Will the plagiarism girl be a substitute for the preference for women?

She was somewhat wary of repeated practice before going on stage. It was okay during her manic phase, but during her depressive phase... she would probably have to put the keyboard on auto mode.

My unstable emotions make me seem prone to affecting the atmosphere and causing conflicts in team-based activities.

At the same time, she was worried about the trouble that a band's debut would cause in her life, so she preferred the "virtual streamer" way that gave her fame without having to show her face.

Moreover, as an independent streamer, you are the boss, and you can do whatever you want without having to make things difficult for the team.

"Xiao Su Shi, what does the band mean to you?" China asked tentatively.

"Um……"

Su Shi tapped her chin with her index finger, looked out the window, and said without any attempt to hide her feelings,

"It's like a family to me. The departure of family members has always been a regret for me."

"Home……"

Last night, China learned that Su Shi was raised by her mother alone, and that her mother was often away from home.

Because I rarely feel at home, I consider the band my "home".

For Su Shi, this new band is like a reconstituted family.

Although I am a new member of the family, I am also someone Su Shi values ​​highly. If I leave this family...

China didn't dare ask Su Shi what she would think if she did this.

Suddenly, Su Shi gently pressed down on Chi Nai's hand, which was resting on the chair, her face bearing a faint trace of melancholy.

"Even though we haven't even come up with a name for the band, and we haven't practiced even once, it just feels like the band is incomplete if Chika isn't in it."

Sure enough, after worrying about this conflict, Su Shi became reluctant to form a band and was afraid that she wouldn't be able to join.

She guessed, "I'm not a former member of Crychic, so not being in this new band makes you feel like the band is incomplete... Is it because you're treating me like Xiao Xiang?"

Upon hearing the last sentence, Su Shi was immediately alarmed.

She had intended to subtly persuade China to stay, but after reflecting on her earlier words, it seemed as if she were making China live in someone else's shadow, taking over someone else's responsibilities.

Will Chizuru be offended by this...?

"no!"

Su Shi grasped Qian Nai's other hand and quickly explained.

"It's because you're very important to me, so I hope to have more time with you by my side, just like when we're playing in a band!"

"So, just chatting, eating, and watching movies together isn't enough...?"

"because!"

Su Shi unconsciously moved closer to Qian Nai, but realizing she was too excited, she slowly backed away.

"Because... bands are different from these things..."

Su Shi stopped talking; she hadn't yet organized her thoughts to explain the differences between the band and the other entertainment options, but Guo Qiannai seemed to understand.

It's not just entertainment; it's also like a family, a group where people help each other, work together, progress, and continuously achieve greater things.

Some people are willing to take on a "motherly" role in this group, caring for and looking after each member, and watching the members grow through collaboration.

"I understand."

China answered calmly with a smile. Even though she didn't express her opinion, her tone reassured Su Shi.

……

After arriving at China's house.

"I'm also planning to stay at Chizuru's house for the night. You don't mind, do you?"

Su Shi asked because her mother hadn't come home today.

Otherwise, "not cooking for her mother for two days in a row" would be a very difficult thing for her.

"Um……"

Actually, China wanted to be alone for a while tonight, but since the other person had already brought her to her doorstep, she felt a little embarrassed to refuse.

"I'll go buy groceries now. You go back upstairs and rest. I'll call you when dinner is ready. I can clean the guest room myself."

After watching Su Shi leave, China turned on her phone and glanced back at the message Aine had sent a few minutes earlier:

"China, I heard from Su Shi that you're feeling better now. Can we talk alone later?"

Back in her bedroom, China dialed a phone.

"Little Aiyin, what's up?"

"Um... Chizuru."

The voice on the other end of the phone sounded hesitant.

"Actually, you're not really interested in forming a band, are you?"

When the band was first mentioned, Aine noticed China's indifferent reaction and began to suspect something.

"……Yes."

I wonder if answering so truthfully will upset Ai Yin, who suggested forming a band.

But China had just recovered from depression and didn't have the energy to hide it.

However, the voice on the other end of the phone did not become dejected, but rather seemed to breathe a slight sigh of relief.

"Actually, I'm not really interested in bands."

Chapter 94 If other people are hell, then I am free.

Not long ago, Aine left RiNG with a lamp.

At this moment, Aine was in a fit of anger.

She hadn't known each other for very long, but for various reasons, her very important friend had a conflict with someone else.

However, people who have conflicts with their friends are slow to explain the reasons for their disagreements.

When we were talking about bands last time, I made it very clear that I wouldn't do this or that.

Why has someone who used to speak their mind become so secretive now?

Not only did they refuse to speak openly, but they also interfered when they suggested that the lamp should also "take the initiative to take care of others."

Perhaps Lixi, as a veteran member of the team, understands Deng better and has more right to advise Deng on what to do.

Why didn't it stop me when I took the light away, and instead had a proper argument with me? Was it perhaps sleepy?

As Aine strode angrily toward the street, she happened to run into the shop manager, Rinrinko.

"Good afternoon."

Rinrinko greeted him politely.

"You are... members of the band that Lixi mentioned, right?"

"Yes... Hello!"

Ai Yin immediately adjusted her demeanor and greeted him respectfully.

The lamp's thoughts seemed to float in a bubble called contemplation. Only after realizing that Rinrinko's gaze had been on him for a few seconds did the bubble burst, and he was brought back to reality.

"Hello... Hello." The lamp's gaze shifted between Rinrinko and Aine.

"By the way, Riki's drinks are pretty good, right?" Rinrinko asked gently, alternating her hands in front of her stomach.

“Yes, it’s delicious!” Ai Yin replied quickly, and she seemed very sincere.

But he also realized that he should say this to Lixi face to face.

However, because of Li Xi's disdain for her ideas during their last meeting, she had a less than favorable view of him. Also, because she cared about Qian Nai, she was subconsciously wary of Li Xi.

But her drink was indeed quite delicious...

"Haha... Although Lixi says she's not very good at talking, she's been working hard to prove herself through her actions. She's become quite proficient here in just a short time."

Rinrinko was talking about work-related matters, but she was also implying that Riki was probably doing the same thing in the band.

Aine understood what that meant, but...

Forget it, I shouldn't rely on a fleeting impression; I need to learn more about it.

"I see. It seems she'll be a very reliable person in the band."

After saying goodbye to the store manager, Aine slowed down her pace, and the hand that was originally holding Tamamo's arm slowly moved down to Tamamo's palm.

"Little Lamp, what was Lixi like in the band before?" Ai Yin asked, stopping before the green light.

"Little Lixi..."

As the lamp gradually recalled its past with Crychic, it slowly began to narrate.

"At first, she also blamed me for not daring to communicate with others and for not daring to sing out loud."

The lamp's tone gradually deepened, and its expression became somewhat excited.

"She was very strict with everyone, including herself. She was always the first one to arrive at the practice room to practice. She really put in a lot of effort for the band..."

"After the performance was a success, she praised me with great joy."

"I may not know Xiaolixi very well yet, but she is really a very earnest and kind person!"

Deng slowly raised his hand to his chest and looked at Ai Yin, as if making a promise or hoping that everyone could understand each other, see each other's strengths, and allow the band to be successfully established.

"oh, I understand now."

Ai Yin can understand, just like the shop manager's description of Li Xi; she can understand everything about him.

My initial impression of Li Xi gradually dissipated, and I came to understand another side of her.

A band should also have someone as serious and dedicated as her, steadily leading the band forward.

only……

Aine felt that she might be able to fit in with the three people from Crychic.

But what should China do?

After this conflict, Lixi will likely develop a prejudice against Qiannai within the band, and may even ostracize her.

After witnessing Chinatsu's abilities, just like his attitude towards Akari changed, he began to respect Chinatsu.

But Lixi, when it's time to be serious, he'll still be serious, right?

It's also unacceptable to be inarticulate and fail to express care and respect when it's time to do so, preventing China from understanding...

This might be an underestimation of Chika, but Aine believes that Chika can only stay in a band if everyone in it is gentle, considerate, and good at communicating.

It wasn't because I didn't want to appear to look down on patients that I treated China like a normal person and threw her into a circle that normal people could adapt to.

Because she is a patient, she needs extra care and attention!

At that moment, the green light turned on, and Ai Yin crossed the pedestrian crossing with the light on.

She didn't try to steer the conversation further, but instead remained silent and continued to ponder.

Besides Chika, Aine had another personal reason that made her hesitate about whether to join the band.

Ai Yin is quite selective in her social interactions.

From the moment she stepped into Haneoka's classroom, she had to choose which classmates to get to know.

She didn't make friends with those who were too boisterous, nor with those who were too serious; in the end, she chose a group of people who were all relatively gentle and harmonious.

She should have chosen the same band.

She never had any dreams about being in a band, nor was she as enthusiastic as other musicians; instead, she used it as a social tool.

A band needs a serious person to supervise the members' practice so that the band can develop better.

But when Ai Yin selected the bands, he didn't consider their future prospects. He just wanted everyone to have fun playing in the band and then show off during performances.

At first, she would look for a suitable spot on the posters of the school's club bands.

More formal, career-oriented events like this, where you need to consider whether a performance can recoup the ticket price, are only considered when the club can't find a place for you.

Could Lixi tolerate a guitarist who was "just there to socialize"...?