After the song ended, nearly half of the people in the huge auditorium had tears in their eyes, and some were even in tears.

Unexpectedly, Kaoru didn't cry. Instead, she leaned against Kitagawa Yu's chest, a complex smile of sadness and relief on her face.

She succeeded; at least her initial plan finally came to fruition.

Arima Kousei, who could no longer play the piano because of his mother's death, finally overcame the shadow, picked up the piano again, and became a true pianist who could weave emotions into musical notes to move the audience.

At the same time, she fulfilled her own ten-year unrequited love without disrupting the relationship between Sawabe Tsubaki and Arima Kousei.

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"Master, I'm so sad. Everything was right, the best choice was always right, but my heart is really aching."

"Then cry it out!" Kitagawa Yu said softly, gently patting her back.

"Although I've never experienced heartbreak, I've heard that all you need to do is have a good cry and let all the sadness out."

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Xiao Xun couldn't help but laugh out loud, and rolled her eyes at him in annoyance.

"Master, you're really asking for a beating!" Xiao Xun said.

Before she could finish speaking, she threw herself onto him, wrapped her arms around his neck, buried her head in his chest, and burst into tears.

Kitagawa Yu hugged her tightly with heartache, while at the same time feeling annoyed with Arima Kousei.

"Why is he playing such a gloomy tune? Can't he play something more earthy? And can't this guy be a little more domineering and just take them both in at once?" Kitagawa Yu couldn't help but mutter to himself.

Anyway, when he watched Your Lie in April, it was a tough choice for him. Both were great, and there were reasons to choose one, so he simply couldn't choose.

"Master, can you come with me to a livehouse? I want to see a show."

After the performance, Kaoru smiled with slightly red and swollen eyes and waved goodbye to everyone, mainly to Kousei Arima. Then she was about to take Yu Kitagawa to the LiveHouse in Akihabara.

Unfortunately, the happiest thing she could think of recently was going to see Ai's performance at the LiveHouse with Kitagawa Yu.

“That’s possible, but B-Komachi isn’t performing today,” Kitagawa Yu said.

B Komachi used to have no chance to perform because she had no fame and was from a small agency. Even in small venues like LiveHouses, she could only choose the time slots that others had left.

But things are different now. Several livehouses in Akihabara want to invite B-Komachi to perform, but this time it's B-Komachi's turn to not have time.

Not to mention Xiao Ai's song "Idol", the sales of "Ready!!" in just the last few days have exceeded what they earned in the past six months. So they are now actively contacting other group songs and striving to release them as soon as possible.

The reason why "Ready!!" was able to reach the level of stage performance so quickly is mainly because the dance moves were already prepared from the previously abandoned song. Idol songs all have similar rhythms, so they can be used after a little adjustment.

Nowadays, new songs require new choreography to reach the level of stage performance, which naturally takes much longer.

"Oh, I see."

Xiao Xun couldn't help but feel disappointed.

While regular idol groups are good, they can't compare to B-Komachi, and more importantly, Ai.

Since that day, she deliberately looked up and watched some of Ai's past performance videos, and just like Tendouji Sarina in the fan club, she became a complete fan of Ai.

Especially after Xiao Ai released her new single "Idol", she had wanted to go and hear it live for a long time.

"Master, do you know any other fun places we can go?" Xiao Xun asked, still clinging tightly to his arm.

Perhaps it was because of the sadness in her heart, or perhaps it was because the evening was already a bit chilly in autumn, but at this moment she could only seek some warmth from Kitagawa Yu.

"I don't know many fun places, but I happen to know one that you should like."

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Chapter 157 Sudden Confession

The colorful neon lights illuminated the figures of pedestrians, seemingly lighting up the entire street. A bustling crowd moved about, their laughter and lively conversations echoing through the air.

The store's dazzling array of goods attracts passersby, with fashionable clothing, exquisite handicrafts, and delicious snacks all making people linger.

Of course, the most distinctive features are the vintage clothing stores and soup curry. The performance hall is also one of the highlights.

That's right, the fun place Kitagawa Yu mentioned is Shimokitazawa.

Because it was Friday, Shimokitazawa was exceptionally bustling at night.

"Wow! Is this Shimokitazawa? It's so lively!"

As soon as she stepped out of the station, looking at the bustling scene outside, Xiao Xun couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"Huh? No way? You've never even been to Shimokitazawa?"

Kitagawa Yu looked puzzled, but Kaoru grinned and said, "Because I don't need to come here to buy clothes~"

Kitagawa Yu was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and patted her head: "Then you can come here often from now on~"

"Hehe, where should we go now?"

"Okay, let me take you to a really good soup curry restaurant first!"

Kitagawa Yu thought for a moment, and then took Ayako to the soup curry shop where he had previously discovered Ayako's identity.

"Mmm~ So delicious~!"

Xiao Xun, who was already used to the hospital's nutritious meals, ate with her eyes shining.

"Every soup curry shop here has its own unique characteristics. If you like it, you can come and try it often in the future."

"Then I need Master to come with me!"

"Well, we'll see if I have time."

After dinner, Kitagawa Yu took her shopping for a while longer. When it was almost time, they carried a large pile of clothes they had just bought to Fanxing.

"Huh? There's a LiveHouse here too?" Xiao Xun asked in surprise.

“It’s different. Akihabara’s LiveHouses are mostly for girl group idols, while this place is mainly for bands,” Kitagawa Yu explained.

"Okay, let's go store our things first."

"Uh-huh!"

At this moment, Xiao Xun had no idea that the Blue Star Band, whom she had also become a fan of after listening to Kitagawa Yu's work, would be performing here tonight.

Unlike B-Komachi, who is on her way to making money.

Whether it's "Kick Back" or "Running Towards Night," Ayako released these songs as a band, so Anri Sada and her band also contributed to the revenue.

Although it's not much, it's comparable to their annual income.

Most importantly, they have seen hope for financial freedom, so now they just enjoy the music and the performances.

In addition, the owner of Fanxing has a good relationship with them. They were not famous at all and their songs were not very good, but they were still able to get performances on Thursdays and Fridays thanks to the owner's care. So even though they are quite famous now and have gone beyond the scope of underground bands, they still try to come here to perform once a week.

Of course, now that they come back, they don't have to sell tickets anymore; instead, the owner of Fanxing has to pay them a performance fee.

Although it's not much, just a friendly price, it still costs 80 yen.

To maintain the surprise, Kitagawa Yu didn't take Kaoru to meet Ayako and the others beforehand, and Kaoru also didn't expect that a popular band with hundreds of thousands of single sales would come to perform in such a small exhibition hall.

So when Kaoru saw Ayako and the others appear on stage and passionately sing "Running Towards the Night" and their latest song "Monster," she was incredibly surprised.

She was almost shocked when she saw Ayako's leather outfit, smoky makeup, and black lips.

This is completely different from the Ayako she imagined!

"Master, you and Ayako-san are very close, aren't you?"

"Yeah, that's right."

"Do you know why Ayako-san wears makeup like this?" Kaoru really didn't understand.

"Don't you think this is cool, very rock and roll?" Kitagawa Yu asked with a smile.

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"Okay, okay, actually I just don't want to be recognized on the street or anywhere after I become famous. After all, bands aren't as niche as classical music, and being famous can be quite troublesome~"

Seeing Kaoru's speechless expression, Kitagawa Yu explained with a smile.

"Oh, I see!" Xiao Xun suddenly realized.

Then he snorted in dissatisfaction, "Classical music isn't that niche, you know. Whether it's a world-renowned pianist or a violinist, they can still be recognized on the street!"

Kitagawa Yu smiled and didn't argue with her.

But this smile, when seen by Xiao Xun, made her grit her teeth and feel a surge of displeasure.

Then, until the two left the performance hall, she kept telling Kitagawa Yu how famous and amazing the great masters of classical music were.

She only calmed down after meeting Ayako, the idol she had just become a fan of.

"Senior, is this your student? She's so cute."

“No, no.”

A slightly embarrassed Kaoru, who had received Ayako's praise, put her hands behind her back and turned around.

"That's right, I don't see what's cute about it either. Even if it is, it's probably something you'd trade your brains for~" Kitagawa Yuu teased, giving her head a good rub as he spoke, which made Kaoru grit her teeth in annoyance.

"By the way, senior, did you like the talent show at Walnut Hill Elementary School that you went to see this afternoon?" Ayako asked.

"Not bad," Kitagawa Yu said, glancing at Kaoru who seemed perfectly fine to the side. "She's really impressive among elementary school students, and I feel like she's not much inferior to high school students."

After chatting for a while, Kitagawa Yu took Kaoru and left Shimokitazawa.

Although her body seems to have become much 'stronger' recently due to practicing breathing techniques, the amount of activity she did in an afternoon and an evening, and most importantly, the emotional ups and downs in between, was still too much for Xiao Xun at her current level.

"How about we have Akari drive you back? That would be more convenient."

"No need, I'll just take this guy and hail a taxi."

On the way back, Xiao Xun seemed tired, and the excitement of seeing her idol quickly faded. Although a faint smile remained on her face, she leaned silently on Kitagawa Yu's shoulder without saying another word.

It wasn't until she got off the bus that she regained a little energy and smiled at Kitagawa Yu, saying, "Master, I'm so tired, can you carry me?"

Kitagawa Yu would certainly not refuse; in fact, he was planning to do so even if Kaoru hadn't asked.

"Stop imagining things."

“Things are different now than before. You have a long life ahead of you, and you’ll definitely find a boyfriend who’s more suitable for you than Arima Kousei.”

"Besides, even if you really can't bear to part with him, you can continue being with him after you recover and go back to school. You can always become his girlfriend along with Sawabe Tsubaki~"

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