Uneasy daily life

"Goto is the best."

Kita?

"Siguni, super cool."

Miss Liang?!

"Star of Humanity! There can only be one King of the Guitar, and that is you!"

Oh no... impossible, impossible!

"The strongest! Invincible! Number one in the world!"

Gulu...

"Goto! Goto! Goto! Goto!"

Sigh, hehehe...

"In the vast sea of ​​music, who stands at the peak? Upon seeing Goto, all other paths seem insignificant! His guitar strumming is as swift as rain, and his fame spreads like clouds in a sea of ​​people!"

It's not that amazing.

A white figure circled around a pink object that seemed to be out of shape, walking in a series of steps, with a solemn and dignified demeanor and rhythmic cadence. Words that seemed to be tangible characters constantly burst forth from its mouth. Each time a word fell into the pink object, it would cause a twisting motion, making the pink object even more indistinct.

"Yang Nai's friend, isn't she suspicious...?"

Ichiji Niji murmured.

“Interesting,” Yamada Ryo affirmed.

“Yes! If that’s what Ryo-senpai says, then it must be interesting!” Kita affirmed.

Bai Ying wiped the sweat from his forehead, stepped forward, clasped his hands together and nodded: "Everything went smoothly, I have lived up to your expectations."

The three silently turned their gazes toward each other's teammates behind them.

Boqi Jiang, guitar slung over his shoulder, is unsmiling, with deep blue eyes that blaze like a mad dog, howling at the moon and mocking the sun. His body stands like a spear, his neck like a pine tree pointing to the sky, possessing the imposing power of a dam swallowing a river, and the awe-inspiring force of a lone sail breaking through the sea!

"Let's go, the audience is waiting for the performance."

"Our future lies further ahead."

Goto Ichiri, the Guitarist, a prestigious serial!

Hiss—! Such formidable fighting power!

The three of them exchanged glances... Well, it can be considered a good thing, right?

At least my teammates have cheered me up, so let's seize this opportunity and pass the store manager's assessment!

……

……

Since it was an assessment, there were no stage effects such as lighting; the four people were preparing their instruments on stage.

"As expected, something interesting happened."

Yukinoshita sat on a small stool, tilted her head and said with a smile, "Isn't Pochi-chan fun?"

"Very smooth."

Bai Ying gave a thumbs up: "It's rare to see someone who doesn't have a shell on their heart. You truly deserve to be called a Brave Pro."

"Pro?" Yukinoshita Haruno pondered, somewhat puzzled. "Hmm... if I had to say, it seems like it could be considered one?"

Plus is an enhanced and enlarged version based on the original, while Pro is an upgraded and professional version of the original. In terms of meaning, the latter represents a more significant upgrade and enhancement, spanning a whole version...

Sakurajima Mai was a little confused. Looking at Goto Ichiri, who was wearing a pink tracksuit and checking her instruments on stage, she couldn't see where the Pro was.

Places that are easily startled or startled are more noticeable.

Sakurajima Mai asked curiously, "Do you mean to say she's brave?"

"Hooray! I've instilled a huge confidence in her!" Bai Ying said. "She's absolutely fearless now!"

Yukinoshita drawled, "Sigh... what about my lyrics?"

"Lyrics...cough cough..."

"Quiet!"

The shop manager glanced at the three of them, cleared his throat, and said, "Let the performance begin!"

"Well then—to conclude the band performance, please enjoy...guitars, solitude, and the blue planet!"

As the drummer, Ijichi Nigatsu shouted and raised her hand to tap the drumsticks together to keep the rhythm.

Buzz—!

The intense, rapid guitar riffs burst forth, instantly filling the ears with a rhythmic beat that gripped the audience's hearts.

The three looked at Goto Ichiri in bewilderment and surprise. His nimble strumming, strong rhythm, and profound skills required for a solo were completely different from what they usually practiced.

Let's get hyped! Yay!

Goto Ichiri was probably completely oblivious, habitually strumming the strings and instinctively leading the rhythm toward the song he had practiced countless times.

“Oh huh—!”

A cheer erupted from the audience. The three, who had been stunned for a moment, hurriedly caught up with the beat and began to play together in a somewhat disorganized formation.

The passionate and chaotic performance unfolded, with one guitar sound emerging exceptionally clearly, unknowingly leading the other instruments.

Huh? Where are those drum and singing sounds coming from? And are there other guitar sounds too?

Goto Ichiri played the instrument unconsciously, his mind somewhat dazed, his excitement gradually fading.

Where am I? Who am I?

Oh, the assessment—I was randomly choreographing and doing a random solo during the assessment?!

Gah...

The towering guitar sound suddenly diminished, followed by a chaotic mix of other sounds.

Chapter Sixty-Five: Emergence from the Cocoon (Part 1)

I could hear my companions' drumming, singing, guitar playing, and deep bass.

This is completely different from playing guitar alone at home!

This was crucial for getting on the performance stage, and in a moment of impulsiveness, I started by doing a solo... Oh no... Hahaha...

[Poch-chan, because of your recklessness, we failed the test...]

Hongxia said this with a sense of disappointment and frustration.

[Senior! Let's use my connections to find an even better guitarist! Let's expel Goto, who made such a huge mistake!]

Kita said this indignantly.

【Sayonara, Pochi.】

Liangmian said this expressionlessly.

boom!

The lights were dim, the doors were tightly shut, and even the trash cans wouldn't open their lids!

Aside from home, I have no place to call my own; in other words, I only have the right to survive as a shut-in!

From then on, Goto Ichiri, who had caused trouble for his teammates, never formed a band again, nor did he ever pick up a guitar again.

The troublesome Goto water flea END.

……

The strong and intense guitar lead rhythm suddenly becomes plain and unremarkable, losing its powerful infectiousness in leading the teammates.

The hero, full of fighting spirit, died on the spot during the performance.

A noodle-like soul twists and turns on the stage, playing the guitar.

Bang, clang, thud!

The drumbeats became clear in an instant, and Ichiji Nijika controlled her strength, striving to fulfill her duty of leading the rhythm.

offstage.

"Hmm... I think I understand why that scoundrel called himself the Brave Pro."

Yukino listened carefully to the performance and said softly, "Courage is not a talent, nor is it a personality trait; it is simply a state of being that only appears when making a choice."

choice?

Mai Sakurajima frowned slightly, looking at the pink-clad girl on the stage who seemed completely lost, and couldn't help but feel a little puzzled.

The performance, full of twists and turns, slowly came to an end.

"Foolish and ignorant, all I can do is sing out loud—to pour out everything!"

"To those stars."

Kita remained calm, tried his best to maintain the emotion, and sang the last line.

The instruments played their melodies, culminating in a dramatic ending, and then everything fell silent.

The four people on stage were breathing heavily, and the performance, which lasted only a few minutes, had exhausted all their energy due to the various heart-stopping unexpected situations.

They were a little... no, very uneasy! They weren't following the practice rhythm at all; it was almost entirely due to unexpected situations!

A round of enthusiastic applause erupted, and Bai Ying whistled, exclaiming, "Brilliant!"

The four were too nervous to pay attention to anything else and all looked at the store manager who was making the decision. Even Goto Ichiri, who was biting his lip, tried to lift his head.

The shop manager, arms crossed, began to point out problems: "Hmm... there are many problems. Kita, your shoulders are too stiff when you play the guitar... the bassist is a bit too absorbed in his own world and can't keep up with the changes... not to mention the drummer, at the beginning the rhythm was entirely led by the guitar, the drummer is supposed to be in charge of the rhythm, that should be your job... Pochi's solo was amazing, but the band needs to cooperate and complement each other first, and afterwards he kept his head down the whole time..."

"But, well, I guess I know what kind of band you guys are now..."

Boom——!

A thunderclap pierced my mind.

The band is going to be ruined because of my mistake!

Goto Ichiri's pupils dilated, and he froze, motionless.

"Um, thank you for your guidance..."

Ichi Nijika mustered her strength to thank him, but her tone betrayed her disappointment.

Hmm? Why do you look so listless?

The store manager was somewhat puzzled by the younger sister's voice.

"Yes, a very good band, their youthful brilliance shines through!"

Bai Ying, who had appeared unnoticed, stood next to the shop manager, placed her hand on her chest, and exclaimed with emotion.

"Nervousness, poor performance, panic—they fell into every pitfall a beginner faces! Even so, so what? Everyone is singing their praises with resentment, trying their best to keep playing! If the guitar can't hold up a higher opening, the drummer tries to keep up with the rhythm. No matter how many mistakes there are, no matter how shaky the strokes are, they still have to close the gap crookedly..."

"Completely disoriented, making one mistake after another, feeling confused, and even on the verge of giving up—wanting to drink a cup of sweet poison to end my painful desire."

"No one chose to give up for themselves; they all chose to work hard for their teammates."

"Skills can be honed, teamwork can be trained, and unfamiliarity will always be washed away by sweat to become proficient. A united will, a serious attitude, the ability to grit your teeth and bear temporary setbacks, and the perseverance to the end—this is the boundary between obscurity and brilliance!"

Bai Ying turned her head and smiled, "The shop manager is also looking forward to their official performance, to see how much they can improve, right?"

"Ah."

The store manager nodded, in a good mood.

This guy has a really nice way of speaking.

"Huh?!" Kita exclaimed in surprise, "Manager, you mean we've passed the test?!"

The store manager asked in surprise, "Otherwise what?"

"elder sister--!"

Ichiji Nijika felt her heart twist 180 degrees and couldn't help but shout, "Who would understand if you said it like that? Can't you just say it more clearly?!"