Can I draw Eromanga forever?

"The so-called answer is probably just common sense, superficially speaking—"

"........."

Hina's sweet voice and idol-style singing style seemed to have brought the atmosphere of the entire TOKYO DOME CITY HALL to life.

It was cheerful and lively, and the cheering sticks were like waves in four different colors.

Lin You took a deep look and left with Li Xi.

"That was just now..."

A red-haired girl tilted her head from her seat, looked back, and looked at the figure who left early with some concern.

"Kita-chan?"

"...what's wrong?"

"Ah, nothing much, I just thought I saw someone... someone I know."

Kita Ikuyo shook her head, a sweet, sunny smile blooming. Her red hair shone beautifully even in the dimmed venue. She matched the atmosphere, waving her cheering stick. However, Kita Ikuyo wasn't like her friends, immersed in the gentle melody of "Empty Box"...

Volume 136: Chapter : Ms. Kita Ikuyo will finally reach her loyal end band

""...Please don't say "You are lazy"! ""

“Because it’s actually really crazy…”

"........."

The simple arrangement, Lang Lang's melody, youth... or should we say it's the immature singing skills and the unsophisticated band accompaniment, that make up an extremely catchy song.

——"Don't say ''lazy''".

This song is not difficult, and can even be said to be "simple", but the strength of "Don't say ''lazy''" lies in its simplicity. It really sounds like a song created by an "ordinary" high school girl band.

The techniques of playing all the instruments are not very advanced, but the arrangement is perfect; the singers' singing skills are immature, but they can bring out the true meaning.

The drums employ a rather conventional rhythmic pattern: boom-da, boom-da—cymbals clattering in unison, sometimes quiet, sometimes noisy. The bass, originally the lead vocalist's instrument, takes on a prominent presence, imbuing the song with a strangely stylish and cool feel that even laymen can discern.

The four-member band "Diamond Dust" does not have a keyboard player, and is composed of only four people: lead guitarist (Hina), lead guitar (Rin), bassist (Nana), and drummer (Ai).

Therefore, Lin You put a lot of effort into the re-arrangement of the instruments. The design and switching of a large number of tones and sound effects that should have been handled by the keyboardist were replaced by a long interlude on the lead guitar, using the "distortion" of the electric guitar to bring a wild, rock and youthful texture...

During this period, the bass has been... it can be said to be a violent bombardment of root notes, and the low-frequency tone almost dominates the whole process. In the simple rhythm of the kingly way, it gives people a pure feeling - what a feeling!

…the stacking of chords, the use of dissonant intervals, and the coordination between the girl and the instruments are simple and pleasant to the ears.

The most important, fundamental, and intuitive thing about a song is...

It sounds good.

TOKYO DOME CITY HALL, the Tokyo Dome's annex theater that can accommodate more than 3,000 people, was almost packed with people at the concert. The atmosphere was cheerful and the crowds were surging - thousands of cheering sticks were waving in a sea of ​​four colors.

The scene was truly spectacular.

Diamond Dust's performance is just about average for an idol band, which is to say, limited. So, perhaps this "simple divine song" from "After School Tea Party"—"Don't Say 'Lazy'"—will have an unexpectedly powerful impact...

Explosion.

It makes people immediately aware of the new impression of the new "Diamond Dust" - an amazing idol band.

After all… most fans of girls, idols, and pop music don't understand the subtleties of those songs, nor do they know the qualities of Momoka's original songs that weren't hits. The fans of the new Diamond group, who were unexpectedly drawn in, might not think that the second-generation vocalist, Hina, is inferior to the first-generation vocalist, Momoka, based on this impression.

For example - Ikuyo Kita.

For example...Chihaya Aine.

"——That's it! 'Don't say 'lazy'', thank you everyone~~~"

"Ahahaha... I definitely received everyone's support, you know? This song is super nice, right? I think so too! As expected of the president who went to great lengths to get Kasugano Yuu to write the lyrics and compose the music..."

"Hmm? ... Nana? Ohhh, you think so too, right?"

"........."

After each song, the music subsided for a break, marking the main vocalist's commercial. Hina waved to the audience, a charming smile playing. Her contact lenses, pink hair, twintails, and cute yet not overly cheesy idol stage costumes, along with her interactions with the three members, perfectly embodied the concept of an "idol band."

Won even more enthusiastic cheers.

This is the business of being a "lead singer idol", it's so dazzling.

Aine waved her cheering stick, looking at the scene with a hint of longing in her heart. She recalled the familiar words she had just heard—"Kasugano Yuu"—and compared them to the cute girl on the stage: Hina.

It was precisely because of her particular interest in Kasugano Yuu that she made the special trip to attend the concert, to learn how to play guitar as a lead singer, and she even luckily won a ticket to the concert that was given away by Yuu's retweet. Of course she had to come and see it! …It was definitely not because she wanted to be lazy and not practice guitar!

At most, it's just a little... relaxation.

Aiyin was tolerant and thinking about herself, waving the cheering stick in the color of Hina and cheering. At the same time, she was secretly thinking in her heart——

"Yuu seemed to have said... my style isn't suitable for 'ending a band'? Is it because I prefer this kind of attention-grabbing feeling?"

"...an idol girl band..."

"Uh... Is it really that obvious that I want to be in the spotlight? No way... But if I really can be in the spotlight... Shouldn't the band I, Lenna-chan, Shiina, and Hachiman-san come up with a name? Even though it's just a temporary band..."

"But, with Yuu as our bond, it's possible to keep going for as long as you want, right?"

"Then the name will be——"ANON TOKYO"! !"

A band name that had no causal connection appeared in Aiyin's mind. She chuckled foolishly twice. Perhaps she believed that she was cute enough and that Lin You would agree to this name as long as she acted coquettishly a little?

Now, Aiyin no longer has the anguish of being “optimized”, and instead feels that her future is bright (praise)…

"—Then, next is the new song!"

"It's also a song by Kasugano Yuu..."

at this time.

Hina took a deep breath, winked and smiled brightly at the fans in the audience who were waving cheering sticks at her, then turned around and gestured to the drummer Ai.

Ta-ta-

Raise the drumstick above your head and tap it lightly twice.

"Please listen—"Flashlight Memories"!!"

A clear, bright prelude echoes after the girl's voice, gradually, gradually... transforming into the crisp clang of cymbals, like the opening lyrics of a recitation and the progressive accompaniment, which becomes pleasant to the ear. It's as if the story tells of a lonely heroine who, under the influence of someone, gradually becomes cheerful...

“When you lower your head slightly and say something like this…”

"I just wanted to get closer to you than usual—"

"........."

A different tune from the previous song resonated throughout the venue, accompanied by a continuous line of cheering sticks. Being in this kind of concert venue truly gave you the illusion of being on the waves.

Aine enjoyed the rhythm that flowed between her ears and hair, listening to the sweeter style of the previous song, and slowly lost track of time. She waved her cheering stick, following the atmosphere, unaware that most of the people sitting around her were seats given away through the lucky draw tweet of "Kasugano Yuu"...

Moreover, they all seemed to be high school students.

Everyone was in a joyful mood, immersed in the atmosphere of the New Diamond Group's performance, laughing quietly and cheering loudly. Aine was also like this, and accidentally bumped her arm against the red-haired girl sitting next to her——

"Ah...sorry, sorry..."

"……It doesn't matter."

This was probably Aine's first time attending an idol concert of this level. She made an apologetic expression, a little concerned that the hostess didn't seem to be in high spirits...

Perhaps the initial excitement has worn off a lot.

Aiyin wondered if she had been too noisy just now... or something like that?

She thought secretly.

After the concert, for some reason, I caught up with the red-haired girl as she was leaving the venue. Was it because of her red hair? This hair color is rare and eye-catching. Besides, Lin You had mentioned a red-haired girl before...

Aiyin took the initiative to say, “Um… I’m sorry for what happened just now…”

"this is nothing……"

Kita Ikuyo was slightly stunned and said politely.

Her fingers gently gripped the backpack's straps, twisting them with her slender fingertips. In her heart... she actually felt a little annoyed.

It's not uncommon for the cheerful and sunny Kita to feel this way. Even though she wore a cute, fashionable dress today, showing off her youthful, beautiful, white thighs, and going out with friends...it was really just to lighten her mood.

Then--

It seems to have had the opposite effect.

I had originally thought that sooner or later I should return to "STARRY" in Shimokitazawa to apologize to the seniors... But seeing how successful their band was, the courage that the girl had accumulated was increasingly dwindling, and I was really embarrassed to show up again.

According to the modern way of survival, at a time like this, instead of worrying about whether or not to apologize... one should just disappear, right?

That way, it's better for everyone.

So, Kita still hasn't dared to go to that livehouse to watch "The End" live. She just quietly and repeatedly watched the extremely popular live recordings on the End's YouTube account...

But... Kita Ikuyo wasn't such a "cunning" girl. She wasn't willing to think so simply and then excuse herself. She still wanted to apologize. She absolutely had to apologize before her next live performance! ...

but.

Before she made up her mind, she unexpectedly ran into a familiar face——

Chihaya Aine.

"Excuse me...are you Ms. Chihaya Aine from the "End Band"? " Kita asked hesitantly.

“Eh?…………”

This time.

It was Aine’s turn to be stunned.

She stared blankly at the serious-looking red-haired girl in front of her. After thinking for two seconds, a surprising idea emerged in her mind -

It's a fan!

My, my ...

This was the first time the girl had met a fan outside of school. Oh, this is really... I didn't expect that I would actually be so popular! This is really distressing... Oh, by the way, what if my junior high school classmates recognized me?

Give up studying in the UK for your music dream?

it is good!

That’s a really good idea…let’s do it!

Aine smiled confidently, "Just call me Aine, hehe..."

She hasn't heard anyone call her honorifics for a long time!

"Ms. Aine..." Kita's lips moved, as if he was still hesitating about something.

"Aine is fine!" Aine said immediately.

Moreover, the latter's eyes were bright and he kept repeating in his mind: Autograph, autograph, autograph... I can sign! Taking a photo is also OK!

“Aine… nice to meet you, and I’m so sorry, I’m Kita—”

“——Sure, where do I sign?! ​​………Hey, Kita?”

Facing the red-haired girl who lowered her head as if asking for something, Aine was stunned.

Huh? Wait, wait, no? You're not my fan...

As if refusing to understand, Aine’s brain froze.

Wait—it seems like there’s something more important!

Just now, this girl said... Kita? What's going on? This can't be such a coincidence, right?

"Kita...um, what's your name down there?"

Aine couldn’t help but ask.

Kita, head bowed, shuddered slightly at the words, as if swallowing a wave of shame. Diamond Dust fans gradually dispersed from the Tokyo Dome City Hall, a clamorous din resembling the continuous chirping of cicadas.