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

As the performance was approaching its final stage, Chen Qi did not even limit himself to raising his middle finger. He put down the strings in his hand and began to lead the audience to clap their hands and beat the rhythm.

"If you want to be loved, just say it."

“You can’t convey it just by thinking about it.”

"Eternal Lady ignored it."

And under Chen Qi's leadership, this time, not only the audience in the audience, but even Liang and Hong Xia on the stage were motivated by him!

Without the sound of any musical instrument, Liang had already taken his hands off the bass and, imitating Chen Qi, raised his hands high above his head. His cheeks, already covered in sweat, were blooming with a smile that was different from his cold image.

Hong Xia did not put down her drumsticks, but she had already given up completely, so she followed Liang and Chen Qi's example, raised the drumsticks above her head, and beat the beat along with everyone's applause.

Gradually, the applause from the audience began to grow louder and louder. Although there were only about a dozen audience members left, under Chen Qi's leadership, everyone's applause had caught up with the rhythm.

The rhythm that had been disrupted was finally restored by him!

"Heaven is still far away on the other side."

"Try to dance here again."

"Stumble forward before dawn!"

"If you can hear, shout and move forward!"

And in the audience, the little lonely boy who had been curled up in the corner seemed to be finally infected by Chen Qi's singing, and kept clapping along with Chen Qi's rhythm.

However, I saw that the amplitude of Little Lonely's clapping became louder and louder, and her clapping became stronger and stronger. It was the first time that her pretty face showed such an excited expression.

She felt as if there was a fire in her heart, and she wanted to shout it out! She wanted to shout out the cry of the weak as well!

It’s almost there, almost there! After hearing the familiar drum beats, Goto Ichiri couldn’t hold back his emotions for the first time!

So, for the first time, she sang the voice of the weak together with Chen Qi on the stage!

"I am a loser! So it doesn't matter if I'm bluffing, right?" X2

"Once again and again, let's move forward, our voice!"

She did it! And it was so smooth? It was the first time that she cheered so wildly at a live performance. In the past, Goto Ichiri didn't even dare to think that she could do it.

But——it feels so good! The feeling of shouting out the voice in my heart is so refreshing? !

No, if it weren't for Senior Chen Qi, if it weren't for this song that could almost be said to be a complete reflection of her inner thoughts, she would not have been able to do it.

The first person to invite her, the first person to encourage her, the first person to help her sing out her heart.

With so many valuable experiences, Goto Ichiri, who thought he had suffered a lot all day, suddenly felt that the suffering he had endured before was nothing at all.

Even if it is ten times harder, it is totally worth it just for me to see this scene!

I have already understood who I want to be!

"If you can hear it, just shout and move forward."

"Let's stumble forward before dawn~~~!"

Finally, with the last strum of the electric guitar, this performance with chaotic drum beats, distracted bass and completely free guitar also announced the end of the performance.

However, faced with such a chaotic performance, they were not greeted with boos, but instead received heartfelt cheers and applause from the only dozen or so remaining audience members!

On the stage, Hong Xia and Liang, who were sweating profusely and still gasping for breath, watched the cheering audience with the help of the lights. After looking at each other, they couldn't help but smile widely.

Originally, they thought that after the performance, these classmates and friends they invited would never come a second time, so they wanted to get away with the performance.

But now, watching them cheer like this, they couldn't help but feel sincerely that their hard work and perseverance last night... seemed to have really paid off.

Of course, if it weren't for him...it would be impossible for them to do all this with their own strength.

They may be "Losers", but this guy...even though he lowered himself to play with these "Losers", he still sang with the attitude of a "Winner".

On the stage, Hong Xia was unconsciously distracted as she watched Chen Qi's shoulders slightly rising and falling under the lights. This was the first time she had seen someone other than her sister who she needed to look up to in music.

My own dream...how much time will it take for me to be as dazzling as Chen Qi's?

What Hongxia didn't know was that at this moment, Liang's attention was all focused on Chen Qi's back. She didn't have as many complicated thoughts as Hongxia, but she knew very well what Hongxia was thinking.

But, can they keep this person? Why would such a musician who is almost a cliff-level difference from them stay in their band?

In the end, Liang couldn't find the answer to this question, and after this "successful failure performance" ended, there was not a trace of a smile on her face.

Because she knew that Hongxia would probably face a huge blow soon... This person who had the ability and might really be able to realize her dream, this might be the last time they saw him.

Chapter 21: Xiangzi escapes, Xiao Gudu's unexpected voice

"Huh? Xiangzi left early?"

It was not until the end of the performance, when the other bands and audience of "Fanxing" had left, that Chen Qi learned this somewhat unexpected news from Mu.

"Yeah." Mu's answer was as concise as ever. She did not tell Chen Qi about her guess that Xiangzi had escaped, but just said calmly:

"I think Xiang needs to be alone to calm down."

"……Yeah?"

Why did Xiangzi run away? Chen Qi was at a loss and couldn't figure it out. He didn't sing a song like "Haruhi Kasuga" that would make Xiangzi break down. This song was also meant to encourage Goto Ichiri, but he was on stage and couldn't say Goto's name directly.

If this socially anxious little girl were to be stared at by everyone at a live performance, she might really feel so ashamed that she would collapse.

Chen Qi also tried hard to recall his previous thoughts, and after a long silence, he finally guessed the reason why Xiangzi ran away.

"It seems that my song seems to have touched Xiangzi's self-esteem..."

Chen Qi's mouth was slightly bitter. He thought at that moment that the song he left for the band was really suitable for encouraging Xiao Gu Du. He actually forgot his worries. This song actually went very well with Xiang Zi...

"This is my fault. I am a well-fed and well-clothed guy, but I am so arrogant on stage saying that the weak can also be the winner. Xiangzi must have felt pressured."

"No, this is not Senior Chen Qi's fault."

On the other hand, after the performance, in order to celebrate the perfect ending of this performance, Hong Xia pulled Chen Qi to stay for a celebration banquet. After hearing Chen Qi's words, she took the initiative to stand up and came to Chen Qi to comfort him:

"Senior Chen Qi tried his best because Liang and I were useless. If there was any fault, it should be Liang and I's fault."

"Well, if she ran away because she couldn't stand the stimulation, then it only means that your lyrics touched a painful spot in her heart."

This time, even Liang stood up. His expression suddenly lost the joy he had when he was performing on stage. He maintained a cold tone and said calmly:

"This is not necessarily a bad thing. People always have to face the bleakness of life and the mediocrity of themselves. We can be weak, but we cannot be cowardly."

"Isn't this what Senior Chen Qi wanted to express most in this song? She ran away halfway through listening to it. It's her loss. She didn't understand your song."

"Liang...you're exaggerating."

Faced with Liang who rarely spoke so many words in one breath, Hong Xia was slightly surprised, but she also pulled her friend who was in particularly high spirits after the performance.

After all, no matter what, Xiangzi is Chen Qi's good friend. No matter why their band disbanded, the fact that they can come to the live performance together shows that their relationship is not bad. Liang's bad words about Xiangzi may make Chen Qi unhappy.

But as soon as Liang said this, not only Goto Ichiri, who was sitting in his seat but was also kept by Xingge even though he didn't take the initiative to explain the reason, also nodded silently, acknowledging Liang's words.

It can be said that the person who was most psychologically affected by Chen Qi's song today was undoubtedly Goto Ichiri. She understood Chen Qi's encouragement to her, and also understood the voice that Chen Qi wanted to express in this song - what Liang just said was almost what Xiao Gudu was thinking in her heart.

Unfortunately, after the performance, Xiao Gudu suddenly lost the courage to sing along loudly at the live performance and returned to his old social phobia mode.

Fortunately, Liang's words were supported by others. Mu nodded and said to Chen Qi:

"Qi, don't worry about Xiang. I will contact him for you."

"That's great." Chen Qi was relieved to hear that Mu was willing to communicate with Xiangzi on his behalf, but he still reminded Mu:

"Mu, if you contact Xiangzi, remember not to mention today's live show to her, and don't ask if my song irritated her. Just say that I want to talk to her alone."

"Remember to let me apologize in person. You don't have to apologize to Xiangzi on my behalf. Do you understand?"

Mu: “…Yeah.”

As expected...Qi still cares more about Xiangzi.

Hearing Chen Qi's worried instructions, as if protecting Xiangzi's self-esteem as the most noble glass, a hint of unhappiness flashed across Mu's eyes, so fast that even Chen Qi didn't notice it.

As the first member to come into contact with Chen Qi in the past six months, Mu was of course clear about Chen Qi's inner thoughts - she knew that although Chen Qi seemed to have stopped contacting everyone in Crychic, deep down in his heart, he was still worried about everyone.

In the past six months, Chen Qi did a lot of things that Mu didn't know about. Although Chen Qi didn't admit it, Mu knew very well that Chen Qi had been "atonement".

Perhaps it was because he thought he had hurt Deng, Li Xi and Su Shi, so deep in his heart he could not forgive himself. Even though he no longer wanted to get back together with them, he hoped that they could have a good home, and he had been making efforts that others could not see for this purpose.

Among them, Xiangzi is a very special existence to Qi, and Mu is also aware of this.

Chen Qi told her more than once that he couldn't help Xiangzi at the moment, and that he wanted to grow up quickly. He wanted to help her muster the courage to continue living in his own way, without making Xiangzi feel that he was being given charity or pitied, or that she was taking advantage of Chen Qi.

In short, Chen Qi hopes that Xiangzi will not suffer any harm and can get through the most difficult time smoothly.

Chen Qi said that Xiangzi experienced such ups and downs in her life, which was her misfortune and also made her make many decisions against her will.

She had suffered enough and said enough lies in her life, and she didn't want to see Xiangzi suffer anymore.

But...Qi, have you ever thought about how much suffering you will have to endure if you really want to achieve such a desired goal?

Are they worth it? Are those who misunderstand you and hurt you worth your efforts that are destined to be appreciated by no one?

However, even if he had thousands of words in his heart, whenever Mu looked into Chen Qi's deep eyes, he would always shut his mouth silently.

Although he didn't say anything, his eyes and the lonely smile seemed to say...

"Don't ask, this is the only thing I can do."

"If I fail again, I don't know how I will feel about myself anymore."

Finally, Mu closed her mouth and nodded silently. Chen Qi also saw the distress in her heart, and under the gaze of everyone, he took the initiative to reach out and grab one of Mu's hands and held it in his own palm.

This time, not only Hong Xia and others who were watching were surprised, but even Mu was stunned for a moment.

This was the first time she had physical contact with Qi in the past six months.

"Mu, I know you are thinking about me in your heart. I promise you that after this time, I will no longer be involved with anyone."

"When the time comes, Mu, you and I won't have to work so hard, okay?"

As long as MYGO gets on the right track, there will be absolutely no possibility for me to be involved. At that time, when I form Ave Mujika with Xiangzi and the others, I will definitely bring Mujika along.

By then, the relationship between Mu and Xiangzi will no longer be so cold. With their participation, they can help Xiangzi pay off his debts faster, until Xiangzi regains his freedom and regains his usual smile. He won't have to worry about anything anymore, and Mu won't have to be the punching bag of both sides anymore.

Mu: “…I will listen to Qi.”

This time, Mu's silence was a little longer than usual. After she finally agreed, Chen Qi let go of Mu's soft little hand with a smile.

"Well, go home now, Mu, and don't let your uncle and aunt worry too much."

"Um……"

Although Mu didn't really want to go home, he was worried that if he came home late again, his father might completely ground him. So he nodded and left [Fanxing].

Outside [Stars], there was already a car waiting for him. A driver in a suit standing outside the car greeted Mu immediately after seeing him.

"Welcome back, Miss. There is still half an hour left before curfew. We have to hurry."

"Also, Mr. Wakaba is not too happy about you skipping dance class this time."

Mu: “…Yeah.”

However, facing the possible punishment of doubling the dance class time, Mu remained expressionless, and there was no trace of the smile and relief in his eyes that he had when facing Chen Qi.

To her, "home" is nothing more than a prison. Only by being with "him"... can she briefly be a girl named Wakaba Mutsu.

Although a day is short, it is enough for you to have a fulfilling mood throughout the day.

……

"My goodness, I can't tell, that child is your girlfriend?"

After seeing Mu off, Xingge, who had stayed behind for the celebration party, asked Chen Qi who had returned with a teasing smile:

"You are a tall guy, over 1.8 meters tall, and you like such a petite girl, right? Aren't you afraid of being misunderstood when you walk on the street?"

"Really, sister, don't make such jokes." Hong Xia was also very dissatisfied with her sister's words. She pouted and explained for Chen Qi:

"No matter how you look at it, it was just a brother's concern for his sister, right?"

Liang: "That's right. Judging from the conversation just now, if Senior Chen Qi has a girlfriend, it should be the one named Xiangzi."

"You're all wrong. They are nobody." Chen Qi just smiled at the girls' teasing. After sitting back in his seat as if nothing had happened, he sighed unintentionally:

"Besides, I haven't discussed the idea of ​​having a girlfriend yet."

Chen Qi hasn't even solved his own food and clothing problem, although like Xiao Gudu, he posts some of his own cover and original songs on the Internet.

But for some reason, the feedback Chen Qi gets at live events always seems to be better than that on the Internet.