Losing money, mygo, what does it mean that I really lost money?

"Guitar Hero".

It is Goto Ichiri's online name.

Online, Goto Ichiri is a guitar streamer with 30,000 active followers and strong revenue generation capabilities, known for her "strong skills" and "numerous advertisements".

Fortunately, thanks to Mr. Goto's protection, all the negative comments were deleted. To this day, Goto Ichiri is unaware that his account has been monetized and has made a lot of money.

In reality, Goto Ichiri is an extremely shy and gloomy first-year high school student who dreams of a seemingly glamorous band life and currently serves as the lead guitarist for the band.

During her first performance not long ago, she couldn't control her nervousness even while inside a cardboard box. She wriggled around inside and performed terribly. She almost felt that her music career was over and only managed to recover with great difficulty.

Even so, she was determined to join the End Band.

However, while getting to know the band members and developing a bond with them, she found something quite appealing.

—Virtual anchor.

Virtual YouTubers are abbreviated as "Guanren," and their fervent fans are called "Guanren fanatics." If Lu hadn't met the End 3 band, she might have become a die-hard "Guanren fanatic" by now, spending all her time watching Guanren.

That's right, Goto Ichiri is actually a narcissist!

Although it looks similar to a kindergarten teacher clapping and playing games, Ichiri Goto really loves this way of interacting with virtual avatars.

Only then did she finish watching the clips of Sakura Aine's live stream.

The clip shows Sakura Aine trying to win a Bilibili Ps*Ple collection. After failing to win, she let out a cute crying sound, which scared the Bilibili management so much that they quickly sent the complete Ps*Ple collection to all the first generation members.

She never missed a single one of Sakura Aine's live streams, even those that were Bilibili exclusives. Even if she had band activities scheduled and couldn't watch the live stream, she would still watch the recording twice afterwards.

Recently debuted, Nyanmu-chan, has become an overnight sensation with her song "Red High Heels," breaking Sakura Aine's weekly revenue record on Bilibili. Only through her can Goto Ichiri understand Hikaru's life, feeling a longing for it and eagerly anticipating watching her clips every day.

The soon-to-debut Yang Gongfei also has her own unique joys.

Flipping through the Little Sheep story, Goto Ichiri sighed, "What a pair of star-crossed lovers."

The stories of the Sheep Palace Consort are strange and absurd, yet cheerful and gentle, always tinged with a sense of loneliness. She is deeply moved when two strong insects shed tears because of love.

Not nine degrees four} two #√ 彡∵》刢々≥ turn: I don't know why, but Goto Ichiri is particularly able to understand the feeling of a lonely person writing a story that only he can understand.

Goto Ichiri also particularly likes MyGO, created by Himegami Hina, and often imagines that she is Himegami Hina and has been saved by Sakuraha Aine... or that she is Sakuraha Aine and has saved Himegami Hina, anything is fine, she really wants to be with both of them.

Moreover, Goto Ichiri has already achieved the feat of having the top two streamers personally pronounce his "Guitar Hero" name by donating money, and his inner satisfaction is indescribable.

Even her comment to Miss Yang Gongfei received a personal reply from Miss Yang Gongfei, who always posts stories alone! In terms of managing people's minds, she has already taken the lead and is the happiest person!

“That’s great…”

Watching the heartwarming and happy scene unfold, Goto Ichiri curled up in her little corner, wrapped in her blanket, wriggling like a tiny insect. Looking at the sunlit group of first-generation cats and dogs, she felt as if she too had been purified...

Maintaining this state, Goto Ichiri began her fulfilling life.

During the day, I would sneak into the school to watch videos of the streamers, after school I would play in a band, and at night I would watch the streamers' live streams. I would also send money to the streamers from time to time, and at the end, when the streamers read the SC thank-you message, I would hear my own name.

Perhaps this is just the daily life of a mediocre person like Guan Renchi.

So much so that, after one rehearsal, when she took the opportunity to sneak a glimpse of Sakura Aine's clip, she murmured in a dreamlike voice, "It's so nice, everyone has pink hair but they all have such sassy angles. I wish I could be a manager too."

Then, teammates Nijika Ijichi and Ryo Yamada heard it.

When Kaguya Ichiri thought the two would be angry (but they weren't), they encouraged her to do what she wanted and boldly submit her resume to E-Company.

1. "The band of virtual YouTubers is ultimately just about the YouTubers. If you, Little Bochi, become a virtual YouTuber, you can give me a lot of money every month."

6. "Don't say things like that! But, Pochi, I support you. Do what makes you happy. If you're really chosen, the band won't disband, and we'll always support you. If you get bullied by your seniors, you can come to us, okay?..."

Ji's two bandmates seem more concerned with whether she's happy than with her band activities.

Besides, it's not a choice between ending the band and becoming a virtual streamer; the band is just a student recreational band. They can't stop Pochi from pursuing his dream of becoming a virtual streamer.

Therefore, in today's E-company interview.

When the interviewer asked, "Why did you choose ExElio?", Goto Ichiri blurted out, "Huh? Ah, I'm a fan of Aine, Nyanmuchi, and Yoko!"

"..." Jin Zhaozhi pinched his chin.

He first reassured her: "Don't be nervous, you're sure to pass. I'm just asking you more questions as a producer for the second generation, to get to know you better."

Although Guan Renchi's appearance was inevitable, he hadn't expected it to happen so quickly. This person was wrapped in heavy clothes that didn't suit the beautiful girl, and had faint dark circles under his eyes; he was exactly like Guan Renchi.

Toyokawa Shoko recommended her because of her outstanding skills, so outstanding that Toyokawa Shoko preferred to choose a support musician to play bass and didn't usually practice bass with her, but still wanted her to join the second generation.

"The three people you mentioned are first-generation members, and you'll be joining the second-generation members. Is that okay?"

"Of course, no problem! We can collaborate with the first generation anyway, right?"

“That’s certainly possible. If other agencies have virtual YouTubers in the future, they can apply for collaborations outside the agency.” Imaizumi nodded and pushed the second-generation member settings to her. “Take a look at the second-generation member settings. You’re the lead guitarist, Solitdinis… Is that acceptable?”

Goto Ichiri took the design draft and saw an image where the lower half of the face was completely covered:

"A person who is not afraid of loneliness? Wait, aren't they virtual YouTubers? Why are they showing their faces and forming a band... Oh, the first generation members will also show their faces and form a band, and the second generation members have masks? Great, if they have masks, I should be fine!"

Unlike An and Subaru, she didn't show any subtle expression; instead, she was overjoyed. The agency understood her perfectly, they knew her too well—what she wanted was the veMjic mask!

Main text: Chapter 62, Chapter 59, Listening to the Roar of the Galactic Battleship

At first, Goto Ichiri struggled to play even with the box on, but she gradually overcame this during rehearsals. The agency had masks, which somewhat satisfied her desires hidden in the shadows.

After a brief chat, Imaizumi and Goto Ichiri got along fairly well.

Aside from being very nervous when speaking, lacking confidence, avoiding eye contact with Jin Zhaozhi, and seemingly agreeing to any request he made, she seemed quite normal.

A technical genius and a good-natured person are usually considered good enough, and this is the first time I've met a timid technical genius. He just gave me a perfunctory compliment and immediately became smug.

She's not the only pink-haired girl in the agency with this timid personality.

Maruyama Aya has been chatting with Imaizumi from time to time lately, so he has gained some experience in dealing with timid girls of this type, which is why he is not helpless against Goto Ichiri.

"Take it back and discuss it with your family."

He passed the contract to Goto Ichiri. (Private)

An and Subaru are both very opinionated, so they signed their own contracts without hesitation. The other second-generation members are also capable of making their own decisions. It's just that Ichiri Goto is someone that Teruyuki Ima is hesitant to let sign on her own. He can't let her develop this habit, otherwise, who knows how much she'll be tricked in the future.

"Yes!" Goto Ichiri replied happily.

She fiddled with the contract a few times, only to find it stuck to the table. So she slowly and carefully swept it in front of her, like a timid groundhog fiddling with its precious food.

She put the contract away and then asked, "Now, do I not need to meet with the second-generation trainees?"

"Theoretically speaking, you're not a second-generation member yet, you can wait until next time..."

As soon as Ima Teruyuki refused, Goto Ichiri began to wriggle.

"Okay! I'm so sorry for causing you this trouble. I'll disappear from your sight right away. It's really despicable of me to make such a request that I don't feel close to you..."

"...Never mind, come with me, let's leave through the back alley of the office."

......

Goto Ichiri was the first to wear the mask.

As she walked out from backstage and into veMjic's rehearsal room, An and Subaru stared at her mask for a moment, then maliciously tried to look cute, "Hey, you're Goto-kun, right? You..."

"I am Solitdinis! I am fearless in solitude!"

"Ouch."

When Anwa Subaru saw Goto Ichiri's appearance, he sighed inwardly, thinking, "Another problem child."

Seeing that the lower half of her face was covered by a mask, Toyokawa Shoko seemed very excited: "The final piece of the champion puzzle has arrived. We'll discuss the greetings in the group chat tonight. Everyone, let's rehearse 'Black Sheep.' Come here every three days."

"Okay." Goto Ichiri glanced at the sheet music. "We can start now. I've memorized it."

She felt that the song was about herself.

She was also ostracized at school, and now she's barely popular.

Rather, Goto Ichiri feels it's normal for others to dislike her; she's the kind of person who deserves to be called a black sheep.

"I'll give it a try."

With a single strum of her guitar, Toyokawa Shoko's high-speed, demanding notes poured forth like Iori Jinna's screams, uncontrollably. The members of veMjic instantly understood why Shoko had chosen her even at the cost of her bass.

With this technology, it is indeed possible to make some compromises.

Goto Ichiri's arrival symbolizes the reunion of all five second-generation members.

Currently, veMjic's roster is as follows:

Keyboardist Oblivionis (Shoko Toyokawa), guitarist Mortis (Mutsumi Wakaba), drummer Moris (Subaru Anwa), vocalist Doloris (Nina Izai), and guitarist Solitdinis (Ichiri Goto). With two strong guitarists, the bass is handled by a support musician.

This is the optimal, complete form of the second-generation veMjic in Toyokawa Shoko's mind.

It's not surprising to use support musicians. Many bands that write in the jazz style don't have a saxophone, which is quite important to jazz, nor do they have trumpets or double basses. They have to rely on support musicians to fill in all the gaps when they hold concerts.

Moreover, I heard that Xiao Rencai is interested in learning a musical instrument on her own.

If she's willing to learn bass, Toyokawa Shoko can write songs specifically for her featuring outstanding bass solos, and the bass's presence will be highlighted in other songs as well. That way, veMjic would be the ultimate version, with no musical flaws whatsoever.

If any promising newcomers emerge, they'll have to go to the third generation, where nothing has been decided yet.

Actually, there's no need to rush the recruitment of the second generation members. The first generation members haven't even all debuted yet, and the costumes for the second generation members are still being made. Unfortunately, Toyokawa Shoko is just too eager to improve.

Imaizumi, who is not a bandmate of Toyokawa Shoko but a business partner, deeply appreciates Toyokawa Shoko's excellence. His songwriting ability is outstanding, and he continues to push forward with his work every day—truly remarkable.

Compared to the hardworking and courageous Shoko Toyokawa, Momoka Kawaragi is somewhat lacking. She is also writing songs for the first generation members, but her output is only one-third of that of Shoko Toyokawa, which is perhaps the normal pace in the industry.

As the producer, Jin Zhaozhi observed the group's practice.

Jing Qinrencai was surrounded by several people, holding the microphone in both hands, and took a deep breath.

Under the microphone, her breathing sounds were very clear.

"Is the traffic light blue or green...?"

veMjic's first "Black Sheep" has begun.

After receiving permission from Toyokawa Shoko, Takamatsu Akari also quietly slipped in.

She clenched her fists, her eyes sparkling as she watched the group rehearse "The Black Sheep".

......

The song ended with very few mistakes.

The harmonies of each member of veMjic are also very impressive.

Nina Izare's powerful vocals completely stunned Akari Takamatsu, who murmured, "Nina is working so hard... it's like she's shouting out her heart through this song..."

"It's really quite good." Imaizumi nodded in satisfaction.

veMjic's galactic battleship has taken off.

Perfect timing! Once he secures the performance venue in Kansai, Mjic should be ready to debut. Then we can arrange for veMjic to debut and perform at the Budokan this year.

With veMjic's current roster and his management skills, it shouldn't be too difficult for him to fill the Budokan to capacity.

After practicing "Black Sheep" a few more times and briefly familiarizing herself with the band's debut song "veMjic," Toyokawa Shoko decided to end today's practice after about an hour.

Because Izare Jinna doesn't quite match the existing arrangement of "veMjic," she wanted to make some modifications to the arrangement based on Izare Jinna's powerful vocals and high notes.

Goto Ichiri packed up his guitar and left with a chuckle amidst the compliments of the others.

“I knew it would be weird without a bass…” An and Subaru shrugged and said goodbye to the others. “Goodbye everyone, I have to catch the train to Kawasaki, but I had a lot of fun today.”

"See you next week!" Toyokawa Shoko nodded politely to her, then turned to look at Wakaba Mutsu, "Mutsu."

Ruoye Muku didn't say anything, but silently followed her. When they passed Jin Zhaozhi, Jin Zhaozhi noticed that Ruoye Muku's hand, hidden in her sleeve, seemed to be trembling.

Ever since everyone was amazed by Ichiri Goto's guitar skills, she...

Is this the state it will always be in?

Main text: Chapter 63 (Previous Chapter 60) Wakaba Mutsumi's Hollow Heart

The second-generation members, including Iori Sera and Ichiri Goto, as well as Shoko Toyokawa, all have very similar personalities.

What they have in common is that they both possess a "reckless and cowardly duality".

They are either timid and hesitant or prickly and breathy, making even normal conversation difficult.

Either they enter a state of heightened excitement, where even in a state of heightened awareness, they can perform exceptionally well, delivering a beautiful performance. When they speak, they no longer stumble or stumble, and in a state of relaxed ease, they exude a charismatic personality and display extraordinary prowess.

Goto Ichiri, who usually struggles with even normal conversations, was now in a state of frenzy. Even before she finished her band performance or met the virtual streamer, Pochi would have become timid.

Who can connect this masked Goto Ichiri with the mysterious wriggling cardboard box he saw at the Starry Night LiveHose? No wonder he was chosen by Toyokawa Shoko, their personalities are exactly the same.

"Is this what youth is?" Imaizumi sighed.