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

"I need to go back." Because her parents might call the police in a little while.

But

"Yanming, when is the next time we'll get together?"

Lena wanted to confirm this.

She's starting to enjoy playing with these people.

The lamp's song is very interesting

The masked woman's keyboard sounds like it has a story, and she seems to know the lamp.

I haven't seen Yanming's guitar yet.

We can't just let this go.

Yanming thought for a moment: "Oh, does Xiaole Nai know how to use a cell phone?"

"I can learn."

She has high emotional intelligence, but is it too late to learn it now?

"That means it won't happen."

Lena shook her head: "No, it's too difficult."

Yanming rubbed his temples: "This is a bit difficult... How about this, which school does Xiao Le Nai attend?"

Lena struggled to recall the place where she usually played with her cat: "Hana...Kawa?"

I think that's the name.

forgotten.

"Is this Hanasakigawa Girls' Academy?" Fortunately, Yanming knew this place.

Xiao Xiang had told him that it was a school with a very free atmosphere and students, comparable to the Tokyo version of Florida.

If it weren't for the scholarship at Haneoka High School, Xiaoxiang said she had actually considered transferring to Hanasakikawa High School, where student management was more relaxed, so that she could have more time to work.

"It seems so, that's right."

Yanming said, "I'll go back and ask my child at Sakigawa Academy about their dismissal time. Next time we need to gather for practice, I'll go pick you up at that time. Is that alright?"

"Okay... Yanming, don't leave me behind." Le Nai held up her little finger.

Pinky promise?

That's such a youthful gesture!

However, coincidentally, Yanming is a person who values ​​promises.

This convenient and representative method of agreement is also something Yanming excels at.

"Okay, pinky promise."

Yanming bent down, making sure his gaze was level with Yao Lenai's.

……

ten minutes later.

"Dad, Mom, I'm here." Le Nai, with a matcha candy Yanming bought for her in her mouth, greeted her parents who were looking for her on the street as if nothing had happened.

"Lena! Where did you go! We were all so worried about you... Are you alright? Who bought this for you...?"

……

Yanming withdrew his gaze, turned around, and left.

Because it would be too complicated to explain, he simply decided not to meet with his uncle and aunt.

...And he was also afraid that if the other person saw his daughter so close to a stranger, they would simply grab him by the collar without listening to his explanation, treating him like some kind of criminal who had kidnapped a minor kitten and twisting him like a leash.

He didn't want to eat pork chop rice himself while Xiao Xiang ate nothing but air at night.

"I should probably head back soon...ob, oh wait, Xiao Xiang should be home by now. I need to think about what to make for dinner."

Yanming thought this way

They walked towards their homes.

It seems that everything is moving in a positive direction?

……

Chapter 46: Is the existence of Crychic necessary?

Fast forward to after dinner

Xiao Xiang volunteered to clean up the dishes, and Yan Ming, who wanted to take the opportunity to practice his bass, agreed to her request.

Yanming sat on the sofa and stroked the bass guitar he had borrowed from the store.

"Den."

I still need some time to get used to this kind of guitar with only four strings.

But that guy...

[Is the host thinking of me?]

"?" Who would miss you?

It seems like I'm just being presumptuous.

"Come back so soon?"

[Hmph—This system has boundless power and influence; this is just a minor inconvenience. Once I activate my power network, it will be a piece of cake.]

[I am now the fully resurrected strategy guide master, daze!]

[...Although I've been reassigned from a permanent position to a probationary period, and some of my authority has been revoked, it seems I'm temporarily completely useless.]

[Host, you'll have to take good care of yourself from now on QAQ.]

“I don’t need you to worry about me,” Yanming put down his bass. “This temporary band is almost on track. All we need to do now is rehearse step by step, and then we can disband after the live performance and everything will be done.”

Yanming's idea is good, and it doesn't seem difficult to implement at the moment. As long as Xiaodeng doesn't mess things up, everything will be fine.

After listening to the song "The Lamp"

Yanming can now unabashedly call himself a loyal fan of the lamp.

Anyone with even a modicum of emotional sensitivity would be captivated by Deng's performance, not to mention the Crychic members who have been with her for a long time.

[Yes, host...]

"put."

[They're so nice to Xiao Le Nai, why do they treat me like this?! ╰（‵□′）╯]

"Are you not convinced?"

【No! 】

[...I just want to ask the host one question.]

[They've been thinking a lot since this afternoon.]

In your opinion, what is the most crucial element in the formation of a band?

Yanming stroked his chin: "You're actually discussing such serious matters with me? Have you been brainwashed?"

【No, not at all! ...I just want to hear the host's answer.】

"My answer?" Yanming's hand hovered in mid-air as he pondered. "If it were me, I would probably say it's the 'soul' of the band."

To put it more bluntly

The term "soul" can be used to refer to a single person in the band, that is, the "soul" of the band.

This so-called key figure may lack extraordinary talent or outstanding eloquence.

However, there must be a crucial prerequisite.

In other words, the other members of the band spontaneously united as a cohesive unit because of this "soul figure".

Only bands with this kind of "soul" can truly go far, instead of being a flash in the pan and dying silently.

Yanming had seen far too many bands that were talented but soulless.

It would shatter into pieces at the slightest touch.

At times like these, so-called geniuses are no different from mediocre people.

[That's a very understanding answer, but, Host,]

Do you really think reviving Crychic will help Deng Jiang?

“That’s beyond doubt.” Yanming didn’t hesitate because of the system’s words. “You don’t understand bands, nor do you understand how important a place to belong is to someone who has experienced warmth but has lost it.”

Judging from what Deng said and how much she valued the song "Spring Shadow," she must still have feelings for that band.

I can't turn back time for Deng, but I can, to some extent, rewind their band's relationship to its very beginning and let everything start anew.

Oh, I guess I don't really understand "bands"...

However, because it's from a third-person perspective, I've gained some understanding of the two "humans," the host and Deng-chan.

[The reason why the host is so eager to revive Deng Jiang's band is probably because of ulterior motives, right? Otherwise, to help Deng Jiang overcome her trauma, you could have completely avoided the band issue and instead focused on making her more cheerful and optimistic from other angles.]

【So, host…】

People are wondering, why do you insist on reconstructing a Crychic game you've never even seen before?

What makes crychic so necessary?

After eliminating several incorrect options and some thankless tasks, I came up with an answer that could explain your motivation.

That is...

[The one who was determined to revive C-group from the very beginning was not Deng-chan, but yourself, the host.]

[Because your band, like Crychic, disbanded, you saw your own reflection in Akane. Therefore, you don't want Akane to repeat your mistakes, which is why you're so eager to help her rebuild that band.]

"So what if that's the case?" Yanming didn't show the slightest panic because his thoughts had been exposed. "What I did could indeed help Deng. As long as the purpose was correct, no one can accuse me of 'only thinking of myself'."

Facts speak louder than words

As long as you're doing the right thing, it's okay to indulge your own desires a little, right?

Does a good person necessarily have to be a saint?

There is no such regulation.

He merely added a tiny, insignificant selfish motive to his pure good intentions, one that wouldn't affect the final outcome.

"...I don't mean to criticize you. On the contrary, as the system, I am the one who will unconditionally support you no matter what happens."

I just wanted to say...

[Host, you can fool others, but at least don't fool yourself in the end.]

Since you've decided on such a stubborn and radical plan, then please...

Don't develop any undue affection for this hastily assembled band.

"Heh..." Upon hearing the system's words, Yanming scoffed, "How could I possibly feel anything for a band that has no drummer, no songs, no name, and not even a 'soul'?"

It's hard to say.

"your!"

Yanming panicked.

At least the last one is hard to say.

The so-called authorities are confused, but bystanders know clearly.

Nothing more than that.

In Yanming's eyes, this group of four pretending to be a band is currently just a means to help Deng revive and bring back the other members of Crychic.

But how can one person be so sure about something like this?