I'm here to form a band, what do you want to do!

"No."

"That's right, you must be worried about that."

"How is that possible? You guys lost, it has nothing to do with me."

"You're pushing all the problems onto others before you even compete. How selfish~" Chihaya Aine spread her hands.

"That's enough, you two. Don't you think about winning?"

They stopped arguing and fell silent.

Even though Chihaya Aine didn't know the people that Shiina Ritsuki pointed out, she naturally felt oppressed when she saw her retreat.

"How to win?" Shiina Riki said helplessly.

"Win it with strength."

"It would be more practical if I asked Hai Ling to withdraw before the game."

"Hey, is this okay?" Chihaya Aine's eyes lit up.

Shiina Riki glared at her fiercely, "Of course not. Why would I interfere with her band activities?"

"So she'll actually agree, but you just don't want to be the mean bad guy?"

"This..." Shiina Riki didn't know either.

I don’t know if it will work.

She had never tried it, and besides, a request between friends would not really put the other party in such a difficult position.

"I already said that we won by our strength." Nagasaki Suyo rolled her eyes.

"...Just give in. If you feel embarrassed, I'll accompany you." Shiina Riki picked up the bag at hand and was about to ask for leave from the store manager, her action bursting.

"Hold on, secret weapon, deploy!"

"It's too strange to call you like that. Anyway, I will help you win." Ito Rin complained.

"..."

"..."

"..."

Chihaya Aine turned around and looked at Shiina Riki, "It seems that admitting defeat is not unacceptable."

Volume 2: Chapter 45: I Lied to You as a Puppy

"Don't you know nothing?" Chihaya Aiyin asked with her hands on her hips.

"I lied to you." Ito Rin shrugged, her face full of regret and frustration.

He shouldn't have been tempted by Nagasaki Suyo to get involved and lead them to challenge the hen card. From a common sense point of view, it was Shiina Riki's idea that was the most feasible.

Or if time goes on further, he shouldn't have instigated this competition. She puts together her hen cards, and you play your mygo. Isn't that all good?

"……Then what?"

Shiina Riki looked at him, with a look of 100% or even 90% incomprehension in his eyes. Even if it was a disguise before, how much impact could it have on the current situation?

"Putting aside your true level of skill, how much help can you really provide when bands can't perform together?"

"That's absolutely right. I think so too. If that's the case, I will disappear from your sight right now."

"..."

Nagasaki Suyo pulled him when he wanted to escape, picked up the documents on the table, and dragged him to the training room next door.

"Soyo?" Chihaya Aine called out to her.

"You have to experience everything yourself. Come in." Nagasaki Suyo stopped and waited for them to catch up.

"It's so mysterious."

"You'll know soon. Don't let my efforts go to waste." Nagasaki Suyo held Ito Rin's hand tightly.

Strictly speaking, forcing Ito Rin to help would be risky for Nagasaki Suyo.

She knew that Ito Rin understood music, but Ito Rin had never shown it. Such a tough attitude might make him misunderstand that she was investigating him privately.

Fortunately, the relationship between them was good enough. Although Ito Rin was reluctant, she did not doubt herself.

During the evening's sage time, after being severely tortured by Nagasaki Suyo, he finally admitted that he knew a little bit of music. He couldn't guarantee their victory, but he would definitely be able to give them guidance.

Nagasaki Suyo even seriously asked if he could join the band.

"No, absolutely not!" At that time, he was like a rabbit whose tail was stepped on, with no intention of giving in.

"Go in." Shiina Riki reminded Nagasaki Suyo who was distracted.

By this time the training room had been opened and everyone else had found their respective seats.

"Can you really guide us? It doesn't seem practical."

"Buy me some snacks and I'll let you guide me."

"Ito-san...did Suyo force you to do that?"

The whispered discussions that came one after another were all directed at Nagasaki Suyo and Ito Rin.

Shiina Riki showed a cold smile. If this was just a trick of Nagasaki Suyo, Ito Rin would stay as far away from her as possible in the future.

“Persecution is real…”

Nagasaki Suyo walked up behind him as if nothing had happened, "If you're alright, let's practice playing the ensemble together first."

While directing the others to return to their positions, she glanced at the innocent Ito Rin, who was standing still with a handsome smile on his face.

"Soyo, just rest assured." Ito Rin patted his chest and assured.

How can we trust such a person?

Time passed agonizingly, and they performed the ensemble three or four times in succession.

Ito Rin's expression was as gentle as ever. He picked up the water bottle beside him and let it shine in the sunlight outside the window.

"How is it?" Chihaya Aine, who was the most impatient, looked at him.

"Not bad, this is the new song you wrote." Ito Rin put down the bottle and stretched out her hand to applaud.

"correct."

"It can't be true. If that were the case, you wouldn't be of any use to me." Shiina Riki said calmly.

Seeing Nagasaki Suyo's gaze, Ito Rin waved her hand.

"do it again."

"cut……"

Nagasaki Suyo played the bass, asking everyone else to quiet down and follow her rhythm.

Two minutes later.

"……stop."

Ito Rin's eyes swept across their faces.

"If that's all you're talking about, it's the kind of thing you'd hear in a regular live house," he said. "Forget about competing with talented bands that could even perform at a Budokan. Even my band is better than you."

"The evaluation suddenly became so harsh."

The unpleasant words made the atmosphere in the training room tense.

But Shiina Tachi, who had the worst temper, just played the drums.

"What's the point of just saying this?"

"Shiina-san, do you think you are stronger than the other party?" Ito Rin remained calm and spoke in the same tone as usual.

"It's not that I think so, I just want to be stronger."

"It's a shame. Even if the opponent is a beginner, with his outstanding talent and training, he can easily crush you. After all, you have no talent."

"……What?!"

The scene froze, and Shiina Riki held the drumsticks and looked at him angrily.

She hated it most when people said this about her. Compared to her sister or Toyokawa Shoko, she was indeed the less talented one.

Nagasaki Suyo grabbed Chihaya Aine, and she chose to believe Ito Rin, her eyes fixed on the music score.

On the side, Gao Songdeng, holding the microphone, looked worried as he watched their confrontation, not knowing what to do.

She couldn't help but blame herself again. If she had behaved better, maybe Ito wouldn't have said that.

Ito Rin wasn't afraid at all. "Am I wrong? Your talent is too humble, and you can only make up for it through hard work. Although this is the only thing ordinary people can do, if you think you can defeat the other party in this way, you..."

"Then where is your talent?" Shiina Riki suppressed his anger.

"That's a lot, whether it's studying or sports. Since I want to conquer you with music, how about a performance to show you the difference between genius and ordinary people?"

Nagasaki Suyo curled her lips slightly. Since this is the goal, why bother to provoke Riki?

Ito Rin's words relaxed the atmosphere in the room that was filled with the smell of fire.

Want Lenai to stare at him, wanting to see his so-called talent.

Gao Songdeng breathed a sigh of relief, as long as they didn't continue arguing.

Chihaya Aine, who was unconsciously strumming the guitar, moved closer to Nagasaki Suyo.

"Come on then." Shiina Riki's tone slowed down slightly.

She did not reject Ito Rin's coaching advice, but she had some doubts about the coaching situation. If she only talked about it on paper, it would be ineffective.

If Ito Rin is really the gifted person she claims to be...

"Thank you, what I said just now was indeed from the heart." Ito Rin smiled brightly.

Normally, I don't want to bother with Shiina Riki. This fierce woman always wants to cause trouble for him, as if he came here on purpose to waste their time.

He continued, "If I can convince you, then everything else will be under my control."

Shiina Riki stood up and stood in the center. The way she clenched her fists made people wonder if she was going to attack the next moment.

Ito Rin's smile became even more charming. She glanced around and finally stopped at Nagasaki Suyo.

"Is there a keyboard? I don't have the habit of carrying musical instruments with me."

Nagasaki Suyo raised her pretty little face, and Shiina Riki's voice floated over.

"If you're really that confident, use her bass."

"why?"

"Bass is the most difficult instrument to convince people of. If you do this..."

"I understand. The loser's last ditch struggle."

"you……"

"What a coincidence." Ito Rin spread her hands. "Aside from the keyboard, the bass is also the instrument I'm most proficient in. I didn't want to discourage you, but Shiina-san insisted on doing this."

Even with such arrogant words and actions, he exudes a lovable charm. I didn’t feel it before, but today, with Chihaya Aine’s eyes sparkling, I think he is so handsome.

"Then do it." Shiina Riki, who remained calm at this time, pointed at Bess.

"It seems like someone is always wasting time." Ito Rin muttered, taking the bass handed to her by Nagasaki Suyo and hearing her words.

"It's obviously you."

There was no time to respond to her. In this situation where there was no way to end it unless she played with all her might, Ito Rin devoted herself to the instrument in her arms.

Although the bass is famous for its deep sound, the melody is so outstanding that even the team members with different thoughts can't help but pay attention to it.

The melody was like the bass itself beating, and the beautiful sound full of rhythm made everyone's heart tighten.

The lingering tones extend infinitely, and a simple pure bass piece, in his hands, is played out like a concert performance.

Shiina Riki opened her eyes wide and swallowed unconsciously. She couldn't believe that this was played by Ito Rin.

In an instant, it seemed as if this was not a band's training room, but a stage in a martial arts hall, and they were the audience dancing excitedly in the audience.