The social phobia substitute will not dream of the band girl

Chapter 4000 Goodbye is not Goodbye ()

"Speaking of which, dinner isn't until tonight, so why are you all here so early?"

"Ahahaha—my mom said that since we're being treated to a meal, we can't just come empty-handed, so we brought some vegetables and fruits from our own home."

"It's getting more and more like this... It seems like you have a very responsible mother. That's really great."

Even so, the Migan family's kitchen couldn't accommodate that many people. Four people at a time was the limit, so only Koshigaya Taku, who was more skilled in cooking, and Koshigaya Komari, who was more petite, went in to help.

So the remaining group of people sat in the living room and chatted while pre-processing some of the ingredients. Even Natsumi Koshitani, who was usually the most lively and active and hated to work, came to help. It seemed that this open-air barbecue session was really attractive to her.

"Big brother, I did it!"

Miyauchi Renka raised her hand like a child answering a question in class, and Hirayuko wiped her hands before patting her head.

"You did a great job. Eat more in the evening."

"Got it~!"

The lazy grandpa and grandson Mei Gan sat aside and watched this happy scene dryly.

What's going on? This atmosphere of them being the only ones failing?!

"What's wrong? Are you bored?"

Meganilu sat directly on the tatami and leaned against Ping Xin's back, the only thing missing was a small quilt.

"No - I just feel a little itchy." Nilu replied.

So isn't that boring? And if you feel like itching to do something, you can do some work instead of just lying there and starting to do it!

Ping Xin knocked her on the head with the back of his clean hand without even turning around. After processing the fruits and vegetables for a while, they took some time off to watch TV and chat. Since everyone had arrived early, they started barbecuing in the afternoon.

“It’s all meat, meat! …It’s delicious—!”

"Natsumi, you have to eat your vegetables too! Ah... my meat!"

"Barbecue is only for the strong, silly sister—it hurts~"

"Don't run around while you're eating. It would be troublesome if something happened."

Hiranobu used the Hell Burial Knife on Natsumi Koshitani, with good effect.

"Hi~~" x2

"Renge-chan, try this too. It's a special honey barbecue. It's marinated with a special sauce made from honey, so it tastes sweet."

"Ah...thank you, big brother."

Seeing Miyauchi Renka in a daze for some reason, Heishin gave up his meal.

"What's wrong? Are you unhappy? Or is the food not to your liking?"

"The meat is delicious, but I suddenly feel... This city is amazing. I've never eaten anything so delicious."

"Hmm... but it's always people who are powerful. Cities are built by people. Besides the meat, the vegetables and fruits you brought are also delicious. Would you like to try some?"

“…Mmm! Delicious—!”

Rural children often have pure hearts, but that doesn't mean they're inherently simple or unsophisticated. After all, they're exposed to a vast information gap from a young age compared to their city counterparts. Much like the rural children in those "Metamorphosis" movies, most begin to dislike, even loathe, their hometowns after experiencing the glitz and glamour of the city. Just as few can maintain a positive attitude despite facing the cruelty and darkness of real life, sometimes even turning a blind eye requires confronting one's inner struggles.

Romain Rolland once said:

There is only one kind of heroism in this world, and that is to still love life after recognizing the truth of life.

Although the original meaning of the sentence is "The most valuable thing about people is that they still love life after seeing through the essence of life", this does not prevent it from becoming a classic copy that has inspired countless people.

Although Ping Xin was deeply moved after watching the film, he had lost the ability to love life. Therefore, he dedicated his love for himself to his family and friends, and to many people he had never met, just like he dedicated music to the world.

In this way, Pingxin, Nilu and everyone in Asahigaoka Village enjoyed a sumptuous outdoor barbecue together, until the sun gradually set and finally disappeared completely.

That night, after sending off a few students from the Asahigaoka branch, Heishin and Nilu went out for a walk to digest their food. They practiced a few moves by the river before returning, both wet. After being chastised by Grandma Liuhua, they washed up and went to bed. Everything was just like before...

But by the time dawn came, Ping Xin and Ni Lu had disappeared like evaporating dewdrops. Only two sets of neatly folded bedding in the room and the washed and dried clothes fluttering slightly in the wind proved that they had been there.

Just as he said before, Pingxin was not good at dealing with tear-jerking scenes of life and death, so he lied even to the grandparents of the Meigan family. Late at night, he took Nel to Delta's car and headed to the Shinkansen station in Tomakomai City.

In the room, besides the clothes they had changed out of, there was also an exquisite, lightweight hollow hairpin and a long pipe handcrafted by a master craftsman from fine wood. There was also some Yan Country tea and some other miscellaneous items, all of which were ordinary but made of exquisite materials, such as cloth, plant seeds, and an old man's rocking chair.

Eight hours ago, Ping Xin was here, and eight hours later, Ping Xin and Nilu were already dozing off in the first-class seats of the Shinkansen, their bodies cuddled together. But his appearance and departure were not meaningless, just like the birth and death of each of us, they must mean something.

Hiranobu had a very happy time in Asahigaoka Village, so he wanted to put an end to this memory with a happy mood. So he left gifts for everyone, hoping to dilute their sadness.

They can use Nilu's bicycle whenever they want and leave it at Meigan's house when not in use. This also allows them to visit their grandparents more often and attract more attention.

Hearing that Miyauchi Renka loved painting, Heishin gifted her with a collection of paintings by both Japanese and foreign artists, as well as watercolor pencils, crayons, oil paints, and other related items. He also gave her a children's bicycle with training wheels, allowing her to travel further and see more diverse scenery.

Although he gave a high-end pillow to her sister, Kazuho Miyauchi, who is also the only teacher and homeroom teacher at the Asahigaoka branch, Hirashin still left a message hoping that she would try a little harder.

Heishin gave beautiful clothes and cosmetics to Koshigaya Komari, who admires adults, and also hoped that she would stop saying things like "climbing the ladder to adulthood" all the time. Although I don't know what this sentence means, there will always be someone who understands. Maybe the scene will be very interesting when it is revealed?

She gave her lively and active sister Natsumi Koshigaya some interesting books. Although there is more to life than reading, which she is not interested in, she still reminded her to study hard so that she can be more relaxed in the future.

Pingxin gave Taku Koshigaya his own advanced guitar teaching materials, song sheets, high-quality clay and production tools, hoping that this brother, who is very hidden in many ways, will be noticed more in the future.

As for Hotaru Ichijo, he gave her a digital camera. After all, she was from Tokyo, so her family probably had plenty of things, and she was a serious person, so there was nothing much to say. So, Hirayuki encouraged her to document her life. She might have to move away due to her father's job, so it was a good idea to capture some of her memories. She could also take photos of her beloved Ko-chan-sama.

On the morning of June 6, Miyauchi Renka was woken up by her elder sister.

"Lian-chan, wake up quickly. The big brother from Tokyo left a gift for you."

Miyauchi Renka opened her eyes from her sleep, and what she saw were the familiar squinting eyes of her elder sister.

"Good morning.. sis."

"Good morning, Ren-chan."

"...Ah, a gift!"

After a few seconds of slow "booting up", Renka jumped out of bed and ran out, but standing at the entrance was not Santa Claus (crossed out) with gifts... a big brother from Tokyo, but just a big cardboard box filled with various things and a letter on the top -

This is written personally by Lianhua in the palace. Seeing your letter is like meeting you in person, and your face is filled with joy.

*When you see this letter, it’s like seeing me in person. I hope you can smile.

Renka-chan, by the time you read this, I'll have already transferred to another train and boarded the Shinkansen bound for Tokyo. You guessed it right, I've already left Asahigaoka Village and am on my way home.

Just like you meet and part with your friends in the village every day, our separation is only a matter of time, but this does not mean that we will never see each other again from now on.

You probably know what "goodbye" means, but goodbye isn't just a simple "bye" or "bye-bye." It also implies a promise of seeing you again. As I've said before, you and your friends meet and part ways every day, but you'll always meet again in the future. The same is true for us.

I heard that you like painting very much, and after seeing your works through your sister, Miss Miyauchi Kazuho, ​​I am convinced that you have talent.

Perhaps your talent should not be buried in this small rural village, but as I promised before, the choice is yours. All I can do is provide you with the tools to paint, and the materials for painting are everything you love.

I think that painting, like music, is, in a sense, an art form that can convey the author's ideas to the audience without being constrained by language. However, both art forms require the accumulation of knowledge and the appreciation ability cultivated over the years. Even geniuses need acquired knowledge.

However, I don't want you to be infected by the "knowledge" I bring you. I hope that Miyauchi Renka's paintings are her own achievements, not the continuation of other artists. Therefore, I send you these simple picture albums in the hope that they can bring you some inspiration. Sometimes, even people with different opinions can learn from each other's shortcomings and fill in the gaps.

If you'd like, you can draw some interesting things that happened here while I was away, and we can share them together next time we meet.

As for what is interesting, it depends on you. It can be a wild grass by the roadside, flowers blooming all over the mountains, the pristine scenery of Asahigaoka Village, or the figures of villagers gathered together to work collectively. It can be an ordinary daily life or an absurd daydream.

The world is never short of beauty, what is lacking is the eyes to discover beauty——

I think Miyauchi Renka is a child who has the ability to discover beauty, so unleash your talent and let the brush follow your heart to depict beautiful scenery. I believe that if it were you, you would be able to do it.

I hope you won't be sad about our separation, little brave man of Asahigaoka Village—

Let's wait until winter to see you!

Asuka Maheishin

March 10th, 2016

......

Why was this? Even though there were many words she couldn't understand, Miyauchi Renka couldn't help but shed tears. After reading the letter based on the phonetic notation, her tears soaked the white paper and stained the black characters. She hurriedly tried to wipe them away, but unexpectedly discovered that there seemed to be something written on the back of the white paper as well.

PS: As expected, besides ordinary gifts, life also needs a little surprise. Want my treasure? Then go find it, I hid it somewhere in the Miyauchi family!

PS2: If you can’t find it, ask your sister.

......

After seeing that there was something hidden in her house, Miyauchi Renka hurried back to her room to ask her sister Miyauchi Ichiho for clarification, and then immediately turned back to search with great enthusiasm. After all, she was the "brave man" of Asahigaoka Village recognized by Hirayuka, so how could she give up when she encountered difficulties?

After washing up and having breakfast at her sister's behest, Miyauchi Renka started her "Great Voyage". Then she found a bicycle that seemed to be shining in her small warehouse (brand new).

“So amazing…ah!”

Miyauchi Renka cried out in surprise when she saw her dusty hands had stained the bicycle. It's like when you first get a new phone or a new pair of shoes, you tend to be extra attentive to them. During that "honeymoon" period, you always cherish your new items with extra care.

"Here—this is the reward for completing the mission, and there's a message~"

Miyauchi Ichiho smiled and took out a crumpled piece of paper from her pocket. On it was written Heixin's last message to her.

The world is so big, you should always go out and see it.

This is the mount I prepared for you, the brave hero. Are you satisfied?

Looking at the bicycle with training wheels in front of her, although it is a little big for Renka Miyauchi now, she should be able to continue using it for a while while she is in her growth period.

"It's decided...I'm going on an adventure!"

"Remember not to run too far, come back early~"

"I see!"

In this way, the young brave who parted with a certain passerby once again embarked on a journey towards an unknown tomorrow—

Chapter 42: Encounter on a Rainy Day

On the morning of June 2016, 6, Heishin and Meganello, who had secretly set off in the wee hours of the morning, boarded the first train at five in the morning. They were now soundly sleeping on the Shinkansen, having just transferred once after a nearly eight-hour journey.

Compared to Meganil, who slacked off all day yesterday, just eating and sleeping, Pingxin had slept much longer on the train, even still sleeping right before getting off. This defenseless, deep sleep was made possible not only by the first train's private carriage and the presence of Nilu and Delta, but also by the early morning "overtime."

In order to avoid being discovered by others, Ping Xin got up in the early morning to write messages to each person and personally delivered the gifts to their doorsteps one by one. It can only be said that being cool always comes at a price. In short, after playing the role of cheap Santa Claus, Ping Xin had to catch up on sleep in the car.

"..."

Meganelle stared blankly at the profile of the man she'd been leaning against (physically) all the way, seemingly tempted to make a move. After all, there were only three of them in the entire train car, and Delta had taken a seat further up ahead to rest, avoiding their privacy. This was a godsend opportunity!

If it's just for a moment...it shouldn't be discovered, right?

Just as Meganelle supported herself with her hands to make up for her height deficiency, the phone suddenly rang.

When Ping Xin woke up for the first time, he found that someone had already handed the phone to him with his innate super reflexes.

"Ah... Thank you. Hello?... It's Asuna, we'll be there soon... Um... um... Let's meet at the cinema this afternoon."

After Pingxin hung up the phone with Asuna, he began to browse various domestic and foreign chat apps to make sure nothing important had happened while he was asleep. Then he asked Nel, who for some reason had been showing him the back of her head, "What would you like to eat later?"

Although train bento is good, apart from the special bento, Pingxin prefers to eat fresh and hot ones.

"Then... curry."

"Then let's go to Shimokitazawa after we get off the bus. It's convenient to take a taxi since it's near the station."

Despite its somewhat 21st-century reputation as a "bad neighborhood," Shimokitazawa is a popular destination for many young Tokyo residents. Besides being a hub for music and theater, it's also known as a vintage clothing paradise. Shimokitazawa also boasts a vibrant cultural scene, with numerous theaters and theatre groups, as well as a vibrant pop culture scene, evident in the street performers and graffiti on the walls.

*After all, it is actually a wealthy area

Regardless of how many people go there to see the Beast House, Pingxin goes there because of the many livehouses. He has seen bands of many different styles there, some refreshing, some truly stunning. In short, the cultural inclusiveness is very strong!

On June 6th, Tokyo officially entered the rainy season. The sudden rain, the proliferation of mold in the bathroom, and the smelly clothes after drying in the shade always make people feel bad, although Hirayuko personally likes rainy days.

"Driver, please pull over. I'll be there in two minutes... Delta, get me two umbrellas."

"Yes, my lord," Delta replied.

Although the driver didn't understand why, he still charged for the time he stopped at the roadside. As long as there was no sudden roadside robbery or random killing of people, there would be no problem at all. After all, he was a professional driver and he would not be in a hurry.

Because although the raindrops were not big, they were unusually dense. The thin raindrops would cause additional interference to Ping Xin, whose dynamic vision was beyond human limits. When he got a little closer, he found that -

What is this ghost?

I thought the two people hiding from the rain under the eaves here were sisters, one older and one younger, or a mother and daughter, but it turned out to be two JKs hiding from the rain. It’s okay, but why did you hide under your companion’s skirt while she acted like she was used to it?!

Noticing Ping Xin's gaze, the short-haired blue-haired beauty who had been playing tricks finally emerged from under her friend's skirt. Her right eye hidden by her hair, the earrings on her ears, and her expressionless handsome face gave her a neutral aesthetic. Ping Xin recognized her—