Momoi Taro wants to form a "don" brother duo, but it's a music anime.

Dong, Episode 59, Our Band

So, this is the story—

...There shouldn't be any mistake, right?

(Aiyin: Dengdeng, you mispronounced the title (whispering))

Episode 58.5, the final "Spring Shadow".

RiNG, the backstage area.

Toyokawa Shoko took a deep breath to calm her excited and nervous emotions.

"Looks like it'll be our turn soon. Everyone, are you all okay?"

She glanced around at everyone, and deep down she knew that she was probably the most nervous person there.

Why would it be that my most admired senior is watching me from below the stage in a moment?

Not only did he have to play the keyboard, but he also had to challenge himself by taking on the role of lead vocalist, a role he was unfamiliar with.

To say I wasn't nervous would be a lie... but as for whether there were any problems, Xiangzi could give a very confident answer: No problem!

Because! The senior I admire most will be watching me from below the stage.

"At this point, you're still asking if there's a problem? You're out of your mind!" Li Xi rolled her eyes without any politeness.

“That’s true…” Xiangzi chuckled dryly and looked at Gao Songdeng.

"It'll definitely be fine..." Gao Songdeng said softly, "Because... we need to let out a cry from our hearts!"

On stage, vibrant young women sang their songs.

"No matter who" x4

As if in response, the lead singer sang "No matter where" loudly.

"No matter who" x4

“No matter when, these hands—” Kasumi’s smile grew even brighter as she reached out towards a spot in the audience: “will never let go.”

Following the gaze of those hands, Taro, dressed in a red jacket, stood in the audience. His exceptionally tall stature made him very conspicuous even in the back rows. He was clearly visible.

Aine, who was standing next to him, looked at Taro suspiciously, and then at everyone on the stage.

Throughout the entire live performance, everyone at Poppin'Party interacted with Taro way too much! Although Taro himself just stood there with his arms crossed and a smile, watching their performance the whole time...

"Thank you! We are Poppin'Party!" Kasumi's voice was very loud, echoing throughout the entire stage.

It even traveled through the stage and into the backstage area.

"Everyone, it's our turn to go on stage," Su Shi said softly, gripping her bass tightly.

"..." Ruo Ye Mu remained silent, placing her hand on her chest to calm herself down.

"No problem, right now, Xiao Mu... can make the guitar sing really well, can't she?"

Metis's voice soothed Ruoye Mu, and she grasped her right hand with her left.

"Thank you... Metaphor. I feel much more at ease with you here," Ruoye Mu said softly to herself.

"I absolutely...I must show my seniors my perfect side." Xiangzi's eyes revealed a resolute look.

"Everyone, let's go on stage," Li Xi said. At that moment, everyone who came down from the stage walked towards Mygo.

Kasumi looked at Takamatsu Akari and said with a smile, "Good luck!"

"Hmm...!" Takamatsu Akari nodded firmly, took the microphone, and took the lead as she walked to the stage.

The team members followed behind, filing out one after another.

"Those backs are really something now..." Kasumi murmured softly, watching their figures gradually disappear. "I hope everything goes smoothly..."

Takamatsu Akari stood on the stage, looking at the sparse crowd, and couldn't help but recall the first live performance of the Dong Brothers... Back then, did Master Taro and the others face the same predicament?

off stage

"Everyone seems distracted." Ai Yin looked around somewhat uneasily. Some were playing on their phones, others were chatting, and no one seemed to care about the band on stage.

“Of course, it’s normal for a new band to not get much attention.” Taro crossed his arms and looked up at the stage.

"However, Taro's first performance still attracted everyone." A cheerful voice came from somewhere, and Aine quickly turned around to see Kasumi and the others who had just come down from the stage.

"Thank goodness I made it in time..." Kasumi breathed a sigh of relief.

"It's all Kasumi's fault for dawdling!" Arisa scolded her without hesitation.

Meanwhile, Taro Momoi ignored the noisy crowd around him and focused his attention on Akari Takamatsu.

So, what would you do in this situation?

On stage

Takamatsu Akari took a deep breath... So, what she had to do was break through this invisible pressure, just like Master Taro.

She turned to look at Xiangzi, who nodded to her. Then she looked at the staff area, and a staff member gestured to her that everything was ready. Xiangzi took a deep breath and placed his hands on the keyboard.

As the pleasant prelude began, the beautiful melody instantly captivated everyone's ears. Invisible threads pulled everyone to stop what they were doing and focus all their attention on the performance on stage.

After the keyboard intro ended, the guitar in Wakaba Mutsu's hands took over the reins, and then the other three instruments slowly blended in.

Spring Shadow, which doesn't belong to Crychic, blossoms on this stage.

"His heart was filled with sorrow, and his eyes trembled uncontrollably."

"I am all alone in this world, in the ever-fading spring... every year I only feel cold."

off stage

Ai Yin whispered softly, "Xiao Mu's guitar playing seemed more powerful today, and Deng Deng's singing... how should I describe it?"

“Determined—” Taro uttered a single word, his gaze never leaving the Mygo members.

"Yes, yes! Teng Teng! That's amazing!" Ai Yin cheered softly, then focused her gaze on Takamatsu Teng.

On stage

"Walking forward in complete darkness. All I can do is keep sketching and drawing randomly."

As he sang, Takamatsu Akira reached out his hand, as if trying to grab something:

"Knowing that expectations will be in vain, yet still constantly seeking redemption..."

As if in response, a harmony arose.

"Heartbreaking yet endearing" x4

"If it were now, I feel like I could understand..."

Yes, how could I not understand? Crychic is dead, but my most important companion is with me.

"Happiness, yet it can also be confusing and intoxicating" x4

Xiangzi softly sang a chorus, his inner emotions almost overflowing. Happiness... It's hard to describe Xiangzi's life right now except for the first time.

Since his mother's death, the word "happiness" seemed to have drifted away from Xiangzi. But it returned to him once again... because what he had lost because of his past mistakes had come back, and this time he was determined to seize it, no matter the cost.

"Shining upon me, who cannot cry!" Takamatsu Akari's voice gradually erupted.

Now, it's okay to cry, right?

Tears of happiness streamed down her face, and down the faces of all five members of Mygo.

She reached out her hand, loosely grasped Momoi Taro's, and slowly raised it:

"Light—gently guides me on my journey—"

The drumbeats heralded a new phase in the song. Li Xi didn't even have time to wipe away the tears on her cheeks; she simply cried with a happy smile, dedicating her emotions to the band.

Thank you... because everyone is here.

Thank you...that's why I'm Shiina Tatsuki, the drummer for MYgo.

【I'm not just anyone!】

"Passing through layers of clouds, it becomes sparkling. Thoughts overflow from within."

"His cheeks came back to life and were sparkling."

"Hot tears wet my face, why are your hands so warm..."

Please, please never let go again—

　?/Q*un韭溜榴斯VI奇扒⑵捌? ……

"Forever—forever—!"

Dong, Episode 59, Our Band

When the song ended, the audience was completely silent. Gao Songdeng was slightly out of breath. Her desperate shouts were more exhausting than her usual singing. She looked at the silent audience with a little unease.

"Crack, snap, snap"

Offstage, Taro Momoi smiled and clapped softly, and this subtle applause startled everyone who was awestruck by his powerful performance.

First came Chihaya Aine, who was closest to Momoi Taro, then the Poppin'Party members, and finally the entire audience. The whole RiNG erupted in applause.

Gao Songdeng seemed a little lost. Xiangzi smiled and said into the microphone, "Deng, it's time for you to introduce our band to the audience."

"Hmm..." Takamatsu Akari nodded slightly and said softly into the microphone, "Our... band is Mygo. Nice to meet you."

After she finished speaking, she took a step back to avoid bumping into the microphone, then bowed slightly, and the audience burst into enthusiastic applause.

Saya nudged Tae with her elbow and looked at her with a teasing expression. Tae touched her chin and said seriously, "It really hurts when you bump into something like this."

"Um... I'm lead vocalist and guitarist, Takamatsu Akari." Takamatsu Akari introduced herself softly, then turned around and pointed at Riki with her palm, saying, "Drummer, Riki."

Li Xi played a simple solo to introduce himself to the audience.

"Lixi-chan, that's very rude to the audience." Su Shi chuckled after the drumbeats ended.