People are in the music show, but the Yorozuya

But he seems to be really good at it. After all, he just dealt with Xiaomu yesterday, so it shouldn't be a problem for him to deal with Xiduo today.

So Otonashi Souda thought about it and said to Kita Ikuyo,

"Didn't they tell you that I'm just a replacement for the band? After all, I have my own things to do and can't often play music with them, so I only come when I have the time and interest."

"Your escape has nothing to do with me. As long as Hongxia and the others forgive you, it's fine. Not knowing guitar is not a big deal. As long as you are willing to learn, you can learn. So I'm just asking you, do you want to join the End Band? Don't lie."

"Ugh... Otonashi-senpai is bullying me..."

Kita Ikuyo bit her lip and finally nodded obediently.

"Of course I want to join... I want to play music with everyone, but I really don't have any musical talent..."

"To be honest, after I joined the band, I borrowed two years' allowance from my dad in advance and bought a guitar to practice at home."

"But no matter how much I practiced by watching online tutorials, I still couldn't get the sound right. I really practiced for a long time, but there was no effect at all. So Otonashi-senpai, and Nijika-senpai, I'm really sorry that I don't have the ability to join the ending band!"

The regret and sadness in Kita Ikuyo's heart were about to overflow. She always liked to treat people with a smile, but now her eyes were a little red.

(PS: You have to be careful about Nagasaki Motoyo too. She's probably a bit of a jerk when she says she's willing to be in a band with Aine for life.)



Chapter 29: Hong Xia is not a good prince

"No way? Even a beginner wouldn't be able to play the correct notes after following the tutorial."

Otonashi Sota and others were a little confused when they heard this.

"Really? No matter how hard I play, the guitar just makes this low 'boom boom' sound."

Seeing that everyone was a little unconvinced, Kita Ikuyo hurriedly spoke.

"Eh? 'Dong Dong'? That... is the bass, right?"

Goto Ichiri was stunned for a moment and said subconsciously.

"How is that possible? Even though I'm a novice, I can still tell the difference between guitar and bass."

Kita Ikuyo said as she went to the lounge, took out the guitar case she had been carrying with her, and opened the case to reveal the instrument inside.

"Look, bass guitars only have four strings, right? Mine has six."

"...Kita-san, is it possible that a bass guitar also has six strings?"

Looking at Kita Ikuyo's 'guitar', everyone fell silent.

“Eh? Is this true…?”

Hearing this, Kita Ikuyo was struck by lightning. She looked at everyone in disbelief, then fell to her knees wailing.

"I spent two years' worth of pocket money and New Year's money to buy this..."

"Kita, you're a genius!"

Otonashi Kanata couldn't help but applaud Kita Ikuyo's comedic talent.

"Brother Zou Tai, please stop joking around at a time like this."

Ichichi Hongxia held her forehead with her hands, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

"Although I bought the wrong instrument, I know that Kita has been practicing hard because she has hard calluses on her hands."

Goto Ichiri said seriously.

Although Kita Ikuyo's original intention of joining the band was impure and she even ran away, she did try hard to practice the piano and wanted to make up for the mistakes she made, but she was practicing in the wrong direction.

"Kita-chan, now that we've found the problem, let's start over again."

Ijichi Higanaka reached out her hand to Kita Ikuyo. There was a gentle smile on her face, and there seemed to be a warm light emanating from behind her.

"Senior Hongxia...I'm Xiduo, back on the team!"

Kita Ikuyo looked at Ichichi Kouka with emotion. Since that was the case, she no longer refused.

From now on, she will give 200% of her effort and will never let Hongxia and the others down again!

"That's great! This way, we can have one more person to share the cost of the lounge rental and activity quota."

Yamada Ryo raised his fingers in a V shape and said with a smile.

"Huh? Do you have to pay rent to use the lounge? Isn't Hong Xia the prince? Why do you have to pay in your own home?"

Otonashi Sota couldn't help but wonder when he heard that.

"Um....Brother Zou Tai, although this store is owned by my sister, we still have to pay for our activities here. After all, there are other bands performing here besides us. And we can't let Liang get something for nothing, or she'll get addicted to it."

Ijichi Hongxia hurriedly explained.

"I understand. The people's money will be divided into 30% and 70%, and the gentry's money will be returned in full."

"...I don't know what you mean, Sota-san, but that's definitely not the case!"

"By the way, Otonashi, as a substitute player, you haven't paid your share of the money yet. Just give it to me privately when the time comes."

Yamada Ryo came close to Otonashi Sota and whispered in his ear.

"Don't even think about it!"

Ijichi Hongxia teleported behind Yamada Ryo like a ghost and punched her angrily.

"Haha, but Liang's reminder is not wrong. I'll give the money to you, Hongxia, later."

Otonashi Sota said with a smile.

"No need, Brother Zou Tai. You don't come here very often, so you don't have to pay."

Ijichi Hongxia waved her hands repeatedly to refuse.

"Hongxia, this won't do. Why are you being so exclusive? I may be a substitute, but I'm also part of the band, so of course I should be treated the same as everyone else."

Otonashi Sota said seriously,

"This way, even if I'm not there, since I paid, I can still feel a sense of participation when you guys use the lounge... Wait, that sounds a bit weird."

I'm so awesome!

When it comes to talking, Ijichi Hongka is obviously no match for the experienced Otonashi Sota, so she has no choice but to agree to charge Otonashi Sota's fee.

"By the way, what should we do with Kita-chan's instrument?"

They chatted for a long time, and finally the topic returned to Kita Ikuyo.

Since she joined the band, the issue of musical instruments must of course be dealt with.

After all, you can't ask her to switch from being a guitarist to a bassist, right?

For something like bass, a band only needs to have a soul.

"I could buy Xiduo's bass, but in exchange I'd have to eat grass for the whole month."

Yamada Ryo said she could help, but the price was a bit high.

"Sisters, are you really eating or not?"

Otonashi Souta raised his eyebrows and looked at her in surprise.

"How about this, I have a lot of unused guitars at home. Kita can trade this bass for a guitar with me, but as a condition, I want to see how you eat grass, Ryo."

Although he had seen videos online of extraordinary people eating all kinds of incredible things in his previous life, he had never seen a high school girl eating grass.

"No problem, boss, if you enjoyed it, can you give me a tip?"

Yamada Ryo agreed without hesitation and looked at Otonashi Sota expectantly.

"It's covered."

Otonashi Sota gave her a thumbs up.

"...What weird things are you two talking about again?"

After witnessing with her own eyes that the two had reached some kind of strange deal, Ijichi Hongxia held her forehead in silence. Having Ryo was already a headache for her, and it was outrageous that Souta could still keep up with Ryo's train of thought.

"Souta-senpai, thank you so much!"

Kita Ikuyo was so grateful for Otonashi Souta's help that she didn't know what else to do except to say thank you. So, in a fit of excitement, she blurted out the words.

"Why don't I go to Sota-senpai's house and be a maid for a day?"

"Eh?!"

Hearing this, everyone who had finished the band was shocked.

"Maid? That's fine. I haven't experienced maid service yet."

Otonashi Kanata touched his chin and felt that the condition was a bit tempting, and the other party was also a super beautiful girl, so he agreed without hesitation.

Seeing that Yin Wuzou agreed, Hong Xia and others looked at each other, not knowing what to say.

After all, this is Kita Ikuyo's desire to repay a favor, so they can't object, right?

Moreover, because of their trust in Otonashi Sota's character, Hongxia and others didn't think he would do anything to Kita. At most, they would just be a little shy.

However, Goto Ichiri felt a little envious. It would be great to be able to stay at Otonashi-san's house for a whole day, right?

"Hey, don't even think about slacking off, it's time to get to work."

At this time, Hongxia's sister walked in from outside and urged everyone.

(ps: mygo is an interesting group too, with a girl with jade syndrome, an undergrad, a single-parent child, a coffee shop waiter, and a stray cat girl)

Chapter 30: Su Shi pinches me

As Sister Hongxia gave the order, Hongxia and the others went to work, leaving only Otonashi Sota and Goto Ichiri in the lounge.

He didn't know if it was Otonashi Sota's illusion, but he felt that Hongxia's sister seemed to have glanced at him with a sharp look again.

Is this guy a sister complex? Is his sensitive skin triggered by the presence of a grown man like him next to Hong Xia?

Otonashi Sota felt that he had guessed the truth.

After all, if he had a sister as cute and enthusiastic as Hongxia, he would also be highly vigilant and watchful of any opposite sex who appeared around his sister.

But fortunately, he is an orphan in this life. Not only does he have no sister, but he is also not afraid of being cyber-lost when he surfs the Internet.

"Yili, let's go out too. I'll buy you a drink."

"Good, good."

In fact, rather than staying in a crowded place outside, Goto Ichiri would rather stay in the lounge with Onuma Sota, but she might never have the courage to say it in her life.

Oh, socially anxious Xiaoli.

I went to the bar with Goto Ichiri, and the one in charge of serving drinks was Yamada Ryo.

"Two glasses of orange juice, please."

Otonashi Sota said.

"Otonashi, I want to drink too."

Yamada Ryo looked at him straight.

"Just act cute for me and I'll treat you."

Otonashi Sota held his chin with one hand and said jokingly.

"Meow~~"

Yamada Ryo thought about it, made cat claw shapes with his hands, then tilted his head and meowed expressionlessly.

"Yes, I invite you."

Otonashi Sota snapped his fingers and nodded with satisfaction.

"Brother Zou Tai, don't always indulge Liang. She'll get ahead of you."

Ichichi Hongxia passed by here and couldn't help but complain,

"And Liang, can you please keep some girlish reserve in front of boys?"

"You can't get a free drink if you're reserved, Hongxia."

Yamada Ryo raised the corner of his mouth, made a V sign with some pride, and then quickly took three drinks.

“Oh, really…”