My Romance Simulation with Them

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There definitely is...

When this topic came up, smiles unconsciously appeared on their faces.

The news that a popular rock band had ended, with all its members now having their own romantic interests, caused quite a stir!

[However, since End of the Band has always followed an indie rock style, rather than an idol band, this news did not have a significant impact on their immense popularity.]

Conversely, a segment of the audience with a particular interest thought, "This is just too rock and roll," and became even more fond of the band.

[The band's fame continued to rise.]

The outside world couldn't help but speculate about which of the four members of the disbanded band was truly in love with.

However, you rarely appear in the public eye. Except when necessary, you always remain in the shadows. As a result, even if the outside world speculates about your identity, it ultimately remains just speculation.

You remain responsible for managing the band's daily operations. What started as a small band has, under your leadership, evolved into a small studio, which you oversee.

During this time, many people came to Ijichi Nijika's door, hoping to get rid of her and take her place, but Ijichi Nijika always refused firmly. Always good-tempered, she never gave them a kind look.

You are the person they trust most, always have been.

[The following March, thanks to your tireless efforts and the band's continued rise in popularity, you secured a performance opportunity at the Budokan.]

This is the closest you've ever come to your dream.

Chapter 40. I don't want to die in failure and loneliness!

A performance at the Budokan?

Nango, who had never paid much attention to these things before, casually opened his phone and entered the keyword 'budokan'.

With the all-powerful internet at his disposal, Nango Toki had a pretty good idea of what the so-called martial arts dojo represented.

The Nippon Budokan is actually a sports venue located in Chiyoda Ward. It is valued because countless excellent bands have performed there.

For the Japanese music and entertainment industries, the Nippon Budokan is like a sacred place, similar to the Tokyo Dome, and seems to have a special significance.

"So this is what the place is like."

Nanxiang turned off his phone.

The Japanese tend to label ubiquitous locations as sacred sites, and then arbitrarily add unnecessary meanings to them.

It's no wonder the simulator says, "This is the closest you've ever come to your dream."

Stepping onto this stage must be something that Ichiji Nijika and the others have always dreamed of, right?

It is a place where dreams come true.

Thinking of this, Nango turned to look at the simulation.

This is the closest you've ever come to your dream.

[You noticed that Ichiri Goto is very focused on composing lyrics, Ryo Yamada is diligently arranging music, Nijika Ichi is constantly refining new pieces, and Ikuyo Kita is earnestly improving her guitar skills.]

[This seems a bit strange to you. The repertoire they've played over the past two years is more than enough to support a perfect performance at the Budokan. Why are they in such a rush to write lyrics and compose music now?]

But in the end, you respected their decision.

Reaching this point is the result of your joint efforts with them. No one could have reached this peak without the help of any of them. You have long been an integral part of the End of the Band.

Time passed quickly amidst the setup of the venue, and soon it was time for the band to officially take the stage at the Budokan.

The venue was decorated with pink, red, blue, and yellow hues, and fans wearing merchandise from the band formed long lines at each entrance.

[With the opening ceremony fast approaching, you finally finished all your work, put down all the materials, and shed your exhaustion. You sat in the front row seat prepared for you by the martial arts dojo—you wanted to watch them realize their dream from the closest possible distance.]

The waiting process was undoubtedly agonizing. You stood up and sat down repeatedly, glancing at the time every now and then, and even managed to call Nijika Ichichi.

After confirming that there wouldn't be any unexpected outcomes such as a car accident, a sudden diagnosis of an illness, or death from overwork, you finally sat down to continue waiting.

The manager of the nearby martial arts dojo joked, "You really do care about the members of the band that's ending."

You simply smiled and brushed it off, because you knew exactly how long they had prepared for this day.

[But you still don't quite understand why Goto Ichiri wrote a new song right before her appearance at the Budokan.]

However, these doubts vanished after the band's performance officially began.

On stage, they are captivating, whether it's the steady drumbeats, the solid wall of sound created by the bass, or the exquisite interplay between the lead and secondary guitars.

The atmosphere at the scene was incredibly electric. The band's final shouts echoed throughout Tokyo!

The last trace of unease finally vanished completely at this moment.

[Unbeknownst to you, they had already grown into a national rock band capable of performing independently.]

You completely relaxed and began to enjoy their performance like any other audience member.

You haven't listened to their performance so purely like this in a long time.

[Through spending a long time together, you'll be able to hear their emotional changes—joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness—through the music.]

What might puzzle you is that Goto Ichiri's new piece hasn't been played yet; instead, the band is still playing pieces that were already played before the band ended.

The performance is quickly coming to an end.

But at the very end, a drenched in sweat, Ijichi Nijika suddenly stood up.

She told everyone that the next song would be sung by Ichiri Goto, a song with special meaning that she wanted to dedicate to a special person.

In the simulator, memories surface.

The martial arts arena, which can accommodate 15,000 people, was packed to capacity.

Holding the microphone, Ijichi Nijika stood up and announced to everyone that the next song would be sung by lead guitarist Goto Ichiri, who had never performed in public before.

Nanxiang felt worried.

In his memory, Goto Ichiri was still that timid little girl who cowered behind him.

Can she really sing her heart out on a stage with 15,000 people?

He looked up instinctively.

But he discovered that she was also looking at him from the stage.

It was discovered in the southern part of the country.

Her eyes were shining.

Like fireflies in summer.

Although faint.

But it does attract a segment of the population.

"The song title is 'I Don't Want to Die Alone'."

On stage, her voice remained weak.