Aspiring to be a girl in a band

Arakawa Kirika could clearly see that Shoko had her head bowed low, but she still hadn't had time to wipe away the tears that were seeping out.

That single tear fell to the ground and shattered into several pieces.

Seeing Xiangzi's reaction.

Mu immediately covered his mouth in panic.

Mu regrets it very much.

Although she didn't know what she had done wrong, seeing Xiangzi's reaction, she knew she must have said something wrong...

I guess it's best to stay silent...

Mu's expression turned somewhat sad. She... truly didn't expect that her words would become the final blow to Xiangzi's heart.

"I'm sorry... Saki."

Mu quickly went to Xiangzi's side, wanting to comfort him.

But... Xiangzi gently pushed Mu away.

"It's okay..."

Xiangzi raised his head as he spoke.

She wiped away her uncontrollable tears with a tissue, then forced a smile at Mu.

"It's not Mu's fault..."

Instead, Xiangzi comforted Mu, telling him not to blame himself anymore.

While Mu was lost in thought, Xiangzi turned his gaze to Arakawa Kirika.

"May I excuse myself... I can't listen to this anymore."

Xiangzi's voice sounded somewhat choked up.

Arakawa Kirika looked at Shoko and seemed somewhat lost in thought for a moment.

Because... those flushed cheeks and the lingering tears in her eyes created a kind of broken beauty.

I really want to bully her...

I really wanted to make her look even more miserable.

A dark desire ignited in Arakawa Kirika's mind, but she suppressed the emotion.

[Weren't you always so cocky? Why did you suddenly give up so easily?]

Arakawa Kirika really wanted to say this to Shoko.

But... today... let's spare her.

Arakawa Kirika thought about it, then nodded.

Having received permission, Xiangzi turned around and quietly left the performance venue.

"Aren't you going to offer some comfort?"

Arakawa Kirika glanced at Mutsu, who was still in a daze, and then asked softly.

Mu frowned, clearly struggling with a difficult decision.

But Mu quickly gave his own answer.

She looked up and met Arakawa Kirika's blood-red eyes, then gently shook her head.

"The mist flowers are still here."

Mu's choice is self-evident; in order to be with the one he loves, Mu gave up going to comfort his childhood sweetheart at this moment.

"Is that so?"

Arakawa Kirika's tone was devoid of emotion.

But... that doesn't mean her heart was at peace.

She looked at the girl who had been with her for more than three years.

Arakawa Kirika always finds this very strange.

Arakawa Kirika was surprised that Mutsu would give up comforting Shoko for her sake.

That's Mu's childhood sweetheart, whom she grew up with...

Just how much does she like me?

If Nagasaki Motoyo is someone who lacks love, then Arakawa Kirika is... someone who is used to being loved.

Of all the love she received, only the love from Mu always left her somewhat...unable to resist.

……

Xiangzi had already stepped out of the venue, and she quickly walked down the large steps outside RING.

Xiangzi realized he no longer needed to suppress his emotions, so...

Her tears once again flowed uncontrollably.

He ran very, very far away, and Xiangzi never looked back again.

Xiangzi leaned against the railing of the rooftop, breathing softly.

What happened today made her realize...

Crychic... it's so important to her.

He was still putting on a brave face, saying that he couldn't be affected by the past.

But I never expected this.

Of all the blades in the world, the past is the most hurtful.

Yes, that was the band she created herself, so naturally, her passion for the band couldn't be inferior to anyone else's.

She was extremely reluctant to leave Crychic.

I shouldn't have been deceiving myself.

Xiangzi blushed and reflected on his actions.

Perhaps the loss of physical strength also took away much of the sorrow in her heart, so Xiangzi is now much more clear-headed.

Light... Shiina Tatsuki, Nagasaki Motoyo...

These former companions, their names began to surface in Xiangzi's mind.

Everyone... is moving forward.

For some reason, Xiangzi suddenly burst into laughter through his tears.

Although she was wounded by the phantoms from the past.

But she didn't actually mean to blame anyone.

Xiangzi was actually quite gratified, knowing that even without him, everyone could continue on their journey.

This is what they call growing up.

Just then, from Xiangzi's perspective, he could see that a song by Sumimi was playing on the giant screen opposite the rooftop.

"Chuhua..."

As Xiangzi stared at Chu Hua's image appearing on the giant screen, his gaze became somewhat dazed.

After being injured somewhere, anyone will habitually seek healing from somewhere else.

So after a brief hesitation, Xiangzi dialed that number.

Chu Hua answered Xiangzi's call almost instantly, and her tone sounded very surprised.

"Xiangzi?!"

"Chuhua... Is now a convenient time? I really want to see you."

Xiangzi admits that he is terrible now. He has ignored Chuhua for so long, but only contacts her when he needs her.

I'm just as despicable as that scumbag right now.

But... Xiangzi has no other choice now.

"Please, Chuhua... let me forget everything."

Xiangzi said this.

Let me forget all those... beautiful, regretful, tender, and resolute memories.

So... when the sun rises tomorrow.

She will then be able to return to her normal self.

Volume 1: Chapter 129 Entertainment Program

Lixi led everyone in taking their bows, then packed up the equipment and instruments and retreated backstage.

The group was clearly still immersed in the atmosphere of the stage and did not leave for a long time.

Seeing this, Lixi moved closer to Deng and gently shook Deng's shoulder.

"Tomori... are you alright?"

Deng then came to her senses and immediately met Lixi's gaze, asking somewhat nervously.

"Did the live performance succeed?"

When it comes to singing, Deng is always the type to be completely focused, so... she didn't notice the audience's reactions at all, and even... once she got into the zone, she completely forgot about Xiangzi.

"Of course it was a success, the song by the lamp is the best."

As Lixi spoke to the lamp, she also took the opportunity to comfort him and gave him a tight hug.

On the other side, Aine and Rakuna also hugged each other.

Seeing that his teammates were all happy, Li hope was very pleased.

Just as she was about to suggest something like, "Let's have a celebration banquet together,"

But then they noticed that Su Shi, who was at the back, didn't look too good.