Joker's Band Game Story

Mutsu shook her head slightly, declining Amamiya's invitation. She didn't want to perform too much on stage; she hated the feeling of being on stage.

She helped Xiangzi only because Xiangzi needed her, and also because wearing a mask on stage made her feel at ease. In reality, however, she would rather not participate in a live performance with Amamiya.

She's finding it hard to present herself on stage anymore, and she hopes that the time she performed "Crychic" will be the last.

"Really? Okay then. They're about to start their performance."

Amamiya didn't say anything more because sounds were already coming from the stage.

Lenai had already started playing the guitar, and as soon as the prelude was played, everyone knew that the performance was about to begin.

The lights shone on the cat, and she happily began to play, a joyful expression on her face, wanting to put on a performance that would satisfy her.

"I don't understand, I just don't understand. I can't find the right answer, I can't be ordinary."

Deng also began her poetry recitation, but this time she did not stand in the center position. Instead, she stood next to Shuangshi, reaching out to hold Shuangshi's hand. She looked so serious and determined, holding Shuangshi tightly, not letting her leave.

At this moment, Deng also began to confess her feelings to Shuangshi.

Shuangshi was so infatuated with Crychic, so immersed in the warm memories of that short month, but her attempts to keep Xiangzi were cruelly rejected, and she heard the answer she least wanted to hear from Xiangzi. Whether it was her family or the band, she was mercilessly wounded by the cold reality.

But now, the band she had planned to give up on clung to her tightly, just as she had clung to Xiangzi's hand before, unwilling to let her leave. But unlike her pleas to Xiangzi, Deng's words were so sincere, so heartless that Shuangshi could not utter those cruel words.

She had been abandoned for too long, and now that she saw that glimmer of light, she was completely unwilling to let go, just like Amamiya's embrace that night, just like the confession of the light now.

Amamiya did help her a lot at the time, preventing her from being swallowed up by that darkness, but he couldn't give her a complete sense of security. He and Sase were ultimately just friends, not family.

But it's different with Deng. Deng is a member of the band, but Shuangshi has already regarded the band as his second home, a second home that is warmer than his own home, which is as luxurious as a hotel but also cold.

She didn't intend to make this nameless band her second home; the second home she wanted was Crychic. But now, it was the nameless band that reached out to her, holding her tightly, making her feel the warmth she had once felt and had almost forgotten.

So even though she considered herself to be hard-hearted, she was moved at this moment.

"The world is so, so, so far away from me, so far away that I can't reach it. The spring that once embraced the warm sunshine will also be burned to ashes by the remaining scorching sun."

Lixi's drumbeats blended into the song. She was smiling at Shuangshi, the soft light shining on her. The beauty mark at the corner of her eye shone brightly as her eyebrows curved down. Her eyes were fixed on Shuangshi, a look completely different from when she was arguing with everyone or with herself. Her expression was so warm, as if she were watching a family member return.

"If I am destined to wither on the asphalt road, I would rather hide in the shadow of the stone forever."

Deng's poetry recitation hadn't stopped; she continued speaking softly, her hands clasped with Shuangshi's, feeling the softness of each other's hands.

Aine also brought over the bass that was already connected to the device. She hung the bass on Sōse and reached out to lift Sōse up, who subconsciously wanted to lower her head and dare not look directly at the dazzling lights that were like the sun, so that Sōse could clearly see that the four people on the stage were looking at her.

The four people looked at her with such warm, gentle expressions, making Shuangshi want to immerse herself in this atmosphere.

But she still retained a sliver of reason, and at this moment she was still struggling with whether she should accept this wonderful thing.

After all, if she accepts all of this, she will be just like everyone else, completely betraying her beloved Crychic.

Shuangshi could see the expressions on the four people's faces. They showed no anger at his departure or at his attempt to revive Crychic by using them. Their gentle smiles and the hopeful look in their eyes that wished for him to play with them completely captivated Shuangshi.

The cat deliberately pointed the guitar pickup at the speaker, producing a piercing whistling sound. This sound brought Shuangshi back to his senses, and it also marked the beginning of the second stage of the performance.

This time, at the moment Li Xi's rustling sound rang out, Shuang Shi also stood in the place where she should stand. There was no more confusion in her heart, only the thought of wanting to play this piece well.

She completely let down her guard and fully integrated into the band.

The deep bass sound completely filled the entire livehouse, allowing everyone to hear her cathartic bursts of sound.

She seemed to be venting her inner turmoil and confusion, letting it all out.

From that moment on, Shuangshi knew she could no longer live without the band. She was completely bound to it and could never return to that cold, lonely state of gazing into the distance.

Is circling around him and hugging him in Chapter Fourteen some new ritual?

'I sing this poem, I sing it now, let it go, is it too late to reach your heart?'

'I cry out my heart's voice; to transcend words, singing is the only way, until my song reaches you.'

The chanting reached its emotional peak, and the poetry recitation transformed into a brand-new song. The people on stage were all in tears, looking at each other and pouring out their emotions.

Only at this moment did the soul of this nameless band truly come together, and they would never be separated again, truly becoming the 'forever' band that Deng spoke of.

I long to cry with you, I long to laugh with you, even if our paths are parallel.

Holding tightly to yesterday, the pain and trembling of my wounds conveyed all my anguish, so I will never leave you.

Amamiya stood quietly in the audience, watching the performance on stage. He could feel that the power of the song had been conveyed to everyone.

The emotions of everyone intertwined, infected, and merged with each other amidst the sonata music.

The experience of being at a live event is different from what you can get through other means such as mobile phones and televisions. Atmosphere is contagious, and everyone will be influenced by this almost mystical thing called atmosphere.

When the audience seats are completely dark but the stage is shining brightly, everyone's emotions are stirred by the stage. When the girls on stage shed tears, the audience below is also affected. They are all delighted to see the band's reconstruction and moved by the emotions between them.

Mu stood still with no change in expression, but her eyes shone with light.

She must be happy right now. The former members of Crychic have all found new homes, and Sose has a new group and new friends. She will no longer be trapped in the warmth of the past. She has finally taken a new step, a step worth celebrating.

The performance on stage finally ended, and all that could be heard from the stage were the girls' sobs.

They were all unable to extricate themselves from their emotions, each with tears streaming down their faces, their sobs rising and falling. Their reactions varied: Akari stared directly at Sōse, Aine turned her head to look at Akari, while Sōse lowered her head and closed her eyes. She couldn't calmly face the emotional pressure Akari was putting on her. This was when she was at her most vulnerable and vulnerable.

She had been deliberately ignoring the emotions of other members to avoid getting caught up in their emotions, but when she faced Deng's burning, childlike shouts, she was moved but also felt somewhat lost.

She didn't know how to face the lamp anymore, nor did she know how to face the other members of the band. She didn't know if she still deserved to be forgiven by others, nor did she know how to respond to the lamp's call.

She is the one who is guilty.

Moved, guilty, and confused, this is Shuang Shi right now, and she looks especially pitiful with tears streaming down her face.

Lixi's emotions hadn't yet subsided, and looking at the lamp this time, she had new feelings.

In the two live performances prior to this, she simply regarded Deng as her 'kind'. Deng's singing voice was like hers; though not perfect, it could still shine on stage.

This gave Lixi light. She had always been overshadowed by her sister's genius title, constantly pressuring herself to become as perfect as her sister. But she was not as talented as her sister. She had to spend more time, more sweat, and more effort to stand up and look up. But the song of the lamp told her that it didn't matter if she wasn't perfect.

Being able to perform with the lamp also fulfills Lixi's self-affirmation. She can feel that her self-worth has been realized, which is the meaning of all her hard work and effort.

Renting practice rooms and creating songs are all things she has been working hard for in order to gain recognition of her self-worth. She would stay up all night to create songs, and even fall asleep at school the next day because she was so tired. She rented a practice room for a week straight, spending all the money she had saved from her part-time job. But she was willing to do all of this. She just hoped that after this careful training, Deng could sing on stage again and sing her heart out again, replacing her imperfect self.

But this performance was another shock to her. She cried so hard that her nose was stuffy. At this moment, she heard all of Deng's emotions in Deng's singing.

Lixi has always been a rather dull girl. Unlike Xiangzi, she can't feel the power of a song just by reading the lyrics. She can only truly understand the other person's feelings when she is on stage and emotionally charged.

She finally opened her heart and accepted the lamp. At this moment, the lamp was no longer the lamp in her eyes or in her heart, no longer the vessel for her emotions, but a real person, a real teammate.

"whee."

The only cat who didn't cry chuckled softly. She had truly enjoyed playing the instrument. Although she didn't have a huge emotional outburst, she was genuinely happy.

I'm happy that the band is now completely united, and I'm delighted that we can continue to play music together happily.

The group of girls left the stage in tears. Their performance was over, and they were about to give the stage to the next band.

The audience below the stage did not applaud. They were still in the midst of Shi Chao's emotions. The superb performance had left them unable to recover. They stood there, stunned, without any response.

This is not to say that their performance was bad, but rather that it was so good that everyone was stunned, and the complete silence was the best compliment to them.

Are you getting ready to leave?

Amamiya watched as Hailing walked away alone, looking cold and aloof, and couldn't help but ask her a question.

"I've already seen the show, so there's no need to see anything else."

Hailing is always like this; she only watches from the audience when Amamiya or Riki are going on stage. Otherwise, she is busy with her own things.

Supporting other bands is not as simple as it seems, especially since she is currently supporting ten bands at the same time. Hailing is very busy, but she is willing to take time out of her busy schedule to watch the two bands perform.

But it's clear that this performance had a significant impact on her as well. Seeing Li Xi's band reconnect with her, she inevitably felt a pang of bitterness and jealousy.

After all, the day after tomorrow would be her last band performance with Amamiya. They had reconciled, but her side was in shattered.

Although she had considered whether to refuse Xiangzi's invitation, Amamiya was urging her to give it a try.

After all, what Xiangzi said during the transaction did indeed tempt Hailing, which is why she temporarily left Amamiya.

At this moment, she hoped that the deal could be completed quickly and that everything could be settled as soon as possible.

"Mu-nei, would you like to come backstage with me to visit them?"

After Hailing left, Amamiya had no intention of staying any longer. He knew that the girls definitely needed time to calm down; it was normal for them to be disoriented after the emotional outburst on stage.

"No."

Mutsumi refused Amamiya once again. She simply bowed slightly to Amamiya and left with Hailin.

Xiangzi's band is also very busy and needs them a lot. They've already spent too much time here, so she and Hailing need to hurry back and take care of other things.

When Amamiya arrived backstage, he saw that the girls were all trying to calm themselves down.

Deng's legs went weak and she squatted down on the ground. Li Xi squatted down next to her to keep her company.

Meanwhile, Shuangshi asked them in a very soft tone, "I've been using you all along, I just don't understand."

Shuang Shi was completely confused. She didn't understand what was wrong with these people. She had treated them like this, so why were they still so willing to accept her?

But when she said those words, wasn't she also begging for a positive answer? Her question at that moment seemed more like seeking confirmation, an answer that would put her at ease.

Even so... I'll stay in a band for life.

The lamp answered solemnly, her answer resounding with conviction.

She answered what Shuangshi wanted to hear, which made Shuangshi's tears flow uncontrollably.

"Using the word 'forever' so casually... it's like being a fool..."

Although she said that, Sosei was only stubborn in words. She covered her face and burst into tears, and as she cried, Aine also started to cry.

The atmosphere of weeping made Lixi, who was already emotionally fragile, unable to hold back her tears again. For a moment, the backstage area became a place where several girls cried.

The cat, who was drinking water alone, was watching them happily. She glanced at Amamiya, who was standing beside her watching the scene silently, and her smile widened.

Leaning against Amamiya, Neko was in a pretty good mood. She just watched the group cry. At this moment, everyone had completely come to regard this nameless band as their new family.

After they had finished crying, Amamiya took some water and went over to let them drink some water to calm down.

After crying, you will be dehydrated to some extent. Drinking water is the most appropriate thing to do at this time. It can not only replenish your body's fluids and keep you moisturized, but also help stabilize your emotions.

"Thanks……"

While the other three were crying, Akari didn't cry with them. She just looked more confused. When Amamiya handed her water, Akari instinctively looked at Amamiya, hoping to get help.

After all, the lamp only vents emotions, telling others everything in its heart, but it doesn't know how to end things. Faced with the crying crowd, it is also extremely confused.