Lonely Rock, Liang is my fiancée

Carrying a woven bag on her shoulder and looking around, Ijichi Kouka walked towards the place where musical instruments were sold in Shinjuku.

Ito Rin, who was walking in front, kept aiming her camera at the nearby shops, but she never stopped once to show satisfaction.

Shinjuku is much busier than Shimokitazawa during the holidays. Even though passers-by have seen this kind of filming so many times that they don't cast curious glances, these passers-by still affect the theme of loneliness in the video.

Until she no longer had the strength to look around, Hong Xia leaned against the wall, put down the tripod in her hand, wiped the sweat off her face and prepared to drink some water.

Next to where she stopped was a musical instrument store, but it was an old-looking store. It didn't have many customers in Shinjuku and there were few customers coming in and out, so Ito Rin raised her SLR with satisfaction.

"Just here."

"I suspect you are seeking revenge against me."

Hong Xia muttered as she set up the tripod, closed one eye and looked at the single-shot camera, and suddenly thought of something interesting.

"Ito, take a picture for me, not the kind to be added to the video." After discussing it, she trotted to the window of the musical instrument store and made a gesture of clasping her hands together, looking very cute.

"Girls are such a hassle."

Complaining softly, Ito Rin adjusted the angle and carefully filmed the scene.

Chapter 83: Manager, calm down, you are not yet thirty!

This photo shoot, which was initiated by Hong Xia to keep a record of her photos, ended after she took photos that she was satisfied with. The effect of professional equipment can surpass that of a mobile phone camera, but after seeing it too much, she lost interest in it.

It was three o'clock in the afternoon, the sun was setting, and a slight shadow covered the music store, which was just what he wanted. After half an hour, he had almost shot the few seconds of video he wanted.

Ijichi Hongxia looked around at the scenery. It was really boring to see him standing in front of the camera for half an hour, but she couldn't help much. When Ito Rin twisted his neck to pack up his SLR, she hurried over to help.

“Have you photographed everything you wanted?” she asked.

According to Ito Rin, the video duration must be controlled within three minutes, so there will not be much space for the street scene at the end.

In fact, since it was his first time, he couldn't give a definite answer. When he was about to make a perfunctory reply, her serious look emerged in his mind. He turned sideways and saw her long ponytail swaying in the wind in the autumn afternoon, which unconsciously touched his heart.

After all, we are all band members, so it’s better to be serious when communicating.

Ijichi Hongxia picked up the tripod, looked at the dazed Ito Rin with curiosity, and swung her long hair to hit his hands.

After coming to her senses, Ito Rin stopped fooling around and explained the subsequent arrangements.

"The last fireworks display of summer?" Hong Xia repeated what he had just said.

"This is how the propaganda is promoted, but the specific effect is still uncertain. If the desired effect cannot be achieved, we still have to find videos recorded by others."

Ito Rin put the phone in front of her, and it said that Shinjuku would hold a belated fireworks display in Gyoen tonight.

"Remember not to stray too far from me after the fireworks display. You still have to be careful in Shinjuku at night."

Hong Xia, who was watching the news with a tripod in her arms, paused and said "Oh".

"Ryo, she should be there for the fireworks display."

The summer festival fireworks are a key turning point, and in her opinion, the heroine must have a role to play.

Ito Rin was carrying a SLR bag and looking for other suitable shots to record. She just replied that she was busy and didn't say any more information.

He didn't want to be perfunctory, but it was more appropriate to leave it to Liangjiang to reveal the surprise.

Strolling leisurely in Shinjuku, when feeling tired, she would find a bench to rest for a while. When it was almost seven o'clock, Ito Rin put away her phone and pushed Hongxia who had fallen asleep on the chair.

"Hongxia, it's time to set off."

"Don't bother me."

Classmate Hong Xia, who fell asleep due to exhaustion, was very cute. Her peaceful face, calmed down alopecia, and especially the clear liquid flowing from the corners of her mouth made him want to take a photo.

She was just woken up, so she was a little grumpy. She supported her face with her little hands and slapped the guilty Ito Rin.

"I've slept for more than an hour. It's time to get up and work." After putting away his phone, he felt more confident. He pulled his ahoge that was standing up again, and then smiled awkwardly at Hong Xia's terrifying gaze.

"Hello."

The effect of the handsome guy's cute act was immediate. Ijichi Hongxia closed her eyes in pain and pressed her temples with both hands, hoping to forget the scene from her mind.

"Hey, is it that exaggerated?" After achieving her goal, Ito Rin became dissatisfied and felt insulted.

You know, the classmates who sent him love letters lined up from Shinjuku to Setagaya. It was rare for him to act cute, but the reaction he got was like this...

"I'm sorry, it's just that the picture is too shocking and makes me feel uncomfortable. I didn't mean to humiliate Ito-san." Picking up the tripod, Hongxia said perfunctorily and walked towards the direction of the Imperial Garden.

Ito Rin, who was following behind her, kept emphasizing the value of his previous behavior, which made Hongxia pick up the tripod and stare at him with cat eyes for a long time before she closed her mouth in disappointment.

At the entrance of the Imperial Garden, after paying a 200-yuan ticket, his interest was revived. The fireworks that could be seen everywhere near the square proved that he had not come to the wrong place this time.

"Ijichi-san, when do you think the fireworks display is the most exciting?"

"Fireworks?"

"That's a pretty standard answer, but I still prefer the scene where after the large-scale fireworks fade away, only a trace of sparks remain in the darkness."

Ijichi Kouka set up the tripod and tilted her head to look at Ito Rin.

"Your ideas are always very different from those of ordinary people. What's so good about the end of the song? Or are you, Ito, an out-and-out ..."

At the end, her tone was full of meaning.

Ito Rin realized that she was going to say something perverted, but she wasn't angry. "I just like the feeling after the prosperity has faded. It looks quite interesting."

As they were placing the equipment, several fireworks shot up into the sky and the smell of gunpowder blew toward them on the wind.

"Even so, your hobbies are still..."

Loud horns sounded, reminding citizens who came to watch the fireworks display near the park to get ready, because the real show was about to begin.

Ito Rin quickly set up the SLR and pointed the lens towards the sky above the square.

"Ten, nine, eight..."

Under the urging of the countdown, gorgeous fireworks bloomed in the sky. Compared with the small scene she saw in Tokyo for the first time, the current scene allowed Ito Rin to witness the arrogance of Tokyo.

Countless colorful flowers turned into garlands in the black night sky, bringing the garlands' fireworks. After reaching the peak, they fell down in an instant, and in the mid-air, they looked like a Milky Way.

Ijichi Hongxia, who saw this scene for the first time this year, didn't have time to marvel at it before more fireworks bloomed, illuminating the sky above the Imperial Garden as bright as day.

"Video?" She suddenly came to her senses from the brilliant colors.

"I'm here, and Tokyo's fireworks can only win by numbers." While admiring the fireworks, Ito Rin did not forget to defend the reputation of her hometown's fireworks display.

Since it is known as the last fireworks display of summer, the number of fireworks used this time is indeed quite large. When Ito Rin has collected enough materials, there is still a steady stream of fireworks being set off.

Ito Rin was about to put away his SLR camera with satisfaction when he caught a glimpse of Hong Xia looking up at the sky. Her fair profile did not hide her fascination with such beauty. His heart was moved and he said with a smile.

"Hong Xia, are you interested in playing the leading female role?"

"What?" She looked at Ito Rin in surprise.

"It's not for the MV." Ito Rin said, "There's still time, and there are still a lot of fireworks. I wonder if I would have the honor to invite Hong Xia to play the heroine of my own."

"…Why are you making it so complicated? It's just taking pictures, right?"

Under the color of fireworks in the sky, before Ito Rin was sure whether a blush appeared on her face, she ran in front of the camera, leaving him with only her back.

While Director Ito was constantly directing the heroine Hongxia to change her position, a pair of eyes burning with fighting spirit were staring at them from a flower bed not far from them.

"Manager, calm down! It's normal for high school students to hang out and take pictures." PA wiped the cold sweat from her forehead. She didn't expect that on a whim, she brought the lonely manager out to watch the fireworks display, and then she ran into her sister and that Ito guy.

If I had known this would happen, I would have stayed at home under the stars.

Xingge, whose arm was held, glared at PA-chan who was smiling apologetically, and patiently observed for a while. After seeing them talking and laughing while packing up their things after the filming, and then leaving the Imperial Garden, he felt a sense of emptiness in his heart.

It's the feeling of having something precious taken away from you.

"Saori..."

"Don't worry, manager. There's absolutely no problem. It's just a normal gathering of young people. You're not even 30 yet. You should be able to understand them, right?" PA carefully comforted the disappointed manager. Especially when she mentioned age, her tone softened, for fear of irritating her delicate heart.

As a tuner, she could definitely get two salaries. Not only does she have to be responsible for her job, but she also has to take care of the arrogant boss.

"Yes, that must be the case. When I was in high school, I often went out to perform with my teammates. Hongxia is growing up, and that's a good thing." She murmured to herself, and by the end she was convinced of it.

In short, while she was comforting herself in the Imperial Garden, the real protagonist had already left the Imperial Garden before the road became crowded.

"I'll send you that video when I get home." Ito Rin said, holding her SLR camera and watching the fireworks becoming sparse in the sky.

"Remember to give me a nice cut."

"It's all back view, how can it look good? And as for Hongxia-san, she's very beautiful even without any other means." Ito Rin felt that her ability to praise people had improved again and gave him a good review.

If it weren't for Liang Jiang, even without relying on his looks, he would probably be able to find a good partner simply by relying on his smart mind and eloquence.

On the contrary, Hong Xia, who was praised by him, felt uncomfortable, and her eyes could be described as weird.

"No way, you're not satisfied with this?" Ito Rin had no idea what was going on in the minds of high school girls.

Are handsome guys no longer a positive factor?

There was a clanging sound coming from the vehicles outside the Imperial Garden. Ito Rin tried hard to prove his eloquence in front of Hongxia. This was his pride, and he didn't believe that he couldn't satisfy Hongxia.

"Ito-senpai! Ichichi-senpai!"

The two looked in the direction of the voice and saw Kumiko Asakura holding Kousaka Yuna's hand not far away, running towards them with a helpless expression on her face.

Shimokitazawa High School is a school located in Setagaya Ward. According to common sense, students from Shinjuku Ward would not go there to study, but now it seems that common sense does not apply to Kumiko.

Kumiko approached the two of them carelessly, looking at them with clear eyes, "Are you a couple, seniors? You're actually watching the fireworks display together!"

"What are you talking about? Are you still a student of Shimokitazawa?" Ito Rin was startled. After noticing that Hongxia was not angry, she came to her senses and asked.

He had confessed his love right at the final exam. Only students who were concentrating on their papers could ignore such fun. Obviously, Kumiko, who was taking a make-up exam, was not one of them.

"Senior, how can you expel me from school?"

Kousaka Yuna's forehead was covered with black lines. Seeing that they were arguing and then started chatting, she really couldn't stand Kumiko's carelessness and outspokenness.

"There was an accident at home when she was taking the exam, so she didn't take one subject."

"No wonder you don't know how powerful your senior is. I do have a girlfriend, but she's not Hong Xia."

"Hey, that senior is playing both sides!"

……

Ito Rin felt the disparity in the world. There were indeed only a few high school students like him who were smart, handsome, and good at talking.

Although junior schoolmate Kumiko Asakura is good in music and cuteness, every time she opens her mouth it's like opening a blind box and no one knows what she will say.

"If conditions permit, Kumiko, please say less."

Another person who was innocently affected had no choice but to speak up, "Asakura-san, we are here to shoot materials for the competition, and..."

After a moment's hesitation, she continued, "It has nothing to do with dating."

Asakura Yumiko stuck out her tongue, took Yuna's hand, and skillfully changed the subject. It seemed that she had rich experience in dealing with this kind of situation.

"Contest!"

They were still some distance away from the station, and seeing that their direction was on their way, Hongxia, holding a tripod, gently talked about their band's participation in the Shinjuku Music Competition.

"I'm so envious. Unfortunately, we have to attend the national conference, and the president won't let me go out for a stroll." Kumiko made faces at Ito Rin, then turned around and had a serious chat with Ijichi-senpai. It didn't take long before she felt the muscles on her face become stiff, and she became much more obedient.

"The level of the national conference is far higher than ours. You guys should do your best. I will definitely go and cheer for Asakura-san when the time comes."

Ito Rin had no interest in the national conference and turned her attention to the quiet Kousaka-san. When the two people in front were discussing noisily, the quiet group became inconspicuous.

She was holding a mobile phone and seemed to be looking at a picture.

"Senior, Yuna, please walk faster. We'll be at the station soon." Kumiko suddenly turned around and reminded loudly.

They both lived in Shinjuku, but it was still early, so it was an interesting experience to send the two seniors to the station.

"You're so enthusiastic, I thought you were going back to Shimokitazawa with us."

"It's too dark, otherwise it is possible." Kumiko replied without showing any weakness.

Kousaka Yuna and Nijika both laughed, and then in the crowd after visiting the fireworks display, Ito Rin protected Nijika and squeezed onto the train.

Taking the Tokyo train during rush hour is never a pleasant trip, no matter which route you take.

Even before getting on the bus, Ito Rin had already taken the tripod and, relying on her good physical fitness, squeezed out a small space at the entrance of the car for Hongxia to use.

"Thank you." Surrounded by the boy's broad arms, Hong Xia's face could no longer hide behind the fireworks, and the slightly flushed face was so adorable.

Moreover, Ito Rin was squeezed by the people behind her, so her eyes and bodies were forced to move closer to her, forcing her to lower her eyes and look sideways at the glass.