Joker's Band Game Story

Is this the first time that Master Gong-kun has come to the Budokan? (Rain Gear (II))

"This isn't the first time."

Hearing Akechi's words, Amamiya answered truthfully. He had been to the Budokan before, and had even performed on stage because of some of the songs.

But she was just with the other performers and wasn't particularly eye-catching. There was a singer performing on stage at the time, and all the spotlights were on her, making her look so radiant.

Amamiya wasn't envious, because he had received similar treatment in his previous life. He had been on a local Spring Festival Gala before, and in his opinion, big stage events were nothing special.

He cares more about the music itself than fame. Coming into this world to reproduce these pieces is also a test for himself.

He doesn't have a superhuman brain and can't compose all those scores. He just remembers some core melodies and uses his experience to figure out how the piece should look. It's a kind of practice and a kind of fun. He enjoys doing it this way, so you can often see him composing.

"Really? So, what are your thoughts on the Budokan, Amamiya-kun?"

Goro Akechi rested his hands on his seat in the audience, his eyes fixed on the stage in front of him.

The band members are currently preparing backstage, and the audience will be entering soon. At this moment, only the two of them and the staff are present at the Budokan. The staff are busy preparing, while the two of them are strolling around like tourists.

He enjoyed this feeling, this feeling of freedom, this feeling of being unrestrained, this feeling of being at ease.

"It's just a stage for performances."

"Just that?"

"Hmm...it can accommodate tens of thousands of people."

Amamiya added a reply, but his words made Goro Akechi burst into laughter.

He found Amamiya very interesting, especially interesting.

Countless rock enthusiasts and band members regard the Budokan as an important place, but in Amamiya's eyes, the Budokan is not much different from any random livehouse on the street, except for the size of the audience.

He didn't care about his reputation, nor did he care about what others said; he seemed so pragmatic.

"No wonder you can create so many great works, hahaha..."

Goro Akechi struggled to stop laughing. He had already guessed that his father's plan had failed. He had hoped to get Ren Amamiya to join Ave Mujica, but he had no reason to join; he wasn't interested in fame.

Indeed, if he were truly interested, why would he have prepared an identity called 'Kurasu Akira'? This identity is elusive and is never publicized, leading many to wonder whether Kurusu Akira is an individual or part of a team.

Is this ridiculous?

"No, I wasn't laughing at you, Amamiya-kun, I'm sorry."

Wiping away the tears that had welled up in his eyes from laughing, Goro Akechi composed himself. He glanced down at his watch; it was time for the audience to enter.

He then gestured for Amamiya to sit down.

As an insider, Goro Akechi naturally sat in a very front row seat, as being close to the stage allows for a better view of the actors' performances.

Although there is a large screen behind us projecting the footage from the cameras, the first-person perspective of the actors' performances is still more captivating than watching the footage on the large screen.

After he sat down, Amamiya picked up his phone and saw the message that Sōse had sent him.

I'm at the martial arts gym.

send.

And just two seconds after he sent the message, Sōse replied with a new message: 'Budokan? You came to see Ave Mujica's performance too?'

Oh? It seems she's here too.

But why did she come here?

Amamiya realized after a second that she would only come to the show if Chihaya Aine invited her; someone like Souse wouldn't come to a show by such an 'unfamiliar' band.

She only knew that Xiangzi had formed a new band, but she didn't know that the new band Xiangzi had formed was Mujica.

Goro Akechi noticed that Ren Amamiya was chatting with someone on his phone. He didn't look at the phone screen, as that would be impolite, so he just secretly observed Amamiya's expression.

Having studied some psychology, he could tell that Amamiya was relaxed while chatting with the other person, which suggested that the other person had a good relationship with Amamiya, most likely a family member or a very close friend.

'Yeah, Aine insisted on coming to see it, saying things like Nyanme-chan is Amoris...'

“I see…”

How did Aine know that Nekomu was Amoris? Amamiya felt a little confused, as outsiders shouldn't know these things.

Does this mean there was a problem with the public relations efforts?

"There are rumors about Ave Mujica now? How come outsiders know that Amoris is Yutenji Wakana?"

So he went directly to Mingzhi to ask him how they did it.

Whether they were unaware of the matter or deliberately leaked it is unclear. Some so-called rumors may be secretly fabricated by the parties involved to generate buzz.

"Huh? Really?"

After asking his question, Amamiya looked at Goro Akechi, wanting to see his reaction.

The other party was indeed a little surprised, but only a little; it seemed unexpected, yet also reasonable.

"But after all, it's just a rumor, isn't it?"

"I see."

Amamiya was certain that this rumor was something they had anticipated and wanted to leak long ago; his apparent surprise was just a pretense.

So Amamiya didn't ask any more questions, but simply looked at the stage.

So how will Ave Mujica perform next? What are their plans behind the scenes?

Will Xiangzi really get what he wants? Or... will some other unexpected things happen?

Amamiya was filled with worry, but he was even more concerned about Hailin.

He felt that the band Ave Mujica was not as simple as he had imagined.