Girl Band, Gravity Capture

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Chapter Eighteen: The First Gathering of the Group

"Xu Dou, the band members are all here."

"Please come to RiNG Cafe in Ikebukuro tomorrow at 4 PM. Remember to tell Suze-kun as well."

"I will formally introduce the rest of the members to you at that time."

"Make sure you arrive on time!"

While watching a video, Yuan Xudou glanced at the message that popped up at the top of his phone screen, swiped to the Line interface, and replied to Fengchuan Xiangzi with "Received".

"Su Shi,"

He turned his head and looked at Nagasaki Motoyo, who was in the kitchen processing the fruit she had just bought from the street vendor. He raised his voice slightly to make sure the girl could hear him.

"Xiangzi just informed us that we should meet at RiNG Cafe in Ikebukuro at 4 PM tomorrow."

"I heard it."

Nagasaki Motoyo came out of the kitchen with a plate, gently placed the fruit in front of him, and then naturally squeezed onto the sofa with the boy, leaning over to look at the messages on his phone, her slender fingers tapping lightly on her chin.

"Four o'clock in the afternoon... I'll rush over there right after school, and the time should be about right."

"Do you need me to pick you up?"

Nagasaki Motoyo was somewhat tempted, but ultimately shook her head.

"Let's not... Everyone hasn't completely forgotten what happened before, and if the two of us go together, it will give the other members the impression of a clique."

She still wanted to get along well with the other band members. While asserting her dominance in front of Toyokawa Shoko was one thing, it was easy to put unnecessary pressure on the others if she acted too close to Genjiro during their first meeting.

As long as it doesn't involve Yuan Xudou, the girl is happy to take care of other people's feelings.

"Ah."

Yuan Xudou had no objections.

"I just checked. There are trains going to Ikebukuro from both Tokyo and Tsukinomori. We'll meet again there."

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"Good~"

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Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

At 3:50 p.m., Genjiro Tou arrived on time and entered RiNG. He was led by Toyokawa Shoko, who was waiting at the door, to a corner of the cafe, to a round table by the window.

There were six chairs around the round table. Apart from the three chairs belonging to him, Toyokawa Shoko, and Nagasaki Motoyo who hadn't arrived yet, the remaining three chairs were already occupied.

Yuan Xudou sat down, his calm gaze sweeping over the other three people at the table.

Upon seeing the boy's arrival, the girl's previously tense and timid face immediately blossomed into a pure smile like that of a small animal, gazing at Takamatsu with dependent and moist eyes.

She sat upright in her seat with a blank expression, like a delicate doll. She had the same pale golden eyes as Toyokawa Shoko. She only glanced at him once before lowering her gaze. She was a light green-haired girl who exuded an inorganic beauty.

And then there was the cold-faced, purple-eyed, long-haired girl with black hair, who was clearly surprised to see a boy appear, and was now frowning as she sized him up.

The difference in attitudes is quite obvious.

Gen Xudou withdrew his gaze, nodded slightly to Takamatsu Akari, ignored the black-haired girl's slightly cold eyes, turned to look at Toyokawa Shoko, and spoke calmly.

“I’ve informed Su Shi; she’ll be here soon.”

"Then I'll go wait for Su Shi at the entrance. Once everyone's here, we can all introduce ourselves."

Shoko Toyokawa seemed quite happy today, her golden eyes shining with a light as bright as the sun, and strands of sky-blue hair shimmering beautifully in the sunlight.

The girl nodded elegantly to Yuan Xudou, and like him, ignored the black-haired girl at the table who was turning to her with a clearly displeased look, and turned to leave.

Having lost sight of Toyokawa Shoko as her target, the black-haired girl turned her gaze back to Minamoto Koto, staring at him with slightly fierce purple eyes.

...After watching for so long, you haven't said anything.

Gen Xudou picked up the coffee that Toyokawa Shoko had prepared for everyone in advance and took a sip.

The coffee smells very bitter, but once it enters your mouth, the sweet aroma of sugar and milk spreads out, making the taste quite pleasant.

For a moment, the atmosphere became somewhat stiff.

A few minutes later, Toyokawa Shoko brought Nagasaki Motoyo, the last to arrive, to the table. Once everyone was seated, the atmosphere eased a little, and she withdrew her gaze.

"Alright, now that everyone is here on time."

Toyokawa Shoko stood up, smiled, and looked around.

"Let's start by introducing everyone to each other, beginning with my left."

"First of all, this is Mutsumi Wakaba, my childhood friend, and the guitarist in the band. Mutsumi is really good at playing the guitar."

Following Toyokawa Shoko's introduction, the girl with light green hair silently nodded slightly to the crowd who were looking at her.

"And then, this is Lixi, the drummer in the band."

“...My name is Shiina.”

The girl first frowned and responded coldly. Then, finally getting a chance to speak, she immediately changed the subject, slammed her hand on the table, and directed her sharp words directly at the boy opposite her.

"Toyokawa-kun, why is there a boy in an all-girls band?"

Faced with her merciless accusations, everyone reacted in different ways.

Unexpectedly, Shiina Ritsuki suddenly launched an attack. Takamatsu Akari, who was sitting next to her, trembled as if startled and became nervous again.

Nagasaki Motoyo narrowed her light blue eyes, her originally gentle gaze gradually turning somewhat hostile.

If Ye Mu didn't react, she remained quietly seated.

As for Genjiro and Toyokawa Shoko, who were directly targeted by her words, their expressions remained unchanged.

"Xu Dou is a band member I approve of."

Shoko Toyokawa spoke without hesitation.

As if she had anticipated this scene, her perfect smile showed no flaw.

"He has excellent personal abilities and is a very upright person. He is a trustworthy member of the band."

“I know Li Xi is worried and thinks that the presence of boys might cause a lot of trouble... but I can vouch for Xu Dou. He won’t do anything that would put everyone in a difficult position.”

"as well as,"

Toyokawa Shoko abruptly changed the subject, placing her fair and delicate hands in front of her waist and bowing slightly to the crowd.

*Yue-Yi/*First/Release "Here, we will hold a democratic vote and let everyone decide whether to accept my guarantee."

She cleverly steered the conversation around the topic, not suggesting that the decision of whether or not to let Genji stay or leave be made by the others, but rather by whether or not to accept her defense of the boy. This way, she could both appease Genji's feelings and give Shiina Tatsuki a way out.

As the heiress of a conglomerate, she was already very familiar with such flexible tactics.

"Then let's begin the vote."

"Those who are willing to accept this guarantee, please raise your hands."

Toyokawa Shoko took the lead in raising her hand, followed by Nagasaki Motoyo, who raised her hand without hesitation, and Takamatsu Akari, who, although somewhat afraid, still firmly raised her hand.

Wakaba Mutsu also raised his hand last, following Toyokawa Shoko.

Apart from Shiina Tatsuki, who stubbornly refused to raise his hand, and Gen Kōtō, who needed to avoid suspicion due to being at the center of the incident, the other four supported the boy joining the band.

This situation was clearly within Toyokawa Shoko's plan.

She smiled and added the last sentence.

"Now, those who refuse, please raise your hands."

Toyokawa Shoko looked around and was pleased to see that no one had raised their hand.

Even Shiina Tatsuki, who was initially somewhat dissatisfied, couldn't possibly stand against everyone for such a matter. She could only let out a soft hum and accept the outcome.

"...I have no objections. (Unintelligible characters)"

Chapter Nineteen: CryCHIC, Officially Established

Despite some unfriendly minor incidents, thanks to Toyokawa Shoko's mediation, everyone was able to successfully introduce themselves and confirm each other's identities.

Shoko Toyokawa played the keyboard, Tatsuki Shiina played the drums, Motoyo Nagasaki played the bass, Akari Takamatsu played the vocals, and Mutsumi Wakaba played the guitar.

And, at Toyokawa Shoko's behest, he is in charge of all team affairs, and at the same time, he is to write lyrics and compose music with Toyokawa Shoko and Takamatsu Akari.

"Next, please go to the practice room I reserved so that everyone can get to know each other."

"But before that, I have a few more things I'd like to say to you all."

Surrounded by a crowd and bathed in the dazzling sunlight streaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows, Toyokawa Shoko swept her gleaming golden eyes over her five companions at the table, each with a different expression, and gently placed her hand on her chest.

"Everyone is joining the band for the first time, and their reasons for joining are all different."

“I know that everyone is still a bit confused and uncertain right now. We don’t know how to get along well with our band members, or how to build a great band… I feel the same way as you all.”

She frankly and openly shared her thoughts with everyone.

Her sincere and clear voice, devoid of any confusion, echoed in the air, instilling in the listener a girl's courage and awareness.

"However, it is precisely because we share the same thoughts and are equally immature that we have come together here."

"To express our inner feelings to others through music, to make our own voices heard..."

"【CryCHIC】...This band, Yi Qi Liu Yi Shan Er Jiu Er, was created for this very purpose!"

Shoko Toyokawa pressed her hand to her chest and declared passionately.

"Let's work together, understand each other, and recognize each other... Finally, let's use our own music to send a pure and elegant cry to everyone!"

"From this day forward, we are a community with a shared future, playing our own symphony together!"

Under that declaration, filled with emotion and conviction, which inspired trust in everyone present, everyone felt the genuine and unwavering enthusiasm in Toyokawa Shoko's heart.

It wasn't just a passing fancy or a casual game; it was a stage where he truly saw the band as a place to pour out his passion and hope, a stage to realize his beautiful dreams and expectations.

Sensing the girl's earnest attitude, even Shiina Tatsuki, who had always appeared somewhat indifferent and seemed not very good at expressing her emotions, was moved and smiled, showing more confidence in the band's future.

'A community with a shared future...'

Motoyo Nagasaki likes this word.

It's like using the mysterious yet alluring concept of fate to tightly bind the connections between people... This feeling of mutual entanglement and mutual tolerance is deeply loved by young girls.

'Speak your own voice...'

Gao Songdeng gripped the notebook tightly in his hand, a stubborn determination appearing in his soft amber eyes.

'Xiangzi is very happy...'

Ruoye Mu looked up at Toyokawa Shoko, whose face was beaming with a cheerful smile, and then silently shifted her indifferent gaze to Minamoto Kōdō, who, like herself, had almost no change in expression.

...I can't see through his thoughts.