[However, after being rejected by Chihaya Anon, this time Takamatsu Tomori didn't fall into despair and wallow in sadness alone.
Instead, she went to RiNG, intending to do a solo live.]
A solo live?
Seeing Tomori's choice in the anime, the expressions on the girls' faces all became a bit subtle.
But recalling the lyrics Tomori had just written, as well as one of their band's songs, the MyGO!!!!! girls couldn't help but form a certain guess.
["No one else is here, and there's no music."
"This is poetry!"
That's right—Tomori wanted to perform a poetry recitation on the stage of RiNG.
Or rather, it was an unfinished poem and song.
"I want to recite a poem."
"Once, someone took my hand."
"They were willing to sing with me, but I ended up ruining it."
"I lost my way."
At this moment, the "cat," who had been eating snacks backstage, seemed to sense something. She ran to Tomori's side and began playing the guitar.
"…Until this poem is sung into your heart."
"I swear I will keep singing it!"
The girl's tone wasn't intense, yet the emotion within it could be clearly felt.
And so, after Tomori finished her recitation, applause rang out from the audience below, to her surprise.
"An interesting gi… girl."
The "cat" smiled as she left behind this comment, then turned and walked away.]
They hadn't expected the "cat" to show such a smile.
Faced with the gazes of the girls, the "cat," who was munching on snacks, tilted her head slightly in confusion.
The one with the most complicated feelings, however, was still Anon.
There was no way she couldn't tell who Tomori's poem was meant for.
…Why make it so emotional?
Her eyes reddened slightly.
If the Anon in the anime had heard this poem, she probably would've wavered too, right?
Just like Sakiko Togawa had said before—
Tomori's lyrics…were a cry from the heart!
[After that, Tomori and the "cat" continued this kind of special performance at RiNG.
The news even reached Anon, and her response was: "Anyway, you don't need me."]
Seeing Anon's dejected expression in the anime, the audience outside the screen suddenly realized that this girl, just like Tomori, was also painfully sympathetic.
It could only be said that after joining MyGO!!!!!, she had really endured a lot.
[Tomori continued reciting together with the "cat," and eventually Shiina Taki also joined in.
At this point, MyGO!!!!! had recovered to three-fifths of its original lineup.
Just as Tomori was thanking Taki for returning, Wakaba Mutsumi suddenly appeared, her green hair swaying in the breeze.
"Soyo… what should we do?"]
What do you mean "Mutsumi the mastermind behind the scenes"?!
Looking at the strangely dramatic lighting on Wakaba Mutsumi in the anime, the girls couldn't help but complain internally.
What kind of bizarre shot was that?
Why did it make Mutsumi look even more like a villain than Nagasaki Soyo?
[After bringing back the "cat" and Shiina Taki, Takamatsu Tomori finally went to find Chihaya Anon again.
"Come play guitar."
Anon ignored her.
"Let's do a live together."
"You don't need me, right?"
Anon's expression looked like she was about to cry—it was the first time she showed such a face in the anime.
"I do."
Tomori raised her voice.
"I need you, Anon!"
"I can't do it without you!"
"Don't shout like that!"
Anon was startled.
"Come play guitar!"
Tomori's face flushed red.
"..."
Anon fell silent for a moment, and then…turned and ran away.
Tomori naturally chased after her.
In the end, the two girls ran up to the rooftop.
"Don't you already have a guitarist?"
Anon said.
"We promised to form a band together—with me."
Tomori completely ignored Anon's question, only conveying her feelings.
"I didn't really want to be in a band anyway."
"Then why did you invite me?"
"Does it matter?"
"Ano-chan!"
"Because of vanity!"
Anon finally spoke her true initial motivation.]
Vanity…
The real-life Anon was momentarily dazed.
But in reality, her little thoughts had been exposed from the very beginning.
Thinking back to how helpless and flustered she felt back then, now she was actually a bit grateful.
That guy…
The girl subconsciously glanced at a certain someone, only to notice his little interaction with a certain "yellow cucumber," and her expression instantly darkened.
["You worked so hard."
In the anime, after hearing Anon's words, Tomori showed no sign of caring. Memories of the past flashed through her mind.
"Soyo and I… we're both children who got lost."
Tomori stepped forward.
"Together…"
"Let's get lost together!"
"..."
Anon looked at the girl in front of her in silence for a long time, then finally raised her head.
"Haah~"
"It's all your fault!"
"Soyo-san—"
In the next scene, Anon appeared at the gates of Tsukinomori Girls' Academy, squatting down in front of Soyo.
"I have something to tell you."]
Seeing this, the girls outside the screen knew that Chihaya Anon had completely reconciled with Takamatsu Tomori.
"Ano-chan!"
Deeply immersed in the emotions, Tomori couldn't help but hug Anon directly.
"Tomori, a little gentler."
Anon replied like that, but she couldn't stop a smile from appearing on her face.
"That was all just the anime's plot. In reality, aren't we doing just fine?"
"And most importantly…"
Though a bit reluctant, she still spoke while glancing at the two people sitting nearby.
"…it's thanks to that guy, Kamijou Mutsuki."
Even though he often annoyed her, she had to admit that without his intervention, things probably would've developed just like in the anime.
"I just did what an agent should do."
However, hearing Anon's words, Kamijou Mutsuki shook his head slightly and smiled at her.
"And you, my friend—you are the real hero!"
Many times, he had just happened to be in that position. Even without him, Anon probably could've done it too.
Just like he said, he had only done what he was supposed to do.
Of course, the girl didn't seem to think so.
But what she cared about more right now was…
"Where exactly are you poking with your finger?!"
Her face flushed red, and she didn't even bother with Tomori anymore as she rushed over to Kamijou Mutsuki.
"Mutsuki…"
Although slightly less "well-endowed" than Nagasaki Soyo, the feeling of holding Tomori in his arms was not inferior at all.
"Thank you."
She had always believed that as long as Kamijou Mutsuki was there, nothing would go wrong.
As for the intimate interaction between Tomori and Kamijou Mutsuki, everyone had already gotten used to it.
Even Shiina Taki only clicked her tongue slightly in displeasure.
As for Wakaba Mutsumi…
If it was Tomori, she had no objections. Who would mind such a cute little penguin?
Anon watched this scene with slightly puffed cheeks, not feeling too strongly about it.
Until Tomori pulled her into Kamijou Mutsuki's arms as well.
Anon: ?
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