As a former member of C-group, I want to destroy mygo!

She nodded vigorously.

No matter her skill level, she will give it her all. Although she has already failed technically, at the very least, she will do justice to Yuu—and Masamichi—in terms of attitude.

Seeing Akane and Kamiya Yuna seemingly so deeply in love, completely oblivious to everyone else, making it seem as if there were only two people in the band, Masuzu couldn't help but hold her forehead and pout in a deliberately cute way: "What about me?"

"If you ever get nervous, I'll start to wonder if it's the end of the world." This was the only answer Kamiya Yu gave to Natsukawa Masuzu, who was adding scenes for herself.

As he spoke, he swiftly opened the closed door of the Service Department.

Inside, Yukino Yukinoshita appeared to be reading a book, but her attention was completely unfocused, and she seemed lost in thought. When she discovered that the door had been opened and she saw Yu Kamiya, Shizuka Hiratsuka, and two unknown girls, she immediately put down the book she was holding, which she hadn't even opened.

And... perhaps before meeting her, she had a plan, and wanted to say something harsh to show that she was not an easy woman to win over.

But at the moment of meeting, without deliberately trying to smell it, Yukino Yukinoshita immediately sensed the strong musical aura emanating from Kamiya Yu and the other two. She opened her mouth briefly, then immediately closed it again.

Because suddenly, she didn't know what to say.

Although it was a stranger who tried to recruit her into the team, given her temperament, she would have first made some sarcastic and biting remarks. However, now that she was facing Kamiya Yu and the other two, she realized that if she did that, she might be defiling them and insulting herself as well.

Therefore, this beautiful girl with long, straight black hair, under the astonished gaze of Hiratsuka Shizuna, not only did not utter any explosive remarks, but instead sat upright, like a proper listener, watching Kamiya Yu and the other two with all her heart, waiting for them to play the performance that Kamiya Yu had confidently said a week ago, that he would conquer her.

Kamiya Yu, Kurokawa Akane, and Natsukawa Masuzu each found a place, put down their instruments, and cleared their throats slightly.

Immediately, the crisp sound of the guitar, like spring rain pattering on banana leaves, began the journey of this song, followed closely by the keyboard and bass. Then, Yu Kamiya's singing began to resound throughout the entire Service Club.

Volume 55: Chapter 55. A trio's duet, a quartet's resonance, the best band.

If you miss my train, you'll know I'm gone.

"You will hear the train whistles stretching for miles..."

"One hundred li, and another hundred li~"

Kamiya Yu's voice wasn't particularly amazing, but it was more than enough for a lead singer. Based on the lyrics he started playing, Yukino Yukinoshita recognized the song without a doubt in the first second.

This is a folk song called "Five Hundred Miles," which is renowned worldwide and is generally considered by most people to be the greatest folk song in the world. It has undoubtedly been heard many times by anyone who has studied music, and it has left an indelible name and status in the history of music.

The melody of this folk song is tranquil yet tinged with a slight sadness. Beyond the sadness lies a sense of redemption that evokes many thoughts. Even those who cannot understand the language or the lyrics can be moved to tears simply by hearing the melody.

It's a versatile song.

Whether you prefer death rock, intense and energetic songs, somber tunes, or elegant music, it doesn't matter.

Almost no musician can resist "Five Hundred Miles".

In other words, this was a trap deliberately set by Kamiya Yu – everyone has different musical preferences, and because there wasn't enough information to know what Yukino Yukinoshita liked, Kamiya Yu deliberately chose a neutral song that was absolutely impossible to go wrong with, so that she could be moved by the performance.

That's a rather despicable tactic.

But... though despicable, it was very effective.

Although she wanted to show her defiance and demonstrate that she wasn't someone who could be easily persuaded to join the team, and that she was definitely not a cheap woman who could be easily won over, Yukino Yukinoshita's heart was unknowingly touched by this song, and she was unconsciously immersed in it.

Fortunately, the keyboardist's skills were so bad that she was able to maintain a critical attitude even though she was almost addicted.

If that's all there is to it, she can still hold on!

but……

Just as Yukino was about to cheer herself on for her unwavering determination... 4—2;!⒐：～0□%5'◆

But then, she saw Kamiya slowly close her mouth, and then, as she had to admit, a beautiful girl even more beautiful than herself, with long, flowing silver-white hair, followed:

"God, I'm already a hundred miles, two hundred miles, three hundred miles, four hundred miles away!"

"Unbeknownst to me, I have already traveled more than 500 li from home..."

"Far from home, far from home~"

"God, I'm already 500 miles from home..."

Almost instantly, Yukino Yukinoshita got goosebumps!

It's not that Kamiya Yu's voice and technique are bad; he's actually quite good. However, this silver-haired girl is just too stunning!

Her voice is exceptionally beautiful, comparable to that of famous idol singers. Although she is technically inferior to famous idol singers and even somewhat inferior to Yu Kamiya, her unique quality makes her more suitable to sing the song "Five Hundred Miles" than Yu Kamiya.

Natsukawa Masuri's singing even briefly overshadowed the problems caused by Kurokawa Akane's questionable keyboard skills.

After her segment, it was Akane's turn to speak:

"They were barely clothed and penniless..."

"God, how am I supposed to get home in this state of destitution?"

"So desperate, so destitute!"

Compared to Kamiya Yu and Natsukawa Masuzu, Akane's singing skills are even lower, just like her keyboard skills, which are significantly inferior to the other two.

However, precisely because of this, Akane felt embarrassed and inferior, knowing that she had implicated Yuu and Masuzu. The unspeakable slight discomfort in her heart perfectly matched the lyrics she needed to sing. So even though her technique was not good and her voice was not amazing, she managed to achieve an extraordinary performance by relying on her completely resonant feelings.

To Yukino Yukinoshita, Akane's rendition of this part was even better than the previous two.

Boom!

The relentless bombardment moved Yukino Yukinoshita deeply. She unconsciously moved her lips, and her ten fingers tapped gently in rhythm with the music.

She has listened to many good songs, and she has also attended concerts by some famous singers.

Compared to those, Kamiya Yu's makeshift team was obviously still quite inexperienced. Even excluding Kurokawa Akane, who was the least skilled, although Kamiya Yu and Natsukawa Masuzu were technically competent, they were not yet well-coordinated, she could tell.

But... this is the first time in history that someone has performed specifically for her!

And such an excellent band—indeed, compared to those well-known bands, this makeshift group still has many shortcomings, but looking at these three people working so hard at this moment, even the strict Yukino Yukinoshita couldn't utter a single word of criticism.

Even Kurokawa Akane, who was the biggest drag on the team, was so serious and gave it his all.

Rather than saying she wasn't an easy woman to win over, it's more accurate to say... she genuinely didn't know what kind of person could remain unmoved by the sincere invitations of these three people.

For the first time in her entire life, Yukino Yukinoshita has realized that the charm of the musical instruments and music she once studied was so immense.

No... to say that this is the charm of music is an insult to Kamiya Yu and the others!

This is not only the charm of music, but also the charm of Yu Kamiya and his two friends. It is the spiritual transmission that can only be achieved when great music collides with wonderful musicians!

Although she didn't really want to admit that she had one day become such an easy woman to win over, Yukino Yukinoshita... at this moment, her beating heart was suddenly pierced!

Her eyelashes trembled slightly.

Seeing Yukino Yukinoshita like this, Kamiya Yu finally revealed a confident smile, and Kurokawa Akane also smiled with relief. After seeing Yu and Akane's smiles, Masuzu, whose expression was originally rather ordinary, was also moved and suddenly felt happy, with a beautiful curve appearing on her lips.

The next second, the three of them started singing together:

If you miss my train, you'll know I'm already gone.

"You will hear the train whistles stretching for miles..."

"One hundred li, one hundred li~"

Like a duet between a parrot and a bluebird, the next second, Yukino Yukinoshita, who was being watched by the three of them, couldn't help but abandon her inner struggle and hesitation, and actively joined in with her crisp voice, becoming a partner in singing.

The flawless quartet performance lingered in the lively service department for a long time.

Volume 56: Chapter 56. The guitarist who values ​​face has no way to escape.

No applause or cheers were needed. When Yukino Yukinoshita, as a listener, could not suppress the impulse surging from her heart, broke through her self-restraint, and participated in the song that belonged only to Kamiya Yu and the other two, even the passing air knew just how successful this first live performance had been.

The moment Hiratsuka Shizuka saw Yukino Yukinoshita's actions, she already knew what choice Yukino would make. Although she was reluctant to part with the beautiful performance, she secretly left the Service Club so as not to disturb Kamiya Yu's already decided persuasion by being present.

Immediately, as the bass, guitar, and keyboard slowly played the last note, the four instruments, playing in unison, finally came to an end, leaving a lingering, poignant feeling—a sense of melancholy and anticipation, as if one had been sitting in a warm courtyard eating sweet watermelon on a summer afternoon in June—that had physically ceased.

However, the feelings it brought, the joy of a successful performance, and the resonance of receiving the praise from the audience continued to linger in the hearts of the four people present.

Even though Kamiya Yu only considered the other three as tools and had a lot of resentment and wariness towards Natsukawa Masuzu, he couldn't help but subconsciously strum the guitar in his hand again after stopping, look up at Akane and Masuzu, and show them an excited smile.

Although this wasn't his first time playing in a band, back when he was in Crychic, until the band disbanded, he only practiced and never performed with the band in public.

Although it wasn't really a case of "the audience was just one person," he still felt a surge of joy, as it was his first experience like that of the two girls.

His mind was filled with uncontrollable fantasies of the day when he could find everyone and stand on a magnificent stage with Xiangzi, Lixi, and the others. At that time, he could freely express his feelings and understanding with Xiangzi and the others to tens of thousands of audience members and the whole world. That kind of scene...

If it can be achieved, perhaps all the costs, except for being disliked by Xiangzi, will be worthwhile.

Akane, who was already very happy, was greatly encouraged when she saw Yu's excited expression, which clearly showed that he was already imagining the future. Her blue-purple eyes shone with pure joy, and she almost followed the feeling coming from her body and hugged Yu in surprise.

Fortunately, she realized the inappropriateness of her behavior halfway through, and just as she was about to get close to Yu, she abruptly changed direction and hugged Masuzu instead.

"We did it! We did it!" Akane's heart was close to Masuzu's, and they could both feel the joy emanating from each other. She was a little moved. "You were amazing, Masuzu. Your performance with Yu was truly incredible!"

Being so directly and sincerely praised for things beyond her looks, Natsukawa Masuzu actually found herself a little shy. She couldn't help but turn her face away, avoiding Akane's gaze, and instead let out a soft hum, deliberately picking a fight with Kamiya Yu:

"What are you talking about? I still have to take full responsibility for any failure, right?"

However, despite being provoked by her, Kamiya Yu did not retaliate this time because of personal feelings. He just smiled helplessly, shook his head, sighed, and said in the end, although he was a little reluctant, "...I thought you would cause trouble during the performance. I really underestimated you. You were really amazing this time. Thank you, Natsukawa-kun."

Without Natsukawa Masuzu's superb bass skills and her uniquely beautiful voice, it's hard to say whether she could have dragged Yukino Yukinoshita into this mess.

He knew this operation to win over the "tools" would succeed, and he knew who the biggest contributor was.

Therefore, Kamiya Yu was full of praise for Natsukawa Masuzu, who had helped him take another step on the road to winning back Shoko. He didn't care whether bowing his head would damage his face and dignity. He sincerely thanked the beautiful silver-haired girl in front of him with a slight apology.

"—"

Never expecting to receive such good treatment, Natsukawa Masuzu, who clearly understood her position in Kamiya Yu's heart, was immediately stunned. She remained stunned for several seconds before quickly shifting her gaze away from the guy, her eyes wandering, and then stiffly turning back to meet Akane's gaze.

Seeing this scene, Akane, who had been anxiously trying to help Yuu and Masuzu reconcile but had no idea how, smiled and her eyes crinkled.

Yukino Yukinoshita, who was already moved by the song "Five Hundred Miles" when she heard the interaction between the three people, had her eyelashes tremble even more gently. Although she didn't realize it herself, the look in her eyes as she looked over had become even softer.

The girl's composure, which had begun to recover after the song ended, began to falter again at this moment.

Regarding Yukino Yukinoshita, Kamiya Yu introduced her directly: "The keyboardist is Akane Kurokawa Akane, and the bassist is Natsukawa Masuzu. They are all students in the same grade as us."

Seeing Yukino Yukinoshita's interest and reserve, he certainly wouldn't be foolish enough to ask "Do you want to come?"—a question that would push her away. Such a question would only make Yukino Yukinoshita, with her long black hair, even more arrogant. Therefore, his words were a direct hint that if she was willing, he could simply state her position.

Yukino, understanding the unspoken message, didn't give a direct answer after a subtle silence. Instead, she lowered her head slightly with a hint of regret and said, "...I don't have the stamina to play the drums."

For the first time in her life, she felt a sense of regret. She was a genius; from childhood to adulthood, she could learn anything quickly and master it to a high level of proficiency.

However, because she dislikes sweating and rarely exercises, even though she has near-professional drumming skills, if she were to be a drummer in a band, she might faint on stage before even playing half a song.

How could someone like that possibly join the team?

Yukino Yukinoshita couldn't help but feel regretful at this moment. If time could be turned back, perhaps she would have gone to do some light training.

but.

Kamiya Yu merely chuckled at her sadness and regret, and without a word, took off the guitar he was holding. Then, he stepped forward and handed the same guitar as Mutsu to the girl with long, straight black hair.