I am the emotional sustenance of your deceased

　But Qiansui was unexpectedly full of strength at this moment!

　This strength makes the music she plays full of power.

　"Shiina Riki!"

　When the performance reached a relatively soothing part, Noshiro Chitose quietly spoke to Riki.

　Her voice was not loud, even very weak, but Li Xi heard it clearly.

　"what?"

　Li Xi had a bad feeling in his heart, but he still tapped seriously.

　"Look carefully... Li Xi, this is what I call "burning"!"

　Ch242. Burned out, leaving only snow-white ash

　Play, play, play.

　[Do you know what I've been through these years? Shiina Riki! ]

　An unknown fire burned in Qiansui's abdomen.

　It burned its way up, making Chitose's playing even wilder.

　"Xiao Sui!"

　Li Xi was shocked by Chitose's performance which was full of vitality.

　For a moment she couldn't believe that this came from a torso that could be easily blown over by the breeze.

　Chitose...

　Chitose Noshiro could not hear any calls, only the beat remained in her heart.

　[Do you think that even if my wings are broken... I can't fly? ]

　Do you think that without your guidance I will just curl up in a dark corner and rot for the rest of my life?

　Don’t feel sorry for me…I’m the one who stands the straightest right now!

　There was a tearing sensation in her lungs and her fingers were numb. Qiansui's consciousness was a little dazed for a moment, but the intense song kept her nerves burning.

　【Shiina Riki! 】

　You truly are so high and mighty! I...Nohei Chitose's burning will never cease, even if you clip my wings, even if I'm restricted from playing...

　Even if my body can't support my performance, even if I can't judge my own music like a normal person...

　But this alone can't defeat me!

　Since this song strongly highlighted the keyboard part, the audience's attention was almost all focused on Chitose.

　The silver-haired keyboardist on the stage was so confident, she was like the sun, and was in the limelight for a moment.

　Chitose didn't care about any of this at all.

　Her vision became so narrow that she could no longer see anything except the blurry piano keys.

　"Lixi..."

　Are you listening, Lixi?

　You said you were my ears... but that's not enough.

　Be my eyes again and take in my gorgeous performance. Do you see my nimble fingers?

　Just think of it as you playing, it doesn't matter.

　This time, Chitose Noshiro has experienced the most passionate performance of her life.

　"Lixi...Lixi..."

　I told you a long time ago!

　From the first day I met you...I told you how my life would be.

　Every time I play it, I feel like I'm still alive.

　Burning with all your might in front of the piano...is different from the incomplete burning you experience while watching a performance in the audience.

　My favorite thing is music.

　Does Li Xi know that feeling?

　It doesn’t matter if you don’t know, just watch quietly.

　You've long since left your dreams behind... How can you only have eyes for me?

　Where is your dream? Where is your passion?

　Xiangzi... Where's Xiangzi's enthusiasm? Where's everyone else's enthusiasm? The band is clearly trying their best!

　Chitose Noshiro gritted her teeth to prevent herself from twisting too much while sitting, even though she couldn't even feel her lower body anymore.

　All my strength is exhausted.

　Her fragile nerves were washed by endless mental power, and the only thing that supported Chitose Noshiro to continue playing was her obsession with music for the past sixteen years.

　[When playing, even for a brief moment, that dazzling crimson emanates... That's actually what I've been pursuing.]

　"Lixi, I really hope you can understand..."

　Hearing aids are picking up less noise.

　The music seemed to be coming to an end.

　Noshiro Chitose opened her mouth slightly in an attempt to take in some fresh air, but she failed.

　Her jaw couldn't open, she was so tired.

　The dizzy feeling became particularly prominent after the excitement of the music dissipated.

　But how can we stop now that it has come to this?

　Now, there must be no hesitation, no stopping!

　No hesitation, no pause... For the sake of your beloved Lixi, leave your final thoughts on life.

　Guitar, bass, drums, toms, vocals.

　Qiansui sat upright, and it was difficult for her to describe the sound she heard at the moment.

　Hmm. It seems like I can't hear anything.

　Are your fellow performers calling your name? What are the audience's thoughts?

　Will everyone praise themselves? Chitose has never performed this song in its entirety during this month's rehearsals.

　Unexpectedly, I finally successfully completed the entire performance.

　These long five minutes are really life-threatening.

　It seemed like my fingers couldn't move, but luckily the song had reached its end.

　Qiansui looked at the piano keys gently, but there were actually countless voices in her heart.

　In her heart, everyone's music kept echoing, and it was because of this unbroken memory that Chitose was able to continue to cooperate with the band.

　Can we really cooperate?

　Not important anymore.

　[Since I was six years old, it was destined... that I wouldn't be able to see the sky much longer in this life. But since my time is already running out, I might as well live it out with great fanfare.]

　【I wouldn’t mind dying if I could meet the cutest you and the most passionate music during my adolescence.】

　When he could no longer feel his hands, Qiansui's consciousness had sunk to the extreme.

　Nothing makes sense anymore.

　Anyone can see that nothing makes sense anymore...

　It didn't matter to her anymore.

　No matter which way the wind blows.

　The song ended, and Riki, excited about the perfect ending of the performance, walked behind Chitose.

　"Xiao Sui! Come here! Now's the time to thank the audience!"

　The others in Crychic also looked at Chitose with a smile.

　They felt that their dedicated performance was absolutely worthy of Qiansui's excellent performance.

　Even if I'm not worthy, I won't disgrace Qiansui!

　Can…

　The thunderous applause from the audience gradually died down, and the audience looked towards the stage in surprise.

　Everyone was waiting for Chitose Noshiro to stand up, but she was still sitting on the koto chair like a statue.

　"Xiao Sui?"

　Li Xi spoke again uncertainly.

　At this time, Qiansui also reacted.

　Her stiff fingers struck the piano keys, and a soft melody that no one had ever heard before slowly spread in the quiet exhibition hall.

　"Time heals a broken heart? But... the music is so slow, why?"

　Li Xi walked to Qiansui's side in confusion.

　The girl's eyes were obscured by her white bangs, but Li Xi could clearly see that Chitose was smiling.

　Everyone thought it was a program added by Chitose, so they no longer paid too much attention to it. They just calmed down and continued to enjoy the beauty of the music.

　But Lixi was scared and felt that something was wrong.

　"age?"

　Chitose Noshiro seems to have lost weight again.

　It was like a monk whose oil lamp had gone out and he passed away.

　Li Xi touched Chitose's shoulder uncertainly, and the music stopped abruptly in the middle.

　"Years old? Years old! Years old, what's wrong with you? Years old!"

　A tear containing the bitterness of hard work rolled down Qiansui's eyes.

　"Thank you... Lixi... Thank you."

　"Thank you for letting me play...thank you."

　In the end, no one will respond to the cute girl with tear mole anymore.

　Noshiro Chitose burned out, leaving only snow-white ash.

　When Crychic's performance ended, Chitose also came to an end.

　This song composed for Li Xi was regarded by Chitose as a whisper of farewell.

　Sorry for missing the appointment.

　A month has passed, and so has the story.

　Recuperation after a month?

　I lied to you, sorry.

　Ch243. Love taken away is the most vicious curse

　She is only sixteen years old this year.

　Li Xi didn't remember what happened after he took Chitose to the hospital that day.

　After Qiansui fell into her arms, the cold touch made Lixi lose all ability to think in an instant.

　Were you all exclaiming at that time?

　I don’t remember it, and it doesn’t matter anymore.

　Qiansui left even more suddenly than when he came.

　Only a few people showed up at the funeral, which was organized with the help of Li Xi's parents.