Girl idols are meant to be exploited!

"You're welcome. I've been looking forward to your performance on stage."

After the two of them walked a distance away, Ijichi Hoshika couldn't help but sigh, "I can't believe a once-famous talent has fallen to the point of performing on the streets with no one watching... Even Hiroi Kikuri is doing better than she is now."

"However, unlike Hiroi who allowed herself to fall, Momoka insisted on her own performance style and did not want to compromise with the market, so she left. I hope she can now start anew with a new band."

Hoshikawa Taku looked at Ijichi Hoshika and asked with a smile, "From what you said, you are very optimistic about her? What do you think about me signing her to the agency?"

"If it were in the past, it might have been quite difficult, but now she might have realized the value of 'bread' and no longer be so self-righteous."

"Xingchuan, you can contact her. If you sign her, with her fame and ability, as long as you find the right way, she should be able to become famous quickly."

Ichichi Xingge gave his opinion seriously.

She also felt that Taoxiang was a good candidate for a contract.

She has talent, experience, fans, and a pretty face.

The important thing is... her worth is not high, and she is having trouble eating now, so signing her shouldn't cost much.

The important thing now is the date, so Hoshikawa Taku temporarily put the matters of the three of them aside and ignored them.

After leaving the beef rice bowl stall, the two of them strolled along the music festival venue.

Although the performance on the main stage has not yet begun, the entire venue is already filled with a strong festive atmosphere.

Stalls with various mini-games attracted audiences to challenge and win music festival souvenirs.

At the music-themed market, there is a wide variety of records, musical instruments and cultural and creative products, and there is a constant flow of people in front of the stalls.

As they walked and talked, the sound of street musicians could be heard from time to time. The guitars, drums, and electronic sounds mixed together, as if playing a prelude to the entire festival.

When the two walked to the river, the performances there became more frequent, with a musician spontaneously playing every ten meters or so.

Rock, folk, country, jazz, blues...songs of various styles come one after another, creating a free and diverse musical atmosphere for the entire venue.

Compared to a cultural festival for high school students, this is more like a carnival party for adults who love music.

As a veteran who once formed a band, Ijichi Xingge naturally feels very familiar with this environment.

A look of nostalgia flashed across her face, as if she had returned to the days when she was in the band and devoted all her energy to music.

Seeing Ijichi Xingge's expression, Hoshikawa Taku couldn't help but ask, "Xingge, how long has it been since you left the band and last performed on stage?"

Ijichi Hoshige sighed softly, "It was only during the first two years of opening the Livehouse, when the venue wasn't popular, that I came to fill the crowds. After that, I basically never performed on stage."

"So how long has it been since you last played guitar?"

Hoshikawa Taku continued to ask.

"I do play it when I have some free time, but it's just casual playing. I haven't performed on stage since."

"So, seeing this scene, don't you want to play another song?"

Hoshikawa Taku stood in front of a small band that was watched by many people.

This is a voluntary performance band. They have a guitarist, drummer, bassist and keyboardist, but they are missing a lead singer.

Because the lead singer position is reserved for the audience.

As long as there are audience members who spontaneously want to perform on stage, they will provide accompaniment for free.

"Xingge, weren't you the guitarist and lead singer before? Would you like to take this opportunity to reminisce about the past?"

Hoshikawa Taku gestured with a smile.

"You want me to play it... forget it."

Ijichi Xingge was a little tempted, but still shook her head and refused.

She hadn't performed on stage for a long time and was worried that her performance would be unsatisfactory.

She had long been accustomed to the sarcastic or mocking looks of others. She was not afraid of making mistakes and making a fool of herself in front of outsiders, but she did not want to show her bad side in front of Taku Hoshikawa.

She felt a little regretful. If she had known she would have the opportunity to perform on stage, she would have done some rehabilitation in the past few days...

"If you don't want to go on stage, then I will go on stage."

At this moment, the previous audience member had just finished his performance. Hoshikawa Taku smiled and said something, then walked straight over.

Not only did he stand in front of the microphone, but after some communication with the guitarist, Taku Hoshikawa also successfully borrowed an electric guitar.

This was completely beyond Ijichi Xingge's expectations. She didn't expect that Hoshikawa Taku would do it just like that.

"Xingchuan, can you still play the guitar?"

Ichichi Hoshige said in surprise.

"More or less."

Hoshikawa Taku turned to the band members and nodded, smiling, "Please play with me. I want to sing 'Under Pressure'."

"Under Pressure" is a song written and performed by Taku Hoshikawa's favorite band, Queen, and another British rock legend, David Bowie.

This song is very classic, and for the band members, it is basically a familiar track.

By the way, this David Bowie is the prototype of Kira Yoshikage in Jojo.

The drummer smiled and gave Hoshikawa Taku a thumbs up, indicating that it was okay.

After getting a little familiarity with the guitar, Taku Hoshikawa smiled at Hoshika Ijichi and started playing and singing the song without any rehearsal or preparation.

Pressure

“Pushing Down On Me”

“Pressing Down On You No Man Ask For (Pressing Down On You No Man Ask For)…”

Taku Hoshikawa is not being modest at all. He really only knows a little bit about guitar.

Compared to the flashy techniques used by guitar heroes on stage, Taku Hoshikawa plays in a simple and unpretentious manner, and even occasionally hits a few wrong notes.

However, Taku Hoshikawa did not stop or make any changes. He just remained calm and played the song with a smile on his face.

"Under Pressure" is a song about stress and anxiety, and the lyrics are full of helplessness and frustration towards life.

However, the melody of this song does not bring pressure to people. Instead, its prelude and light rhythm give people an unexpected sense of freedom.

After the complaints at the beginning, the lyrics in the second half are also encouraging and positive.

“Cause Love's Such An Old Fashioned Word”

“And Love Dares You To Care For”

“The People On The Edge Of The Night”

“And Loves Dares You To Change Our Way Of”

“Caring About Ourselves…”

Although Hoshikawa Taku's singing skills are slightly better than his guitar level, they are not much better.

However, when Taku Hoshikawa finished singing the song, all the audience around him burst into warm applause and cheers.

The emotions that Taku Hoshikawa brought into the song made the audience feel immersed in the song. It seemed as if through the song they saw the pressure they were under in life and were also inspired.

The music festival is such a place to release daily stress, and Taku Hoshikawa performed extremely well in this regard.

After smiling and returning the electric guitar to the guitarist who gave him a thumbs up, Hoshikawa Taku thanked the backup singers, walked off the stage and came to Ijichi Hoshika's side.

"How did I sing?"

Hoshikawa Taku asked Ichichi Hoshika's opinion with a smile.

"Very good, you've reached debut level. I think you should find a band."

Ichichi Xingge said half-jokingly.

"If you flatter me like this, I'll take it seriously, okay?"

Hoshikawa Taku said with a smile, "I know that my singing and playing are average, but everyone is willing to support me because I took that step and stood out."

"If you were on the stage, even if you didn't play well, you would still get cheers from everyone."

Hoshikawa Taku paused and looked at Ichichi Hoshige with soft eyes.

"Xingge, do you know why I chose this song 'Under Pressure'? Because I think you put too much pressure on yourself, and you need to get out of it. You finally have the opportunity to come to the music festival, how can you not let yourself go?"

Hoshikawa Taku winked at her and suggested again, "How about trying to perform a song on stage?"

Hoshikawa Taku chose this song for himself...

Complex emotions surged in Ichichi Xingge's heart.

She also knew that she was putting too much pressure on herself.

Now she is very anxious, anxious about her age, anxious about the operation of the Livehouse, and anxious about making Hongxia a professional musician.

And now, she was anxious about what to do if she did something wrong and made Hoshikawa Taku hate her?

She wasn't like this before.

She dared to stand on the stage and release herself, and boldly formed a band to collide with the world. However, now she has been smoothed over by life and has become timid.

I dare not take that step to change my current situation.

Hoshikawa Taku saw the pressure she was under and was willing to go on stage first to let her see her "shortcomings" and let her know that even if her performance was not good, there would still be audiences cheering and applauding.

Takuto Hoshikawa is already walking towards me, what is there to be afraid of?

Are we going to continue to stay where we are without making any changes?

Whether it's this performance or their relationship... there's nothing to be afraid of!

If you miss this opportunity, you will never find this store again!

If I don't take the initiative, Hiroi Kikuri will snatch him away!

After taking a deep breath, Yidizhi Xingge resolutely walked onto the stage and said to the guitarist, "Excuse me, can I borrow your guitar for a moment?"

I wasn't allowed to participate in two songs in a row...

The guitarist smiled bitterly, but still handed over his guitar.

As if to respond to Hoshikawa Taku, Hoshika Ijichi also chose to sing a song by Queen, "Somebody To Love".

Just like the title, the general meaning of the song is the same - find someone to love.

The whole song is basically about this one thing.

Ijichi Hoshika also took the risk. Since Hoshikawa Taku expressed his concern for her through singing, she also wanted to express her feelings in the same way.

When she first started singing, she was still a little shy and hesitant, but when the familiar melody sounded, all the nervousness instantly dissipated, replaced by long-lost enthusiasm.

She threw herself into it and let herself go.

Like Taku Hoshikawa, she also plays and sings by herself, but she is much stronger than Taku Hoshikawa.

At one point, he even suppressed the other members of the band and stole the limelight.

When her performance ended, there were three more circles of people surrounding her, all attracted by her singing.

"I never thought that after all this time, Sister Xingge could still perform so well. It's such a shame for her to leave the band world..."

Hoshikawa Taku heard a sigh from beside him.

He felt that the voice was a little familiar, turned his head and found that it was Kawahara Momoka.

Beside her were her two teammates, who were clapping their hands vigorously.

How come the place is so big and we just happened to meet each other?

……

Ps:

I really like Queen's songs. I think music can express a lot of emotions.

But unfortunately, words cannot express the feeling that the song brings, and I dare not write too many lyrics for fear of being accused of having too many words.

Both "Under Pressure" and "Somebody To Love" are great songs, and those who are interested can listen to them.

Of course, Queen’s most famous song is “Bohemian Rhapsody”, which I also like very much and mentioned in the previous article.

Before we knew it, it was Crazy Thursday again.

Let's see what kind of wild drama this week's Mujica will bring us.