Lonely Rock for the Blind.

And so we wait patiently.

The first band's performance was full of flaws.

The second one, and the third one too.

Nekoyashiki Haru didn't actually know where they ranked.

But... we can just wait.

More and more people gathered around.

"clear?"

Ichi Seika's voice rang out.

Amidst the empty, noisy chaos, Nekoyashiki Haru nodded in the direction of Ijichi Seika's voice.

"Xiao Qing..."

On the other side, Kikuri Hiroi also came over.

Are they about to make their appearance?

"Nekoyashiki Haru asked."

"Yes, otherwise we wouldn't have come."

Ijichi Hoshika stood next to Nekoyashiki Haru with her arms crossed.

You don't seem to be in a good mood.

"...There are quite a few things going on, and they're coming one after another."

"Is that so? By the way, has your mother returned?"

"...You saw her?"

"... "

Ijichi Seika looked at Nekoyashiki Saki, who was right behind Nekoyashiki Haru, and fell silent.

"...She's right behind me?"

"Nekoyashiki Haru asked."

"Oh my, Xiao Qing guessed it right away."

Behind her, the woman climbed onto Nekoya Shikiharu's back.

"Is your bandmate going to take the stage later?"

"...He didn't add it..."

Ijichi Hoshika opened her mouth, but was interrupted by Nekoyashiki Haru.

"Ah."

"I see. Then that person must be very important."

Nekoya Shikisagi stood next to Nekoya Shikiharu.

"I will appreciate it carefully."

"You don't like rock music, do you?"

"It's fine for me to like it for my son's sake."

Nekoyashiki Saki applauded.

Nekoyashiki Haru nodded.

On the stage, several people were already standing in position.

Kita Ikuyo, holding her guitar, focused her gaze on the strange woman next to Nekoyashiki Haru.

"Who is that...?"

Ichi Nijika also noticed the woman, and then her eyes widened immediately.

"…Aunt?"

"?"

Kita Ikuyo looked at Ichi Niji Natsumi.

"She's the kitten's mother."

"?!"

Kita Ikuyo opened her eyes wide.

"We can begin."

Yamada Ryo spoke up to remind him.

Ichika Ichiji and Kita Ikuyo were both taken aback, and then looked at Goto Ichiri at the same time.

Then I noticed that she was trying to look up at the crowd below the stage.

"...Good luck with this performance."

Ichi Nijika gently encouraged herself.

Kita, who was at the front, took a deep breath and then addressed the crowd.

"Um, we [the band] usually..."

On stage, everyone was performing their pre-prepared MC routine, while Nekoyashiki Haru listened quietly.

Nekoya Saki, who was standing next to her with her arms crossed, smiled.

"They are all very energetic children."

"...Don't speak."

"Hmm? What's wrong?"

"Your words are giving me a headache..."

"You've really hurt my feelings..."

Nekoya Saki sighed.

"You heard everything I just said on the phone, right?"

"I understand, I understand, I won't use them to persuade you."

"...If you still do that, I'll really get angry."

"... "

Nekoyashiki Saki narrowed her purple eyes, then whispered in a voice only Nekoyashiki Haru could hear.

"Xiao Qing, your mom and dad are so sorry for your blindness."

"... "

"I tried all sorts of methods, but none of them worked."

"Seeing you go from being irritable at the beginning to being so indifferent now... to be honest, it breaks my heart."

"Is now the time for sentimentality?"

"What I mean is... Mom will do everything she can to help you regain your sight."

Nekoya Shiki laughed.

Chapter 158 The Live Performance Ends (and So)

[You can also attribute it all to the weather.]

Singing with steady breath.

This sense of alienation and weariness.

The guitar playing was smooth and skillful.

The sun itself concealed it, feigning ignorance.

There weren't many mistakes in the drumbeats.

The train we just passed was a semi-express train.

There's no need to worry about the bass either.

Regardless of the turmoil they had experienced beforehand.

However, when Goto Ichiri appeared clutching his stomach, no matter how turbulent his stomach was, he had to suppress it at that moment.

No one wanted to make Goto Ichiri uncomfortable, and no one wanted the Shuka Festival performance to fall apart.

Just like Kita Ikuyo and Iji Tomoka's original intentions.

No matter how fierce the argument or how intense the struggle.

At least the band itself cannot end.

Kita Ikuyo's guitar practice has always been handled by Nekoyashiki Haru, and there have been no problems.

Ryo Yamada is already a seasoned bassist.

At least Ichi Nijika has worked hard since she was a child.

Therefore, there is no reason why the group would fail in their school performance.

No... any reason...

Nekoyashiki Haru gently tapped out a rhythm in her heart, chewing on a melody of gray hues.

Click...

A slight discord in the music made Nekoyashiki Haru raise her head.

"what happened?"

Kikusato Hiroi looked at Nekoyashiki and asked.