When I’m in a music show, I just want to make music seriously!

When hearing this, Gao Songdeng was actually happy in his heart.

Although Xiaoxiang and Xiaomu were unable to join due to other matters, at least the new band still had their old companions.

But she soon learned that although Sakagami Taku would join, he would not be a member of the band and had his own plans for life.

Su Shi's tone was very happy when he told her these things.

Takamatsu Deng could feel that she was happy for Sakagami Taku from the bottom of her heart. After all, in the entire band, only Sakagami Taku was different from all of them.

Only he carries the burden of life on his shoulders.

She should have been happy for Sakagami Taku, but what was wrapped around her chest was an indescribable feeling.

At this moment, Sakagami Taku and Shiina Riki were walking in front of the overpass. When they were about to cross the overpass and say goodbye, Takamatsu Deng finally stopped. She lowered her head and called softly, "Taku..."

"Ok?"

Taku Sakagami and Tatsuki Shiina in front turned their heads in confusion.

Shiina Riki asked with concern: "What's wrong, Deng?"

Takamatsu Deng clasped his hands together in front of his chest and asked hesitantly, "I heard from Su Shi and the others before that Taku...wanted to pursue a career in music."

Sakagami Taku replied: "Well, although not now, I do have this plan."

Hearing this, Gao Songdeng said in a somewhat halting tone: "Well, so, then, the band won't come after this..."

"......Deng." Shiina Riki roughly understood what Takamatsu Deng meant.

She guessed that Takamatsu Touma must have felt a sense of distance from Sakagami Taku, just like she and Suyo had before.

After all, no matter how reluctant they are to admit it, they are indeed not from the same world as Taku Sakagami. The other party's skills are far superior to theirs, and it is normal for him to be ahead of them in the future.

Shiina Riki originally intended to use the previous words to comfort Takamatsu Deng.

However, Sakagami Taku heard something else in Takamatsu Deng's words. He leaned against the railing of the overpass and asked, "Is that why you're talking about the lifelong band today?"

Huh? Was that what I said back then because of this?

Even Shiina Riki was a little surprised, as he had never thought that there was any connection between the two.

But in response to Sakagami Taku's question, Takamatsu said, "I don't know... We're all together again, and the CRYCHIC thing is over... but..."

Sakagami Taku took over her words: "But I still feel a strange discomfort in my heart, as if something is blocking it?"

Takamatsu Deng didn't reply, but her tacit understanding had already given her answer.

Shiina Riki comforted him, "I will always be by your side, Deng."

It’s a pity that her words did not help Gao Songdeng get out of his confusion.

Sakagami Taku looked at her with her head down, and finally sighed, then slowly said: "Life is very long, and friends are always temporary. You have to understand this, Deng.

It's like the cartoons I watched as a child. When I grow up, they become memories. When I think about them, I seem to have some vague impression of them, but I can't like them anymore. But when I watch them, it's as if I'm back to that carefree childhood."

Gao Songdeng nodded, but he was still confused in his heart.

Seeing this, Taku Sakagami continued:

“Life is actually like this. Buried deep inside you is fear, the fear of loss.”

“But there’s really nothing to be afraid of.

Whether it's me, Li Xi, or anyone else in your life, as I said before, it's hard for someone to accompany you throughout your life, but at least for me, whether it's now, in the future, or in the very long future, you are all important friends in my life."

Shiina Riki's face flushed when she heard the words 'important friend', but she still agreed, "Yes, yes, no matter what happens, I will be with you, Deng."

Takamatsu Deng raised her eyes and looked at Sakagami Taku: "But... I..."

Even though Taku Sakagami said so, even though she understood these principles, she still couldn't control the emotions in her heart.

Sakagami Taku's voice was much gentler than before:

"Life is full of separations and reunions. These are normal. Even if we become distant and no longer keep in touch due to some reasons, it doesn't matter, Deng."

Takamatsu Deng’s voice wasn’t loud, but he managed to speak: “But if these are not important… then why did we meet in the first place… and then separate.

These...are painful.”

Facing her confused gaze, Sakagami Taku spoke without hesitation. His eyes met Takamatsu Touma's, and their gazes met:

"Because there has never been any real difference, we just walked on different paths.

If we meet again in the future, I will still be able to recognize the appearance of your soul when I see you."

Under the overpass, there is the noise of people and vehicles coming and going, but above the overpass, it is so quiet that only the heartbeat can be heard.

Takamatsu Deng discovered that this scene was exactly the same as that day and that night when Sakagami Taku told her about his dreams under the overpass.

But this time, she did not run away because of shyness.

The depression buried in my heart was finally revealed at this moment.

That is fear, that is dread, that is resistance to "separation", that is the inability to let go of "leaving".

The contact with Xiaoxiang has become less and less, and Xiaomu has almost stopped contacting him. Although Tuo is in front of him now, he will have to go his own way in the future. What about Lixi and Sushi? Will they also leave slowly like this?

She was afraid that these friends with whom she had once made wishes would eventually become strangers, and she was afraid that she would be alone again.

But what Sakagami Taku said was right, they were important friends, and even though they were no longer together, the connection between their souls remained unchanged.

She nodded, no longer confused by these things: "Well, I understand."

At this moment, Takamatsu's heart is filled with the happiness of knowing Sakagami Taku. She will definitely cherish this feeling.

And Shiina Tatsuki, who was standing by, also made up his mind in such an atmosphere.

She mustered up her courage and said, "Yes, that's right. Deng, I, I won't let us be separated, I swear! No matter if it's Taku or Deng! I won't let us be separated!"

Sakagami TakuoO: Huh?

What are you two talking about? Even if I get married and have children in the future, you won’t leave me?

You two can just hang out, but don’t take me with you.

Sakagami Taku also planned to rely on the Toyokawa Group to reach the pinnacle of life and marry a beautiful wife in the future. Of course, he wouldn't refuse to marry more than one wife. However, Sakagami Taku didn't say anything to ruin the atmosphere. After seeing Takamatsu Deng's heart knot resolved, he watched the two beautiful girls get on the train before leaving.

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next day

In the classroom, during his spare time, Shiina Riki put on headphones and tried to practice the rhythm of the drum set.

Now that she has re-formed the band, she has to get serious. That incident happened yesterday, and her mind is now full of images of her, Takamatsu Deng, and Sakagami Taku together. She must work hard.

I can’t think about it anymore, otherwise I won’t be able to concentrate on training!

And this time, Taku Sakagami is no longer in charge of the arrangement, she also has to take on the heavy responsibility of arrangement, so she has to seize the opportunity to practice.

Because when she was following the rhythm of the drums, her legs subconsciously moved to the rhythm.

As a result, he accidentally bumped into the table, causing the drink on the table to fall over.

"what!"

When she was surprised and wanted to catch it, a hand grabbed the fallen drink faster than her.

Hachiman Kailing, who was standing by, caught the drink and put it back on Shiina Riki's table: "Do you want to spill the drink?"

Hearing this, Shiina Riki took off his headphones.

Hachiman Kailing continued the conversation, "You seem very happy, Moshin."

"not at all."

"Really? How come I didn't know you'd be playing the drums in the air so early in the morning?"

After hearing what she said, Shiina Riki didn't answer. She looked at the bass in the other person's hand and asked, "Hai Ling, which band is playing today?"

Hachiman Kailin mentioned three bands in a row that Shiina Riki didn't know.

Shiina Riki: “I don’t know any of the bands you mentioned.”

Hachiman Kailing: "Didn't you ask?"

After hearing this, Shiina Riki was speechless.

Seeing this, Hachiman Hailing also took the initiative to find a topic and asked: "Are you still going to work today?"

"No, I'm taking a break today." Shiina Riki played with the Bluetooth headset on the table: "But I still have to go to Ring today."

Upon hearing this, Yawata Kailing's face showed a hint of surprise. She asked, "Have you found a new band?"

"There is no such thing."

"So they've reunited?"

Shiina Riki didn't know how to answer: "Not really, it's a new band."

Hachiman Kailing simply asked calmly, "Is Taku in the band?"

"Eh!? You know Taku!?"

When he heard the name of Sakagami Taku, Shiina Riki's face was full of surprise, and he even became obviously curious.

When Hachiman Kailing saw this, an expression of understanding appeared on her face.

She said as a matter of course, "Well, I'm also a supporting musician. He and I often work together, so it's natural that we know each other."

What's more, she also went to see Taku Sakagami's first live performance, and she had seen Shiina Tatsuki's appearance at that time. It's just that after she went to high school and was in the same class with him, she never mentioned this matter.

"But judging from your reaction, you should be in the team." Hachiman Kailing found that when Sakagami Taku was mentioned, Shiina Riki's expression was a little strange.

She continued, "But it's pretty cool to have such amazing people in the band."

Shiina Riki's attention was not here. She asked cautiously, "Well, how is your relationship with him?"

"Hmm?" Upon hearing this, Hachiman Kailing tilted her head and said without hesitation, "We're just ordinary friends. We chat occasionally, like what band he joined, etc., but we've been in touch less recently."

"Is that so?" Shiina Riki suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.

Hachiman Kailing's expression remained calm as she stretched out the "oh" sound: "Oh~~~Are you jealous?"

"No, no!"

Seeing her reaction, Hachiman Kailing already had the answer in her mind.

At this moment, the blonde girl who had been sitting at the back of their seats was quietly listening to the entire conversation between the two.

69. Chihaya Aine: Unlike me, I only feel sorry for Taku~~~ (4.5k)

"Light and airy

light and airy

The name you whispered

Just like this, it keeps me floating in the air

......"

Compared to the new band's affairs, at this moment inside STARRY, the members of the band that had ended were still working hard to practice the songs given by Taku Sakagami.

But now their cooperation is still prone to problems.

For example, at this moment, when Kita Ikuyo sang the cutest part of the lyrics, she was in full swing and exuded a cute aura, while Goto Ichiri seemed to have turned into an abstract two-dimensional painting, his whole body was collapsing and twitching.