Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Qiu thanks Rikki for composing the music for their song.
• Bai Qiu receives a special gift from Takamatsu Tomo, a music sheet with lyrics she wrote for him.
• Takamatsu Tomo expresses concern for Chihaya Anon, who is absent due to illness.
• Bai Qiu visits Chihaya Anon at her home, finding her sick and guilty about her performance at the live event.

Character Developments

• Bai Qiu: Shows gratitude, concern, and care for both Rikki and Chihaya Anon. He's also considerate of Takamatsu Tomo's health.
• Takamatsu Tomo: Shows affection towards Bai Qiu, writing lyrics for him and worrying about Chihaya Anon's health.
• Chihaya Anon: Feels guilty about her performance, is sick, and has feelings for Bai Qiu.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and Support: Bai Qiu supports Chihaya Anon, and Takamatsu Tomo worries about Chihaya Anon's health.
• Romantic Tension: The interactions between Bai Qiu and Takamatsu Tomo, and between Bai Qiu and Chihaya Anon, hint at potential romantic feelings.

Character Interactions

• Bai Qiu and Takamatsu Tomo: They share a warm, affectionate moment when Bai Qiu ruffles Tomo's hair.
• Bai Qiu and Chihaya Anon: They express concern for each other, with Chihaya Anon feeling guilty and Bai Qiu comforting her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chihaya Anon asks Bai Qiu if she has a strange smell, leading to a playful exchange between them.
• Bai Qiu reveals he lives in a tower in Roppongi, and Chihaya Anon asks to visit.
• Chihaya Anon discovers that Bai Qiu and Sose are neighbors, and she's upset that they didn't tell her.
• Chihaya Anon asks about Bai Qiu's relationship with Toyokawa Shoko, misunderstanding their living situation.
• Bai Qiu clarifies that he and Shoko are just friends and roommates, not a couple.
• Hachiman Hairin returns after her absence, and Bai Qiu visits her in the hospital six times.

Character Developments

• Chihaya Anon: Becomes more open and direct with Bai Qiu, expressing her feelings and insecurities.
• Bai Qiu: Shows understanding and patience towards Chihaya Anon's insecurities, clarifying his relationship with Shoko.
• Hachiman Hairin: Returns to the band after her absence, maintaining her cool and collected demeanor.

Significant Themes

• Communication and honesty: Characters express their feelings and clarify misunderstandings.
• Friendship and trust: The bond between band members strengthens as they share personal information.

Character Interactions

• Bai Qiu and Chihaya Anon: Their relationship deepens as they discuss personal matters and clear up misunderstandings.
• Chihaya Anon and Hachiman Hairin: Although not directly interacting in this chapter, their dynamic as bandmates is reinforced by Hachiman Hairin's return.
• Bai Qiu and Hachiman Hairin: They share a casual, friendly exchange upon her return.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kaisui announces she won't continue practicing with the band, citing personal reasons.
• Takamatsu Tomo asks Kaisui to join officially, but she declines.
• Bai Qiu tries to correct Tomo's misconception about a "lifetime band" but Tomo confesses her feelings for him.

Character Developments

• Kaisui: She decides to prioritize her own goals over the band, showing growth in self-awareness.
• Takamatsu Tomo: She expresses her feelings for Bai Qiu and her determination to be in a band with him, demonstrating courage and honesty.

Significant Themes

• Personal Growth: Kaisui's decision highlights the theme of prioritizing one's own goals and happiness.
• Relationships: Tomo's confession underscores the complex dynamics of relationships within the band and her personal feelings for Bai Qiu.

Character Interactions

• Kaisui & Rikki: Their dynamic shows Rikki's concern for Kaisui's well-being and her annoyance at Kaisui's teasing.
• Bai Qiu & Takamatsu Tomo: Their interaction reveals Tomo's deep feelings for Bai Qiu and her determination to be with him, while Bai Qiu struggles to address Tomo's misconceptions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Akari confesses her feelings for Bai Qiu and invites him to join mygo permanently.
• Bai Qiu hesitates due to his commitment to Kessoku Band but decides to join mygo after considering Akari's feelings and discussing it with Kessoku Band members.
• Bai Qiu officially joins mygo, and the band members express their excitement and support.

Character Developments

• Bai Qiu: Struggles with the decision to join another band but ultimately chooses to join mygo due to his feelings for Akari and the support of his Kessoku Band members.
• Akari: Confesses her feelings for Bai Qiu and expresses her desire to form a band with him for life.
• Nijika: Shows understanding and support for Bai Qiu's decision to join mygo, having anticipated it earlier.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and Loyalty: The band members' support for each other and their commitment to being in a band together for life.
• Decisions and Consequences: Bai Qiu grapples with the decision to join another band and its potential consequences for his relationships and musical career.

Character Interactions

• Bai Qiu and Akari: Akari confesses her feelings to Bai Qiu, and he decides to join mygo, strengthening their bond.
• Bai Qiu and Nijika: Nijika supports Bai Qiu's decision to join mygo, demonstrating their close relationship.
• mygo Band Members: The band members express their excitement and support for Bai Qiu joining mygo, fostering a sense of unity and camaraderie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chihaya Anon questions the band's commitment to playing together for life.
• Anon invites Bai Qiu to the MyGO!!! group chat.
• Bai Qiu invites Kaisui to join Sako's band.

Character Developments

• Chihaya Anon shows concern for the band's future, causing some tension.
• Bai Qiu demonstrates his commitment to supporting his friends' musical careers.
• Kaisui considers joining Sako's band, hinting at her professionalism and interest in challenging new opportunities.

Significant Themes

• Commitment and long-term goals within the band.
• Friendship and support among band members.
• Individual growth and new opportunities in the music industry.

Character Interactions

• Chihaya Anon and Bai Qiu have a playful exchange about the band's future.
• Bai Qiu and Kaisui discuss potential band opportunities, showing mutual respect and understanding.
• Nagasaki Sosei patiently waits for Bai Qiu, demonstrating her affection and trust in him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sako reveals she has found a new place to live and will move out the next day.
• Bai Qiu and Sose decide on their instruments for the band (Bai Qiu: keyboard, Sose: bass).
• Bai Qiu offers to help Sako move, and she accepts.

Character Developments

• Sako shows reluctance to move out but ultimately decides it's best for her future plans.
• Bai Qiu feels a sense of loss at Sako's impending move but understands it's necessary.
• Sose feels a pang of reluctance at Sako's departure but also looks forward to more time with Bai Qiu.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and the challenges of maintaining it as life changes.
• Personal growth and independence (Sako's decision to move out).
• The bittersweet nature of change and the importance of supporting friends through it.

Character Interactions

• Bai Qiu and Sose have a friendly and cooperative interaction while deciding on their instruments.
• Sako and Bai Qiu share a heartfelt moment as she asks him to keep the doll for her, symbolizing her trust in him.
• Sako and Sose, as friends, express their mixed feelings about Sako's move.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Qiu helps Sako move into her new apartment.
• Sako gives Bai Qiu a farewell hug, which surprises him.
• Bai Qiu goes to Starlight to meet Kessoku Band and invites them to participate in 'Unconfirmed Riot', a music event for teenagers.
• Kessoku Band agrees to participate in 'Unconfirmed Riot'.

Character Developments

• Sako shows her feelings for Bai Qiu through a sudden hug.
• Bai Qiu remains calm and composed during Sako's unexpected action.
• Kessoku Band members express their thoughts and concerns about participating in 'Unconfirmed Riot'.

Significant Themes

• Love and affection (Sako's feelings for Bai Qiu).
• Ambition and determination (Kessoku Band's desire to debut and participate in 'Unconfirmed Riot').

Character Interactions

• Sako and Bai Qiu: Sako's bold move surprises Bai Qiu, but he remains composed.
• Kessoku Band and Bai Qiu: The band members discuss their concerns and decisions about participating in 'Unconfirmed Riot' with Bai Qiu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Qiu announces Kessoku Band's goal to perform at the Music Festival.
• Kessoku Band discusses their demo song for the Unconfirmed Riot review.
• Bai Qiu reveals his song "Uchiage Hanabi" recorded by the Light Music Club.
• Kessoku Band decides to use "Uchiage Hanabi" as their demo and records it.

Character Developments

• Bai Qiu demonstrates his songwriting skills with "Uchiage Hanabi."
• Yamada Ryo shows interest in Bai Qiu's abilities.
• Nijika exhibits leadership and concern for the band's progress.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and determination in pursuing musical goals.
• Teamwork and collaboration among band members.
• Bai Qiu's growing influence and importance within Kessoku Band.

Character Interactions

• Bai Qiu interacts with Kessoku Band members, fostering a sense of camaraderie and mutual respect.
• Yamada Ryo and Bai Qiu's dynamic evolves as Ryo acknowledges Bai Qiu's talents.
• Nijika, Hitori, and Kita grow closer to Bai Qiu, appreciating his contributions to the band.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Qiu returns home to find Nagasaki Sosei, who has been staying at his place since Shoko's departure.
• Sosei prepares a Chinese dinner for Bai Qiu, having learned to cook these dishes specifically for him.
• Sosei gives Bai Qiu a bouquet of flowers as a return gift for the perfume he gave her earlier.

Character Developments

• Bai Qiu: He shows appreciation for Sosei's cooking and is touched by her gift of flowers, which is the first he has ever received.
• Nagasaki Sosei: She demonstrates her growing affection for Bai Qiu by learning to cook his favorite dishes and giving him flowers. She also expresses a desire to keep him in line once he's hers.

Significant Themes

• Affection and Love: Sosei's actions and words reveal her growing feelings for Bai Qiu.
• Gratitude and Appreciation: Bai Qiu feels grateful and appreciative towards Sosei for her efforts in cooking and the thoughtful gift.

Character Interactions

• Bai Qiu and Sosei: Their interaction shows a growing familiarity and comfort with each other, with Sosei taking on a more nurturing role and Bai Qiu appreciating her efforts. Sosei also hints at her possessiveness towards Bai Qiu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sosei confesses her feelings to Bai Qiu, telling him she likes him.
• Bai Qiu is taken aback but reciprocates, saying he likes her too.

Character Developments

• Sosei gains the courage to confess her feelings to Bai Qiu.
• Bai Qiu realizes his feelings for Sosei and reciprocates.

Significant Themes

• Love and Confession: The chapter explores the theme of love and confession, with Sosei mustering the courage to express her feelings to Bai Qiu.

Character Interactions

• Sosei and Bai Qiu: The chapter focuses on the interaction between Sosei and Bai Qiu, culminating in Sosei's confession and Bai Qiu's reciprocation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nagasaki Sosei confesses her feelings to Bai Qiu, but he gently rejects her.
• Bai Qiu struggles to explain his reasons, fearing to hurt Sosei or damage her relationship with Akari and Sako.
• Sosei asks if Bai Qiu likes Sako or Akari more, but he avoids answering.
• The atmosphere between them becomes awkward, and they barely speak for the rest of the time together.
• The next day, at the Astronomy Club, Takamatsu Tomo feeds Bai Qiu, and Chihaya Anon observes their interaction.

Character Developments

• Nagasaki Sosei: Confesses her feelings, accepts rejection, and feels sad and empty. She remains friends with Bai Qiu but is hurt.
• Bai Qiu: Struggles with rejecting Sosei, feels guilty, and has trouble sleeping. He considers a bold idea but keeps it to himself.
• Takamatsu Tomo: Becomes more intimate with Bai Qiu, feeding him during lunch. She shows concern when he doesn't sleep well.
• Chihaya Anon: Observes Tomo's actions, feels curious and conflicted about their relationship, and decides to maintain the status quo for now.

Significant Themes

• Romantic relationships and rejection
• Friendship and maintaining relationships after romantic rejection
• Guilt and struggling with one's feelings

Character Interactions

• Bai Qiu and Nagasaki Sosei: Awkward and distant after Sosei's confession and rejection. They maintain a friendship but struggle to interact naturally.
• Bai Qiu and Takamatsu Tomo: Intimate, with Tomo showing affection and concern for Bai Qiu. Bai Qiu maintains boundaries but is kind and affectionate in return.
• Chihaya Anon and Takamatsu Tomo: Anon observes Tomo's actions, feels curious and conflicted, but decides to maintain the status quo in their relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Qiu and MyGO!!! record their demo for the 'Unconfirmed Riot' Music Festival.
• Bai Qiu and Sosei walk home together, but Bai Qiu has other plans and asks Sosei to go back alone.

Character Developments

• Bai Qiu: Shows maturity and responsibility in handling the band's affairs. He also displays understanding and consideration towards Sosei's feelings, avoiding direct confrontation.
• Sosei: Struggles with her feelings after confessing to Bai Qiu. She tries to maintain a normal facade but feels jealous and sorrowful when seeing Bai Qiu interact with others.

Significant Themes

• Unrequited Love: Sosei's feelings for Bai Qiu remain unreciprocated, causing her emotional turmoil.
• Responsibility and Maturity: Bai Qiu demonstrates his growth as a band member, taking on more responsibilities and showing understanding towards his bandmates' feelings.

Character Interactions

• Bai Qiu and Sosei: Their interaction is strained due to Sosei's unrequited feelings. They avoid discussing the confession, maintaining a polite but distant facade.
• Bai Qiu and MyGO!!!: Bai Qiu works well with the band, showing leadership and support. He encourages Tomo and helps Rikki with the band's affairs.
• Tomo and Bai Qiu: Tomo shows affection towards Bai Qiu, looking at him while singing. Bai Qiu encourages her and allows it, showing a caring and supportive side.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Qiu visits Hana's agency to discuss a business deal with Saito Kyoko.
• He agrees to sell the copyright of 'Uchiage Hanabi' to the agency and serve as Sumimi's keyboard accompanist.
• Bai Qiu has dinner with Miyako Shoka after work, where she expresses concern about his well-being.

Character Developments

• Bai Qiu shows maturity in handling his relationship with Sosei and maintaining professionalism in his music career.
• Miyako Shoka demonstrates her caring and considerate nature towards Bai Qiu, showing she still holds him in high regard.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and camaraderie, as seen in Bai Qiu's interactions with Hana and Shoka.
• Professionalism and commitment, as Bai Qiu focuses on his music career and maintains a good working relationship with the agency.

Character Interactions

• Bai Qiu and Hana's friendly banter highlights their comfortable relationship.
• Bai Qiu and Shoka's dinner together showcases their strong bond, with Shoka expressing her concern for Bai Qiu's well-being.
• Bai Qiu's thoughts about Sosei reveal his consideration for her feelings and his desire to maintain their friendship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Qiu learns that Umiri has successfully joined Sako's galactic battleship, which pleases him.
• Miyako Shoka asks Bai Qiu if he's worried about the band, hinting at her perceptiveness.
• Bai Qiu confides in Shoka about the bassist's confession and seeks her advice on how to interact with the bassist moving forward.

Character Developments

• Bai Qiu: Shows vulnerability by confiding in Shoka about the bassist's confession, demonstrating his trust in her.
• Miyako Shoka: Reveals her perceptiveness and genuine desire to help Bai Qiu, showing her caring nature.
• Takamatsu Tomo: Feels a sense of crisis and unease when she sees Bai Qiu with another girl (Shoka), indicating her growing feelings for him.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and Trust: Bai Qiu's trust in Shoka and Tomo's desire for friendship with Shoka highlight the importance of these themes.
• Jealousy and Insecurity: Tomo's feelings of unease and jealousy when seeing Bai Qiu with Shoka explore these complex emotions.

Character Interactions

• Bai Qiu and Miyako Shoka: They share a heart-to-heart conversation, strengthening their bond and mutual trust.
• Takamatsu Tomo and Miyako Shoka: They meet for the first time, with Tomo feeling a sense of crisis and Shoka being polite and friendly.
• Bai Qiu and Takamatsu Tomo: They run into each other at the Planetarium, with Tomo feeling awkward and Bai Qiu trying to introduce Shoka to Tomo.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Qiu, Tomo, and Shoka visit the Planetarium to watch a special program.
• After the show, Bai Qiu walks Tomo home and then accompanies Shoka to her apartment.
• Shoka gives Bai Qiu her cap and hugs him, expressing her gratitude for the evening.
• Bai Qiu returns home late and hesitates before knocking on Sosei's door.
• Sosei, who had been upset and worried about Bai Qiu's absence, invites him in after he asks for leftover food.

Character Developments

• Bai Qiu: He shows concern for Tomo's safety by walking her home and is thoughtful enough to consider Sosei's feelings. He also demonstrates his ability to make quick decisions to ease tense situations.
• Tomo: She shows appreciation for Bai Qiu and Shoka's company and is willing to let them off the hook despite her feelings for Bai Qiu.
• Shoka: She expresses her gratitude towards Bai Qiu and shows a hint of jealousy when Tomo is with him. She also shows a more affectionate side by hugging Bai Qiu.
• Sosei: She struggles with her feelings for Bai Qiu, feeling upset and worried when he doesn't come home for dinner. She forces herself to smile when Bai Qiu returns, showing her resilience.

Significant Themes

• Friendship: The chapter emphasizes the importance of friendship, with Bai Qiu spending time with both Tomo and Shoka, and Sosei showing concern for Bai Qiu's well-being.
• Emotions and Communication: The characters struggle with their emotions and expressing them, leading to misunderstandings and tension. However, they eventually manage to communicate and ease the tension.

Character Interactions

• Bai Qiu and Tomo: They spend a pleasant evening together, with Tomo appreciating Bai Qiu's company and Bai Qiu showing concern for her safety.
• Bai Qiu and Shoka: They have a heartfelt moment as Shoka expresses her gratitude and affection towards Bai Qiu.
• Bai Qiu and Sosei: They have a tense moment due to Sosei's feelings and Bai Qiu's hesitation, but they manage to communicate and ease the tension.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Qiu continues to eat dinner with Nagasaki Sosei, asking her to continue cooking for him, solidifying their bandmate bond.
• Bai Qiu visits Shiina Rikki to learn songwriting, impressing her with his knowledge and passing her test.
• They discuss the upcoming music festival's demo screening and the possibility of performing at Starlight.

Character Developments

• Bai Qiu: Shows dedication to his musical goals, continues to support and connect with his bandmates, and considers expanding their performance opportunities.
• Nagasaki Sosei: Feels relieved and happy that Bai Qiu isn't avoiding her, and they maintain a close relationship.
• Shiina Rikki: Recognizes Bai Qiu's talent, feels accomplished in teaching him, and shows concern for his other band's potential issues.

Significant Themes

• Bonding and Teamwork: Bai Qiu strengthens his relationships with his bandmates, showing support and consideration for their feelings and goals.
• Personal Growth: Bai Qiu continues to learn and improve his musical skills, while Rikki gains confidence in her teaching abilities.
• Ambition: Both Bai Qiu and Rikki consider expanding their bands' performance opportunities, showing their drive and determination.

Character Interactions

• Bai Qiu and Nagasaki Sosei: They maintain a friendly and close relationship, with Bai Qiu asking Sosei to continue cooking for him, showing his comfort and trust in her.
• Bai Qiu and Shiina Rikki: They have a productive learning session, with Rikki impressed by Bai Qiu's knowledge and progress. They discuss their bands' future performances, showing mutual respect and consideration.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Qiu and Rikki are invited to a temple festival by Rikki's sister, Shiina Maki, who then leaves them the tickets.
• Rikki tries to invite Tomo but she's unavailable, so Bai Qiu suggests they go together.
• At the festival, they decide to try their luck at a ring toss game, with Rikki aiming for a panda plushie.

Character Developments

• Rikki shows a more girlish side, excited about the panda plushie.
• Bai Qiu demonstrates understanding and consideration for Rikki's feelings.

Significant Themes

• The theme of friendship and companionship is reinforced as Bai Qiu and Rikki decide to enjoy the festival together.
• The idea of facing challenges head-on is shown through Rikki's determination in the ring toss game.

Character Interactions

• Bai Qiu and Rikki's dynamic as teammates and friends is strengthened as they navigate the festival together.
• Rikki's interactions with her sister, Shiina Maki, show a sibling relationship that, while caring, also involves some teasing and manipulation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Rikki and Bai Qiu visit a temple fair where Rikki tries to win a panda plushie but fails. Bai Qiu successfully wins it for her.
• They decide to watch the fireworks together at the end of the festival.
• Chihaya Anon meets her junior high classmates at the same festival, and they mistake Bai Qiu as Chihaya's boyfriend.

Character Developments

• Rikki shows embarrassment and shyness when receiving the panda plushie from Bai Qiu, hinting at her growing feelings for him.
• Chihaya Anon considers the possibility of Bai Qiu being her boyfriend to clear her name in London.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and Camaraderie: Rikki and Bai Qiu's bond strengthens as they spend time together, with Bai Qiu winning the panda plushie for Rikki.
• Self-Discovery and Acceptance: Rikki begins to acknowledge her feelings for Bai Qiu, though she hasn't fully confronted them yet.

Character Interactions

• Rikki and Bai Qiu: Their interactions show a growing closeness and comfort with each other, with Bai Qiu teasing Rikki and Rikki showing signs of affection towards him.
• Chihaya Anon and her classmates: Chihaya interacts with her classmates, who are unaware of her musical life in London and mistake Bai Qiu for her boyfriend.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Rikki encounters an older woman who praises her sister Maki and criticizes Rikki's band and school choice.
• Rikki feels overwhelmed by the constant comparison to her sister and runs off.
• Bai Qiu chases after Rikki and finds her under a tree, upset and crying.
• Rikki opens up to Bai Qiu about her feelings of inferiority and the pressure she feels from being constantly compared to her sister.

Character Developments

• Rikki: Struggles with feelings of inadequacy and inferiority due to constant comparison to her sister. Shows vulnerability and willingness to open up to Bai Qiu.
• Bai Qiu: Shows understanding and empathy towards Rikki's situation. Comforts her and reassures her of her worth.

Significant Themes

• Inferiority and self-worth: Rikki grapples with feelings of being overshadowed by her sister and struggles to find her own value.
• Comparison: The older woman's constant comparison of Rikki to her sister highlights the pressure Rikki feels to live up to her sister's achievements.
• Support and understanding: Bai Qiu's comforting presence and understanding of Rikki's situation show the importance of having someone to talk to and lean on.

Character Interactions

• Rikki and the older woman: The older woman's praise of Maki and criticism of Rikki's choices cause Rikki to feel overwhelmed and run off.
• Rikki and Bai Qiu: Bai Qiu comforts Rikki and reassures her of her worth, showing empathy and understanding. Rikki opens up to Bai Qiu about her feelings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Qiu and Shiina Rikki watch fireworks together after the festival, marking a shift in their relationship.
• Bai Qiu promises to perform with Rikki at the small music festival to surprise her sister and boost Rikki's confidence.
• Rikki realizes she has feelings for Bai Qiu but is conflicted due to her sister's interest in him.
• Bai Qiu meets Chihaya Anon at the station, and they discuss why they were at the festival.

Character Developments

• Shiina Rikki: Begins to acknowledge and accept her feelings for Bai Qiu, gaining confidence in her abilities.
• Bai Qiu: Shows support and encouragement for Rikki, further solidifying their friendship.
• Chihaya Anon: Experiences a mix of jealousy and surprise upon learning about Bai Qiu and Rikki's outing, but ultimately feels secure in their relationship.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and Support: Bai Qiu's encouragement helps Rikki overcome her self-doubt and insecurities.
• Self-Realization: Rikki comes to terms with her feelings for Bai Qiu and her desire to prove herself.
• Competition and Rivalry: The tension between Rikki and her sister, Shiina Maki, is subtly explored.

Character Interactions

• Bai Qiu and Shiina Rikki: Their bond deepens as they spend more time together, with Bai Qiu offering support and understanding, and Rikki opening up about her feelings.
• Chihaya Anon and Bai Qiu: Aine's jealousy is evident, but she maintains her composure and continues to interact with Bai Qiu, hinting at her growing feelings for him.