Soyo... beneath her long, tea-colored hair was an incredibly exquisite face.
Just like the blue-haired, twin-tailed Sakiko, she was also a cute and beautiful girl.
In his past life, trying to catch a girl like this would have probably taken a lot of effort.
But now... he had just disciplined Sakiko in the evening, and at night, he could discipline the cute Soyo as well.
This life was truly too hard to refuse.
Should he set up a [Wrath Aura] for Soyo too??
But if he did that, would it cause too much of a commotion??
After leading Soyo into her room, Shouko was feeling conflicted.
Meanwhile, Soyo was looking at the room's decor with a face full of surprise.
There were absolutely none of the pink or blue themes, or sweet, warm decorations that girls usually have.
There were no stuffed animals or cute toys used for decoration either.
It was just a very simple room... inside was a minimalist black-and-white wardrobe, along with a very cool computer, computer desk, and computer chair.
On the wall on the other side, there was a black board with various fitness equipment hanging from it.
And below the black board were rolled-up deep blue foam mats and some strange-looking wheels and pillars.
Unless something was unexpected, these wheels and pillars were likely fitness equipment she didn't quite understand.
So... the style of the entire room lacked the cuteness of a girl entirely.
Instead, it was filled with a sense of boys' sci-fi and realism intertwined.
"So this is Shouko's room. I really didn't expect it to look like this."
"Yeah, it's alright. Usually, besides listening to music and composing, I just play on the computer and work out."
"It's... quite nice."
After thinking for a moment, Soyo, who was seeing a girl's room like this for the first time, couldn't find the right words to describe it.
She could only make do and give a perfunctory response.
However... she suddenly snapped back to reality.
The main reason she came here was to ask Shouko why she and Sakiko were so insistent on leaving the CRYCHIC Band.
"Shouko, can you tell me why things are still so good between us, yet you still want to leave the CRYCHIC Band??"
If she had been relatively polite downstairs earlier, Soyo's tone now was somewhat sharp.
And it was indeed the case... compared to the others in the CRYCHIC Band who all had a reason for being there.
Shouko, this optional hearing-impaired substitute, was the one person she had always ignored.
Or to put it more vividly, Shouko's compositions could be replaced by Sakiko, and the lyrics and singing could be replaced by Tomori.
Essentially, within the CRYCHIC Band, Shouko was a presence that leaned towards being invisible.
If it hadn't been for this sudden outburst, combined with the core of the team, Sakiko, wanting to leave.
She probably wouldn't have felt much sadness at all... because she had been invited by Sakiko, and Sakiko was the 'white moonlight' who cured her of her illness of loneliness.
In this team, the only person Soyo truly cared about was Sakiko.
Therefore, at this moment, she was trying to see if she could squeeze out some insider information about Sakiko by questioning Shouko first.
Unfortunately... facing a Soyo acting so superior, Shouko also completely stopped being conflicted.
Let Soyo be the first candidate for the Wrath Aura.
"Soyo, are you... questioning me??"
As Shouko spoke, her voice became cold and serious.
This immediately gave Soyo a start.
With her people-pleasing personality, she shook her head as a reflex reaction.
"I'm not questioning you, I just..."
"Here, put these pants on first. Let's go outside and talk."
"Eh, okay... alright."
At a time like this, in order to find out the reason for Sakiko's departure from the band.
Even though Soyo didn't really want to put on the pants Shouko wore under her skirt.
She still suppressed the discomfort in her heart and put them on with a face full of smiles.
Thinking about the upcoming operation... looking at Soyo who had already put on the pants, Shouko couldn't help but sigh softly.
"I really am too kind."
Facing Soyo's confused gaze, she smiled and gestured with her chin: "Let's go."
"Okay..."
Soyo nodded and followed Shouko out of the room and downstairs.
"Mom, we're going out for a stroll. Today's meal was so delicious, I'm a bit too full, haha."
"Okay, come back early. It's colder outside now that it's autumn, make sure you wear more... ah, you are wearing more, that's good. Go on and have your stroll."
Following Ryoko's words, Soyo also very politely gave a slight bow.
Then she and Shouko walked out, one after the other.
"Mom..."
"Hmm, what is it, little Yuzuru??"
"I feel like something is a bit off between Sis and the other girl."
Looking at the retreating backs of Shouko and Soyo, Yuzuru said prettily.
But Ryoko shook her head and smiled: "Young people naturally have this or that problem between them. It's fine, this is what growing up is."
"Is that how it is?"
Watching the entrance door close, Yuzuru responded softly and thoughtfully... The night street... because it had rained, it was much cooler and also much quieter.
On the entire street, not a single person could be seen at all.
The night lights flickered with a bright white glow, illuminating the road.
Shouko and Soyo walked quietly on the silent street.
"Soyo, you know, Sakiko actually told me a lot of things about you."
"A lot of things... about me??"
Soyo's eyes widened slightly. She didn't expect the Shouko before her to be so close to Sakiko.
And at that moment... the [Wrath Aura], which only Shouko could see, was placed above Soyo's head.
The burning hot, lava-like red-gold halo burst forth with intense flames that gradually enveloped Soyo.
At the same time... the curiosity in Soyo's heart was rapidly transformed into an emotion of anger.
"Nishinomiya-san, just say it directly. What exactly happened with Sakiko-chan??"
"If you ask me, do I have to tell you??"
"You, you!!!!"
Looking at Soyo, who was gradually coming to a boil.
The smile on Shouko's face grew increasingly radiant.
"Soyo, I heard you entered Moon Forest, that school for noble young ladies, because your mother is so outstanding, right?"
"For fear of being laughed at by everyone at school, you could only tremblingly try to please everyone. It must be hard."
"Unfortunately, even though you work so hard, you don't even have a single friend. How pitiful."
Hearing these words, Soyo was directly and completely ignited.
But even so, with her subconscious need to maintain her image, she still trembled and didn't let out any profanity.
"Nishinomiya... Shouko, you... don't go too far!!!!"