A world only known by the God of Lost Love

"no problem."

The blonde woman agreed readily.

"It just so happens that tonight's guest band is a new band that is quite popular among young people. Maybe you will also like it."

"Ok."

In this way, it seems that he only went to Livehouse two or three times during college, and all of them were to accompany his ex-girlfriend.

Apart from listening to the other party's various complaints, I have no memory of listening to music in peace at all.

Let’s take this opportunity to experience a bit of the normal livehouse atmosphere.

Just as Suzuki Ren was thinking this, the store door behind him suddenly opened again——

"I'm back, sister!...Ah?"

A energetic female voice came from the door.

When Suzuki Ren looked in the direction of the sound, a girl with blond hair and red eyes and a side ponytail was looking at him in surprise.

"What a handsome guy, but he's still wearing a high school uniform... Eh! Could it be that he's my sister's boy - pfft!"

Before the blond girl could finish her words, she was hit with a knife directly on the top of her head.

"You need to call me the store manager here. Also, he is planning to come work here."

"I haven't decided yet... but let me introduce myself first."

Ren Suzuki stood up and bowed slightly to the two of them:

"My name is Suzuki Ren, a freshman at Xiuhua High School. Please take care of me when we meet you for the first time."

"Hey, you're still a first-year student?"

After hearing this, the older blond woman raised her eyebrows in surprise, and then said:

"This is really unexpected... My name is Ichi Hoshige, and I am the store manager of this [STARRY]."

"My name is Hikaru Ichichi, a sophomore at Shimokitazawa High School. I am a waiter here and the sister of the store manager! Please give me your advice!"

The girl with side ponytail also introduced herself with a smile.

Although the lights in the Livehouse were slightly dim, it did not affect the girl's smile that was full of vitality and youth.

Rather, because of her presence, this dark store on the basement floor has become a lot brighter.

Why don't we just sign the contract today?

Anyway, his original intention was just to make money. If he could appreciate this smile every day, staying and working here would be a good choice.

With many thoughts, Suzuki Ren fell into deep thought...

Chapter 6: "Can't Stop" in every sense of the word

"So, how's the band formation going, as you mentioned?"

"Well……"

"Still can't find the guitarist?"

"yes……"

"........."

Ren Suzuki, who was sitting at an empty table, was looking at her phone and listening to the chatter of the Ichichi sisters.

Although there is no cause and effect, it is not difficult to tell from the conversation between the two that the girl named Ichichi Hongka seems to have the goal of forming a band, and her sister has no objection to this.

However, there seems to be a very serious problem in the first step of forming a band - recruiting members.

"Ah, that's right!"

Halfway through the conversation, Ichichi Hongka suddenly turned to look at Ren Suzuki, who was still eavesdropping silently.

"Have you ever learned any musical instrument, Suzuki-san? Like guitar?"

"not at all."

Suzuki Ren shook his head.

Although he did have similar thoughts in high school, in the end he decided to focus on his studies.

"Sure enough, I won't be so lucky... The handsome guy who comes to work in the store turns out to be an otome-like guitarist who hides his secrets."

Hongxia, who had already guessed this, said with a smile.

"I don't know what's going on over there with Ryo——"

"I am back."

As a result, before Ichichi Hongxia could finish her words, a very lazy female voice sounded along with the sound of the door opening.

"By the way, he also brought what we need most."

After this lazy female voice, another lively and lovely voice sounded.

"Yes! I am Ryo-senpai's thing!"

"…………"

The content of this brief conversation was a bit too exciting, causing Ren Suzuki, who had always been calm, to turn his head towards the door at an exaggerated speed.

And what appeared there were two beautiful girls who would never lose to Ichichi Hongka.

Walking in front was a girl wearing earrings and wired headphones, with short blue hair that reached her ears, and looked very individual.

His slightly long bangs covered his right eye, while the other exposed left eye was full of world-weary decadence.

Just seeing her style, the word "rock" came to Ren Suzuki's mind.

Behind her was a girl wearing the same school uniform as him and with long red shawl hair.

Compared with the rock girl, the red-haired girl is obviously much more well-behaved. Except for the ends of her hair that were slightly treated with a curling iron and the pink doll hanging on her schoolbag, this girl has no other appearance. There are no other decorations.

However, even so, her beautiful face and cute gestures are enough to fully display her cuteness and charm...

……

Wait, take a closer look, he seems to know this red-haired girl.

"what--!"

At the same time, the red-haired girl also noticed Ren Suzuki sitting in the store.

"Good afternoon! Suzuki-san."

"Oh, good afternoon, Kita-kun."

Ren Suzuki smiled and responded to the cute girl waving her arms at him.

"It's a coincidence that we met here."

"Yes! I didn't expect to meet you here either!"

The girl known as Kita also showed a surprised expression.

"Is it possible that Suzuki-san is here to listen to music?"

"I'm here to apply for a job as a waiter. I'm going to observe the working environment today. If there's no problem, I'll start working here tomorrow."

"That's it! Suzuki-san is handsome, and his mannerisms are also very mature. He is definitely suitable for being a waiter!"

"Thank you for the compliment."

Two current high school students who met by chance at school started chatting as if no one was watching.

At the same time, the blue-haired girl had also walked down the stairs and came to Ichichi Hongka's side.

"...The brightness of this store seems to have suddenly increased by several percentage points. Do you have any idea about this?"

"Well...that's what happens when acquaintances get together."

Yijizhi Hongxia said helplessly.

"So, that kid is the guitarist you found?"

"kindness."

The blue-haired girl nodded.

"Her name is Kita Ikuyo, a freshman at Hideka High School."

"Eh... no wonder she met Suzuki-san. It turns out they are freshmen in the same grade."

Itachi Hongxia showed the same expression at first, then she stood up again and looked at the Livehouse stage not far away with expectant eyes.

"But... with the guitarist, the core part of the band has been assembled! We can finally take the first step!"

"In that case, it's time for her to say hello to you... Hello, Kita."

After saying that, the blue-haired girl turned back to Kita Ikuyo and called:

"This is the Hongxia I mentioned before. Come and say hello to her."

"Yes!"

After hearing the call of the blue-haired girl, Kita Ikuyo immediately stood at attention. Then she hurried to Hongxia and introduced herself to her...

"...It's really dazzling."

Looking at the three beautiful girls gathered together, Ren Suzuki couldn't help but sigh:

"They came together to form a band simply because of their own hobbies and ideals... No matter what the outcome is, this moment alone is enough to be called youth."

Compared with the gleamingness of the three of them, Goto Ichiri's campus life can simply be called bleak.

Let alone like-minded friends, there are not even classmates who can talk to each other.

Even if he didn't think about strategy or saving the world, and simply from the perspective of an adult, Ren Suzuki wanted to do something for this poor girl.

"How can we (let her) enjoy youth like them..."

"Why is a guy who has just entered high school pretending to be serious here?"

Itachi Xingge said while handing him a glass of orange juice.

"But no matter what, seeing these three girls standing together, you should already want to stay, right?"

"Indeed."

Faced with the shop owner's teasing, Ren Suzuki admitted very frankly.

"The three of them stand together, and even just looking at them is enough for the eyes... But visual enjoyment is not the whole of the work experience. I really have to make a decision after experiencing it."

"What an incredible amount of determination... I didn't expect that three beautiful girls couldn't make you waver."

Yi Ji Xingge curled his lips in boredom:

"Okay, just enjoy yourself as a guest tonight. I'll be sitting at the bar later. You can come to me anytime you make up your mind."

"I see."

Ren Suzuki nodded, then he first looked up at the three girls who were still talking, then looked down at his phone again, and searched for relevant information about Livehouse...

........................

"Finally home."

After returning home, Ichiri Goto habitually hid in the closet and turned on the computer he used to record.

The light from the screen illuminates this small and dark environment. This "mini barrier" constructed of closet doors and various equipment is the safest place in Goto Isri's heart.

As long as she can return here, her mood will be restored to calm. As long as she puts on the headphones, she can isolate all external disturbances and return to her own world again...

[That means...this place will be our shared refuge from now on? 】

Suddenly, my mind couldn't help but recall the conversation at noon.

Just recalling the gentle expression on Suzuki Ren's face when he said these words, Goto Ichisato felt as if his body was being hit by an electric current.