Green plums cannot become lovers.

After agreeing to meet the pink-haired girl at the park on the weekend, An and Asuka said goodbye to her.

It's not difficult for her to become proficient in playing the guitar within three months; she just needs to practice diligently and receive systematic assistance.

He can share his skills with her. Although he can't make her proficient all at once, she can at least achieve twice the result with half the effort when practicing in the future.

He doesn't usually use this function. So far, only Shizuka, Ai, and Marina have shared the skill with him, and without exception, they are all his close friends, or even family.

As for that pink-haired girl, in his eyes she was at most just a friend he had just met.

But if the other person actually joins his band, he'd be willing to share. After all, a guitarist is essential for building your own band.

Besides, although they are not very familiar with each other yet, relationships between people are not static.

As time and distance increase, the two people will naturally grow closer and closer until they become true confidants.

"Hey, what are you thinking about?"

"Thinking about what to eat tomorrow."

When An and Asuka heard the girl's question, they instinctively felt that answering truthfully might cause trouble, so they casually told a small lie.

"Stop lying to me, you're definitely thinking about her, Himegami Karen!"

When Anzu saw the boy beside her looking thoughtful, she asked him a question. However, instead of answering truthfully, he tried to brush it off, which made Anzu a little angry.

Isn't this guy a bit too much of a womanizer? He's surrounded by so many cute girls right now, yet he's still thinking about other girls.

Does that Himegami Karen really have that much charm?

Compared to them, her breasts are just a little bigger. How come she's only a first-year junior high student and her development is so good?

So, it seems boys really do prefer girls with big breasts?

When Banai saw Anna look down at her own chest, a sense of defeat welled up inside her. However, she quickly cheered herself up again.

weekend.

The September morning was bathed in gentle sunlight.

The air seemed to carry a hint of autumn's sweet fragrance, and dewdrops clung to the leaves. Last night's gentle breeze had blown down a few leaves, adding a touch of withered yellow to the park's sandy ground.

An and Asuka arrived at the familiar little park alone, and soon a familiar figure appeared before them.

It's Anana Hachimi.

Upon seeing the girl, An and Asuka weren't surprised. They watched as she approached, then skillfully shifted their bodies to make room for her.

"Good morning, Asuka."

Bana saw Anja smile and sit down next to An and Asuka, greeted them, put down her bass guitar, and then took out a rice ball from her bag and started eating it.

After learning from the boy that they had agreed to meet here today, she rushed over without even eating breakfast, just to prevent the two of them from doing anything she couldn't see.

Thankfully, I arrived just in time and didn't see that pink guy. That way, even if they wanted to do something, there's nothing they could do.

Of course, she wasn't defending herself against anything; she just didn't want to see her best friend get deceived. After all, what if that pink-clad guy didn't show up? He'd be all alone then.

Thinking this, Banami saw Anja take out another rice ball from her bag and hand it to Anwa and Asuka.

"Flying Bird, would you like one too?"

"No need, I've already had breakfast."

"Alright then." Hearing this, Bana saw Anja take back her rice ball and continue eating by herself.

She chewed with her cheeks puffed out, like a pine tree with its mouth full of nuts. An and Asuka found her rather cute.

Although she is indeed very cute.

After finishing five rice balls, the girl let out a small, satisfied burp, revealing a contented expression.

Seeing this, An and Asuka couldn't help but laugh, and then took out a handkerchief and handed it to the girl.

"Wipe your mouth."

She was probably eating sugar-coated rice balls from the convenience store. He'd tried them before; they were sweet and quite delicious. However, after eating them, a layer of sugar residue would remain on his lips, which was difficult to wipe off with his hands without a handkerchief or tissue.

He didn't want to see the girl with a layer of frost on her lips when she talked to others. If people laughed at her, she would feel embarrassed, and he would have to spend time coaxing her.

"You wipe it for me."

When Anna heard this, she simply turned her head and raised her face to An and Asuka, acting like she was being coquettish.

"Then why didn't you let me eat your rice ball for you?"

"I asked you, and it's your own fault for not eating it."

"You rascal." An and Asuka were both helpless and amused. In the end, they wiped their hands with a handkerchief and went to the girl to wipe the sugar stains from her lips.

The girl's lips were thin; their shape could be easily outlined with a slight wiping.

As the autumn leaves gradually turned yellow, the boy under the tree moved gently, while the girl squinted her eyes, looking on with a look of enjoyment.

Such a scene would seem wonderful even to outsiders.

This was indeed the case for Himegami Karen as well.

She carried her guitar and looked at the two people not far away, unsure whether to speak or remain silent.

Fortunately, the boy eventually found her. With a somewhat strange feeling, she walked towards the two people not far away.

"Good morning, Himegami-kun." Anwa and Asuka greeted the girl with smiles first, followed closely by Hanami Anna.

"Hello to you all as well."

Himegami Karen glanced at the two of them, and only after seeing that they were not displeased by her arrival did she breathe a sigh of relief.

Thankfully, she thought she'd become a third wheel. But why does Banami's smile seem a little strange?

"Hime-kun, there's no time to lose, why don't you play a piece first?"

An and Asuka got straight to the point, saying that he had invited the girl over today to test her skills, and that the sooner she understood him, the sooner he could formulate a plan.

"it is good."

Without hesitation, Himegami Karen took out her guitar, took a deep breath, and began to play.

The morning tranquility was completely shattered by the girl's guitar playing, and An and Asuka listened intently.

The girl's technique was better than he had imagined; at least it wasn't as bad as he had thought.

As the song ended, Karen Himegami looked at Asuka and asked somewhat nervously, "Asuka-kun, what did you think?"

“I think it’s great.” An and Asuka smiled, not directly pointing out the girl’s shortcomings, but using a gentler approach.

"But there is still a lot of room for improvement."

"really?"

Upon hearing this, the girl, who had been somewhat nervous, instantly brightened up.

"Ah."

Volume 1: Chapter 104 Our Band

Taking advantage of the weekend, An and Asuka gave Himegami Karen a lot of useful advice and guidance.

This instruction continued until noon, during which Anna Hanami, watching from the side, would puff out her cheeks from time to time, dissatisfied with being ignored.

"Let's go get something to eat, we'll continue this afternoon."

An and Asuka returned the guitar to Himegami Karen and stood up to address the two girls.

Upon hearing that there was food to eat, Banami saw that Anzu's slightly puffed-up cheeks immediately disappeared, and she also stood up and loudly expressed her opinion.

"I want McDonald's! Yin Luyingyi San'er wine... Er..."

"Think about it again?"

An and Asuka didn't agree immediately. Fried food wasn't necessarily unhealthy, but if possible, he still wanted to provide the girls with a more nutritionally balanced diet.

"Hmm... well, whatever you want then."

Upon hearing this, An and Asuka looked at Himegami Karen beside them and asked, "Himegami-san, is there anything you'd like to eat?"

"I want to eat McDonald's too."

Himegami Karen said somewhat shyly that her parents usually wouldn't let her eat fried food, saying that it had no nutritional value, so she wanted to take this opportunity to eat it.

Of course, the main reason was to get along well with her classmate Yanami, who was sitting next to her. She had felt Yanami's resentful gaze countless times that morning.

"Alright then." Seeing that the girl also wanted to eat, An and Asuka thought for a moment and then did not refuse.

However, in the eyes of Anna Hanami, this behavior was completely biased.

"You're being unfair!"

"I'm biased towards you." An and Asuka gently patted the girl's head, then skillfully took her hand and carried her bass on their backs as they walked towards the shopping street not far away.

"hey-hey."

This practiced and intimate behavior instantly dispelled any remaining dissatisfaction in Anna's heart, and she grinned smugly.

A hint of envy flashed in Himegami Karen's eyes as she watched this scene unfold.

After finishing lunch, the three continued practicing. In the afternoon, the park gradually became more crowded.

There were people of the same age, children, and some middle-aged and elderly people who came to the park for a walk.

The autumn sky is clear and the air is crisp, with a gentle breeze blowing.

Everyone was doing their own thing, and the noise and music blended together, adding a touch of vitality to the warm afternoon.

In the end, everyone gathered together and looked at the boy and two girls sitting on the bench next to the swing.

"I'll play it for you in its entirety, so you must memorize it carefully."

An and Asuka said to Himegami Karen, who was standing beside them, "I've been instructing her all day, but in the end, I still need to play it myself to make a deeper impression on her."

"Uh-huh."

Himegami Karen nodded vigorously, her face full of anticipation.

She hadn't seen the boy play in a long time, and the image of him strumming the guitar lingered in her mind.

Whether it was in fifth grade or more than two months ago.

"Watch closely then." An and Asuka didn't say anything more, strummed a string, paused slightly, and then began to pluck.

He was playing a very old folk song, which is said to have been introduced from abroad and, after being adapted, gradually spread throughout Japan, becoming a memory for generations.

Therefore, even many elderly people can hear the rhythm and even sing along.

The clear and melodious music echoed in the small park, gradually quieting down the previously noisy crowd and bringing a look of enjoyment to their faces.

When Anna heard the music, her eyes lit up. She immediately took out the bass that she had never used before and started playing along with the familiar rhythm.

The bright and cheerful guitar sounds are complemented by the rich and deep bass sounds, creating a captivating ambiance.

The music seemed to transform into individual notes, soaring into the bright sky and becoming dappled sunlight that shone upon the people in the small park.

Everyone's faces were beaming with genuine smiles.

An and Asuka suddenly began to sing the lyrics of a folk song. After a moment of surprise, everyone present joined in the singing.

At this moment, men, women, young and old seemed to transcend the chasm of time, clapping together and playing a song of the era.

When the song ended, everyone looked like they wanted more and gave the three people in the audience the warmest applause.

If we convert it using the skill levels given by the system, the pink-haired girl's level is probably just at level two, but her foundation is not very solid yet.

This is what is known as half-step Lv2.

To play the game proficiently, one needs to reach Level 3, which is indeed a long way off.

If the girl were to practice alone, it would be almost impossible for her to complete the course in three months. But with his help, barring any unforeseen circumstances, it should be enough.

Furthermore, the girl has sufficient basic knowledge and doesn't even need him to share his abilities. With systematic teaching and practice, she will definitely be able to reach level three within three months.

An and Asuka spent the whole night creating a training plan for the girl and made a promise with her that they would come to the park every weekend for training and to check on her.

He believed the girl wouldn't slack off; after all, she had practiced alone for so long. If she were to slack off now, wouldn't all her previous efforts be wasted?

Time brings the mood of autumn, but also the withering of life.

As the sun rises and sets, people hurry along, and then step into late autumn.

Anwa Asuka and the girls also changed into their autumn school uniforms. Despite the increasingly cold weather, they complained about how hard it was to go to school, but they still studied diligently.