We moved to Golden Courtyard

Delta was fearless.

Why is the old woman acting so sullenly like a virgin?

Bronya immediately gave Delta two middle fingers, showing no mercy whatsoever.

This is Rock!

"And finally, it's me! Guitarist and vocalist—Raiden Mei~~"

Xu Qi immediately started showering her with praise, saying, "Okay, okay, you know she's your wife now."

895 is a song that Mei wants to dedicate to Xu Qi.

"Ahem!" Standing in front of the standing microphone, Mei cleared her throat. "Our band was formed temporarily, and we didn't even have a single rehearsal in between."

So please don't mind if I don't play well later~~

Xu Qi put his hands to his mouth, making a trumpet shape.

"Too many words!"

"Shut up!"

A burst of laughter erupted.

"Well, after all, I don't know what songs everyone will play..." Mei said, glancing back at her band members.

"But I've noticed that many people seem to be watching anime lately? There's a song in it called 'Sora no Hako' (Empty Box), which I personally quite like."

The other three exchanged knowing smiles, and Theresa simply played a short melody.

Mei understood and made a gesture.

"Just like in that anime, this song gave Nina the courage to live on. As for me... there was a time when I felt that my life was meaningless."

And it was during that most desperate time that I met the person who gave me the courage to keep living. So... I want to dedicate this piece of music to him.

Thank you for being a part of my life.

After Mei finished speaking, almost everyone subconsciously glanced at Xu Qi.

It's likely that everyone in Golden Garden knows about the romance between Xu Qi and Mei.

It was a story of redemption and being redeemed.

Mei is the one who feels this most deeply, after all... she has had the same experience.

Xu Qi suddenly felt a lump in his throat. He turned to look for a napkin, but a handkerchief was already being handed to him by Eden.

"sister……"

"I think Mei really hopes that you can keep a close eye on her."

Xu Qi pursed her lips.

Mei took a deep breath in front of the microphone.

"Please enjoy, Empty Box."

……

At this three-way intersection not shown on the map

Will we meet?

What should we rely on to move forward?

That's good

……

The guitar chords gently sweep across the strings, and the sound of the keyboard slowly enters. Melodious and soothing, it's as if it's whispering in your ear, "How do you feel?"

This unexpected, calming sound made Xu Qi realize that Mei hadn't chosen Nina's version of the Empty Box, but rather the original version—the Empty Box that belonged to Momoka.

As the second verse begins, the bass and drums gradually enter, and the music starts to become richer in color.

……

If I fill in this blank, will it be solved later?

……

All the sounds of the instruments abruptly cease here, leaving only Mei's voice, which seems to pierce your soul, and a touch of guitar chords.

Are these guys really working together for the first time?

However, Xu Qi seemed to understand why Mei had specifically chosen this piece of music for him.

A sense of confusion, unease, and resentment and discontent towards this unsatisfactory world.

And all of this... needs an outlet!

……

The submitted exam paper is blank! But my chaotic thoughts are endless.

The so-called answer is probably just common sense in form.

Even with trembling fingertips!

There are no right answers in life, so there is no such thing as defeat.

I am still me in this life, nothing more!

……

Xu Qi looked at Mei on the stage, who was playing the piano and singing as if she was giving it her all, and felt as if an electric current was running through her body!

Did they switch to Nina's version during the chorus?

This all-out singing style is like releasing all the emotions that had been suppressed before! It's no longer like a gentle, older sister telling a story...

Instead, it's in the chorus, a part that symbolizes rebellion, that you convey everything you want to express through your singing!

This sudden outburst of emotion—it gave me goosebumps, Mei…

"You sang very well, didn't you, Miss Mei?"

Aponia slowly sat down next to Xu Qi.

She said with a hint of emotion, "It's a...very good song."

Xu Qi let out a long breath.

He felt that his expression must have been frozen just now—he had completely received the emotions contained in the song… Mei.

Xu Qi exclaimed, "I don't think I need to ask you this. What do you think, Sister Eden?"

"It's a nice piece of music, and Ms. Mei performed it wonderfully."

After saying that, Eden leaned close to Xu Qi's ear and said with a hint of teasing, "It's full of affection for someone..."

Xu Qi chuckled.

At this moment, Aponia said again, "Do you know, Xu Qi, from my perspective, Mei is like a lightning bolt with extremely aggressive characteristics."

This current, flowing through the song, completely pours her emotions into everyone's hearts; it's powerful...it's like resonating with the song.

Xu Qi knew that Nia's view of the world was different from that of others.

That's probably Mei's mental energy unconsciously spreading.

When the last note fell, the entire stadium erupted in an amazing cheer!

Undoubtedly, this is a live band performance that can captivate everyone.

Xu Qi glanced at Aponia beside him, only to see that the nun still maintained that serene and composed smile. He couldn't help but think...

What kind of event could possibly disrupt the nun's current tranquility?

Oh, yes... for example, matters between men and women.

That was the first time Xu Qi had ever seen such exaggerated facial expressions from his sister Nia.

Just as some people enjoy seeing a fairy, usually so aloof and ethereal, with disheveled hair and disheveled locks, when Aponia, who usually maintains the serene demeanor of a nun, displays an expression as turbulent as the ebb and flow of the tide…

This is what Xu Qi likes the most and is most happy to see.

"Xu Qi..."

"Um, Sister Nia?"

"You're thinking about bad things again, aren't you?"

It couldn't escape Nia's scrutiny at all...

On stage, this hastily formed band has already begun performing their next song.

The lingering charm of the previous song, "Empty Box," seemed to still remain in Xu Qi's mind—after all, it was a song that Mei specifically wanted to dedicate to Xu Qi, infused with all her emotions.

The nun seemed unaccustomed to such a lively atmosphere, so she sat down at the bar near Xu Qi early on, and their simple conversation created a quiet atmosphere.

It was clearly very lively around us.

Eden seemed to sense that Aponia wanted to talk to Xu Qi alone, so she took a glass of red wine, walked out of the studio, and gave the two of them this rare moment, which felt like they were alone.

“Sister Nia, it seems like you can always see things that we can’t, like Mei’s performance, like the Q&A session this afternoon…”

Anyway, I still want to thank you.

A strange smile appeared on the nun's face.

"This wasn't your initial plan, was it?"

896. With Greta around, it's inconvenient.

Xu Qi burst out laughing.

At first, he thought Nia was playing a prank on him. After all, who would ask, "What would you do if the man you love slept in another woman's room?"

Who would ask such a question!

But now that I think about it, I can understand what Aponia was asking.

"Xu Qi, you are very lucky. So far, all the girls who have come close to you have been fully prepared before choosing to be with you."

But I can't guarantee you'll be this lucky every time. Even without today's match, I would try to create a similar environment, as a kind of test...

Will you blame me? Blame me for making this decision on my own.

The nun beside him, at this very moment, showed a slight change in expression and demeanor, revealing a hint of unease in her heart.

Nia... really cares about my feelings.

Xu Qi gently swirled the wine glass in his hand and spoke in a very relaxed tone.

"I always feel that you all seem a little uneasy about making decisions on your own. Why is that? Are you afraid that I will be unhappy?"

"After all, this involves you, and we..."

“Sister Nia…” Xu Qi said with a hint of helplessness, “I know very well that I’m not a perfect person in life. I tend to overlook many things, so…”

Having you guys help me fill in the gaps is the greatest fortune of my life. We're lovers... Only employees have to consult with their superiors about everything.

After saying that, Xu Qi turned Nia's face around with both hands and pretended to be dissatisfied.

"If Sister Nia keeps being this cautious, then I'll get really angry."

Aponia paused briefly, then relaxed.

She placed her hands on her towering, holy heart, revealing a compassionate expression.

“I know, but I just…”

"You don't want me to be angry?"

Aponia nodded, looking like a child who knew he was wrong but didn't know how to correct it; her aggrieved expression was rather endearing.

Xu Qi smiled and gently rubbed Aponia's slightly chubby cheeks.