Zongman: Nagasaki Sushi's adopted brother

If we don't face it properly, all our efforts will be in vain.

[Even if I get hurt again, it’s better than continuing to run away.]

Bai Ye clenched his fists slightly, his eyes revealing a hint of determination, as if he was talking to himself, and as if he was talking to everyone.

There was a hint of trembling in his inner voice, but more of determination.

A sense of relief slowly spread from Bai Ye's heart. He took a deep breath, as if to temporarily put aside the grudge between him and Su Shi.

Finally, he turned all the released emotions into a single, incredibly sincere statement.

"Come up, Nagasaki Suyo..."

Chapter 62: Her and His Poetry Bond (Recommended to be consumed together with Poetry Bond)

How did I end up here?

Su Shi stood there with dazed eyes, his fingers unconsciously twisting the corners of his clothes, his eyes revealing a hint of confusion, as if he had forgotten how he got on stage just now.

Perhaps it was Chihaya Aine's roll call that broke through Su Shi's fragile shell, forcing her to face reality.

Perhaps it was Deng's full effort, her movements were like a gust of wind, shattering Su Shi's hesitation and fear.

Or maybe it was Bai Ye's last reaching out...

"Bass, can you play it?" Yamada Ryo stood in front of Su Shi and took off his bass.

"Eh?"

"Aren't you a bassist? Now that you're on stage, play well."

Without waiting for Su Shi to react, Yamada Ryo put the bass on Su Shi, his movements were quick and skillful, as if he was completing an important ritual.

There was a hint of cunning in her eyes, and a smug smile played at the corner of her mouth. She then said, "The rental fee is 1 yen, and if the bass breaks, the compensation is 100 yen."

After saying that, Yamada Ryoya retreated to the back of the stage and stood with Kita and Nijika.

She tilted her head slightly, waiting for the next performance.

On the other end, Chihaya Aine picked up the microphone and introduced to the audience, "Let me introduce the band that's going to perform next—Takamatsu Lantern Band (temporary name), my friend's band."

There was excitement in her voice, and her fingers gently grasped the microphone, looking forward to the upcoming performance.

After saying that, Chihaya Aine handed the microphone to Takamatsu Deng and smiled at her, "Sorry for the wait, Stealth Zero."

"I'll leave it to you from now on..."

"Hmm..." Gao Songdeng took the microphone, nodded firmly, and showed a resolute look.

She came straight to Nagasaki Sushi, took Sushi's hand, and pulled Sushi to Bai Ye's side.

Su Shi turned her head away awkwardly. She didn't dare to look at Bai Ye's face at all.

[What on earth are you guys up to? Xiao Deng, and that Chihaya Aine]

A soothing guitar sound rang out, and on the other side of the stage, Goto Ichiri had already begun her solo. The sound slowly emanated from her, warm and powerful.

Her fingers gently plucked the strings, and each note seemed to tell a gentle story. She leaned forward slightly, her eyes revealing a hint of concentration and determination.

The lighting technician naturally focused the light on Goto Ichiri.

At this moment, Goto Ichiri is like a hero against the light, silently guarding the stage.

Her figure appeared particularly clear under the light, as if she was injecting life into the entire stage with music.

“I still don’t understand”

Gao Songdeng picked up the microphone and sang to Su Shi, it was [Poetry Super Bond].

“I can’t find a correct answer or a common definition.”

She held Su Shi's hand tighter, as if conveying her emotions and determination through this action.

"The world is so far away from me"

"Out of my reach"

At this time, Su Shi was looking at the emotionally explosive Deng with a complicated expression. Her brows had become twisted, and her eyes were full of pain and struggle.

"Embrace the spring sunshine tightly"

A strong but not overpowering drum beat sounded, and Shiina Riki was beating the drum facing Su Shi. Although there was anger in his eyes, there was more expectation.

Her drumming was as powerful as her heartbeat, and every beat seemed to be expressing her complex emotions towards Su Shi.

“It’s about to disappear because of the bright summer sun.”

Li Xi lowered his eyes and told Su Shi, I haven't forgiven you for what you did, you better perform well for me first.

"If it dries up because of the asphalt road"

Under the expectant gaze of everyone, Su Shi lowered his head, his fingers trembling slightly in front of the bass, but he never put it down.

"I'd rather hide under a rock forever"

A force gently pressed against Sushi's back. It was Chihaya Aine's hand. Her movements were gentle yet firm, as if to give Sushi courage.

Chihaya Aine showed an expression that said it was her turn, and her little hand stroked Su Shi's hair in a clumsy manner.

There was a hint of expectation and encouragement in her eyes, and the corners of her mouth rose slightly, revealing a slightly naughty smile.

Then she quickly retreated to the back of the stage.

"Om——"

A powerful roar sounded, stinging Su Shi's eardrums.

Su Shi raised her head and looked around at Takamatsu Touma, Goto Ichiri, and Shiina Tachikki.

But he didn’t dare to look at Bai Ye next to him.

They all looked determined and expectant, and nodded slightly, as if encouraging Su Shi to take this step bravely.

Then, a powerful music sounded, with drums and guitars playing vigorously, as if welcoming the arrival of new members.

The rhythm of the music is as powerful as a heartbeat, and every note is full of power and passion.

If you insist on doing this, I don’t care how it turns out.

Su Shi finally put down the pick, and with the momentum of wanting to destroy everything, he entered the entire harmonious music in a chaotic manner.

Gao Songdeng shouted to Su Shi with his heart and sang loudly.

She sings about herself and the world.

Gao Songdeng wants to use his singing voice to convey what is in his heart.

If words cannot be expressed, then the song will be used to reach Nagasaki Suyo's heart and convey the true feelings through the song.

Nagasaki Suyo thought of many things at this moment.

She recalled the sunny afternoon when Bai Ye walked towards her with a smile, that was their first meeting. She also remembered Bai Ye's bright eyes, full of anticipation for a new life.

She recalled the first time Bai Ye teased her. She was angry and amused at the time, but she had a new feeling for Bai Ye in her heart.

She remembered the first time she asked Bai Ye to do something. At that time, her heart was full of anxiety and anticipation, and Bai Ye agreed without hesitation.

She remembered the first time she broke Bai Ye's heart...

These memories came flooding back like a tide, filling Su Shi's heart with complex emotions.

She took a deep breath and tried to channel these emotions into the music.

Her bass, though a little muddled, was filled with genuine emotion, as if telling her plea.

Lamp: "I destroyed it again"

[Su Shi: I have been destroyed, again and again]

Deng: "I don't want to lose"

[Su Shi: I don’t want to lose you, but I’ve already lost you]

Deng: “Don’t want to forget”

[Su Shi: I don’t want to forget you, but I can’t remember what you look like anymore]

“But I let go of my hand helplessly.”

I pushed you away forcefully.

“I know how important it is.”

[I didn’t know how important you were. I only understood it after I lost you.]

“Although my mind is in a mess.”

I don't dare to come see you at all, I can only watch from afar.

“But if everything hasn’t completely disappeared.”

Our relationship has disappeared

"I want to go back"

I can't go back

"I want to convey"

I can’t convey it anymore.

"If it is allowed"

How could it be allowed?

“I don’t want to give up just like that.”

I already want to give up

“I didn’t want anyone to find me.”

【I really want you to come to me】

“But the time I spent with you made me so happy.”

【But the time I spent with you always hurts you】

“I haven’t told you properly yet.”

I can’t tell you anymore

“So I really didn’t mean to hurt you.”

I've hurt you so much

"I don't want to be separated from you like this"

Please separate from me like this.

"What should I do?"

Please abandon me, just like I abandoned you.

"Words that couldn't be expressed properly"

【Those hurtful words I said to you were all what I wanted to say】

“But I still want to convey the words”

【All the wrong things I did to hurt you were what I wanted to express】

...

At this moment, Gao Songdeng began to sing with tears in her eyes. Her voice contained all the emotions she had, and she vented them all at once.

Her tears slid down her cheeks like beads that had broken off the string, dripping onto the microphone and making a faint sound.

Even Goto Ichiri and Shiina Tatsuki who were standing by were moved and shed tears.

Su Shi lowered her head and tears fell like rain.

Her tears dripped onto the ground, making a faint sound, as if telling of her inner pain and struggle.

Her breathing became rapid, and each sob felt like it was tearing at her heart.

Her heart was filled with regret and self-blame, and tears blurred her vision, but she still did not look up, but just endured it all silently.

Her bass is still talking...