Starry Live House. [60 Minutes until the Live Show]
Rin: [It's time. You guys can start coming in.]
Nijika and the others were backstage doing final checks on the lights, mics, and instruments. Due to the lack of staff, Rin wasn't at the door taking tickets; he was behind the bar, preparing drinks for the guests. Starry wasn't a "professional" live house in the legal sense—it was more like a restaurant with a performance stage.
The first to arrive were Hinata and Saya. They had been on a long-overdue date all day but had stopped at a hotel to shower and put on fresh perfume before coming.
"Ma... two Cokes, please."
"Coming right up~"
Rin poured the sodas. He wished he had double-straws for couples, but he settled for regular ones.
Next were Kaguya and Hayasaka, disguised as a couple. Or rather, "Hasaka."
"Two ice waters, please," Hayasaka said in a clear, boyish voice. She had removed her breast pads and used a binder, making her look like a handsome, slender youth.
After them came Alumi. She wasn't dressed in her usual tomboy style. Instead, she was wearing a cute, frilly pink-and-white Lolita dress—likely borrowed from Fairy. She looked at Rin shyly, waiting for a compliment. To a stranger, she would look adorable, but knowing her personality, Rin found it hard not to laugh. He gave her a glass of milk and whispered a few words of praise.
Finally, Moeha and Chika arrived. The moment they entered, Chika's face flushed. She wasn't that into the "party" scene, but she couldn't refuse Moeha's begging. They took their juices and sat in the few chairs available.
Rin looked at the girls and suppressed a smile. They were all following the plan to "not know each other," but their acting was terrible. They kept darting glances at each other and then looking away awkwardly.
But it didn't matter. The audience was set. It was time for the main event. Rin closed the heavy doors and set up his phone on a tripod, aimed at the stage.
Hoshizuki Kaede's House. [20 Minutes until the Live Show]
The audience wasn't just in the hall. The "external" audience was ready too.
"Pardon the intrusion~ It's been so long since I had Kaede's cooking~"
Ichika, wearing tight jeans and an orange t-shirt, arrived at Kaede's house. She had an appointment to watch the "movie" with her. The phone Rin had set up wasn't just for recording; it was a live stream for Ichika.
Ichika had already confessed to Ryo and Nijika that she didn't actually have a "cuckold" fetish and was just playing along for Nino's sake, but that was a secret between the sisters. Ryo hadn't forgotten that Nino promised to buy her a new instrument.
Nino and the others had purposely stayed away today to give Ichika "space" to play by herself. Instead, Ichika had snuck over to Kaede's. My fetish might be fake, but Kaede's looks very real!
Hmph... acting all generous and broad-minded. I bet she's the one who loves watching her boyfriend with others! I'm going to expose her today!
Kaede remained calm in the face of her "unexpected" guest. "Don't eat too much, and drink plenty of water. It wouldn't look good if you had to go to the hospital for dehydration later."
"You should talk," Ichika smirked. "The last time you were in the hotel closet, you got the floor so wet it wasn't dry by the time we left for school the next morning."
They stood chest-to-chest, neither willing to back down. After dinner, they sat on the sofa. Ichika messaged Rin to start the feed and mirrored her phone screen to the TV. The stage was empty except for the mics and Nijika's drums.
"Holding it in is bad for your health," Kaede said, a smile playing on her lips. "I don't mind if you ruin the sofa."
"You're the one who... hmph. Let's see who's the real pervert today!"
Tap, tap. Rin (Suzune) stood behind the sofa and tapped both of their heads. "It's time. Get into position."
"Okay~ Suzune, be our judge for today~" Ichika giggled as she pulled off her shirt and jeans.
In less than two minutes, Ichika was completely naked. Kaede, who had only been wearing a t-shirt and shorts with no bra, was stripped in ten seconds. They sat on the sofa, pulling their knees toward their chests and spreading their legs wide, exposing their intimate areas to the air.
Suzune used soft ropes to bind their legs in that open position, making it impossible to close them. Then, she placed a dry paper towel over each of their groins, securing them with tape. If even a drop of moisture escaped, it would show on the paper.
To prove who had the "fetish," they would watch the entire show in this position. Ichika looked at Kaede with confidence. Kaede returned the look with amusement.
Ichika's confidence came from the hotel closet incident. She knew Kaede was a "loser" when it came to her body's reactions. If I prove she's a pervert, she won't be able to act so high-and-mighty about 'lending' her boyfriend to me.
Kaede, however, was enjoying herself. She knew she was going to "lose" the contest. Her body had been conditioned by the system for so long that just seeing Rin with another girl would make her soak through a towel. She could reach an orgasm just from a breeze.
But Ichika was playing on the first level, while Kaede was on the second. Just because Kaede got wet faster didn't mean Ichika didn't have the fetish.
As long as I awaken that side of her, I can complete the system's main quest! Once we're 'partners,' she won't be able to judge me.
The game is often won outside the board!
Starry Backstage. [10 Minutes until the Live Show]
Final preparations were done. The four band members were in the dressing room.
Nerves were high. Even Ryo and Kita were shaking. Nijika was more worried about Bocchi.
"Bocchi... you okay?"
Bocchi sat in a chair, hugging her guitar and staring at the floor. During practice, she had seemed so confident. After Rin "filled" her, she had been able to play with her head up, showing 90% of her true skill. Why was she so tense now? She looked worse than her first warm-up show.
"I-I'm... fine. I'm okay." She swallowed repeatedly, a layer of sweat visible on her brow.
"Are you sure?"
"I'm fine... is it time to go on stage yet?"
"Eh? There's still ten minutes."
Nijika blinked, then let out a sigh of relief. "Is it time yet?" wasn't a question from someone wanting to run away; it was the question of someone who couldn't wait to start. It seemed Bocchi was shaking from excitement, not fear.
That's the spirit of rock!