Loneliness and Rock and Roll with Band Observer

Aiyin didn't answer the phone. Maybe she's already asleep?

I tried to call a few more times, but the call didn't go through. Maybe he really fell asleep.

This did not make Qiu Hui feel at ease. Who knows what she was thinking when she went to bed?

She shook her head vigorously, driving out some irrelevant and overly negative delusions from her mind, and then opened the chat interface full of withdrawn messages.

She started sending messages. This way, Aine should be able to see them when she wakes up.

"I was working when you called and was not able to answer in time. I'm sorry for that."

"Let's meet somewhere tomorrow. You decide the exact time and place. If tomorrow is not convenient, you can choose another time. If you don't think it's necessary to meet and would rather communicate by phone or text, that's fine too."

"Also, regarding Su Shi and the band's affairs, I haven't paid much attention to them recently. I'm sorry for causing you trouble."

Qiu Hui frowned. This tone was too strange, not at all like the way to talk to a friend.

But I still sent it out anyway. No matter how weird it is, it's better than saying nothing.

"I hope that the band can continue smoothly, and I hope Aine can live a happy life."

"So, I will do my best to help you solve her problem."

...That's all I can say. Qiu Hui shook her head slightly.

If I use words like "guarantee" or "definitely", will it make Aine feel more at ease?

Even if that was true, Qiu Hui felt that she couldn't really say it to that extent.

In fact, she had no idea whether she could convince Su Shi.

I don't actually have that much connection with Su Shi, so it's difficult for me to have enough influence on her.

She invited me for her own purposes, and I was just doing what she asked. That's the extent of our relationship.

And, actually... I'm afraid Su Shi's opinion of me isn't very ideal.

Qiu Hui frowned and thought.

One thing is obvious, her obsession with Xiangzi is very strong.

Regarding the resurrection of CRYCHIC, I think I am standing on a neutral position and respect the opinions of both sides; but from Su Shi's perspective, I am afraid that I am an obstacle to her plan rather than a help.

Moreover, no matter what, Su Shi is Xiangzi's old teammate, but Xiangzi's attitude towards her seems to be much worse than his attitude towards me, even though I am just a stranger who has just met her not long ago.

Under the influence of this emotion, which I don’t know whether it should be jealousy or something else, can Su Shi really listen to my advice?

There is little hope.

This matter troubled Qiu Hui. Even after she washed, changed her clothes, went to bed and turned off the lights, these miscellaneous worries continued to bother her and made it difficult for her to fall asleep.

There's no point in always worrying about these things, Qiu Hui thought. I should go to sleep quickly, otherwise I won't have enough energy tomorrow.

But deliberately forcing yourself to fall asleep quickly will only make insomnia worse.

So Qiu Hui spent the night like this, with her eyes closed but still awake.

Chapter 145: Everything is normal?

“…Hmm.”

When she opened her eyes, Qiu Hui found that her head hurt a little.

In the end, did he fall asleep?

She thinks the probability is not high.

He wiped his sleepy face, picked up the phone from the bed and looked at it.

"…It's already past nine o'clock." Akie muttered to herself.

Even during summer vacation, it's a little late.

But this is not the point. The point is the message I sent before going to bed last night...

After seeing the message from Aine, Akie felt relieved.

"OK."

This is the first one.

"Let's meet at RiNG this afternoon."

This is the last one.

In the afternoon...

Qiu Hui covered her forehead and thought. There happened to be no work arrangements today, so it was no problem.

"How about three in the afternoon? Over at the cafe."

RiNG's cafe. If you think about it, it can be considered a special place for us, right?

However, what Akie didn't expect was that just as she began to daydream, Aine quickly responded.

"it is good."

You replied really quickly, it seems you are right next to your phone now.

In that case, I might as well just make a phone call, Qiu Hui thought.

Aiyin's performance last night was so exaggerated that she was a little scared. Qiu Hui thought it would be more reassuring to listen to the other person's voice first.

After placing the call, the call was connected almost instantly.

"…Good morning, senpai."

A greeting came from the other end of Aine’s phone.

Doesn't it sound like it's much different than usual?

Qiu Hui frowned slightly, she was still a little worried.

It would be better to first ask what happened last night.

"Why did you call me so many times last night?" Her tone unconsciously became a bit like she was lecturing a junior. "And the messages too, just send them, and you withdrew so many of them, I was really a bit scared."

"Ah... you mean that, uh, it's nothing."

A lively and bright voice came from the other end of the line.

“I was a little bit like that last night… you know? Late-night emo or something!” Aine said with a smile, “And I just happened to have something to do with Aki, so… I made a lot of phone calls, and sent a lot of weird messages… well, after thinking about it, I felt it was awkward, so I withdrew them all!”

"So, it was just a momentary emotional outburst?" Akie relaxed a little.

“That’s right! Senior, how come you become like my mom?” Aine said jokingly.

"...Okay, let's talk about the details after we meet this afternoon, right?"

"Well, bye!"

Aine hung up the phone.

Feeling down late at night... huh? I didn't expect Aine to be like this.

Qiu Hui recalled the time when she lived alone in that small rental house.

Whenever she felt depressed because of some experience or mental pressure, she would come down from the high floor of her apartment and walk aimlessly on the street alone.

I guess I can’t do that now. Even if I really feel down, I’m afraid Miss Meow Meng will stop me before I go out in the middle of the night.

If I think about it carefully, after all, I had been isolating myself and refusing to socialize before I started the band, and my financial situation was far worse than it is now.

It is normal to feel depressed under the influence of various pressures and constant loneliness.

But, will Aine become like that too?

After thinking about it carefully, Qiu Hui burst out laughing.

Of course she would. Didn't she feel depressed before because of the gap between her and Le Nai?

We have been through so much together, so why did a misunderstanding like the one just now arise?

Qiu Hui sighed, stood up, and prepared to do something else.

Aine is just an ordinary high school girl. She is always full of energy and radiant, but she also has a fragile side.

After her admiration for Aine faded a little, Akie realized that she might be able to see the hidden sides of her better.

I will think about what happens next after I meet Aine.

Qiu Hui pressed her forehead again, walked out of the room, and began to look for the late breakfast.

……

Afternoon, inside RiNG store.

The agreed time was three o'clock, and Qiu Hui arrived fifteen minutes early.

But what she didn't expect was that Aine seemed to have been sitting there for a long time.

She was lying on the table in the cafe, as if she was sleeping in class.

What is he doing...he is not really sleeping, is he?

Coming so early on purpose means that Aine must be taking this meeting very seriously. But sleeping on the table...

Akie approached Aine's seat cautiously, worried that her excessive movements might wake her up.

But the moment she sat down, Aine suddenly raised her head.

“Woooo!” Aine let out a strange cry!

Qiu Hui's whole body shuddered as if she had received an electric shock: "Ah! What, what did you do?"

“I scared you.” Aine stood up, leaned forward, stretched out her hand with a smile, and gently touched Akie’s face.

"What are you doing?" Qiu Hui smiled bitterly and shook her head, "I thought you were asleep..."

"I've been paying attention to my surroundings."

Aine proudly puffed out her not-so-big chest.

Just for this kind of thing?

Seeing this, Qiu Hui could only show a helpless expression.

"Ah. The fact that you can still joke shows that you're in a good mood. Is that what you wanted to express?" She sat back down and spoke.

Aine nodded slightly: “Yeah, because I also felt that my state last night was a bit... too outrageous. I think Senpai will be worried.”

"So, everything is fine now?" Qiu Hui asked.

“Yeah, it’s alright.” Aine smiled as usual, “Look, I’m full of energy now!”

She showed a very positive and cheerful attitude, as if she was deliberately trying to prove that she was in a good mood.

"If that's really the case, that would be great."

Qiu Hui held her cheek with her hand and sighed softly.

"But, what if..."

Qiu Hui seemed to want to say something but stopped herself.

“If what?” Aine looked over curiously.

“…Forget it.” Akie shook her head, “Let’s get to the point. Is Aine going to talk to me about Suyo and the band today?”

She changed the subject to something else.

I originally wanted to say something like, "If you really get into trouble, or if you feel really down, remember to come find me."

However, I now need to take care of various aspects of my work and maintain relationships with many people. I may not have enough time and energy to help Aiyin solve her problems.

If it's something you can't do, don't force yourself to agree to it.

This will only hurt each other.

“…Yeah.” Aine nodded, “Yes.”

She looks like... a little disappointed, Akie suddenly thought.