We agreed to be in a band for life, what the heck is Dragon Raja?

Nanon Ugetsu discovered that the geography teacher would also be a master at promoting local products. Just a few minutes after introducing the Shikatori Shrine, many students were excitedly discussing similar tourist attractions they had visited before.

Amidst the murmurs of reluctant discussion about leaving the tourist attractions, Nan Yun Yuyue walked out of the classroom.

He had just stood by the window when he saw Nagasaki Motoyo walking over from the other end of the corridor.

"Yuyue, my classmate."

Nagasaki Motoyo greeted him gently.

"I heard from others that Toyokawa has recovered and returned to school today, so I came to visit him."

In her 'vision', besides Nan Yun Yuyue in front of her, two red lines were shooting skyward in the classroom of Class C, Grade 9.

She was intimately familiar with the one from Wakaba Mutsu.

What really struck her as odd was the one belonging to Toyokawa Shoko.

"The aura... is different."

Nagasaki Motoyo thought to herself.

During the band's rehearsal, thanks to the Word of Power 'Bloodline Knot,' she was almost completely familiar with the aura emanating from the red lines of the band members, including those belonging to Toyokawa Shoko.

It hasn't been long since Crychic's first band performance, and Toyokawa Shoko has only been absent from school for a few days.

But during the few days I didn't see her, the aura emanating from this red thread suddenly changed.

If Nagasaki Motoyo's Word of Power hadn't undergone a transformation compared to the past, allowing her to still sense the aura emanating from Toyokawa Shoko, she would almost have thought that another new hybrid had arrived at the Moon Forest.

"Is this the real reason Toyokawa-kun asked for leave?"

Nagasaki Motoyo wondered to herself.

"I didn't expect it to happen right after the band's medley performance... What a coincidence."

In an instant, many thoughts flashed through her mind. Just then, Nan Yun Yuyue spoke:

"I'll go call her for you."

"Thank you."

Nagasaki Motoyo snapped out of her daze and smiled.

Nangumo Ugetsu re-entered the classroom. Toyokawa Shoko was still sitting in her seat, looking down at the world map on the last page of her geography textbook.

When she saw Nan Yun Yuyue walking towards her, she finally raised her head.

"Su Shi is waiting for you at the gate. She heard that you went back to school today, so she came to visit you."

"it is good."

Toyokawa Shoko got up and walked out of the classroom through the front door with Nagumo Ugetsu.

Ruoye Mu was sitting quietly at the back of the classroom when she saw the two of them walking out of the classroom together. She paused for a moment, then stood up as well.

Outside the classroom,

Nagasaki Motoyo saw Toyokawa Shoko and exclaimed with delight:

"Toyokawa-kun, you're finally back at school! Are you feeling better?"

"Actually, it's nothing serious, thank you for your concern."

Shoko Toyokawa explained.

Just then, Nanon Ugetsu saw Wakaba Mutsuki coming out of the back door of the classroom, and he quickly waved:

"Mu, come here."

Seeing Nangumo Ugetsu, Toyokawa Shoko, and Nagasaki Motoyo standing together, Wakaba Mutsu, who was originally planning to walk over, quickened his pace slightly, forming a circle with the three of them.

"The entire Crychic branch of Moon Forest is here."

Nagasaki Motoyo looked around and said with a smile,

"We're starting the training program again tomorrow afternoon, right? So today is the last day of rest after the band's medley performance."

Toyokawa Shoko nodded:

"Yes, let's postpone it for another day, and we'll start rehearsing again tomorrow."

"I already messaged Takamatsu Akari and Shiina Tatsuki privately yesterday."

"Takamatsu said she is working on the lyrics for a new song, but she doesn't know how long it will take to finish."

Whenever she thought of Takamatsu Akari's lyrics, Toyokawa Shoko felt a pang of anxiety.

Hopefully the lyrics of the new song won't be like the ones before...

"If a suitable opportunity arises, I really hope to have a talk with Gao Song..."

She sighed in her heart.

If her desire to form a band and perform on stage in the past was to fulfill a childhood dream, then...

Now, Shoko Toyokawa hopes to use the band Crychic as an anchor in her life.

Toyokawa Shoko recalled the words of advice Nagumo Ugetsu had once given her:

"Life needs an anchor point. No matter what situation you are in, having a hobby or a habit to motivate you will prevent you from falling into despair."

"Just like many people who, after achieving fame and success, still retain some of the habits they had before they became famous... When you feel that you have surpassed ordinary people and become arrogant, the anchors left in the past can remind you at crucial moments."

"The world of hybrids is a bloody world. Although it looks quite mysterious on the surface, it is all covered by piles of bones."

"The reason your father chose to hide your mixed-race heritage from you along with your mother may also be for this reason."

"The dragon blood flowing in the body represents the bestial nature of the hybrid's life... but we must never abandon the part that belongs to humanity because of it."

"Don't let revenge blind you. When you only have one thing left to live, you will lose more than you imagine."

“Crychic can serve as an excellent anchor point, just like my choice to write novels.”

"Therefore, I suggest you don't quit Crychic."

……

After hearing this, Toyokawa Shoko remained silent for a long time, realizing that what Nagumo Ugetsu said made a lot of sense, and finally abandoned her past idea of ​​leaving the band.

If she knew someone like Shisen Tsuzuki, a veteran in both the band scene and the mixed-race community, she would realize that there are already people who have taken the path of using a band as an anchor in their lives.

now,

Nagasaki Motoyo happily recounted the status of the Crychic account she was in charge of:

"Speaking of which, since that performance, more and more people have been following our account."

"Now, the account has nearly 3000 followers, and that's just from one band performance."

"If I can play more songs of the same quality as 'Spring Shadow' in the future, my fan base will grow even faster."

"Maybe one day, we can perform at the Budokan just like our seniors like ZONE."

Not long ago, because of graduation season, the senior students of the Butterfly Group secretly took over the broadcasting station and played ZONE's most famous song, "Secret Base".

After listening to this song, Motoyo Nagasaki went back and specifically learned about this Japanese girl band, The Highest Mountain, The Longest River, and then listened to the original version of "Secret Base" several times, eventually becoming a fan of theirs.

Now, seeing the success of Crychic's first performance, she can't help but feel more hopeful for the band's future.

The group discussed a few more issues related to the band rehearsal until the bell rang for the next class, at which point they hurriedly headed to their respective classrooms.

"The band is back on track."

Nan Yun Yu Yue Xin Dao.

The long-unseen panel suddenly appeared before his eyes:

Current band members: 5

[Status: Reborn after a tribulation!]

[Guide: Nan Yun Yuyue]

Current participation level: 165-180↑

[You successfully brought a key member of the band back, averting a crisis that could have led to the band's disbandment. Your participation score is increased by an additional 10 points.]

Current participation level: 180-190↑

"Participation has finally improved."

Nan Yun Yu Yue was overjoyed.

Since Crychic's first band performance, 'Odin' has descended upon Tokyo.

That rainy night had a huge impact on Toyokawa Shoko, to the point that Crychic was on the verge of disbanding.

Fortunately, this matter is finally over.

Moreover, with Crychic creating their first original song, "Spring Shadow," the band's state changed accordingly.

The status changed from "Successfully formed" to "Reborn after tribulation," and it also provided him with an additional 10 participation points.

"After this incident... participation increased by a total of 25%, and physical fitness improved compared to before."

Nan Yun Yuyue sensed her own body.

Whenever his participation increased, he always felt a warm current flowing through his body, and this time was no exception.

However, with the increased participation, he felt the warm current flowing through his body faster and faster, as if the meridians in his body had been opened up and were now unobstructed.

"The physical improvement from 165% participation is enough for me to hold my own against the four group leaders of the Kanto branch, and I might even be able to kill them all."

"The participation rate has now reached a full 190. I wonder how effective it will be in actual combat."

Nan Yun Yu Yue Xin Dao.

Today, his geography teacher's lesson about Shikari Town reminded him of something. Right now, Kazama Ruri is probably still busy serving the Oni Clan, this demon who returned from hell is painstakingly preparing to take revenge on her brother.

Genjiro, who had just taken over as the head of the executive bureau of the Snake Clan, was completely unaware of this.

"Want to be a tortoise, a champion of justice...?"

"I happen to know where the ancient well that Genji sealed off back then is... Genji thought he had successfully killed his brother and buried his body in the ancient well."

"With the Snake Clan making so many moves right now, this is a perfect opportunity to add fuel to the fire."

"Judging by the time... summer vacation is just around the corner, so it's a good time to go and have a look at the Shikatori Shrine."

"You can also bring Xiao Xiang or Xiao Mu."

Nanyun Yuyue's thoughts drifted.

A new teacher walked onto the podium. This class was math. The math teacher was absent today, so the teacher from the next class was filling in.

The students below the stage were quite curious about this teacher they had never seen before, and they all looked up, making the female teacher, who had only recently joined Tsuki no Mori, feel very popular.

Time slipped away with each ring of the school bell, and before we knew it, it was time to leave school and meet Uesugi Kotsugi.

Chapter 163 Uesugi Kotsu's Sword Museum, Basic Kendo Skills

Jingle Bell--

The school bell rang on time as usual.

After spending a long time in the Moon Forest, Nagumo Ugetsu was able to estimate how long it would be before school ended based on her intuition.

In the last two minutes of the last class, he closed the novel he was reading.

Toyokawa Shoko, who was at the front of the classroom, seemed more uneasy. She would occasionally look back at Nanon Ugetsu's figure, as if trying to confirm whether he was still waiting in the classroom.

She had been looking forward to going to church that evening to learn kendo and verbal techniques.

Unexpectedly, when the school bell finally rang, her anxiety only intensified.

"I wonder what the swordsmanship passed down among mixed-race individuals is like."

Toyokawa Shoko thought.

When she was a child, she rarely heard the term "Japanese Kendo". The term itself had a sense of timelessness, as if it was still in the Edo period.

Many students at Tsukinomori study fencing, equestrianism, and golf, but those who study kendo... Toyokawa Shoko had never heard of them before.

But recalling the aura emanating from that unassuming community pastor, that overwhelming sense of oppression could only be possessed by someone accustomed to bloodshed.

The swordsmanship he teaches must be extraordinary.