Feeling the gazes of the others, Yukinoshita Yukino's eyes twitched wildly.
They had agreed to jointly defeat Tanaka Masao, so why were they fighting among themselves?
Looking at Tanaka Masao, he wore a smug expression, as if saying there was no one who could challenge him.
Then, looking at Goto Hitori in the trash can, her eyes were wide with pure innocence and curiosity, as if saying:
"It really does seem quite flat."
Yukinoshita Yukino took a deep breath, thinking silently to herself:
"I'm not angry, I'm not angry. Everyone is a good child; they were just misled by the detestable Tanaka-kin, which is why they became like this.
I will now guide them back to the right path."
Yukinoshita Yukino recovered, wanting to tell everyone not to believe everything Tanaka Masao said.
Although what he said was all true, why should they follow his words? Wouldn't that be giving up the initiative?
In a conversation, one must firmly hold the initiative in their own hands.
Tanaka Masao deeply agreed with this, so when Yukinoshita Yukino was about to reclaim the initiative, he spoke first.
"By the way, Bocchi-chan, I've finished writing the song for you. Come take a look."
"Walk Yukino's path, and leave Yukino with no path to walk."
As expected, the moment Tanaka Masao spoke, he instantly captured the attention of the four girls in the band.
Ijichi Nijika and the other two were very curious if the song Tanaka Masao wrote was a response to Goto Hitori's song.
Seeing the three instantly distracted, Yukinoshita Yukino, once again fighting alone, felt a bit helpless.
"Forget it, let's leave this matter for now and discuss it later.
Besides, I truly didn't care about what happened just now. Even if one's evaluation were to be determined by external features, it should be based on relative standards, not on a part, but on the overall balance...
Clearly, in this aspect, I am quite perfect. It just goes to show that Tanaka-kin has no taste at all."
Thinking this, Yukinoshita Yukino also decided to look at the lyrics Tanaka Masao had written.
Then, without any personal emotion, she would give a very fair evaluation from a more professional perspective.
Since it was for Goto Hitori, she naturally had to be the first to receive the lyrics.
However, she was currently stuck in the trash can.
But this trash can was sealed on all sides; otherwise, if there were a hole, Tanaka Masao could have been of use.
Ijichi Nijika and Kita Ikuyo, one in front and one behind, successfully pulled Goto Hitori out of the trash can.
However, whether it was an illusion or not, the moment Goto Hitori came out, Tanaka Masao seemed to hear a "pop" sound.
Was she really packed in so tightly?
Goto Hitori took the lyrics Tanaka Masao handed to her and glanced at them.
"Only lyrics, no melody?"
Tanaka Masao nodded.
"I'm just an ordinary college student, not like you all who understand Music.
I can't compose, but I do have a rough melody; I can Sing it."
"Oh, is that so?"
Ijichi Nijika quickly urged him.
"Then Tanaka-kun, please Sing it for us."
The others also waited for Tanaka Masao's performance.
Tanaka Masao cleared his throat.
"Then I won't be shy."
The song Tanaka Masao pulled out was a popular one from his previous life, called "the sea."
This was also why he could Sing it but couldn't write the musical score.
The original singer of "the sea" was from the Huaxia ethnic group, and Tanaka Masao had modified it into Japanese.
In fact, most songs, when translated and Sung in Japanese, don't sound too bad.
As for translating it into Korean, that might be a bit of a tongue-twister.
Tanaka Masao adjusted his emotions and slowly opened his mouth.
"Scattered moonlight, piercing through the clouds.
Hiding from the crowd, paving the scales of the sea.
Waves wet white skirts, trying to push you back.
Waves wash away bloodstains, longing to warm you.
Listen to the depths of the sea, whose wailing guides...
...Too late, too late, no one will retrieve you.
Too late, too late, you clearly detest suffocation."
"the sea" was very popular in his previous life; not only was there a redemption version Sung by a legendary duo, but there were also various language style versions.
And the style Tanaka Masao chose was, naturally, the melancholic and desolate style of the original.
After he finished Singing this song, the atmosphere in the entire activity room became extremely oppressive, making it hard to breathe.
This suffocating feeling came from the song, that sense of sorrow, loneliness, and despair.
After Tanaka Masao's performance, he looked at the heavy and depressed expressions of everyone and nodded in satisfaction.
This was the effect he wanted, but it was a pity that no one shed tears.
It seemed his skill was still insufficient; he couldn't make their tears gush out.
Tanaka Masao lightly coughed, pulling everyone out of their sad emotions.
"Everyone, what do you think of my song?"
The few of them exchanged glances, momentarily unsure of what to say.
Yukinoshita Yukino could point out a large number of flaws in Tanaka Masao's Singing, but that was secondary to her; she was more concerned with another matter at the moment.
"Tanaka-kin, does this song describe Gotou-san?"
It must be said that Yukinoshita Yukino's words were always to the point.
As soon as she spoke, everyone looked at Goto Hitori with worried eyes.
"So that's how Bocchi-chan usually feels. Don't think of doing anything rash, okay?"
"That's right."
Kita Ikuyo directly held Goto Hitori's hand.
"Bocchi-chan, you still have us. We will always support you."
Even Yamada Ryo spoke up.
"That's right, even if you don't give me friend fees, I'm still willing to be your friend."
"Ryo, this isn't the time to be thinking about your friend fees. You should take out all your savings to support Bocchi-chan."
"A-all... If it's just half..."
Looking at the three people surrounding her, asking about her well-being and showing concern, Goto Hitori was deeply moved.
"Everyone is really too kind. I feel warm all over.
By the way, is this what it feels like to be the center of attention? I really like it.
No, no, this is not the time to be happy."
She quickly began to explain.
"The lyrics are not about me."
"Bocchi-chan, you don't have to pretend to be strong; it's okay."
"It's really not me! Although I usually don't have friends, I'm always alone, I like to hide alone in a dark closet, I feel envious when I see others happy and lively, and I can't blend into a lively atmosphere...
But even so, I think my life is still pretty good; I can play the guitar to my heart's content, interact with netizens online..."
Goto Hitori tried her best to explain, attempting to make everyone believe that her mental state had not reached the level described in the song.
However, the more she spoke, the more sympathetic everyone's expressions became.
Ijichi Nijika patted Goto Hitori's shoulder, comforting her.
"Bocchi-chan is very strong."
Yamada Ryo, on the other hand, suggested:
"Bocchi-chan, actually, given your situation, you could totally try it."
Goto Hitori had no desire to accept Yamada Ryo's suggestion.
"I don't want to!"
Looking at Goto Hitori's reaction, everyone seemed to believe that her mental state was indeed not like what was described in the lyrics.
If this song wasn't about Goto Hitori, then who could it be about?
Everyone, by coincidence, turned their gaze towards Tanaka Masao.
Feeling everyone's gazes, Tanaka Masao timely put on a sad expression, like a poor soul who had seen through the coldness of the world and was deeply hurt.
At this moment, if five beautiful girls could surround him, giving him the most sincere comfort and warmth, he believed he would surely rekindle his hope for life.
As the person who had known Tanaka Masao the longest and had the closest relationship with him, Yukinoshita Yukino was the first to speak.
"If it's Tanaka-kin...
the sea is indeed your best destination. Go quickly; I believe that with the power of the sea, Tanaka-kin's evil body and soul will surely be cleansed."
"There are still many good seas in the world."
Yamada Ryo echoed, then suddenly, as if remembering something, she said:
"Tanaka, before you throw yourself into the embrace of the sea, remember to give me your phone.
If you take out a online loan before you die, you shouldn't have to repay it after you're gone. Giving me the money would also be a tiny contribution to the economic development of society.
Even if society forgets you, I will definitely remember your kindness until I've spent all the money."
No, I feel like the online loan company will remember me longer than you.