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

Chapter 225 Pochi Wants to Do Something for the Band

"Thank you everyone for your votes, we are really grateful! We will be performing around here again this afternoon."

"If you like our band after we've ended, you're welcome to come to the Shinsei Live House in Shimokitazawa to see us perform!"

Kita Ikuyo and Iji Tomoka bowed slightly, expressing their gratitude to the audience while promoting the band.

Yamada Ryo declared that she had burned out, and she lay down on the roadside steps without any regard for her image, using her violin bag as a pillow, openly taking a little break.

However, during the performance, although he complained about being sleepy, he rushed over without having breakfast.

But when she actually played the bass, Ryo still tried her best, which could be seen from the beads of sweat on her face.

Besides, Liang isn't really suited to handle this kind of situation. Rather than letting her cold face and indifferent tone scare the audience away, it's better to let her rest.

Bai Qiu and Goto Ichiri faced the audience from the other direction, handing out flyers with QR codes for voting on the end of the band.

At this moment, Yili stopped and tugged at Bai Qiu's hand, as if he had something to say.

"What's wrong? Yili."

Bai Qiu turned around, her voice carrying a mixture of relief and doubt.

Yili is now slowly becoming more willing to hand out flyers to strangers. Although she sometimes struggles to say more than a few words, it's still a huge step forward!

Under Bai Qiu's gaze, Goto Ichiri first glanced back at Hongxia and the others, and seeing that their attention was not on them, he moved closer and whispered:

"Um... Qiu, I'd like to use my Guitar Hero account to help the End Band get votes, is that okay?"

Yili looked at Bai Qiu with expectant eyes.

Thinking that she hadn't asked many friends to vote for her, Yili felt a little ashamed, but luckily she still had Guitar Hero.

If she can use the Guitar Hero to garner votes, she can make a contribution, right?

Goto Ichiri also wanted to do something for the End Band and wanted the End Band to rank higher, so she came to Bai Qiu to discuss it.

"Of course you can." Bai Qiu blinked, somewhat surprised, and replied.

Turning his head to glance at Kita and Ryo, Bai Qiu suggested, "Why don't we take this opportunity to tell Ryo and Kita that Ichiri is a guitar hero?"

"Huh?!" Ichiri froze, shaking his head and trembling as he said, "No, I can't do it... Someone like me being a guitar hero is unbelievable."

"Don't worry, Yili. The skills you've shown so far absolutely deserve the title of Guitar Hero."

Bai Qiu gently patted Yi Li's shoulder to encourage him.

Originally, he wanted to pat Yili's head, but seeing this pink hair, he inexplicably thought of Aine, causing Bai Qiu's hand to suddenly stop and eventually move to her shoulder.

"Is that right?"

Goto Ichiri stopped shivering and gave Bai Qiu an uncertain look.

Ichiri has never had a clear understanding of the strength she has demonstrated.

What if Ryo and Kita don't believe her at all? What if they blame her for hiding it from everyone?

"Yeah, of course."

Bai Qiu nodded affirmatively, and then gave examples: "Didn't you perform very well in the previous performance at Ring and the roadshow just now?"

"It's similar to your video."

Yili hesitated for a moment, thinking that Bai Qiu had already said so.

Maybe she's really strong now?

"Let's tell everyone when we eat later," Bai Qiu suggested, giving Yi Li a push, seeing that he was already clearly interested.

“…Okay.” Ichiri smiled slightly, her cheeks flushed.

After handing out the flyers, the group packed up their belongings and, on Yamada Ryo's recommendation, went to a restaurant.

Despite saying he's broke and lives on grass, Yamada Ryo is still quite adept at finding restaurants.

The five of them chose a seat by the window.

"I want this... um, a large one!"

"Another steak, and for drinks and dessert, hmm... a barley tea and an ice cream would be fine, and..."

"That's enough." Seeing Ryo casually ordering from the menu, Hongxia couldn't help but interrupt, "Ryo, didn't you say you didn't have any money?"

Yamada Ryo cast a pleading look at Shirai Aki, "If Aki had that, that would be great."

"No problem." Bai Qiu nodded with a smile and looked at Hong Xia. "Hong Xia, just give me Liang's salary for this month."

"Eh? Okay." Hongxia quickly smiled.

"No, no!" Liang's face changed, and she gasped, "That would kill me! Please, for the sake of how hard I worked this morning..."

"Senior Liang..."

Seeing Liang in such a miserable state, Xi Duo felt a little sorry for him and took out her wallet, but Bai Qiu stopped her.

"Kita, don't be fooled by Ryo."

“Qiu is right,” Hongxia added. “It’s good that Liang eats less.”

After being stopped by Bai Qiu and Hong Xia, Xi Duo could only give Liang a sympathetic look and silently put away his wallet.

Watching Bai Qiu and Hong Xia sing in unison like a married couple, Liang clutched his chest and made a heartbroken expression.

Suddenly remembering something, Bai Qiu asked Yi Li again:

"Liang shouldn't owe any money, right?"

Ichiri looked up at Ryo and finally had a chance to say, "Ryo... you still haven't paid me back for the tram fare from last time."

The gaze shifted to Yamada Ryo, who was whistling and looking out the glass.

"cold!!!"

Yamada Ryo has lost popular support.

...Later, after everyone had placed their orders, Hongxia, as the team leader, briefly summarized the results of the morning's roadshow.

Today's first all-member roadshow after the band ended was quite successful.

The number of votes received through online voting increased significantly, but the ranking only rose by one place. After all, it was only one morning, so it was impossible to achieve much.

However, things will be different when Guitar Hero makes his move.

Besides, he's also a composer and a light novelist.

Bai Qiu exchanged a glance with Yi Li, raised his hand, and said gently, "Yi Li has something to say."

She choked a little, not expecting it to happen so suddenly; she wasn't prepared at all.

But the arrow was already on the bowstring, and there was no turning back.

Hongxia looked at Yili with a gentle smile on her face, "What does Yili want to say?"

"Ryo, Kita, um..." Since Bai Qiu and Hong Xia already knew, Ichiri only called out Ryo and Kita's names.

"Actually, I am a guitar hero."

Without any preamble, Yili started speaking right away, which caused the scene to fall silent.

"..."

Hongxia turned her gaze to Bai Qiu and blinked in confusion.

Why did Yili suddenly confess this? How come she didn't get any prior warning?

"Guitar Hero?" Kita said, somewhat confused.

"This is it."

Seeing that Kita seemed unaware of Guitar Hero, Bai Qiu opened the homepage of Kita's Guitar Hero account to give him a brief introduction.

Kita's yellow-green eyes darted around, and she asked softly, "Does that mean Ichiri is the blogger with over 3 subscribers on YouTube?"

"um, yes."

Yili responded in a low voice, then lowered his head somewhat guiltily.

Guitar Hero's account contains a lot of her dark history, mainly lies that are inconsistent with her public image and were told out of vanity.

For example, she's a super popular girl at school, has over 1000 friends on Line, and her boyfriend is a popular light novel author...

Although she has already deleted it.

Kita smiled, seemingly accepting it quickly, and exclaimed:

"No wonder I always felt that Ichiri was hiding something, so that's what it was!"

Seeing this, Hongxia took over the conversation, put her hands together and said apologetically, "Actually, Qiujun and I already knew, so we're sorry for keeping it from you."

Kita shook his head indifferently, while Yamada Ryo remained quite calm.

"Actually, I had guessed it before, after all, Pochi's strength has improved very quickly."

Then Ryo flattered Ichiri, saying, "I've heard this is quite profitable, Lord Pochi. Please entrust the profits to me for safekeeping from now on!"

Snapped!

Hongxia slapped her cold hand in an annoyance, "Don't even think about it."

Seeing that Kita and Ryo had acknowledged him, he finally revealed the secret he had kept hidden in his heart.

Goto Ichiri also felt a sense of relief.

"Hey hey hey!"

Seeing Ichiri grinning foolishly, Hongxia felt relieved. She had been worried that everyone might hold a grudge because of this.

"Why did Yili suddenly agree to tell everyone? Didn't she ask Qiu and me to help her keep it a secret before?"

Seeing that Yili's soul had vanished, Bai Qiu smiled and began to explain Yili's plans.

With the help of the guitar hero, Ichiri's energy was also part of the band's strength to end the game, so everyone naturally agreed with smiles.

……

Outside the glass window, not far away, Chihaya Aine, who was not in a good mood, walked absentmindedly down the street with slightly heavy steps.

I came out for a walk to clear my head, pondering how to face Bai Qiu's love tomorrow.

In a casual glance upwards, I happened to see Bai Qiu and the four girls from the End Band with joyful smiles on their faces.

Even without her, Bai Qiu can still smile happily...

My heart was inexplicably pierced.

Even though she knew it was just a simple meal together after a band event, and even though she knew her thoughts were wrong, Aine still felt unwanted.

If it were a rare chance encounter before she confessed to Bai Qiu, she would definitely be excited to go up and greet them.

But now, Chihaya Aine pursed her lips and walked away before being discovered.