Young people with light music will not encounter lonely rock music

"I thought Hongxia would say something that I didn't agree with."

But completely different from what was expected, the reality is that Kotobuki Hikaru was completely overthinking.

"How is that possible!" Hong Xia, the band leader, immediately shook her head forcefully. "In order to help my classmates fulfill the agreement with their important seniors... it's so cool to perform on stage instead of seniors who can't play! It's a development that can only be found in shonen comics!"

The girl's eyes were shining, and she no longer knew what kind of fantasy was playing out in her mind.

"But...after all, I am a member of the ending band, and suddenly I want to perform with other people..."

It's like betraying everyone.

"We're not so petty."

Without any burden at all, Hongxia retorted.

"If you're not allowed to perform with other people just because Kobuki-san is a member of our band, what's the difference between this and those guys who don't allow their friends to communicate with others?"

"Also, in fact, in the band industry, it is quite common to borrow members from each other." Yamada Ryo also spoke. "Especially for rare roles like drummers and keyboard players, they are often borrowed..."

Although generally speaking, they are only borrowed when recording songs or rehearsing.

"Moreover, we are not a band of artists bound and signed by a record company. We are members of a free band. A large part of the band's work is just a hobby and side job."

in a sense......

Now ending the band is just a side job for everyone.

The identity that everyone should put first is that of an ordinary high school student.

"If a classmate from our school asked me for something like this, I would definitely agree without hesitation, so there is no need to worry about what we think, Kotobuki-kun."

Hong Xia is a warm-hearted person, and these words are definitely true words from the heart.

"Huh..." Kotobuki let out a long sigh. "thank you all."

Hearing Hongxia say such words, the last burden in Kotobuki Hikaru's heart completely disappeared.

"There is no need to be burdened, Kotobuki-kun. For us, you are a being that we can completely trust. You will not leave us alone, right." At the end of the words, Hongxia seemed to be reminding and questioning.

But it was not a deliberate question, it was just something said inadvertently.

"How could I do that? You are the most important companions in the world to me."

Kotobuki Hikaru almost blurted out such shameful words.

The girls didn't respond, but their cheeks were slightly red and the corners of their mouths were smiling.

"Since Kotobuki-kun said this, that's enough."

......

...

I left late today.

Under everyone's instigation and coercion, Kotobuki Hikaru played the song he had just written several times in the practice room.

It wasn't until their hands were a little sore and Qinbukiguang repeatedly begged for mercy that they were willing to let him go.

as always.

The lovers who left the livehouse walked on the street illuminated by the bright moonlight.

Holding each other's hands in the dark night, no need for sweet words, just walking aimlessly, Kotobuki Hikaru could already feel the happiness that was almost overflowing.

But...it feels a little weird.

Today's Ichiri spoke much less than usual. Although Goto Ichiri was usually a taciturn character, when he was alone with Kotobuki Hikaru, he rarely remained silent.

"Don't you feel happy Yili?"

I don’t know how long I walked, but Kotobuki spoke in a low voice in the silent night.

The subtle sound was extremely clear in the dark night where only the sound of wind existed.

"No...nope..."

"Eh...I thought Yili was still angry."

"Why should I be angry?"

Goto Ichiri's tone was a bit unconfident.

"Because, when we first arrived at the light music club, when Saotome-san asked for my help, you had a very tough attitude and refused on my behalf regardless of my opinion. Even the teacup was overturned."

"Well......"

Recalling his impulse at that time, Goto Ichiri immediately blushed with embarrassment.

"Are you just complaining about me?"

"complain?"

"Complaining... I hate how petty and selfish I am."

Obviously the students in the light music department were requesting so sincerely, but the person involved was not me. From a rational point of view, I was not qualified to make decisions on Guang's behalf.

And the other party didn't make any excessive request, he just asked for Guang's opinion and asked him to help perform once.

However, just because of the possessiveness and pure selfishness in his heart, he became angry and refused regardless of Guang's thoughts.

"How could it be? I don't hate it. On the contrary... I like it even more."

"Ah...ah...don't say such embarrassing things!"

"What I said is true. Angry Yili is really cute. Moreover, Yili reacts so strongly because he cares about me, right?"

Looking at Goto Kazuri who was embarrassed by his words, Kotobuki Mitsuru spoke with a proud tone.

"Well... Anyway, the reason why Guang agreed so simply is because he couldn't refuse the beautiful senior sister's request."

"what?"

Kotobuki Mitsuru was stunned by what Goto Ichiri suddenly said.

The boy who was walking on the dark night road suddenly stopped, and Goto Kazuri, who was holding his hand, was pulled to continue moving forward.

"Is this why Yili is unhappy?"

"......certainly not."

From Goto Ichiri's sideways eyes and weak tone, Kotobuki guessed that what she said was definitely ironic.

"It turns out it's just because of this..."

"What does 'just because' mean?"

Kotobuki Mitsuru's nonchalant look only made Ichiri Goto feel even more awkward.

"Well, Natsume-senpai is indeed very beautiful, and she is also a popular ice beauty in school..."

Qinbukiguang was only halfway through what he said when he immediately felt a needle-like sharp gaze locked on him.

Although Yili has a weak personality and is extremely timid, he still has such a strong possessiveness and a tough side...

However, Kotobuki Mitsuru did not feel unhappy.

Because this kind of Goto Ichiri will only be revealed when facing himself.

It is an existence that belongs to you alone and will not be taken away by anyone.

"However, Yili's cuteness is still better...well, it should be better than ten."

"I...I am far different from Senior Xia!"

"It's just how shy Yili looks now that he's the cutest."

The word "cute" kept coming out of Kotobuki Mitsuru's mouth, and the intense offensive made Goto Issato's entire face dyed the color of sunset.

My consciousness started to feel a little groggy due to being too shy.

"Actually, even if there was no one, I was going to refuse it at first." Kotobuki Mitsuru continued.

"Then why did Guang agree..."

"Do you still remember what Saotome-san said that she was going to have the light music club perform the song?"

"Is it because they want to play the music written by Hikaru?"

"It's not a song I wrote, it's a song I wrote for Yili."

Although there is only a few words difference, the two sentences mean completely different things to Kotobuki Hikaru.

"A song written for...for me..."

Goto Isato's cheeks turned even redder.

Even though he could only observe through the dim street lights and the faint moonlight in the sky, he could still clearly see the girl's already red neck.

"This song means a lot to me, and I wouldn't have written it if I hadn't gotten the lyrics written by Yili...ah, the love letter."

"I...me too..."

Goto Ichiri also nodded. "For me, it is also a song that I will never forget..."

"Moreover, it was because of writing this song that I truly understood my own feelings. Only then could Yili and I have such a happy outcome."

Although the process was a bit bumpy, if it hadn't been for this song, I might still be at a loss.

The softness in my hands tightened my grip.

It's like holding on tightly and never letting go.

The girl also increased the strength in her hands.

"The Saotome Alumni Association wants to play this piece with Natsu-senpai, and she will definitely do it to make her understand her feelings..."

"I feel that Saotome-san's current mood is very similar to mine at that time, so I came up with the idea of ​​​​helping her."

I don’t want them to have any regrets before graduation.

I hope they can be like me and Yili who played this piece.

"It would be great if the song I wrote about the light... could be of some use."

Goto Ichiri's angry thoughts have almost disappeared completely.

"It will definitely be useful."

The heavy heart gradually became lighter.

The two people who had just stopped on the street for a moment took steps again.

The strange aura that Kotobuki Hikaru felt about Ichiri just now has disappeared.

"Just now, Guang was very handsome playing the piano in the practice room."

After the knot in his heart was relieved, Goto Ichiri was gradually able to speak out his inner thoughts.

"Hey...don't I play basically every day?"

"No, it's different. The light today gives people a different feeling."

"How does it feel?" Kotobuki Hikari asked.

"Well...it's like, like a pianist playing in an auditorium, elegant and handsome, not like a rock musician. The music he writes is also like piano music, elegant and beautiful .”

"Maybe it's because I remembered some things from the past...I unconsciously wanted to play the piano."

Just like when I picked up the guitar again, now I can fully accept it even when I played the piano as a child.

"Then, this song that Hikari wrote...was it also written for me?"

Goto Ichiri's voice was so subtle that it was difficult to detect, and his slightly trembling tone seemed to be suppressing the throbbing in his heart.

"Of course it is. Isn't the title of this song already written clearly..." Kotobuki Mitsuru continued. "But... what does 'also' mean? Every song I write now is written for Yili."

A song of love for you.

A song that expresses one's feelings almost without any disguise.

"Eh...ahhh..."

Shy Goto Ichiri kept shaking his head.

I hope to shake off the shyness in my heart by shaking my head.

After a long time, the girl who kept shaking her head finally stopped.