There are always girls in bands who want to date me

Chapter 190: Comparison is the evil of mankind!

"Then, since Qiuqiu already knew it, then why..." Chihaya Aine tilted her head and said with some confusion.

“Why didn’t you do anything about it?”

Sakuragawa Aki smiled slightly and added for her.

"Well...Aine, we have been a band for a while now, what do you think of the band now?" He did not answer Aine directly, but asked her a question in return.

"I feel...good, very happy...even though practicing guitar is tiring, and sometimes I feel like slacking off and not wanting to keep going any longer~," but..."

Chihaya Aine raised her eyes and glanced at him secretly.

"But when I think of Qiuqiu and Dengdeng, I can't help but be motivated. Hmm... it would be better if Lixi could relax a little and not be so strict~"

If Brother Lixi were a little more relaxed with you, you, a pink-haired girl, would probably be so miserable that you would die.

"Yes, it is like that."

Sakuragawa Aki patted her little head gently.

"In fact, compared to the broad concept of 'for the whole band, for everyone', people are more likely to work hard for their friends and relatives who they really care about."

This is what a band without a team spirit is like. Everyone will only work hard for the immediate goals, for interests, and for people closer to them, but will not focus on the entire team.

This is true for teams formed by emotional bonds, not to mention those formed by interests.

A team based on emotions may end up with an emotional breakdown, and a team based on interests may also fall apart due to conflicts of interest.

The goals and direction of a so-called team are always dynamic, not static. A leader is required to make adjustments and maintain them according to the passage of time. Only in this way can a team last long.

"Yes, this is human nature. After all, people are always divided into close and distant groups. Everyone has people they truly care about and people they don't care about as much."

Sakuragawa Aki blinked lightly and spoke in a calm tone.

"So, if Aine and I were placed on opposite ends of a scale, along with Xiao Deng and Li Xi, which side do you think Su Shi would choose?"

"I……"

Aine-chan pursed her lips, a hint of hesitation appearing on her face.

This question was so simple that she quickly found the answer in her heart, without even a moment's hesitation.

"Yes, that's right, the truth is that simple." Sakuragawa Aki sighed softly. "Mr. Suyo will choose Riki and Deng's side without hesitation."

"Then the question comes..."

He looked at the pink-haired girl's light gray eyes which were slightly watery, and after a pause, he spoke softly.

"Aine should have met Komuku and Toyokawa Shoko, right? If Riki and Deng were placed on the opposite ends of the scale, what would Sushi choose?"

"Hey... this?"

After hearing his question, Chihaya Aine showed a hint of hesitation and was unable to speak for a moment.

"Well, Aine is probably not familiar with either Mutsuki or Toyokawa Shoko, so it's normal for her to be confused."

Sakuragawa Akira said in a very calm tone.

"I can tell you the answer to your question. After a brief hesitation, Su Shi-san will decisively choose Toyokawa Shoko and Wakaba Mutsu."

Rather, even if you put these two girls together, Tatsuki Shiina and Tomo Takamatsu, they are not comparable to Toyokawa Shoko.

Perhaps, Nagasaki Suyo would hesitate, or maybe, she would not even have time to hesitate, and would come up with the answer deep in her heart.

This was an inevitable result, because in her eyes, Shiina Riki was just a person with a somewhat awkward personality, not good at speaking, and who needed her care, while Takamatsu Touma was an introverted girl who was not good at expressing herself and needed her care even more.

Just like the eldest daughter who is awkward and taciturn, and the younger daughter who is sensitive and introverted.

But Xiangzi, the white moonlight, is the one who can comfort her, warm her, and satisfy all her fantasies about family.

How can giving compare to receiving, and how can care compare to longing?

Therefore, only after all hopes were dashed and all bright futures were blocked, Nagasaki Suyo had no choice but to choose the MyGo band as a second choice.

Because she had no choice, either be alone with nowhere to go, or try to force herself to fit in with the band unwillingly.

This is the cruel, irrefutable fact.

Therefore, relationships between people cannot be "compared", because the answers obtained will always make people sad and heartbroken.

Comparison is the evil of mankind!

"Qiuqiu, can't we...can't we do something?"

Chihaya Aine showed a hint of hesitation and sadness on her face. She pursed her lips lightly and held Sakuragawa Aki's hands tightly with both hands, as if seeking a little comfort.

"If this continues, the band... will fall apart. Perhaps we can change Su Shi's mind and make her like this band..."

As she spoke, her voice became smaller and smaller, and her tone became less and less confident.

The clever girl knew very well that such imagination was too perfect and unrealistic.

Sakuragawa Aki sighed softly, looking at the usually lively and cute face, which rarely showed such a lost expression.

"Aine, let me ask you a question."

He thought for a moment and then spoke softly.

"If one day, the band disbands, and we all go our separate ways and never get together again, even you, me, and the lamp, the three of us will become distant and strangers, with no connection anymore."

"And then, you put in a lot of effort and finally found Lixi and Lenai, convincing them to form a band with two other strangers. You wanted to find the right time to get Deng and me back into the band, wanting to return to those happy times that had been lost."

Sakuragawa Aki looked at Chihaya Aine's cheeks gradually turning pale, and the panic, sadness and fear that appeared in her expression. After a pause, he said lightly.

"Will you give up the relationship between us just because of the little bit of beauty of the new band?"

"Qiuqiu, I..."

A gleam of light appeared in her light gray eyes, her pearly teeth bit her cherry lips lightly, and she held his hand with a little force, until her fingertips turned white.

As if she was very uneasy and panicked by his words, the girl's eyes were slightly red, and crystal tears seemed to be rolling in her eyes, but she tried hard not to let them fall.

When I think of the cruel future of separation from Qiuqiu and Dengdeng, we go from familiar to unfamiliar, from close to distant.

Aine-chan's heart felt as if it was being tightly gripped, and at this moment, endless sadness and grief welled up in her.

She doesn't want that kind of future, and she can't bear it...

"……Feel sorry."

Sakuragawa Aki hesitated for a moment, then stretched out his hand, took a step forward, and gently pulled the girl into his arms.

“I’m sorry, Aine, that’s not what I meant. What I said just now was also wrong… I was wrong.”

Feeling the warm touch in his arms and the clear and steady heartbeat that seemed to bring a sense of security, Chihaya Aine finally couldn't control herself and tears fell on his chest.

"Qiuqiu, idiot..."

Chapter 191: I accidentally bullied the pink-haired girl and made her cry

Under the hazy moonlight, the deserted streets seemed to be covered by a layer of light silver gauze. The breeze blew gently, bringing a hint of warmth. The street lamps beside the residential area emitted a soft halo.

On such a quiet and peaceful night, a pair of figures are gently hugging each other.

She had a petite and slender figure, the dark green uniform skirt swaying gently in the breeze, her long pink hair falling softly on her shoulders, a few strands of hair lifted by the wind and gently brushing against her cheeks.

Sakuragawa Aki gently put one hand around Chihaya Aine's little head, feeling the faint wetness coming from her chest. Her dark eyes lowered, and her movements were very gentle as she slowly stroked the girl's soft long hair.

“I’m sorry, Aine. I was just giving you an example. I didn’t mean to bully you.”

Sakuragawa Aki paused and spoke in a gentle tone.

"That kind of future will never come... I promise."

He really didn't mean anything else, he just wanted Aine-chan to think about it from another perspective.

However, perhaps the future he described was too real and too cruel, causing this thoughtful and kind pink-haired girl to feel a little scared.

"……real?"

Chihaya Aine rubbed her little face against his chest gently, and as if in a small revenge, she wiped all her tears on his shirt.

Feeling the tangible warmth against her cheek and the gentle assurance in his words, Aine-chan felt the fear and uneasiness she had just felt disappear quickly, like a shadow under the sun, without leaving a trace.

Instead, there was a warm, slightly swollen feeling in the chest.

I don't want to be separated, I want to be together forever...

At this moment, she suddenly understood Xiao Deng's previous thoughts and those remarks that she had previously thought had a little bit of "gravity".

Perhaps, Xiao Deng, who had been lonely for a long time, felt this warmth and was unwilling to let go.

"Of course, we agreed to be together for a lifetime, not even a minute less."

Sakuragawa Aki smiled slightly, then said with a hint of helplessness on his face.

"Hmm... To be honest, forming a band for life is a very difficult thing."

He gently pulled Aine-chan away, looked down at her chest which was covered in a large area of wetness, and sighed slightly.

"Compared to being lifelong friends or something like that, it's way more complicated."

This is not surprising. The so-called "forming a band for life" is actually equivalent to "working in the same company for a lifetime" to a large extent. Not only do you have to consider emotional factors, but there are also many practical issues that need to be considered.

For example, life pursuits, goals, wishes to be fulfilled, financial situation, family reasons, personnel changes, emotional maintenance...

"...Qiuqiu, let me lean on you for a while~"

Seeing that the warm feeling was fading away, the pink-haired creature began to feel restless again and wanted to snuggle into his arms.

You pink-haired girl, do you know how uncomfortable it is to have a wet chest?

Sakuragawa Aki held her little head with one hand and unbuttoned a few buttons of her shirt with the other hand to prevent the wet clothes from sticking to her body.

He shook his collar, feeling the cool breeze blowing past him, and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Don't move, let me wipe it."

"I...I'm here to help you."

Chihaya Aine raised her eyes slightly and looked at the chest where the traces of muscles were faintly visible. The lines were not ostentatious, but revealed a sense of beauty of health and vitality. The slightly protruding Adam's apple and broad shoulders seemed to be covered with a layer of silver glow under the moonlight.

The pink-haired girl even swallowed lightly, with two obvious blushes on her pretty face. I don't know if it was because her tears soaked his clothes, she felt a little shy, or for some other reason...

Are you sure you want to help me? Why do I feel like you want to take a bite?

Sakuragawa Aki silently took half a step back, feeling that boys also had to protect themselves when they were outside.

"Why, why are you retreating!?" Chihaya Aine shouted loudly with her pretty face flushed.

"Hmm...I suddenly feel a sense of fear for some unknown reason."

Sakuragawa Aki shrugged, feeling the power filling his body and his five senses becoming more acute, and secretly felt relieved.

The surrounding environment was clearly visible in his eyes, even the slightest movement was visible.

『Dark Knight LV3』 provides powerful bonuses to each of his abilities.

Just like a certain light cannon warrior who is awesome at noon, I am invincible at night!

Love Bateman!

In short, after comforting the pink-haired boy for a long time and forcing him to promise various "unequal treaties" such as going shopping with her and eating bento together this weekend, Aine-chan finally let him go and stopped clamoring for stickers.

After all, Sakuragawa Aki couldn't help feeling a little guilty because he accidentally bullied this cute pink-haired girl and made her cry.

…………

Time passed slowly, and the two continued to walk slowly on the way home.

"So, what does Qiuqiu think of classmate Su Shi?"

Chihaya Aine lowered her head, gently kicking the pebbles on the ground with her small leather shoes. She held his hand with one hand, feeling the familiar touch, and her heart quietly calmed down.

"Well, if Sushi-san can accept the current situation and stay in the band peacefully, I can also treat her as a good companion."

Sakuragawa Aki smiled lightly and spoke in a somewhat casual tone.

However, facing his somewhat gentle attitude, Aine-chan sighed softly and showed no sign of happiness.

On the contrary, because their relationship was very close and they could understand each other's thoughts, she naturally heard the deeper meaning of Sakuragawa Aki.

Sakuragawa Aki will not accept the band becoming a replacement for Nagasaki Suyo. If she really makes the move to quit the band or wants to split the band, Sakuragawa Aki will not choose to let it go easily.