Anime, but you can win a prize by confessing your love

"From a general perspective, it is definitely used. No matter what the story of the MV is, the scenes of all the band members playing must be interspersed and shown."

"Then can I... appear on camera like this?"

Little Bochi jumped off her seat and rushed to the preparation room. When she ran out, she put on the "ripe mango" box again.

"You definitely can't play it like this, face the reality, Pochi-chan."

Hongxia wiped the sweat from her forehead, wordlessly lifted the cardboard curtain through which little Bochi could observe the outside world, and shouted inside.

At the table, Liang saw this situation and turned to discuss with Ye Mu.

"Pochi definitely can't be the main character in the MV, so the planet can actually be ruled out."

"Not necessarily... Wouldn't it be great if you could play the lonely heroine? At the beginning, she's a cold and socially anxious girl with no friends. When she's out with a guitar on her back, she's invited to join a band. Then she gradually grows up, performs on stage with the encouragement of her friends, and becomes a shining presence. What a perfect story development!"

Ye Mu was inclined to participate in "Guitar, Loneliness and Blue Planet" from the beginning, so he tried his best to encourage Liang at this time.

“It’s the band’s first original song, and it has extraordinary significance!”

Liang said "Oh" and sat back, neither refutating nor agreeing immediately.

"What do you think Kita?"

Ye Mu looked at the girl with shoulder-length red hair.

"Be careful, I can't just choose whatever my seniors choose. As a lead singer, I must have my own opinions."

"It doesn't matter which song it is, but I have a suggestion. Why can't we choose the location of the MV first and then decide which song to choose? If you think about it carefully, the place that fits the mood of the lyrics doesn't necessarily have to be completely different--"

“A song doesn’t have to be shot in one place; it can be made up of several scenes.”

………………

The next day, at the door of Ichichi's apartment, Ye Mu, carrying a shoulder bag, straightened his clothes and solemnly pressed the doorbell.

After a long while, the person who came to open the door was not the cute and gentle Hong Xia, but the store manager Xingge, who had a sleepy face, rubbed his eyes and yawned.

Seeing that it was Ye Mu standing outside the door, her floating aho-hair stood up alertly, and she pulled her shoulder strap that was about to slip off, looking at him with scrutiny.

"What are you here for?"

This is nonsense. If I don’t look for Hongxia, would I look for you?

"…I'm here to look for Hong Xia. We agreed yesterday to go to Nagano together to find a suitable location for the MV."

Yesterday, Kita's words enlightened everyone, and everyone was inspired and told us their ideal shooting locations.

Liang said that the streets of Shibuya were good, such as the bustling intersection, the overpass at dusk, etc. She wanted to look for these places specifically, and Kita naturally followed without hesitation.

Ye Mu and Hong Xia prefer the entrance of a shrine that represents tranquility and peace, or the top of a hill that overlooks the city.

Little Bochi is a bit special. She thinks the cupboard is fine, and the starry stage a little further away would also be nice.

The group that could not reach a consensus decided to act separately, go to their favorite filming locations for on-site inspections, take photos and post them in the group, and then make a decision.

Ye Mu actually invited Xiao Boqi to go with her, but when she heard that they would be going on a long journey and climbing a mountain, she lost consciousness and curled up on the ground.

In desperation, the band split into two groups. Liang and Kita went to Shibuya, while Hongxia and Ye Mu decided to go to Nagano Prefecture, the "roof" of neon, to look for it.

Turning the perspective back, even after explaining his purpose, Xingge still did not let Ye Mu in. Instead, he became even more alert.

"You guys are going to Nagano? Where exactly? How long will you be gone and when will you be back?"

This is also what Ye Mu is most afraid of, that the store manager will not agree.

Taking the JR Chuo Main Line Express, it takes more than two hours to get to Nagano City, which means a round trip of nearly five hours, not to mention the time it takes to visit Takato Castle and Togakushi Shrine.

"……Well"

Just as Ye Mu's brain was frantically working to find a reason to spend the night outside, Hong Xia's voice came from behind Ichichi Xingge who was blocking the door.

"Sister, what are you doing? Let Ye Jun come in."

Chapter 113: Confessions of a Sister-con

My child has grown up and become independent, and has even brought friends of the opposite sex into the home. Will he drive me, an old lady, away next?

The above is what Yiji Chi Xingge imagined. She sat on the sofa angrily and ignored the two people who were laughing and talking, but she still felt sad in her heart.

Pricking up her ears, she heard bits and pieces of conversation between the two.

"…At the shrine at noon?"

"Of course, the train to Nagano doesn't arrive until noon."

"That night...the store manager...will be angry."

"It's okay, she has PA-chan with her."

Hearing Hong Xia's seemingly nonchalant voice, Yidi Chi Xingge cried out in grievance.

"Hongxia, what will happen to Fanxing without you? How will I do the housework? How will I eat?"

The aggrieved elder sister behaved like a child having a tantrum, twisting herself on the sofa and making the tidy sofa messy.

"Sister, stop being like a child!"

Hongxia turned her head and scolded, but she didn't stop combing her hair.

Eat? Yes, maybe this will work!

Ye Mu thought for a moment and took out a card from his wallet.

"Sister Xingge, Hongxia and I are out for a music video shoot. We may not be back until tomorrow... This is the VIP card for XX restaurant. You can get a 70% discount on meals there with this."

Walking to the sofa, Yidizhi Xingge's "old shoulders were slippery" and the straps on her shoulders had fallen off again without her realizing it. Ye Mu handed the card to her and stepped aside without looking away.

Feng Ping Ling gave him this card not long after he started working, saying it was a benefit for internal employees. He just needed to pay for the ingredients when eating in their own restaurant. Unfortunately, he later forgot about it and never used it.

"XX restaurant? 70% off!?"

Ichichi Xingge turned the card over and over suspiciously, she knew this restaurant, and its fame made her doubt the authenticity of the card.

"Don't worry, it's absolutely authentic. I work there."

Hearing Ye Mu's solemn promise, the store manager's mouth curled up.

"You're sensible... ahem, just have fun when you go out to play. Also, you must protect Hong Xia. If there's any problem, I'll beat you up!"

Looking at the store manager's frail body that was drained by staying up late and drinking, these words didn't sound scary at all, and even sounded a little cute.

"My sister is really terrible!"

Hongxia tied her side ponytail and came back to get her backpack when she heard her sister's sister-con speech.

Seeing that she was ready, Ye Mu waved to the store manager and waited at the entrance to change his shoes. Hong Xia turned her face to hug her proud sister and officially set off.

Click~

The door closed, and Yidizhi Xingge dragged her staggering steps back to the sofa and lay down on it in a very rude posture.

"Humph, that kid better really do as he said, Hongxia will not let you steal her heart so easily."

She finished talking to herself, but felt lost.

She knew her sister's character. Even though nothing would happen between them tonight, the fact that they could go out together already proved how close their relationship was.

It was going to rain and her sister was going to get married. Although she was a sister-con, she couldn't stop them and had no intention of stopping them.

As a rock musician, the main thing is rebellion, and so is she. Under her influence, the gentle Ru Hongxia also has a stubbornness in her heart.

"Your appearance, personality, and playing skills are barely acceptable, but if you want to make it to the end, I still need to observe you!"

After uttering some harsh words into the void, Yidizhi Xingge stretched out his hand to hit the air, then picked up the phone from the table and dialed the PA's number.

After a busy tone, an incredibly weak voice came from the other end of the phone: "Hello, what's going on?"

"You stayed up late to broadcast live again, didn't you? Don't sleep. I'll take you to XX for a big meal at noon today. It's my treat!"

"…Okay! Don't regret it!"

There came the sound of the quilt being lifted.

…………

Afraid of missing the train, Ye Mu and Hong Xia chose to take a taxi to the station. When they finally got on the train to JR Nagano Station, they breathed a sigh of relief, slumped into their chairs, and relaxed.

"This seat is quite good. I should be able to see the beautiful scenery along the way."

Hongxia's seat was next to the window. She tilted her head to look out the window, her tone full of anticipation for the journey.

Hong Xia was looking out the window, while Ye Mu, who was sitting on her right, was looking at her profile.

With her long yellow hair and bangs, she has big lively eyes, and a small but still straight nose. Hong Xia is indeed a beautiful girl.

Feeling the burning sensation on the side of her face, Hong Xia turned her head and saw Ye Mu staring at her unabashedly. She felt a little shy and patted Ye Mu's shoulder.

"What are you doing? It's rude to stare at a girl."

"I was thinking that Hongxia's outfit suits you very well, and the big red bow is really cute...but there's something wrong."

Hong Xia was a little embarrassed about the first half of the sentence. She pulled the bow on her chest and turned her face away, but after hearing the turn of events, she still asked with concern.

"Where?"

"That's--your shoes."

Ye Mu lowered his head, and Hong Xia also lowered her head subconsciously, stretched her legs unnaturally, and clenched her toes twice.

Today she was wearing canvas shoes and black socks that were a little higher than the shoe uppers, slightly covering her calves. Above her were her slender calves and the naturally drooping hem of her long skirt, a youthful and energetic combination.

"We are going to climb a mountain today. This might hurt your feet."

"Oh, why didn't you remind me earlier?"

Hong Xia suddenly realized and patted her head in distress.

"I just noticed it. It's okay. If your feet hurt, just tell me and I'll carry you to the shrine."

"Let's forget about this."

The train started moving, passing through the concrete jungle and bustling streets, heading towards the outskirts of Tokyo.

Nagano Prefecture is actually not far from Tokyo. It is located in the mountainous area in the central part of Honshu Island. Its tourist features are the plateau forests. The Togakushi Shrine that the two planned to visit today is in Nagano City.

So even though they were going to travel for two days, they didn't bring a lot of things. Hong Xia didn't bring anything except some essential items for a girl, money, and a cell phone charger, so she only carried a small bag, and Ye Mu did the same.

An hour and a half later, the scenery outside the window had changed drastically, the terrain was constantly rising, and the train had left the Kanto Plain and reached the outer edge of the Nagano Basin.

The train slowly stopped at Yishe Station. This was the first stop among the filming locations the duo planned to take - a hilltop overlooking the city.

Hong Xia pulled Ye Mu and couldn't wait to get off the bus, rushing towards the outermost observation platform of the station.

She was the first to lie down on the wooden railing, and the damp scent mixed with grass and trees rushed into her nostrils.

"Wow, this is the scene in my dream!"

Chapter 114: Yep, you're blushing

Looking diagonally downward, the endless green mountains surround the neatly divided farmlands, buildings and streets in the central plain, and these traces of human activities finally intertwine with the rolling mountains and disappear into the blue skyline.

The stratus clouds in the sky seemed very close, and the blond girl in front of him seemed to be leaning on the edge of the clouds.

Hongxia seemed to be immersed in the scenery. She was silent, looking into the distance, calm and peaceful.

Seeing this, Ye Mu couldn't help but pick up his phone and took the first photo of the day.

Hearing the clicking sound coming from behind, Hong Xia puffed up her cheeks when Ye Mu also leaned against the railing next to her.

"Really? I'm not ready to take a picture yet. Show me."

"Don't worry, it will definitely look good."

Ye Mu didn't mind. He smiled and opened the photo album on his phone, showing the perfect composition to Hong Xia.

Low translucent stratocumulus clouds, a girl lying on the railing with something on her mind, and the city in the basin can be vaguely seen through the railings that disappear at both ends of the center of the camera.

It was a perfect photo. Hong Xia was also somewhat shocked by herself in the camera and was speechless for a long time.

“It’s pretty, but I don’t really like it—”

"Because I feel that the person in the camera is not Hong Xia, but a melancholy and taciturn girl. She is standing at the edge of the sky, in front of the camera, but when you really want to reach out and touch her, she will turn into a bird and fly away."

"Haha, your imagination is amazing, comparable to Liang's."