As a veteran of Group C, I want to destroy mygo!

"Hailing's skills are even better than Natsukawa Masuyoshi's, so...if I say that Hailing is willing to join your new band, at least she will come over to help play when you are going to have a live show or the band needs a performance, what do you think?"

Shocking!

Although Lixi didn't say it explicitly, everyone knew that no band needed two bassists.

What Shiina Riki really wanted was never for Hai Ling to join or not, but to completely and forever expel the person named Natsuliukawa Masuzu from Kamiya Yu's band!

Volume 41: Chapter 41. There will never be another good friend like Riki and Yuu

Swish!

The moment Li Xi revealed the purpose of bringing Hai Ling here with completely selfish motives, Kurokawa Akane's eyes immediately became indignant.

She had always seemed to be as good-tempered as Chihaya Aine, but at this moment, for the first time, she finally showed a slightly angry expression on her fair face. She didn't have this expression even when Riki attacked Natsukawa Masuzu before.

Regardless of whether Natsukawa Masuyuu wants to quit the band or not, and regardless of whether she and Kamiya Yu can successfully retain him, this is their business. This is a band that belongs to the three of them, and why did Shiina Tatsuki, a former teammate, suddenly come to interfere?

What's even more outrageous is that although she and Kamiya Yu had deduced that Natsukawa Masuzu might quit the band, she believed that Kamiya Yu would not go so far as to inform Shiina Riki in advance. In other words, Shiina Riki came here to ruin the show, thinking that the relationship between the three members of the band was as solid as a rock!

Did she think that she was a senior in the previous band, so she could do such a disrespectful thing? This was not Crychic, but just her, Natsukawa Masu, and Kamiya Yu. It was just a band that belonged to the three of them. How could she allow outsiders to interfere and get involved in the members' stay or departure?

Kurokawa Akane was really unhappy. Her eyes became slightly stern and she was about to take a step forward.

However, before she could take any action, her arm was suddenly grabbed by Natsukawa Shinryou, who had a smile on his face and didn't seem to care.

"Why--" Kurokawa Akane was shocked. She was going to stand up for Natsukawa Shinryou, but why was she being restrained by Shinryou instead?

However, facing the confused eyes of Kurokawa Akane, Natsukawa Shinryo did not explain. She just smiled and shook her head, pulled Kurokawa Akane out of the battlefield, and just stood by and watched the fight between Shiina Tatsuki and Kamiya Yu as if it had nothing to do with her.

At this moment, under the watchful eyes of everyone, Kamiya Yu has become the only center of attention of everyone present.

After hearing Li Xi's words, which were exactly what he expected, he stood there for several seconds, wanting to say something, and then he slowly sighed: "Do you know what you are doing, Li Xi?"

"…This is my fault, I know."

Li Xi's eyes were gleaming. She knew that she was breaking the law, but she was not an unreasonable person. She knew that her current behavior was quite bad. However, even so, she still insisted on doing it stubbornly. She only had this one goal now.

"But no matter what you think, I don't think that Natsukawa Makoto is worthy of being in the same band with you. I also don't believe that such a selfish person can have any feelings for you or this band after being with you for just two or three days."

"Even if I have to bow and apologize to that woman Natsukawa Masuzu afterwards, or even sit in the doge's seat, I don't care."

"I just hope... you can consider my advice carefully, Yuu."

These words were totally unlike what Li Xi would say, and in an instant, Hai Ling, Natsukawa Masuzu, and Kurokawa Akane were all dumbfounded.

Although they all have different opinions and perceptions of Li Xi, even Hai Ling, who understands Li Xi the best, could never imagine that Shiina Li Xi would one day say something like "I don't mind even if you ask me to step down"? !

Although she said she didn't care, everyone knew that Li Xi definitely didn't care. She just had to give in for Kamiya Yu even if she had to step down!

Of course Hailing knew that Lixi had a crush on Kamiya Yu. After all, since more than a year ago, this name had always popped out of Lixi's mouth without him even realizing it, and the frequency was getting higher and higher. Only she was stupid enough not to notice it.

But... Hai Ling really didn't expect that Li Xi's affection for him would reach such an incredible level? !

Sour.

Really sour.

Hai Ling couldn't help but feel a little envious, and her eyes were focused on Kamiya You. She wanted to know what kind of charm this man had that could make Li Xi so fascinated? If he was a scumbag who was not worthy of Li Xi, or a scumbag who was not half-hearted but only used Li Xi, then...

"…I can promise you everything else, but not this."

Kamiya Yuu, who was almost begging Li Xi, hesitated for a moment and then ruthlessly rejected her suggestion? !

Seeing this scene, not only Li Xi and Hai Ling, but even the angry Kurokawa Akane, and Natsukawa Shinryou, who was watching the show and rehearsing in his mind how to retaliate in the future, couldn't help but fall into a daze for a moment. Everyone's eyes were filled with incomparable confusion. No one would have thought that Kamiya Yu would give such a response?

Especially Kurokawa Akane and Natsukawa Masuzu, the two girls looked at each other, and for a moment, there was complete silence.

Compared to Tatsuki Shiina and Kairei Yawata, they were all eyewitnesses of the withdrawal incident.

Kurokawa Akane also did not forget that even if Shiina Ritsuki did not bring Hachiman Kairei, Natsukawa Masuyoshi would have already quit the band.

And in this situation, there just happened to be a professional player who was more professional than Natsukawa Shinryou who came to interview for the position of bassist. If you ask yourself, if she was put in the position of captain, even Kurokawa Akane would feel that if Kamiya Yu was replaced by himself, no matter from what angle, there seemed to be no reason to refuse Hachiman Kairei from joining the team.

But, Kamiya Yu actually refused so directly?

What the hell is he thinking?

Kurokawa Akane, who thought he had vaguely seen some truth, and Natsukawa Shinryou, who was shocked, were all suddenly confused at this moment.

Unlike the other three girls, although Lixi was also a little surprised, there was more regret and a hint of bitterness on her face.

It was as if she had already anticipated that there was a high possibility that her efforts would be in vain.

Of course, even though he already knew this would be the likely outcome, Li Xi still took the initiative to owe Hai Ling a favor and acted as an unwelcome guest to cause trouble.

As long as there is a glimmer of possibility, she is willing to give it a try for You. As for if it fails, there is nothing she can do.

Li Xi was not angry. She felt regretful and bitter. For some reason, her bright purple eyes still held a hint of joy that she herself did not even notice.

"……Why?"

Volume 42: Chapter 42. Hailing: Thank you Lixi for sending me the man

To say that I am not impressed would be absolutely false.

How could Kamiya Yu not see that Riki's opinions on Natsukawa Masuko actually originated from him? From Riki's perspective, everything Natsukawa Masuko did since the two bands met was bound to be met with great distrust and dissatisfaction.

After all, from the beginning, Li Xi was the one who cared the most about the band, loved music the most, and was a relatively serious person. How could someone like her possibly get used to Xiachuan Zhenliang?

So, not only for his former bandmate, for his good friend who is still his friend until now, but also for his new band, he deliberately invited such a capable person like Hailing to help him... Li Xi has always been a very arrogant guy, and now he can do such a thing so straightforwardly, how can he not be moved?

However, precisely because of this, he could not accept this kindness.

His original intention of forming a new band was only one from the beginning to the end, and naturally, the final fate of this so-called band was bound to be disbandment.

It was determined before the band was established that there would be no future for it. Now that Li Xi sent his friend in, he was doomed to be let down. Once the other party really joined, even if he was reluctant, he would not stop using them for the other party alone. In the end, Hai Ling could only be treated as a pure tool by him like Natsukawa Makoto and the others.

If that were the case, when the truth came out, how difficult would it be for Li Xi to be caught between him and Hai Ling?

By then, Hailing might blame her and even cut off their friendship.

Of course, he would never do anything that would harm Li Xi, so the only way was to reject Hai Ling from the beginning. As for the missing bassist... he would have to look for him himself later, although it might take a long time to find the right person.

But no matter how much time it takes, it is better than making Li Xi embarrassed.

only……

While thinking, Kamiya Yu's eyes swept over Kurokawa Akane and the others.

The real reason could never be made public, so he could only say:

"Hailing is indeed amazing. If you had approached her before the band was established, I would have accepted her without hesitation. But it's too late now, Lixi."

"Perhaps in your opinion, Xiachuan-san does have various shortcomings, but I think that no one is perfect after all. Since she is already a member of my band, I can't replace her just because someone stronger wants to join."

"Even if you find a professional keyboard player instead of Hai Ling to replace Kurokawa who is only slightly better than Chihaya Aine, I will not agree. Otherwise, I will not be qualified to be the leader of this band."

"After all, what kind of band would that be? You can understand, right? If someone found someone as talented as Hailing to replace me during the Crychic period, would you agree, Lixi?"

After hearing his words, Li Xi's face subconsciously became heavy, filled with a terrifying and dangerous look. Without hesitation, he instinctively retorted, "Of course not!"

"right?"

Seeing Li Xi's reaction, Kamiya You, who was extremely relieved, honored and happy, couldn't help but smile: "So, please forgive me. This time I really can only let you down."

Facing You's apology, Li Xi couldn't get angry at all, and could only accept the result with a little joy. Then he glared at the culprit, Xiachuan Zhenliang, and then turned his face away for some reason, looking at the empty wall on the other side: "Really... there's nothing I can do to you."

Hailing, who was standing next to Lixi, was stunned. She stared at Kamiya Yu.

At this moment, Hailing suddenly heard her own slightly excited heartbeat. Although Kamiya Yu was not bad looking, he was not a handsome guy who could make girls aroused just by his face. But now, Hailing, who had no feelings for Kamiya Yu at first... she suddenly began to feel that the man in front of her liked her a little.

As a professional band mercenary, she has worked for dozens of bands, but she has never joined any of those bands because she could not find the key that she valued in those bands or the band members.

However, she, who had been invited here just to do the job to make Lixi happy, was attracted to the band for the first time at this moment. It seemed as if every cell in her body was shouting, and she was filled with the slight urge to join this unknown band that was full of beautiful charm.

She finally understood what kind of man could make Li Xi miss him for so long.

Although Li Xi is different from her and does not have such a deep admiration for a good band... However, this also indirectly proves that the good points of Kamiya Yu are even far more than just cherishing the band.

"You have a good band and captain."

Feeling somewhat envious, Hai Ling immediately put away her bass, and looking at Kurokawa Akane and Natsukawa Masuzu who were still in a daze, she couldn't help but remind them.

She didn't want to see Kamiya Yu being let down. Kurokawa Akane was okay, as he was obviously moved, but Natsukawa was really cold... For some reason, even after hearing Kamiya Yu's decisive words, except for the initial surprise, her face still seemed casual, as if she didn't take Kamiya Yu to heart at all.

No wonder Li Xi was determined to be a bad guy and let her come to replace the other party.

However, after all, they were rejected, so it was better to leave first. Next, it was time for the other band to get along with each other: "We should go, Lixi."

Lixi: “Huh? ………Oh.”

While reminding Li Xi who seemed to have no intention of leaving, Hai Ling glanced at Kamiya You and nodded secretly, her eyes full of approval.

And Kamiya Yu also returned the favor, smiling and waving: "See you next time, Li Xi's great friend, Hai Ling."

"——Yeah." Hai Ling had turned around and grabbed Li Xi, but she stopped. She didn't do it casually, but responded seriously, and then she pulled Li Xi and continued walking.

Although there were outsiders around so he didn't have to look back every few steps, Li Xi still walked away slowly and reluctantly, as if he had taken root there. It was not until the end that he was forcibly dragged away by Hailing.

Volume 43: Chapter 43. Zhenliang's departure, you are too happy too early

After watching Li Xi leave and making sure that he was no longer able to hear any noise from here, Kamiya Yu finally breathed a sigh of relief, and then looked at Natsukawa Masuyoshi with a little gratitude and surprise: "I'm really surprised... Thank you."

With Natsukawa Masuzu's bad and playful personality, he thought that the other party would most likely jump out and take advantage of him, smugly mocking Riki and saying that she didn't care about Kamiya Yu's band, which she, Shiina Riki, valued so much. The treasure that she, Shiina Riki, cared about would be crushed and trampled on by Natsukawa Masuzu with just one foot.

She told Lixi on the spot that she, Xiachuan Zhenliang, had come here today to quit the band.

Once something like this is said, then... I'm afraid... the situation on the scene will be difficult for even him to mediate.

Regardless of whether Li Xi will hit someone or not, he will definitely be so angry that he won't be able to sleep at night.

So, when he saw that Natsukawa Shinryo just watched the whole process of being picked on without saying a word, as if nothing had happened, he was really grateful. After all, from the other party's point of view, even if he was trying to provoke Li Xi, it could only be said to be self-defense.

Seeing this beautiful scene, Kurokawa Akane, who was still moved, glanced at Natsukawa Masuzu cautiously, with great anticipation in his heart and eyes full of extravagant hopes.

Even though he had already declared his withdrawal from the team, the captain still rejected the higher-ranked substitute that Shiina Riki had brought in. Maybe this action could help keep Natsukawa-san back?

However, facing Kurokawa Akane's expectant gaze, Natsukawa Shinryo remained calm, and just looked at Kamiya Yu with a half-smile: "Thank you too early. Frankly speaking, I'm more surprised than you."

"After all, it's not surprising that I was so shocked that I couldn't react in time when I saw a dog suddenly speak human language."

Hey, the dog speaks human language?

Kurokawa Akane was stunned. Did such a strange scene happen just now?

But soon, she understood from the undisguised mocking and ridiculing look that Natsukawa Masuzu gave Kamiya Yu.

As the recipient of the insults, Kamiya Yuu remained calm at this moment. He did not even utter a word in rebuttal and just allowed himself to become the target of the insults.

Anyway, just take it as accepting the anger that Natsukawa Makoto should have gotten towards Li Xi, and he is happy to be Li Xi's shield.

The current situation is at least better than Natsukawa Masuyoshi scolding Riki - if that were the case, he might do something to this nasty girl.

㈨What's more, if you trace it back to the root of the matter, he had bad intentions in trying to use Natsukawa Makoto from the very beginning. Even though they are breaking up now, they should part ways amicably. There is no need to be so angry that he can't even tolerate a bad word from her.

０"Natsukawa-san..." Kurokawa Akane hesitated to speak.

Before she could say anything, Xiachuan Zhenliang, who looked disdainful, sneered again and continued seriously, "You don't really think that you can keep me here by barking a few human words? Are you dreaming of such a big dream?"

Facing the increasingly fierce and full-scale aggressiveness of the gorgeous silver-haired girl, Kamiya Yuya finally felt a little headache. He was really wronged this time. Frankly speaking, he really didn't think about this level. What he said at that time was just because he didn't want to embarrass Lixi in the future.

However, if I were to explain it seriously, for Natsukawa Shinryo, I'm afraid he doesn't have much credibility at all.

After thinking about it, Kamiya Yuya could only sigh and said slowly: "I'm not a masochist."

⑨If the price of keeping Natsukawa Makoto is that he has to be scolded like this every day, then his temper is not that good - so even though he rejected Hai Ling's application to join the team, he really didn't think that saying those few words would be enough to keep Natsukawa Makoto, and he didn't even want to keep her in the first place.

The two smart girls present immediately understood Leng's easy-to-understand subtext.

5. This was clearly an explanation that she did not pay enough attention to Natsukawa Makoto, and it should have made her dissatisfied. However, for some reason, after hearing it, her face, which was originally full of contempt and ridicule, began to soften, and she was no longer so aggressive and sarcastic.

She put away the deliberate target on her face, and her eyes seemed to be thinking about something, but in the end, she still shook her head, looked at Kurokawa Akane, said "take care", and then turned around and left. After all, she did not stay because of Kamiya Yu's words about caring for his teammates.

"Wait!" Kamiya Yu said the last sentence, and reminded, "It's better to leave later, so as not to bump into Li Xi and the others."

After all, if the two sides meet, Lixi will definitely be angry again. Although an angry Lixi is a little cute, forget it.

When Natsukawa Shinryo heard what Kamiya Yu said, his steps paused for a moment, but after a moment, he did not respond and continued walking as he pleased.

"what……"

Looking at her leaving figure, Kurokawa Akane, who felt uncomfortable, hesitated and stretched out her hand, but she also grasped the air, letting Natsukawa Shinsu leave alone. Her mood became depressed, and her whole breath was a little sluggish. She lowered her head and looked at the electronic piano that was given to her, without any movement for a long time.

Seeing that Kurokawa Akane was obviously affected by his withdrawal from the team, Kamiya Yu had no better solution for the time being, so he had to stand up and said, "I'll go get the drinks."

Now Kurokawa Akane must be given some personal space to be alone. Otherwise, if the two of them are silent together, a very depressing atmosphere will be created, which may further oppress Kurokawa Akane and make her follow Natsukawa Shinryou immediately in a fit of rage.

As for Kamiya Yu... he also needs to use this time outside to sort out his thoughts and think carefully about how to best deal with the situation when he returns.