A band simulator, but all girl-heavy!

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Chapter 146: Grandma who sees through everything.

Today is the last day of Golden Week, and also the first day that the training camp has ended.

Aoi failed to stay up all night in the simulator to find a way to crack the grandmother's game. When she was going through the personal stories of the band members, she was already drowsy. Her consciousness was so hazy that she started to have wild thoughts and fell asleep unknowingly.

When they woke up, it was already morning. They packed up their things and took the Saotome family's car to leave the dreamy Shizuoka Prefecture, saying goodbye to the blue sea of ​​Izu and this late spring full of beautiful memories.

However, the car made Aoi seem extremely uneasy on the road. As the distance became shorter and the destination got closer, she felt a sense of oppression as if a fierce typhoon was gradually approaching, and the atmosphere became increasingly heavy and solemn.

She hadn't seen her grandmother for a while. Although the grandmother in her memory was always smiling, sometimes people who are always smiling are far more terrifying than those who always have a stern face.

Kui still remembers that during the few months when she lived at her grandmother's house as a child, she often saw her grandmother correcting her table manners and some minor shortcomings. She always had an elegant and gentle smile on her face, and her tone was calm and gentle. But it was that warm smile that always made people feel the terrible and oppressive majesty.

For some reason, the simulator deduced a very rebellious Aoi. Perhaps it was because Aoi had not experienced her previous life. Anyway, her character was extremely cowardly. Not to mention arguing with her grandmother and running away from home, she didn't even have the courage to leave the house secretly.

If this really happened, she would probably protest weakly for a few moments, then reluctantly agree under her grandmother's coercion, and then silently feel anxious and sad in her heart, but she would have no idea what to do.

However, she didn't have any better solutions at this point. She would try to be a good child when she got back and see if she could get other results in the simulator...

With this thought in mind, Aoi returned to Tokyo with trepidation. After sending her companions home one by one and saying goodbye, she finally returned to Saotome's house after a long absence.

However, the usually warm and exquisite home is now covered with a shadow. If it were placed in the game, from Aoi's perspective, it would probably be the Demon King's Castle in the classic Japanese RPG, a medieval castle shrouded in shadows under the purple-black sky.

She felt like she was at school and her teacher had notified her parents. She stood at the door nervously, but finally sighed, opened the door with her key, and tried her best to maintain her image as a polite and well-behaved child, taking off her shoes and entering the house properly.

"Mom, I'm back. Is grandma here?"

"Welcome back."

In addition to her mother's voice, there was also a familiar and elegant voice that responded to her.

I saw grandma standing in the living room, with a familiar kind smile on her delicate face carved with wrinkles, and a pair of emerald green eyes that had not lost their luster even with her age, gazing at Aoi kindly.

"Good boy, it's been a long time since we last met. Come here and let me see you."

She still smiled, her tone gentle with a hint of joy, and waved gently to Aoi.

Seeing her grandmother's appearance, Kui couldn't help feeling a little guilty. Although she was indeed a little afraid of this elegant old woman, her grandmother's importance and love for her were unquestionable. The old lady was thinking about her granddaughter and wanted to come and visit her specially, but before going home, she felt stressed and nervous about her grandmother's arrival.

By doing this, she always feels that she is letting her grandmother down.

With this feeling, Aoi walked up to her grandmother with a cheerful smile on her face, gave her a hug, and said.

"I miss you too, Grandma."

This is a lie.

Now she can lie without blushing or beating her heart. What an evil woman, Saotome Aoi.

Aoi felt the corner of her eye twitch slightly, but she didn't show it. Instead, she let her grandmother look at her with a smile, standing there obediently, like an exquisite life-size doll.

"You've grown taller, my good boy, and you've become more and more beautiful... You look so much like your mother when she was young."

After a while, grandma's smile became brighter and brighter as she spoke. She took Aoi's hand affectionately, took her to sit on the sofa, and asked her all kinds of questions.

For example, whether your studies are going well at school, whether you have encountered any problems in your studies, how you feel about playing in the band, and whether there have been any dangerous incidents during training camps...

There was no questioning, no coercion, and no traditional style of self-righteous life control by the older generation. There was only a relaxed and pleasant conversation, and even Aoi gradually forgot the troubles she was facing and the problems in the simulator.

Until grandma suddenly changed the subject and asked with a smile.

"By the way, does Aoi have a boyfriend? Or is there a boy you like at school?"

This question made Aoi's heart skip a beat, and for a moment she didn't know how to answer.

It’s not that she really has someone she likes, but the topic changed so quickly and inexplicably that she didn’t know how to react, just like an idol participating in a variety show who was suddenly thrown such a death proposition.

"No, why would you ask that, grandma?"

So, after Aoi realized what was happening, she chose to tell the truth almost immediately, with a puzzled expression on her face.

"That's it..."

Grandma nodded thoughtfully, as if pondering something, and asked again, "If that's the case, what about the girls?"

Aoi fell silent.

Even though I had anticipated that after a peaceful conversation, I might suddenly face harsh questioning from my grandmother, I didn't expect to be asked such a strange question.

Using a certain circle's special terminology, this is seriously OOC, because grandma doesn't usually seem like the type to make such a joke, but it's unlikely that she would seriously ask such a question...

For a short while, she had no idea how to answer and could only stare at her grandmother's smiling and kind face in shock.

"...Grandma, when did you learn to make jokes like this..."

After hesitating for a while, Aoi finally chose a relatively normal answer in her confused mind, with a very subtle smile on her face.

In her eyes, the older generation should be more conservative in their ideas, especially a Yamato Nadeshiko from the Showa era like her grandmother. How could she suddenly ask such a question?

"Well, just treat it as a casual question."

Grandma just smiled and shook her head, with a faint smile in her eyes, as if she saw through everything.

Aoi probably couldn't see the insight in her eyes. After all, no one had told her that a few days ago, someone who claimed to be her classmate visited the villa and had a very close conversation with her grandmother.

Although my grandmother lived in the Showa era, her ideas were by no means old-fashioned and conservative. On the contrary, as someone in the music industry, she always tried to keep up with the times. She also met many musicians who pursued freedom and rebellion. Same-sex love was not uncommon in her era.

So, when she met the girl who called herself Nagasaki Suyo that day, she could see desire in the girl's blue eyes almost at first glance.

For experienced people, the desire in their eyes cannot be hidden, just like a first-magnitude star in the night sky, it will shine brightly no matter which city it is in.

Longing for solitude, longing for possession, longing for love...

Judging from the girl's actions and behaviors, this desire clearly leans towards love.

She didn't know what had happened to her granddaughter or her interpersonal relationships, but as a grandmother, she still needed to pay close attention to her and, if possible, give her some guidance.

However, judging by Aoi's reaction, she didn't seem to have that intention at all.

Unrequited love...?

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Chapter 147 Simulators are all lies.

This topic did not last too long. After all, grandma had only met the girl named Nagasaki Suyo once, and she didn't know her at all, so she didn't dare to turn her guess into reality.

After all, she is just an older generation musician who is knowledgeable and has relatively open-minded ideas. She is not Lao Ye, and she does not have the ability to tell who is Ye at a glance.

However, the experience accumulated over countless years and events should not be underestimated. At least she was sure that the girl had special feelings for her granddaughter, but since Aoi did not intend to reveal it, or did not notice it at all, there was no need to continue the conversation.

"I just want to know Aoi's emotional state in advance. Don't take my words too seriously."

Grandma smiled and shook her head. She gracefully picked up the tea on the table and took a sip. Her tone remained flat, almost without any fluctuation. "I guess your mother hasn't discussed this with you? She still cares a lot... After all, you're her only daughter."

"Grandma...I'm only fifteen."

The corner of Aoi's eye twitched slightly, and she reminded him in a low voice.

She couldn't figure out whether her family was too open or Japan was too open. If this happened next door, it would probably trigger the standard plot of the mother flipping through her daughter's diary and asking, "Who is that classmate you go home with every day after school?"

Isn't it forbidden to have premature love here?

"I know, so I need to remind you that no matter how deep the feelings are, you must think carefully."

Grandma narrowed her eyes and smiled calmly, "You are still young and have a lot of time. There is no need to rush to make choices for your life. Do you understand?"

"Ming, I understand..."

Aoi nodded blankly. For some reason, her grandmother's theory in the simulator suddenly emerged in her mind. The sense of crisis that had gradually dissipated once again hovered over her head, as if knocking at her thoughts like a warning.

I should find an excuse to go back to my room quickly...

"By the way, Aoi, your mother told me that you've been in a band lately?"

Grandma's voice was like the sound of a bell being struck, and the long, 'dong dong dong' echoed in Kui's ears, completely dispelling her luck.

Aoi's body suddenly tensed up, and the smile on her face became much stiffer, and she could only smile dryly.

"Ah, yes... yes, it's just an amateur student band I formed with some friends."

No! You can't say that!

The more Grandma feels like they're just playing around, the less likely they are to succeed. Shouldn't they be directly told what they've achieved, or show her the song they've written...?

Aoi felt a cold sweat seeping out of her forehead. She carefully observed her grandmother's expression, wondering whether she should speak up and do something to remedy the situation.

"Aoi is doing really well. She participated in a music festival with her band and won first place that day. The song they performed was also written by Aoi and her friends."

The mother, who was sitting quietly sipping tea, suddenly spoke up, picked up her mobile phone, and showed her grandmother the video she had saved of the music festival that day.

Aoi suddenly felt a little uneasy, and an inexplicable sense of tension and shame suddenly surged up from her feet into her heart. She sat stiffly in the same place, unable to utter a word.

It's not that I'm extremely insecure, but it feels weird to show my family members that I'm happily playing in a band outside. It's like a public execution to have my proud personal comics and novels being read and circulated by my family.

And...when did her mother save the video of her music festival? When Aoi mentioned this before, she clearly looked completely uninterested!

However, this may be better, and it is more reliable than Gbc's simulation.

Aoi was helpless in the current situation. She had no other options except to listen anxiously to the music coming from her phone and Kita's singing.

When their piece finally finished playing, grandma raised her head and looked at Aoi with her eyes, which were bright and clear for some reason, and asked with a hint of excitement in her tone.

"Did you write this song with your friends?"

"Ah, yes...Excuse me, how is it?"

Aoi swallowed nervously.

"From an industry perspective, there's a lot to say, and I shouldn't discuss complicated things with my family. From my personal perspective... 僣... simply put, this is an excellent song."

The smile on grandma's face was revitalized. She gently waved to Aoi, indicating that she should sit next to her, "Come here, Aoi, sit next to me."

"OK……"

Aoi nodded and did as she was told somewhat stiffly. She tilted her head slightly in confusion and looked at her grandmother beside her, only to find that she just gently stretched out her hand, placed it on her head, and stroked her beige hair.

".Do you like music, Aoi?"

Grandma asked in her ear.

"like."

Aoi nodded gently. "Whether it's playing or creating music, it's a very happy thing. I like this feeling... I also want to do what my grandmother did in my own way."

"Then tell me what you think."

Grandma smiled and said, "Originally, I planned for you to follow my example and become a professional singer, signing a contract with an agency, or spending a few years in a training center. Then, using the resources and hype of our family to become a star..."

Hearing this, Aoi couldn't help but feel nervous, as if the bell representing restraint had finally rung.

But then, Grandma continued.

"Hearing this song reminds me a little of myself back then... Music really has to be created according to one's nature to create true music. Since you have such talent and passion, you have the possibility of choosing your own path. Tell me, Aoi, what are your thoughts?"

It was as if a flock of white doves flew over, passed the bell tower, flapped their wings, and flew to the other side of the blue sky.

Aoi was even a little dazed for a moment, unable to recover from the huge jump in her emotions. She believed that "things would definitely develop according to the simulator", so she hardly considered other possibilities.

"Eh? Grandma, what you're saying is... it's okay if I don't have to take the royal route?"

She hesitated for a long time before asking cautiously.

"Of course, as I said before, you are still young and have plenty of time. Now that you can figure out your own achievements, I won't make decisions for you."

Grandma smiled and said, "Of course, if you don't achieve anything in the future, maybe I will still consider letting you take this path."

A big stone in my heart finally fell.

The feeling of joy returned to her heart like a tide, making the smile on Aoi's face become much happier.

If you think about it carefully, the simulator probably isn't a tool that can predict the future. It's probably just some mysterious deduction bot, but the results of the deduction aren't correct...

If my grandmother was so strong-willed and insisted that her descendants inherit her dream, why didn't my mother become a singer as she wished?

As expected, the simulator can’t be trusted completely! It’s just a game!

"I want to...try to go professional with my current band."

Aoi had a smile on her face, her eyes sparkling with excitement, "I want to go to the martial arts hall with them."