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

Chapter 4 Let's buy an electronic keyboard first.

After this class ends.

After a short rest, the freshman orientation ceremony began.

In the auditorium.

Speech by the principal, speech by the dean of studies, speech by a teacher representative, speech by the student council president, speech by a freshman representative...

A series of lengthy and tedious speeches.

It was so boring that everyone was getting sleepy.

Especially Hirasawa Yui, who had already fallen asleep.

Bai Qiu was a little worried that she might fall to the ground.

He didn't find it boring, but that wasn't because he found the speech interesting.

Bai Qiu was simply immersed in his own inner world.

People with rich imaginations don't get bored easily.

You agree, right, Pochi-chan?

Bai Qiu then looked at Gao Songdeng, who was standing next to her.

Clearly, the lamp is also a child immersed in its own world.

Bai Qiu chuckled lightly. "Alright, it's time to get down to business."

Now that I have musical notes, I'd feel bad if I didn't exchange them for something in the system shop.

Without hesitation, Bai Qiu exchanged for the level 1 piano skill.

Bai Qiu's plan is to join the End Band and become their keyboardist.

Although he quite liked the atmosphere of the light music club, and all he needed to do was submit an application to join.

Five girls with distinct personalities accompany you, and you're served an endless supply of high-end food and refreshments.

Just imagining that scene is incredibly exciting.

However, Bai Qiu hopes to take a professional path.

He has a system!

Target: Budokan!

For the Light Music Club, it's too early to go the path to professionalization.

Of course, this doesn't mean that the girls in K-On! are technically incompetent.

However, at this stage, they are more focused on having fun and playing music, and their studies should be their priority.

Also, the Light Music Club already has a very complete lineup.

He would feel very guilty if his intrusion accidentally pushed someone away.

Having acquired piano skills, Bai Qiu felt as if her body had suddenly gained something.

But I can't quite describe that feeling.

Cool!

Bai Qiu couldn't help but rub her slender fingers together, feeling a little itchy.

Then he looked at the piano in the corner of the stage in the auditorium.

A thought popped into my head: I had to rush over and press the button.

No, no... Hold on, hold on, Bai Qiu shook her head.

He didn't want to become a school celebrity on his first day of school.

……

After school.

Hirasawa Yui, who was all alone, originally wanted to find Shiraaki, who was also aimless, to go home with her.

But Bai Qiu has already disappeared without a trace.

Shimokitazawa, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo.

It's not far from Sakuragaoka Hideka High School; it's just a ten-minute walk away.

Bai Qiu's destination on this trip.

Shimokitazawa is known for its unique cultural and artistic atmosphere and is very popular among young people.

There are all kinds of shops here: bookstores, fashion boutiques, secondhand clothing stores, musical instrument stores...

In terms of dining, there are cafes, bars, long-established Japanese pubs, and casual eateries.

Therefore, there are quite a few part-time job opportunities available for students in the vicinity.

Bai Qiu was certainly not here to look for a job; there was no way she was going to work.

Most importantly, Shimokitazawa is one of Tokyo's famous live house districts.

Bai Qiu's purpose is to find companions.

Don't misunderstand, it's not Ijichi Nijika and Yamada Ryo.

However, what Bai Qiu needs first right now is an electronic keyboard.

Strolling along... Bai Qiu arrived at the door of a musical instrument store.

The sign reads "10GIA".

The store looks luxurious yet elegant, and it has a wide variety of musical instruments.

Bai Qiu has decided, it's you.

Upon entering the store, Bai Qiu felt dazzled.

Various guitars, basses, drum kits, keyboards, synthesizers... whose brand names he didn't recognize.

In short, it's very cool and high-end.

After admiring it for a while, Bai Qiu walked towards the area where the electronic keyboards were placed.

Bai Qiu first observed with great interest.

But after a while, Bai Qiu frowned slightly, caught in a dilemma.

To be honest, he hadn't had much experience with musical instruments.

For a moment, I really didn't know how to choose a suitable electronic keyboard.

It's a bit difficult to handle.

Just when Bai Qiu was having some troubles.

A soft, gentle voice rang in his ears.

"Hello, sir, how can I help you?"

Toyokawa Shoko saw Bai Qiu standing there, stunned, for a while.

They must have encountered some trouble. The other person was wearing a school uniform from the same school, so they must be a classmate.

Although he didn't seem like the type to buy expensive musical instruments, Toyokawa Shoko decided to help him anyway.

Bai Qiu tilted her head slightly and saw a pair of long, sky-blue hair tied into side pigtails, delicate cheeks, and pale gold eyes.

Is she a shop assistant?

If Bai Qiu hadn't noticed that she was wearing work clothes, she would have thought she had run into a rich young lady.

Bai Qiu sighed inwardly, "High-end shops are just different."

Also, miss, are you a succubus?

It actually made his heart, which was usually as calm as still water, beat a little faster.

Although she was amazed by the shop assistant's beauty, Bai Qiu quickly came to her senses.

Besides, it's normal for the girls in music anime to be pretty.

You need to learn to adapt.

With that thought in mind, Bai Qiu suppressed the restlessness in her heart.

Toyokawa Shoko blinked, waiting for an answer. Had she not heard clearly?

"Ah... are there any electronic keyboards suitable for beginners?"

Although she tried to remain calm, Bai Qiu still stammered a little when she answered.

"Are you a beginner... May I ask, do you have any experience learning piano? Or did you start learning the electronic keyboard directly?"

Shoko Toyokawa thought for a moment, then asked again.

Bai Qiu remembered that when she redeemed the reward, she had redeemed a level 1 piano.

Generally speaking, people who have studied piano.

When learning to play the electronic keyboard, it is often relatively easier.

The two have many things in common.

Of course, if there were an electronic keyboard option next time, Bai Qiu would definitely switch to an electronic keyboard.

"I'd say I've studied a little piano."

"That's it..."

After pondering for a moment, Toyokawa Shoko led Bai Qiu to an electronic keyboard.

"If you have studied piano before, I would recommend this Yamaha PSR-F52 electronic keyboard."

Toyokawa Shoko explained that she also felt this model might be more in line with Bai Qiu's budget.

"This electronic keyboard is highly praised by beginner keyboard players, and it is priced at 100 yen."

Bai Qiu approached the electronic keyboard, just about to try it out.

But my attention was drawn to another electronic keyboard with a blue body next to it.

So Bai Qiu asked, "What about this one?"

Shoko Toyokawa: "This model is PSR-E383. Its performance has been upgraded, and it is also lighter."

"But because it's a custom-made blue one, the price is quite high, at 15 yen."

"To be honest, I don't really recommend it."

Toyokawa Shoko shook her head. Most electronic keyboards have black bodies, and this PSR-E383 is priced higher because of its rare color.

In her opinion, it wasn't worth it.

If it were the old her, she wouldn't care.

“However, you can try playing it,” Toyokawa Shoko said with a smile.

As it was his first time trying it out, Bai Qiu was quite nervous.

Bai Qiu placed her fingers on the keyboard.

Even though I didn't have any music in my head, my fingers were already unconsciously sliding across the keyboard.

The movements were not fast, as it was just a light test.

A gentle piano melody began, ?, ?, ?, ?...

Toyokawa Shoko listened patiently while watching Bai Qiu's hand gestures.

There were a few minor mistakes, but the basic skills were quite solid.

Compared to her skill, Bai Qiu's few moves were naturally insignificant.

But considering he's a beginner, that's already quite good.

The sound stopped suddenly.

It feels good in hand.

"Let's take this one."

Bai Qiu made the decision directly.

There's no other reason than that I like blue.

"Eh?!"

Toyokawa Shoko was taken aback. This was too decisive. They weren't even going to haggle over the price.

She thought Bai Qiu would choose the first one after the test.

Many customers do this, but most just do it for fun.

"No...would you like to think about it some more?"

As soon as she opened her mouth, Toyokawa Shoko felt a little regretful.

What am I saying?!

Her salary here is actually linked to the sales performance of the products she sells.

The more Bai Qiu spends, the more commission she receives.

However, considering that the other party was also a student, Toyokawa Shoko felt a little reluctant to let him waste this money.

Bai Qiu also sensed Toyokawa Shoko's kindness and smiled, "Yes, this is it. Thank you for your help."

"I'll trouble you again if there's a chance next time."

"okay."

Toyokawa Shoko did not try to persuade her further.

It seems the other party isn't short of money.

Print the receipt, scan the code, pay, and sling your bag over your shoulder.

Bai Qiu walked out of the music store with a satisfied heart.

Purchase the electronic keyboard recommended by Shoko Toyokawa and receive 300 musical notes.

Bai Qiu stopped and subconsciously looked back into the store.

Is this even possible? You can actually meet a musical instrument girl who meets the system's standards here?

Earn it.

However, it's quite normal that they're working at a music store.

Toyokawa Shoko? That's a nice-sounding name.

I feel like I've seen this somewhere before.

Never mind, I'm going home first.

Bai Qiu took another step, eager to get home and play his instrument.

At that moment, a girl with short blue hair that covered half of her eyes and a beauty mark under her eye walked out of the bookstore next door.

Yamada Ryo was holding a pile of books that covered his head.

Bai Qiu is holding an electronic keyboard.

Both of them were immersed in the pleasure that consumption brought.

Driven by a rocker's instinct, Yamada Ryo happened to glance at Bai Qiu... and the violin case in his hand.

It's rectangular, like an electronic keyboard.

It's not bass, then it's okay.

The two passed each other by.