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This isn't just a matter of identity cards. Even if someone changes their identity, in Xiaodeng and Sushi's eyes, it's still the same.
Perhaps it was this sense of inferiority that prompted Aine to leave Hanami and to use tonight as a tribute to their relationship.
The two went to the iron-framed terrace, where they could easily see what was happening at the entrance of RiNG.
Ai-yin remained silent, because she didn't know what to say.
A cold night wind blew, causing the two girls' hair to flutter.
Just then, Xiangzi turned around and said softly, "After you returned from your school trip to Kyoto, I had a fight with Hanami."
"Huh?!" Aine looked up in surprise.
Xiangzi looked at the girl in front of him and said, "He told me everything without reservation. I mean, everything."
Aine's brow trembled slightly, a fear unconsciously welling up inside her—a fear stemming from her inferiority complex.
Has Ms. Shoko found out about my past relationship with Hanami?
Hanami, why...?
"Therefore, during this period, Banami ran away from home, or rather, I chased her out with a broom."
Ai Yin quickly said, "We have nothing to do with each other now!"
"Then what about tonight's performance?" Xiangzi retorted.
Aine suddenly realized, "So, tonight's performance of 'Ave Mujica'..."
As expected, they came for her. Instantly, Aine felt as if a huge rock was pressing down on her heart.
After all, he knew best how terrifying the other party's strength was, and more importantly... he was being questioned by the other party right now.
But Xiangzi didn't answer. Instead, he said, "Do you know that Xiaomu and Banami are together now?"
Even now, Xiangzi still looks somewhat awkward.
Aine nodded stiffly, wondering how Miss Xiangzi had come to accept this fact.
"Actually, it's not just Mutsu. In fact, Hatsune is already living in our house. It's only a matter of time before she and Banami get together. It's just that she's too clumsy... Let's not talk about her for now. There's also Suze... You know, she and Banami also have a deep relationship."
He said he wanted to create a world where everyone lives happily, and in fact, that's what he's doing.
Therefore, you are not unique.
Ayane felt a slight "hmm" in her heart. Although she was a little surprised, she wasn't particularly bothered by the news. She was just curious as to why Miss Xiangzi would tell her these things.
If she was only trying to hurt herself, she should have used her status as her official girlfriend.
This could be considered an admission of her own weakness, and upon hearing the news that Miss Xiangzi had accepted several girls, Aine's feelings were inexplicably complicated.
“But, Chihaya, you’re not the same as them. Do you know why?” Shoko said with a tense face.
“Because I’m not familiar with you, Miss Xiangzi?” Ai Yin said softly.
She was neither a bitter old friend like Su Shi, nor a teammate of Mother Hen, nor a childhood sweetheart of Xiangzi.
The girls that Xiangzi just mentioned were undoubtedly important to him.
But Aine and she were the only ones who didn't have a particularly close relationship.
Therefore, Xiangzi might be able to accept those other people, but he seems to have a different attitude towards Aiyin.
"That's part of the reason, but more importantly, I haven't heard your thoughts yet. Whether it's Su Shi, Xiao Mu, or Hatsune Miku, I've heard their thoughts and know their inner world."
But Chihaya-kun, I was unaware of your resolve.
However, judging from your current timid demeanor, I imagine tonight's performance won't be anything amazing.
Xiangzi said calmly, in an almost arrogant tone.
When the other party denied it like that, Aine clenched her fists tightly, her resentment almost overflowing.
Although she secretly dated the other person's boyfriend, which always made her feel inferior and led to their breakup, tonight she poured all her heart into the work she wanted to dedicate to her beloved, and she wouldn't allow anyone to tarnish it, not even Miss Xiangzi.
"Don't underestimate me!"
Seeing the other person's angry expression, Xiangzi smiled and said, "Finally, you're showing some enthusiasm."
Ai Yin was slightly unexpected.
Xiangzi said, “We who stand on the stage are people who conquer the audience with our own emotions. Therefore, we must have unconditional self-confidence. Chihaya Aine, therefore, I don’t need your inferiority complex or your guilt. Those things are meaningless.”
If you want me to take you seriously, then show me your music, music that can outshine the band I personally founded, so I can see into your heart.
Chihaya Aine, tonight, I have to admit, your love for Hanami is dazzling.
In that case, I would probably have to admit that we are rivals on the same level.
Ai Yin looked at the other person in a daze. Although she didn't want to admit it, she didn't expect that Miss Xiangzi was neither here to cause her trouble nor to catch her cheating.
She actually came to cheer herself up.
She could even understand Miss Xiangzi's unspoken meaning: I don't need your guilt; it will only affect your performance tonight.
"Why would you..., Miss Xiangzi?"
"Don't misunderstand, I just feel that unfair duels on stage are the most boring thing."
"Then you definitely won't be disappointed tonight." Ai Yin clenched her fists tightly.
Because of Miss Xiangzi's words, the heavy stone in her heart seemed to be gently lifted off her shoulders.
She is in a better state of mind than ever before.
Xiangzi couldn't help but glance at the doorway and saw the familiar boy walk into RiNG.
"Hanami is here. See you on stage."
Xiangzi slowly walked past the pink-haired girl.
Becoming a god comes at a price, but gods are fair.
Let me witness it with my own eyes, Chihaya Aine, just how much you love Hanami Aine? Let me see your heart clearly.
The premise is that you won't be overwhelmed by the darkness of Ave Mujica.
Chapter 57 KIRA KIRA (10,000 words)
When Toyokawa Shoko stepped onto the terrace, she found two people waiting for her.
"Is there something you need, Amoris, and Timoris?"
Xiangzi said in a calm voice that the two people in front of him were the band's drummer, Yutenji Wakanagi, and bassist, Hachiman Kairin.
Miao Mengqin, already wearing red stockings, said with a playful look, "Is it necessary to meddle in other people's business, Captain? After all, a guitarist who feels inferior to her teammates can never beat 'Ave Mujica' on stage, no matter what."
In Miaomengqin's opinion, their captain is too kind; she even acts as a psychological counselor for her love rival.
Xiangzi glanced at her, then said indifferently, "After all, our goal is to speedrun the martial arts gym. It's nothing to give a little fairness to a mere amateur band."
But Miao Meng cupped her face and said, "It's this kind of tsundere that's so cute."
In Xiangzi's mind, he recalled how Banami had told him about Chihaya Aine after returning from Tokyo.
At first, she was naturally angry, but when she heard that Aine had taken the initiative to break up with Hanami and agreed to a limited-term relationship, Shoko easily understood her.
If, if the person who dated Hanami was Chihaya Aine, and if she were in Chihaya's position, perhaps she would have made the same choice.
They are clearly rivals in love, and there is no need for them to understand each other, since the other party is not someone they know well like Mutsu or Hatsune.
Xiangzi was extremely annoyed by his own side as a deity.
She gently shook her head, and then she heard Hachiman Kairin say, "I think, Miss Shoko, you should remember that today I am only joining Ave Mujica as a mercenary."
“I remember, but as long as Timoris you don’t get lost in the fog of Ave Mujica.”
Today, Xiangzi didn't want Banami to be the bassist in the band, so she personally asked Hachiman Kairin for help. She thought she would refuse, but this time the other party unexpectedly agreed.
In her words, "Ave Mujica" is just part of the job, nothing different.
Although she felt this was not a good sign, she would leave it at that for now. With Hachiman Kairin joining the team, crushing that tea-drinking band would be a piece of cake.
Even if the other party seems to have worked very hard this week.
But it didn't matter to Xiangzi, because "Ave Mujica" was invincible.
Xiangzi led the two back to the vicinity of the dressing room. It was almost their turn to go on stage, and perhaps this would be their last performance with "RiNG".
After all, the world of Ave Mujica doesn't exist here.
“Mortis.” A petite girl wearing a mask stood to the side, holding a guitar, seemingly waiting for the performance to begin.
Although when Banai saw that Xiao Mu had run away from home, Xiangzi was quite annoyed.
However, since the other party was Xiao Mu, Xiangzi just couldn't bring himself to be seriously angry with her.
Xiao Mu gently raised her head and looked at Xiangzi, who was serious and determined tonight.
"Did Banami tell you tonight what he's planning to do?" Xiangzi couldn't help but inquire.
Xiao Mu tilted her head slightly and said, "I won't tell you."
Upon hearing this, Miaomengqin couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Although she had already fallen from grace, she seemed to be more pleased to see the serious and aloof Xiangzi suffer a setback.
Just then, Hatsune Miku, wearing a mask, walked over and said, "SAKI-chan, the performance has begun."
"Everyone, I don't need to say more, this is the last rehearsal before the debut of 'Ave Mujica'. We must be better than anyone else."
The others nodded in agreement. Just then, Ai Yin returned. Xiangzi glanced at her and then slowly walked off the stage.
The only difference was that Mutsu came to Chihaya Aine's side and asked, "How many 'da' can you carry a bag of rice? (Do you feel the pain?)"
Aine's mind was filled with memories of her trip to Kyoto, and she nodded emphatically.
"Okay then." After saying that, Ruoye Mutsu jogged to catch up with the rest of the band.
"Didn't you guys fight?" Then, right behind him, Li hope said somewhat sarcastically.
“No, Miss Xiangzi is a very nice person,” Aine immediately retorted.
"Huh?!" Li hope seemed a little surprised. Why would she need to say nice things to her love rival?
Su Shi said, "Xiao Deng said she wants to go on stage and enjoy the performance of 'Ave Mujica'."
“Okay, let’s go together!” Aine nodded and said.
Let her see just how big the gap is between herself and the other person.
The group of lost children arrived at the front row of the audience seats, and then, Takamatsu Akira spotted a familiar figure first.
"Hanami, classmate."
Ai Yin stopped in her tracks and saw the boy greeting them gently, just like always.
When his eyes met Ai's, Ai walked over and said, "Thank you for coming tonight."
If he doesn't come tonight, then no matter how excellent Aine's music is, it will be meaningless.
Banami said, "Even though our relationship is over, we can still be friends, right? I'm really looking forward to your music tonight."
Ai Yin clenched her fist slightly and thought to herself, "Friends? That doesn't seem so bad."
"Yes, you definitely won't be disappointed."
However, their gazes were already fixed on the stage where the lights had been dimmed.
"The twin moons have risen, and the dark night of Ave Mujica has returned. Dolls, sing, dance, and revel for this lost world!"
Upon hearing Toyokawa Shoko's, or rather, Oblivionis', familiar, even slightly chuunibyou-esque voice, the RiNG audience erupted in cheers.
After hearing this, Ai Yin thought to herself, "Indeed, Ave Mujica is amazing. Just the appearance of the song has already generated such a high level of cheers."
On stage, beside the keyboard, Toyokawa Shoko looked down at the audience, where Hanami and Chihaya Aine stood together.
At this moment, she was practically the villain.
If after watching an Ave Mujica performance, you still have the confidence to perform on this stage.
“Look up at ‘Twin Moons,’ be mesmerized, and then submit at the feet of the dolls,” Toyokawa Shoko proclaimed like a queen.
The Nordic-style heavy metal drumbeats were unleashed with abandon, instantly making Ai Yin and the other audience members feel as if they were in a dark forest from a fairy tale, inhabited by a terrifying witch. It was suffocating, yet had a unique attraction.
Ah, I am lost in the deepest part of the forest.
Why did you let me open my heart and destroy my things?
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