"I... just need to write the lyrics? You said that in the end, five people will perform together on stage... but I can't play any instrument..."
Toyokawa Shoko was stunned at first, then her face quickly turned red and she covered her face guiltily.
"Oops, I'm in this habit again... Sorry, Deng-kun! I decided to let you be the lead singer of this band without discussing it with you in advance..."
Gao Songdeng blinked and sat in his seat blankly, with a confused look on his face.
"Me... lead singer? But, I can't sing in front of so many people..."
"Hey, is that so?" Shiina Riki couldn't help but frown, looking back and forth at the two people's expressions, and said with a worried tone like questioning, "She is the lead singer you booked? I thought she was just responsible for writing lyrics, and you are the keyboard player and lead singer. And Deng, you don't look like the type who can sing loudly, right?"
"Well... I think that since Deng wrote the lyrics, she should sing it herself so that she can perfectly convey the emotion of the song."
Toyokawa Shoko sighed softly, suppressed her self-blame, stood up again, and looked at everyone seriously.
"Well, let me explain it again here."
"There are five people in our band. In my opinion, Deng is the lead singer and lyricist, and I am the keyboard player and composer. Mu is the guitarist, Su Shi is the bassist, and Li Xi is the drummer."
At this point, she glanced slightly behind her.
But because he didn't dare to turn his head too blatantly, he didn't see Ming Hai in the convenience store.
Even so, after a brief pause, she still said in a resounding voice: "Of course, there is also a sixth member who is willing to support our actions from behind and provide us with as much help as possible."
“Although he himself did not intend to participate in [CryCHIC]’s practice, and was unwilling to show up in the band for various reasons, I still hope that everyone can know that he helped me and our band a lot behind the scenes, including the establishment of the band and the rental of the practice room.”
"If I conceal this matter, I will feel like I am stealing the credit, so I..."
"Huh? That's nothing?" Shiina Riki crossed his elbows, very confused by her serious attitude, and interrupted her in a tough tone, "Now is not the time to talk about the sixth person, right? The biggest question is whether Deng can be the lead singer. Why are you suddenly focusing on this?"
"…I'm sorry, this is just my willfulness. I'll explain it to you slowly when I have time."
Sighing and looking down, Toyokawa Shoko was about to get back to the topic.
Nagasaki Suyo, who had been silent for a while, suddenly showed a strange smile and spoke softly:
"Um, Xiangzi-chan, the sixth person you mentioned... could it be a man?"
Toyokawa Shoko tilted her head in confusion: "Yes... I should have clearly used the word 'he'."
Nagasaki Suyo's expression remained unchanged, and she continued to ask in a positive tone: "That man's name...could it be Suga Narumi?"
Toyokawa Shoko opened her eyes wide in surprise: "Mr. Suyo, do you also know Mr. Minghai?!"
Takamatsu Deng also let out a sigh, and his bewildered eyes lit up with a reassuring light again: "Ming Hai-san? Is he in the band too..."
Ruoye Mu looked at Toyokawa Shoko's reaction, and he didn't know what he remembered. He lowered his eyes and murmured, "So it was that person..."
Only Shiina Riki felt like she was instantly excluded by the other members of the band. She could only stand aside with a puzzled look on her face, turning her head back and forth to look at their different strange reactions.
"Narumi? Who is he? Is he famous? Why do you all know him?!"
Volume 41: Chapter Chapter There is no smile in Miss Xiangzi's eyes
After a brief moment of confusion, Nagasaki Suyo spoke again.
"I thought Ming Hai only knew about the band from Xiangzi-chan, but I didn't expect that he himself was involved... In other words, he is the founder of [CryCHIC] just like Xiangzi-chan?"
She smiled and guessed in a light tone.
Toyokawa Shoko shook her head and responded subconsciously and seriously.
“No, according to him, [CryCHIC] is a band that belongs to the five of us, and he is just a supporter and fan who helps us from behind.”
Then he showed a surprised expression: "Ming Hai... Su Shi-san, are you familiar with Ming Hai-kun?"
"Eh~ How should I explain it?" She combed her long hair gently with her fingers. She tilted her head and thought for a while, then chuckled as if she didn't care. "We should be considered very good friends, right? Ming Hai helped me a lot, and because we live very close to each other, sometimes we would meet on the road and go to school together...ah, he also picked this bass for me."
"..."
Toyokawa Shoko frowned unconsciously.
She didn't know whether the inexplicable feeling of irritation in her heart was due to the other party's suddenly subtle attitude or because of those meaningful words.
...No, don't think too much.
Ms. Suyo is an important member of the band. If you target her because of this little emotion, you are not qualified to lead [CryCHIC] forward!
"That's it."
Soon, Toyokawa Shoko relaxed her brows, her expression brightened, and she nodded and smiled: "I didn't expect there would be such a coincidence... I was able to meet Ming Haijun, and then gather here with Su Shi and all the members. As expected, we are connected by "fate"!"
The voice was like a spring breeze, and she was sincerely grateful for this "coincidence".
"Shoko-chan, you are really mature."
Nagasaki Suyo slightly narrowed her eyes which did not show much smile, and quickly covered them up with a gentle and kind innocent smile. She gently clasped her hands together and echoed with a little emotion:
"Yes, this kind of destined feeling is really wonderful~"
Keep your relationship a secret and give her a surprise?
——No, I don’t think like that anymore.
Nagasaki Motoyo really didn't expect that what Minghai said about "helping each other a little" and "Toyokawa-san's matter is more important" actually referred to the establishment of [CryCHIC].
After knowing this, how could she remain silent when she saw Toyokawa Shoko showing such deep affection?
'At least……'
The girl took a deep breath slowly, her slightly flickering eyes becoming firm.
"I also need to assert my sovereignty."
The attitude that seemed to monopolize Minghai and think of him silently made Nagasaki Suyo feel very uncomfortable.
I always feel that if I don't say something, I will be completely outshined by her.
"By the way! Riki-chan probably doesn't know him, right?"
Nagasaki Motoyo suddenly shifted her gaze to look at Shiina Riki who was completely unable to join the conversation, and introduced him enthusiastically: "The Ming Hai we are talking about is a very gentle, smart and reliable person, right?"
"I first got to know him because he helped me beat down the robber. Last night he also took me to RiNG to pick out a bass, and we talked for a long time about musical instruments with the clerk. He seemed to know a lot about this aspect... Just like Xiangzi said, no matter what problem I encounter, maybe he can find a way to solve it?"
She clapped her hands and suggested cheerfully, "Ah! Why don't I find a time to bring him here to formally meet everyone?"
Shiina Riki couldn't help but click his tongue, feeling as if he had met some kind of salesman, and he moved back uncomfortably.
Then he said coldly, "No need. I have no interest in him. No matter what kind of person he is, just don't come and affect the operation of the band."
"Don't worry, that won't happen." With a smile that showed intimacy, Nagasaki Suyo said in a happy tone, "I suddenly feel that I can become a very good friend with Riki-chan~"
"Aha?"
Shiina Riki's face was full of question marks, and he had no idea why she was suddenly so enthusiastic about him.
On the other side, I watched Nagasaki Suyo talking freely.
Toyokawa Shoko stood there in a daze, and even forgot to remind her that "Murakami-kun doesn't want to have too much contact with other people."
——Robber?
That story that was so disjointed that it made me grit my teeth, the heroine in it turned out to be Su Shi-san? !
And he said last night...
Could it be that after doing that with me, he made an appointment with Su Shi to buy a bass? !
He hadn't mentioned this to me during our conversation last night until bedtime...
Inexplicable anger and bitterness began to brew in my chest like a volcano about to erupt.
Toyokawa Shoko clenched her fists under the table, but a brighter smile appeared on her face, like a statue of a luxurious and friendly young lady.
"I'm not angry, nor am I jealous... well, I just hope that Narumi-kun can be more decent."
As his friend, the object of his pursuit.
I should be qualified to question him about certain things, right?
——You are right, Narumi-kun!
at the same time.
Watching them happily discussing in the convenience store, Ming Hai suddenly shuddered for some reason and almost dropped the milk carton in his hand.
He looked around and found the atmosphere in the convenience store was peaceful and quiet. Everyone was busy with their own things and no one paid attention to him.
"Where does the murderous intent come from...I haven't offended anyone since I traveled through time and space?"
Ming Hai couldn't help but frown and rubbed his inexplicably itchy nose. The goose bumps on his arms were slowly fading away.
——Could it be that an enemy of the Toyokawa family really appeared and planned to get rid of his bodyguard before kidnapping Miss Shoko?
Smirking at the outrageous idea, he leaned back on the table and propped up his head with his arms.
I continued to drink milk slowly and enjoyed the seemingly lively [CryCHIC] meeting.
……
Nagasaki Suyo suddenly remembered something.
"By the way, Deng-chan and Mu-chan, how did you know Ming Hai?"
She hid her worry and looked at Takamatsu Deng with doubt, who had little presence, and the ice girl who was as delicate and cute as a doll and attracted attention wherever she went.
——Is it possible that Narumi also has a "good relationship" with them?
The Poseidon, who was always affectionate to everyone, kept his distance from her... Thinking about the possibility of such a situation, Nagasaki Motoyo felt complicated, not knowing whether to feel happy or even sad.
Gao Songdeng raised his head and blurted out in a timid voice that was rarely smooth:
"Um... Narumi-san, you saved me on the overpass..."
When talking about what happened that day, Toyokawa Shoko also came out of her sulky state and carefully helped her add a few words of explanation.
Nagasaki Suyo nodded in understanding: "So these things happened."
——Very good, I’ve made note of it.
Ming Hai doesn't mind visiting a girl's home as long as there is a legitimate reason.
After carefully checking Takamatsu Deng's expression and not feeling any threat from him, Nagasaki Motoyo felt relieved and asked again:
"Where's Mu-chan?"
Without any fluctuation in his eyes, Ruo Yemu took a sip of mango juice and said calmly, "I have never seen him, so I can't say I know him."
"Eh? That's..."
"Shoko has been acting strange lately. Not only has she started reading girls' comics, but she also keeps telling me about this person—"
"Wait, Mu!"
Before she finished her words, Toyokawa Shoko, with a red face, suddenly stood up, crossed over the table at lightning speed, and covered her mouth tightly.
In her haste, not to mention the etiquette and demeanor that a noble should have, her voice was even mixed with a hint of anger and humiliation.
Like a girl in love whose feelings were exposed, her ears were particularly red among her long hair.
"Why did you tell this to me? And, I didn't tell you about it all the time. I only told you once or twice, right?!"
"..."
Ruoye Mu looked at her calmly, his eyes seemed to say - I'm just telling the truth, you can explain it however you want, I won't refute it.
Nagasaki Motoyo smiled gently and watched the interaction between the childhood playmates from the side, seeming to find Toyokawa Shoko's face blushing with anxiety novel.
She picked up the cup and took a sip of the slightly hot mocha coffee, thinking to herself.
"As expected, we are the same."
……
The band meeting lasted about half an hour.
Before it was completely dark, the five girls walked out of Yuze Café happily, preparing to go to the practice room they had rented in advance for their first practice.
——At least that’s how it is from Ming Hai’s perspective.
"It's going pretty well... There are so many people here, so it's better not to follow them."
He thought about it, packed up the trash at hand, and prepared to go home directly.
Excessive care can become pressure. You must know when to stop and back off so that the girl doesn't get suffocated by the heavy emotions.
