Does gravity make me stronger?

"Manager, should we replace them?"

Due to Gao Songdeng's disastrous performance, the on-site host could no longer contain himself and immediately contacted staff to prepare to cancel the performance qualification of this "unknown" band.

On one side are impatient listeners, and on the other side are organizers eager to recoup their losses. There is a way to perfectly resolve this predicament.

[Hachiman-kun, shall we use Kyoka Suigetsu?]

The system sent a notification.

【Mirror Flower, Water Moon, Suitable for: 20 people, Duration: 3 hours, Uses: 1 time/day】

After a week of recharging, the illusory effect is frighteningly powerful.

"Wait a little longer..." Hachiman's eyes flickered slightly.

There is a fascinating phenomenon in nature called the hatching effect, which states that chicks that do not hatch on their own, even with human assistance, will be much weaker than other chicks of the same age.

Of course, whether this is just the scholar's opinion or a genuine law of nature, Hachiman doesn't know, but he does know that if Takamatsu Akari really wants the band to develop, the first person she needs to grow is herself.

But didn't you step in that time, Pochi-chan?

“Goto-kun is different.” Hachiman shook his head slightly.

Although he knew in his heart that it was not friendly to arbitrarily define other people's behavior, what Hachiman wanted to say was that Goto Ichiri's situation was different from Takamatsu Akari's.

Goto Ichiri's social anxiety is so severe that if she went to the hospital, she might even get a certificate for Tama-tama syndrome.

Normally, Hachiman might stubbornly argue that there's nothing wrong with social anxiety, and that hospitals shouldn't arbitrarily define someone's condition. However, Goto Ichiri's condition has reached a point where she will never move forward unless she receives an external push.

That's why he took action that time.

But Takamatsu Akari doesn't need such powerful help as superpowers; rather, she only needs appropriate assistance...

With that in mind, Hachiman began to think about what he could do to help her.

Before a suitable idea could form, he heard Xiangzi whisper beside him, "Don't give up, lamp..."

Hachiman turned his head and saw Shoko biting her lip, her face full of concern, her earnest eyes reflecting the scene on the stage.

You two knew each other before?

So, does that mean that the acquaintance that Toyokawa Shoko came to see this time was actually Takamatsu Akari on stage?

But I've never seen them chatting at school.

Could it be that they had a conflict before?

Hachiman was filled with questions, but the current situation did not allow him to continue investigating why Toyokawa Shoko and Takamatsu Akari were like strangers at school.

66-> 68

The gravity value was still steadily increasing, and Gao Songdeng on the stage was drooping his head listlessly, even the hand holding the microphone was about to fall down.

Now that things have come to this, it seems the only way to give it a push is through a mirage...

Just as Hachiman was waiting to make his move, Shoko suddenly took a step forward. The girl, who was not particularly noticeable in the crowd, suddenly caught Takamatsu Akari's attention like a shooting star streaking across the sky.

"Xiangzi?"

This fleeting glimpse instantly stirred up a storm in Gao Songdeng's heart.

68-> 73

73-> 55

55-> 42

The already dangerously high gravity value began to drop rapidly, and at the same time...

"You've already tried hard enough?"

Takamatsu Akira's singing continued to come through the microphone. Although her suppressed voice revealed that she hadn't completely let loose, it at least allowed the performance to continue on the surface.

The host, who was on standby to save the day, also breathed a sigh of relief.

"That scared me to death," Hachiman said with a sigh of relief. Even the midterms on Fridays hadn't made him this nervous...

Although I don't know the emotional entanglement between Gao Songdeng and Xiangzi, being able to resolve the current trouble is already a stroke of luck amidst misfortune.

However, before Hachiman could fully relax, he was about to face an even greater crisis.

----Cut line----

I promise, this part of the story will be a bloodbath!

Chapter 88

[Hachiman Hikigaya, I'll actually be performing on stage today too!]

Rewind to before the Live officially started. Nagasaki Motoyo, who had arrived at RiNG early, stared at the text she had edited in the message box, hesitating to press the send button.

"Should I message Hachiman or not?" she sighed hesitantly.

If she hadn't brought it up, Hachiman would still be completely unaware, thinking he was just there to see Aine and Touka's performance.

But what will his expression be when he finds himself appearing with Aine and the others?

They're probably quite surprised.

I also want to see a different expression on Hachiman's face, so I won't say anything for now.

With the mischievous thoughts unique to young girls, Nagasaki Motoyo decided to turn off her phone, but a pop-up message notification caught her eye.

Ruoye Mutsu: Xiangzi and I are on our way here.

Mu, YYDS!

Clutching her phone tightly, reading the message from Wakaba Mutsu over and over again, Nagasaki Motoyo felt her breathing quicken involuntarily.

Xiangzi is coming...

She came to hear my performance.

But what if Xiangzi refuses to return to the band?

Suddenly, Nagasaki Motoyo's burning heart felt as if it had been doused with cold water. She hugged her legs tightly and curled up alone on the stool.

The other members were in the dressing room at that moment, and she was the only one in the lounge. It was only at this time that she could be so straightforward.

The real Nagasaki Motoyo isn't someone who cares about and loves everyone; she's just a selfish girl who wants the people she cares about to stay with her forever.

However, this simple wish has not had the slightest chance of being fulfilled to this day.

Do not!

Today, she received an unprecedented opportunity.

To realize her long-cherished wish, Motoyo Nagasaki spent countless efforts, and her first move was to make the performance a complete failure.

But how exactly do you make a performance fail?

Kaname Rakuna and Shiina Tatsuki are both musicians who could stand on their own in a professional band, especially Kaname Rakuna; it's impossible to expect anything to go wrong with her.

Therefore, she could only tamper with the other two people.

Looking back, Chihaya Aine was the first line of defense she set up for today.

How can a novice guitarist who has only practiced for a month possibly handle a formal performance perfectly?

On stage, Chihaya Aine will inevitably make a series of mistakes and embarrass herself. During the final review, even a slight complaint will cause her to lose her temper and become completely disheartened with the band.

Although I feel sorry for Aine, this is part of bringing Xiangzi back.

But...

For some reason, Nagasaki Motoyo felt that things weren't so simple.

This story begins a few weeks ago. Someone recommended a guitar teacher to Chihaya Aine, and she began practicing songs like a madwoman.

As a result, Ai Yin's guitar skills improved rapidly in a short period of time, and she was even able to play a complete song in yesterday's ensemble!

No, why are you so good at it?!

Nagasaki Motoyo panicked.

Therefore, she set up a second layer of insurance, which was the band's lead singer, Gao Songdeng.

Specifically, in the past few days, she has been working with Shiina Tatsuki to create anxiety during the band's performances, and even occasionally using Crychic to provoke the light.

...Nagasaki Motoyo, how cruel you are!

She herself felt a little ashamed for bringing the conflict to her former Crychic teammates.

However, all of these things were acceptable to Xiangzi.

A small act of impatience can ruin a great plan. Although I feel bad for the lamp, it was necessary.

With two layers of insurance in place, Nagasaki Motoyo wasn't worried about the afternoon's performance going smoothly. If the first performance failed, it would be incredibly easy to get rid of Chihaya Aine and Kaname Rakuna.

Even if Xiangzi's heart is sealed with cement, he will not be unmoved by this scene. All that is needed is to take everyone to Xiangzi and whisper in his ear, and the mission will be accomplished!

As she closed her eyes and pondered these thoughts, the other members entered the lounge one after another.

Normally, she would be the one to create a lively atmosphere, but today, the more withdrawn the band became, the more she kept quiet.

In this way, the possibility of Xiangzi's return is increasing rapidly!

"Tomorin, Hikigaya-kun is here!" Aine, who had been sitting there with a serene expression, suddenly showed her phone with great interest.

Nagasaki Motoyo instinctively looked over and caught a glimpse of news that Hachiman had arrived at the scene.

as well as.

Chihaya Aine and Hachiman's long chat list!

Ok.

Aine, don't blame me for being too ruthless this time...

She already knew that Hachiman and Chihaya Aine knew each other, but she never expected that the two would be so close.

Nagasaki Motoyo, who had initially felt some guilt, inexplicably became hard-hearted, and an uncontrollable cold smile curled at the corners of her mouth.

On the other side, Gao Songdeng, who was absent-minded, felt slightly relieved after seeing the message.

The atmosphere in the band heated up considerably at a visible speed.

"Everyone, this is our first performance since the band was formed, so please do your best!" Nagasaki Motoyo said after thinking for a moment.

What should have been a comforting remark unexpectedly became a shackle, binding everyone's hearts.

What if I mess up my first performance...?

Kei Aine couldn't help but think of it.

Takamatsu Tōdō kept his head down, his eyes dull and lifeless.

Outside the gate, someone reminded them, "It's almost time, the substitute band should get ready to go on stage."

The staff member's warning felt like a death knell, coldly slapping everyone in the face.

Even the experienced Shiina Tatsuki was somewhat anxious about this important performance, fearing that her mistakes would affect the lighting.

Of all the people in the lounge, only Yue Nai remained unaffected. She immediately stood up and led the others, saying, "Let's go."

Private First Class, Chihaya Aine, step forward!

:"yes!"

Ai Yin stood up stiffly, holding her guitar, and walked outside awkwardly, a series of comical actions that made the others burst into laughter.

"Aine-chan, calm down."

"sorry..."

"Aine, relax, just play like you did yesterday." Shiina Tatsuki rarely said anything nice.

"Hmph, I'll do even better than yesterday!" Aine replied defiantly.

"You better be."

"Ugh, I knew I shouldn't have argued..."

Each of them had their own thoughts, but they shared a common feeling of unease as they followed the staff to the back of the stage.

"Can you see where Hachiman is?" Aine peeked out from behind the curtain, but was immediately pulled back by the staff.

"It's not your turn to go on stage yet, don't rush."