There are always girls in bands who want to date me

"Deng-chan, why don't you want to hold a Live anymore?"

Nagasaki Suyo, who was standing by, also looked over and asked in a very gentle tone.

"If... I participate in a live performance, the band will end..."

Gao Songdeng lowered his head and spoke in a low voice.

"Just like... before."

"……Eh?"

Nagasaki Motoyo and Shiina Tatsuki both widened their beautiful eyes slightly. They didn't expect the little penguin to say such a thing. It turned out that her real inner thoughts were that she was worried about such a development.

Shiina Riki's slender eyebrows were slightly curved, and a hint of hesitation and complexity appeared on her pretty face.

She once again deeply realized how much harm the band's disbandment had caused to Xiao Deng.

It's all Shoko Toyokawa's fault!

And Nagasaki Suyo's reaction was also quick.

After just a moment of surprise and hesitation, her pretty face regained its gentle expression.

"Well, Xiao Deng, thank you for speaking your mind."

Nagasaki Suyo leaned forward slightly, her light brown, slightly curly hair falling down. She slowly approached Takamatsu Deng and spoke in a very soft tone.

"...But don't worry, Xiao Deng."

The slender hands stretched forward and slowly held the small hand of the girl with short gray hair. Nagasaki Suyo applied a little force with her fingertips and held Takamatsu Deng's small hand in her hand, as if giving her support and encouragement.

"Everyone will communicate well this time, so...it will definitely be fine, eh~"

A gentle tone, a slightly kind smile, and holding your hand gently like a mother, such closeness will make people unconsciously feel good about it and subconsciously follow the other person's thoughts.

Miss Nagasaki Motoyo used body language to enhance the appeal of her words, used her smile and attitude to narrow the distance between people, and then used gentle words to guide and lower the other party's defensive psychology, thereby influencing the other party.

This is already a very superb speaking skill. I guess Miss Nagasaki Motoyo would not choose to use it if it were not for such an important occasion.

Sakuragawa Aki, who was holding his chin with one hand, shook his head slightly.

Unfortunately, what you are facing is a little lamp that can connect with others emotionally, but a little penguin with an extremely sensitive and delicate heart.

The little penguin directly rejected her comfort.

Chapter 94: Hidden Cracks

Faced with this kind of active approach and intimate gesture, they whisper softly, comfort you gently, and even implicitly ask you for favors and make small requests to you in their words, hoping that you can change your mind.

If it were an ordinary person, he would have surrendered long ago.

Even people with strong psychological defenses cannot show a rejection reaction in such situations. This is the most basic social etiquette.

When someone begs you so softly in public, how can a normal person be so cruel as to refuse decisively?

It is a common view and psychological perception that one should not hit someone who smiles at them.

However, no matter how good your social skills are or how superb your rhetoric skills are, they will have little effect when facing a girl like Little Penguin who has an electric personality.

Takamatsu Deng lowered his head slightly and gently pulled his hands out of Nagasaki Suyo's hands.

She was not easily persuaded by Nagasaki Suyo's words.

The little penguin's inner emotions were strong and sensitive, and the anxiety and confusion in his heart did not disappear at all despite the comfort of his 'gentle mother'.

Because the comforting words that Nagasaki Motoyo just said were just perfunctory answers to the most critical and core issues, and did not truly solve the real source of Takamatsu Deng's anxiety.

After participating in the live, will the band...disband?

Miss Su Shi didn't even make any promise like "the band will never disband", which is simply a blank check.

The little penguin naturally wouldn't buy it.

Sakuragawa Aki lowered his eyes and tapped the table lightly with his slender fingers.

Just like Shiina Tatsuki before, Nagasaki Suyo is now also very far away from Takamatsu Touma's heart.

She couldn't understand what the girl really wanted in her heart and what she really cared about.

The last time he gave guidance, he established an emotional connection between Lixige and the little penguin, allowing the two to understand each other a little better and bringing their hearts a little closer.

This time he said nothing and just watched coldly from the side, so Miss Nagasaki Motoyo naturally had to return empty-handed.

The little penguin pursed his lips and turned his head to the side unconsciously.

Her amber eyes were shimmering with moisture as she looked at the person she trusted the most and was closest to at this moment.

"...Akira, if you participate in the live, will the band...everyone, disband?"

Gao Songdeng asked in a low voice. Anyone could see that the girl was a little lost at this moment.

As if seeking support, she expressed her inner anxiety and naturally wanted an answer, a reason that could make her feel at ease.

Facing those alluring amber eyes and the short-haired girl's slightly uneasy delicate face, Sakuragawa Aki sighed softly.

Sure enough, today's system options popped up at the right time.

…………

[The girl who trusts you deeply, facing her deep inner anxiety and fear, subconsciously wants to seek your help. Gao Songdeng doesn't want to see the re-formed band disband again, and doesn't want to experience pain and hurt again. She asks you for help, or perhaps she is seeking a little psychological comfort.]

[Faced with the girl's doubts and anxieties, you decide—]

[1. Honestly, there's no way to save it. In my opinion, it's a miracle that Gou Ba Band managed to make it to their first live performance.]

You asked me, "What will the future of our GO group be like?"

[I would answer, it will definitely explode! ]

[2. Well, even though I know this will definitely blow up, I can just get away with it. Anyway, the little penguin won't blame me if the band blows up. So, I'll just answer, "Everyone in our band is united, and we won't disband."]

【Little Penguin, I didn’t lie~】

[3. Tell the whole truth, saying that no matter how hard we try, there's no way. Live or not, this group is going to bomb. Anyway, let's eat and drink first. You all really need practice.]

[Well, Miss Su Shi, please go sit at the same table with Teacher Da Miao first, thank you.

[4. You know, silence... is sometimes an answer. But, compared to directly piercing that glimmer of hope, at least this is more tactful, isn't it?]

【Words that cannot be spoken are the silent answer.】

…………

Facing Takamatsu Deng's slightly uneasy and inquiring gaze, Sakuragawa Aki opened his mouth slightly, a hint of hesitation appeared on his handsome face, but he couldn't say anything.

To be honest, the best solution here is to muddle through and comfort the girl casually. After all, no one can predict the future.

I comforted you by saying 'everything will be fine'. If anything goes wrong in the future, you can't blame me for not having more foresight.

It’s not like I’m telling fortunes for others under an overpass.

The little penguin always says "I'll be with you all my life", but everyone knows that it is very difficult to achieve this goal, very, very difficult, and it requires tremendous effort and overcoming all kinds of difficulties.

However, facing the little penguin who trusted him unconditionally, he really couldn't lie or get away with it.

"Sorry, the lights..."

Sakuragawa Aki lowered his eyes and fell silent.

"Eh……?"

Chihaya Aine looked at him blankly. She had never expected that Qiuqiu, who had always been gentle, considerate and sociable, would not be able to answer this very "simple" question?

...Why? Could it be that Qiuqiu also harbors negative, pessimistic feelings about the band's future...?

No...that's not what we need to think about right now.

Chihaya Aine also reacted quickly. When Takamatsu Deng clenched her hands slightly and the expression on her face was about to turn into hesitation and loss, she interrupted the conversation in advance.

"Don't worry, Deng Deng, our band won't disband easily. Everyone... is just worried about their first live performance."

Chihaya Aine moved a little closer to Takamatsu Deng's petite body and spoke sweetly in a cheerful voice.

"Hmm...but I still think it would be better if there was more time for the live show~"

She blinked her big light gray eyes, with a bright and energetic smile on her face, and her cute little fangs sparkled in the sunlight.

"Deng Deng, don't worry. Didn't we already agree before? No matter what happens in the future, Qiuqiu and I will always be with you~"

“Aine…chan.”

Gao Songdeng turned his head and stared blankly at the pink-haired girl beside him. Looking at the lovely smile on her face, he felt the warmth slowly filling his heart.

But, Qiu... didn't answer just now.

A faint shadow was cast over the girl's heart again. Compared with Nagasaki Suyo's gentle avoidance of the question, Sakuragawa Aki's silence made the little penguin even more uneasy.

Qiu... would never lie to me, but he just...

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Chapter 95: Brother Lixi Opens His Heart

Sakuragawa Aki frowned slightly.

He naturally noticed the little penguin's abnormality, and not only him, but everyone present noticed it.

Whether it is the observant Nagasaki Suyo, or the emotionally dull Shiina Tatsuki who always silently pays attention to the little penguin.

As expected, if I had just used a 'white lie' to get away with it, maybe the result would have been better...?

No, that would just postpone the problem, like burying the bomb deep.

However, no matter what he said now, it was already too late. Even if he spoke again to make up for his silence, it would probably be of no use.

Sakuragawa Aki raised his head and looked at Shiina Riki who was looking at him.

Those slightly sharp lavender eyes were full of complexity and doubt. Shiina Riki was also very puzzled at the moment, not knowing why that person... chose to avoid the question about the band.

...Could it be that he has actually never been optimistic about this band?

Her slender fingers clenched slightly, Shiina Riki lowered her eyes, biting her cherry lips with her pearly teeth, and a hint of loneliness flashed across her delicate face.

Nagasaki Suyo's light blue eyes swept across everyone present, but she fell silent, which was unusual. She did not immediately speak to ease the atmosphere and comfort the injured "children".

This is slightly inconsistent with the image of 'mother' she has always played.

Her brown, slightly curly long hair hung down, and her fingers intertwined and rubbed gently. She comforted herself and couldn't bear to look at Xiaodeng and Lixi's current appearance.

Miss Su Shi lowered her eyes and thought silently.

0--

...I see. If that's the case, then there's a turning point.

But why is Qiu Jun so pessimistic about the band's future? Is it because of this pink-haired girl?

Well, this pink-haired girl really has poor skills, and always looks lazy. She is vain and too sweet, which makes people very angry.

As expected, this band...cannot do without Saki. If Xiangzi were there, both Deng and Lixi would have an easier time!

Several people with different thoughts fell silent. After that, they just chatted for a few words and then dispersed.

It can be seen that no one is in a very high mood.

After all, whether it was a conflict of ideas or a vision for the future, at this moment, clear rifts appeared among the band members.

Although this pink-haired Aine-chan has been trying hard to liven up the atmosphere, the effect is mediocre.

It was obvious that her sweet energy alone was not enough to carry a band of this gravity.

…………

The stars in the sky twinkled faintly. I don’t know when it started, but the originally cool evening breeze quietly added a touch of gentle warmth.

Early spring is gradually fading away, and midsummer is about to come.