Why play in a band if you don't form one for life?

Hongxia was thinking about tonight's dinner. Yili was teaching Kita how to play guitar, and Liang was squatting at the entrance of the cave, watching Shizi scream and scratch.

Shizi squatted on the ground, rubbing her chin desperately, looking at the torrential rain that seemed to swallow the world. She was muttering to herself, and Liang heard it all: "The leaves of the vegetation are small, thick, and covered with waxy mold. It should be a subtropical evergreen sclerophyllous forest. Normally, the climate should be Mediterranean, with hot and dry summers and mild and rainy winters. However, why is it so rainy here in the summer... The key is why there is a subtropical evergreen sclerophyllous forest in this place..."

Just like before, Shizi's words went in one ear and out the other to Liang, who didn't understand a word. She recalled the gloomier Shizi's comment on this rainy season: "It is recommended that God learn more about geography before creating this world... at least to the level of compulsory education."

It's really hard to understand. I'd better go ask Hong Xia about dinner.

Liang stood up and walked towards Hongxia who was hitting the pot lid with a drumstick.

"Aren't you going to look after little Shizi?" Seeing Liang coming back, Hongxia was a little surprised. Liang was stunned. It seemed that she really squatted next to Shizi for this purpose. "I forgot." Her expression did not change.

"As expected of you..."

"Anyway, it's raining outside, so she won't run around."

"That's not necessarily true." Hongxia pointed at the cave entrance. Shizi had just opened an umbrella and walked outside alone, staring at the sky stupidly. "Go quickly, so she won't get into any danger again." Hongxia handed her umbrella to Liang and half-pushed Liang away. At this time, footsteps were heard nearby, first Ayako and Rinko, then Sayo, and finally Lisa and Yukina. Roselia finished training.

"There's still some time before dinner." Hong Xia said. The rice in the pot was not yet cooked.

"Is that so?" Yukina pondered. Her first reaction was to gather the team members to continue band practice, but she gave up immediately. During the period when Roselia had just traveled through time, the band's practice was basically suspended due to lack of equipment. It was not until the end that the band brought a large number of musical instruments and their band practice was resumed. Logically speaking, in order to prepare for the Future World Fes, which they didn't know whether they would have the opportunity to participate in, they should spend twice as much time to make up for the wasted time. However, even if they were fine in their daily interactions, when they were playing, they could always find that everyone was not in the right state. Even Yukina herself was like this. But she couldn't find the reason for a while.

There is no way to improve in this state. There is no point in practicing more. How can we solve this problem?

"I will make you smile again!" Such a memory suddenly flashed through Yukina's mind. She covered her forehead and drove the picture out of her mind.

She looked forward. Saya was standing at the entrance of the cave, staring blankly at the heavy rain outside, not knowing what she was thinking.

In a sense, this rainstorm was caused by Sayo.

Saya's ability is to create rainwater. This rainwater is just ordinary rainwater, which is not very useful except for providing water.

But since Ako developed the magic to replace rainwater with other liquids, things have changed. They tried to preserve some of the acid in the monsters' bodies and transform Sayo's rainwater into a terrifying group combat power. According to Ako, that is "AOE".

Coupled with Rinko's flexible switching between group buffs and group suppression, and Lisa's cookies, the power of the combo can still be kept up to the next level.

After the band arrives, Hongxia greatly improves the team's endurance. Liang's sonic attack and Rinko's group suppression can complement each other. At the same time, Shiko can temporarily copy Rinko's group gain effect, allowing Rinko to focus on one mode. At the same time, Shiko and Kita can provide a steady supply of molten iron, and with sufficient preparation, Ichiri can also transform rain into freezing rain.

Even if there are any fish that slip through the net, Yushina, who specializes in close combat, will be responsible for dealing with them.

Therefore, this kind of combination skills has become one of their usual ways of advancement.

There is only one flaw in this method of action - it rains a lot here, and the rainfall caused by Sayo often causes heavier precipitation, or even flash floods, which hinders their journey. So Sayo will not take action frequently.

But this time it was different. The river passed through a narrow canyon, and the cliffs were crawling with disgusting monsters of all sizes. The original black and white rock walls were covered with them, like maggots crowded on rotten meat. It was impossible to pass directly through the middle, but the surrounding mountains were high and the roads were steep, and several vertical rock walls could be seen with the naked eye. Going by land was even more impossible.

"There's nothing we can do." Yukina gave these instructions at the time.

The battle was so intense that the boat almost capsized. Not only the visible monsters, but also the monsters lurking at the bottom of the river were stirred up. If it weren't for Ichiri, several people would have been thrown directly into the river and would have been difficult to find. After this battle, they did pass the checkpoint, but Sayo's full force release brought an unprecedented heavy rainstorm, and coupled with their fatigue, they could only rest for a while and recover.

Shiko and Ryo came back from outside. Saya's expression caught her attention.

Saya was lost in her memories. Shiko could tell at a glance. Saya's lips moved as if she was mumbling something. Although it was rude, she moved a little closer to get a closer look.

She read Sayo's lips: "hi...na..."

Her lips stretched.

"So, that's it." In front of the members of Roselia - excluding Saya - Shizi clapped his hands and made an inference about Saya's current condition.

"Hmm... Shizi, why are you laughing so strangely?" Lisa asked. Shizi quickly covered her mouth.

"So, Saya is missing Hinata?" Youxi wasn't surprised.

Hikawa Hina is the twin sister of Sayo, an all-round genius. The Hikawa twins can be said to be one of the top CPs in Bang Dream, and Shiko is unfortunately a Gemini.

She was already high at this time.

"I understand why my sister who has been by my side day and night suddenly disappears." Shizi nodded continuously.

"You really understand Saya." Yukina said. She didn't ask how Shizi knew the specific situation. "So, what do you want to do?"

"Ah, of course it's to make Sayo smile, didn't I say that?" Although Shizi was excited, he did not forget his original purpose.

Ako lay back on the backrest and tapped her chin: "Well... Ako also misses her sister, but it's not as serious as Sayo-san. But this kind of thing can only be solved by Hina-san herself, right?"

"Well, it won't happen overnight, let's think about it slowly." Lisa concluded. Everyone dispersed and went about their own business.

"Ah, there's a message." Shizi heard the "ding dong" sound in his pocket and took out his cell phone.

"What's going on?" Yili saw Shizi took out something they couldn't see and pointed it at something.

"Nothing, I just received news from the department, some trivial matters." Shizi put the phone back in his pocket.

When she looked up, she saw Yili looking at her as if he had seen a ghost - although Yili was not afraid of ghosts.

“Department…Department…?” she asked tremblingly.

Shizi tilted her head: "Yes, the drama club. Didn't I join the drama club?"

This time, Kita also looked at her as if she had seen a ghost—and she was really afraid of ghosts.

They still remember how socially anxious Shizi was when they first met her. Although Shizi had changed a lot, her liveliness was only shown to acquaintances. They had seen Shizi showing her socially anxious look to imaginary passers-by more than once. It was hard to imagine that in her world, she had already joined a club! It was a big club like the drama club, which was gradually becoming less popular, but still had double-digit members!

Ichiri felt betrayed.

Shizi understood what they meant. "Actually, if I hadn't been able to connect with Sei Xiang, I wouldn't have wanted to join any clubs... It was really torture to be involved in activities with club members whose faces I couldn't even recognize. Until the end of the semester, I only knew the club leader and the Sei Xiang 99 group that occasionally came to communicate... Ah, I shouldn't have told you about Sei Xiang, right? That's the stage where "Girls' Opera" takes place..."

Shizi began to talk about the "Girls' Opera" incessantly, talking about the happy times that shone like a burning gem and were as colorful as a rainbow.

Ah, it's started again. Kita thought to herself, she leaned back against the stone wall and listened quietly. Recently, because of Shizi's violent desire to share, except for their own stories, almost all the stories related to their realities have been spoiled.

When Shiko finally calmed down, she looked at Ichiri and Kita awkwardly and said, "Sorry, I was the one talking."

She turned and left. When she looked back, Sayo was still standing at the entrance of the cave.

"Hmm... Drama Department?" She rubbed her chin.

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Chapter 8: Umbrellas in the Fall

Saya looked at the heavy rain outside the cave.

Every time she uses her ability, she thinks of that day.

Glacier Saying Night

……

Ability: [Autumn Rain Umbrella Layering]

That day, a figure ran from the rain holding an umbrella... Saya's eyes blurred, as if she saw a hint of green in the rain curtain, but when she looked closely, she realized it was just an illusion.

In the cave behind her, Shizi gathered everyone again.

"Since Sayo needs Hinata, let her meet Hinata." Surrounded by everyone except Sayo, Shiko crossed her arms and said confidently. This plan requires the cooperation of everyone, so everyone who ended the band was also informed of the current situation.

"?" Everyone at Roselia didn't understand what Shizi meant at all.

After the band finished, everyone looked at Shizi's raised mouth and felt a sense of déjà vu. Hongxia was very hesitant about whether to give Shizi a chance to tell her amazing plan.

In the time she hesitated, everything was too late.

Shizi's voice suddenly changed and became quirky: "Tonight, I am the Japanese dish!"

It's dinner time. There's a large serving of French fries on the table today. Although it doesn't show on her face, Sayo's mood has improved a little.

Of course, it's not because of the fries. It's just that I've been eating wild vegetables and fruits here for a long time, so I miss the taste of civilized society. That's all.

"Saya, these... can all be given to you..." Imai-san twitched his cheeks and placed another plate of French fries in front of Saya.

"Eh...eh?" Saya was a little embarrassed. Imai-san's tone seemed a little strange? "What's wrong?"

"Ahahaha... I just know that you like to eat French fries~"

This sentence made Sayo panic: "Huh? I, I don't really like to eat..."

"So Hikawa-senpai likes to eat French fries?" Kita glanced at Shiko who was eating with her head down, "(No wonder she made so many French fries today... She seems to eat French fries often herself, and I heard her say that she was influenced by her idol...)"

Shiko didn't seem to notice Kita's gaze, nor did she look at Saya. She just silently stuffed another French fry into her mouth.

Sure enough, something is wrong! Normally, Imai-san would never say such embarrassing things in public... Saya turned to Yukina who was standing next to her. But Yukina avoided her gaze deliberately.

"What does this mean?" At that time, Yukina still didn't understand what Shiko meant when she heard her say "I am Hina". But she saw Hongxia's face tremble instantly.

"It means exactly what it says." Shizi's expression showed two parts of anticipation, three parts of curiosity and five parts of happiness. "As a member of the drama club of Xiuhua High School, I will play the role of Hinata tonight to make my sister laugh!"

Thinking of this, Youxina picked up the coffee beside her and took a sip to avoid losing her composure.

"This is ridiculous." Yukina immediately rejected the proposal.

"Why not?" Shizi's expression immediately changed to one part doubt, three parts anger and six parts as if it were a matter of course.

"Because," Youxina finally came up with a reason before she was at a loss for words, "regardless of the feasibility of this, it is a disrespect to their sisterhood."

"Disrespectful?" Shizi's eyes moved, "But right now, Hina is somewhere unknown. Since she misses Hina so much, this is the only way to help her recover, right? Don't worry, I will apologize to her afterwards."

"But..." Before Youxi could say anything, Hongxia patted her shoulder indifferently: Give up.

Yukina is still struggling: "Even if you can act well as Hinata, she will find out sooner or later."

"But at least it can make her feel better, right? If Sayo recovers sooner, it will also be beneficial to Roselia, right?"

"but……"

"Future World Fes." Shizi delivered the final blow.

Yukina frowned and looked at the coffee in her hand. She forgot to add sugar.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Wu..."

Shizi understood, and with a flash of her hand, a bottle of sugar cubes appeared in her hand and was handed to Youkina.

It was hard for her. Youkina looked at Shiko who was eating with her head down. Her personality changed back after the plan was finalized, and everyone immediately told her what the other Shiko said.

She didn't say anything at the time, squatting on the ground and sighing. After a long while, she stood up and said, "Please make more fries tonight."

Saya felt that everyone was a little strange. She looked carefully, but could not see anything. After the meal, Saya did not encounter any abnormalities, except that the black tea she drank tasted a little strange.

"(What's going on? I feel a little dizzy...)"

"I'm full." Sayo stood up and cleaned up her dishes. "Excuse me, I need to take a rest..." She staggered into the cave next door. After the musical instruments were taken away, it became their bedroom again.

The others exchanged glances.

The first question Yukina raised at that time was: "Saya is extremely familiar with Hinata, and she also knows that Hinata can't be here. How can you avoid being discovered?"

Shizi proudly picked up a bottle of wine.

"What is this?" In the eyes of others, there was only a ball of air in her hand.

"It's wine." Shizi introduced dissatisfiedly, "Although we are not legally old enough to drink, it should be okay to break the rules occasionally. Add it to the drink, and everything will be fine when Sayo gets drunk. Moreover, as long as the process is not discovered, Sayo will only think it was a dream afterwards, and it won't hurt her heart!"

Now, Sayo looked drunk indeed. The wine was provided by Shizi now. Hongxia poked Shizi's waist, indicating that it was her turn to come out. Shizi had dead eyes and a short stick in her hand. She hit her head with a "bang" as usual, and she immediately fell on the backrest.

Hong Xia quickly used starlight to wake her up.

As soon as Shizi opened her eyes, she showed everyone the green wig in her hand: "Look! I found this in a nearby store! Why is there a wig in a store? I don't understand~ but it's really interesting!"

Others didn't want to pay attention to her. Shizi stood up, tied up her long hair, and put on a wig. Now she really had some of Hikawa Hina's temperament. However, as long as there was light, anyone could see through her casual disguise at a glance.

But as long as there is no light, it will be fine. There is no light where Sayo is at the moment.

"Then I'll go, bye~" When saying goodbye, Shiko's voice was already 80% similar to Hina's. This superb false voice skill shocked everyone present at Roselia. But now, Yuki understood why she could play Hina.

In some ways, Shiko is a genius just like Hina.

There was a monster lurking in the dark cave, but it had been cleared out long ago. Now there were only a few mattresses. Saya leaned against the wall, staggered to her own mattress, and lay down.

Normally, she would never go to bed so early and would never forget to wash up.

"(My head feels dizzy...)" She casually slept in a "big" position on the mattress. Normally, she would not sleep in such a casual position.

"...Sister?" In her daze, she seemed to hear a familiar voice.

She turned toward the door. A silhouette appeared in the dim light outside.

"...Hina?"

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Chapter 9 Gemini Concert

"Sister?" The figure I had been thinking about day and night appeared at the door.