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"Aine already met with the rest of the band. She apologized to them face-to-face."

"No need to show that expression, of course you don't know about this."

A hint of pleasure appeared in Miss Liang's voice.

"The only reason Ai-yin is keeping this from you is that she wants to surprise you after she successfully returns to the band and change the image you have of her."

She said she was sacrificing her free time at school to spend with you.

"He was diligently practicing guitar in Takamatsu's astronomy club."

Slowly, the boy raised his head.

In mid-air, his gaze met that of the pink-haired girl who had been staring at him.

How long ago was the last time I spent a midday with Aine?

He could no longer recall the exact date.

He didn't know when, but that pink-haired girl disappeared from his memories of the afternoons he spent in Haneoka.

Instead, a girl named Toyokawa Shoko has been by his side ever since.

If it weren't for the opportune timing and circumstances surrounding Miss Aine's mistake, and the advantageous geographical proximity between the two in their daily lives...

Xiangzi's success will likely be delayed considerably.

Why didn't anyone in the band tell him this information, except for Ai Yin?

The boy's slightly pursed lips were a result of the slight pain from his teeth.

He was trying to use this method to slightly clear his already chaotic mind.

Miss Liang ignored his unusual behavior and continued recounting the events that had already occurred.

Unfortunately, her apology wasn't very effective.

"The drummer was doing everything he could to prevent her from returning to the band."

Even though Aine worked hard to perfect her parts and showed her determination to continue,

"That drummer, however, still had no intention of backing down."

She continued to make things difficult for Aine, demanding that if she wanted to return to the band, she had to play the sheet music for "The Cat".

"Yes, given the choice between making things difficult for you and making things difficult for Aine, she naturally chose the latter."

"So, you can probably guess why Aine is here today, right?"

Yes, Chen had already guessed it.

Before he entered the rehearsal room, both Ichiri and Akari were inside.

The lamp was probably just there to keep Aine company, and the only reason Ichiri was with Aine was...

It's about teaching guitar.

"Aine didn't complain about the drummer's difficult behavior; she just tried her best to overcome it."

He once shamelessly declared to Miss Ai Yin that he wanted to be the lead guitarist in the band.

But it wasn't until he actually faced the sheet music he needed to practice that he realized how empty his boast had been.

Aine had performed on stage before.

Her foundation is already solid enough; if her skills become rusty, she can quickly pick them up again with diligent practice.

Her talent also made her practice twice as effective.

But Yi Ling's neighbor is Chen Bu Yi.

Before he transmigrated, he was just an ordinary college student.

Regarding guitar playing, he had only taken a few lessons at an educational institution, and after a while, the guitar he bought for a little over a thousand yuan just started gathering dust.

After all, games are more fun.

Without a doubt, his skill level is far more problematic than Aine's.

However, by sheer coincidence, this problem, which should have arisen, was temporarily concealed.

He's injured and can't participate in practice.

When Lena agreed to his request to replace him, the anxiety he felt finally subsided.

He didn't want his problems to cause conflict between Aine and Riki.

However, the originally smooth course was interrupted by that sudden conflict.

Rhythm guitar is ultimately much easier to practice than lead guitar.

Nevertheless, Miss Lixi offered to lower the difficulty level of the already completed score.

Miss Lixi's suggestion made him realize that his abilities were far from being truly useful.

They can't even be considered usable, let alone perform on stage.

Apart from Lixi, no one else ever pointed out his shortcomings.

Their deepening relationship made the criticism and encouragement that should have been there no longer appropriate.

He did not agree to Miss Lixi's suggestion. He simply spent more time and effort practicing.

The time was too short, and his talent was far too mediocre.

His practice progress was far behind the already scheduled performance date.

That sense of urgency almost made him unable to breathe.

He was surrounded by many problems, and he hadn't solved a single one.

The issues are: feelings, practice, and when to tell Akira that he has given up on Aine.

And after the confession, the question remains whether he can ensure the band's continued existence.

The only thing that can be somewhat resolved by spending time is the guitar practice issue.

He was mediocre, and previously had almost no outstanding talents to boast about.

Giving up halfway through something or a hobby was his usual habit before he transmigrated.

He criticized himself for this behavior countless times, but never made any changes.

He never succeeded, never accomplished anything.

"You've already seen the scenery along the way" is a phrase often used to comfort him.

But he didn't want to continue savoring the endless process; he wanted to reach the finish line completely, in whatever it was.

He didn't want to compromise with this inherent flaw of his nature any longer.

Therefore, he was determined to master the guitar no matter what.

He was determined to make Mygo's first performance a success, no matter what.

For his own sake, and also to escape other problems he couldn't solve.

"Your plan was to exclude Ai Yin from the conflict to resolve that band's issues, right?"

Miss Liang's sudden words caused the boy to lose his composure for the first time.

That gentle demeanor was nowhere to be found in Chen, who was now grabbing Miss Liang's collar.

His gaze was questioning, demanding to know why the girl had revealed this information to Aine.

"You don't need to treat me like this. I've already told Aine about this."

"Furthermore, Aine has learned everything about your plans from me, in detail."

why!

The boy's eyes originally held only a questioning look.

After Miss Liang uttered those words, his eyes revealed an overwhelming surge of anger.

He trusted Miss Liang, which is why he shared information about the problems he was facing.

After a prolonged, subjective eye contact with him

Painfully, he closed his eyes, which were filled with a multitude of conflicting emotions.

Dejected, he gradually reduced the pressure he was applying to the girl's collar.

He dared not turn around, dared not look at the expression on Miss Aine's face.

"If you want to exclude Aine, what method do you intend to use to deal with that Takamatsu-kun?"

"Mingming, you made that promise to her, didn't you?"

"Make sure to bring Ai Yin back to the band properly!"

The problem he didn't want to face was now being ruthlessly pointed out by the blue-haired girl.

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What the lamp received from Chen was nothing but an empty lie.

He didn't put in even a sliver of effort into that lie.

But now, in front of him

That pink-haired girl has turned his lie into reality.

In a sense, Mygo has now become Chen's personal fiefdom.

Whether it's Lixi, Sushi, or Deng, they all already consider him an indispensable part of the band.

As long as he is determined to help Aine return, no one can stop him.

Miss Liang's questioning of him can now be easily resolved with just his approval.

Aine has already done so much, now all we have to do is go with the flow, right?

He kept his head down, the shadow of his bangs obscuring his gaze, making it impossible for Miss Liang, who was facing him, to see what was on his face.

The question that had troubled him for so long—how to confess to Tama that he had given up on Aine—was now completely resolved with this option.

Su Shi didn't care whether Aine returned or not.

Given that Aine had apologized to Lixi long ago, persuading Lixi was something he could do.

He didn't have to do anything; all the necessary preparations had already been made.

Now, his hesitation stems from selfishness.

Next weekend is Mygo's performance day.

Neither he nor Aine could master the guitar parts that Rakuna was responsible for in such a short time.

This means that he and Aine must choose one of the performers to leave on stage.

This best option would render all his efforts of the past few days futile.

This deeply hidden resentment prevented him from making a decision.

"What, can't you give an answer?"

The blue-haired girl's tone already carried a hint of impatience.

Miss Aine patiently awaited his answer.

When Aine first learned of Chen's plan from Miss Ryo, she had considered giving up.

The band was torn apart, Deng was put in mortal danger, and Chen was exhausted from dealing with all the consequences she caused.

Does she really deserve to stay in the band, and does she really deserve to stand beside the boy again?

Should she follow the boy's plan, as she knows it, and stop causing him any more trouble?

Regarding what Ms. Liang said earlier, "You must go back to the band."

She hadn't received any hints from Miss Liang about the reason.

It wasn't until just now, when Miss Liang asked the boy how he would face the lamp's questioning, that she understood everything.

If everything proceeds exactly as the boy planned, everything will go as he envisioned.

In the end, having broken his promise, it would be incredibly difficult for him to salvage the situation.