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

But, precisely because Chuhua was very clear about this, she realized that such a good song that could be sung as the closing song in Budokan or even Tokyo Dome, and a lead singer with such strong control over the stage, were not something that a little-known band like this could have.

Therefore, Chu Hua came to the conclusion that such a high-quality song and a lead singer who was so different from the band... there was most likely some connection between the two.

"It would be great if I could contact him. A person like him shouldn't be in a band where he can't cooperate perfectly with his own band." Chu Hua couldn't help but think so at the time.

Chuhua is very clear that the reason why she was able to be signed by an agency in her first year of high school and guide [Sumimi] step by step to become a popular idol group was not only because of the huge help of the company's operations, but also largely due to her stunning appearance.

Sanjiao Chuhua thinks that she can be the team's lyricist and composer, and that she should have some talent, but she also clearly realizes that her talent is nothing compared to the song "LOSER" in the video.

At least, Chu Hua thought that he did not have enough experience to write such a "loser's cry".

If this song was really created by the young man in the video, then his talent definitely surpasses his - maybe it's just because his appearance is not that stunning that he was not spotted by scouts or management companies at first sight?

In this society, no matter whether it is an idol, a singer, or even a voice actor, as long as they participate in public performances, their looks will ultimately be judged.

"It would be great if there was a way to find him. If I recommend him to his agent, maybe he'll be able to get signed by a company? Once he becomes famous, he'll be able to create more excellent songs, right?"

Chu Hua sighed like this more than once, but in the end he felt that the possibility was too low, and he sighed helplessly and regretfully.

——And now, the person whose talent I once regretted might be buried is right in front of me, singing the same song!

So, let's just do something good and give it a try? Sanjiao Chuhua was a little more excited, and this thought also emerged in his mind.

……

"Thank you, thank you for your support. The performance is over. Thank you everyone~"

Liang: "If you really like it, please leave some coins and tips on the ground - just kidding."

After the performance of "LOSER" ended, Chen Qi and the girls from the band thanked the audience who were still reluctant to leave. After several minutes, the passers-by gradually dispersed. Some of them even left some banknotes and tips on the ground as Liang said.

Just as the crowd gradually dispersed and Liang Ye walked forward with surprise to pick up the unexpected fortune, suddenly, two beautiful figures took the initiative to approach the direction where Chen Qi was.

"Excuse me, although this may be a little abrupt, please follow us."

"Hmm?" Chen Qi looked at the light blonde girl who suddenly approached him and covered her face tightly. Although this was the first time he saw her, he recognized this character who played a lot of roles in the original novel at a glance.

Isn't this Sanjiao Chuhua? Another childhood sweetheart of Xiangzi, why is she here?

However, before Chen Qi could even react, the black-haired girl next to Chu Hua took his wrist and walked into the [SPACE] store.

Chen Qi thought about it carefully and did not resist. After all, Chuhua was Xiangzi's childhood sweetheart. Why not just listen to what they have to say to him?

Anyway, it can't be love at first sight, that would be too ridiculous.

"Senior Chen Qi?"

Chen Qi, who was suddenly pulled away, immediately attracted the attention of the four girls who had ended the band. The four of them looked at each other, and simultaneously dropped all their things, and immediately followed Chen Qi, who was pulled away, and ran towards [SPACE].

Yao Rakuna also wanted to follow, but was stopped by Tsuzuki who was standing beside her.

"Le Na, don't do anything yet. This might be a good thing for that kid." After Tsuzuki pressed his precious granddaughter down, a smile appeared on his old face for the first time in a long time, and he said lightly:

"With his talent, it's impossible for him to play in a band for the rest of his life. The sooner he realizes who he is, the sooner he will embark on the path of a musician."

"Of course, if this kid still can't figure this out, then I, your grandmother, have taught him so much in vain over the past few years, and he has lived these 19 years in vain. With his experience, he must be able to see clearly what path he will take in the future."

"...?"

However, the young and too well-protected cat girl could not understand what her grandmother's words meant. She only vaguely felt that Chen Qi, who was taken away, seemed to have entered a world that was different from her own.

……

"Thank you. After all, our invitation is very abrupt, but thank you for being willing to meet with us."

After entering the SPACE store, Mikado Hatsuka and Junda Mana finally revealed their true identities. Before Chen Qi could speak, the group of people who were following him after the band had already recognized them.

Hong Xia: "You guys - are you the two from that very popular idol group! [Sumimi]?!"

Kita: "[Sumimi]?! I've heard of them! Their hit singles are played on the big screen in the building every day! Could it be you guys?"

"Nice to meet you, everyone. I'm the guitarist of [sumimi], Mikado Hatsuka."

Chu Hua, who was used to being recognized, smiled and said to everyone calmly. Mana Junda, Chen Qi and the band members who finished the band also introduced themselves, but everyone soon focused their doubtful eyes on Chu Hua, the instigator.

Chu Hua naturally lived up to everyone's expectations and soon focused his attention on Chen Qi. His lavender eyes flashed with great curiosity and he asked softly:

"Senior Chen Qi...right? You look a few years older than me, so you shouldn't mind me meeting you, right?"

"Of course not. Besides, when it comes to the real music circle, I should call Sanjiao classmate my senior." Chen Qi also shook his head and looked curiously at Sanjiao Chuhua, who was particularly friendly to him when they first met.

Could it be that Xiangzi had told Chuhua about his past with her? This thought flashed through Chen Qi's mind, but when he thought that it seemed like Chuhua was hearing his name for the first time, he gave up the idea.

"So, why did Triangle-san come to me specifically?"

"It's simple, because of your talent, Senior."

Sanjiao Chuhua's words were also exceptionally straightforward. Perhaps because she was facing a stranger, she felt that she did not need to use particularly fancy words, nor did she need to carefully embellish her words. She was afraid of saying anything wrong, so she smiled and said:

"Senior, if I'm not mistaken, the song "LOSER" just now was composed and written by you, right?"

"After watching your performance, I deeply felt your talent, so I think that an excellent person like you should not be buried."

"If you are willing, can you stay and watch our team's live performance today? If you think our performance is satisfactory, I hope you can come with me to meet my agent."

"I would like to introduce you to our agency so that someone as talented as you can become a professional musician like us. Do you have the intention?"

"Professional musician?!" X4

However, the moment Mikado Chuhua finished speaking, except for Ryo, Kita, Hongxia and Pochi-chan all responded with extreme horror, as if they were the ones invited by Chuhua.

After all, he was a professional musician! He was in a completely different realm from them! This meant that a person who had loved music all his life had finally turned his interest into a profession!

Strictly speaking, although the band can achieve financial freedom under the indicators and operations of the livehouse, it still cannot change the objective fact that most amateur bands live in poverty and have to go hungry.

Everyone knows that a musician's ultimate ambition throughout his life is undoubtedly to be appreciated by an agency, to obtain a truly stable income and strong capital operation, and eventually to become a hit and reach the peak of his life.

And now, Chen Qi is already standing on this pedal, and the opportunity that makes countless band members jealous is right in front of him!

However, in this situation, Liang's expression was only slightly surprised, and then he became unusually calm and composed again, and even revealed a faint smile, as if he felt sincerely happy that Chen Qi could get such an opportunity.

Compared to Yu Liang, Hong Xia's expression was much more complicated. She looked at Chen Qi's back, and an unwilling expression just appeared, but she forced herself to cover up everything with a cheerful smile.

I should be happy for Senior Chen Qi. This is a qualification that they may never get in their entire lives. How can I hinder Senior Chen Qi's future because of my own selfishness?

Anyway... I also know that ending the band will not keep him...

Really, what on earth am I expecting?

Kitao's expression was similar to Hongxia's, but compared to Hongxia, Kitao felt more happy for Chen Qi. The little bit of reluctance that remained in his heart was quickly concealed by Kitao.

If we were to say who had the most complicated expression, it would undoubtedly be Goto Ichiri. This lonely little man, looking at the person he admired the most, who was about to become a person from a completely different world from him, had a bitter expression on his face and couldn't even smile a bit.

Why... It's obvious that Senior Chen Qi is about to become a real musician, and the idol that he admires will soon become famous.

But why was my heart so depressed? Shouldn't I be happy for Senior Chen Qi?

I am obviously just his fan, and I was able to stand on the stage with his encouragement. What can I expect when I am so inferior and cowardly?

However, Chen Qi could not feel the girls' complicated emotions at the moment. He was just a little surprised by Sanjiao Chuhua's proposal, but soon, a feeling of joy surged in his heart.

After so long, he never expected that he would finally wait for this day. Although it is slightly different from what he had imagined, he finally has a way to become a professional musician!

At that time, I will also have the opportunity to stand on the stage. With the support of the company, I can better help Xiangzi to form Ave Mujica, and help the lights and the ending of the band to get a bigger stage.

I have been waiting for this ticket for a long time. I thought it was hopeless, but now...

"Drip."

Suddenly, a notification sound from a mobile phone interrupted Chen Qi's thoughts. After Chen Qi looked at Chu Hua and clearly got the other party's "please don't mind" look, he opened his mobile phone.

...Was it from Aine? Ah, Mu had sent him a message before, but it seemed like the street performance was too noisy and he couldn't hear it.

But...what does Mu's message mean? Why let him stay in SPACE for one night?

Wait, why did Mu's message tell him not to go back? Did something happen at home? And how did Mu know where he lived? How did he know something happened at home?

A series of questions emerged in Chen Qi's mind, and soon, he clicked on the message sent by Aiyin again. However, Aiyin's message made his heart tremble slightly.

Aiyin: [Qi-ge, where are you? Can you come back soon...]

Chen Qi's heart skipped a beat. Just when he was about to send a message to ask Aiyin what happened, another message from Aiyin came.

[Please, come back soon... I really need you. ]

"——I'm sorry, Mikado-san, but I have to hurry back now."

"If you want to see me, we'll meet next time at [SPACE]! I have something urgent to do now!"

But this time, facing Aiyin's request for help, Chen Qi did not hesitate any more. He quickly put down his phone, without even looking at Chuhua's expression behind him. After hurriedly saying something, he ran out of the store in a hurry.

Behind him, Sanjiao Chuhua silently withdrew his hand that was about to stop him, and muttered to himself with a rather regretful expression:

"I also want to arrange a time for our next meeting... At least leave some contact information, right? We don't come here to perform live every day."

It looks like we're going to miss it. Sanjiao Chuhua also sighed slightly, but at this moment, an unexpected figure walked in front of Sanjiao Chuhua under the gaze of everyone.

"I just heard that you wanted to invite Senior Chen Qi to join your agency, is that correct?"

Yamada Ryo came in front of Chuhua. Facing the big star, Ryo did not show any cowardice or flattery. Instead, he answered in a dignified and dignified manner:

"It just so happens that we also know Senior Chen Qi. If you don't mind, you can leave your contact information to me. I will pass it on to him next time."

Chapter 40: In the end, the past caught up with Chen Qi

"The train has arrived at the station. Please get off in an orderly manner..."

The moment the tram door opened, Chen Qi, who had been standing in front of the door, rushed out of the tram immediately and ran towards the road he had walked countless times in the past six months, carrying his guitar on his back.

Having just finished several hours of street performances and now having to run all the way with his guitar on his back, even with Chen Qi's physical stamina he began to feel a little tired, but he did not stop for even a moment.

It was still dusk when he received the message from Aiyin, but by the time the train arrived at the station, it was already dark outside, which made Chen Qi even more uneasy.

Although Aiyin had sent messages to herself before asking her to go home early, this was the first time in the past six months that she had shown such helplessness, almost begging, as she did today.

What's going on? What happened to Aine?

According to the information shared by Aiyin, the MYGO band should have already taken shape, and under his influence, the shortcomings that Aiyin had when she first joined the band should have been made up for, and there should be no mistakes.

What kind of conflict happened at MYGO that made Aine act so helpless? And why did Mu send him a message not to go back? He knew that Aine was hurt?

Although there were many questions in his mind, Chen Qi gradually sorted out a conclusion from the few clues.

That is, there must be some contradiction within MYGO, and the source of this contradiction is most likely not from Aine, but from himself.

After all, Aine had only known everyone from MYGO for less than two days, and even if everyone had some personality issues to a greater or lesser extent, it was impossible for such a strong conflict to erupt so early.

Combined with the message Mu sent specifically to ask himself to avoid this incident... then it is obvious that this matter is related to him.

Has his whereabouts been discovered? It seems to be earlier than he expected.

Chen Qi, who already had a rough idea in his mind, returned to Chihaya Aine's home unknowingly. The moment he stepped into the courtyard, he noticed that the lights in the small house he rented were on. It was obvious that Aine was there now.

"Click."

The door of the hut was slowly pushed open, and Chen Qi immediately put down his piano bag and walked straight through the narrow entrance. In the room, he immediately saw Chihaya Aine, who was sitting on his bed with her arms around her knees.

Chen Qi: "Ain? You..."

"Qi...Brother?"

Finally, when she heard the familiar voice, Aiyin, who had been silent on the bed for who knows how long, finally responded. The pink-haired girl, who was originally sunny and cheerful and seemed to have never taken any setbacks to heart, raised her head and looked at him with tears in her eyes.

And just when Aine noticed the figure she had been waiting for for so long finally appeared in front of her, the tear dam that had been accumulating for a long time in Aine's tear glands completely collapsed along with the collapse of her psychological defense line.

Before Chen Qi could react, he felt a gust of fragrant wind blowing towards him, and the next moment, the girl's delicate body, which looked delicate and pitiful compared to him, was already in his arms.

What followed was the girl's cry of grievance as she faced the person she trusted and loved the most, without any more worries or reserve, and completely released her feelings.

Although all this happened very suddenly, Chen Qi gradually adapted to it. He lowered his head slightly and looked at Ai Yin, who buried her face in his chest, clutching his clothes tightly with both hands and crying loudly, as if she had suffered a great injustice. Without hesitation, he gently hugged her with his arms.

"Cry, cry, as long as you can cry, no matter how big the grievance is, it can be released."

"Don't be afraid, Brother Qi is here. Brother Qi will always be with Aine, so don't worry, just cry as much as you want."

Chen Qi hugged Aiyin gently, as if he was afraid that if he hugged her too hard, he would cause secondary damage to the fragile girl in front of him. He gently patted Aiyin's back to help her cry more freely.

In fact, Chen Qi's comforting effect was very good. After Chen Qi's words, Aiyin's crying did increase a little, but more of it was reflected in Aiyin's actions.

In Chen Qi's gentle embrace, Aiyin's hands, which were originally tightly grasping Chen Qi's clothes, also unconsciously wrapped around Chen Qi's waist.

However, compared to Chen Qi's gentleness, which was afraid of hurting her, the hug from Ai Yin, who was now emotionally broken, seemed a little more intense.

The girl's arms, as slender as lotus roots, pressed tightly against Chen Qi's back with such force that she wished they could merge into one with him. From this point on, there was no longer a single gap between Chen Qi and Aiyin's bodies.