A band simulator, but all girl-heavy!

Hong Xia said frantically, "Why are you slacking off over there? Come over here and help me!"

"It's too crowded. Is there no place I can help?"

"So, that's why I said... it's too small!! How about we go somewhere else?"

“Isn’t that good?”

"You said it was too crowded!"

The whole room became noisy, crowded, and lively. These words together always reminded Aoi of the tram during the evening rush hour, but the situation at this moment was obviously much more relaxed and pleasant than a crowded carriage.

She glanced at Hongxia and Liang who were still quarreling and arguing, then looked at Pochi who had found a home in the corner, and finally glanced at Xiduo who was still clinging to her side, rubbing and hugging her.

"Um... Kita, you've been keeping close to me for over an hour today, huh?"

Aoi reminded him helplessly.

"Really? Looks like it's not even enough~"

Kita said this with a smile, but finally let go of Aoi's arm, and just sat beside her obediently and blinked at her.

It feels like there's something wrong, but it also feels like there's nothing wrong...

I don't know if it was Aoi's illusion, but it seemed that after staying at Kita's house that day, the way they got along had subtly changed. It was as if Kita had turned on some magical switch, and he would always unconsciously get closer to Aoi. If I had to describe it, it was like a cat in winter and a hot laptop, they would stick together without realizing it.

It would be great if reality was also a simulator, so that I could confirm whether there was a problem with the favorability, and I wouldn't be in the dark like I am now, feeling that I am inferior and that something is wrong with Kita's condition.

But Aoi still tends to think that she is overthinking it. After all, Kita also liked physical contact in the past. In the words of Xiao Boqi: Never try to understand a standard super-real person. Thinking too much will only put yourself in an embarrassing situation.

Besides, the rest of the band hadn't noticed the difference, so it would be strange if Aoi was the only one making a fuss about it...

"Come to think of it, I always feel a little strange..."

Hong Xia had a subtle smile on her face and glanced at the two of them, "Kita~ Are you a little more attached to Aoi than usual?"

Aoi's expression instantly became a little stiff, but she still said nothing.

"It's an illusion~ Ijichi-senpai~"

Xiduo stood up with a smile, like a big red-haired puppy, and came to Hongxia with a sweet and innocent voice, hugged Hongxia and started playing with her, "I'm very clingy to everyone, okay~?!"

"Hi, Kita! So close, so close!"

Sure enough, I was overthinking it.

Aoi had a healing smile on her face as she sat aside and watched the two girls kissing each other, and the alertness in her heart completely disappeared.

"By the way, it looks like the warm-up band review is about to begin today."

Liang, who had been observing from the sidelines, said, "It looks like there are quite a few bands coming. Do you want to go check it out when we go down to practice later?"

"Of course we have to go and check it out, right? After all, it's our band's warm-up audition."

Aoi tilted her head and said matter-of-factly, "This is also a way for the host to show respect and gratitude to the other bands!"

"But my sister said we absolutely have to go... The final decision is hers, so it doesn't really matter whether we go or not."

Hong Xia spread her hands. "When it comes to the band, my sister becomes a complete dictator! She even changed our set list!"

"Sister Xingge is experienced after all. It's normal to trust her a little more at a time like this."

As Aoi spoke, she moved closer to Pochi in the corner, gently poked the little pink slug who was still in a fugue state, and chuckled softly.

"Everyone, let's take a break and go watch the warm-up review later, right?"

185

Chapter 185: There are two bands releasing spiritual pressure.

The band warm-up review ended and the live show officially began.

As an internal review, this performance is completely private, and the only participants are the nine bands that have registered for the warm-up. Each band will play one song, and the requirement is only to show the band's best condition and strength. The final decision lies with the Livehouse manager, Ijichi Star Singer.

This situation probably rarely occurs in the band circle. After all, bands that can hold independent live shows are often popular professional bands, and the choice of warm-up bands is entirely decided by the band. There are very few examples where the livehouse has to review the warm-up band like the closing band.

But even with such a bizarre request, the bands that arrived almost filled up all of Starry's musicians' lounges and recording studios. For a while, the entire lounge area was very lively, even several times louder than during normal opening hours.

Xingge stood in front of the counter, staring at the people who had gathered there because of the end of their band with a somewhat depressed expression. His brows were furrowed, as if he was troubled by some problem.

"Ms. Manager, everyone is here. We can start according to the procedures shortly."

Miss PA waved gently at Xingge, interrupting her silent worries.

"Oh, okay, we'll just notify them one by one to go on stage and perform."

Xingge nodded slightly and exhaled heavily, "Have you sorted out the order list?"

“It’s lined up!”

The PA lady gave a slight thumbs-up, a sinister smile on her face, and teased softly, "By the way, what are you worried about, Miss Manager? Are you jealous of Hong Xia's band's popularity?"

"Huh? My old band was pretty popular too, right?"

Xingge raised an eyebrow, waved her hand impatiently, and muttered calmly, "I was just thinking... if this trend continues, we'll have to renovate and expand."

"After the band ends, I think there will be more and more fans. If there are so many that the livehouse can't accommodate them, that would be a great thing, right?"

PA covered her mouth and laughed, "Looks like I have to congratulate you in advance?"

"Let's finish selecting the warm-up band first..."

Xingge sighed and looked again at the candidates who were gathered together by band. "I was worried that if band members got together for the review, they might do something stupid if they got angry, but it turns out that all they got were girl bands..."

The Ending Band is obviously a standard rock band, but the bands that came specially to sign up for the warm-up are almost all girl bands with a relaxed style, and except for the Ci Tuan, almost all of them are composed of students.

This may be the charm of the band End. Their music attracts bands of the same type and musicians who can resonate with them, just like the trend of girl bands that has been very popular in recent years.

"Actually, girl bands are more likely to fight, aren't they~?"

The PA lady, smiling, fanned the flames, saying, "I think there's been a lot of tension between these two bands!"

"Hmm? Which two? Ah...never mind, I figured it out without you telling me."

Xingge frowned slightly and looked in a certain direction of the rest area.

There, five girls with very sharp auras were gathered around a public table and chairs. Unlike other band girls who gathered together and whispered to each other, they just sat there quietly, as if they wanted to integrate all their words into the next performance. They were just waiting for the review to begin, and had no other reaction.

This aura even affected the surrounding bands, leaving a small empty area around them, and it seemed that no one wanted to disturb them.

This warm-up audition live was actually not formal, and since most of the participating bands were student bands, the style and atmosphere were much more relaxed. It was more like an activity similar to a high school music exam than an audition. The faces of those young band girls only showed nervousness and excitement. Those who were dull like the five members of Mygo were in the minority.

The difference between them and other bands is like that between students taking an exam and artists taking an audition.

Even Xingge doesn't think that this review live has such a heavy weight. After all, it is just a warm-up band at best. A good choice will be the icing on the cake for the independent live. A bad choice will affect the effect, but as long as the band performs normally at the end, there will be no big trouble.

It's just a warm-up...why would you care so much?

She also didn't quite understand where Mygo's intense pressure came from.

Maybe they are taking it too seriously. After all, Mygo was the second most popular band in the last music festival. It is normal for such a talented young band to take every performance seriously. They may even want to avenge their previous defeat and make a comeback in their subsequent independent live performances.

In the final analysis, if you try hard enough, you can still find the reason why Mygo is so heavy, but compared to another band that also exudes a strong low pressure, Xingge, you can't find the reason no matter how hard you try.

——TOGENASHI TOGEARI.

Today we will review the most unique band in Live. After all, they are the only band that is not in school. All members except drummer Ann and Subaru are dropout girls and professional band members.

Unlike student bands, bands like theirs often have to face pressure from life and consider difficulties and troubles from all aspects. Logically, they would not attach much importance to a warm-up live performance that does not pay much. What's more, they are not like those kids from Mygo who have direct contact with the closing band at the music festival.

Is it really like what Taoxiang said at the beginning, that she was just deeply touched by seeing the performance of the ending band on the Internet?

Does the band formed by my sister and those kids really have such great charm that it can attract so many people and so much attention?

Xingge couldn't quite figure it out, but it seemed like a good thing for the band to end.

"I'll go over and take a look."

She thought for a moment, sighed softly, muttered casually, and walked towards the rest area.

"Huh? Miss Manager, are you really worried that they might start a fight?"

The PA muttered to herself in confusion, but she followed out of curiosity. Xingge walked past the other resting bands and went straight to the Mygo band, who were sitting silently in the corner of the lounge area.

"Hello."

Xingge put one hand on her hip and greeted him in a calm tone.

"Ah... Miss Manager, it's nice to meet you."

Unlike the unruly one imagined, one of the girls with long cherry-pink hair immediately came forward and bowed politely to Xingge. The other girls also greeted her.

"Do you need any help?"

Xingge raised an eyebrow, sizing up the girls, who were about the same age as her sister. "It's just a live audition, don't be too nervous."

"Ah, thank you very much, Miss Manager."

Another flaxen-haired girl gently shook her head at Xingge, a gentle smile on her face. "We're not actually nervous... so please don't worry."

"Really."

Xingge nodded and said nothing more.

Just from the look in the eyes of the petite, short-haired lead singer, she could tell that the band in front of her was indeed not nervous.

It seemed that these children had never thought about the possibility of being eliminated from the beginning. They just released their determination, thinking about giving their all and making sure to stand out among these bands.

"Come on, Aoi seems to be very optimistic about you guys."

After saying that, Xingge waved his hand gently, turned around and prepared to walk towards another band.

"……that."

The lead singer girl who seemed not good at speaking clenched her fists and called out to Xingge who was about to leave with a hopeful expression.

"Excuse me...will Xiaokui come to watch today's performance?"

1

Chapter 1 is about Subaru replying alone: ​​How nice it would be if Aoi appeared here!

Sometimes, the most frustrating thing is not the direct rejection of a confession, but the lack of a positive response. One has neither lost hope nor gained the opportunity to move forward. It is like an obstacle blocking the way forward. She can only wander anxiously and can do nothing else.

Ever since the confession that day, An and Subaru have been in this state of anxiety and fear.

The confession that day, which seemed like a risk-taking, did not receive a positive response from Xiaokui. She just used the excuse that we were still young and needed to think more carefully about the future to temporarily shirk the responsibility. She never mentioned the matter again after that. Subaru was naturally too embarrassed to ask directly in his calm state.

A confession that was initiated on impulse and as violent as a runaway train was forcibly suppressed by an uncontrollable force and did not produce any results.

But no matter what, nothing happening is much better than everything getting worse. In the bad ending Subaru envisioned, they might even go their separate ways because of this rash farewell and never be able to restore their once close relationship.

But in fact, it turned out that Subaru was completely overthinking it. Aoi seemed to have no memory of that day. Even Subaru, who was so heartless, felt a little embarrassed. But Aoi managed to get along with him as usual no matter what happened.

Thus, as time went by, Subaru could do nothing but keep this matter in mind, treating it as a secret between the two of them that neither of them wanted to bring up, and spent each day like this.

Everything went on as usual. Time passed and their band successfully signed a contract with an agency and embarked on the path of a professional band. After going through countless things, performing and playing again and again, happy or sad things slipped through their fingertips and finally turned into memories in their minds or photos in their mobile phones.

Subaru still can't forget the day when the band performed together at the Budokan, the figure of Aoi standing on the stage singing, and the smiles on everyone's faces when they hugged each other at the end of the performance.

At the end of the day, as the performance came to an end, countless fireworks climbed up into the night sky like flower buds, exploding into gorgeous flowers above the martial arts hall. The various colors of light dyed the entire world into brilliant and dreamy colors.

At that moment, Ang looked at Aoi in the fireworks with his eyes fixed on her.

Aoi stood under the night sky filled with dazzling fireworks, her beige hair dyed into various colors by the fireworks. She stretched out her arms and swayed and jumped under the fireworks like a graceful dance.

The girl's pure smile is like a clear lake, embracing all the reflections on the lake surface. The light of the fireworks permeates her smile and eyes, dyeing them into various colors. Her eyes seem to be a crystal clear singularity, absorbing all the beauty and all the romance.

Amid the explosion of fireworks, Subaru's pounding heart was also infected by the brilliant colors of the fireworks. The burning feelings from many years ago quietly warmed up again, and he found the thriving love again.

Once, Subaru confessed to Aoi on impulse, but she ran away using the excuse of being "still young". Now Aoi is about to celebrate her eighteenth birthday, and Subaru has reached the legal age of adulthood at twenty.

They have grown up now, and it is time to fulfill the promise, right?

After all, Subaru wasn't demanding a perfect result; she just wanted the answer from Aoi.

However, the opportunity always missed by chance. Either she didn't have time, or she was too hurried to speak.

In this way, the days passed one by one, watching the transition from summer to autumn, and then from the falling leaves to the cold winter. After completing a routine training, Taoxiang gave everyone in the band a holiday.

"Everyone has been training for so long, you must be tired, it's time to take a good rest. Everyone should take a break during this time and go back to calm down. We will continue the tour next year, and this time our goal is to win a Grammy Award!"

These were her exact words. The band is no longer as shaky as it was when it first started out, and everyone really needs a chance to rest.

Thus, the band's long annual vacation began. Unlike the others who were excited, Subaru was still immersed in his own troubles, thinking about how to talk to Aoi.