[I'm on the verge of a complete breakdown.]
It was clear that Guitar Hero had completely lost it—she couldn't even maintain her online persona anymore.
[What should I do?]
[I got scammed out of 300,000 yen buying MyGO tickets.]
Below was a photo taken at a police station, though Guitar Hero herself wasn't in the picture.
Still, it was obvious that she was truly devastated.
Then came the final post she had just made.
[Who still has MyGO tickets?]
She was probably breaking down because she couldn't go see MyGO!!!!!'s concert.
"MyGO… just how many people have you harmed?"
Seeing this, the shameless Yamada Ryō couldn't help but comment.
"I feel like this live isn't something you absolutely have to see."
Meanwhile, Ijichi Nijika had the expression of an old man staring at a phone on the subway.
Girl… are you really this addicted?
Seeing her favorite guitarist in such a miserable state, Nijika's feelings were complicated.
Compared to her, Ryō didn't seem that bad after all.
But after watching for a while, Kamijou Mutsuki directly contacted this Guitar Hero.
[Capitalist With a Conscience: Bro, want a ticket?]
A reply came quickly.
[Guitar Hero: You have tickets? Really?]
At this moment, in a cramped and gloomy room, a pink-haired girl stared at the message on her computer screen, her eyes suddenly lighting up. The enormous sunk cost had already made her somewhat irrational.
[Capitalist With a Conscience: Guaranteed real, bro.]
[Guitar Hero: Can we use an official platform?]
Clearly, after being scammed so many times, the girl had become more cautious.
[Capitalist With a Conscience: No.]
That would be too troublesome.
[Guitar Hero: …]
Could this be another scammer?
[Capitalist With a Conscience: There aren't any real scalpers selling MyGO tickets now—they're all scammers!]
[Capitalist With a Conscience: If you don't believe me, I don't even want to sell it!]
[Capitalist With a Conscience: I'm only charging one-third above the original price, just making a little for the trouble. So do you want it or not?]
[Guitar Hero: …I want it!]
It seemed the sunk cost was simply too much—the desire to see the live had overwhelmed her rationality.
Mainly because compared to other scalpers, Kamijou Mutsuki's price was practically a bargain.
Most of her money had already been scammed away. Even if she found another scalper, she probably couldn't afford it anyway—so she might as well take a gamble.
[Guitar Hero: I heard from the police that the first scalper who scammed me was tracked down in real life and stabbed to death with a fruit knife. So you'd better not scam me!]
However, while Gotō Hitori was transferring the money, she kept bringing up other people's examples to try to intimidate Kamijou Mutsuki, which made the shameless Yamada Ryō beside him burst out laughing.
It could only be said—her getting scammed really wasn't undeserved.
After she finished sending the money, Mutsuki suddenly went silent.
Naturally, the person on the other side began to panic.
She instantly went into full Nagasaki Soyo mode, sending messages nonstop.
Only when the other side had practically fallen into despair did Mutsuki finally send over the electronic credential for attending the live.
"Kamijou-kun,"
Ijichi Nijika said with a slightly subtle tone,
"Playing with a girl's feelings like that will get you struck by lightning!"
Was teasing like that really that fun?
Kamijou Mutsuki: Very fun!
[Guitar Hero: Why did you suddenly stop talking just now?]
On the other side of the screen, the girl still felt lingering fear. She had thought she had been scammed again—it had scared her half to death.
[Capitalist With a Conscience: I was admiring Hitori-chan rolling on the floor, crying and making a fuss because she thought she got scammed. Very cute.]
I was not rolling on the floor crying and making a fuss!
Seeing the message Mutsuki sent, even Bocchi couldn't help but refute it in her mind.
But very quickly, it seemed she realized something. Her expression instantly froze.
What did this person just call her—Hitori-chan?
Oh no. I've been doxxed!
The girl quickly realized that her identity had been exposed.
[Guitar Hero: What are you talking about! I'm Guitar Hero—how could I be someone like Gotō Hitori, that gloomy and unfashionable woman!]
The girl tried to struggle one last time.
[Capitalist With a Conscience: Then how did you know her full name is Gotō Hitori?]
With just one sentence, Mutsuki completely silenced her.
Crap… I panicked just now and didn't think it through.
[Capitalist With a Conscience: Besides, Bocchi-chan isn't gloomy or unfashionable at all. She's obviously very cute, pretty, and has a great figure—she's totally a beautiful girl~]
As he typed that, Mutsuki subconsciously glanced at the shameless Ryō beside him.
Ryō: ?
You're chatting with her, fine—but why suddenly look at me?
My fists are getting itchy!
[Guitar Hero: Um… it's not that good… ehehe…]
The girl, who had been a little panicked earlier, immediately started floating with pride after just a few compliments from Mutsuki.
And Bocchi… was that a nickname he gave her?
Was this kid a little too naive?
Seeing this, Nijika helplessly rubbed her temples.
I could farm ten rounds of gold coins from her.
That was Ryō's thought.
[Guitar Hero: Wait… what exactly do you want?]
However, after basking in the praise for a moment, Bocchi quickly remembered the situation.
[Capitalist With a Conscience: I just want to watch the live together with Bocchi-chan.]
[Guitar Hero: Together… watch the live?]
Could he be… her fan?
Even after knowing her embarrassing true self, would he still be willing to be her fan?
An indescribable feeling suddenly rose in the girl's heart.
[Capitalist With a Conscience: This promise is a secret between the two of us. You'd better not think about skipping it.]
Looking at Bocchi's silly-cute reactions, Mutsuki couldn't help but feel a little worried for her.
[Capitalist With a Conscience: If you don't show up that day, you'd better watch out.]
[Capitalist With a Conscience: I know where your school is, and I know which class you're in.]
[Capitalist With a Conscience: You'd better remember that clearly, got it?]
[Guitar Hero: Y-Yes! Got it!]
The Bocchi who had been slightly touched just now immediately trembled and subconsciously sat up straight.
She knew it—what good kind of fan could someone be if they were the type to dox their idol?
[Guitar Hero: I… I'll go.]
After all, the other party already knew who she was—running away wouldn't help.
And besides, she had finally managed to buy a MyGO!!!!! ticket. If she didn't go watch the live, wouldn't that be a huge loss?
[Guitar Hero: But… can you tell me your name?]
Her own information was completely exposed, while she knew nothing about the person on the other side. Even Bocchi felt that was a bit unfair.
[Capitalist With a Conscience: Yamada Ryō?]
Ryō: ?
Hey, I'm literally right here watching!
[Guitar Hero: Why is that a question mark?]
[Capitalist With a Conscience: Then… Wakaba Mutsumi?]
[Guitar Hero: That's an anime character, okay?!]
[Capitalist With a Conscience: Kōsaka Honoka?]
[Guitar Hero: That's a girl!]
[Capitalist With a Conscience: Kamijou Mutsuki?]
[Guitar Hero: What's your actual name?!]
This time, Kamijou Mutsuki didn't reply.
It looked like someone was going to have another sleepless night.
"Well then,"
After teasing the adorable Bocchi, Mutsuki slipped his phone back into his pocket.
"I'll head back for today. Make sure you come on the day of the live~"
"Why wouldn't we go if the tickets are free?"
Yamada Ryō replied indifferently. Surprisingly, Ijichi Nijika didn't object this time either.
If they refused again, it would be a bit too disrespectful.
"But you only need to count PA-san and the manager's tickets. I already bought Nijika's."
She had originally planned to reveal it on the last day—this guy ruined it.
Ryō half-lidded her eyes and stared at Mutsuki.
She had been really looking forward to seeing what kind of expression Nijika would make then!
"Eh?"
Nijika looked surprised when she heard that.
See? Now you know who treats you the best.
Ryō proudly placed her hands on her hips.
"I told you not to spend money recklessly!"
It could only be said—truly worthy of being Mama Nijika.
"Well then, Kamijou-kun, it's a promise."
Inside Starry, the angel of Shimokitazawa smiled brightly.
"When the time comes, let's all go watch the live together!"
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