Young people with light music will not encounter lonely rock music

"I know where it is, just let me lead the way."

With that said, Kita took a step forward, keeping a body distance from Kotobuki Hikaru and Goto Isato.

"As expected of Kita." Kotobuki Mitsuru praised.

It was the first time for Kotobuki Mitsuru and Goto Kazuri to stay in school after school like this.

After school, there were more people in the school than expected.

Most of them are students who stay at school after school to participate in club activities.

Although it is only a small part, most students go home directly after school, and those who are willing to study further will go to cram schools outside to continue classes after school.

The corridor of the teaching building is filled with sunlight coming from the window, and the sunlight has begun to dim.

Although the speed of darkness has begun to gradually move back, after all, spring has not yet fully arrived, and the speed of darkness is still a bit fast.

Through the windows dyed yellow by the sun, you can see the members of the sports club on the playground still sweating.

Is this youth?

Obviously it is just a scenery that can be seen everywhere every day, but when you are actually on campus after school, you always feel an inexplicable emotion in your heart.

"Ah... Kita-san!"

Two girls who happened to pass by suddenly greeted Kita.

"Hello, Hieda-san, what a coincidence. Are you busy with club activities early today?"

"That's right... The seniors are about to graduate. They don't come to the club very much this semester, so the affairs in the club have been left to us recently."

"It's really hard work... But I heard that Hieda-san is going to become a minister? That's really awesome."

"This kind of thing hasn't been decided yet... we can't say for sure!"

"Then I won't disturb Hieda-san, bye."

Kita skillfully exchanged greetings with passing friends.

After the greetings were over, he breathed a sigh of relief and continued to lead the two of them forward.

Kita is really a heartthrob... No matter where he goes, he has friends, and even has acquaintances from senior students.

And whether it is among boys or girls, they are all positive comments.

"Hasn't Kita ever joined a club?" Kotobuki Mitsuru suddenly asked.

"Eh...me?" Kita didn't look back, but just said doubtful words.

"Ah."

"When I was in junior high school, I wanted to join...but my friends always pulled me and wanted me to join their club. I felt that no matter which club I joined, it would make others unhappy, so I just decided to join any club. No one is joining.”

Kita didn't mean to show off that he had many friends. Even if he just looked at the girl's back, he could feel the distress in her words.

I don't know if it's an illusion, but I always feel that Kita's progress has slowed down a little.

"In high school, because I joined the band, I didn't join any club."

"Hmm... In a sense, Kita joined the band before the two of us. Can he be considered our senior?"

There is nothing wrong with thinking this way.

After all, in the group photo of the first generation band that ended, only Hikaru Itachi, Ryo Yamada, and Kita were seen.

Although it is said that Kita in the photo was photoshopped by Hong Xia's poor cutout.

"Kita...senpai?" Goto Kazuri tried to speak.

"Kotobuki-san... don't mention my dark history again!"

He obviously didn't know how to play the guitar, and even made the mistake of buying a guitar instead of a bass. This is definitely a dark history that will never be forgotten in this life.

Such a dark history was mentioned by Kotobuki. Kita finally turned his head, his face full of panic and shyness, and he looked at the two people unwillingly.

"However, it turns out that a popular person like Kita can also have such enviable troubles..."

Kotobuki Hikari couldn't help but sigh.

For some people, the things that make them envious may become a burden and trouble for another person.

"I really don't know how Kita did it. Being able to make so many friends is really amazing..."

"Is it awesome?" The smile on Kita's cheek gradually disappeared, but in just a moment, the smile was squeezed out again. "On the contrary, I think Kotobuki-san and Xiao Yili are very good. They have a free and easy attitude like a lone ranger."

"I can understand that this is Kita's ridicule for us who have no friends..."

"No, I really think Kotobuki-san and Koichiri are great."

Kita shook his head, and there was no trace of ridicule in the expression on his face.

"Being able to be alone, you can go on even if you are alone. You don't need to care about other people's eyes. You can always implement your own will."

I don’t know if it was flattery, but Kita placed all kinds of handsome words on Kotobuki Hikaru and Goto Kazuri.

"This kind of thing...I can't do it no matter what. I can't stand on my own without relying on a group. If I don't make friends, I will be abandoned...So, Kotobuki-san and Koichiri are the most powerful. That kind of person."

Everyone will have different opinions. It seems that in Kita's eyes, he is not a being that can be called powerful.

"Don't Kita like to make friends?" Kotobuki Mitsuru continued to ask.

I want to seek some answers from Kita that I am still confused about.

"No, of course I like to make friends."

Kita denied it. "However, making friends is also a troublesome thing... The relationship between friends needs to be maintained. The more friends you have, the more energy it takes to maintain the relationship. Friendships between high school students are very fragile, and some A friendship established just between a few meetings and a few words will be forgotten if you don't speak for a few days. If you refuse the other party's invitation once, you will be regarded as the kind of person who doesn't want to socialize. This is really troublesome. .”

Unconsciously, the scene became Kita’s one-sided complaint.

"Actually, I used to stay up late at night just to chat with my friends after going home... I've been too busy with band affairs recently, so the frequency of chatting with my friends has decreased. I have fewer friends around me in the past few days..."

"This kind of friendship is too fragile..." Qinbukiguang felt a little embarrassed.

"The friendship between students is inherently fragile." Kita did not deny it. "But maintaining this vulnerability is something that requires effort."

"Furthermore, although there is a saying that... true friends do not need to maintain relationships, but if you are too lazy to maintain relationships, then such a relationship cannot be called friends, right? ."

Kotobuki Hikaru nodded somewhat blankly.

"I didn't expect Kita to be able to say such enigmatic words."

"I'm not that kind of idiot!"

"No, no, no, if you can't tell the difference between a guitar and a bass, you're definitely considered an idiot."

"I told you not to talk about my dark history anymore!"

Kita, who was touched by the reverse scale, once again became as hairy as a cat.

"Although I say this, making friends is still very interesting. Going shopping with friends, going to the beach... and visiting shrines are all unforgettable things."

"No... that's right!"

Goto Ichiri suddenly spoke.

Goto Kazuri couldn't understand what Kita said at first.

But what Kita is talking about now are all things he has experienced personally.

Now, I am no longer the kind of person who has no friends...

Everyone in the band is his important friend.

"Ask me these questions...Do you want to make friends, Kotobuki-san?"

Kita changed the topic and pushed Kotobuki Hikaru to the center of the topic.

"Eh... me?" Kotobuki was stunned for a moment. "No, I'm just a little curious."

"If Kotobuki-san wants to make friends, he will definitely become a popular figure in the school. No matter where he is, good-looking people will be very popular."

Kita closed his mouth mid-sentence.

Then the excitement in his body disappeared immediately, and the next moment he became concerned about Gotou Ichisato's expression.

"I don't want to deliberately get close to others, make friends or anything like that..."

Kotobuki Hikaru finally gave this answer.

"For me, it's enough if the people around me understand me."

There is no use thinking about more things.

Now, it is enough for me to protect everything I have.

"We're here, the Light Music Department, it's right here."

in silence.

Under the leadership of Kita, the three of them stopped in front of an abandoned classroom.

......

...

Regarding the light part, Kotobuki Hikari has always had an unrealistic fantasy.

Maybe it's because when I was at home, I kept listening to Sister Tsumugi telling me the stories that happened between me and her companions in the light music club.

Therefore, in Kotobuki Hikaru's fantasy, the light music club should be the kind of place filled with beauty and warmth, where everyone lives in harmony.

However......

wow-

"excuse me."

Kotobuki Mitsuru opened the classroom door.

Then, what came into view was a room...

Utility room?

Although it is said to be a club activity room, the area of ​​this classroom is only half the size of an ordinary classroom. It is obviously used as a utility room in the school.

However, for such a small club with only a few people, the student union would not arrange a very good classroom for them to use.

But this is obviously a vicious cycle. Perhaps it is precisely because the club activity room is so messy that it cannot recruit people.

"Excuse me, is this the light music department?"

The slightly messy club activity room has four tables joined together in the center.

There are four chairs beside the table.

But among the four positions, there were only three girls sitting together.

"Yes, this is the light music department."

A black-haired girl sitting closest to the window stood up and walked towards Kotobuki Hikari.

"I'm Kotobuki Mitsuru. Hiratsuka-sensei asked me to come. I'm sorry to keep you all waiting."

"Kotobuki-san, you're finally here, it's great..."

The girl with long black hair and straight hair patted her chest, showing a relieved look.

"I am Nanami Saotome, and I asked Mr. Hiratsuka to invite you here."

The girl bowed slightly to Kotobuki Hikaru, with 'saved' written all over her face.

There were two girls in the activity room who also stood up from their seats following Saotome.

"Hey...Kita-san is here too?"

Saotome suddenly asked Kita who was behind Kotobuki.

"?"

Kotobuki Hikari was slightly startled, and glanced at Kita.

"Do you know?"

"Saotome-san is also very popular in school. She is also a guitarist. It would be strange if Kotobuki-san doesn't recognize her."

Kita looked as if Kotobuki Hikaru had no idea.

"Who is this..."