"Then why are you embarrassed..."
"It's okay, it's okay. My parents have accepted your advice. Is this their thank you gift to you?"
Soon, the five people finished placing their orders.
After the waiter left, the black-haired girl, who had been very reserved from the beginning, couldn't help but ask Toyokawa Shoko: "Toyokawa, how did you know Hanezawa-senpai?"
Although her tone was a bit impolite, it was clear that she had no intention of offending or questioning anyone. She was just not good at being polite.
Toyokawa Shoko smiled and explained naturally, "It was just that when I came here for tea yesterday, my companion and I happened to help her a little. Li Xi, do you know this waitress?"
"Ah, she... is the keyboard player in a band I really like. That's it."
He frowned slightly, feeling a little uncomfortable with her calling him by his name so soon after meeting him. However, Shiina Riki didn't mean to say anything more and soon fell silent again.
Unlike others who don't care.
The moment Nagasaki Suyo heard Toyokawa Shoko's words, her smile changed briefly.
She lowered her head slightly, gently touched the rice ear pendant beside the phone, and murmured softly thoughtfully:
"Yesterday, my friend... I see, that's how it is."
——Ming Hai, you came to see me after having coffee with her here, right?
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"Then without further ado, let's start introducing ourselves! Riki-san, can we start with you?"
"…My name is Shiina."
"Thank you. Next..."
Nagasaki Suyo kept smiling and introduced herself casually while observing the other four people one by one.
Shiina Tachibana has long black hair and slightly sharp purple eyes.
Wakaba Mutsushi is as beautiful as a doll, with long light green hair that glows softly.
Takamatsu Deng looks simple and introverted, exuding the fragility of a small animal, with short gray hair.
and also……
Shoko Toyokawa has long sky-blue hair, a radiant temperament, a bright smile and is full of confidence.
To be honest, it was a little hard for Nagasaki Suyo to imagine that this young lady would go out with men and even go on a date in a cafe.
She should have participated in high society banquets and balls every day, been able to navigate an environment full of hypocrisy and calculation with ease, and calmly seek benefits for the family.
The world she lived in was a world that ordinary people would never be exposed to.
So, logically speaking, someone as kind and down-to-earth as Ming Hai shouldn't have had a deep relationship with her...
Are you thinking too much?
Nagasaki Suyo couldn't help but become suspicious.
The good relationship he mentioned might be just an excuse to distance himself from her; even if they came to the coffee shop together, it might be because he had some serious business to attend to, rather than just going out to play with her as he said.
He kept a distance from me, not because he had someone else he liked, but simply...
I just don't like myself.
"..."
Thinking of this, Nagasaki Suyo couldn't help but clench her index finger. Her chest ached slightly, but she felt that she could more easily accept this result.
After all, they had only known each other for a short time.
There is still a chance to make him fall in love with me, and there is still a chance to slowly shorten the distance between us until we become an indispensable part of each other's daily life.
But if before that, another figure has already taken up residence in his heart and he is unwilling to look at me any more...
Nagasaki Suyo raised her eyes and looked at the girl who was full of energy and remained unafraid even when she was the center of attention. She bit her lower lip unconsciously.
Although I hate to admit it.
But she really didn't know how to win in a fair competition against someone she couldn't help but have a crush on.
"So, I hope I'm just overthinking it."
Those preparations will never be used, and it doesn’t matter if it takes two or three years. As long as you slowly become the most important thing in his heart through little by little touches, that will be enough.
——Unfortunately, even such a simple wish could not be expressed by Nagasaki Motoyo confidently.
"What's wrong?"
Ruo Ye Mu glanced at him indifferently, his expression unchanged, as if he was asking casually.
She quickly adjusted her expression and smiled a little embarrassedly: "Nothing, thank you for your concern~"
"Then...I'm sorry."
At this moment, Toyokawa Shoko suddenly stood up, looked around at everyone with her gentle and clear amber eyes, and spoke in a clear voice:
"Once again, thank you all for being here today."
"From today on, we are band mates. We are a community of shared destiny playing music together!"
Nagasaki Suyo subconsciously said to herself: "Destiny..."
She likes this word.
If Ming Hai hadn't suddenly appeared in front of her, perhaps she would not be able to help but start looking forward to the changes that the band would bring to her?
"Yes! Isn't it great?"
Toyokawa Shoko looked at her, her tone full of excitement, but her eyes were a little gentle, as if she was looking at someone who was not here.
"If fate hadn't led us here, this band would probably only exist forever in my imagination..."
“So, I want this fate that binds us together to continue in the form of music until our last song is sung!”
Surprised eyes gathered.
The faith and prayer contained in her words left everyone speechless. Only her clear and pleasant voice still echoed in their ears, like the loud bell ringing at the dawn of the day.
"Our band's name is [CryCHIC]..."
"Let more people hear the cry from our hearts with a pure and elegant voice!"
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After that, Toyokawa Shoko also planned the band's future arrangements very efficiently.
The ultimate goal is to compose an original song for [CryCHIC]. Although Shiina Tatsuki questioned whether he was too ambitious, after he expressed his ability to compose music and asked Takamatsu Deng next to him to take out a notebook to prove that there was no problem with the lyrics, the other party nodded and accepted it, and seemed quite motivated.
Before the original songs come out, they can practice ensemble with songs of Morfonica or other bands. When their tacit understanding and standard are almost developed, they can try some small LIVE or street performances to hone their real stage skills. Until they can perfectly sing the original songs to many audiences, the band is almost formed.
A band that was founded just for dreams and ideas actually has such a practical and serious plan...
It seems that just as Toyokawa Shoko said, [CryCHIC] is not a band that just plays around, but a community of shared destiny that plays music together.
Noticing this, even Shiina Riki, who was not good at expressing his emotions, couldn't help but smile, and he recognized from the bottom of his heart this cheerful, gentle, yet mature "Leader".
She is looking forward to seeing how high the band can reach under the other party's leadership.
"Of course, plans may not keep up with changes, so long-term arrangements can be put aside for now. I would like to use a short-term goal as the main guideline for our next practice."
Toyokawa Shoko sat back in her chair, first took a sip of the fragrant Dimbula milk tea, and then explained to others with great interest.
"First of all, it's the ensemble. Three days a week, two hours of practice a day, that shouldn't be a problem, right?"
Seeing that no one objected, she continued, "I will send the songs for practice to everyone in the group later. You can practice them on your own when you go back. If you encounter any difficulties, you can raise them and discuss with each other."
"Even if we can't solve it ourselves, there are people who are willing to help us solve it, so we don't have to worry about not being able to do it well or not being able to do it..."
After a pause, no one knew what she was thinking about, she suddenly smiled, and her beautiful eyes curved into crescents.
The tone is like imitating someone, playful yet serious:
"We are a newly formed band and have no performance experience. It is natural that we feel immature and are tripped up by difficulties..."
"So, frankly admit your weakness, stand tall and accept help, and then become stronger than before!"
"One day, we will become stronger than anyone else. Now we just need to believe in it like I do."
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Shoko Toyokawa's chicken soup is apparently very useful.
Not to mention Shiina Tatsuki, who attached great importance to the band, even Nagasaki Suyo, who was in a heavy mood, unconsciously put aside her complicated thoughts under the other party's powerful and passionate words, and gradually and happily immersed herself in the discussion of the band's affairs.
——After meeting Ming Hai, she now had a pillar to lean on and warmth that she could touch, and she was no longer confused and uneasy because of being alone.
But being in [CryCHIC], staying with these girls who I just met not long ago, planning the future together with each other...
It's like finding a new place to stay.
Nagasaki Suyo truly felt the warmth and security that were connected by fate.
"Of course, this doesn't mean that Narumi has been replaced by [CryCHIC], right?"
She said this silently in her heart, and decided to have a good chat with him about the orchestra after she returned.
It would be best to find out the true relationship between Ming Hai and Toyokawa Shoko.
As long as she was sure that there was nothing fishy between the two of them, she could enjoy the sense of belonging brought by the band while chasing his back.
'For the first time, I have someone I want to be with forever, and a place I want to cherish.'
'Two happy things can coincide so coincidentally. And these two joys seem to bring me more joy.'
With a relaxed smile on her lips, Nagasaki Suyo loosened her fingertips that were clasped on her legs, picked up the coffee and took a sip slowly.
"What we will get in the end will be a happy time like a dream, right?"
Involuntarily, she began to believe this.
——Shoko Toyokawa is truly an incredible person.
Obviously at the beginning, she was still worried about this and that, thinking about all kinds of pessimistic things.
However, in the process of slowly getting to know each other, I gradually forgot those uncomfortable thoughts; I was even attracted by her voice and emotions, and unconsciously smiled along, looking forward to those beautiful and interesting future scenes.
...Ahh, I want to be friends with her.
I want to get more warmth and laughter from her.
Just like the feeling she had when she took the lunch box to see Ming Hai, this thought naturally came to Nagasaki Suyo's mind.
But at the same time, she was also paying attention to the other members of the orchestra and noticed something a little inconsistent.
"Um, Xiangzi-chan."
"Yes. What's wrong, Suyo-san?"
Toyokawa Shoko, who was discussing the type of song selection with Shiina Tateki, stopped the conversation and turned to look at her with some confusion.
Pointing at Takamatsu Deng who was hesitant to speak, Nagasaki Suyo said softly, "Deng-chan, it seems like you have something to say since just now?"
"what!"
As if she realized that she had done something wrong, Toyokawa Shoko couldn't help but cover her mouth slightly and quickly turned around to apologize to Takamatsu Deng: "I'm so sorry, Deng! I think I was a little excited and didn't notice you..."
"No, I'm fine... Xiangzi-chan, don't worry about me, it's okay."
Takamatsu Deng reflexively shrugged his shoulders and responded softly with evasive eyes.
“It’s not that it doesn’t matter!”
Toyokawa Shoko held her hand tightly, guiding her to raise her head and stare into the eyes that were similar in color to her own.
"Student Deng, we are now partners in the same orchestra, and we will share weal and woe in the future! So, if you have anything to say, just say it! I and everyone else will listen to you carefully!"
After the words were spoken, the others expressed their agreement with their actions.
Wakaba Mutsu nodded slightly, Nagasaki Suyo smiled kindly, and Shiina Tachibana shrugged.
Gao Songdeng opened his mouth slightly, and his eyes slowly and carefully scanned everyone's reactions, finally stopping on the pair of warm, bright, and clear amber eyes like a lake.
Somehow, the sound seemed to break through the foam-like barrier.
It is no longer hazy and faint, but comes out of his mouth clearly.
