Loneliness and Rock and Roll with Band Observer

Of course, what is more important is the matter of Goto Ichiri.

Every bit of pain I feel now may also be happening in her heart.

After all, just as Aine rejected me, I also rejected her, right?

Although I have no intention of asking for any compensation from Aine, it is a completely different matter with Ichiri.

"...But it doesn't seem right to just go to her like this. It's weird to ask about someone's well-being after they've rejected you."

Qiu Hui sighed, worrying about how to deal with the situation appropriately.

So, there is not much time to be sentimental, there are still many things waiting for me to deal with...

At this moment, the sudden ringing of the cell phone interrupted her thoughts.

"...Suyo?"

Chapter 10: Intertwining Emotions

"Hello, Suyo-san, what can I do for you?"

Qiu Hui answered the call, but was not quite sure what the other party meant.

Although nominally, Su Shi could be said to be her "employer", in reality, the two did not communicate much, either inside or outside the band's activities.

Therefore, she couldn't guess what the other party's motive was at the moment.

"Hello, Akie-senpai. Summer vacation is here, and Riki wants to hold a performance as soon as possible, so I would like to talk to you about the arrangements after that."

"arrange?"

"Yes." Su Shi on the other end of the phone said calmly, "Akiei-senpai has really put a lot of effort into this band, and I am very grateful for that. But, considering that you still have your own band to take care of, we can't keep bothering you like this, right?"

"So, considering the possibility that Akie-senpai will no longer be able to continue as a supporting musician after the performance, I think it might be necessary for us to have a little discussion about this matter."

Akie said, "...I agree."

Maybe just as Su Shi said, it’s time for me to prepare to quit?

After all, after the incident at the aquarium, Aine and Deng's relationship became closer, and Riki's attitude towards her began to soften.

Although it may take time to get used to each other with Le Na, it’s not something I can help with.

The band was gradually getting on the right track. As long as the keyboard player was decided, everything would be settled.

At the beginning, I just wanted to help Aiyin, so I paid special attention to this band.

Now, she gradually no longer needs me, so...

Thinking of this, a trace of bitterness welled up in Qiu Hui's heart.

Whether she needs me or not can only be judged after asking her own opinion.

I would presume to think so simply because I was rejected and I was feeling resentful.

Even though I know that the other party has done nothing wrong...

However, putting aside my subjective opinion, it is an indisputable fact that the number of band activities that will end soon will increase.

So, as Su Shi said, I'm afraid I won't be able to stay in their band forever.

However, since the band is about to hold its first performance, as a supporting musician, I should probably try my best to be responsible.

Lixi said before that she would finish the composition and arrangement within a week. She wanted to finish the preparation for the performance as soon as possible, and so did I.

Because if preparations for the performance can be made before the band's work gets busy, the chances of scheduling conflicts will be reduced.

It just so happens that I don't have anything to do recently, so maybe I can help her speed up the process.

In this way, if I can get this first performance off the ground before the band's work gets too much, then perhaps my career as a supporting musician can have a perfect ending, right?

Thinking of this, she replied to Su Shi, "I understand. How about meeting at RiNG's coffee shop tomorrow afternoon?"

"If it's convenient for Akiie-senpai, I think it's fine."

"Okay, then... ah, by the way, if I leave, what are you going to do with the keyboard player, Motoyo-san?"

Qiu Hui suddenly realized this problem.

Who does Su Shi plan to make the official "keyboard player"?

"It's not convenient over the phone. Let's talk about this in detail after we meet in person, okay?" said Su Shi on the other end of the phone.

"Okay, that's settled then. See you later."

After hanging up the phone, Qiu Hui's attention was immediately occupied by the new situation in front of her.

Xiangzi would never agree to go back, a fact she herself has emphasized.

But, apart from her, who else can be qualified for this job?

Perhaps, I should try to find Xiangzi and ask her opinion...

Thinking of this, Qiu Hui dialed Xiangzi's number.

But the call was not connected.

Maybe it's because it's not convenient for her to answer the phone now?

After checking the time, Qiu Hui realized that Xiangzi might not have gotten off work yet.

Then I can only send a message.

"I have something I want to talk to you about. Is it convenient for us to meet? Please reply if you get it."

After pressing the send button, Qiu Hui put away her phone.

Let’s chat…

Qiu Hui smiled bitterly and shook her head.

Although the idea of ​​contacting Xiangzi came to mind because of Su Shi's suggestion just now.

But Akie actually knew very well that she could not and would not convince Xiangzi.

The latter himself doesn't seem to want to care about anything related to this band now.

Therefore, Su Shi’s request itself is unlikely to lead to any progress.

Even though I knew this, I still wanted to invite Xiangzi, perhaps more because I wanted to...

...Find someone to talk to about the pain of a broken heart.

It feels a bit strange to say this, because to be honest, I haven't even made a true confession.

To say it was a broken heart is a bit of a stretch.

However, there is actually no need to dwell on such nominal issues.

I just want to find a suitable person to satisfy my desire to talk...

"Then, keep looking forward."

Qiu Hui raised her head and watched the scenery outside the carriage window passing by quickly in front of her.

Be it other people’s business, Aine’s business, or even my own business.

Everything has changed in various ways during this half semester.

It seems that my feelings towards Aine should have moved in a new direction with this change.

As for what it will become...it's really hard to say.

After all, we discussed it for a long time on the Ferris wheel, but in the end we didn't come to a satisfactory result.

The so-called "liking" is such a complicated thing.

Qiu Hui smiled bitterly and closed her eyes, resting until the train arrived at the station.

……

At Aine's home.

“Aine, what’s wrong?”

Facing her mother’s question, Aine shook her head absentmindedly.

"…It's nothing serious."

She picked up the food from the bowl and put it into her mouth, chewing it into pieces and swallowing it before she could taste it.

The mother smiled and asked, "You went to hang out with your friends in the band. Did something unpleasant happen between you and them?"

"It's not that I'm unhappy! How should I put it..."

Aine sighed.

"...Actually, it's because...a classmate confessed to me."

"Eh?" The mother was surprised. "Isn't Yuqiu a girls' school?"

However, she thought about it and nodded as if she understood, "...Well, sometimes things like this happen."

“I think we are pretty good friends.” Aine said with some melancholy, “So, I feel a little troubled.”

“Because, Aine doesn’t like girls?”

"I... haven't thought about that. And it's not just a question of whether I'm a boy or a girl."

Aine shook her head.

"I didn't have any feelings for her in that sense, so I rejected her. She seemed to be emotionally stable and didn't have any extreme reactions..."

"Isn't that great?" the mother said with a smile, "We can still be good friends from now on, right?"

"That's right. But..."

Aine felt an inexplicable melancholy.

Perhaps, my predecessors have always been as important to me as air and water, and their existence is taken for granted.

So until she left, I felt like something was missing.

It's not about regret, nor is it about feeling pain because of losing something.

Because I want to be friends with my seniors, not become lovers, or establish any other more subtle relationship.

"...I obviously don't like Senpai, right?"

Aine asked herself in vain in her heart.

Chapter 11 Would it be better to be friends?

After finishing her meal, Aine returned to her room upstairs.

As usual, I lay on the sofa, opened the tablet, and stared at the content on it boredly.

I don’t know what to watch…

Moreover, it seems that Miao Mengqin hasn’t updated recently.

Come to think of it, she seems to have not uploaded any new videos since the last time we rode the Ferris wheel together.

Although updates have been posted as usual, the official content has not been updated.

I don't know what she's been busy with lately.

"Um……"

When she thought of Meow Mengqin, Aine suddenly recalled what she had said on the Ferris wheel that day.

She also said that she likes girls.

I am currently troubled by something related to my senior. Maybe I can try to submit an article to "Miao Mengqin's Emotional Radio"...

...No, there's no need to make things so complicated!

Aine suddenly realized that now they were actually acquaintances who had ridden the Ferris wheel together.

"Why don't I just call her and ask her?"