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There are two problems facing him now. One is that once Takamatsu Deng cannot write lyrics, he will feel pressured and make mistakes when singing. The other is that he cannot write lyrics for some reason.

Although directly helping her solve the problem of not being able to write lyrics would make both problems disappear.

But she herself doesn't know why she can't write lyrics, so the only thing to do is to solve another problem first and try to get a glimpse of her true thoughts.

"I……"

When he heard this question, Gao Songdeng kept replaying the scenes of crychic's disbandment in his mind.

"Don't say things like that to shirk responsibility..."

This was the answer they received when they said they couldn't practice because Toyokawa Shoko didn't show up and they had been waiting.

So, when faced with his question, should I shirk all responsibility?

It’s all my fault that I can’t write lyrics, right?

Obviously no one was urging me to do it, I just simply couldn't write it.

"It's all my personal fault."

Gao Songdeng was silent for a long time before answering.

"Don't say things like that and try to take all the responsibility on yourself. Lyrics are the responsibility of all of us in the band, and you shouldn't be the one responsible, so don't keep putting pressure on yourself."

Kamikawa Suku denied her statement without hesitation.

"..."

Gao Songdeng did not make any response.

Isn't it your own responsibility?

Is it really?

The task of writing lyrics is left to everyone.

So, if I don’t write the lyrics, it’s my own responsibility, right?

Seeing her like this, Kamikawa Supo guessed, "Could it be that you're worried that you won't be able to write lyrics and that it will affect our band?"

He asked Takamatsu Deng a long time ago why crychic disbanded?

At that time, her answer was almost the same, saying that it was her own fault.

If this is really what I guessed, then these two things can be connected.

"……Um."

Gao Songdeng, who was hit by the words, responded softly.

"That's right."

Seeing that the conversation was finally making some progress, Kamikawa Su said in a relaxed tone, "It's just that I can't write lyrics. How can this affect our band?"

"The band will disband..."

Gao Songdeng looked directly at the black tea in front of him and spoke in a low voice.

"what?"

The answer he got was so outrageous that even Kamikawa Supo couldn't believe it.

After suppressing his surprise, he tried to soothe her in a joking tone: "Are you thinking our band is a little too fragile? How could we disband just because you can't write lyrics?"

Gao Songdeng was immersed in memories and couldn't extricate himself.

If the band is not fragile, why did crychic disband so easily?

Why did Shoko Toyokawa quit?

"Isn't this place suitable for chatting? How about we change places?"

After waiting for a long time and finding that she had no intention of continuing to speak, Shangchuan Su looked around the interior of the cafe and made this suggestion.

Generally speaking, there is nothing wrong with talking about business in a cafe.

But the problem is that Takamatsu Deng doesn't seem to be used to this kind of place and is a bit too restrained.

Considering her personality, it would be better to change the place.

"OK."

Gao Songdeng came to his senses and agreed.

It doesn't matter where she goes.

Kamikawa Su asked, "Do you have an annual pass for the aquarium?"

"Bring it."

Gao Songdeng touched his pocket, which contained not only the annual pass but also a Band-Aid.

"How about we go to the aquarium?" suggested Kamikawa Su.

"But……"

Gao Songdeng looked up at him, wanting to say something.

"Don't worry, I also have an annual pass for the aquarium."

As he spoke, Kamikawa Su took out the annual pass that he had already purchased.

"Eh?"

Gao Songdeng's eyes were instantly focused on his hands.

"After we went to the aquarium together last time, I thought it was really interesting, so I took the opportunity to get an annual pass," Kamikawa Suku explained briefly. "I never thought I'd get the chance to go again with you so soon."

"Yeah, to the aquarium."

Taking his eyes off his annual card, Takamatsu Deng nodded vigorously.

"Let's go."

Only after she finished her tea did Kamikawa Suku pay the bill and leave with Takamatsu Deng.

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On the way to the aquarium, Kamikawa Su said softly, "Actually, I really want to know why you think that your inability to write will lead to the disbanding of the band?"

"I ask you this question not only because I am the band manager, but also because I am your friend."

"I don't want to see my friends feel so much pressure because of something like this."

"friend……"

Gao Songdeng turned his head to look at him and repeated the word subconsciously.

"Of course, aren't friends supposed to help each other?" Shangchuan Su suddenly thought of something and changed the subject. "By the way, do you have a Band-Aid? Can you give me one?"

"Here, where are you injured?"

After taking out the Band-Aid he carried with him from his pocket and handing it to him, Gao Songdeng asked about his injury.

"It's just a small wound. I don't know when it was scratched. It seems like it appeared after I woke up this morning. It's really strange."

Kamikawa Su showed her the back of his right hand and then put on a Band-Aid.

Then, he softly pleaded, "Let's get back to the topic just now. Just like when I'm hurt I'd ask you for a Band-Aid. If possible, as a friend, I hope to help you share the pressure you're facing right now."

"I……"

Feeling the genuine concern in his words, Gao Songdeng was speechless for a moment.

Tell him! Speak out!

Such a cry came from her heart.

Let him help share the burden...

After a long moment, she continued, "I don't know how to put it."

"It's okay, just take your time. Aren't we going to visit the aquarium next?" Shangchuan Su didn't care about this at all. "We have plenty of time today. As long as you are willing to tell me, it will be fine."

"it is good."

So, Gao Songdeng began to tell the story.

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I have to write the lyrics quickly!

Gao Songdeng told himself so.

But why should I write the lyrics quickly?

Gao Songdeng, however, didn't quite understand.

Then, the past told her the answer.

because--

"Can you change the song you practice sometimes? It's super boring to practice the same song all the time."

Chihaya Aine didn't want to keep practicing by playing "Kasuga Shadow" as she found it very boring.

So, write the lyrics quickly.

Only in this way can Chihaya Aine not feel bored.

because--

"Start live!"

Kaname Rana, who seems to only like eating snacks, gets so excited when she hears that she’s going to have a live performance.

So, write the lyrics quickly.

Only in this way can we satisfy Kaname's expectations for live performance.

because--

"There's definitely no problem with performing it live, but I still think it's better to just use 'Kasuga Shadow' as a practice piece."

"Huh? What do you mean it's just a practice piece? Is there something wrong with this song?"

"I think it's better for a new band to have a new song."

Nagasaki Motoyo and Shiina Tatsuki would argue over whether or not to play "Kasuga Shadow" at live performances.

So, write the lyrics quickly.

Only in this way can the two of them avoid quarreling over such things.

because--

"Although I don't know much about lyric writing, I know you must be working very hard. So, you can think of these paper bags as a thank you for asking you to write the lyrics. I'm really sorry to trouble you with such a thing."

In appreciation of her willingness to write lyrics for the band, Kamikawa Su gave her a paper bag that she loved very much.

So, write the lyrics quickly.

Only in this way can we repay our gratitude to him.

because--

"I will work hard!"

“…I’ll work hard to write good lyrics!”

I made this promise to everyone, saying that I would work hard to write good lyrics.

So, write the lyrics quickly.

Only in this way can we fulfill the promises we made.

because--

"Don't say that kind of blame-shifting talk. You clearly need practice, but what have you done so far?"

Shoko Toyokawa said this when she left crychic.