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

Goto Ichiri was shaking his head wildly like a pendulum.

"At this point, there is no possibility for you to retreat."

Goto Ichiri looked up and saw black smoke coming out from behind Mochizuki Saku, revealing her hideous true appearance. The evil spirit named the Sixth Heaven Demon King lowered his head and leaned over, completely blocking her escape route.

"Besides, I'm still here, right?" Wang Yueshuo stretched out his hand to the seriously injured girl lying on the ground, "I've always been standing by your side."

Yes, now I am not alone anymore.

The girl's lake blue eyes were filled with ripples, and soft light fell from behind the boy. In the setting sun, he was like wearing a golden gauze, and his holy wings were shining.

"Then...then my first time...open air LIVE will be given to Brother Shuo."

Goto Ichiri grabbed Mochizuki Saku's hand and stood up.

"I think I can overcome my fear of being seen by others!"

"What a great ambition! But I still have to remind you, Ichiri-chan." Hiroi Kikuri, who was standing by and watching the crowd, clapped her hands, hung the whiteboard scribbled with markers on the railing, and spoke seriously:

"You have to understand that you are not fighting these people in front of you."

"Don't mistake the enemy."

Hiroi Kikuri blinked her eyes, her lavender eyes were like the most beautiful violets in the flower field, and her slender hands plucked the strings of the bass, making a low beng~beng~ sound.

enemy?

Who is the enemy?

Goto Ichiri raised his eyes in confusion, unable to understand the profound meaning of his elder sister's words.

"Oh, that's quite philosophical, Sister Juli. I didn't expect you to say something so profound after not seeing you for a few years..."

Mochizuki Saku smiled and turned on the synthesizer. Under the melodious melody, Goto Ichiri grabbed the guitar strap tightly, feeling the heaviness of the guitar in his arms, and murmured:

"I probably understand."

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Chapter 56: Yili's Growth (Subscription Request)

I am no longer the guy hiding in the closet and in the shadows. That weak self has made her choice.

I have already embarked on the path of joining a band, met like-minded partners, and have older brothers and sisters who are reliable around me. These are things I never thought of in the past, and they are "unreachable things" that only exist in a girl's dream.

Yes, I am no longer alone.

Goto Ichiri gradually became quiet.

Although I am not yet able to face the audience and interact with them, I can still perform an open-air LIVE. I am a guitar hero!

"The song we're going to perform next is an original song by the band [The Ending Band] of these two kids next to me - so stay tuned~!"

Hiroi Kikuri waved the plectrum used by artists to play the shamisen, leaned against the steps surrounded by red bricks, found a comfortable position, and then sat down on the ground carefree.

"This is the first open-air LIVE for our band's guitarist. If possible, I hope everyone can spare a few minutes to listen to our performance. Thank you very much!"

The boy with the cool Roland battle axe on his shoulder also shouted loudly and bowed slightly.

Goto Ichiri tried his best to raise his eyelids and looked around. Many audiences had already stopped to watch them. Although most of the eyes were on the drunk Hiroi Kikuri and the thin and elegant Mochizuki Saku, because he was standing in the center position, many curious eyes were still cast on him.

It seemed as if I could hear their whispers, as if they were discussing me.

She took a deep breath, and her somewhat delicate eyes suddenly changed. Listening to the leisurely music wandering on the street, the black card in the girl's hand seemed to be trembling and shouting, as if she couldn't wait to join in the LIVE and show her skills.

"Lead singer and keyboardist Saku Mochizuki, bassist Kikuri Hiroi, and guitarist Ichiri Goto bring you an original song - "That Band"."

As soon as Wang Yueshuo finished speaking, the keyboard in his hand started typing.

........

"Don't push me from behind.

Don't touch my heart easily

When the departure bell rings

I was the only passenger.”

Wang Yueshuo's cold voice tried its best to be gentle, wrapping around the sharp piano sounds. Like a gust of spring breeze, the melodious melody surrounded him.

Just by following a melody of Mochizuki Saku, Hiroi Kikuri figured out the rhythm of the song. The bass in her hands became more and more fluent, and as she was performing improvisationally, she became even more comfortable with it.

So she couldn't help but observe their performance.

Let’s not talk about Goto Ichiri for now. Mochizuki Saku’s keyboard performance was also refreshing to Hiroi Kikuri. She seemed to have never seen Saku playing the keyboard before, but now that she saw it, she found it to be extraordinary.

Although the center of this song is placed on Yili's guitar, as a keyboard player who can be regarded as an all-round instrument, he not only has to constantly harmonize the guitar and bass, but also has to make the sound of cymbals instead of the drummer from time to time.

Especially the pre-chorus and chorus parts, the gradual outburst of drums and the attack of vocals on each other were as fierce as a volcanic eruption, which made the audience's hair stand on end and caused everyone to cheer and applaud in unison.

Petals fluttered, tree shadows swayed, and the crimson sunlight filtered through the rustling branches and leaves, gently kissing the side of his face. The sounds from the outside world seemed to have all disappeared, and in her ears, the only thing left was Wang Yueshuo's passionate and arrogant voice.

And Goto Ichiri couldn't help but turn her head and slightly sideways. A faint light flowed in her eyes, and in the haziness, a shooting star fell.

"I can't just give up so easily..."

The girl bit her lower lip and held the neck of the guitar tighter in her hand.

Don't be afraid, don't retreat, don't...

I can't give up standing by Brother Shuo!

"Come on!"

An abrupt female voice came from the audience, shattering Goto Ichiri's wandering thoughts.

"You play very well. Don't be nervous. You play beautifully and sound great!"

"Hey, what are you talking about?"

"Hey... I just saw that the guitarist seemed a little uneasy... subconsciously..."

The noise around her ears faded away, leaving only the breeze and caring words. The dark confusion that lingered in front of the girl's eyes completely dissipated.

I understand.

There were no enemies from the beginning.

What I have always faced is myself.

At this moment, Goto Ichiri opened his eyes.

The lake blue eyes are as clear as the sky, and the clear pupils reflect everything around them.

Those eyes were so intoxicating that the two girls in front of him lost their minds. They opened their mouths slightly but could not make a sound.

It feels as if you are living in the mountains and forests, next to waterfalls and streams. Your whole body is wrapped in fresh mist, the sun shines lightly, and when you squint your eyes and take a light sniff, the gentle fragrance of flowers will already fill your nose.

"Xiao Yili opened his eyes, and his performance became much more stable."

Hiroi Kikuri was almost sober and silently shifted her gaze to Goto Ichiri.

The girl played with all her might, plucking, tapping and sweeping the strings, using all her techniques to the fullest, with a skill and climax beyond any woman's imagination.

"It turns out that Xiao Yili can play like this, interesting~" Hiroi Kikuri curved the corners of her lips and looked at her side body with the setting sun behind her with a smile, her eyes moving around, emitting a rainbow-like look.

“It’s amazing that you can find and overcome your shortcomings in such a short time.”

"That's right. You are facing people who are waiting to hear your performance." Mochizuki Saku was also staring at Goto Ichiri. No, it's better to say that he was always staring at her. "Everyone in front of you is looking forward to your music."

"Open your eyes, the lonely title"

"Take on that lonely impulse"

"Right now, my heartbeat is ringing deep in my chest."

“I don’t want to hear anything else”

“Except for the sound I make”

Wang Yueshuo's smile grew even wider, his eyes sparkling with light as bright as stars.

The song is coming to an end, and the rest of the time is left to the instruments.

The sounds collided, twisted, ravaged, overlapped, and clanged against each other. The continuous and transparent timbre stimulated the audience's eardrums, and everyone's heart was beating violently, as if it was about to jump out of the body.

The setting sun passed over the bridge behind us, and the performance ended in the shadows. Only the lingering sounds of piano and drums remained in everyone's ears.

The next second, deafening applause rang out one after another. The girl raised her head slightly, and her messy bangs and hair stuck to her sweaty cheeks. She breathed slightly, staring blankly at the traces of sweat on the ground, not daring to come back to her senses for a long time.

“Thank you all for your support!!!”

Mochizuki Saku's shout woke the girl from her state of harmony with nature. She came to her senses and bowed slightly to the two girls in kimono in front of her.

The moment she lowered her head, a sweet smile appeared on the girl's lips.

ps: Private Marseille! I had a writer's block while playing this part, so it's a long time late, sorry orz.

There should be another chapter?

Chapter 57 The fireworks are blooming, just like your future

The open-air LIVE ended successfully. The two kimono girls who had encouraged Ichiri just now bought two tickets with a smile on their faces, and the last one was sold to the supporting actress Hiroi Kikuri.

Then... Sister Kikuri had no money to buy a ticket back to Shinjuku, and it was Mochizuki Saku who paid for it out of his own pocket to send the woman to the station.

At this point, Goto Ichiri's goal was successfully completed.

On the way to the celebration, Goto Ichiri was skipping and jumping, which was unusual for him. His steps were light and nimble, as if he was riding the night breeze.

Mochizuki Saku led Goto Ichiri to wander among various delicious and fun shops, and shuttled among the hustle and bustle of people coming and going.

The girl's delicate little hands were tightly wrapped in the boy's broad big hands, for fear that if he was not careful, the girl's pretty figure would be drowned in the crowd and disappear.

The girl felt more clear-headed and relaxed than ever before.

The bright moon gently sheds its light, and graceful lines outline the girl's chubby cheeks. Under the twinkling stars, all the light in the world seems to be crushed and hides in the girl's smart eyes.

A few steps behind the girl, Mochizuki Shuo was strolling leisurely with a synthesizer case on his back and a bag containing speakers and other equipment in both hands.

Seeing the girl's proud look, who was about to jump three feet high, Wang Yueshuo couldn't help laughing.

"Brother Shuo, I really completed the target through my own efforts!"

The girl is like a young warbler calling for spring, poking her head out excitedly, her face full of pride. She is also like a kitten vying for favor at home, tilting her head up and waiting for her owner's praise.

“Ichiri is awesome.”

The boy ruffled the girl's long hair with satisfaction and praised her with a smile.

"Hehe~"

"Oh, by the way, you'd better reply to the message sent by Hongxia and the others in the group to let them know you're safe, and also tell them that you've sold all the tickets."

Mochizuki Shuo just remembered that a few minutes before the open-air LIVE started, the phone in his trouser pocket kept vibrating.

He looked down at that time and saw that it was Hongxia and the other three who were concerned about whether Yili would come to rehearsal today and the indicators.

Later, when the performance started, I forgot about this matter. Only now, when the night wind blew, did I suddenly remember it.

"Ah! There is also this matter. I was so excited that I almost forgot about it..."

Before he finished speaking, Goto Ichiri hurriedly took out his cell phone from his handbag and flipped through the list of unread messages on Line. He felt panic, confusion, and a hint of joy in his heart.

This is the first time I have seen a friend send me so many messages...

[Goto Ichiri: I'm sorry I didn't go to practice today.]

[Goto Ichiri: Also, all my tickets are sold out]

After sending the message, Yili happily held the phone to his chest, his posture relaxed and calm, his moist lips curled up a little, and he murmured:

"During the open-air performance, everyone's faces were filled with smiles. If there are more performances in the future, will I be able to see more smiles like this? I hope everything goes well with the LIVE next week~"

“—Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!”

“——Snap! Snap! Snap!”

The girl raised her head, her eyes illuminated by the flickering light.

Brilliant fireworks rose up, bursting with colorful colors in the sky, competing with the shining stars under the bright moon.