We agreed to be in a band for life, what the heck is Dragon Raja?

She stood in the center of the rehearsal room, with Nan Yun Yuyue beside her, and the other members of the band standing around her.

Gao Songdeng looked down at the microphone in his hand, inexplicably unable to utter a single word.

It's like there's something stuck in my chest, and I can't get rid of it for a while.

Everyone around her was watching her.

Takamatsu became increasingly nervous.

what to do……

She felt her consciousness was becoming hazy, her mind was spinning, and she couldn't open her mouth at all.

Shiina Tatsuki had been waiting with her head down for a while, but still hadn't heard a sound, so she couldn't help but look up:

"what happened?"

Gao Songdeng felt even more flustered.

"Don't be nervous, Deng."

Nan Yun Yuyue's voice rang in her ears at just the right moment.

He did not leave immediately, but stood beside Takamatsu Teng.

Seeing that Takamatsu was in a state of slightly opening his mouth but unable to make a sound, he spoke up to comfort her.

"Let's clear our breathing first."

"Come on, take a slow breath, yes, about four seconds."

"Then hold your breath..."

As he spoke, the 'precepts' had already been quietly activated.

【Heart Abyss: Based on the strength of one's own bloodline, it can guide/control the emotions of all living beings within its domain to a certain extent, such as calmness/fervor/approval/trust, etc.】

"Okay, exhale, and remember to repeat the movement several times."

wow——

Suddenly, Gao Songdeng felt less nervous, as if Nan Yunyuyue's words had indeed had an effect.

Originally, since Nan Yunyuyue was the first band member she met, she had always trusted him very much after he helped her move the things she was carrying into her home.

At this moment, guided by the precepts, she took a few deep breaths and felt the tension in her heart relax a lot.

Nervousness always arises when facing the unknown.

Takamatsu looked at the crowd in front of her.

First was Toyokawa Shoko.

She clearly remembered that when she first met her, it felt like she was hearing another being talking to her.

Although Takamatsu Akari didn't know what Toyokawa was hiding, she preferred to believe that she was just a bright and cheerful girl.

Besides that, Wakaba Mutsu was holding a guitar and kept looking down at his toes.

This is also a very mysterious girl, who, like Toyokawa Shoko, seems to be hiding something...

Gao Songdeng suddenly realized that he had never spoken to her before.

It seems that Wakaba has only interacted with Nagumo and Toyokawa.

Nagasaki-kun, on the other hand, is a very gentle person.

She seemed to get along well with everyone, and her voice was the softest when she spoke.

As for... the newly joined Shiina Tatsuki.

She seemed a little colder in her speech, but she was also very capable.

…………

Images of them flashed through my mind.

Takamatsu suddenly felt less nervous.

She calmed her emotions, her eyes becoming clear.

She opened her mouth slightly, and although her voice was still very soft, it was much stronger than before.

This is a song that Toyokawa Shoko wrote in her notebook and that she once played temporarily at home for Nagumo Ugetsu and herself.

……

"I clearly wanted to live like everyone else."

"I really want to be..."

Gao Songdeng began to sing a few lines a cappella.

However, to her surprise, after singing just a few lines, she stumbled again at the first musical juncture.

"What's going on?" Shiina Tatsuki asked coldly. "Do you want to sing or not?"

"However, the fact that Deng is able to speak is already a great improvement from before, considering this is our first practice session."

Nagasaki Motoyo offered a way out.

"It might be because the rehearsal room is too crowded."

Nanyun Yuyue's thoughts drifted.

Previously, when he first sensed Gao Songdeng's physical condition, he felt that her aura possessed a purity far beyond that of ordinary people.

This aura emanated from her body, unlike that of ordinary people.

Moreover, this aura even has a feeling of resonating with 'discipline'.

Just now, the precepts covered the high pine lamp, and with my guidance, it did produce a certain effect.

But then, Gao Songdeng seemed to suddenly freeze, as if he was adapting to something.

She suddenly stopped singing just now, precisely because of this reason.

"The lamp was able to forge the Philosopher's Stone, which may be why a phenomenon similar to energy condensation occurred within her body."

“While she was singing just now, although the ‘discipline’ could provide her with some help, she still needs to get used to this kind of assistance…”

"Try increasing the dosage."

Nan Yun Yu Yue's heart stirred slightly.

The Philosopher's Stone effect is now active.

[Time remaining: 9 minutes]

now,

The Philosopher's Stone version of 'Discipline' overwrites the past.

Gao Songdeng took a deep breath and began to sing again:

"I really want to be...human."

This time, the final note was successfully delivered, and the first stage of the song was finally fully presented.

Shiina Tatsuki sighed softly. Although she wasn't particularly impressed by the lead singer's skill level, at least Takamatsu Akari was able to sing with the help of the band's instructors.

To the side, Nagasaki Motoyo watched Takamatsu Akari with a smile, and even clapped when she finished singing.

Toyokawa Shoko was also looking at Takamatsu Akari, thinking that she could encourage her again later that night.

Although Wakaba Mutsu's gaze was in the same direction as everyone else's, he kept looking at Nagumo Ugetsu.

Nan Yun Yu Yue thought to herself:

"It seems we still need to find a way to make the lamp dare to show its voice."

After all, the Philosopher's Stone has a time limit, and we can't rely on it for every practice and performance.

Moreover, using the Philosopher's Stone's effects only in rehearsals feels like a waste of its potential.

However... the Philosopher's Stone is really effective.

"When the time comes... let's see if we can get Gao Songdeng to give me a few more pieces."

He secretly thought.

Gao Songdeng has now officially joined the band, and there will naturally be many more opportunities for him to interact with her in the future.

Although the current 'Discipline' is powerful enough, having more Philosopher's Stones in the future would give me more trump cards.

"Since the lights aren't very comfortable in crowded places, I wonder if there's anywhere that can help relieve this kind of pressure..."

"Besides, it will be the weekend in a few days."

"At that time, we can take the opportunity to explore some places."

……

Under the guidance of Nan Yun Yuyue, the band members are still conducting their first sound check.

at the same time,

The old riverside gardens and villas of the capital city stand tall.

Topmost.

In front of a floor-to-ceiling window,

Toyokawa Kiyoko stopped his father-in-law, Toyokawa Sadaharu.

Originally, he did not intend to do such an outrageous thing.

Before his death, his wife, Mizuho, ​​had given him some advice about her father's temperament.

In addition, since he is currently working for a company within the Toyokawa family, all traces of himself around the world since leaving Kassel College were erased by Princess Kaguya through the relationship between Toyokawa Sadaharu and the Snake-Headed Eight Families.

This is why he wasn't angry when Toyokawa Sadaharu criticized him for problems in the company.

After all, he was quite adept at killing people with his Word of Power 'Moment', but he was completely clueless when it came to financial and corporate management issues.

Fortunately, with his wife's help, Toyokawa Kiyotaka gradually became familiar with the situation after being scolded by his father-in-law.

Toyokawa Kiyoko sighed inwardly.

Since his wife Mizuho passed away, he and his father-in-law have rarely communicated, and at most they would talk about their daughter, Toyokawa Shoko.

Until recently, because Tachibana Masamune, the head of the Snake-Headed Eight Families, had spoken with him, Toyokawa Sadaharu's attitude towards him had also improved considerably.

However, when he recently tried to explain the matter of Miku Miku to his father-in-law, his father-in-law kept avoiding the topic.

Toyokawa Kiyoko, who had wanted to find a private occasion to clarify the matter several times, finally lost his temper after being dodged by Toyokawa Sadaharu several times, and stopped him on the top floor of his house.

Toyokawa Kiyoshi looked directly at his father-in-law, his eyes showing no fear:

"You know what I'm trying to say."

"Don't you feel ashamed as a father?"

"That child really wants to thank you in person."

"While there's still time, you should make a suggestion at the next family meeting in order to bring her back to the Toyokawa family!"

Toyokawa Sadaharu's expression was gloomy:

There's a limit to pretending to be an honest person.

"If certain people find out about this, you should know the consequences."

"Moreover, this matter is more complicated than you imagine, and you have no authority to access it at all."

"But……"

Kiyoyuki Toyokawa wanted to say something more, but Sadaharu Toyokawa immediately interrupted him.

"You have no idea how terrifying the Toyokawa family is."

"Don't get involved in this anymore. You don't even know her, yet you're still trying to stand up for her. You won't even know how you died."

"I'm only saying this to you because of Mizuho. If you don't know what's good for you, you'd better get out of here and fend for yourself."

After saying that, Toyokawa Sadaharu left the room and went down the stairs.

"I'm going to the company. You'd better think this through tonight. I don't want you to do anything stupid like this again!"