Lonely Rock, Liang is my fiancée

With their jokes, everyone in the band looked happy. Even Liang Jiang got a little motivated because she was looking forward to dinner.

"So you really took it seriously. My sister will definitely treat us to dinner tonight. Unless you pay, you can only follow her taste."

"...I mentioned that I'm not a cheapskate, but it's nice to have a chance to try some of Tokyo's specialties."

"You are really honest. There is no need to put yourself in a difficult position."

"Compared to this, I think the live show that's about to start is more important." Ito Rin said seriously.

Ichichi Hongxia smiled.

After that, after tuning, everyone started the final practice. During this short period of time, everyone's concentration level was several times higher than usual, and they even hoped that time could stay at this moment forever.

The boring repetition of the past, today they wished they could practice until the stars closed, just like Goto-san practicing going into a convenience store alone to shop, but they still have to go on stage in the end.

But practice time will end sooner or later, and while waiting to go on stage, in the empty training room, the nervous heartbeats almost converge into a small stream.

Everyone's thoughts will differ based on their own understanding of themselves.

Pochi-chan looked at the expensive guitar in her hand and recalled her last performance at Shimokitazawa High School. Her heart couldn't stop beating violently. She did so well last time, so she will definitely be able to do it this time as well.

Originally she thought the live performance would go smoothly, but now that the weather is against them, she has to show her strength as a "guitar hero".

Xingge pushed open the door and barged in: "End the band, it's your turn to go on stage."

"Yes!"

"Come on, Ito." Hongxia whispered beside him as he carried the musical instrument forward.

"Don't worry, no matter how many accidents happen, I will be able to control the rhythm." Ito Rin responded confidently.

Apart from them, the one who received the most encouragement was little Pochi. The scene of her jumping up and then sitting down just now did make people a little worried.

After the instruments were arranged, the band walked onto the stage together.

The opening steps had already been rehearsed once in Shimokitazawa, and Kita-chan, who was good at learning, had no problem saying those words again.

"Next, the Ending Band will bring you our original song 'That Band'. I hope you like it."

The silly supporting actor was cut out, and the audience who came to see them were all ladies who didn't understand the so-called rock style, so no one was disgusted by this polite style.

After the announcement, as soon as Ito Rin and Hong Xia sat down in their seats, the lights in the exhibition hall suddenly turned off, making the stage appear brighter and attracting the attention of all the audience members.

The atmosphere on the stage froze instantly. Ito Rin, still relaxed, glanced at Hong Xia who was able to look him in the eye.

'Don't be nervous.'

"It's easy to say... My level is just average."

'Everyone says I'm here.'

Ito Rin withdrew her gaze, and the lead singer Kita had already started playing the prelude on the guitar, and everyone was instantly on high alert.

A light and sunny sound rang out, and everyone put their hands on the instruments, resonating greatly with Kita's singing.

As the lyrics became more sophisticated, the nervousness before going on stage disappeared. The effect of hard training will not deceive anyone.

The lead guitar and rhythm guitar complement each other, playing a beautiful melody.

The sound of the drums beating vigorously made the stage shake.

Then, a low bass melody blends in softly, connecting the sounds of all the instruments together.

The performance was full of vigor and the singing was full of youth, the tempo became faster and faster, and the atmosphere became more and more heated. However, under the control of the keyboard, the band's ensemble always maintained a very high standard.

Ito Rin gently plucked the piano keys, and the carefully crafted synthesizer emitted a passionate and surging sound, perfectly matching the rhythm of other members.

For a moment, the audience could hardly tell whether it was the sound of the keyboard or the performance of the musicians. They just stood there, feeling the music.

In the dimly lit exhibition hall, the only thing left was silence and the band's singing on the stage.

……

It was not until Kita bowed to the audience that they realized the performance was over. Fans who had arrived early for other bands also gave their applause generously, and some even began to ask people around them about the ending time of the band's performance.

At the end of the performance, some of the band members looked confused and had not yet come to their senses from their immersed state.

After they got off the stage, Mrs. Shenyin walked up to them and said, "Ito-kun, it seems that this was a relatively successful live performance."

Chapter 64: Children are so easy to cheat (Please subscribe)

"If compared with high school students, it is indeed quite good, but it is still far from a real professional band," said Ito Rin.

"You're comparing your newly formed band to a professional one. Ito-kun is really too proud."

Ito Rin nodded in agreement. Their goal was not to stay in the underground performance hall forever. If they wanted to debut in a martial arts hall, they had to set high standards for themselves.

He stayed where he was and chatted with the fans, while others went their separate ways, going to the bathroom, resting, taking pictures, and preparing to enjoy the performances of other bands.

Hong Xia walked up to Liang Jiang with today's program list and said, "Liang, do you want to listen to it together? There are several famous bands here."

"Of course." She nodded and looked away from Ito Rin over there.

Because of the weather, the audience who had just finished watching the performance could not leave immediately, and fans of other bands also arrived one after another, so the number became very large, and the two of them found a seat next to the store manager and sat down.

As soon as I sat down, the next band's performance began.

"We are the Eagles, and the song we bring to you today is..."

Hongxia whispered to Liang, "This band is very famous in several nearby exhibition halls."

"Well, they have already cultivated a stable audience, and the tickets sold at their live shows can support the production of their albums. However, they are still not as good as SICK HACK. That is the goal we should pursue."

"Is this Sister Hiroi's band?" Hongxia said.

"Shimokitazawa is still too small. Although SICK HACK only has three members, it has already attracted a large number of loyal audiences in Shinjuku, including me, with its excellent special performances."

"What are you so proud of?" Ijichi Hongxia couldn't understand her expression when she said this, and quickly said firmly: "With Ito and Ryo, we can reach that level soon."

"Thank you for trusting me so much." Yamada Ryo pretended to wipe his eyes with Hongxia's sleeve. "But this kind of thing cannot be accomplished by relying solely on high-level members. It also requires the accumulation of time and a certain amount of luck. I'm not sure."

Hearing Yamada Ryo's words which were not at all modest, Hongxia opened her mouth slightly, but still did not tell the truth about her hopes on Ito.

"here we go."

"oh oh."

On the stage, the interaction between the Eagles and the fans has ended, and the passionate prelude officially kicks off, interweaving exciting music, followed by other instruments.

The most eye-catching thing is the girl playing the lead guitar. Her fingers move at an overwhelming speed and are placed precisely on each key.

Even as a colleague, Hong Xia was deeply attracted by their performance.

"So strong." She murmured to herself.

"Yes, but..."

"What's the problem? It seems to be much better than us."

"If you really listen to it, there is a gap compared to us." Liangjiang suddenly laughed: "Don't look at Ito Rin talking nonsense all day long, but his keyboard skills are really amazing. It's not an exaggeration to say that he can be rated as a professional level. It completely raises our auditory experience to a higher level."

"I really don't know how he can maintain his top position in the grade and at the same time have such amazing playing skills." Hong Xia said subconsciously.

Yamada Ryo did not comment and leaned against the table without answering Hongxia's question. If she knew, there would be no need for her to maintain such a strong curiosity.

Over there, Ito Rin was still chatting with the strange woman, and from their smiles, it could be seen that both of them were having a very happy chat.

"who's that person?"

"I don't know. My mom found a tutor for him, but I don't know the tutor. Let's go back to find Pochi-chan and the others. It's time to get ready to eat." Yamada Ryo touched his stomach and reminded.

Pochi's performance today was really outstanding, not only on the stage, but also because the fans who came to watch her live were also very outstanding. She was immersed in joy at this time, and by the time Hongxia found them, little Pochi had been praised to the point of being overwhelmed.

"Haha, not that great."

Two girls who looked like college students surrounded little Pochi. They couldn't help but feel amused by the child's understanding expression. They praised her a few more times according to her wishes, and when they found out that her teammates had arrived, they nodded politely.

"Can you please sign an autograph for us?"

"And what about the keyboard player? The only thing we haven't gotten is his autograph."

At the end of the band's performance, apart from Little Bochi, it was the keyboardist who left the deepest impression on them.

Ichichi Hongxia sighed helplessly: "That guy is still chatting with others. If you don't mind... forget it, I'll call him back."

Yamada Ryo glanced at her without saying anything, and just like that, Hongxia walked out of the preparation room and found Ito Rin who was still smiling.

After she left, Kita and Liangjiang whispered about the celebration banquet in the evening. She still supported Liang-senpai as always on this issue.

"It feels like the relationship between Hongxia and Ito-kun has become..."

"Don't guess blindly, Pochi-chan," Kita reminded.

"Just talking." Little Pochi's head shrank, realizing that the atmosphere was not right, and he immediately found his fans and smiled foolishly.

"Maybe they want to discuss things for the evening. They have always been responsible for such matters."

"Well, I still want to eat Sichuan cuisine." Yamada Ryo said with an empty mind.

"Hey, aren't you afraid of spicy food, Senior? Your mouth was very stimulating after you ate me last time."

“It’s really spicy, but it’s worth making a small sacrifice for good food.”

While they were talking about some random things, the door of the preparation room was pushed open, and the young boy and girl walked in, followed by a little girl with a somewhat childish face.

Several people seemed to be talking, and when they came closer, Pochi-chan heard the details of the conversation.

"Little sister, can I buy you a lollipop? We're going out for a dinner party soon, so you'd better not follow us." Hong Xia's tone was like coaxing a child.

"But." The little girl blinked, feeling aggrieved, "I just want to get the big brothers and big sisters' autographs, I won't delay you."

"Bullshit." Ito Rin commented.

"...It's true. My mom took me tonight for something, otherwise I would never miss this opportunity." The little girl stuck out her tongue and said embarrassedly, "And Ito-senpai, today was supposed to be our date alone!"

"Hmm?" Liang Jiang's eyes fell on him, with a hint of threat.

"Don't talk nonsense, we are just remedial lessons."

"It's just two people being alone together, and someone paying. There's no difference." She looked quite aggrieved, which made Ito Rin so angry that she quickly asked for other people's signatures and tricked her out.

Sister Xingge, who was eavesdropping openly at the door, laughed without disguising herself, then clapped her hands, "Get ready to go, it's my treat tonight."

"Okay, I'm going to drink a lot of wine."

"I didn't say I was going to treat you, a drunkard!"

Chapter 65: Kita Kita? Yudai Yudai!

The heavy rain that lasted for a whole day and night finally subsided and turned into drizzles falling on the ground.

On the dark street at night, cars with their lights on splashed water on the ground. Ito Rin glanced at the situation outside and entered the izakaya at the shouts of Hongxia and the others.

It seemed that Ijichi Xingge didn't like the taste of the last meal very much. When it was her turn to pay for the meal this time, she decisively chose the izakaya near Fanxing.

"Pochi-chan, what would you like to order?" Ijichi Hongxia handed her the menu. Apart from Ito Rin who arrived late, she was the only one hiding in the corner and not saying a word.

"Senior Liang, let's take a photo together!"

"Has the food you ordered arrived? Post it to Instagram quickly."

"I had a really good time tonight."

The exhausted Pochi-chan tilted her head and looked at Kita-san with envy. She was probably a trendy girl who could handle any situation calmly and confidently, much better than herself, a loser who couldn't even go shopping alone.

After hearing Hong Xia's words, she was at a loss but named the dishes fluently: "I...I want one too! I want a large San Diego meal from the Mississippi at Machu Picchu..."

"Where is it? Where is the name of this dish written?"

"Ah... French fries..." The voice that had risen as the difficult dish's name was announced suddenly died down, and Pochi-chan whispered the newly chosen food.

"Hahaha."

Everyone looked towards where the laughter came from. It was at the edge of the room, where keyboard player Ito Rin, who had nothing but handsomeness and intelligence, was sitting there laughing heartily.

Behind him hung a mural of an izakaya, and the wooden wall creaked slightly due to the sound of rain. The originally impolite action still looked so beautiful and comfortable on him.

Facing everyone's gaze, he pointed at Pochi-chan and said, "Goto is still as funny as ever, but just replace her fries with chicken nuggets."

His words were recognized by Hongxia, and after exchanging glances with Pochi-chan, she decisively crossed out the fries on the menu.

"Hey, don't just order food, bring some wine."