Loneliness and Rock and Roll with Band Observer

What happened at that time was a gamble with a very low chance of success that I made when I thought I had no other choice.

and……

Qiu Hui remembered something.

If I think about it carefully, at the beginning, it was my sister who was responsible for paying for the rental house and helping to sign the formalities.

If I were a stranger who had nothing to do with Xiangzi, then according to my rational judgment, I should now advise her to find a way to get along well with her family.

Qiu Hui decided not to interrupt and continued to watch the conversation between the two quietly.

"Xiao Xiang, is what you just said true?" Chu Hua was shocked.

"I don't need to lie to you about this." Xiangzi shook his head slowly, "Everything I said is absolutely true...so I hope you will think carefully before making a decision."

"Wait, so..."

Chu Hua calmed down a little and began to try to organize his thoughts.

"So, Xiaoxiang is in urgent need of my help now, is that right?"

"I can't deny it." Xiangzi said frankly, "Chuhua is the most suitable candidate I can think of."

"So!" Chu Hua continued to ask hurriedly, "If I refuse, what will Xiao Xiang do?"

Xiangzi was stunned, as if he had not expected the other party to ask such a question.

"...I'll think of another way." She closed her eyes and let out a long sigh.

After saying this, she tried her best to make her expression seem nonchalant, but Chu Hua's astonishment and uneasiness did not seem to be alleviated much.

"That……"

Chu Hua folded his hands and placed them in front of him: "...What do I need to do?"

"You agree?" Xiangzi asked in surprise.

"Since Xiaoxiang needs my help now, of course I have to help!" Chuhua said firmly, "What do you need me to do? Help with publicity? Or do you want me to join? If there is anything you need to communicate with the firm, I will try my best to see how it goes!"

There was eagerness in her eyes as she looked at Xiangzi.

"Wait a minute." Xiangzi seemed to be shocked by the other party's enthusiasm. "I...well, it would be best if you could join in. As for the office...I'm still preparing. I don't want to make it too difficult for you in this regard..."

"It's okay!" Chu Hua quickly interrupted the other person, "As long as it's something I can do, I will try it!"

“Ah, I, this…”

Xiangzi, who had prepared to risk everything before confronting Chuhua, found that the other party's defense was completely open, almost beating drums and hanging banners to invite her to come. This huge gap made her feel a little helpless, and she didn't know how to face Chuhua properly.

Mu's eyes became relaxed when he looked at Xiangzi, and there seemed to be a faint smile on the corner of his mouth.

Qiu Hui, who was watching quietly on the side, began to think about the current situation out of habit.

The relationship between Xiangzi and Chuhua seems to be... one-sided. She came to this conclusion temporarily.

When Xiangzi mentioned Chuhua, he didn't seem to think that they had a close relationship. Instead, he was worried about whether Chuhua was willing to help.

But now, Chu Hua was so enthusiastic that she might even be dissatisfied if she wasn't asked to help.

How should I put it... there's a strong feeling of "inequality".

What may seem like a piece of cake to one party may be extremely valuable to the other.

Qiu Hui felt something was wrong. This feeling inexplicably reminded her of her relationship with Goto Ichiri.

I don't know why, but Pochi seems to think I'm very important.

She likes me very much... and it's probably some kind of liking that's close to romantic love.

Although I don't have equal feelings for her, I don't want to hurt her by rejecting her.

So, for now, she and I are maintaining a certain kind of relationship where I am "responsible" for responding to her needs.

I don’t know whether this is a good or bad thing…

Akie turned her attention back to the two people in front of her.

However, I still hope that the relationship between Chuhua and Xiangzi will not develop into this kind of relationship.

At this time, Xiangzi seemed to have finally accepted the current situation.

"I'm so grateful that Chuhua is willing to help." She said with a smile, "This way, the discussion can finally move to the next stage."

Her expression turned slightly more serious.

"I hope Chuhua can play the guitar and lead vocals in the new band," she said. "This is a very important and eye-catching position. I think it is most appropriate to give it to Chuhua."

"Really?" Chu Hua was overjoyed, "I'm fine!"

As if Xiangzi had not yet fully adapted to the other party's enthusiasm, he quickly added: "...the position of guitar lead singer is very important, and it also requires a heavy responsibility."

"It's okay! If it's for Xiaoxiang..."

As he was talking, Chu Hua suddenly seemed to realize something.

Her originally excited expression gradually calmed down, and the bright smile on her face seemed to become a little restrained, with a hint of subtle meaning.

"...I will do my best."

Sanjiao Chuhua said with a smile.

Xiaoxiang...said that she is no longer a member of the "Toyokawa family".

This news stayed in Chuhua's mind for a long time, but it was not until now that she fully digested it and reacted.

She hopes that one day she can stand beside "Toyokawa Shoko" with dignity and become someone who can be compared with her, so she works extra hard.

But if Xiaoxiang is no longer connected to the Fengchuan family...

"...Chuhua?" Xiangzi said a little uneasily.

Chu Hua's sudden silence seemed to make her feel a little uneasy.

"...Nothing." Chuhua smiled.

This means that Xiaoxiang and I are now on a completely equal footing...

...No, now our position can almost be said to have been reversed, right?

Chapter 17: Selection of Drummer

Having said that, Chuhua's thoughts are still very simple.

Now that I have the ability to help Xiaoxiang, I am willing to work hard for it.

Thinking of this, Chuhua couldn't help but turn his head and look at Togawa Akiie beside him.

She had been watching quietly from the beginning without expressing any opinion.

Speaking of which, Xiaoxiang has not contacted me in the past year.

At that time, I always felt that Xiaoxiang probably had her own considerations... Could it be that she was worried that she would feel embarrassed to contact me after breaking up with her family?

This is indeed possible, Chu Hua thought.

If that's the case, Xiaoxiang is really... too worried.

However, if this is really the case, then the reason why Xiaoxiang was willing to come and see me today...maybe it has something to do with Qiu Hui.

Chu Hua felt that there was an inexplicable sour feeling in his heart.

Qiu Hui is a friend Xiaoxiang made during the time when he was not in contact with me.

Although it’s a good thing that Xiaoxiang can make new friends...but why didn’t she think of me when she needed someone to accompany her?

Moreover, during the conversation about forming the band, Qiu Hui had clearly said that she probably couldn't help, but Xiaoxiang still insisted on inviting her to participate.

I always feel that...they have a pretty good relationship.

At this time, Qiu Hui seemed to notice some unusual gazes from Chuhua, so she reacted slightly.

Chu Hua also realized that his actions seemed inappropriate, so he restrained himself a little.

"I'm the lead singer on guitar, Xiao Xiang will definitely be the keyboard player, so what about the other members of the band? Has Xiao Xiang decided on the candidates?"

Chuhua asked a question to change the subject.

"I do have an idea. And I have already tried to invite them." Xiangzi replied, "But before they formally accept my invitation, I think it is better not to reveal their identities."

"I see." Chu Hua nodded, "Just follow the method that Xiao Xiang thinks is appropriate."

At this time, Togawa Aie, who had been silent, suddenly spoke.

"The issue of the candidate is secondary. The more important issue is probably the firm itself."

"Although Chuhua is willing to help, the agency may not care about your opinion. They will not take friendship into consideration. If Xiangzi wants to convince them, he must show them enough potential benefits."

"I know." Xiangzi nodded, "I will try my best to find a solution in this regard."

The four of them began further discussion around the topic of the firm.

And at the same time...

……

At the same time, in the residence of fashion blogger Miao Meng, or Yutenji Ruomai.

"……call."

Ruomai put down the drumsticks, took out the tissue box from his pocket, pulled out several tissues, and wiped the sweat from his forehead, top of his head and neck.

Playing drums is actually a very tiring thing, especially the dense and high-speed drum beats.

To maintain an exact sense of rhythm while tapping at high speed is a double test of coordination and physical strength.

Thanks to Ruomai's two-handedness, she can save a lot of effort in coordinating her movements.

However, no matter how dexterous your wrist is, you still need to consume a lot of physical energy.

“I’m so tired, nya…”

Ruomai sighed half-jokingly and put the drumsticks aside.

Although playing drums is tiring, perhaps it is precisely because of this exhaustion that makes the catharsis contained in it even stronger.

If you spend all your energy on drumming, you may not have any time to think about other things.

For example...Xiao Qiu’s matter.

"……well."

Ruomai sighed softly.

She hasn't contacted Togawa Haruna for a long time.

On the one hand, it was because Qiu Hui now lived in the same house with her, and there seemed to be no need to pay attention to her movements.

On the other hand, and more importantly, it is because...

“…We really can’t put this off any longer.”

Ruomai shook his head and stood up from the stool.

If we continue to drag it on, who knows how many more variables there will be?

Well, I know that if I explain the matter to Xiaoqiu now, her attitude is completely uncertain... If I insist, there is a possibility that she will break off all ties with me from now on. The risk of this matter is really too great!

But...if I keep it secret like this...I...

"……well."

So Ruomai sat behind the drum set again and picked up the drumsticks again.

Let's play drums.

Without referring to any musical score, Yutenji Wakamugi swung the drumsticks in his hand and struck the instrument in front of him at a heart-pounding speed.

The sound that seemed to shake the heavens and the earth filled the entire studio. Fortunately, the sound insulation here was good, so there was no need to worry about the neighbors coming to the door.

The recoil force from the drumhead was transmitted from the drumstick to Ruomai's wrist, causing her severe pain.

But even such pain and intense fatigue seemed unable to stop her from thinking about the problems she didn't want to think about anymore.

...If I keep hiding it, even if Xiaoqiu doesn't find out, I won't be able to establish any meaningful relationship between her and me.

How can a person whose real name you don’t even know be someone you can truly entrust your life to?