Lonely Rock for the Blind.

Kita Ikuyo chuckled lightly.

Nekoyashiki Haru was stunned for a moment, and just as she was about to say something, the performance on stage reached its climax.

"Let's get hyped!!!!!"

On stage, the lead singer suddenly knelt on the ground, straightened his upper body, and began a guitar solo.

"Wow... I feel so energetic..."

Nekoyashiki Haru said softly.

"It has a very rock and roll feel to it."

Kita Ikuyo replied with a smile.

Goto Ichiri stared blankly at the performance on stage.

When can I be like that?

Chapter Fifteen Joining

"So tired, so tired..."

Iji Chini Natsumi, who was stretching lazily next to Nekoyashiki Haru, let out a long sigh of relief.

The band has finished playing, most of the guests have left, and the group has just cleaned up the venue.

Kita Ikuyo smiled at the group of people in front of her, then walked towards the gate.

despair.

The sound of footsteps drew Nekoyashiki Haru's attention, and the other three also looked at Kita Ikuyo at the same time.

"Kita? Are you leaving?"

"Ichi Niji Natsumi asked."

"Well, I'll go first."

Kita Ikuyo nodded, then gave Ichiji Nijika a thumbs-up.

"I'm really sorry for running away on the day of the performance. I'll support my seniors' bands from behind the scenes from now on! Keep up the good work!"

After Kita Ikuyo finished speaking, she turned and walked towards the door.

Goto Ichiri stared blankly at Kita Ikuyo.

In the end, I didn't join the band...

I wanted to reach out and grab the girl, but I knew she couldn't. Goto Ichiri had always been afraid of contact with others, let alone taking the initiative herself.

However, if no action is taken, Kita will really have to leave.

Goto Ichiri bit her lower lip and took a small step forward.

The moment she took that step, a voice rang out.

"Wait a minute, Kita."

The clear voice of Nekoyashiki Haru reached Kita Ikuyo's ears. She paused for a moment and turned to look at Nekoyashiki Haru.

"Is there anything else, Nekoyashiki-senpai?"

"Practicing guitar must be tough, right?"

"!"

Kita Ikuyo opened her eyes wide but didn't say anything, while the other three looked at Nekoyashiki Haru.

"The marks on your fingertips, the rough calluses, are undoubtedly signs of hard work. There's no reason why you can't learn guitar. Is it really okay for the band to give up like this?"

"But... I just can't play it well... and I even ran away back then. Someone as irresponsible as me is definitely not suited to be in a band."

Kita Ikuyo said softly. Goto Ichiri paused for a moment, then took a deep breath.

Hurry up, hurry up, say what I want to say.

"I...I'm scared too!"

Goto Ichiri suddenly shouted, drawing the attention of the others.

"Ah...yes, during the performance, I was too scared to go on stage, and I ended up hiding inside a cardboard box to actually perform. That being said...I'm actually a terrible player...so...I'm the same way..."

Goto Ichiri huddled up.

Nekoyashiki Haru paused slightly upon hearing Goto Ichiri's voice beside her.

Goto Ichiri continued.

"Someone like me can form a band, meet people, and perform on stage. There's no reason why Kita-kun, who has worked hard, can't do it. Isn't it a little regrettable to give up like this?"

Goto Ichiri's blue eyes looked at Kita Ikuyo, and Kita Ikuyo's body trembled slightly.

Ichi Nijika smiled.

"Kita, join our band! Next..."

"But...but...why are you so kind to me, seniors?"

"Hmm? Because, if you hadn't run away, we wouldn't have met Pochi."

"... "

Kita Ikuyo took a deep breath, a tear glistening in the corner of her eye.

"But... I still can't play the guitar..."

"It's okay! Pochi can teach you, or even the kitten?"

Nijika Ichi looked at Haru Nekoyashiki and said.

"I have no objection."

Nekoyashiki Haru shrugged.

Ichi Nijika smiled and looked at Kita Ikuyo.

"With two renowned teachers providing guidance, and with Kita working so hard, he's sure to learn guitar."

"... "

Kita Ikuyo looked at the four people in front of her, lowered her head, and pursed her lips tightly.

"...Thank you...thank you all."

Kita Ikuyo raised her head.

"I will definitely be a good guitarist for everyone!"

"move…"

Yamada Ryo pulled out a handkerchief from somewhere and wiped away non-existent tears from the corners of her eyes.

Kita Ikuyo walked down the stairs, and Goto Ichiri's eyes widened slightly when he saw this.

I...I managed to persuade them to stay? I managed to persuade Kita-kun to stay?

This is...this is a giant leap forward, isn't it?!

Goto Ichiri straightened up involuntarily.

Snapped.

My shoulder was suddenly patted.

Goto Ichiri was startled, then looked to the other side.

Nekoyashiki Haru's hand was on her shoulder.

"You did your best, Yili."

"Yes Yes!"

Goto Ichiri straightened his back even more.

I was praised!

The thought of this fact softened Goto Ichiri's face again.

Hehe...hehehe...

"You're so happy to be praised... Well, Ichiri is really amazing. You managed to keep Kita-kun from leaving so coolly."

Hehe...hehehe...hehehe...

"Not everyone can expose their own shortcomings. Ichiri just acted like a reliable socialite."

"Hey hey hey..."

"You're smiling so happily, Ichiri. Just that smile can make everyone around you happy."

"Hehe ...

"No... that laughter is a little creepy..."

Kita Ikuyo walked up to Nekoyashiki Haru and Goto Ichiri.

"My two masters! Please accept my bow!"

"?"

Nekoyashiki Haru paused for a moment.

Why do you say that?

"That's how it's done when you become an apprentice in China."

Kita Ikuyo said in a serious tone.

"Kung Fu, huh..."

"Yes! I quite like kung fu movies."

Kita Ikuyo smiled, then sighed softly.

"Unfortunately, unlike in the movies, I'm not a gifted or exceptionally talented guitarist... No matter what I do, I can't play the guitar well, I can only make a 'dong dong' sound, which must mean that I'm terribly bad at it."