Loneliness and Rock and Roll with Band Observer

"..."

Take deep, hard breaths to calm yourself.

Then, Qiu Hui stretched out her hand and tightly held the hand that Hong Xia stretched out.

"...I may be unexpectedly a very troublesome person."

As if she was talking to the other person, or as if she was talking to herself, Qiu Hui whispered.

"Thank you very much for accepting someone like me."

"At this point, let's not say such polite words." Hong Xia said with a smile, "Please give me more guidance in the future, Miss Keyboardist?"

"Yes. Miss Drummer, please give me your guidance from now on."

Chapter 123 Blessing and Resolution

After the three of them returned to the store, the celebration party continued in a lively manner.

Goto Ichiri was chewing food in his mouth, but his mind was thinking about other things.

Sure enough, the previous guess should be correct.

She looked at Togawa Akee, who was eating and chatting as usual, and thought.

After Hongxia mentioned "family", she actually... just burst into tears.

Although she tried hard to pretend nothing had happened, she must have been deeply touched by Hongxia's statement.

What exactly happened between Akie and her real family?

Goto Ichiri wanted to find out.

I want to know what Akihime is worried about.

I want to get closer to her.

If it was before the performance, I might have backed off due to my negative mentality.

You will definitely think, "Maybe it's better for someone like me to do nothing," and retreat with this thought in mind.

but……

Goto Ichiri encouraged himself in his heart.

Perhaps, this performance has made me grow a little bit more or less.

Perhaps, in the future I will still feel fear and helplessness when I meet strangers, and will still feel depressed when I encounter difficulties.

After tonight, the courage and confidence that I had on stage will completely disappear...

But, at least, on this matter, I don't want to back down anymore.

Qiu Hui said, I am everyone's hero.

For a useless person like me, becoming the hero who ends a band may not be possible in a short time, right?

Well, let's start with...Akira's hero...

……and many more.

……Wait a moment!

I, what am I thinking about!

"Become Akie's hero"? What kind of shoujo manga-like statement is this?

"...Pochi?" Ryo looked over in confusion, "Why did your face suddenly turn as pale as a boiled shrimp?"

"No, no, no, it's okay! Nothing!" Goto Ichiri shook his head like a rattle, "I just accidentally thought of something strange just now! It's really nothing!"

It's over! It's so embarrassing, I feel like my personality will evaporate in the next second!

"Pochi-chan, it's hard to believe that nothing happened..." Hongxia said with a wry smile.

Akie also shook her head helplessly: "Although Pochi's performance on the stage today was impressive, human nature can't be changed in a short time."

"You're right..." Ichiri lowered his head guiltily, "I'm sorry I haven't made any progress..."

"It's not like I haven't made any progress!" Kita said seriously, "Everyone, let's drink a toast to Koichiri!"

"OK!"

"Come!"

"That's right!"

Everyone was immediately inspired by Kita's suggestion, and they happily raised their glasses to drink together...of course, they drank soda and juice.

There was a joyful atmosphere among the five members who finished the band.

In a sense, it's a bit like... family.

……

at the same time.

After sending the message, Gao Songdeng put away his phone with satisfaction.

Today's performance was really a success.

Deng smiled as he recalled the scene he had witnessed not long ago.

Teacher Aki Ryoko was also very dazzling on the stage... Her efforts to show herself were really impressive.

After all, she was able to write such touching words. Today's performance must also reflect her own inner scenery, just like those stories.

Unfortunately, I can't express my congratulations to her directly, so I can only ask Qiu Hui to convey it...

Thinking of this, she took out her mobile phone and visited Qiu Rangzi's official account.

The latest tweet has been sent out.

"It was sudden, but I tried to perform. From now on, I will be active as the keyboardist of the "Ending Band". If you are interested, please pay attention to them."

The tweet was sent out not long ago, and the accompanying picture is a photo of Aki Ryoko and her band members.

The happy atmosphere among the team members and Qiu Rongzi who seemed a little reserved made Deng Qing couldn't help but smile.

That's great. Deng thought so and sent a congratulatory reply in the comment section of the tweet.

It was a coincidence that I re-formed a band with everyone else, and Akira-sensei also started band activities.

It may sound a bit self-righteous to say this, but it does give rise to a certain feeling of... a spiritual connection.

The beauty that I experienced in CRYCHIC in the past, and the beauty that I will experience in the new band in the future.

It would be best if Teacher Aki Ryoko could feel these things from the band like I do and successfully transform them into new works.

Gao Songdeng, feeling warm in his heart, suddenly thought of something.

What will Teacher Akiaki think after the performance?

……

after a while.

On the train to my residence.

"The performance was a great success! Congratulations, senior!"

"Congratulations on the success of the performance! Please tell Akiho-sensei for me!"

After they each replied to the congratulatory text messages from Aine and Touma, Akie smiled and put away her phone.

What a... fulfilling day, she sighed in her heart.

family……

After the band ended, it became like a second home...

Whenever she thought of Hongxia's remarks at that time, Qiu Hui still felt like crying uncontrollably.

She knows the meaning and weight of the word "family" and the countless responsibilities and obligations that come with it.

Inviting someone to become "family," even if it's just a metaphorical family, the feelings behind this attitude may be more sincere and heavy than a confession.

family...

Feeling a pain in front of her eyes, Qiu Hui simply closed her eyes.

……very nice.

I don’t know how to face my real family anymore.

The rights they allow me to claim are too precious, and the obligations I can fulfill are too few.

I rebelled against them out of childishness, willfulness and arrogance, and fled in panic due to insecurity, confusion and a sense of inferiority. Having committed such a heinous crime, I no longer have the courage to accept amnesty.

I have proven that I can survive without them. That is enough.

The day I would leave my family would come sooner or later anyway, so it would not be a bad idea to let this early judgment serve as a way for me to atone for my sins.

But…ending the band is different.

There was nothing related between them and me. We were just passers-by who passed by each other by chance.

But now they have accepted me with love.

I am willing to be baptized and consecrated with such a beautiful name as “family”.

In the face of such kindness, I have no right to refuse.

All I can do is give everything I can as a reward for this kindness...

…Because they are not my real family.

They had no reason to assume any obligations for me.

This kindness must be repaid in equal measure.

that's……

…the rules of society.

No?

……

Chapter 124 What is Youth

After the storm subsides, what remains is the gentle ebb and flow of the tide and the faint sea breeze.

The day after the performance, Togawa Akeie was in the classroom as usual, listening to the class perfunctorily.

Come to think of it, it seems like the final exams of this semester are almost here.

You have to prepare a little bit. It won't work if the results are too bad.

As for the new work, the first draft is almost finished, but polishing it will also take time.

Although the date of the next performance has not been decided yet, Ain also has activities, so the band cannot fall behind.

Anyway, there is no change in my daily life, and I am still busy all day long...

Qiu Hui sighed slightly and copied the lecture content into her notebook as a routine, using the work at hand to stimulate her mind so as not to fall asleep in class.

However, it would certainly be wrong to say that nothing has changed.

After the band's activities officially started, the library generously provided a lot of subsidies.

Supporting Aine's activities also earns her a considerable amount of money by part-time job standards.

Plus the royalties from the new work that will be published soon...

At least financially, my situation seems to have improved a lot.

Would you like to consider moving to a better place to live?

No, it doesn't seem wise to increase spending just when things are getting a little better.

While thinking about this and that problem, suddenly, a smile appeared on Qiu Hui's face.

...Is there something else that makes us happier than the economic improvement?