A band simulator, but all girl-heavy!

Looking at the other person's smiling face, Aine didn't have any opinions in her mind. She just smiled and said her own answer: "Okay, I'll listen to you!"

Then, she saw Aoi shouting over there: "Two tuna sushi, please, and two eel nigiri sushi!"

Aine opened her eyes wide in surprise. It was clearly a ramen restaurant, but they also sold sushi!

And looking at these sushi, they look very decent and there is no sign of localization at all.

Seeing Aoi so skillfully making sushi with the owner, Aine suddenly had an idea.

"Could Xiao Kui have already checked it out? Otherwise, why would she walk into the ramen restaurant and ask for sushi without even looking at the menu?"

After this idea came up, Aine couldn't help but feel excited and touched. She took a deep breath, trying to suppress the excitement, but unfortunately, she failed.

"Xiao Kui, Xiao Kui has secretly made so many preparations just to come out with me this time?!"

As she thought about it, she felt dizzy and a strong sense of happiness hit her, as if it was going to knock her down in an instant.

At this time, Aoi had even paid the bill, picked up the things, turned around and smiled happily at Aine who was still in a daze.

"Hey, let's go buy something to drink. There seems to be a cold drink shop up ahead. Let's go check it out!"

Aine felt like a butterfly, a butterfly attracted by the flower named Aoi and captured by Aoi. At this moment, she could only follow the flower, going to one place after another, watching Aoi buy one thing after another there. She was just stunned, as if she had lost the ability to think.

Or rather, her mind was filled with the image of that girl at this moment, and there was no room for anything else.

Until a cool breeze blew, bringing the scent of the lake.

Aiyin finally reacted and found herself being pulled onto a meadow. There was a beautiful lake not far away and people were rowing in the lake.

Looking around, there are also many people walking and having picnics here.

Some look like they are a family, some look like they are friends, and of course there are some who look like the two of them.

"Hey!"

Aoi grinned as she pulled out a folded blanket from behind her back, spread it out and placed it on the grass. She then placed all the things she had bought on top of it. She extended her hand towards Aine and said with a smile, "Our goal today is to have a fun picnic, is that okay?"

Aine had already forgotten how to answer, she just responded instinctively.

"Ok!"

St. Paul Park, St. Paul Lake, and a small picnic, this was the gift Xiaokui prepared for her.

Although he came to the UK later than her, he brought her to experience the unique scenery of this exotic country!

1

Chapter 1: Aine's Personal Response: A Two-Person Band (Part )

It was raining in the sky, like a silk thread connecting the sky and the earth.

Shepherd's Bush Empire is the name of this building. It is a famous music performance venue in London, a concert hall that carries the musical dreams of countless people. With the sound of dancing notes, it depicts a wonderful music kingdom for people again and again. Various concerts are often held here.

Aine and Aoi came here together today, looking at this somewhat retro building with their eyes full of curiosity.

It was Aoi who invited her, saying that he wanted her to accompany him to this place to watch a performance by a band called "Alice Wolf".

Aoi is a person who loves music. Although Aoi doesn't discuss music too much in school, whenever she sees the light in Aoi's eyes during music class, Aine knows that music is very important to Aoi.

So this time, when Aoi invited her to attend the concert, Aine was completely excited. What did it mean to be able to accompany Aoi to the concert? It meant that she had become the important person in her heart!

At least, start getting closer to being that important person!

However, she also felt a little sad because...

"I don't know anything about music... Can I really do this?"

She took a deep breath and followed Aoi into the concert hall. Although she could pretend to be good at performing in the student union band she graduated from junior high school, compared to Aoi, she felt that her lack of knowledge would be exposed at any time.

If that's the case, will Aoi hate me?

Aine walked in with a nervous mood, and what she saw was a scene full of uniqueness. The red curtain hung there quietly, and the seats on both sides formed a semicircle around the stage. In the audience seats, the lights were slightly dimmed, making the atmosphere of the whole venue seem very mysterious.

Just being in a place like this makes people feel like they have entered an ocean of music.

This was a venue that could accommodate more than 2,000 people, and at this time, many seats were already occupied, and many people, like the two of them, were walking in from the door.

“Aine, here!”

Aoi had already found a seat. She happily waved to Aine and beckoned her over.

Aine's original doubts about her own musical level disappeared. She looked at the girl's smile and felt that these were not a problem at all.

Let’s not think about that for now…just looking at Aoi’s smile is enough, right?

"Well, here I come!"

She happily sat next to Aoi, feeling the scent emanating from the girl beside her, as well as her lingering body temperature, waiting for the concert to begin.

"Xiao Kui really likes music!"

"Yeah, I love music!" Aoi nodded excitedly. "Alice Wolf is a really great band this time. I didn't expect to get tickets to their concert!"

"You know what? Alice Wolf's style is very unique. They're a rather alternative rock band."

"Their debut album, 'My Love Is Cool', and the single 'Moaning Lisa Smile', ranked 9th on the US Billboard Alternative Songs chart and was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2016! Oh, and their second album, 'Visions Of A Life', won the 2017 Mozart Award in 2018 and the Best Band Award at the 2022 British Music Awards..."

He talks endlessly, and once he starts talking, he can't stop...

Aine actually didn't like people who kept talking about what they liked, but at this moment, she didn't feel disgusted, but instead felt an inexplicable satisfaction.

Aiyin watched Aoi's story, looked at the dazzling light in her eyes. At this moment, Aoi was like a child who was sharing her toys with others and showing off herself. She looked so childish and yet so attractive.

But it was precisely this kind of Aoi that made Aine feel a little bit of fear in her heart.

"If I don't understand anything, will Xiaokui leave me?!"

After this thought came out, it began to occupy her heart, making her feel scared, terrified, and uneasy. Her heart beat faster and her breathing became more and more rapid.

She couldn't help but clench her hands, wanting to grab the person in front of her and tell her "Don't say anymore", but looking at the other person's smile and the other person's happy look, she couldn't say it.

The music was beautiful. Even though she didn't know much about music, she knew the band's performance was great. But that night, at that concert, Aine's attention was all on Aoi. She kept looking at her, looking at the way Aoi was looking at the stage, and looking at the strange look on her face.

It was not until after the concert that the two of them came to the rainy street again.

In the rainy night, Aoi quietly raised her head, letting the raindrops fall on her cheeks and let the rain wet her clothes.

Aiyin wanted to go forward, open the umbrella and protect the other person, but she suddenly felt that she should not go forward now, but just stand here and wait for the other person.

“Aine!”

Aoi turned around, and she was smiling in the rain, the smile on her face was as bright as always.

"I've decided! I want to debut as a band too!"

She said it without hesitation, as if it were as easy as saying, "I want pizza tonight."

Aine knew that Aoi was leaving, leaving herself to pursue her own dreams.

She really wanted to go up to Aoi and tell her that she could be with her, but after feeling the music that Aoi really liked today, she retreated again, not knowing whether she should say that.

What is she afraid of?

She wanted to cry, but ended up laughing.

"That's great, Xiaokui!"

"um. Thank you!"

Not noticing Aine's abnormality, Aoi smiled and thanked her friend for her support.

"Okay, let's go, don't catch a cold."

Aine walked over and covered the two of them with an umbrella. Her left shoulder was wet from the rain.

……

Aine had forgotten how long it had been since she had eaten with Aoi. Not only lunch, but dinner as well. Aoi was always so busy, so busy that it seemed as if she was about to disappear.

As soon as the class is over, Aoi will leave the classroom and go to the music room. She has not joined any music club. The clubs formed by students themselves do not meet her requirements. She does not want to do small things. She hopes to debut as a real musician.

Aine didn't know what to do. She kept looking at the other person, at the other person's back that would disappear after class. She wanted to say something, but she couldn't say anything. It was as if the words were stuck in her throat and couldn't come out.

"If I tell her, will Xiaokui hate me? Will she think I'm meddling in her business?"

Aiyin thought about it and couldn't help but turn her head to look downstairs, where she could see that graceful figure, holding her violin and walking towards the art building in the distance.

Life seemed to have returned to the time when she was alone, but it was also a little different. She didn't feel indifferent, but she felt uneasy and reluctant in her heart.

Finally, she couldn't bear it anymore. She stood up from her seat, left the classroom, and chased in the direction where Aoi was going.

"What am I doing? What am I thinking?"

Aiyin thought about it in her heart, but she didn't know why she did this. She only had one thought now, which was to go see the other person, the person who made her unable to forget and let go.

Even if she just looked at it from a distance, she felt very satisfied.

Then, she saw the other person walk into an alley, an alley that should be a dead end.

"What is Xiaokui doing there?"

Aine thought about it, doubts flashing through her mind, and she approached cautiously.

She heard a low cry, very low and soft, but the sound was so familiar to her.

"It's Xiaokui! She's crying!"

At this moment, lightning struck her heart, illuminating her heart, which had recently become a little dark, with a pale light. She stood there in a daze, at a loss, not knowing what to do.

Aine hesitated for a moment, holding her breath, and stepped lightly into the dim alley.

It started raining again, at an inappropriate time, yet also at the right time.

The raindrops hit the ground like countless tiny drumbeats, accompanying her heartbeat.

At the end of the alley, Aoi leaned against the wall, covering her face with her hands, her shoulders shaking slightly, clearly suppressing something. Aine's heart tightened, as if being gripped by an invisible hand.

"sunflower……"

Aine called softly, worry and hesitation evident in her voice.

Aoi heard her voice, raised her head, and tears mixed with rain slid down her face.

At that moment, their eyes met, and Aine could feel Aoi's inner struggle, pain, and surprise.

Aoi frantically wiped her face, trying to wipe away her tears and force a smile, but ultimately failed. She lowered her head and her tears flowed even more.

“I’m sorry, Aine…”

Aoi's voice was a little hoarse, "Forming a band... is really difficult."

Aine walked forward, reaching out her hand and gently wiping away the tears from Aoi's face, feeling her warmth.

She wanted to say something, but found that her throat was choked and she couldn't say anything. In the end, she just hugged Aoi tightly and held her in her arms.

Maybe, at this time, it’s okay to just hug each other like this, no need to think about anything else, just hug.

"sorry Sorry……"

Aoi whispered, as if she was apologizing to Aine for her behavior, or as if she was apologizing to Aoi herself, or maybe both.

"Don't say you're sorry."

Aine whispered, "I just want you to be happy."

Aoi leaned on Aine's shoulder, closed her eyes, and let the tears flow.

She felt Aine's warmth, as if she had found a moment of comfort. The two of them stood there quietly, the rain pounding on them, but no one moved.

After a long while, Aoi calmed down a little. She gently pushed Aine away and forced a smile: "Thank you, Aine. I really feel much better with you around."

Aiyin nodded, her eyes gentle: "Xiao Kui, do you know? No matter what difficulties you encounter, I will always be by your side. You don't have to bear all the pressure alone."

It was as if Aoi in the past had taken on all the pressure for me, making me happy and no longer alone.

Aoi looked at Aine's determined eyes and felt an endless power. She took a deep breath and wiped away her tears: "Well, I understand. Thank you, Aine."

The two walked out of the alley together, and the rain was still falling.

Seeing Aoi's figure becoming resolute again, Aine knew that the distance between the two of them had become closer. However, Aoi didn't say anything in the end. She still carried the heavy burdens on her shoulders alone, as always.

Aine couldn't help but clench the hand that wasn't holding Aoi's into a fist. An impulse arose in her heart, but in the end, that impulse was suppressed.

It's fine like this for now, it's fine like this for now...