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After asking this question, Nakagawa Nobuka waited for the answer with a serious expression.
...Even though Xingge is his employer when he says this, if he really makes such a request, I will not agree to it no matter what I say.
Although it may seem like he is talking to himself, to be honest, Nakagawa Nobuyuki really hopes that Hongxia and the others can continue playing in the band.
It's not just because Nakagawa Nobuyuki himself wants to see something, but also because... Nakagawa Nobuyuki particularly hopes that Goto Ichiri, who is always alone, can overcome his timidity when seeing others.
Today, Nakagawa Shin just saw such hope... Goto Ichiri, who used to be a little timid even when speaking loudly, actually dared to take the initiative to pull up the microphone and be the lead singer...
Therefore, no matter what... Nakagawa Shin definitely wants the band to continue.
Moreover, Nakagawa also had a slight estimate of his confidence.
Since they pulled me in to discuss things... and asked me to [persuade Hong Xia] or something, it meant that after listening to the performance of the Ending Band, Xingge was probably also having a fierce psychological struggle.
"..."
Obviously, Ijichi Hoshige's silence answered Nakagawa Nobuyuki's question.
This is probably a question that Xingge doesn't want to touch upon.
Well, the answer is obvious...
Anyway, I was just persuading Hongxia to study, and I didn’t say anything else, right?
Nakagawa Nobuyuki avoided the question and turned his head away as if nothing had happened.
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Chapter 247 Hong Xia: Form a band for a lifetime!
After saying goodbye to Ijichi Hoshika who had a thoughtful look on her face, Nakagawa Shinga, who felt a little relieved, opened the door of the lounge in front of him and saw the PA lady standing in front of him with a peaceful smile on her face.
"…Miss PA?"
Looking at the PA lady in front of him who looked as if nothing had happened but happened to appear here at this moment, Nakagawa Nobuyuki's brows twitched slightly, and it was hard not to think too much.
"It's not very gentlemanly to think that a lady is eavesdropping."
Miss PA waved her wide sleeves, gently covering half of her pretty face, leaving only a pair of slightly squinted eyes, conveying a faint smile.
"I didn't say that Miss PA was eavesdropping... but never mind."
Looking at the PA lady in front of him with a gentle smile, Nakagawa Nobuyuki sighed helplessly, and stood up to make way for the lounge.
Anyway, there's nothing that shouldn't be heard, so it's okay even if Miss PA is really eavesdropping or something.
"Haha...it's good that Xiao Zhonghe is so sensible."
The smile in her eyes deepened, and Miss PA walked lightly into the lounge... Maybe it was because she always wore light clothes with black lace, Miss PA always gave people the feeling of a black swan feather, mysterious and floating.
"...Everyone, please wait for Xiao Zhonghe at the front desk~"
Before the door of the lounge closed, Miss PA's floating voice floated out softly.
Click.
The door to the lounge closed.
...What? This must have been eavesdropping.
Nakagawa Nobuyuki looked at the door of the lounge with a subtle expression, but there was nothing to say. He could only go to find the ending band first.
The live show just ended, and I was pulled away by the manager of Xingge...
Apart from anything else, although compared to MyGO where I am at least half a composer, it seems that I don’t have a very close connection with the band, but even as a friend, I must be there to celebrate such an event.
Oh... I'd better say something on Hongxia's side. Since the statement has changed from "I don't want Hongxia to continue playing in the band" to "I want Hongxia to pay more attention to her studies", it can't be considered a bad thing to say.
After thinking about this and that for a while, Nakagawa Nobuyuki, with a frown on his brow, slowly walked back to the hall.
"Nakagawa-san! What did Manager Xingge tell you?"
As soon as he looked up, he found that Kita Ikuyo, who looked a little anxious, came towards him quickly and asked Nakagawa Nobuyuki about Ichichi Hoshigeka.
Because Xingge doesn't want to say many things directly...therefore, he asks Nakagawa Nobuyuki to secretly keep an eye on everyone who has finished the band, and Nakagawa Nobuyuki will naturally leak some news to everyone [inadvertently] on weekdays.
Similarly, Nakagawa Nobuyuki naturally also saw Ichichi Kouka sitting on the sofa not far away, smiling towards him with some embarrassment.
...It doesn't look like it's very uncomfortable, does it?
"It's okay, it's okay... it's good news anyway."
As soon as she heard what Nakagawa Nobuyuki said, Kita Ikuyo didn't even have time to ask any other questions. She immediately stood up like a little rabbit, turned around quickly and said to Hongxia: "Did you hear that, Hongxia-senpai? Nakagawa-san said it's good news!"
As she spoke, Kita Ikuyo hurriedly dragged Nakagawa Nobu to the helpless Ijichi Kouka, clapped her hands, and spoke seriously: "Okay! Since it's good news, Nakagawa-san, tell Kouka-senpai!"
"...Um, actually I'm not that particular—"
"Senior Hongxia, stop pretending to be strong! You showed that expression just now..."
So, under the gaze of Ijichi Kouka who didn't know how to defend herself, Kita Ikuyo pouted and shook Nakagawa Nobuyuki's sleeve again.
"Nakagawa-san, please tell me! What's the good news?"
Looking at Kita Ikuyo who was obviously much more anxious than others, Nakagawa Nobuyuki probably understood why. He just shook his head, patted Kita Ikuyo on the shoulder twice, and spoke softly.
"Okay, okay...let's listen to what Hong Xia has to say first, okay?"
Perhaps, Nakagawa Nobuyuki's relaxed and at ease aura and steady and deep voice can really soothe people. Kita Ikuyo, who was originally a little anxious, couldn't help but pursed her lips, clenched her fists, and sat back on the armrest of the sofa when she heard Nakagawa Nobuyuki say this.
Seeing that Kita Ikuyo, who had been fidgeting, was finally calmed down by Nakagawa Nobuyuki, Ichichi Kouka breathed a sigh of relief, exchanged glances with Yamada Ryo, whose face was as calm as a lake, and then spoke softly:
"...Nakagawa-san, my sister must have asked you to talk about the band, right?"
Nakagawa Nobuyuki remained silent, but nodded slightly as if his neck was a little sore.
But it doesn’t matter. No matter what Nakagawa Nobuyuki’s response is, Ijichi Kouka will seriously say what she wants to say.
"Nakagawa-san...you may not know this, but as your younger sister, I can certainly sense this."
"In the past few days, whether it's during rehearsals... or when I'm reviewing, my sister has obviously been more concerned."
"...He even asked me many times in a roundabout way... things like [do you feel very tired]... "
Pursing her lips slightly, Yidi Chi Hongxia sat up straight with a very determined look on her face.
"...I understand that my sister is worried about my studies... But if she doesn't want me to continue playing in the band..."
Although there was still a complicated expression on her face, Ijichi Hongxia still opened her red eyes and stated her thoughts in a low voice.
"I will probably continue to secretly form a band with Ryo, Kita-chan, and Pochi-chan."
After finishing speaking, Ichichi Hongxia just let out a long breath, hesitated for a few seconds, and then spoke in an extremely clear voice:
"…Yes, just like what you said, Nakagawa-san, let's form a band for life."
Just like that, Hongxia suddenly raised her eyes and looked closely at Nakagawa Nobuyuki who suddenly showed a somewhat relaxed expression in front of her.
"Senior Hongxia, so handsome!"
Kita Ikuyo, who seemed a little listless just now, opened her eyes wide as if she was struck by something after hearing what Hongxia said, as if the guy who was fidgeting and anxious just now was not Kita Ikuyo, but Kita Kita.
"Hongxia, well said."
Ms. Yamada gave a thumbs up to Ijichi Hongxia, and she also showed an approving look with her poker face.
However, Nakagawa Nobuyuki was a little formal at this moment, his face became serious, his voice became a little more serious, and he asked in a serious tone:
"Ahem, Ichichi Hongxia-san! Students should study hard! Do you agree with this?"
"……Of course."
Ijichi Hongxia was silent for a few seconds, but still nodded.
...It seems like my sister really doesn’t want to play in a band of her own?
But it doesn't matter. Since I said I would stay together for a lifetime, I will definitely stay together for a lifetime... even if my sister doesn't allow it.
"That's no problem."
The voice suddenly relaxed, and Nakagawa Nobuyuki spread out his hands with a smile on his face.
Anyway, Xingge didn't say how to persuade her, so doesn't it mean that I have already persuaded Hongxia to study hard?
After being stunned for a few seconds, Ijichi Hongxia still didn't react and opened her mouth in confusion.
"Eh, eh? Um..."
As a result, the first person to react was Kita Ikuyo. Kita's face instantly became happy, and she quickly moved between the two of them.
"Great! Senior Hong Xia! Doesn't this mean that the manager has no objection?"
...It seems that if we talk about the person who cares the most about the band, there must be a place for Kita-san.
And Miss Liang...why does she look like she had expected this?
And, Goto Ichiri, who had been silent from the beginning and didn't want to say anything more...
Chapter 248-1, you did a great job!
Xin-san… brought me to join the band and stuff like that. No matter how you think about it, it was all for me.
Because I am always timid...that's why Xin introduced me, hoping that I can overcome that kind of self.
This kind of thinking... is so arrogant that it makes me feel sick, but I can't help but want to believe it.
Because it’s Shin-kun… Because it’s Shin-kun who always helps me and saves me.
...I, didn’t I do a great job?
"..."
In Starry where customers were gradually gathering, Goto Ichiri seemed much quieter than Kita Ikuyo, who was patting his chest with lingering fear but smiling happily.
Kita finally breathed a sigh of relief after learning that Hongxia would continue playing in the band.
"I was shocked... I thought [The End of the Band] was going to end before they even had a live performance..."
"But, I can understand that... After all, Senior Hongxia has always been very concerned about the band's affairs, and Manager Xingge has always been very concerned about Senior Hongxia's studies..."
As she was saying this, Kita Ikuyo winked at Ijichi Kouka who was standing and working with Nakagawa Nobuyuki.
"Then why are you looking at me...I usually study hard."
Seeing Kita Ikuyo's bright eyes, Ijichi Hongxia, who was pouring a drink into the cup, immediately turned pale, as if she was very dissatisfied with Kita Ikuyo who was treating her as a plaything.
"Speaking of which, the exam is coming up soon. Have you been studying hard?"
After taking the drink from Ijichi Kouka and handing it to the customer in front of him with a smile, Nakagawa Nobuyuki asked.
Speaking of which, I heard that the exams in Yuqiu are quite strict... It's been a long time since I've been bothered by something like this. I hope I can pass it well and not be sent back to school...
"unnecessary."
Sitting on the old sofa, propping up his head and sipping a drink, Ryo Yamada pondered for a few seconds, then shook his head slightly, looking indifferent.
"Senior Liang! You must study very hard!"
"I wasn't planning on passing anyway."
"Eh……"
Looking at Yamada Ryo who folded his arms with confidence, even Kita Ikuyo, who had the most filter for Yamada Ryo, couldn't help but have a slightly stiff expression for a moment.
For Kita, who is always a good girl, she has never even thought about such a thing...
Senior Liang... is so rebellious...
However, Miss Yamada didn't care about such things either. She just stood up calmly and took another drink under the scorching gaze of Ijichi Hongxia as if nothing had happened.
How to say it, Miss Yamada's behavior was totally beyond Nakagawa Nobuyuki's expectations, and he just shook his head helplessly.
But come to think of it, Liang doesn't look like someone who studies hard... It's more like he looks like someone who skips classes to watch live shows...
"Nakagawa, are you thinking of something rude?"
As a result, Ms. Yamada, who was being stared at by Nakagawa Nobuyuki, didn't know if she really had super powers or what. She didn't even turn her head, but just spoke softly in a calm tone.
"It feels like you're secretly saying something like 'You look like the kind of guy who would skip class to watch a live show'."
As she spoke, Ms. Yamada, who still had a poker face, slowly turned around and gently stared at Nakagawa Nobuyuki, who turned his head away with a guilty look on his face.
"Ahem... Um, Ichiri, did you prepare well for your final exam?"