Anime Crossover Band, Rock Girl Won't Let Me Go

Chapter 208 I admire Li Xi!

Bai Qiu caught up with Li Xi in a short time.

Looking ahead at the petite figure squatting under the big tree, her head buried deep between her knees.

Bai Qiu did not go up immediately.

Instead, she recalled the conversation in her mind and pondered the reason why Lixi suddenly ran away.

Was it because the older woman kept comparing Lixi to her older sister that Lixi's mentality collapsed and she couldn't stand it anymore?

Just like last time when Su Shi took the lyrics to "The Lamp" to Xiang Zi to compose music.

Although Li Xi appears strong and resilient on the surface, she actually has a vulnerable side inside.

Yes, that's true.

I've been overshadowed by such an outstanding older sister since I was a child, living in her shadow.

It would be unpleasant for anyone to be in that situation.

Bai Qiu shook his head and sighed, then walked over to Li Xi and squatted down.

Seemingly hearing the noise in front of her, Shiina Ritsuki's ear, which was hidden under her hair, twitched slightly.

But she still didn't raise her head.

Shiina Riki didn't want Bai Qiu to see her weak, incompetent, and pathetic side.

However, deep down she hoped that the other person would come looking for her.

Just like last time when we found her house.

Shiina Ritsuki hates this version of herself.

"Lixi," Bai Qiu called softly, handing Lixi the orange juice she had just bought. "Would you like a drink?"

Bai Qiu didn't treat herself badly either.

He also drank a few sips of lemon water to moisten his throat.

"...Don't look at me."

A muffled, low voice squeezed out of Li Xi's mouth.

Lixi moved her arm slightly and buried her face even deeper.

Even so, Bai Qiu could still faintly hear soft sobbing.

He gazed at Lixi's thick, black hair.

Bai Qiu frowned; he wasn't very good at comforting girls either.

Not to mention that this time it's Li Xi.

After hesitating for two seconds, Bai Qiu reached out and gently rubbed Li Xi's head.

"You...what are you doing?"

The sudden touch on his head made Lixi abruptly raise his head.

Her teary eyes widened slightly as she stared at Bai Qiu, filled with astonishment and a hint of shyness.

"I was just trying to comfort you, wasn't I?"

Bai Qiu smiled and withdrew her hand.

After all, that's how he comforted the lamp.

Shiina Ritsuki paused for a moment, rested her chin on her arm, pursed her lips, and whispered:

"I'm not a kid."

Only then did Shiina Tatsuki belatedly realize that her face, which had been covered in tears, was now exposed to Shiraaki.

So she hurriedly reached out and rubbed the corners of her reddened eyes, trying to hide her tears.

"I won't laugh at Lixi, and I won't tell anyone."

Seeing Li Xi's actions, Bai Qiu assured him.

Then, Bai Qiu placed the drink on Li Xi's lap.

Li Xi remained silent.

After a long while, she slowly reached out and grasped it, but did not drink it.

"Am I terrible?"

Shiina Riki glanced at Bai Qiu and suddenly said in a slightly trembling voice, "They just ran away like that."

"That doesn't exist."

Without the slightest hesitation, Bai Qiu gave a negative answer.

The forest was very quiet, with only the sound of the wind rustling the leaves and the occasional voices of the two people.

"Then why..."

Shiina Tatsuki muttered something under her breath, then closed her mouth again.

"Lixi, tell me, tell me your troubles and worries." Bai Qiu sat down next to Lixi.

"……don't want."

“But it will make Lixi feel better if she talks about it.” Bai Qiu reached out and rubbed Lixi’s head again.

"You...!" Li Xi glanced at Bai Qiu with displeasure, her lips slightly pursed. "Why should I tell you?"

"Because we're going to be in a band for life."

Under Bai Qiu's unwavering gaze, Shiina Riki turned his head away as if in retreat.

Will you look down on me?

"You idiot Lixi, what strange things are you saying?" Bai Qiu said displeasedly, "How could this be? If you keep saying this, I'm going to rub your head again."

Taking a deep breath, Lixi spoke softly and with some difficulty and bitterness:

"From childhood to adulthood, in other people's eyes, there is only my older sister. I know that my older sister is very outstanding. Whether it is her personality or her ability, she is better and stronger than me. I am like an appendage of my older sister."

"But even though... even though I've been trying my best, I still can't catch up with my sister at all."

Li Xi's eyes revealed an undisguised sense of inferiority.

"Those people are blind; they can't see Lixi's good points."

Bai Qiu said calmly.

"That's not the case."

Shiina Riki made a sound like she was throwing a tantrum.

Bai Qiu laughed, then became more serious and said again, "Having an overly outstanding older sister is indeed very torturous."

And with your strong-willed personality, Lixi, it's even more difficult for you.

Hearing Bai Qiu's words, Li Xi's expression couldn't help but darken.

She knew it was because she was competitive, unwilling to accept defeat, and wanted to compare herself to her sister.

"But I admire Lixi."

"Huh? You... appreciate it?"

Shiina Riki immediately turned to look at Bai Qiu, her face flushed and hot, but fortunately the dim surroundings helped her hide it well.

To Shiina Tatsuki, these words sounded like Shiraaki saying she liked her a lot.

Although we know that Bai Qiu probably didn't mean it that way, it still makes us think in that direction.

"Yes!"

Bai Qiu didn't seem to find anything wrong with it, and even gave Shiina Tatsuki a genuine smile.

"Because even so, Lixi wasn't defeated, but instead kept improving herself. If it were me..."

Bai Qiu paused, thought for a moment, and then said, "If it were me, I probably would have given up long ago."

“Kelixi is different. This kind of Lixi is outstanding and dazzling, so I admire Lixi very much.”

The blush on Shiina Riki's face extended all the way to her fair ears beneath her black hair.

After a long silence, she spoke softly, her lips trembling:

"Okay, I...I understand."

As soon as he finished speaking, Shiina Tatsuki quickly picked up the orange juice and took a big sip.

She felt she couldn't bear to listen anymore.

"Mm." Noticing that the other person's mood had improved, Bai Qiu nodded slightly.

"Maki is very good, but that's only now. Maybe one day she'll be surpassed by our Riki."

"How could such a thing be possible?" Shiina Tatsuki sighed, muttering to himself.

Although deep down she also wanted to surpass her sister and prove herself.

But the shadows that had haunted Lixi since childhood also made her realize the vast difference between herself and her sister.

"Tachiki, you are mistaken. Shiina Maki is nothing but a nobody."

Bai Qiu shook his head with one finger raised, then raised his voice, deliberately using a somewhat contemptuous tone to say:

"It's just that they were born in... and they're just a few years older than us, it's no big deal!"

Hearing Bai Qiu's deliberately funny words, Li Xi couldn't help but chuckle.

She still calls her older sister "Maki-nee" in front of her.

"Let's start by taking on the small music festival."

"It's not that simple," Shiina Tatsuki said helplessly.

"Lixi, let's stand on the music festival stage together." Bai Qiu suddenly stood up and stretched out her right hand to Lixi, who was still squatting on the ground.

"Let's conquer the audience with our music and surprise your sister."

Looking up slightly at Bai Qiu's eyes, Shiina Riki felt a strange tension creep into her heart.

Under the cover of night, she felt that Bai Qiu became even more radiant and captivating, making it impossible for her to look away.

This gradually made Li Xi's slightly bewildered gaze more confident.

"……it is good."

Li Xi raised her hand and gripped Bai Qiu's fingers tightly.

If Bai Qiu were there, it seems my sister wouldn't be invincible after all?

Clearly feeling the force coming from her hand, Bai Qiu smiled and pulled Li Xi up with all her might.

After getting up, the two of them patted the dust off their buttocks.

Suddenly remembering something, Lixi's face inexplicably turned red.

"Bang! Bang!"

At that moment, accompanied by several loud noises, the distant sky was illuminated by a series of dazzling and colorful fireworks.

Li Xi remembered that he had originally planned to take Bai Qiu to see the fireworks.

A wave of regret and self-reproach washed over her.

"Sorry, I missed the fireworks."

Bai Qiu shook his head and looked straight ahead. "It's fine, admiring it from here is about the same."

"Mmm," Li Xi replied shyly.

The two stood quietly in this spot, admiring the colorful fireworks blooming in the night sky.

Shiina Riki couldn't help but glance at Bai Qiu.

She realized that she really cared about Bai Qiu.

Even her escape today was partly because she didn't want Bai Qiu to know how terrible she was.

But even after Bai Qiu found out, she still admired her...

Li Xi blushed slightly.

However, it seems that the lamp also likes Bai Qiu.

Thinking of this, Shiina Tatsuki felt a little troubled and gave Bai Qiu a deep look.

Bai Qiu asked curiously, "Li Xi, why are you looking at me like that?"

But their eyes clicked.

"fine!"

It wasn't until the fireworks ended more than ten minutes later that Bai Qiu and Shiina Riki slowly left.