Aine and Lixi protected her too well.

She remained timid and hesitant, failing to move forward correctly.

"Kita-chan..."

Looking at Takamatsu Akari's current state, Goto Ichiri felt a surge of passion within him for some reason.

"I... I can give it a try, Kita, just sing boldly!"

"Really? Pochi-chan?"

"Yes, you can!"

Goto Ichiri nodded firmly.

Because, because she's a guitar hero!

I don't want to be just a guitar hero, I want to be the hero who ends the band, I want to shine, I want to attract attention.

Goto Ichiri no longer wanted to be an unknown nobody.

"Thank you, Pochi-chan! Well then, let's work hard together for tomorrow's live performance!"

Having sensed Boqi's intentions and determination, Gaosong Deng also decided to clear her mind and stop thinking about failures and setbacks.

"Even without Aine, Riki, and Suze's help, I can do it..."

If you only receive help, you will never become someone who can stand shoulder to shoulder with Aine and the others.

"Hongxia lost, tomorrow's lunch is going to be a problem."

Not far away, Yamada Ryo and Ichiji Nijika, who had been observing Pochi and Takamatsu Akari from a corner, emerged from the shadows. Yamada Ryo, standing to the side, revealed a knowing rabbit-like smile.

"Make a note of it."

Nijika Ichiji pouted, looking sullen.

"Liang's intelligence is always used for the weirdest things~"

Book 1, Lost Together: Chapter 40, Just Love This Kind of Food

The next day, under a sky full of stars, in the afternoon.

The weather was perfect, the sun was shining brightly, and the girl with bright red hair was the first to push open the door of the livehouse.

"How is Kita-chan?"

My dark circles are really bad.

Nijika Ichiji opened the door and looked at Akari Takamatsu, who was the last to enter the interior of the starry sky, with a worried expression.

"No, don't worry about me, Hongxia..."

Despite feeling listless, Takamatsu Tō forced himself to put on a kind smile.

"It's cold! Catch Kita-chan quickly!"

"We were already prepared."

As Ichiji Nijika's urgent words fell, Yamada Ryo's hands steadily caught the unconscious Takamatsu Akira.

"Kita-chan is really working hard, she probably didn't sleep all night, right?"

Looking at the sleeping Takamatsu Akari being carried by Ryo, she gave a helpless bitter smile and sighed.

Then he turned his head and saw Goto Ichiri, who was pale-faced.

"Poch-chan? What happened to you too? You absolutely can't die!"

Shaking the nearly unconscious Pochi-chan repeatedly, Ichiji Nijika felt that today was truly a 'wonderful' day.

"Xi, Xi has worked so hard, I can't fall behind."

"If Hongxia doesn't believe me, just watch me..."

Goto Ichiri effortlessly pulled out the black card in his hand, and a powerful rhythmic melody began to play. However, his utterly dejected expression indicated that Pochi was now at his last gasp.

"Seriously...you should go and rest too!"

With a gentle tap on Pochi-chan's head, Ichiji Nijika pushed her into the backstage area of ​​Shinsei.

"Liang, let them rest for an hour first. I'll talk to my sister. Even if... even if we're not given time to review today..."

"We also need to let Kita and Pochi-chan rest!!"

Although she didn't rest well yesterday, she absolutely cannot afford to collapse.

Turning the doorknob, I stepped out from backstage and saw two people walking down the steps from the entrance not far away.

It was my older sister and a sound engineer whose name I didn't know.

"Hongxia, you're here?"

Upon seeing her younger sister Nijika, who had already arrived at the livehouse, Ichiji Seika did not show much surprise.

"Yes, I'll prove we're qualified to go on stage later, sister."

"Then let me see it."

Sensing her sister's bright gaze, Ichiji Hoshika didn't look at her, but walked straight backstage.

She also needs to take stock of today's logistical supplies.

"Huh? Kita and Pochi? Ryo, what are you doing?"

Before him were two adorable sleeping faces, while next to him stood Yamada Ryo, his expression cold as he took photos with his phone.

"I'm thinking about the possibility of monetizing our band's account."

Yamada Ryo explained with a serious expression, while his hands didn't stop moving, snapping another photo.

"..."

Without listening to Yamada Ryo's ramblings any longer, Ichiji Nijika simply closed the door quietly.

"elder sister--"

Upon seeing Ichiji Seika leave from backstage, Ichiji Nijika quickly took two steps closer, looking anxious, as if she wanted to explain something.

"Alright, Hongxia, stop. I know what you want to say."

Ichiji Hoshika remained expressionless; no one could discern her emotions.

"Regardless of a band's playing level, if a band can't even manage its time well, how can they bring the best performance to the audience?"

Hearing her sister's sharp words, Ichiji Nijika pursed her lips and surprisingly did not refute them.

"Hmm...did I go too far?"

Seeing the blonde girl in front of her gradually lower her head, Ichiji Hoshika felt suspicious and a little nervous, but she would never say anything about lowering her posture.

All of this is to help Hongxia see the real reality. Forming a band, holding concerts, performing at the Budokan... requires much more effort.

Slowly pushing open the door, she entered the backstage area again. This time, Nijika Ichiji's expression seemed somewhat somber.

"..."

Looking up at the gloomy Nijika, Yamada Ryo didn't say anything. He simply shifted his squatting body to the side, making room for Nijika to stand.

"How awful, Pochi and Kita are sleeping so soundly~"

Following Yamada Ryo's movements, Ichiji Nijika resembled an annoyed kitten, her cheeks puffed up slightly in anger, as if they could breathe fire.

"Hongxia, it's alright. I'll handle Xingge-senpai's situation. Lie down."

Yamada Ryo shifted his body again, making room for the sulking girl in front of him to lie down.

"How can anyone sleep in this situation? Seriously."

Caught off guard by Yamada Ryo's serious expression, Ichiji Nijika's lips twitched slightly, as if she was trying her best to suppress a laugh.

"I'm not angry at my sister, I'm angry at myself. I should have paid more attention to Kita and Pochi's feelings and behavior. I put too much pressure on them. I didn't even ask them any deeper questions."

The slight gloom from before was swept away by the coolness, and Ichiji Nijika finally felt able to speak a little.

Although the band seems to be thriving since its breakup and everyone gets along well, there always seems to be something missing, and Nijika Ichiji knows it.

That's something she hasn't achieved yet.

“If they hear you say that about yourself, Pochi and Kita will be unhappy.”

"If you feel uncomfortable asking, I can ask for Hongxia."

"I owe Bochi-chan money, and I'm also liked by Kita. Even if she hates me, I'm not afraid of being cut off from her all at once."

Yamada Ryo calmly lowered his head, revealing an expression of resignation to his fate.

"Let's spare Kita and Pochi-chan from asking such heavy questions."

Two faint blushes appeared on her cheeks, and Ichiji Nijika's tightly pursed lips also turned up slightly.

"Alright, let's wait another half hour. This time, we absolutely have to make sure my sister sees something amazing!"

……

……

Half an hour later, backstage at Fanxing.

"Um, am I... am I home?"

Looking up, there was an unfamiliar ceiling. Takamatsu Akari, still sleepy-eyed, was about to get up when she saw Pochi-chan's sleeping face right in front of her.

"Well!"

He instinctively called out, and Takamatsu Takamoto instantly sat down on the sofa.

"Awake? You're awake? Kita, which one is it this time?"

Yamada Ryo's intermittent voice reached his ears, and Takamatsu Akari opened his eyes and focused on it.

Why is Liang eating grass?

Takamatsu Akari was somewhat confused about the current situation. Could it be that she had traveled to Kita's future again? Or perhaps it was a different timeline?

In this timeline, Ryo Yamada-senpai becomes a herbivore.

After Takamatsu Akari got up, Goto Ichiri, who was fast asleep, also woke up.

Her consciousness was still hovering on the edge of chaos. Her long eyelashes fluttered a few times before she slowly opened her eyes.

Volume 1, Together in Confusion: Chapter 41, The Lone Star Who Doesn't Belong to Kita Ikuyo

"Kita and Pochi are awake! Nijika!"

As the three of them came out from backstage, Yamada Ryo called out to Ichiji Nijika, who was on stage.

Hearing Ryo's call, Ichiji Nijika nodded slightly, then bent down to continue adjusting the equipment.

In any case, she didn't want to lose again this time.

I'm looking forward to proving to my sister that I also have the ability to stand on a livehouse stage!

"Is that Hongxia's older sister?"

Sorting through his memories, amidst the overlapping recollections, Takamatsu Akari looked at the young woman sitting not far away.

Ichichi Star Song.

"So that means the examiner this time is Senior Xingge..."

He swallowed hard, and Gao Songdeng suddenly became a little nervous again.

After a night of diligent practice, she finally managed to almost master the songs "Loneliness," "Guitar," and "Blue Planet."

"Is this my first live performance since the group disbanded?"

His gaze swept across the table below the stage and landed quietly on a few of his companions not far away.

“This review is extremely important for Hongxia, and if it fails…”

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