Comprehensive Anime: A Person in a Music Anime, Relaxed and Joyful

Goto Hitori looked at Bai Qiu and explained, feeling embarrassed to face Nijika.

"Eh! Is that so..."

Nijika was first a little disappointed, but then became surprised.

"Huh! So Bai Qiu-kun is also in a band!"

Come to think of it, she should have asked sooner.

Ijichi Nijika scratched her head sheepishly.

But it was also because too many things had happened since the few of them met.

"What instrument does Bai Qiu-kun play?"

Nijika asked curiously.

"I study the electronic keyboard," Bai Qiu replied.

"It seems... I've never seen Bai Qiu-kun bring an instrument to school."

Goto Hitori also asked curiously.

"Ahem... because there aren't many opportunities to practice at school."

Bai Qiu explained, and the two believed him without question.

Actually, that wasn't the case. Bai Qiu just felt that...

If he had to carry his electronic keyboard onto a crowded train every day, it would be quite troublesome.

Besides, an electronic keyboard's case isn't as conspicuous as a guitar or bass.

It's just a long, wide rectangle. Carrying it doesn't give off the cool, stylish vibe of carrying a guitar bag.

An outsider might not even know it's an electronic keyboard inside.

Commuters during rush hour might just silently complain about you taking up so much space.

Thus, Bai Qiu, who favored convenience, simply didn't bring it.

As a result, he hadn't brought an instrument back to school until now.

"How many people are in Bai Qiu-kun's band?"

Nijika asked, unable to suppress a surge of hope in her heart.

She hadn't expected Bai Qiu-kun to be a rare keyboardist.

After all, in a band, the keyboardist is a very scarce and sought-after position.

Ryo's previous band also didn't have a keyboardist.

"Right now, it's just me and Hitori."

Bai Qiu replied. Goto Hitori nodded mechanically.

"If it's okay with you..."

Bai Qiu and Ijichi Nijika spoke at the same time.

"Want to form a band together?"

They asked in unison, with perfect synchronicity.

Bai Qiu and Ijichi Nijika both smiled.

The meaning was self-evident.

"Hitori, what do you think?"

Bai Qiu asked deliberately.

Goto Hitori naturally supported it with both hands.

Forming a band with people she already knew was much better than getting to know new people.

Just then, Yamada Ryo...

also walked over, carrying her bass.

Nijika said, both excited and thrilled, "Ryo, I've already formed a band with Bai Qiu-kun and Hitori! Will you join us too? Please?"

"That way, our band will be complete."

All three looked at Yamada Ryo.

Yamada Ryo glanced at each of them, a smile tugging at her lips.

Ijichi Nijika looked on with hope.

"Is that so... I'll think about it."

"Ryo, Bai Qiu-kun is..."

"A keyboardist."

Yamada Ryo said calmly.

"How did you know?" Nijika was surprised.

"Did you just hear it?" Bai Qiu was also surprised.

Or was he naturally born with the aura of a keyboardist?

Yamada Ryo, feeling Goto Hitori's admiring gaze, said proudly.

"Then Ryo, try asking…"

"Alright, I'll join."

"Consi…der it."

Nijika was still thinking of giving Ryo more time, but Ryo immediately said.

Ijichi Nijika: "Wait, Ryo, what's going on with you?!"

Yamada Ryo asked proudly, "Am I the last one to join? Does that make me seem the most amazing?"

Nijika felt a bit helpless, knowing she had been tricked by Ryo again.

"Then, let's go back to practice…"

As Nijika was about to speak, she was interrupted again.

"Want to try it? The keyboard."

Yamada Ryo suddenly looked at Bai Qiu and asked.

Bai Qiu looked confused, then nodded.

Yamada Ryo seemed intent on testing Bai Qiu's skill level.

So, Yamada Ryo led the others to a room.

The room was clean, spacious, and tidy.

There was only one very conspicuous piano.

This was Yamada Ryo's mother's piano; Ryo's mother was a piano enthusiast.

However, compared to the piano, Yamada Ryo preferred the bass.

"Wait, Ryo, isn't this a piano?"

What happened to the keyboard? Nijika asked, wondering if Ryo was trying to prank her again.

"It's all the same."

Yamada Ryo said casually.

Bai Qiu's eyes lit up, and he confidently stated that it was no problem.

Since the person himself said so.

The other three watched from the side, all anticipating Bai Qiu's skill level.

Bai Qiu walked up to the seemingly very expensive piano.

He knelt, sat up straight, extended his forearms, slightly curved his fingers, and closed his eyes.

Bai Qiu couldn't help but feel a little excited; this would be his first time playing the piano.

But, coincidentally.

The skill he had exchanged for was Piano Lv2.

This way, he could display one hundred percent of his strength.

Bai Qiu opened his eyes, and a flash of light seemed to pass through them.

The black and white keys were pressed in rapid succession.

The piano notes, accompanied by the sliding of his fingers, entered the ears of the three people beside him.

Bai Qiu was playing the familiar "Ode to Joy."

The piano sound was as elegant and long as flowing water, captivating the listeners. The dancing notes roamed the room, slowly capturing the hearts of the three, their moods rising and falling with the melody.

"So… so amazing!"

Ijichi Nijika exclaimed, her mouth agape in surprise.

Yamada Ryo and Goto Hitori nodded frantically.

This is already close to professional level, isn't it?

The girls present were all musically inclined. Although Bai Qiu was just playing a simple tune, they could already feel that Bai Qiu's piano skills were extraordinary.

And this is a piano; I bet Bai Qiu-kun (classmate) can handle an electronic keyboard even more easily.

While feeling fortunate to have such a teammate, they couldn't help but ask themselves if they could keep up.

Meanwhile, Bai Qiu was immersed in the world of his performance.

He felt like he was the "strongest" right now!

As for Beethoven, Mozart?

They were merely mortals born in an era without me!

Of course, this was just Bai Qiu's self-perception.

ps: This chapter took nearly three hours of dithering, I'm losing my mind...

Chapter 18: Kessoku Band's First Performance

The song ended, and Bai Qiu still felt a sense of lingering desire.

However, Ijichi Nijika, Goto Hitori, and Yamada Ryo had all tacitly applauded.

So Bai Qiu abandoned the idea of playing another song.

Nijika smiled and praised Bai Qiu, which also made Bai Qiu unable to help but think...

Maybe I should just buy another piano?

It wasn't expensive for him anyway.

"By the way... Ryo, do you still remember how to play the bass?"

After chatting with Bai Qiu, Nijika's gaze suddenly shifted to Yamada Ryo.

Yamada Ryo seemed a little stunned, feeling a slight cold sweat break out on her back involuntarily.

But after a moment, Yamada Ryo confidently replied, "No problem!"

"That's good."

Nijika breathed a sigh of relief at this, and gave a gentle smile.

"Then it's about time, let's hurry back to Starlight to practice!"

Bai Qiu and Yamada Ryo replied with drawn-out voices.