My anime/manga fandom can't be that lazy.

A Shining Wish

グチャグチャへたる悩み事も

The troubles of being flat and limp.

そーだホッチキスでとじちゃおー

[Yes, let's staple them all together.]

……

In just over ten minutes, the Light Music Club had already finished singing three songs. Yui Hirasawa, who had been the lead singer on stage, had a lot of sweat on her forehead. She was the most tired member of the Light Music Club.

Because she has to sing three out of the four songs by herself, it places very high demands on her voice and physical strength. Moreover, as the lead singer, she also has to use a guitar. If she makes even the slightest mistake, it could cause a lot of trouble.

"Huh...huh..."

Hirasawa Yui was panting heavily. Although she was very tired, the audience below the stage was applauding enthusiastically, and she smiled happily again. As long as people like their music, this little bit of tiredness is nothing.

Snap snap snap~

The applause was very enthusiastic, and every audience member couldn't help but clap. Some particularly enthusiastic fans even wanted to take out their glow sticks to show their support.

The little girl sitting in the center of the audience clapped happily and kept clapping. It was so comfortable to see the live version up close. Although she was so close that she felt like her eardrums were going to be shattered by the sound system.

"Ok?"

Dongfang Bai looked at the little Umaru waving gently at him from below the stage, and a slight smile appeared on his lips. He also saw the black cat next to him, as well as Fumino Furuhashi and Megumi Kato.

He had noticed them from the very beginning, because Umaru was sitting in the middle and she was quite conspicuous, so it was hard for him not to notice her.

"Well then, we've finally reached the last song! This one is an original composition by Shiro-chan from our Light Music Club! Please listen!!"

Hirasawa Yui spoke into the microphone in a relaxed voice, and the audience below the stage became even more expectant. Many students who had seen the school festival performance widened their eyes.

Last time, Dongfang Bai sang "Bluebird," which left a deep impression on them. Is this another original song?

"Is there anything Bai Jun can't do..."

Fumino Furuhashi, sitting in the audience, sighed. She now knew that Dongfang Bai was actually a writer, a songwriter, an excellent athlete, consistently ranked first in his grade, and a skilled cook...

"I really want to open up Senior Dongfang's head and see what's inside."

"Ruri-chan, that's terrifying..."

Umaru made a comment about Ruri Gokou next to her, saying that such a comment is truly terrifying.

"This song is called 'Home,' please enjoy the performance!"

After shouting those words, Hirasawa Yui turned around with a grin and faced Dongfang Bai. Dongfang Bai just smiled helplessly, picked up his guitar, and slowly switched places with Hirasawa Yui, standing in the very center of the band.

"Ah...! This song is indeed sung by my brother!"

Xiaomai's eyes shone as she looked at Dongfang Bai on the stage. He was dazzling at that moment, and a faint smile appeared on his lips, which represented confidence.

"Home? Does it mean 'home'...?"

Only Gokou Ruri was pondering the meaning of the song title, her head slightly lowered as she quietly thought about it. Before she could finish thinking, the rhythm of the music had already started.

This is a very powerful prelude, with a grand and vigorous feeling. The entire song, right from the beginning, can make all listeners feel a shock that comes rushing towards them.

One word is enough to describe this feeling: 'burning'.

It's incredibly exciting. Compared to the Bluebird, which is both sad and inspiring, the intro of this song is extremely powerful from the very beginning. While all the listeners were stunned, Dongfang Bai suddenly started to speak.

小さかった日々の思い出はなくて

I can no longer recall my childhood.

Servant of one person

I'm the only one left behind.

生まれ変われたら吉せになると?

If I were to be reborn, I would be happy, wouldn't I?

Try it out

I've tried everything, but I still can't be happy.

何が出きたかも、分からないまま里れ里れになる

We're still not sure what happened, and we've already scattered to different places.

The servant is crying when he comes out

There's nothing I can do but cry.

"..."

Doma Umaru stared wide-eyed at her brother on stage, her small mouth slightly agape. It was the first time she had ever seen Dongfang Bai with such a deeply furrowed brow. Anyone could tell that the song was incredibly energetic, but the lyrics also concealed a sense of sadness...

It should be said that the entire song is filled with an atmosphere of sorrow.

"elder brother……"

Doma Umaru could sense Dongfang Bai's feelings just by listening to the lyrics. It was pain. As someone who had known him since childhood, she naturally knew what had happened in his family. He had been alone since birth, his mother had passed away, and his father was no longer alive.

At that moment, she seemed to understand the meaning of the song.

The original singer of this song had parents who were divorced, and he wrote the song after he grew up. Dongfang Bai poured his emotions into the song, singing out a heart-wrenching scream. His voice became hoarse, which made the song even more shocking.

The five members of the Light Music Club poured their hearts and souls into this song, playing it with utmost seriousness. Their coordination was remarkably perfect, as each of them had put in a great deal of effort to perfect the song.

Because this song is unusual, it is quite difficult.

The entire hall fell silent, filled with the explosively energetic music. Everyone felt as if something was pressing down on their chest, their eyes uncontrollably fixed on the figure in the center of the stage.

Ignoring everything around him, and not needing to care about anything else, Dongfang Bai only had one thing to do now: to fight with all his might.

Sing your heart out!!!

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ただWhere is the degree of でもただWhere is the degree of でも

No matter how many times, no matter how many times

この梦が叶うまで

I've made up my mind, all for the sake of realizing this dream.

Lost in love

I will forge ahead without hesitation.

あの人にあの人达に

[Towards that person's direction, towards those people's direction]

この声が世くまでは

[Keep shouting loudly]

Hug えずにHU び続けるの......

Until my voice reaches there.

The beautiful melody, tinged with sadness, and the powerful lyrics elevated the song to a whole new level. In just a few minutes, the audience felt as if they were witnessing a long story.

"call……"

Dongfang Bai let out a soft breath. He had managed to sing the song completely. His throat felt a little hoarse. Singing this song with a hoarse voice was really bad for his throat.

But the effect was surprisingly good, and extremely enthusiastic applause rang out from the audience. Everyone couldn't help but stand up, as if some inexplicable force was driving them to stand up.

"...!?"

Nakano Azusa, who was at the very back of the stage, suddenly realized that everyone in front of her had stood up, making it impossible for her to see what was happening on stage. She was too short, and even though she tried to stand on her tiptoes, she still couldn't see anything.

Thank you everyone.

Dongfang Bai picked up the microphone, thanked them, and said that since the song was over, they could leave now. Everyone in the Light Music Club was quite tired, but this live performance could be considered a perfect ending.

Thank you~

Hirasawa Yui happily waved to the left and then to the right of the audience, looking like an excited child, which made Dongfang Bai smile.

"Um……?"

Dongfang Bai noticed that Xiaomai below seemed a little strange. She remained seated in the chair without moving, while Fumino Furuhashi gently patted her back.

"What's wrong with Umaru...?"

Although they were puzzled, their light music club had to leave the stage now, as the next group to perform was about to come on, and they couldn't continue occupying the stage.

……

"Waaah... Brother~"

As soon as he returned to the teaching building, he saw Xiaomai rushing towards him and crashing into Dongfang Bai's arms. Large tears smeared on his clothes, and in just a short while, his clothes were soaked.

"Okay, okay, what's wrong? Why are you crying like this..."

Dongfang Bai reached out and hugged Xiaomai, gently patting her back to comfort her. It was quite rare to see a sixteen-year-old crying like this. It was normal for her to fake cry when she was being affectionate before, but this time she was really crying.

"Bai-kun, what's wrong with Umaru...?"

"Waaaah! Why is Umaru-chan crying!?"

The girls in the Light Music Club were completely stunned. They never expected Umaru to rush up to them and start crying. This sudden turn of events caught them completely off guard.

"Alright, Mio, you guys go upstairs first. I'll take care of Umaru."

Dongfang Bai felt that Xiaomai wouldn't stop crying if he left. Even after a long time, she was still sobbing softly against her chest, and it took her a while to calm down.

"Alright then, let's go upstairs first..."

After saying that, the girls left. Although they didn't know what had happened, they knew it was better not to disturb Xiaomai at this time and let her and Dongfang Bai have some peace and quiet.

"Okay, tell me, what's wrong?"

"Is my brother's song about himself...?"