I have bound two systems.

Suzumiya Chisato imitated her posture, half leaning on the fence and looking forward.

"So why did you specifically call me here alone? Is there something going on?"

Kita Ikuyo's gaze turned to him and then quickly left. Once certain thoughts took root in her mind and were noticed, she could no longer ignore their existence.

In the past, in her eyes, Chisato Suzumiya was just Pochi's boyfriend, a trustworthy friend, a talented person who was good at writing lyrics and composing music, and had such attributes and adjectives.

But now... the above has not changed, but something has been added invisibly... especially some things that cannot be discovered by him and Pochi-chan.

"It's about what Suzumiya-kun just said."

Kita Ikuyo spoke up, using serious words to calm her mind.

"If I insist on following the current path, my free time will be greatly compressed, because it is an unknown road, and I may encounter unimaginable setbacks in the future. Is that right?"

"Yes, that's right, Yudai, you understand it very well. Many things are not always smooth sailing, and not everything will end with a happy result, so I hope you will give an answer after thinking it through. The three of them are heretics to some extent, so Yudai, you don't have to be anxious about it. It's normal for you to think about it for a while like you did."

Chisato Suzumiya's lazy tone didn't sound as sharp as just now, which made people feel nervous.

Kita Ikuyo secretly looked at him like this, and her anxious and complicated mood suddenly calmed down.

"From the very beginning when I met you, I had an impression of Suzumiya-kun. Your way of thinking about problems or comforting others is very mature."

"Really? I don't feel that way, and no one has ever told me that. Could it be that Yudai-chan thinks I'm too handsome, so he's attracted to me and labeled me as a positive person?"

"Hahaha, no way, you conceited guy."

Kita Ikuyo was amused.

The three people in the living room who were secretly observing the situation on the balcony showed warm smiles to varying degrees.

"Let's go back to the room."

Ichichi Hongxia suggested.

The other two nodded and followed her out of the living room.

Yang Nokami smiled quite comfortably for a while, then Kita Ikuyo calmed down again, her face became uneasy, she turned towards Suzumiya Chisato with pursed lips,

"I...I caused a lot of trouble to everyone at the music festival, especially you, Suzumiya-kun. I haven't apologized properly since it ended...I'm very sorry. I almost caused an irreparable situation because of my own mistakes."

Seeing this, Suzumiya Chisato had to take it seriously. He no longer leaned against the fence, but turned sideways to face her.

"What do you mean by an irreversible situation, Yudai?"

"The whole band was dragged down by a hoarse and out-of-tune lead singer, becoming the laughing stock of this festival... or something."

"How could that be? It's not like that hasn't happened. Besides, even if you're not in good condition, Yu Dai, your singing is far from being a laughing stock. At least to me, it still has the unique charm of a mature, smoky voice."

"It will bother me, please stop making fun of me."

"I am the one who is troubled. I am telling you the truth, but why don't you believe me?"

Suzumiya Chisato looked helpless, and bent down and put her face closer.

"Miss, the lead singer of the ending band, are you so unsure of yourself?"

"Oh no……"

The unexpected distance suddenly got closer, causing Kita Ikuyo to hurriedly take two steps back.

She stared at Suzumiya Chisato in embarrassment, clenched her fists and finally calmed herself down.

"Actually, I have thought carefully about what Suzumiya-kun said just now, and I have some ideas of my own."

"Really? Is that why you called me out to talk to you alone?"

Kita Ikuyo nodded and reached out to play with her hair.

"Suzumiya-kun has never performed before so we didn't know about it, but I didn't expect that your voice is so good. It's not an exaggeration to say that it's heavenly. Whether it's high or low notes, you can control them perfectly. So, taking advantage of this opportunity, if Suzumiya-kun can join the band as the lead singer, it will definitely be a great thing."

When Chisato Suzumiya heard her say these words, he stared at her thoughtfully for a while, and sighed silently.

"Then if I join the Ending Band and become the lead singer, what will you do, Yudai?"

"...I will...quit."

It was extremely difficult for Kita Ikuyo to say these words.

"are you serious?"

"Yes... because, no matter from which angle, your singing level is far superior to mine, Suzumiya-kun. During yesterday's live performance, you obviously didn't rehearse with everyone beforehand, but you performed so well. All these signs show that you are more suitable to be the lead singer of the band."

If you really want to say it this way, it seems to be correct.

However, this is not the reality that Chisato Suzumiya expected.

"Yudai, you want to leave the Ending Band?"

"..."

Kita Ikuyo nodded.

"Never perform on stage again?"

"..."

This time she paused for a moment, but finally nodded, but Suzumiya Chisato noticed that her shoulders were trembling slightly.

"So, from now on, I will just distance myself from Hong Xia and the others, and our relationship will gradually fade and become distant. I will gradually stop contacting each other. Is that okay?"

Chisato Suzumiya deliberately slowed down her speech, trying to make every word clear so that Kita Ikuyo could hear it clearly.

When he finished speaking, he saw that there was already a clear mist in the other person's bright eyes.

It seems like he used too much force and bullied too much.

Chisato Suzumiya conducts self-examination.

However, it was actually a good thing that the other party was so shaken and saddened by his words, which showed that the decision she had just made was insincere.

"Think about it carefully and don't make a decision so easily. I can't compare to Yu Dai in my love for singing. Have you seen how you sing on stage? You really are like a little sun, giving people infinite warmth and motivation to move forward. I'm not the only one who has praised you like this. This is a consensus among the fans of the band."

"how come……"

Suzumiya Chisato couldn't help herself and started laughing.

"It's okay to have more confidence in yourself. What did Yudai say just now? Your voice is not as good as mine and you will hinder the others in the band. Is that what he meant?"

"Yes……"

"But in my opinion, Yudai-chan's performance is the best among the four. Her guitar playing has improved rapidly and her voice is clear and bright. The others, in my opinion, have bigger problems."

"How could that be? Whether it's Ryo, Pochi-chan, or Nijixia, they are all better than me..."

"That's not the case. You just put on a filter called friendship so you naturally beautify it. Take my performance yesterday as an example. I actually found that each of them had problems. For example, Hongxia's drumming lacked some momentum. Yili didn't dare to raise her head and chest to look at the audience and smile. Liang's performance was so-so throughout the whole process. However, she still had an indifferent expression as usual despite the fact that I had finally made the scene so lively. What would happen if she cooperated a little and showed a happy expression? That girl..."

"..."

Kita Ikuyo blinked, still finding it a little hard to believe.

It turns out that everyone who has ended the band still has so many shortcomings in Suzumiya-kun's eyes. Then, in comparison, isn't it......

"Everyone has shortcomings and there is still a lot of room for improvement. So, Yudai, you don't have to say that you are not good enough and need me to take your place. After all, I can't say that I am passionate about singing. When I went on stage yesterday, I was only thinking about saving the stage."

"…But the effect of Suzumiya-kun's performance on stage was so good."

"No matter how good I am, I still think the same. I am just a temporary helper. I can only say that I am slightly interested in singing, but if I want to make this my career, I can't do it because I don't love it as much as you do, Yudai."

Suzumiya Chisato took a deep breath. It was the most critical moment.

"Then, can you answer me again, Yudai, do you really want to quit the band, slowly drift apart from Hongxia and the others, and never perform on stage again, or did you just say something out of guilt and impulse without thinking or reason?"

"Yes...it's the latter..."

"So what are you going to say now?"

"Yes...I'm sorry."

"Sorry for what?"

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that just now... As expected, I still want to be with you all and continue singing on the stage!"

Kita Ikuyo lowered her head pitifully.

When she apologized, she made a funny move, pinching her earlobes with both hands.

Is it the habit of admitting mistakes that you learned from your family?

It's kind of cute.

"But...but, my singing skills and so on, compared with Suzumiya-kun..."

"Don't worry."

Suzumiya Chisato knew what she was worried about.

"Whether it's the breath when singing, pronunciation, breathing and other techniques, if you don't mind, I will teach you."

"I see."

Kita Ikuyo took a deep breath, and when she opened her eyes again, they had returned to their usual sparkling state.

………………

Chapter 18 Daily Life Gradually Calming Down

The Starry Night Performance Hall that night was as crowded as a can of sardines.

Yidi Chixingge anticipated such a booming business, and after determining that the venue could no longer accommodate any more spectators, he resolutely hung a "full house" sign at the door.

But even so, there were still many people gathering at the door of the store and unwilling to leave.

This situation continued for several days.

Everyone's daily routine has changed slightly in the past few days.

After going on stage on Sunday night with a fluke mentality, the scene almost got out of control due to the over-enthusiasm of the audience. In the following days, the band temporarily stopped coming to Fanxing to perform, and Chisato Suzumiya was also temporarily banned from working at Fanxing. Everything had to wait until this craze had passed.

Everyone who ended the band had no objection to this, and Chisato Suzumiya also took a long break for herself after a long time. For the first time, she experienced the leisurely feeling of being a member of the home club, and the feeling of being able to have control over herself most of the time was quite good.

In addition, over the past few days, people have been approaching them one after another, a small number of them are fanatical fans, and most of them are people from entertainment agencies seeking cooperation. Regarding this, Suzumiya Chisato followed the advice of Touma Yoko and is not in a hurry to deal with it for the time being. Even if there is that intention, it seems that it cannot be confirmed immediately. The problem lies with Kita Ikuyo.

Although she has finally determined the direction and path she wants to take in the future, there seems to be some resistance at home, and she needs to be given some time to resolve it. According to her report, her parents' attitude has changed from firmness at the beginning to gradual relaxation now, and it is only a matter of time before they support her decision.

Then there is Chisato Suzumiya. Regarding his performance at the previous music festival, he received much more attention than the four members of the closing band. After all, his voice was so amazing, and the atmosphere at the scene was quite explosive just by watching the video playback.

During this period, Yaya reported that at least seven or eight people were secretly following and photographing him. They were probably gossip reporters from somewhere. It was a bit annoying, but at least they would not enter the school and the apartment, so it was still tolerable.

His classmates had been looking at him strangely since he entered the class on Monday. But apart from his good friend Fukube Satoshi and a few overly enthusiastic female classmates who reacted a little too strongly, everything was no different from before.

It is worth mentioning that Eriri and Kasumigaoka Utaha, because of the people following Chisato Suzumiya all day long, they have not been able to go out with him as they wish during this period of time. They cannot get close to him at all, let alone hold hands. They even have to keep a short distance between them when going home and going out.

The two of them were quite resentful about this, not because their peaceful lifestyle was disrupted, but because they had been feeling this way since they watched the live performance that day over and over again.

Maybe it was his sudden appearance on the stage itself that made them unhappy?

Suzumiya Chisato guessed secretly.

Touma Kazusa also saw the video of his performance that day, but a little late. She found out about it when she woke up on Monday afternoon while lying on the table and heard the girls from her class at the next table arguing about her boyfriend.

Her reaction was quite straightforward. She immediately pulled Chisato Suzumiya to the music classroom, closed the door, and then crossed her arms and asked him to sing on the spot with great anticipation.

Just singing suddenly without accompaniment or atmosphere... What happened after noon that day was somewhat embarrassing, and Suzumiya Chisato didn't want to respond anymore.

But Touma Kazusa seems to be enjoying it. She usually likes to listen to some piano music with headphones. After all, this is her goal to strive for in the future. The technique of playing with emotions with fingers requires practice, and the sensitivity of the ears also needs practice.

However, one day, after getting close to her, Chisato Suzumiya discovered that what she was listening to was no longer the piano music, but the audio file of his performance on stage that day.

Well, the little fan girl has one more happy addition.

Then, as he deliberately lowered his enthusiasm, two weeks passed by unknowingly and it was the end of June.

Since making up her mind some time ago, Touma Kazusa has picked up her abandoned dream again. She has been practicing piano day and night these days to regain her old feeling and technique. There are only a few days left before she participates in the youth piano competition.

A morning like any other.

No need to go to school on Saturday.

Chisato Suzumiya sat on the sofa in the living room, watching the news and drinking porridge.

The pitch-black wings flew in from the balcony window, landed on the coffee table, shook its head smartly, and then began to comb its shiny black feathers.

Suzumiya Chisato nodded with satisfaction.

Finally, there were no more people lurking and following him downstairs of the apartment building. These days, when he went downstairs to the supermarket to buy a bottle of soy sauce, if he paid a little attention, he could see someone sneaking around in some corner and taking out a camera to take pictures.

It's a bit exaggerated, but it's understandable. The hype he created before was indeed quite impressive.