Loneliness and Rock and Roll with Band Observer

Although the main idea is similar to the one posted by Akie, the version posted by Kita added a lot of popular cute words and polite remarks, as well as a large number of various emojis, so it looks much longer than the one posted by Akie.

"Akie, what did you write?"

Kita came over and observed Akie's tweet.

“…So simple. But it seems like it was liked, forwarded and commented on not long after I posted it!” She said in surprise, “So fast!”

“Because someone will be looking at recommendations during this time period.” Akie commented, “Let me take a look…”

She opened the comments section.

"If you don't understand, then ask, which one of the above is Akirako?"

"Everyone is so cute!"

"Is it the one taking the photo in the middle?"

"Obviously the one on the right with his face covered is more likely."

"The sister on the right is so pretty, can you touch me?"

"Why are you taking photos with two JKs? Is Akira no longer satisfied with writing and planning to get into actual combat?"

"What's wrong with the guy on the left? It seems like he's not looking at the camera at allwww"

"We won't go to the hotel together from now on, right?"

"Teacher Akihoko is not a dull otaku in a plaid shirt and glasses. My filter is broken..."

"Grass www"

"..."

Akie smiled wryly as she read the comments section: "Everyone is very straightforward."

Kita asked curiously, "What does 'put into actual combat' mean?"

Qiu Hui shook her head with a strange look on her face: "...You'd better not know."

She quickly locked the screen to prevent anything that might lead to bad opinions from being seen in person.

"Hmm..." Akie's reaction made Kita interested instead.

She didn't say anything, just smiled and put away her phone.

……

After taking the group photo, it was time for everyone to go home.

When Qiu Hui said goodbye to everyone and returned to her residence carrying her clothes, it was already very late for an ordinary high school girl.

Of course, Qiu Hui still has a lot of time to use.

After putting down her bags, she subconsciously sat down in front of the computer desk.

What can I do with the rest of the day?

…She stared at the black screen for a long time before realizing that she didn’t want to do anything anymore.

She stood up, not even bothering to change her clothes, and just fell straight onto the single bed.

"...Don't take it too seriously, ok?"

She felt that Kita's words seemed to have some kind of fascinating power.

As soon as she thought of this, her energy seemed to be sucked away by something.

"The band ended with a lighthearted atmosphere..."

Qiu Hui turned over in bed, staring at the pale ceiling.

"...It's a pity that I probably won't be able to enjoy this relaxing and happy atmosphere." She thought.

Not only that. As the store manager said, I even need to find a way to prevent the library's commercialization plan from having an excessive impact on the end of the band...

…Even the comment section of this tweet today can be considered as part of the influence.

Today, Xiduo took the initiative to ask me to follow her, so maybe someone will find her soon.

My work account is in the public domain, but Xiduo's account is private.

Thinking of this, Qiu Hui suddenly regretted that she had rashly agreed to Kita's proposal.

If my followers bring some of the trends in the public Internet domain to private accounts...will it cause trouble to Xiduo?

And it is just a small part of the huge impact brought by the commercialization plan.

If these influences are not managed, the relaxed atmosphere of the band's end could be ruined.

Perhaps Kita-san’s original intention was to make me feel more relaxed when I was in the band.

But to be honest... I always feel that this kind of thing is difficult for me to do.

After all, there is such a huge unstable factor behind me.

To be honest, Togawa Aie felt that she seemed to have gradually become accustomed to this lifestyle where she was forced to move forward by endless pressure.

Even from the pain brought by these pressures, some morbid, pleasurable factors can be extracted and constructed into some kind of subtle compensatory mechanism.

"I chose to stay in the band and become everyone's companion on my own will."

Togawa Akiie told herself this.

"So, for this willfulness, I must also bear the responsibility that I should bear..."

...But is it really okay to continue like this?

"It will be fine. Don't worry about it."

Qiu Hui closed her eyes and tried to sleep herself.

As long as I continue... for the work, for the end of the band, for everyone... working hard and taking responsibility.

Just keep showing everyone…my passion.

...In this way.

Everyone, will definitely...

Choose to accept me.

Qiu Hui's consciousness became blurred.

In order to prevent herself from catching a cold, she used her last bit of consciousness to pull the quilt over herself.

...Go to bed quickly.

Tomorrow is a day off...

It’s time for training…

Be well...

……

Chapter 93: A Day Off Without Qiu Hui (Part 1)

Although today is a holiday, STARRY is still open as usual.

However, since almost no one comes to the LIVEHOUSE in the morning, it would be more accurate to say that Ijichi Hoshika is just killing time in the store rather than working...

...That's not the case. Since that day, she now has one more task to complete almost every day.

That is, "reporting work" to Togawa Haruna.

"...I think I understand. Thank you very much for your efforts." Togawa Haruna on the other end of the line replied with her usual polite attitude, "Overall, Akie is in a positive atmosphere and has a good relationship with her teammates. Can I take it that way?"

"You could say that." Xingge nodded, "At least that's what I think."

"I hope so. Actually, Akie stopped speaking her mind to her family when she was in middle school... including to me. She is the kind of person who suppresses her true feelings, so..."

Togawa Haruna sighed, as if she didn't know how to continue.

"If you're worried about this," Xingge responded, "why do you ask me? Wouldn't it be more convenient to communicate directly with the members of the band? People of the same age would have a more accurate understanding of each other's mental state, right?"

"I also thought about whether I should contact Akie's friends directly... But after careful consideration, I gave up this plan."

Xingge felt that Togawa Haruna's tone seemed to have a rare hint of fatigue.

"Because, for that child, making friends is actually a very difficult thing. Because of this, she will cherish these hard-earned friendships very much... She will never tolerate any of our friendships that she has established."

"I think Akie must be stubborn and believe that only after removing all the parts related to us and the Togawa family, what is left is qualified to be called her 'self'..."

“…If I contact her friends directly and let them know about our existence, whether her friends become closer or more distant after that, the fact that ‘they were influenced by the Togawa family’ alone would probably be enough for Akiie to regard it as an unforgivable crime.”

"I'm afraid that this will be a bigger blow to her than the actual predicament. Therefore, even if I risk misjudgment, I can't do that... Well, even so, this is not a reason for me to make harsh demands on you. I sincerely apologize to you..."

"You don't have to apologize for something like this..." Ijichi Hoshika said awkwardly, "By the way, you two sisters are really alike. You always want to apologize for everything."

"…Maybe." Togawa Haruna chuckled.

At this moment, Xingge suddenly noticed Hongxia who was about to go out.

"Sister!" She waved to Xingge at the door, "I'm going out now!"

"Sorry, I have to leave for a while." Xingge whispered, then put down the phone temporarily.

"Okay." She responded to Hong Xia, "Be careful and don't go to a remote place alone..."

"I know, I know! I'm not a child anymore!" Hong Xia seemed a little impatient, "And Liang will come with us this time, not alone!"

"Then I won't say any more. Just be careful."

Only after watching Hongxia leave the door did Xingge pick up his phone again.

She suddenly thought of something and asked directly, "...Come to think of it, Akihime actually told me that she seems to be publishing novels now, and even her participation in the band is a commercial operation arrangement of the library. Do you know about this?"

"Of course I know... or rather, I know everything about it." Togawa Haruna said with a wry smile, "I also went to the library to inquire about the news, but that was all. I did not interfere in any way, including helping or obstructing."

"Is that so... So, that means she is actually dealing with the library and the agency on her own now?" Ijichi Hoshika asked in astonishment.

"That's right. I'm worried... but this is the way she chose to live. I don't know what else I can do except just keep an eye on her as long as I can..."

Togawa Haruna seemed to realize that she had revealed too much of her emotional side.

So she quickly adjusted herself and regained her polite and considerate attitude at the beginning.

"Well, I won't bother you any more today. See you later, and I wish your store good business."

She didn't say anything more, but hung up the phone.

"……well."

Ichichi Xingge placed her phone on the table at the front desk with a lost look on her face.

...Just now, Hongxia was just going out for the weekend, but I subconsciously worried about her safety.

But how long has Qiu Hui been living alone? One year? Two years?

Is there any contact between her and her sister? Apart from Haruna's one-sided surveillance, have they had any other communication?

Togawa Haruna should still be in Kyoto, doing what she has to do.

If now, the one who ran away from home was Hong Xia, and the one who couldn't even stay in Tokyo for some reason was me...

...This imagination only lasted for a few seconds before she interrupted it prematurely due to her excessive fear.

If it were me, I might really go crazy.

What kind of mentality did Togawa Haruna have when she called me every day and asked about Akie...

Thinking of this, Xingge just recalled what he had said to her not long ago.

Passion for music... or something. After listening to it, Akie did seem to practice harder...

...But now that I think about it, did I say anything unnecessary?

Ichichi Hoshika, standing in the position of "sister", suddenly felt a strong sense of self-blame.

How should I treat Togawa Akee?

After learning all these things about her, how should I view her?

Care? Encouragement? But how to do it specifically? Can this really achieve the desired effect?

Can she really accept this, or will it only hurt her?