Seeing the group enter the clothing store, Soyo suddenly had an idea.
Wasn't this the perfect opportunity?
Thinking this, Soyo immediately began contacting Nyamu.
Looking at the messages on her phone, Nyamu's gaze toward Kamijou Mutsuki and Sakiko became somewhat subtle.
It could only be said—the emotional relationships between these people were really complicated!
Were band girls always this messy?
Good thing it had nothing to do with her, Nyamu—otherwise that'd be embarrassing!
In fact, Nyamu had no interest at all in the grand promises Soyo was making—things like "strategic alliances" and the like.
Although Kamijou Mutsuki was indeed a high-quality man, he was also a scumbag, with far too many girls around him.
Did they really think that just because of one accident, her heart would flutter and something would happen between them?
After all, she was a working adult—she wasn't that naive.
If that day ever came, she'd eat her own cat!
Right now, Nyamu only wanted to focus on her career!
However, she hadn't forgotten what just happened.
After being out and about for so long, when had she ever suffered such a loss?
And if it weren't for Sakiko's terrible idea, would she have ended up like this?
Although she didn't know why Sakiko had come up with such an absurd thought, Nyamu could tell that she wasn't actually indifferent to Kamijou Mutsuki getting close to other girls.
So, she didn't mind helping Soyo just a little.
However…
Looking at the message sent by a certain "Soyo-sensei," Nyamu couldn't help but curl her lips slightly.
It could only be said—the rich really knew how to play. Just watching from the sidelines, she already felt full from all the drama.
"Kamijou-kun, love is mutual. Focusing on just one person isn't good."
Nyamu, who had been somewhat indifferent before, suddenly smiled and made a suggestion.
"How about Kamijou-kun pick out a few clothes as well?"
A "love expert" with zero actual experience offered her opinion.
"Boys need to dress themselves up too. If you're too sloppy, you'll lose points with girls, you know~"
"Me? No need."
After all, Kamijou Mutsuki wasn't lacking in clothes.
Besides, watching cute girls try on outfits was enjoyable—but doing it himself felt a bit awkward.
"I think Nyamu is right."
However, Sakiko seemed to strongly agree with Nyamu's suggestion, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Kamijou Mutsuki.
"…Alright then."
Although this clothing store mainly catered to female customers—so much so that aside from Kamijou Mutsuki, there were no other men inside—it still sold men's clothing. While the variety wasn't large, the quality wasn't bad.
At the very least, it was enough for Sakiko to pick from.
Meanwhile, Mutsumi, watching as the previously somewhat distant Nyamu suddenly spoke up, and as Soyo took advantage of Nyamu drawing attention to quietly slip into a fitting room unnoticed—she knew that Soyo's scheme had begun.
Although she didn't know exactly what "Soyo-sensei" was thinking, Mutsumi could guess most of her plan just by watching.
That woman was definitely planning to trick Mutsuki into the fitting room and fulfill her evil desires!
Naturally, Mutsumi wouldn't let her succeed. As for how to deal with it, after thinking for a moment, the girl came up with an idea.
"Mutsuki?"
Sakiko, who had been enthusiastically picking out clothes for Kamijou Mutsuki, looked puzzled when she saw him suddenly take out his phone.
"It's a message from Mutsumi."
Kamijou Mutsuki didn't hide it.
He glanced around, and sure enough, he caught sight of a flash of green disappearing.
Why did Mutsumi follow them here?
Although Nyamu's livestream had already exposed their date today, she had known about it from the start, hadn't she?
Compared to her, the other band girls should be the ones who cared more.
Could it be…
On Sakiko's side, after hearing his words, her body trembled slightly.
Could it be that Mutsumi had discovered her and Kamijou Mutsuki secretly… ahem, had her situation been exposed?
Mutsumi, listen to my explanation—no, my defense—it's not what you think!
"…Mutsumi has something she wants me to take care of."
However, Kamijou Mutsuki's next words put her at ease.
But once the girl processed it, a sense of guilt filled her heart.
After all, she was Mutsumi's childhood friend, her other half—how could she…
For Mutsumi's sake, even if it was a date, she absolutely couldn't do anything out of line with Kamijou Mutsuki!
"By the way, how's the selection going, Saki-chan?"
Just as Sakiko was tangled in her thoughts, Kamijou Mutsuki suddenly asked.
"How about this one? Do you like it, Mutsuki?"
Sakiko finally snapped back to reality. What she picked was a casual shirt, but it suited Kamijou Mutsuki's temperament very well.
It had to be said—even though "Sakiko-sensei" had fallen on hard times, her upbringing as a former young lady still showed.
"Then Kamijou-kun can go try—"
"No rush."
Kamijou Mutsuki directly interrupted Nyamu.
"Saki-chan should pick one too. Which one do you like?"
Nyamu raised an eyebrow slightly at this.
This wasn't what Soyo had arranged.
Could it be that Kamijou Mutsuki had noticed something?
"Eh? Me?"
The girl's cheeks flushed slightly.
"Which one do you think looks nice, Mutsuki?"
For a moment, there was actually a bit of a date-like atmosphere between the two.
In the end, Kamijou Mutsuki picked a light blue fitted dress for Sakiko.
And when it came to choosing fitting rooms afterward, Kamijou Mutsuki refused the one Nyamu had subtly guided them toward. Instead, he let Sakiko take it, while he chose another one not far away.
Seeing this, Nyamu understood that Soyo's plan had completely failed. However, she didn't feel much about it.
After all, she had only acted on a whim—she hadn't genuinely intended to help Soyo.
Meanwhile, inside the fitting room, Soyo was still indulging in her fantasy—ambushing Kamijou Mutsuki while Sakiko was busy on their date, and secretly getting intimate with him.
Since Sakiko would rather help an outsider than help her, then she couldn't be blamed!
Instead of watching Sakiko's bizarre antics, she might as well take advantage of the situation herself.
Sakiko only needed to focus on her date, but if she wanted to get close to Kamijou Mutsuki, there were far more things to consider!
Just as Soyo was imagining what would happen next, the fitting room door suddenly opened.
Soyo, somewhat excited, lifted her head—only to realize that today's "Kamijou Mutsuki" seemed a bit different.
"Mutsuki-kun," the girl said blankly.
"Why are you dressed like Saki-chan, and wearing her clothes?"
"..."
Sakiko, upon seeing Soyo inside the fitting room, was startled and instinctively shut the door.
But after hearing what she said next, her expression darkened.
"Is there a possibility… that I am Sakiko?"
"This isn't right…"
However, Soyo seemed unable to accept reality.
"No way… no way at all!"
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