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

A song that doesn't resonate with you will naturally seem mediocre.

"However, this is just my current thought; I have confidence."

"Although I can't resonate with the lyrics, I'm sure I'll like it and come to love the song."

Upon hearing this, Nagasaki Motoyo seized the opportunity with a forced smile, her eyes slightly narrowed as she said, "Don't you think this is a contradiction, Yu-kun?"

"Huh? Where's the contradiction? His meaning is quite obvious, isn't it?" Li Xi's eyes sharpened instantly.

Because he loves Crychic and everyone in Crychic, even if he doesn't resonate with the lyrics, once Xiangzi composes the music and they perform it on stage, he will definitely listen to this song that belongs to the six of them again and again.

You'll eventually come to like it.

The meaning was so clear that even Takamatsu Takayuki could understand it.

Therefore, there was no sadness in the depths of her eyes.

Only the burning courage ignited by natural allies encourages us to move forward:

"I, I will sing it well! And... please listen carefully, Yu!"

When Haruhiko doesn't get Yu's approval, she feels down, depressed, and disappointed.

But we won't give up.

Since her natural allies would not give up, she would persevere as well.

Even if Yu couldn't get a response, she would still do her best to pour out all her gratitude and feelings for him and Saki-chan, and tell him everything!

Then, in the next original song, I absolutely, positively will write lyrics that will earn Yu's heartfelt praise!

Volume 1: Chapter 72 71. The root of all evil, Nagasaki Motoyo, it's all because of you!

Why...why would you form a new band with Aine-chan?

Inside the Ferris wheel cabin, facing Yu's different conversation with him in the same place after a year, Takamatsu Akari felt a slight tremor in her heart and unconsciously curled her hands up.

She actually had so much, so much to say to You.

However, even I don't know where to begin or what to say.

Even though everyone was so happy and content before, and everyone in Crychic couldn't fully understand each other, even though Yu and Lixi, who followed closely behind, bluntly said that they didn't feel anything for her lyrics, she didn't feel any gloom descending upon her.

Although we are not yet fully human, even if we are different from others, if someone is willing to open their heart to us, then the whole world will become bright and sunny.

Why did such a wonderful Crychic end up scattered and seemingly forgotten overnight?

She wanted to touch Yu, to resonate with her, to receive praise, and to make her never forget her song after seeing the lyrics—the second song that lived in the hope of the future… Before even a single character appeared, the band she thought she could support for a lifetime was already being coldly and ruthlessly cut apart by Saki-chan with a knife, slice by slice, until it was shattered.

Everything is gone.

Although the band started with Saki-chan, isn't this too selfish?

No...it was she who wanted to be selfish.

Saki was the one who made Yu feel truly alive and breathing before Yu herself.

But even if Saki-chan Go isn't here, even if Saki-chan Shichi has left, even if Riku is just trying to continue being Yu's natural ally for life, she doesn't want Crychic to disband. She still hopes the band can continue.

But is it to punish her for such selfish thoughts?

Without Saki-chan, the band simply couldn't retain Yu, whose eyes had always been fixed solely on Saki-chan.

Why...did Yu leave Crychic?

Even though a year has passed, back then, in the dead of night, she had already cried alone in bed time and time again, shedding countless tears.

However, now, facing Yu's questioning, Takamatsu Akari suddenly realized that she had only been deceiving herself. She hadn't actually become numb enough to face that matter calmly just because she thought she wouldn't cry anymore.

"lamp--?!"

Seeing that Toki had suddenly started crying and her voice was trembling with sobs, Kamiya Yu, who had been waiting for an answer, never expected that this girl, who was as timid and obedient as a small animal, would actually ask a question in return, and that her emotions would suddenly become so agitated.

"Calm down, wipe your tears first." Surprised, he hurriedly reached out to wipe away Deng's tears, but found that no matter how he wiped, it was no use; Deng became more and more agitated as he cried.

"Why? Just because Saki-chan left, you have to leave too... But me, Riki, Suze, Mutsumi—as long as Yu is still here, we can all keep going and no one will leave!"

She sobbed.

Although they are small animals that are not good at speaking, they have eyes and hearts that are more sensitive and perceptive than humans.

She may not fully understand everyone's feelings for Yu, but at least she understands that whether it's Yu or Saki, even if something happens to one of them or they leave, as long as the remaining one can stay in the band, everyone can maintain a certain level of composure and will never fall apart.

Because everyone knows that as long as either Yu or Saki remains in Crychic, the one who stays will one day attract the one who left back.

Yu and Saki share a feeling that even Takamatsu Akari envies.

Even though she was extremely angry at Saki for doing such a despicable thing, she never showed it in the slightest. Because even if she or Riki had any complaints about Saki, Yu would always stand firmly on Saki's side.

It's impossible for her to be loved by Yu like he loves Saki-chan.

But she wasn't that greedy, really not that greedy... She just wanted to get a little bit of Yu's favor, but why did Saki have to take Yu away from them for even that little bit of care?

If she hadn't done that, Yu might have been able to stay.

Then, as time goes by, Saki-chan will also return because of Yuu-chan who stayed behind.

At that time, Crychic will still be Crychic, it's just that someone will be temporarily absent.

However, that wonderful thing did not happen.

"...Me, Riki and the others, the four of us, even if we're not as important as Saki-chan, are we really useless? We can't even let you stay in Crychic for a day or two longer, Yu?!"

I want to sing you a song!

"Just like the lyrics for Saki-chan, I also want to give you a song that's even better than Kasuga Kage, and with lyrics that you can understand!"

"But why, why won't you even give me this chance? If, if it weren't for Aine-chan, Crychic—the band—would never exist again. I wouldn't be able to, I really wouldn't be able to convey this to you. I want to convey this to you, Yu!!"

With tears streaming down her face, Deng threw herself into You's arms, leaving him at a loss. After a moment of stunned silence, he smiled bitterly and fell into a deep one.

...He was truly speechless.

When he saw Akari and Chihaya Aine forming a new band at Ring's place, although he did target Suze and Chihaya Aine immediately, it was impossible for him not to have any thoughts about Akari.

After all, the first person to tell Chihaya Aine that she would spend her whole life with was Toki!

At that time, he only attacked Su Shi, who was obviously more innocent, because he couldn't bear to do anything to Deng and Li Xi.

He never imagined that showing mercy back then would be the boomerang that prevented him from turning into a beast.

If he had said something condemning to the lamp in his anger at that time, he really wouldn't know what to do now.

Kamiya Yu didn't know what kind of expression to make. He could only open his mouth, remain silent for a moment, and finally asked with some emotion, "After Crychic disbanded, have you been thinking about this, Akari?"

Nestled in his arms, Takamatsu Akari nodded with teary eyes, choking back tears with self-reproach, "Yes, but I... can't think of anything... I'm sorry, Yu."

Since the band disbanded, the lyrics she had vaguely come up with to send to Yu after Kasuga Kage's live performance have been completely fragmented, just like Crychic, and she still can't put them back together to complete the lyrics.

"Don't apologize to me, Light. None of us six are wrong or guilty. Whether as bandmates or friends, I'm already so touched by your sentiment."

As the light of the showdown gradually quieted down and the tears stopped flowing, Kamiya Yuya began to compose himself and said with a touch of emotion.

He was touched, but also a little regretful.

Being gifted with lyrics specially tailored to him... Although he was touched, he didn't really have any needs in this regard. If the lamp could be given to Li Xi, that would be even better.

In that case, Lixi would be incredibly happy.

However, upon hearing Yu's words, Takamatsu Akari did not feel happy; instead, her mood sank involuntarily.

Sure enough, even now, Yu still wouldn't blame Saki-chan no matter what.

What does it mean to say "no one is wrong, no one is guilty"? Takamatsu Akari completely cannot agree with this statement. Even though she still regards Saki-chan as her ideal woman to a certain extent and is grateful for her salvation, she still doesn't think Saki-chan is without fault.

However, looking at Yu's expression, she just couldn't bring herself to say anything negative about Saki-chan.

It's completely useless.

Takamatsu Akari no longer wants to criticize Saki-chan. More than that, she now hopes that the wish she didn't voice at the beginning can be conveyed:

“When Aine asked me to form a band with her, I thought that if I could be in a band again, maybe I could get back to the point where I could write lyrics to give to Yu… And I also want to be with Aine and everyone else again.”

"Back then, Lixi and I both wanted to finish forming the band and then go find You, but Su Shi kept wasting time..."

She never betrayed You, nor did Li Xi.

However, because of Su Shi's obstruction, Yu overheard that the process was only halfway through.

That's why Yu, who was originally alone, found someone else and formed a completely new band that had nothing to do with them, just two days after she had been alone for so long, and once again distanced herself from them...

She clearly had the opportunity to clarify things and stand up for herself.

However, the long-awaited reunion with Yu, and the guilt and nervousness of being exposed for forming a band with others, made her unable to say anything at that time. She couldn't even say something like, "If you come, neither I nor Akari will refuse." Just like Riki, who was equally nervous and whose legs were tightly clasped together under the table.

It was clearly to find Yu's band.

But she... ultimately pushed You far, far away because of this.

Volume 1: Chapter 73, Section 72. The lamp flickers, the red sound echoes in the corner, and Toyokawa Shoko's trail is visible.

"Su Shi...?"

When Kamiya heard about Souyo's actions and felt a pang of jealousy at the unconscious tattoo made by the lantern in a fit of emotion.

That's so disregard for friendship! It's been so long, and she's still holding a grudge?

After thinking for only a moment, Kamiya Yu understood perfectly why Suze had stopped Riki and Akari from inviting him.

When Xiangzi left Crychic, during a turbulent time, he was absent from the show the very next day. Given Su Shi's love for Crychic, which was no less than his, she must have already harbored resentment towards him for both old and new grudges.

Not to mention, later on, after he discovered that Xiangzi's drastic change in temperament was due to a family tragedy that turned him into a penniless pauper, he began to plot to abandon his conscience and use the system's cheat codes to join someone else's band, thereby becoming a national-level musician and amassing gold coins to free Xiangzi from endless labor and exhaustion...

At that very moment, who could have imagined that he would be spotted by Su Shi?

Although Suze was actually the traitor who betrayed Crychic before him, perhaps in his eyes, Kamiya Yu abandoned everyone shortly after Crychic disbanded and planned to play in a new band with others, which was extremely heartless and ungrateful.

It was that chance encounter that made Su Shi harbor even more prejudice against him.

In her anger, Su Shi even condemned him, saying that he was no longer qualified to be their friend. Since he was so cold and heartless, he should stop contacting them. If he dared to chat with Li Xi and Deng He Mu during that time, Su Shi might do something.

That guy occasionally possesses a remarkable amount of wisdom.

In order to appease Nagasaki Sosei, who was too embarrassed to say anything like "I wanted to save Shoko because I have a cheat code," he had no choice but to go along with Sosei's wishes and temporarily cut off contact with Riki and Akari.

After that, he couldn't give up his conscience and inner desires. Unwilling to form a band with outsiders, he confined himself at home for several months, practicing his instruments day and night, hoping to achieve his goal through his own efforts.

But... it turns out that without any cheat codes, his musical talent is absolutely the worst, the most awful in the entire Crychic.