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

For some reason, Chu Hua was the only one in the lounge. She was wearing the classic black dress that she most often wore during performances. After seeing her agent, she immediately stood up and called out softly.

What a beautiful girl! For a moment, even the agent, who had long been accustomed to Chuhua's delicate and graceful face, couldn't help but sigh in her heart.

She has the youthfulness and purity of a girl, yet also the gentleness that an adult woman should have. Such a good girl is really a good deal for little Chen Qi.

The agent muttered silently in his heart, but remained calm on the surface. He came to Chu Hua and asked with some curiosity:

"Chuhua, why don't you change into the yukata you bought? Today is not only your birthday party, but also the first day of the fireworks festival."

"Xiao Chen, please don't mention the book. Did you prepare a song specifically for the fireworks festival for me? Wouldn't it be more in line with today's atmosphere to perform in a yukata?"

However, before Chu Hua could answer, the agent deliberately made an expression of sudden enlightenment, and said softly word by word to Chu Hua's red ears, which seemed to realize something:

"Is Xiao Chuhua's yukata specially prepared for Xiao Chenqi?"

"Ms. Agent!!"

As expected, it was just a small joke, but it made Sanjiao Chuhua laugh in an unprecedented embarrassed and angry way. The agent also dodged the attack from Chuhua's fists like raindrops with a smile, and soon smiled ambiguously:

"What does it matter, Chuhua? Anyway, you won't be an idol after today. If you really don't want to continue to be a public figure, why don't you just quit the idol circle and date Xiao Chenqi as a girl~"

"——I won't give up." However, after Chu Hua suppressed his shyness, he still answered the agent's question seriously, smiling lightly:

"Ms. Agent, I may not be a competitive person, but I also have my self-esteem that I want to protect."

"I will do my best to get back everything I have lost, not for anything else, but just to prove that my achievements today are not just because of my luck."

The agent smiled when she heard this, and she looked at Chu Hua with relief, but also a bit of reluctance and heartache, but she still nodded and praised:

"That's right, and this is why I was so optimistic about you, Xiao Chuhua."

"Well, at this birthday party, let those who have been plotting against you see that you are giving it your all, Xiao Chuhua!"

"Yes, I will." Chu Hua also nodded heavily. Chu Hua, who was in the best condition ever, was full of confidence in the success of his birthday party today.

For this day, she and everyone in [sumimi] had been rehearsing for a long time, and she also had new songs written for her by Xiaoxiang and Qi respectively, which made Chuhua feel more calm.

But... there is still one thing in Chuhua's heart that he has not been able to let go of completely.

Therefore, before Chu Hua was about to leave the lounge to perform on stage, she pursed her lips, and finally couldn't help turning her head, and asked the agent behind her in a low voice with a hint of expectation in her tone, but inexplicably a little timid:

"Ms. Agent...Qi, did you send a message saying he would come?"

When Chu Hua asked "will you come?", she didn't mean whether Chen Qi would come to her birthday party. Chu Hua had no doubt about this. What she was looking forward to was to perform on the same stage with Chen Qi again at this birthday party.

Although Chu Hua herself said that she would not give up the path to becoming a star, Chu Hua was still very clear-headed and knew that this birthday party might be the last performance of her career, so she did not want to leave any regrets at this birthday party.

It was basically impossible for Qi and I to meet again in Ave Mujica in the future. After twelve o'clock tonight, I would become Qi's ex-girlfriend... And Xiaoxiang and I, both of whom were Qi's "ex-girlfriends", were already a little awkward just being in the same band. If Qi joined in...

Chuhua doesn't want her childhood sweetheart to be too affected by this incident. After all, Xiaoxiang still needs to rely on this band to change his embarrassing fate. Chuhua still sincerely hopes that Xiaoxiang can succeed.

Therefore, this is most likely his last chance to perform on the same stage with Chen Qi, and Chu Hua does not want to lose this opportunity at all.

However, under Chu Hua's expectant gaze, the agent who had always had a sly smile on her face slowly restrained her expression.

Then, as she shook her head bitterly, the hope in Chu Hua's heart was completely extinguished...

"Don't be so depressed, Xiao Chuhua. After all, in this kind of situation, Xiao Chenqi is really not suitable to play anymore. Otherwise, he would almost be acknowledging your relationship, right?"

"No matter how close you are in private, Xiao Chuhua, Xiao Chenqi cannot perform on stage with you in this kind of situation. You should know that, right?"

Chu Hua: “…I understand.”

But, despite saying so, a trace of loneliness still flashed across Chuhua's face. Although she knew that this was the most correct approach, she still felt a little regretful that her expectations were dashed.

Especially when he thought that today would be the end and his "couple" relationship with Chen Qi would come to an end, Chu Hua felt even more disappointed with this "imperfect" last day.

Perhaps, my expectations for wanting to put a perfect end to this relationship are a little too high?

Life is always full of regrets, just like no matter how reluctant I am, I am destined to return Qi to Xiaoxiang...

"Xiao Chuhua, are you okay?" The agent noticed Chuhua's sudden drop in interest and asked in a low voice with some concern.

"I'm fine, Ms. Agent, I'll go on stage right away." Chu Hua did not let his agent worry. He forced himself to return to his best performance state and walked out of the lounge immediately.

However, just before Chu Hua left, a trace of pity flashed across the agent's face, and as if to adjust the atmosphere, she said to Chu Hua:

U "Xiao Chuhua, today is your birthday. I have prepared a birthday present for you. Can you guess what the gift is?"

Chu Hua: "Ah... Miss Agent also likes mystery. I'm looking forward to it~"

: "Well, after the performance, I will come to sign for the gift. I hope the agent won't give me a can of chewing gum like in previous years, otherwise I will be really angry, hehe~"

8 However, Chu Hua, who felt a little relieved, didn't know that as soon as she left the lounge, her agent, whom she absolutely trusted, showed her foxy smile again.

⑸ "After the performance? Xiao Chuhua, I may need you to sign for my birthday present when you perform."

Manager Xu concealed one thing from Chu Hua - Chen Qi had already promised her that he would come to the birthday party.

One day, when the agent and Chen Qi were talking on the Ferris wheel at Disney, she successfully persuaded Chen Qi. Chen Qi would sing the last song with Chu Hua at this birthday party, marking the end of Chu Hua's idol career and the beginning of her debut as a singer.

⑥And this is the "birthday gift" that the agent wanted to give to Chuhua, which she carefully prepared.

san "And since it's a birthday gift, it certainly needs to be a surprise. It's better not to let Xiao Chuhua know about it yet."

⑷ The smile on the agent's face did not diminish at all, but at this moment, Chen Qi's instructions that day could not help but echo in her mind...

4……

2. "Ms. Agent, I am willing to help Chuhua, but I also have a request. Chuhua must be informed of my appearance at the birthday party."

"To be honest, Chuhua and I are now... um... in a relationship."

On the Ferris wheel at the time, the agent was stunned by Chen Qi's words. He only heard Chen Qi's solemn voice:

"But, due to some special reasons, Chuhua and I will break up peacefully on the day the birthday party ends."

"So, Ms. Agent, in order for Chuhua to not be so entangled and painful when breaking up with me, I can't do anything that will cause Chuhua to misunderstand me. So Chuhua must be informed of my appearance. Do you understand what I mean?"

……

I understand. I understand it very well.

What little Chen Qi was worried about was that as soon as he appeared, little Chuhua, who was completely unaware of the situation, would be extremely overjoyed, and might be so moved that she would develop even more love for little Chen Qi.

And this is exactly what I want to take advantage of!

"Xiao Chuhua, I hope you like my 'birthday gift'." After a snicker, the agent felt a little uneasy in her heart. After all, she knew that Chen Qi was not backstage at the moment and he had his own things to deal with.

The agent could only hope that Chen Qi could finish his work quickly, or at least catch up with Chu Hua's last song.

……

"Lixi, is it convenient for us to talk?"

At the same time, on the other side, everyone from MYGO arrived at the designated performance venue early. They were invited today to perform on the open-air stage as one of the performing bands to celebrate the Fireworks Festival.

Although it sounds like an open-air stage is a level lower than a livehouse, in fact, the opportunity to perform on the open-air stage of the Fireworks Festival can be said to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many bands, and it is an opportunity to gain both fame and remuneration.

It can be seen that Miao Mengqin spent a lot of connections and effort to secure such a valuable opportunity for MYGO, a fledgling band.

Although it is an open-air stage, the band waiting to perform, as well as other invited comedians, acrobats and dancers, all have their own separate sheds as a resting place.

Just when it was almost time for MYGO's turn to perform, Aine, who was impatient, had already pulled the lights and went to wait in the backstage with Rana. At the same time, Nagasaki Motoyo seized the opportunity, came to the stage, and confronted Shiina Tateki in person.

And Su Shi also noticed that Li Xi was not in good condition today.

Nagasaki Suyo didn't understand what happened after Lixi returned home yesterday. She saw that Lixi's face was slightly pale, and the ends of her smooth black hair seemed to be a little split. Even with light makeup on, there were faint dark circles under her eyelids.

Lixi, didn’t you sleep last night?

However, after realizing this, Nagasaki Suyo couldn't help but begin to hesitate about her actions - otherwise, should she change the day?

After all, Li Xi’s current condition doesn’t seem like he can withstand much stimulation?

But it all seems to be too late.

"Hmm? What do we have to talk about?"

Li Xi was also a little suspicious, because they were in the same "ordinary people" group in Crychic, and they had a good relationship with Su Shi because they shared the same suffering. Therefore, even though she had not closed her eyes until now and her temper was in an anxious state, she was able to patiently talk to Su Shi.

It was Li Xi's question that made Nagasaki Suyo, who had originally softened her heart, make up her mind completely after taking a long breath.

You must absolutely search for the truth and never retreat.

Today is the last chance. Lixi did not sleep all night last night. She was probably busy with the unfinished song she planned to write for Aqi, right?

Although Li Xi's song has no lyrics at all, and they can only perform the demo version, but considering Deng Jiang's ability to improvise lyrics and sing them, Su Shi still plans to solve this problem from the root.

She would never allow any more rivals in this "romance".

I could barely tolerate Deng-chan and Xiaomu because I knew they couldn't live without Aqi, and Aqi had made a promise to them, but I had never allowed Aine-chan and Lixi to get close to my Aqi.

Therefore, perhaps it would be best to nip everything in the bud now.

"——Lixi, your new song is still not finished?"

"...No." Li Xi, who was suddenly touched by Su Shi's question, was speechless for a while, but he honestly admitted this, but his tone was also a little weaker and he whispered:

"But, I have shown my song to Deng, and she said that she could try to write the lyrics for my song temporarily, and then sing the official version alone in the future after I have thought of the lyrics."

Lixi was very anxious, especially after seeing Chen Qi leading the ending band and even defeating the Afterglow seniors whom she had always admired. Lixi's mood has been very uneasy, even depressed.

Although the fact that Chen Qi and the Ending Band narrowly defeated Afterglow was somewhat related to the bias of these voters, in Lixi's heart, Chen Qi, who used to be her bad friend, has reached the point where she has to look up to him.

He will not come back anymore. Not only will he not come back, but he may also become one of the opponents they have to face in the future.

This made Shiina Riki feel unprecedented pressure, and her already extremely complicated feelings towards Chen Qi added a bit more resentment during these boring days, or even a bit more "hatred".

To Li Xi, Chen Qi now is even more oppressive than the genius sister who once loomed over her head.

It was obvious that in the past, he was their reinforcement and the leader they trusted the most.

And now, not only did he leave them, he even became the most terrifying opponent on their way forward.

This made Li Xi even more confused about his feelings for Chen Qi.

Admiration, respect, and perhaps a little bit of love...but he also developed hatred, resentment, and a strong unwillingness towards him. However, because he won over the seniors in Afterglow whom he respected, Li Xi actually developed a fear of Chen Qi in his heart.

Li Xi had to realize that he would never be as good as him.

But even so, Li Xi wanted to try hard to show himself. Even if his performance was not successful, at least he could prove to him that he had not given up catching up with him.

"At least, it shouldn't be a problem to let that guy hear our new song."

"Really..." However, Nagasaki Sushi lowered his eyes unconsciously after hearing this. After a trace of guilt flashed across his eyes, Sushi still followed his own principles and said to Li Xi in a calm tone:

"But, Lixi, I think Aqi...maybe doesn't care about your song that much anymore."

"—what do you mean?"

However, before Shiina Riki could show any unfriendly expression, Nagasaki Motoyo silently raised her mobile phone and pressed the play button of the recording in front of Riki.

"But, Hailing, I can't like Lixi anymore..."

"Hailing, if you're asking about the girl I like, that's a bit too much..."

After a while, when the most familiar male voice came from Su Shi's mobile phone, Shiina Riki's body trembled as if he was hit by a punch, and then his whole body froze.

Soon, the recording in Su Shi's phone was finished playing. Looking at Li Xi with dilated eyes, Su Shi suppressed his reluctance and spoke indifferently:

"Lixi, you actually like Aqi in your heart, right?"

"I used to not understand why you were so mean to Aqi, Lixi. I thought it was proof that you and Aqi had a bad relationship, but now I know... this might be proof that you have a good relationship."

"But now, Lixi, you've heard it, right? Aqi can't possibly like you anymore. In his heart... there's already someone he absolutely cannot let down."

"Lixi, you...just give up this relationship and stop adding burden to Aqi, okay?"

Shiina Riki: “…”

However, there was only a long silence in response to Nagasaki Sushi. Sushi, who already felt that what he had done was a bit cruel, lowered his head, forcing himself not to look at Li Xi's expression at this moment, and wanted to leave here alone.

But, at this moment, a voice came from behind her, which seemed to be Li Xi's belated question.

"——Who is it? Who is the person he loves and the one he spent his whole life to fulfill his promise to?"

Xiangzi? Deng? Or Aine? Mu? For some reason, Li Xi was very obsessed with the answer to this question.

However, although Nagasaki Suyo did not turn her head, she could already imagine how bad Li Xi's expression was now, so she was no longer soft-hearted and swung the final knife at her friend to completely cut off her thoughts.

"--it's me."

"Huh? You?!"

However, before Shiina Riki could question this completely unexpected answer, Nagasaki Motoyo took out her cell phone from her pocket again and silently found a photo she had prepared for a long time from her album.

That photo was taken carefully by herself and Chen Qi when Chen Qi fell asleep on the sofa in her house.