Aspiring to be a girl in a band

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"Can you...understand it?"

Xiangzi asked curiously.

"I can't understand it at all; I've never learned to read music."

Arakawa Kirika answered honestly, without trying to be defiant.

...Xiangzi was speechless.

If you don't understand it, why keep staring at it?

Moreover... that interested expression didn't seem fake at all.

What exactly is this guy trying to do?

"Then...would you like to try playing it?"

Xiangzi looked at Arakawa Kirika's face and asked cautiously.

This was her scheme; if Arakawa Kirika was willing to test the weapon, she would have no choice but to release her.

But Arakawa Kirika remained silent.

She looked at the piano in front of her, seemingly hesitant, but that hesitation also contained a hint of eagerness.

She loves music and has no aversion to playing musical instruments; otherwise, she wouldn't frequent places like Ring so often.

The reason she has never taken the initiative to learn a musical instrument is that, ever since she can remember, everyone around her has been obsessed with bands, so driven by her rebellious nature, she deliberately refuses to learn.

But... now that things have come to this, is there any point in maintaining that childish, obsessive rebellion?

Arakawa Kirika is a little confused.

Volume 1: Chapter 160 First Experience

"I can't play."

Arakawa Kirika said softly.

But this statement caused Xiangzi a lot of trouble, because... it was a very ambiguous statement.

Is she... unwilling to play, or does she not know how to play?

Fortunately, this problem didn't bother Xiangzi for long, because she noticed...

Although Arakawa Kirika said she "couldn't play," her gaze remained fixed on the black and white piano keys. So it seems... she actually really wanted to try, right?

Although Xiangzi had a general idea, he couldn't be completely sure.

Then she said again.

"Then... let me go first, and I'll teach you."

As soon as those words were uttered, Xiangzi could clearly sense that Arakawa Erlinbawu 5q〇gui〓彡luguiqunliaowuhua had developed a restless and eager thought.

But... Arakawa Kirika still didn't let go of her.

"Apologize first."

Arakawa Kirika said coldly.

ha?

Xiangzi looked at Arakawa Kirika with a puzzled expression.

Is there anything she needs to apologize for?

At least Xiangzi himself was completely unaware.

"why."

So she asked.

Arakawa Kirika's explanation came quickly as well.

"Because you left me hanging for two hours and fourteen minutes... such a serious crime only requires an apology. I'm sure you can understand my kindness, so please be grateful when you apologize."

……

Xiangzi took several deep breaths before he could catch his breath.

Although she had experienced Arakawa Kirika's unreasonable behavior countless times before, she still felt speechless.

And... [kindness]? Heh...

If you're truly kind, then set me free!

Hearing the extremely grating word from Arakawa Kirika's mouth, Shoko felt a little nauseous.

How could someone say such a shameless thing?

Moreover... the duration of that grudge can be accurate to the minute...

He's obviously extremely concerned. Is he that lonely?

"what are you doing?"

Arakawa Kirika's somewhat impatient tone reached my ears.

"Why do you need to think so long about apologizing? Do you have a problem with me?"

Isn't that obvious? I already have a mountain of complaints about you.

Xiangzi cursed Arakawa Kirika fiercely in his heart, but in reality, he could only sigh once again.

"Ah... my noble master, I have realized my mistake and now only ask for your forgiveness."

Xiangzi delivered a perfunctory apology with a blank expression and a remarkably pleasant tone.

After Xiangzi apologized, Arakawa Kirika finally let her go.

Xiangzi breathed a sigh of relief and was about to stretch her body, which was a little sore from being locked up, when she saw Arakawa Kirika give her a disdainful look.

What the heck... I'm doing it your way, and you're complaining, you jerk...

Xiangzi bit his lip lightly.

"You know what? Your affected performance just now reminded me of someone."

Arakawa Kirika's face still showed a look of disgust.

"who……?"

Xiangzi turned his head away somewhat awkwardly.

Because she also began to realize that her earlier remarks were indeed a bit embarrassing... and quite shameful.

"Nagasaki Motoyo".

Arakawa Kirika said.

The monotone, grating tone instantly reminded Arakawa Kirika of the first time she was alone with Nagasaki Motoyo in the Tsuki no Mori office.

you scold again?

Xiangzi felt extremely angry.

She no longer had any prejudice against Su Shi, but the thought of Su Shi's strained voice, coupled with Arakawa Kirika's comment that her voice just now sounded like Su Shi's strained tone, made her hesitate.

This made Xiangzi even more embarrassed.

……

On the other side, on this rare weekend, the members of mygo naturally gathered together again to begin rehearsing for their new song.

Just then, Ms. Su Shi, who was playing bass, inexplicably sneezed several times in a row.

Due to this unexpected situation, the practice had to be temporarily suspended.

With a concerned expression, Deng moved closer to Su Shi.

"Su Shi...are you alright? It's the change of seasons now, you need to take care of your health and make sure you don't catch a cold."

As he spoke, Deng took a band-aid out of his pocket and handed it to Su Shi.

amount……

Su Shi looked at the penguin-patterned band-aid in her hand and could only smile helplessly.

"Thank you for your kindness, Deng... but... I don't think a band-aid seems to be effective for a cold."

"Oh...that makes sense."

Deng listened to Su Shi's words, belatedly realizing the awkwardness, and then scratched the back of his head.

"You're not really sick, are you? You have to go on stage again tomorrow. Are you sure you can handle it?"

Lixi put away the drumsticks in her hand, then crossed her arms and looked at Su Shi.

"Don't worry, don't worry, I'm fine... I guess someone was just thinking about me."

Su Shi quickly waved her hand, then indicated to Li hope that she could start practicing again.

……

So... what should we do?

Arakawa Kirika sat down at the piano, and Shoko sat next to her, the two sharing a chair.

"Let me ask you something first... you have absolutely no background in this area... right?"

Xiangzi turned his head to look at Arakawa Kirika.

Arakawa Kirika narrowed her eyes, seemingly dissatisfied with Shoko's choice of words, but ultimately said nothing more.

"Ah."

Arakawa Kirika responded softly.

Upon hearing this, Xiangzi fell into deep thought.

She had never guided someone with absolutely no prior experience before, so she was a little stumped for a moment.

It seems... the only option left is the most rudimentary one.

Xiangzi sighed inwardly, beginning to regret her decision to persuade Arakawa Kirika to play the piano.