Chapter 66: Strengthening Training? Arms Race!

"No!" x2

Hey, why?

Ping Xin couldn't understand why he couldn't get them to get along well even though he had laid the groundwork for so long and put the two teams on the same level. After all, how could a straight man understand that girls always want you to put them in a higher, special position?

"I can't study with her or anything like that!"

“I feel the same way…”

So that's how it is. These two groups have met before and had disagreements. No wonder they started arguing right from the start today. Now it's interesting (crossed out). I know what to do -

"...You seem to have misunderstood something. I'm not asking you to get along well and play house. I'm asking you to compete... Yes, in a sense, it's a 'competition'!"

"Dui Bang!"

"...Well!"

Ping Xin felt relieved to see that they finally stopped arguing. Instead of going to a girls' meeting where there was a lot of quarrels, it would be better to lead him to the path of a competitor/enemy.

"This is the extended match after the 'tie' just now—

从今天7.22日(周六)开始到8月4日为止,总共为期14天的双重特训合宿。在这14天里每天我都会给根据你们每个人的情况布置课题,每个人可以依靠完成课题获得积分。每一周(7天)过后都会让你们对邦一次,届时就让livehouse的观众投票让你们分个高下...这样可以吗?”

"I have no opinion."

"That's good."

Mizukari and Yuki both nodded. Since the leading figures on both sides had spoken so, the others naturally agreed. It was true that humanity could only truly unite when fighting against an enemy, though they weren't quite at the level of an "enemy."

"Okay... then everyone go back to your rooms and pack up your things so we can have dinner. I'll put together a training plan for tonight based on your needs. So, get some rest tonight and get ready to start training tomorrow. That's it—"

Disband! "

They said they were disbanding, but Ping Xin ran faster than anyone else. Although it looked like he was running away, this was actually a charge towards victory!!!

"...What do you guys say?"

Yukina looked at her teammates one by one—

Imai Lisa, looking troubled as always but determined to stay with her until the end; Hikawa Sayo, her trustworthy teammate, who will undoubtedly strive for her best; Udagawa Ako, who finds this fun and eager to try, but feels a bit lost in the competition with her older sister; and Shirogane Rinko, who is quiet but undoubtedly worried about her friend. While their first encounter wasn't entirely harmonious and had its share of setbacks, for her now, there are no more trustworthy teammates.

So the answer is naturally -

"Of course no problem!"

Thus, the first war between Roselia and Afterglow began.

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"..."

"...Brother, are you slacking off here?"

"...You're the type to start by saying I'm slacking off. What kind of sister is that? Well... I was definitely just daydreaming here—"

He took the cold drink from his sister's hand and held it in his hand. Having just reviewed the results of the previous few days' practice and assigned new plans, Pingxin now had a few hours of free time to waste... though he still had work and book writing to do.

But is it really necessary to drink iced drinks in a house where the air conditioning is on all day?

"What does my brother think of them?"

The two looked down and saw ten band girls in the living room engaging in a physical exercise session reminiscent of a competitive game. A few days ago, they certainly wouldn't have imagined that the so-called "band strengthening training" would involve physical training. After all, the band girls weren't some dazzling young women who could break a person's pelvis by sitting on them. However, physical training is necessary in many ways. Strengthening the body also strengthens the mind. Moreover, the physical demands of a long outdoor performance are immense.

"...amazing...they collide with each other, promote each other, and grow together. They...sparkle..."

"But I think my brother is more powerful."

"I...can't compare to them."

In the still air, water droplets fell silently to the ground. Ping Xin stared at the carpet, which hadn't been changed in years, for a long time without saying a word. In the end, he chose not to escape. He opened his mouth again and again, and finally let out a sigh.

"...My...my so-called 'talents', the things you see in me, are merely things I 'borrowed' without permission. If I were alone... I could do nothing... nothing. I have never been a great person, just... just a false sun that stole the glory."

That's not the case. Hei Xin is clearly a truly remarkable human being, kinder, more honest, more compassionate, and more motivated than anyone else. Why do you keep putting yourself down? If those achievements aren't yours, then whose are they? Are the plans I've painstakingly crafted, the skills I've acquired through countless days and nights of painstaking practice, even while sick at home, all just fake possessions of someone else's?

"...Then why are you here?"

Remember, brother—

You have come to where you are today through your own hard work, and no one knows this better than me.

Because of you, so many people have been helped and given the courage to continue, and even a second chance at life...including me. If you think so little of yourself, where should we go?

"Yeah... I've been thinking about this too. Why is this..."

Why did I have to travel through time? Why can't I even imagine the reason for my travels and where I'll end up? Why...why did I have to be like this? There are so many better people out there who could do so much more, so why did it have to be me...

"...elder brother?"

Even though he was at the pinnacle of worldly opinion, possessing power, wealth, status, and even the ultimate individual violence, Hirayuko still looked so ordinary, Asuka Matoki finally understood why. No, he finally truly understood it.

She had previously believed that the death of his adoptive parents had caused him to become like this, but now it seemed that this was not the case at all. She had thought that the void left by the loss of her family could be filled only by friendship, family, and love?

Big mistake!

It wasn't a void created by the absence of his family... It was a void that was only finally discovered after their departure. The so-called Asuka Maheishin was a massive void in itself. If it were an illness, it could be cured, but who could heal someone who was already "healthy"?

Chapter 67: An adult like you...!

"But now I know why I am here—"

"...elder brother?"

"I was born to meet them. My purpose in existence is to become a part of their story, just like a passionate fan of a heroic legend who longs to be a part of the biography. Even if I participate as a passerby, a villain, or even a background figure, or a deceased person, I want to see it... I want to see them shine on the stage, I want to see their brilliance burst forth."

Pingxin smiled, naturally, comfortably, and gently, but it made Asuka Matoki shudder.

This wasn't a realm of thought that any ordinary human could achieve. Unbeknownst to her, Ping Xin had already become this kind of being. This fact was even more shocking and terrifying than the first time she learned of the existence of supernatural powers, or the first time she saw her brother suddenly unleash his powers...

"I disagree!"

"Why? I clearly haven't broken any laws, nor have I violated public order and morality, nor have I tarnished human ethics. I've simply added a bit of personal 'interest' to 'ordinary' things... Why do you object, Shi?"

Ping Xin opened his arms and arms as if giving a hug.

But hug..who?

At this moment, he was more like a criminal who had accomplished an impossible perfect crime. He was arrogant, wanton, and domineering, but no one could touch him at all.

At this moment, Asuka Matoki suddenly realized his mission, his own [destiny]——

If Ping Xin was the perfect criminal, she would arrest him and confine him to the world's most secure and impenetrable "prison." Fortunately, the necessary materials had already been gathered, and what followed was meticulous planning and secret construction...

"...I understand, brother. I will help you."

"Is that so... That's great, Xiaoxiao."

I will make you the best human being you can be.

A grown-up like you, I want to correct you!

The brother and sister smiled at each other and looked at the girls below with their own thoughts.

Anyway... how can it be called an intensive training camp without some increased intensity and some unexpected special training content? We need to give them something new to do. What should we do... How about -!

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"Roadside performance?"

"That's right. I just thought about it. You usually perform in livehouses, facing audiences that are all interested in this field. But that's not enough. Most of this year's summer music festival will be broadcast live around the world, and hundreds of millions of "outsiders" will watch your performance... Does that put too much pressure on you? But it's the truth."

"Hundreds of millions..."

"...We will try our best."

Seeing Yukina take the lead, Mitakeran said, "We are the same!"

"That's good, but the main purpose of this open-air performance is not to put more pressure on you, but rather it's part of special training."

"Part of special training?"

"Open-air performances are completely different from your usual livehouse performances. One of the reasons we asked you to go is to help you adapt to the environment in advance.

You’ve learned how to face the gazes of strangers through your livehouse performances, but you still don’t know enough about how to catch the attention of passersby. In simple terms, it’s about how to quickly capture people’s hearts and make them your fans!

I see. That does make sense... The Tokyo Summer Music Festival is an international event. In addition to many tourists from all over the East, there will also be tourists from home and abroad. For example, there will be many guests from Yan Country across the sea, Victoria on the other side of the ocean, and the United States.

Since the international music scene was thrown into chaos by the strange bird called PhoeniX and then continued to evolve due to the "catfish effect", the trend of music internationalization has become stronger and stronger. Even the Tokyo Summer Music Festival and Roselia's Target World Music Festival (FWF.) have become more international and more eye-catching.

Such training is necessary to cope with the gazes from a completely different cultural world, just like when having a third kind of contact, one must prepare communication methods in advance. How to use music to achieve cross-language communication, how to present their music and their ideas, and how to capture the hearts of the audience are all issues that need to be considered.

"Also, the matinees and evening shows will require long performances, and how to allocate your energy will be a challenge. It would be best to give you some experience in advance. There are also minor issues like sunscreen, insect bites, and hydration. Although you've always performed in livehouses without any issues with these, we can't ignore them."

Hmm... How should I put it? The second half suddenly became very realistic and down-to-earth. But what Ping Xin said is also true -

For those who usually stay indoors and never wear sunscreen, suddenly having to go outdoors for extended periods of time can feel completely different. The feeling of being indoors and out is completely different, too. There's also the essential summer hydration and the ever-present mosquito problem...

Just hearing it from the mouth of a male of the same age as Ping Xin gives people a somewhat subtle feeling.

Lisa Imai can especially feel this, after all, she is usually the older sister (mother) role in Roselia. But suddenly a male mother pops up, which makes people feel a little... In short, it is a complicated emotion. It would be rude to laugh directly!

"...What's wrong? Why are you all looking at me like that? Is there something wrong with what I said?"

He had clearly already discussed this plan with professionals and knowledgeable people from all walks of life. Could there be some loophole that he and the others hadn't discovered? Ping Xin was baffled.

"No, nothing...just—"

"...right?"

"...What's wrong with you two? Why do you suddenly have such a tacit understanding?... Never mind, this is a good thing. After all, you will be performing together later..." Ping Xin quietly made a big move. It would be boring if there were no unexpected operations~

"Wait, I've never heard of such a thing!"

"...I haven't heard of this either. Could you please explain it to me?"

"Oh, so I didn't tell you that... Since you guys are taking turns performing at the festival, it's best to prepare for the interlude commercials now—"

Anyway, that's it. After the 7th day, the show will be a street performance. The 14th day, August 8th, will coincide with the start of the summer festival, so please help liven up the atmosphere... That's it, Ciao~"

The bad guys who didn't give them any chance to refuse and would use excuses like "you didn't bring it up at the time" even if they were blamed afterwards disappeared from the band girls' sight in an instant, leaving them staring at each other in disbelief.

Just like what was said before, "Humanity can only truly unite when facing a common enemy." I hope that this opportunity can take their relationship a step further. It would definitely be more interesting if that were the case, right?

Chapter 4000 Would you like some tickets today? ()

"Pingxin, are you going out?"

"Yeah, I've been caught..."

I originally wanted to run away while it was still early, but I didn't expect to be caught by the red-haired lady who constantly refreshed near the sofa in the living room -

You can't say that you left because you didn't want to be caught in the middle and asked "Who should I vote for?"

"Ah... well, I have to go out for a bit. The rainy season finally ended a while ago, so I can take advantage of the nice weather and run some errands."

"Oh, I see... Have a nice trip."

I didn't expect to be let off so easily... I had prepared a statement but it didn't work. Should I be happy or disappointed? Regardless, I suddenly felt a little guilty, so Ping Xin said:

"When you're performing at the Ecological Park tonight, remember to maintain order. I've hired professional security, but the fans may not obey. Also... I'll provide mosquito repellent, free glow sticks, and drinking water, but remember to remind fans not to litter. There are plenty of trash cans around the venue. And—"

"I know, I know... You're always acting like an old woman. At least wait until you're married and middle-aged before nagging me like this, little old man. That's it, Bye~"

After finishing her words, Mizukami left in a very casual manner. As expected, this kind of neat and tidy place is great...

"But...old man...ah——"

How old was he in his previous life? He had a vague memory of at least being in his 30s, but what about after that? 40? 50? Sure enough, it still didn't make sense...

"But no matter how much I think about the unknown, I still don't know. The most important thing right now is to grasp what's in front of me—if only I could grasp it... grasp the 'sun' and the 'moon'..."

I am also a Knight!

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