Lonely Rock for the Blind.

The next moment, the four of them embraced each other.

"..." × 5

The five people remained silent for a while before separating two minutes later.

"I will always look forward to you, and my expectations will not be affected by anything, so keep going."

Chapter 384 Burning

"came back?"

Ijichi Seika looked at Nekoyashiki Haru, who had returned, and asked.

"Ah."

Nekoyashiki Haru nodded.

How are they?

Dahei Yin asked.

"no problem."

Nekoyashiki Haru smiled.

"In fact, there's no need to worry about them so much; we just need to offer our expectations."

"... "

Ijichi Seika didn't speak, but simply looked towards the stage.

Snap, snap, snap…

The lights came on one by one.

"…call…"

Ichi Nijika sat down in front of the drum set.

Yamada Ryo hugged the bass.

Kita Ikuyo adjusted the height of the microphone.

Goto Ichiri kept his head down.

"Hello everyone! We are the End Band! A band from Shimokitazawa that can't be found online at all, please take care of us."

Kita Ikuyo said self-deprecatingly.

[Never heard of this band before...]

[The End? A lame joke?]

[I think I've heard of this before?]

"Actually, before the performance, our lead guitarist Goto had a few things to say."

Kita Ikuyo looked at Goto Ichiri, who was standing beside her with his head down, and spoke.

The audience turned their attention to the pink-haired girl.

Below the stage, the father of the Goto family became nervous while holding the banner.

"...So...it's actually Ichiri who's going to say it? Is this really okay...?"

Don't worry unnecessarily...

Michiyo Goto patted the man's back, trying to calm him down.

On stage, Goto Ichiri shakily picked up the microphone.

"... "

squeak----

A piercing electrical hum filled the entire venue.

"...The four of us are standing here because we were told...that forming a band wasn't serious at all, that it was meaningless...that's why..."

What are you saying?

[Is the sound too low? Is the microphone broken?]

Don't shake.

"Since then, we've been practicing a lot... Everyone has sacrificed a lot of their time, and there have been people who have been there for us... helping us... So our strength... has been gradually building up..."

[Did you hear me a little better?]

Is the microphone ready?

"... "

Yuuko Otsuki silently clenched her fists.

"They've always been there for me and helped me..."

Goto Ichiri raised her head, her slightly longer pink hair not completely obscuring her captivating blue eyes.

The girl's attention seemed to be elsewhere, her expression remained unchanged, as if she truly didn't care about anyone.

"...So, please enjoy our closing act as we conclude the band's performance..."

As soon as the words were spoken, the guitar began to play, giving people not only a feeling of "Wow, that's amazing," but also a performance that seemed to contain something more.

Is this the level a high school student should be at?!

Someone exclaimed in surprise.

[You're already soaring high with just the first song!]

Some people shook off their fatigue and became excited.

The drumbeats began, and the bass's low notes resonated in the hearts of everyone in the audience, causing Kita Ikuyo to open her mouth.

[The song that band played.]

[To me, it was like a loud laugh.]

[The song that band played.]

[To me, it was as jarring as a traffic bell ringing at a crossroads.]

The slightly melancholic lyrics, sung by Kita Yui in a sweet voice, seem to be infused with youthful energy, giving the song an indescribable flavor.

The drumbeats blared intensely, and Ichiji Nijika's side ponytail bounced along with them, her triangular hair swaying wildly.

The two drumsticks flew up and down, gradually blurring under the light.

Yamada Ryo slowly moved around in her seat, as if dancing, and played her bass with great absorption.

Her lips curled up uncontrollably, and her body grew lighter and lighter with each song.

Below the stage, Nekoyashiki Haru's hands slowly clenched.

That's great, really, that way... there's absolutely no problem!

His heart was beating faster and faster, so fast that even Ichiji Seika next to him looked over.

"...My heart is beating really loudly..."

"I can't help it," said Dahei Yin.

"I…"

Just as Nekoyashiki Haru was about to say something, her pupils suddenly contracted.

Click!

"Gu..."

Nekoyashiki Haru covered his eyes, the sudden sharp pain causing him to lower his head.

"What's wrong?!"

The big black voice beside him hurriedly asked.

"Do not…"

Nekoyashiki Haru raised her head.

On the stage, the figures of the four people who were already visible suddenly disappeared.

"?!"

Haru Nekoyashiki's world once again fell into nothingness at this moment.

"what?"

He made a questioning sound, then rubbed his eyes violently, frantically rubbing them.

"Hey!"

Ijichi Seika also became anxious and reached out to stop Nekoyashiki Haru.

"What's wrong with you all of a sudden...?!"

Nekoyashiki Haru didn't answer, but suddenly broke free from Ijichi Seika's hand and continued to rub it.

Then he raised his head.

But... there was still nothing.

why?

Without crying or getting angry, Nekoyashiki Haru was simply lost in a great deal of confusion.

Why suddenly...?

My mood was slowly dragged into darkness, but the next moment...

"?"

Call ~

In the distance, four red flames lit up.

The colors yellow, pink, red, and blue subconsciously calmed Nekoyashiki Haru's heart.