A band simulator, but all girl-heavy!

"It's mainly because your roommate wants to change dormitories, and there just happened to be a suitable candidate enrolled..."

The teacher said with a troubled expression, "You two are from the same country, even the same city. I'm sure you'll have a natural affinity for each other... I don't think you'd disagree, would you?"

"Of course I agree! But..."

Aine looked at her roommate hesitantly.

To be honest, she was a little surprised that her roommate suggested changing dormitories. After all, this foreign classmate had never made things difficult for her. Although he always called her name wrong, he was still very friendly and gentle.

"Sorry...Ann, I have a friend who's having a very bad relationship with her dorm and has been wanting to move in with me. I want to help her solve this problem."

My roommate looked apologetic. "You're a very good person. I didn't ask to change dorms because I thought there was something wrong with you... It's just that my friend needs help."

"Oh, oh! Oh oh! No problem, no problem! No need to apologize to me!"

The silly smile on Aine's face grew even wider, and she quickly waved her hands and said, "I, I don't care at all!"

"So, Saotome-san, what do you think?"

The teacher looked at Xiaokui, who had been smiling and silent from the beginning.

"I totally agree~"

Aoi smiled brightly and nodded gently, her tone clear and brisk, sounding as sweet as wind chimes swaying in the summer breeze. "I really hope to share a dormitory with Chihaya-san. In other words, this is great news for me!"

To be honest, at this moment, a strange adjective emerged in Chihaya Aine's mind.

She felt as if an angel had descended upon her, sent by the gods to rescue her from the suffering and frustration she was experiencing...

Just like that, when Aiyin felt that her study abroad life was getting darker day by day and her life was gradually sinking into dark clouds and mist, that ray of sunshine suddenly shone into her life and dispelled the haze in her heart.

Aoi naturally moved into Aine's dormitory, and from that day on became her first and best friend in London.

That was also the first time in all the time that Aiyin had been studying in London that she felt the atmosphere of "home" in the dormitory. What surrounded her ears was no longer the unfamiliar and nervous English, nor the poor European and American Japanese of her classmates, but Aoi's friendly and standard hometown accent.

After school that day, Aine helped Aoi move her luggage into the dormitory. She watched intently as Aoi filled her bed and small table with her things. The princess-like elegance she had when facing her classmates disappeared, replaced by the liveliness and playfulness of a girl next door.

"This is for you~Chihaya-kun!"

At that time, Aoi took out a gift box from her backpack, winked mysteriously at Aine, and chuckled softly, "This is a gift I brought specially, a gift for my compatriots! I was really worried about not being able to see even a single Japanese classmate here... But the moment I saw Chihaya-san, I was completely relieved! Please be sure to accept it~!"

Europeans and Americans seem to have the habit of giving gifts to people they meet for the first time and who they may spend a long time with in the future, but Aine still had to admit that it was probably the most precious gift she had ever received in London.

--dessert.

It is filled with small snacks that can be bought in many snack stores, convenience stores, and supermarkets in Tokyo, such as senbei, snow meringue, etc., which are definitely not precious things.

However, these things are rarely seen in the far west. Just one look at them can make you feel the greetings from home.

"Although they're just ordinary little things... I think Chihaya-san, who's been away from home for so long, would like them! It's probably hard to find these here, right?"

Aoi had a very cute expression on her face, her eyes gleaming with anticipation like a puppy's, staring intently at Aine, as if waiting for her joyful reaction.

To be honest, Aine felt a little regretful.

Because she was completely overwhelmed by the sudden joy at that time, she was as dull as a student facing an unsolvable math problem. She stared at the snacks in the gift box stupidly and just thanked him sullenly. She chatted with Aoi awkwardly about which snacks she liked best.

If she could turn back time, she would rather hug Aoi and tell her ecstatically that she was very happy and very blessed.

Fortunately, Aoi was very talkative, even more talkative than Aine, who once boasted of being the student council president and a socialite. They quickly used this box of snacks as an opportunity to establish a temporary but very deep friendship, and got together to chat happily until late at night.

They talked about where they each lived, their favorite districts and streets in Tokyo, their favorite Japanese food, and even discussed the differences in British culture and the cultural atmosphere of their own country. If they had enough time, they would probably want to share all their experiences from kindergarten to the present.

Therefore, it was natural for Aine to talk about her current situation in London. Although she was very concerned about her reputation and didn't want to let this new friend know about her embarrassing situation, the atmosphere of the chat was already right, and it was difficult for her not to say it even if she wanted to.

This Saotome Aoi not only brings the familiar feeling of meeting compatriots in a foreign country, but also a unique affinity of Aoi herself. She is like a real little sun, which makes people sink into her involuntarily, just to embrace her intoxicating warmth...

"That sounds really tough... I can imagine something like that."

The lights in the dormitory were already turned off, and the two of them only had the bedside table lamp on. Aoi was sitting on the bed with the quilt covering her. The warm light only illuminated half of her face, but it inexplicably reminded Aine of the phases of the moon. The corner that was barely exposed looked so charming and beautiful.

“If it were me, living alone in such an unfamiliar environment, I might not be able to do as well as you, Aine. So… Aine is actually very capable!”

"That's not the case at all. To be honest, if you hadn't come, Xiaokui, I might have..."

Aine paused, but ultimately didn't say what was in her heart. She just shook her head lightly and quickly changed the subject, "Ah~ It's nothing, don't worry about it, don't worry about it!"

"Don't be depressed about this kind of thing."

Aoi's smile, reflected under the lamp, seemed so pure that it was almost transparent. "Because I am here now, I am still here, and I will be here in the future... Let us support each other and move forward in this strange land."

It is no exaggeration to say that Aine really thought she had met an angel at that time.

She was easily saved by someone with just one sentence.

"Thank you...Xiao Kui."

Recalling the days before, Aine felt a sour smell surrounding her nostrils for a moment, and an inexplicable feeling of grievance kept lingering in her heart, even though she hadn't shed even a single tear in such a long time.

However, here, at this moment, in front of Aoi, whom she had known for only a day, Aine felt as if the emotions in her heart had completely opened up, drawn out by the feeling of grievance, tears gushed out of her eyes like a dam bursting, and her voice was choked with sobs that she couldn't help but sob.

It’s like a child who was bullied in childhood, who always forced himself not to say a word of complaint, but burst into tears and sobbed the moment he saw his parents.

The depression, retreat, tension and helplessness felt in these days were all vented at this moment, flowing into this night that was neither cold nor dark.

“…I’m right here, Aine. I’m not going anywhere… Fate has destined us to continue walking in this strange land, supporting each other.”

Aoi rolled out of bed and gently sat beside Aine's bed, holding her hand that was slightly trembling due to crying, just like comforting her when she was a child and couldn't fall asleep due to nightmares. She gently held her in her arms, gently stroked her hair, and patted her back slowly.

"Cry, cry, there's nothing shameful in crying... After you've cried enough, all that's left of our memories will be laughter."

Under these gentle words that were warmer than the light of a desk lamp, the sense of security that Aine felt at that time was almost indescribable. Although Aoi was the same age as her, even a few months younger than her, she was like a mother, full of incredible tolerance and reliability.

It seems that even if the sky falls, it doesn’t matter, she will always be the embrace where I can cry when I’m sad.

To this day, Aine still doesn't think it was shameful that she cried bitterly in Aoi's arms that day. Even if someone else came over, under such an embrace and comfort, she didn't believe anyone could hold back their tears.

It was from that moment on that she became completely dependent on Shang Kui.

Not only in London, but also in foreign countries...even when she returned to her hometown, she felt that she could not leave this girl who was like the sun.

194

Chapter 194 The goal will not change.

"accurate……"

An and Subaru muttered to themselves, glaring fiercely at the Starry entrance sign not far away, their expressions ferocious as if they wanted to catch everyone inside and eat them.

Her mood was very complicated at the moment. She might be sad, angry, or unwilling, but she definitely didn't feel much joy. She wanted to vent but couldn't find an excuse to get angry. She could only keep muttering things like "Why did you run away?" and "I think we should protest" with an unhappy face.

Although she had previously found several members of Mygo's team under Taoxiang's leadership and congratulated them on their victory, she was actually not that satisfied with the result.

After finally convincing Momoka, they all ran to the review meeting carrying the invaluable memories and thoughts from their dreams. However, in the end, they didn't even get to say a word to Aoi. Not only that, they even lost the qualification to be the warm-up band, and the one who lost was Nagasaki Motoyo's band!

It was simply unacceptable! Losing all his face was a minor matter. What was more important was that An and Subaru could sense that Nagasaki Suyo definitely had some special fantasies about Aoi. If she won this time, who knows, she might even lose her spot in the warm-up band.

"Momoka!! You band dictator! I demand your impeachment!"

Subaru became angrier the more he thought about it, and in the end he almost ruffled his beautiful black hair in a state of impatience, and pointed madly at Momoka who was speechless beside him.

“…I didn’t force you to do anything.”

Taoxiang stared at the now somewhat furious An and Subaru with dead eyes and sighed helplessly, "Didn't I say that I could just go over and see the band by myself? It was you who insisted on following me."

"I said why don't you go find Aoi!"

Subaru demanded fiercely.

"Uh... aren't they going to hold a celebration party? Why don't you just go with them?"

A big question mark seemed to appear in Taoxiang's head.

At this moment, the review meeting has come to an end. After they finished talking to Mygo and heard Aoi publicly announce that a celebration party would be held, they immediately left Starry. At this moment, they were gathered in an unknown street in Shimokitazawa, discussing the next itinerary.

However, it was obvious that today's review meeting was not particularly pleasant. Except for Momoka and Rupa who appeared very calm, Nina and Subaru both looked like they were being bullied. Subaru was crazy and angry like a puffer fish, while Nina sat on a bench nearby from the beginning, with her face puffed up like a steamed dumpling.

As for Xiaozhi...she always frowned and looked unhappy, so it was difficult for everyone to judge her current mood.

"I! Don't! Want! It!"

Subaru spoke with great force, accusing angrily, "You all ran away! How could I possibly have the nerve to attend this kind of event alone!?"

And...she also has a reason that she can't tell.

That is, the Mygo band must attend the celebration party. Subaru was completely embarrassed to meet Nagasaki Soyo alone after losing the bet, so even if she wanted to go, she had to restrain her impulse and came out in shame.

If anyone else had said they wanted to attend, she would definitely not have chosen to refuse to attend the celebration party!

"This is your own problem, right? You won't get any good food if you're too proud."

Momoka shrugged and looked at Renai, who was sitting on a bench sulking alone. She couldn't help but sigh helplessly, "Haa... are you two kids? Why does it feel like our band is becoming more and more like kindergarten?"

Although the two of them were still high school students, but considering the long time in the dream, the band members no longer regarded each other as children.

But in reality, the illusory years and experiences in the dream did not make people very mature. It is better to say that perhaps this is the nature that cannot be changed.

"Miss Taoxiang... won't you be unwilling?"

Renai raised her eyes slightly, her azure eyes flashing with crystal clear light, and her voice was tinged with a heavy and depressed feeling.

"What do you mean? The opening band position?"

Momoka blinked, "You heard what Ijichi-senpai said, didn't you? It's not that our skills are lacking this time, it's simply that our styles don't match, and we're not suitable for participating in this warm-up."

"...So, Miss Momoka had anticipated this outcome a long time ago, right?"

Renai frowned slightly and pursed her lips.

Actually, if you think about it carefully, it's true. Although Aoi and the others had the same magnificent memories in their dreams, and they were probably of the same level, the Ending Band didn't. Furthermore, their student band only needed someone to help liven up the atmosphere before the performance, not a band that could set the trend at the Budokan.

The moment they reached the top of the martial arts hall of their dreams, Youci Wuci was destined to not be able to participate in this warm-up live.

"We said from the beginning that we were here to show our resolve, right? Didn't we say that before we even got here?"

Momoka sighed deeply again, walked gently to the bench, and sat next to Renai, staring into the eyes of this girl who was always impulsive, always causing trouble, but always leading everyone forward. "At this point, what are you still struggling with? Do you want to participate in the warm-up?"

"I……"

Rencai was speechless for a moment, which made her even more depressed. She realized that she didn't even know what she was struggling with.

"I just want to win in front of Aoi, it's that simple, right?"

Xiaozhi took a deep breath. He usually didn't like to express his opinions when people were arguing, but at this moment he chose to speak out his own thoughts on behalf of two people.

"It doesn't matter whether I participate in the warm-up or not, but I just don't want to lose in front of Aoi, that's all."

“We didn’t lose at all, though~”

Rupa said with a smile.

"...If I lose, I lose. I don't want to make excuses for myself."

Renai muttered glumly.

"Your personality is really troublesome. Why do you like to make yourself feel upset?"

Momoka scratched her hair, her face full of helplessness, and glanced at An and Subaru who nodded silently beside her, "And Subaru, the same goes for you, your personality is not much better!"

"So... Miss Momoka, can you tell me?"

Renai was silent for a moment before she finally looked seriously into Momoka's eyes and asked seriously after a while.

"Have we really expressed our resolve to Aoi? And what should we do next?"

"I don't know either."

Taoxiang's gaze gradually drifted away into the distance, and her eyes seemed to see a more distant and deeper scene through the street in front of her, and her smile gradually became filled with an ethereal charm.

"...But I think our goal won't change, Budokan, right?"

"So, what about Xiao Kui?"

An and Subaru's voices seemed to contain a hint of uneasiness.

"Our goals are exactly the same."

Momoka smiled softly, her eyes showing no confusion, only smiles. "Now, all we have to do is not think too much, keep practicing, become famous as soon as possible, and then go see Aoi's independent live next time. That's all."

195

Chapter 195 Xiaokui is not wrong.

The members of the Thorn Group did not come to the celebration banquet.