Finally, I became their white moonlight

"Of course. Even if there is something wrong with Narumi, it would have to happen to me first, and then it would be Deng-chan's turn, right?"

"How dare you say that...Aren't you afraid that I will ask him to shut you out?"

"You can try, but I can't guarantee that the current 'peace' can be maintained after that, okay?"

"Huh, a threat?... As expected, you haven't given up yet."

"Who knows? Maybe he's just teasing you."

The voice was light and gentle, like the calm surface of the sea, but underneath there was a turbulent undercurrent that could crush anyone who made a rash move.

Without even looking at each other, the two of them were just engaging in an invisible confrontation with words. There was no euphemism or politeness, but the atmosphere did not become tense or solemn because of this.

It was like an afternoon tea party for young girls. The atmosphere was inexplicably relaxed and harmonious, and there was an unexplainable tacit understanding.

——They are just enjoying the feeling of releasing the side of themselves that others don't know to each other.

You don’t have to worry about complicated and confusing honorifics, nor do you have to wear the mask of a good kid all the time…

It's a bit like when you're facing someone you like, but without the eagerness to want the other person to look at you carefully.

"An enemy, but also a friend."

Maybe... it can be defined this way?

Such thoughts flashed through their minds at the same time. Although their eyes were always fixed forward, they could both clearly feel that the guy next to them could not help laughing like themselves.

Toyokawa Shoko sighed softly, "It's really, really unpleasant."

Nagasaki Suyo murmured in agreement, "What a coincidence, I think so too."

However, the words had just fallen.

The smiles on their faces froze at the same time, and their eyes changed, staring at the boy and girl in front of them who had not finished their conversation yet.

I don’t know what they said, but Gao Songdeng suddenly lowered his head.

——Then, Ming Hai just touched it like this.

The girl's timid face was flushed, and her moist eyes like a puppy were slightly raised, staring at the boy who was gently stroking her head.

His eyes seemed full of trust and admiration, just like the moment when an innocent girl falls in love for the first time. The whole world is completely lit up because of him.

Toyokawa Shoko and Nagasaki Motoyo seemed to see their past selves at this moment - they saw another innocent and pure girl falling into the bottomless swamp.

"Ahem... well, if you think about it, not all love is called 'love', and there is not necessarily only 'love' between men and women."

Toyokawa Shoko wiped the cold sweat from her forehead, pulled the corners of her stiff mouth, and said in a relaxed manner: "Although they are the same age, to Deng, Ming Haijun is like a brother who takes care of her... It is natural for her to be so close to him, right?"

Unfortunately, the voice was full of hesitation, and it was obvious that he was just hoping for the best and trying to comfort himself.

"Yes, that's Deng-chan, huh? She's more like an animal than a girl, with a pure mind and a way of thinking that no one can understand..."

Nagasaki Suyo nodded in agreement, her fingers constantly twirling the hair on her chest. Her expression seemed calmer than Xiangzi's, but her voice was inexplicably nervous. "Even if she seems to like Ming Hai very much, I can't imagine them having a normal relationship at all."

Qianqian let out a breath, and she said in a more determined tone: "After all, Deng-chan is different from us. His mind is full of terrible and dangerous things!"

"That's right... Wow!"

Toyokawa Shoko reacted quickly, immediately denying it and glaring at her angrily: "You are the one whose mind is full of those things! Please don't confuse me with you, okay?!"

"Ah, are you cutting ties with me so soon?" Nagasaki Suyo raised her eyebrows slightly, pretending to be hurt, "How sad~ When it comes to dealing with Deng-chan, we should be on the same side, right?"

"We just share the same views, but we can't say we are on the same front."

Toyokawa Shoko snorted lightly, folded her elbows, and turned her gaze back.

She stared at the smile on Gao Songdeng's face, her expression gradually became serious, and she bit her lips slightly.

"And...you are wrong about one thing."

With a sigh, Toyokawa Shoko no longer harbored any hope, and said calmly, "Although there are many differences between her and ordinary people, Deng-san is essentially just an ordinary, sensitive 15-year-old girl... Ming Hai-kun's encouragement and companionship during this period are enough for her to fall in love with him."

"Even if she herself hasn't realized it, and hasn't been hostile to me as her love rival like you are... this feeling is still not fake, it really exists in Deng's heart."

"Sooner or later, it will sprout, grow, and bloom. And she will know how happy and painful it is to like someone."

Hugging her arms tightly as if she was shivering, Toyokawa Shoko lowered her eyes and murmured:

"I really don't want Deng to become like Su Shi..."

Nagasaki Suyo, who almost felt the same way and was worried about Takamatsu Deng along with her, came to her senses the moment she heard these words and glared at her fiercely.

"What do you mean by the same as me? Do you have any objection?"

Toyokawa Shoko turned her head away as if nothing had happened, looking a little guilty, but she had no intention of taking back what she had said.

Feeling like a punch on cotton, Nagasaki Suyo couldn't help but puff up her cheeks and turn her face away to sulk alone.

...Because what Xiangzi said was indeed right.

Although she could never understand what the gray-haired girl with unique thinking was thinking, after being in the same band for so long, Nagasaki Suyo never disliked the fragility and innocence of Takamatsu Deng, as if she needed protection from others at any time.

It is like a fairy-tale creature living in a steel forest. No one can bear to defile its otherworldly purity.

If after falling in love with Narumi, she became like me, troubled by "unrequited love" and became unrecognizable...

That would be a shame.

It doesn’t matter whether she has more or less love rivals. Nagasaki Suyo just doesn’t want to see her cherished friends and band mates fall into the same tragic situation as her.

After all, the winner of this competition has already been determined.

The man stood on the shore, looking at them with pity as they fell into the swamp one after another, and uttered a lament that was so sincere that it was unpleasant.

"Stop just talking nonsense. Why don't you do something?"

After a moment, Nagasaki Suyo turned around again and said expressionlessly: "When Deng-chan voluntarily quits the group to avoid you and Ming Hai, don't blame me for not reminding you in advance, okay?"

Of course, Toyokawa Shoko thought of this possibility.

He placed his hand lightly on his lips and thought for a moment with a serious expression, as if he had made some important decision.

She suddenly raised her head, looked resolutely at the two people who were talking happily, and said in a firm tone:

"Don't worry, I know what to do."

"Give me some time...I won't let my friends and my 'boyfriend' leave me!"

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There is one more chapter. Skirt~

Volume 97: Chapter Chapter I will dedicate my first performance to you

At 11 o'clock in the morning, led by their teacher, a group of little kids walked into the activity hall in a noisy manner.

After all, it is a kindergarten that has cooperated with the Toyokawa family. Although it is not an aristocratic school, its venue, facilities and number of students are above the level of ordinary kindergartens.

The area of ​​the activity hall is not inferior to that of some primary school auditoriums. Even when all the students, teachers and accompanying parents are present, it is still spacious enough that you can hear an echo if you speak loudly.

Bright sunlight streamed in through the window, and the air conditioner dispelled the midday heat.

Ming Hai was like an insignificant staff member, sitting in a corner where equipment were stacked, listening to the same old speeches on the stage and yawning in boredom.

After waiting for a long time, the emcee on the stage announced the start of the performance - it was a performance prepared by the children themselves.

Adults and children were watching with great interest, but he just glanced at it and then lowered his head to play with his mobile phone without any interest, and checked the situation in the background through messages.

【CryCHIC】 is nervously checking various preparations before going on stage.

Even though they had rehearsed several times and there were no problems, for a new band going on stage for the first time, they had to do something to relieve their nervousness, otherwise they really wouldn't be able to calm down.

Ming Hai suggested that they could play some idiom chain games to divert their attention, but unfortunately no one paid attention to him. It was said that Shiina Riki was under so much pressure that he started shaking his feet and kept muttering with an irritated look on his face.

"There are more people than I thought... Isn't it just for the kids?"

"Is the radio here okay? What if the echo is too loud and affects the performance?"

"There's also a video recording? Are you going to put this performance online? Why didn't you say so earlier?"

After being comforted by Toyokawa Shoko, she managed to calm down and review the music score.

The others were fine, except for Takamatsu Deng who kept reciting the lyrics silently. At least they looked calm and were not affected by the increasingly tight deadline.

Ming Hai was very tactful. He chatted with them for a while and then stopped disturbing them. He also had no intention of going backstage to cheer them on.

This is the most important and memorable first performance since the establishment of [CryCHIC].

How could we allow an outsider like him to join in?

He waited in silence until the children finished their performance, and finally heard the emcee loudly announce:

"Then let's applaud and welcome the most popular girl band to give us a wonderful performance!"

The kindergarten's festival event invited a girl band to perform...it's a bit strange if you think about it.

However, everyone present didn't think there was anything wrong. Amidst the thunderous applause, Ming Hai even saw many people looking interested and expectant, and they were naturally looking forward to the next performance.

Admiration and yearning appeared in the eyes of several little girls.

Their pure and bright pupils stared straight at the band members who were moving the equipment to the designated locations, as if they were fantasizing that one day they would be able to stand on such a stage and perform.

Such a bizarre scene is no longer a question of whether it is acceptable or not - girl bands composed of junior high and high school students have become a mainstream industry in this world.

Almost every school and every academic year has three or four different types of bands. Although their strength varies, there are many powerful groups whose album sales can crush professional bands before they even graduate. They are even so popular that their peripheral products are out of stock and tickets for their performances are hard to get. If you interview people on the street, eight out of ten can name the name of their favorite band.

Different from the world that Ming Hai once lived in, "band" has become a synonym for many girls to realize their dreams, and "music" has become the spiritual home of most residents.

Exhibition halls are opening one after another, various music events can be heard being held every day, and music-related industries are making huge profits.

If I really have to say it, I can only sum it up in one word -

"This is the era of big girl bands... or something, that's the only explanation, right?"

As Ming Hai thought about it, he couldn't help but laugh.

Fortunately, this is not a weird world where everything is decided by the opponent and everyone has special musical superpowers, and can use music to create hallucinations or cause strange visions...

Compared to his original world, there was only one more mainstream industry targeting young girls.

Anyway, it's not as exaggerated as those murderous tennis, superpower basketball, football played with aliens, and dark games that can destroy the world by playing cards...

After realizing that nothing that happened in the other world was actually strange, Ming Hai couldn't help but feel fortunate for it - he didn't want to see the scene where Xiang played the piano to fight the enemy, Su Shi used the bass to shake the atmosphere, and then Takamatsu Deng used songs to purify everyone's hearts and resolve the space war.

Although if there really were to be that kind of grand scene, it would be much easier for him to become Bai Yueguang... or in other words, it would be easier for him to die heroically?

But he still likes to live his ordinary daily life like he is now, sitting in the audience and quietly watching the girls perform.

——Boom!

After taking their respective positions on the stage, Takamatsu Deng stood at the front of the orchestra, looked at the sea of ​​heads and gazes below the stage, and subconsciously lowered his head and closed his eyes.

The chin hit the microphone, making a dull, short sound.

"Teng-san, are you okay?"

Toyokawa Shoko asked with concern.

Gao Songdeng shook his head vigorously, but his hand holding the microphone was still shaking, and he dared not lift his eyes from the ground.

Toyokawa Shoko did not blame her. She just smiled helplessly, pulled the microphone stand on the electronic keyboard, and turned to the audience with a smile on her face.

"Hello everyone, we are [CryCHIC]."

Her clear, pleasant, dignified and confident voice drew everyone's attention to her.

Ming Hai was the first to applaud, leading to a round of applause.

Her gentle gaze stayed on him for only a moment, and Toyokawa Shoko quickly looked around and spoke to the audience calmly and elegantly: "Thank you for the invitation from the park, and thank you all for listening to our performance here... To be honest, our band has only been established for more than three months, and this is our first time to officially go on stage."

"..."

Despite a lot of surprised expressions, the audience still listened to her speech quietly.

——That bright smile without any shyness, like the sunshine, dispelled everyone's anxiety and doubt.

Shoko Toyokawa did not prepare much opening remarks.

After briefly telling the audience about the band, she looked at the other members and spoke softly into the microphone:

“Although we are not mature yet, although everything about us is still immature… although, there is only time for one song.”

Toyokawa Shoko took a deep breath and then shouted loudly:

"But we will try our best to play so that everyone can hear our "shout"!"