Girl Band, Gravity Capture

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More than the temporary success of the performance, this made Shoko Toyokawa feel gratified and satisfied.

"Your feelings for me must be the same."

"I want this band to stay this wonderful forever, and I want this happiness to continue forever..."

Only when facing the boy could she murmur so clearly and softly, expressing her vision.

Then, Yuan Xudou lowered his gaze with utmost gentleness, his calm and serene voice carrying an undeniable conviction.

"Most definitely."

"Xiangzi, we will definitely walk to the end together."

"……yes."

With a serene and happy smile on her face, she hugged the boy tightly with all her might.

Her clear voice, filled with unwavering trust, nimbly accepted his promise.

"I believe you."

"We will absolutely, absolutely, never separate."

Chapter 83 First Encounter, Taming, Intimacy

After that, summer arrived as promised.

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The celebration banquet went smoothly. Although the overly elaborate presentation and decorations of the dishes initially made the few people, except for Xiangzi and Hemu, feel a little uncomfortable, with their help, everyone eventually finished the meal happily.

The full version of the official performance video, after being edited and tuned, was released a few days later and successfully became a hot topic again, with its popularity remaining high and seemingly poised to continue for quite some time.

The reasons for this phenomenon are twofold. On the one hand, their own strength is outstanding, which sets them apart from other novice bands of the same period who were just starting out and whose coordination and professionalism were not good. They seem to be heading straight for professionalism. On the other hand, the resources promised by Tsuzuki Shifune and the background of the Toyokawa family should also have played a role.

Although Won Heo-doo soon announced on the band's public account that their recent activities would be slowed down, along with the corresponding reasons, the fans who had already formed a certain level of loyalty did not abandon them because of this, and expressed their understanding.

With fewer band commitments, the boys' schedules suddenly became much freer. The intense summer sun also made the girls less inclined to go out, resulting in fewer opportunities for them to meet up.

Aside from Nagasaki Motoyo still seeing him frequently (since they live on the same floor and see each other every day, they don't need to worry about the weather), he has been meeting other girls less often, and correspondingly, the time he spends chatting on Line has increased exponentially.

To be honest, he thought that Su Shi would be eager to fulfill their promise after he laughed. In fact, at first, Yuan Xudou did feel that the girl had been waiting to go home after leaving the stage, and planned to have real contact when the two of them were alone in private. The boy, who was not resistant to this, was also ready.

But after Xiangzi suggested that the group go to the beach, she suddenly seemed to change her mind... It seemed that she had a new idea. During this time, the girl never brought it up again.

Since Su Shi, who had been so eager back then, wasn't in a hurry, then Yuan Xudou had even less reason to be anxious. He indulged the girl in carrying out his plan and continued to live a semi-cohabiting life with her as usual.

However, the leisurely time didn't last long before a new busy period arrived.

Tsuzuki Shisen's granddaughter, whom he promised to teach, Rakuna, was finally taken to RiNG by the old man.

It was much later than originally scheduled, seemingly because even Shifune Tsuzuki himself couldn't quite control his granddaughter's behavior. Of course, it was also probably because he doted on his granddaughter and didn't show his usual extremely authoritative and serious demeanor.

It seemed that even she herself was having a headache about how to discipline her granddaughter. When she brought the girl to him, Yuan Xudou even saw a hint of relief in the old woman's cold face.

Then came... when he actually started helping his boss take care of his child... no, when he started teaching his granddaughter, the boy's feelings in the first few days were more like raising an underage cat than educating a girl a year younger than him.

When they first met, when Du Zhushichuan led her to him, Yuan Xudou, who was in a stable mood, felt good.

She has short, slightly messy, pure white hair, rare heterochromatic eyes (yellow and blue), and wears the junior high school uniform of Hanasakigawa Middle School—except for her eyes, which are a little hard to understand, everything else is quite normal.

Then, while Genjiro and Tsuzuki Shisen were talking, she secretly slipped out of the shop and went to tease a passing stray cat.

The old man, as if it were commonplace, pulled the girl back to where she was, and then explained to her in a nonchalant tone.

"As you can see, Lena only reacts to things that interest her."

“This child is a bit headstrong; you’ll have to show some real talent to attract her.”

“…I can see that.”

Having spent a lot of time with girls around him who had mental disabilities, he had gained experience and was able to instinctively sense that Yoro Nai's thought process was different from that of ordinary people.

Instead of directly introducing Minamoto no Koto to Kaname, Tsuzuki Shisen, as an elder, asked the girl to listen to him, probably because he wanted to test the boy's abilities and see if he could take on the responsibility of caring for and making the girl obey him on his own.

"Let me remind you, although she's not as exaggerated as you, Xu Dou, Le Nai's musical talent isn't much less. I even taught her guitar myself, and she has very discerning tastes."

Watching the boy take a guitar from the store's music room, casually tune it, and connect the power and effects pedal, Du Zhushichuan gave a nonchalant suggestion.

Starting with a girl's favorite instrument to build a connection is certainly a good approach, but because it involves no shortcuts, it's relatively difficult. Kaname had grown up surrounded by Kaname's playing, and simply having "perfect" playing wasn't enough to fully pique her interest.

It wasn't that Tsuzuki Shisen didn't trust the boy's amazing talent; she just hoped he wouldn't be too complacent and think he could pass the test easily.

"Don't worry, boss. I've made preparations."

Even as he said this, Yuan Xudou's eyes didn't show the focused concentration the old man had hoped for. The light flashing in his dark, bright pupils could only be described as serious.

He turned around and looked at the girl who was being watched by her grandmother and couldn't run away anymore. She could only sit obediently on the stool, swinging her legs, and was even less focused than him.

Ignoring the other person's lack of focus, he asked calmly.

"Do you want to hear Free Bird or Flight of the Bumblebee? If it's classical music like the Chaconne, I'll go get a new guitar."

When asked about it, Yoru Nai didn't react much, but Tsuzuki Shisen's eyes lit up.

These pieces are all considered to be quite difficult guitar pieces in the industry, especially the first two, which are particularly popular among young people. The former focuses more on showcasing playing skills and rhythm control, while the latter is simply an interpretation of extreme speed. Most importantly, these pieces are highly dependent on the individual skill level of the performer, and different people will present completely different effects.

Choosing these challenging pieces at least proves that he did indeed intend to prove himself.

"...Aren't you going to answer? Then I'll choose one myself."

"Personally, I prefer Free Bird, so I chose this song. To save time, I'll just play the guitar solo part."

After waiting for a while and receiving no response, Yuan Xudou shook his head and calmly made a decision.

Then, he stroked the strings with his hand.

"Lord, I can change."

"won't you fly high,freeee bird,yeh."

The opening chant sets the starting point for the melody, followed by a brief pause, and then a stirring guitar solo begins.

His long, slender fingers danced across the strings, his toes trembling slightly as he kept time, yet the boy remained firmly in place; only his fingers and hands moved in a dizzying array of positions.

—Yes, this shows that although he didn't put in much effort, his basic skills were quite solid, his movements were very steady, and there was no sign of him making any mistakes.

After listening to only a short segment, Tsuzuki Shisen gave a fair assessment.

—But, isn't it a bit out of tune? It doesn't match the rhythm from the beginning.

However, the subtle sense of unease that followed made her frown.

But after listening for a while, the old man suddenly relaxed his brows and his eyes lit up.

—No, it's not that the rhythm is off, it's that he's speeding up!

Accelerating an already fast-paced piece of music further would easily cause an average person to become flustered and disrupt the harmony of the normal tempo—but for someone who can fully control it, it is a way to showcase their skill and even make the performance more exciting and brilliant.

Yuan Xudou started at a normal speed, but during the performance, he gradually accelerated without disrupting the overall coordination, and unknowingly increased the speed of his plucking by several levels.

Strikes, plucks, sweeps... Fingers moved with incredible speed, almost blurring the lines, elevating the already stirring music to a new level.

Like a high-speed train rushing past, it accelerates with unstoppable momentum, speeding along the winding tracks with exhilarating speed. Just when it seems about to lose control and fly off the tracks, it accelerates again, forcefully bringing itself back to its original position and entering the next, even faster zone.

The more dangerous it is, the more radical it becomes, hovering on the edge of loss of control and stability, suspended by a thin but incredibly strong thread, speeding away on its own amidst the fear and trepidation of onlookers.

—It's pure technology...

There was no emotional investment; at this speed, it was impossible to express any emotion. All that remained was a rapid rhythm that stirred primal instincts. The soaring piano music vibrated the eardrums, sending a numbing, trembling shock through every nerve fiber, as if it were on the verge of shattering.

As Yuan Xudou stopped playing, the music, which had been accelerating until the very last moment, came to an abrupt halt. He then plucked the strings, ending with a clear, resonant note.

Even though it was just a one- or two-minute impromptu solo, Shisen Tsuzuki felt like he was attending a whole rock and roll dance party from his youth, with all his excitement stirred up.

Impeccable... Even the most discerning elder would find it difficult to find fault with this performance, aside from the performer's lack of passion. She clapped her hands slightly, offering her senior's approval with heartfelt admiration.

As for Yoro Nai—she was completely captivated by the music within seconds of it starting.

The girl, who had spontaneously placed her hands obediently on her lap and sat upright without moving, watched intently as Yuan Xudou finished playing the piece. Only when he put down the guitar did her gaze shift from the boy's chest to his face for the first time.

Noticing Yoro's gaze, Gen Xudou smiled slightly.

"Want to learn?"

"Yes." The girl nodded without hesitation, her heterochromatic yellow and blue eyes fixed on every change in his expression.

"Okay, then I'll teach you."

He casually put the guitar aside and reached out his hand to her.

So, Yoro immediately jumped off the bench and ran to him.

Just like a cat that has spotted something interesting—the boy thought to himself as he turned around and, while chatting casually, led her out of the recording studio.

What kind of snacks do you like?

“Matcha parfait.”

"Okay, I'll buy you one later." He nodded.

"By the way, my name is Yuan Xudou."

This time, she tilted her head very carefully and wrote down the boy's name.

"Xu, Dou. I understand."

Chapter 84 If the Stars Will Wither

Watching Genjiro casually abduct Kaoru Nai right in front of him, and seeing the girl, who had been uninterested in anyone since that incident, obediently follow him away, Tsuzuki Shisen was even stunned for a moment, almost doubting what he was seeing.

This kid... although I know he can lead an entire band and his interpersonal skills must be pretty good, this seems too easy for him.

According to her perception, Yuan Xudou only used a few words to naturally blend into the girl's "domain", as simply as pouring one cup of water into another.

Yoru Nai, who is usually unpredictable and willful in front of others, is now quite obediently following his instructions... Is it just because she is captivated by his performance? Or does he truly possess some kind of magic that makes people believe and follow him, and her naturally perceptive granddaughter has been won over by it?

Frowning, Tsuzuki Shisen also got up and followed the two.

However, the old woman didn't intend to stop the two from getting to know each other and growing closer. She simply spoke softly, offering the young man calm advice in a voice that was aged yet strong.

"Don't give Lena too many desserts. I didn't call you here to spoil her."

"I'm entrusting you with the music instruction, but don't neglect your studies either. I'll come and check on you later."

"Understood, boss."

"And you, Lenai."

Having received the boy's promise, Tsuzuki Shisen turned her gaze to Kaname. Facing her granddaughter, her tone softened slightly, like gel softened by the heat of a flame.

"Xu Dou is the teacher I found for you. You will study under him from now on."

"Just tell him what you want directly, there's no need to be polite with him."

That's what she said, but given the girl's personality, she probably didn't know the meaning of "politeness." This sentence was more for Yuan Xudou, who was standing next to her, to tell him that he was free to take care of Yao Lena in his own way without having to consider her opinions all the time.

The boy nodded knowingly.

"besides……"