"Yahahaha~ Yoshino, did you see that? This is a Cao Ni Ma, commonly known as an Alpaca. It's a creature that lives in Malagobi, a powerful creature that likes to 'wo cao'. It's one of the ten great divine beasts, alongside the Fuck You, Ya Mie Die, Wei Sheng Whale, Qian Lie Crab, Da Fei Chicken, Yin Dao Goose, Ju Hua Silkworm, and Chun Ge Pigeon. But even such powerful divine beasts have natural predators. Their common predators are equally powerful creatures, or rather, divine beasts, also living in Malagobi: the River Crab!"
Shiina began to speak with a (nonsensical) air of (seriousness).
Yoshino looked at Shiina, who was still spouting nonsense, with a face full of black lines. She didn't notice the wide-eyed girl next to her, who was stunned by the explanation, and walked towards the Alpaca.
The Alpaca seemed to sense someone approaching it and raised its head to watch the steadily approaching Yoshino.
Being stared at like that, Yoshino jumped back a little, feeling a bit scared. She remembered that the white Alpaca was male, and the brown one was female.
She just didn't know why the males were so quiet and the females were so irritable.
She extended her right hand, leaning back slightly, and slowly approached the white Alpaca, which had a relatively better temper.
With expectant eyes, she slowly approached, almost close enough to touch it.
Finally, with her eyes closed, Yoshino felt a soft, fluffy sensation in her palm.
Cautiously opening her eyes, she saw the white Alpaca looking at her, and it didn't seem to dislike her actions.
"Ah~ So soft and fluffy, it feels so good~"
After petting it, she felt it wasn't enough, so she hugged the Alpaca's head and rubbed her face against its face.
Feeling Yoshino's affection, the Alpaca also let out happy calls, showing that it didn't dislike Yoshino's behavior.
'The Alpaca being so close to Yoshino must be because of Yoshino's pure heart, right? And probably also because of Yoshino's Spirit constitution. After all, Spirits are inherently close to nature, so it makes sense that the Alpaca would easily take a liking to Yoshino.'
Shiina relaxed as she watched Yoshino's happy expression.
"So cute, really cute, really cute." She continued to murmur while rubbing her face against it.
She somewhat understood why Minami Kotori liked to come here to see the Alpacas in the first season.
'...Is it cute?' She really couldn't tell. It felt a bit like a good driver, was it just her imagination?
"Ah~ No, don't lick! It's all wet!"
Yoshino suddenly felt that the brown Alpaca next to her seemed unwilling to be left out. It took a step forward and licked Yoshino's cheek.
Although it was a bit ticklish, Yoshino didn't dislike the feeling.
"Ah! You beasts, what are you trying to do to Yoshino?"
This won't do! It's already licking her now, won't she be pushed down like Minami Kotori in the anime later?
"This student, your relationship with the Alpaca is so good."
Suddenly, a soft voice came from behind. It was a girl wearing a gym uniform and glasses, standing there.
Her name was Koizumi Hanayo. Like Yoshino, she wasn't good at talking to others and was a bit introverted.
The first thing Yoshino thought when she saw her was that if she took off her glasses, she would definitely be very pretty.
"H-hello. I-I'm a second-year student who just came to this school today. My name is Yoshino."
She let go of the Alpaca and greeted Koizumi Hanayo.
She hadn't expected to meet more than half of Muse's members on her first day of school.
Since Koizumi Hanayo was here, could Hoshizora Rin be far behind?
"Eh, are you a Senior?! Um, I'm a first-year, Koizumi Hanayo. N-nice to meet you."
Was it because of Yoshino? Koizumi Hanayo didn't seem too nervous.
But why did she feel like she was trembling? What was going on?
'It's not because she's nervous, it's because you're too cute. She's trying hard to suppress her urge to hug you.'
Shiina thought helplessly, why did everyone here want to hug Yoshino?
"Hey! Hanayo-chan!"
At this moment, an energetic voice came. It was Hoshizora Rin, also wearing a gym uniform like Koizumi Hanayo, walking towards them.
"Kyaa~ What a cute doll, nya! Who put it here? Let Rin hug it, nya."
The moment she saw Yoshino, Hoshizora Rin's eyes lit up, and she rushed to hug her, constantly rubbing her face against Yoshino's cheek.
While enjoying the softness of the girl's cheek, she felt more shyness in her heart.
Yoshino felt like she was about to faint.
"W-wait, Rin. She's a second-year Senior, you can't be so rude."
A hint of envy appeared in Koizumi Hanayo's eyes, and she quickly said to Hoshizora Rin, who was engrossed.
"Eh!? She's a Senior? Th-that, I'm really, really sorry! Rin was just too excited, nya."
She quickly let go of Yoshino and bowed ninety degrees to apologize to Yoshino. She had indeed been rude just now.
"Kyaaa~ What did Yoshino's face taste like when you rubbed it just now?"
"Hmm~ A milky fragrance... Who's there?"
Hoshizora Rin, who had reflexively answered the question, suddenly became alert. Who was asking her a question?
"Oh oh oh oh~ It seems you're quite something. Right now, Yoshino has only been hugged by others (besides being kissed on the forehead). Now you've already rubbed faces with Yoshino, so you have to take responsibility for Yoshino."
Shiina said with a serious voice, directly facing Hoshizora Rin.
"Eh, responsibility. Take responsibility for Senior Shiino for what?"
Looking at the still dazed Yoshino, Hoshizora Rin felt that, perhaps, this wasn't so bad.
"Hey! Yoshino, what are you doing?"
Just then, Kousaka Honoka's voice came. She curiously walked up to Yoshino and couldn't help but poke Yoshino's cheek. But Yoshino stood there motionless, had she crashed?
"It seems she got too shy, didn't she? What happened just now?"
Sonoda Umi asked, looking at Yoshino's swirling eyes and flushed face.
"Hehehe, it seems Yoshino is really easily shy."
Minami Kotori smiled, took out a handkerchief to wipe Yoshino's forehead, and said gently.
"Ah, that! Are you the seniors who want to organize a School Idol group?"
Koizumi Hanayo looked at Kousaka Honoka and the other two, and said.
"Yes, that's right. Did you see the poster we put up? We'll be holding a live performance in the school auditorium in a week!" Kousaka Honoka didn't forget to recommend it.
"Yes, I'll go see it. I'll definitely go."
When talking about idols, Koizumi Hanayo completely lost her previous introverted demeanor; she seemed incredibly excited.
"Mm! We'll put on the best performance, waiting for you all to come and watch."
Now that they had fans, Kousaka Honoka felt great and was even more motivated for the upcoming performance.
"So now we need to train even harder, Honoka."
"I know, Little Umi. Haven't I been doing my daily training properly?"
"Would you really complete it properly if I weren't supervising you?"
"Ugh~" Kousaka Honoka was speechless for a moment, realizing she had no retort.
'Has the plot already reached this point? That means there's still a week left.'
Yoshino, who had come back to her senses, thought.
The plan needed a slight change.