I just want a single ending

"I see."

So, Goto Ichiri took a few deep breaths and slowly played the latest popular song.

Kamikawa Susumu and Ichichi Hongxia listened attentively.

···

After a while, time passed.

"The effect isn't very good."

Since Kamikawa Suzu does not understand music appreciation, it is only Ijichi Koka who can make the evaluation.

And she is not used to saying harsh words, so her comments are very tactful and there is no harsh words at all.

"Yeah, sorry."

Goto Ichiri lowered his head in shame.

Playing guitar freely by yourself is completely different from playing in front of other people.

Even though she was facing only two people in the audience, she couldn't display her strength.

Shangchuan Su comforted him, "It's okay. I told you that we'll use a gradual approach to get you used to it. It's normal to have trouble doing it at first."

"Just take your time." Ijichi Hongxia was still gentle.

"Then I'll do it again."

Having said this, Goto Ichiri wanted to play it again.

Ijichi Hongxia advised, "Take a break. You've been playing for so long. Don't tire yourself out."

"okay."

In fact, Goto Ichiri was not tired at all.

She usually plays the guitar for six hours a day, but she has only been playing for a short time and is far from reaching her limit.

"In that case, let's just have a casual chat to change the mood." Kamikawa Su suggested, "Pochi-chan, you should also talk more. This will help you get used to performing in front of more people."

"I-I know."

Goto Ichiri agreed subconsciously.

"In that case, let Pochi-chan find a topic and we'll chat with you."

Ijichi Hongxia decided to let her talk about something she could talk about herself.

"Shall I find a topic?"

Goto Ichiri repeated it subconsciously.

This kind of thing can't be done!

Because I have never taken the initiative to find topics to chat with others.

"Correct!"

Ijichi Hongxia nodded.

She thought that if she and Kamikawa Suzu were to find topics to talk about, Goto Ichiri might not be able to keep up and participate.

Considering this, it would be better to let her choose for herself.

"This, this is it..."

Goto Ichiri thought about it for a long time, but he still hesitated for a long time and couldn't say a word.

But when he saw that Kamikawa Suzu and Ijichi Hongxia were not angry, but continued to wait patiently for him to speak.

Finally, she closed her eyes, made up her mind, and asked a question that she cared about very much.

"I'd like to ask why Kamikawa-san wants to help me overcome the problem of not being able to play in front of an audience?"

When she agreed, she was so happy that someone was willing to help her that she was overwhelmed.

I didn't respond to this very important question.

It wasn't until just now that she realized something was wrong.

It was normal for Ichichi Hongxia to come to help him.

After all, I have overcome the shortcoming of not being able to perform in front of an audience, which is of great benefit to the band.

And Kamikawa Suku had absolutely no reason to do that.

"Don't you want me to come?" Shangchuan Su was stunned for a moment.

Goto Ichiri hurriedly shook his head and explained, "That's not what I meant. What I meant was that you don't have to come and help me. I'm not worth your time."

Chapter 43: Goto Ichiri’s Enlightenment!

Without waiting for Kamikawa Suzu to speak, Ichichi Hongxia took the initiative to help explain:

"Su did this to thank you for teaching Aiyin guitar. Don't feel any psychological burden. Just accept his kindness."

"Yes." Kamikawa Su agreed with a smile.

'It's a lie.'

Goto Ichiri knew very well that he was lying.

Because he was paying himself to teach Chihaya Aine guitar.

It was clearly a reasonable transaction and there was no need for him to express extra gratitude to me.

On the contrary, this will cause her psychological burden.

She couldn't accept it.

But due to the agreed confidentiality, she couldn't expose it.

After chatting about this topic for a while, Ijichi Hongxia asked a little embarrassedly, "Pochi-chan, where is your bathroom? Can you tell me?"

"I'll take you."

Having said that, Goto Ichiri was about to stand up.

"No need to trouble you, just tell me the location." Ijichi Hongxia refused.

"It's at..."

Hearing this, Goto Ichiri sat back down and told the story honestly.

After Ijichi Nijinka walked out of the room, Goto Ichiri hesitated for a long time, but finally asked.

"Kamikawa-san, why did you lie?"

“What are you talking about…?”

Kamikawa Su pretended to be confused, trying to use this method to make her, who was suffering from social anxiety, give up.

"Is that the real reason why you came to help me?"

As a result, contrary to his expectations, Goto Ichiri actually had the courage to ask further questions at this moment.

Because I like you

Because we are friends

"Wouldn't it be possible to get in if I chose the first one?"

After seeing these two options, Kamikawa Su was shocked.

Then, he made a decisive choice: "Because we are friends, shouldn't friends help each other?"

Although Goto Ichiri is quite cute, it is still not as attractive as the single ending.

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"But that's what I said when you asked me to teach Chihaya-san guitar." Goto Ichiri lowered his head and talked about the incident again, "In the end, you still had to pay me."

Kamikawa didn't answer directly, but instead asked, "If I don't pay you, do you have to work part-time to play in the band?"

"Should, should."

Goto Ichiri hesitated for a moment, but nodded helplessly.

Even though she said she didn't want to work, if it was for the band, maybe she could overcome it.

"Then, can you understand this as me paying you to help you avoid working?" Shangchuan Suku didn't expect himself to say this. "Didn't I say that at the time?"

"Because we're friends, I have to pay."

"what--"

Goto Ichiri suddenly reacted.

She always thought that teaching Chihaya Aion guitar was a transaction, and never realized that it was actually a help.

It's not that I help him, but that he helps himself.

In order to prevent herself from working, Kamikawa Sucai would provide a reason that would allow her to accept the remuneration with peace of mind.

Everything is for yourself.

"S-Sorry, it's my lack of understanding."

Shangchuan Su smiled and waved his hand: "We are friends, there is no need to apologize for such things."

Goto Ichiri looked up at his smile, and a string in his heart seemed to be plucked, making a "buzzing" sound.

This feeling is...

"Eh? Are you going to play the guitar now?" Shangchuan Su reminded, "Hongxia hasn't come yet."

"Oh, I bumped into it by accident."

Goto Ichiri quickly loosened his hand that habitually held the guitar.

It turns out that the string was plucked physically.

"fine."

"If that's the case, why did you lie to Hong Xia?"

Goto Ichiri still had some doubts.

"Because if I don't say that, Hongxia definitely doesn't want to trouble me with this kind of thing, so I can only lie." Kamikawa Su explained casually.

"How long do you plan to help me?"

"Let's use Golden Week first. We've already said we're going to take it slow," Kamikawa said after a moment of reflection. "We have plenty of time, so just go at your own pace and don't worry about this."

"We won't give up just because you can't do it right now."

“Golden Week…?!”

Goto Ichiri cried out in surprise.

"Do you have any plans for Golden Week?"

"No, there isn't."

How could someone like her have plans for the Golden Week?

"But……"

Just as Goto Ichiri was about to say something else, the door was opened and Ijichi Hongka walked in.

"Sorry, it took some time."

"it does not matter."

"..."