Zongman: Kulaixiku, resurrection!

Chapter 123 It Won’t End So Hastily

The street lights are a little dim.

A somewhat old van slowly drove in from an intersection and stopped at the gate of Haneda Academy, in front of Futou Schoolmaster Ikei Serina and the retired sister Kawahara Momoka. The headlights on the front of the car had just been replaced and were a little dazzling compared to before.

"Have you had enough fun? Are you happy?"

The driver's window slowly rolled down, and a girl with brown skin, short light-colored hair, and cool clothes asked with a smile.

"It's okay, it's free anyway—" Momoka casually responded, glancing at An and Subaru who were looking for something in a convenience store in the distance. "The basic skills are all good, although I don't really like the musical style of these kids."

Renai added, mumbling, "Of course, songs written by people whose lives have been smooth sailing are filled with truth, goodness, and beauty. I will never be able to empathize with them in my lifetime..."

"Let's go then—where's Subaru?" the driver asked.

"Buying some water. Nina was really trying too hard just now. Do you want to show off in front of your peers? Don't you want to use your throat?"

“…What do you care about me?”

Taoxiang ignored Rencai who was still standing there muttering, got into the car by herself, and squeezed the driver to the passenger seat.

"It's a rare night without drinking, so Rupa let me drive for once."

"Okay~" It would be more accurate to say that Rupa took the initiative to give up the steering wheel rather than pushing him to the passenger seat.

"Rupa, you'd never have guessed that the principal of such a prestigious school is actually a guy not much older than us, and he's even our fan!"

"So? Did Momoka or Nina exchange LINEs with that person?"

The two of them were silent for a moment, then suddenly pointed their fingers at each other.

"Momoxiang did it first!"

"Nina gave away all the POLO shirts she had around!"

It’s a delight to hear. It’s a delight to hear.

"Well, Momoka and Nina, why don't you go back and listen for a while? It doesn't look like it's over yet."

"Forget it," the two of them said, looking quite uninterested. "To listen to these students whose voices haven't changed yet continue to promote truth, goodness, and beauty?"

……

"Saki-chan, listen carefully to me—"

hum-

The voice of Zha Mecca broke, Su Shi, I know you are very excited but please promote the positive energy of truth, goodness and beauty and don't let the style of painting collapse.

Aine gave the lighting engineer a thumbs-up to signal that everything was ready. All the lights went out and the scene suddenly became quiet, with only the slightly dimmed bonfire still burning.

Xiangzi couldn't help but feel a little nervous. His eyes were fixed on Su Shi, who was on the stage with his head down and his expression could not be seen clearly. He naturally took the strawberry-flavored lollipop that Baihe Sanhui had opened and handed to his mouth into his mouth. The saliva began to be secreted faster, which made Xiangzi's dry throat feel a little better.

"Don't be nervous," Kashiwa Sanhui turned his head to look, then reluctantly straightened Xiangzi's collar. "Su Shi won't write a song specifically to scold you."

Feeling the warmth that accidentally brushed against his face, Xiangzi blushed a little, but still replied calmly: "It's okay, I will listen carefully."

The first thing to break the quiet air is a reverberant bass solo, which has an indescribable feeling... like the sound you can only hear at the seaside.

(Original song: "Fireworks" - Kenshi Yonezu)

The coastline I gazed at that day is still etched in my mind.

[The words carved on the beach and your back]

Deng's slightly ethereal singing voice rang out, leading the soothing rhythm of guitar and drums like chanting poetry. The three string instruments echoed with each other, and the crackling sound caused by the incomplete combustion of the hollow wood of the campfire was like fireworks.

"Arisaki-chan, this is summer... a song that only comes with summer, Kirakira dokidoki's song!"

"Shut up...you're disturbing others!"

What did those surging waves sweep away from my feet?

[Only the setting sun fades away amidst the calm sea]

The lights did not turn on at all when the song reached its climax. The pink-haired girl had specially arranged it. This song did not require any lights at all, and just the bonfire was enough.

Because the song is called "Light Up Fireworks".

The tears, sweat and exploding fireworks of youth are already shining enough.

At this moment, the lamp bathed in the bright yellow flames of the bonfire was filled with the North Star that was always hanging high in the sky, and the beautiful clear yellow gem that Baihe Sanhui handed to him personally.

Doctor...I have a name for the gem you gave me!

[With a bang, light bursts into life, and fireworks come into view.]

Summer isn't over yet, is it?

[The ambiguous knot is untied and then tightly connected]

[How I wish this night would never end——]

Although they wanted to express their feelings to different people, Deng and Su Shi had the same idea in their hearts at the moment.

Xiangzi, you say it lightly, don't think you can get rid of us so easily -

Su Shi's hand plucked the bass strings harder and harder, pouring all his reluctance, memories and desires into it.

This is what I want to tell you——

Deng raised his hands high, holding tightly in his hands the yellow crystal that contained impurities in Baihe Sanhui's eyes, but now it was extremely dazzling in Deng's eyes.

Our summer is a lifetime summer and it will not end so abruptly!

"...I worked really hard, not bad."

Baihe Sanhui patted Xiangzi on the shoulder and handed him an unopened lollipop.

"I'm going to go now, give this to the lamp for me."

After saying that, Kashiwa Sanhui turned around and left.

"Hey...I'll go with you too..."

Baihe Sanhui turned Xiangzi, who had already turned around, around again.

"Of course not—this is a song they wrote for...for you. They haven't finished singing yet. You have to go and help Su Shi and the others off the stage. Otherwise, why do you think they're singing so hard?"

It should...it should be written to Xiangzi, right?

Kashiwa Sanhui himself is not sure.

But some of the words in the lyrics...

Forget it, forget it, let’s run away first, it’s Yu Dai, it’s Yu Dai.

After entrusting Tugumi to take over hosting the next program, Kashiwa Miki ran away without looking back, as if he had made some kind of decision.

So when the Mygo group finished singing a song and walked off the stage in front of the lost Xiangzi, Xiangzi subconsciously wanted to look at the tall and thin shadow that was always beside him.

But this time it was truly empty.

"Solve your own problems. I don't want to get involved in your conflicts."

The half-encouraging and half-joking words of Baihe Sanhui Yudai were still ringing in his ears, and Xiangzi made up his mind.

"...Deng sang well, Li Xi was as strong as ever... and Su Shi was amazing, I listened carefully."

Su Shi's emotions, which had calmed down, almost became excited again. He turned his head to the side and covered his nose for a while...

Then, with a calm expression, he responded, "...Well, as long as Saki-chan likes it. Do you want to go get a midnight snack later?"

"...No, maybe next time."

I thought Su Shi would continue to pester me like before, but surprisingly, Su Shi simply responded: "Forget it, I'm leaving first. Good night everyone, good night Saki-chan."

Su Shi really left with her bass in her arms.

Only Xiangzi and Mygo were left, and the remaining four people stared at each other in amazement.

"that……"

"lamp……"

The two of them spoke at the same time, and the atmosphere, which might have been relieved, became awkward again.

Aiyin took the initiative to walk between the two of them and said with a smile, "How about you listen to me? Xiangzi will speak first, and then tomorin~"

"Ahem... this is the doctor... the doctor and I are going to give him the light."

A lollipop was placed in Xiangzi's palm and handed out. It was a sea salt-flavored co-branded lollipop in collaboration with the Ikebukuro Aquarium.

"This is what Su Shi wants to give to Xiangzi..."

A folded piece of paper lay in the palm of the lamp, with traces of something written on the back of the paper faintly visible.

The two exchanged things, looked at each other, and then smiled knowingly.

"Tomorrow, Deng will ask Su Shi and Li Xi to meet up. I'll contact Mu. How about we come to Shimokitazawa together? We can watch our practice and then have a free meal at the doctor's."

"Okay... everyone must come, you must come!"