They are in the music show, but I am a stranger to them

Although Aiyin is a little proud and a little vain, her excellent talents and abilities are indeed worthy of her pride.

What's more, she is willing to take action and work hard in order to satisfy her vanity, which is the most important thing.

Therefore, for Chen Qi, Aiyin's little desire to perform is actually just like Xiao Gudu creating his own persona on the Internet. In fact, it is a harmless "protective color".

On the contrary, the "protective color" they create for themselves can even motivate them to take action in order to prevent other people from becoming disillusioned with their views of themselves, which has a significant positive effect.

If a person really has no desires or demands, that would be a problem, because you have no idea how to motivate him or her to move forward.

This was how Chen Qi once felt about Mu.

At least, for Chen Qi, Aiyin's desire to express herself is more positive than suppressing all thoughts in her heart.

At least, Aine wouldn't disguise herself as being as sharp as a cactus, so as to protect herself psychologically.

However, it is also because of this that Aine is able to move so many people in the plot.

A girl like this deserves my help.

"Well, Aine, I've already written the song you asked me to compose for you. Do you want to see the score?"

"Really? I want to see it, I want to see it!"

Aiyin, who had worked hard for a month under Chen Qi's encouragement, was undoubtedly looking forward to the song that Chen Qi had tailored for her the most. Especially in this month, Aiyin had already witnessed Chen Qi's original ability many times.

Although Chen Qi is the only independent musician that Aiyin knows, Aiyin is not the type of person who blindly believes in data.

She can tell which songs may be popular for a while but are actually rubbish.

And what kind of songs can touch the heart and stand the test of time?

To Aiyin, many of Chen Qi's songs have this kind of potential... That's why Aiyin is so keen to get one of Chen Qi's songs.

Of course, Aiyin was even more impatient, she wanted to learn the song as quickly as possible so that she could show off in the academy.

I believe that with the guitar skills recognized by Chen Qi and the songs that Chen Qi gave me, I will be able to quickly regain the status of being the center of attention like I was in junior high school.

However, just when Aiyin stretched out her hand, impatiently wanting to ask for the music score from Chen Qi, suddenly, she felt a belated pain in her fingers, which made Aiyin subconsciously take a breath.

Maybe it was because she was too nervous while playing, a faint streak of blood appeared on Aiyin's index finger.

She didn’t feel anything before, but when Aine noticed the tiny wound, she discovered that a little blood had seeped out.

Was it caused by sliding the string?

Aiyin had no time to care. After all, her fingers were connected to her heart, and even the smallest wound would be painful. Aiyin almost instinctively covered her index finger with her mouth, and subconsciously looked at Chen Qi for help.

Naturally, this scene was also noticed by Chen Qi.

Facing Aiyin who subconsciously put her index finger into her mouth and pursed her lips, Chen Qi, who was used to it, suddenly softened his brows. He turned around and opened the drawer behind him, while whispering:

"Okay, just hold out your finger and I'll help you with it."

"Um……"

Aiyin didn't resist, but she was a little shy instinctively. But she still put down the guitar and sat down obediently, and took the initiative to extend the finger that was still wet with her saliva.

The next moment, Chen Qi took out the alcohol and iodine that he had prepared, soaked the cotton swab in it, and then carefully grabbed Aiyin's injured index finger and began to wipe the wound for her.

This scene has been repeated countless times in this month.

Truly skilled guitarists usually have calluses on their fingers from long-term practice, but Aiyin’s training is short-term and intensive, so it is common to have sore fingers or to have their fingers rubbed until they bleed from piano strings.

And Chen Qi always did this, helping Aiyin treat her wounds time and time again.

Now, Aiyin couldn't remember how many times her left hand had been kneaded by Chen Qi.

But he was always so careful, so serious, and never tired of helping her.

Aiyin stared at Chen Qi who was wiping her wounds over and over again, her eyes were slightly absent-minded. The impulse in her heart drove her to say the words buried in her heart a little embarrassedly:

"Thank you, Brother Qi, thank you for always helping me."

"Don't thank me. I'm not the kind of person who would let someone with bleeding fingers continue to play. I'm just doing it the same way as always."

Chen Qi, who had just finished disinfecting with alcohol and was about to wipe iodine on Aiyin's fingers, replied as usual:

"On the contrary, Aine, you have worked hard this month. Do you feel stressed by my teaching? Please forgive me if there is anything that makes you unhappy."

"No, I have never blamed Brother Qi."

And upon hearing these words, Aiyin quickly shook her head. She no longer used the deliberately sweet voice she used when she was acting coquettish in the past, but instead relaxed a lot.

This also proves that what Aiyin said at this time were her true inner thoughts.

"Although Brother Qi is very serious and sometimes a little rigid, I have complained a few times in my heart... But Brother Qi always cares about my condition after practice. Sometimes when I am really absent-minded, you will also let me have a good rest. I always remember that."

"In the final analysis, my request was too much to ask, wasn't it? Learning to play guitar in a month or something, but Brother Qi not only agreed, but also helped me do it. This is all thanks to Brother Qi."

In the past, Aiyin would not have even had to think about it, thinking that it would be impossible for her to have such perseverance on her own.

Although she loves to be in the limelight, she is only interested in things that are not urgent or necessary for a short time. If Chen Qi hadn't forced her to move forward, she would never have been able to master it.

"By the way, after I form a band at school, I'll let you be the leader, Brother Qi!"

After a ray of light flashed through her mind, Aiyin's eyes also flashed with hope, and she said to Chen Qi without hesitation:

"Brother Qi, you are so talented. You can write lyrics, compose music, sing and play guitar. You can definitely be the core of the band! If you are the lead singer of the band, our band will definitely be very popular!"

“…You little fool.”

After hearing Aiyin's words, Chen Qi paused for a moment, but after a burst of laughter, he stretched out his hand and scratched Aiyin's little nose.

Facing Chen Qi's rare sudden attack, Aiyin's expression paused slightly, and then her cheeks blushed and she showed her little canine teeth, saying dissatisfiedly:

"Huh? Why are you suddenly calling me an idiot? Was there anything wrong with what I said?"

"Of course I have. Haven't you always wanted to be the lead singer? What would you do if I took your lead singer position away? Wouldn't you have to complain about me behind the scenes every time the band performs?"

Chen Qi also corrected Ai Yin's omission with a smile. He knew that Ai Yin, who had not yet undergone a transformation, would not be willing to be a marginal rhythm guitarist now. The reason why she said that now was because she only knew Chen Qi, who was more suitable to be the lead singer than her.

Only when Future Aine meets Takamatsu Touma and hears his voice that truly touches the soul, will she willingly give up the lead singer position, just like she does to him now.

But Chen Qi always felt that if he did not explicitly refuse the question of whether Takamatsu Deng should be the lead singer, Aiyin might have disputes with Li Xi in the future.

After all, Aiyin and Chen Qi have a good relationship, but Lixi is a completely fanatical fan who supports her unconditionally.

If these two people have a dispute over the lead singer issue, Chen Qi is likely to be involved.

After all, Chen Qi didn't tell Aiyin about the past events of Crychic.

Chen Qi didn't want to be involved in the past anymore. If he let Aiyin know about Crychic so quickly...

Given Aine's personality, she might not say it, but in her heart she will have an unfriendly filter towards several members of Group C. Then it will be difficult for the MYGO band to be put together like in the original work.

Aiyin didn't know about Chen Qi's little thoughts. She only heard that the young man in front of her was wholeheartedly considering her from her perspective.

There was even a moment when Aiyin had the illusion that perhaps Chen Qi understood her better than she did?

He understood her temper, and even her occasional inner thoughts could not escape his eyes. His deep black eyes seemed to be able to see through everything about her with just one glance...

Aiyin herself didn't even notice that at the moment the voice in her heart slowly echoed, her face couldn't help but reveal a smile from the bottom of her heart. Her eyes shone with the brilliance of the starry sky as she stared straight at Chen Qi in front of her.

If you look closely, Brother Qi is actually quite good-looking.

Although not as stunning as those boy band stars, it looks very comfortable and clean, giving me a feeling of... first love?

"Okay, you see, it's all right now."

While Aiyin was in a daze, Chen Qi also finished bandaging the finger. After putting the last fancy band-aid with a penguin print on it on Aiyin's index finger, he loosened his hand.

This time, Aiyin, whose thoughts were still drifting far away, did not thank Chen Qi immediately. Instead, she couldn't help but wrap her injured finger with her palm, feeling the remaining warmth on her finger with lingering interest.

After a long while, Chen Qi finally heard Aiyin's mosquito-like whisper:

"…It would be nice if you were really my brother."

"What? I didn't hear you clearly. Can you say it again?"

"——No, no~"

Aiyin realized belatedly that Chen Qi seemed to have heard everything she said clearly. Her cheeks turned slightly red and she stuck out her tongue at Chen Qi.

Using such a coquettish way to hide her shyness is Aiyin's little temper.

But after having a tantrum, Aiyin did not leave Chen Qi's cabin. Instead, she sat down on Chen Qi's bed and took up her guitar again, as if she had no intention of leaving.

"Hehe, Brother Qi, I'm sorry to bother you for a while today. Can I practice the new song here with you until I've mastered it?"

"After all, if I play guitar at home, my mother might scold me, so I can only ask you to teach me more~"

"You can't wait to practice it so that you can shine in school, right?"

Chen Qi also saw through Aiyin's thoughts at a glance, but he did not refuse. He just moved the chair as usual, set up his guitar again, and then gave Aiyin the song he had prepared long ago.

"This song is quite difficult, but the most difficult part is also the most essential part of the whole song, so it is indeed a big test of your guitar skills."

"That's perfect. I don't have anything else to do today, so I'll practice this song with you tonight."

"Then please, Brother Qi~"

Aiyin, smiling, watched Chen Qi, who would suddenly become serious as soon as he picked up the guitar, but she couldn't help but feel a little complicated in her heart...

Especially when Chen Qi thought she was practicing hard just to show off, she showed some dissatisfaction.

She was obviously afraid that he would be too lonely, so she stayed here to accompany him. I just wanted to stay a little longer. Why can't I sense her mood in this place?

As expected, Brother Qi is only suitable to be a brother. He doesn't understand girls' hearts and there is no way we can get along with him in other aspects.

As the only opposite sex familiar to the adolescent girl, Chen Qi had no idea how many of Aiyin's fantasies and expectations he had inadvertently fulfilled in the past six months.

However, in the end, without him knowing it, Aine drew a big red cross in his heart and he was eliminated from the finals.

"Well, I'll play it first and sing a demo for you. Aiyin, listen and see if you're satisfied with the result. How do you think?"

"Okay, I want to listen."

But, this isn’t bad, right?

Aiyin silently watched Chen Qi, who had already started strumming the strings of the guitar in front of her. The slight dissatisfaction in her heart also disappeared, and she wholeheartedly enjoyed this time without any anxiety, only peace and security.

She knew that after she went to Yuqiu tomorrow, she might not have much time to spend with Chen Qi.

Today, let her have a good time.

The sound of the guitar echoed in the small house. The night gradually deepened, but the sound of the guitar coming from the house never stopped.

It seemed to have replaced the cicadas' chirping in the midsummer and provided an accompaniment to the night...

Next to Chen Qi's cottage, in Chihaya's house, Mrs. Chihaya, who had already gone to bed early, could not close her eyes peacefully.

The sound of the guitar lingering in her ears made it impossible for her to fall asleep even if she wanted to.

"It looks like Aiyin is planning to sleep in the cabin again tonight... There's no way this piano music will stop before twelve o'clock."

"I think I can sleep more peacefully with the piano music of these children."

Next to his wife, Mr. Chihaya also lit a small lamp and read the published novel in his hand with glasses. Facing his wife's words, he replied in a comforting tone:

"We've always listened to Xiaoqi's music. It's very different from the noisy music of those kids playing heavy metal outside. It would be a good thing for Aiyin to learn from him."

"Speaking of Xiaoqi, the child's father, do you feel it?"

Mrs. Chihaya, who was no longer sleepy, sat up from the bed and turned to her husband with a serious expression. She whispered as if she was afraid that her voice would be overheard:

"Ain has been a little too close to Koharu these days, haven't you? Do you think Ain will be too close to Koharu..."

“…I don’t think so.”

As for the issue concerning his daughter's lifelong affairs, Mr. Chihaya finally focused his attention. After some thought, he still shook his head hesitantly, put down the novel in his hand, and explained to his puzzled wife:

"Although Aiyin is usually very outgoing, she is very thoughtful. If she really had this idea, she would not be so frank to meet Xiaoqi every time. She would definitely throw a tantrum."

"Our daughter is not one-sided when it comes to relationships. If she doesn't get a response, she will give up."

"Besides, I think Xiaoqi is not a bad kid. She is a very independent child."

Mr. Chihaya couldn't help but recall the experience of Chen Qi teaching Aiyin to play the guitar, which he had witnessed occasionally.

Chen Qina always had a good sense of propriety and his mature behavior never made people feel that he was taking advantage of others, which also left a good impression on Mr. Chihaya.

"If Aine doesn't object, I think we can give it a try. What do you think, mother?"

“But it doesn’t seem that simple…”

Mrs. Chihaya thought about it for a while, but couldn't find any excuse to object to Aine and Chen Qi's relationship.

But for some reason, perhaps it was the insight that adults had honed in society, Mrs. Chihaya always had a feeling that she "couldn't see clearly" about Chen Qi.