Band Girl Drink Mixing Action

Aiyin took the opportunity to propose this.

"Although it seems like our division of labor overlaps quite a bit, it's not uncommon for a band to have two guitarists or two lead singers, right?"

Chapter 12 Guidance

"Form a band..." After hearing this word, Deng was stunned for a moment, then looked at his hands tucked in front of him hesitantly without responding.

Aiyin was about to get upset. She had just found out that Xiaodeng and Xiangzi had had a conflict over the band, and she shouldn't have brought up the matter so directly.

But Aine soon discovered that although Xiao Deng lowered his head again and his reaction to the outside world was weakened, he did not feel lost and depressed like before.

Xiao Deng, are you hesitating or afraid of something?

Aiyin immediately noticed the subtle changes in Xiao Deng's mood and already had an idea in mind.

Xiao Deng definitely wants to form a band, but for reasons unknown to him, is he worried that past events will happen again in the new band?

So what does Qingchuan Xiang think? Xiao Xiang said before that she didn’t know much about the band’s disbandment, but Aiyin always felt that Xiao Xiang was lying.

Because in just less than half a day, what Qingchuan Xiang showed had already left a deep impression on Aine.

Aiyin thought that even if Xiaoxiang was not present on the day the band disbanded as she had said before, as a member of the band, she should have been able to sense something was amiss before the band disbanded. Not to mention someone as talented as Xiaoxiang, she might have vaguely guessed that she would quit the band, and that's why she was late that day to avoid facing such a terrible situation.

Aiyin secretly observed Qingchuan Xiang, wanting to see Xiao Xiang's reaction.

Qingchuan Xiang walked close to Xiao Deng at this time. Just like when Aine coaxed Deng before, Xiang just stood next to Deng, and Xiao Deng subconsciously diverted some of his attention to her, and the task process that was still hesitating and thinking was also interrupted.

Qingchuan Xiang just treated Xiaodeng's behavior this time as a simple emotional loss.

——She failed to see the difference in Xiao Deng this time as Aine did. Xiao Deng's behavior at this time was exactly the same as her previous actions when she was depressed, which led Qingchuan Xiang to misjudge.

In Aine's opinion, Xiaoxiang seemed to be doting on Deng too much. Although Xiaodeng was originally hesitant, he might have succeeded in forming a band in the end, but it was interrupted because of Qingchuan Xiang.

But now that Deng's attention had been drawn away, Aine had the opportunity to ask Qingchuan Xiang about her attitude: "Xiao Xiang, what do you think about forming a band?"

Aine wasn't the only one curious about the answer to this question. Deng also subconsciously pricked up his ears, wanting to hear Kiyokawa Xiang's answer. If Xiang also thought they could form a band again...

"As for me...it doesn't really matter." But Qingchuan Xiang gave an ambiguous answer, and her attitude was completely unintelligible.

But in fact, although Qingchuan Xiang herself is not very interested in forming a band, she will not resist it. She just doesn't want to form a band with Deng.

It's not that I hate Deng, but I originally hoped that Deng could find a place to shout and vent her stress through the band. If Qingchuan Xiang also joined the band, it is possible that Deng would eventually rely on herself as a way to vent her stress.

This brings us back to the problem that Qingchuan Xiang had been struggling with before.

But Qingchuan Xiang, who hoped that Deng would not rely on her, had just interrupted Deng's chance to reunite with the band with her own actions, and she was completely unaware that she had fallen into the abyss of misunderstanding...

It was obvious that neither Aine nor Deng was satisfied with the answer given by Kiyokawa Xiang.

The lamp turned around again and slowly followed the two people walking forward in a daze, not knowing what they were thinking.

Aiyin couldn't figure out what Qingchuan Xiang meant, and for a moment she didn't know what to say next.

Fortunately, they had already arrived at the club activity building, and the three of them could even hear some melodious music that was played here because the door of the activity department was specially opened to attract new students.

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"Performance Club, Orchestra Club, Lyrics Research Society..." Although the senior students in the clubs were very enthusiastic in showing and introducing them to Qingchuan Xiang and his group, the three of them still couldn't find a club they wanted to join.

Aine rested her chin on one hand, thinking, “Aren’t there any clubs that are a little more relaxed? They all seem so serious.”

Although Aiyin now has the idea of forming a band, she still sees the band more as a social tool, a way to better integrate herself with the people around her and even get more attention.

So if possible, a band with a playful nature would be the most suitable for Aiyin's ideas.

"Hey, Xiaoxiang, what kind of band is CRYCHIC?" Aiyin hasn't given up the idea of finding out about Xiaodeng and Xiaoxiang's past bands. If she can convince them to form a band with her, that would be great!

"It's a very interesting band." Qingchuan Xiang thought about it and it was indeed very interesting. The people in the band all spoke nicely and looked good, and they always made him feel... at a loss.

But Qingchuan Xiang knew that what he said would probably sound perfunctory to Aine, so he added, "If Aine wants to confirm, you can go to a live house called RiNG. There are many bands there recruiting teammates, and it's probably similar to those."

"Live house..." This kind of place with professional sound equipment and stage facilities always makes Aine feel a little too serious...

I didn’t expect that the band formed by Xiaodeng and her friends is such a serious type?

If I invite Deng to form a band again, will this band be like CRYCHIC, the band that Xiaodeng and the others were in before?

"Does Aine think it's too hardcore for a girl band to go to a live house?"

“Uh! No, no.” Aine suddenly made some ungentlemanly sounds when her inner thoughts were spoken out.

How on earth did Xiao Xiang do it...I guess it didn't show on my face. Aiyin rubbed her face, doubting herself a little.

Poor Aiyin could never have imagined that Kiyokawa Xiang had already experienced the tests of the pure silent beauty Wakaba Mutsu and the genius disguised idol Mikado Hatsuka, but Aiyin's little trick could not be hidden from Kiyokawa Xiang's eyes.

Of course, the more important thing is that Aine’s personality is really easy to understand, sunny and straightforward, and even the little thoughts in her heart seem so fresh and cute.

Wow, if you were to cut open Kiyokawa Xiang's heart, the evil that would flow out would probably scare Aine to death.

"I've mentioned this before, right? Now is the era of big girl bands. Live houses aren't just for professional musicians anymore. In fact, the RiNG we mentioned earlier could be said to be a place specifically for girl bands to perform."

Qingchuan Xiang enthusiastically explained the situation to Aine, and deliberately guided Aine to believe that girl bands in live houses were actually a very common thing, in order to dispel her concerns.

For Xiang, Aine's own wish to form a band with Deng was exactly what she wanted.

Chapter 13 Let's go to karaoke

Qingchuan Xiang and Aine kept talking about the band, which made Xiao Deng, who was following them, more and more silent and gradually immersed in the memories of CRYCHIC.

Although he successfully talked to Xiangzi today, the words that directly denied Deng's behavior of blaming himself for all the mistakes pulled out the poisonous thorn of guilt that had been rooted in Deng's heart.

But the scars of the past still remain, and the band's disbandment itself is a huge blow to Deng, who has always longed to be a human being, to understand others and to be understood.

For Deng, CRYCHIC is undoubtedly the most precious and beautiful memory in his heart. The more so, the sadder it will be when it disappears, and the shadow it will leave.

And now this shadow is exposed to the air again, and just a slight breeze will stimulate it and cause it to hurt slightly.

Every time Deng felt the urge to form a band, he would be stung by the burning pain of the scar and would withdraw his hand. The mere lingering wound was unbearable for Deng. If he were to suffer another such wound...

Over time, the lamp became like an animal that had been tied with a chain for too long. It was no longer willing to try to break free from the constraints and was trapped in its own little corner.

But now, in the beautiful times that have disappeared, a stream of clear water flows out from the broken memories, bringing some of the moonlight from the past that should have disappeared; and a new warm sun shines on his body, although it makes the scar more painful, but the new warm current also makes him feel warm.

Looking at Kiyokawa Xiang and Chihaya Aine in front of him, the water and light blended vaguely, diffusing an increasingly hazy and beautiful halo, and the damp water vapor that carried the memories of the past.

Deng couldn't help but reach forward, trying to grab something——

The outstretched hand passed through the mist and halo and touched the bodies of Kiyokawa Xiang and Aine.

"Xiao Deng, what's wrong?"

The two of them turned around at the same time, looking at Deng with calm, inquiring eyes and warm, encouraging eyes. Deng realized that he had done something strange again. His face suddenly turned red with shame, and he quickly retracted his hand, making a cute whimpering sound.

Qingchuan Xiang and Aine wanted to continue asking what happened, but the closer the two got, the more speechless Xiao Deng became, and the blush on her face spread more and more. Finally, she simply turned away to avoid them, not daring to look them in the eye.

Xiang and Aine had no choice but to give up. Perhaps they should find a more private setting to chat? That would also relieve the pressure on Deng.

But where should he go? Qingchuan Xiang's first thought was the bathroom, then the swimming pool...

Uh, wait. Qingchuan Xiang shook his head. Although these two places were indeed very "private" to him, these were not the private places for normal people.

Fortunately, there was a normal person like Chihaya Aine among the people present, and she shared the same idea with Kiyokawa Xiang.

"Okay! Anyway, there's nothing to report today." Aine said energetically, putting her hands on her hips and starting to take the lead again, "Let's go play together!

"Let's go to karaoke!"

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Looking at that Aiyin, holding the hands of Qingchuan Xiang and Deng, they ran out of the building. No one knew where the three of them were running to. Xiangzi, who was standing by the window, was in the activity building where they had just visited, which was mainly for various music-related clubs.

"Can the lights continue to move forward..." Xiangzi murmured to herself. She was very happy to see that her former band members could have new partners again.

Without watching the three people leave, Xiangzi turned around and continued walking slowly in the corridor.

Xiangzi was attracted by the sound of piano coming from this building.

Xiangzi felt that she loved the piano. No, it could be called a passion. Even though she initially learned piano as a requirement for her role as a young lady, Xiangzi was happy to take those demanding piano lessons. With her talent, she did very well and was praised by her teacher.

When I was still at Toyokawa's house, the piano was my favorite toy. Naively, I formed a band, believing we could become a community of shared destiny and play beautiful music for the rest of our lives.

Later, the piano became the shaky thread that prevented Xiangzi from being knocked down by the sudden turn of events, providing her with the last foothold and preventing her from falling completely into the abyss.

Even now, Xiangzi has found a body of water that makes her feel at ease, and she hopes to bring her piano here and share her own music.

The piano is the fastest step for Xiangzi to reach the top.

The performance department...

Xiangzi followed the sound of the piano and walked all the way to a fairly spacious music classroom where a senior student was playing the piano.

"Junior, do you want to join our performance club?" Another senior came up and enthusiastically tried to recruit her.

Xiangzi smiled politely and shook his head slightly. "Thank you for the invitation, Senior, but I'm afraid I won't have much time to participate in club activities in the future. Today I just want to take this opportunity to experience the atmosphere of the club, which I will rarely experience in the future."

How elegant! Although she was rejected, the senior student did not feel embarrassed at all. Instead, she was attracted by Xiangzi's dignified manners.

So the senior sister didn’t say anything more. Since there were no other freshmen coming over at the moment, she stood with Xiangzi and listened to the piano music.

Soon, the song ended and the freshmen watching burst into unisoned applause. Xiangzi was also clapping, but unlike everyone else, she was not looking at the senior who had just performed, but at the piano itself.

"Do you want to try it?" A voice of encouragement came from Xiangzi's side.

"Is it okay?" Xiangzi was a little surprised, but she did want to play the piano, which she hadn't touched for a long time.

After receiving another positive response, Xiangzi expressed his gratitude without any further politeness, and even sat down in front of the piano a little impatiently.

Just as everyone was expecting what kind of music Xiangzi would play, Xiangzi's fingers lightly lifted up, and then dropped neatly -

The sound of the piano was like the surging tide, and every note was like the rise and fall of the waves, carrying endless power and deep emotion.

"Is this Chopin's Étude 'The Sea'? I remember this piece being quite difficult!"

"She played it in a simplified version, but even so, to achieve this level...it's amazing."

Sometimes gentle and light, sometimes surging and stirring, the music seemed to be telling the grandeur and mystery of the sea, and was fully interpreted by Xiangzi's wholehearted playing.

Even though he hadn't touched the piano for a long time, the moment Xiangzi's fingertips touched the keys, the familiar feeling returned to his body. Even the emotions that had been suppressed for a long time were released, and the sound waves were like real waves, endless and surging.

When Xiangzi regained consciousness, her body had already played the entire song as if it had its own consciousness.

"Student, please be sure to join our music club!"

The senior student next to him could no longer contain her excitement and came over excitedly, hoping to persuade Xiangzi to join the club.

"Thank you for the invitation, senior sister, but I really can't join. Please forgive me." After politely declining the other party again, Xiangzi's hand stroked the piano with some nostalgia. How long would it take for him to play the piano next time?

Seeing Xiangzi's complicated expression as she stared at the piano, the senior student seemed to understand something. After thinking for a while, she leaned close to Xiangzi's ear and whispered to her, "Our music club doesn't start activities until four o'clock every day. Before that, no one is in the classroom, which is unlocked during the school day."

Xiangzi blinked, a little surprised but also happy, looking into the senior sister's eyes, trying to confirm her words.

The senior student smiled and said, "After all, you seem to like piano very much, so please do your best."

Chapter 14: The beauty I don’t want to lose again

After explaining the situation to their respective class teachers, Qingchuan Xiang and the other two were able to leave school early and went straight to the karaoke bar.

"Three people." Aine took the initiative to go to the front desk to book a room. Her sweet appearance and cheerful smile that she could easily show made the front desk lady more enthusiastic. "Ah, can I use the coupon?"

Xiao Deng stood aside, looking around blankly at the familiar decoration.

The black and white checkered tile floor and wood-grain wallpaper cover the walls all around, and there is also a self-service beverage area equipped with various beverage machines, cups, and napkins.

This... is the place where CRYCHIC held their first team-building event outside of the practice room. Deng still remembered that he couldn't sing during serious practice, so everyone decided to find a more relaxed setting, perhaps to get Deng to sing.

Now, all that is in the distant past...

"Even though this is the second time I've seen this, I still find it unacceptable!"

Suddenly, the scene in his memory seemed to jump into reality. Deng saw Qingchuan Xiang standing in front of the beverage machine, his arms folded across his chest, looking angrily at the self-service beverage area. More accurately, he was looking at the sign hanging on the wall above the beverage machines.

It says "DRINK BAR".

"A bar shouldn't be this shabby... No, I don't agree... It's even full of these damned water dispensers..."

Qingchuan Xiang stared at the sign intently, muttering to himself constantly, his resentment evident in his words, but he didn't dare to make a loud noise, so he could only mutter in a low voice, and even the bun on the back of his head was shaking in dissatisfaction.

"This thing is not as good as the small table in my room..."

It seems that the last time Xiaoxiang came to this karaoke bar, she also said something similar to this sign here...

Xiao Deng still remembers that not only himself, but also Xiangzi and several other people in the band were very surprised by Qingchuan Xiang's resentful look.

At that time, the band had just been formed not long ago, and Xiaoxiang was the last one to join the band. Although she would participate in everyone's practice and chatting, she always had a certain sense of distance in her manners.

Li Xi seemed to have said that Xiao Xiang at that time was more like a well-mannered young lady than Xiangzi.

So after coming to the karaoke that time, Qingchuan Xiang suddenly showed a completely different side of herself, which shocked everyone. It turned out that Xiao Xiang would also show that kind of expression.