Ann came to invite me to form a group, and Iori refused..

The two of them sparked off regardless of my intention.

…I hope they can resolve the situation as peacefully as possible.

“Are you seriously saying that?”

“I’m serious.”

“If she works with me, Runa will quickly rise to stardom…….do you know what I mean?”

What the hell is Ann talking about….Iori, who was dominated, became silent with a troubled face. Then Ann continued.

“Are you qualified to stand on the same stage as Runa?”

“Qualified to be on the same stage……?”

“Let me put it this way…..Runa’s talent is real, do you have the skill to match Runa’s?”

“……That’s.”

Iori’s ability is impeccable. The only thing that makes Iori hesitant is the promise of a position that Ann had indicated earlier. It’s true that if I formed a guitar duo with Ann, I might be able to achieve stardom. But….

“Ann, I don’t think so.”

I interrupted.

“I know what you mean, Ann. As someone who aspires to a career in music, that proposal is certainly appealing, but I don’t think that’s the case…..”

“Runa……”

“And Iori’s talent is also real.”

I got everyone’s attention. The atmosphere was indescribably heavy. And I get goosebumps at the words that I uttered like an older sister.

“I understand…….”

It was Ann who broke the silence.

“But I need you Runa …… so let’s have a match.”

I guess my guitar playing is being recognized, but it doesn’t sound that way. At least call it Runa’s power or Runa’s guitar.

“What do you mean by a match?”

“From now on, let’s play in front of the artists I respect and let them judge who’s more worthy for Runa, me or Iori.”

“Eh……right now?”

“Yes, now, follow me, both of you.”

I feel like she’s being insanely pushy, but…….

“I get it.”

Iori accepted it.

“Then let’s go.”

No good, if I don’t return to the school, I won’t have any spare uniforms. I can’t leave my uniform at school for two days in a row.

“Wait a minute, I’ll go get my luggage and guitar.”

–After I went to get my luggage and uniform, I met up with Ann again and took the hired car which she had waiting for me.

And then, the one who arrived was…..

It was the Kubota family.

Could it be that the artist Ann respects is…..Gaku san?

I mean…..am I going to meet Gaku san while cross-dressing ?!

…She’s my girlfriend’s father.

Iori looked at me and smiled wryly.

I thought I heard [Don’t mind.] in my ears.