Loneliness and Rock and Roll with Band Observer

I wanted to help her, but the reality of financial pressure was there, so I didn't know what the right thing to do was.

"…So, Xiaoqiu's sister came to me. She found a special car from somewhere and invited me to a hotel meeting room used for annual meetings. She discussed with me via video call and advised me to change my stance and persuade Xiaoqiu to go home early."

"I... I don't know what the correct solution is for dealing with the conflict between Xiaoqiu and her family."

I am not qualified to bear Xiaoqiu's life.

I can't be responsible for her future.

So I can only do the so-called right thing.

Xiao Qiu must also understand this...so she can only comfort herself by saying "the relationship is not good".

"I advised her to reconcile with her family, but if she could obey my advice so easily, she wouldn't have run away from home in the first place, right?"

"After that... a lot of things happened..."

I really don't want to mention it again.

So, Ruomai spoke as briefly and lightly as possible.

"Anyway, in the end, Xiaoqiu and her family probably reached a compromise that neither side was happy with, but they could only accept reluctantly."

"In this way, she has been making a living in her own way, making friends, and doing what she thinks she should do..."

Ruomai lowered his head slightly.

"…I'm afraid she can't hold on any longer now, that's all."

The story was over. The atmosphere fell into a subtle silence again.

"So, that's what's going on."

Toyokawa Shoko nodded thoughtfully.

Rebellion against family discipline... No, maybe it's not suitable to be understood so simply.

So, should we think of it as a search for a "way to define oneself"?

Xiangzi's thoughts suddenly broadened a lot inexplicably.

Somehow I even thought of what I saw in the notebook on the day I first met Takamatsu Deng.

"I want to become a human..."

Xiangzi's eyes became blurred and he muttered something to himself.

However, Chihaya Aine's reaction was much more straightforward.

"Um……"

She held her chin, looking embarrassed.

"...I guess I can't understand this feeling. After all, my parents are not entrepreneurs, and I have never thought of running away from home."

After thinking for a long time, she could only declare surrender.

However, although it is incomprehensible, it is an indisputable fact that the seniors are suffering because of all this.

"Akie told me this before."

Goto Ichiri clenched his fists slightly.

"At that time, I wondered if I could do something to help Qiu Hui and her family reconcile."

She raised her head, took a deep breath out of timidity, but still mustered up the courage to speak her mind.

"I think... family, maybe..."

"...It can't be replaced so easily."

Ruomai looked over with a serious expression.

And Ichiri continued, "Well, although Hongxia said that the band... is a place like a family. The band members are also a bit like each other's family."

"But... I think that maybe we can't really equate 'friends' and 'family' just because of this."

"I've never been able to make friends since I was little. It's because of my parents and my sister who have always been there for me that I'm lucky enough to be alive today... No, I guess that's not right..."

Yili was so nervous that she used some inappropriate words. She adjusted her mentality and continued speaking.

"I actually...it's hard for me to imagine what it's like to live a life that rejects my family."

"When I first met Akie, she was like me, the type who was not very good at socializing."

"Although she said that she can live independently now, so it doesn't matter if she doesn't reconcile with her family..."

Aine nodded in agreement, “But, Senpai has become like this now.”

A subtle sense of mission also appeared on her face.

"Perhaps helping her reconcile with her family is a necessary step in helping you. At least put this proposal on the list of options!"

She said this as if she was the host of this small meeting.

Chapter 49 You Are Not Allowed to Attend the Party

Since Wakamai has the convenience of living together, and she herself is the fuse and important party of the incident, she is now the most suitable person to directly observe Qiu Hui to obtain information.

After telling her sad dark history, she chatted with everyone about Qiu Hui's recent situation.

Because of the convenience of living together, she actually has a lot to talk about.

Although she was trapped in a complicated psychological state, Ruomai was actually unwilling to say too much; but after all, the overall situation of saving Qiu Hui was the most important thing at the moment...so she just went with the flow and said everything she wanted to say.

After fully understanding the situation, everyone continued the discussion based on this.

"Although persuading Akie to reconcile with her family seems to be a very logical solution..." Xiangzi groaned, "it is still a bit difficult after all."

“Well… how should I put it? Even if it’s feasible, we can only use it as a finishing move in the final stage.” Aine said, “Senpai is staying in her room right now and doesn’t even want to talk much. If we try to persuade her to reconcile with her family… well, will it really work?”

"It would be even worse if she starts to think too much about it." Ruomai sighed.

But, she thought, although the hope seems slim at the moment, it may not be impossible.

She was originally worried that once the surveillance was exposed, things would get out of control.

However, although Qiu Hui is now in a state close to mental breakdown, her focus is not on the surveillance itself.

This leaves the settlement plan a tiny bit of possibility.

"Anyway, even if this is feasible, it is not the point we should discuss at this stage."

After revealing all his dark history, Ruomai's mentality became calmer and he felt more at ease with the matter at hand.

"I agree with Meow-kun. Right now, we should focus on... ah!"

Chihaya Aine was halfway through her speech when she was suddenly interrupted by the ringing of her cell phone.

"Sorry, I have to take a call first... Huh?"

Aiyin was shocked when she saw the caller ID.

"Sushi?"

……

When the four of them gathered together and were discussing things related to Qiu Hui, there were naturally people who were left behind for various reasons.

not long ago.

In the penthouse suite on the forty-fifth floor.

I don't know what strange smart setting triggered it, but the mood lights in the living room began to flicker on their own. The colorful lights were accompanied by the soothing music automatically played by the multimedia system. The purpose of its design was probably to create a relaxing and pleasant atmosphere...

...But Nagasaki Suyo didn't want to appreciate it.

The soft figure wrapped in a nightgown sank into the sofa, facing the TV that made meaningless idling noises. Under the flaxen bangs on both sides were Su Shi's eyes, which were like dry wells, and were now facing the news records on the screen.

Akie-senpai... doesn't reply to my messages at all.

What on earth happened?

I originally wanted to meet her a few more times, Su Shi thought.

If nothing unexpected happens, Qiu Hui will definitely not reject me... I don't know why, but she has such inexplicable confidence.

However, judging from the few words on the screen, perhaps something unexpected really happened.

I haven’t replied to messages for a while... What are you doing?

It's not just because he's busy with work. If that's the case, he would definitely explain the reason clearly.

Qiu Hui has always been the type of person who would rather talk a lot than make the concepts and reasons clear, and it is unlikely that she would just muddle through with vague explanations.

Unless she really encountered something terrible...

Su Shi felt extremely anxious.

She actually knew very well that Qiu Hui's affairs probably didn't require her to be anxious; normally speaking, there was no need for her heart to be "burning" because of it.

However, due to her own overly heartless and somewhat foolish actions, her soul has been dry for too long in the lonely tower with ridiculously high rent.

As long as it encounters a spark, it will inexplicably burst into flames.

Having said that, Su Shi doesn't hate this feeling.

Rather than spending energy on Toyokawa Shoko who had already left him, or worrying about the unknown band that he had ended with his own hands, perhaps... worrying about Akiie-senpai would be a better choice.

However, just wasting time here is not a solution.

I should do something...

Su Shi sighed, put down his phone, closed his eyes and rested in the background noise of the TV, while thinking about his next decision.

There didn't seem to be much point in contacting Qiu Hui directly.

If she doesn't intend to respond and I keep asking her, maybe it will become like...the situation with Xiaoxiang.

Qiu Hui probably won't lose her patience like Xiao Xiang did and show a bad attitude towards me. But even so, it's best not to disturb her like this.

Then I can only contact other people who are closely related to Qiu Hui...

I wasn't familiar with the members of the band and didn't know how to contact them.

Thinking about it this way, the only choice seems to be...

It's Chihaya Aine.

Why is it happening like that.

Su Shi opened his eyes and felt a little dizzy.

I picked up my phone and opened the message history between me and her.

The last communication records were almost all messages from Aine urging her to go back and practice.

I……

All I wanted was for CRYCHIC to come back.

For this reason, her feelings were not considered at all.

But now I have to ask her for help for Qiu Hui's matter...

Isn't it a bit too shameful?

Nagasaki Suyo began to feel troubled in front of her phone.

The slender fingers pressed tightly against the metal shell, as if to crush the entire thing.

However, Aine was the most logical choice.

After all, she and Qiu Hui were already in a relationship where... they could do that kind of thing.

When Su Shi thought of this, he felt an inexplicable jealousy.

If they were just ordinary friends, perhaps Qiu Hui would refuse to contact her just like she refused to contact me.

Therefore, if it is Aine, who has the closest relationship, the possibility of being able to contact Akie through her is the greatest.

Nagasaki Suyo was making some inexplicable calculations in her mind.

What on earth am I doing?

How ugly.