Lonely Rock for the Blind

【A familiar memory will linger in me. 】

The lyrics flowed, and Nekayashiki Haru narrowed his eyes slightly.

He was carefully distinguishing the sound of the strings.

The gray color did not excite him, which made him calmer and more discerning.

Snap…

An extremely subtle breaking sound was heard, and Nekoyashiki Haru opened his eyes wide.

Then he faced the direction of Goto Ichiri.

The string is broken?

On the stage, Goto Ichiri's pupils trembled.

One string...broken?

At this time? Why at this time?!

Kita Ikuyo, who was standing next to him, couldn't help but glance at Goto Ichiri with her yellow-green eyes as she sang.

The string is broken?

Pursing her lips, Kita Ikuyo's attention became slightly focused.

It’s okay…I can hold on when the time comes.

I have been practicing guitar with my seniors for so long!

Goto Ichiri squatted down.

If it breaks... then...

At least tune the second string to...

咔…

"?!"

The knob is stuck?!

Goto Ichiri felt nauseous again.

What should I do, what ...!

This live show cannot fail, cannot, cannot, cannot... We just had an argument... It must be a success.

Otherwise... everyone in the band will definitely...

I don’t want to be alone anymore!!!

despair!

The sound of footsteps below the stage drew Goto Ichiri's gaze toward the source. Nekayashiki Haru stepped past Hiroi Kikuri and quickly put away his cane.

Then he pressed it on the table and slid towards Goto Ichiri.

"?!"

Goto Ichiri opened his eyes wide.

Blind stick?

滑？

Slide?!

Goto Ichiri looked at Nekayashiki Haru, then quickly picked up the blind stick that had slipped to his feet.

Hold down the remaining strings and slide as you strum.

This way... even if one string breaks, it won't be a problem.

Goto Ichiri stood up.

In the music, the presence of the lead guitar becomes stronger again.

offstage.

"Slide?"

Ichichi Hoshige blinked.

"Pochi also knows this trick?"

"…I don't know either."

Nekoyashiki Haru said as he retreated.

"But that's the only solution I could think of just now."

"... "

Catyashiki Saki, who was watching quietly from behind, narrowed her eyes.

【When overlapping sounds reach the ears.】

【I’m not alone.】

【A glimpse of Tokyo's tenderness.】

The final lyrics indicate the end of the song.

Everything stops at the end.

Goto Ichiri was breathing heavily, still holding Nekayashiki Haru's cane in his hand.

Kita Ikuyo was also panting. She looked at the two people behind her who were lowering their heads, and then looked at the audience below.

"Um! Thank you so much everyone today!!!"

【ohhhhhhhhh】

As expected, cheers broke out from the audience.

Nekoyashiki Haru breathed a sigh of relief.

The others also looked at Goto Ichiri.

Goto Ichiri held his guitar, lowered his head and said nothing.

“…”×3

The other three fell silent at the same time.

...

……

.........

On the way back, Nekoyashiki Saki disappeared again.

After returning the blind stick, Goto Ichiri went back with his family first.

Yamada Ryo also left halfway.

Kita Ikuyo also had to catch the train.

On the way back, there were only three people, Nekayashiki Haru and the Ijichi sisters.

"I'll go check out Fanxing first. Hongxia, you're tired, just go back and rest."

Ichichi Hoshige said to Ichichi Hongxia.

"Well, I see."

Ijichi Hongxia nodded.

"... "

Ichichi Hoshige sighed.

"Celebration banquet...you can watch it later."

"Ah."

"...Why do both of you seem to be in a bad mood?"

Ijichi Hoshige looked at the silent Nekoyashiki Haru, and then looked at the silent Ijichi Nijika.

“…Forget it, go to bed early.”

Ichichi Hoshige said, and then walked towards the stars.

Only two people were left at the door of Fanxing's shop.

"... "

Ijichi Hongxia lowered her head.

"Yili heard the quarrel today, didn't he?"

Nekoyashiki Haru asked.

"…Um."

Ijichi Hongxia nodded.

"You...and Ryo?"

Nekoyashiki Haru asked.

"Yes…"

Ijichi Hongxia nodded in acknowledgment. In her opinion, Kita Ikuyo was just standing by, so she didn't count.

“…Is it because of me?”

Nekoyashiki Haru asked.

Ijichi Nijina opened her eyes wide and looked at Nekayashiki Haru.

"I…"

Nekoyashiki Haru waited for Ijichi Nikka to speak.

However, Ijichi Hongxia said nothing in the end.

"It's okay, there's still plenty of time later."

Nekoyashiki Haru sighed, then nodded slightly and said.

"Kazuichi, remember to apologize later. I'll go with you to apologize."

"!"

Ijichi Hongxia opened her eyes wide.

"Why do you…"

"...Hongxia."

Nekayashiki Haru shook his head, as if trying to stop Ijichi Nikka from continuing.

Ijichi Hongxia was stunned for a moment, and then she was speechless.

Chapter 159 Buying Musical Instruments

Rehearsal room.

At the end, there were only three members of the band practicing the song in the rehearsal room.

Goto Ichiri went to buy a musical instrument and won't be able to attend practice this afternoon.

Logically speaking...they should go together.

but…

Kita Ikuyo looked at Ichichi Kouka who was looking down at the music sheet on her phone.

Then he looked at Yamada Ryo who was daydreaming in his free time.

The two of them...haven't spoken to each other today...