Green plums cannot become lovers.

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Gradually, she found herself completely absorbed.

Nervous? I don't think I'm that nervous anymore.

Instead of thinking "What to do tomorrow?", my mind was focused on "I can learn from this drummer's approach" and "That bassist's rhythm is really good".

One band after another performed, and time flew by.

Volume 1: Chapter 244 Before the Match

Chapter 248 Pre-match

After watching the three bands, the two left the concert hall and went to a coffee shop to rest.

As soon as I pushed open the door, a soft exclamation came from behind the bar.

Shiina Riki looked up, saw the person who came, paused for a moment, and then quickly put down the cup in her hand to greet them.

"Anhe?" Her tone held a hint of surprise. "What brings you here?"

"I brought a friend to see the show," An and Asuka smiled. "And to take a break."

Shiina Riki nodded, his gaze falling on Ijichi Nikka beside him, and he greeted her politely.

"Hello."

"Hello." Ichiji Nijika nodded as well.

An and Asuka ordered two cups of black tea and found a window seat to sit down with Ichiji Nijika.

The night outside the window was already deep. The coffee shop was warmly lit, and there weren't many customers, with only a few tables occupied.

Ichi Nijika held the teacup, blew on it gently, and took a sip.

"Are you not nervous anymore?" An and Asuka asked.

“Hmm…” Ichiji Nijika thought for a moment, “Although there is still a little, it’s much better.”

"That's good." An and Asuka smiled. "Actually, there's nothing to be nervous about. Just do your own thing."

Ichi Nijika looked at him and sighed.

"I wish I could be as amazing as Anwa."

“You’re amazing too,” An and Asuka said with a smile. “Don’t underestimate yourself.”

"Huh?"

“It’s remarkable that you were able to support a team,” An and Asuka continued. “You, as the leader, deserve a lot of credit for the band’s success today.”

Nijika Ichichi was a little embarrassed by the praise, and her cheeks turned slightly red.

"Anhe, classmate..."

She lowered her head, staring at the black tea in her teacup, wanting to say something, but not knowing what to say.

Finally, she looked up and changed the subject.

"What was it like for Anhe when she first went on stage? Was she nervous?"

“Not at all,” An and Asuka smiled.

"Huh?" Ijichi Nyanka blinked. "Really?"

“Really,” An and Asuka said. “I first went on stage when I was in fifth grade, and I hadn’t been practicing guitar for very long.”

He paused, a glimmer of reminiscence flashing in his eyes.

"So I went on stage with a friend named Aoyama Nanami and we got second place."

"Huh?!" Ijichi Nijika's eyes widened. "Second place on your first time on stage? That's amazing!"

"Just good luck." An and Asuka smiled. "Back then, it was a very small competition, and there weren't any strong opponents."

Ichi Nijika rested her chin on her hand, listening intently.

"Aoyama Nanami... is she a friend of Anwa-kun?"

“Yes, she was a childhood friend,” An and Asuka said. “She later came to Tokyo and is now working hard as a voice actress.”

"Wow..." Nijika Ichichi exclaimed, "The people around Anwa are all so amazing."

“You’re amazing too,” An and Asuka said with a smile.

Ichi Nijika blushed again.

As the two were chatting, the coffee shop door was pushed open again.

"Lixi—we're here—wait?"

Chihaya Aine was the first to walk in. She paused for a moment when she saw An and Asuka by the window, then her eyes lit up.

"Anhe, classmate!"

She walked over quickly, followed by Nagasaki Motoyo, Takamatsu Akari, and Kaname Rakuna.

"What brings you here?" Shiina Riki peeked out from behind the bar.

"I've finished watching all the shows I wanted to watch, so I came to find you," Nagasaki Motoyo said gently. "I didn't expect Anwa-kun to be here too."

Gao Songdeng followed behind, whispering, "Good evening..."

Yoro Nai walked straight to the bar, staring at the matcha parfait inside.

An and Asuka nodded to them.

"good evening."

Chihaya Aine's gaze fell on Ijichi Niyūka, and she asked curiously, "And who is this?"

An and Asuka introduced, "This is Ijichi Nijika, my good friend, and also the leader of the End Band."

"The End Band..." Chihaya Aine thought for a moment, "Ah, the band that's going to perform with us tomorrow, right?"

Ichi Nijika nodded and greeted him generously.

"Hello, I am Ichiki Nijika."

"I'm Chihaya Aine!" Chihaya Aine immediately introduced herself, "A guitarist!"

“Nagasaki Motoyo, bass.” Nagasaki Motoyo nodded gently.

"Takasatsu Takashi... lead singer..." Takasatsu Takashi whispered.

"Yo Rakuna, guitar." Yo Rakuna finally turned around from the bar, briefly gave her name, and then turned back to stare at her matcha parfait.

Shiina Tatsuki also came over from behind the bar and stood to the side.

"Shiina Tatsuki, drummer."

Ichi Nijika looked at the five girls in front of her with bright eyes.

"You guys are members of MyGO!!!!! I've seen your performance videos, they're amazing!"

"Eh? You've seen it?" Chihaya Aine asked, somewhat surprised.

“Yes!” Ichiji Nijika nodded. “Anwa also told me about you guys before, saying that you cooperate very well.”

Chihaya Aine was a little embarrassed by the praise and scratched her head.

"It's...it's alright..."

Nagasaki Motoyo smiled and asked, "Ijichi-kun, you're the drummer, right?"

"Correct!"

"Then let's do our best tomorrow!" Nagasaki Motoyo smiled gently. "Let's give the audience our best performance together."

“Yes!” Ichiji Nijika nodded vigorously.

Takamatsu Akari whispered from the side, "The End Band... do your best too..."

Seeing her nervous expression, Ichiji Nijika couldn't help but laugh.

"You too, Takamatsu."

Chihaya Aine exclaimed from the side, "Wow, it feels so magical to be sitting here drinking tea and chatting with our rivals."

“What’s so amazing about that?” Shiina Tatsuki said. “A competition is a competition, and private matters are private matters.”

“Lixi is right.” Nagasaki Motoyo nodded. “It’s always good to make new friends.”

An and Asuka sat to the side, watching them chat back and forth, a slight smile playing on their lips.

Nijika Ijichi had completely relaxed and was chatting enthusiastically with the members of MyGO!!!!!. Chihaya Aine was telling stories about their rehearsals, Nagasaki Motoyo was gently adding to them, Takamatsu Akari occasionally chimed in quietly, Shiina Tatsuki would occasionally make a sarcastic remark, and Kaname Rakuna was focused on eating her matcha parfait.

The atmosphere was unexpectedly harmonious.

After chatting for a while, An and Asuka checked the time.

"That's enough, it's time to go back."

Ijichi Nijika also stood up.

Thank you all for today.

"You're welcome! You're welcome!" Chihaya Aine waved her hand. "See you on stage tomorrow!"

"Okay, see you on stage!"

Anwa Asuka and Ijichi Nijika left the cafe and walked down the street at night.

The night breeze was gentle, carrying the warmth unique to summer.

Ichi Nijika suddenly spoke.

“Anhe, classmate.”

"Ok?"