A world only known by the God of Lost Love

"Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, yeah, yeah, I, that's not a band that someone like me can just join..."

"…………"

Otherwise, it’s better not to let Goto Kazuri join this band.

Looking at the unreliable duo in front of him, the tired Suzuki Ren couldn't help but sigh deeply again.

……………10 minutes later……………

"Ahem, although the first meeting was a little unexpected, now that everyone is here, I can formally introduce myself this time."

【STARRY】In the store, Ren Suzuki and four girls sat at an empty table.

At this time, Goto Ichiri had regained his composure. Although his expression was still a little nervous, there was no physical problem this time.

"...Ichichi-san, please start with you."

"OK, understood!"

Itachi Hongxia nodded, then smiled at Gotou Isato and said:

"I'm sorry for scaring you just now, Goto-kun. My name is Hijika Ichi, I am the founder of the band and the drummer of this band."

After her, Yamada Ryo and Kita Ikuyo also spoke in turn:

"I'm Ryo Yamada, bassist."

"My name is Kita Ikuyo! I'm...uh, that...is the guitarist!"

"Why are you so hesitant?"

"Because, because I'm not used to calling myself a guitarist yet..."

"…………"

Looking at Kita who was scratching his head and laughing, Suzuki Ren couldn't help but show a thoughtful expression.

At the same time, after the three of them introduced themselves, Goto Kazuri, who was supposed to speak next, did not speak.

Just when Ren Suzuki thought something had happened to Gotou Kazuri, he suddenly found that Gotou Kazuri was looking at him with extremely expectant eyes...

"I said...you don't want me to introduce myself to you, right?"

"(nod)"

"……seriously."

Suzuki Ren couldn't help but rub the center of his eyebrows.

However, considering that she just fainted due to excessive nervousness, Suzuki Ren still shouldered this responsibility well——

"Her name is Goto Kazuri, and she is also the host of a cover YouTuber called [Guitar Hero]. She will join your band as a guitarist next. Please take care of her."

"Eh? She's the Guitar Hero?"

Yamada Ryo, who also knew this ID, suddenly became more interested in Goto Ichiri.

"I didn't expect that someone with an ID like that would be such an extreme social fear offline... This is really rock 'n' roll."

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu"

"The reaction is so interesting. It's not good, I want to bully this kid even more..."

"Alas?!"

Yamada Ryo's weird remarks scared Goto Ichiri and hid behind Suzuki Ren again.

Obviously, this blue-haired senior with a punk style left a lot of psychological shadow on Goto Ichiri.

However, at this moment, Suzuki Ren's attention was not focused on these two people——

"...As expected."

Seeing Ikuyo Kita's wandering eyes and rather embarrassed expression, Suzuki Ren nodded clearly.

It seems... before this band is officially established, there is still a problem that must be solved.

Chapter No.16: The lead guitar in my heart

With the full support of Ren Suzuki, the "repeater", Ichiri Goto finally got acquainted with his future teammates smoothly.

After learning that these three girls were not the weirdos she thought they were, she gradually let down her guard.

After that, although Goto Ichiri's condition was very unsatisfactory, under Ren Suzuki's advice and everyone's expectations, she still played a short solo prelude to "Snow" (Hey Oh) for everyone.

Because this prelude is basically a repetitive section, it places very high demands on the player’s sense of rhythm and technique——

"Well... although it is a little different from the uploaded video, from the technique and posture, it is indeed [Guitar Hero]."

Yamada Ryo said this while staring closely at Goto Ichiri's guitar:

"In this way, the lead guitarist of our band should be able to decide on this, right?"

"Eh? Isn't this okay?"

Yijizhi Hongxia shook her head.

"Although I am also a fan of Guitar Hero, before I have heard Kita's guitar, I shouldn't make a decision so early, right?"

"I have no objection at all!"

Kita Ikuyo expressed his position extremely decisively:

"Actually, I think Goto-san's playing is very good! There's no problem with her playing the lead guitar!"

"Eh? Ah, okay then. If Kita-san thinks so too..."

Ichichi Hongka was first startled by Kita Ikuyo's sudden statement, and then nodded slowly.

"Then, Goto-kun will be the lead guitarist of our band from now on. Is that okay?"

"…………"

"...Don't even leave it to me to answer this kind of question."

Suzuki Ren angrily pushed the little head facing her outward.

"I should have said that, right? I can't help with matters involving professional knowledge."

"But, but...I really can't make up my mind on my own..."

Goto Isato said weakly:

"The lead guitar's position in the band is really important. It is not only responsible for single-note melodies and solos, but sometimes it even has to perform impromptu solos. If it is messed up, the whole live will be ruined... I, I I really don’t know if I can do it well..."

"…………"

It’s this habitual negative thinking again.

But from another perspective, the reason why Goto Kazuri has such concerns is also because of her importance and responsibility for this band.

In essence, she is indeed a good child, but her determination and willpower are overwhelmingly lacking.

The next answer can be said to be crucial to her. If she still chooses to continue to pamper her, then she may still not be able to achieve any growth...

Ah, right.

Didn't Mr. Goto personally demonstrate how to motivate her last night?

if it is like this……

Ren Suzuki thought for a moment, and then said:

"I don't know anything about bands and playing, but Goto Ichiri, don't forget why you came here with me."

"...!"

This was the first time Suzuki Ren called her by her full name. For some reason, just after hearing his name, Goto Ichiri's brain, which had been occupied by all kinds of worries and doubts, instantly calmed down. .

"It's not a bad thing to think carefully before making a decision, but you have to remember what you want and what your purpose is."

After saying that, Ren Suzuki stood up, letting Goto Ichisato face the gazes from the other three people.

"This is the only step you have to take alone."

After saying that, he gently patted Goto Isato on the head, then turned and walked to the drink counter, ready for today's work.

........................

"…………"

As expected, Goto Kazuri, who was watched by three people, still couldn't easily dispel the uneasiness and tension in his heart.

But...the place where Suzuki Ren had patted her just now was mysteriously emitting a gentle warmth that made people feel calm.

She raised her head and met the eyes of the three people one by one.

Yamada Ryo's eyes contained recognition of her strength.

Yijizhi Hongxia's eyes could not hide the appreciation and expectation.

As for Kita Ikuyo's gaze... although there was no doubt or dissatisfaction, he always felt that there was something else in it.

In any case, there seemed to be no objection to the decision to give her the lead guitar role.

"My appeal...my purpose..."

The reason why she learned guitar was because of a band interview program she watched in junior high school.

The guitarist in the show once said that he had always been alone when he was a student. However, after joining the band, even the introverted him had his own opportunity to shine.

She, who has always been shy and introverted, needs this opportunity.

It's not that she likes to be alone, so she keeps to herself.

She also wants to become more popular, and she also wants to be loved and recognized by everyone!

In order to become a popular guitarist, she would even spend six hours a day practicing guitar, so that she could perform better on the stage in the future.

As long as she is given a chance to be on stage, as long as she is given a chance to prove herself, she can let everyone see her hard work and results. For this, she has been waiting for nearly three years - —

(Now... isn't this the chance to prove yourself?)

A livehouse with good customer flow, a band composed entirely of high school girls, and a savior-like assistant who is willing to support him unconditionally.

Like a miracle, she got almost everything she had hoped for.Could it be that because of her inexplicable sense of inferiority, she would push aside these helping hands and continue to live a dark and lonely life like a rat woman?

Do not make jokes!

The guitar in her heart began to play faintly, making a buzzing sound that made her dizzy.

She finally learned to put aside all negative thinking and simply made her voice based on impulse and desire——

........................

"……I agree."

After taking a deep breath, Gotou raised his head and said in an unprecedented firm tone:

"From now on...I will take the lead guitar position in the band, so...please give me your advice."

"great!!!"

After getting the consent of Goto Kazuri, Ichichi Hongka was the first to let out a happy cheer.

"I never expected that we could actually have that guitar hero become our lead guitar! It's like a dream!"

"Well, that's great of you to agree."

Yamada Ryo also showed a rare smile.

“After all, having a great lead guitar is really important to the band.”

"…………"

After Yamada Ryo spoke, Kita Ikuyo silently clapped his hands, with a complicated smile of unknown meaning on his face.

In this way, Goto Kazuri officially joined Ijichi Hioka's band as the lead guitarist.

However, when everyone had finished the negotiation and was preparing to leave, Ren Suzuki, who was still working at the beverage counter, suddenly stopped a girl who was about to leave——

"Kita-san."

Under Ikuyo Kita's eyes full of confusion and curiosity, Ren Suzuki smiled and said to her:

"If possible, can you exchange contact information with me? I have something very important to tell you."