A comic book, but a librarian

Uesugi Sumire let out a light breath and put back the mirror that she had stuffed into her coat pocket. At least these girls had the right mindset. Although the effect of this solo was not as good as expected, it was commendable that they could continue the performance even after such a thing happened.

Goto Ichiri plucked the strings of the guitar, as if announcing his return, and ended the solo section naturally and smoothly. He also took over Kita Ikuyo's work and led the song to the second section.

"Next, just like what everyone did for me, I will also give it my all."

Goto Ichiri clenched her teeth. Just as Uesugi Sumiya taught her, she had to stand up at this time. It was no longer the drummer or the bassist who controlled the rhythm, but she was the one who led the atmosphere of the whole venue.

Kita Ikuyo took a breath. The strength that Goto Ichiri burst out really caught all of them off guard, but Kita Ikuyo still kept up with the rhythm. Just as she thought, she must catch up with Goto-san, even if it was just his back, she must catch up with him, for Goto Ichiri, who despite being a socially anxious person, still bravely took the first step and reached out to her and invited her to join the band, and for Uesugi Sumire who even saved the situation in this way, and all those who helped them.

"The show is almost over. To be honest, the atmosphere of the audience has been completely heated up. This is all thanks to you. You made saving the mistake a part of the show. You know they all said that this is too rock and roll. During the chorus, the lead guitarist suddenly picked up the guitar thrown from the audience and immediately switched to another guitar to play."

Hiroi Kikuri quietly approached Uesugi Sumire. The smell of alcohol on her body seemed to have almost disappeared due to the thought of coming to a school full of minors to watch a performance, but she still had a can of cheap beer in her hand.

"To be honest, I was also shocked. I could only throw what I had on hand to see if it could help. Goto-san is really a hidden talent. He adjusted the notes immediately and was able to continue playing."

Most of what Uesugi Cheng said were polite words, but he did not lie. After all, he brought the guitar this time just to practice in the practice room after the performance. He did not expect it to play a role here.

"I didn't expect that, big sister. You've all grown up. Compared to when I first met you, you've become a really great band now."

Hiroi Kikuri burped, and it was at this moment that Uesugi Sumiko realized that she probably just took a good shower and changed her clothes to wash off the smell of alcohol.

"Eh!!! Wait wait, Goto-san?!"

Before they knew it, the performance had come to its curtain call, but Goto Ichiri looked at the cheering audience and for some reason, he suddenly took two steps forward, stood at the edge of the stage, then subconsciously opened his arms and fell to the side of the stage.

“Although it’s rock music, it doesn’t have to be so rock music…”

Uesugi Sumire was also stunned for a moment, he found that he had indeed met his nemesis. In addition to the pink-haired Fujiwara Chika who was called "Cancer of the Earth" by Shinomiya Kaguya, he once again met someone whose actions were completely unpredictable. At least now he really didn't understand why Goto Ichiri did such a thing.

Of course, his body moved very quickly, and he finally picked up the girl who was doing nothing before she fell on her face.

287

Chapter 287: Celebration Banquet.

Uesugi Sumira's behavior can be said to have saved the ending of the entire performance, preventing it from becoming a farce. At the same time, he also saved Goto Ichiri's reputation in the school, preventing her from being called "the weirdo who jumps off the stage and lands on her face", which was almost a devastating blow to her as a socially anxious person.

"I don't know what you were thinking, but don't do something so dangerous next time. If you really fall on your face, you could get hurt."

Uesugi Sumire sighed and put down Goto Ichiri, who was like a kitten in his hand. Only then did Goto Ichiri realize that no matter how light he was, Uesugi Sumire could lift him up so easily.

"Sorry... I was distracted. I didn't notice."

Goto Ichiri suppressed what she had just thought in the deepest part of her heart. If other people knew that she was actually fantasizing about being treated like a rock star, falling in the crowd and then being lifted up by everyone's arms, the feeling of being the center of attention, she felt that she would probably not have the courage to live anymore.

"It's okay. The performance was great. To be honest, it was beyond my imagination. I thought the guitar I threw up wouldn't have any effect."

To be honest, Uesugi Sumiko had been thinking about letting Goto Ichiri accept a little hint and fit in perfectly with his guitar, but he didn't expect that the guitar hero would really be like a hero, saving her own performance on stage, shouldering the expectations and help of her teammates, and completing her own mission.

"There should be a celebration party tonight, don't forget to attend. Also, if your guitar can be repaired, take it in to get it repaired. If it can't be repaired, you'll have to get a new one."

Uesugi Sumi habitually completed the next arrangements for Goto Ichiri. After all, if she were allowed to choose what to do next, she would probably choose to stay in a deserted place until she calmed down, and then fall into the tragic situation of finding that she had missed a lot of things and might even miss the celebration party.

"Oh...I understand. I...I will get ready now!!!"

After Goto Ichiri realized it belatedly and said "oh", she immediately started to gesture with her limbs. Then, after Uesugi Sumika put her down to the ground, she moved her legs like tires and fled from the audience seats and returned to the backstage immediately.

"Really? I haven't finished talking yet..."

Uesugi Cheng took a look and saw that after the people on the stage saw that their little Pochi was fine, they immediately started to pack up and prepare to go backstage. After all, their performance session was already over.

Kita Ikuyo picked up Goto Ichiri's guitar with broken strings and stuffed it into Uesugi Sumika's guitar bag, preparing to let Goto Ichiri clean it up himself later.

When the three people bowed on the stage, Uesugi Cheng had already quietly left the audience. After all, he found that because of the very "rock" guitar changing scene at the performance just now, he seemed to have entered some people's cameras. If he continued to film, he might be entangled by some people and kept in front of the stage of the stadium. It would be better for him to leave immediately.

……

"Congratulations everyone, the show was a huge success!"

Uesugi Sumire raised the glass of juice along with Ijichi Hoshika's words. It was rare today that even Ijichi Hoshika was smiling happily. She didn't find any shortcomings at all. She was just celebrating the fact that they had completed the performance on stage.

"Um... Uesugi-san, thank you so much. If it weren't for you, I would have probably given up."

Goto Ichiri's voice was very soft. If Uesugi Sumire hadn't been sitting next to her, she probably wouldn't have been able to hear the intermittent and extremely faint voice. So Uesugi Sumire picked up her cup and gently clinked it with the cup that Goto Ichiri was holding in her palm.

"Don't say that. My help is just auxiliary. I think you can find a way even without me. The most important thing is to remember that feeling. Don't give up at any time. And that feeling... of taking the first step when facing difficulties and fears."

Uesugi Sumiya's words made Goto Ichiri bury his head even lower. In the end, he just uttered a mosquito-like "hmm", and then immediately began to stuff things into his mouth, as if he wanted to cover up his nervousness in this way.

[Assistance from the Bond Band]: They officially stepped onto their own stage and moved towards a bigger stage. (4 Hearts 4 Domes 2 Casts)

Uesugi Cheng nodded in satisfaction. His hard work was not in vain. The next step was to use their strength to clean up the Ou Ming Tower. The unfortunate sixth generation Baron De Wolf fell to his death from the top of the Ou Ming Tower. Perhaps his depression killed him - there were no witnesses, and his body was not found until three days later.

And now the tower refuses anyone to enter amid the angry sea breeze, leaking pipes and wailing wind. Uesugi Cheng finally found someone who is capable of helping him clean up this tower that exudes a faint chill.

"Um... Uesugi-senpai, please give me more guidance in the future, regarding the band."

The first to speak was Kita Ikuyo. Today she finally felt how big the gap in ability was between herself and Goto Ichiri, so she would not miss the opportunity to learn from Uesugi Sumire for the sake of ending her beloved band.

"I understand. Let's learn and improve together."

Uesugi Sumiko nodded, agreeing to Kita Ikuyo's proposal, indicating that he would not quit or leave the band to do anything next. After all, it seems that there is no need for him to do so now.

The celebration party was very lively. Even Goto Ichiri was infected by the atmosphere of the party and relaxed a little. Everyone gained a lot, even Hiroi Kikuri, who got some drinks nearby and got a ride home.

……

"How does it feel to listen to a band perform live?"

Uesugi Cheng looked back at his own shadow, and soon a voice slowly came out from the shadow.

"That's amazing, but I think you've done better than them all, sir. Maybe you can even perform on stage."

Himegami Sakura said so. She could occasionally hear the sound of Uesugi Sumire practicing his instrument and voice. She had to say that she felt that if Uesugi Sumire went up, he would definitely shock the whole audience.

"No, it's not that time yet."

Uesugi Sumiko put his phone back into his pocket. He agreed to the request of the members of the Bond Band and would go to the music store in a few days to help Goto Ichiri choose a new guitar.

288

Chapter 288 "I Want It All"

"I really don't know anything about choosing musical instruments. After all, I have never been involved in such a thing before."

Uesugi Sumire spoke very honestly. They were now on the musical instrument street in Ochanomizu. Yamada Ryo seemed to have touched a switch and was constantly talking about the history and culture of the street, as well as the differences between each musical instrument store on the street.

Of course, Uesugi Sumiya is not here just to be a bag carrier. He plans to buy himself a set of band instruments, including guitar, bass and drums. If possible, he can also consider a violin or other instruments. After all, if he wants to form a band by himself, rich orchestration is definitely indispensable.

Of course, Goto Ichiri was the last one to come in as usual. She actually didn't want to make any offline purchases at all. She thought that ordering the guitar online would be enough.

However, Hongxia kept persuading her that it would be better to try the guitar offline. In the end, she did change her mind and decided to try it offline. After all, after returning Uesugi Sumika's guitar to him, Goto Ichiri would have no guitar to use. If she bought it online, she would have to wait at least two or three days. It would be better to take the guitar home offline now.

"Um, Pochi-chan, why are there so many music stores here..."

As soon as Kita Ikuyo finished speaking, she felt a gust of wind blowing from behind her, so she turned around, and Yamada Ryo really ran in front of her like a gust of wind and began to talk incessantly about the history of this street. Even Hongxia didn't expect that Yamada Ryo had not said enough.

"How about this store? They seem to have a pretty rich variety of musical instruments."

Hong Xia pointed to the store next door. Indeed, whether in terms of scale or the way the clerks maintained musical instruments, this store was definitely a pretty good store.

"Welcome, what kind of musical instrument would you like to buy?"

The clerk greeted the people who walked into the store very enthusiastically, and then looked at the store entrance with confusion.

"Is that your companion as well?"

Several people looked in the direction the shop assistant pointed. Goto Ichiri was standing at the door, shaking her head and hair for no apparent reason. She looked like a crazy fan at a concert. Uesugi Sumika suddenly felt that after the performance two days ago, she was still in a state of being both a rock star and a crazy rock fan, which is why she still didn't feel like she had come out of it.

"She must be a super hardcore metal fan... Guest. If you want to find a metal guitar, please go to the second floor!"

The salesgirl became extremely enthusiastic, which made Goto Ichiri shake his head even more vigorously.

"Yes, she is our companion."

Several people were already used to it, and did not stop Goto Ichiri's impromptu performance. Instead, they walked into the shop chatting and laughing. Hongxia and Kita immediately began discussing whether the picks could be processed into earrings and which small accessories would be more suitable for their instruments. In addition, Goto Ichiri was already making the clerk a little helpless at the door. Yamada Ryo was standing alone on the stairs leading to the second floor and said helplessly.

"You're here to look at musical instruments... Aren't you here to buy some?"

However, what touched her was that at least Uesugi Sumiya was very serious about purchasing the musical instruments, although he might have been looking at his wallet and mobile phone more often.

"I have to say this stuff is really expensive... Luckily I have a little bit of wealth, next time I'll call my brother and ask for some of the spending resources that a young master can have."

Of course, this kind of thing was more of a joke. After all, there was still plenty of money in Uesugi Cheng's card, even enough to buy a set of band instruments. Since he was going to buy them, Uesugi Cheng decided to buy the most convenient one.

"As for the drums, we can go to a specialized store to have a look. As for the other fake instruments, we can just use their bodies to play with them. After all, we need to try them out first."

After finishing his last shift to help Goto Ichiri, the guitar inherited from Uesugi Shin finally completed its historical mission. Although it can still be used and is even in good condition, Uesugi Sumika still decided to buy himself a new instrument.

"Excuse me, can I try a musical instrument?"

After looking at several guitars, Uesugi Cheng asked the clerk. After obtaining the clerk's consent, he picked up the guitar, plugged it in, and started to try playing.

On the other hand, Ryoya Yamada took a fancy to a bass and proposed the idea of ​​trying to play it.

"Ah, the kind of person who gives his all during a rehearsal and then gets all cocky about it..."

When the shop assistant named Hanazono Tae was applauding Yamada Ryo's performance, Hongxia looked at the breathless Yamada Ryo and complained mercilessly. Although she knew that her good friend was always a little weird, this looked a little too weird anyway, and that bass didn't look cheap at all.

"This also has matching items, please give me a portion..."

Uesugi Sumire secretly selected a complete set of equipment in a place without attracting the attention of the members of the Bond Band. The clerk seemed reluctant to see Uesugi Sumire stop trying to play the music. After all, the part that Uesugi Sumire just played was a melody that she had never heard before, but it caught her ears in an instant.

"Well?"

The silly hair on Hongxia's head suddenly twitched, and she turned around, as if she realized that everyone standing in the store seemed to have something to do except her. What's even more terrifying is that as a drummer, she was completely unable to join in the conversation at this time.

So she subconsciously began to look for someone she could talk to, at least to make her feel less embarrassed.

Then she saw Uesugi Sumika, who was silently pointing at the guitar and seemed to be talking to another clerk, and the clerk who was not paying attention for some reason.

"Um... guest, are you playing in a band or something? I'm... a little curious. I wonder where I can hear the full version of the melody you just tried to play?"

The clerk finally couldn't hold back her curiosity and asked this question. She had received many customers, and many of them had tried to play the instrument, but she was the first one who could capture her heart with just a short melody like Uesugi Sumika.

"I don't know either. Maybe I will debut someday, or maybe I won't in my lifetime."

Uesugi Cheng handed the guitar to the clerk, and then spoke in the face of her speechless look.

"Give me a copy of all the accessories for the guitar. I want them all. Pay by credit card."

289

Chapter 289: Sister’s misunderstanding.

The clerk's tone became respectful at this moment, and even his attitude became respectful unconsciously. Hong Xia's ahoge shook twice again, and she had a new understanding of how strong Uesugi Cheng's financial resources were. Even Yamada Ryo would look at his own financial situation when considering buying a bass. Uesugi Cheng was a rare rich man who bought a whole set of guitar equipment without hesitation.

"Ah, is this the most common problem in comics...the drummer's loneliness?"

In an instant, Hongxia felt as if there was a thick barrier between herself and the other members of the band. Even Uesugi Cheng, a member who did not perform on stage, had his own things to do here, but Hongxia found that she had nothing to say or topic to talk about.

You can't really use a guitar as drumsticks to hit the drums. That's not only too rock and roll, but also a little too scary.

As if she was getting farther and farther away from everyone, Hong Xia stood there silently, listening to the sounds of conversation fading away from her ears. She had never felt that being a drummer was such a lonely position.

"Hong Xia-san."

This one sentence suddenly woke Ijichi Hongxia up. She was stunned for a moment and even her aho-geeks trembled for a while. She never thought that someone would talk to her at this time.

When she looked back, she saw that Uesugi Cheng seemed to have paid the bill at some point and came over to talk to her.

"Speaking of which, Hongxia, why are you just standing here? Don't you want to buy anything?"

Ijichi Hongxia was speechless and showed a helpless look. It would be great if the things she needed could be sold here.

"By the way, let me ask you some questions about the drum set."

Ijichi Hinikaka was almost moved to tears, she never expected that Uesugi Sumika would be so considerate as to pave the way for her, so that at least she wouldn't look like an outsider standing there doing nothing.

"Okay, okay, I know I will tell you everything!"

Her high spirits surprised Uesugi Cheng. He didn't know why Hongxia suddenly became excited, and seemed eager to teach her everything she had learned. Are drummers really that rare? A simple question could make Hongxia, a drummer, so excited.

So after the few people finally finished choosing the guitar and bass, and even Goto Ichiri was having a social phobia attack, and the guitar-buying process was finally over with Kita Ikuyo performing a puppet show, they saw Hongxia twisting her wrists very excitedly, as if she was demonstrating various drumming techniques to Uesugi Sumire.

"I see... This is indeed a very learned thing."

Uesugi Cheng twisted his wrist a few times but he felt that he probably wouldn't be able to learn slowly step by step, so he quickly remembered a book, a book that would help him quickly master drum instruments.

[Enchanted by the King]: This book records in detail the secret feasts and intoxicated dances that the author saw in the graveyards and cemeteries of southern Europe, Egypt and Anatolia. The author confessed that he was a ghoul, a creature that gnawed corpses in the soil: he said that he saw the dances in the book while feasting. (Reading required: 8 hearts, get [Teaching: Drums and Dances])

These techniques require long-term practice and learning to master. If you need to find a way to quickly master them, the best way is to rely on the power of great arts to guide you.