GBP Chapter 121 Starting from That Star
Chapter 121 Starting from That Star
Night fell, and although Haneda Academy was still bathed in the indifferent moonlight reflected from the same moon, tonight the blazing fire shone even brighter.
"You must be joking... You're too strong!"
Listening to the intense guitar and drum beats, the heartfelt singing, and watching the three people on the stage playing at the top of their lungs, Kita and Hongxia felt for the first time that they had been defeated in all aspects.
What's more, according to Kashiwa Miki, even though two members have not yet arrived, they are already able to play such heart-stirring music.
[Answer sheet is blank, no trace]
[Whether it is loss or beginning, even if I never understood]
[But there's no other way but to continue, right?]
Glistening sweat, some mottled guitar scratches, and three pairs of eyes that sparkle brighter than tonight's stars.
This is a truly powerful band that has truly mastered music.
"Do you know why they can shock your soul?"
Kashiwa Sanhui touched the head of Hongxia, who felt a little ashamed in comparison, and patted the shoulder of Kita beside him.
"It's not just because they're a professional band. Look at what's printed on their clothes—"Not attending school, liar, quitting the band..."
"They've already been through the crossroads of life, so what they sing and play reflects their feelings and thoughts about the choices they've made."
Kashiwa Sanhui looked at the shocked people around him, unwrapped a lollipop and put it in his mouth, and continued with a blank expression:
"Well, I'm not telling you not to go to school. It's just that if you want to surpass them, you have to go through things that are so painful that you want to write a song and curse it out loud."
"...Swearing?" Liang asked thoughtfully, looking at Kashiwa Sanhui with some confusion.
"That's right, swearing." Kashiwa Sanhui nodded in agreement.
"In a sense, they are just using their instruments to curse."
[The so-called correct answer has no value at all]
[But I am only me in this life]
[If I continue to scribble, there will be no tomorrow]
[No matter how hard you struggle, there's no tomorrow]
After the passionate guitar music ended, the pick and a sweaty hand were raised high, and a period of dense drum beats came to an abrupt end. What remained was only the aftershock of the guitar strings, the crackling sound of the burning bonfire and the cheers of the audience.
Even many bands that had already finished their performances couldn't help but shout along with the audience at the big words printed on their bodies.
"Don't go to school! Don't go to school!"
"What a liar! What a liar!"
"Ms. Momoka is so handsome! Ms. Momoka——"
It seems like someone has been boxed in. Old Diamond Stardust fans, please take note.
"Well..." Kashiwa Sanhui put on the black windbreaker he had taken off because he felt too hot, and took the microphone to greet three idle people from outside the school who had crushed the student band with their rich live experience.
"First of all, let us thank the off-campus band Wu Yi You for their wonderful performance. This band will be performing in Shibuya and Ikebukuro soon. Students who like it can go and support them!"
The trio walked off the stage holding their instruments when they suddenly realized something. No wonder they felt like they had forgotten something. Then they turned around and gave a thumbs-up to Kashiwa Miki with a look of gratitude.
With a simple nod in response, Kashiwa Sanhui lowered his palm, signaling the students to be quiet, and then continued:
"Furthermore, I hope everyone doesn't forget today's theme—a showdown between two bands!"
He turned around and signaled the four little ones to pack up their instruments and go on stage - of course Hongxia didn't need it, the drum set was for public use, and those who had other needs would bring it up themselves, such as a DJ booth or something.
Xiangzi finally found a reason to get away from Su Shi, and he trotted onto the stage with his keyboard on his back, helping everyone connect the speakers.
"Let's go first, before Aine-san says something about having the advantage of being the last one but then denying it in the end."
The audience below the stage burst into laughter. A pink-haired member of the Mygo faction in the distance blushed a little. She imitated the opening move of the "No School Entry" band just now, and raised her little finger towards Kashiwa Sanhui with gritted teeth.
"Um," Xiangzi said nervously as he took the microphone from Kashiwa Sanhui. "Good evening, everyone. This is Endless crychic."
The scene was quiet for a moment. Xiangzi took a deep breath and then continued firmly.
"We originally planned to hold the bonfire party with the intention of having a good showdown with another band, but things suddenly got out of hand. But seeing how happy everyone is, we're happy too."
"Also... Deng, Su Shi, Li Xi, and Mu who might not have come yet, I still want to apologize to you for what happened in the past, but——"
Xiangzi's white finger pointed to the distance, and the audience's eyes followed Xiangzi, who was full of fighting spirit, to look at the equally solemn mygo members.
"It's really boring to always dwell on the past, so I want to defeat you and declare one thing to you with the most naked victory—"
"The old me is dead!"
He took the microphone and handed it to Kita with satisfaction. Kashiwa Sanhui performed a sword flower with the bow in his hand and was about to put the violin on his shoulder.
Liang suddenly threw half of the music scores in his hand into the sky as if throwing away garbage. Several of them flew into the bonfire and were instantly burned to ashes.
"……what?"
Everyone was dumbfounded. Liang wouldn't want to quit the group until now!
"Doctor, Xiangzi, and everyone--" Unexpectedly, Liang said quite seriously.
"What the doctor said just now really inspired me. Isn't the purpose of writing a song to express one's feelings?"
"Let's just sing the second song. The song I wrote with Yili is so gentle, it doesn't sound like a curse at all. Since it's a curse, then we have to--"
Liang put his fingers together and thrust them forward with force.
"As straightforward as a knife, use the most ruthless song to cut off all their self-confidence!"
"...Okay, I'll follow!" Without much thought, Kashiwa Sanhui took the lead and imitated Liang and threw the first part of the score into the sky.
"In that case... I'll listen to you, Liang!" Hongxia and Kita followed suit, their faces full of trust in everyone.
"You guys... really won my heart. Go for it!" Xiangzi did it too. Not only did he do it, he also threw away the music for the second part. Tonight he was completely improvising! He was definitely the one who did it the most thoroughly!
"Eh... is that all? Then I..." Yili weakly raised the music sheet to the sky.
The music score didn't float away at all but slowly fell onto the stage.
But having this attitude is enough.
The spotlight suddenly went out, and only the blazing bonfire and the bright orange-yellow flames illuminated the people on the stage.
Six fingers were raised high, pointing to the northernmost star.
Kita, holding the microphone, looked down at the audience and recited the opening words that had been decided in advance by several people as if he was reciting a poem.
This is also the opening line that Endless crychic will repeat at every performance in the future.
"The story we are going to tell tonight starts from that star!"