A band simulator, but all girl-heavy!

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Chapter 1: Aine's Personal Response: A Two-Person Band (Part )

In the dim music room, Aoi sat in the corner, her fingers gently plucking the strings of the violin. The sound of rain outside the window was like an endless melody, accompanying her humming.

A thick notebook lay spread out before her, densely packed with lyrics and sheet music. Every note, every line, was a reflection of her inner thoughts and feelings, intended to weave them into a piece of music all her own.

However, after so many days, she still did not succeed.

"No, it shouldn't feel like this, not like this..."

She stopped what she was doing, frowned slightly, and felt unsatisfied in every way.

Even though I have spent countless days and nights creating, revising, and repeatedly pondering every detail, I always feel that my work is not good enough and not attractive enough.

Even she herself was not attractive. Just listening to it made her feel like chewing wax.

"By the way, we still have to go to the square to perform today..."

She checked her watch and stood up, her stomach growling at this moment.

He picked up the sandwich on the side and stuffed the cold sandwich into his mouth.

The girl chewed it a few times and swallowed it, then swallowed the last bit of milk, without even having time to savor the taste of the food.

More than a month had passed since Aine had last caught him crying. Although he had been seen in such a miserable state by her, apart from the shame in his heart, he also felt a sense of relief.

If it weren't for that relaxing feeling, Aoi doubted whether she could have persisted until now and continued trying.

However, in the end, she is the only one who can walk this path of music.

"Aine...will she want to play in a band with me? She didn't seem interested at all when I invited her to the concert last time...If I ask her to accompany me, it would be really irresponsible..."

Under the drizzle, people in London walked slowly, as if they were already relaxed.

However, these relaxed crowds did not stop for a street musician.

Maybe there are a few, but not many. Even if they stay, they will only leave after a few minutes or seconds without any nostalgia.

"Music that can't express one's own emotions is just a collection of techniques, without the slightest appeal..."

Aoi thought silently in her heart, looking at the few people who were willing to stop, she understood her problem, she had always understood it.

However, this wall, this obstacle in front of him, is so difficult to break through.

Debut?

"Stop joking! First, successfully hold a street concert that can make ten people cheer, and let these passersby willingly listen to my music!"

Aoi mocked herself in her heart, her shoulders slumping down somewhat weakly.

It was too naive and ridiculous to think that I could show my musical talent on the streets of the capital of one of the countries in the world that loves music, and then suddenly become famous and officially embark on a professional career.

Suddenly, applause sounded around her, and Aoi couldn't help but raise her head. Then she saw the long pink hair, and the owner of the long hair, who was looking at her with that familiar smile.

It’s Aine!

"That's great, Xiaokui!"

Aine came to Aoi's side, continued to smile, reached out her hand and gently touched Aoi's head, as if she was comforting a puppy or a kitten.

She looked into Kui's eyes, her eyes full of determination, and said: "Xiao Kui, I've decided, I want to study music!"

"what?!"

Aoi opened her mouth wide and looked at the other person. For a moment, she found it difficult to understand why the other person would say such a thing.

“I want to learn music!”

Aiyin spoke again, her tone so firm, she just looked at Aoi, her eyes not dodging or evading, "I want to learn music, learn an instrument, and then, I want to stand with Xiao Kui, and we will form a band together!"

At this moment, the haze dissipated, and the gloom in her heart disappeared. Aoi looked at Chihaya Aine, the girl she had originally taken with her. At this moment, she was so dazzling!

"Come form a band with me, Xiao Kui!"

……

In the bedroom, Aoi had already fallen asleep. This time she slept very soundly, without the usual uneasiness and frown.

Aiyin looked at the raindrops outside, watching them connect the sky and the earth. She felt very peaceful at this moment, as if she had become one with the rain.

"To me, Xiao Kui is like this sky... and I am just that piece of land, located below. Until now, any closeness between the two of us has been like a futile effort..."

She stretched out her hand, letting the raindrops fall on her palm, feeling the touch of the rain. She closed her eyes, feeling the night wind, feeling her heart, feeling everything.

"But if I could be like this rain..."

"No, it's not me, it's Aoi. Aoi's tears are like rain."

"I finally felt this clearly. Because of this rain, she and I truly connected."

"It's not just because Aoi's tears are rain, music is also rain, it can connect heaven and earth..."

Aine turned her head again and looked at the sleeping girl in the room. She walked in and gently sat down beside Aoi's bed. She stretched out her right hand and brushed it across the girl's forehead, smoothing down her messy hair.

She was very cautious, as if she was afraid of waking the other person up. Looking at the sleeping face, a gentle smile appeared on Aine's face.

"Xiao Kui, don't worry, I will be with you, always by your side, forever. I will never leave you alone, never!"

The words that she had not said when the other person was awake were slowly spoken out of her mouth at this moment, as if she was swearing, or as if she was telling something that would definitely happen.

Aiyin slowly got up and walked towards her bed. She didn't notice that the person behind her who was originally sleeping had already turned red at the ears, as tempting as a ripe peach.

The only thing she knew was that a new day would come soon, and the days between her and Xiaokui would continue, but this time, new things would happen, fun and happy, but also sad.

But no matter what, at least this time, she can be by his side, always by his side, forever.

Thinking of this, Aine couldn't help but smile, and at the same time, she breathed a sigh of relief.

"I finally chose my own future path..."

A path that may have obstacles, but one that you will never regret!

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Chapter 216: The most crowded episode.

At the same time, although STARRY has not yet opened for business, it has already entered a busy state early.

Because they were going to hold an independent Live, Xingge and Miss PA came to the store early to prepare for the performance, and also asked a few temporary store clerks to help, to ensure that they could get into the state immediately after the start time of the independent Live.

Counting drinks, checking lighting equipment, final inspection of sound equipment... the shop assistants were almost busy to the point of being overwhelmed, walking back and forth around the stage area.

Seeing everyone so busy, Kaname simply stood at the lounge door, her usually expressionless face now tinged with sullenness as she silently watched everyone's actions. Soon, boredom finally set in, she turned and walked back into the lounge, surveying the room with the same expression.

Every time they face a performance, the members of this band always seem to fall into a strange high-pressure state like this.

Takamatsu Deng curled up on the sofa with his head buried between his knees, as if trying to calm down; Shiina Riki held a bottle of mineral water in his hand, his face full of worry, as if he had been persuading Deng to drink some water to calm down; Nagasaki Suyo sat on a chair and quietly combed her hair, but judging from her movements, she had been dissatisfied with Chihaya Aine who was making noise next to her.

As for Aine, as usual when faced with such occasions, she started walking around with her guitar in her arms, mumbling various anxiety-inducing complaints as she walked.

If the shop assistants outside were all busy and nervous about various things, then the guys inside were just sitting around and getting nervous. Lena didn't quite understand this. Playing was supposed to be such a joyful thing, especially playing the song they all wrote together for Aoi, who had escaped. Wasn't that the most fun thing they'd had in a while? Why were they so nervous?

She narrowed her beautiful heterochromatic eyes slightly, walked quickly to Lixi and Deng, and pulled the corner of Lixi's sleeve.

"Hmm? Ah...what's wrong?"

Perhaps because he thought it was someone else at first, Li Xi's response and expression were quite impatient, but when he saw it was Lenai, he calmed down a lot and asked with concern.

"hungry."

Lenai spoke calmly. Although the expression on his face was as calm as water, one could seem to see a hint of unconcealed honesty about his appetite through his eyes.

"...Didn't I just tell you to go find the clerk? I remember the manager said there were free desserts today."

Li Xi sighed helplessly.

"Everyone is busy."

Lenai blinked.

"Huh? Never mind... I might as well go out and buy some."

Li Xi said this in a compromising manner, glancing at Deng beside him: "Deng, how about you? Are you hungry? Do you want some sugar?"

With the performance approaching, they were all worried that Deng might suddenly faint on the stage while singing, just like he did at the last music festival.

Ever since they won the live competition at the judging panel, they hadn't stopped their intensive training for a single day. They finally had their own live competition, and all their efforts and heart were put into this moment and the performance on stage. Everyone was feeling quite heavy.

Of course, this time I wasn't nervous about the performance, but because I had to sing that song to Aoi, but I didn't know whether the result would be good or bad.

Perhaps this move will allow them to reconcile with Aoi and repair their relationship. Or perhaps, this action will push Aoi further away, and the original competitive relationship between the bands will no longer exist, and they will become complete strangers to Aoi.

This is like a gamble, a wishful gamble. They are willing to believe that their feelings can be reciprocated this time, just like they firmly believe in the oath they made in the dream.

Among them, Takamatsu Deng is naturally the one who is under the most pressure.

After all, it was she who proposed this plan, and it was she who convinced everyone to believe that this song would definitely win back Aoi's heart, so she should bear all the consequences.

“…I…can do anything.”

Under the pressure of this emotion, Deng's reaction was slow. After a while, he raised his head slightly, a light flashing in his amber eyes, and answered in a soft voice.

"Ah... I feel a little hungry too. I didn't have breakfast this morning, and I didn't eat much at lunch before I rushed here."

Aiyin hugged the guitar in her arms and suggested with a somewhat embarrassed expression: "How about I go buy something to eat~ If you all want to eat anything, just tell me directly and I'll bring it back!"

"Is it okay?"

Sushi turned her head slightly, her tone worried. And Aine raised her scissor hand, smiled innocently and said:

"Don't worry, Soyorin~ I'm not a child anymore!"

"I just think that your words will definitely be delayed due to various things, which will affect our performance."

"How could I be that kind of person? Pink-haired idiots are out of style, okay?"

"Then... bring me a vegetable sandwich."

Su Shi sighed and said lightly.

"Okay~ Little Ryuna must be the Matcha Swiss Roll! Where are Rikki and Tomorin?"

Aine looked at the two of them, as if remembering something, and said expectantly, "Ah~ Speaking of which... it might be a bit hard to carry it all by myself, and I also wanted to bring some drinks or something... is there anyone who wants to come with me?"

"Huh? You just think it's boring to go alone?"

Li Xi frowned and exposed her mercilessly.

"I volunteered to be the sacrifice to bring everyone some delicious food! How can you say that?"

Aine puffed up her cheeks in a feigned discontent.

“I’m with Aine…”

Looking at Aine who seemed to be in a pitiful state, Deng finally got out of the helpless state of curling up in a ball, stood up from the sofa, and nodded to Aine.

"Great~! Tomorin LOVE!"

Aiyin was so happy that she jumped up on the spot like a child who had received New Year's money.

"The lamp... well, if it's too heavy, just let that guy hold it."

Seeing this, Li Xi didn't know what to say. He just glared at Aiyin secretly and then gave her concerned instructions.

Just like that, the two of them said goodbye briefly and walked out of the lounge, brushing past the staff who were still busy setting up the scene, and walked up the STARRY stairs leading to the ground, leaving the slightly tense and depressing atmosphere behind.

As the sun shines on my body, although I still feel hot and anxious in my heart, fortunately I am no longer so nervous and anxious.

"I haven't seen Aoi yet... maybe they're already in another lounge?"

Aine murmured as if she was talking to herself, or perhaps she was talking to Deng, a hint of uneasiness dotted in her eyes: "I hope today goes well~"

"...Of course, I will."

Deng whispered, subconsciously clenching his fists.

Finally, after stepping onto the last step, the two walked out of the dim underground Livehouse area and came to the bright and sunny ground. What caught their eyes was the audience that had gathered together, as lively as an open-air offline gathering.

"Wow... there are so many people. There's still an hour until it starts, and there are already so many people?"

Aine covered her mouth in surprise, having obviously underestimated how lively this independent live would be. After all, STARRY wasn't very big, so how many people could come to such a performance?

But by observing the situation in front of us, we can roughly guess that the audience coming today will probably fill up the small Livehouse.

As expected, no matter where Aoi goes, she always attracts everyone's attention...