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

"Don't worry, these kids are stronger than we were back then."

Sawako Yamanaka looked incredibly proud, despite not having taught them at all, she had this inexplicable sense of pride.

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Chapter 43 Christina! [Please subscribe automatically]

"That's outrageous?!" Kawaguchi Kimi's eyes widened in disbelief that she could hear such a statement from Yamanaka Sawako, the lead singer and guitarist of that band.

"Especially this kid, he's already surpassed me in guitar skills, isn't that amazing...?"

Sawako Yamanaka slapped Dongfang Bai hard on the back, with tremendous force. Fortunately, he was strong and healthy, so the slap didn't hurt him. If it had been someone weaker, they probably would have been in serious trouble.

"Really, what a handsome young man!" Kawaguchi Kimi looked at Dongfang Bai with surprise. Although he was quite handsome, she never expected that his skills would be so amazing.

Since he had surpassed Sawako Yamanaka in guitar skills, his band members must be just as good. They were originally just there to fill in the numbers, but the result was a complete surprise.

Surpassing Sawako Yamanaka—what does that even mean? Back then, Sawako Yamanaka, as the band leader, was one of the best guitarists in any live band. And this kid, at most seventeen years old, has actually surpassed that Sawako?!

"Hehe, isn't that amazing? Isn't that amazing~" Hirasawa Yui put her hands on her hips, puffed out her flat chest, and had a proud expression on her face. Anyone who didn't know better would think she was being praised.

"Actually, it's alright... I only know a little bit." Dongfang Bai scratched his cheek a little embarrassedly, feeling a bit overwhelmed by the enthusiastic gaze.

“It’s appeared, just a little bit.” Ritsu Tainaka said expressionlessly, her voice very soft, but the girls next to her all nodded seriously.

"Then you must be the lead guitarist and lead singer, right, handsome young man?"

"No, I'm the consonant guitarist." Dongfang Bai waved his hand seriously. Although the lead singer was indeed the main vocalist, there were actually three lead singers at their 'After-School Tea Party'.

"Consonant...consonant!?"

Kimi Kawaguchi was completely dumbfounded. The secondary guitar was the most unimportant position. In theory, two guitars are enough for a band, and the third guitar is only used to make some simple notes.

Ironically, the person with the highest technical skills is in the most insignificant position?!

"Then, who is the lead guitarist?"

"Look." Dongfang Bai pointed calmly to Hirasawa Yui beside him. She was still chatting with Kotobuki Tsumugi about snacks, completely unaware that the two of them were talking about her.

"No way……"

Kawaguchi Kimi's face turned pale. What was going on with this band? The girl who looked the most clueless was actually the lead guitarist, and the lead guitarist usually meant the lead singer.

Is this kid, like Sawako Yamanaka, a lead guitarist and vocalist?!

"Actually, it's because Senior Bai is the most skilled that he volunteered for that position. Moreover, he can play not only guitar, but also bass, DJ, and keyboard. If there are any problems in other positions, he can immediately step in."

Nakano Azusa suddenly came out and explained, which made Kawaguchi Kimi's expression slightly better, but upon closer inspection, she realized that something was completely wrong.

"This...this guy can play bass?! He can DJ?! And he can even play the piano???"

The person has gone mad.

Kawaguchi Kimi is looking at Dongfang Bai with the same expression she's got, as if he's seen some kind of monster. Is it really possible for someone to learn so many musical instruments at such a young age as high school?!

Even if you started learning from the womb, you couldn't possibly learn that much, and your guitar skills are so good that they're even acknowledged by Sawako Yamanaka!

"Ahem... I know a little bit of all of these." Dongfang Bai was a little embarrassed. After all, he had studied them for two lifetimes, and this cheat had greatly improved his memory and reaction speed, which also raised his musical instrument skills.

"A little bit?"

Akiyama Mio rolled her eyes. She realized that Dongfang Bai would always say he knew a little bit about anything, but when he actually went on stage, she found that he was more proficient than anyone else.

"Forget it, I'm too lazy to argue with you, you little monster. You can show me on stage later." Kawaguchi Kimi sighed in resignation, then suddenly looked at Akiyama Mio, her eyes lighting up.

"Are you a bassist?!"

"Ah...yes!!"

Akiyama Mio was taken aback. The other person's sudden enthusiasm left her a little bewildered. Then the other person came up and shook her hand, saying, "Oh, it really brings back memories. I was also a bassist who was known as 'Christina' back then."

Kawaguchi Kimi seemed to have thought of something and fell into a memory, only coming back to her senses after a while.

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"Alright, since you're all here, I'll take you inside to see the other bands play."

"May I?!"

Ritsu Tainaka exclaimed with delight, "To be able to go inside and watch other bands play is a rare opportunity!"

"Well, even if I don't take you in, you can still get in by buying a ticket. But I can take you through the back door..." Kawaguchi Kimi said nonchalantly, and then led the members of the Light Music Club into the concert hall.

As soon as you enter, you can hear deafening music. In the center of the spacious hall, there is a stage where a band is playing their heart out, and a large audience below is waving their glow sticks.

........ .. ...

This scene was truly shocking to the group of girls.

"So many people." Kotobuki Tsumugi looked around the stage in shock. A large crowd of people were cheering, and the music was so loud that it was overwhelming.

"You'll be able to stand on that stage someday too." Sawako Yamanaka crossed her arms, and seeing such a stunning performance reminded her of her own past. The girls all stared blankly at the stage.

"Hmm, standing on the stage?"

Dongfang Bai narrowed his eyes. The goal of the Light Music Club is the Budokan, right? Then the first thing is to make a name for themselves. Performing in a LiveHouse is just the first step. His ambitions are still very big.

"Next up on stage is us!"

Suddenly ignited by the passionate music, Ritsu Tainaka stretched out her hand and placed it in the air. Mio Akiyama understood and placed her hand on top of Ritsu's.

"Okay! I'll do it too!"

Hirasawa Yui and Kotobuki Tsumugi did the same, placing their hands on top. Nakano Azusa was both amused and exasperated, but she also placed her hand on top. Only Higashikata Haku remained standing still.

"Bai Jiang! Hurry up! We're just waiting for you!"

Hirasawa Yui's urging made Dongfang Bai smile helplessly, and then, under everyone's expectant gaze, he stretched out his hand and placed it at the top.

"Go, Light Music Club!"

[PS: I'm planning to write about one of several themes recently, such as 'apocalypse' or 'VTuber'...]

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Chapter Forty-Four: The School Trip Begins! [Please Subscribe Automatically]

With at most two months left until the upcoming midterm exams, there is a very important group activity before that: a 'school trip' that the entire second-year students of Toyonosaki High School have been looking forward to for a whole month.

A month ago, Dongfang Bai had heard about this activity for the second-year high school students, but he didn't pay much attention to it. It wasn't until the day it actually started that he realized things were in complete chaos.

"Hurry, hurry! Brother, hurry... hurry and get the suitcase ready!! Ouch... that hurts!!!"

Tears welled up in Xiaomai's eyes. Because of the sudden movement, her head hit the cabinet. She immediately covered her forehead with her hands and squatted down to defend herself. Dongfang Bai walked over helplessly and rubbed her head.

How can this guy be so stupid?

"I'm not in a hurry, why are you so anxious..."

"August 23rd is the only school trip my brother will ever have in his entire high school career! What if he misses it?" Doma Umaru said with tears in her eyes. Although she was happy to come and help, Dongfang Bai was really clumsy.

Rather than asking her for help, it's better for Dongfang Bai to handle it slowly on his own.

"Alright, one suitcase is enough. The clothes and stuff are all packed. Lucifer, it's up to you to take care of the two of them."

Dongfang Bai squatted down and rubbed the little head of the black cat named 'Lucifer'. Its golden vertical pupils stared at Dongfang Bai, and then it nodded slightly, as if it understood what he meant.

"Really, how could Brother let Lucifer take care of us? We can handle it ourselves. Brother can just go on the school trip without worry!"

Xiaomai was a little jealous when she saw that Dongfang Bai would rather ask a cat for help than ask her for help, and she said with dissatisfaction.

"Alright, then I'll leave Sagiri to you as well."

"Yes, mission accomplished~" Doma chuckled and gave a military salute. His funny appearance made Dongfang Bai chuckle, and he easily picked up his suitcase and walked out the door.

"Eh..."

Xiaomai was taken aback. The suitcase was a special edition she had bought, with a portable design. In theory, it shouldn't require much effort to carry. However, Dongfang Bai didn't use that design. Instead, he lifted the suitcase, which weighed dozens of kilograms, with one hand.

Moreover, his expression was calm, as if he were holding up an apple.

"What's wrong?" Dongfang Bai was sitting in the corridor putting on his shoes when he noticed that Xiaomai, who had come to see him off, looked a little off. He glanced at her curiously, and her little head immediately started shaking like a rattle.

"By the way, brother, I heard that Grandpa will be sending someone to visit you soon."

"Send someone to come see me...?"

"Yes, I also wanted to give you a surprise, but you went on a school trip, so I should be hosting you at home."

Upon hearing this news, Dongfang Bai was taken aback for a moment, but he didn't pay much attention to it. He simply said that he understood and left, probably thinking that the other party was just someone who came to check on his situation.

"I'm off!"

"Be careful on the road~"

With her black hair and black eyes, Dongfang Bai waved to Doma behind her, and she happily waved back. At that moment, the curtains on the second floor were opened, and Dongfang Bai saw a silver-white figure standing at the window.

"Sagiri, I'm leaving!"

"Okay, be careful on the road, brother..."

Sagiri's voice was quite soft; she simply waved to Dongfang Bai. It was unclear whether he could hear her, but even if he couldn't, he understood what Sagiri meant. He smiled and turned to leave.

……

"Okay, everyone, let's split into small groups! We'll take the bus there."

Kirisu Mafuyu, the homeroom teacher of Class A, shouted at a large group of students with her whistle. Everyone immediately understood what she meant and went to their respective groups.

"Group... Speaking of which, who's in my group again...?"

Dongfang Bai was stunned. Suddenly, he felt a gentle pat on his shoulder. He turned around and saw Kato Megumi with medium-length hair. After some time, her hair had grown even longer than before.

Because she listened to Dongfang Bai's suggestion to "try growing her hair long", she has been trying it. Her hair is tied into a ponytail and stands up at the back of her head, making her look capable and cute.

"Oh, it's Megumi. So the other person is Fumino?"