Want to be human, but cube-like

At the time, Xiangzi thought that Aiyin's level was too low and that she was afraid the score was too difficult for her to play, so she said that. Now, thinking back, perhaps part of the reason was that the song was to be used as an advertising jingle, so the structure of the song had to be simple and catchy.

"If it's for creating an advertising jingle for a burger shop, then it's not considered neglecting your duties, right? Xiao Xiang, you also contributed a lot to this!"

With her hands clasped to her chest, Aine smiled.

Xiangzi never expected that Aiyin had actually considered the topic of running the hamburger shop that they had discussed that day before arranging for everyone to do these things.

In retrospect, Ai-yin is indeed a person with very high social and emotional intelligence.

However, it's just these lyrics...

"Why...why is your name included in these lyrics?"

Looking at the opening line, "ano burger~ oh ano burger~ oh ano burger~!", Xiangzi suppressed the surging emotions in his heart, and his lips twitched slightly.

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PS: Bondori, oh Bondori, oh Bondori, with you life is wonderful and carefree. A dream concerto, utterly wonderful, the best game, everyone praises you~

Shawarma is also a type of hamburger, so of course hamburgers can use the Shawarma theme song.

Of course, this isn't referring to that specific song; it's just a joke. Xiangzi's arrangement is definitely better than AI's, right? As for Aine's lyrics, well, she's a top student, so even if her taste is a bit off, she should at least be able to write catchy lyrics. I remember in the card story it was mentioned that her writing was very formulaic and that everyone thought it was boring.

Volume 1: Chapter 94 Let's Learn to Meow Together

No matter what, this is Alex's burger joint. Even if the lyrics need to include words to highlight its unique features...

"Zheng" should probably be called "Alex Burger," right? Or maybe a simpler, more distinctive name that highlights Alex's presence.

Ai Yin putting her own name in it is practically usurping someone else's place.

As soon as Xiangzi voiced his question, Aiyin stood up excitedly.

"Speaking of which, I only found out a few days ago. It turns out that Ellie's burger joint is actually called Anone!"

She seemed quite happy.

Upon hearing this, Xiangzi fell silent. She covered her fair forehead, not wanting to recall the scene when Alex introduced the name of the hamburger shop to her.

"It just so happens to be similar to my name, what a coincidence~ so I simply wrote the lyrics like this."

Unlike Xiangzi, Aiyin was quite satisfied with the shop's name.

She even gave her game save file a similar name before.

It seems like the theme of that save file was also about opening a fast food restaurant or something?

However, so much time has passed, and I didn't have time to access that save file back then. The computer became unusable, and Aine's memories have long since faded.

Is there something wrong with my taste?

Seeing Aine's reaction, Xiangzi suddenly began to doubt himself.

She recalled that Alex, Aine, and Lenai had all given the burger shop a very cool review.

Could it be that I'm the one with strange aesthetic sense?

When the three people around him all seemed a bit off, Xiangzi began to wonder if he was the one who was special.

"Xiangzi, I've prepared the ingredients. That should be enough for this afternoon. I'll go and replenish them during the evening rush hour."

Just then, Alex returned, straightening the sleeves she had rolled up while preparing the ingredients, and said as she entered.

"Well, please."

Xiangzi, who couldn't stand Ai Yin's taste, nodded slightly and immediately prepared to stand up and take the opportunity to leave.

"Ellie, come quick! Let's play it together first, and then let Xiaoxiang hear the complete version with lyrics!"

But just as she handed the lyrics back to Ai-yin, the other person enthusiastically bypassed her, walked up to Alex, and gently pulled her to the keyboard.

"Um... that won't be necessary..."

Xiangzi, who wasn't really interested, froze in place. She wanted to leave immediately, but felt that would be too impolite.

"Don't worry! I practiced for a long time last night using the audio Xiaoxiang sent me. After all, it's your work, so of course I have to let you listen to it first!"

No, she wasn't worried about Aine at all. She was only worried that after listening to Aine sing the lyrics, she might regret arranging the music for them.

After all, Xiangzi himself did have some pursuit of the artistry of music.

But unable to resist Ai Yin's enthusiasm, Xiangzi had no choice but to sit on the sofa and wait for them to begin playing.

This piece was composed at Aine's request, based on Rana's improvisational solo. Its structure is very short, and its total duration is only about one minute.

After a few simple guitar notes as an intro, the vocal chorus, also known as "ano hamburger," begins immediately, accompanied by the lead guitar melody and drum beats. This is followed by a very short piano solo as an interlude, before transitioning into the main verse with vocals, guitar, and drums.

The lyrics are basically a brief description of the burger joint's specialties and a praise using various embellishments. Then there is another chorus, followed by an interlude sung by lead guitarist Lenai in solo vocals. After another chorus that pushes the emotions to their highest point, it ends with a very fast-paced instrumental piano coda.

With a simple melody and a brisk rhythm, the first two choruses are also very easy-to-remember pop hits. Overall, it is a very light and catchy song.

Moreover, this kind of song poses virtually no challenge for Ai Yin, the lead singer. It doesn't require any special singing skills, and her sweet voice is just enough to prevent people from having a negative first impression of this kind of advertising song. It's already at a level that can barely be used as a commercial advertising song.

Since there is no drummer available at the moment, Alex's keyboard has been temporarily switched to the sound of a drum kit to replace it, and she also switched back to playing the two piano solos in the middle.

In this simple piece, the bass register is somewhat dispensable. If you want to achieve perfection, you can always record an additional bass line later.

To Xiangzi's surprise, although she couldn't agree with Ai Yin's taste in lyrics when she read them, she found them surprisingly catchy when she listened to them. The rhymes were just right, and there were no nonsensical words written simply for the sake of rhyming. With the melody, it was very easy to get into her head.

"How was it! Wasn't it great?"

When the song ended, Ai Yin put down her guitar, puffed out her chest, and looked smug and proud, as if she wanted to be praised.

Lenai, still somewhat unsatisfied, put down her guitar and went to her notebook to look at the sheet music.

"It sounds great! Ai Yin is amazing!"

Alex, on the other hand, clapped lightly in support.

"Hmph~!"

If you stuck a tail on her butt, it would probably be sticking up to the sky.

"what……"

After a long silence, Xiangzi quietly let out a breath.

"The lyrics are great, and the catchy phrases are easy to remember."

It would be even better if the hamburger's name wasn't so strange...

As she made her assessment softly, she also muttered a curse to herself.

"By the way, Xiao Le Nai, I think your humming part would be more distinctive if you changed it a little."

Suddenly, as if remembering something, Aine turned around and found Rakuna squatting in front of Shoko's laptop, doing something, and made a suggestion.

"Ok?"

Turning her gaze away from the screen, Lena turned to look at Aine, tilting her head slightly, somewhat puzzled.

"For example, not using a sound like 'hum hum hum~'."

Since it's just a casually created advertising jingle, it's okay to be a little more relaxed and cheerful, right? Ayane suddenly had some vague ideas in her mind.

"Mmmmmm~?"

After thinking for a moment, Le Nai changed to a nasal tone.

Her tender, soft voice was indeed very pleasant to listen to and quite cute, perfectly matching the style of the song as a hamburger shop advertisement jingle.

It's not that Alex's voice is unpleasant; it's just that her voice is too soft and gentle, which doesn't match the style of the song.

"Hmm...that doesn't quite add up either."

"La la la la~?"

After frowning and thinking for a moment, Aine shook her head.

Looking at Lena's adorable appearance, squatting on the ground like a little white kitten, she suddenly had a brilliant idea.

"Like a cat...meow meow meow~ like this! Can Xiao Le Nai do that?"

A lightbulb went off in her head, and Aine crouched down, bringing her hands up to Rakuna's face, making cat paw shapes with her hands.

"Meow meow meow meow~?"

She didn't imitate Aine's movements, but Rakuna still hummed that interlude using cat sounds.

"so cute!"

Aine let out a small shout on the spot, a strange aunt-like smile on her face, looking as if she wanted to hug Ryuna into her arms.

It felt like I was kneading it vigorously in my arms.

I don't know if she really wanted to perfect the piece, or if she just wanted to hear Lena's meows.

Would that sound better?

Seeing this, Alex also squatted down curiously and moved closer to Lena. She thought for a moment.

"Meow meow meow meow~?"

She also imitated Aine's posture, raising her two little hands like cat paws and humming softly.

The meow was soft and sweet, more like the meow of a fully grown adult cat in the dead of night than the cute meow of Lenai, which sounded like a kitten. It was a melodious and charming courtship call, which sounded both mournful and inviting.

Aine shuddered, her face flushed slightly, and she couldn't help but stare at Alex's movements and expression.

"Ai, Ai Lili's is also very nice~ But it doesn't quite fit the style of this song, so it's best not to add it..."

She stammered out a sentence, feeling that no one outside should hear Alex's voice.

Absolutely not.

It wasn't because of her possessiveness; it was simply a matter of style clashes.

That's right, that's it!

"..."

Xiangzi, who was sitting on the sofa, couldn't bear to watch any longer and raised his hand to cover his face.

None of these three guys are normal.

Although he was thinking this to himself, Xiangzi's face actually seemed to be getting a little hot.

However, her small palms happened to cover her cheeks, making it impossible for anyone to see whether there was a blush on her face.

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P.S. Aine is so ridiculous! Even after writing this, I felt so ridiculous I couldn't stand it.

Volume 1: Chapter 95 Why play the Spring Day Shadow?

"Hmm, it looks like he's courting."

Very straightforward, without any pretense, Lena said something that almost made Aine and Shoko choke on their saliva.

"Ahem...!"

Okay, I've already choked.

"Little Lena...why would you say that?"

With her face flushed, Ai Yin avoided eye contact and casually asked a question as if she was in a hurry to change the subject.

"Because I heard it from a friend."

Lena replied, tilting her head.

"Oh, so that's how it is..."

Aine forced a smile.

What does "courtship" mean?

Alex, who was standing to the side, had something to ask. She kept her hands in a cat-paw shape, raised to her cheeks, and tilted her head to look at Aine.

Wow…! Ellie is so cute! Love~!