coobybook Chapter 214 Neighborhood Arc
Chapter 214 Neighborhood Arc
After Rion left, Mayuka Momozono watched her go with a smile, then revealed a sly grin that was unbecoming of an idol.
"Do you really think you have to incite someone to know if they'll take the bait?"
Seeing this, the 'empty' girl standing beside her murmured nervously:
But won't there be a problem? What if she actually gets her hands on it...?
"Luco, is your head also empty? Absolutely not! The chances are so low that she might turn back halfway. Anyway, no problem, she'll definitely bring about her own destruction."
The girl, who appeared to be named Luco, nodded with a worried expression.
"...That's true. Once she gets drenched in that rain of memories, she'll be truly finished this time."
I thought Ruko was different from Mayuka, and that she was kind-hearted, but it seems that's not the case.
“That’s right. Kizuna-senpai seems to be quite obsessed with Kiri Rion, regarding her as her eternal rival. So, I plan to tell her about Rion’s death at this ranking concert, just before it’s her turn to go on stage.”
"Oops~"
"Oh my god, you idiot. I bet everything on the timing of the announcement. I happened to be unaware of my beloved senior's death and was singing my heart out on stage; while Kizuna-ouin was 'unfortunate' to learn of the death of her best friend and rival just before going on stage."
"Yes, I understand."
"Hmm...it seems a bit unnatural. 'Singing the song despite the pain of knowing about the death of a respected senior' might actually solidify your future dominance."
"However, there is a risk that the truth will come out... Rion might back down at the last minute and give up halfway."
“That’s right, that’s the key point. Luco, don’t stay by my side for now… Follow Kiri Rion, and deliver a fatal blow if necessary.”
“Of course. But why did you tell her the true location of the ‘Voice of the Moon’? That’s what I plan to obtain in the future…”
“...Kiri Rion isn’t stupid enough not to see through someone’s lies. She definitely saw through all my lies, but she only believed me after I truthfully revealed the existence and location of the [Voice of the Moon].
"I see."
"If she really does obtain the [Voice of the Moon], then take it without hesitation. That person has absolutely no fighting ability."
"Yes, I understand."
"You piece of trash, you should at least hire some helpers. If anyone finds out about my relationship with you, I'll take care of you all."
"Yes, of course."
A cold command, a cold reply.
"Then I should probably go practice."
"Then I shall take my leave."
The two figures vanished from the coffee shop in an instant, making Kurumi wonder if they had used a teleportation-like ability.
No, that's not what we should be concerned about right now.
"...I could hear it perfectly clearly."
"Yes."
They were so clear-headed that they even hesitated whether they should interrupt.
"This is some big gossip. I'm wondering what Wuming's reaction would be if we recorded their conversation and showed it to him? Maybe the Ninth Domain would be missing two prospective elves without a trace the next day."
"It can't be that bad, can it? Although that man is not good, he shouldn't be that cruel. Besides, whatever schemes that woman has are none of my business."
"Is that so? If Kizuna-in is dethroned, we'll have a real headache. Kizuna-in is strict but fair, but Momozono Mayuka seems to be just plain black-hearted."
"...Yes, you're absolutely right."
"Speaking of which, Kiri Rionmu is really something to be concerned about."
"Is it because you're concerned about the parts she can't sing?"
"Yes, but... um... I feel like there's something on my mind... Besides, she's Wuming's companion. Although I don't know if they live under the same roof, I can still ask her out of boredom."
Xiang racked his brains and a rough idea emerged in his mind, but he couldn't see its true form no matter what.
"Uh... I'm not really interested in the gossip about that gentleman. As for the reason why she can't sing?"
"As for this, I've only heard of it. It's said that the neighboring world's arrangements often cause great psychological damage to pseudo-spirits. Some people can't sing because of it, and some even disappear... Rionmu is very strong."
Logically, she should have disappeared when she could no longer sing.
"If she were to regain her position as ruler—"
"Maybe they won't need to be idols and will just let us through without saying a word."
"Ah."
"Oh."
"Let's take action."
"Let's take action."
That's how things got to this point.
…………
Meanwhile, Wuming was humming a little tune as he walked back to his apartment.
The constant singing of various idols echoed in his ears from the street, just as unpleasant as what he had overheard from the quasi-spirits near the entrance after Rion and Hijikata left.
"It's really speechless. He wanted to help me, but because he couldn't sing, he threw up all over the door. Then, because he felt he had a conflict with the ruler of the Ninth Kingdom, he waited there for half an hour. It's really... humph."
Wuming muttered to himself, his mood seemingly complicated, "I always repay kindness and debts. If the damage was caused by the neighboring boundary... well, let's find a solution."
As soon as Wuming arrived at the apartment entrance, he saw Caiyan sitting on the sofa reading a book.
"I am back."
"Oh... what about the other two?"
The girl closed the book, glanced at Wuming who had just entered and seemed preoccupied, and casually asked:
"How's that idol competition going?"
"That's bad, it was taken by some guy who came out of nowhere."
"Yes, I see."
"However, I encountered some other things."
Wu Ming sat down next to Cai Yan and briefly explained Hui Li Li Yin Meng's situation, "I'm thinking of helping her solve the problem of not being able to sing."
Caiyan frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and said:
“The emotional damage caused by the neighboring arrangement is not easy to resolve. However, I thought you were just the kind of person who believed in paying back debts as a matter of course. I didn’t expect you to be able to directly say that you helped your companions.”
He pushed up his glasses, and the corners of his colorful eyes turned up almost imperceptibly, as if sending a signal to Wuming that he had bumped into something.
"Hmph, not yet. It just so happens that if she regains her singing voice, she should be able to compete for the S-class idol position. Besides, if she regains her singing ability, your dream of returning to reality and falling in love can be realized sooner."
That's true.
"Let's think of a solution together."
Wuming said sternly to Caiyan.
"Sure, speaking of ideas, since Ms. Rinemu doesn't want to talk about this anymore, why not ask the other parties involved?"
"What do you mean?" A hint of hesitation flashed in Wuming's eyes, but he understood the general meaning. "Going to find the current ruler and asking about the whole incident is indeed the best idea."
After arriving at the most conclusive solution, the two of them did not hesitate to push open the door, casually leave a letter in the room, and prepare to leave.