Zongman: Nagasaki Sushi's adopted brother

Hong Xia gently pushed Bai Ye's body. Although her movements were light, they were filled with unquestionable firmness.

"Go ahead, Bai Ye, come back soon after you're done, the celebration party is waiting for you..."

Hong Xia's voice was soft but powerful, which eased Bai Ye's originally heavy mood a little.

"Remember to come back. If you can't, treat me to meals for three months." Yamada Ryo took out an exquisite handkerchief from his pocket and waved it gently to see Bai Ye off.

Bai Ye hid his tears of emotion and left reluctantly.

"Everyone, I'll be back soon..."

Chapter 29 We Are All Lost Stars

On this quiet street, the abandoned temporary stage still stands, as if silently telling of the bustle of the past.

Goto Ichiri gently patted the dust accumulated on the stage, with a hint of reluctance and nostalgia in his movements.

She looked around. The buildings on both sides of the street seemed exceptionally quiet under the dim lights, and occasionally a breeze blew, bringing a hint of coolness.

Recalling a few days ago, Bai Ye took me to perform on the roadside here. I couldn't help but sigh in my heart. I was really happy at that time and felt that I had grown a million steps.

Goto Ichiri remembered that he was so nervous that his palms were sweating, but with Bai Ye's encouragement, he still mustered up the courage to play over and over again.

[Please withdraw from the suffering...]

Suddenly, Su Shi's chilling words emerged in Goto Ichiri's mind, making her already uneasy heart even heavier.

Goto Ichiri bit his lips tightly, as if trying to suppress the panic in his heart.

"I'm so sorry... I'm sorry... I'm sorry..."

Goto Ichiri suddenly knelt down and kowtowed wildly to the air in front of the stage.

"What should I do? Ahhhh, the thought of going to school and facing Byakuya-sama... How am I supposed to tell him that I'm quitting the band?"

"But if... you still suffer... you will definitely be... scolded by Sister Su Shi."

An image began to form in Goto Ichiri's mind. Coming over from the left was the super-muscular boy Bai Ye, holding a keyboard.

On the right is Black Widow Su Shi gnashing her teeth on the bass, and the two of them are singing "oh la la oh la oh la" to each other, as if they are engaged in a fierce battle.

On the other side, the Paramecium itself was shouting: Stop fighting, stop fighting.

"Ahhh, what should I do? What if I suddenly lose my memory and can't play the guitar anymore?"

"No, I feel like Lord Bai Ye will definitely pull me up on stage and make me play until I learn how to play."

"How about... transferring schools? But if that's the case..."

“What should I do…? Ahhh…”

"How am I supposed to face... Lord Baiye... and the members of Kulaixiku!"

Thinking of this, Goto Ichiri squatted down again, put her hands in her hair, and scratched it frantically. Her shoulders trembled slightly, and it was obvious that her inner anxiety and helplessness had reached the extreme.

Suddenly, a short-haired girl rushed into Goto Ichiri's sight and quickly knocked Goto Ichiri to the ground.

Goto Ichiri felt a sharp pain and his body fell backwards involuntarily.

"It hurts, it hurts, it hurts."

"Who are you? Takamatsu Deng? Why did you bump into me? Are you here to get revenge?"

Goto Ichiri's chest tightened and she immediately began to apologize to Takamatsu Deng. There was a hint of trembling and panic in her voice. She supported herself on the ground with her hands, trying to sit herself up.

"Ichiri...are you okay? This is for you..." Takamatsu Deng looked at the wound on Goto Ichiri's knee and quickly took out the third batch of marine life - flounder band-aid from his pocket and handed it to him.

"Eh?! Takamatsu Touma-san... is that okay? Putting a Band-Aid on someone like me... is this... Flounder?"

Deng's eyes lit up when he heard Goto Ichiri recognize the animal on the Band-Aid. "Yes, it's a flounder. I also have hammerhead whales, hermit crabs, clownfish... They're all for you!"

Deng's mood suddenly turned to excitement, and he frantically pulled out various marine life band-aids from his pocket. His movements were full of enthusiasm, as if he wanted to give all his band-aids to Goto Ichiri.

"I don't need... that much, Takamatsu Deng-kun... don't take it out."

"Yili, I'm sorry..." Deng lowered his head in disappointment.

"Don't... apologize... you should apologize..."

"Feel sorry...."

"Ah... I... I'm the one who's sorry... I haven't dared to come... to see you..."

"Feel sorry...."

The two men stood opposite each other, bowing to each other, their bodies leaning forward at almost the same angle, creating a strange sight.

Their movements were stiff and mechanical, as if they were engaged in a silent contest.

"Hmm? Interesting..." A passing white-haired girl with a jellyfish-like head looked over curiously. Then, dragging her guitar cart, she slowly approached the two strange people with cat-like steps.

...

Not long after, the strange two ended their mutual worship and sat together on the edge of the makeshift stage, heads bowed and silent.

Goto Ichiri's fingers unconsciously rubbed the wound on his knee, and his eyes revealed anxiety.

From time to time, she looked up and glanced at Gao Songdeng, then quickly lowered her head, as if she was hesitating about something.

Gao Songdeng fiddled with the stone in her hand. She opened her mouth several times to speak, but no sound came out.

The silence between the two made the atmosphere around them even heavier.

[What should I do? What should I do? This is so awkward... Should I speak at this moment?]

[What if...Takamatsu Deng gets angry at me...?]

[She's holding a rock. Is she planning to throw it at me? So scary...]

[But...if I keep silent, I might get killed...]

"Um...um...I haven't been able to practice hard at Kulaixi these past few days. I'm so...so sorry!!"

Goto Ichiri couldn't stand the silent atmosphere and broke the silence first.

"...Yili, I'm sorry, Kulaixiku has disbanded..."

Deng lowered her head, not daring to look at Goto Ichiri, and the stone in her hand kept spinning. Her eyes revealed a deep sadness, as if she was reminiscing about the good old days of the band.

"Disband? Why?"

"I don't know... I can't figure it out..." Deng's body trembled slightly. Obviously, this question touched her inner pain. Deng lowered her head and her tone became even lower.

"I want to talk to Bai Ye...but I can't explain it clearly..."

"Yili, why can't I say what's in my heart..."

As Gao Songdeng spoke, the confusion in her eyes grew more intense, and her head became heavier and heavier, as if she was about to fall into a black hole.

After listening to Takamatsu Deng's difficulties, Goto Ichiri abnormally grabbed Deng's hand and held it tightly.

Suddenly, a golden light appeared in Goto Ichiri's eyes, as if conveying a faint power.

"I understand you! Deng... I'm the same, I always... can't say what I want to say..."

[It turns out that Deng and I are... the same kind of people... But she's so confused now... I want to help her]

Goto Ichiri coughed twice, trying to ease the heavy atmosphere, while his head was frantically recalling the scenes of being with Bai Ye a few days ago.

[Goto Ichiri...Come on! You can do it...]

[Just like Bai Ye helped me...help her]

"...Well, I have a way... that can help Deng out... of this predicament. Want to try it?"

As she spoke, Bai Ye's image appeared in her mind, trying to draw some courage from it.

Then, Goto Ichiri tried to look cool, stood up, and stretched out his hand towards the light.

"Ichiri...is it okay?" Takamatsu Deng looked up at Goto Ichiri, feeling conflicted.

"Don't be afraid, Deng... I got here this way too..."

Before Takamatsu Deng could react, Goto Ichiri grabbed her hand and pulled her onto the temporary stage.

Goto Ichiri took a deep breath and tried to relax himself.

Then, he gave Gao Songdeng a smile that he thought was sunny, but would be scary to outsiders.

"'The Magician on Stage', haven't you... forgotten it?"

"Um....Yili....is this what you want?"

"The lights...it's an open-air performance...don't worry, no one...will pay any attention to us. Come and play to your heart's content."

"Let's bounce into a... Paramecium?"

"It's so embarrassing to pronounce that word 'shi'! ..Bai Ye-sama, please forgive me... I'll change the word! Please... be magnanimous!"

".... Paramecium?"

Goto Ichiri took a deep breath and moved timidly in front of the lamp.

Although every step revealed some hesitation and lack of confidence, she pretended to be relaxed and turned back to the lamp and said.

"Since... words can't be spoken, then be brave... and sing it out."

"Don't worry...leave it to me. I will...stand in front of you."

“It doesn’t matter if I fail.”

"I am here."

...

The impromptu performance of "The Magician on Stage" has begun again, with vocals by Tomo Takamatsu and lead guitar by Ichiri Goto.

Takamatsu Touma's emotions were expressed in her singing. There was a slight tremor in her voice, but it was full of power.

Every word seemed to carry a heavy gravity, gripping Goto Ichiri tightly.

Goto Ichiri was no less impressive. She took a deep breath and stomped her feet hard, as if to declare her determination.

Goto Ichiri, who has been strengthened by Bai Ye, will not be defeated so easily.

Every movement she made was full of strength and confidence. Her fingers moved quickly on the instrument, and every note seemed to support Gao Songdeng's body.

Guitar Hero, officially debut!

The two's performances intertwined on stage, forming a unique harmony. Takamatsu's singing and Goto Ichiri's performance echoed each other.

Both of their faces showed unprecedented concentration and devotion, as if the whole world only consisted of them and the music.

...

"The light fades away, and the stage returns to silence"

[Light, please sing to your heart's content...let out all your emotions...]

"I quietly left the stage, my figure hidden in the alley behind the scenes"

[It doesn't matter if I fail... I can just try again]

[I will protect you just like the white night protects me...]

"Leaving the whole audience in awe and filled with endless imagination"

【灯的话你一定..能明白我的意思每^日.发！书，群【6`5,0/5^0”2*3>3.8】吧？】

"But in my heart, I have already sketched out the brilliant new chapter that will appear next time."

Because...we are the same kind.

...

As the last line of lyrics fell, the guitar gradually stopped, and the echo on the stage slowly dissipated into the air.

Goto Ichiri gasped for breath, sweat dripping down her forehead. She looked up at the shining Takamatsu light behind her, "How was it? ...Do you want to do it again?"

"No matter how many times...I'll be with you."

"No need, Yili..." Deng shook her head. Her movements were slow and firm, as if she was making a new decision while refusing.

Then she looked determined, with an unprecedented determination in her eyes. She already knew what she was going to do.

"Thank you... Yili... it was you who told me..."

"It doesn't matter if I fail...at worst I can try again..."