Anime Crossover Band, Rock Girl Won't Let Me Go

Chapter 156 Kita: I'm the one who needs to work the hardest.

"Qiuqiu, let's go visit Lingling together after school today! Everyone will be going!"

Only Chihaya Aine likes to use this kind of nickname.

Bai Qiu looked at Ai Yin, who turned around in the front seat and was as cheerful and lively as a big pink-haired dog, and then looked at the little penguin lamp on his right, which was also casting an expectant look at him.

Seeing Bai Qiu looking at her, Chihaya Aine even blinked her eyes playfully.

Bai Qiu looked troubled.

Although he also wanted to visit Sister Haizi, his schedule for today had already been booked by Kita.

It's quite worrying whether something happened to Kita.

In order to prevent the lead singer from running away again, and in order to prevent the band from really ending.

Bai Qiu could only decline Ai Yin's offer for now: "I'm sorry, Ai Yin, I have other things to do today. You guys go ahead, I'll visit Hai Ling again this weekend."

"OK then."

Chihaya Aine nodded with a hint of regret.

Takamatsu, standing to the side, also looked visibly disappointed.

Seeing this, Bai Qiu gave a wry smile.

Bai Qiu has been going to the end of the band's practice every day this week, but fortunately, mygo hasn't been practicing lately either.

After all, one is hospitalized and the other is missing.

Bai Qiu sighed. Should she just stop going to school starting tomorrow?

That way he'll have plenty of time.

……

……

Kita Ikuyo didn't come to school this morning, but she came in the afternoon.

So as not to miss Kita.

The school bell rang.

Bai Qiu left the classroom with swift steps.

This left Chihaya Aine with no time to turn around and say goodbye.

Ai Yin puffed out her cheeks in dissatisfaction. What could be more urgent than saying goodbye to her?

As soon as Bai Qiu arrived at the door of Kita's classroom, he saw Kita carrying a white guitar bag, seemingly about to leave the classroom quickly.

"Kita, shall we go to the Starry Night together today?"

Bai Qiu came up behind Xi Duo and asked with a smile.

Kita's body trembled slightly.

The secret passage was bad because she was too popular and her classmates kept her occupied, preventing her from leaving immediately.

Kita turned around stiffly, smiled, and asked in confusion, "Bai Qiu-jun, what brings you here?"

Bai Qiu frowned slightly.

Kita's voice sounded a little off.

His voice is a little hoarse. Is Kita really sick?

"Kita, is your throat sore?"

"Mmm..." Kita instinctively covered his mouth.

Bai Qiu paused for a moment, then said, "Aren't you just deceiving yourself?"

Kita looked embarrassed, moved her hand away, and explained:

"I caught a bit of a cold a couple of days ago. And... I also asked for leave from Nijika-senpai today."

Bai Qiu nodded and asked, "What has Xi Duo been busy with lately?"

"Or has something happened?"

"No, no." Kita Ikuyo shook her head and replied, "Shiraaki-kun, I have other things to do, so I'll be going now!"

After saying that, Kita turned around and tried to quickly shake off Shiraaki and leave.

Other things?

That proves that Kita wasn't going straight home.

Then Bai Qiu called out, "Wait a minute, Kita."

"What is it? Can I come with you?"

“Eh…” Kita stopped in his tracks.

Kita hesitated, seemingly considering a solution.

With a slight brightening in her eyes, Kita quickly smiled and said, "It seems...it seems a bit inconvenient. I'm going to a place that only girls go to."

A place only girls go to?

Bai Qiu didn't believe it.

So he narrowed his eyes and smiled, "Kita, I happen to be going in the same direction as you, let's walk together for a while longer."

Kita paused for a moment, then understood what Shiraaki was thinking.

Bai Qiu is not going to let her go easily.

Kita closed his eyes and struggled for a moment.

"Alright then! Bai Qiujun, come with me, but you must keep this a secret for me."

A secret password?

Although she didn't understand, Bai Qiu nodded in agreement.

Bai Qiu and Xi Duo left together.

Bai Qiu also took out her phone and told Yi Li to go to Fanxing first, while she went to find Xiduo.

……

……

school entrance.

Chihaya Aine and Takamatsu Akari, who also left together, were preparing to visit Uminori.

Chihaya Aine suddenly narrowed her eyes and looked into the distance.

She seemed to spot two familiar figures.

However, Ai-yin has slight nearsightedness and can't see very clearly.

Aine asked Tomorin uncertainly, "Tomorin, is that Qiuqiu?"

Upon hearing Bai Qiu's name, Takamatsu Akari suddenly looked up and gazed in the direction Chihaya Aine was pointing.

After a second or two, Deng nodded: "It's Qiu."

Upon hearing this, Chihaya Aine gasped.

The one with bright red hair next to her is Xiduo.

This direction doesn't seem to lead to Shimokitazawa's Starry Sky.

Ai Yin pondered with some doubt.

At that moment, Goto Ichiri, who had received Bai Qiu's text message, also walked out of the school gate.

Chihaya Aine, with her sharp eyes, spotted Iri and rushed over with the lamp.

"Yili, isn't Bai Qiu with you?"

Goto Ichiri was startled by the sudden appearance of the two people.

Because I was teaching Ai Yin guitar, I wasn't so timid when facing Ai Yin.

Yili nodded and replied, "Qiu-jun is going to find Xiduo."

Yili thought, "Shouldn't it be okay to say this?"

……

On the tram.

Bai Qiu asked, "Xi Duo, where are we going?"

"It's ktv." Kita told Bai Qiu.

Bai Qiu paused for a moment, then realized that only Xi Duo was there.

"Practicing singing?"

After a moment of silence, Kita nodded and explained:

"Because playing guitar or singing at home would easily disturb my mom or the neighbors, so I had to go to karaoke."

Bai Qiu nodded, but this was clearly not the real reason why Xi Duo hadn't come to Fanxing these past few days.

Arrived at the KTV.

Kita Ikuyo acted quite skillfully, leading Shiraaki into the pre-booked private room.

No wonder he's a regular at karaoke bars.

After entering the private room, the two put down their violin cases.

Kita Ikuyo picked up the karaoke machine and said enthusiastically to Shiraaki, "Shiraaki, is there any song you particularly want to hear? I can sing it for you! Of course, it would be even better if you could give me some suggestions."

Bai Qiu didn't agree immediately, but hesitated and asked, "Is your throat alright?"

Kita Ikuyo waved her hand dismissively, indicating that there was no problem: "Don't worry!"

Seeing how determined Kita was, Bai Qiu didn't say anything more and decided to follow her arrangements for the time being, since he was the one who wanted to come with Kita.

And so, Kita Ikuyo began practicing singing.

Kita quickly got into the zone, and Shiraaki occasionally offered a few comments.

However, as time went on, Kita not only did not stop, but seemed to be singing even more and more desperately.

Seeing this, Bai Qiu shook his head with a hint of helplessness.

So while she was singing, she went out and got two glasses of water.

After Kita finished singing, Bai Qiu interrupted, "Kita, why don't you have some water first?"

"Ah...it's okay, I'm not thirsty."

Kita answered instinctively, but her voice became noticeably hoarser, and her forehead was covered in fine sweat.

Just then, Kita picked up the microphone and was about to start the next song.

Bai Qiu had no choice but to get up and snatch the microphone from Xi Duo's hand.

Kita paused for a moment, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes.

"Does Bai Qiu want to sing too?"

Bai Qiu shook her head and pushed the water on the table in front of her.

"No, I'm going to stop you from singing."

"why?"

Kita asked, puzzled. KiraKira's eyes, which were usually so bright, now seemed somewhat lost and confused.

"I...I'm still practicing."

Bai Qiu frowned and said, "If you keep practicing like this, your throat and body won't be able to take it."

Kita gripped his water glass, head bowed, and remained silent.

Suddenly, Kita pursed her lips, and with a somewhat forlorn expression, she said, "Bai Qiu, should I leave and end the band?"

"what?!"

Bai Qiu was startled by Kita's idea.

Could this be another side effect of watching his and Mygo's performance?

Was it his performance that was problematic this time?

"Why do you think so?"

"Because I'm neither as good at guitar or bass as Goto-kun or Ryo-senpai, nor do I have the talent of Shiraaki-kun, and I'm not as hardworking as Nijika-senpai..."

Kita Ikuyo slowly lowered her head, her voice low and deep: "I feel... I feel like it wouldn't matter much whether the band ends with me or not..."

"Besides, my mom wasn't really supportive of me starting a band..."

"Don't think like that, Kita. You've sung a lot today, take a break first..."

Bai Qiu shook his head. Xi Duo was in a very negative state. He wanted to say something, but Xi Duo suddenly interrupted him.

"But……"

"I'm the one who needs to work the hardest!"