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

However, after that performance, she felt a stirring in her heart for the first time.

She became interested in the band and Takasō Tō, who stood in the center of the stage, which led her to approach them during the formation of Mygo.

"Now it seems like I'm the only one who doesn't fit in," Chihaya Aine muttered softly.

“Aine…is strange.” Lena turned her head to look at Aine, a hint of confusion flashing in her yellow and blue heterochromatic pupils.

Aine paused for a moment, then looked up at Rakuna.

“Little Lenai…” she sighed softly, but her expression was visibly more relaxed.

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The performance on stage continued, and Gao Songdeng's singing was full of tenderness and warmth, like a spring breeze brushing against everyone's heart.

"君の手は【Your hands】"

Her voice was gentle and soft, as if soothing the hearts of her listeners. The lamp slowly stretched out its hand, as if calling out to something, its eyes filled with deep affection.

"どうしてこんなにも热かいの? [Why is it so warm?]"

Her voice trembled slightly, a longing and appreciation for warmth. Her hand hovered in mid-air, as if waiting for a response.

"ねぇお愿い【Please】"

Her voice gradually lowered, carrying a hint of pleading and reluctance, as if at this moment, she wanted to grasp something she was unwilling to let go of.

"どうかこのまま里さないでいて【Please never let go】"

Xiaodeng's voice carried a silent plea. She slowly closed her eyes, her hand still outstretched forward, as if wanting to grasp that warmth and never let go.

Behind her, Toyokawa Shoko was unable to focus on the performance in front of her.

As she looked at the lamp's silhouette, the image of herself fleeing the performance hall in a disheveled state that night flashed before her eyes.

At that time, she was filled with fear and anxiety, facing her inner struggles and pain alone.

Mingming and Xiaodeng are now standing on the same stage, playing "Spring Shadows" together...

But for some reason, tears still quietly blurred her vision.

She fought back tears, trying to concentrate, her hands still moving precisely across the keyboard, pressing down each note.

Tears, ultimately uncontrollable, silently dripped onto the keyboard, blending with the melody and becoming part of this emotionally charged piece.

Climax Stage: Chapter 45 Where did Nagasaki Motoyo go?

"It's a pity... but I still hope that everyone in Crychic can continue to shine in their new band."

A longtime fan wrote in the comments section, expressing deep regret and best wishes: "Their music has always been with me, and I hope they can continue to create miracles in their new band."

Another netizen, [榴玲尔]亻尔三司坝#「扒?], then commented: "This year's performance was much better than last year's, it's a pity we'll never hear it again."

Netizens' comments were full of regret, clearly impressed by Crychic's progress but also saddened by the prospect of no longer seeing them perform. "I really wanted to continue supporting them, but..."

One person lamented, "I've been wondering why Crychic stopped being active, and it turns out something really did happen. But it seems some of them have now formed the band Mygo; hopefully, they can go further."

Another loyal fan wrote with a touch of sadness: "I still remember the first time I heard 'Kasuga Kage' at a concert last year. I still can't forget the feeling. I saw the lead singer of Crychic play Mygo's version of Kasuga Kage before, but it still felt like something was missing."

"The lead singer's performance this time was much better than last year; it's obvious he's practiced a lot... It's a pity I didn't get to see it live." The comment was a mix of relief and regret, revealing a deep longing for Crychic and an affirmation and appreciation for lead singer Gao Songdeng's progress.

This comment lay quietly among the many messages, but suddenly received a silent like from Shiina Tatsuki.

As Yue passed by Li hope, she caught a glimpse of her looking down at her phone, her fingertips swiping across the screen.

Lixi's focused expression piqued Yue's curiosity. She peeked slightly at what Lixi was browsing and couldn't help but chuckle softly. "Lixi... are you still reading the comments?"

"Hmm, I'd like to see what everyone thinks." After saying that, Li hope liked another comment praising Crychic.

"Then I'll go take a shower first!" Yue shook her head helplessly, picked up her change of clothes, and walked towards the bathroom.

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Half an hour ago, Crychic's final performance came to a successful close amidst enthusiastic applause from the audience.

The stage lights gradually dimmed, the cheers of the audience faded away, and the entire venue seemed to return to tranquility.

However, the band members' hearts were still in turmoil.

After the performance, Shoko Toyokawa sat quietly backstage, gently swiping her phone screen to upload the performance video recorded by Ms. Murakami to Crychic's official account.

Along with the release of the video, she announced the band's indefinite hiatus. Although she had been mentally prepared, she was still filled with complex emotions when she actually made the decision.

At that moment, she felt as if a heavy stone had been lifted from her shoulders, but at the same time, a faint sadness lingered in her heart.

Afterwards, Yue led Mygo and Ave Mujica to the villa they had booked.

As for why Ave Mujica came along, there are some twists and turns to the story.

Originally, they only planned to go and return on the same day and did not intend to stay overnight. However, Miss Miaomeng successfully persuaded Sakura's manager with her highly persuasive "slacking-off rhetoric" and made her decide to slack off for another day to relax her tense nerves.

On the one hand, it was because they initially only planned to go and return on the same day and did not stay overnight. On the other hand, it was Miss Miaomeng's hard persuasion that successfully made our Sakura manager decide to slack off for another day.

Xiangzi, having just finished performing "Spring Shadows," needed to relax a bit and readily agreed.

After all, she needs some time and space to process those complicated emotions tonight, and being with everyone might be a good choice.

And so, Mygo, Ave Mujica, along with Ms. Murakami and Ms. Sakura Sakura, a total of 14 people, arrived at the villa that Yue had booked.

Fortunately, the beds in this villa were quite large, enough to accommodate most people. There were three guest rooms available for everyone, so although there were quite a few people, it didn't feel too crowded.

If all else fails, there's a board game room in the villa with tatami mats, which can be used as a makeshift sleeping area.

Holding her clothes, Yue gently pushed open the bathroom door, preparing to go in and take a hot shower.

Just as she was bending down to tidy up the clothes in her hands, the door was suddenly opened from the inside, and a wave of warm steam rushed in.

She looked up and bumped right into Chihaya Aine, who had just come out of the bathroom.

Aine was wearing soft pajamas, her wet hair was casually draped over her shoulders, still dripping with water.

As she dried her hair with a towel, she glanced at Yue somewhat casually, a hint of confusion in her expression.

"Xiaoyue, have you seen Sushi?" Aiyin asked, her voice tinged with doubt, her hands still moving as she wiped her hair with a towel.

"Su Shi? It seems not. What's wrong?" Yue asked, a little puzzled, and frowned slightly.

She recalled the scene just now and realized that she had indeed not seen Su Shi.

Although everyone was inside the villa, Su Shi remained inconspicuous, which made Yue somewhat worried.

"I don't think I've seen Su Shishi since just now," Ai Yin said with a hint of strangeness in her voice.

"Could it be because he was too tired from today's performance, so he rested in his room?" Yue offered a reasonable explanation for Su Shi's disappearance.

Aine placed the towel on her shoulder and looked at Yue thoughtfully. "Su Shi... could she be upset about what happened today?"

"Probably not..." Yue said subconsciously, but then she remembered Su Shi's broken eyes before the performance started... so she wasn't so sure.

The two exchanged a glance and tacitly decided to go find Su Shi first.

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Meanwhile, Su Shi, whom the two were thinking about, was sitting on the beach.

The beach was quiet and vast at night, with moonlight spilling onto the sand like water, and the waves gently lapping against the shore, making soft whispers.

A faint salty smell filled the air, bringing a touch of coolness, as if completely shutting out the hustle and bustle of the day.

The beach at night was unusually deserted compared to the daytime, with only a few scattered figures around and distant lights flickering faintly, outlining barely visible shapes.

That's why Su Shi was able to find a quiet corner where she could temporarily escape everything and face the turmoil in her heart alone.

Su Shi sat quietly on the beach, her knees drawn up to her chest, staring blankly at the distant sea.

Her hair was gently stirred by the night breeze, and a few strands clung to her cheeks, but they did not attract her attention.

The sand beneath her feet slid gently between her fingers. She seemed to be unconsciously grabbing a handful of sand, then letting it slowly slip through her fingers.

"You're here..."

Climax Stage: Chapter Forty-Six - Night Talk by the Sea

"You're here..." Yue's voice rang out softly on the tranquil beach, carrying a hint of tenderness and concern.

She moved closer, her gaze falling on Su Shi, a hint of heartache flashing in her eyes.

"..." Su Shi heard Yue's voice, raised her head slightly, and the tears in her eyes were still wet.

She hurriedly wiped her eyes with the back of her hand, unaware that her hands were still covered in tiny grains of sand.

The sand streaked past her eyes, only making her tears flow more, accompanied by a slight pain.

Seeing this, Yue sighed softly, a helpless smile on her face. "Idiot?" Her tone was both teasing and pitying.

She stepped forward, squatted down, looked Su Shi in the eye, gently cupped her head, and turned her face toward herself.

Su Shi was stunned for a moment, tears still streaming down her face. She closed her eyes slightly and felt Yue's warm hand enveloping her face. That long-lost sense of security made her feel a little lost.

"Don't move," Yue said softly, her tone gentle yet firm. Her fingers gently brushed across Su Shi's face, carefully removing each grain of sand from her skin.

Then, she leaned closer and gently blew a few breaths, the warm breath lightly brushing past Su Shi's eyes and carrying away the remaining sand.

She slowly opened her eyes, and Yue's face became clearer in her vision.

"That's much better," Yue said with a smile, gently stroking Su Shi's cheek with her fingers to make sure there was no more sand left.

Su Shi was slightly taken aback, then quickly looked away and turned her head away, no longer staring at Yue.

Su Shi buried her head deep in her knees, curling herself up into a ball, as if trying to escape from everything outside.

Her voice carried a hint of suppressed emotion as she asked softly, "Why...did you come to the beach to find me?"

Yue looked at Su Shi's huddled figure, gently propped herself up with her hands, and slowly sat down beside Su Shi.

The sea breeze at night carried a slight chill, gently caressing their hair, curling up a few strands that fell beside their cheeks.

Her gaze passed over Su Shi and looked towards the distant ocean under the moonlight, where the surface of the sea shimmered with a silvery light.

"Because no one saw you, Su Shi, just now, everyone was very worried about you." Yue's voice was very gentle.

Su Shi trembled slightly upon hearing this. Although she still didn't look up, she buried the lower half of her face in her knees and responded softly, "Is that so?"

Instead of answering directly, Yue continued, "Especially Aine and Xiaodeng, they were very anxious after they found you were missing."