Loneliness and Rock and Roll with Band Observer

Bound by these concerns, Xiangzi has no ability to comprehensively and objectively evaluate the relationship between the two.

Therefore, in her eyes, even the conversation between her and Chuhua at this moment was the result of Qiu Hui's matchmaking.

Of course, all these thoughts hidden in the subconscious were completely unaware of by Chuhua, Xiangzi himself, and Qiuhui.

"Is it okay?" Xiangzi smiled, "Thank you Chuhua for your concern."

"I have always believed that if it were Chuhua, she would definitely be able to realize her dream of becoming a professional singer. Now Chuhua is one step closer to her dream, which is really the happiest thing."

Although he said this, Xiangzi did not feel pure joy in his heart, but a complex emotion mixed with a hint of bitterness and confusion.

I...hope to prove something by forming a band and becoming successful.

For this, I need Chuhua's power.

Considering this, is there some falsehood in my blessings?

Xiangzi was conflicted, but Chuhua was completely unaware of her thoughts.

"I'm really happy that Xiaoxiang said that." Chu Hua on the other end of the phone said in a deliberately suppressed excited tone, "Whenever I encounter difficulties at work, I will think of Xiaoxiang. How should I put it, although we haven't been in touch for a long time, it is because of Xiaoxiang that I have been able to come this far."

"That's great." Xiangzi replied, "I haven't contacted you for a long time. I'm really sorry."

Now, in Chuhua’s mind, I am perhaps still at the stage before those things happened.

Perhaps Toyokawa Shoko, who was strong and calm at that time, could really become someone's driving force for progress.

But now, I am just a person who needs help... maybe it's not wrong to call me a "gambler".

If Chu Hua knew about my current situation...what would she think?

Toyokawa Shoko was so confused that she didn't know what to say.

"Let's meet. Some things might be better discussed in person." She said, "As for me... I've been free lately. Hatsuka and Akie are currently managed by the same agent, right? Can you find a free time that neither of us has scheduled?"

"Yeah! No problem!"

Xiaoxiang wants to see me!

Chuhua was in ecstasy, thinking about his recent schedule.

“As for me, I’m really busy lately… but I can still find time! As for Akie, her workload is less, so it shouldn’t be a problem. I’ll just ask…”

……Wait a moment.

Chu Hua suddenly realized that something seemed wrong.

"Wait, Akiie...are you coming too?"

Chuhua asked.

"...Of course she has to come." Xiangzi answered as a matter of course.

She was a little confused as to why Chu Hua would ask such a question.

Chapter 140: You don’t like me, do you?

"Okay, I understand. I'll make time..."

Chu Hua's expression seemed as if he was inexplicably lost.

Qiu Hui, who was watching from the side, didn't understand what was going on. Was there some problem?

The two continued to talk on the phone, and then Chuhua returned the phone to Qiu Hui, and there was a slight change in his eyes when he looked at Qiu Hui.

“…Is there anything else?”

Qiu Hui took the phone. Although she was a little concerned about Chuhua's subtle look, she still focused on the call with Xiangzi.

"It's probably not convenient to discuss specific matters over the phone. Besides, both of you have work arrangements after this, right?" Xiangzi said, "So, regarding the new band, I think it's better for us to arrange another time to meet and talk."

"Okay...but, Xiangzi-san said 'we'? In other words, do you want me to come and talk too?" Akie asked.

"Ah, yes..." Xiangzi on the other end of the phone asked earnestly, "Akie...will you come?"

"I'll come if I'm free," Qiu Hui responded, "but to be honest, I don't know much about this, so I may not be able to help you."

"It doesn't matter!" Xiangzi said anxiously, "As long as Qiu Hui can come, it's enough!"

"Okay, since Xiangzi-san said so." Akie agreed, "But if there is something urgent, I may not be able to come, right?"

"I know... It's okay." Xiangzi replied, "Then I won't bother you any more. You two still have work to do, right? See you later."

"I'll message you after we agree on a time and place. Bye."

Qiu Hui hung up the call and put away her phone.

Although I agreed verbally, I was still a little unsure in my heart.

Why did Xiangzi and Chuhua want me to be there when they were talking about forming a band?

Her playing level was much better than mine and we were in the same position, so I couldn't help her at all with the performance itself.

As for matters related to band formation and daily operations, I don’t know much about these things. Although I gained a lot of autonomy when negotiating the contract, the band is not a group with a strong personal style or particularly ambitious goals, so now the specific matters are basically handled by the agency.

As for... relying solely on my own fame to provide support to the band, at my current level, I'm afraid the effect I expect is still far from what Xiangzi expects.

Then why did Xiangzi want me to join so eagerly?

It can't be because you like me, right?

Qiu Hui couldn't help but laugh.

The reason she can say that is because she is indeed involved in some emotional disputes now; if it was when she just formed the band, she probably wouldn't even have the idea of ​​making such a joke.

The relationship between Xiangzi and I is probably that of friends who met by chance. Although some accidents happened in my old rental house before... well, they were just accidents after all and did not mean anything.

So, Qiu Hui's idea was that if she happened to be free, she might as well meet with Xiangzi and discuss the band's plans.

However, if you encounter other more important things and cannot get away, you may need to cancel this arrangement again.

Push it away...

Qiu Hui shook her head with some emotion.

When did I start to need to consider the issue of "priorities" in interpersonal relationships?

She thought back to when she had just formed the band, and the time from when she fell in love with Aine to when she confessed her love to him but was rejected.

At that time, I was still living a tight life. I didn’t have many friends, and few people needed me for anything.

At that time, I fell in love with Aine, so almost all my thoughts revolved around her.

The feeling of having all your energy focused on one person, and all your joys, sorrows, anger and happiness being triggered by the same factor, is something I haven't experienced for a long time.

Come to think of it, Qiu Hui suddenly felt dazed.

Am I now gradually becoming... someone like Aine?

From lack to wholeness, from isolation to connection, from needing others to being needed by others...

At this point, she can't tell exactly when this change began.

"Akie, so, next we should make an appointment to go meet Xiang... Xiangzi-san?"

Chuhua's voice interrupted Qiu Hui's reverie.

"Yeah." Qiu Hui nodded, "Is Chuhua free recently?"

"If I talk to my agent for a moment, some of my work arrangements might be adjusted... I'll send it to Akie once the time is set, is that ok?"

After getting Qiu Hui's affirmative answer, Chuhua looked behind him with a smile.

"Your friends are waiting for you." She looked at the band members who were observing the situation behind her and said, "I also have work to do later. So, let's say goodbye for now?"

"No problem." Qiu Hui waved her hand. "See you later, then."

Chuhua left. Although Qiu Hui was a little curious about her and Xiangzi's past, it was just a little curiosity, so she didn't take up more of her time to ask questions.

Well, the next step is practice. Although there is still some time before the second performance, it never hurts to prepare early...

"Hey, Akie."

The band members approached, and the one walking in front was Yamada Ryo.

She was dressed as casually and in a neutral style as always. She walked up to Qiu Hui and patted her shoulder carelessly.

"You are such a busy person, Ms. Akie."

Liang showed a look full of emotion.

"I can still vaguely remember the scene where we talked about our life ideals in front of the convenience store under the moonlight. I never thought that Qiu Hui would grow up to this point today..."

"Don't say weird things." Qiu Hui sighed, "Shouldn't we go practice next?"

"It's time to go practice, but I have something else to tell you." Liang continued, "I have a friend..."

"What's wrong with you?" Qiu Hui asked back.

"No, I really have a friend. Do you remember Hailing? You met her in the group last time. The bassist of Aine's band was there too..."

Having said that, Liang seemed to suddenly realize something.

"... Wait, that band, they still don't have a name, right?" Ryo almost laughed out loud, "It's really rock and roll."

"Hailing..."

Qiu Hui did have an impression of that capable woman.

But what she cares more about is "Aine's band".

Aine asked me to ask about Suye’s situation before. Akie frowned and thought.

That band is now... on the verge of falling apart due to Su Shi's problems.

“Is there something wrong with Aine?”

Akie asked uneasily.

If there was something wrong with Aine, why didn't she say anything, but instead asked that Kailing classmate to tell Ryo, and then let Ryo tell me?

Why didn't Aine tell me directly?

Chapter 141 Time Management and Schedule Planning

"According to Hailing, they had a falling out because of the bassist," Liang replied.

"But why did she tell Liang?" Qiu Hui still didn't understand.

"She is also a friend of Li Xi. She accepted Li Xi's invitation and came to fill the vacant position."

Liang repeated the news he heard from Hailing.

As soon as Liang Gang said this, Qiu Hui roughly guessed what was going on.

"Lixi... wants to replace Su Shi directly?" Qiu Hui frowned.

It was understandable that she would think this way. After all, Su Shi had clearly revealed his purpose in front of everyone.

If everyone hadn't seen the negotiation between Sushi and Xiangzi, perhaps the matter could still be handled vaguely. But...

...Since everyone has seen it with their own eyes, further explanations seem a bit feeble and powerless. It is normal for Li Xi to think that Su Shi is irreparable and want to replace him.

Reasonable.

However, the problem is that some people do not simply act in a "reasonable" way.

Will Deng accept the decision of "changing people"?

Although from CRYCHIC to the new band, in a sense it can be considered a "change of people".

"After that, it seems that there was a dispute over whether to keep Su Shi." Liang continued, "After that, the practice could not continue, and everyone disbanded. It is said that the atmosphere was quite bad at the time, but Hailing said that she didn't know much about the situation, so she didn't tell me in detail."

"I just feel something is wrong." Qiu Hui nodded, feeling a dull phantom pain in her forehead.

Aine didn't tell me about this, but should I take the initiative to ask Aine?

If it was the old Akie, she might have thought that Aine didn’t want her to get involved in this matter, and therefore gave up the idea of ​​asking.

But Qiu Hui doesn't think so now.

As long as it’s Aine’s business, I have the intention to… interfere.