Zongman: The life of a loner changed because of his daughter

On the day he learned he had to audition, Goto Ichiri asked Ijichi Nijika, "What did the manager mean when he said he'd look at our performance?"

"Passion? The growth of the band?" Ijichi Hongxia was also unsure.

The band's growth...

What is growth? Or, what does it mean to grow?

Goto Ichiri couldn't understand.

A few days passed quickly, and today was the day of the audition.

In the Starry Exhibition Hall, Yidi Chixingge folded his arms across his chest and looked ahead seriously, while Miss PA sat beside him with a smile.

The five members of the Bond Band are organizing their instruments on stage.

At this time, in this position, in this silent atmosphere, people can't help but feel nervous.

Several people looked at each other and confirmed that there was no problem.

Leader Ijichi Hinikaka spoke as a representative: "We are a bonding band.

"Next, please enjoy the song 'Guitar, Loneliness and Blue'."

So many days have passed, and Goto Ichiri seems to have figured out some things, but also seems to have figured out nothing.

The prelude to the ensemble sounded, and Kita Ikuyo, the lead singer, spoke:

“The sudden evening rain made me sick of not having an umbrella.

“I don’t care about the mood of the sky.

“When the seasons change, what clothes should I wear?

"Where have spring and autumn gone?

"..."

Arriving at Fanxing, Yamada Ryo found Kita Ikuyo and Goto Ichiri and said, "I brought some things to make it feel more like a band."

"Eh? What did senior Liang prepare?" Kita Ikuyo asked excitedly.

Yamada Ryo took out the prepared wig and mushroom-shaped wig.

"Why do you have to wear this..." Goto Ichiri didn't understand.

“To show the band’s growth externally,” Yamada Ryo replied.

"Those are all stereotypes! Take them off and practice!" ordered Ijichi Hongxia who arrived later.

Yamada Ryo argued: "But the criteria are too general. How can we tell if someone is growing up?"

"..."

“It’s suffocating, the pressure of the information age.

"Where am I in this dizzying spiral?

"There were so many, so many breathing sounds.

"Strangely, this world is silent.

"..."

"Ah!" Kita Ikuyo's hand was accidentally cut by the string.

"Are you okay?" Goto Ichiri asked with concern.

"It's okay." Kita Ikuyo waved her hand: "I can still practice."

Goto Ichiri was worried: "Don't you want to take a break?"

Kita Ikuyo smiled and replied, "No need. I've already troubled Goto-san to teach me. I can't let everyone down."

Goto Ichiri pondered: "Not holding us back...?"

"...

"Hold the air tight and punch the sky.

“But nothing happened, I was so powerless!

"But, when I pluck this iron string with this hand.

“It’s like you can see something changing.

"..."

"Goto-san!" On the night street, Ijichi Hongka trotted over.

"Ah, um, what's wrong?" Goto Ichiri turned around.

There was a vending machine next to the two of them, and Ichichi Hongxia asked, "Could Coke please?"

"Oh, sure." Goto Ichiri replied.

Each of them held a bottle of drink.

"I'm sorry if I made you give in to me." Ijichi Hongxia said after taking a sip of her drink.

Goto Ichiri didn't understand: "Huh?"

"Because actually... I haven't even asked what kind of band Xiao Gu Du wants to join, or why he wants to join a band." Ijichi Hongxia smiled apologetically: "The motivation for joining a band is different for everyone...

“I have dreams, so sometimes I can be overly enthusiastic.

"If it makes you feel reluctant..."

"That's not the case." Goto Ichiri quickly shook his head: "I don't feel forced at all."

"Really? That's good." Ijichi Hongxia breathed a sigh of relief.

"Hongxia wants to form a band, is it because she wants to perform at a Budokan?" Goto Ichiri asked curiously.

"That's more than that." A longing flashed in Ijichi Hongxia's eyes: "My dream is a little bigger than that."

Soon, Ijichi Hongxia took two steps back and said, "But please keep this a secret for now. Anyway, please, I'll audition tomorrow!"

"...

"Sparkling, dazzling, please don't be so bright.

"Wouldn't this just make my ugly shadow more obvious?

“Why does it get so hot inside me that I can’t stop.

"I am ignorant and foolish, so I can only sing loudly.

"The heart beats louder and louder.

"..."

"You asked me what growth is?" Xuanyuan Xuanyue pondered, "First of all, growth must be separated from progress.

"Progress is like technical progress in guitar technique, while growth should be growth as a whole person."

"Hmm..." Goto Ichiri was obviously still in a state of confusion.

"As for our band, let me think about it." Xuanyuan Xuanyue thought carefully and said, "Liang and Hongxia don't have any major problems at the moment, so it's hard to say where they need to grow.

“What Xiduo said is quite obvious.

"She was too carefree before, but now that she's in the band, she needs to take on her share of responsibilities.

"If it were me, I would need to control my emotions. I tend to get impatient when things don't go my way."

"Oh oh." Goto Ichiri could understand.

"And you." Xuanyuan Xuanyue stared at Goto Ichiri: "You need to overcome your social anxiety. Of course, you are much better now than when we first met.

“This audition is also a great opportunity.

"Remember, don't think too much, just do your part, that's enough.

“If you successfully complete your part of the performance, you have grown.”

"..."

"I'm all alone on this blue planet

"Listen to many voices

“The Earth rotates for hundreds of millions of years

"So even for a moment is fine.

"Please listen to my voice

"..."

“In fact, in the end, I don’t think I fully understand it.” Goto Ichiri thought, “But at least, I don’t want to hold everyone back.

"I want to fulfill Hong Xia's wish. I don't want to disappoint Xuan Yue. I want the five of us to complete every performance together.

“So, you can’t stop during the audition!”

Goto Ichiri was immersed in the performance, and for the first time she entered the most natural playing state.

"Holy crap?" Xuanyuan Xuanyue, who had the worst technique, had to press a lot of buttons. The sudden change in music made him think that he had made a mistake at first and he almost couldn't keep up with the rhythm.

Then he discovered that there was a change in Goto Ichiri in front of him.

The experienced Yamada Ryo and Ijichi Hongxia also noticed the changes and she exerted her strength.

"..."

"It's like a chaotic melody, shouting without a sound.

“Just want to be, want to be, whoever.

"I am ignorant and foolish, so I can only sing loudly.

"Tell the stars everything!"

The ending was over quickly and everyone breathed a sigh of relief that the performance had ended perfectly.

"Thank you." The five people bowed together and waited for Ichichi Xingge's conclusion.

“Not bad.” Yidizhi Xingge’s first words made everyone happy, and then he continued: “Although I really want to say that.

Ijichi Hoshige commented one by one: "The keyboard player was so flustered that he could hardly keep up with the rhythm."

"You're right." Xuanyuan Xuanyue, who had relaxed, answered directly.

Ijichi Hoshige paused and continued, "The drummer's movements were too stiff, the two guitarists kept looking down at the strings, and the bassist was too lost in his own world."

The four girls were either surprised, disappointed, or sad. Ichichi Xingge finally said, "But at least I can see the characteristics of your band."

"Thank you for your suggestion." Ijichi Hongxia's tone was no longer as excited as before.

Just when Goto Ichiri was about to cry, Xuanyuan Xuanyue suddenly laughed: "Ha, haha, hahahahahaha."

The four girls turned to look at Xuanyuan Xuanyue in confusion. Xuanyuan Xuanyue was puzzled: "Why are you looking at me? Shouldn't you smile if you passed?"

The four girls turned their heads and looked at Ichichi Hoshige in front of them.

"I think what she meant just now was that you passed." Miss PA explained with a smile.

"What? Didn't I say it just now? It can reflect the characteristics of the band, so it passes!" Yidizhi Xingge said with an unhappy face.

“We, we did it!”