Anime Crossover: There are a lot of beautiful girls who like me.

"However, my personal suggestion is that if you don't want to get entangled with a drunkard and constantly be asked to borrow money, just add Iwashita Shima and Shimizu Eliza as your contacts."

"Um... thank you for your advice!" Kitagawa Yu thanked him somewhat indifferently and accepted the sticky note.

Although the morbid hackers were the most popular band in the underground music scene, and leveraging their popularity in the early stages would be very helpful for his own development, he really didn't want to deal with those three guys!

I won't even mention Hiroi Kikuri, that drunkard.

Shima Iwashita, the drummer, is too aloof and difficult to get along with.

As for guitarist Eliza Shimizu... you can tell what kind of girl she is just by seeing her forcefully kiss him on stage.

He didn't want Hana to misunderstand Anzu!

However, since he had already given them his contact information, if he wanted to continue performing at this Shinjuku LOFT, he would inevitably have to deal with the three mainstays of this Live House, Hiroi Kikusato and her two companions. So he could only reluctantly add them as contacts.

"If there's nothing else, we'll take our leave now!"

After reuniting with Anja Hachimi on the street, Kitagawa Yu temporarily put the matter aside.

A slightly cool night breeze brushed against my face, and I felt instantly refreshed.

However, Anja Yagami, who was standing next to him, became even more excited after leaving the Live House.

because......

"Hey! Yu, are we really going to perform here in a few weeks? I mean, isn't that a bit too fast? Can I really learn the piano or guitar parts of three songs in such a short time?"

Chapter 83 Friendship or Dreams

"this......"

Kitagawa Yu paused involuntarily, his breath and steps faltering. He was stunned for a moment, and then an embarrassed look flashed across his face as he sensed something was wrong.

Going to perform at a live house with Anna Hanami?

He never even thought about that!

Let alone the more difficult and specialized piano. Even the seemingly simplest instrument, which can be deliberately simplified to the simplest drumming in a live performance, requires several weeks of serious study to reach the level needed for a stage performance, unless you're a genius like Tsukimi Eiko from a music anime!

In fact, the light music club was really just a place for 'playing house' in his mind, but... it seems that Anna has misunderstood something?

"Oh, right—"

Kitagawa Yusuke thought hard, and finally chose to 'tell the truth'.

"You don't need to worry about that. I've already found a lead vocalist and guitarist, and I'll be responsible for playing the piano, bass, and drums on the arrangement keyboard, so two people are enough for a performance~"

"Huh? Is that okay...?"

When Banami saw Anzu, she first showed a surprised expression.

Then, being clever, she seemed to understand the hidden meaning in Kitagawa Yu's relaxed and tactful tone, and the light of excitement and anticipation in her eyes was extinguished silently, like a match in the cold winter.

"That's true. How could an ordinary girl like me, who can't play any musical instruments, be worthy of forming a band and performing with a genius like Yu... The so-called light music club was basically set up by Kusuke to pick up girls. Yu was just dragged in because of his friend..."

Seeing Anja involuntarily lower her head, Bana muttered to herself.

Then she remembered that even her childhood friend Hakamada Sosuke, with whom she had been "together" for twelve years, didn't like her. After Himegami Karen and Shirakawa Tsuki appeared, he immediately abandoned her to pursue Himegami Karen and Shirakawa Tsuki.

This made her, who had always been cheerful and lively and had never felt inferior, suddenly feel somewhat inferior.

"Maybe... I'm not pretty at all... and not cute at all... and my usual outfits are probably as unfashionable as Yu said..."

As Banai saw Anzu, she felt increasingly distressed. The spot on her breast throbbed with pain, and she suddenly felt a difficulty breathing.

But just then, Kitagawa Yu, who was standing next to her, suddenly spoke up: "Of course, if Anja-chan can master any of the instruments—drums, bass, or guitar—before that, she can join the band and perform!"

"What!?"

Hanami Ayana suddenly raised her head, staring blankly at Kitagawa Yu, her eyes regaining their light.

"What's wrong? Is Anchovy-chan unwilling? There's a performance fee, you know~ A ticket is 2600 yen, and I can give you... 200 yen?"

"..."

When Banai saw Anja come to her senses, she gave Kitagawa Yu a big eye roll, looking a bit annoyed.

Even if she had no money, she would still be willing to form a band and perform with Kitagawa Yu!

What's more, you can get 200 yen for just one ticket!

and......

"Yu actually called me 'Apricot Sauce'? But... I already call him Yu, so as a good friend, it doesn't seem strange that he calls me that... right?"

Her heart skipped a beat. Seeing Anja quickly turn her head away, avoiding eye contact with Kitagawa Yu, she changed the subject and asked, "What about Himegami-san?"

Kitagawa Yu thought for a moment and said, "The difficulty of both piano and guitar will be greatly increased in formal performances, so you and Himegami can discuss who will practice drums. The other person can practice guitar or bass. If we can make it in time, we can perform together. If not, we can wait for a future performance. Anyway, I'm not just performing a few times~"

After hearing this, Anzu secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, this shows that Kitagawa Yu didn't just treat her specially, but was kind to everyone.

However, she didn't know why, even though she should be happy, a little bit of disappointment suddenly welled up in her heart.

So much so that, whether intentionally or unintentionally, she forgot to ask Hakamada Sosuke and Shirakawa Tsukie Ai what they should practice.

Instead, she asked with great curiosity, "Who is that lead singer and guitarist? Is he Yu's classmate from before?"

"This... is a girl I met when I went to an arts and crafts class."

"Which road is more or less!"

Kitagawa Yu glanced at Hanami Anna out of the corner of his eye. Seeing that she remained calm and did not press the matter further, he felt relieved.

In fact, Anna Hanami didn't think much of it.

Especially after hearing the words "talent class", she subconsciously put Rupa into the role of "that girl", and then... she didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

"Anyway, Yu definitely wouldn't like that kind of girl~"

There was absolutely no reason why, but that's what Anna Hanami was thinking subconsciously.

However, she never expected that Tsukimi Eiko was not only a beautiful girl whose looks and figure were no less than Himegami Karen's, but that she had even moved in with Kitagawa Yu on the very first day they met!

Otherwise... she definitely wouldn't be reacting so calmly now.

......

......

Next, on their way to the tram station, the two passed by the area once again occupied by 'street musicians'.

Compared to when they went to live houses before, the number of performers here has actually increased, even more than before.

This caused a look of surprise on the face of Anna Hanami, who had noticed this.

"Huh? Why are those people still performing here?"

Kitagawa Yu smiled and explained, "Because this is Shinjuku, and today happens to be Saturday, so it's considered 'prime time' until midnight."

After a brief pause, he continued, "In addition, many professionals from music companies or artist management agencies like to come here at night, either to have a drink or to watch performances at live houses and discover new talents. So many people will specifically wait until this time to perform, not only to make money and build popularity, but also to try their luck and see if they can be noticed by those music companies and agencies."

As Kitagawa Yu spoke, his gaze quickly swept over the people.

Then, as expected, Kuon Nanami, who already had an agency and was deliberately hiding her identity, had long since disappeared.

However, Momoka Kawaharaki was still there, playing the guitar and singing alone, which made Yu Kitagawa, who knew what she had been through, feel a little sad.

Momoka Kawahara's original band, 'Diamond Stardust,' was formed by her and three of her best friends from high school.

And in pursuit of their dreams, they dropped out of high school together and came to Tokyo. They worked hard together for a long time before being spotted by a producer from an entertainment agency and about to sign a contract, thus entering the mainstream.

Unfortunately, at the agency's request, her three teammates chose to follow the arrangement and transform into today's mainstream 'teen idol band'.

She, however, continued to pursue her dream, stubbornly singing her rock songs, even at the cost of leaving the band.

This caused her three best friends to become like strangers, which made Kitagawa Yu think of herself, and even more so of the equally stubborn Okita Sawa.

"so......"

"I hate guys who cling to their dreams and refuse to compromise even with their best friends!"

"Look at Kuon Nanami, to keep his friends, he was willing to compromise himself, wearing those revealing clothes, and transforming from a rock band into a singing and dancing idol..."

"Luckily, Anna Hanami is not like that kind of person!"

Kitagawa Yu muttered to himself, and then...

While passing by Kawara Momoka, I pulled Hanami Anna over and bought her a 'limited edition' autographed CD.

Anyway... it's only 300 yen, which isn't too expensive.

Chapter 84 should be a boy, right?

"Do you think she sings very well? I think she plays the guitar quite well, but her singing is just so-so?"

"Speak your mind" Anna first secretly glanced at her own little hand, which had been held by Kitagawa Yu since just now and had "forgotten" to let go, and then asked with feigned composure and curiosity.

"I also think her singing is just average, and her songwriting is even more average. However, if she joined a band as a guitarist or bassist, her skill level would be quite good... I hope she can persevere and find her teammates~"

"Which road is more or less!"

"Yu is so gentle and kind..." Thinking that Kitagawa Yu hadn't just thrown money into Kawaraki Momoka's guitar case, but instead spent money to buy Kawaraki Momoka's CD, Anna Hanami's heart was filled with strange ripples, and her gaze towards Kitagawa Yu had a different color in it.

"By the way, could you put this CD in your bag for me?"

Kitagawa Yu then released Hanami Anna's hand and handed the CD to her.

"Okay!"

Anna took the CD and carefully put it into her bag, her smile exceptionally sweet.

......

......

A few minutes later, the two walked to the subway station.

Hanami Anzu's worry that she would miss the train if she went back too late and would have to stay at a hotel was completely unnecessary.

As one of the busiest subway stations in Tokyo, most subway lines that pass through Shinjuku Station run until midnight.

Unless Kitagawa Yu really intended to take her to a hotel room so soon, there's no way he would stay up so late watching a performance.