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He clearly received a text message from Xiangzi, but they didn't meet. When people found out, he made excuses, but his excuses were never good.
Today, Hachiman Kairin disappointed Riki quite a bit.
Therefore, she used the word "awkward" to describe the other person.
"What's wrong? Are you angry because I hit a nerve?" Li hope asked, hands on her hips, seeing the other person remain silent.
“No, not really… but I never thought I’d be persuaded by Shiina-san one day,” said Hachiman Kairin.
"Huh?! Iron, are you underestimating me?" Li hope said unhappily.
Hachiman Kairin smiled faintly: "As a reward for winning the debate against me, I'll treat you to some juice."
After saying that, she walked towards the unmanned vending machine not far away.
"Really..." Li hope complained, but still followed the other person.
After inserting a coin, it rattles and a can of warm, sweet coffee falls into the container.
The two sat on chairs next to the vending machine. After taking a sip of coffee, Lixi said, "So, what do you think now?"
In Lixi's opinion, if Hailing really didn't care about Mother Chicken, she would simply not show up or act as a mercenary as if nothing had happened.
Her current behavior only proves that she does view Mother Hen Card differently, but for some reason, she is hesitant.
"The performance of 'Ave Mujica' was quite beautiful. The professionalism, stage style, and song selection were all top-notch. It's not impossible for Toyokawa to realize his musical dream through this performance."
This is already quite a high compliment for Hai Ling.
“If that’s the case, why don’t you join? Even if you just want money, that band can make a lot of money after they debut, right?” Li hope said.
Ke Hailing's tone remained indifferent: "What I was just commenting on was the current 'Ave Mujica'."
"But the current hen card, isn't it... uh, you mean the bassist, Yana, but he's clearly just a substitute. He's not even wearing a performance outfit, and he doesn't have any weird chuunibyou nickname."
"Isn't Xiangzi's meaning obvious? He's waiting for you to come back and take over, isn't he?" Li hope said calmly.
Hai Ling looked at Li hope with a half-smile.
"Speak your mind!" Li hope said, annoyed.
"Isn't she your rival in love? Why do you always speak up for her?" Hai Ling asked bluntly.
"It's none of your business!" Li hope rolled her eyes at her.
Hai Ling seemed unconcerned about the complicated relationships between these deities. After a slight pause, she said, "That Banami-kun is quite formidable. Don't let my calm demeanor fool you; I was actually deeply shocked."
Perhaps my bass skills aren't much worse than his, but do you know what's most important for a bassist?
"Uh...as the background of the performance?" Li hope, the drummer, offered his opinion.
Although bassists are often ridiculed, a band can do without a guitarist, but it cannot do without a bassist, otherwise the whole performance will fall apart. This is common sense.
Hai Ling smiled and said, "You're half right. More importantly, as the glue that holds the whole band together, the bassist can blend the sounds of the drummer, guitarist, keyboardist, and lead singer together to the greatest extent possible. That's the key to evaluating a bassist's skill."
To achieve this, one cannot limit oneself to bass playing skills. More importantly, one must understand the preferences, styles, and emotions of each member of the band, just like your bandmate Nagasaki.
Although her bass skills are only average, she performs the duties of a bassist very well.
Maki thought of Nagasaki Motoyo, who, when she wasn't fawning over Toyokawa Shoko, could indeed be described as the band's housekeeper, a mother-like figure.
"And just now, over there, even though Wakaba's guitar playing was already going wild, he still managed to use the bass to keep the other person's performance in check, preventing the guitar and vocals from going their separate ways..."
Even if I were in his position back then, I couldn't have done it.
As Hachiman Kairin finished speaking, she clenched her fist slightly.
She hadn't been a part of that band for very long, and hadn't even performed on stage before.
However, seeing that Hanami-kun's performance as a bassist, she actually felt a kind of bitterness (unwillingness).
Even someone as clear-headed as Hachiman Kairin cannot find peace of mind right now.
She lost, not because of her musical skills, but because of what she cared about most... teamwork.
Chapter Twenty-Four: Three Cans of Coffee
"Can't you do it?"
Whether it was intentional or not, Li hope asked a rather hurtful question bluntly.
However, Hachiman Kairin still didn't seem angry, which in a sense means that this girl actually has a very good temper.
"Me? I can't be as understanding and accommodating as Hanami-kun..."
Upon hearing this, Li hope seemed to show a slight displeasure on her face.
Hai Ling said with a smile, "Don't look at me like that. I don't mean it in a derogatory way. I sincerely believe that being able to cater to others and understand their emotions is a very precious talent. At least I can't do it."
If it were me, I would never let the guitarist go that far. As long as everyone listens to my commands and follows my instructions completely, then…”
Towards the end, Lixi noticed that Hailing's tone was inexplicably agitated.
Hai Ling seemed to realize this too, and said with a wry smile, "See? That's why I don't show up. All I can do is get others to cooperate with me and obey me. As long as I'm in the band, I unconsciously want to control everything and not let anything slip out of my control..."
But if that's the case, then there's no point in forming a band.
Because of past failures, Hai-Ling is acutely aware of how strong her desire for control is.
"So, that's why you've always worked as a mercenary, so as not to get involved in any of the band's interpersonal relationships?" Li hope said with some surprise.
"Well, after all, I don't have any other talents besides music, and I need to make a living," Hachiman Kairin said in a lighthearted tone.
But even though that's how it should be, she seemed to see a glimmer of hope in the troubled band Ave Mujica, a glimmer of hope that... she could become a member of the band.
Although now it seems that this was ultimately just her fantasy.
After throwing the empty coffee can into the trash can, Hailing seemed unwilling to talk about her own affairs anymore. Instead, she asked, "What about you? Don't always poke at my sore spots. In my opinion, you're quite awkward right now too."
Li hope frowned slightly and said, "What?"
“I only mentioned that Hanami-kun in passing, and you got so upset. But when that boy is in front of you, you deliberately avoid him. In my opinion, your attitude is not much better than mine.”
So what? How can they be the same?
Lixi thought to himself with annoyance.
"Hana already has a fiancée, and besides..."
In Lixi's mind, the image of Xiangzi naturally taking Banami's hand appeared.
Although Lixi appeared calm on the surface, this actually deeply hurt her heart, but she, being a strong-willed person, did not show it.
“So what? A fiancée isn’t a wife, and a wife isn’t immune to divorce. Even if you don’t divorce her, she’s not necessarily the one you love the most,” said Hachiman Kairin.
Li hope stared wide-eyed at Hai Ling in surprise.
"Are you surprised that I would say something like that?" Hai Ling asked in return.
Lixi nodded gently.
"Have you forgotten what you called me? Mercenary, huh? I've been in dozens, if not hundreds, of bands. You might think that the experiences of Ku Lai Xi Ku, MYGO, and AVE MUJICA are special enough, but compared to the level of chaos in some bands, including the level of chaos in their interpersonal relationships, yours are just child's play."
Otherwise, where would a lowly mercenary like me find the opportunity to make a living?
The band's relationship broke down, with affairs, cheating, and the exposure of nine ships jumping out of the gate. It was precisely because these kinds of things were commonplace that Hai Ling, as a legendary mercenary, made her debut. Therefore, she had heard a lot of such stories.
"Seriously, I'm fed up with you..." Li hope said, unsure whether to cry or laugh.
After thinking for a moment, she shook her head slightly and said, "Hailin, I actually feel that I've only ever played a supporting role in my life so far, whether it's the inferiority complex I feel towards Maki and Shoko, or the longing I feel for Kodama."
I felt like I was just a supporting character, there to highlight them.
"Well, you're quite self-aware," Hai Ling said.
"Huh? Since you're my friend, you should deny it now and comfort me!" Li hope said unhappily.
"How about I buy you another can of coffee?" Hai Ling tilted her head slightly.
Li hope rolled her eyes, but still reached out her hand.
A short while later, Lixi drank his second can of coffee, thinking he probably wouldn't be able to sleep tonight.
"But... but when it comes to liking someone, to love, I don't want to be anyone's supporting character anymore. If I learned anything from my conflict with my sister, it's probably just this." Li Xi gently raised her head, but couldn't see the starlight above her.
She doesn't occupy the position of the legal wife like Xiangzi, nor does she seem indifferent like Hatsune Miku.
It's not as pure as a small lamp.
She...she might just be an ordinary person, an ordinary girl who wants to be the leading lady in a relationship, not just a supporting character to some outstanding woman.
After saying that, Li hope seemed to feel a little ashamed and shouted, "Hey, I've said something like that to you, at least comfort me a little!"
Hai Ling tilted her head slightly and said, "Want me another can?"
Lixi was so angry at this guy that she laughed. However, not knowing how to comfort people is indeed like Hachiman Kairin's style.
In the end, Lixi reached out her hand. Soon after, she was drinking her third can of coffee. Incidentally, Hailing was also holding her third can of coffee.
When she said "drink another can," she meant she wanted to drink it with Lixi.
Lixi felt a slight warmth in her heart.
“It’s quite interesting,” Hailing said.
"what?"
"I never thought we'd be troubled by the same boy," Hai Ling said in a lighthearted tone.
"Don't say such strange things!"
That being said, it's not a bad feeling to have a friend to confide in.
Li hope believes that Hai Ling probably thinks the same way.
***
"Heavy metal, how interesting."
Inside the dressing room, Mutsumi Wakaba's fingers were still resting on the guitar, seemingly still basking in the excitement of the live performance, though it was impossible to tell from her face.
"Did you have fun?" Banami asked with a smile.
"I'm so happy! Let's hurry up and do the next live show with Xiaoxi," Little Cucumber said softly.
"Hey, Xiao Mu, your guitar playing almost ruined the whole performance. Don't you realize that?" Xiangzi said, yawning.
"It's okay, Xiaoxi is here." After saying that, Ruoye Mu gave another hard solo performance.
Xiangzi looked at the other person with some helplessness. She thought to herself, "But Xi is just a temporary guitarist. Hachiman might not be able to accept your style..."
Thinking of this, everyone in MYGO except for Lixi also came to the lounge.
When Aine saw her beloved guitar being played with unparalleled timbre by Wakaba Mutsu, her expression stiffened.
After playing for a while, Ruoye Mu walked over to Ai Yin, took off her guitar, and handed it to her.
"Here you go. The child said it hasn't had this much fun in a long time."
After handing the guitar to Aine, Wakaba Mutsu returned to Sho's side.
Aine inexplicably began to hallucinate.
So this is how the child is when he's with you. When he's with me, he's completely different.
If you have the guts, then listen to it.
Chapter Twenty-Five: Now that things have come to this, let's go to sleep.
"Her period!"
Chihaya Aine called out as she entered the house after returning home in the night.
"You're back! How was today's live performance? Did it go smoothly?" Mrs. Chihaya asked with a smile.
"Needless to say, it was a great success. I'll record the video and show it to my mom tomorrow."
Ai Yin seemed a little proud as she raised a "V" sign with her fingers.
Although MYGO's performance tonight was indeed very successful, and the audience's reaction was even more enthusiastic than before, it can be said to be MYGO's highest level of performance to date.
But in Aine's mind, the next moment, the psychedelic image under the mask, the metal-style rock music, and the young men and women on the stage appeared.
"What's wrong?" Mrs. Chihaya asked, noticing that her daughter seemed lost in thought.
"Ah, it's nothing. I'm a little tired, so I'm going back to my room."
"The hot water in the bathroom is ready. Take a shower after you've rested for a bit."
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