Omnibus Anime: Person in Music Anime, Relaxing and Happy

And not a single friend, either!

"Clang-clang-clang..."

Goto Hitori plucked at the strings, venting her emotions.

"Ah, found you."

The guitar sound cut off abruptly.

With the Stairwell as a clue, plus the sudden burst of guitar noise.

Not to mention, Bai Qiu was especially sensitive to Goto Hitori's guitar playing now—sensitive!

Bai Qiu found her without any trouble.

He observed the Stairwell and frowned slightly.

The environment here was really quite worrying!

After all, it was a stairwell, thick with dust.

In the corner, he could faintly make out cobwebs.

He turned his gaze to Goto Hitori, who was trembling nonstop.

Her originally cute school uniform took on a different style on her.

She wore a pink tracksuit jacket over her top.

And under her skirt, she had on pink tracksuit pants.

So conservative... Goto-san.

Such a unique outfit left Bai Qiu speechless.

Because her head was lowered, he couldn't see her expression.

But he could imagine Goto Hitori's terrified look.

"Ah... ah... s-s-sorry..."

Goto Hitori couldn't lift her head at all, and her mouth wouldn't open.

She could only let out vague grunts and murmurs.

It was impossible to make out what she was trying to say.

Apologize, watashi... apologize, watashi... hurry up and apologize, me! What am I doing...

If I don't apologize quickly, I'll definitely be killed!

Wuwuwu, I don't want to die yet!

Father, Mother, farewell forever!

Nili, your big sister is going on ahead...

Hearing Goto Hitori start to speak, Bai Qiu felt a flicker of anticipation...

But unfortunately, Goto Hitori said nothing at all.

Had she lost the ability to speak from not talking for too long?

Ah, how pitiful.

Let me help you out.

"Please look at me, Goto-san." Bai Qiu said softly.

It's over, it's over.

That was Goto Hitori's last thought before she fainted.

Chapter 7: Do You Want to Form a Band with Me

Looks like I went too far.

Bai Qiu stated that he absolutely did not watch over a thousand "Guitar Hero" videos and then hold a grudge against "Guitar Hero," seeking revenge.

Guitar Hero is Guitar Hero, Goto Hitori is Goto Hitori.

Luckily, she fainted fast and woke up just as fast.

A moment later, Goto Hitori came to.

Ah... I... am I still alive?

It's so good to be alive.

Why has it gotten brighter around me?

As her vision gradually cleared, Bai Qiu's unfamiliar face came into Goto Hitori's view.

"Ah! Ah..."

Goto Hitori remembered what had just happened.

Instantly, Goto Hitori prostrated herself on the ground.

"S-sorry... please forgive my rudeness... I'll roll out of your sight right now."

At the same time, Goto Hitori kept praying in her heart: Don't kill me, don't kill me...

Let me go, let me go!

Though stumbling, Goto Hitori finally managed to utter a complete sentence.

Bai Qiu was startled and sidestepped. Don't bow so deeply, hey!

"Goto-san, please get up. I won't hurt you."

Afraid Goto Hitori might bolt, Bai Qiu added, "A-and don't roll out either."

"Ah... really?"

Goto Hitori's body still trembled uncontrollably.

"Mm, I'm not a bad person."

Bai Qiu nodded solemnly, though Goto Hitori couldn't see it.

"Get up now."

"Ah... okay."

Goto Hitori stood up shakily.

She still kept her head slightly lowered, but through the gaps in her bangs, she secretly observed Bai Qiu.

This was a skill she'd honed over years, and she was confident she wouldn't be caught.

A clean, tidy uniform. A handsome, refined appearance. Faint dark circles that instead exuded a charming aura.

Ah, that dazzling light.

I'm going to be purified.

He must be a popular figure at school—a top-tier normie without a doubt.

Might as well... kill me!

Seeing Goto Hitori calm down a bit, seemingly open to communication, Bai Qiu breathed a sigh of relief.

If Hiratsuka Shizuka-sensei had seen that scene just now, She'd definitely think he was bullying a classmate.

Then she'd deliver a righteous iron fist and mete out punishment.

Ah, just thinking about it gives me chills. Bai Qiu shook his head, banishing the thought.

"Hello, Goto-san. I'm Bai Qiu from Class 3."

Strange name... a transfer student?

"Ah, h-hello, Bai-san."

Goto Hitori struggled to reply. "Wait, you know my name?"

In her extreme surprise, Goto Hitori actually said this sentence smoothly.

At the same time, her heart was filled with surprise and confusion, and even a faint trace of delight.

Delight that someone actually knows her?

Oh no, was my tone too harsh just now? I didn't use honorifics either.

It's over. He must be angry.

I'm going to get killed.

As for Bai Qiu, he seemed to have already seen through all of Goto Hitori's thoughts.

Bai Qiu revealed an unprecedented gentle expression, trying his best to look harmless—something he hadn't even shown in front of Akari.

"Alright, Goto-san, you don't have to be so tense."

Bai Qiu continued, "Yes, I know your name. I recognize you."

"Why?"

Someone like her—rarer than a Shimokitazawa tailbone snake, an inconspicuous existence.

In this school, someone actually knew her.

And someone of this level.

Was she already that famous?

No, no, no. Goto Hitori felt immense dread.

Bai Qiu paused briefly, then quickly understood what Goto Hitori meant.

"I just memorized the names of all the students in our grade."

Bai Qiu said it lightly.

So that's it! So she wasn't special.

Damn it, what is this feeling of loss! Wuwu...

Even though she had no idea why the other person was doing something so strange.

But Goto Hitori didn't dare to ask, instead...

"S-So amazing."

Bai Qiu chuckled lightly. Showing off in front of Goto Hitori didn't seem to bring much satisfaction.

Forget it, business first.

"That was you playing guitar just now, Goto-san?"

Bai Qiu looked at Goto Hitori's guitar.

The Gibson Les Paul Custom her father had given her.

Reportedly worth 500,000 yen.

"Ah, yes..."

Goto Hitori didn't dare deny it.

Was it because playing the guitar was too noisy that it attracted him over?

Sorry, she would never dare play guitar here again.

Goto Hitori wanted to apologize and make amends again.

"S-Sorry..."

"Your guitar skills are really impressive, Goto-san."

Bai Qiu praised sincerely. Just an ordinary improvisation, yet she played such a technically difficult piece.

"Eh...?"