving them with only half a day to squander.

"How interesting, she's a good woman."

Rakuna kept staring at Ningzi's hand, even though she could no longer see Ningzi, she was still muttering to herself.

"Little Lena, try not to bother that older sister in the future. Many older sisters need her fingers (to play the piano), and she is very busy."

To make sure Lena ignored him, she stuffed the banknotes in her hand into the shopkeeper's palm.

“Matcha parfait.”

"Who gave you this money?"

Lena yawned and walked nonchalantly toward the coffee shop:

"Given by an interesting woman."

"..."

The store manager said no more; she had a very strange premonition.

As she watched the girl's receding figure, her unease grew stronger.

Meeting Toyokawa X, this child's life is probably ruined...

Ch143. Dreaming of becoming a band member

"Does Xiao Ning know her?"

After holding back for a long time, Mu asked this question as soon as Ring was released.

"Who is she? The shop manager?"

Ningzi knew what Mu was talking about, but wanted to tease Mu a little.

"The girl who said you're interesting."

"Oh, I see, Mu-mei is jealous?"

"Ah."

"Hey?"

Did they admit it directly and without any attempt to hide it?

Didn't the storybooks mention that girls usually say "No way" or "How could that be?" to brush off questions that are meant to be teasing?

Why didn't Mu play by the rules? Was it because her free will was too strong?

"Hugs, I don't know her. That girl is weird, like a stray cat passing by on the street."

"A stray cat? Is it because her habits are similar to those of a cat?"

"Because I can't help but want to kick it a couple of times? Pfft, I won't really kick it, just kidding, don't look at me like that."

"Fool."

You're the idiot.

It was already noon when we left Ring. The morning's activities at the hospital, planetarium, and Ring were all very interesting.

Ningzi wasn't particularly hungry, but Mu still wanted to take her to find something to eat.

It wasn't raining today, so Mu went to the Blue Jay Restaurant and ordered a hamburger and fries.

Taking a cute child out for lunch and ordering some fried food is perfectly fine.

Ningzi is such an adorable younger sister. Although Mu calls her "older sister," he still treats her like a younger sister and takes care of her.

The title doesn't matter, as long as you know your role.

Two tables away, a man was drinking sparkling water with a sandwich. Mu decided to order one for Ningzi when the waiter brought over the hamburger.

In a great mood, Ningzi ate most of a hamburger and nearly half of the fries, drank a beverage, and ordered a cherry pie as a snack.

Mu silently ate the food that Ningzi couldn't finish, and after finishing the meal, he thoughtfully wiped the remaining food crumbs from the corners of Ningzi's lips with a tissue.

"Hehe, how did Mu-mei know that I haven't had fast food in a long time?"

On the swing in the small park, Mu looked up at the cherry blossom tree that had no petals left and stared blankly.

"Because I've been keeping an eye on Xiao Ning."

"Wow, she looks like a nymphomaniac,"

"A perverted woman...?"

Whatever.

It was about 12:30 when Ningzi left the restaurant. She had sent a message to Xiangzi to ask about his situation.

Xiao Xiang hasn't replied yet, probably still asleep, enjoying a long sleep on this sunny weekend. Xiangzi, you know how to enjoy life.

"Xiao Mu, is there anywhere we want to go next?"

"What time will you be home?"

"Think about it... before dinner? I have a feeling that Xiao Xiang won't be able to get out of bed before five o'clock today."

"why?"

"Pfft, I know her too well."

Ningzi tried to push off the ground with her legs to make the swing swing. The swing swung back and forth, not a large amplitude, but enough to make Ningzi's ponytail fly.

"Xiao Xiang, you've recently picked up a habit from somewhere. Whenever your sleep is interrupted, you go back to the same state you were in before you went to bed last night, and you can't get up without sleeping for seven or eight hours."

"Does she usually get up to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night?"