I wanted to be a bad actor in the anime, but I failed.

......

This week, Sobu High School is very lively.

There are no more activities in the service club, and everyone is preparing for the farewell ceremony except for attending classes.

During club activity time, the whole school was busy moving things, blowing balloons, making decorations, rehearsing singing, etc.

But there are two other people in the Service Club who are discussing the outline of "Love Metronome Volume 3" as if they are irrelevant personnel.

"I think you'd better give up writing."

Mu Lin lamented the incompetence of Kasumigaoka.

"You, who have no idea of ​​my efforts and dreams, have no effect on me with your mockery!"

After meeting Mu Lin, Kasumigaoka's expression did not change at all, even though her psychological endurance had greatly improved.

"Anyway, you promised to help me write the outline, you can't go back on your word."

The proud girl, who had become accustomed to the Mulin Gang, did not feel ashamed of this at all.

"It's not a help, just write it first and I'll give you some suggestions!"

"It's almost the same!"

"Not even close!"

Mu Lin looked helplessly at Kasumigaoka who was typing away at the keyboard in front of the computer, and for a moment he felt that the other party was very difficult to deal with.

But fortunately, once the outline of the third volume is completed, he will have nothing to do.

While leaning back in the chair, waiting for the other party to finish the work and check it.

Two people from the service department suddenly walked in.

It was Tuanzi and Yukinoshita, but they were both out of breath and looked very tired.

Tuanzi was fine, but Yukinoshita was so tired that she needed someone to help her stand up!

"Xiaoxue! Are you working too hard?" Tuanzi complained.

"Time is of the essence and this is the only way."

Yukinoshita's voice was a little hoarse, as if she had hurt her throat from singing.

"But you don't have to fight so hard! If you slow down a bit, the rest of us can take a break!"

"Ah."

"Hey! Let's not talk about it for now. I'll go get you a glass of water."

After helping Yukinoshita to her seat, Tuanzi took the cup and poured water on the side.

Seeing Yukinoshita sitting on a chair, protecting her forehead with her hands, enduring her fatigue, Kasumigaoka Utaha also stopped what she was doing and asked, "Is the rehearsal so hard?"

"It's okay." Yukinoshita said perfunctorily.

"How can it be okay? It's really too hard!" Tuanzi complained, and after handing the water to Yukinoshita, he said, "Really, I can't understand why everyone has been working so hard since Xiaoxue came."

"It's mainly because of me."

When a person who is more serious joins the crowd, he will affect a group of people who are just waiting to die. The latter will hate the former.

Therefore, in the past, Yukinoshita was hated by many people.

But now I have friends.

"How dare you say that! The drummer is sick from exhaustion and can't perform, and now Mr. Hiratsuka is busy looking for external help!" Tuanzi said unhappily.

"Feel sorry."

"Ahhh! I can't stand it, Xiaoxue! This is not like you at all. No matter how serious you are, you can't be so desperate, right?"

"They all say time is running out."

"Woo woo woo!" Tuanzi was puffing up his cheeks and huffing.

"Seeing you guys working so hard, I suddenly feel a little excited." Kasumigaoka Utaha joked.

"It's definitely wonderful! Let me tell you, Xiaoxue looks so handsome when she sings and plays the guitar!"

"As long as nothing goes wrong." Yukinoshita said pessimistically.

"If you are really worried, then why did you agree to Mr. Hiratsuka's request?" Kasumigaoka was speechless.

"......this."

Yukinoshita glanced at Mulin and fell silent.

This strange little action naturally caught the attention of others.

Suddenly, the atmosphere in the service department became strange.

"Is it... for others to see?" Tuanzi said absentmindedly.

"Ah."

"If that's the case, then it's understandable to work hard for others."

"Ah."

"but......"

"But whether others will appreciate it or not is another matter." Kasumigaoka warned Yukinoshita from the side.

The latter paused, then said dejectedly: "It doesn't matter."

"How could I not appreciate it! Mulin! Will you come and see me?"

Tuanzi suddenly turned the conversation to Mulin.

The way these three women suddenly spoke with hidden agendas made Mu Lin not know what to do.

Yukinoshita also stretched out her hand as if to stop Tuanzi from asking this question, but it was too late.

In the end, she could only look at the boy and wait for his answer.

This cowardly action made the other party think of a cruel way to quickly end the connection with her.

If you want others to hate you, of course you want them to have their hopes dashed.

So the boy naturally said, "This is a performance for all exchange students. If nothing unexpected happens, I will definitely sit in the audience and watch it."

Then, the three girls naturally agreed, and without any surprise, this condition was fulfilled.

They also returned to peace.

And the girl, who looked like falling snow, also showed a look of anticipation for something in return.

The reward is to let the person she loves watch her performance.

......

Some people from Sobu High School felt a little regretful.

The originally joyful campus festival should be lively, but after being combined with the farewell festival, many people are in a low mood.

The exchange students, both boys and girls, naturally made friends with many students from our school during these two months.

The departure of a friend makes a sentimental person sad.

Some boys were crying silently, but the worst affected were naturally the emotional female students.

They cried their hearts out, shook hands and said goodbye, promising to play together again in the future.

Young seedlings who have not experienced the test of time, the joys and sorrows, separations of life and death, are always touched by these little things.

One can admire their innocence, yet envy their purity.

"So, the farewell festival and the school festival shouldn't be held together!"

Shizuka Hiratsuka, holding a bass guitar, murmured in the dim background.

As the performance progressed, more and more performers said goodbye to the departing exchange students.

Now it wasn't just the exchange students who were crying. Many other people were also infected by the emotions and started crying as they thought about something.

It is really strange that a cheerful song suddenly appeared in this sad atmosphere...

So, under the host's low call.

The last performance before the farewell ceremony begins.

The symphony of musical instruments is the youthful voices of the two lead singers on the stage.

......

[It’s a little bitter]

[It's as stimulating as chocolate]

[Your voice echoes in my heart]

【I want to play】

[Unconcealable disclosure]

[Today, I must make you understand my feelings]

[I accidentally saw your extremely serious profile]

[My already throbbing heart speeds up all the way]

[Every time I see you, my heart beats faster]

【I want to be closer to you】

[Before this sweet premonition melts away, be sure to notice it]

【I want to be your most special person】

......

The passionate song becomes more subdued at some point.

The lead singer named Yukinoshita Yukino did not see the person she was thinking of in the audience.

......

"Thank you so much for helping make this show go smoothly, sis."

Yukinoshita Yukino bowed respectfully to her sister.

This time, it was all thanks to her for replacing the sick drummer.

"I didn't see him." Yukinoshita Haruno asked casually.

"......Hmm?" Yukino paused.

"By the way, he's also an exchange student, right? Why isn't he watching the performance in the audience?"

"I do not know."

"You finally got the chance to perform your talent on stage this time, but I didn't expect him to not see it. What a shame."

"..."

"My mother is here too."

As soon as these words came out, a woman in kimono walked in.

Everyone else was shocked by her aura, and the Yukinoshita sisters hurried to meet her.

"It's an excellent performance." Xue's mother praised.

"Thank you for your compliment. It's my honor that you are willing to watch this performance!" Yukinoshita Yukino bowed respectfully.

"No, I should thank you for tolerating my intrusion. This performance was great and it seems you have put in a lot of effort." Xue's mother also bowed in return.

“I tried a little harder, but there is still something missing.”

"Yeah, it seems like someone is missing."

Yang Nai's sigh at the side made Yukino force a smile and said, "Sister, you are joking."

"Those exchange students have already taken the chartered bus back to school, right?" Xue's mother asked.

"Yes, after the performance, they were organized to return to their own schools."

"But I didn't see Mu Linjun."

"Eh?"

"According to the report from the servants, he did not take the chartered car back with us. Maybe he has some other things to do here. After all, tomorrow is Saturday."

After leaving these words, Xue's mother said goodbye and left.

"That's great, it looks like there's still a chance for a reversal! Yukino!" Yang No patted Yukino's shoulder to celebrate.

"What... a chance for a reversal? Don't be ridiculous."

Finally, under the pressure from her sister and mother who knew what was in her mind, the proud girl lowered her head and revealed an expression as if she was crying.

No matter how hard she tried to hold back, at this moment she finally started crying like those classmates who were crying for their separation.

Seeing her sister so fragile, Yukinoshita Haruno felt a little uncomfortable.

"In fact, he actually has two girlfriends."

"Eh?" Yukinoshita suddenly looked up.

"I think their names are Kato Megumi and Nishimiya Naoko."

"Is it them? Has the relationship been confirmed?"

"Yes."

"So that's how it is." Yukinoshita Yukino smiled bitterly, "In that case, then I can understand his behavior."

"Humph, I can't stand for deliberately being annoying! You could have watched Yukino-chan's cool performance!"

"...maybe."

"So you're going to give up?"

"......Yeah." The trembling reply revealed the girl's fragile submission to fate.

"Have you forgotten what your mother told you?"

"what?"

"People from the Yukinoshita family will not give up easily!" As she said this, Yang No poked her sister's smooth forehead with her index finger.

"Eh? Did she know about this a long time ago?"

"Of course, who else do you think she is the mother of?"

"Even so, given that he dislikes me, it's impossible for me."

"Huo? You won't be pua by him? The so-called pua is to use words to make the victim feel inferior and doubt himself. It is impossible for him not to rely on him."

"How can this be......"

"Think carefully before you answer."

Yukinoshita Yukino thought for a long time before saying, "Although the result is like this, it is not a crime. He was also forced."

"Hyouka!" Yukinoshita Haruno laughed, "See, you have verbally admitted that it is impossible for you not to rely on him? And you even excused him for his crime."

"It's not like that." Yukinoshita Yukino, who didn't expect her sister to ask questions, tried to cover up in panic.

"Okay! I actually know him better than you do."

"Huh?" Yukino looked at her sister in surprise.

"You should have a general idea of ​​his character, right? He is willful and reckless, doesn't play by the rules, is heartless, doesn't care about anything, and doesn't even care about his dignity."

"That's a bit too much."

Although she defended him verbally, Yukino smiled.

She felt inexplicably refreshed by her sister's scolding.

"Ah! What's so excessive? He doesn't care anyway, right?"

"Ah."

"so what?"

"So what?"

"So he could have watched your performance, and he could have gotten along with you without any scruples as usual, but now it seems like he's being cautious."

"Consider his girlfriends...right? After all, they were very angry the last time they saw me with him."

"I don't think so! I think he cares more about you, right? He thinks you might like him, and in order to avoid you being sad, he distances himself from you and asks you to give up on him!"

"?" Xueno frowned in confusion.

"I don't want to make you sad, so of course I care about your performance! I care about you, so of course I like you!"

“The logic is a little twisted.”

Yukinoshita Yukino commented.

She was slightly aware that her sister was trying to find excuses for her so that she could bravely snatch him away.

“Actually.”

Yukinoshita Haruno's tone suddenly became heavy. After a long pause, she spoke from the bottom of her heart, "He really likes her, so he deliberately makes her dislike him, right? He's afraid of taking on some kind of responsibility. A boy like him who is so powerful and can play with fire may have some mysterious concerns. I went to his house and it felt like he was forced to like his two girlfriends because they liked him."

"In this case, wouldn't I be forcing him to like me?"

"But you also like me, don't you? You're too upright. As a woman, if you play tricks a little, a generous man won't care. At least since I met him, I've never seen him angry. He looks like he doesn't care about anything, so unless you touch his reverse scale, nothing will make him angry, right?"

"Then what is his reverse scale?"

"you."

"Do not make jokes."

"Maybe someone he cares about is getting hurt. This is a common weakness for men."

"I don't think so." Yukinoshita Yukino suddenly said.

This made Yang Noi, her elder sister, raise her eyebrows in surprise.

"Or not entirely."

"So what do you think?"

"I don't know yet."

"So what you mean is that you will know in the future?"

What you mean is, are you really planning to rob?

After successfully convincing Yukino, Yukinoshita Haruno breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Well! Then keep going! Officer Yukinoshita!"

"Huh? Why are you calling me officer?"

"He actually dared to have two girlfriends so blatantly. Of course he must face justice!"

"I'm sorry, I can't help you."

"Haha! Just kidding! But I've got a plan for you to get to him."

"what's the plan?"

"Sometimes the most direct way to understand others is not to get along with them, but to get along with the people around them. From what you just said, it seems that you know Kato Megumi and Nishimiya Glass?"

"It's recognition."

"That's perfect! The more you spend with them, the more chances you have to get close to him!"

"In this case, I can't bear to disturb their relationship with him, and one of them is..."

“Are there any disabled people with hearing impairments?”

"Is such that."

"Oh, it's really troublesome. Should you help others at the expense of yourself or help yourself at the expense of others? It all depends on your decision!"

Yukinoshita Haruno actually thought of a way to achieve success for both parties, but she was too proud to tell anyone about it.

To be precise, it achieved success for both parties but also wronged both parties.

After the counseling, Yukinoshita Haruno waved goodbye and left.

What Yukinoshita Yukino didn't know was that her sister was preparing to use another method to get close to Mu Lin.

Although the purpose of the approach is unclear.

......

After standing there in silence for a long time, Yukinoshita Yukino sighed.

Just when she was about to leave, another person came.

Yuigahama Yui handed over a camera and said, "Xiaoxue, Mu Lin is so annoying! You were so handsome in front of everyone! He actually broke his promise and didn't come to see you! Humph! You must punish him and make him watch it a hundred times! The power to punish you is up to you!"

"......Thanks."