0p0 Chapter 196: Martial Arts Hall and Childhood Sweetheart
Chapter 196: Martial Arts Hall and Childhood Sweetheart
Chapter 196, Martial Arts Hall and Childhood Sweetheart
A week passed in a flash, and finally, Arknights' Budokan LIVE arrived as scheduled.
On Saturday afternoon, Xue sat in the lounge, waiting for the night to come, while turning on the live broadcast of the Urban Paradise stage on her mobile phone on time.
Today is the first time my lovely sister will be on stage. Although I can't be there due to work reasons, I still have to watch the live broadcast.
"Ah, Xiaoxue, what are you looking at?"
Yuki's teammate, keyboardist Akane Shinjo, walked up to Yuki, curious.
"Me? I'm watching Rina's debut as a school idol."
"Eh? Rina-chan has become a school idol too?"
After hearing what Xue said, Qian, Xingge and Juli beside her became somewhat interested. They took out their mobile phones and turned on the live broadcast.
After a while, a small animation made by Rina herself appeared on the stage screen.
After an animated self-introduction, the screen split in two, and Rina slowly appeared surrounded by the white mist on the stage... in Gundam form.
"Eh?!"
Seeing Li's unexpected look, Qian and the other two were a little surprised.
"What is that thing Rina is wearing on her face? She looks really powerful."
"Rina and I call this the Rina Board. It's essentially a lightweight electronic board that can be used to set or display expressions in real time."
"As you know, Rina isn't very good at smiling."
Hearing this, the three of them nodded slightly. This would make up for Rina's problem of not being good at smiling.
As expected, Rina's LIVE went very smoothly. Looking at her lovely sister, Xue lay on the table with her eyes squinted, feeling like she was about to melt.
Seeing their captain like this, the four people beside her couldn't help but laugh out loud. She usually looks very mature, but she rarely shows such a cute expression.
"Okay, break time is over."
After glancing at the time, Xue suddenly jumped up from the table and continued practicing before the evening LIVE.
……
Finally, it’s time for the LIVE.
At this moment, the entire martial arts hall was packed with people.
The audience held cheering sticks in their hands, waiting for the show to begin, some quietly and some excitedly.
Soon, the lights in the venue went out, and the large circular screen above the central stage lit up, playing a classic short film.
At the end of the short film, azure lights converged on the stage, revealing the true faces of the five people.
When they arrived at their respective positions, the opening music started playing and the five of them instantly got into the game.
For a moment, the audience in the audience became excited and waved their cheering sticks in unison. It was obvious that they were old fans.
After the opening song, the five members began the traditional program of Bang Bang Girls Band - crosstalk.
To be honest, Arknights is also a traditional crosstalk band in a sense.
However, the crosstalk segment is usually mainly performed by the other four people, while Xue is responsible for being cool and... holding back laughter, with the corners of her mouth slightly raised to the point where a little bit can be seen.
It highlights a character who hides herself, whose appearance is known to be cold and gorgeous, but the audience knows very little about her inner self, and whose essence is more like a silly beauty.
Listening to the familiar crosstalk, the audience couldn't help but burst into laughter.
After the opening crosstalk segment ended, Xue looked at the audience below the stage and in the stands high in the distance, and spoke into the microphone.
"Next song, 'New Begin'"
"New Begin", the first song sung by the five members after they formed the band together, is of great significance.
The subsequent segments were just like a regular band LIVE, with some small amounts of crosstalk and interludes interspersed between the passionate performances for rest and adjustment.
Anyway, the first day came to an end.
In the evening, after a small party to celebrate the success of the first day of LIVE, Xue lay on the bed in the hotel room, closed her eyes and meditated to rest until the next day.
……
The LIVE on the second day went as smoothly as expected, with no broadcasting incidents such as venue wiring problems or team members banging their heads on the microphone.
Huh? You mean the lead singer forgot the lyrics? Be careful, your traditional art of choking.
Just like that, Arknights' LIVE at the Budokan officially came to an end, and Xue could relax for a while and return to normal campus life.
As for why it is temporary, after all, the plan for the near future has already been set, including a six-day tour in three cities, Hakodate, Aichi, and Yokohama in early to mid-August during the summer vacation.
But for now, just relax.
Just like enjoying a peaceful life, in the blink of an eye, there is only less than a week left in May.
During this time, Xue performed her comeback live as a school idol on the Urban Paradise stage.
The comeback of school idol Hoshino Shiraya caused quite a stir in the entire college idol world.
After all, no one would have thought that Hoshino Shiraia, who was once one of the top school idols in the circle, was actually the super famous girl band lead singer Alicia Tennouji Snow.
By the way, the day after the Budokan LIVE ended, Xiao Mo also applied to join the club.
Xue and everyone else naturally welcomed her very much.
As for now, Xue was standing in front of the exit of Otsuka Station, quietly watching Poppin'Party's lead guitarist Tae Hanazono who was performing on the street not far away, and RAISE A SUILEN's lead singer and bassist Mizue Kanade who she met by chance.
Having said that, my relationship with the two of them can be considered as childhood sweethearts. After all, we were classmates in the same music school when we were young and we usually played together.
Of course, my relationship with them cannot compare to the relationship between them. I can only be considered an ordinary one, similar to a simple childhood playmate.
Perhaps unable to suppress the joy of reuniting with each other and her childhood sweetheart, Ruiyi pulled Duohui away in front of everyone, leaving Duohui's guitar bag and amplifier behind.
Seeing this, Xue smiled, shook her head, and walked forward.
After making the crowd ignore her, Xue picked up Dahui's guitar bag and amplifier and followed the two people's scent.
As soon as I arrived, I saw two people chatting about something.
Xue didn't say anything immediately, but continued to watch the two of them quietly until Ruiyi handed the black cat USB flash drive to Duohui.
Seeing this, Xue knew that she should make some preparations within her ability after returning.
Otherwise, his childhood sweetheart and the other four members of Poppin'Party would probably experience a severe saturation-type autism attack in the near future.
"Dahui, your school bag, guitar bag, and amplifier."
"Ah, thank you..."
Hearing the voice behind her, Duohui subconsciously thought of gratitude, and then she suddenly realized that something was wrong.
"Xiaoxue?"
Hearing the voice coming from behind, Ruiyi, who was about to leave, stopped and turned around to see that it was another childhood friend of hers.
"Hi~ Ruiyi, long time no see."
"Well, long time no see, how have you been lately?"
Ruiyi was in a very good mood as she reunited with her two childhood friends in one day.
"It's the same as always. I finally feel a little more relaxed during this period."
"By the way, Xue, why are you here?"
Duohui raised her doubts, she was curious why Xue was here.
"I've been watching you two for a long time in front of the station, and I couldn't bear to go up and interrupt your chorus."
Upon hearing this, Duohui and Ruiyi were stunned for a moment, and then couldn't help laughing.
"Really? As expected, Xiaoxue, you are still the same."
"Uh-huh, oh yeah, here's this for you guys."
As she spoke, Xue pulled out two unreleased BDs of Budokan LIVE from her backpack and handed them to the two of them.
"This is…?"
"This is the BD of the Budokan LIVE a while ago. It's an internal circulation version. I'm giving it to you two."
"Eh? Can we really accept something this precious?"
As two people who play in the same band, they naturally know the value of the internal circulation version of the BD, which cannot be bought even if there is money.
"of course."
Hearing Xue say this, the two looked at each other and smiled.
"Since you said so, Xiaoxue, I'll accept it."
"Me too."
After chatting for a while, as it was getting late, Xue and Duohui said goodbye to Ruiyi and prepared to take the tram home together.
While walking, Xue chatted with Duohui, and the conversation turned to the cat USB flash drive.
"Hmm? This USB drive... I see."
Looking at the shape of the USB flash drive, Xue was sure that this was something her cousin gave to Ruiyi.
After all, this USB flash drive is specially customized. It is impossible for anyone else to have it except CHU2 and people she trusts.
"Hmm? Is there something wrong with the USB drive Rui Yi gave me?"
Duohui was very curious, and Xue seemed to recognize this USB flash drive.
"If I'm not mistaken, the band Ruiyi is in was founded by a distant cousin of mine who returned from overseas."
"cousin?"
"Well, this USB drive was specially customized by her. I have one too."
As she spoke, Xue took out a black cat USB flash drive of the same model.
“It’s exactly the same~”
“…Yeah.” Looking at Duohui’s naturally surprised expression, Xue wanted to laugh but also felt a little helpless.
I understand Ruiyi's thoughts very well. She always remembers the agreement she made with Duohui when they were young, and she somewhat wants to poach Duohui from Poppin'Party to RAISE A SUILEN.
In this regard, as we are childhood sweethearts, it is not easy for me to say anything. I can only wait for Duohui's own choice.