The social phobia substitute will not dream of the band girl

"It must be right from a distance, but why is it here, Higuchi?"

Yeah, but why are you here, Tooru?

“…When I passed by here, it suddenly started raining, so I hid in that cave.”

Enka pointed to the small house where they had been hiding just now. The space under the slide was too small for them now.

"Eh—I miss it so much... We even held a combat meeting here."

"...But it's too small now. I guess it can only accommodate about two people at most."

"No wonder you're doing radio calisthenics here, Higuchi."

"...No Road Sai, let's go."

Having been caught by her childhood sweetheart, Enka had no choice but to retreat.

"Hey~~ I want to play for a while longer."

"...it's been raining for so long that all the water is stagnant. It's too dangerous."

Following Asakura Toru's gaze, Enka saw the climbing frame—

I remember that they often played in this park since kindergarten, and Tou loved the incredibly tall climbing frame. Although most children at that time were obsessed with playing house, hide-and-seek, tag, or other video games, she showed that she was different from others.

To this day, Enka still couldn't understand why her childhood sweetheart cared so much about the climbing frame, but that didn't matter anymore, because she had already found her own unique reason.

"Let's go, Asakura... or do you have anything else to do?"

"Eh~~ It's nothing... Let's come here and play together next time, everyone."

"...Alright, I'll bring Koito along when the time comes."

After taking another look at the climbing frame, Toru Asakura and Enka Higuchi set off on their journey home.

Chapter 126 I want to be quiet

Although everything seems unchanged, everything is changing. The gears of fate have already begun to turn, until the next stage -

May 5th, an ordinary yet unpleasant Monday. Without the comfort of Sundays, the office workers are always exhausted. When Hirayuko isn't at school, everyone remains the same as usual.

"Karin! Hirashin! Oh... Is Hirashin late today?"

Before the first class in the morning, Asuna rushed from Class B to the back door. It was scary the first time, and then it got really noisy, but now, she feels uncomfortable without hearing it. This "daily noise" seems to have become a kind of ritual for Class 1-A. A beautiful girl with a smile and full of energy is always endearing, no matter what world she's in, as if she can convey youthful energy to everyone around her.

"...Who knows—why don't you just ask him directly?"

Hua Lin looked away and continued to do the exercises in her hands, as if this would allow her to wait for him to appear.

"Hmm... He told me he couldn't come because he and Xiaoshi were running too far together today." It took a long time for Asuna's Line message to be replied. He usually replied to his messages instantly, so it seemed he was really busy this time.

"Uh-huh......"

Kadodashi Karin didn't mind, for she was focused on her studies. The notes and materials Hiraishin had given her were indeed clear and concise, simple and easy to understand, on par with the expensive private lessons from renowned teachers. She wasn't particularly good at studying, but she was the one who put the most effort and dedication into her studies among the four. Even if she didn't come in first, that was enough for her...

"Chiba? You actually went to Chiba? I want to go too!" Asuna exclaimed in surprise when she saw the message in her hand.

Chiba City is about 40 kilometers away from Tokyo by car, and it would be even farther if you only traveled on foot without taking the highway.

It's not outrageous for someone to run there, but it's outrageous for someone to wander there while jogging in the morning. But for Hirayoshi, that's perfectly normal, right? In fact, Hirayoshi's trip was both a way to release his emotions through exercise and to perform official duties. While the venue for this year's summer music festival hasn't been announced yet, it has already been confirmed to be the Chiba Marine Stadium.

Chiba Marine Stadium is one of the major baseball stadiums in Japanese professional baseball. Opened in 1990, it is the home stadium of Chiba Lotte Marines. It served as the centerpiece of the 2010 National Sports Meet, hosting the opening ceremony of the event.

Anyone who watches Japanese baseball should know this, but it doesn't matter if you don't. In this world, it's been magically upgraded, transformed beyond recognition by Hiraishin's capital. The music festival will be announced soon after the stadium is completed and open to the public. This newly upgraded stadium is sure to surprise the audience!

*What kind of transformation and evil is sold as a dragon?

In the future, this place will also host various large-scale events outside of match days. Some of the more exciting events that couldn't be held in Tokyo's bustling crowds will now be held here. Hei Xin will definitely be able to make a profit. Chiba Marine Stadium is not only close to Tokyo but also has good public transportation. He has already inspected and verified the route and prepared a travel guide for tourists. When the time comes, he can also organize food and summer festivals nearby to satisfy his hunger.

On the evening of May 5th, Hiranobu returned to Tokyo after a research trip near Chiba. After following up on the progress of the "Bad Cram School" series, Hiranobu rested for the night before setting off again, this time heading to the Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu City. This might sound unfamiliar to some, but what if it was the prototype for the mobile game Uma Musume Tressen Academy?

Having failed in love, Ping Xin began to work frantically to achieve great things and climb the economic ladder. He used some of his experience from his previous life to start making a lot of money.

Drawing on his past life's experience, Ping Xin studied Yu-Oh, Shadow Poetry, and Pokémon cards, creating the first rare and profitable card in this world. With past life examples to draw upon, he avoided many detours. After the online game "Card Fighting Legend" and the Pokémon series established themselves as established IPs, he began aggressively developing offline tournaments and physical cards, which immediately led to massive profits.

Thanks to this world's advanced 3D projection technology, even Duel Boards can be displayed. Card battle stations are gradually being added to various game centers. One could even consider contracting a small city and creating a Duel City in the future. That would be really interesting. Just like how a certain place in Yan Country can boost tourism with barbecue, or how Akihabara in the East Country can boost consumption with the anime-themed games, who says playing cards can't make you rich? Are you interested in the exclusive commemorative card and 100 million yuan worth of knives that are the champion's rewards?

At that time, he can find some popular stars and IP collaborations, and finally have an exhibition match with the champion to promote the new version of the cards. The cross-version battle with the champion will definitely bring a huge amount of topics, and then he can easily get back the championship prize money.

At the same time, his milk tea chain has begun preparations across East Country. Overseas, focusing on Yan Country and Victoria in Europe, he's also actively developing local flavored milk teas. He aims to dominate the market immediately, relying on his own supply chain to provide a complete, integrated service from raw materials and processing to sales, leaving no profit to others. The Milk Tea Demon is about to enter this world. I wonder if adding some weight loss classes or a beauty industry would be helpful.

As for women?

So presentable, people with social anxiety don’t play that, let’s just look at the second dimension in the distance, dear friends——

Let's get started with Uma Musume! If we can link it with our own card game, it will be another wave of take-off. Ping Xin doesn't doubt the value of these IPs that have achieved brilliant results in the past, but he is only worried about whether players' wallets can breathe again.

"Brother...Brother? Are you thinking about something important?"

With his younger sister's call, Ping Xin finally came to his senses. After the fantasy, he had to face the overtime hell. Is this an equal exchange?

"Me? I want to be alone—"

Hour:?

Chapter 127 Roselia's debut performance

These days Pingxin runs around here and there. When he has something to do, he runs around everywhere. When he has nothing to do, he can even go to the zoo to wrestle with brown bears and eat "eight thousand three" together. He is so happy.

But once a Superman makes a promise, he must...keep his promise!

So, on Saturday, June 6rd, he promptly returned to his home practice room, No. 3, to accompany the five girls from Roselia for their final ensemble practice. According to their previous schedule, Monday through Friday were dedicated to individual practice, with Saturday and Sunday being reserved for group practice at least once a day, but this was clearly not a "normal" situation.

After all, Roselia will hold their first live on June 6rd. However, as a band that has not debuted (no public performances or albums released), they cannot hold their own independent live like the five members of Afterglow. Since they are able to accumulate popularity through normal procedures, it is better not to try to be clever.

Because Yukina is quite popular in the nearby music circle as the "Lonely Songstress" (155cm), they directly participated in the afternoon performance after the assessment and performed as the last "main act" -

There are several reasons for choosing this time period and not choosing the second-to-last "finale": first, many people sleep in on Saturday morning so the flow of people is low; second, it is not as hot as in midsummer so there are more people hanging out and doing activities after lunch; third, if you are the last one, you don't have to consider the "encore" (one more song) session with the people behind you.

Besides, for Yukina now, everything is just a "means" to allow her to perform on the Future World Fes. To fulfill her father's wish, as long as she can gain popularity, it makes no difference whether she forms a group with others or performs her own solo live.

On the morning of June 6rd, the day of the performance——

"It seems like you've all been working together quite well. Both your teamwork and individual skills have been honed to remarkable levels... By the way, do you really not need me to help keep an eye on things? I've got quite a bit of free time lately."

"No need, Pingxin. I heard that you have been quite busy lately and haven't been to school much." Hikawa Sayo refused very cleanly and neatly as usual, but why did Pingxin always feel that she was hiding something?

By the way, how did you know I didn't go to school? Our schools are not even in the same direction, right?!

Ping Xin always feels that there is a traitor beside him but he can't find out who it is. It can't be his beloved sister Asuka Matoki or the loyal shadow maids, right?

During the break, two of the five kids expertly grabbed drinks from the fridge and snacks from the pantry before playing video games. Another was drinking honey tea and eating cookies made by their childhood sweetheart. There was also an ice-cold beauty who told her sister in an impatient tone not to come to tomorrow's performance, but a smile unconsciously appeared on her lips. I have a feeling these people have been gradually corrupted like Afterglow.

Where are your ideals? Where are your beliefs? Where is your FWF?!

Regardless, Hirayukobu's image of the aloof singer has morphed into Lisa's mom's kitten, and the serious Hikawa Sayaka has gone from a guitar-obsessed, cool beauty to a covert sister complex. And judging by her sister Hikawa Hina's behavior, she seems to be unconsciously sister-con, too. Your family's dynamics are a bit complicated...

Although the results of the free-range band practice were very encouraging, for some reason Ping Xin just couldn't be happy. Like someone who was often betrayed by his own Pokémon, he always felt that sooner or later these five people would shed the guise of a "real band" and openly perform crosstalk during their performances. Shouldn't he have studied how to train comedians sooner?

Seeing five people, some smiling cheerfully, some with stern faces, but walking in unison as they headed towards Qianlong Pavilion for lunch, Pingxin finally realized something was wrong. Those who used to worry about their weight, those who thought eating was a waste of time, and those who were socially anxious and hated going out were all used to eating at fixed times and talking about things while they ate?!

Some mysterious force from the East must have influenced them—could it be... the legendary Fried Rice Immortal Jingze's Stand attack? They must have been struck by the invincible "True Fragrance Requiem" (sad)!

However, Ping Xin was very happy to see the relationship between the five people getting better. Although for some reason it seemed like there was an extra layer of barrier between the middle-aged father and the rebellious daughter, it was not a big deal. So the lonely old man Ping Xin enjoyed lunch at home with his sister Xiaoshi and then set off on time in the afternoon to watch the performance at livehouse CiRCLE.

At the beginning of this afternoon's CiRCLE show, there weren't many people, so Pingxin was able to relax and watch other less popular bands perform, perhaps even gaining some inspiration. But as time went on, the crowd grew, and 30 minutes before Roselia, it was packed. Pingxin, who had arrived early, was stuck in the crowd.

Heishin was unable to move in the crowd of customers, more than 95% of whom were female. He could only hold on to the hand of his younger sister Asuka Matoki beside him tightly, like a person who couldn't swim trying to grab the last piece of wood in the sea. Looking at Heishin's faintly trembling face, Xiaoxiao always felt that something inside her was struggling to awaken!

With his sister holding his hand and leading him, Pingxin squeezed out of the crowd with great difficulty and came to the closed seat next to the beverage bar in the last row. He felt much better after that. At this time, the live performance was finally about to begin——

As the lights came on again, Roselia appeared on the stage wearing a uniform performance costume, which drew cheers from the audience, and Ping Xin also applauded.

At first, Yukina Minato and Sayo Hikawa were both resistant to this "waste of time" thing, but after Hirayobu came up with such twisted logic as "this will help business and increase popularity" and "if you want to beat commercialization, you have to do better than them", they accepted it. After all, in their opinion, Hirayobu is the smart guy.

Each of them also has a custom-made instrument emblazoned with Roselia's blue rose logo. After all, their goal is to perform on a world-class music stage like Future World Fes. Success and explosive popularity are sure to generate significant exposure. With a growing fanbase, these "identical" instruments will undoubtedly sell like hotcakes. It's safe to say that Pingxin never loses money. If you think he's wasting money, you might be unaware of the money he's making.

The lights in the auditorium dimmed, and the stage became the absolute focus. As the song entered its prelude, Yukina Minato, standing in the center of the stage, began to sing. Shirogane Rinko's piano also sounded on time, and the Roselia part of this live officially began.

Chapter 128 BLACK SHOUT (4000)

As a burst of powerful music sounded, Roselia's first live performance officially began——

"Hmm? The first song is 'Soul's Reincarnation', but it really moves me every time I listen to it..."

Whether it's the songs from the previous life that sounded again in the other world or Yuki's moving voice, the talents of these girls in the band are so great that Pingxin is jealous. Although their life experiences are quite shallow, they can sing such beautiful songs. It turns out that they all love music very much... But Yuki herself doesn't seem to realize it yet. If she goes on stage to realize her long-cherished wish or realizes her true heart through other opportunities, she will definitely be able to reach a higher level, right?

Although Mizukuri is also passionate about music, her love cannot surpass her relationship with her childhood sweetheart, while Yuki is blinded by one thing and cannot see his own true feelings; one was born weak but turned out to be a blessing in disguise and had a God-given voice, the other had excellent talent + more than ten years of polishing to finally create the ultimate weapon; one values ​​love, the other values ​​morality.

It seems that they are really natural "enemies", that is, each other's [archenemies].

"Hmm? It's changed. This is..."

The original song was supposed to be around 4:30, even in the specialized Roselia version. However, with the sound of a jazz drum cymbal (three cha sounds), the tune changed.

"Billions and billions of beatings (even billions of hearts beating)~あなたには快き级のSomethingsなlevel (trivial things that are just a blink of an eye for you)~"

It's actually "Hacking to the Gate"! In a previous life, I bought this masterpiece, which is famous both in China and abroad, at a discount on Hirashin Store, but I never played it... However, I did enjoy the TV anime and the music!

I spent money to buy the game and you still let me spend time playing it.jpg

At just over four minutes in, the piece shifts again, this time to "ETERNAL BLAZE," a truly thoughtful mashup of the three previous etudes. And since they're etudes, they've been played many times and are therefore more familiar, making them a perfect first performance.

But isn't this really a bug? In a typical relay performance, each band performs two or three songs, so if a seven-minute medley counts as one song, it's a bit... What? You said the referee (staff member) Tsukishima Marina is one of ours?

That’s okay!

After a brief introduction, the lights dimmed and brightened again before the next song began. Hei Shin was actually somewhat relieved he hadn't intervened. His planned CM (interlude) might have been fine for a solo live, but it felt cumbersome in a typical relay performance like this. He'd definitely use it for the next one!

When the next song started playing, Pingxin finally understood why Hikawa Sayo, who always set high standards for herself, didn't let him watch the final practice performance in the morning. It turned out that she had some ulterior motives here!

"Sister's noise捜し続ける，巷娨う心の地を(Searching for the place where my sister's call wanders in my heart)~sorrow of your heart...I shoot it down... (Let me crush the sadness in your heart) ~ 重ね合ったこの思いはWhoにも壊せないから...! (The overlapping thoughts will not be broken by anyone!) "

The song, called "Sister's Noise," was once a theme song from a certain "Bilibili" anime about electric shock girls. He'd been introduced to the world by a random person who'd read a lot on a certain small website. Although he liked it (otherwise, he wouldn't have written it down), this half-finished work, which didn't fit his style, never found a suitable opportunity to be released. He never imagined the song would find such a place.

But Hikawa Sayo, who always said, "I only have a guitar," actually sang this song. It seemed like they'd truly reconciled. Hirayoshi looked at Hikawa Hina, who yelled "Onee-chan" at the end of the song, and Hikawa Sayo, whose expression on stage had momentarily lost control, and felt a sense of joy. It seems my presence wasn't all bad, was it? That's really good news...

After finishing the performance of another high-quality song, Roselia on the stage immediately moved on to the next song, but why was it this song?

"...Fate られた(Everything is destined to be unknown)~涙を Hitomi Okuken じてもThat is (Even if you close your eyes filled with tears)~Your face をeyelid remembrance えてるの(~~~~~)(I still can’t forget the mark left by your figure (~~~~~)~"

Hirayuko, smitten by Roselia's cover of "Koga Ninpocho," looks like a heartless, black-faced, explosive punch machine. Is there really no traitor in the team? Can someone please stop letting young people who've just been heartbroken listen to this kind of song?!

But he sang quite well. He could actually sing these more feminine songs, but he never showed it for image reasons. Then he would use this hidden skill to severely humiliate the singer and then increase her strength...

The petty-minded Ping Xin has already made his next "revenge" plan -

With this level of popularity, perhaps all plans can be brought forward, and we also have to find a way to carry out their advanced training... Fortunately, Ping Xin has accumulated a lot of experience from teaching Afterglow before, so he doesn't have to worry about not being able to produce anything when the time comes (hard work)!

"Encore—"

"Encore—"

"Encore—"

With the audience's enthusiastic cheers, the Giant of Light revived... ahem, the five members of Roselia returned to the stage. Yukina, standing in the center, asked, "Are you determined to accompany Roselia from now on?"

No, you have to be aware of this just to watch a performance. Are you a lesbian or something? Unfortunately, it seemed that Ping Xin was the only one who was out of tune with the surrounding merriment. The audience in the audience shouted in unison—

"Have!"

"...Next up is our original song, please listen - 'BLACK SHOUT'!"

Good boy, so you've been waiting for me here with a big secret. Ping Xin smiled, very happily. In his opinion, there is nothing happier than everyone being able to do their job and everyone being able to shine in their own way. If there is such a thing, it will definitely be a more intense, more exciting, and more exciting brilliance!

......

"Dark Nightも【fighting】

In the dark night【Struggle】

遈ずに日【smiling】

No need to be afraid anymore [smile]

信じた道【running】

Running on the road of faith