I just want a single ending

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Even if there is no topic to talk about, we shouldn't talk about this matter.

Instead, it's like I'm reminding myself not to forget that this happened.

"I've been looking forward to this for a long time."

As Kita Ikuyo spoke, she took out her cell phone.

"I've been seeing videos and photos of couples checking in at that restaurant lately, and it's making me want to go."

"Especially recently, I haven't been able to go out and play because I need to practice. I don't even know what to take pictures of."

"That's it..."

Are you overthinking it?

It seems like Kita Ikuyo is really just complaining about practice.

So, Shangchuan Su followed her words and continued, "In my opinion, it's not a bad idea to relax occasionally. Haven't you been practicing seriously recently?"

"Just think of it as a day off. It's okay to have fun with friends for a day."

"I was just waiting for you to say something like that, Kamikawa-senpai!"

After hearing his words, Kita Ikuyo immediately showed a smug smile.

"So you're just looking for a reasonable excuse for your rest."

Suddenly, Kamikawa Supo realized what was going on.

"I clearly decided to keep practicing because I didn't want to hold the band back, but now I want to take a break after just a short practice. It's a bit inappropriate!"

Kita Ikuyo looked down at the phone screen and explained a little embarrassedly.

"But if others persuade you that you have worked hard and it is time to take a break, then you can rest with peace of mind."

Kamikawa Su chuckled and said, "Most people are like this. Their willpower isn't that strong. It's common for people to suddenly decide to learn painting, only to give up after just two days."

"So it seems I'm pretty much the same as most people," Kita Ikuyo emphasized. "But I'm just taking a day off, not giving up practice."

"It should be said that you are much better than most people. Most people can't temporarily give up what they like in order to achieve their desired goals like you do." Kamikawa Su encouraged.

"Things you like?"

Kita Ikuyo tilted her head.

Kamikawa pointed at her phone. "Didn't you give up hanging out with friends and posting on Instagram and Twitter? Aren't those things you love?"

"...Okay, I take that back."

After hesitating for a while, Kita Ikuyo said with a little embarrassment.

"Return?"

Shangchuan Su was stunned for a moment, not understanding what she meant.

"I just don't want to give up practicing this sentence."

Kita Ikuyo put her phone on the table and looked down at the coffee in front of her.

Kamikawa Supo didn't understand, but still asked with concern, "What's wrong? Why did you say that suddenly?"

"My will is not that strong."

Kita Ikuyo looked up at him, then quickly lowered her head.

“I can’t give up the things I love.”

"Hanging out with friends?"

Kamikawa Su vaguely understood what she wanted to say.

"Yes, I can refuse a friend's invitation once or twice, but I can't always refuse, right?" Kita Ikuyo sighed. "After a while, I'm sure I'll have to agree."

Kamikawa Suku comforted him, "It's no big deal. Just think of it as a break from time to time."

"I've already told you, I'm not that determined," Kita Ikuyo said, knowing her own limitations. "If I agree to this too many times, I'll probably get lazy and give up on practicing."

"To be more precise, I've almost had that thought. I'm thinking about giving up practicing alone and slowly learning from Goto-san. Anyway, the seniors haven't urged me."

"I've been suppressing my unnecessary thoughts for a while now, but now I can't control them anymore."

"I really want to go out and play and take pictures."

"I see."

Kamikawa Su nodded thoughtfully.

His comment on this is - the troubles of good youth.

Much better than Takamatsu Touma and Shiina Tatsuki.

This kind of worry is something that most people have.

It would even be strange if Kita Ikuyo, who is a real person, suddenly did nothing but practice.

"Senior Kamikawa, what do you think I should do?" Kita Ikuyo wanted to ask for his opinion.

"Before I answer your question, I need to make one thing clear."

Kamikawa didn't rush to answer, but continued to ask, "If you can balance practice and hanging out with friends, would you still consider giving up practice?"

"For example, I could go out with friends in the afternoon and then practice at home in the evening."

"That probably won't happen," Kita Ikuyo thought for a moment before replying, "After all, I just wanted to hang out with friends and post on Instagram and Twitter, so I had that thought."

"Then you can't be considered weak-willed," Kamikawa Su said confidently. "It can only be said that reality doesn't allow you to have both, which is why you ended up like this."

"If you're someone with strong willpower, you can definitely give up hanging out with friends for a while."

Kita Ikuyo couldn't do that.

"Then let's not discuss whether you are strong-willed or not, let's talk about other aspects first."

Kamikawa Suku didn't want to spend too much time on such boring arguments.

"I just heard you say that your home environment isn't suitable for practicing singing and playing guitar, which is why you chose to come to karaoke. Could you elaborate on why that's not suitable?"

"If the sound insulation is not good and it will disturb others, you can buy sound insulation cotton."

"...It's not that kind of problem," Kita Ikuyo said slowly, "It's just that my family doesn't really approve of me playing in a band."

"If that's the case, it's not going to be easy."

Kamikawa Suku was helpless about this kind of thing.

I can't convince her parents myself to let Kita Ikuyo play in a band, right?

It's very difficult to do.

Especially since I'm an outsider.

"If you practice singing at home, you can still do it." Kita Ikuyo said with a blush on her face, "All you have to do is put yourself in a cardboard box, and that'll be it."

"Isn't this the same as Pochi-chan?" Kamikawa Su complained subconsciously.

Goto Ichiri is a social phobic who needs to hide in a box when he is outside.

However, Kita Ikuyo, a popular character, needs to hide in a box when she is at home.

What is this contrast?

"I had no choice but to do it."

After telling Kamikawa Susumu about her embarrassing story, Kita Ikuyo still felt extremely ashamed.

Kamikawa Su asked, "The key is still the guitar, right?"

"Ah."

Kita Ikuyo nodded.

"I remember that the sound of an electric guitar is still very small when it is not plugged into a speaker? Is that not okay?" Kamikawa Su knew this.

"That's not going to work," Kita Ikuyo said helplessly. "Even if the sound is very low and people outside the room can't hear it, if my mom pushes the door open, there's no place to hide the guitar."

Kamikawa Suku pressed the issue, "Can't we lock the door? That way we don't have to worry about it opening unexpectedly."

"It's the same problem again. I have nowhere to put my guitar." Kita Ikuyo looked at her guitar bag. "It's really too big. No matter where I hide it, my mom will find it."

I locked the door and hid in a cardboard box to practice singing. As soon as I heard the knock on the door, I just had to come out of the box. It wouldn't take even a second.

But practicing guitar is different, it takes time to hide the guitar.

Not to mention, there was nowhere to hide in her room.

"Then it seems like there's no solution for practicing guitar at home," Kamikawa said helplessly. "Sorry, I can't think of a way to balance practicing and hanging out with friends under these circumstances."

"Kamikawa-senpai, there's no need to apologize." Kita Ikuyo shook her head and brought the topic back on track. "After all, this isn't what I'm asking you to do. What should I do now?"

Never Give Up

Give up practicing

Give up going out to play

I can’t give an answer.

The system options appeared in front of him. Shangchuan Su looked at them one by one and finally stopped at the last option.

The method of not giving up on anything has been proven to be ineffective.

Unless I can convince Kita Ikuyo's parents.

But he was not qualified to do such a thing.

As a friend, it is a bit ridiculous to tell her parents that they should not deny their children's interests and hobbies.

If you don't want to take responsibility, then you can only choose not to give an answer.

Because once I give my reference opinion, there is a high probability that Kita Ikuyo will follow it.

After a long silence, Kamikawa finally asked, "Why don't your parents want you to play in a band?"

"It's probably the stereotype about bands, and the idea that playing in a band will affect my academic performance," Kita Ikuyo explained briefly. "My mother wants me to get into a good university and become a civil servant."

“Stereotypes are really hard to refute.”

Even Kamikawa Suzu, who is in charge of the band's management, still has certain stereotypes about the band.

Not to mention, not knowing the rest of the band at all.

"But didn't your grades on the last test drop? Why are your parents still worried about this?"

"Actually, it has declined. If we hadn't held a study session together, my grades would definitely have dropped a lot." Kita Ikuyo said guiltily.

"Then let me ask you another question. If you can convince your parents that playing in a band will not affect your academic performance, will they still object?" Kamikawa Saku made the final confirmation.

"I don't know, but there's a chance he won't object anymore."

Kita Ikuyo couldn't give an accurate answer.

"In this way, there will be a chance to try." Shangchuan Su made a decision in his heart.

Kita Ikuyo asked curiously, "Try what?"

"Try to convince your parents," Kamikawa said, "but I don't know if I can succeed."

"Eh? What should I do?"

Kita Ikuyo instantly became interested.

"Let me be clear, I'm just stating my thoughts."

Kamikawa Su didn't want to make a decision for her on his own initiative.

"As for whether to try it or not, it depends on what you think."

Chapter 233: Work hard with me!

"Then please tell me, Senior Kamikawa."