Loneliness and Rock and Roll with Band Observer

Sometimes, you really can’t write.

For example, how should the relationship between Aine and I be determined? Should I take responsibility for Pochi, and either formally accept her or simply reject her...

Both interpersonal relationships and work face problems that need to be solved.

But it's harmless.

The problem can be solved.

Excluding these occasional discordant factors, my life is still quite happy and beautiful...

……Right?

Togawa Aie was lying in front of the computer desk, with a lit screen in front of her. On the screen was a manuscript with only a few lines of words written on it.

She bought this high-performance computer with the money she saved when she was still living in a cheap apartment.

The original design purpose was very clear and specific—it was used for playing games.

But come to think of it, it seems like this computer hasn't run any kind of application other than a word processor in a long time.

The fans in the case are overly loud, and even in low-power mode with almost nothing running, the computer still makes far more noise than a thin and light laptop.

The sound of the fan turning was like a constant, whispered accusation.

It questioned Togawa Aie.

“Do you think your life is truly happy?”

"..."

So, Togawa Akeie turned off the computer.

The moment she stood up from the computer desk, it seemed as if a paralyzing electric current spread out from her spine.

I can’t write anything right now.

She closed her computer and asked herself what this meant.

This means that the deadline for completing the task will be pushed back further.

Well, even if you continue wasting time at your computer desk, you won't get anywhere. Go do something else.

Qiu Hui mechanically took out her cell phone.

It was an invitation from classmate Xiangzi.

For some reason, she used a very serious tone in the message.

Although Akie thinks she can't help much in Xiangzi's new band plan, Xiangzi still insists and hopes Akie can be there.

"…This is the last time. If Akie is free, I sincerely hope you can come."

"..." Qiu Hui stared at her phone in a daze.

If you can't write anything, it means that you have unplanned free time.

It just so happens that Xiangzi’s invitation has added a new “task” to my schedule.

Since there is something to do and there is some free time, it means it is a perfect fit.

Go ahead. Togawa Aie told herself as she turned off her computer.

There is no reason not to go.

Friendships also need to be maintained. Just like novels... the prerequisite for selling is to start writing.

I like friends, like collections in a display cabinet. I have to maintain them carefully to ensure they are in good condition.

Togawa Akiie stood up from her computer desk like a well-wound machine.

She changed her clothes and left the house. Miao Meng was not at home today for some reason, so she had to be responsible for locking the door.

Qiu Hui's psychological expectations were very ordinary. This was just a very ordinary meeting with friends.

I met Xiangzi at the appointed place and she greeted Qiu Hui very warmly.

Xiangzi said that the band members have been decided.

Qiu Hui also met Chu Hua and Mu. Mu seemed a little nervous when he saw Qiu Hui, and Chu Hua's smile seemed unnatural.

"This is the designated bassist, Hachiman Kailing-san," Shoko introduced.

"Togawa-san, we've met before." Hailing nodded slightly, "I didn't expect to meet you here."

So far, everything is fine. Qiu Hui smiled and handled the situation with social etiquette.

However, perhaps the biggest difference between fiction and reality is that the latter does not happen in a pre-planned way like the former.

"And the drummer... Miss Drummer just went to the bathroom. She'll probably be back soon."

As soon as Xiangzi finished speaking, Qiu Hui noticed a familiar face with short purple hair and tall stature, jogging towards everyone.

"Hey, everyone, where were you talking about? Hatsuko and Mutsuko..."

The familiar face also noticed Qiu Hui's presence.

Then, it stood there like a stone statue that had been stared at by a snake demon.

"...Akie, this is our intended drummer, Ms. Yutenji Wakamugi."

However, Xiangzi quickly and without realizing it, delivered the final blow.

Chapter 28 I don't want to face

Togawa Akiie's life is like a tall tower built with building blocks.

Although it looks tall and colorful, there is a lack of solid connections between each part.

She was not a skilled mechanic. As the blocks piled higher and higher, the tower gradually became heavier, revealing its inherent structural flaws.

She could tell.

But she didn't do anything.

Because the structure that has been built up cannot be changed unless it is overturned and started from scratch from the original plan.

This is a monstrous project, so you need to be mentally prepared in advance.

In order to be mentally prepared, you also need to be prepared to be prepared.

That final moment, which was still unclear, was postponed again and again in Qiu Hui's psychological expectations, until the month of Horse in the year of Monkey.

At this moment, she suddenly remembered a game she had played before with a rather strange plot.

The main storyline of this game is actually pitifully short, and in theory you can finish it quickly by focusing on just a few quest lines.

After the final mission in the main storyline is completed, the process can no longer continue - you can only read the file to go back to the previous mission.

Therefore, almost all players will fall into endless waiting before the start of this final mission - they look up guides online, or personally read the game file back to before the mission, and realize that this is an ending condition that only needs to be advanced when there is nothing left to play.

The same goes for Togawa Akee.

She knew that some things could not be turned back once they started.

So we can wait a little longer. We have to wait a little longer.

There is still work to be done... so we have to wait a little longer.

But reality is not a game.

In real life, quest NPCs won’t wait for you.

At the moment when Togawa Aie was caught off guard, the mission NPC rushed straight to her.

Yutenji Wakamugi gave a hard push on the tall tower made of building blocks.

Qiu Hui's psychological expectations were crushed into paste and powder.

"..."

Togawa Aie said nothing. She just walked silently, getting closer and closer to the familiar face.

"...Meow Dream?" She asked knowingly.

Everything happened so fast that there was not even time for each other to change their expressions.

“I…um…I am…”

Miao Meng, or Ruomai, still had the relaxed and happy expression from the previous conversation on her face.

She subconsciously put her hand on the back of the empty chair she had just sat on, as if looking for support to stabilize her body.

"Yutenji-san's stage name is indeed 'Nyanmu'..." Shoko showed a surprised expression, as if she was completely out of the situation, "Akie, do you know him?"

This incident might be a happy coincidence for her.

Therefore, Xiangzi's appearance made Qiu Hui unable to hold back the urge to laugh out loud for a moment.

"Ha ha."

Like a crudely made doll, Qiu Hui had an anthropomorphic expression.

"We know each other."

Qiu Hui put her hands in front of her.

"Rather, we've known each other for a long time."

Akie smiled mechanically and answered in a way that was as emotionless as possible.

"So this is ah!"

Xiangzi, who didn't understand the situation at first, even felt a little surprised.

I didn't expect that the drummer I found at random would be an old friend of Qiu Hui...

As expected, as long as Qiu Hui is around, things will inexplicably go smoothly?

Although there was no basis for this statement, Xiangzi was still immersed in inexplicable surprise and felt a warm feeling in his heart...

…until she saw the expressions of Qiu Hui and Ruomai.

The two of them didn't look like normal old friends meeting again.

Hachiman Kailing, who had been silent since a while ago, looked around at the two of them and their expressions, and shook her head slightly, as if she vaguely realized something.

"Wait, what are you two doing?"

Xiangzi realized that the situation seemed a little subtle and began to feel a little uneasy.

Akie turned around and said to Shoko apologetically, "…I'm sorry, there may be some…private matters between Ms. Yutenji and I that we haven't dealt with yet. For now, let's prioritize Shoko's situation…"

“…Wait a minute!”

Ruomai almost shouted.

Then he pushed aside the chair in front of him, walked through the obstruction, came in front of Qiu Hui, and grabbed her hands.

Since graduating from junior high school, Ruomai's figure can be said to have grown.

Her tall and slender figure almost constitutes the physical difference between a predator and prey in front of Qiu Hui.

Wakamai opened her eyes wide, and the not-so-strong but distinct smell of her perfume invaded Qiuhui's nostrils.

The latter subconsciously turned his head away, unwilling to look directly at the person in front of him.

"Please, Xiaoqiu, I know this is very sudden for you, but please listen to my explanation first..."

The other four members of the band stared at Ms. Yutenji's irresponsible speech in stunned silence.

"What's going on?" Xiangzi's round face showed an increasingly obvious look of confusion.

"... Xiang." Mu gently pulled Xiangzi's clothes, "Probably... a relationship dispute."

"Ah?" Xiangzi still didn't understand the situation.

"... Su Shi." Mu reminded in a low voice.

"oh."

After hearing this, Xiangzi's thoughts suddenly became clear.

Back to Ruomai, she expressed her desire to explain very sincerely.

But when it came time to explain something, she got stuck again.