Joker's Band Game Story

"Thank you all so much for coming! Next up will be a performance by our good friends from poppin party—Ren Amamiya and the End Band!"

4P's performance was fantastic, without a doubt. They successfully heated up the crowd, and everyone was quite excited.

Finally, 4P introduced the names of the performers for the next show, at which point Ren Amamiya came out from backstage.

Besides him, all the staff members immediately got busy. At this time, Ren Amamiya did not wait to go on stage as required, because it would be easy for the atmosphere to become awkward if he did not speak during this period, which is a common occurrence in live performances.

But he still went on stage, intending to interact with the audience first to get through the awkward silence.

"That kid Lian is on stage again, it's really too much."

Rinrinko sat in the lighting room, saying helplessly, "How should I put it... Ren Amamiya's behavior did satisfy the audience, but the subsequent darkness and silence after their performance made the other bands seem like they hadn't treated their guests well."

But as I said before, Ren Amamiya usually doesn't care what others think; he just wants to have fun.

Is it fair to say that all musicians have some flaws, more or less?

Hey everyone, did you enjoy the performance?

Ren Amamiya, holding the microphone, asked loudly, and some audience members showed surprise at his appearance.

"How could it be him?"

Ren Amamiya is not unknown; he is always traveling to various bands, so naturally many people know him as a band mercenary. If he weren't too lazy to manage his account, he could probably have built up a small fan base.

However, his appearance was not unexpected. The concert promotion had already mentioned that a total of four bands would be performing at the live show.

One of them is Ren Amamiya & End Band.

The '&' is quite interesting; it means that Ren Amamiya is not a member of the End Band. Curious viewers can easily find out more about him by searching online.

"happy!"

Everyone answered Ren Amamiya's questions in a supportive manner, and they did not stop the 4P from leaving the stage, because there was an even more exciting match-up segment at the end.

Therefore, everyone understands that letting 4P step down and rest is the wisest choice at this time, so that they can see the most exciting matchup later.

"As long as you're happy! Now it's just a ten-minute break. I'll chat with you all while we wait for the staff to set up the instruments."

The main adjustment is actually the drum set. Everyone else has their own instruments, but the drums need to be set up in advance.

All other devices are left untouched; everyone can simply connect them when needed, so ten minutes is more than enough time.

With Ren Amamiya on stage, there was no need to turn off the lights and wait. The staff also didn't need to look at the fluorescent stickers on the ground to determine their positions. Working with the lights on allowed them to assemble the drum kit more effectively.

"I won't go into too much detail about myself, but today I'm going up on stage with a new band called 'The End Band.' This is their first time performing in such a big livehouse, so they seem a little nervous. Can we give them some cheers and applause to give them some motivation?"

The audience immediately erupted in enthusiastic applause, which made Kita, who was about to go on stage, feel a little nervous.

When Kita just passed by the 4P band, they were still encouraging him to end the band, which made Kita feel a little uncomfortable.

However, compared to Kita, Pochi-chan was still in her super-strong state at this time, and she could be said to be quite confident.

After all, Ren Amamiya had whispered in her ear for almost twenty minutes, making her incredibly arrogant.

"Alright! Welcome the closing band to the stage!"

Ren Amamiya stretched out her hand, indicating that the four of them could go on stage and prepare for their performance.

So the four people, each with a different reaction, went up on stage to prepare for their positions.

They are the nervous Kita, the overbearing Pochi, the calm Ryo, and the clumsy Nijika.

Indeed, Hongxia seemed a little too nervous at this moment; she even started moving her hands and feet in unison.

"Looks like someone's incredibly nervous. Well then, let's have the band leader say a few words."

Ren Amamiya handed the microphone to Nijika, who was standing next to him. After taking the microphone, Nijika cleared her throat and said, "Ahem, we are the End Band. Please take good care of us!"

With her loud response, the audience immediately applauded, creating a great atmosphere.

Having just finished listening to 4P's performance, they were in a very good mood and were naturally happy to support the show.

"I am the band's leader and drummer, Nijika Ijichi. The others are bassist Ryo Yamada, lead guitarist Ichiri Goto, and our band's vocalist and rhythm guitarist, Kita."

Regarding Kita's name, Nijika suddenly realized something... She had always called Kita Kita, but what was her real name?

Although it was strange, she still looked at Kita, who seemed to have recovered, and chose not to say anything more.

At this moment, Ren Amamiya also put on a headset microphone. He would be singing and playing instruments during the performance, so he couldn't just keep talking while holding the microphone.

Although there was a microphone stand, he still preferred the more freedom of the +II90武厁紦⑦异鏾 headset microphone, since the headset microphone in this world wasn't much worse than a regular microphone anyway.

This is a livehouse, not a school opening performance, so the microphone quality is absolutely top-notch.

"That's right. Since today's performance is a collaboration, Ms. Kita and I will take turns as lead vocalists. Please don't be surprised!"

As he was talking, he took out his guitar and watched as the staff behind him almost finished assembling the drum set.

"That's right, we also hope to make everyone happy today. So, as planned, our first song is 'Willing to Serve'!"

"Hongxia, you're getting a little too excited. The staff hasn't even finished setting up your drum yet."

Ren Amamiya interjected appropriately, and his words made the audience below burst into laughter.

That smile made the atmosphere even warmer.

Seeing that the warm-up was almost over, Ren Amamiya turned her gaze to Pochi-chan, whose Super Hero form was about to end, and she seemed to be starting to worry again.

So he walked over to Boqi-chan and patted her on the shoulder, which startled her and made her exclaim, "Eh!"

This action made the audience even happier.

"Boqi-chan is the most timid of us, so we need to give her some encouragement, okay? Let's all shout together: Boqi-chan! You're the best!"

"Poch-chan! You're the best!"

Although the audience seemed a little confused about what was going on, they still responded enthusiastically.

That's how live performances are; when people gather together, it's easy to get caught up in the atmosphere, which is why warming up the crowd is so important.

Once the atmosphere is lively and the audience is happy, their rationality decreases, and they become part of the excitement, joining in the fun with the performers on stage.

Therefore, when most of the audience shouts at this strange phenomenon of one person doing something, the atmosphere becomes completely different.

"Amazing."

From below the stage, Wakaba Mutsu watched Amamiya Ren shining brightly on stage. She never expected that Amamiya Ren would look like this during a live performance.

Her gaze fell on Toyokawa Shoko beside her: "Shoko..."

"nothing."

At this moment, Xiangzi was different from the others. As she watched the performance, her lips involuntarily pursed.

The band "The End of Wife's Journey" did invite her to join, but she declined.

Looking back now, refusing might have been a good choice; otherwise, running into my former teammates backstage would have been even more awkward.

She came to watch the show partly to support the band, since she works at Hongxia's shop and should at least show her support. After all, even Xingge was enjoying the performance on the other side.

On the other hand, in order to see Shuangshi, she planned to have a chat with him.

She noticed that Shuangshi had been visiting her more and more frequently lately, which made Xiaomu quite embarrassed. That's why she suggested having a proper talk with Shuangshi and getting her to give up that ridiculous idea.

But for some reason, looking at the End Band and Ren Amamiya on stage, her heart ached.

Yeah, why? It hurts so much...

"Alright, it seems the instruments are all ready. So everyone, the first song, 'Willing to Serve,' is about to begin. This song is dedicated to all those in this world who are having a hard time."

After saying all that, he started playing the guitar, and everyone immediately began their first performance.

The song "I'm Willing to Serve" really got everyone hyped up, especially some people who were already having some troubles in life. When they heard the song, they couldn't help but shed tears, but they continued to interact and sing along with Ren Amamiya.

"Dance as hard as you can~ Dance as hard as you can~ Dance all day long!"

The audience cheered loudly, and as the final guitar note faded, their faces lit up with excitement.

After the song ended, Ren Amamiya said to everyone again, "Thank you all for your support. Now, without further ado, let's start the second song! This time, it's Kita-san's turn to sing. Please welcome her!"

Ren Amamiya stepped back and gave Kita a look, signaling her to stand in the center. Kita seemed a little embarrassed at this point, but she still took her place and greeted everyone.

"Hello everyone~ I'm Kita Kita~ Nice to meet you!"

Kita knows there will definitely be more of these kinds of sessions in the future, and she needs to get enough practice.

With that in mind, she confidently stood on the stage and greeted everyone: "Next is our second piece—I am the rain. Thank you for your support!"

(PS: "Watashi wa Ame" is also a magic song. This song is not as difficult to sing as some magic songs, and it is pretty good overall. Of course, my favorite part is the bass solo, which is quite unfamiliar to many people (laughs))

(PS2: There's a lot of flu going around lately, everyone please take care of yourselves. I've caught it myself, but after a day of sleep I'm finally feeling better.)

Chapter Seventy-Two: I Am the Rain

As soon as the music was announced, Ren Amamiya immediately began to play.

This piece is actually very suitable for keyboard playing, but Amamiya didn't have a keyboard, so he played it on a guitar.

He stopped strumming the strings with the pick and instead quickly hooked the strings with his fingers to simulate rapid plucking on a keyboard. However, it is undeniable that the range of notes that a keyboard can control is incomparable to that of a guitar, which is why his guitar sound did not achieve the same effect as a keyboard in mimicking the sound of rain.

But the guitar used in the live performance was naturally of high quality, and after getting into the song, Kita sang the first line.

'Who am I? I am the sorrow in your heart. Drifting aimlessly in the night sky, lost in confusion.' (The last line appears to be a fragment and doesn't translate directly.)

Beneath the surface of the water lies a tranquil scene. Completely unaware of this (even though this body is as ethereal as mist), it is merely a drifting cloud. Until yesterday (as if nothing had happened), it was still a drifting cloud.

Compared to the previous song, "Willing to Serve," this song seemed somewhat melancholic, yet the vocals also sounded somewhat cheerful, which helped calm the somewhat restless audience down a bit.

It's not good for the audience to be constantly excited; a proper performance requires variation in pace and rhythm. Otherwise, constantly keeping the audience excited can easily tire them out, so taking breaks is essential for the next burst of excitement.

Amamiya and Ryo harmonized, adding a touch of charm to Kita's performance. The audience quieted down, swaying gently to the beat.

Why am I falling straight to the ground? To uncover the secret hidden in someone's palm, I exert all my strength to take in the entire blue sky.

'I am the rain, scattering and breaking apart, destined never to be anyone else's rain, for I have yet to know the pain that puts the earth in such a dilemma.'

'I am the rain, the rain that receives guidance in the dawn that blurs the world, until it flows into the sea and knows the true meaning hidden within.'

This song is very gentle. Compared to the previous songs, it's more like a song whispered in your ear. Everyone should close their eyes and appreciate the music, listening to it softly.

After singing a few short lines, a bass solo followed immediately. The unfamiliar, deep, booming sound surprised everyone, as people rarely hear the sound of a bass guitar on its own.

Many times people make jokes about bass, and even bassists themselves do, but you can actually hear the bass in a live performance. Those with keen ears can hear the deep bass beneath the guitar and keyboard sounds, which, together with the drums, forms the foundation of each song.