In music anime, band girls won't be alone.

"Xiaoze, I know a little about composition. I've heard that learning composition requires understanding the characteristics of various musical instruments, is that right?"

Shirakawa Ze nodded.

"Yes, Auntie."

Nagasaki's mother didn't speak immediately. Instead, she turned a plate of freshly served food in front of the boy, gesturing to him before speaking.

"Understanding various musical instruments... is no easy task..."

"Was Xiaoze trained by his family? Or was he interested in this on his own?"

Shirakawa Ze's expression remained calm.

"I was quite interested in it, so I bought relevant books and taught myself by combining them with music composition software."

As he said those words, he apologized to Shiina Tatsuki in his heart.

Sorry, Lixi, I stole your experience.

A look of understanding appeared in Nagasaki's mother's eyes.

"Xiaoze is a genius. He can be so outstanding just by teaching himself."

"Your parents must be so proud of you, right?"

Shirakawa nodded with a smile, without saying a word.

He could sense that the other person was subtly steer the conversation toward their own family.

This is clearly an attempt to obtain relevant information from me.

However, he was unsure of the other party's reasons for bringing up this topic.

He had no idea how his orphaned background would evoke such thoughts in the other person.

Therefore, he chose not to give a direct answer for the time being.

Nagasaki's mother felt that Shirakawa Sawa seemed uninterested in topics related to her family and that his responses were rather perfunctory.

Based on her experience, she sensed that the other person probably didn't have a good relationship with their family, but out of politeness in a social setting, they still gave a reluctant response.

Realizing this, she didn't ask any further questions.

But I was slightly bothered by it.

Because she was unable to provide Nagasaki Motoyo with a stable family environment, she also hopes that if her daughter has a boyfriend or gets married in the future, his family will be harmonious and happy.

It can make up for the lack of family warmth that my daughter has lacked since childhood.

After dinner, Shirakawa Sawa declined Nagasaki's mother's offer to take him home, and the three parted ways at the restaurant entrance.

After watching Shirakawa Sawa's retreating figure for a few seconds, Nagasaki's mother turned to look at her daughter, a slightly playful expression on her face.

"Little Su Shi, how was Mommy's performance today?"

"Did I embarrass you?"

Nagasaki Motoyo was taken aback and quickly said no.

Nagasaki's mother smiled and continued speaking.

"Xiao Ze has met all the members of our family."

"Where's little Sushi?"

Have you ever met Ozawa's parents?

Volume 1: Chapter 112 Su Shi was secretly delighted; from now on, she would simply follow orders.

Faced with her mother's question, Nagasaki Motoyo's eyes darkened slightly before she spoke.

"Mom, actually... you've already met all the members of Shirakawa's family..."

Nagasaki's mother was startled, a hint of doubt appearing in her eyes.

"Little Su Shi, what are you saying?"

"There were only the three of us in the room just now..."

After a moment's thought, she looked at her silent daughter and tentatively began to speak.

"Does Xiaosu mean... that Xiaoze lives alone?"

Nagasaki Motoyo gritted her teeth and decided to make things clear.

"Shirakawa-san's parents are both deceased..."

"So, Mother, it's best not to bring up related topics in front of him anymore..."

Nagasaki's mother understood and nodded slightly.

"I'm sorry, Su Shi, I won't mention it again."

She sighed softly, then walked towards the car parked by the roadside.

"Let me take you home first, then I have to rush to the company."

Nagasaki Motoyo responded.

After getting into the car, Nagasaki's mother glanced at her daughter sitting in the back seat, then started the car and spoke at the same time.

"Xiao Su Shi and Xiao Ze should have a good relationship, right?"

Nagasaki Motoyo was taken aback, but didn't say anything, and her face didn't show any expression.

Sometimes, not speaking is the same as speaking.

A slight smile appeared in Nagasaki's mother's eyes at her daughter's reaction, and she continued speaking.

"I have never heard of Xiao Su Shi having any contact with the opposite sex before."

"But you seem to really like this Ozawa, right?"

like?

Hearing her mother utter that word, even though she knew it was most likely not referring to romantic feelings between a man and a woman, Nagasaki Motoyo was still startled, and her heart raced.

She tried to maintain a calm expression, and then spoke softly.

"I don't know what my mother wanted to say to me."

Nagasaki's mother smiled but didn't speak immediately.

When she heard that Shirakawa Sawa's parents had passed away, she did hesitate for a moment.

After all, without the support of family, it is extremely difficult to establish oneself in society.

They will definitely suffer a lot.

Moreover, many times, it's not that you can get the results you want just because you're talented and work hard.

Family background determines too many things.

Especially in today's society, where class distinctions are highly rigid, family background is of paramount importance.

Of course, some people can indeed change their fate and transcend social classes through their own efforts, but that is extremely difficult, one in ten thousand.

She herself has a very deep understanding of this.

Thinking of Bai Chuanze's behavior just now, she felt a bitter taste in her mouth.

The other person's speech and behavior were very mature, and it was obvious that they had a lot of experience in society, and must have suffered a lot as well.

She couldn't help but think of all her hard work, of the days she had to set aside her pride and climb the ladder step by step...

She sighed softly, realizing that she might have been overthinking things and had unconsciously set too many expectations for Shirakawa Ze.

She felt she was being too hasty.

The two children are already considering marriage without even knowing the situation, which is truly absurd.

She put aside her own thoughts and decided to look at Shirakawa Sawa from the perspective of an ordinary elder, then spoke to her daughter.

"What I'm trying to say is that since Xiaosushi likes this friend, she can spend more time with him."

"No matter how outstanding someone is, they are still just a teenager and need care."

"Although our family's situation isn't very good either, at least Mom can always be with you."

"But what about Xiaoze? He's all alone."

"As friends, if you have the time and energy, you can communicate with them more often."

"Whether it's going to his house or coming to our house, at least he won't feel so lonely."

Upon hearing these words, Nagasaki Motoyo almost excitedly shouted, "Mom, I love you!"

She was truly excited.

On the one hand, she was worried that her mother would discriminate against Shirakawa Ze after learning that he was an orphan.

But it seems that's not the case now.

On one hand, when I go to contact Shirakawa Sawa in the future, it will be on orders, representing my mother's supreme will.

Even if you don't want to go, you have no choice but to go.

From now on, there's no need to rack my brains to find a reason for myself anymore; this one reason is enough.

The car stopped downstairs at the apartment building. Nagasaki Motoyo greeted her mother, then got out of the car and went upstairs.

After sitting down on the sofa, she picked up her phone and sent a message to Shirakawa Ze.

"Zejun, I'm so sorry, I haven't told my mother about your background. I hope you don't mind."

Shirakawa Ze replied,

"It's alright, Su Shi. I've gotten used to it over the years."

After replying with "Thank you for understanding," Nagasaki Motoyo put down her phone, a hint of anticipation for the future appearing in her eyes...

Around 2 PM, Nagasaki Motoyo slung her bass bag over her shoulder and headed out to RiNG.

Because Shiina Tatsuki had sent the reservation number to the group chat yesterday after booking the training room, she went straight to the training room after arriving.