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Chapter 37 Lemon (revised)

The original accompaniment instruments of "Lemon" are mainly ukulele, guitar, bass, drum set, etc., and electric guitar is not among them.

Having said that, a good song will usually be covered in many different versions and performed with a variety of instruments.

Thinking of the small regret of not being able to sing "Lemon" at the karaoke bar before, Sugawara Ryuichi immediately became interested.

The next moment, he adjusted his posture and began to play.

Although it was his first time to play electric guitar, he played "Lemon" with ease and skill.

"!"

As the electric guitar was plugged into the speaker and produced pleasant music, the male clerk standing next to it was stunned on the spot, his eyes wide open.

An expert will know if there is one as soon as he takes action.

The graceful technique and pleasant piano music are like a breeze blowing on your face, refreshing your ears and ears.

At the corner of the stairs on the second floor, four heads popped out from top to bottom and peeked in this direction.

Because of the shelves, they could only peek through the gaps.

“It’s Lemon!!”

When Yuki Takanashi heard the melody that was so familiar that it couldn't be more familiar, her eyes widened.

The gentle and beautiful melody touched her heartstrings in just a moment, and her soul was deeply attracted.

She had never heard the electric guitar version of Lemon, but the melody she really liked was still captivating even if it was changed.

What's more, because it is a version that has never been heard before, it is even more attractive and makes people more curious.

Ishiguro Aine and Sakai Yoshino, who also stuck their heads out to peek, couldn't help but look at each other and could see the shock in each other's eyes.

Music is a language that is appreciated by both the elite and the masses. As long as you are not deaf, you can feel the difference between what is pleasant to listen to and what is unpleasant to listen to.

It’s like a person’s voice, you can tell whether it’s pleasant or not just by listening to it.

Although they don't know how to play electric guitar, they can feel that Ryuichi Sugawara plays it very well just by listening to the sound, because it is so similar to the original.

Perhaps playing it solo on one instrument lacks the layered feeling of the original song, but precisely because it is an electric guitar solo, it adds a bit of magical flavor and an electronic music feel.

"Wow……"

Utada Yoko was already a fangirl, and when she saw him playing the guitar, she was completely fascinated by him.

"Who's playing Lemon?"

Because the speakers were plugged in before the test, the guests in other areas of the second floor also noticed the situation. They all looked up and looked back to follow the sound.

"So strong..."

The male clerk standing in front was really shocked when he saw Ryuichi Sugawara's performance.

Unlike others who only heard the sounds, he who stood right in front of it felt everything truly and comprehensively and was completely overwhelmed.

What shocked him most was Sugawara Ryuichi's exquisite and graceful technique, the dazzling intricate details, and the comfortable playing.

As time went by, several guests came over following the sound.

They all understood each other tacitly, didn't make a sound, and just watched.

Ryuichi Sugawara did not pay attention to the arrival of new audiences because he had long been immersed in the world of music.

Singing and playing are two completely different experiences.

Because there were no lyrics, he was able to completely immerse himself in the melody and feel every note.

In his previous life, he did not understand music, nor did he have any so-called musical sense or understanding of music. He simply liked the clear and sweet melody. Even if he did not understand it, he could still feel the sadness of the song and the faithful and elegant lyrics after translation.

Now, with the blessing of two music-related talents, he can fully and thoroughly feel the charm of this song.

It is a song that amazed the whole world as soon as it was released. The arrangement, lyrics, and even the rhythm are all perfect, and it has the magic that makes people never get tired of listening to it.

This song does not have a so-called climax, because the whole process is high-energy, expressing the emotions of sadness and nostalgia.

Hiding at the stairs, Yuki Kotori listened to the beautiful melody, opened her pink lips, and couldn't help singing softly:

"I have been chasing your figure in the darkness, and its outline is still vividly engraved in my heart."

"You were always by my side, but now you've vanished like smoke."

"The only thing that is certain is that I will never forget you."

A good song can bring countless feelings to people, just like there are a thousand Hamlets for a thousand readers. Singing and savoring the lyrics, listening and feeling the distinctive sound of the electric guitar, she really likes this version.

"To this day, you are still my light..."

As Yuki Takanashi quietly hummed the last lyrics, the electric guitar accompaniment also came to an end.

"Huh... feels pretty good."

After playing "Lemon" in its entirety, Ryuichi Sugawara wiped the non-existent sweat from his forehead with the back of his hand and breathed a sigh of satisfaction.

Although this was his first time playing the electric guitar, it was really cool to see one beautiful and melodious sound after another leap out as he played with his own fingering.

The only drawback is that this electric guitar was tuned by the store after all, and it cannot fully demonstrate the charm of the music score.

"Clap clap clap!"

At this moment, the continuous applause brought him back to reality from the afterglow.

As soon as Sugawara Ryu looked up, he found that he was surrounded by people without realizing it.

"Your performance just now was amazing. You were able to produce such an effect without any effects pedals. It's simply amazing."

"Lemon's electric guitar version is surprisingly clean. Is this the version you wrote? Do you have the sheet music?"

"Master, you are definitely a master!"

The customers and employees of a music store are usually people who truly love music.

Both the customers and the staff were very excited to see such a great performance live.

Singing well and playing well are two completely different concepts.

The former can sing beautifully as long as they have a nice voice and practice to a certain extent.

If the latter wants to have a good sound, it must have super strong technology as a foundation.

"Thanks for the compliment."

Facing everyone's enthusiastic praise, Sugawara Ryuichi responded with a smile, and couldn't help but stroke the back of his neck with his hand, feeling a little embarrassed.

"Make your debut! If you're going to hold a performance, I'll definitely go and support you!"

The male clerk who was responsible for receiving Ryuichi Sugawara was the most excited.

He didn't expect that he would receive such a powerful guest today.

In his opinion, Ryuichi Sugawara's level is enough to be the lead guitarist of a popular band, and he is the kind of master who can attract a lot of tourists and audiences to stop and watch when performing on the street.

"Count me in."

"Count me in too."

As he spoke, others responded one after another.

"I really appreciate your support, but I have no plans to debut. I just play it for fun."

Because they were too enthusiastic, Sugawara Ryuichi couldn't stand it anymore. While speaking, he withdrew his gaze from the crowd, wanting to escape from the situation of being surrounded by people.

At this moment, a familiar face suddenly came into his sight.

Blonde hair, blue eyes, pretty face, and the Takeno High School uniform.

When their eyes met, Sugawara Ryuichi could see her big, sparkling eyes and the admiration that was hard to conceal on her face.

"Yuki Kotori? Why is she here?"

Ryuichi Sugawara was very surprised. He had never expected her to appear here.

"No, she's following me?"

After a brief moment of shock, he reacted.

There are not so many chance encounters in this world. Apart from the common place of school, the probability of meeting alumni outside the school is actually very low.

In a big city like Tokyo, if two people don't meet on purpose, they may never see each other again in their lives.

"Oops!"

Yuki Takanashi, who was peeking out from the second-floor stairs, was startled the moment her eyes met his and quickly retracted her head.

(End of this chapter)