"Eh~ In other words, Big Sister, you are a singer, that's amazing. I heard that those artists have to wake up very, very early every day in order to catch their schedules, and they sleep very late every day. In order to ensure their exposure, they have to desperately find schedules. It seems that you, Big Sister, are also very tired." Yoshino sighed, it turns out that Itsuka Miku is also very tired.
In my previous life, I learned that many celebrities have to expose themselves more in order not to become outdated celebrities, but now Itsuka Miku is still very young, and she is so beautiful, she does have a much higher advantage than others.
"...Yes, it was like this when I first debuted. I had to rush to many schedules every day. I had to get up early and go to bed late every day, so in order to replenish my energy, I sometimes had to rest in the car to replenish my spirit." Thinking of the time when I debuted as Yosodate Tsukina, I was rushing to schedules like this every day, and sometimes I didn't even have time to rest.
"Although I was very tired, I was very happy. Because at that time, I had so many fans supporting me, but everything changed after that incident." Itsuka Miku's expression turned a little unsightly.
"So, Yoshino, do you have a favorite singer? Or do you have a favorite song?" Not wanting to continue the topic, Itsuka Miku tried to change it, but she would recall her dark history and the agonizing, exhausting nights that caused her so much pain.
"Yes, it's a group called Muse. I'm sorry, but after hearing their songs, I absolutely had to become their fan. Their songs captivated me; I feel like I'm addicted."
When Muse was mentioned, Yoshino showed a hint of fanaticism. No matter when or under what circumstances, her love for Muse would not change. This cult-like group is truly harmful; once you hear Muse's songs, you become completely obsessed.
"Eh~ Is it that amazing? It really makes me jealous, that someone could make Yoshino like them so much. But I don't seem to have heard of a group called Muse. If I remember correctly, that name should refer to the nine goddesses of art in Greek mythology. Could you tell me about their journey? Sister, I'm very curious."
Seeing the fondness in Yoshino's eyes, a trace of jealousy appeared in Itsuka Miku's heart. She had targeted someone who hadn't heard her songs, and now that person liked another group, which was a bit unacceptable to her. What exactly was the origin of this Muse?
"Hmm! I'll tell you, Sister…" Yoshino gradually began to recount to Itsuka Miku how Kousaka Honoka initially formed Muse and then saved the school. This made Itsuka Miku, who was originally quite uncomfortable, start to admire the girl named Kousaka Honoka, for being able to achieve something of that magnitude.
"So, I want you to know, Sister Miku, that even if there are no fans below the stage, if you keep singing diligently, one day it will be packed. No matter how dark the stage was at the time, believe in yourself, and one day you'll still see glow sticks waving for you, won't you? Even if you use your voice to control others, those people are ultimately not your fans. They're just brainwashed by you."
Yoshino took out her phone, which was playing Itsuka Miku's song. It was composed in a strange language, a stable and peaceful melody like a lullaby, easily intoxicating, though there were still some impurities in the voice.
"…You heard it? It seems you're not as innocent as you appear, Yoshino. I didn't expect Sister to fall for it." Completely devoid of the melodious voice from earlier, Itsuka Miku's voice was now filled with coldness. She looked at Yoshino indifferently and tried to distance herself.
I was careless. I never thought this Little Loli, whom I always considered innocent, would be like this. It seems I underestimated this Loli; she definitely knows a certain amount about me.
And she knows a lot of things; even the matter with Muse just now was probably said on purpose. Seriously, I always thought the other party was following my plan, but was I actually completely acting according to her script?
"Hmm, I know. Sister, didn't you also want to treat Yoshino like a cute doll? Although Yoshino can feel that you're very good to Yoshino, it's just a feeling similar to liking a doll. Yoshino is not your puppet, Sister! Yoshino is also a Spirit! A Spirit with emotions! What do you take Yoshino for?"
Although Itsuka Miku had been very gentle with her all day, Yoshino could sense that the way she treated her was like treating a favorite doll, which she found a bit unacceptable.
At this moment, a feeling of irritation made her mood very bad, and the spiritual power within her began to slowly change.
In the depths of Yoshino's heart, Zadkiel felt the changes occurring within Yoshino. Turning to see the smile on Astaroth's face, Zadkiel knew it was this guy's doing again.
"Astaroth, you're influencing my cute guardian's emotions again! You should know that I now have the power of Ratziel, so even if I can't destroy you, I can still cause you some trouble."
Zadkiel looked at her angrily. After Yoshino obtained the second sephirah, Zadkiel also gained the power of the Guardian Angel Ratziel from the second sephirah. This power could replenish her energy normally, so she wasn't afraid of Astaroth at all now.
"…It's not entirely my fault. The main thing is that my magic power within Yoshino's body constantly affects her emotions, especially amplifying negative ones. It seems the effect is quite good now~ You should know that normally, this child wouldn't get angry over such things. It seems the emotional influence is very deep." Astaroth ignored her threat and instead lay lazily on the sofa she had materialized.
Ever since she used Shiina to go out last time, she had rarely received energy replenishment. She was originally worried that there might not be any significant emotional fluctuations in the future, but Itsuka Miku gave her an unexpected surprise. Now she could rest assured.
"And don't threaten me~ Although this child won't form new demons or angels within her body with the power of the particle, when she reverses, I can also gain the power of Beelzebub. By then, I can torment you however I want, Zadkiel. I wonder if the sound of you screaming will be melodious?"
Astaroth looked at Zadkiel with a wicked expression. She could lay her hands on Zadkiel, but as an angel, Zadkiel could at most give her a verbal warning.
"You know, I just love seeing your expression, wanting to hit me but unable to."
"You bastard!?" Indeed, just as she said, Zadkiel really couldn't do anything to her.
But now was not the time to let Yoshino's emotions continue to worsen. She had to help her now.
Thinking this, Zadkiel wanted to use her energy to restore Yoshino's emotions, but a black energy ball interrupted her plan.
"Astaroth!!!?"
"I can't let you resolve the little master's matters so easily. Although I don't think the master will reverse, this state can still allow me to gain some energy. I can't let you disturb my good fortune." After standing up and stretching, the black wings representing a demon extended from her back. It was time for a good workout.
"I can't let you be so arrogant anymore." Holy angel wings extended from Zadkiel's back. She now had Ratziel's power, and today she would definitely make Astaroth kneel and sing her surrender.
"Hey! Yoshino, calm down now. Your emotions are very strange right now!" Shiina suddenly felt a slight abnormality in Yoshino's spiritual power fluctuations. If this matter couldn't be resolved properly, she felt things would become very bad.
"Right! Don't be angry. Calm down, otherwise, if that guy comes out, Sister Nozomi and the others will be in danger. But I feel so uncomfortable. Sister Nozomi! Sister Nozomi, where are you? Hurry and help Yoshino!" Was it going to be like last time again, where Toujou Nozomi wasn't by her side when she needed her?
"This child…" Itsuka Miku looked at Yoshino with a hint of pity. Although she didn't know what had happened to this child, what she had just said was true; she had indeed treated her like a cute doll. It seemed to truly be her own fault.
Just as Itsuka Miku was about to comfort Yoshino, someone acted faster. Appearing behind Yoshino, she gently hugged her.
"It's okay, Yoshino. Sister Nozomi is right here. Calm down, okay. Sister will deal with those who bully you."
Toujou Nozomi gently stroked Yoshino's small head, but her gaze at Itsuka Miku was icy. Behind her, besides Minami Kotori, even Honjou Nia had appeared. Upon hearing that someone wanted to bully their cute little sister (mascot), they dropped what they were doing and rushed to the scene at full speed.
As a result, they arrived to see Itsuka Miku bullying (?) Yoshino, which infuriated everyone.
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