The social phobia substitute will not dream of the band girl

Ping Xin did not continue speaking, because he saw his sister's contemptuous eyes -

abnormal!

"Haha...Have I ever told you about my childhood?"

"When we were kids, weren't we kids enough when we met?"

It seemed that she felt that anything could happen to Ping Xin and he dared to do anything, so Xiaoshi's eyes became sharp. If her brother went astray, she would correct his XP system and strike hard!

"I used to be quite... lonely, I kept to myself. But it wasn't as awkward as it was in junior high. I still had some friends."

A loner?

When I was a kid, I thought about Ping Xin, who had just entered high school and had attracted four beautiful JKs with unique characteristics. I always felt that he was being Versailles, or was he just plain stupid?

...There's no hope, you blockhead!

"But I betrayed him - I made three friends in kindergarten. One was my best friend and the other two were his 'good sisters'. At that time, both of them didn't fit in with the crowd, so I tried to talk to him.

Oh... I was a little embarrassed at the time, but looking back now, I'm glad I mustered up the courage—"

Hirayukoshi's face lit up with a brilliant smile, a look that had only recently returned to him. It wasn't an act, but a genuine, pure "real thing." However, the happiness quickly vanished from Hirayukoshi's face, and he continued:

"But then I made a mistake... Do you remember what I told Suzuki Katsuo about the 'Philosophy of Water'?"

"Yes, but what does this have to do with that?"

Could it be that you, brother, shouted some weird words and beat them up, and they fought back by shouting "bonds", "friendship", "village" or something like that?

"I was playing the 'water-striking' game by myself by the river... You know I've never been good at dealing with women, right? In fact, part of the reason was because of my negligence. I didn't notice her falling into the water. If others hadn't discovered that the little girl was drowning, I wouldn't even have had the chance to go down and rescue her myself to make amends-"

"...It's not your fault, brother."

Pingxin collapsed back on the sofa in the lounge, while Xiaoshi leaned on his chest, as if they were comforting each other with their body temperature.

"But if it weren't for me, she wouldn't have gone to the river. If it weren't for my negligence, she wouldn't have drowned, and she wouldn't have been left with such a trauma that would affect her whole life... So at the time, I thought, if I'm afraid of women, and women will be hurt because of me, then it's best for us to never touch each other.

So I ran away. My father arranged for me to attend Shengxiang Primary School when I was about to start elementary school. Although we went to a different elementary school, we still met in the old park. After making new friends, I ran away again, but this time I followed my parents to a place they would never have imagined...

Xiao took the initiative to hold Pingxin's hand. Her brother's hands were larger than hers, but both were smooth and delicate. This wasn't a sign of neglect; on the contrary, they both developed calluses and then wore them away, thanks to the Yan Nation's secret medicine and the supernatural powers within them.

Her brother's hands were warm and always gave Asuka Batoki strength, but she didn't do anything for Hirayobu, just sharing some "insignificant" work...

A trace of pain flashed across Xiaoshi's eyes, but then it immediately turned into determination. She said -

"...But you held my hand, brother. You took the initiative to save me, and even chose to use a surname like me, [Asuka Ma], which doesn't even exist."

"Hehe... because the look in your eyes back then was like you were begging for help—and I'm tired of being mistaken for Ping Xin. Yan Country also has the surname Ping, and it's not a specialty of the East Country. It's really annoying to have my name wrong! Luckily, I can just find a surname for myself."

Sure enough, my brother is always so bold in thinking and doing!

Asuka Matoki has become a die-hard fan of Hirayuma (sad)

"Brother, did you try to find them afterwards?"

"...How can I, a traitor, face them now? Besides, that guy has one man and three women, all childhood sweethearts. He's probably become a wicked stuntman, or even a super harem king! He should be in the first year of high school like me now, right?

And after that, we went on a family trip. Then, in Victoria, I got a strange illness for 'some reason' and was sent to my home in the East Country. After that, I was bedridden and almost had Jade Syndrome, let alone looking for someone -

"Wait, you mentioned before that your father knows some metaphysical stuff, and my illness is undiagnosable by any modern technology, so rare it deserves my name. So... he didn't just casually read my fortune and dump you and me here, did he?!"

Ping Xin said this half-jokingly, but his sister's expression when she was little confirmed his guess. This couple really is...

However, the "strange disease" is indeed cured now, and he has also obtained the power of the Stand "World". Although it is only a 3-second time stop, it is a super trump card that is enough to reverse the situation in many cases. Moreover, he has not found any news about the [Arrow] or [Stand User] in this world.

In addition, there are no Pillar Men and Wave Users in this world, and there is no SPW Group. Instead, there is an American Stark Technology and Umbrella Corporation. Although there are other worrying factors, it can be roughly confirmed that he is the only one in this world who has the abilities of the JOJO series.

*Hello, I can help him confirm it.

......

"So, do you want to go and see it?"

Ping Xin, who had just finished a fight, came to school the next day as if nothing had happened. After being injured by his sister Asuka Matoki's [Qi], his body seemed to start learning and evolving again. This was probably related to his use of advanced ripples to develop brain potential. However, he now just wanted to find an excuse to ask someone out to pick up girls.

Fighting is just for fun and to show off. His first priority now is to pick up girls and help them find their love!

"A monster movie? Are they the kind with really big, really handsome and really powerful monsters? I want to go, I want to go!" When Hirayuki Ichinose Asuna nodded, he knew that this was a sure thing!

"How about you, Karin?"

"I... Then I'll go too—"

"Great!"

Asuna used a hug attack and cheek rubs on Kakutateka Rin, with great effect.

"Azuna, come too."

"If this is the master's order—"

"Well... then you can come too."

"Yes, I will follow the master's orders~"

There's definitely something sinister about Murokasa Akane. She actually called me "master" in the classroom. If she keeps this up, her reputation will definitely be ruined! If I'd known, I should have just let her watch from the side as usual...

Hirayukobu is a bit of a jerk, but he's actually pretty much dead. He does have a reputation, though, as evidenced by the popular "Nobunaga Overlord Legend." Celebrity gossip only excites the public. He's single anyway, so even if he does something a bit frivolous, no one would say anything. After all, everyone knows Hirayukobu, so whatever he does wouldn't be surprising.

"Ping-xin-!"

The back door of the classroom rang, and Meganelle made a dazzling appearance. As soon as she saw Ping Xin, a short dwarf sprinted and rammed into his abdomen. Fortunately, Ping Xin was able to use force reduction and ripples to dislodge the raised Babel Tower. Otherwise, given their height difference, it would have most likely been stabbed in the face or even in the mouth...

"Nel, what's wrong with you? This skill, which looks like a big golden retriever charging, should be used by Asuna. Why are you so anxious?"

"I heard that after I fell, you fought that guy again, and used a lot of powerful moves I've never heard of, like the Dinosaur Pictographic Fist and the 270km/h Cockroach Dash, which is comparable to the Shinkansen. I want to learn that too!"

So that's how it is. Meganelu and Asuka Matobu have always had a strange competitive relationship. The two of them have been competing with each other to win and then make the other lose, but they have not taken any further actions, which is very confusing.

But for Meganelle, who has a very strong personality and likes to be the best in everything she does, losing to a guy like Hirayuma is acceptable, but losing to his sister Asuka is not acceptable!

Ah, why did I think it was okay to lose to that Hirayuko? I...

"What moves? I want to see them too!"

Asuna grabbed Hirashin's hand, and then let go the next second as if she had been electrocuted.

It’s really strange... Ping Xin thought.

"Then let's do it after school. Everyone is coming for tutoring. By the way, our small classroom was legally sealed off by that Tiaoyue Lin... Then let's go to my house." Ping Xin suggested.

"Nelue-senpai, come watch the movie with us, everyone's going!"

Asuna dropped Pingxin and held the tiny Nel in her arms. This was a pure breast murder scene!

"That's a good plan, but I'd like to make a slight change. I think the nuclear dinosaur Godzilla will definitely defeat the Triceratops, Pterosaur, and Tyrannosaurus Rex, so why don't we go to the movies together and learn Godzilla's Pictographic Fist! By the way, Xiaoxiao will be there too, so you can compete with her to see who learns it first."

"Godzilla... Elephant Fist?"

Although it sounds outrageous...but it seems normal for Ping Xin?

"Also, about your family—"

"That's settled then, see you after school!"

When she heard that Pingxin was going to start chanting again and doing what the neighborhood committee auntie should do, Meiganilu ran away.

He actually defeated the master Meganil without even using a single move?

Isn’t this a kind of “martial arts”?

(big boo)

After school——

"Go to the movies with you? No - by the way, leave the tickets here, I'll go with Mocha and the others when I get back." This is what the rebellious red-haired beauty Zhulan said on the phone.

But Ping Xin didn't feel anything was wrong, after all, he was used to this kind of thing...

Wait, is something wrong?

Pingxin: The lucky guy is actually me!

Chapter 14: After School Band Time

After school, Master Pingxin and his five disciples came to his house, but today he brought the four of them home not to play but to study. Their grades in school have been steadily improving and all of them have reached an upper-middle level, so after-school tutoring can reduce some of the pressure, and they can then devote some time to training for the band C&C.

Honestly, Pingxin felt a bit guilty about leaving them behind to show off and compete in the competition yesterday. So, today, he had to at least help them check their music theory knowledge. Most importantly, he had to check the instruments to make sure they didn't end up using a six-string bass as a guitar again.

"Hmm—OK~"

After taking a quick look at the model and completeness of the instrument, Ping Xin made a gesture.

It seems that the familiar staff who often go to the store are reliable. When they see Ping Xin's card, they know to take out the best things and let them choose. In the end, what they choose are just ordinary good-looking musical instruments that are not even as good as the fancy ones collected in the cabinets in Ping Xin's room.

The instruments he purchased were nominally his property, and as long as they maintained their band activities, he would "lend" them to them for their own use. The same treatment was applied to the girls in other bands. As the saying goes, a little kindness pays off, and a ton of gratitude pays off. Don't take advantage of others. Establishing rules in advance, like a prenuptial agreement, can avoid a lot of unnecessary trouble.

Kadodate Karin's instrument is a Chameleon series bass, a standard instrument in both design and features. The blue and purple gradient from the neck to the body creates a dreamy, starry sky-like feel. However, the blue and purple intertwine on the back of the body, creating a delicate, translucent pink that echoes the softness and beauty of Karin's heart.

Murokasa Akane's instrument is a keyboard, a plain ivory white one that's not much different from a typical entry-level model except for the price. Meganelu's drum kit is even easier to find; even with the custom parts, they're all pretty much the same. Then, a whole new thing, like the stickers I put on the drumheads for Roselia's drummer, Udagawa Ako, would be fine.

On the contrary, Hirayukobu was surprised by Ichinose Asuna's instrument——

"I never thought there would be a day like this... Asuna, what made you think of buying this?"

Touching the Yanguo currency in his hand, which was about 2000 yuan, Pingxin felt a lot of emotion in his heart, as he felt that it seemed very cheap compared to the entry-level guitar that cost 3 to 5 yuan just now.

*To avoid suspicion of advertising (and to prevent those who are too serious in their research), I won’t mention the brand, but I do have prototypes.

"Hehe—you told me that when I was little, right? Because I thought if I had the same guitar as Hirayama, maybe I could become as good as you!"

Asuna smiled and made a V-sign. Even with Pingxin's eyesight, he could only find pure and brilliant emotions in her smile without any other "impurities". Asuna's purity has always been higher than his.

"...As expected, it's her again. I'm almost used to being 'backstabbed' by now—but I didn't expect to 'reunite' with an old friend in this way... Long time no see, Agul."

Facing the lake-blue gourd-shaped guitar in his hands, Ping Xin was overcome with emotion. He had bought this very first guitar, the same model from his previous life, while traveling the world with his parents. Unfortunately, after two or three years of struggling through diverse climates and occasionally using it as a weapon, it began to malfunction. As a reminder of himself, Ping Xin had kept this old friend, but he hadn't seen it in ages.

"Did Hiranobu name his guitar? A..Guru... What does it mean?" Asuna tried hard to use her little brain, but she couldn't think of a work from another world.

"Hmm... a legendary warrior representing the ocean, right? Because all life on Earth is directly or indirectly dependent on the ocean, I hope to become a being as all-encompassing and reliable as the ocean..."

"It's okay, Pingxin, you can definitely do it, and you're already very capable now!"

Feeling Asuna's encouragement, Hirashin smiled and replied, "But I'm still far from enough... By the way, Asuna, have you thought of a name for the instrument? I think if it were you, you would definitely give it a name -"

“Surprise!”

"surprise?"

I originally thought it was a broom or something related to maids and C&C (Cleaning & Clearing), but I didn't expect it to be a "surprise"... It was really a surprise in many ways.

"What's the reason?"

"Of course it's because I love surprises the most! And everyone!"

"Is that so... Then when your level is high enough, I will give you a 'surprise'." Ping Xin said with a smile.

"Great--!"

Asuna......

Kadodane Karin envied and was jealous of the existence of her best friend. She envied her for being able to speak freely, for being able to naturally radiate light and warmth that warmed people's hearts, and for being able to easily do things she dared not even think about. She was jealous that she was favored by heaven and that even if she did nothing, the "result" called "victory" would come to her hands. The strong sense of inferiority and self-loathing gnawed at Karin's heart, making her feel painful.

However, if you hold the pain in your heart, it will always be the pain of one person. Only by releasing it and resolving it can you recover. At present, Hua Lin still lacks an opportunity——

Either perish in silence or explode in silence [Opportunity]

After a quick survey of the four, Hiraishin discovered they all had a basic understanding of music theory, which would make teaching them much easier. In his previous life, when he tried to teach himself songs and instruments, he discovered he'd never taken any music lessons, let alone learn to play the recorder or practice ensembles like Asuna and the others. At best, he'd participated in a class choir competition, which was nothing special.

After reminiscing about his tragic childhood, Hirayuko asked, "Speaking of which, have you decided on the style of your band? With a little bit of reworking of the maid thing, you could maybe incorporate some visual kei influences, but the most important musical style is ultimately up to you guys to decide."

Although they didn't know why Ping Xin suddenly became emo, the four of them still answered -

“Interesting!”

“…I think it will resonate with the audience.”

"Gorgeous, elegant, and maid-like~"

"Huh? Game music isn't okay?"

How should I put it? Pingxin feels that Karin is indeed the eternal god. As a common sense person, she is much easier to understand than the other three, although the direction is still quite vague.