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Bana smiled and said, "Thank you, I think so too."
Xiangzi subconsciously patted the boy's shoulder, but then remembered that there were other people around and became a little shy.
Ruosui paused slightly. She was supposed to leave like this, but she couldn't help asking, "Um, that ex-lover you mentioned this morning..."
Only then did Banai remember the boast she had made during her morning practice.
However, what does the fact that I broke up with Mr. Daisho back then have to do with me now?
Banami couldn't help but hug Teacher Daisho with a hint of pride and said, "It's her, you know, she couldn't bear to leave me, so she traveled all the way from Tokyo to get back together with me. I just wanted to help her out, so I couldn't bear to refuse her..."
"Tie Mei, what nonsense are you spouting?" Xiangzi finally couldn't hold back and roared.
However, seeing the two of them like this, Ruo Sui couldn't help but laugh and said, "Oh, that's great, congratulations to you both."
That's really great.
Knowing that this was the boy's former lover, Ruo Sui was so moved that she almost shed tears.
Chapter Thirty-Six: Unbelievable CP Fans
The three of them... or rather, two and one returned to the tavern entrance. Ruo Sui asked softly, "By the way, I haven't asked your name yet."
Xiangzi initially thought he would give a fake name, but to his surprise, he said, "You can call me 'Guitar Hero'!"
He raised his V sign, and Ruo Sui paused slightly before saying in a gentle voice, "This name suits you very well."
Even though she could tell that it sounded more like a nickname, Ruo Sui still thought it was very appropriate.
At this moment, she no longer felt her heart being pulled apart; only a dull ache remained.
Suddenly, Banami pulled out her phone and said somewhat slyly, "Hey, could you follow my YouTube channel with the same name? I'll be posting my new song there. The account was just created this afternoon, and the videos are still under review, so I don't have many followers yet..."
But before he could finish speaking, Ruo Sui had already opened YouTube, followed his account, and then said softly, "I guess I'm your first fan. I really, really like your songs."
Banami immediately showed a happy expression, while Xiaoxiang next to her hesitated to speak, but in the end, she didn't say anything.
Banami wanted to ask the other person's name; she couldn't keep calling her "Kumamoto Girl," that would be too impolite.
Just then, the somewhat lame Uncle Kumamoto poked his head out and said, "Koho, come help close the shop, the customers have all left."
Ruo Sui agreed, bowed politely to the two of them, and then returned to the tavern.
"Kumamoto Koho, what a nice name," said Banami, seemingly in a good mood.
But without saying a word, Xiangzi went up the stairs to the third floor.
"Hey, Xiao Xiang, wait for me."
Banami chased after him while shouting, holding up her phone and yelling, "Xiao Xiang, did you see that? I have my own fans now!"
Xiangzi couldn't help but look at the silly boy next to him, who seemed genuinely happy to have gained fans.
Xiangzi had never dated anyone else, so she really didn't know what men were like.
Is it just that the boy in front of me is so slow-witted, or are all men's radars so insensitive?
Indeed, Xiangzi, being a girl, keenly sensed something. She wasn't exactly happy, but she didn't say anything. Seeing Banai's dazed expression, she couldn't help but say sourly, "Oh right, your first fan is a female fan."
"Eh~~ What does this have to do with gender? This is the first time my work has been recognized by outsiders like this," Banami said with a hint of pride.
He suddenly remembered the feeling of joy he had when he wrote his first fan fiction, after spending several days in isolation, and then waking up to see comments like "Well written" in the comments section.
Although it wasn't very informative, and it was probably just polite talk, or even possibly a bot post, this unremarkable comment was probably what kept him going.
The reason why Banami looks excited and happy now is because of this.
When I truly embarked on the path of music, a stranger named "Kumamoto Koho" came along. It wasn't because of his character, appearance, personality, or other external factors, but simply because he was attracted to my music (work).
This is a huge affirmation for Banami, and he will always remember his first fan.
Xiangzi was both amused and exasperated. This guy seemed completely unaware that the Kumamoto uncle's daughter might have a crush on him.
Teacher Da Xiang is now unsure whether to be happy or not.
"You big idiot," Xiangzi muttered under his breath.
But the doting tone in his voice made Banami's bones feel a little weak.
As if realizing something, Xiangzi blushed slightly and asked, "Why did you suddenly stop talking?"
As Banai closed the door, he whispered in her ear, "Xiangzi, can you hold my greatsword tonight?"
***
People's joys and sorrows are not shared. After helping her father clean the tavern, her father was about to lock the door and leave to go home when he suddenly said, "Xiaosui, do you want to go back? Your sister is sleeping in your room, and I can sleep in your mother's room. I'll stay here for one more night."
Ruo Sui was slightly taken aback, but in the end she shook her head gently and said, "I just met Yukino and the others, and I want to continue chatting with them. Dad, you can go back first. I'll sleep on the second floor."
Hearing his youngest daughter politely decline, Uncle Kumamoto said nothing more, locked the door, and rode away on his electric bicycle.
Actually, my dad used to have a really cool motorcycle, but after the accident, he switched to this little electric scooter.
Dad, did you discover something, or did she seem to be in a bad mood just now?
Ruo Sui wasn't clear on this. All she knew was that her father was indeed a gentle person. Beneath his rugged exterior lay a delicate heart. He cared deeply for his family, and her sister probably knew this too, but...
Thinking this, Ruo Sui turned around and went up to the second floor.
Logically speaking, one should try to avoid a first love that ends without a trace, knowing that the person they like already has a partner.
Perhaps the sight of the two kissing was too shocking for her, even giving her a strange feeling that the two should be together.
It's like the feeling you get when you're a child reading the fairy tale "Snow White" and seeing the prince and princess live happily ever after.
Therefore, she just rejected her father's suggestion.
My sister really didn't like pubs, so there was almost nothing on the second floor except for a bed and bedding.
After a quick wash, she lay in bed. The girl couldn't help but look at the ceiling and think of the two people standing against the wall. Ruo Sui couldn't help but wonder what sweet words he would say to his lover.
If he's good at writing lyrics and composing music, he must be very good at saying those sweet things.
A faint rumble of thunder echoes in the overcast sky, but I long for rain and wind to come, so that you may stay here.
Or perhaps, life is as vibrant as summer flowers, and death as serene as autumn leaves.
In Ruo Sui's mind, she imagined all the beautiful verses about love between men and women that she could remember.
But to everyone's surprise, the boy said: "Would you like to see my greatsword?"
A girl who has never experienced true love only has fantasies in her mind.
They imagined them to be as perfect as the prince and princess in fairy tales.
Only by thinking this way can I perhaps accept my lost crush.
Besides whispering sweet nothings, what else do the two of them do? Hug, kiss, or...?
Thinking about this, Ruo Sui felt a little ashamed.
But soon after, she noticed a faint creaking sound coming from the ceiling—it was the sound of the bed shaking.
Ruo Sui's cheeks flushed instantly. In her mind, she imagined a boy lying on top of a girl, the girl yielding to his advances—a strange, blood-pumping, melancholic, and entangled scene.
Ruo Sui had never experienced anything like this before, but seemingly subconsciously, she squeezed her legs together.
Then, she slowly slipped her hand under the covers.
Thinking of the two of them, who seemed like a match made in heaven, even Ruo Sui couldn't help but feel happy.
Chapter Thirty-Seven: Xiangzi: Xi, I miss Miaomeng.
The next day, when Yutenji Wakaho got up, it was already quite late; it was the first time she had ever gotten up so late.
Last night, the two people upstairs stayed up late, so Ruo Sui also stayed up late.
She looked at herself in the mirror, seemingly the same as usual, yet something seemed different.
Last night was the first time in her life that she... learned to love herself.
That feeling was very strange, especially when you were constantly aware of what the two people upstairs were doing.
Ruo Sui thought that if others found out about this, she would definitely die. Others would probably think she was some kind of pervert.
Suddenly, the girl heard a sound outside the window. She hurriedly left the room on the second floor and ran down to the first floor.
Sure enough, someone was already standing on the stage. To her surprise, the person holding the microphone was not the boy she liked, but Ms. Yukino.
Wakaho saw that "Yukino," wearing black gloves, gently raised her hand, as if inviting her, and spoke in a cold voice.
Welcome to the world of Ave Mujica.
The next moment, a powerful electronic sound pierced through Wakaho's head, making all her distracting thoughts disappear, and she just watched the two performers on stage.
*A silent voice uttered under the manipulation of fate.
*Discard all names
*You are blurry, crying.
*can not can not not not deny
Wakaho never expected that the lead singer this time would be Ms. Yukino. This rock style was completely different from the songs she had encountered before. It was somewhat mysterious and somewhat... moving.
The absolute truth
Please entrust me with your return.
*Energy cycle repeats
*The symbolic parade that has now lost its weight
Looking up at the moonlit night, it appeared "perfectly intact."
Ah, hold high the lamp of life!
*KillKiSS judy *3
Even if he was just a guitarist to complement Yukino, Wakaho found the boy's guitar and electronic music incredibly appealing.
Ruo Sui stared blankly at the two who were exchanging confident smiles. The deep connection between them made their performance seem so perfect in her eyes, confirming a fact for her once again.
They are such a perfect match.
Even though she had confirmed this fact with absolute certainty yesterday, she still felt a slight bitterness in her heart.
After the two finished singing, Ruo Sui gently clapped and asked, "What's the name of this song?"
Xiangzi had actually spotted the girl long ago, but she was in good spirits and said in a light tone, "KiLL KiSS, well, it's my new song."
Wakaho asked, "Isn't this a new song from 'Guitar Hero'?"
"No, he runs his own independent group called Guitar Heroes, while I run a different group."
"Miss Yukino, you're amazing," Wakaho said sincerely.
Soon after, Ruo Sui left the tavern to go home for breakfast, but Xiangzi remained standing on the stage, his brows slightly furrowed.
To be precise, it should be looking at the drum set placed in the corner of the stage.
"What's wrong?" Banami asked.
“The current ‘KiLL KiSS’… is no good.” Xiangzi showed a hint of resentment.
Leaving aside the bass, even if we're missing one guitarist, Banami can fill in, and Shoko can be both the lead vocalist and keyboardist, but the drums are the only thing missing...
"That's just how it is," Banami gently comforted the girl.
Just like in "Ave Mujica", even with a five-person band, no matter how skilled the two players are, they cannot make up for the lack of instruments.
"Is this drum set Uncle Kumamoto's?" Xiangzi asked.
“Yes, I heard he used to be a drummer, but unfortunately he injured his foot later,” said Banami.
Xiangzi nodded slightly, feeling a little regretful. She really wanted a drummer with decent skills to test her playing.
"Xi, I never thought I'd ever miss Yutenji Ruomai," Xiangzi said, cupping her face in her hands, looking somewhat melancholy.
"Huh?!" Banai looked as if she had seen a ghost.
He thought to himself, "That's what they say, but if Teacher Da Miao actually appears in front of you, you'll probably be unhappy."
"Anyway, first put on the mask, record a version, and upload it to the account. Regardless of how the performance goes, just show your idea first," said Banami.
Although somewhat unwilling, Xiangzi knew that this was the only way forward.
"Don't frown, have you forgotten there's a fireworks display today?"
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