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

Faced with the ambiguous scene where Xingge and Chen Qi's cheeks were less than ten centimeters apart, Goto, who was watching, did not feel blushing or heartbeating at all. Instead, her face turned pale. She felt an extremely strong sense of oppression!

For a moment, she seemed to see a ferocious beast, constantly beating towards the reef where Chen Qi stood proudly in the sea.

However, facing this scene, Chen Qi was not nervous at all. After being distracted for a moment by Xingge's request, he agreed firmly.

"I will try my best to make this live performance a memory that Hongxia and Liang can be proud of, rather than a performance that they can just get away with."

Chen Qi's plan remained unchanged. He would still give his all in this performance.

But now the reason why he is going all out has quietly changed a little.

I can't ruin another band because of my own ill-considered ideas.

Manager Xingge was right, this performance was very important to Hongxia and the others. This live show would be the pillar of their confidence. Not only did they have to perform their best, but they also had to find a way to make Hongxia and Liang keep up with their pace.

This is not easy, but since he left the song behind, he has to solve the final problem...

I must never lose control of myself again.

“…That’s good.”

After receiving Chen Qi's solemn affirmation, Xing Ge, who realized belatedly that there was something wrong with the distance between himself and Chen Qi, was half-believing and half-doubting. He calmly sat back in his seat, pretending to look elsewhere to cover up his embarrassment.

Good, very impressive... Chen Qi didn't seem impressed at all. Is this a professional musician?

Goto, who had watched the whole process, finally returned to normal after Xingge's terrifying pressure gradually disappeared.

After the crisis was resolved, Goto Ichiri's attention was unconsciously focused on the calm Chen Qi.

I'm so envious... His confidence. Just by sitting there and listening, I could imagine how urgent the situation was, but he wasn't panicking at all, as if everything was under control.

Can I be like him in the future? Become the core of the band, the gold that shines wherever I go...

There should be no hope, right?

Goto Ichiri subconsciously looked down at himself. He was a timid person with the word "weak" written all over his face. He was completely different from Chen Qi.

Even if it weren't for the invitation from an online friend, and if it weren't for my good luck, it would have been impossible for me to interact with a professional like Chen Qi.

But at least, there is one more meaning to coming here. In addition to watching the fans' performances, there is also Chen Qi's performance... I am also very curious.

Can the power of one person really turn the tide at a performance?

When he thought that he might witness such a scene, Goto Ichiri's eyes couldn't help but begin to shine.

However, perhaps because her gaze was a little dazzling, Chen Qi noticed her gaze and turned away subconsciously. Xiao Gudu then suddenly turned his head away again, pretending nothing had happened.

"By the way, there's Xiao Gudu here. This performance is not only to build confidence for Hong Xia and Liang, but also for this person, one of the pillars of the band in the future."

Chen Qi then remembered that he had a future member of the Ending Band. He had taken great pains to bring Xiao Gudu here just to let her join the Ending Band.

But now, I accidentally stole the first ensemble between Xiao Gu Du and the ending band in the original book.

Well…if you want her to join the band, you have to let her experience the charm of ending the band.

Well, let's try some old-fashioned methods and see if they work.

I may not be able to do the same as Deng, who can make everyone resonate with her emotions by reciting poems on the stage. Besides, Xiao Gudu is not familiar with me yet. Reciting poems to her right away may not be encouragement to Xiao Gudu, but more like torture.

But there must be a way, a way to make Xiao Gudu, as well as Hongxia and Liang who are on the same stage with him, burn with their own passion.

Chapter 14: Aine and Takamatsu Touma’s first meeting, two people who feel familiar with each other?

"My name is Chihaya Aine. Due to family reasons, I entered school a little late. Thank you for your guidance."

In stark contrast to the rather tense atmosphere on Chen Qi's side, Chihaya Aine had passed the interview, had successfully put on her school uniform at noon, and had entered Class A of Yugaoka Girls' College. It could be said that everything had been going quite smoothly so far.

Just as Chen Qi said a month ago, Yuqiu Girls' College does have a tradition of hosting bands.

Aiyin, who had just entered this college to prepare for an interview, had already attracted a lot of attention and greetings from classmates along the way because of the guitar behind her and her excellent appearance.

And now, Aiyin's interview has been successful. When she stood on the podium again with her guitar bag on her back to introduce herself, Aiyin could feel that everyone's eyes were on her.

Everyone's eyes were full of curiosity, as if they were asking her with their eyes - "Can you play the guitar too? Then let's form a band together!"

Such a scene made Aiyin feel extremely satisfied from the bottom of her heart.

She believed that when the get out of class was over, many classmates would surround her and ask questions without her having to take the initiative to talk to them.

And then it would be her time to "inadvertently" show off her skills.

Everything is going according to plan. I believe that it won’t be long before I can build up good relationships with people in the new environment, which will definitely lay a good foundation for forming a band in the future.

It's all thanks to Brother Qi. If he hadn't reminded me, I wouldn't have known about this at all. It would have been so embarrassing to practice guitar at the last minute.

"However, before I enrolled, I specifically asked the teacher who interviewed me if there was a girl named 'Chen' in the college, but the teacher said he had no impression of her at all."

"Logically speaking, shouldn't a surname that is so prominent in Japan be remembered once it's mentioned? Could it be that Brother Qi's sister is not outstanding? That shouldn't be the case, Brother Qi is so outstanding..."

Aiyin was still thinking about the sister that Chen Qi had mentioned yesterday. She was really curious about what kind of person Chen Qi's sister was.

Logically speaking, as a family, the gap between brothers and sisters should not be that big.

If Qi Ge's sister can play some musical instruments, as long as she doesn't compete with him for the lead singer position, then it shouldn't be a bad idea to form a band with her, right?

I just don’t know what the relationship between Brother Qi and his sister is like.

After all, Brother Qi moved out before he even finished college, and it was difficult for him to even make a living at the beginning. If he left because of family disharmony, then he can't drag his sister along.

“Aine-san, then please take the empty seat, okay?”

"no problem."

Although she was still thinking about the future, Aiyin still kept the calm smile that a top student should have on her face. She walked slowly towards her seat under the gaze of everyone, confident but not proud.

Just before Aine was about to reach her seat, her pink hair fluttered slightly in the breeze, causing the girl with short light grey hair sitting in front of her to stop what she was doing and slowly raise her head.

For a moment, the two girls looked at each other, and they trembled all over as if they were electrocuted, and similar voices rang in their hearts at the same time.

Aiyin: "Why does this child look a bit like Qi-ge with his melancholy eyes?"

Takamatsu Deng: "Chihaya-san smells like... Nori?"

It was a momentary pause, but it was extremely obvious in front of everyone. Even the teacher looked a little surprised and asked Aine:

"What's wrong? Chihaya-san, have you and Takamatsu-san ever known each other?"

"Ah, no, I just thought Takamatsu-san seemed very special."

Aiyin suddenly came to her senses after being reminded by her teacher. In order to ease the embarrassment, she took the initiative to smile and bow slightly towards Takamatsu Deng, and said softly:

"Nice to meet you, Takamatsu-san. I'm Chihaya Aine. I'll be sitting in the back seat from now on. Please give me your guidance."

"I, I am... I am Takamatsu Deng, please give me your guidance."

Gao Songdeng? His last name isn't Chen...

Aiyin couldn't help but feel a little disappointed when she reacted. Gao Songdeng and Chen Qi's equally deep and slightly melancholy eyes made Aiyin a little dazed for a moment.

But on second thought, Gao Songdeng and Qi Ge don't look alike at all. At most, they are both good-looking, but in different ways.

Aiyin didn't dislike Takamatsu Deng's cute little animal-like appearance, but she really liked Qi Ge's first love face more.

The one who was in a trance just now was also Takamatsu Tomori who was sitting in the seat in front of Aine.

She was still fiddling with the stones she had collected, but when Chihaya Aine's long hair floated past her, she didn't know if it was a psychological effect, but she smelled a very familiar scent from Aine.

That's the smell of the sun.

Or to be more precise, it smells a lot like Chen Qi.

It was also difficult for Gao Songdeng to describe the aura of Chen Qi deep in his heart.

But when she and Chen Qi were together, whenever Chen Qi appeared, she could smell that scent from Chen Qi.

Even on her birthday, everyone asked her to close her eyes. When Chen Qi approached quietly with the birthday gift he had prepared, her breath, accompanied by a warm feeling like the sun, would make Deng aware of his approach first.

It can be said that as long as there is such an atmosphere, Gao Songdeng will feel inexplicably at peace.

And she hasn't felt this kind of breath for half a year.

So the moment Aine approached, she raised her head almost reflexively.

And when Takamatsu Deng and Aine's eyes met, Deng finally reacted and swallowed back the word "Qi" that was about to come out of his mouth.

Yes, it is impossible for Qi to come to Yuqiu. After all, this is a girls' college, not their former junior high school.

Once upon a time, Qi from junior high school would always rush to her elementary school class as soon as possible to pick her up after school or go to the band together, but those days will never come back.

I have to become strong. Mom is right. Only when Qi sees my growth can he feel relieved...

I am no longer the little sister who needs Qi's protection all the time.

Deng encouraged herself again and again in her heart. Chen Qi's phone call yesterday, in which he refused to go home, had dashed Deng's expectations, but it also gave her some insights...

Maybe I can't keep complaining about myself like this.

The more than ten years of childhood spent with Chen Qi had undoubtedly had a huge impact on Gao Songdeng. She had always been lonely, but after having someone who could accompany her all the time, Deng had developed a subconscious habit - she would never go wrong by listening to her brother.

The reason why Deng trusts Chen Qi from the bottom of his heart is not only because they have been together for more than ten years, but also because in their day-to-day life, Gao Songdeng has always felt from Chen Qi that he cherishes himself.

In more than ten years, Chen Qi has never made a decision for Gao Songdeng because of her poor speaking skills.

From something as small as buying an ice cream to something as big as choosing a junior high school, whenever Gao Songdeng was in trouble, Chen Qi would always be by her side to comfort her.

I told her again and again not to be anxious, to take her time to choose, and to think clearly about what she really wanted.

Chen Qi never interferes with Deng's inner thoughts, nor does he force Deng to change his will.

It was because of this more than ten years of getting along that Deng was willing to, as he had done in the past and now, never raise any objections to Chen Qi's judgment.

Chen Qi is not good at expressing his inner feelings, but some feelings will still remain in a person's heart even without words or repeated emphasis like chanting scriptures, let alone a girl with a delicate mind like Deng?

However, it was also because of the habit that Gao Songdeng had developed towards Chen Qi that made her endure the pain when Chen Qi told him that Crychic was disbanding.

But she was too timid to say a word to keep him.

Even though she could see the pain her brother felt when Li Xi misunderstood him, she also knew that disbanding the band was not his intention...

But she still didn't dare to speak up to win him back.

Because what if, what if...what if he really thinks so?

It was that brief moment that made Gao Songdeng act like a coward and say nothing on the day Chen Qi left and the band disbanded.

It was not until Chen Qi ran away from home and never returned again that Deng finally realized what he had done wrong.

If I could have been braver at that time, if I could have said something like, "This is not what you really want to say," would the ending be different?

It was also from that day that Gao Songdeng finally understood one thing.

Her brother has always been paying attention to whether the voice in her heart can be expressed smoothly.

But she herself has never cared about whether there will be a day when her brother will not be able to express his thoughts.

I have to be strong until the day when I can pray positively and sing out the voice of my heart for him.

But, without Qi by my side, I can’t even sing…

——Questions like these had been lingering in Takamatsu Deng's mind and bothering her as she was aimlessly fiddling with the small stones she had collected.

And until Aine passed by her and the familiar smell of the sun suddenly hit her without her being prepared, Takamatsu Touma felt as if she had picked up the most real treasure in the world, and her eyes couldn't help but sparkle.

……

The bell for the end of get out of class rang slowly, and the teacher announced the end of get out of class without delaying the class, and time officially entered the lunch break.

Before Aiyin could even take out her lunch box, many classmates suddenly surrounded her.

Passerby classmate A: "Chihaya-san! Your first and last name are so cute. I feel like it sounds good no matter how I call you~"

Aine: "Eh? Really? I think it's pretty normal."

Passerby classmate B: "Chihaya, you're carrying a guitar on your first day here. Are you interested in forming a band?"

Aine: "Well, I've heard that Haneda has a tradition of forming bands, so I came here with my guitar on my back."

Aine agreed with everyone's words at ease, but deep down she had expected this situation. So even though she only smiled faintly on the surface, she was already very happy in her heart.

However, Aine was not satisfied with this, because she still had a "magical tool" that had been ready for use for a long time and had not yet been used!

As long as I use this, I will definitely integrate into the class circle quickly, just like in junior high school, becoming an excellent student admired by everyone and a popular socialite!

Passerby classmate C: "Chihaya, you heard about our school's tradition of forming a band. So you must be pretty good at guitar, right?"

finally come!