Suddenly, Takamatsu seemed to realize a fact he hadn't noticed before.

Does ending the band mean disbanding?

"Disbandment"

Just thinking about those two words made Takamatsu feel as if she had been struck by a chill, and her body instinctively began to shrink back.

"If I can't sing well this time, will Senior Xingge end up like Xiangzi...?"

You, Kita (Akira), are the one who should be practicing the most!

Familiar words from the past gradually reappeared. Gao Songdeng looked around, only to find that the figure who had always saved him was no longer by his side.

"Aine...right, what will Aine do in this situation?"

Just like Ai Yin, keep working hard and keep encouraging yourself.

Gao Songdeng kept telling herself to calm down, but in the blink of an eye, she found herself on the stage, holding a microphone in her hand.

At the same time, behind her, within her field of vision, were her three current teammates.

Despite her calm expression, sweat was faintly visible between Boqi's fingers as she played the guitar.

Ryo still looked relaxed, while Hongxia, though smiling, exuded a subtle but heavy sense of pressure.

“I’m not the only one who’s feeling anxious. Pochi-chan, Nijika, they feel the same way as me.”

By taking deep breaths, Gao Songdeng gradually adjusted his state.

"If even in dreams one cannot truly sing, then what is the point of returning to reality?"

Here, once again, I choose to escape, and then return to reality to hide in Aine's embrace again?

Enjoying Aine's unique gentleness without doing anything? You'll never be able to keep up with Aine's pace.

"I can do it! The band won't disband because of me!"

Whether it's pain or loss, let's solve everything with song!

Just sing out loud, just try your best to convey...

Then someone will surely be able to hear the real voice!

"3, 2, 1!"

"Cymbals! Cymbals! Cymbals!" (The sound of cymbals)

There were no pleasantries, no announcements, and no emcee to guide the conversation. As Hongxia's drumsticks caught the rhythm and began to strike, the guitar, solitude, and the blue planet officially began.

"The sudden evening rain made me realize I was fed up with not having an umbrella."

What do I care about the sky's mood?

A soaring voice burst forth from Takasō Tō's mouth, and the rhythmic sound waves reached the ears of the two people below the stage.

"This song, Kita!"

At this moment, the sound engineer with long, straight black hair showed a surprised expression.

The silent Ichiji Hoshika continued to stare intently at the people on the stage, offering no response.

And from just those first few sentences, she felt the surging emotions that made her feel as if she were sinking.

Is this why you're willing to abandon your guitar and sing out loud?

The powerful voice echoed continuously in the small livehouse, and Ichiji Hoshika had to admit it.

Takamatsu Tama did it.

"But Kita didn't use a guitar? And it's obvious that the guitar parts of the score were simplified."

Listening to Takamatsu Akari's singing, the woman with long, straight black hair showed a slightly intoxicated expression, which then turned to surprise again.

Meanwhile, on the stage, everyone was also experiencing a surge of emotions.

"Kita..."

Looking up at the back of the red-haired girl in front of her, Ichiji Nijika opened her mouth in slight surprise.

Even though we can't see Kita's expression right now, Kita must have put in a lot of effort with such a powerful singing voice!

As if they were telepathically connected, Hongxia looked to her right, and Liang also looked at her at some point.

"cold."

With another heavy thud of her drumsticks, Hongxia knew that the main event—the solitude, the guitar, and the blue planet—was about to begin!

"Even though they were breathing so desperately..."

"How strange, the world is so silent!"

As the final verse faded, Ji Guxing's song entered its official climax!

"Not enough, not enough—"

The vibrations of the strings were like raindrops falling densely, and the only guitar sound in the room at that moment was like a sudden storm, immersing everyone in the music!

"Pochi-chan!"

Although Ryo and Nijika maintained their calm expressions while playing, Pochi's outburst made them take notice again.

"Kita-chan and Pochi-chan are both giving it their all!"

At this moment, the stage belongs to only the two of them.

This is a duet between Kita and Pochi!

"Whatever you want to be, whatever you choose to become, it doesn't matter!"

"In my ignorance, all I can do is sing out loud here!"

"Pour everything out! To the stars!"

"Thump, thump, thump—"

With Gao Songdeng's final shout, the guitar, loneliness, and the blue planet officially entered their final stage. The last note floated from the guitar strings in Boqi's hands, like wisps of smoke, and finally dissipated into the air.

Thank you for watching!

Despite being out of breath, everyone bowed deeply to the two audience members below the stage.

Beside the drum set, Ichiji Nijika looked expectantly in the direction of Ichiji Seika, her eyes sparkling.

This should be enough, right, sister?

Unfortunately, Ichiji Hoshika's expression remained largely unchanged, though it seemed to convey a dangerous message.

"its not bad, right."

Hearing her sister's praise, everyone's expressions lit up with joy, but then Ichiji Hoshika's addition immediately poured cold water on their enthusiasm.

"Although that's what I wanted to say."

"The lead singer can't play rhythm guitar, the guitarist has to play the entire guitar score by himself, the drummer's shoulders are too stiff, and the bassist is too immersed in his own world."

The older blonde woman crossed her arms and closed her eyes, speaking sharply.

As Ichiji Hoshika recounted everything, Takamatsu Akari immediately showed a distraught expression.

So, she ultimately failed and didn't accomplish it?

"Of course, I also know that you are a..."

Opening her eyes, Ichiji Hoshika tried to change the subject, but then she saw Kita's tears welling up in her eyes.

"Hey, hey? Why is little Xiduo crying?"

She wanted to reach out and comfort her, but found herself seemingly unable to do so.

He didn't know how, and a bewildered expression instantly appeared on his face.

My wind-up animation seems too long.

Looking at Kita surrounded by Ryou, Pochi, and Nijika, Ichiji Hoshika thought with some frustration.

Book 1: Confusion Together - Chapter 42: The Lead Singer Is Working Too Hard

"Sister, really! It's fine if it passes, but now look what's happened, she's made little Kita cry!"

Glancing resentfully at the bewildered Ichiji Hoshika, Ichiji Nijika frowned slightly, her lips unconsciously pouting.

"Ahem, my original intention was to pass you through, although it still needs further evaluation, but..."

"So, sister, aren't you going to be a little more honest until now?!"

Seeing Ichiji Hoshika blushing and struggling to find the right words, Hongxia shook her head helplessly, wanting to hear her sister's honest praise...

It’s really difficult!

"Kita, did you hear that? We made it! We didn't fail."

After calming down the bewildered Pochi, Yamada Ryo crouched down slightly and came to Takamatsu Akari's side.

"Did you pass? But Senior Xingge said we still need to practice..."

Tears welled in her large, amber-colored pupils. Takamatsu Akari looked up, her eyes brimming with tears, her voice trembling.

Lead singer, practice, these familiar words... don't they just mean failure?

"Practicing doesn't mean failing; that's what she meant."

With a slight sigh, Yamada Ryo smiled and took a tissue from his pocket.

"Pull the magic, Kita, Kita, don't cry, don't cry!"

Feeling the warmth of Ryo's fingers on her face, Takamatsu Akari's tears were absorbed by the tissue.

"Although Ryo usually seems a bit unserious, he's surprisingly reliable when it really matters~"

Seeing that there was no longer any need to pay attention to Takamatsu, Ichiji Nijika turned her head with relief and turned towards her own target.

Pokemon!

"How is Xi Duo?"

Goto Ichiri still had a worried expression, but not knowing how to comfort her, she could only stand behind Ryo.

At this moment, Xiao Boqi turned to Hongxia for help.

"With Liang here, Pochi-chan doesn't need to worry! Besides, Pochi-chan is great today too!"

Giving Boqi a reassuring look, Hongxia quickly rushed to Boqi's side and tightly grasped her right hand.

"Bochi and Kita were amazing today, they're super awesome heroes!"

"Hey, really? Hehehe, I, I did it, am I a hero?"

As Hongxia's delighted praise continued to ring in his ears, Boqi's tense expression vanished instantly.

Below the stage, seeing the four people with different expressions, the sound engineer with long, straight black hair smiled inexplicably.

"Xingge, sometimes I think it might be better if you just praise them directly. Learn from Hongxia's way of expressing yourself, and your relationship would probably become super better, right?"

"Shut up."

Ichiji Hoshika's cheeks flushed slightly.

"Alright, I'm going backstage to check the supplies now. You go check the stage and fix the sound system."

The four people on the stage are making dumplings now, and she should tactfully leave.

Meanwhile, after being comforted by Liang, Takamatsu gradually realized that she had not failed and slowly stood up from the ground.

The joy of victory quickly swept over Takamatsu's heart.

"I did it! The band ended, no, it didn't disband!"

Everywhere she looked, there were smiling faces of her companions. For the first time, she had achieved this with her singing.

"Waaah, I—"

Overjoyed, Gao Songdeng's eyes gradually reddened again, and crystal tears welled up and slid slowly down his cheeks.

"Why are you crying again, Kita?"

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