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

Chihaya Aine heard this, but a hint of hesitation appeared on her face. She said, "Isn't it a little too early for us to hold a live performance?"

Several people asked in confusion: "Really?"

When CRYCHIC was in the past, there was a live performance in less than three weeks. Although they played two original songs that time, if they were just playing songs from other bands, the rhythm would be considered normal to Nagasaki Motoyo and others.

Shiina Riki also looked at Chihaya Aine with some confusion: "Didn't you say before that Live would be your short-term goal?"

Chihaya Aine retorted, "But we haven't had a single formal practice."

It has been less than a week since the last time Rakuna showed up, and they have practiced three times in total. Chihaya Aine declined two of the times because she had something else to do.

The only time, there was no suitable song, and Chihaya Aine's guitar skills were not very good, so everyone just practiced for a while.

Shiina Riki replied, "Why don't we just start practicing from today?"

Nagasaki Suyo also echoed: "Yes."

Hearing these words, Chihaya Aine's face showed some worry.

Her current guitar skills are not good enough to perform live.

Nagasaki Motoyo quickly asked Shiina Riki about the details of her live performance: "How often do you perform?"

Shiina Riki: "About ten minutes, I should be able to play two songs."

"That's it."

Nagasaki Suyo pondered for a moment before saying, "But we've never played together before, so it's best if we focus on practicing one song."

Chihaya Aine finally couldn't help but say, "Wait, wait, there's absolutely no time. What about Tukki? Does Tukki think the same way?"

She turned her eyes to Sakagami Taku for help.

Sakagami Taku: What the hell is Tukki? I’m Taku!

Sakagami Taku finally understood what Tukki was that Chihaya Aine was talking about when she chatted with him privately that day.

Unfortunately, before Sakagami Takumi could refute the name, Shiina Riki couldn't help it. She twitched her eyes, and dissatisfaction was clearly visible on her face: "Let's not talk about Live for now, what is Tukki?"

"The name is Tukki, just like Rikki. Isn't it cute?"

"What's so cute about it? Besides, don't give Taku some weird nicknames!"

"Ah~~~Tukki isn't good enough." Chihaya Aine said with dissatisfaction, and then fell into her own reverie. She leaned back in her chair, looking up at the ceiling thoughtfully, with a silly smile on her lips: "There are many other names."

She held out her hand and named them one by one: "Takky? But it's pronounced the same as Tukki. Tucky? No, no, it doesn't seem that relevant. Tiki? Hmm? This one seems good, very cute. Taco, that's OK too, like a burrito. How about Tappy? Super cute, isn't it?"

Shiina Riki felt his fist harden and a '＃' appeared on his forehead. What on earth was this stupid woman doing? Was she here to form a band or to pick up a rich man?

"Just give me enough!"

After being called out like that, Chihaya Aine came out of this state with grievance: "I know, I know. Then it's Tukki."

Sakagami Taku: Have you two ever asked for my opinion? Am I a human being? Am I a human being?

After being interrupted like this, Shiina Riki was no longer bothered to ask Chihaya Aine's opinion. She looked directly at Sakagami Taku and Takamatsu Deng: "Deng and Taku, what do you think about the Live?"

Sakagami Taku noticed from the corner of his eye that Chihaya Ain had a look of help. He thought for a moment and said, "It can be settled, but the premise is that we need to train hard. Didn't I tell you before that you haven't trained for a long time and need rehabilitation?"

Nagasaki Suyo was a little confused: "Huh? Did he say that?"

Why doesn't she remember?

Shiina Riki quickly chose to skip this sensitive topic because that was something Sakagami Taku had discussed with her privately.

Why did she feel like a guilty thief? She was clearly paying for the transaction normally. "I, I get it. I must hurry up and practice. Where's the light?"

Hearing this, Gao Songdeng hesitated for a moment.

She feels that the current atmosphere in the band is a bit strange. It doesn't feel like everyone is happily playing together like they did in the past with CRYCHIC.

Even Aine-chan felt an inexplicable sense of distance, especially since they hadn't even had a formal ensemble during this period.

But when I think about the magical feeling of the first live performance, it was as if everyone’s hearts were gathered together.

Gao Songdeng finally nodded: "Well, it's okay."

Nagasaki Suyo: "Then it's settled."

Sakagami Takuya asked curiously, "Deng, have you written the song yet?"

When asked, Gao Songdeng answered honestly, "I only wrote a little bit."

"Well, if you really have no inspiration, you can just play existing songs or songs from our previous bands."

"Ah!?" Chihaya Aine made a sound of extreme dissatisfaction. She obviously wanted to practice for a while longer, but it was too fast and she seemed unable to react.

Shiina Ritsuki did not give Chihaya Aine a chance to regret, but went directly to the front desk to make a reservation at the recording studio. During the upcoming Live, they would have to increase their training time a lot and could not be as careless as before.

And after Deng's lyrics come out, she has to finish the arrangement as soon as possible.

Shiina Riki has filled up all available appointment times.

Chihaya Aine followed her, still holding a glimmer of hope: "Well, there's no need to make so many appointments at once, and this time is a bit..."

Shiina Riki simply replied: "If you don't make an appointment now, you won't have time later."

She could feel that Chihaya Aine had some resistance in her heart.

In order to keep this pink-haired girl, only this tough method can prevent her from escaping.

The band needs to hold a live performance as soon as possible so that everyone can come together.

83. Li Xi: I will help keep her

Taku Sakagami sat in his seat and watched the two people in front of the bar sign up. He didn't really care about the Live performance. As long as he went on stage and cooperated without making any mistakes, it would be enough.

On the contrary, Chihaya Aine's condition is indeed a bit strange.

He could see that the other party seemed to be somewhat resistant to training.

Why do these girls who form bands seem to have bigger problems than the last?

Or is being in a band actually some kind of curse?

Thinking of his luck, Sakagami Taku felt a little chilly.

Is there really such a thing as a band curse?

And Chihaya Aine, who was next to Shiina Riki, realized that there was no chance to regret after seeing that the other party had booked the time and recording studio.

Although she felt some resistance in her heart, she had already made a decision and there was no way to change it. She could only find a way to deal with it.

But what about her guitar skills?

and......

She glanced in the direction of Taku Sakagami and the others.

In this band, it feels like everyone knows each other, but she seems to be isolated.

Although Tukki and Sushi are both easy to talk to, that's because they are that way, not because they are that way to themselves.

So, after deciding these things, several people went home separately.

After leaving, Chihaya Aine got on the train, feeling very worried.

What should I do during the live performance? I don’t know if her guitar skills can keep up, and Afterglow seems a bit scary.

If she were the only one to fail at the live show...

She looked at the small wounds on her hands caused by practice during this period, and suddenly felt confused. Was there any point in doing this?

No, no, I can't think about these things.

Chihaya Aine shook her head and said, "Anyway, let's train for more than an hour tonight!"

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On the other side, after finishing the Live discussion, Sakagami Taku, Shiina Tatsuki and Takamatsu Touma also went to the subway station together.

When they just parted, Takamatsu Deng and Chihaya Aine waved goodbye.

Takamatsu Deng looked at Chihaya Aine's back as she left, and there was a hint of worry in his eyes.

She wanted to say something, to ask Chihaya Aine if she was afraid of something, but she didn't know how to start.

As the person who has the most contact with Chihaya Aion and also sits at the table in front of her, Sakagami Takudu can see Chihaya Aion's resistance to Live, so how could Takamatsu Deng not notice it?

But she was afraid that things would become more complicated because she couldn't speak.

Why is Aine so resistant to live performances? Did something happen?

What will happen to the band after the live performance?

Gao Songdeng didn't know.

But somehow, she suddenly had a bad feeling.

When she first created the band, it was Chihaya Aine who invited her. She said a lot of encouraging words to her and asked her to face the issue of the band again. This gave Takamatsu Deng the courage to take this step again.

When they were discussing the Live just now, Taku Sakagami's gaze made her feel that the Live might be able to connect everyone's hearts again through music, but at this moment, this idea slowly faded, and was replaced by a premonition of an impending separation.

Deng Takamatsu quickly turned around and jogged to catch up with Taku Sakagami and Tatsuki Shiina.

When passing by the overpass, Takamatsu Deng finally plucked up the courage and gently pulled the corner of Sakagami Taku's clothes.

"Ok?"

Sakagami Taku turned his head in confusion and looked at Takamatsu Deng: "What's wrong, Deng?"

Shiina Riki also turned around and saw Takamatsu Deng carefully grasping the corner of Sakagami Taku's clothes. He asked with concern: "Is there something wrong?"

Facing the gazes of the two people, Gao Songdeng was silent for a moment before he said softly, "Live, let's just forget it..."

There was obvious surprise on Shiina Riki's face.

Gao Songdeng certainly wouldn't say these things jokingly, which means she really means it.

Instead, Sakagami Taku asked calmly, "Can you tell me why?"

Facing Sakagami Taku's question, Takamatsu hesitated for a moment before saying, "Because once it's held, it will end..."

Hearing this, Shiina Riki fell silent.

She roughly understood what Takamatsu Deng meant. The band was in a strange state right now.

Sakagami Taku didn't intend to say anything in riddles. He said bluntly, "Is it because of Aine-san?"

Unexpectedly, Sakagami Taku got straight to the point. Even Takamatsu Deng let out a cute "Huh?", but soon nodded and said softly:

"Aine-chan, I'm a little reluctant. I-I don't know what to do."

Sakagami Taku didn't offer any solutions. Instead, he took out his latest super-smooth mobile phone, opened Line, and sent a text message to Chihaya Aine without any delay: "Are you free tomorrow? If you are, come to Ring. We have something important to discuss."

Takamatsu Deng was a little surprised at Sakagami Taku's speed: "Huh? Taku?"

Sakagami Taku said firmly, "We'll have time tomorrow. If there's anything, just talk it out face to face. Don't use that Xiangzi trick."

Facing Sakagami Taku's strong gaze, Takamatsu nodded, but soon, thinking of her own personality, she said with some worry: "But, I..."

"I'll be by your side. I know what you want to say. Aine-san seems to be very resistant to training lately. She refused the two previous invitations for various reasons. Her skills are considered very poor in our band. Logically, she should be the one who needs training the most."

Shiina Riki also agreed with this to some extent. She actually realized it, otherwise she would not have booked so many time slots in the recording studio today.

In response to Sakagami Taku's words, Takamatsu Deng nodded, willing to believe Sakagami Taku.

She wanted to get into Chihaya Aine's heart. Since she invited her to form a band and helped her rediscover the excitement of the past, Takamatsu Deng also wanted to help her.

Shiina Riki also took the initiative and said, "I will help too. Since Deng wants her to be in the band, I will find a way to keep her no matter what."

Although she still doesn't like the pink-haired girl.

Facing the two people's words, Gao Songdeng said: "Well, thank you."

Soon, Sakagami Taku discovered that Chihaya Aine's reply letter had arrived.

"Huh? So sudden? What's going on?"

Sakagami Taku replied: "You'll know about the Live once you come."

'I see. ’

After ending the conversation, Taku Sakagami showed the chat history to the two of them. Shiina Riki came over curiously and took a look. He found that Taku Sakagami seemed to have talked about something with Chihaya Aine before.

She couldn't help but want to take a look, but fortunately she restrained herself in the end.