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

Among all the people Yanming knew, there were only a handful who were skilled enough to guide this beginner.

Le Nai's guitar skills are more than enough, but if she were to teach Ai Yin, not to mention whether Ai Yin's wallet could handle all that money wasted on parfaits, Yan Ming would probably have a headache just listening to her overly abstract teaching style.

Instead of having Lena become a guitar teacher, perhaps... it would be more suitable for her to teach cat language?

Xiao Mu's guitar skills are also very high, and if she is willing to teach, her teaching ability should not be a problem. However, when Yanming thinks of "Wakaba Mu's Way of Speaking", he must also consider Aine's mental health.

"It feels... not as good as my little cucumber... guitar skills."

"Why do you play guitar like a bass?"

"Why don't you come and farm with me?"

"Becoming human might be a little difficult for you."

"That's fine, that's all... I'm not talking about the guitar, I'm talking about you, that's all."

Given Yanming's mental state, he is not yet able to fully reconstruct Master Ruoye's remarks.

Before understanding Ai Yin's ability to withstand pressure, Yan Ming still felt it was necessary to prevent situations like her flying around or taking a bath in the middle of the night from happening.

After eliminating the two candidates mentioned above using the process of elimination, the only suitable candidate left was Yanming himself.

At least... Aine won't incur any extra expenses, and no one will die.

"Because Xiaodeng's band needs to perform on stage, it is difficult for a beginner's level to meet the requirements of a band. Therefore, in order to 'be vain' and 'show off', improving Miss Aiyin's guitar skills is an urgent matter."

"Joining a band isn't something you can just do once and for all. There are so many things to consider, including the audience. Depending on the band's popularity, when they hold a live performance, there will be many students from your grade or even your class in attendance..."

There's no need to say more; those who know, know.

To be popular, one must continuously demonstrate their exceptional qualities that make them worthy of admiration in order to maintain their popularity.

As for getting something for nothing, without incredible luck, you should just give up and go to sleep.

Yanming asked bluntly, "Are you prepared to sacrifice most of your leisure time for the sake of a glamorous facade, Miss Aine?"

"I don't know either... but I'll give it a try?"

Ai Yin's uncertain answer followed closely behind. Her ambiguous and evasive answers, which tried to please both sides, would almost certainly get her rejected by the interviewer in any interview.

However, the situation was different for Yanming.

"Then give it a try. Relax, it's not a big deal."

Aiyin is the oddly shaped piece of the puzzle that Yanming needs.

It is precisely because of her strangeness that she is able to fit together with other special puzzle pieces.

He had previously stated that the band Lamp needed an optimistic member to liven up the atmosphere.

But this doesn't mean that just anyone with an outgoing personality can do the job.

The more crucial point lies in the "compatibility" with other members.

"Miss Ai Yin, have you looked into the other members of the band beforehand?"

Ai Yin shook her head blankly: "No, what's wrong?"

Yanming shook his head and said, "Then it's alright. You'll see it in a few days. Just be prepared."

He was indeed a little worried that if Ai Yin had met the other people beforehand, she might be thinking of running away.

...I estimate that it is.

After all, these guys all seem to possess extraordinary skills, and ordinary people really can't handle them without some ability.

However, Yanming trusted his intuition.

Aine is the most suitable candidate.

People who are vain and follow the crowd often have an empty and confused heart.

That's why she was able to truly immerse herself in that equally confused band.

"Tomorrow, Xiaoxiang and I will invite Deng out together. We'll have you bring up the matter of joining the band then. Also, do you have a preferred location for this, Miss Aiyin?"

"Huh? Are you asking me?"

Ai Yin thought for a moment, "How about... going to a karaoke bar?"

Yanming hadn't said anything yet.

Xiangzi's DNA started to move first.

"Want to go to karaoke? I've been wanting to hear Yanming sing for ages!"

Yanming flicked her forehead: "Why are you getting so excited? We're going to do serious business, not go out to play."

"But, well, there's nothing wrong with singing a few songs along the way, right? Let's go! Okay?"

Xiangzi almost had the words "Don't force me to beg you" written all over his face.

"……never mind."

Yanming couldn't resist her coquettish tone and his heart softened, "Then let's go to a karaoke bar."

After discussing the basic procedures, the two said goodbye to Aine and rode away on their motorcycle.

……

"What are you laughing at?"

Yanming glanced at Xiangzi's expression in the rearview mirror and muttered, "So stupid."

Actually, she's very cute.

Whether it's the truth or Yanming's true thoughts.

Xiangzi is very good at laughing.

No matter what kind of smile it is, it always looks much prettier than a miserable one.

I wish I could keep laughing forever.

"Me? Of course I'm thinking about tomorrow."

Xiangzi covered his mouth, not giving Yanming a chance to continue mocking him.

But the smile on his lips couldn't be stopped.

"Do you really like going to karaoke?"

"Not."

For Xiangzi, the KTV itself wasn't that important; what mattered were the people he traveled with.

The last time I went to a karaoke bar was when Crychic had just been established. We all went together to help Deng get a job.

"Yanming, what songs can you sing?"

Xiangzi asked with great interest, showing no signs of fatigue despite having attended classes all day.

Why does it have to be me?

Yanming casually retorted, "What if I sing terribly?"

Xiangzi shook his head: "It doesn't matter if it sounds bad, because that's what KTV is all about. Even the most insecure person has the right to sing."

Yanming said expressionlessly, "What a cringeworthy way to put it."

"You're so annoying!"

Xiangzi was furious; how many times had this been said about him?

What's wrong with her being a chuunibyou (a person with delusions of grandeur)?

That's such a cool way to talk!

"I might disappoint you... I can't sing, and I have no intention of singing."

Yanming turned on the accelerator and sped off the moment the green light turned on.

"Hey--"

Xiangzi assumed he was too shy to speak up in front of others. "It's okay," he said, "we can find a duet song. If we sing it badly, it'll be embarrassing for both of us."

Chapter 131 Gravity Xiaoxiang.

"You're really persistent?"

"Of course! I'm extremely interested in everything about you, Yanming!"

Xiangzi made no attempt to hide his true identity by uttering such blatantly Chinese remarks to the person in question.

However, her thoughts were really just literal.

I am interested in Yanming.

Yanming knows everything about her, but she knows very little about him.

Isn't this kind of thing very unfair?

What Xiangzi yearns for is a more equal relationship.

Therefore, she didn't try to hide this from Yanming, but instead showed it openly and honestly.

Because she also knew that if Yanming didn't take the initiative to open his heart to her, she would never be able to truly understand his "past".

Simply possessing the "present" and his "future" is not enough for him.

"Even I sometimes want to see a different side of you, you know—you know—"

"Don't talk to me like that, I'm driving."

Yanming's expressionless face showed signs of breaking down.

"Hmph, that's because your weaknesses are too obvious."

Xiangzi smugly turned the tables and blamed Yanming himself, saying, "With your indiscriminate nature, the only reason you're here is because I'm by your side. Otherwise, who knows how other bad women might have deceived you."

Yanming tried to retort: ​​"I don't treat everyone like that."

"But who else would treat you like this besides me? Right?"

"...Don't get carried away."

"Hmph~?" Xiangzi withdrew his not-so-clean little hand with satisfaction.

Yanming's indirect admission reaffirmed once again the unique and irreplaceable nature of their relationship.

"Actually, I have a terrible personality."

During the period immediately following her setback, she was too concerned about her reputation and thus ignored the care and concern that Xiaodeng and the others showed her.

It was at that time that I created a shell that I believed to be invulnerable, and faced others with a cold and proud attitude.

They thought this kind of life would continue indefinitely, until everyone in Crychic started a new life without her.

The reason she wanted to transfer from Tsuki no Mori to Haneoka, where she knew fewer people, was also because of this idea.

At that moment, she had no face to face Su Shi, who was crying and questioning her... even though she knew Su Shi wouldn't do that.

However, Xiangzi still couldn't lift her head to look at these people she had always cherished as a community with a shared destiny.

An inflated sense of self-esteem, with just the slightest provocation, can crumble into inferiority, like a dam being eaten away by ants.

Only by maintaining a facade of pride and coldness could she temporarily numb her nerves and forget the torment she was suffering, as if that spring day had never left.

But... everything took a turn for the better from that moment on...

While everyone else felt she had changed, there was one person who, from beginning to end, was still willing to treat her like a child, and that remains true to this day.

Since that person doesn't like my gloomy appearance, what's wrong with acting even more innocent?

Anyway, they are all things that are easy to do.

At least this way, it will make him a little happier.

"really."

Yanming nodded, glanced at the rearview mirror again, and added, "And sometimes he gets angry very easily."

"Don't interrupt me at such a crucial moment! It completely ruins the atmosphere!"