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

"It seems that the child is becoming less and less talkative these days."

"I'm a little worried. What if I can't even speak anymore in the future?"

Takamatsu recalled Shiina Tatsuki's recent behavior and found that it was indeed as the other party said: he basically didn't talk unless necessary. Although he seemed to be in a good mood and would hum songs when he had nothing to do, he really didn't like to talk anymore.

She looked at the gentle and kind girl in front of her, her eyes holding a hint of pleading.

"Does Su Shi have any ideas?"

Nagasaki Motoyo looked thoughtful, then gently twirled a strand of hair around her index finger a few times.

“I think we need to find a way to get her to talk more.”

Takamatsu tilted his head slightly.

"But if she doesn't want to talk, she won't say a word even if we keep talking to her."

She suddenly remembered the first time she stood in front of everyone at CRYCHIC, when she opened her mouth but couldn't make a sound.

She unconsciously recalled her own situation back then and felt that the problem Nagasaki Motoyo was raising was indeed very serious and needed to be addressed.

She didn't want her friends to become like she was back then, unable to even speak.

Thinking of this, she felt a growing anxiety and looked up at the girl beside her.

"Su Shi, is there any way to get Li Xi to talk more?"

Nagasaki Motoyo didn't expect such a strong reaction from the other party; she had barely opened her mouth when the other party became agitated.

Of course she has a way, but she can't tell the other party about it, because that would seem too deliberate and easily be noticed.

A hint of worry appeared on her face.

"I'm not quite sure either... Lantern Girl."

"I just discovered this and felt it was necessary to discuss it with you, so I came to find you."

Takamatsu Akari knew that her ability to go from being unable to speak at the beginning to being able to express her feelings properly was inseparable from the help of two people: Toyokawa Shoko and Shirakawa Sawa.

But now she's started distancing herself from me again, just like last year, so I can't go see her now.

That leaves only the latter option.

She reflected on the moments she had shared with the latter since they met and felt it was really difficult to apply the same dynamic between them to herself and Shiina Tatsuki.

"or……"

After hesitating for a moment, Gao Songdeng decided to ask for help.

"Shall we go ask Ze-jun?"

Remembering that the other person was currently watching the match, she spoke again.

"Zejun is busy right now."

"How about we go check on Lixi first?"

"If there's really no other way, shall we go ask Ze-jun again tonight?"

Nagasaki Motoyo naturally agreed.

The two then went to RiNG together.

There were no band performances today, so the two went straight up to the second floor, and sure enough, they saw Shiina Riki standing behind the bar, practicing latte art.

Seeing the two of them coming together, a hint of curiosity appeared in the latter's eyes.

"Have……"

Perhaps it was because she ate something too salty for lunch, but she suddenly felt a dryness in her throat. She paused for a moment, then continued speaking.

Are there any band activities?

Because of the conversation just now, some preconceived notions have already formed.

Seeing the other person stutter as soon as they opened their mouth, Gao Songdeng's worry intensified, and these emotions were openly revealed on her face.

"Lixi..."

Shiina Tatsuki was puzzled by the sudden worried look on his face. Thinking something was wrong with him, he tensed up and his expression became unnatural.

"lamp?"

Gao Songdeng walked to the counter, his mind filled with only the thought of "helping Lixi."

"Lixi, can you talk to me?"

Shiina Tatsuki was completely bewildered by the situation and didn't know how to deal with the other person. She spoke with difficulty.

"The lamp...I..."

Seeing the other person's reaction, Gao Songdeng became even more certain of her thoughts, and grasped the other person's hands with a look of determination and encouragement in her eyes.

Suddenly overwhelmed by the other person's overwhelming emotions, Lixi stood up straight.

Although she felt a sense of honor from being bathed in light, she still felt unable to perceive what message the other party was trying to convey to her, so she cast a pleading look at Nagasaki Motoyo beside her...

Volume 1: Chapter 189 The Lamp Treasure wants to see something exciting.

Nagasaki Motoyo walked to Takamatsu Akari's side and spoke softly.

"Teng-chan, let's sit down and talk slowly."

The latter realized that he was getting a little emotional, nodded, sat down at the counter, and ordered a glass of milk.

Nagasaki Motoyo ordered a cup of black tea.

After putting down the food the two had ordered, Shiina Tatsuki looked at Takamatsu Akari with concern in her eyes.

The latter took a sip of milk, then looked up at the former.

"Lixi, you seem to have been talking less lately."

"Are you worried about something?"

Shiina Tatsuki shook his head, a hint of doubt in his eyes.

What could possibly be on her mind?

Now that the other party writes the lyrics and I compose the music, it's like a dream come true.

Moreover, the band has a harmonious atmosphere.

At first, Yoro was a bit restless, but lately she's become more and more docile.

Although the newly joined Chihaya Aine is slightly weaker, she is quite talented and very hardworking.

In addition, her lively and likable personality made the atmosphere in the team even more joyful and harmonious.

She had never felt so happy playing in a band.

CRYCHICI?

Sorry, not very familiar.

Because there's no need to worry about things like team atmosphere or relationships between members.

So recently she has been putting more and more thought and attention into composing. When she has inspiration, she will hum a tune and then think about which instrument is suitable and how to arrange it. Naturally, she hums less.

However, since it was Gao Songdeng who took the initiative to care about her, she was very touched.

"I……"

Shiina Tatsuki opened her mouth, but found herself at a loss for words.

She wanted to say something to express her feelings of being moved, but felt embarrassed.

Gao Songdeng looked at her with encouraging eyes, hoping she would say something.

Shiina Tatsuki rarely felt stared at like this, and felt increasingly embarrassed, her face turning red as she tried to utter a single word.

Seeing the other person's condition, Takamatsu felt that the other person really needed help.

She looked away, opened her phone, and sent a message to Shirakawa Ze.

"Zejun, I'd like to come to your house tonight. There's something I'd like to talk to you about."

Because Ijichi Nijika and the others went to work at STARRY after school, Shirakawa Sawa didn't have to watch the competition. After entrusting the prize money to Ijichi Seika, he left.

He was on his way back at that moment.

Upon seeing the message, he immediately replied.

"If you have time, Deng-chan, just a little while will do. I'm on my way back."

He had just arrived home when Takamatsu Akari and Nagasaki Motoyo came over, both with slightly serious expressions.

After sitting down, Shirakawa looked at them, feeling a little curious, wondering what could have made them both so serious.

The Takamatsu lamp has a direct opening.

"Ze-jun, we came here today mainly to talk to you about Li-xi."

"Because we feel that Lixi has become less and less talkative lately."

"And when we went to RiNG to talk to her just now, she had a hard time saying anything."

"So we're a little worried that she might not be able to speak in the future."

Shirakawa looked at her, a reassuring smile on his face.

"Is Lixi just not very talkative?"

"When I talked to her before, I didn't feel there was any problem."

He turned to look at Nagasaki Motoyo.

"Does Su Shi think so too?"

A thoughtful look appeared in the latter's eyes.

“Recently, Lixi seems to be less and less talkative. She basically responds to us with ‘hmm,’ ‘eh,’ or ‘ha.’ When we really want her to say something, she looks like she wants to say something but can’t.”

"I think Lixi doesn't not want to talk; she just doesn't know how to express what she wants to say."

Gao Songdeng nodded seriously, feeling that the other person's words were more appropriate.