For the peace of the Lonely Band, please sacrifice yourself!

Akiyama Mio's cold voice came from behind Tianzhong Ritsu, and it was as if a hideous and terrifying evil ghost appeared behind the girl, staring at her with dark eyes.

"Uh... If I say this is an illusion, would you believe me?" Tian Zhongli smiled awkwardly and asked knowingly.

"Good reason. Do you think I believe it or not?" Akiyama Mio crossed her arms across her chest.

"Um... that..."

Tianzhong Ritsu felt that her body had suddenly shrunk several times, and she couldn't raise her head in front of Akiyama Mio. That's not right. According to Mochizuki Saku's wish and words to have a harem, she and Akiyama Mio are not only sisters now, but also sisters in bed (mist) in the future, so...

How could I let her bully me like this? !

Obviously, I liked him a long time ago!

Tianzhong Ritsu felt that he had an epiphany, and his clever brain had taken the upper hand again.

"What do you mean by cheating?" Tian Zhongli straightened his neck and asked stubbornly, "Saku and I like each other and we are in love with each other!"

"Oh? Is it true, Saku?" Akiyama Mio turned her head and stared at Mochizuki Saku with a sharp look.

"Ahem, oops, Hongxia and the others called me to rehearse, so I'll go first, bye————"

Mochizuki Saku buttoned up his shirt and took the school uniform jacket from the sofa.

The wind is strong and the situation is getting worse!

"No, don't leave!"

Tianzhong Ritsu's voice became smaller and smaller.

Wang Yueshuo couldn't bear to look back at her miserable condition, so he had to reach out and wipe away his fake tears.

You give Luda there!!!

Big liar! Bad bastard! Damn scumbag!

Tian Zhongli's nose was buzzing with anger and his breathing became a little difficult. He clenched his fists and grumbled, wishing he could beat Mochizuki Shuo into a big pig's head.

"Okay, he's gone." Seeing Mochizuki Saku leave, Akiyama Mio took back her hand from Tianzhong Ritsu's neck and leaned lazily on the sofa, looking at her childhood friend who was making a fuss with a half-smile in her eyes, "Look at how you cling to him. How about you confessed to him?"

Tianzhong Ritsu sighed and collapsed on the sofa.

"You already knew he wanted to start a harem, right?"

Chapter 97: You Come and I Go

Although Xiuhua Middle School is not a well-known institution of higher education with a high admission rate, its faculty and school facilities are quite good, and can even be described as luxurious. This can be seen from the spacious and bright gymnasium of Xiuhua Middle School.

The moment Ichichi Kouka opened the door, it seemed as if a dazzling light shone from inside the door in front of her eyes. The scene, which was completely different from the simple and old-fashioned Shimokitazawa High School, was reflected in the girl's eyes like red crystals, "What a beautiful gymnasium!"

"There are probably about 1000 people at full capacity, right?" Yamada Ryoto looked around and said calmly.

"Ahahaha, I think there won't be 1000 people..." Kita Ikuyo sighed bitterly, but turned around and smiled her usual cheerful smile, encouragingly, "But it would be great if a lot of people came! I really hope that everyone can see our band's wonderful performance."

She looked at Goto Ichiri and blinked, as if saying to the girl: Right, Goto-san?

“…Ah, yeah!”

"Then there will definitely be a lot of people watching our performance!" Ijichi Hongxia raised her fist to cheer, grinned to show her white teeth, squinted her eyes and hugged Kita Ikuyo, "After all, we have the super popular Kita-san to support us!"

“Ahahahahaha~ Ijichi-senpai, stop tickling my waist, it’s so itchy————”

"But Shuhua High School is really rich..." Yamada Ryo couldn't help but exclaim.

"I heard that this new gymnasium was completed only last year. There's a rumor that it was donated by a parent of a student in the school." The well-connected and friend-filled Kita Ikuyo explained, unable to hide her envy, "If it's true, it's a big deal."

"Do you think there is a possibility that it was donated by Saku's family?" Yamada Ryo logically associated it with a young man from a wealthy family.

"...You know what, it's really possible." Hearing this, Ijichi Hongxia raised her chin and thought for a moment, then nodded.

The group chatted and laughed until they arrived in front of the stage. Goto Ichiri looked up at the banner hanging high above - the 31st Xiuhua Cultural Festival. He felt a little nervous and clenched his palms secretly. Suddenly he realized that his palms were covered with sweat.

Tomorrow...I will be standing on this stage, together with my companions who are finishing the band.

I don’t know if I can still play the piano normally in front of hundreds of audiences…

Goto Ichiri tightened the strap of his guitar.

The perceptive Ijichi Hongxia noticed this. She adjusted the drum set and asked casually, "Ah, there is something I have been concerned about for a long time... Little Pochi, you have used your guitar for a long time, right?"

"I care too!!!" Just as Hong Xia finished her words, Yamada Ryo's eyes sparkled. His amber eyes suddenly lit up at that moment, flashing with dazzling golden light, and he spoke eloquently: "Look, the frets of the guitar are rusty and cracked. It must be an antique that has been used for a long time, right?! We can make a lot of money if we sell it!"

"Hey, you money-grubber, don't convert it into money immediately..." Yidi Zhihongxia's eyes were empty, the corners of his mouth twitched, and his face was as calm as a salted fish that had been dried in the sun for three days, so calm that there was not even the slightest ripple.

"Well...I borrowed the guitar that my father used when he was young, so it should be very old." When Goto Ichiri heard his name, he shuddered all over and quickly explained.

"It's really old." Yamada Ryo glanced at the black guitar that was shining softly under the chandelier, and a nostalgic light flashed in his eyes: "But because of this, it has gone through so much ups and downs. The passage of time will only double its already expensive price... Now, the selling price will only be more expensive!"

The cool androgynous sister Yamada Ryo clenched her fist with one hand.

"This is not the reason why you want to sell Pochi's guitar." Hong Xia complained speechlessly.

"By the way, Xiaoyili, your whole family will come tomorrow, right?"

"Yes... yes, because unfortunately I couldn't attend STARRY's performance last time due to the typhoon and heavy rain, so dad was very attentive this time and even bought a VCR." Goto Ichiri felt a little ashamed and embarrassed when he thought of his parents at home holding the newly bought VCR to take a video of his sister Erri, recording every frame and every second of his sister's cute moments.

"It sounds very photogenic." Kita Ikuyo put her guitar on her back with a smile, looked at everyone and said, "My friends just sent me a message saying they are looking forward to it."

Ijichi Hongxia also responded with a smile: "Then we have to work harder!"

"Yes... yes." Are there any friends of Kita coming to watch the band's performance? Then I have to perform better and not embarrass Kita in front of his friends. Goto Ichiri became even more nervous.

Ichichi Hongxia: "By the way, what should we do with the script for tomorrow's performance?"

Kita Ikuyo thought for a moment and replied, "How about introducing the members and the song, and then giving a sentence about each of them?"

Goto Ichiri said weakly: "I...I feel fine."

Just the simple introduction was enough to scare her as a socially anxious person. If some weird or strange words were added to the introduction, wouldn't she have to put on the late-ripening mango mask and hide behind everyone, walking in the shadows?

When he thought of that kind of thing, Goto Ichiri's feet in his sneakers felt embarrassed and wanted to scratch the floor, hoping to get a three-bedroom, two-living-room apartment, and consider it a success.

Ijichi Hongxia clasped her hands together and explained with a smile: "Of course what we have now is enough, but I want to liven up the atmosphere with the interlude, just like the performances of popular bands."

"I see." Kita Ikuyo and Goto Ichiri nodded, not quite understanding.

But there was always someone who seemed to not understand the atmosphere, and shook his head coldly, correcting the wrong view of his companion girl, Yamada Ryo crossed his arms and said, "Wrong, the interlude without the band is lively and interesting. The fans just smiled to avoid the awkward atmosphere."

The dark blue-haired girl said this without a trace of emotion, like a god looking down on all living beings from high above.

"Aren't you too harsh?" A line of cold sweat appeared on Ijichi Hongxia's forehead, and she stared at Yamada Ryo who was speaking harshly and subjectively.

"I think my idea is correct." Yamada Ryo continued to himself: "As long as it is popular, no matter how bad the interlude is, it can still cause a lot of laughter."

"Are you trying to comfort me? Or are you trying to belittle me?"

The gazes of the two were like sparks and lightning, causing Goto Ichiri, who was watching nearby, to tremble in fear and hug his weak and helpless body.

who am I?Where am i?

It's so scary here, I want to go home to my mom, woooo--

Chapter 98: Autumn is Here

A crisp knock on the door interrupted the sharp exchange of glances between the two, followed by a familiar voice: "Am I late?"

Hearing Mochizuki Saku's voice, Goto Ichiri's expression gradually softened and he slowly breathed a sigh of relief.

"No, Brother Shuo, you're here just in time!" The girl's long, smooth pink hair fluttered in the air. She hurriedly opened the door of the rehearsal room and welcomed Wang Yue Shuo in. "I...we were just about to start."

"Then I did arrive just in time."

"Since Shuo-kun is here, let's end the band and start rehearsing now!" Yidi Chi Hongxia raised the drumsticks, letting the two drumsticks dance and turn on her fingertips like light elves, and finally crossed and collided with each other, making a crisp sound.

"Let's Go!"

.......

Buzz～～～～～

The rehearsal ended with Kita's smooth solo.

"Hu-hu-hu-"

Kita Ikuyo's cheeks were slightly red, and she was breathing heavily. She wiped the sweat beads sliding down her cheeks, and gently covered her chest with her other hand. The girl's emotions were a little high. She raised her head and looked at the surprised eyes of Mochizuki Saku and Goto Ichiri, who gave her the same look, and a feeling of joy inexplicably surged in her heart.

"Well, it's pretty good." Yamada Ryo commented objectively.

"If tomorrow's official performance can maintain the current level, then we will definitely be the brightest band tomorrow!" Ichichi Hongxia did not hesitate to praise and gave the girl a thumbs up.

"That's great!" Kita Ikuyo nodded excitedly with a gratified smile.

Goto Ichiri stared at Kita Ikuyo without blinking. His clear lake blue eyes reflected the girl's happy smile. His long blood-red hair swayed gently with Kita's breathing, just like a sea of ​​blooming peonies.

Kita-san seems...

As if she noticed Goto Ichiri's gaze, Kita Ikuyo turned her head and tilted it for no apparent reason, then asked with a smile, "What's wrong, Goto-san?"

“Well…well…I hope the atmosphere of the performance can be as lively as possible…?” At the end, Goto Ichiri felt a little unconfident.

Kita Ikuyo: "Well, everyone will be very satisfied."

Wang Yueshuo: "You have grown up, Yili."

Yamada Ryo gave him an approving look: "This resolute attitude is very good."

Ichichi Hongxia shook her body from side to side and said with a smile: "Little Pochi, it's up to you!"

Kita Ikuyo nodded in agreement and turned to look at Goto Ichiri: "We all need to show our confidence! Everyone might be surprised by you."

"This... I feel it's unlikely..." Goto Ichiri reached out and grasped a strand of hair, scratched his face awkwardly, and hung his head in embarrassment.

"Of course I will! Because you are really so..."

Kita Ikudai stopped talking halfway and blinked her amber eyes.

It seems that Ijichi-senpai and Ryo-senpai are still unaware of Goto-san’s true strength…

Goto-san doesn't seem to want to explain to them, so... I won't say anything. Let's just keep it as a secret between me and her. Kita Ikuyo thought about this, raised her eyebrows, smiled and shook her head, and continued: "Forget it, just pretend I didn't say anything, Goto-san, let's work hard together!"

"Okay...ok!"

"Everyone should go to bed early for tomorrow's official performance." At this point, Ijichi Hongxia suddenly turned to look at the yawning Mochizuki Saku and reminded him, "Especially you, Saku-kun, don't stay up late."

“???” The corner of Wang Yueshuo’s mouth twitched.

"Hmm?" Ijichi Hongxia narrowed her eyes.

"Ok ok, I promise to get enough rest and go to bed early."

"Hehe~ I'm glad to know."

.........

Before I knew it, it was already night.

The scent of autumn can already be smelled in the air. Leaves are swept down by the autumn wind and are falling to the ground. The cool evening breeze brings a hint of chill, quietly driving away the summer heat. In the blink of an eye, the temperature has dropped to below 20℃.

The students of Xiuhua High School changed out of their thin summer school uniform shirts, sailor suits and plaid skirts and put on thicker suit jackets and long-sleeved trousers. Mochizuki Shuo tightened his school uniform jacket, looking rather bleak and uninterested.

“There are unexpectedly many stars in the sky.”

Hearing Kita's call, the boys and girls packed up their musical instruments and backpacks and looked up at the sky. Just as Kita Ikuyo said, in the mysterious and deep blue night sky, the bright and clear moon was hanging high, illuminating the thin clouds around it, and in an instant it seemed to turn into a white gauze dress; the night does not only belong to the moon, but also to those bright and shining stars.

"It's already autumn." Kita Ikuyo raised her hands, letting the cool evening breeze blow across her palms, and sighed belatedly.

"Yeah, it's already autumn." Mochizuki Saku stretched lazily, and as he followed Yamada Ryo and Goto Ichiri, he echoed, "Time flies so fast~ It's been almost six months since we formed the band."

Ijichi Hongxia sighed, puffed up her cheeks and complained quietly: "According to the original plan, we are already working on a mini album now."

"When was that planned?" Wang Yueshuo asked curiously.

"Three months ago." Hong Xia answered without hesitation.

"Uh...ah? Wasn't that during the summer vacation?" Mochizuki Saku was stunned for a moment, then looked at the girl with blonde ponytail and said with a smile, "It's dark now, so stop daydreaming. You're just talking about the development from the initial establishment of the band to the mini album in three months, right?"

"Hehehe~" Hong Xia smiled innocently.

"It's good that we are moving forward, we're just moving a little slower." Kita Ikuyo persuaded Nijixia.

"Xiduo is right, you can't aim too high." Mochizuki Saku patted the girl's head.