People are in animation, but they can connect to reality

Toyokawa Shoko only has one life.

Chapter 204 There is only one truth

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Asagi looked at Toyokawa Shoko in bewilderment, not quite understanding what was going on. It seemed like Toyokawa Shoko would say something similar every time she saw him.

Why are you here? Are you here again?

No, what had Toyokawa Shoko misunderstood? He wasn't a stalker, always following behind Toyokawa Shoko, looking for opportunities to run into her. Had he done something to give her this illusion?

"What Toyokawa-san said is strange. Is there something wrong with me here?" Asagi suppressed the depression and dissatisfaction in his heart and said in a very gentle tone.

He glanced at Toyokawa Shoko, then looked away and no longer focused on Toyokawa Shoko.

On the side, Shoko Toyokawa looked at Asagi, her face froze and her expression was a little surprised.

"Could it be that Toyokawa-san is just overly self-conscious, feeling like others are plotting against him?" Asagi continued. But a glance at Wakaba Mutsu beside him softened his mood. At least, Mutsu had always given him a good impression, and he'd even been giving him gifts, even if it was just a cucumber.

So, in order to take care of Wakaba Mutsu's feelings, Asagi tried to tell Toyokawa Shoko in a very tactful way that he was not here because of you.

"Perhaps, Toyokawa-san doesn't have a very good impression of me, and I can understand that she has some doubts. But at least, there shouldn't be so much hostility. We are classmates after all. I haven't done anything excessive to Toyokawa-san." After Asagi finished speaking, he simply ignored Toyokawa Shoko.

He looked towards the stage. The first band's performance was almost over. Because of the rush of blood and energy just now, he didn't hear much of the band's song.

Under Asagi's string of words, Toyokawa Shoko sat there in a daze. The arguments and persuasion she had just prepared seemed redundant at this moment. Her guess was also wrong, if Asagi was telling the truth.

"It would be better this way." Shoko Toyokawa bit her lips tightly and spat out these words from the tip of her teeth.

She turned her head and looked at Wakaba Mutsuki behind her, her eyes becoming sharper. It was a look that carried a hint of reproach, as if she was questioning her friend, and Wakaba Mutsuki lowered his head, not daring to meet Toyokawa Shoko's gaze.

"Mu, don't talk to weird people." Toyokawa Shoko said this and turned to face the stage. On the surface, she seemed not to care at all, but in the dark, where no one was paying attention, Toyokawa Shoko clenched her hands tightly, her face looking like she was about to cry.

After a brief moment, her eyes sharpened again, and she stared at the stage, observing her opponent's strength. Even so, she still didn't quite believe Asagi's words. Toyokawa Shoko was confident in her own feelings. She was smart, at least she thought so.

With just a simple move, she had a band. Neon Dream had difficulty getting either Hachiman Kairin or Sankaku Hatsuka, but Toyokawa Shoko did it easily. She also had the confidence to bring the band to the Budokan.

"Who are you talking to?" It was not until Ebizuka Satoshi in front of her finally noticed something was wrong that she turned around and asked in confusion.

"I met a classmate from school and chatted with him for a while." Asagi answered casually.

"You have so many acquaintances."

Ebizuka Satoshi didn't ask any more questions. She just glanced towards Toyokawa Shoko, feeling a little surprised that there were so many familiar faces here.

As Shoko Toyokawa listened to what Satoshi Ebizuka said, a hint of confusion appeared in her eyes.

The band members stared at the stage with intense eyes. As the first band left, the second band entered. Unlike the others, this was Rencai's first time participating in such a competition. Her eyes sparkled, and she stared intently at the band on stage. MMK, on the other hand, was a little distracted, her mind reminiscing about her past with her old bandmates.

486 sat with them, looking at the stage with a bit of boredom. Only when he looked at Renai's obsessed expression did 486's eyes dart around, his head thinking of something funny.

After Wakaba Mutsu and Toyokawa Shoko fell silent, Asagi also quietly watched the bands from the back. He mentally rated the bands that had performed on stage.

However, music is something that's hard to distinguish simply by its appeal. Therefore, the scoring criteria include not only the lyrics and melody, but also its singability. The judges will consider multiple factors, not just the quality of the piece itself but also its potential market reach.

Asagi knows that there are many songs that are very popular among a small group of people, but the general public doesn't like them very much. This kind of songs is not because of poor quality, but because they don't meet the public's taste.

"Are you a little nervous?" Sankaku Chuhua looked at Toyokawa Shoko beside him. The expression on Toyokawa Shoko's face was not so natural and calm. So Sankaku Chuhua took the opportunity to put his hand on the back of Toyokawa Shoko's hand, as if to comfort Toyokawa Shoko.

"Xiao Xiang, don't worry. We are very strong." Sanjiao Chuhua softly encouraged Toyokawa Xiangzi.

Toyokawa Shoko nodded, not questioning what Sankaku Chuhua said. She knew the strength of this band very well. Chuhua, Mu, and Hailing were all talented. Only Miaomeng had doubts, but she had been practicing hard recently.

Chuhua was secretly happy when she found an opportunity to grab Toyokawa Shoko. But the next second, Toyokawa Shoko pulled her hand back from Sankaku Chuhua's grasp. The action was so skillful and natural, as if it was a normal thing, that Sankaku Chuhua was completely speechless.

A trace of disappointment flashed across Sanjiao Chuhua's face, and she looked at Toyokawa Shoko blankly. Toyokawa Shoko turned her head to look at Wakaba Mu, and Wakaba Mu noticed that Toyokawa Shoko was looking at her blankly.

The relationship seems a bit complicated. Asagi, who happened to be watching from the side, winked and frowned, finding it difficult to analyze Ave Mujica's situation.

Just as Asagi was still immersed in his analysis of Ave Mujica, he suddenly heard a sentence that made him tremble all over.

"Why is there a cucumber? I didn't remember bringing anything like that!" Ebizka Satoshi muttered to Asagi. Asagi turned blankly to look at Ebizka Satoshi, who was staring at the cucumber in his bag with his head tilted to one side, thinking hard. Having read so many detective stories, Ebizka Satoshi believed there was only one truth.

Before I knew it, half of the bands had already performed.

Chapter 205 Fairytale Song

"Did I forget? Or," Ebizuka Satoshi picked up the cucumber and shook it in front of Rupa beside her. Rupa didn't react, but just looked at her strangely.

She turned around and looked around again. Everything was as quiet as before. No one was arguing with her about the cucumber. It was in her bag to begin with, so it couldn't possibly belong to someone else.

Ebizka Satoshi tilted his head and thought about it in confusion.

"I probably forgot. Probably because I was too excited."

Then, a crisp snapping sound reached Asagi's ears. Ebizka Satoshi's actions were too sudden, and Asagi hadn't expected her to bite the cucumber without hesitation. When he tried to stop her, it was too late.

"It's delicious. I'll buy a few more when I get home." Ebizuka Satoshi smiled happily, and it seemed that she was very satisfied with the taste of the cucumber.

Watching Ebizuka Satoshi chewing the cucumber bite by bite, Asagi became like a puppet. He turned his head stiffly, his expression frozen. Next to him, Wakaba Mutsu looked at him with wide, innocent eyes, full of confusion.

Asagi couldn't see Wakaba Mutsu's expression because she was wearing a mask, but she must be very unhappy. The food she gave away was eaten by Ebizuka Satoshi.

Of course, Asagi was not angry because Ebizuka Satoshi ate the cucumber, but he just didn't know how to explain this sudden situation to Wakaba Mutsu.

He was about to explain when he saw a staff member arrive at the Ave Mujica waiting area. The staff member briefly exchanged a few words with the band's manager, who then led the Ave Mujica band members out of the waiting area. Led by the staff member, they disappeared from Asagi's sight.

"call..."

After Ave Mujica left, Nina let out a long breath. She patted her chest and tilted her head to look in the direction Ave Mujica had disappeared. When Ave Mujica completely vanished, Nina's tense nerves suddenly relaxed, and she slumped in her chair like a deflated balloon.

486 looked at her with some curiosity.

"It must be very stressful sitting with them," explained Nina.

486 also understood that Nina was referring to Ave Mujica and the others. However, 486 didn't share Nina's feelings. She came from a well-off family, a famous comedian, and attended an acting school. She was always surrounded by beautiful, well-dressed women.

But Nina was different. She was born in a very ordinary and somewhat rigid family in the countryside far away from Tokyo. A 12-hour drive away, it can be said to be in the countryside.

In addition, Renai is a little shy, so she feels some pressure when sitting next to Ave Mujica, which makes her breathless.

"It's okay," 486 said casually. Hearing 486's relaxed tone, Nina pouted and glared at him unhappily, as if she was the only one feeling the pressure. MMK, Chi-chan, and Rupa all looked relaxed.

MMK and Rupa were the oldest, both very mature and already seasoned veterans, while Zhi-chan was a gold medalist in the individual national competition. They had all seen the big things.

Rencai blinked and suddenly felt lonely.

"Do you want to eat it?" Ebizuka Satoshi suddenly handed the cucumber to Nina. Nina hesitated at the sight of the cucumber.

"Is that okay? One bite then."

Ebizka Satoshi nodded, and Nina took the cucumber and took a bite.

"I want one too. MMK?" 486 raised his hand high.

"No."

"Don't want it?, hehe, then have a bite." Rencai's eyes kept rolling around, and suddenly she took the cucumber and stuffed it into MMK's mouth. MMK couldn't resist Rencai, so he had to open his mouth and take a small bite.

"And Lupa."

"Thank you." Rupa also took a light bite.

"besides,,,"

After thinking for a while, they found that there was another person. Everyone's eyes stopped at Asagi. Asagi sat at the last seat, and everyone turned to look at him.

Asagi looked at them strangely as well.

"what!"

"what happened?"

"Isn't this an indirect kiss?"

"I think so."

"Then... forget it."

"Ok?"

"It can only be this way."

The girls rejected the action one after another. Asagi, one of the parties involved, did not say a word, so his opinion was of course no longer important.

"What a pity." The girls laughed and sighed.

Soon, the scene returned to normal. The girls looked at the stage. This time, it was Ave Mujica Masked Band. Toyokawa Shoko, Wakaba Mutsu, and the others appeared on stage in their finery, and the playground suddenly fell silent.

Most of the bands at the event were rock-inspired, their attire simple, even somewhat pathetic. Even some idol bands with managers wore cute, minimalist uniforms. Ave Mujica's attire was so formal and solemn that it felt like they were attending an opera rather than a rock concert.

Different styles have different atmospheres.

"What a unique outfit." The judges in the audience couldn't help but speak.

"Very unique." Another judge smiled.

Asagi watched the stage intently from below, briefly scanning the surrounding reactions. Unlike most of the bands that had preceded him, Ave Mujica immediately captured the audience's attention. He couldn't help but think, "Their appearance certainly adds a lot to the performance." Furthermore, the masked form evokes a certain mystery, drawing the audience in.

I remember there's a saying that what's most eye-catching isn't revealing everything, but rather hiding something halfway. The stage lights came on, and a lonely piano melody rang out, a long, lingering sound. Following the piano music came the young girl's confession and monologue.

At the beginning of a story that seems to have been told for a long time, the sound of music gradually rises and reaches a chorus. The girls sing and tell their stories in the music.

"It's like a fairy tale." Rencai couldn't help but praise it.

This was her first time seeing Ave Mujica perform. Although Ave Mujica was also a band, their style of playing was completely different from that of Nina, and their performance style also gave Nina a fresh perspective.

"It's a very unique method that requires strong strength and coordination, but they performed very well," said 486.

"Their lead singer and bassist are excellent, and the keyboard player is also very capable." MMK nodded.

"Of course, Chi-chan is more powerful."

"I suddenly feel pressured. What should I do, MMK-san?" Nina was still a little nervous. This was her first time on such a formal stage. She was competing against so many talented people, including some who were professionals.

"Just relax and trust Asagi's music." 486 tilted his head.

"Rinna just needs to show her strength, and leave the rest to us." MMK smiled.

Renai nodded heavily.

"Our order,"

"Number 18 is almost here."

Chapter 206 The words of tiger and wolf

Below the stage, a camera was filming Toyokawa Shoko and the others. However, it would be more accurate to say it was a video recording rather than a filming.

There was not just one camera shooting at the same time, there were many other cameras shooting at the stage, so this special video did not attract much attention.

"The performance is over. I recorded the whole thing and will send it to you right away." The voice came from a man wearing a loose green top and a baseball cap that was pulled down low, covering his eyes.

"Got it." A cold voice came from the other end of the phone.

After the call ended, the man in the baseball cap hung up the phone and continued to act as a filmmaker on the scene with a very natural look.

On the stage, Shoko Toyokawa and the others twirled their bodies lightly and gracefully, performing in a very vivid and lifelike manner, as if following the story in the lyrics.

The judges all wore serious expressions, their nerves tense. This expression on their faces wasn't because Toyokawa Shoko and the others' performance was poor, but rather, it was a testament to their excellence. So good, so good, that it demanded the judges' serious consideration and serious consideration.

In the audience below the stage, Nina's eyes widened, her mouth almost open. She stared at the stage with an excited expression. Nina was also a child who loved fairy tales.

"It was like watching a stage play, a lonely girl pouring out her heart," 486 said, cupping her cheeks and reveling in the music. As a graduate of performing arts school, she was no stranger to stage plays; rather, she possessed a profound understanding of them.

486's admiration for Toyokawa Shoko and the others had risen to a new level. She had never considered the band's performance as an opera. Or rather, she hadn't even considered it, or perhaps she had already subconsciously rejected it.

Opera has long been in decline. No matter how brilliant or exciting the performances, it's still a niche pleasure. Many opera troupes have either disappeared, transformed, or barely survived on government subsidies.

Therefore, 486 thinks these girls are really brave to express their music in this way.

They have to work harder, have higher talent and come up with better things to achieve the same popularity as ordinary works of ordinary bands.

"What an amazing group of people!" 486 narrowed her eyes, and for some reason, the images of Grandma An and Tendou suddenly flashed through her mind. She looked at Toyokawa Shoko and the others with some envy.

mmk is not really interested in this kind of thing. She is just a girl who simply likes rock music. In her eyes, what matters more is the excellence of the music and the level of performance.