Aspiring to be a girl in a band

As someone who was once his ideal love, Xiangzi certainly still remembered what kind of person Deng was.

She knew that for Deng to stand before her today, she must have mustered all her courage, and she must have prepared her words in advance.

That lamp might have been revised and modified countless times in the notebook, with many, many pages written on it.

So... how could she not respond to such awareness?

Xiangzi was clearly much more tolerant and patient with the lamp than with Su Shi.

Furthermore, her father's renewed spirits lifted her spirits, making her feel better than ever before. So Xiangzi nodded to the lamp.

He then gestured for the lamp to go to a quiet corner to talk.

Volume 1: Chapter 89 Finding Her Moonlight

Toyokawa Shoko held a strand of her own hair in her hand.

She looked at the lamp in front of her.

The girl who used to be pushed along by him now has the courage to stand in front of him.

She was curious about what the lamp was trying to tell her.

But before that.

As soon as Xiangzi got close to the lamp, he smelled it.

That familiar yet disliked aroma of tea.

That's the scent of Arakawa Kirika.

The lamp actually smelled of that person... This means the lamp must have had close contact with that scumbag.

Xiangzi frowned. This was clearly bad news, and she began to worry about the safety of the lamp.

But... Xiangzi didn't know how to remind Deng. Given her current position, she seemed to have no right to say anything to Deng.

"That scumbag is dangerous. For your safety, you'd better stay away from her."

……

Xiangzi carefully examined the lamp's body.

At least for now, no marks have been left on the exposed skin.

Xiangzi felt a little relieved, and then asked the lamp.

"How did the lamp find me?"

The lamp's expression remained unchanged, and it spoke very frankly.

“I… have been following Xiangzi since just now.”

Eh?

Xiangzi was stunned. She hadn't realized anyone was following her during her walk on campus.

It seems... I did let my guard down a bit today.

Xiangzi thought to himself, while also feeling fortunate.

Thankfully it was a lamp.

If it were Nagasaki Motoyo... following him to her home so stealthily...

A sudden sense of fear welled up in Xiangzi's heart.

But she didn't show it in front of the lamp, and continued to ask questions.

"So, what important thing does the lamp want to tell me?"

Deng had long been prepared to confide in Xiangzi, so he did not hesitate.

"I want to reconcile with Xiangzi."

The lamp looked into Xiangzi's eyes and said.

Make up...

Xiangzi bit his lip lightly.

Although it's said that they "made up," she and Deng never actually had any animosity from the beginning.

They simply became each other's most familiar strangers with a tacit understanding.

Xiangzi wanted to know why the lamp would suddenly have this idea.

They've been pretending to be strangers for so long, so why did the lamp have to be broken?

Xiangzi recalled the day he left the team and the situation at that time.

I was very emotional that day, and now that I think about it... my terrible attitude must have hurt everyone.

But Xiangzi didn't regret it; in fact, she did it intentionally.

She entered the practice room prepared to become a "villain".

……

"At this point... what's the point of saying all this?"

Xiangzi gave a bitter smile as he looked at the lamp.

“Crychic…it’s over, isn’t it?”

Just like our relationship, wouldn't it be better to end it on that day?

Deng placed his hands on his chest and then smiled at Xiangzi.

“I expected you to say that, Xiangzi.”

Ok?

Xiangzi looked at the lamp's expression, that smile that showed no sign of being hurt, which made Xiangzi momentarily lose his composure.

The lamp... she really is different from before.

Xiangzi confirmed this.

The lamp continued.

"But... I still don't want to give up on Xiangzi. I don't want to end my contact with Xiangzi. I don't want to continue this game of pretending to be strangers."

“I want to become Xiangzi’s strength, just like you once saved me. I also want to help Xiangzi.”

Deng spoke earnestly, but in Deng's eyes, Xiangzi's expression gradually darkened, which made Deng subconsciously realize that something was wrong.

"enough."

Sure enough, Xiangzi suddenly looked angry and interrupted Deng.

For Xiangzi, the most unacceptable thing was the help from his former teammates, especially [Deng].

Even in Crychic, during her "white moonlight" period.

Xiangzi also held an absolute dominant position in the band.

Her pride prevented her from accepting help from others.

What's more, it's that guy who's always needed my care.

How dare he say such things to her so shamelessly.

"This time it's my turn to help you..."

Xiangzi refused to accept this situation, which is why she interrupted Deng's speech.

Seeing Xiangzi's angry expression, Deng's initial momentum immediately weakened.

But the lamp showed no sign of backing down.

She reflected on what point in her words had touched a nerve with Xiangzi and had the opposite effect.

Lamp is clumsy in dealing with people, but that doesn’t mean she’s slow-witted.

On the contrary, Deng has always had an instinctive sensitivity to emotions.

She quickly realized that Xiangzi did not want to accept her help.

Once this is understood, the next step is to make a breakthrough in this area.

The lamp smiled again.

Because of... this scene before my eyes.

She had prepared beforehand.

The lamp recalled the events of last night. (Six) Yi Ling. Dream

……

After leaving the karaoke bar, she and Arakawa Kirika aimlessly walked along the road with their legs.

After wandering around for a while.

Arakawa Kirika suddenly made a suggestion to her.

"Let's have a drill, Light."

At that time, the lamp did not realize what Arakawa Kirika's words meant.

But Arakawa Kirika's next words cleared up her doubts.

Arakawa Kirika took the lantern's hand, sat down on a park bench, and then spoke.

“From now on, I am Toyokawa Shoko, and Akari is in charge of persuading me.”

The lamp suddenly understood... This was the help that Arakawa Kirika had provided to her.

In this exercise, none of the possible reactions that Toyokawa Shoko might make escaped Arakawa Kirika's expectations.

The lamp immediately felt much more relaxed.

She began to speak.

“I don’t think I’ll ever forget Crychic, but… I won’t dwell on the past. I think you feel the same way, Xiangzi. We both need to move forward.”

“I know… the difficulties Xiangzi is facing must be beyond my imagination, so… I’m not arrogant enough to think I can help you, Xiangzi. I’m not qualified to carry someone else’s life right now… but… I still want to stay by Xiangzi’s side.”