Loneliness and Rock and Roll with Band Observer

Moreover, the other band members besides her gradually established a solid bond.

Therefore, even the lights did not stay in the depressed mood for too long.

"Okay - the test is complete! Now please go to the backstage lounge and wait!"

"The performance hasn't started yet?" Le Na asked in a low voice.

"We are here to warm up for other bands. We are here to perform temporarily during the empty time slot." Li Xi replied, "At least we have to wait until the others have finished their performances."

"Ah, there are snacks here! Xiao Deng, and Xiao Renai, do you want some?"

"Thank you...Aine. Would you like some, Akee-senpai?"

"I don't need to..."

"..."

...It's really a happy occasion.

Everyone is looking forward to the performance starting.

At the beginning, the band was clearly still fragmented and in a mess...

Su Shi took the snack from Deng with a forced smile, thanked him insincerely, and then put it in his mouth, but found that he could not taste any flavor except bitterness.

……wrong.

This is a good thing.

If everyone's relationship is harmonious, Xiaoxiang's return will definitely be better accepted.

Yes. As long as... as long as Xiaoxiang can agree to me and accept me...

Everyone walked into the backstage lounge.

Su Shi's gaze was focused on Qiu Hui, who was quietly resting with her eyes closed in the corner.

...It's all thanks to Akiie-senpai, even though I don't want to admit it.

She silently took out her cell phone, which showed the only message Xiaoxiang had sent during this period.

"I've come to RiNG to watch the show. Hopefully, this time, we can talk everything out."

Thoroughly... make it clear.

In other words, it is either complete agreement or complete rejection.

However, now Nagasaki Suyo can only... or must force herself to consider only the first possibility.

If not...

……calm.

Nagasaki Suyo took a deep breath.

I checked in the mirror and there was nothing wrong with my smile.

That's good.

At this moment, other thoughts just happened to occupy her thoughts.

Xiaoxiang...are we there now?

Where is she now?

If I leave the backstage lounge...can I see her now?

……

"…Not that fast." Xiangzi shook his head.

Beside her was Mu, who was silent and said nothing.

Today, Xiangzi wore her exquisite and decent dress and arrived much earlier than the scheduled performance time.

On the one hand, it was because she attached great importance to this meeting, and on the other hand, she was afraid that if she hesitated for a moment before setting off, she might lose her courage.

"... Xiang. Today, do you want to make it clear?"

"Yeah." Xiangzi nodded expressionlessly.

"In fact, I've already told her many times. She doesn't need to get involved with me anymore."

There was a hint of disgust and fear in Xiangzi's eyes.

"I am no longer what she imagined me to be."

She grabbed the corner of her clothes in disgust and stared at the slight discoloration caused by cheap detergent.

"I can't bear what she gives me. I can't give her what she wants."

Mu's pupils shrank slightly, and then he said in a voice so small that it was almost inaudible: "But... Su Shi, I'm really worried about you."

"Mu is also worried about Su Shi." Xiangzi responded indifferently, "So what does Su Shi think about this?"

Mu suddenly became like a wounded animal, and before he could even make a sound, he shut his mouth.

That doll-like delicate face revealed a hint of sadness just right.

"I'm sorry, maybe I said too much."

Noticing Mu's change in expression, Xiangzi shook his head.

"But, if Mu thinks like this, maybe he'll understand."

"I understand..." Mu responded in a low voice, "So, I also want to help Su Shi."

"Mu..."

Xiangzi shook his head helplessly.

She reached out her hand, took Mu's, and motioned for her to walk forward together.

"Let's go wait inside the stage."

"……Um."

The two walked into the inner side of the stage together.

It was not yet time for the show to start, and there were not many people under the stage. It seemed that neither the audience nor the performers had arrived yet.

"...Everyone is not here." Mu shook his head.

"Probably in the backstage lounge...ah!"

Xiangzi suddenly noticed that there seemed to be a familiar figure next to the staff not far away, and was talking to the staff.

"...I understand. Thank you very much."

That's Togawa Akee.

She seemed to have just confirmed the situation of the equipment and stage setup with the staff when she happened to meet Xiangzi and Mu who walked in.

"Akie!" Shoko almost shouted.

Mu's eyes widened slightly in surprise.

Is this girl with black hair the "Akiie" that Xiangzi mentioned before?

Chapter 90: When the Show Begins

Because there were some things related to the performance that needed to be confirmed, Qiu Hui decided to make another temporary trip.

Unexpectedly, at this moment, I met Xiangzi and another person who came with her.

"You're here really early." Qiu Hui waved her hand, "Shoko-san, and..."

Qiu Hui had never seen the girl next to Xiangzi before.

But she had indeed seen this face elsewhere.

"You are the guitarist of CRYCHIC, right?" Aki looked at Mu who was beside Xiangzi, "Please give me your guidance. I am Togawa Aki."

"I am...Ruoye, Mu." Mu answered in a low voice.

Akie nodded, "I see. Wakaba-san is here to talk to Suyo about that matter today as well?"

Her expression didn't change at all, nor did she show the slightest reaction to her last name.

"Yeah." Mu nodded, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

As a student who was promoted from the junior high school to the high school of Tsuki no Mori, she has lived in this big network woven by the members of "Tsuki no Mori" since she was a child.

Knowing the background of others is a compulsory course in Miss School. Her parents' identities and family background are important public facts in this big network.

When it comes to Wakaba Mutsuki, the first thing that comes to mind is "Wakaba". This has become an obvious axiom in her social circle.

However, Qiu Hui in front of him seemed to not care about all this at all, and simply treated "Rukaba" as an ordinary surname...

……Right.

She is Yugaoka's student, so it's normal that she doesn't know about this.

Qiu Hui quickly turned her attention back to Xiangzi, so Mu also shut up obediently and waited for the conversation between the two.

"That's right."

Qiu Hui suddenly realized something.

"Shoko-san, have you made an appointment with Suyo?"

Xiangzi nodded: "I have an appointment with her. After the performance, I will explain everything to her."

"That's great." Qiu Hui smiled.

Right now, the only possible problem left in Aine's band might be Sushi's thoughts.

Both Sushi and Xiangzi must hope that Deng's band can continue safely. This means that no matter how big their differences are, there is still room for redemption.

“That’s all thanks to Akiie…”

There was a barely perceptible hint of bitterness in Xiangzi's forced smile.

"...So, I would like to ask you for one last favor."

Qiu Hui nodded, indicating that she could say whatever she wanted.

"When Suyo and I discuss things, I hope that Akie can be present as well."

Not only Qiu Hui was shocked by the news, but even Mu who was beside Xiangzi was a little surprised.

"No problem." Qiu Hui thought for a moment and nodded.

Although Qiu Hui didn't know what Xiangzi's motive was, it wasn't a big deal.

Since she needs it, I'll just accompany her.

Until now, Akie has often thought about questions like "Is it appropriate for me to do something?" and repeatedly weighed the pros and cons and consequences.

However, after spending some time with everyone, her thoughts have changed a little.

For some things, thinking too much will cause problems.

"…Thanks for your help."

Xiangzi smiled and nodded.

"Akie, it's time for you to go back. The band members are still waiting for you, right?"

"Well, then, see you after the show."

Mu looked at Qiu Hui who was hurriedly leaving the stage, and complicated thoughts surged in his heart.

"Xiang."

Facing Shoko's puzzled expression, Mu asked, "You and Akie... are 'friends', right?"

"right."

After a long silence, Xiangzi slowly nodded.