Loneliness and Rock and Roll with Band Observer

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Because she was worried about the other person's mental state, Qiu Hui took a step forward and followed, staying beside Su Shi.

After leaving the stage, everyone came to the aisle leading to the backstage.

Le Na, who played Kasuga Kage without permission, grabbed a handful of snacks from the small table by the wall, and then swaggered towards the exit.

She probably didn't think about why she was playing that piece. She just started playing because she felt the mood was right.

“This performance was a super success!” Aine said to Deng excitedly, “Especially Deng’s performance! It was beyond my expectation! Senior, you think so too…”

Aine turned to look at Akie, but saw that she was following behind Suyo for some reason, with an anxious look on her face.

And Sushi's expression... in Aine's opinion, it was almost scary.

"Suyo..."

When Aine wanted to say something but couldn't, Riki beside her continued to praise Deng's performance.

"I knew the lamp could do it!" she said with a beaming smile.

"Thank you... Li Xi."

However, unlike Lixi's excitement, Deng didn't seem that excited at this moment.

There was a hint of loss in her eyes.

Did she also notice Xiangzi's movements? Qiu Hui couldn't help but guess.

Although the lights didn't look that happy, overall, everyone was still immersed in the joy of a successful performance.

The person who was most out of tune with this joyful atmosphere was Nagasaki Suyo at this time.

She took deep breaths to ease her inner anxiety and turmoil.

"……Why?"

Then, he spoke softly in a questioning tone.

The confusion and anxiety in the empty heart turned into bluffing anger.

"…Why are you playing Kasuga Kage!?"

The gentle and polite appearance that he had maintained in front of everyone was shattered at this moment.

"what?"

Aine's expression was dazed for a moment. She could hardly reconcile the furious Su Shi in front of her with the image of her in her mind.

"Xiao Xiang... Xiao Xiang is crying!"

Su Shi cried out to everyone in an accusing tone.

"Eh? Are you talking about Xiangzi-san? Is she here?" Aiyin, who was caught off guard, asked in confusion.

Deng lowered his head slightly, not knowing how to answer Su Shi's question.

Shiina Riki's face turned cold and she ruthlessly retorted: "Even if she really comes, what does it have to do with us?"

"Our new band's first performance was a success, that's the most important thing!"

After a moment of distraction, Su Shi responded in a soliloquy, "It doesn't matter... How can you say that..."

"What's the problem?" Li Xi responded sharply, "Isn't that the guy who first said he wanted to quit the band and messed things up?"

Almost in an instant, the band members who were originally immersed in joy became tense.

It happened so fast that even Qiu Hui didn't have time to react.

Why does this happen?

Recalling the joyful scene during the previous training camp, the scene then seemed like an overly beautiful dream compared to now.

"Sushi, calm down a bit..."

Qiu Hui, who had already sensed something was wrong, stepped forward.

“…That’s too much!”

However, Qiu Hui was still a step too late.

Su Shi turned around abruptly and ran towards the exit.

“Wait a minute! Suyo!” Aine instinctively tried to stop him.

Li Xi's expression was uncertain.

The lamp shuddered violently, as if it had suddenly recalled some rather unpleasant memories.

Among the remaining band members, Qiu Hui was the only one who could understand the situation in time and take action.

She didn't think much and just chased after him.

Although Qiu Hui's physical strength was not particularly good, she still managed to catch up with the fleeing Su Shi.

“…Let me go!”

Su Shi shook her hands hard, trying to shake off Qiu Hui's hand that was on her.

"Calm down! Didn't we agree to 'talk about something'?"

This sentence actually made Su Shi calm down.

She no longer ran away, nor did she resist Qiu Hui's approach, but her face still retained an expression mixed with anger and confusion.

"..."

Like a puppet with rusty joints, Su Shi took out his cell phone with stiff movements and read the message list on it.

There was indeed a message from Toyokawa Shoko. In fact, it was the only message she had sent during this period.

"I'll be waiting for you at RiNG's cafe. After the show, please come over at a time that suits you."

The message was sent not long ago. Judging from the time it was sent, it was probably sent during the performance.

"I see."

Su Shi nodded.

At this time, the other band members also approached with concern.

"I'm sorry..." Deng lowered his head, "I didn't expect that Kasuga Ying would cause such great harm to Xiao Xiang..."

"It's not Deng's fault!" Li Xi shook his head vigorously, "It's all that guy's fault!"

“Don’t worry about whose fault it is!” Aine rubbed her head, “Moyo-san, you are…”

However, Su Shi ignored the band members and just walked past them headed towards the exit.

“Eh? Ignore?” Aine was stunned.

The band had clearly been formed.

We have also done group training, and we have all worked hard together for the performance.

Now the show is going on smoothly...

...But why does Su Shi still act so cold?

Chapter 94: Confrontation

"…There are some things that need to be resolved between Suyo and Shoko."

Qiu Hui explained the current situation to everyone with a serious expression.

"And I think, given her current condition... it's not appropriate for everyone to be there."

Among all those present, Qiu Hui might be the one who has the most in-depth understanding of the current situation.

But she couldn't just tell everyone everything, so she had to use this ambiguous statement.

"Huh?" Li Xi frowned in dissatisfaction, "At this point, is there anything else they need to resolve?"

The band has been well established and the first performance was successfully held. At this point, what unresolved issues could there be between Su Shi and Xiang Zi?

Could it be that, even now, that guy is still thinking about...

Li Xi's brows were furrowed, and his expression became worse and worse.

“Senior, what’s going on?” Aine asked with a little uneasiness.

"It may not be convenient to explain right now... Sorry, I have to excuse myself first."

After saying that, Qiu Hui turned around, took small and quick steps, and caught up with Su Shi.

Previously, Xiangzi hoped that she could be present when he talked with Su Shi, so she now wants to fulfill her promise.

"Wait a minute, senpai!"

Looking at Akie and Suyo who left in a hurry, Aine suddenly felt an unprecedented sense of... crisis.

In the end what happened?

Everyone was apparently happy about the success of the performance just now, why did it turn out like this in the blink of an eye?

She had no idea of the current situation.

That's why she felt such a strong sense of crisis.

Besides that, there was actually another thing that made Aine feel uneasy.

Did anything happen between Senior and Su Shi?

Why does Senior seem to know a lot of things about Su Shi that we don’t know?

"I say...what should we do now?" Li Xi asked with a gloomy face.

“What should we do… just follow them?” Aine suggested.

"Akiie-senpai... didn't you tell us that it's best if we don't show up there?" Deng said worriedly.

"Well, in that case, we just follow them secretly?"

“It’s not a question of whether or not we’ll be discovered. However, I do agree with Aine’s opinion.” Riki said, “Moshi’s appearance is indeed a little unsettling.”

“It’s because you spoke too harshly, Rikki!” Aine complained, “Otherwise, I believe Suyo wouldn’t be so angry!”

"Even if that's true."

Li Xi reluctantly admitted that he had a problem of "speaking too harshly".

"But that's not the most important thing right now."

She looked at Su Shi's receding back, with a hint of uneasiness and resentment in her eyes.

From the very beginning, Su Shi formed this band just to revive CRYCHIC.

Li Xi knew her plan clearly from the very beginning.

I thought you were finally starting to accept this band.

I didn't expect... At this point, are you still thinking about Toyokawa Shoko?

"Anyway, let's follow them."

Li Xi concluded this.

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