Young people with light music will not encounter lonely rock music

"..."

Kotobuki Mitsuru didn't answer.

I don't know what answer I should give.

At this time, if she said something like 'They definitely still like their daughter very much', it might only make her more sad.

And this kind of indifference, which is almost like ignoring, is even more sad for the senior sister than losing her hands to play the piano.

That's why she said something depressing like, "This is a relief...".

The air gradually solidified, falling into an unspeakable silence.

And in the silence, the cold air finally caused the other party to change the topic first.

"Actually, I secretly joined the light music club. I wanted to become a rock musician because of Kobuki-kun."

"Eh... me?"

"Because when I graduated from junior high school... Kotobuki-kun suddenly disappeared from the industry. After that, I heard about you from my friends from other schools. Kotobuki-kun was actually said to be some kind of 'strange heavy metal maniac' or something like that. .”

"Well--!"

Qinbuki's cheeks turned red.

The dark history that I least wanted to mention was suddenly revealed again.

"So... at that time, I thought, would it be fun to let Kotobuki-kun give up the honor that he has worked so hard to get, and rock and roll? Of course, there are also some unwilling thoughts... I imagined that I would Who is more talented in rock music? Maybe he can surpass Kotobuki-kun and beat you once?"

"For me, what I got before was not an honor...it was just a shackle." Kotobuki said with a sigh.

"It's the same for me."

The two of them were like a sympathy between heroes.

For a moment, Kotobuki Hikaru felt that he seemed to be used to being mentioned about the dark history of that year.

I also gradually accepted the part of myself that was not recognized by me.

"However, it turns out that I still have no talent. Even if I started to become a keyboard player, it was only a small amount of work... I couldn't even compose music. On the other hand, Kotobuki-kun has become a very famous rock musician. ”

"I really like the music of Kotobuki-kun's band... and I also like to watch the band's performance, but now I have no desire to catch up."

The girl's gaze shifted inadvertently.

When Qinbuki was silent, she was already looking in the direction of the ward door.

Through the translucent glass in the center of the door, several figures can be vaguely seen.

"Because for senior sister, she has found something more important than chasing me now."

"Yes."

The girl did not deny it.

"For me, being able to perform with the juniors in the light music department is the most precious memory."

"Saotome-san and the others definitely have the same thoughts as our senpai."

The same goes for myself.

Kotobuki Hikaru can relate to this.

current self.

Compared with making The End Band the most famous band itself, being able to play with everyone, perform on stage, and record albums is the most precious thing.

That's why he was able to blurt out this sentence with a very positive tone.

"Of course I know this kind of thing..."

Natsume Jasmine's eyes shifted to Kotobuki Hikaru again.

"So, I don't want them to have any regrets because of me...that's why I feel a little unwilling."

The girl's gaze made Kotobuki Hikaru feel a certain weight gradually bearing on her body.

And the next moment, she continued to speak.

"So, Kotobuki-kun...can I ask you a favor?"

"No matter what it is, I will agree to it." Kotobuki promised, patting his chest.

"This is different from the request that Nanami, Risa, and Chizuru asked you... It's a request from Natsume Jasmine, a fan of the Ending Band."

Natsume Jasmine took a long breath, and her eyes changed a little.

"Please... take my place and let the light music department complete this performance before I graduate."

It was clear that Kotobuki Mitsuru had given a positive answer before, but Natsume Jasmine asked Kotobuki Mitsuru the same thing again.

The meaning of the words is not the same as before.

This was not a request from the Light Music Club, but a request from a girl named Natsume Jasmine.

"Before the graduation ceremony starts, seniors will also go to this show."

"Of course, I will go no matter what!"

Even if you are in a wheelchair, you have to go.

The girl already had such a determination.

"Then, I promise senior sister that I will definitely let senior sister see an unforgettable performance."

Chapter 285 A song of love for you

After visiting Natsume Jasmine, when I walked out of the ward building, the color of the sky had begun to turn infinitely closer to orange.

"Eh... Oops, it's been so long? I can't even keep up with my part-time job at the live house!"

Kita glanced at the time on the phone screen and said in surprise.

"Kotobuki-san, Gotou-san, Kita-san, then let's meet again."

Under the leadership of Saotome Nanami, the three girls from the light music club said goodbye to the band members.

"Sorry for delaying your time to go to work."

"It's nothing. If we leave now, it's still too late." Kita waved his hand quickly.

"Okay, then goodbye. After that... I will go to the light music club to rehearse when I have free time." Kotobuki Hikaru also made plans to say goodbye.

"Thank you... Kotobuki-kun, you are willing to help us..."

When parting, the three girls glanced in the direction of the hospital with some reluctance.

Speaking of which...when I left, I didn't even have time to say goodbye to my senior sister.

"Since it's something I've promised, I will definitely do it well." Kotobuki promised, patting his chest. "Whether it's rehearsing or performing, I will give my best."

"We will work hard too! We will work hard and not hold back Qinbuki-san!"

Leaving behind such self-motivating words, the girls gradually moved away from the sight of Kotobuki Hikaru and others.

It wasn't until they disappeared into the noisy streets of Tokyo that Kotobuki finally came back to his senses.

"Ah--I forgot about being late!"

It wasn't until Kita noticed the passage of time again that Goto Kazuri suddenly became panicked.

"If you are late for no reason, you will definitely be scolded by the store manager!"

Thinking of Ichichi Hoshige's appearance when he was angry, Gotou couldn't help but feel the trembling from deep inside.

For some reason, I always felt that when facing the store manager, I couldn't resist. I even couldn't help but want to lie on the ground, imitating a canine animal lying on the ground with its belly exposed, showing a submissive posture.

"Sorry, you two are late because you have to accompany me. Call a taxi. You should be able to avoid punishment from the store manager."

Kotobuki Hikaru also looked at the time.

It takes a lot of time to take the subway from central Tokyo to Shimokitazawa.

In the final analysis, Yili and Kita followed him here because of their own reasons.

So no matter what, we must ensure that they are not late.

"Is it really possible?!"

Kita's face showed a look of joy.

Since his income was confiscated by his mother, Kita has returned to his original state of being a poor student.

Moreover, the taxi fare to Shimokitazawa... is definitely higher than their salary from working in a live house.

Although the ultimate reason is that the income from part-time jobs for high school students is too meager.

However, for everyone who has ended the band, working part-time is no longer just a means to maintain the band's operating funds.

Just because I want to have a reason to stay with everyone.

To maintain the place that is most important to everyone.

Kotobuki Mitsuki stood on the roadside and waved, and almost at the same time, a number of taxis stopped in front of the three of them.

......

...

It was getting dark.

When the three of them arrived at the livehouse, there was already a long queue in front of the door.

Audiences who came to watch the band's performance had already begun to arrive.

"Kotobuki-kun! Koichiri...and Kita, why are you here so late today."

Itichi Hongka, who was checking the audience's tickets in front of the door, asked with some complaints.

"Did you encounter any problems on the way here?"

However, Hong Xia's immediate reaction was not blame, but concern.

"Sorry! Senior Hongxia! The traffic jam on the road is too serious... We got here late as a last resort."

Kita clasped her hands and apologized to Hongxia. "I explained the reason in the online chat group...but the seniors didn't reply to the message."

"Eh... forget it, anyway, my sister and Ryo are already very busy in the venue. Come in and help."

Knowing that it was just a traffic jam, Hongxia felt relieved and let the three of them go in quickly without asking too many questions.

There is also a reason for not replying to messages.

After all, the work that usually required four people to complete was solved today by just two people.

Although four people can easily complete it on weekdays... but it is still a bit reluctant for two people to do it. From the beginning to now, I have been so busy that I don't even have time to check the messages on my mobile phone.

but......

Where did the three of them go together?

There was no time to raise this question, and Hong Xia immediately continued to greet the audience who came to watch the performance.

Kotobuki Mitsuru sighed.

Although calling a taxi is indeed the most efficient way to travel under normal circumstances, he ignored a fatal problem.

When the three of them set off...

It was the evening rush hour when the first wave of workers came off work in Tokyo.

As usual, even in the early morning hours, the streets of Tokyo are still crowded with traffic.

Taking a taxi during legal off-duty hours is the stupidest choice.

"too slow!"

As soon as they entered the venue, Goto Ichiri and Kita were caught by the extremely busy store manager at the bar.

"Sorry! Store manager, Ryo-senpai... we're late!"

Kita clasped her hands together, bowed to the store manager and begged for forgiveness.

"We'll talk about the reason for being late later... Hurry and go to the bar to help Liang deal with the customers. I will deduct your salary for being late today."

"Ah...yes!"