This penguin-themed band-aid made Nagasaki Soyo think of someone.
And this person, through various chain reactions, made her think of someone even more important.
Tsuchigumo Hotaru looked at Nagasaki Soyo, who was staring blankly, and thought she was in too much pain.
The sound of her fall just now was quite loud.
"Let me help you move it."
Tsuchigumo Hotaru said; he decided to lend a hand, otherwise, he wouldn't be able to go home either.
Hearing Tsuchigumo Hotaru's voice, Nagasaki Soyo finally snapped out of it.
Now was not the time to be thinking about such things!
"Ah, no need, how could I trouble you…"
After refusing, Nagasaki Soyo quickly got up, intending to move it herself.
But as soon as she took a step, a sharp pain shot through her ankle, making her unable to stand steadily.
Seeing that she was about to fall again, Nagasaki Soyo closed her eyes in fear.
"Ah!"
"Careful!"
Tsuchigumo Hotaru was quick-witted and promptly supported Nagasaki Soyo's arm.
"See? It's better if I do it, and besides, we'll be neighbors from now on."
Tsuchigumo Hotaru said.
Nagasaki Soyo, who attended an all-girls school, had never had such close contact with a boy before, and her pretty face couldn't help but flush.
Tsuchigumo Hotaru didn't think much of it, only feeling a cool, soft arm and a faint, pleasant fragrance.
"Then… I'll trouble you."
Nagasaki Soyo murmured, full of gratitude.
With her ankle twisted, it seemed she really couldn't move her luggage.
Tsuchigumo Hotaru first helped her to the side, then gathered the items that had scattered on the floor.
Otherwise, she could easily fall again.
During the moving process, the two also learned about each other's basic situations.
Tsuchigumo Hotaru learned that Nagasaki Soyo was a first-year high school student at the nearby Tsukinomori Girls' Academy.
He knew of this school; it was a famous aristocratic all-girls school.
No wonder the Nagasaki Soyo in front of him looked so elegant and poised.
Nagasaki Soyo also learned that Tsuchigumo Hotaru, like her, was currently living alone in this apartment.
And he was from China, which made Nagasaki Soyo think of a way to repay Tsuchigumo Hotaru later.
Nagasaki Soyo also noticed that Tsuchigumo Hotaru had bought a lot of instant noodles, suggesting he probably wasn't good at cooking.
…
Half an hour later.
After a busy period, following Nagasaki Soyo's instructions, Tsuchigumo Hotaru helped move all the luggage to the empty spaces inside the room.
Nagasaki Soyo would organize it slowly later.
"Phew…"
Tsuchigumo Hotaru exhaled, wiping the sweat from his forehead, and couldn't help but sigh, girls really have a lot of luggage.
Unlike him, he could pack everything into one suitcase.
After moving, Tsuchigumo Hotaru picked up his instant noodles, ready to say goodbye and leave.
He definitely needed a good shower when he got back.
"Thank you very much, Tsuchigumo-jun."
Nagasaki Soyo thanked him solemnly, simultaneously offering a gift box with both hands.
"This, there's no need for this."
Tsuchigumo Hotaru said, feeling a bit embarrassed; it was just moving luggage.
Nagasaki Soyo was firm: "Please, Tsuchigumo-jun, accept it. Without you, I don't know what I would have done today, and this is a gift from China, you know."
"Besides, in Japan, it's also a tradition for new residents to visit neighbors and give gifts, and then, please take care of me from now on."
Nagasaki Soyo explained softly, hoping Tsuchigumo Hotaru wouldn't refuse.
Tsuchigumo Hotaru thought about it; it seemed she was right.
At the same time, he was curious about what kind of Chinese item it was.
Tsuchigumo Hotaru opened it and saw Chinese characters written on the box.
Wuyi Mountain Black Tea.
So it was black tea.
This was quite valuable.
"Gulp…"
Tsuchigumo Hotaru was tempted.
The taste of home; since that was the case, it would be rude to refuse.
Speaking of which, this reminded Tsuchigumo Hotaru of something.
He still hadn't given a return gift to the lovely Tomori!
Seeing Tsuchigumo Hotaru smile and accept it, Nagasaki Soyo also relaxed a little, showing a very gentle smile.
This was one of her favorite black teas.
…
Tsuchigumo Hotaru returned home.
Shower…
Instant noodles…
Brewing tea…
Eating a bento…
Opening the video website…
Enjoying delicious food while being immersed in short videos.
However, Tsuchigumo Hotaru's mind began to sort through today's gains.
"Become Gotou Hitori's only friend for sixteen years, gain 500 Notes."
"Invite Gotou Hitori to form a band together, gain 450 Notes."
Bocchi-chan, you're so generous!
But Bocchi-chan, you're really too miserable…
Although the rewards were generous, Tsuchigumo Hotaru felt a bit helpless.
Fortunately, this was a music anime, and everyone was kind.
Otherwise, you would definitely be bullied at school, Bocchi-chan.
But don't worry, you'll have more friends soon!
"Become Nagasaki Soyo's neighbor, gain 100 Notes."
Hmm?
Tsuchigumo Hotaru was stunned; this new neighbor also had a reward?
But thinking about it, it made sense; it was normal for girls from aristocratic schools to cultivate musical talents.
It was a good thing he was helpful; it seemed he needed to build good relationships in the future.
So, Tsuchigumo Hotaru now had over 6000 Notes.
He looked at the items in the system store this week.
"Bass Lv3: 20000 Notes"
"Single-threaded Processor: 15000 Notes"
"Photographic Memory: 6000 Notes"
"Absolute Pitch: 20000 Notes"
"Drums Lv1: 1000 Notes"
"Piano Lv2: 6000 Notes"
…
Oh, Tsuchigumo Hotaru's face was full of smiles.
There were quite a few good things.
No, something was wrong.
Tsuchigumo Hotaru frowned.
Found it, Hirazawa Yui's skill [Absolute Pitch], why did you increase in price!
That's too much!
Even if you didn't increase in price, I couldn't afford you.
System, what are you worried about?
Tsuchigumo Hotaru couldn't help but curse out loud.
However, the system did not answer him.
It seemed that the Notes required for these skills might vary slightly each time they appeared.
But they wouldn't differ too much.
After hesitating for a moment, Tsuchigumo Hotaru decided to exchange for the Lv2 Piano.
Since there was no electronic keyboard, he would make do with the piano skill for now.
It was roughly the same anyway.
Moreover, with Lv2 Piano, it would be enough for End Band in the short term.
After all, currently, only Gotou Hitori had reached a professional level.
They would improve together then!
Hehe…
After joining the band, the speed of accumulating Notes would likely increase significantly.
Tsuchigumo Hotaru was still very tempted by Hirazawa Yui's [Absolute Pitch].
As for the single-threaded processor, forget it!
…
Correction, Wuyi Mountain Da Hong Pao is not black tea, so it has been changed to Wuyi Mountain Black Tea. There are many sub-categories below, so I didn't specify them.