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

Chapter 221 Bai Qiu’s answer

Suppressing her inner shyness, Chihaya Aine confessed her true feelings to Shiraaki, her face already flushed.

Towards the end, he even became somewhat incoherent, and his voice trembled slightly.

But the final confession was unusually firm.

Despite feeling shy and extremely embarrassed, Ai Yin stared intently at Bai Qiu's face the entire time, her gaze burning.

Bai Qiu also stared intently at Ai Yin, holding her breath as she listened to Ai Yin's words.

He could feel that every word Ai Yin uttered was filled with her emotions, just like the lyrics of "The Lamp".

His heart seemed to stir with excitement, as if he were somewhat delighted.

So that's how Aine sees him...

So, his status in Aine's heart, or even his level of affection for her, was that high?

Bai Qiu swallowed hard, feeling a bit thirsty.

To be honest, he and Ai Yin had a really great time at the amusement park today.

There were many moments when Bai Qiu had the illusion that Ai Yin was his girlfriend.

There was no way around it; Chihaya Aine's girlfriend-like aura was just too strong, and even if Shiraaki tried his best, he couldn't overcome it.

While holding hands on the roller coaster...

When Aine held my entire arm in her arms inside the haunted house...

When Aine said she couldn't walk anymore, she jumped onto her own back without caring about her image...

At the family restaurant, Ai Yin said she wanted to try different flavors and exchange drinks...

He even wanted to ride the same carousel as her...

Of course, Bai Qiu firmly refused in the end, saying that she could not agree no matter what.

A carousel is ultimately a game designed for children, and it certainly cannot support the weight of two adults.

Wait, wait...

Such a cheerful, lively, and lovable voice, who makes him happy with every smile and frown.

Bai Qiu seemed to have fallen for him without even realizing it.

but……

Just because Bai Qiu has feelings for someone doesn't mean she'll agree to be with Aine.

At this moment, I couldn't help but think of a few other people.

Once Bai Qiu agreed to Ai Yin's request, she didn't know how to face Xiang Zi, Deng, or even... Su Shi.

Taking a deep breath, Bai Qiu slowly spoke under Ai Yin's expectant yet apprehensive gaze.

"Aine, thank you for telling me all this..."

Bai Qiu suddenly paused.

The image of Su Shi's sorrowful face after being rejected by him that night seemed to float into Bai Qiu's mind, causing him to hesitate before uttering the words he was about to say.

However, in the end—

"But I can't reciprocate your feelings."

Bai Qiu's expression was complicated as she struggled slightly before finally speaking.

Just like when he rejected Su Shi last time.

He said this.

However, this time his refusal seemed far less firm and composed than when he rejected Su Shi last time; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he was somewhat guilty.

"......I see."

Chihaya Aine slightly parted her lips, letting out a soft murmur.

She failed. She failed.

"Bai Qiu doesn't like me..."

Chihaya Aine sniffed lightly, gave a forced smile, and said bitterly.

Ai Yin still held some hope in her heart, perhaps Bai Qiu didn't want to be in a relationship too early?

Ai Yin pursed her lips and asked with difficulty, "Can you tell me why?"

"Hmm." Bai Qiu nodded slightly, her voice heavy.

During his recent reflection, he has decided to be honest with Aine.

"Deng and Xiangzi might like me."

"I care about them a lot too."

Bai Qiu looked at Ai Yin and said these two sentences in a deep voice: if he had to choose to have it all, this could not be hidden forever.

When Aine found out about this, she realized that he wasn't as good as she had imagined; in fact, he was a womanizer. Would Aine like him then?

"Eh?"

In an instant, Chihaya Aine's eyes widened, and she stared blankly at Bai Qiu.

Her brain hadn't yet processed what Bai Qiu meant by that sentence.

Are you very concerned about the lamp and Xiangzi?

Does this mean Bai Qiu likes both Deng and Xiangzi at the same time? Probably not.

"Bai Qiu...does she like Tomorin?"

"Yes, and Xiangzi too."

A deep, yet precise voice came from Bai Qiu's mouth, announcing the result.

Bai Qiu was actually a little uneasy about telling Ai Yin this, wondering how Ai Yin would treat him afterwards.

Can we all stay in a band forever?

Ai Yin paused for a moment, trying her best to remain calm, and forced a smile as she asked:

"Bai Qiu is joking with me, right?"

Ai Yin even felt that Bai Qiu was just using a tactful reason to reject her.

however--

"No." Bai Qiu shook her head seriously. "It's true."

Suddenly, Chihaya Aine felt as if she had been hit by some unseen, enormous force. With a "buzz," her thoughts became a chaotic mess, a jumbled mess.

Suddenly, the shock even outweighed the sadness.

Aine's expression was incredibly complicated.

She had considered the possibility of being rejected.

Okay... I didn't really think about it in detail.

However, Chihaya Aine's idea was that even if she was rejected, she wanted to tell Hakushu her feelings and let him know that she liked him.

She didn't want to wait any longer, because she had personally experienced the joy and excitement deep inside her when she was with Bai Qiu.

Moreover, she has many competitors around her.

If we keep waiting, we might lose without even knowing why.

Take the band members themselves as an example: Deng, Su Shi, and the clever Ai Yin could tell that the two of them definitely had feelings for Bai Qiu.

Even Li Xi's gaze towards Bai Qiu has been strange lately, not to mention the formidable enemy Xiang Zi, and even the End Band.

The battle of love is cruel, so Chihaya Aine must be brave enough to be the first to confess to Shiraaki.

Even if they fail, they will still leave the deepest impression on Bai Qiu.

Moreover, even if she is rejected, she will be disappointed, but that doesn't necessarily mean she will give up!

but now.

To Aine's surprise, Bai Qiu's reason for rejecting her was like this.

Bai Qiu likes lamps and Xiangzi.

Do you like both of them at the same time?

What is this all about? Does Bai Qiu intend to have his cake and eat it too?

Besides thinking that Shiraaki was a womanizer, Chihaya Aine couldn't help but have this thought pop into her mind:

what about me?

Complex emotions were etched on her face, and a deep sense of resentment quickly grew in Chihaya Aine's heart, to the point that her vision gradually blurred.

But at this moment, not wanting to show any weakness in front of Bai Qiu, Ai Yin bit her lower lip hard, until her lips turned pale.

Deep red marks were left on my palms from being pinched by my fingernails.

The pain continued to come.

Just so that I wouldn't let my weak self shed tears.

Looking at Aine, whose pink hair seemed to have dimmed as well, Bai Qiu remained silent for a long time.

Aiyin probably needs some quiet space right now so he can think about how to make amends.

After all, he can get along well with Su Shi, so Aine should be able to too, right?

The surroundings outside the window were still bathed in the glow of the setting sun.

This scene is beautiful, but it's almost dusk.

As time passed, the Ferris wheel gradually descended and finally reached the ground. Staff members stepped forward, opened the cabin doors, and indicated that it was time to get out.

Bai Qiu and Ai Yin, each with their own thoughts, walked out one after the other.

The staff were a bit confused. Had the young couple had a fight? They were all lovey-dovey when they went in, and now look what happened!

Bai Qiu and Ai Yin wandered aimlessly in some unknown direction.

After a long silence, Ai Yin suddenly said:

"It's time to go back."

Actually, the Ferris wheel was the last project in her plan, and now it's time to go back.

All she wants now is to go home and be alone in bed.

"Okay." Bai Qiu nodded and said, "I'll take you back."

Although Aine didn't seem as dejected as Su Shi, Bai Qiu was still a little worried about letting Aine go back alone like that.

"Hmm..." Ai Yin nodded subconsciously, then quickly whispered, "No, no need... I can walk by myself."

"You should go back soon too, it's getting late."

Bai Qiu shook his head, ignoring Ai Yin's words, and continued to follow her. Seeing this, Ai Yin didn't say anything more and tried her best to suppress her emotions.

They only exchanged a few awkward words along the way before Ai-yin returned home.