nycdaug Chapter 22: 1 glass of wine for 1 song
Chapter 22: 1 glass of wine for 1 song
Now that the misunderstanding has been cleared up, the next plot should be that everyone is happy and goes home.
Right... right?
At least Nagasaki Suyo didn't think so. She felt that she could easily do what Kashiwa Miki was doing, so she still wanted to follow Kashiwa Miki and Xiangzi to the so-called "place where they work" to take a look.
See if you can find any faults and then take advantage of Baihe Sanhui.
The words were beautiful, "I'm really bored at home alone, why not come and see what Xiangzi's band life is like now."
When saying this, Nagasaki Suyo had an enthusiastic and innocent expression, as if she really just wanted to take a look.
Although both Xiangzi and Baihe Sanhui saw that Su Shi's intention was to poach people. After all, a 16-year-old girl, no matter how mature she was, was just like that. What she was thinking was all written on her face.
"You..." Xiangzi held his forehead helplessly, "Okay, okay, Sushi, come if you want to come."
"Hey, Xiangzi, you're so nice--" Nagasaki Suyo didn't feel embarrassed about being disliked when she heard this. She almost stuck her whole body to Xiangzi, but was ruthlessly pushed away by Xiangzi.
"Stay away from me, Sushi!"
Time passed by quietly while we were playing around, and we arrived at Ginza Station. When we walked out of the subway exit, we were greeted by bustling streets and endless streams of pedestrians.
Because Su Shi was too tired and Xiangzi was overworked, in order to take care of the girls' feelings, Baihe Sanhui specially called a taxi, saving more than ten minutes of walking.
As soon as you get off the bus, you will see the softly lit coffee shop Rising and the dim and quiet bar Only Wines next door.
Only Wines is not a disco or a lively bar. There are no booths or dance floors here. Instead, there is a 14-meter-long bar, a black oak round table with a diameter of one meter and a small stage. The inner wall of the stage is filled with a full range of musical instruments.
Li Xiao, still wearing heavy makeup and fancy clothes, stood at the door of the bar and chatted with several old customers. Most of the people who frequented this bar were Chinese people who came to Neon to make a living, there were also some old drunkards who came specifically to enjoy the wine and music, and a small number of new customers.
"Kezi is back. Xiangzi, you've worked hard. This is—"
"Nice to meet you. My name is Nagasaki Suyo, and I'm Shoko's friend."
"Ah, hello, hello—" Li Xiao suddenly turned around and asked Ke Sanhui in Chinese: "Hey, isn't Xiangzi a high school student? How come you have a married friend like this?"
"Uh..." Ke Sanhui was speechless. "Ms. Su Shi is indeed a high school student, but she is a little more developed and mature."
Comparing Su Shi with himself, Li Xiao suddenly didn't want to entertain Su Shi so much.
After a quick bite to eat, Li Xiao took out a black and white women's suit and showed it to Xiangzi. "Xiangzi, this is the performance costume I made for you. Try it on and see if it fits you. Last time, when I performed in my school uniform, several guests thought I was employing child labor—well, that's true."
Honestly, Toyokawa Shoko looks quite handsome after changing into her clothes. The straight lines of her suit and the distinct layers of black and white linings not only show off Shoko's beautiful figure but also highlight her elegant temperament. Furthermore, Shoko has changed her hairstyle to a low ponytail, which makes her look even more capable and neat.
Nagasaki Suyo's eyes lit up, and without saying anything, her little hand had already quietly held Xiangzi's knuckles.
Although she was directly thrown away, Su Shi did not get angry. Instead, she followed the three people to the bar next door, found a single seat and sat down quietly. Because minors were not allowed to drink, Li Xiao gave Su Shi a glass of lemonade without ice, which was Ke Sanhui's special instruction.
Seeing Ke Sanhui take the stage and Xiangzi take his place at the piano, several regulars began to ask for songs. Xiangzi's performance yesterday was truly impressive, and coupled with Ke Sanhui's excellent violin playing, the guests felt they were in for a feast for their ears tonight.
"Boss Li, a glass of special rum!" A middle-aged man with a slicked-back hair slapped a 10,000 yen bill on the table, then skillfully opened the song-ordering tablet and started choosing songs.
"Boss Li, a glass of flaming gin. My order is more expensive than his. Let me order a song first!"
"Boss Li..."
Customers kept placing orders, and the bartender's cocktail shaker was about to start smoking.
"Don't worry, don't worry. As usual, one glass of wine for one song, first come, first served..."
Nagasaki Suyo looked at the cheerful shop. The bar seemed different from what her mother had described. There was no deafening noise, no women dressed coolly and no men hunting for beauty. It seemed that all the guests here were simply here to relax and enjoy the music.
Not only the guests were enjoying it, but also Ke Sanhui and Toyokawa Shoko who were performing passionately on the stage. When the performance reached the climax, the guests even sang along with Ke Sanhui.
"Who has ever cared about my feelings, treated me gently, and kissed my wounds? The only consolation I can get is that a heartbroken person is grateful to a loyal dog after being rescued -" After singing a long sentence, Ke Sanhui just played the violin and handed the vocals to the guests.
The guests who could sing also sang the next line in unison: "It's not easy for anyone to care about me, stand up for me, or touch my hand——"
"Those who are reborn have all left, so who will worry about the angels? There are no sweet words, but there is a good friend like me——"
Although she didn't understand, the relaxation and harmony in the air told Nagasaki Suyo that this was something she couldn't bring.
Xiangzi can perform live every day and enjoy this joyful atmosphere with the audience. Even if they don’t speak the same language, the melodious sound of the piano can share this emotion with Xiangzi.
Her band's first live performance will be in half a month. Although the stage has been booked, there may not even be many audience members.
No...it doesn't matter, as long as I manage the band well first, as long as...
Looking at Toyokawa Shoko on the stage with her eyes burning and focused and the corners of her mouth unconsciously raised, Nagasaki Suyo felt a little confused again.
Can I really bring the same thing to Xiangzi?
Time passed quickly, and the band hired by Li Xiao came to take over dressed up, and then it was time for jazz music.
"Wow—what a delight!" After putting the violin back into its case, Ke Sanhui stretched out his arms. "Yeah, you're still the most interesting here, Beer Lady."
"Don't call me this nickname in front of children in the future. You must call me Boss Li." Li Xiao rolled her eyes at Ke Sanhui and drank the fruit wine that the guests offered her.
"Okay, okay, Boss Li—By the way, Miss Su Shi, what do you think? Does it feel like a proper band?"
Nagasaki Suyo looked a little confused, "Hey, I..."
"Miss Su Shi, there must be a lot you haven't figured out, right? There's still a lot of time left. You can come here often. Besides not having any wine to drink, you can also occasionally perform on stage."
"If you haven't figured it out yet, go back and think about it slowly. I'll take you back now."
Xiangzi went to her room to count the money, Li Xiao was drinking next door, and now only Nagasaki Suyo and Kashiwa Miki were on the first floor of Rising.