Mygo, you guys seem to be getting a bit heavy-hearted.

"Then how did you reply?"

"I ignored them. Anyway, I won't see them again after I go to college in the second half of the year," Xiangzi said casually.

"..."

"Yanming, what about you?"

Just as he wanted to know about Xiangzi, Xiangzi would naturally want to know about him as well, so it's not surprising that he asked this question.

But today, he...

Yanming answered truthfully: "On my way back this morning, I met a very interesting girl."

"She has a cute appearance and a petite figure, like a small animal. She also speaks timidly, which is quite interesting."

Xiangzi inexplicably felt a sense of déjà vu.

This description... doesn't it sound a bit like someone she cut ties with yesterday?

But it's probably not that much of a coincidence.

Because no matter how you look at it, given their personalities, it's highly unlikely that either Xiaodeng or Yanming would strike up a conversation with the other when they meet.

Yanming continued, quite casually, "That girl's band stopped performing for some reason. When I met her, she was about to jump off the bridge, which almost scared me to death."

However, Xiangzi, who was sitting opposite him, was almost scared to death by those words.

Shoko Toyokawa's hand holding the chopsticks trembled as she spoke: "That! That child...Is she alright?!"

Even though he couldn't confirm the girl's identity, Xiangzi subconsciously associated her with Deng.

If it's the nature of a lamp...

Chapter Twenty-Seven: Yanming's Guitar

Xiangzi regretted it.

Even if she couldn't continue playing with them, she shouldn't have said such harsh things... She really hadn't considered that; she just wanted to make everyone give up on her...

Did I...damage the light?

Yanming said, "The child is fine. After I rescued her, I chatted with her for a while in the coffee shop, which temporarily dispelled her thoughts."

But this is only temporary. If the underlying problem isn't addressed, it will relapse one day and drive the lamp to its doom.

How could a middle school girl be so burdened with such a heavy burden?

Just because the band broke up, he had such negative and terrible thoughts...

What exactly is the situation regarding this child's upbringing?

"Phew—" Hearing Yanming's words, Xiangzi breathed a sigh of relief, "Thank goodness..."

She didn't dare ask Yanming any more questions about the girl, afraid of hearing that familiar name from him.

'Xiaodeng... I need to find a chance to check on her situation.'

“I’m going to help her to the end in this matter, and I need your advice, Xiao Xiang.” Yanming picked up his bowl and explained to Xiangzi, “You are both the same age and have both suffered serious heartbreak, so I think you can empathize with her perspective better than I can.”

"Hmm... I'll help." Xiangzi nodded, accepting Yanming's suggestion.

Regardless of whether the girl was Deng or not, now that he knew about her situation, Xiangzi wouldn't stand idly by.

After finishing their meal, the two of them cleared the table together and then sat down on the sofa.

Yanming recounted in detail his experiences from meeting the girl to their parting that day. As he mentioned the girl's withdrawn and fragile personality, Xiangzi's unease intensified.

"Oh right, I forgot to tell you, that girl's name is..."

"Wait! Yanming... don't tell me, just say it's... my own fault."

"Okay." Although he didn't understand why, Yanming still agreed to Xiangzi's request.

He noticed that just as he was about to say the name of the lamp, Xiangzi's expression suddenly became very frightened, very similar to his escapist state the night before.

It's probably some unspoken thoughts he doesn't know about.

As usual, he won't ask about it unless Xiao Xiang brings it up himself.

Yanming avoided the topic and asked, "Does Xiaoxiang have any thoughts? I've arranged to meet her for the second time this weekend. I plan to go with her to meet her band members first, to understand the specific situation and their wishes before making any decisions."

He still has too little information.

Crychic, what kind of band is that, and what kind of people are the band members?

He needs to have a basic understanding of all of this before he can formulate a plan to revive the band based on the intelligence.

Otherwise, if you go ahead without knowing anything, you might accidentally touch something you shouldn't, causing the lamp to be damaged again.

Being self-centered and only considering one's own "amazing wisdom" is unacceptable. As an adult, Yanming must take all aspects into account and ensure that no accidents occur before officially implementing the plan, instead of acting rashly and dragging innocent people into it.

People who are obsessed with themselves will one day pay the price for their actions, and that price may take a lifetime to pay.

Xiangzi thought for a moment and then said, "Yanming, I remember you were the lead guitarist and lead singer in your band, right?"

Yanming nodded.

Xiangzi then asked, "And what about the child?"

"I was surprised to hear that she was both the lead singer and the lyricist, because I couldn't detect any strong emotion in her tone of voice that suggested she wanted to share her thoughts with others."

Xiangzi, however, rejected Yanming's idea of ​​judging people by their appearance, saying, "That's not the case. There are some people who are completely different people, two different states, in normal times and at live performances. A friend of mine is like that. He doesn't talk much in normal times, but when it comes to very important occasions, he becomes extremely dedicated. I've seen that scene once, and it was really... dazzling. He was practically radiating a dazzling light from head to toe."

Yanming stroked his chin: "Xiaoxiang, do you think that child's situation is the same as your friend's?"

He had indeed heard of such people.

People call that a "stage performer".

These types of people are all gifted but unstable individuals with extremely high and low skill levels.

Will the small lamp be like that too?

If so, then he probably has a new idea—since it's something that can't be done offstage, then do it onstage.

My own guitar... where is it again?

Hopefully it will come in handy.

"Xiao Xiang, wait a moment, I'm going to get something." Yan Ming stood up from the sofa and walked towards the spot he remembered.

Finally, he pulled out a dirty guitar case from a grimy crevice behind the cabinet.

The original color of the guitar case had been covered by a thick layer of dust, losing its former luster.

When the long-buried past is unveiled...

Some people feel sad when they see objects that remind them of loved ones, while others lament the impermanence of life and the irretrievable passage of time.

However, Yanming was not included in this list.

“Old buddy, no… I still remember your name, it’s been so long—” Yanming opened his guitar case and took out his long-time companion.

Xiangzi and the system followed Yanming's unusually gentle gaze and looked towards him.

"Ultimate Rampage Smash Max Complete Guitar Hero - Magic King Pro".

system:【……】

Xiangzi: “…”

What the hell is this?!

"White teeth! So handsome... No, no, I can't lose my composure... Cough! Cough cough!"

"What a cool name, it's like it's about to fall off stockings—!!"

【No way! Miss Xiangzi, what's wrong with you now?!】

Is there no normal person in this room besides me?!

The moment Yanming picked up the guitar, he instantly transformed from his previous reserved demeanor into one of high spirits, looking decades younger.

Although it looks like an ordinary, dusty guitar, when Yanming held it, it suddenly burst out with unparalleled majesty no less than that of a top-tier imperial weapon!

What a brilliant Yanming!

What an ultimate rampage and smashing max form of Guitar Hero: Magic King Pro!

This one zither and this one person, separated, are already like the Sea Tiger and Oga of the powerful world.

Once Yanming gets his hands on the guitar, the two become one, and his power increases dramatically! He becomes fifty times stronger than he ever was at any other time!

Incredibly domineering, incredibly wild!

...What band in the world could possibly stand up to them?

Damn it! What band in the world can stop us?!

"Are you ready to follow me once again, Magic King Pro!"

My host... has become a chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) patient!

The system emitted a mournful cry.

Chapter Twenty-Eight: Hehehehahahaha—

"Hahaha..." Yanming covered his face with his hands, his laughter sinister and unsettling, "My power has finally returned to my body once more..."

No, really?

There's a second phase?!

"And it's time to awaken the second personality that's been dormant within me... Xiao Xiang!"

"In the!"

"Step back! Don't look directly at me! Otherwise... I'll definitely hurt you!"

That's amazing!

Toyokawa Shoko was utterly horrified. The moment Yanming finished speaking, she had already scurried behind the sofa, cowering warily, without a shred of doubt about his words.

'...Even in my [Oblivionis] form, it's uncertain whether I could contend with Yanming's spiritual pressure... So strong, far too strong!'

Keyboard Fairy Xiao Xiang felt no confidence whatsoever. After all, if she made a mistake, her keyboard would shatter, and she would never be able to hold a keyboard again.

If it were the former young lady of the Toyokawa family, she might have chosen to recklessly confront the might of the Magic King Pro right now.

But Xiao Xiang, who is currently gazing into the abyss, is simply not capable of taking such a risk.

……pity.

Let me go! I want to leave this home! Please! Let me go!

[I can't take it anymore!!!!]

It seems the first one who couldn't withstand the pressure has appeared. As expected, it's this useless system!

"Hmph!" Yanming was not surprised at all. He snorted and fixed the various interfaces on the guitar. Then he pressed the provided pick onto the strings and said solemnly, "You all, prick up your ears and get ready to listen well. My guitar solo after a whole year!"

"!"

Xiangzi was on high alert, his eyes burning with anticipation as if he had seen a guitar god descending from the heavens!

If I could bring Yanming into my Ave Mujica as a guitarist, wouldn't that be...?

Gold gold gold money money money money

Jin Jinfengchuan Xiangzi Qianqian

Gold gold gold money money money money

That feeling was absolutely amazing!!

Fortunately, Xiao Mu doesn't really like my musical style, so with Yan Ming around, I don't have to force her to play the guitar.

"Hey hey hey..."

Teacher Da Xiang has already begun to fantasize about his band achieving great success and then using money to thoroughly humiliate the entire Toyokawa family in the future.

However, let's put aside Xiao Xiang's Final Fantasy Time for now.

At this critical moment, a sudden cracking sound rang out.