After the rooftop incident, Ryota felt a sudden urge to change his appearance. He wanted to shed his old self and start anew. And what better way to do that than to change his hairstyle?
"Hey Yui, do you want to come with me to the barbershop?" Ryota asked after class.
Yui's eyes widened in surprise. "To the barbershop? Why?"
Ryota grinned. "I'm planning to cut my hair and get a new hairstyle. I want to create a new me."
Yui smiled. "Sure, I'd love to come with you."
At the barbershop, Ryota showed the stylist a picture of the hairstyle he wanted. The stylist got to work, cutting off Ryota's long, shaggy hair. As he snipped away, Ryota felt a weight lifted off his shoulders.
When the stylist finished, Ryota couldn't believe the transformation. He looked completely different without his hair covering his face. It was an appropriate hairstyle for a student like him.
Yui admired Ryota's new look. "You look great, Ryota. This new hairstyle suits you well."
Ryota beamed with pride. "Thanks, Yui. I feel like a completely new person now."
After the haircut, Ryota and Yui continued hanging out. They went to a nearby park and enjoyed the cool breeze. Ryota felt a sense of freedom he had never felt before. With Yui by his side, he knew he could conquer anything.
As the sun began to set, Yui said goodbye to Ryota. "I had so much fun today. Thank you for inviting me."
Ryota smiled. "No problem, Yui. I had fun too. Let's do this again sometime."
Yui nodded, blushing slightly. "I'd like that."
The next morning, Ryota and Yui met up again on the rooftop. They were discussing the upcoming Music Festival when Kento Ishida made a scene. He insulted Ryota, calling him a "loner" and mocking him for going out with a "popular" girl like Yui.
Ryota's blood boiled with anger, but he kept his composure. "What do you want, Kento?"
Kento smirked. "I challenge you to a musical duel at the Music Festival. Let's see who's really the better musician."
Yui gasped in shock. "Ryota, are you sure you want to accept?"
Ryota nodded confidently. "I have to do this, Yui. I can't let him get away with insulting us like that. And besides, I know I can win."
Yui placed a reassuring hand on Ryota's shoulder. "I'll be cheering you on every step of the way."
But little did they know, Kento had a plan for the Music Festival, one that would rock the school to its core.