H-Huh? CHU²?
is that name a codename?
"Well, Right now CHU²-sama is working on a new song so how about we go inside?"
She grabbed my arm and led me into the penthouse, using a keycard to open the door.
hesitated for a moment, not entirely sure if it was okay for me to enter. It was all a bit overwhelming, and I wasn't prepared for what awaited me inside.
Inside, I saw a girl in front of a three-monitor screen, wearing black cat-eared headphones. She seemed completely absorbed in her work.
"CHU²-sama! Sorry for the wait!~" the girl called out as she walked over to the child.
Wait a minute... That's CHU²-sama?
"Ohh! PAREO, Where's the jerky?!"
PAREO? That's her name!?
As I stood there, CHU² suddenly turned her attention to me, her curiosity evident in her gaze.
"Oh? He's name is Nakasone Kyo, and he works as a part-timer at CirCLE," PAREO explained.
CHU² continued to look at me, her interest growing.
"Oooh~ I see, perfect... You, Nakasone, come here for a bit."
What's with the English accent.
I obeyed and walked a little closer to them, not sure what to expect.
"Why don't you... listen to this," CHU² suggested. She clicked the play button, and a song started playing through what appeared to be an audio editing software used by DJs.
The music began rather normally, with a steady beat. But then, it took an unexpected turn, and the beat intensified, accompanied by some incredibly tight drumming.
I couldn't help but be swept up by the rhythm, especially the drumming, which seemed to have a hypnotic effect.
I couldn't help but nod to the rhythm of the music, my initial surprise giving way to an appreciation for the unique and captivating sound.
It was like an electrifying journey through sound, each beat perfectly synchronized with the next.
As the song reached its peak, I couldn't help but sigh, thoroughly impressed by the experience.
"I can't believe I got beaten by a kid..." I muttered to myself, my amazement clear in my voice.
CHU²'s voice pulled me out of my thoughts. "By the way, It's starting to get annoying that you're looking at me as if I am a child."
"Eh? You're not?" I replied, genuine surprise in my voice. "For someone your age, you're actually a genius!"
CHU² and PAREO exchanged glances, and then CHU² snapped, "Hey! I'm not a kid! I'm a third-year student!"
My eyes widened in realization. "Eh?! I-I'm sorry for being rude, but... You look like you're around 14 or 15 years old."
She groaned in frustration and turned her attention back to the monitor. I glanced at PAREO, who was smiling at both of us, her calm demeanor a stark contrast to CHU²'s intensity.
Why are you smiling...
CHU² finally spoke, "Now then, you came here because of the flyers, right? Just put them here."
I followed her instructions, placing the stack of flyers on an empty chair beside her.
"W-Well then... I gotta go..." I stammered, turning to leave.
But then CHU² called out to me, and I turned around to face her again.
"What is it..?"
She just looked at me for a moment and then shook her head. "Nothing... Leave."
"I-I'll do that right now..."
I quickly walked out of the penthouse and then out of the building itself.
I grabbed my smartphone and checked the time. "It's almost night, and I haven't eaten dinner... Guess I'll go home now."
I returned the smartphone to my pocket.
Just then I accidentally bumped into a girl who was in a rush.
"Woah, Sorry..."
"Hm? I-It's fine. A-anyways! See ya~" She winked before quickly leaving. I couldn't help but notice the strange masquerade mask that was on the ground.
"Hey! Wait!"
She stopped and turned to me. "W-What is it?!"
Her eyes widened, and she rushed over to me, taking the mask from my hands. "Thank you!" Without another word, she left in a hurry.
I just stood there, a bit bewildered by the encounter. "You're... welcome, I guess?"
What the hell was that?