Ever since that day when I revealed that I took off the mask because I wanted to be with Xiaoxiang forever, Xiaoxiang didn't say anything, but... she still pays attention to me when I send her messages. Does this mean she accepts me?

But...if you really accept me, why haven't you said a word to me since you came to Yokohama?

Thinking of this, Chu Hua's eyes lit up, as if he had suddenly realized something.

Oh, I see. Is it because you have to take care of Xiao Mu that you don’t have time to talk to me?

However, when this idea popped into Hua's mind, she seemed to be shocked by her own thoughts, and her body trembled slightly.

Me, I don’t know a damn thing… What the hell am I thinking! Why am I having such thoughts in my head?

"Chuhua?" Xiangzi noticed Chuhua's strangeness and asked softly, "What's wrong with you?"

"Uh... Xiaoxiang, I... I'm fine." Chu Hua shook her head and took a deep breath. "You guys chat first... I'll go back to the room and rest for a while."

After saying that, Chu Hua ran out directly. The others looked at her back with some confusion.

"What happened to Chuhua?"

"I don't know. Maybe she's just imagining things again." Miao Meng shook her head and sighed. "I really don't know what's going on in her mind. Everyone is being honest with each other, but she's still thinking about all sorts of nonsense."

After a pause, Miao Meng continued, "Even though I told her the reason why she joined Mujica, she's still pretending to be ignorant."

Chapter 201 The Guitar Goes Wrong Again

Hailing nodded, agreeing with Miao Meng's words: "Indeed, her mind is not on Mujica at all."

Seeing this, Xiangzi said, "In that case, let's all go back and rest. We have a performance tomorrow."

In Mu's room, Aine and Mu were lying on the bed.

Aiyin lay on her side, gently hugging Mu who was leaning against her chest: "Mumu, how are you feeling now?"

"Yeah, not so nervous anymore." Mu put his hand on his chest and shrank back, moving closer to Aine.

“Really? That’s good.” Aine nodded with a smile, “That’s good. I’m really looking forward to Mumu’s performance tomorrow.”

Mu raised his head and looked into Aine's eyes: "I will."

Looking at Mu's determined yet childish face, Aine felt a little itchy in her heart. She stretched out her fingers to hook Mu's chin and slowly lowered her head.

Aine was very quick, she only touched Mu's mouth once before retracting her head.

When Mu reacted, Aine was already admiring her expression with a smile on her face. Of course, Mu's expression did not disappoint Aine.

Mu raised his hand in surprise and stroked his mouth: "Ai...Aine-chan...you..."

"Mumu's mouth is so sweet." As she said that, Aine put her arms around Mu's waist and forced her a little closer to her.

Mu's face turned crimson. She covered her face with her hands, not daring to look at Aine again: "Um... don't say it."

After hearing Mumu say this, Aine gave up the idea of ​​teasing her any further and stood up to turn off the light in the room. "Okay, Mumu, enough talking, let's go to sleep."

Eh?

Mu stared blankly at the dark room, his mind still seemingly not reacting to the fact that Aine suddenly turned off the lights and went to sleep.

Aine-chan...are you going to sleep?

Somehow, a hint of disappointment appeared in Mu's heart. Although she did say the three words "stop talking", she still hoped that Aine would continue to play with her.

As he was thinking about this, the sound of Aiyin's even breathing gradually came to Mu's ears.

Mu raised his head and saw Aine was already facing him sideways. After a long while, Mu stood up and left a kiss on Aine's lips. Then he curled up into a ball and snuggled in Aine's arms: "Good night, Aine-chan."

……

The next day, the Yokohama concert went on as scheduled.

The entire concert was packed with people. Thanks to Aine's acquaintance with Xiangzi and the others, as well as her identity as Mujica's savior, she easily got a ticket with the best seat. Not only could she see Mujica and the others, but they could also see her.

Backstage, Xiangzi looked at Mu, his tone still revealing worry: "Mu, are you really okay?"

"Well, it's okay, Xiangzi." As he said that, Mu subconsciously hugged the guitar in his arms.

Of course, this little action did not escape Xiangzi's eyes: "Mu, do you want to wear a mask? Maybe... it will make you feel better."

"Mask..." Mu stretched out her hand and tremblingly took the mask handed to her by Xiangzi. She nodded slightly and put the mask on her face again.

Although my identity has been revealed... but wearing a mask does seem to make me feel a little more at ease.

After Mu put on the mask, Xiangzi smiled and said, "Then I'll go up first."

After saying this, Xiangzi walked onto the stage, and the audience applauded as expected. Then, the other three people also walked onto the stage one after another.

Xiangzi glanced back and walked to his keyboard: "Well, everyone, let's cheer for Mortis' rebirth."

As Xiangzi finished speaking, the cheers of the entire concert reached its peak. Amidst the cheers, Mu walked onto the stage with light steps.

When Mu stood in his seat, she quickly raised her head.

Aine-chan, in the first row... I... won't let you down.

Xiangzi watched as Mujica's hands remained on the guitar, and he showed no signs of discomfort. Her heart gradually relaxed. Then, she faced the audience, lifted her skirt, and bowed. "Tonight is the night of Ave Mujica's rebirth. Ladies and gentlemen, let's cheer together!"

The next moment, the entire stage was shrouded in an eerie dark red, and then musical instruments began to play, and the world of Mujica finally arrived.

Mu's hand holding the pick trembled slightly. The green pick carved a red mark on her hand, and the gaps between her fingers were filled with cold sweat.

She tried her best to keep her rhythm, but the harder she tried to think about it, the more she lost her composure. A chord was out of place in her hands, and the guitar strings vibrated and wailed under her fingertips, just like the day when the strings broke.

The wrong note wasn't very loud, but the other four people on the stage heard it clearly.

Xiangzi's pupils shrank, and she suddenly looked up at Mu. Mu's dull look was reflected in her eyes.

Miao Meng also looked up in surprise, and the drumstick in his hand paused.

Hailing glanced away, but because of muscle memory, her hands did not stop moving.

Chu Hua also glanced at them, but because she was the lead singer, she only glanced at them once before looking away and continuing to look at the audience.

Mu couldn't believe that she had played it wrong again, and her mind exploded with a buzzing sound.

Eh? Did I...play it wrong? It's over...I'm going to disappoint Aine-chan...

At the moment when Mu's mind paused, she subconsciously glanced at the first row. When she saw that Aine was still looking at her, the panic in Mu's heart gradually calmed down.

No... I've already told Aine-chan, I can do it... I can do it!

Without much thought, Mu gripped the pick tightly in his hand and crushed the wrong chord into a twelve-note speed chord.

The sudden improvisation startled the four people on the stage. Hailing was the first to react. The corners of her mouth curled up slightly, and the speed of playing the bass in her hand instantly increased with Mu's improvisation.

Miao Meng and Xiangzi followed. Feeling the power of Mu's guitar, Miao Meng gripped the drumsticks tightly and increased the speed of his drumming.

Xiangzi smiled, his fingers moving across the keyboard, echoing Mu's performance. He hadn't expected Mu to save the day like this, but it was indeed possible. Such a strong guitar... such strong control.

Chu Hua also breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, Xiao Mu corrected the wrong note just now. So there should be no problem from now on.

Just as Chu Hua thought, the next moment, the four people's instruments returned to the speed of the song. Mu's originally trembling hands gradually calmed down, and the playing became smooth until the end without any mistakes.

When the last spotlight on the stage faded, Mu held the guitar tightly and breathed a sigh of relief. Her eyes fell on Aine, who was still looking at her.

Beneath the mask, the corners of Mu's mouth rose slightly. Great, I didn't let Aine-chan down... I did it.

Chapter 202 Chuhua, thank you for your love

lounge.

Xiangzi looked at Mu excitedly, his voice trembling with emotion. "Mu, your improvisation was amazing! It completely covered up the wrong note you just played, and it also stirred up the audience's emotions. You were really good at controlling the situation!"

Hailing, standing nearby, echoed, "Yes, it was a perfect performance."

Miao Meng nodded: "That's right, I was so excited when I heard Muzi's impromptu performance."

Seeing this, Chu Hua clenched his fists and also opened his mouth to praise: "Well, Xiao Mu's guitar is excellent."

knock knock knock.

There was a crisp and rhythmic knock on the door. Xiangzi opened the door and Aiyin walked in with a smile on her face: "Mumu, I saw your performance."

“Aine-chan…” The moment he saw Aine, Mu stood up from the sofa, “Sorry… I played one note wrong.”

Aiyin walked over to Mu, took her hand and sat down. "Mumu, you don't have to apologize. You did a great job. Not everyone can react and play that improvisation perfectly."

“Aine-chan…”

Without waiting for Mu to continue, Aiyin hugged her gently and said, "Mumu, you're amazing! Your performance was perfect. I heard the emotions in your performance today."

"Really..." Mu lowered his head and smiled, "That's good."

Xiangzi walked over to Aiyin and asked with a pout, "Xiao Ai, why did you come just now? Everyone has been waiting for you for a while."

"Soyorin just sent me a message, and I was replying, so I'm late." Aine took out her phone and tapped her fingers on the screen. "Oh, by the way, I'll be back soon."

"Eh? Are you in such a hurry?" Miao Meng looked puzzled. "Aren't you going to have some fun in Yokohama this afternoon?"

Aine shook her head: "No, I'm going to go back to my room and clean up. We'll see you guys when you get back."

Xiangzi turned sideways to look at Aine's screen, which showed the conversation between Su Shi and Aine.

[Sushi: Aine-chan, are you coming back this afternoon? My mother is coming back this afternoon and wants to see you.]

[Aine: Eh? Auntie wants to see me? So suddenly?]

[Su Shi: Well, my mother is only coming back for a few days and will be leaving soon, so she came so suddenly.]

[Aine: Oh, I see. Sakki and her friends’ concert ends this morning, so I’ll go back in the afternoon.]

[Su Shi: Be careful on the road.]

After reading the chat log, Xiangzi understood: "Then Xiaoai, be careful on your way back."

“Yeah.” Aiyin nodded, stood up and left the lounge.

After Aiyin left, the five of them fell into a brief silence. Xiangzi looked around at them and finally set his eyes on Chuhua: "Chuhua, do you have time?"

"Hey? Xiao...Xiao Xiang, what's wrong?" Chu Hua shuddered and lowered her head, not daring to look at Xiangzi.

"There's something I want to ask." Xiangzi gave Miao Meng a look, and the latter understood.

Miao Meng coughed lightly, took Hailing's hand, and turned to look at Mu: "Haizi, Muzi, I'm going to show you something interesting. Have you ever seen flammable oolong tea?"

Mu shook his head, his face blank. “Why does oolong tea catch fire?”

"Then Muzi, come on, I'll take you to have a look."

After Miao Meng took Hailing and Mu out of the room, only Xiangzi and Chuhua were left in the lounge.

Seeing that everyone else had left, Xiangzi finally spoke, her voice calm: "Before in the cafe, Ruomai said that she had discussed taking off the mask with you, right?"

"Xiaoxiang...let me explain...actually at that time..."

Xiangzi repeated the question: "Chuhua, right?"

As if sensing Xiangzi's impatience, Chuhua lowered his head: "Yes..."

Hearing Chuhua finally tell the truth, Xiangzi sighed: "Ruomai said before that you wanted to be with me forever and form a band that everyone would know about... Why do you think so?"

"Because... Xiaoxiang said that Mujica should live forever... so..." Chuhua clenched his fists and took a long breath, "My wish to be with Xiaoxiang forever has come true."

Xiangzi crossed his arms and finally asked the question in his heart: "Chuhua, what kind of feelings do you have for me? We should be childhood sweethearts, right?"

"Eh?" Chu Hua obviously didn't expect Xiangzi to be so direct. For a moment, she was stunned. "Xiao Xiang?"

"Chuhua, can you tell me? I don't know you very well anymore, so I'm very troubled." Xiangzi frowned.

Chuhua was trembling all over. She wanted to express all her inner feelings in one breath, but she didn't have the courage. She was afraid that Xiangzi would reject her.

"Chuhua?"

Chu Hua's trembling appearance was reflected in his eyes, and Xiangzi had the answer in his heart.

With a long sigh, Xiangzi's frown suddenly relaxed, and she smiled slightly: "Chuhua, do you like me?"

Chuhua stared blankly at Xiangzi. Suddenly, her cheeks burned hot and she stammered, unable to utter a single word. After a long pause, she finally nodded, acknowledging Xiangzi's words.

Seeing this, Xiangzi smiled with relief: "Chuhua, thank you for liking me. I am very grateful that you like me, but I don't like you."

"Eh?" Chu Hua stood there in a daze, his ears filled with endless tinnitus, and Xiangzi in front of him gradually became blurry.

As if she had discovered her abnormality, Chu Hua shook her head. Her body trembled more violently, and her nails dug into her flesh, but the slight pain in her hands was not enough to relieve the pain in her heart.

"Why...Xiaoxiang?" Chu Hua asked desperately, trying to find a little remaining spark in the extinguished fire in his heart.

"I just said, I don't like you." Xiangzi sighed, "Besides, I already have someone I like."

"Eh? There's someone you like...? Who is it?" Chu Hua breathed heavily, his words full of disbelief.

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