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

"...Then I'll wait and see."

Looking at Takamatsu Deng who was fully confident in her brother and her determined little expression, Yamada Ryo subtly suppressed the excitement in his heart and refocused his attention on the stage at this moment.

And now, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Chen Qi and everyone from Ave Mujica finally walked out from the backstage and appeared in front of the audience who had been waiting for a long time.

However, compared to the most clearly visible ones, which came from the fans' admiration, fanatical screams and applause, there were many pairs of eyes silently watching him backstage at this time.

"I wonder what kind of performance Xiaoqi will give us this time?"

In a spacious lounge backstage of RiNG, the sofas were filled with people. All the charming girls, each with their own unique charm, gathered here, staring intently at the only large screen in the room.

On the screen, there was a clear live broadcast from a camera facing Chen Qi.

Inside the room, there were not only Kurata Mashiro and his group who had greeted Chen Qi before, but also Mitake Ran, Youkina, Maruyama Aya, Kasumi, Genmaki Kokoro, and Wasou Mizue, who had not met Chen Qi in the past few times but were very familiar to Chen Qi in the past, as well as the band members they represented.

"I believe that Xiaoqi will definitely show her full strength this time, right?" Maruyama Aya, who was wearing a wrinkled pink idol costume, also started the topic with great curiosity:

"I really don't know what kind of full strength Xiao Qi can show after being trained by Manager Tsuzuki for so long."

"...I only taught this kid some musical instruments and singing techniques. His real skills are something that an old woman like me cannot teach him."

However, on the other side, Tsuzuki, who had beaten Chen Qi up a few days ago because of the matter of Lenai, also appeared here unexpectedly.

And it is obvious that so many band members familiar to Chen Qi have gathered here this time, and Du Zhu must have put in a lot of effort behind the scenes.

"His abundant emotions are his strongest weapon. His talent may not be top-notch, but no matter if it is for a purpose or because of his feelings, he can accurately convey his feelings to the other party and outline a world that suits his mood."

"Such insight, such infectiousness, even if I am very capable, I can't teach you."

...No wonder, Yalena has always regarded him as her "home".

In front of a group of girls, Tsuzuki, who always presented himself as an extremely strict senior, also praised the boy in front of the camera when Chen Qi was not around.

But in fact, Tsuzuki had more complicated thoughts in his mind at this moment.

Although Chen Qi has never written any songs for Lenai, whether it is the song he protected [SPACE] or the songs he wrote for other girls or for himself, they are all influencing Lenai little by little, helping Lenai to explore and experience the inner world of various people.

Even if Tsuzuki didn't want to admit it, she had to say that Chen Qi had something that she didn't have now or in the past.

In the past, I didn’t care about all this. What I pursued was the highest glory, the best music and performance.

As I climbed up desperately along the way, when I reached the top, I realized unknowingly that there were fewer and fewer people around me.

Even for my granddaughter, whom I personally trained, I can only teach her my guitar skills, but I cannot help her to be a normal girl, a normal human being, and witness this colorful world with her own eyes.

From a musician's perspective, Tsuzuki believes that what he has done is impeccable.

But from a grandmother's perspective, both in terms of behavior and cognition, Yao Lenai is proving her failure.

She once thought about closing SPACE, forcing her granddaughter to wander and grow up.

Until this person appeared, Tsuzuki gradually changed his mind.

"Perhaps... handing Lenai over to you is the best choice I can make as a grandmother, right?"

"But this time, kid, I will not give up the final assessment on you just because you are my direct disciple and the person that Le Nai values ​​the most."

"From the perspective of 'destination', I agree with you, but when it comes to music, I will never compromise or give in in the slightest."

Why did Tsuzuki go to so much trouble to gather all the girl bands that he valued and recognized to participate in the selection competition at the Budokan?

Because these girl bands that he recognizes and favors are the "ultimate test" that Tsuzuki left for Chen Qi.

Only when Chen Qi truly gave his all and defeated all his opponents one by one, could Tsuzuki convince himself that entrusting Lenai to Chen Qi was a decision he would not regret.

She has trained Yao Lenai for so many years, hoping that Yao Lenai can achieve the same level of success in music as herself, or even surpass her own.

And now, she wants to see whether this young man she is optimistic about can show his ability to live up to her trust.

State of mind. Strength. Without one of these two, Tsuzuki would not have entrusted Kaname to Chen Qi.

Not to mention, this guy has no shortage of women around him! If Tsuzuki wants to convince himself to entrust his granddaughter to such a guy, he must be a little difficult!

"Just let me take a look, Chen Qi."

"This time, can you convince everyone from the perspective of music?"

In front of the screen, Chen Qi, who didn't know all this, opened his eyes again only after all the commotion at the scene gradually subsided.

Chen Qi's deep eyes immediately turned to Liang's position in the audience. After a silent look at Liang, Chen Qi finally spoke to the microphone and said his declaration before singing:

"…I wanted to say that this song was written for only one person. I believe that if I say this, there will be one person who will be moved to tears."

"But I still choose to tell the truth about all this - this song is not just a 'gift' for one person."

"……cold?"

However, as soon as Chen Qi finished speaking, Hong Xia, who was very clear about Liang's requirements, was slightly startled and couldn't help but look at Yamada Liang.

Hong Xia understood that her friend actually hoped that Chen Qi would create this song just for her. The last time he sang "Unrequited Love", Liang responded with a kiss to the love that Chen Qi shared equally with everyone he loved. This time, as long as Chen Qi could create it for her alone, Liang would definitely fall for him.

But this time, Chen Qi's words made Liang's wish come to nothing again. Hong Xia was also very worried that her good friend would show an unhappy expression because of disappointment.

But what surprised Hong Xia was that, in her eyes, Liang was not unhappy at all. Instead, he was still staring at Chen Qi on the stage with sharp eyes. Her eyes did not avoid him at all, but she just listened to his words quietly.

“This song is not just for one person, but for everyone I have witnessed along the way.”②

"I have witnessed their grief, their suffering, their setbacks... They have gone through so much struggle and pain, but each of them has gritted their teeth and walked unswervingly on this road full of thorns, which may not even be understood by anyone."

“They may have felt lonely, even collapsed, despaired, and wanted to give up countless times.”④

"But I understand that no matter how difficult this road is, their state of mind and the support of those who care about them will keep them going."

Chen Qi's words gradually dissipated the last bit of noise at the scene. Even the girls in the backstage stopped talking at the same time when they heard Chen Qi's words.

When Chen Qi talked about the past, the confusion and struggles they had experienced, all the girls unconsciously fell into silence, or turned their eyes to their companions who had been with them for a long time.

Chen Qi on the stage, however, fixed his gaze on the silent Liang. After a long while, he continued to read: Wu

“Perhaps, you were lonely before, walking on a path that no one understood, and you had no one else to rely on.”

"But loneliness can't defeat you. I've experienced the same feelings and loneliness as you, but all of this will only make us stronger and more determined." 4

"If no one understood you in the past, then let me describe it and shout out this long suppressed voice."

"This song belongs to every lonely but persistent person, "Winter Flowers"."

Volume 185: Chapter 184 Chapter : The Last "Winter Flower"

"Winter Flowers..."

Qi, is this the image of me in your mind?

Not bad.

Although at present, Liang had only heard the title of Chen Qi's song, but just this title made Liang vaguely find some resonance, and a faint smile unconsciously appeared on his cold face.

The flowers blooming in winter are strong and proud. Facing the biting cold wind, even if there is only one flower blooming under the snow, it still admires its own beauty and stands proudly.

The reason why this song title can resonate with Liang is of course not just because Chen Qi's song was tailor-made for her, but also because it touched a corner of Liang's heart.

Liang, of course, has not always been so eccentric since childhood.

However, in the process of growing up, people will always form their own unique character little by little because of many trivial things. As human beings are social animals, even without the deliberate teaching of parents, most of them will understand the meaning of "socializing" and "atmosphere" little by little from daily life.

But unfortunately, Liang has not been among them since he was a child.

Liang has never been spoiled by her parents and elders, and she has never been spoiled by them. However, she has developed a character that does not accommodate other people's ideas.

This also made Liang become a weird person with a strange temperament when he was in school, although he had a musical talent far beyond his peers.

Liang now recalls the past and feels extremely lucky that his parents gave him such a good appearance.

With her exquisite appearance, her proficiency in musical instruments, and the fact that she had no friends to talk to, her classmates considered her a quiet and taciturn ice beauty, thus escaping the fate of being bullied.

Gradually, I got used to the coldness of not being able to socialize, and it seemed that I had really become an iceberg beauty in everyone's eyes, a weird person with a strange temperament who no one understood or approached.

And Liang, because of this adaptation, gradually developed his current "personality".

Stick to your own path and don't care about other people's opinions. Even if no one understands you and you are extremely lonely, you must stick to your own personality.

I am such a flower.

You can bloom however you want, and will not be affected by any environment, person, event or object.

"Since you can understand me, Qi, then this song will surely not disappoint me, right?" Ling

Liang, who was thinking this, was also waiting in anticipation, and finally heard the singing of Chen Qi, who had his head lowered the whole time. Although his expression could not be seen clearly, his posture seemed slightly decadent.

This time, there was still no prelude. All the melodies finally sounded slowly the moment Chen Qi raised the microphone and sang the lyrics.

"——My life is like scattered flowers."

"Though the days of no return are numbered."

"The past and future are filled with tears and laughter..."

"I am the winter flower that was torn apart."

For a moment, Liang frowned slightly because the melody of "Winter Flower" and Chen Qi's singing were not as beautiful as she had imagined...

No, rather than being beautiful, it is better to say that it reveals a faint sense of sadness.

Is this really her singing?

Or is it that the lonely state of mind that Chen Qi understood in his heart was actually like this?

Liang was vaguely confused in her heart, but her beautiful eyes were still fixed on Chen Qi who was singing sadly on the stage, and she listened quietly.

In the lounge backstage, Tsuzuki, who was sitting with a group of girls and had experienced many stories, had already vaguely felt that Chen Qi's song was unusual when all the girls were still holding their breath.

Not only the melody, what Tsuzuki values ​​more is Chen Qi's lyrics.

"Interesting." Tsuzuki nodded, but his majestic face still maintained a serious expression.

At this moment, after a short interlude, accompanied by the light, Chen Qi's head, which had been lowered, gradually raised a little bit, but his slightly long and unkempt bangs still covered his eyes.

Under the light, Chen Qi's unshaved beard was particularly eye-catching. Today, he seemed completely different from the image of a handsome brother that was loved by high school girls in the past.

Even the singing sounded a little sadder than before.

"You are the sun and I am the moon."

"Light and shadow run in opposite directions."

"Hold back the tears and face the future of both of us."

"The past is so beautiful that it is like a mirage..."

This is written by... should it be Toyokawa Shoko?

Liang still has self-knowledge. She thinks that she is not yet the "sun" in Chen Qi's heart, and her past with Chen Qi is not so sad as to make him so sad.

However, Liang might not have any feelings, but behind her, everyone in MYGO who was listening to Chen Qi's singing quietly like her were gradually becoming fascinated.

Because they have all experienced with Chen Qi the so-called "too beautiful past", and have experienced more than once the bitterness of happiness collapsing like a mirage.

Although, Chen Qi on the stage sang, he is the moon and she is the sun.

But for them in the audience, Chen Qi is the sun that always warms their injured and fragile bodies.

Chen Qi, who was singing, also lowered his body slightly at this time, and even sang with more strength:

"It's like a journey. Life is always like this."

"Wandering in the cold wind, seeking warmth—"

9 Finally, accompanied by a long high-pitched note from the real voice, both the emotion and the real voice seemed to have reached the limit!

4However, just when everyone felt that Chen Qi’s real voice had reached its limit and was about to reach the climax with an extremely high falsetto, a scene that surprised everyone occurred.

8 Chen Qi not only did not use falsetto, but lowered his tall body and once again vented all his emotions with the amazing volume of his real voice.

2. “Don’t cry, my love!”

4. “Tears don’t suit you!!”

3 Veins popped out on his forehead, and his body was pressed almost parallel to the ground. Even Chen Qi's singing voice had a hoarse, even angry tone.

3. This can no longer be called singing; it can even be called a roar.

0 However, it was this roaring voice that sounded like a collapse, coupled with Chen Qi's voice that seemed to tear his own throat, that clearly conveyed the emotion of the song to everyone's heart.

5. Depression, pain, desolation - all emotions, roaring in like an overwhelming tidal wave!

"Let's go, there's only one way to go! I've made up my mind to stride forward like this!"

"Ah——My heart is about to laugh——!"