Seeing this, Togawa Sakiko finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Thank goodness.
This guy’s personality is actually pretty decent.
He’s a lot like me.
Hearing his response, Takamatsu Tomori looked visibly disappointed.
However, Shiina Taki, who had been standing nearby, could no longer hold herself back.
“Sakiko” actually ignored Tomori?!
“You…
after everything you did, after breaking up the band, you’re still talking to Tomori with that attitude?” Shiina Taki glared at him, her voice filled with hostility.
“I don’t think there was anything wrong with my attitude just now.” “Sakiko” answered calmly.
Shiina Taki froze for a moment.
The more she looked at that innocent expression on her face, the angrier she became.
What was with that look?
Still, with Takamatsu Tomori standing beside them, she restrained herself from exploding.
“Sakiko” looked at her.
Not bad.
She really could hold herself back.
Unfortunately, he wasn’t nearly as patient.
“I think you’re the one with the attitude problem.” “I’ll have to mention it to Ms.
Matsugi.” The moment she heard that, the anger in Shiina Taki’s heart vanished, replaced by panic.
She was about to say something…
But all she saw was the blue-haired girl already heading downstairs.
Watching this unfold, Togawa Sakiko felt miserable.
Now she really was going to become the villain.
Then again…
Wasn’t she already one to begin with?
Downstairs, Touma began discussing selling compositions with Matsugi Ririko.
“I composed this piece.” He first pulled up “Haruhikage” on his phone to demonstrate his credentials.
After listening to it, Matsugi Ririko was genuinely impressed.
It was an exceptionally strong original composition.
Ninety-five percent of bands probably couldn’t produce something of this caliber.
“It’s a wonderful song, especially the composition.” “So, what would you like me to do?” Matsugi Ririko asked.
“I’d like you to help spread the word.” “If any bands are looking for someone to compose or arrange music for them, send them my way.” “Of course, they have to be bands made up of Tsukinomori students.” “Oh, and if possible, I’d like to remain anonymous.” “They can contact me directly.” Finally, Touma added, “If necessary, my composition work can be listed under RiNG’s name.” Hearing that, Matsugi Ririko rested a hand on her chin in thought.
This Togawa-san was undeniably an excellent composer.
Moreover, this arrangement benefited both sides.
If it worked out, it would also increase RiNG’s visibility.
All she really had to do was help promote “Sakiko” within RiNG.
After thinking it over for a while and weighing the pros and cons, Matsugi Ririko finally replied, “Alright.” “No problem.” “Then it’s settled, Togawa-san.” “Thank you.” Touma was quite pleased.
He hadn’t expected things to go this smoothly.
The two then discussed the finer details.
Watching everything unfold, Togawa Sakiko couldn’t help feeling emotional.
Her life had certainly become strange.
But…
It really was getting better, little by little.
Some time later, the discussion about selling compositions finally came to an end.
“Oh, right.” Matsugi Ririko suddenly spoke again, sounding somewhat troubled.
“Recently, Taki has been getting into verbal arguments with customers quite often.” “I’ve even received a few complaints.” “I heard you two used to be close, so I wanted to hear your thoughts.” Touma glanced at her before answering, “Taki’s actually a good person.” “She seems cold on the outside, but she’s warm-hearted.” “She just has trouble controlling her temper sometimes.” “On the other hand, she’s very efficient at her work.” “Just let her keep working here for a while.
A little more experience will do her good.” “I see.” “I think I understand now.” “Thank you.” Matsugi Ririko looked thoughtfully at the blue-haired girl before her.
Inside the body, Togawa Sakiko’s final lingering concern completely disappeared.
A moment ago, he’d threatened to report Taki’s terrible attitude.
Yet when he actually spoke to Ms.
Matsugi…
He ended up saying good things about Taki instead.
This guy…
He’s actually pretty nice.
Mm-hmm.
He’s already inherited about half of my excellent qualities.
“Oh, right.” “I still have a convenience store shift after seven.” What should have been a heavy statement somehow sounded much lighter coming from Togawa Sakiko.
“Oh.” Touma responded absentmindedly as he opened the apartment door.
“Oh?” “That’s it?” “You don’t have anything else to say?” Togawa Sakiko asked in confusion.
“Do your best.” “I’m going to sleep.” After saying that, Touma fell completely silent.
Togawa Sakiko blinked.
Then, the very next moment…
She realized she could move her body again.
Had the twelve hours already ended?!
Great!
My body’s finally back!
She immediately stretched and moved around in place before calling out to Touma in her mind.
No matter how many times she called…
There was no response.
Did that guy really fall asleep?
The kind of sleep where no one could wake him?
Or…
Was he just pretending not to answer while secretly watching?
Thinking of that possibility, Togawa Sakiko instinctively became much more self-conscious.
Forget it.
No matter what…
She only needed to shoulder her own half of life.
Still…
She had to head off to work again.
Just thinking about it made her feel exhausted.
If selling compositions really could support her…
Then maybe she could quit all these part-time jobs.
Togawa Sakiko couldn’t help indulging in that fantasy.
…
Meanwhile, Touma had returned to his own body.
The first thing he felt was a splitting headache.
Perhaps spending too long inside a girl’s body had thrown him off.
It took him quite a while before he finally adjusted again.
The experience was finally over.
It had been pretty enjoyable.
At the very least, it was certainly a novel experience.
The first thing Touma did was check the system’s recording.
He discovered that during the twelve hours he’d been away, the system had spent the entire time at home writing his novel.
It had produced thirty thousand words.
And the writing quality was indistinguishable from his own.
What kind of terrifying writing machine was this?
Then came the good news.
His novel’s popularity had risen considerably.
At this rate, the royalties would definitely become substantial.
Combined with that writing speed…
Touma could already see a bright future ahead.
Next, he tried withdrawing the 1,500 yen stored in the system.
Several banknotes instantly appeared in his hand.
No problems there.
After that, he wanted to test his piano skills.
The best way was naturally through actual practice.
Unfortunately, there wasn’t a piano anywhere in his apartment.
After thinking it over, Touma left the house and headed to a musical instrument store.
Naturally, he was only there to try one out.
Not to buy anything.
He sat down before a piano and rested his fingers on the keys.
His body seemed to move almost instinctively.
He naturally began playing, though only simple rhythms and timing exercises.
By the end, he confirmed that his piano proficiency was exactly the same as it had been while inside Togawa Sakiko’s body.
At this rate…
If his progress continued at the same speed, becoming a piano master probably wasn’t very far away.
Having finished his test, Touma stood up, preparing to leave.
Just then, someone called out behind him.
“Wait…
is that you?”