Reborn Girl, Journey to All Worlds

Chapter 350 Heart-to-heart talk

The next day after the LIVE ended, at noon, Xue went to the floor where the first-year students were located alone to look for Xiangzi.

"Xiao Xiang."

In the corridor, Xiangzi heard the familiar voice coming from behind him and turned around. He seemed to realize something, and an inexplicable uneasiness and tension appeared on his face.

"Can we... chat?"

"..."

After a moment's silence, Xiangzi nodded imperceptibly.

The two girls came to the music classroom which was empty at the moment.

However, Xue did not directly ask what she wanted to know. Instead, she sat on the piano stool and placed the five fingers of both hands on the piano keys.

Looking at Xue's behavior, a hint of doubt flashed in Xiangzi's eyes.

Xue patted the piano stool and looked at Xiangzi.

"Let's do it together, just like... when we were little."

There was a tremor in Xiangzi's eyes, and time seemed to be infinitely stretched.

She pursed her lips slightly, deeply entangled in the vortex of decision between agreeing and refusing.

She understood Xue, and understood the meaning of her adopted sister, who was like her biological sister, but was she really qualified to play with this true piano genius and real young lady?

"Xiaoxiang, don't think too much..."

Xue certainly knew what Xiangzi was thinking at the moment. During this time, Xue also asked her parents and learned from them some things about the Toyokawa family and why her godsister transferred from Tsukinomori to Yugaoka.

But none of this matters now. What matters is that Xiangzi releases the pressure that she has been carrying for a long time - if she continues like this, she will definitely break down.

"Sister Xue..."

Looking at the gentle and bright smile on Xue's face as always, Xiangzi instinctively sat down on the piano stool, next to Xue.

Feeling the body temperature of the person next to him, and sniffing the faint, reassuring body fragrance, Xiangzi raised his head slightly and looked at the clear, bright, and smiling amber-gold eyes, and his heart finally calmed down after a long time.

Without saying a word, Xue and Xiangzi - the two sisters moved their hands together, just like they did when they were children.

Amidst the immersive and melodious piano music, the two's performance had come to an end. Xue knew that it was time to get down to business.

"Xiao Xiang..."

As the last piano key was pressed, Xue looked at Xiangzi beside her.

"…Can you tell me what happened?"

"..."

Xiangzi was silent for a few seconds and nodded. If it was his sister... it would be okay to tell her.

……

After listening to Xiangzi's story, Xue was silent, then she took the girl beside her into her arms.

"During this period...it's really been hard for me..."

Xiangzi's body stiffened and tears began to flow uncontrollably from her eyes. She lay on Xue's chest, sobbing cautiously.

She didn't want anyone other than her sister to see her vulnerable appearance. This was the little self-esteem she had left.

Xue remained silent, letting Xiangzi's tears soak her clothes.

Gradually, the girl's emotions gradually stabilized, and Xue gently wiped away the last tears from the corners of her eyes.

"..."

Xue looked at Xiangzi's amber eyes, which were bloodshot from crying, and felt very uncomfortable.

A carefree young lady who experienced such a huge change in just half a year would generally become depressed.

But my sister didn't do that. Not only did she not become depressed, she even took on the responsibility of supporting the family alone... This is really heartbreaking.

"Um, Xiaoxiang, have you ever considered finding a job somewhere else? The money you earn as a customer service representative is probably just enough to make ends meet, right?"

Xue knew that her sister would not directly accept her financial help, so she decided to help her find a better job.

"…Yes."

Xiangzi did not hide it. After all, it was a fact that he only had enough to eat and live.

"Have you ever thought about changing jobs?"

"Change job..."

To be honest, Xiangzi had thought about changing jobs, but after interviewing for so long, only the customer service job told her she could work.

"Yes, my sister opened a musical instrument store in Chiyoda at the beginning of this year. Are you interested in working part-time as a clerk? The salary is very good~"

"A music store..."

Xiangzi was not surprised to hear that his sister opened a musical instrument store.

Musical instrument stores...are always better than customer service...

"Yeah, let's think about it. Do you have time this afternoon after school?"

Seeing that Xiangzi was interested, Xue immediately took advantage of the situation and pursued him.

"…Well, I'm taking a break today."

Xiangzi understood what Xue meant.

"That's perfect. I'll take you to the music store after school."

"…it is good."

Xiangzi did not refuse. If he could change his job and increase his income... that would be great.

……

After school in the afternoon, Xue and Xiangzi took the tram to the Chiyoda Akihabara neighborhood and came to the door of a musical instrument store called "Qiming".

"Let's go in."

The sensor door opened automatically, and Xue and Xiangzi walked into the store.

"...!"

After seeing Xue's figure, the female clerk who was originally doing nothing behind the cashier counter immediately perked up, after all, the boss was here.

"Miss Xue, you are here~"

"Good afternoon, Sister Gao Hai. How's business today?"

No matter what, Xue is the owner of the musical instrument store, although she is a bit like a hands-off boss.

"Business is pretty good today, about the same as usual. By the way, who is this...?"

The female clerk named Gao Hai looked at Xiangzi beside Xue with curiosity. Her intuition told her that the relationship between the two was unusual.

"This girl is a schoolmate I've known since childhood and have a good relationship with. She's been looking for a part-time job recently. Isn't our music store hiring recently?"

"I see…"

Hearing this, Miss Gao Hai nodded and understood what Xue meant.

But we have known each other since childhood and have a good relationship... Interesting.

"..."

Although Miss Gao Hai's expression did not change, Xue could sense her inner thoughts, which were somewhat helpless.

Gossip is indeed the instinct of most women.

After chatting for a while, Xue took Xiangzi to visit the musical instrument store.

"Qiming" is not very big, and is about the same size as "Edogawa", a restaurant near the shopping street that is frequented by almost all the girls in the bands that Xue knows.

Although the place is not big, it has a wide variety of goods, even replicas of Arknights' signed picks, and they are very affordable.

"Please enjoy your meal~"

After shopping, Xue and Xiangzi sat on the sofa in the store for customers to rest. Miss Gao Hai came over with two cups of black tea and a smile on her face.

"Sorry to trouble you~"

Picking up the black tea and taking a sip, Xue looked at Xiangzi.

"Xiaoxiang, how do you feel?"

"I feel... pretty good, Sister Xue, can I really come here to work?"

Compared to the customer service staff who have to listen to customer complaints for no reason and whose blood pressure rises, the relaxed and cheerful environment at "Qiming" surrounded by musical instruments is simply a paradise.

"Of course you can~ How about it, do you want to come?"

"…Um."

Xiangzi nodded slightly and made his own decision.

"Okay, then, Xiaoxiang, let me know when you're ready to come. I'll help you arrange the connection here. As for the salary...is 1.5 times the highest salary in the industry okay?"

"Eh?!"

Xiangzi was shocked when he heard this.

"Alright, alright, just think of it as a little extra help from your sister. If Xiaoxiang doesn't accept it, I'll be sad~"

Since his sister said so, Xiangzi had no choice but to accept this kindness.