As a former member of C-group, I want to destroy mygo!

His obvious question startled Lixi at first, but after a moment, boundless anger surged from all over her body. She turned around abruptly, grabbed Kamiya Yu's collar with her drumming hands, her voice trembling, her teeth clenched, and her eyes conveyed a look that seemed to want to devour someone.

"Why? What why? Why are there so many whys? Don't you know? Didn't I already tell you?!"

"Ah, yes, I admit it, I was wrong! I was wrong! Are you satisfied now?"

"I underestimated you, I misjudged you! You're a genius, a genius! I'm the trash! I'm the garbage dump!!"

"Are you satisfied now, you bastard?!"

Breathing rapidly and emotionally distraught, Lixi clenched her fists, but in the end, she didn't do anything truly outrageous. Her unwilling fists were simply a reflection of her disappointment and despair. Although she was shouting, her voice grew softer and softer after the first angry roar.

Absolutely terrible!

Whether she misjudged the genius, or turned him into a clown, or even though she herself promised to teach him but became sad and upset because of someone else's talent, it was all her fault. It wasn't Kamiya Yu's fault at all; it was her preconceived notions that led to these awkward situations!

but--

Such a genius, the first thing he did after joining the team was to learn the drums.

Where would you find a band that needs two drum kits?

"...It's not that you're not suitable for this band, it's me! It's that I'm not good enough, it's that I'm going to be kicked out by you, it's that I don't deserve to be in the band!" Shiina Riki couldn't remember the last time she had a sob in her voice, but she never imagined that she would show such an embarrassing side to a man she had only known for a day.

However, this self-destructive sobbing was like a floodgate. She wanted to stop it, but the more she tried, the less she could. Tears suddenly fell uncontrollably, even though she had never intended to cry in the first place.

Lixi sniffed, raised her hands, and wiped away her tears, but no matter how she wiped them away, new tears would always fall from her eyes.

The one who should have left the band was never Kamiya Yu, but her, Shiina Tatsuki, the one who couldn't keep up with the geniuses!

Perhaps one day Kamiya Yu will surpass Toyokawa Shoko and the others, and go to a higher stage on his own, but at least now, at this moment, the first one to be eliminated and replaced by this man is Shiina Tatsuki!

Lixi sobbed uncontrollably. Even though she was dissatisfied with Gao Songdeng and didn't have deep feelings for Xiangzi and Su Shi, she was truly prepared to dedicate herself wholeheartedly to Crychic when she joined the band. She was serious about treating Crychic as her own band. But everything ended before it even began? And in such a pathetic way?

"why?"

However, just as Li Xi was about to give up completely, the next second, a sentence that made people furious appeared for the third time.

With teary eyes, Riki paused, lowered her hand, and looked at Kamiya Yu in a daze.

Just as she was about to lose control and actually take action against this trash genius who had repeatedly come to her to deliberately show off and kick her when she was down, Kamiya Yu's words made Riki's eyes widen in confusion:

"Why does one of us, Li Xi or I, have to leave Crychic, or why are neither of us suitable for this band?"

"What are you saying and why..." Li Xi couldn't understand what he was trying to express.

Fortunately, Kamiya Yu didn't make her guess the riddle or wait too long, and slowly said:

"Even if I become very successful in the future, why do I have to leave here? Lixi, you're so amazing, but you didn't look down on Deng, who can't even sing properly."

"Who said I didn't dislike her? Waaah..." Li Xi shook her head and retorted with teary eyes, immersed in the question thrown at her by Kamiya Yu. She actually managed to stop her tears and no longer made a fool of herself.

It was at this moment that her wide eyes suddenly widened in astonishment, as if she had thought of something, and in an instant, she finally understood what Kamiya Yu meant.

Volume 1: Chapter 22 22. This band is either you or me, it's either you or me!

"I learned how to use the keyboard from Xiangzi."

Looking at Riki, who was crying her eyes out, Kamiya Yu, despite having been treated rudely by this person before, showed no intention of taking revenge. He simply smiled bitterly, pointed to himself, and looked at himself with a hint of sadness at being misunderstood.

“It’s not that I want to replace you as the drummer. I just want to learn all the instruments in the band. I chose the drums first because I really wanted to get along with you. I just didn’t expect…”

"So what?" Li Xi choked up. "It's all over. This band doesn't need me at all!"

She knew it wasn't Kamiya Yu's fault; Kamiya Yu hadn't done anything wrong at all, but she just couldn't help it; she just couldn't help feeling sad.

Hearing her heartfelt words of self-deprecation, Kamiya Yu felt neither joy nor offered any comfort. Instead, after a moment of slight headache and helplessness, his eyes sharpened. After assessing Shiina Tatsuki's personality, he devised a seemingly feasible approach and immediately unleashed a terrifying threat:

"If you say that again, I'll go to your doorstep and beat the drums every day from now on, how about that?"

"—" Li Xi's sobs stopped abruptly, and an expression of disbelief appeared on her face. She really couldn't understand why anyone would choose to try to persuade her in this way.

Faced with her incredulous gaze, Kamiya Yu seized this rare moment of normal communication and began counting on his fingers one by one.

“Crychic is a six-member band, and that will never change.”

“Xiangzi, me, you, Nagasaki Motoyo, Wakaba Mutsu, and Takamatsu Akari.”

"This is what a band called Crychic should be like."

"I won't leave, and neither can you. None of us are unsuitable for this band!"

His words were resolute, which moved Lixi deeply. Although the band had only been established for three days, and she and Kamiya Yu had only known each other for one day, hearing someone recognize her and her band like this would touch even the coldest heart.

But, at the same time, Li Xi was also puzzled: "Why are you so interested in Crychic?"

“Because this is Xiangzi’s band,” Kamiya Yu replied matter-of-factly.

Upon hearing this, Lixi's heart, which had been stirred with emotion, almost stopped beating for a moment. She had thought that this guy really liked Crychic so much that he had vowed to protect it on his first day in the team, but it turned out that it was just something that happened incidentally.

Because Toyokawa Shoko has feelings for the band she formed, is it simply because she loves this guy who seems to have a close relationship with Shoko that she also loves him?

Lixi is furious!

"Bands and music are not for flirting!"

Upon hearing her resentful accusation, Kamiya Yu paused for a moment, a thoughtful look flashing across his face. He then nodded, saying rather insincerely, "You're right. How about this, you play the drums for me a few more times and try to make me truly fall in love with music? Maybe then I'll abandon Xiangzi and make the band my top priority, which would suit your idea, okay?"

"Huh? Why would I have to do this—"

The words of rebuttal had barely reached her throat when Lixi involuntarily swallowed them back. She stared intently at the man in front of her, and this time, she quickly realized what was happening and fell silent.

After all, Shiina Tatsuki has never been an idiot.

Seeing her silence, Kamiya Yu laughed rather tastelessly: "Haha!"

He understood that since Lixi didn't refuse immediately, it proved that she still had feelings for Crychic and didn't intend to leave the team in such a cowardly way. Wasn't that something to be happy about?

"Try it?"

While smiling, he once again offered a perfectly timed way out: "I won't tell anyone about what happened tonight, including Xiangzi."

Lixi was too embarrassed to answer these questions. Only now did her clear mind realize how shameful she had just done. Even without a mirror, Lixi could imagine how embarrassing her face must have looked.

She paused, turned her back to Kamiya Yuuko for a long while, and then replied in a muffled voice, "...To be continued tomorrow."

Kamiya Yuqiang gritted his teeth, barely managing to suppress his laughter. He couldn't forgive himself if he had to force Shoko to lose a teammate on his first day with the team. Fortunately, it didn't come to that. This Shiina Tatsuki is actually quite nice, isn't he? Although his attitude at the beginning of the morning did make him a little uneasy, worried that they wouldn't get along.

But now it seems there shouldn't be any problems.

Throughout the entire process, Riki kept her back to Kamiya Yu, carefully and quietly packing her things. Just before she slung her backpack over her shoulder and walked to the practice room door, she spoke her last words of the night without turning back:

"...The band is not a toy for you to use to please Toyokawa Shoko. Even if I don't leave the band because of my professional level, if you are treating the band as a tool, one day I will leave Crychic."

"How serious," Kamiya Yu sighed helplessly. "I'll do my best."

He didn't know if Lixi heard his reply, but she turned the doorknob, lifted her leg and left without closing the door.

Left alone in what should have been the world's noisiest music practice room, Kamiya Yu looked up at the moon outside the window and murmured, "A band... besides the girl you like, you really can't be without friends, right?"

At the same time he was sighing, a message suddenly appeared on his phone from an account he had set to "special attention." Kamiya Yu picked it up and took a look.

[Xiangbao: How are things going with Lixi? No fighting, okay? It's so late, and don't play the drums anymore, okay? Your hands will hurt tomorrow. (Kumamon emoji)]

[Yu: It's okay, I'll surprise you tomorrow (Kumamon matching emoji)]

While typing a reply to Xiangzi, Kamiya Yu reflected on the events of the evening and couldn't help but nod: "Crychic, Shiina Tatsuki... Xiangzi really picked a good person."

Truly worthy of being called Xiangbao!

Li Xi, who was peering through the wall, noticed the exclamations coming from the practice room. She couldn't help but feel slightly annoyed. Her eyes darted around, and she grabbed her backpack strap and ran away quickly, without anyone noticing.

……

……

P.S.: "Practical Training, All I Want is Your Reward"

Volume 23: Chapter 23. Xiangzi, who doesn't know how to cherish, and Lixi's feelings.

"Lixi? What's wrong? It's rare to see you sleeping in. You don't have to go to school today, but aren't you supposed to go to the band? Ugh... why do you look so reluctant? No way? Could it be that someone in Xiangzi-chan's band is capable of bullying Lixi? Should I go and settle the score with her?"

"Wait—nothing like that! Don't meddle, there's nothing there, I'll get up right away!"

No matter how much time has passed, Lixi still doesn't know what kind of resistance or embarrassment she had on her face when she woke up the next day with slight tear stains and thought about going to the band. How could her annoying older sister tease her like that? Was it really that obvious?

But... she couldn't deny that, for the first time, she felt incredibly ashamed and wanted to back out, even as she stepped out of the house. Although he had promised her he wouldn't tell anyone, she still wondered if he could trust her completely, since he clearly knew nothing about her.

If she were to arrive at the practice room and be greeted by surprised or even mocking looks from Shoko and the others, even Shiina Tatsuki would not be able to remain indifferent!

However, for some reason, despite her deep concerns, Ritsuki's body wouldn't obey her commands, and she walked forward step by step with her head held high... If she were to abandon the band because she was afraid of losing face, then she, Shiina Ritsuki, would absolutely not deserve to play even a single beat of her own drum kit!

If that guy dares to go back on his word, or tries to use that embarrassing incident to threaten her, she swears she will beat that bastard Kamiya Yu to a pulp first, and then announce her withdrawal in a dignified manner. She wants to let that guy know that last night's tears were just an accident, and that Shiina Riki is not a cowardly crybaby at all!

"…Well……"

"Hey? Lixi, what's wrong? Did something upset you?"

"Lixi-chan, if there's anything we can help you with, please let us know! We'll do our best!"

ha?

What are these three people doing?

When Riki stormed into the practice room with her fists clenched, she saw Takamatsu Akari, who was trembling in fear, and Toyokawa Shoko and Nagasaki Motoyo, who immediately surrounded her with concern after their initial surprise. Riki's face immediately froze.

Is her expression... really that scary?

"Puhaha, hahahahahahahaha!"

What shattered Li Xi's self-doubt was someone bursting into laughter.

Hearing the cheerful laughter, Riki instantly glared at him sharply. Sure enough, the only one who could still laugh at this moment was that guy, the culprit Kamiya Yu. He clearly understood why Shiina Riki was so murderous, but precisely because of this, he felt even more amused by his own clear conscience.

"Mr. Lixi?"

Xiangzi exclaimed in surprise. She watched as Shiina Ritsuki's face darkened and he gradually approached Yu, who was trying not to suppress her laughter. She was completely worried. Even though Yu had told her it was okay, Ritsuki was really a little scary now. Was he really alright?

The terrifying Shiina Ritsuki approached step by step, while the oblivious Kamiya Yu was still laughing uncontrollably. It wasn't until Ritsuki was standing right in front of him that he waved and cheerfully said, "Good morning, Daiko-sensei?"

That's such an annoying smiley face.

However... with this kind of person in the band, it feels like the band is a bit lifeless compared to before. Maybe a six-person band could actually give it a try.

But even so, don't expect her to show any mercy!

"What kind of ridiculously stupid and nonsensical name is that?" Riki asked with a forcedly calm and expressionless face. She glanced down at Kamiya Yu's hands quickly. Although he was a beginner, after such intense practice, they looked completely unharmed and could still be used normally. "Double the training today!"

"That's a real shame, it just so happens that today isn't an option," Kamiya Yu shrugged, glancing at Takamatsu Akari. "Today we need to find a way to train our band's lead singer, you haven't forgotten, have you?"