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Really? Aine remembers that Rakuna only watched over her while she slept.
But Lena likes to travel around, so asking her to stay in one place without moving an inch would probably be a hassle for her.
That's why Aine smiled and said, "Thank you so much, Ryuna!"
"—But it's not bad either, it's the feeling of guarding a home."
Aine's eyes widened in surprise.
"But I'm still so tired," Lena said again.
These contradictory words could only elicit a helpless smile from Aine.
"Lanna said I should find someone who loves me as much as I love myself, but actually I don't need to search at all; they're right beside me. And it's precisely because of love that I feel pain."
And the more you like something, the more it will hurt you.
Lena, who was squatting on the ground, raised her face, looked at her, and then handed her a pastry.
“That’s why we have to perform,” Lena said.
"After all, we're a band."
Not just lifelong friends, not lifelong lovers, but lifelong bandmates.
We must continue singing and playing.
Guitars, basses, drums, microphones—these instruments are not just tools to us.
It was shoes. Shoes that, once worn, could take you anywhere. Aine thought to herself.
She took the snack and put it in her mouth.
The fact that the desserts weren't very sweet gave me a wonderful feeling that I could keep eating them.
"Is Lena going back next?"
"Hmm. Going home too late is not a good idea."
"Yeah, a lot has happened these past few days, so I haven't been able to train properly. I'll have to keep playing guitar when I get back."
After all, playing the guitar is quite enjoyable.
Lena stared intently at her, which confused Aine. "Lena? What's wrong?"
If possible, she hoped that Lena could change her habit of staring at people without saying a word, because even a cute girl like her would start to doubt herself because of it.
Lenai stood up and brought her face closer.
So close! Ai Yin was even more confused: "Wait, don't just stay silent—"
The next second, a warm, moist touch slid across the corner of her mouth.
Aine froze on the spot. If she wasn't mistaken, it felt like she was being licked by Ryuna!?
Coming to her senses, Aine blushed and pressed her lips to her mouth: "Eh? Raku-Rakuna? Why did you do that...?"
"There's a crumb on the corner of your mouth." Lena's expression remained unchanged.
"That's a weak excuse! Why not just use your hands?"
Why use words instead of actions?
Lena simply gave an enigmatic smile: "Interesting."
"what?"
"See you tomorrow."
"They just left!?"
Without looking back, Lenai pulled her suitcase and the box of snacks away.
Aine, who remained where she was, touched the corner of her mouth and couldn't help but think: Could Rakuna be Rakuna too?
The entire band is effeminate? That's terrible, but what can we do now?
With a sigh of relief, Ai Yin returned home, took out her guitar, and continued practicing in her bedroom.
By the way, Lena is a junior high school student, right?
Although she was only a first-year high school student and not much older than Lena, there was still a subtle feeling that she couldn't quite put her finger on.
After training for a while, Ai Yin shook her hands, thinking that it was about time.
But it seems like something is missing.
Hey! That's right! Ai Yin suddenly remembered something very important and immediately took out her phone.
[Aiyin: Everyone, I have a question]
[Lixi: What is it now?]
[Aine: What pose should I strike for my next performance to look cute?]
[Li Xi: Let's not tag everyone for this kind of thing.]
[Aiyin: Let's all make a heart shape together? It'll definitely give us a strong sense of team spirit]
[Su Shi: This is more like something a middle-aged group would do.]
[Lixi: I think so too. No way.]
[Light: I'm a little embarrassed....]
[Lena: No]
"I knew it." Aine pouted. Oh well, she'd just have to figure it out herself.
Lixi put down her phone and continued looking at the computer screen.
He picked up the vegetable juice on the table, took a few sips with a reluctant expression, and then continued moving the mouse to compose music.
"Chain of Light" - she genuinely felt that the song title chosen by the lamp was very fitting.
Although she wasn't exactly overflowing with inspiration, she did have things she wanted to convey through her music, so things were progressing fairly smoothly.
However, simply making it isn't enough.
It had to be done as perfectly as possible. This song meant a lot to them, and they couldn't just do it half-heartedly.
Thinking this way, Lixi remained calm. She wouldn't feel anxious or impatient; completing the task steadily step by step was the most important thing, so that she could continue.
Whether it's a band or an arranger.
If they do well, they can ask Aine for credit... This kind of thinking is not uncommon.
Su Shi lay in bed, looking at her phone screen.
There were no new messages in the group chat, and Ai-yin hadn't messaged her privately since that day.
If they hadn't kissed, perhaps this wouldn't have happened, Su Shi thought, still pondering this pointless thought.
Open Aiyin's private chat window.
Open the virtual keyboard and type the word "Aiyin".
And then? She didn't know.
What should I say to Aine now that things have come to this?
A jumble of thoughts clung tightly to my body, making it feel heavy.
Su Shi pursed her lips. Ai Yin should be angry with her. It was precisely because they had hurt each other that they needed to vent their emotions on each other, reopen the wounds they had left on each other, and tell each other what they had done.
However, the cute voice chose to gloss over everything with a trivial remark and a smile.
This tenderness is truly cruel.
If she hadn't been kind to others, this wouldn't have happened—but Aine, who isn't kind to others, wouldn't be able to contact them either.
The band is the most important. Su Shi certainly agreed with that.
But deep down, she still hoped that Aine could give this tenderness to her, and only to her.
Open the album and view the group photos from MyGO.
""
The light from the phone illuminated Su Shi's melancholy expression.
Then she sighed, got up, and opened the bass bag.
Let's keep training, for the sake of the band.
As Deng looked at the notebook with the names of all the band members written down, she thought that from now on, it would not only contain the time she spent with Aine.
It's for all the band members.
She doesn't regret her decision; the band is the most important thing. Aine thinks so too.
He picked up his pen to record the new experience on the latest page, and then picked up a band-aid.
"MyGO", then stick the band-aid on the back.
Five band-aids, five exclamation marks—not one less is acceptable. Even though the chains connecting them are deeply embedded in their flesh, they will still play and sing together.
This must be the missing, crucial part of the picture book she and Aine drew.
"I need to take good care of my throat..."
In preparation for future performances.
a few days later.
Lixi opened her phone and played the song she had composed. The others listened intently.
"...How is it?" Li Xi asked, sounding slightly nervous.
"That's amazing! That's exactly the feeling I was thinking of when I was writing the lyrics. Riki really understands!" Aine praised.
“Excellent,” Su Shi also said.
Deng nodded vigorously: "I can feel Lixi's effort..."
"Okay," Lena said succinctly.
Lixi breathed a sigh of relief. She certainly thought it was good, but showing it to her other companions was a different story.
Fortunately, everyone has given high praise to this new song, which makes all her hard work worthwhile.
"Then let's not delay, let's start training now, no one can be perfunctory!" Li Xi said seriously.
You can only relax after the official performance ends.
"How about we practice some cute poses while we're at it?" Aine suggested.
"No."
No matter how you look at it, there's no need to train for that kind of thing.
Time marches on, and the training days have quietly come to an end in the blink of an eye; the moment for the official performance has arrived.
P.S.: I wouldn't have created a group unless it was a special case like this "closed room" post. Because I'm lazy. I just want to focus on writing and stay away from worries—after all, it's not uncommon for reader groups to have various problems.
Chapter 139 I'll lend you my body!
The backstage preparation room was completely silent.
Su Shi was playing with her fingers, Le Nai was eating snacks, Li Xi was resting with her eyes closed, and Deng looked back and forth at them, her gaze finally settling on Aine's face.
"Aine... are you nervous?"
Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Aine. Indeed, a hint of nervousness could be seen on her face.
"It's alright," Aine said.
"Haven't you performed so many times already? Why would you be nervous?" Li Xi asked.
"Well... after all, a lot has happened before."
"Relationships change, and so does mindset, is that what you mean?" Su Shi thought absentmindedly, unable to offer any comforting words, and could only remain silent.
These past few days, apart from training sessions, she and Aine haven't spoken much.
Perhaps they've forgotten how to speak.
Life goes on, and so does the band, but she still hasn't found a place for herself that suits her current situation. She can't define her priorities—what kind of expression to use, what kind of way to speak.
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