They are really too low!

……

"It seems like someone is watching us."

Hearing Nagasaki Motoyo whisper a reminder from the side, Hoshino Mi, who was greeting Shinji Rinko, subconsciously looked over and met the gaze of the girl not far away.

For some reason, the other person turned their head away in a slightly flustered manner.

It looks like Haneoka's school uniform; she's a student at the same school as Toyokawa Shoko.

"Do you know each other?" Hoshino asked.

“I don’t know them.” Nagasaki Motoyo shook her head. She had no recollection of any students other than those in Tsuki no Mori, except for them.

Ruoye Mutsu seemed lost in thought, staring at the other person for a long while. Hoshino guessed that she was thinking of Toyokawa Shoko.

“That girl is probably looking for teammates,” Rinko Maji explained with a smile. “She’s been looking at the recruitment notice the whole time, and she looks really troubled.”

Hoshino noticed the strange expression on their faces, as if to say that the other party had taken a liking to them.

"How about we go and invite her?" Rinko Maji urged.

　“We’re not in a band, so we probably can’t invite them, right?” Hoshino asked, puzzled.

"Hey, aren't you guys forming a band?" Rinko Shinji was a little dumbfounded. She saw that Hoshino Mi and Wakaba Mutsu had found a bassist and were going to practice together. No matter how you looked at it, they were forming a band, right?

"Although I have this idea, it seems that you don't mean it that way, senpai." Nagasaki Motoyo smiled slightly, but her smile seemed to carry a certain implication.

"Why? You're only missing a drummer, aren't you?" Rinko Shinji asked, puzzled.

“It shouldn’t be a problem with the drummer.” Nagasaki Motoyo looked at Hoshino Mi with a smile. “Right, senpai?”

It's not a problem with the drummer, of course. The drummer is in the coffee shop upstairs. What she wants is a keyboardist and a lead singer.

Less than two days later, she was already urging Hoshino to resolve the issue quickly.

"We'll talk about it later. The room we booked will take a little while. Let's go to the coffee shop for a bit." Seeing that Hoshino didn't mind, he said goodbye to Shinji Rinko and prepared to go to the coffee shop.

Seeing this, Nagasaki Motoyo quickly followed.

"I'm not in a rush. Senior, you can help me form a band whenever you want, but could you discuss it with me a little bit first?"

"How do you want to discuss this?"

"It's simple. I'll offer my advice to my senior. After all, he probably has a hard time dealing with certain problems, right?"

Neither of them noticed the unfamiliar girl. When she heard Nagasaki Motoyo mention forming a band, she perked up and quickly followed her.

Momoko silently followed at the back. Today was supposed to be a time for her and Hoshino Mi to be alone, but Nagasaki Motoyo inexplicably insisted on coming along, and even brought her bass guitar, saying it was Hoshino Mi's request.

She felt a little confused. Wasn't Hoshino supposed to be practicing guitar?

Why did you ask Nagasaki Motoyo to bring her bass along?

Soon, Wakaba Mutsu arrived at the coffee shop and saw her former teammate Shiina Tatsuki again, who also saw them.

"Good morning, Lixi." Nagasaki Suze greeted him first, and the other party only responded with a soft "hmm".

However, when it came to Hoshino's place, Shiina Tatsuki simply snorted coldly.

If Ye Muzheng thought she would argue with Hoshino Mi again, but instead she looked at him and then silently turned her gaze away, was that considered a greeting?

"Senior," Nagasaki Motoyo sat down, "Since we're not forming a band, what do you want to practice today?"

When Momo saw Hoshino sitting opposite her, she sat down next to him, leaning slightly against his shoulder. She secretly glanced at his expression and saw that he didn't seem to be stopping her. Her legs were slightly stretched out, and her little feet were slightly raised.

However, she didn't notice the strange expression on Nagasaki Motoyo's face across from her. After all, why would she sit next to a boy when there were seats available? Her ulterior motives were all too easy to guess.

"I was thinking of asking you about something," Hoshino said, completely unaware of their thoughts. "Are you very familiar with Beth?"

Nagasaki Motoyo looked confused and answered uncertainly, "I guess I'd say I'm somewhat familiar with it, but I haven't been practicing bass for very long."

“Okay, that’s enough,” Hoshino said. “I have a piece of music here that I’d like you to take a look at.”

If Ye Mu felt a little jealous for some reason, she knew what Hoshino meant as soon as she said it.

She just helped Hoshino Mi revise the song last time, so why does she need Nagasaki Motoyo's help again?

"Huh, did you write the song yourself, senior?" Nagasaki Motoyo was puzzled. It wasn't that she doubted Hoshino Mi's ability, but she couldn't understand what kind of song a guitarist could have that she, a bassist, could help her with.

Putting everything else aside, isn't Wakaba Mutsu sitting next to him more skilled in this area than she is?

“I wrote it. Besides helping you take a look, I also want to hear your feelings about bass.” Hoshino paused. “You can consider this an agreement between us.”

Nagasaki Motoyo instantly understood, feeling both amused and exasperated. Ever since Hoshino Mi made that promise with her, she had been wondering if Hoshino Mi would force her to do something bad.

The fact that I'm only asking her to help me look at the music now seems like a huge disappointment.

Chapter 124 I Can Be the Lead Singer!

Chihaya Aine followed and saw Nagasaki Motoyo greeting Shiina Tatsuki, and she had a bad feeling.

Damn it, they're acquaintances I know!

As if by telepathy, Shiina Tatsuki glanced over and saw Chihaya Aine following behind, his expression immediately darkening.

Chihaya Aine glared back defiantly, but when she noticed Shiina Tatsuki's gaze gradually turning hostile, she became timid and quickly found a seat to sit down.

Honestly, I don't know what's wrong with this guy. She doesn't even know him. He was clearly just picking a fight on purpose yesterday!

Chihaya Aine pretended to pick up the menu on the table, slightly covering her face, and secretly observed Hoshino Mi and Nagasaki Motoyo in front of her.

Wow, his profile looks so good from this angle!

He was more handsome than any boy she had ever seen before. Could he be a model?

If only she were a model, she could go up and ask for an autograph. Everyone would probably envy her for knowing such a handsome guy!

Chihaya Aine couldn't help but daydream, chuckling a few times before noticing a death stare. She quickly snapped back to reality and put on a very serious and earnest expression.

Hmm, after glancing at the menu for a while, Chihaya Aine secretly glanced at the front again.

Although she didn't recognize Nagasaki Motoyo and Wakaba Mutsu, she could tell that the school uniforms they were wearing belonged to Tsukinomori students.

I heard it's a famous academy for the elite, and all the students who can study at Moon Forest are rich young ladies. I never expected to meet a real rich young lady today.

Wow, that's amazing! I didn't know the young lady could play in a band!

"It sounds like it's lacking a bit of rhythm. Should we add a muted guitar section in the second verse?"

"It's worth considering. Pairing it with the bass's sustained notes would create a lot of tension. But should it be played with fingerstyle or a pick?"

"A pick would be more suitable; it allows for interaction with the guitar, and combined with the lines of a walking bass, the rhythm would be more vibrant."

Chihaya Aine didn't quite understand their conversation, but she could tell they were discussing their original songs.

Wow, that's amazing! No wonder you're a veteran in the band world!

“Luckily, I had Su Shi’s help. I’m not very familiar with bass, and I’ve been thinking about how to handle the bass tone,” Hoshino said.

"Actually, your piece is already very well-made, and my suggestions were just icing on the cake." Nagasaki Motoyo seemed a little embarrassed and smiled slightly.

To be honest, she felt the guitar part was very strong and the level of completion was very high, so it was more like the guitar was the main focus.

If Hoshino Mi really was just starting to learn guitar, she probably couldn't have written a piece like this.

Nagasaki Motoyo glanced subtly at Wakaba Mutsu beside her. The other person's expression was unreadable, yet it inexplicably gave off a sullen feeling.

"Do you think this song has emotion?" Hoshino suddenly asked.

Nagasaki Motoyo paused, what kind of emotion was that?

Seeing Hoshino's serious expression, Nagasaki Motoyo felt a little strange.

"Although this is just my personal opinion, I feel that this song is pretty good, and there is nothing to criticize." Nagasaki Motoyo thought for a while, "The melody of the senior is very clear, the rhythm should also sound very comfortable, the chords of the accompaniment are also good, the overall layers are distinct, and the guitar part is especially beautiful."

After saying that, Nagasaki Motoyo added another sentence.

"If this is your first time composing, it's amazing that you've achieved this level of skill."

Hoshino remained silent. The reason the melody was so pleasant and beautiful was because Toyokawa Shoko had helped him revise the details of the entire piece.

Also, the guitar looks very strong because Wakaba Mutsumi helped him improve a lot.

He was like a foundation worker; as soon as the mud-brick house was finished, two master craftsmen, Toyokawa Shoko and Wakaba Mutsu, rushed over with drums and gongs to decorate it.

Putting aside whether the foundation was properly laid, just look at how good the storefront looks, decorated by those two experienced craftsmen!

Therefore, Nagasaki Motoyo could not see any problem.

　"Are the lyrics alright?" Hoshino could only continue asking, focusing on the lyrics.

Nagasaki Motoyo looked at the lyrics again. At first, she didn't think anything of it, but the more she looked, the more something seemed off.

This is a very cheerful song. Judging from the lyrics, it is very youthful and energetic. The chorus is particularly memorable, repeated several times, and the climax is also in the chorus.

Coupled with its originally upbeat rhythm, if it could be played, Nagasaki Motoyo suspects that most people would immediately find themselves singing along.

In other words, this song doesn't sound like the style of a serious band, but rather like the style of an idol?

"Senior, who are you planning to have sing this song?" Nagasaki Motoyo couldn't help but ask.

Is this such an easy song to get stuck in your head? Is Hoshino planning to sing it?

"There's no lead singer yet. Actually, this song is more of a practice piece for me, and I won't release it..."

Hoshino was only halfway through her sentence when someone suddenly raised their hand high and shouted almost impatiently.

"There's a lead singer here!"

When they saw that the other person was the girl who had been staring at them, Hoshino was stunned, as were Nagasaki Motoyo and Wakaba Mutsu.

Before they could react, the girl approached them with an extremely friendly air, her eyes sparkling.

Are you looking for the lead singer of a band?

Hoshino looked at the girl in front of her. She was wearing Haneoka's school uniform. Her slightly protruding chest was practically flat, even less so than Eriri's. However, she looked very energetic. If you asked in class who was the cutest, she would probably raise her hand immediately. She was an incredibly confident girl.

Because normal people wouldn't come up and bother you so directly, and their eyes were practically sparkling with admiration.

Sure enough, the next moment the girl bravely volunteered.

"I'm also looking for band members. It might be a bit abrupt, but if you don't mind, could I join?"

"Excuse me, who are you?" Nagasaki Motoyo gave an awkward but polite smile.

The girl, somewhat flustered, quickly said, "Excuse me, I haven't introduced myself yet. I'm Chihaya Aine, a first-year student at Haneoka High School. You can call me Aine!"

[Target: Chihaya Aine]

[Intimacy: 6]

[Status: Damn it, I need to integrate into everyone's circle quickly. I really want to have my own band!]

Hoshino was slightly taken aback when she saw Chihaya Aine's panel.

When he came to his senses, Hoshino noticed the strange look on his face.

"You want to form a band with us?"

“That’s right, that’s right!” Chihaya Aine nodded like a chick pecking at rice, then, a little shyly, clasped her hands together slightly. “I’m sorry, I overheard you guys discussing the lead singer just now, so I just wanted to ask.”

Nagasaki Motoyo frowned. She didn't mind that Chihaya Aine was eavesdropping, but her band already had a lead singer and didn't need Chihaya Aine.

However, Hoshino's reaction seemed to be different from what she had imagined.

"It's alright, would you like to sit down and talk?"

Hoshino Mi not only did not reject Chihaya Aine, but also took the initiative to invite her.

Chihaya Aine was pleased with these words, and then looked at Nagasaki Motoyo and asked, "May I sit next to you?"

Nagasaki Motoyo didn't know how to answer, but she subconsciously smiled and said "Okay." Chihaya Aine immediately sat down happily.

In an instant, Nagasaki Motoyo's expression froze.

"I am Hoshino Mi, a second-year student at Toyonosaki High School. The girl next to me is my guitar teacher. Her name is Wakaba Mutsumi. You can call her Mutsumi."

As Hoshino began her self-introduction, she suddenly saw a line of text scrolling by.

[Intimacy: 6 → 8]

"So it's you, senior!" Chihaya Aine's eyes lit up. "I remember Toyonosaki was close to Haneoka, no wonder Hoshino-senpai's uniform looked familiar!"

“It’s very close. I heard that a joint cultural festival was held there before.” Hoshino said calmly.

"Hey, will it be held again this year?" Chihaya Aine asked expectantly, it sounded really fun.