Zongman: Dream with me

"Are you kidding? No, I don't agree!"

"Can you tell me why?"

"I should be the one asking you this question. Why did you make such a decision?" Yidizhi Xingge looked at Mu You with worried eyes.

"Are you...?"

"Stop, I'm not sick." Mu You frowned.

"Tsk, then why are you acting like you're entrusting someone with you?"

"I just..." Mu You hadn't finished speaking when the door of the shop was suddenly pushed open. Hong Xia and the others had returned. Mu You and Yidi Zhixingge changed the topic tacitly.

"Good afternoon, Yu-kun."

The enthusiastic Hong Xia greeted Mu You first. After Mu You simply replied a few words, he turned his gaze to Pochi-chan, who was standing at the end with a nervous expression.

"Good...afternoon, You...You!"

"Well, good afternoon, Hongxia, Liang, and Pochi-chan."

From being nervous at first to melting like honey after greeting Little Pochi, Mu You showed a happy expression, ignoring the constant rolling eyes of someone next to him.

"Yoshi, let's get started now."

Following Captain Hong Xia's order, several people began to clean up according to their respective tasks. As time passed, more and more customers came into the store.

"Hey, Pochi-chan, don't hide under the counter. It's rude to the customers."

"Alright, Hongxia. Let me do it, you go help Liang."

Hongxia thanked them quickly and ran towards the door. There were more guests this year and they were really overwhelmed.

Mu You skillfully prepared drinks for customers, collected money and gave change, then patted Goto Ichiri, who was escaping reality under the counter.

"Okay, the guests have left, come out."

"Really...really?" Pochi-chan looked around tremblingly, then let out a long sigh.

"Really? You're a guitar hero with 200,000 fans, known as the one favored by Lord Barbatos~"

"Stop talking." Pochi-chan tugged at Mu You's clothes with despair. Thinking of the scene when she had chatted with this old friend online, she turned around and wanted to die together with the drink machine.

"Okay, okay, enough kidding. But aren't you always so sunny and confident when you're online?"

“This…that…”

"Why don't you bring the image of 'Guitar Hero' to life? After all, no one here knows you."

"Really?"

Pochi-chan cast a hopeful look at Muyou.

"I don't know, maybe I can give it a try. Look, another customer is coming. Go ahead, guitar hero, impress her with your confidence, your sunshine, and your love for music."

"Yes, sir!"

Pochi-chan answered firmly, adjusting her smile with her hand and looking at the girl opposite her.

One second, two seconds, three seconds...

"Please... ask, what... do you need?"

"A Coke, please."

The girl seemed to notice Pochi's nervousness and did not make things difficult for him. After taking the drink, she left with a smirk.

Instead, it was Pochi-chan who became autistic first.

“I really can’t do anything…”

"I think it's great. Not everyone is born with the talent for communication. It takes some methods."

"Then how did You-kun do it?"

"You're asking me?"

Mu You took off his glasses and fiddled with Pochi-chan's bangs, while lowering his body so that they could see each other's eyes more clearly.

Huh? Why hadn't I noticed before that Pochi-chan's eyes were so beautiful? Their deep blue and clear color was like an undiscovered gem. Mu You admired them, becoming more and more mesmerized the more he looked at them. However, Goto Ichiri saw them in a completely different light.

After taking off his glasses, the boy's handsome face was no longer obstructed. Goto Ichiri felt his hair being lifted up, and then he saw a pair of green eyes, full of curiosity and tenderness.

Too close, Goto Ichiri could already smell the boy's refreshing scent, which made her want to get closer. But at this moment, she saw her own reflection in the boy's eyes.

"ah!"

Goto Ichiri jumped up quickly. Because they were too close, he bumped into Mu You and apologized despite the pain.

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry…”

"Don't worry, let me take a look." Mu You covered his head and looked at the place where Goto Ichiri was hit. "How is it? Does it still hurt?"

"It hurts... No, it doesn't hurt that much anymore. It feels a little cool."

"I'm glad you're okay. It's my fault for scaring you."

"It's okay, it's okay," Goto Ichiri blushed a little, hesitated for a moment, and asked, "Why did You do this?"

"Well, you asked me how I overcame my social anxiety. A friend of mine did this."

"Like this!" Goto Ichiri gestured frantically.

"Yeah, it's a game where you stare at each other, no blinking, no looking away, and the loser has to give the winner two hundred yen."

"this....."

"Well, that's it. After I lost almost 5,000 yen, I'm no longer afraid of anyone."

"......"

Mu You looked at Pochi-chan's bewildered expression, which was very similar to how she looked when she first found out that she would have to pay a fine for this game. He seemed to recall the guy's smile with his eyes curved when he laughed.

What was her name? I don't remember.

"I lost." Goto Ichiri said, taking out two coins with great heartache. Mu You laughed and didn't say anything polite.

"Besides this, there is actually another method that I just taught you. Maybe you can try to become an actor."

"actor?"

"Well, you can try to play the role of 'Guitar Hero' in real life, just like putting on a strange mask. When you want to do something, think about what you would do if you were Guitar Hero.

Don't be surprised. If it were a real person, we would usually call him a role model, just like the great people we learned about in books and teachers when we were young. In fact, there is not much difference, except that the person is replaced by someone no one has ever known.

Just as they were talking, tonight's concert finally began. The lights around them gradually dimmed, while the lights on the stage gradually lit up, attracting all attention.

The lead singer enthusiastically took the microphone and gave the opening remarks to the audience, and then the music started.

Goto Ichiri stood behind the counter, watching the crowds and lights flashing in front of her. At this moment, as usual, she imagined herself as a real guitar hero, standing in front of the stage, enjoying the cheers of the people, and presenting her music to everyone.

But in a trance, she saw the dark closet again, and herself, alone with the guitar, the rotten self.

She looked at herself quietly and smiled, as if encouraging, but also as if sad.

"Sorry, I can not do it."

The music ended and the lights began to light up. The silence after the noise seemed particularly deafening. At this moment, Mu You heard Goto Ichiri's whisper.

"Ok?"

"I'm sorry, Yu-kun, but it seems I can't become a guitar hero no matter what I do."

She had imagined herself shining brightly on the stage countless times, but the reality was that she was in a mango box...

Ahhhh! Don't let these dead memories appear again!

"It's okay, we can take it slow."

"Ok?"

"Guitar Hero was your idea, wasn't it? She is you, and you are her. Her personality has already been revealed through the internet. I just want you to remove her from the internet. You can do it. I believe in you."

"really?"

"Yeah." Mu You said seriously.

"Well...ok, I'll give it a try!"

Mu You looked at Goto Ichiri, who clenched her fists to cheer herself up, and became more and more looking forward to her future performance.

Social phobia is just a characteristic of Goto Ichiri, but it is not a shortcoming. Deep down, she is very eager to communicate with others. This is much better than her autistic step-sister, who really doesn't care about others.

Like most people with this trait, Goto Ichiri is a person with a lot of inner drama. In her own world, she is the uncrowned queen and full of confidence, but she usually dares not show this aspect. Mu You just needs to guide this emotion out.

Create a suitable environment for her, or a dream?

Mu You thought about the feasibility of this matter and a happy expression appeared on his face.