Loneliness and Rock and Roll with Band Observer

“Um, Aki…”

"What's wrong?" Qiu Hui looked over with concern.

She knew very well in her heart that Yili had followed her all the way here simply to stay by her side.

I was busy talking to Xiangzi just now and hardly paid attention to the situation on her side.

Now that the matter has been discussed, Qiu Hui wants to pay more attention to the situation in Yili.

"Nothing, I just think that Aki is really popular right now."

Yili lowered his head somewhat in inferiority.

"That Toyokawa-san seems to be quite impressive... and he's also very cute... Compared to me..."

Qiu Hui smiled helplessly, reached out her hand, and gently stroked Yili's hair.

"Pochi, you're thinking negative things again."

Qiu Hui realized that her mentality seemed a bit like...comforting a pet.

Ever since she and Aine had discussed that topic on the beach that day, Akie's attitude towards Ichiri had become more relaxed and less overwhelmed.

Don't worry about your status or what to do.

As long as I care about Pochi according to my own ideas, this way of getting along... at least makes me feel more relaxed.

Ichiri closed his mouth and enjoyed Qiuhui's touch silently.

"After this, it's time for the two of us."

Looking at the submissive look of the pink-haired guitarist in front of her, Qiu Hui couldn't help but chuckle.

"Pochi, do you have any ideas about what to do next?"

Chapter 121 "Togawa" Akiie

"My...thoughts?"

When asked this question, Goto Ichiri realized that he actually had a lot of things he wanted to do.

I want to go to the amusement park together again and have some fun together without any worries.

I want to go to...the aquarium together, because I seem to have seen it online and it's a very suitable place for couples to go together.

Or...even just going shopping in the commercial street!

Although I have no interest in shopping, but if I were to go shopping with Akiie...

All kinds of thoughts flashed through Yili's mind one after another.

But I always feel like I can’t say it.

“…Just let Akiie decide.”

Yili's lips moved slightly, and he spoke in a voice that was almost inaudible.

"Are you undecided? Then leave it to me."

As she spoke, Qiu Hui stroked her hair sheepishly.

"Actually, I don't really know what to do in a situation like this. So if it gets boring, please forgive me, Pochi..."

“…Don’t be like that.”

"Eh?" Qiu Hui was stunned. "Don't worry, what's wrong?"

There was a soft touch on the palm of his hand. He stretched out both hands and held it tightly.

Yili lowered his head with his bangs hanging in front of his eyes. Behind his hair were bright, clear, and sparkling pupils.

"Don't worry about what I think. If Akie wants to do something, just do it."

She spoke in a low voice, her attitude almost humble.

"I don't want to...become a burden to Akie."

Such words made Qiu Hui feel a little uneasy.

"I've never thought of it that way." She responded seriously, "Pochi is an important companion of mine and has never been a burden."

"Ending the band is our common cause. From now on, I will need to rely on Pochi in many ways."

These words of comfort, however, did not seem to move Yili at this moment.

“Even if that’s the case…but, the one Akeie likes is Aine, right?”

The sound of Yili became even quieter.

But Qiu Hui heard it clearly.

"I……"

Her confidence seemed to have dissipated a little because of these words.

“Aine…she’s now…”

Qiu Hui felt a little uneasy.

She had said before that she suggested Aiyin to stay calm for the time being and consider further arrangements after the situation on Su Shi's side stabilized.

And in the past few days, Aiyin indeed did not contact her again.

During this period of time, Qiu Hui was busy finishing her work in the band, so she had no chance to think about taking the initiative to care about Aine's affairs.

In Qiu Hui's mind, things have always been subconsciously prioritized.

Right now, the situation on the band side has been assigned a higher priority, so Aine's matter will have to be put on hold for the time being.

Unless Aiyin contacts me and urgently needs me to do something, I will prioritize her in my mind...

Qiu Hui's hesitation and silence were regarded by Yili as a kind of acquiescence.

Therefore, she expressed her thoughts more excitedly: "I know. I am just the guitarist in the band, just Qiu Hui's friend, just a companion who works hard together... But, you actually didn't like me as much as I liked you..."

The sound of Yili became smaller and smaller.

She was actually not used to expressing her thoughts so bluntly.

But, because Aki Ei is here, because the other person is Aki Ei, so... I can say it like this, and I must say it like this.

"…So, really, I'm already very happy that Akie can spare some time to spend with me."

"We talked about this before at the beach. Let's not worry or hesitate. Just do it the way that suits us best..."

"I said so."

At this moment, Qiu Hui suddenly interrupted Yili.

This abrupt behavior scared the latter.

"It seems that there is some misunderstanding about the consensus we reached."

Qiu Hui looked at the other person seriously.

"What this sentence means is that everyone has the right to be selfish."

"Everyone has the right to make their own claims, even if they conflict with each other."

"If Pochi sincerely feels that it would be better to let me decide the schedule, then of course there is no problem."

"But, Pochi, if you give up your right to express your own ideas just to consider my feelings, then... I won't accept this idea."

Qiu Hui said righteously.

Indeed. Perhaps I didn't like her as much as Yili liked me.

But even so, it doesn't mean that I don't care about her feelings and can allow her to be in such an unhealthy mental state.

Okay... I admit it. Actually, my mental state isn't that good. And, I'm the one who caused Pochi to become what he is now.

Even if I tried to help her, I might end up making things worse.

However, the possibility of making mistakes is no reason to do nothing.

After going through all kinds of things so far, Akie believed this.

“I…I understand.”

Ichiri nodded slowly.

"Since Pochi already knows, then try to tell me."

Akie's expression softened. She took Ichiri's hand in return and asked gently.

"Ichiri, what do you want to do?"

When asked this question, Yili began to eliminate the wrong options one by one in his mind.

Amusement park, aquarium, shopping...

It seems like these are not what I really want to do.

What I really want...

"Akie, the important place."

Ichiri said quietly.

Qiu Hui had a puzzled expression, as if she didn't quite understand what she meant.

"I want to go with Akiie... to a place that has special meaning to Akiie."

Yili raised his head, mustered up his courage, and spoke in a slightly raised voice.

"Because I want to know about Akie's past. I want to know what kind of person Akie is."

Qiu Hui fell into a moment of trance.

"……no problem."

Then she smiled and nodded.

"I think my past is actually pretty boring. But if you want to know, Pochi, I can tell you..."

Akie's smile was a little forced, and Ichiri vaguely noticed this.

But her attention was not on this point at the moment.

Because she suddenly thought of something...something from long ago, seemingly insignificant, and trivial.

Qiu Hui's past. This topic triggered memories related to that incident.

"Oh right! I remembered one more thing... Um, remember the last time we, uh, went to Shibuya with Kita-chan... that time?"

Looking at Qiu Hui's puzzled expression, Ichiri panicked. Could it be that Qiu Hui had really forgotten it?

"Do you remember? At that time, I saw a very powerful entrepreneur who happened to have the same last name as Akie on the... uh, advertising screen..."

Qiu Hui's expression froze.

Chapter 122 I Want to Know Your Secret

“…So that’s what you were talking about.”

The gentle and caring attitude that Akie had maintained until just now was severely damaged at this moment.

Her attitude changed slightly due to stress.

"Then you should remember what I said at that time."

She took back her hands from holding Pochi and crossed them across her chest.

"I still remember it! Akie said that you and he are not relatives or something like that!" Ichiri explained hurriedly.

Qiu Hui's current appearance made her feel very uneasy.

Did I do something wrong again?

Thinking about it carefully, apart from that time, Qiu Hui seemed to... never mention her family again.

They said there was a conflict, so now even food, clothing, housing and transportation have to be solved by my own work.

What on earth happened between Qiu Hui and her family?