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

"???"

"Something seems off here."

Kitagawa Yu felt her heart beating faster and her breathing becoming rapid.

However, this level of ambiguous atmosphere was ultimately not enough to make him lose his Dao heart.

Taking a deep breath, Kitagawa Yu forcefully suppressed the romantic feelings in his heart. As if petting a cat, he gently stroked Tsukimi Eiko's head and continued, "Because most of the tickets for this live debut will probably be sold to students at the school, I will also prepare one or two songs. In that case, besides 'Himawari,' Eiko-chan only needs to prepare one or two more songs."

Chapter 86 The Angel's Little Thoughts

"Which road is more or less!"

Tsukimi Eiko felt a little disappointed that Kitagawa Yuu didn't launch a more intense attack.

However, the thought that she could now 'openly' lean on Kitagawa Yu's chest and have Kitagawa Yu pat her head was a huge 'improvement' compared to before, so the optimistic girl quickly cheered up again.

"So what song should I sing next?" Tsukimi Eiko asked curiously.

"Well... to be honest, I haven't decided yet," Kitagawa Yu said, frowning.

In fact, he had been thinking about this question ever since he took Anja Hachimi home.

The two songs he wanted to prepare were easy to decide; he could just choose "Time Paradox" and "Horizon Line," which Anna Hachimi had heard.

As for the songs that Tsukimi Eiko was to prepare, after thinking about them all the way, he initially selected "Announcing Spring" and "Running Towards Night".

"Running Towards the Night," YOASOBI's debut single, needs no introduction. It became an instant hit, the most popular single of the year, and its streaming numbers exploded.

However, the reason why this song has achieved such good results is not only because of the high quality of the song itself, but also because of the promotional support from Sony Music, the record company to which YOASOBI belongs.

So now that he and Tsukimi Eiko are releasing this song, it seems almost impossible for them to achieve the same phenomenal success as in their previous life right away.

In contrast, yama, the singer of "Announcing Spring," was initially just an ordinary online cover singer.

It wasn't until she released her first single, "Announcing Spring," and became an instant hit with the song that she signed with a subsidiary record label under Sony, becoming a near-top-tier female singer-songwriter.

This means that the song "Announcing Spring" can achieve good results on its own without a lot of promotion or popularity.

However, in terms of its potential, "Announcing Spring" is clearly far inferior to "Running Towards Night".

so......

"Why don't you listen to this one, Eiko-chan, and see which one you like better?" Kitagawa Yu had a sudden inspiration and pulled Tsukimi Eiko to her feet before he could finish speaking.

"Huh? Shall I choose?"

Tsukimi Eiko blinked innocently, clearly not thinking much about it.

“Yeah, we’re a group, so it has to be something Eiko-chan likes too~” Kitagawa Yu said with a shrug and a smile.

Although he, as the one in charge of 'creation,' definitely takes the lead between him and Tsukimi Eiko, he still needs to consider Tsukimi Eiko's opinion, since she is the lead vocalist in their group.

However, this perfectly normal action touched Tsukimi Eiko deeply, making her even more eager to serve Kitagawa Yu.

"Or... when Yu goes to take a bath later... I can scrub Yu's back?"

Eiko Tsukimi's eyes flickered as she looked at Kitagawa Yuu's figure, which made her feel safe and secure. Involuntarily, a shy yet expectant thought popped into her head.

Unfortunately, thanks to Kitagawa Yu's deliberate defense, her little scheme ultimately failed.

And then there's that angel next door who was almost asleep... who suddenly opened his eyes upon hearing the piano music coming from outside the window.

"Huh? Is...that guy singing?"

"That guy has started practicing the piano again?"

"But it's already past eleven o'clock, shouldn't that be considered disturbing the peace?"

"That guy really is rude..."

Despite the complaints, I still have to listen to the song, and... Shiina Mahiru even feels a strange sense of 'gratification'.

So, Shiina Mahiru, who subconsciously turned her head to look out the window, hesitated for less than two seconds before decisively sitting up in bed, putting on a coat, and tiptoeing to the balcony.

"...The sunset sky and your figure overlapped outside the fence. From the day we met, my heart was completely captured by you. You were surrounded by an angelic halo, yet your eyes seemed so lonely..."

The increasingly clear singing voice, accompanied by the melodious tune, entered her ears, causing her to pause involuntarily. A strange light flashed in her pure, flawless golden eyes, like those of a gemstone.

"In a world where the clock keeps ticking, no matter how many times we encounter those cruel and harsh words, we will be moved to tears."

"But if it's two people, we're sure to find our own simple joys."

"To you who have lost your smile in these noisy days, I offer you every imaginable dazzling tomorrow."

"Before we fall into the eternal darkness, come, take my hand..."

"..."

"These lyrics... they're a bit... "

Shiina Mahiru was unconsciously lost in thought, and even her breathing became much softer involuntarily.

Although her rational mind clearly told her that the lyrics of this song could not have been written for her, every single lyric in the song seemed to be describing her, deeply touching her.

It was a different kind of emotion from the warm "Sunflower," which made her, who was originally gazing at the night sky, involuntarily turn her head and, for the first time, so 'openly' look at the apartment next to Kitagawa Yu's.

Then......

The view was blocked by the thick curtains, with only a few warm and bright lights shining through the gaps in the curtains, casting a faint light and shadow on the balcony.

"What would a guy who plays the piano and sings by himself be like?"

The thought suddenly popped into her blank mind, causing Shiina Mahiru to pause slightly before her cheeks flushed with embarrassment and her hands unconsciously tightened around her coat.

However, perhaps knowing that no one could discover her 'peeping', she remained lost in thought, gazing at the exceptionally warm and bright light in the darkness, without looking away out of shyness.

"This is the first song, 'Running Towards Night,' and the next one is 'Announcing Spring.'"

In the living room, Kitagawa Yu said to Tsukimi Eiko beside him, and before the lingering feeling of the previous song could dissipate, Shiina Mahiru's ears were filled with the sound of a new song again.

Moreover, this time the style is completely different from the previous ones. Not only is the rhythm stronger, but the singing also carries a sense of catharsis.

Taking a continuous break is like first opening your closed heart with emotion, and then venting all the pent-up frustrations and worries in your heart.

Even though the lyrics seemed unrelated to her, she was still completely immersed in them and felt an indescribable sense of relief after listening to them, as if she had suddenly unloaded a heavy burden.

Even if it's only temporary, it's still a precious experience for her, one that she'll only have once.

The last time she felt this relaxed was when she accidentally heard Kitagawa Yu sing "Sunflower" for the first time while playing the guitar.

"Hmm... I'll go to Azusagawa-ya again tomorrow morning to buy a Baumkuchen for breakfast!"

Shiina Mahiru returned to her bedroom with a faint smile on her lips. Although she had just been on the balcony for a while and the cool night breeze should have made her feel a little cold, she actually felt exceptionally warm.

Chapter 87 Tsukimi Eiko's Change

Which song does Yingzi-chan like best?

In the living room, Kitagawa Yu, after performing two songs, turned to Tsukimi Eiko beside him and asked for her opinion.

Now, Eiko Tsukimi, who had been enjoying the two songs, suddenly had a very conflicted expression on her face.

"Oh... I like both songs... so... so can I choose both?" Tsukimi Eiko asked timidly after thinking for a while.

Both songs were beautiful, and both were written for her by Kitagawa Yu, making it incredibly difficult for her to choose; she didn't want to give up either of them.

Instead of giving a direct answer, Kitagawa Yu went on to explain other details about the two songs to her.

"Both of these songs are accompanied primarily by keyboard, with drums playing a secondary role."

"The guitar and bass parts in 'Running Towards the Night' are almost negligible, so you can just focus on singing."

"If we can't find a drummer, I can handle the accompaniment myself."

"In comparison, the guitar part in 'Announcing Spring' is slightly more extensive."

"If it's a live performance, my current keyboard skills might not be enough to play four instruments at the same time: piano, electronic music, drums, and guitar."

"In addition, in the other two songs I'm singing, Eiko-chan will also be in charge of the guitar parts."

"In that case, if Eiko chooses both songs, she will need to spend the next two or three weeks not only mastering the singing of three songs, but also learning to play four more songs on the guitar."

Honestly, even if Kitagawa Yu himself started from scratch, he would find it overwhelming to learn such a large amount of material.

After all, live performances are different from recording studio recordings, where there is a chance to start over after making a mistake. In addition, there are so many audience members in the audience, so the requirements for proficiency are really high.

However, Eiko Tsukimi, who is usually timid and even somewhat insecure, was unusually brave this time.

After only a moment's hesitation, she clenched her fist resolutely, her voice trembling slightly, but her gaze unwavering as she said, "I will definitely master these songs before the performance!"

Their eyes met, and Kitagawa Yu couldn't help but smile with relief.

In fact, he was more worried that Tsukimi Eiko would lack the courage and confidence to go on stage than that she might make mistakes during a live performance.

But now it seems that his worries were unnecessary.

"Yes, I also believe that Eiko-chan can definitely do it!"

"So... Eiko-chan, go to sleep quickly~"

"Don't forget we're going to record 'Sunflower' tomorrow!"

then......

Having just mustered the courage, Tsukimi Eiko had to temporarily abandon the idea of ​​'serving Kitagawa Yuu in his bath' and obediently returned to her room with a little regret and frustration.

To be honest, if this had happened two or three days ago, she would definitely have been suffering from insomnia again.

Fortunately, she has gradually adjusted her sleep schedule over the past few days. This time, she only spent about half an hour lying in bed with the blankets on, lost in thought, before successfully falling asleep.

Shortly after she fell asleep, Kitagawa Yuya, having finished his shower, returned to the keyboard, picked up his headphones, put them on, and began working on the instrumentals for "Running Towards the Night" and the other three songs.

He didn't return to his room until two or three in the morning, yawning.

Then......

The next morning at half past eight.

When Eiko Tsukimi finished washing up and returned to the living room, just as she was about to practice her singing, Yuya Kitagawa happened to open the door and walk out of his room, yawning.

"Oh ha yo~"

"Oh, oh ha yo!"