Does gravity make me stronger?

"Waaah, a planktonic creature like me is not worthy of playing in ensembles with others."

"..."

"It's okay, Yili. My skills aren't great either. Cheer up!"

"My skills are very good."

Yamada Ryo delivered the final blow without hesitation.

【Host, are you serious? Although you look cool when you're showing off, I still advise you to think twice. At worst, we can just forgo this reward.】

"You actually came? This isn't a clown role-playing system."

Hachiman ignored the system's complaints.

With encouragement from Nijika, Goto Ichiri finally regained some of his spirits.

Hachiman looked at Goto Ichiri and activated his ability to read minds: "Goto-kun, is this song okay?"

"Ah, um, I just recently got a job... I've learned it."

That's great, thankfully I studied "The Blue Bird" a few days ago.

People online have given positive feedback on this cover of the song, so it's definitely going to be fine!

"As I thought... Well then, let's begin. Thank you all."

Hachiman carefully picked up the unfamiliar guitar, stiffly held the guitar pick, and began his first song.

----Cut line----

Sure enough, even a paramecium like me is hoping for everyone's votes. (Setting out a bowl)

Chapter 13 013 System: I'll put a red nose on you

However, the ensemble ended very soon after it began.

The reason is simple: everyone at the scene was stunned.

Nijika stared at the boy named Hachiman Hikigaya with disbelief, her eyes revealing an even heavier expression than before.

This guy's skills are absolutely terrible!

No, it's not so much that they're bad, it's that they're completely clueless!

This guy is a complete newbie!

Yamada Ryo cast a confirming look at her, while Nijika couldn't say a word. Hachiman Hikigaya was clearly someone she brought, but it turned out to be a Muggle.

The atmosphere at the scene remained frozen for a long time.

Although Hachiman felt a little ashamed, he maintained his usual indifferent expression, put the keyboard aside, and bowed slightly.

"I'm sorry, I don't actually know how to play the piano."

"Haha, I can... I can tell."

Hongxia touched her ponytail, already thinking about what words she could use to gently persuade the boy in front of her to leave.

While Ichiri's playing isn't great, at least she can play the piece fluently. But Hachiman...

I really can't carry it.

It's like a pro player entering a low-ranking game, expecting to dominate, only to be outmaneuvered by a series of brilliant plays and then leaving in despair.

"You've wasted your time. Someone like me is probably not suited to playing musical instruments at all."

"That's not necessarily true. If Hachiman is willing to work hard, he can definitely become better, right, Ryo and Ichiri?"

"I think it's hopeless."

"Hey, pay attention to the atmosphere."

At this moment, Goto Ichiri was just as shocked as Nijika. It was Hikigaya who took the initiative to join the band, but he didn't even know the basics?

Goto Ichiri couldn't understand Hikigaya, yet she seemed to sense a similar aura emanating from him.

If it were her, being exposed to others for playing the guitar terribly would probably make her want to die.

But Hikigaya remained calm.

That's absolutely incredible!

Hikigaya-kun must really love playing the piano!

She mustered her courage and cheered for Hachiman in her own way.

"Well... Hachiman, you... you have to work hard. If you practice more every day, you'll definitely... you'll definitely be able to learn it."

Okay, okay, stop washing. If you wash again, you'll be going to your team next time.

Hachiman still didn't look up.

"Thank you. Before I leave, could you please hear me out?"

Nijika quickly said, "We're not trying to get rid of you. If you're interested, Hachiman, you can stay. We can teach you how to play."

"It's okay. Actually, I have a favorite YouTuber called Guitar Hero. I wanted to get involved in bands after watching her videos."

"Guitar Hero... Hey hey."

"What are you so happy about, Yili?"

"No, it's not."

Goto Ichiri's strange behavior gave Nijika a headache.

However, her thoughts just now confirmed Hachiman's own idea.

really--

If Goto Ichiri is the guitar hero, then the gap between the technique shown online and the actual performance technique becomes understandable.

The rest is quite simple.

"Then I'll go first."

After saying this, Hachiman left the recording studio alone, dejected.

[I told you, host, don't be too discouraged. You'll get used to being embarrassed after a while. Here, let's put this red nose on you first.]

[Hachiman the Clown, making his grand debut!]

however.

Hachiman is not frustrated at all; on the contrary, he is quite excited.

Wait, are you a masochist?

"You must have seen the whole thing, right? What do you think of Goto Ichiri's personality?"

[She's just a socially awkward person, no threat to me at all... no, I mean she's really cute.]

But I never expected her to be a guitar hero.

The system is right.

Ijichi Nijika's luck is both terrible and wonderful.

Goto Ichiri is a well-known music content creator, but she is also a socially awkward person.

It's unlikely that someone with social anxiety could perform in front of a large audience without any inhibitions, except perhaps in the realm of fantasy novels.

After all, if you can be completely open in front of others, you can't be called socially anxious.

Hachiman has done some research on social anxiety.

Because he himself is an awkward person, someone like him won't act without a clear reason.

As for someone with severe social anxiety like Goto Ichiri, even if the reasons are sufficient, they may not take action.

So the question is, what's the next step?

Hachiman silently took out his phone and sent a private message to Guitar Hero using his own account.

...

After Hachiman left, the atmosphere in the preparation room became somewhat oppressive.

Goto Ichiri silently moved closer to the trash can in the preparation room, where the scent made her feel at ease.

The band hadn't even officially formed yet and one member had already left. How could they possibly perform on stage in that kind of atmosphere?

but.

Goto Ichiri truly admired Hachiman.

The other person looked so much like her that Goto Ichiri finally felt a sense of shared misfortune.

However, Hachiman possesses a quality that I have never had before—courage, the courage to say what I want to do anytime, anywhere.

If only Hachiman could share some of his courage with me...

Thinking of this, Goto Ichiri lowered her head even further, her long bangs almost completely obscuring her expression.

Drip!

Just then, her phone rang.

It was probably a private message sent online.

After all, her family usually wouldn't contact her at this time, and she didn't have any other friends.

Goto Ichiri has always cared a great deal about online comments, to the point that she wants to make the internet her only refuge.

Therefore, she will definitely not be perfunctory in dealing with the letters from her fans.

I love Chiba: Guitar Hero, I'm your fan! You play the guitar so well, you must have worked hard for a long time behind the scenes!

I love Chiba: I really want to see you perform on stage!

I love Chiba: But even if I never see the guitar hero perform on stage again, I think it's okay, because you will always be my hero.

I love Chiba: So, keep going, guitar hero, I'll always support you!

Something seemed to have been touched in Goto Ichiri's heart, and a warm feeling welled up inside her.

Her fans have always supported her.

Even someone like her, an insect, can be liked by some people.

So even if it's just once, why not try to muster up the courage?

Even if it's not for myself!

"I...I want to go on stage!"

Goto Ichiri pushed over the trash can with a thud, and her reflection in the mirror revealed a different expression.

"Oh, really?"

Nijika was indeed surprised by Goto Ichiri's idea to volunteer.

She originally thought that Ichiri Tou's personality would lead her to leave after Hachiman left due to the pressure, but she was not discouraged.

“Great, Ichiri.”

Although I feel very sorry for Hikigaya, Nijika really hoped to be able to perform on stage today.

Even if it's just once, only in this way can she realize her dream.

Chapter 14 014 Aizen: Someone's calling me?

[Congratulations, host, for significantly reducing your gravity level.]

[Reward: Random Ability Roulette]

With a ding, Hachiman heard the voice in his mind and knew that the matter with the band was settled.

Holy crap, was it me wearing the clown nose?

Bruce Hachiman, was this all planned in advance?

The performance hall was packed with audience members. Hachiman weaved through the crowd sideways without making contact with anyone else.

"It was just an accident."

At first, he never expected to receive a reward today.