Girl Band, Gravity Capture

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“Singing and speaking are different.”

“Singing without emotion is meaningless. Singing requires heartfelt dedication, while everyday speech does not.”

This was a tactful way of answering their questions—both sides were true, depending on the circumstances at the time.

"Xu Dou is very serious about music."

"……Um."

If we consider it taking something seriously to mean you have to do it after you've made a promise, then he is indeed quite serious about music.

After all, he had accepted Toyokawa Shoko and Takamatsu Akari's invitation to form a band.

"...It feels like Xu Dou's singing voice is already comparable to that of some professional band lead singers."

Beside her, Toyokawa Shoko was also muttering a sigh.

"His pronunciation skills are still a bit lacking, but his tone and emotional expression... are enough to make up for most of his minor shortcomings."

Hearing her words, Yuan Xudou frowned.

It wasn't that he was dissatisfied with Toyokawa Shoko's evaluation of him, but rather that he felt she shouldn't have brought up such a topic.

The purpose of coming to the KTV was to boost Gao Songdeng's confidence. Now that he's being compared to other lead singers of other bands, what does Deng think?

Noticing his gaze, the girl realized she had accidentally said something inappropriate and quickly apologized to Takamatsu Akari beside her.

"I'm sorry, Deng, I didn't mean Xu Dou is suitable to be the lead singer..."

"It's ok."

Gao Songdeng shook his head slightly, not paying any attention.

"I also think Xu Dou's songs are very good."

She wasn't worried at all that the boy would take her place, and she didn't feel frustrated at all because of it.

On the contrary... I wanted to convey my singing to him even more.

Chapter Twenty-Nine: Nagasaki Motoyo's Test

"Lixi, your drumbeat is too slow."

Yuan Xudou raised his hand, signaling for the ensemble to stop for a moment.

Yesterday's task of motivating Gao Songdeng was successfully completed, and everyone plans to strike while the iron is hot and strive to complete the band's first full-member ensemble today.

If the results are satisfactory, then we can start preparing to contact some small live houses or social welfare activities to allow [CryCHIC] to appear in front of the public as an official band.

Now, before adding Gao Songdeng's singing to the other four's performance, let's make some fine-tuning to ensure that at least the instrumental parts are working properly.

"Just now, you were a little out of sync with the part where the melody went up."

Gen Xudou walked up to Shiina Riki, bent down, and pointed to a spot on the sheet music in front of the girl.

"Your concentration isn't very good today, Lixi."

'Whose fault do you think this is?!'

If it weren't for the fact that after going back last night, she kept replaying Yuan Xudou's dashing and unrestrained appearance when he sang, which was completely different from his usual self, and the moving voice that lingered in her ears, which made her unable to sleep well, how could she possibly make a mistake on a song that she had practiced dozens of times?

However, he could never bring himself to complain, so Shiina Tatsuki could only give him a dark look and nod silently.

"...Understood, I will adjust accordingly."

Having received her assurance, Yuan Xudou nodded, stood up, and looked around.

...Nobody seems to be in a very good state.

Overall, the situation is polarized. Xiangzi, Su Shi, and Deng seem overly excited, while Li Xi and Mu seem somewhat listless.

"Let everyone take a break first. Xiangzi, what do you think?"

He made his decision and then turned to Shoko Toyokawa to ask for her opinion.

"Xu Dou, it's up to you to decide."

The girl had gotten used to leaving some things to Yuan Xudou.

Anyway, his abilities are indeed superior to mine, and he is so trustworthy, so relying on him a little bit wouldn't be a bad thing.

The young lady's pride wasn't so excessive that she would vent it on her teammates.

"That's settled then. I'll go get some drinks, everyone take a break."

Yuan Xudou turned around, pushed open the door, and left the practice room.

Both feeling unwell, Wakaba Mutsumi and Shiina Tatsuki found a place to sit down and try to calm themselves down.

Toyokawa Shoko took out her phone, seemingly preparing something.

Nagasaki Motoyo looked around, making sure that no one was paying attention to her.

So she sat down next to Takamatsu.

After spending these days together, the band members had become familiar with each other. Therefore, Takamatsu Akari was not afraid of Nagasaki Motoyo's sudden approach. She just blinked her moist amber eyes and looked at her with some confusion.

"Su Shi?"

Like a small animal, it looks completely harmless, which makes you want to protect it...

No wonder Xu Doujun took such good care of her...

"I have something I'd like to talk to Deng about."

While reflecting on this in her heart, Nagasaki Motoyo showed no unusual expression on her face.

After observing for a while, she finally discovered that, apart from herself, the person closest to Genjiro in the band was not Toyokawa Shoko, whom the girl had previously thought, but rather the seemingly timid and harmless Takamatsu Akari in front of her.

The relationship between Genjiro and Toyokawa Shoko is like that of close business partners. Although they trust and support each other, their communication is mostly limited to band affairs and poses little threat.

The relationship between Gen Xudou and Takamatsu Akari is rather delicate. The boy's various actions clearly show his care for Takamatsu Akari, and Takamatsu Akari's attitude towards Gen Xudou is also noticeably different from how she treats others.

However, to say that Nagasaki Motoyo felt any threat from Takamatsu Akari... is actually not true.

In her view, Gao Songdeng now is somewhat similar to herself before she chose to reveal everything to Yuan Xudou. Their relationship is not on an equal footing. The timid girl would probably find it difficult to take the initiative like she did and break the shackles of that inequality.

The reason I came to talk to her today is mainly because I sensed her concern.

For her, CryCHIC is a very important band. Xiangzi's concept of "a community of shared destiny" deeply attracted her, and she was also very happy to play with everyone.

She initially joined the group simply to find more common ground with Yuan Xushan Siling (7) Eryusi`Gaozidou, hoping to take things a step further. However, it has gradually become a place she truly feels comfortable in. She sincerely hopes that the band can continue, that the six of them can maintain their current closeness, and never be separated.

However, Yuan Xudou is more important than [CryCHIC], and that will never waver.

The band and the person she likes... she doesn't want to let go of either; that's how greedy girls are.

She had planned that once the trust between the band members was stronger and they had experienced more things, she would stop hiding her feelings for Yuan Xudou and openly proclaim their relationship to others.

However, what happened last night made Nagasaki Motoyo feel uneasy.

The girl realized that the feelings between the group had become so intertwined that even the usually calm and collected Wakaba Mutsu was momentarily stunned upon hearing the boy's singing, and her cheeks quietly flushed.

She didn't want the band to fall apart because of her own actions.

So... Nagasaki Motoyo wanted to start by probing Takamatsu Akari's views on the matter, as she was closest to Genjiro and outwardly the one who couldn't hide her thoughts the most.

"Deng, what do you think of Xu Doujun?"

"well……?"

Gao Songdeng opened her eyes wide in surprise, seemingly puzzled as to why she would suddenly ask such a question.

Li Yi (3G) Si Ling Qi ② Er Si Ba sig However, since it concerned Yuan Xu Dou, she thought about it for a while, then tightened her little face and answered seriously.

"Xu Dou is very gentle."

"Always understanding me, always helping me, so dazzling...like a star, so wonderful."

"Never disappoints."

Gao Songdeng could fully feel the boy's care for her.

Perhaps misunderstanding Nagasaki Motoyo's intentions, thinking that the other party had some kind of opinion about Minamoto no Koto that led to her asking this question, the girl looked a little nervous, but still stood on his side without hesitation.

"That's it..."

Nagasaki Motoyo didn't notice Takamatsu Akari's tension.

She maintained a kind smile, but her hands, hidden between her fair and delicate thighs, were now tightly clasped together, her thumbs unconsciously rubbing against each other.

The girl casually asked the next question.

"Then... if one day, if... I mean if."

"If Xu Doujun starts dating a girl, what will the Lantern Festival think?"

"...Xu Dou, dating...?"

Seemingly unable to understand the meaning of these two words combined, Gao Songdeng's face showed a bewildered expression.

Then, she raised her right hand and grabbed the front of her clothes.

Seeing this, Nagasaki Motoyo couldn't help but bite her lower lip slightly with some anxiety.

Will she feel uneasy? Or panicked? It's impossible for her to even shed tears...

Thinking about the potentially strong reaction that Takamatsu Akari might have because of her words, the girl suddenly regretted being so direct.

If only I had been more tactful...

"No, it won't."

……what?

Nagasaki Motoyo stared blankly at Takamatsu Akari.

There was neither fear nor sadness; the girl simply pressed her hand to her chest, her soft, moist eyes revealing unwavering trust and determination.

"Xu Dou will not leave the band."

"So, you won't leave me."

Even if you date someone else, it's the same.

"...That's true, Xu Doujun is just that kind of person."

She won't let go of either side, and even if she makes a choice, it doesn't mean she's completely given up on the other side in her heart... She's just like that.

Moreover, consider the emotions that the lamp is currently expressing.

Even if someone were to steal Xu Doujun away, she would go and take him back without hesitation...

Nagasaki Motoyo sighed silently to herself.

She also understood another layer of meaning from Gao Songdeng's determination.

The relationship between band members is even more important than that between ordinary couples... and there seems to be nothing wrong with that.

Indeed, it's best to abandon the previous plan for now.

Chapter Thirty: The first formal ensemble performance was a complete success.

"I am back."

With one hand carrying a bag of bottled drinks and the other holding a tray of steaming coffee and milk tea, Won Heo-doo opened the door and walked into the practice room.

"How was your rest?"

He distributed the drinks one by one, took a can of black tea from the bag for himself, and casually put the rest of the drinks aside.

It was early April, and the weather was starting to get warmer. Yuan Xudou wiped the beads of sweat from his forehead and glanced around.

Meeting his gaze, everyone nodded.

Hmm, you look much better than before.

"Let's prepare for a little longer, finish our water, and then we'll get ready for the ensemble."