A world only known by the God of Lost Love

[In the end, you will definitely get nothing...]

【I am so convinced. 】

[Because I only have so much courage]

[That’s why I curled up and escaped...]

【That’s what I am! 】

"..."

After hearing Ikuyo Kita singing these lyrics, Ichiri Goto's face began to become more and more rosy.

The reason why she chose this song was because her mood was so in line with what the song wanted to express.

She is useless, she lacks courage, she has her heart taken away from her, and she is in a dilemma and is immersed in troubles.

The lyrics of this song are almost entirely about what happened between her and Ren Suzuki!

Although she was already familiar with the content of this song, she still couldn't help but feel a sense of shame that was hard to ignore after actually hearing someone sing a song that was so in line with her own feelings.

But at the same time, this act of clarifying her inner thoughts in front of the entire school's teachers and students did give her an unprecedented sense of joy and liberation.

Such diverse and complex emotions surged into her heart in an instant... and even made her play harder!

【Still completely unable to grasp things about you】

【But even so...the person who wants to steal your heart without knowing it】

【Obviously it should be me! 】

Ah, so... the music is really great.

If she wanted her to say these words, she didn't know how long she would have to mentally prepare for it.

However, if it is conveyed through guitar and song...even she can express it easily!

Well... I am definitely not aware of this, but it is enough even as a practice!

【I want to immerse myself in this nostalgic melancholy! 】

【Because I am in such a period! 】

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

[The progress of the strategy has been changed, the current progress of the strategy is: 80%]

【Please keep up the good work. 】

The unstoppable heart, accompanied by the song that cannot be ignored, was sent into Suzuki Ren's heart.

At this moment, he finally recalled how active girls would become when they first fell in love.

"Now... I really can't stop it anymore."

It turned out that before he knew it, his round had already come to an end.

And for a long time to come, it may be Goto Isri's turn.

Chapter 34: Necessary Challenge

"Thanks for your hard work."

After the two finished playing and turned off the radio, Ren Suzuki immediately walked into the radio room.

"Here, the juice I just bought at the canteen."

"That's very helpful, Suzuki-san!"

Kita Ikuyo took the juice very naturally and drank it in large gulps.

"Haha——! As expected of an agent, you are so well prepared!"

"……that."

On the other side, after receiving the juice, Goto Ichiri asked weakly:

"Then...when Suzuki-san went to buy a drink...were you listening to our radio?"

"I was listening to the first half, but after I went to the canteen, I couldn't hear it very clearly."

Ren Suzuki smiled and replied:

"But judging from what I saw when I passed by various classes, this broadcast seems to be very popular. Congratulations."

"After all, we are still members of the band, so we still have to show some real skills at critical moments."

Kita Ikuyo said with a relaxed look:

"But Goto-kun was in really great condition today. The solo in the interlude even had me hooked!"

"Yeah, no..."

When he heard that Suzuki Ren had not heard the second half of the song, Goto Kazuri first showed an expression of relief, but deep in his eyes, there was still a trace of undetectable regret.

"By the way, class is about to start, we have to go back quickly!"

"Yeah! Then I'll go back to class directly. See you two after school!"

Having said that, Kita Ikuyo walked out of the broadcasting department with brisk steps.

Obviously, she was very satisfied with this broadcast and her performance.

Afterwards, Ren Suzuki also looked back at Goto Kazuri, who was silently putting his guitar on his back.

Although her expression was not particularly obvious, judging from her slightly red cheeks and the naturally raised corners of her mouth, she seemed to enjoy the performance just now.

"...Goto-san."

"kindness?"

"Don't make the mistake of thinking that everything is over. It's better to say that this is just the beginning."

Ren Suzuki smiled and said to her:

"You will have to choose a few more songs from now on, whether you ask Kita-san or perform a solo by yourself. Until you are completely accustomed to this feeling of attracting attention, this is the best stage for you."

"……I see."

Goto Ichiri nodded.

“I already have a list of things I want to play here. When I’m ready, I’ll be here again!”

"that's fine."

Seeing Goto Ichiri's eyes full of determination and hope, Suzuki Ren felt a trace of indescribable relief in his heart.

In order for Goto Kazuri to grow, he had put in a lot of effort, and after seeing that his efforts were quite effective, a sense of pride that was beyond honor could not help but arise.

"Then next, we should preliminary accept the results."

After hearing this, Goto Ichiri couldn't help showing a curious expression.

"What result?"

"You'll find out when you get back to class."

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

Probably because his mind was filled with music and Ren Suzuki while playing, Ichiri Goto forgot one very important thing.

That's how conspicuous it is to carry a guitar back to class in this school.

Especially since everyone had just heard someone playing guitar in the broadcast department, the guitar on her back became a kind of "evidence that she did not admit it".

The result was that the moment she walked into the class, everyone in the class focused on Ichiri Goto.

"……really."

Suzuki Ren, who walked into the class with her, shrugged unsurprisingly when she saw this. Then she first led the stunned Goto Kazuri back to her seat, and then stood beside her. Beside him, he smiled and said to everyone:

"So from now on, if you have any questions for Gotou-san, I will answer them for her. Please also queue up to ask questions in an orderly manner——"

"Oh oh oh! It's Gotou-kun after all!"

"Just now I was saying that Goto-san often comes to school carrying a guitar on her back. Maybe she was the one who played the piano just now!"

"There is such a master hidden in our class!"

The class fell into a boil in an instant.

Everyone who was interested in Goto Ichiri stood up and surrounded her and Suzuki Ren.

Fortunately, Ren Suzuki has a high prestige in the class, so although everyone showed unprecedented enthusiasm, the atmosphere at the scene was still orderly.

"Ababa Baba——"

However, although everyone did not directly do anything rude to Goto Ichiri, the feeling of being surrounded by everyone had already caused a huge "allergic" reaction in Goto Ichiri's mind and body.

Too many sights made it impossible for her to accurately judge the emotions hidden in her sight, and too many comments made it impossible for her to tell what everyone's evaluation of her was.

It's so pitiful that under such a large amount of complicated social information, this poor girl who has hardly spoken to any classmates except Ren Suzuki since she entered school is even starting to feel like stars!

"……hold onto."

Seeing Gotou Issato's figure swaying slightly, Suzuki Ren bent down and whispered in her ear.

"I know you are very nervous right now, and your body may be a little uncomfortable. But this is something you will have to overcome sooner or later. Relax, take a deep breath, and I will always be by your side until you fully adapt."

"…………"

After hearing Ren Suzuki's voice, Goto Ichiri's consciousness, which was still a little hazy, suddenly became clearer.

Ah, that's right...

The reason why she went to the broadcast club to perform... was to get familiar with this feeling of being noticed.

Although it was a little too sudden to be recognized by her classmates for her first performance, but as Suzuki Ren said, this is something she will have to overcome sooner or later.

If the band ends and formal activities begin, then she is destined to adapt to these eyes and comments.

And by that time, she will no longer face just these classmates of her own age, but a group of social people of different ages.

It has to be overcome, it has to be endured, it has to be adapted.

Whether it's for myself, for the band... or for Ren Suzuki, who has always worked so hard for herself!

Thinking of this, Ichiri Goto couldn't help but look up at Ren Suzuki.

At this time, Ren Suzuki was answering everyone's questions for her, and introduced her experiences and situations to an appropriate extent.

And under his explanation, the curiosity in everyone's eyes finally gradually dissipated, turning into more ordinary, normal... sights that would not make her feel nervous.

"call……"

Calm down, Ichisato Goto, and take a closer look at everyone's gaze.

There is no doubt, no suspicion, and no disgust that you have been worried about in the past.

Everyone is just curious about you and doesn't have any ill intentions.

Rather... after listening to your guitar, everyone looked at you with the admiration and recognition you had imagined countless times in the past.

Do you have to be afraid of even these positive emotions?

Thinking of this, Goto Ichiri's originally darkened vision finally regained its clarity.

The anxiety accumulated in my heart gradually eased, and the discomfort clogging my chest disappeared.

"It's...no problem, Suzuki-san."

Under Suzuki Ren's encouraging gaze, Goto Kazuri slowly said:

"Let me answer the next questions."

Goto Kazuri finally overcame her first difficulty.

Chapter 35: Ending the band’s “team building plan”

Judging from the results, from this day on, Goto Kazuri has completely gotten rid of his status as a "marginal member of the class".

Not only that, because of her amazing performance on the radio show, many classmates in the class have even become her fans.

Logically speaking, Goto Kazuri should have been very happy and satisfied with this, but the reality is—