After dropping out of school, I chose to join a girls' band.

Looking at Su Shi's relaxed manner of tuning the bass, Yue felt a strange unease rise in her heart and cautiously asked her a question.

Su Shi wore her usual smile, her tone calm and relaxed: "It's nothing, what could possibly be wrong with me?"

Yue frowned slightly, carefully observing Su Shi's expression.

The smile was still bright, but it seemed to lack a bit of genuine warmth.

The more she looked, the more uneasy she felt.

Su Shi's smile was too perfect, so perfect that it felt unreal, even... chilling.

It's broken...

No matter how you look at it, it seems like... Nagasaki Motoyo is about to break down again.

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As evening fell, the afterglow of the setting sun shone on the small stage in front of the Sea House, and golden light shone through the waves onto the stage frame that had been set up.

Staff members were busy adjusting the speakers on stage, preparing for the upcoming performance.

The Mygo members sat quietly inside the store, waiting for their turn to perform.

Xiangzi and the others were sitting in the outdoor dining area, seemingly intending to listen to their performance.

The owner of Hai Zhi Jia, with a kind smile on his face, came over with several drinks.

He handed the drinks to the Mygo members one by one, saying warmly, "Thank you all so much for coming here to perform. Have something to drink and relax a bit."

Yue accepted the chilled drink, smiled, and thanked him, "Thank you, boss. We appreciate your kindness."

The boss waved his hand and said modestly, "Not at all, not at all. I'm the one who should be thanking you for coming to perform for us." His tone was full of sincerity, and he was clearly grateful to these young band members.

Yue then asked curiously, "Boss, do you have bands performing here every day?"

Upon hearing this, the owner shook his head slightly and explained, "That's not entirely true. In other seasons when there are fewer people, we basically don't have any bands performing here. Only in the summer, when there are more tourists, are there a chance that some bands will be willing to perform here. However, bands like yours are not something you can encounter every day."

"Huh? Is that so? Then why do you insist on doing this kind of activity, boss?" Aine asked curiously after listening.

Ai Yin, sipping her drink, curiously leaned closer and continued to ask, "Boss, since bands don't come often, why do you insist on holding these events? Isn't it quite a hassle?"

The owner smiled, recalling the past, a hint of nostalgia flashing in his eyes: "Actually, this tradition started the year before last. Around that time, the concept of girl bands was just emerging, and I thought I could take this opportunity to bring some freshness to our business, so I tried recruiting a band to see if I could liven up the store."

He paused here, as if recalling that special time, his tone tinged with excitement: "Unexpectedly, a band actually came to give it a try. That night, the store was packed with people, everyone was very happy, and sales were exceptionally high!"

"So, the boss kept this tradition?" Yue said.

"Hmm, I heard that band from back then is quite famous in your circle now? I think it's called..." The boss pretended to think, "Broken... Broken Pipa?"

"Popipa? Is it the Poppin Party?" Lixi asked excitedly.

"Yes, yes, yes! That seems to be the name!" The boss nodded in sudden realization.

"I never thought we'd end up following in the footsteps of our predecessors!" Xiaodeng exclaimed.

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Ai Yin stood center stage, a sunny smile radiating from her face. She raised her hands high, waving excitedly to the audience, her voice clear and bright: "Hello everyone! We are the Mygo band!"

Her voice carried throughout the venue through the loudspeaker, and the audience gradually gathered. Some looked up at the stage with curiosity, while others whispered among themselves.

“Mygo? What an unfamiliar name,” one of the audience members murmured, a hint of doubt in his eyes.

The person next to him nodded, seemingly unfamiliar with the name: "It seems to be a relatively well-known new band recently."

"Really?" another audience member asked, sounding somewhat skeptical. "How does it compare to Afterglow?"

"I don't know, I prefer Roselia," someone said casually, their tone clearly showing favoritism.

"I'm a fan of Butterfly." One viewer stated their position decisively.

"Aren't there any Maruyama Aya fans?" someone shouted defiantly. "Where is Pastel*Palette's account?"

"What about Ras? Lock is so cute and has great skills, why isn't Ras a fan?" another voice chimed in, not wanting to be left behind.

Ai Yin stood on the stage, and although there was a lot of discussion in the audience, it seemed that no one was paying much attention to their performance.

Of course, Aine was not discouraged. They had prepared a plan before going on stage. Yue gave Rakuna an OK sign.

Rakuna nodded slightly after receiving Yue's gesture, and then adjusted the guitar in her hands.

Her hands moved across the guitar strings, plucking each string lightly and skillfully.

As the first note of the piano rang out, the previously noisy discussion below the stage gradually quieted down.

The audience was drawn to the sudden music, and their previously scattered gazes gradually focused on Lena.

Her seemingly petite figure appeared incredibly resolute under the stage lights, and every note she played struck a chord with the audience.

By the time Lena's guitar solo ended, the audience had quieted down considerably.

"This band seems pretty good," a member of the audience murmured in admiration.

"What's it called again? Lost Child?" another person replied, clearly not very familiar with the band's name.

"No, it's Mygo! From now on, I'm Mygo's number one fan!" a fan exclaimed excitedly, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

"Didn't you just say you were a fan of the butterfly?" a friend next to me joked.

"Don't you think their lead singer looks a bit like Mashiro-chan? It's not like she can't be a substitute for a meal," she replied with a smile.

"I'm satisfied!" Cat Lena casually tidied her hair, which had been ruffled by the sea breeze, and then turned to look at Aine.

"Rakuna-chan, thank you so much. I'll buy you a matcha parfait later," Yue said to Rakuna with a smile.

"Two drinks, please." Lena's tone carried a barely perceptible hint of expectation.

“OK!” Yue readily agreed.

Climax Stage: Chapter 42 The Lost Star by the Sea

"Hello everyone! We are the Mygo band!" Ai Yin said again after the audience had quieted down.

This time, however, as soon as she finished speaking, the audience below the stage erupted in enthusiastic cheers, and the entire venue was enveloped in this fervent atmosphere.

Seeing that she had already attracted the audience's attention, Ai Yin nodded, feeling that her task was completed, and said, "Xiao Deng is in your hands now."

Aine stood in the center of the stage, feeling the enthusiastic response from the audience, a slight smile playing on her lips. She knew in her heart that she had successfully drawn the audience's attention, and the opening of the performance was already perfect.

She tilted her head slightly, glanced in the direction of the little lamp, and then nodded slightly, indicating that her task was complete: "Little lamp, it's up to you now."

Gao Songdeng stood in the center of the stage, her microphone trembling slightly with nervousness. Her gaze swept across the audience, finally finding Xiao Xiang's direction.

“We are Mygo.” She tried to keep her voice steady, but the cheers from the cats broke her rhythm.

However, a jeering remark from Miaomeng in the audience instantly disrupted her thoughts.

"I've already said it twice!!! Let's get started already!" Miao Meng shouted from below the stage, her tone slightly mischievous.

Xiangzi glanced at Miaomeng beside him, but didn't say anything more.

This interruption sparked laughter and cheers from the audience, who were also caught up in Miaomeng's joke and started laughing.

Distracted by Miaomeng's words, Xiaodeng, who clearly lacked experience, panicked a bit: "Eh... well, please listen to 'The Starry Cry'!"

Lixi nodded to the staff member next to her, and after receiving confirmation, she gently struck the drumstick. The crisp and powerful sound announced the start of the Mygo band's performance.

The moment Ling*me%n/g!Dream_ made its debut, the entire stage was enveloped in rousing music.

"All I need to do is...sing," she murmured to herself. "Sing from the heart, and express all my emotions through my singing."

She closed her eyes, feeling the powerful and steady beat of Lixi's drums, like a heartbeat. The crisp sound seemed to be laying a solid foundation for her singing, giving her immense confidence. Her breathing gradually became even, and her tense nerves relaxed under the guidance of the rhythm.

As the music swelled, Xiao Deng slightly parted her lips, and her voice flowed out slowly with the music: "交差点の真ん中急ぐ人に纷れて [In the middle of the crossroads, a hurried crowd blends in]"

—————The girls' band is performing—————

"Wow, that song was amazing!" an audience member exclaimed excitedly, his voice filled with admiration.

"Especially the lead singer's voice, it's like an angel! And that keyboardist, he was so amazing!" another audience member said, unable to help but recall the scene just now.

Praises rose and fell from the crowd.

Yawata Kairin stood in a corner of the audience, her gaze fixed on Shiina Tatsuki on stage. Tatsuki was exceptionally radiant today; under the stage lights, her bright smile warmed hearts, as if the whole world had brightened a bit.

"Very good, especially Lixi." Hailing praised softly, her eyes showing a hint of satisfaction and surprise.

Li hope's appearance at this moment was completely different from the calm and serious Li Xi she usually saw. This was a Li hope she had never seen before.

She turned her head and looked at Toyokawa Shoko, wanting to hear her opinion. "What do you think, Shoko?"

Xiangzi's face was hidden in the shadows, but a subtle emotion was revealed in her eyes.

After a moment, she replied softly, "Not bad, Little Lamp... you've grown up."

"Is it just 'not bad'?" Yutenji Nyanmu suddenly interjected with a mischievous smile. "Nyanmu, I think Kotomi and the others' performance was amazing."

She deliberately leaned closer to Xiangzi, her tone slightly mocking, "Hey, Xiangzi, just be honest."

Momoko Kurosawa quickly stepped forward, covered Meowme's mouth, and said softly, "Alright, alright, stop talking. Don't you practice enough every day? If you keep angering Sho, it won't be good if he breaks his hand during practice. I don't want to find a new drummer."

Peach's words silenced Miaomeng instantly. Her eyes widened, her face filled with innocence and protest, but after seeing Xiangzi's slightly furrowed brows, she obediently shut her mouth.

Clearly, compared to Xiangzi's verbal resistance, the physical pain she experienced during training and performances was much harder for her to endure.

Peach let go of Miaomeng's hand and gently patted her shoulder, signaling her to stop making a fuss.

She turned around and looked at the Mygo members who had finished their performance on stage, especially Hinasaki, with a complex emotion in her eyes.

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"One more song! (encore!)"

The audience surged like a tide, their voices deafening like thunder.

"Huh??"

However, the little lamp standing on the stage was stunned by these cheers.

She nervously looked at the other band members, hoping to get guidance from their eyes.

Hinasaki, standing behind the keyboard, keenly noticed Kodama's embarrassment.

She barely hesitated, leaned forward slightly, picked up the microphone in front of her, and said in a gentle yet firm voice, "Thank you for the encore."

The sound of the moon was like a gentle melody, piercing through the noisy air and instantly attracting everyone's attention.