Lonely Rock for the Blind

Page 67

"Anyway, that's all for today."

After saying that, Ijichi Hongxia put down her drumsticks.

"... "

Yamada Ryo narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Everyone can go back to your homes first. When you go back, you should get enough rest and don't put too much pressure on yourself."

Ijichi Hongka smiled brightly.

"It's going to be okay."

"... "

Yamada Ryo nodded, put on his bass and walked outside.

Kita Ikuyo pursed her lips, nodded, and then walked out of the rehearsal room.

"See you tomorrow, everyone."

Kita Ikuyo, whose head was already dizzy from fatigue, even lost her usual enthusiasm in her voice.

"Well, bye, Kita-chan!"

Ijichi Hongxia waved goodbye.

Kita Ikuyo walked towards the door, and suddenly stopped when she passed the cat Yashiki Haru who was sitting by the door.

"Senior...how was my practice today?"

"great."

"…That's good."

Kita Ikuyo smiled gently.

"I will work hard."

"You're working hard now, so don't tell me any more. I'm always listening."

Nekoyashiki Haru raised his head.

"I'm looking forward to tomorrow."

"…Um!"

Kita Ikuyo nodded vigorously and walked out the door.

Suddenly, only three people were left in the rehearsal room: Ijichi Nikka who was drinking water, Goto Ichiri who was a little slow in packing up, and Nekayashiki Haru who was like an old man guarding the room.

"Then...then I'll take my leave..."

Goto Ichiri stood up and prepared to leave, but was stopped by Ijichi Nikka.

"Wait a minute, Pochi."

"Ugh?"

Goto Ichiri was stunned for a moment, then turned to look at the smiling Ijichi Kouka.

"Sorry, I have something else to tell you. Can you stay here for a while?"

“…Ah, no problem.”

Nekoyashiki Haru stood up and walked towards the door.

Click.

The door is closed.

Ijichi Nijina looked at Nekoyashiki Haru helplessly.

"Really? It's not like he can't listen to it... Never mind, Pochi."

"Yes?"

"Um...I want to apologize to you first."

"Huh? Why?"

Goto Ichiri was stunned.

Ichichi Hongxia put down the glass of water.

"We semi-forced you into the band back then, and Pochi was forced to join, wasn't he?"

"…I…"

"The intensity of my training has been so high recently, and I haven't apologized to you much. I feel a little guilty."

"No...no! I...I like the band!"

Goto Ichiri said quickly, and Ijichi Nichina raised her eyes.

“That’s great…”

Ijichi Hongxia stood up and walked in front of Goto Ichiri.

"Come to think of it, Pochi also said he wanted to form a band, but I never asked why."

"Yes…"

"But you don't have to tell me."

Ijichi Hongxia shook her head.

"Everyone has different goals, whether superficial or profound, and there's really no difference in the reasons. So it's okay if Pochi doesn't tell me."

"... "

"But I want to talk about the reason why I formed a band... It's for a really big dream... the kind with a long shot of hope. So often, I might be a little impulsive when it comes to related things... Sorry, Pochi, you might have to indulge me then."

"... "

"Anyway, I'm really sorry."

Ijichi Hongxia lowered her head slightly to apologize, then raised her head.

"Pochi, I might have to trouble you more in the future."

“No…no problem!”

Goto Ichiri said, shaking his head vigorously.

"I, I don't regret joining the band, and I've never blamed you, Hongxia!"

"Thank you, here!"

He took out a Coke from his pocket and put it in Goto Ichiri's hand.

"Apologize!"

"Ah! Thank you!"

"You don't need to thank me since it's just an apology. See you tomorrow."

"See you tomorrow…"

Goto Ichiri nodded and walked out the door.

Click.

As soon as I closed the door, the cat named Haru Yashiki who was leaning against the wall next to me spoke.

"One mile."

"Ah? Haru..."

Goto Ichiri was slightly startled, and then waited for Nekayashiki Haru's next words.

"come on."

"... "

Goto Ichiri's blue eyes slowly widened.

"Ok!"

Goto Ichiri nodded like a woodpecker, then suddenly thought of something and took out his coat from his bag.

"I haven't had the chance to return this to you yet."

"The coat? You're returning it now. I thought you weren't going to return it."

Taking the coat handed to him by Goto Ichiri, Nekayashiki Haru smiled.

"Hongxia is actually the type of person who hides her sadness. If possible, you can chat with her occasionally. Just think of it as an apology for not returning my clothes for so long."

"Okay...ok!"

"Then let's go a mile faster. It would be terrible if we missed the tram."

"Ok!"

Goto Ichiri walked out towards the stars.

Nekayashiki narrowed his eyes slightly and walked into the rehearsal room.

“… Kitten…”

Ijichi Hongxia raised her head, looked at the young man who walked in, and a smile slowly appeared on the corner of her mouth.

"Mr. Judge has been listening to us practice recently, right? Do you think we have a chance?"

“Very hopeful.”

Nekoyashiki Haru nodded.

"But you must be under a lot of pressure, right?"

"... "