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

June passed the boy without incident, and the season when hydrangeas and irises bloomed was gone in a flash.

The Summer Music Festival left a deep impression on them, but before they had time to savor those two wonderful days, the tense and exciting final exams in mid-June quietly approached and came to them.

So, Ijichi Kouka decided that in addition to daily rehearsals, everyone should focus on the exam to prevent being caught by the teacher and having to take a make-up exam during the summer vacation. Upon hearing this news, Goto Ichiri's happy expression on her face melted visibly, and she spent the whole day like a zombie.

Today is June 20th. After Mochizuki Saku finished his last exam, he walked out of Xiuhua High School with Mochizuki Rin who was waiting for him at the school gate.

“Ugh—”

"Finally the exams are over! Summer vacation, here I come~"

Mochizuki Rin crossed her hands and leaned back, stretching out the notes lazily. Her hoarse voice circled and disappeared into the air. Not getting any feedback from her brother, she turned her head to look at Mochizuki Saku, who was typing on his phone with a smirk on his face. Her eyes gradually became sharp.

Which sister is he chatting with?

She leaned over curiously and looked at the phone screen.

【The World's No. 1 Wind Instrumental Martial Arts Competition】

【Tsukamoto Shuichi: Meet at the Golden Arches at 1pm. If you don’t come, you will be deducted point.】

【Nakagawa Natsuki: 1】

【Full moon: 1】

[Tsukamoto Shuichi:? ? ? 】

[Nakagawa Natsuki: ???]

[Kosaka Rina:? ? ? 】

【Full moon new moon:? 】

【Tsukamoto Shuichi: Please leave this group if you are not studying in Kyoto. Thank you for your cooperation. 】

Mochizuki Rin burst out laughing and patted her on the shoulder. She finally understood why her brother was smiling and looking helpless. It turned out that he was chatting with his friends in Kyoto.

There was a hint of nostalgia in her eyes. She smiled and nudged Wang Yueshuo's kidney with her elbow. The corners of her mouth curled up in a teasing smirk and said sarcastically, "Oh, someone is really popular. He has been surrounded by peach blossoms since he was a child."

"Hehe, but can you really take care of everyone in the future?" Mochizuki Rin snorted and cast a suspicious look at his brother.

By the way, my brother has been jogging in the mornings to keep fit since he was a child. He calls it strengthening his body and says that a healthy body is the capital for success.

Masaka! Could it be that since then, my brother has been paving the way for future happiness?

Mochizuki Rin suddenly understood and stood in awe.

[Nakagawa Natsuki: Oh, isn't this Moon Moon? Long time no see. I thought you died in Tokyo. (Kitten scratching face.JPG)]

[Mochizuki Saku: Um, is there a possibility that this group is almost becoming a communication group for the wind band? There is no place for me to interrupt, and how dare you, who is from Tokyo University of the Arts, speak up! (Little Bear spreads his hands.JPG)]

[Nakagawa Natsuki: Oh, there's nothing I can do about it, but it's true. ]

[Mochizuki Saku: Speaking of which, Shuichi, why are you gathering at six o'clock? At that time, shouldn't you cultivate your relationship with the freshmen in the wind band? As seniors in the third year, you must let them know the value of being a senior! ]

[Tsukamoto Shuichi: All the new students are problem children... It's exhausting enough to communicate with them on a daily basis. (Chicken sighs.JPG)]

[Nakagawa Natsuki: I feel like there is an undercurrent. (Kitten is shocked.JPG)]

[Kousaka Reina: @Mochizuki Saku, are you going back to Kyoto during the summer vacation? If not, I'll kick you out! ]

【Reina Kousaka: Kitten Warning.JPG】

【Mojizuki Shuo: I will definitely come back this year! 】

Mochizuki Shuo typed a reply silently.

He did not return to Kyoto for two consecutive years, last year and the year before.

The reason he didn't go back the year before last was that he had just moved to Tokyo and needed to adapt. And last year, only his sister went back with his parents, but Saku didn't go back. After all, that summer he happily went to the beach with the beautiful girls from the light music club and spent a wonderful, leisurely and happy time.

So, does Sister Lina hate you so much, or does she miss you so much that she can't stand you?

There was a flash of amusement in Mochizuki Rin's eyes.

"Ouni, mom and dad said that we should go back tomorrow and wait until they finish the work at hand before going home." She looked down at the message her mother sent in the family group and informed them.

"I just bought the ticket." Wang Yueshuo waved his phone at his sister, and the green interface showed that the ticket purchase was successful.

"So, brother, are you still going to rehearse tonight?" Mochizuki Rin blinked.

"Tell them, after all, we have to go back to Kyoto for half a month." Wang Yueshuo stretched, turned his head and asked her: "So, do you want to go to Fanxing with me?"

"Really?!" Mochizuki Rin's eyes lit up, and she clenched her fists in front of her chest, looking very expectant. She seemed to be waiting for Shuo to nod in agreement, and then she would rush into the live house without stopping, to watch the band's rehearsal and daily life.

"What's wrong with this?"

Mochizuki Saku glanced at the message sent by Hongxia and didn’t quite understand why Mochizuki Rin was so looking forward to it. Could it be that she really wanted to see her brother’s showmanship?

Wang Yueshuo shook his head narcissistically, "Then let's go. It's just right for us to have a meal outside after the rehearsal. It also saves me from going home to cook."

"Great! Long live brother! I love you the most!"

Mochizuki Rin raised her hands and cheered, quickened her pace in excitement, jumped up and down on the inside of the roadside, humming a melodious and cheerful tune. The girl's mood seemed to infect the boy next to her, who gently relaxed the corners of his mouth and revealed a warm smile on his handsome face.

........

The stars of Shimokitazawa.

In the rehearsal room, crystal clear sweat slid down the girl's fair and rosy cheeks. Goto Ichiri, who was panting, took the towel beside him to wipe his wet neck, while Kita Ikuyo picked up a 1L bottle of water and gulped it down to replenish water.

Yamada Ryo was sprawled on the sofa, her shoulder-length navy blue hair tied up in a ponytail at the back of her head, revealing her fascinating neck that made one’s eyes wander away involuntarily.

Hongxia took out a few wet wipes and put them on her forehead, tilting her head slightly.

She was wearing a sleeveless shirt today. Because it was thin and soaked with sweat, her snow-white skin and pink bra could be vaguely seen. The hem of the white shirt was tucked into the pleated skirt, which further highlighted the slenderness of her waist, as if it could be held in one hand.

Hong Xia just learned that Mochizuki Saku was going back to his hometown and couldn't wait to ask: "How long will Saku stay in Kyoto during the summer vacation?"

"About half a month?" Wang Yueshuo answered hesitantly, "I'll leave tomorrow and will be back on July 11th or 12th, just in time for the Obon Festival in the next few days."

"Eh, it takes so long..." Kita Ikuyo complained in a depressed mood, dragging out the words.

"I can't help it. I haven't been back to Kyoto in the past two years. If I don't go back this time, someone will come and chop me with a knife next time."

Wang Yueshuo spread his hands helplessly, and the image of the girl playing the trumpet flashed through his mind.

Chapter 3: Nakagawa Natsuki, whose life is as brilliant as a summer flower

The high-speed rail door slowly closed. Wang Yueshuo and his sister found the seats in the compartment they had reserved, put their luggage away, and then opened the window, slightly opening a small hole to let the wind in and blow away the irritability and stuffiness that had accumulated in their chests when they had just passed through the crowded crowd.

Soon, this giant silver-white machine began to move, and its speed gradually increased.

"Brother, give me one of your headphones." After taking out tomato-flavored potato chips from her backpack, Mochizuki Rin sat down on the bed, stretched out her hand to the brother sitting next to her by the window, and motioned him to put the headphones in her palm.

Wang Yueshuo glanced at the potato chip crumbs remaining on the girl's fingertips, and reluctantly gently stuffed the Bluetooth headset in his left ear into her ear hole.

?って话した日々が懐かしいね

I miss the days when I could say these words.

The front hair is straight

I'm thinking about fixing my bangs

The camera is open

But when I turned on the camera

すぐ気づいてWRITEり込んでくるから

I found out it was photographed soon.

嗗えてくprivateのフォルダ

At the same time, my photos are gradually increasing?

"Is this voice... Sister Xia Ji?"

Hearing the familiar lazy voice, Mochizuki Rin froze in place, blinked her big curious eyes again and again, turned her head and asked in confusion.

"Yes, she gave me a birthday present on my birthday when I graduated from junior high school, a song called "Prologue." Wang Yueshuo rested his elbows on the windowsill, his wrist resting on the side of his face, his brows drooping lazily, his gray-brown pupils wandering on the scenery outside the window that was constantly receding backwards.

The guitar melody is positive and warm. The clock sounds interspersed in the song seem to make time run in the opposite direction. Every word in the lyrics describes the scenes of the past and the nostalgia for them, but time keeps ticking forward without stopping.

It seems like a sunny and positive girl is encouraging you with a smile, whispering in your ear, 'This is just a prologue, please don't stop pursuing your dreams and start your life again.'

As the song progressed, Mochizuki Rin stopped eating potato chips at some point and instead followed the tune, closing her eyes and feeling it with her heart, tapping the beat lightly on the edge of the bed with her five fingers and swaying her body.

?いつか梦につまずいて

If you are tripped by your dreams in the future

I'm uneasy

When you feel uneasy

Listen to the private song

You can come and listen to my songs

ここで歌っているから

I'm singing here

Back-pressed

I will help you move forward

It's my private dream

Because that's my dream.

........?

Wang Yueshuo turned his head and saw the blue sky, lush forests, and densely packed fields outside the glass window. The fields were planted with wheat that was as tall as a person. Driven by the wind, they swayed like welcoming arms, dancing a dazzling dance.

Leaving Tokyo.

He felt inexplicably frightened, or perhaps he was homesick, and his emotions were complicated.

"Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa... Hey, unnie, is Natsuki confessing her love to you?"

Before he could continue his emo, a sudden and important remark from Mochizuki Rin beside him startled Saku. The boy's stunned expression met the girl's interested eyes, and he hurriedly looked away.

Mochizuki Saku recalled the handsome girl who was one year older than him. He was silent for a while, then with a low sigh, he shook his head and replied, "I don't know."

"Huh?" Mochizuki Rin asked in confusion.

Mochizuki Shuo took off his headphones and said with lingering feelings:

"Compared to the romantic relationship between a man and a woman, we are more like confidants, old friends, or good friends?"

Natsuki Nakagawa and Saku Mochizuki met when he was in the first grade of junior high school. The first time they met was when Natsuki was going home from school and saw Saku Mochizuki sitting on a swing in a daze. Thinking that Saku Mochizuki couldn't find the way home, she patted her chest and took the initiative to take the responsibility of taking him home.

Because Shuo was bored, he didn't point out the girl's fantasy. Instead, he followed her with great interest, treating it as an adventure.

Unexpectedly, Nakagawa Natsuki was also a person with poor direction. He took Saku around for a long time and almost forgot how to get to his own home.

Mochizuki Saku recalled that when Xiao Xiaji, who he thought would complain, learned that he was not lost, she breathed a sigh of relief, patted his shoulder and reminded him of things to do before going out. At that time, she really was like a gentle and lovely senior.

"Sister Natsuki is really submissive~" Mochizuki Rin sighed. She had eaten a lot of cookies and fruit cakes that Natsuki Nakagawa brought over.

"Indeed, she has become a reliable woman who can be trusted."

There weren't many messages from Nakagawa Natsuki on Mochizuki's phone, but every piece of advice benefited him a lot.

“.....Brother, don’t blame me for being too talkative. Don’t you think there are too many beautiful girls around you?” Seeing her brother lost in the long river of memories, she nudged him speechlessly with her elbow and reminded him.

"It's a lot."

Wang Yueshuo nodded in agreement.

Mochizuki Rin returned the headphones to him and continued, "I can tell that many of them have romantic feelings for you. Don't tell me you didn't notice."

"Mio, Ritsu, Nijiga, Kita, Pochi..." Mochizuki Rin listed the names of the girls he was close to one by one, as if he knew them all by heart, and then said earnestly:

"I don't know where your current approach will lead to, but I hope that in the future I won't see news about a man being dismembered by a hatchet on legal programs or in newspapers."

"......" Mochizuki Shuo stared at his sister's meaningful eyes and was almost sweating.

"Brother, you are so affectionate, from Kyoto to Tokyo, and the beautiful girls you meet are the kind that ordinary people would be grateful to meet in their lifetime and will always remember in their hearts. I really don't know whether it is a blessing or a curse." Mochizuki Rin shook his head, looked at Mochizuki Shuo with the eyes of a scumbag, and said with regret:

"so--"

"If it really doesn't work, let's learn from Grandpa and take them all into the harem, so I don't have to worry about you all day long."