A band simulator, but all girl-heavy!

And that bassist seemed to be exactly like the girl in front of him...

179

Chapter 179 Fight! Fight!

It seems that fate has already been written in the dark. Everything that Nagasaki Suyo expects, hopes and desires will pass her by.

Her cherished Crychic inexplicably disbanded on a rainy night, her precious friends parted ways with each other after the band disbanded, and none of the dreams that had kept her intoxicated had a happy ending.

Now that things have finally gotten better in reality, she wants to try to change herself and try to get in touch with Saotome Aoi, whom she can neither forget nor let go, but she keeps hitting a wall.

She is actually a timid person at heart. Because she has experienced loss and separation before, she is afraid that her rash actions will push Aoi further away.

But she was already very restrained. She did not try to find Aoi all the time, nor did she desperately want to save the relationship between the two. Instead, she chose to hide her feelings completely, for fear that any leakage of them would scare Aoi away.

As long as I can participate in independent live performances and play that song, everything will be fine.

She thought so sincerely... She had already decided not to harass Aoi or try to do anything stupid before the performance.

However, Aoi appeared in front of her and directly invited them to participate in the warm-up session of the independent live.

What does this mean? Does it mean that Aoi still cares about them? Does it mean that Aoi wants to reconcile with them? How could Aoi, such a gentle person, be so distant from them? Perhaps she doesn't even need Live, and she can restore her old relationship with Aoi simply by talking things through?

Such thoughts lingered in her mind. Although she tried hard to suppress them, she couldn't control them in the end. After the practice today, she rushed to Chiyoda District again.

She just wanted to try again. If fate still prevented her from doing so, she would choose to give up...

However, she happened to meet a strange girl at the door.

A strange girl who claimed to be looking for Aoi.

The girl also looked like a high school student, but she exuded a much more mature temperament than them. She was probably in her second year of high school, or even about to graduate. She had an elegant smile and a dignified demeanor. Her bright and beautiful social smile showed that she had received a good education.

Is she Aoi's friend? If she's a super-young lady like Aoi...it wouldn't be surprising for her to have good friends who are also young ladies, but Su Shi could feel a subtle emotion swirling in her heart, as if she didn't want Aoi to have too many friends.

This kind of thinking is too selfish... She can't accept that she has such thoughts.

"I'm Aoi's childhood friend."

The girl's hand gently stroked her chest, with a perfect sweet smile on her face. The gentle night breeze gently blew her dark hair, revealing a unique aura.

Although he was smiling and speaking in a friendly tone, Su Shi felt as if he was claiming sovereignty...

"What about you? You seem to be here to see Aoi as well? I didn't expect Aoi has any friends she hasn't introduced to me yet..."

This person speaks as if he is a latecomer.

She had no idea what she had seen in her dreams, or what she had experienced with Aoi. In terms of the depth of their relationship, she would definitely not lose to any childhood friend.

"I'm a little surprised too. I didn't expect Aoi to have a childhood friend. I haven't heard much about her before..."

Nagasaki Suyo's face was once again covered with that gentle smile, but her tone was inexplicably sharp, "My name is Nagasaki Suyo, may I ask your name?"

"Your name is An He Subaru. If you're Miss Nagasaki, I know you."

An He Subaru's brows twitched slightly, but the smile on his face remained unchanged. "You are the bassist of the 'Ikebukuro Student Band', right? If you have only just met Aoi, it's normal that she hasn't said anything about our relationship."

Subaru felt like he was possessed by a lead singer who looked like a child and had a child's mind. Her social creed seemed to be based on tact, observing people's expressions, what they said, and trying hard to observe the atmosphere. These had become her basic skills, but when facing Su Shi, she just couldn't muster the energy to maintain her social mask.

It's like facing an opponent who is invading your territory and it's natural to provoke him.

She even pretended to turn on her acting mode, claiming without blushing or beating her heart that Aoi was her childhood friend, and made things that happened in her memory but did not actually happen into fait accompli.

But it is true, the memories that both of them remember are actual experiences!

So it shouldn't be excessive for her to emphasize her sovereignty as a childhood friend, right?

"Sorry...we have changed our name now."

Nagasaki Suyo subconsciously curled the ends of her hair with her fingers, and the smile on her face gradually returned to the usual smile she wore when dealing with ordinary friends. Her voice became even sweeter, and she smiled gently, "It's a band called It's SMygo. If you're interested, you can follow our account. As for our relationship, we've actually known each other for a long time, right?"

"Hmm~ How long has it been?"

"At least we didn't just meet at the music festival. We're more like musical partners than just friends. If Miss Anhe wasn't in a band, she probably wouldn't understand this kind of relationship..."

"That's not necessarily true. I'm actually in a band too. Besides, shouldn't Xiaokui's musical partner be the one to end the band?"

Nagasaki Suyo was the first to fall silent.

An He Subaru frowned slightly, instantly sensing the tense atmosphere in the air. He also gradually realized that he seemed to have gone too far by confronting someone he had just met. He just sighed and added softly, "Anyway, if Xiao Kui isn't home, I'll go back first. I still have to attend Aoi's independent live later, and there are still many things to consider. Miss Nagasaki, please go back early too."

"Independent Live...does that mean I'm going to participate in the live review of the opening band?"

Before Subaru could turn around and move away, she heard something that made her body freeze.

She turned her head slightly, the smile on her face gone, and she looked at Nagasaki Suyo, who had also lost her smile, with a look of shock.

Silence spread between the two of them until a refreshing evening breeze blew, carrying a leaf or two and passing between them.

"...Is that so? Are you going to join us too?"

An He Subaru breathed a sigh of relief. An unprecedented sense of crisis and fighting spirit surged through her mind. It even made her fully understand the unyielding and stubbornness hidden in Nina's constant cries of "We won't lose!"

Momoka even said she wanted to declare war on the End Band, but in the end, if they really wanted to compete with Aoi and go to the martial arts hall together, they would have to defeat their competitors first.

This was only natural. That was Aoi, how could he only attract her? A girl like Aoi, as warm as the sun, deserved everyone to revolve around her.

It seems that there is another band they need to declare war on.

"It might be rude, but I've already said it."

An He Subaru imagined the smile on Nina's face when she said such harsh words, slowly raised his hands, and extended his little fingers to the girl in front of him.

"It will definitely be us who stand at the independent Live."

180

Chapter 180 Is she afraid of horror movies?

This was probably the first time that Aoi stayed overnight at a friend's house.

Although she remembered it happening quite a few times, it was all in the simulator, making her seem like a super social butterfly who could bring her friends home for parties. In the simulator, she flirted wildly and stayed at friends' houses, but in the real world, she was as well-behaved as a little girl with a curfew.

Wait a minute, it seems to be the eldest daughter... Although the mother is not that strict, I cannot stay out all night. I must report if I don’t go home. If I go home too late without reporting, the consequences may be very serious.

Therefore, when Aoi heard Kita's invitation, she was actually quite excited, but when she thought of her mother's stern expression, she couldn't help but back off. She could only call home dejectedly to report and inquire.

To her surprise, her mother simply asked which friend's house she wanted to stay at and didn't ask any further questions. She only agreed after asking her not to cause trouble to her friend.

According to Aoi's impression, she always felt that a friend would need to answer the phone and start a video call to prove it, but she didn't expect it to be so simple...

In short, after Aoi called her mother and confirmed that she could indeed stay at Kita's house for one night, Aoi put down her phone with peace of mind and looked at Kita's room curiously.

It's a very ordinary room, nothing special about it, but it doesn't match the sunny girl like Kita who is full of characteristics. It's not dark, not messy, but not sunny enough.

According to Aoi's initial stereotype, she even thought that Kita's house should be pink and red, and the furniture should all be novel internet celebrity styles... although this sounds very tacky.

"The drinks are ready."

The voice interrupted Aoi's wandering thoughts. She blinked slightly and looked at Kita who was walking out of the kitchen with two glasses of juice in her hands.

The girl with bright hair like red apples always has a dazzling smile on her face. She is full of energy no matter what she does, as if she will give all her energy and kindness to everyone.

It seems that people always say that she is like a little sun, but compared with Kita in front of her, Aoi always thinks that she is completely unqualified.

"Sir, this is the juice you ordered!"

Kita gently placed the juice on the table and sat down next to Aoi. The light in his eyes seemed even brighter than usual.

"Thank you~"

Aoi chuckled and blinked, "It seems like Kita is very happy?"

“Of course I am happy!”

Kita suddenly came in front of Aoi, almost touching their noses. He could even smell the scent of shampoo the other person had used today, and could even clearly see the reflection of the person in front of him in his eyes.

"Because... this is Aoi's first time! Right?"

"Hi, Kita! Questions to ask!!"

Aoi leaned back calmly, her expression showing a hint of panic, completely losing her previous calmness and composure.

She is a person who makes it difficult for others to feel a sense of distance from her in daily life. Like Kita, she has almost no sense of boundaries. She will naturally perform various intimate actions with her friends and will not think that there is anything wrong with it.

After all, she was a typical carefree Chinese girl in her previous life. Not to mention being very close to her, but if she didn't shake hands with her bestie while shopping, it meant they were in a cold war. Hugging and calling each other "wife" and "baby" were commonplace. To be honest, it felt much more intimate than being with her real partner.

Even if they moved to a different place, or even a different country, she still felt that it was perfectly normal for girls to be close to each other. Isn't that how girls make friends? And who doesn't like to be close to a sweet, soft, and cute girl?

But, something doesn't feel right now?

At this moment, there was no one around, the atmosphere was silent, and the two of them were alone in each other's homes. These conditions combined seemed to shatter all the conditions that allowed Aoi to feel natural. There seemed to be an atmosphere of something wrong in the air, as if there was a wolf hidden in Kita's eyes, and he would pounce on her and tear her to pieces immediately.

The hard part was, she couldn't figure out where this awkward feeling came from. Was it because she wasn't used to being alone with Kita? It was not like she hadn't been alone with Kita before...why did it feel so awkward?

"Really? Because, Aoi did say this was your first time staying over at a friend's house!"

Kita tilted her head in confusion, but the distance between them didn't shrink. Even when they were just talking normally, she could still feel her warm breath gently on her face. "I feel a little sorry, Goto-san, but I'm happy, okay?"

"Kita has a strong sense of ritual in his life...!"

Aoi complained a little unnaturally.

There was a strange sense of déjà vu, but was it an illusion? She was just staying over at a friend's house, so why did she suddenly think of that scene in the simulator where Su Shi had secretly kissed her?

Isn't that just the wickedness of the girl simulator? Are there actually very few girls in the real world? Even if there are, they're just mistaking ordinary intimate actions between girls for affection... So, it's definitely my own illusion!

"Hmm~ This kind of thing is really worth paying attention to. I even want to take a picture and record it on Instagram! Is that okay? A beautiful girl like Aoi will definitely attract a lot of likes!"

Kita's eyes sparkled like stars as she muttered excitedly, "We need to plan what to cook tonight! Let's cook together? Besides that... we can also watch a movie together and have a pajama party! And bring some snacks~"

Sure enough, she was still the lively and cheerful Kita as usual.

I feel unnatural, probably because Aoi is not used to visiting friends' homes yet. It's all just an inexplicable illusion.

Thinking of this, Aoi tried hard to regain her usual state of mind, gently moved forward and hugged Kita's soft body, rubbed her slightly hot cheek affectionately, and smiled sweetly.

"Would you like to watch a horror movie together? It would be thrilling, right?"

The person in my arms suddenly stopped responding.

Just when Aoi was feeling confused, she suddenly felt the soft skin that her cheek was touching become extremely hot, and the body of the girl in her arms also became noticeably stiff.

She slowly loosened her arms and looked at Kita in front of her, but found that this super-young corner who usually hugged her at every turn had a red face and didn't even dare to meet Aoi's eyes, but just muttered hesitantly.

"Okay, okay, okay..."

Huh?

Aoi was confused.

This reaction...

Is Kita afraid of horror movies?

181

Chapter 181 Does she like me?

Not right.

Ten or even nine points are wrong.

Kita Ikuyo swore on her reputation and on gaining ten pounds in the next month that her original intention of inviting Aoi to her home was absolutely pure.

In her mind, Saotome Aoi has always been a good friend, a good girlfriend, and a close friend she can rely on. Maybe there are some feelings that she has not discovered, but they will never be too exaggerated.

After all, she joined the End Band in the first place because of Yamada Ryo. Aoi was her guide, or her predecessor. She would be very grateful to Aoi for helping her solve her problems, helping her to take the first step when she was timid, and achieving such outstanding achievements with everyone in the End Band.

She did like Aoi very much, but it was definitely limited to the scope of friends, just like she only had admiration for Yamada Ryo. She invited Aoi to her home just on a whim, because she also wanted her best friend to come home and play, and there was no other meaning.

She just felt that the music Aoi played in the recording studio today was really outstanding, so outstanding that she had gone from looking at Aoi's back and sighing, to looking at Aoi's figure from afar and applauding and praising her.

Kita is originally a music beginner. Even after intensive practice, he has achieved a growth rate that many of his peers would admire during practice, but he is still a novice after all. He still has a long way to go if he wants to catch up with those who have been playing music for many years.

However, when she finally gained the confidence to stay in the band and wanted to work hard with everyone, she saw Aoi showing even better level and skills than before.

Although he was still very good in the past, it was still a level that Kita thought he could catch up with, not like today, where he is so good that it makes Kita feel desperate.

If I had to describe it, it would probably be like looking up at the night sky, moving from the position of the big, round moon to the position of the distant stars.

Can he still catch up with Aoi? Will he be a drag on Aoi? Is Aoi's desire for more band training due to his own superficial skills?