The band only clumsily played existing songs which was about what you could expect from a student band but it was enough to get people excited It was said the visual was 90% of what mattered at a live performance so having a cute boy like Lucia in a unisex costume seemed to have gathered a lot of attention That seemed like a success I’m glad
He had not been worried he was glad to see how well it went
Lucia is a really good singerOh
He did not know when Lucia had practiced or if he had even needed to practice but his performance had been incredible for someone who only joined on recently
Heyy Mutsuki-kuun
H-hi
The way he had readily waved to Mutsuki after spotting him in the middle of a song was adorable but it had been awkward for Mutsuki when everyone’s attention gathered on him
And that had not lasted long Niki Hozumi the bassist had given him a sign and he had immediately returned to singing As a classmate the girl knew how to work with him
That scene had made Mutsuki happier than the singing
The concert had been extended by 5 minutes due to the encore but they walked outside after watching it through to the end
Um what should we do now
They had already gone to both of the events they were invited to
It would be sad to just say bye now that that was over but it would be rude to keep her with him just to wander aimlessly around He was not sure what to do
Especially when
Um Ibekusa That’s backstage
Machina seemed somewhat out of it
She was acting weird She had been acting weird a lot lately but especially today
Even dense Mutsuki had noticed by now
You kind of zoned out there
With this and the fact that her sudden obsession with kissing had gone away something had definitely happened He also realized she had been blatantly avoiding eye contact for a while
Wh-what is it Um did you feel like I forced you to do all this festival stuff
It isn’t that
She did not seem to be sparing his feelings She simply would not tell him what it was
Now he was not sure if he should ask her to keep going But he was also hesitant to leave her so they were just kind of stuck there
Oh Mutsuki and Machi-nyan Perfect timing
They were saved by a familiar cheerful voice
Kurikara What is that
Mutsuki sounded puzzled as soon as he turned to face their goddess of salvation
He could not help himself That girl had been her usual high-energy self that morning but she had shed her skin in an odd way this afternoon
The skin-tight white dress was certainly part of it but she wore wings that strapped onto her shoulders and a halo made of wire that floated over her head
On her back she wore a bow and arrow seemingly made of silver paper The arrowhead was shaped like a heart
Eh heh heh Amazing isn’t it
Yes it isbut what is it
You can’t tell
Not a bit
I’m Cupid Cupid of Love
It could be easy to forget when you lived with angels but the wings strapped to her shoulders did indeed look like the usual depiction of an angel
The wings are small so they won’t be a danger when I move around but this café is so amazing It’s called the Cupid Café and it’s for couples only
She pointed to the café with one of her usual over-the-top poses
There were a lot of places with showy exteriors for the festival but one place still managed to stand out The entrance was made into a heart-shaped papier mache gate and the inside was almost entirely pink There were lamé heart stickers all over and the tablecloths were pink Cute isn’t it
It looks like a brothel
They asked me for some help and I said yes since the outfit is so cute It’s an amazing place There’s a jinx that says a couple will have a lifetime of happiness if they overcome the embarrassment of the Cupid name and go in Even though it’s only open today
This is perfect I’ll take you to a table for two
She forcibly pulled on their hands
Mutsuki and Machina were both unable to fight back at times like this
There’s a special seat called the miracle happy spot but no one was willing to sit there But it’s so great Just sitting there makes you happy
She even designated a specific table for them
Entering the café was fine given the atmosphere with Machina It gave him a reason to continue the conversation But
I’ll show you two to your miracle happy seats
That was a recommendation based on this café’s style True to the bad feeling in Mutsuki’s gut they were taken to an incredible table indeed
A small heart-shaped table sat on a large space built a step higher than the rest of the café The chairs were close enough together that their knees would touch while they sat across from each other and everything was of course pink Worst of all it was right next to the window so everyone passing by outside could see them
Mutsuki gave Saya a look that said this simply was not going to work
Please use it They spent a lot on this but the festival is going to end without a single couple sitting here
Saya clapped her hands together
Mutsuki had to wonder why they spent so much on punishing their customers but
Then I will have the recommended tea