A world only known by the God of Lost Love

"Why can't you just call me your name? There will be a reaction if you call me Little Boqi..."

Kita Ikuyo said helplessly:

"I've finished playing the passage just now, what do you think?"

"Eh? Ah...hug, sorry..."

Goto Ichiri quickly shook his head:

"I was a little distracted just now, so...I couldn't hear Kita-san's performance..."

"I guess so."

Kita Yuyo, who had been sitting next to Gotou Ichiri, naturally noticed Goto Ichiri's condition.

And in fact... Goto Ichiri's dazed state just now was not an accidental phenomenon limited to today.

"Sure enough, something happened, right? Goto-san?"

Kita Ikuyo asked:

"You've been in a daze a lot lately, whether you're studying or at [STARRY]."

"...Eh? Yes, is it so obvious..."

Goto Ichiri himself obviously does not have this consciousness.

Kita Ikuyo nodded firmly and said:

"It's quite obvious, especially during the practice two days ago, Ichichi-senpai played two eight-beat drum beats before you followed up. Ryo-senpai even thought there was something wrong with your ears..."

"Ah hahaha... I'm so sorry..."

Gotou smiled and scratched his head.

"I've definitely been a little out of it lately."

"So what happened?"

Kita Ikuyo asked again.

"If there's anything I can do to help, just ask me!"

"No, it's nothing. Don't worry about it, Kita-kun..."

"Don't worry about it! Goto-san's training status has obviously begun to be affected. Whether it's for my own sake or the name of the band, I want to help you solve your problems, Goto-san!"

Kita Ikuyo is approaching strongly again.

"So please tell me, Goto-kun, what happened to you?"

"..."

Faced with Kita Ikuyo's repeated questioning, Goto Kazuri, who was not good at refusing, could only hesitantly express his troubles——

"I feel like...Suzuki-san seems to be deliberately avoiding me recently."

"……Eh?"

After hearing this, Ikudai Kita blinked in surprise.

"Why do you think so?"

"Because he has never been here again in recent times... and he has never come to the recording studio to listen to our practices."

Goto Ichiri whispered:

"Although, although I still say good morning on the chat software, I haven't really spoken to Suzuki-san for a long time..."

"...That's right."

After listening to Goto Isato's troubles, Kita Ikuyo suddenly showed an expression of enlightenment.

"Indeed, Suzuki-san seems to have been very busy during this period."

"I know that we don't have a special relationship to begin with, and Suzuki-san has absolutely no need to come and talk to me. But... just thinking that I caused so much trouble to Suzuki-san some time ago, I can't bear it. I started to worry whether he has started to hate me..."

Having said this, Goto Ichiri's expression became extremely frustrated.

"Actually, if you think about it carefully, he cooked for me, helped me find a band, and was even willing to take on the responsibilities of the band. But in the end, I couldn't do anything for him... In this way, even if I am hated, It’s just a normal thing.”

"Hey..."

After getting along with each other for the past two weeks, Kita Ikuyo has gradually become accustomed to Goto Ichiri's negative thinking mode.

However, habit does not mean recognition.

Regarding the relationship between Ren Suzuki and Ichiri Goto, Ikuyo Kita also has her own opinions——

"I don't think Suzuki-san will hate you so easily."

Kita Ikuyo said:

"You should also know, right? I came to Goto-san to learn guitar at Suzuki-san's suggestion."

"Well, Kita-san has told me about this."

Goto Ichiri nodded.

"It seems that the night I decided to join the band, Suzuki-san approached you."

"That's it, but you will never imagine what he said to me before he asked me to come to you."

Then, under Goto Kazuri's confused gaze, Kita Ikuyo cleared his throat and imitated Suzuki Ren's tone and said:

[Ichiri Goto is a girl who is very insecure and has no sense of self-identity.Therefore, when Kita-san approaches her, please be sure to leave some room for her to escape, but at the same time, do not give up communicating with her because of her withdrawal.In fact, she has always been longing for other people's attention and proximity. As long as you pay a little patience, you can gain her trust. 】

[She is a guy with a lot of ideas but a stupid mouth, so don’t mind her hesitation from time to time when communicating with her. She is just thinking about how to give a response that will not offend you. 】

[Compared to me, a friend of the opposite sex, a friend of the same sex can lead her out of autism more soundly, so... although I am asking you to get closer to her by way of suggestions, at the same time, this is also my commission.The next step is up to you, Kita-kun. 】

After saying this, Kita Ikuyo spread his hands and regained his tone:

"Although I don't know why he hasn't come here again recently. But I think that a person who thinks about you so much will never start to hate you because of some of your so-called troubles."

"…………"

After listening to Kita Ikuyo's words, Goto Kazuri suddenly fell into silence.

She had never thought that Suzuki Ren would have so many thoughts and concerns for her.

In her opinion, a sociable and intelligent person like Ren Suzuki only needs a little charity to treat a low-level person like her.

However, Kita Ikuyo's retelling made Goto Kazuri realize again Suzuki Ren's gentleness and wisdom.

No wonder I always feel so at ease and comfortable when I get along with him.

No wonder he never caused himself any anxiety or fear.

Everything is because of Suzuki Ren's concern and care for her...

"Suzuki-kun..."

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

whoosh-

Following a beautiful arc, the basketball flying out of Ren Suzuki's hands fell into the basket beautifully.

However, before he could feel happy about his goal, the navigation system that suddenly popped up immediately put a smile on his face.

[The progress of the strategy has been changed, the current progress of the strategy is: 75%]

【Please keep up the good work. 】

"……what?"

What the hell is going on here?

Obviously he hasn't spoken to Ichiri Goto in two weeks, so why does this strategy bar still go up on its own? ?

"What's wrong? Suzuki-kun? Does this three-pointer surprise you so much?"

"Ah, that's quite surprising..."

Ren Suzuki, who has not yet recovered from this inexplicable feeling of affection, murmured:

"I obviously didn't do it on purpose, why would I still..."

"Hey, that's what shooting is like sometimes."

A classmate from the basketball club smiled and patted him on the shoulder.

"As long as your movements are standard and your strength is in place, you will naturally score goals. Come on, let's get back to defense."

"...Ah, that's true."

Suzuki Ren wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said:

"We must defend well this time."

Chapter 21: We call it strategic transition

Boom-boom!

With the completion of the last few drum beats, [Ending Band] finally completed today's cover practice - [Another one Bites the Dust] from Queen.

"Ahhh...it feels really good."

Yamada Ryo put down the bass and sighed with enjoyment:

“It’s a song worthy of being written by a bassist. It’s really fun to play...”

"Wow...that's what the bass sounds like."

Kita Ikuyo couldn't help but express his heartfelt emotion.

"Before this I didn't feel the presence of the bass at all."

"What did you say?!"

Bassist Ryo Yamada is angry!

"I can't pretend I didn't hear this... Kita, what did you say about Bass's presence just now?"

"Eh!? I-I don't mean anything else, Ryo-senpai! Don't get me wrong!"

Kita Ikuyo quickly ran to Yamada Ryo and tried to explain his gaffe just now.

However, judging from Yamada Ryo's slightly bulging mouth, it seemed that she did not intend to forgive Kita Ikuyo easily.

On the other side, Ichichi Hongxia also put down the drum stick with great satisfaction and fanned herself with her hands:

"Huh, today's results are great. Not only Kita-san has made great progress, but also little Pochi miraculously stopped being in a daze today."

"...Eh? Ah...this..."

Gotou Ichiri, who was suddenly mentioned, hesitated for a while, then bowed his head to everyone and said:

"I was in bad shape a while ago, which affected the rehearsal effect. I'm really sorry..."

"It's okay, as long as you can adjust!"

Yijizhi Hongxia said with a smile:

"And the reason why Kita-kun has made such rapid progress isn't it also thanks to you, Poch-chan? So don't worry about this!"

"It's just... no matter how bad your condition is, will it be worse than me, who can't hear the bass at all?"

"Senior Liang! I really realized my mistake!"

The two people here seem to have not gotten over the bass joke just now.

And just when the four of them were still immersed in the joy of playing successfully, the door of the recording studio was suddenly pushed open slowly——

"Good work, everyone."

Ren Suzuki walked into the practice room carrying a drink tray.

"Seeing as you haven't come out for two hours, I thought of bringing you some drinks."

"Oh! That's really helpful, Suzuki-kun!"

Itachi Hikaru, who has become slightly familiar with Ren Suzuki, has long stopped using honorifics towards him.

"Because today's rehearsal went very well, I accidentally forgot to take a rest."