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He bent over, as if to ignite his soul, and began to sing: "Run! This path of evolution that leads to tomorrow."
Taro stretched out his hand towards Riki, as if trying to grab something, then clenched his fist and swung it towards Riki's location:
"A brand new legend of duels will be written!"
The lights instantly burst forth, illuminating the entire stage and igniting the entire audience.
The passionate and energetic music burst forth from the Dong Brothers' performance, igniting the atmosphere and making the audience wave their arms in rhythm with the music.
Wow, that's amazing... such a high level of completion!
Riki's eyes widened in surprise as he stared at Momoi Taro. And, Duel Legend...? Me?
In a corner amidst the starry sky, a blue-haired woman with twin ponytails wearing a suspicious mask became even more excited.
"Truly worthy of being called a senior, Desuwa!"
Holding two red light sticks, they waved them up and down to cheer for Taro Momoi's performance.
"Shoko, calm down—" Ms. Ichinose, who had long flaxen hair and was also wearing a ridiculous (crossed out) suspicious mask and wished to remain anonymous, tried her best to pull Shoko towards the corner.
This is way too much, Xiao Xiang, we have serious business to attend to.
After a brief, insignificant fuss backstage, the Dong Brothers group officially began their performance of the main verse.
"Quickly leave all these tangled thoughts behind."
"The possibilities are infinite; let them all be released."
"No matter when, you decide where you start."
Taro pounded his heart twice, pointed his fist at Riki's location, then flipped his fist over and hooked his index finger in a provocative gesture.
【This is……?】
Li Xi remained silent, simply refusing to speak.
"Everyone has moments of hesitation; go and pursue the light."
Is this... a way for me to catch up with him?
For some reason, Riki seemed to be able to empathize with Taro's meaning.
No, it was Momoi Taro's powerful, unreasonable singing voice that infused this emotion into Riki's heart, illuminating her gloomy soul a little.
"A small dream, almost lost!"
Taro's voice grew increasingly forceful, like a bowstring slowly being drawn back, gathering power.
"As long as this bond remains, we will never give up—"
"Although I don't know what I should do right now, I want to continue as the drummer for the Drummer Dragon Flame Group..."
The conversation from that day flashed through Lixi's mind.
"I know this thought is despicable... but I... I want to stay by her side forever. I want to support her singing with my drums. That's probably... all I mean."
In his recollection, Momoi Taro patted his shoulder and said excitedly:
"But now you've become someone else's shadow. You're the one who least wants to become 'Shiina Tatsuki'!"
"Growing! Go, My, Way!!" x8
At this moment, a chorus began to play, including not only the four members of the Dong Brothers group but also additional recorded sounds.
Those were the voices of four girls, voices that Shiina Ritsuki knew all too well—her teammates, the rest of the Mygo band.
The image of a girl appeared in her mind, and Momoi Taro's voice rang out once more:
"To me, you are you. Even when Takamatsu Akari isn't by my side, Shiina Tatsuki is still Shiina Tatsuki. An ordinary, hardworking drummer."
Takamatsu Akira, who had always spoken softly, suddenly roared as if he had burned himself out in the harmony.
Once again, Li Xi's memories were rekindled, and Gao Songdeng excitedly shouted at her:
"Little Lixi, let's form a band, let's play the drums! Together! Although we may never be able to go back to the bitter days, I need Little Lixi! One more time! Let's form a band together!"
"This is our promise!"
Lixi's vision blurred for a moment.
Is this... my lost, tiny dream? Riki licked his lips and looked at Momoi Taro.
It's so salty...
"Transform into the wind, dance!"
"Darkness, tear it apart completely!"
The power in Momoi Taro's voice was fully unleashed, as if carrying a deep expectation, as he shot that arrow:
"Even if we haven't seen it yet, the place we will eventually reach—"
He stepped onto the stage: "Run! Run with your own two legs!"
"No longer need to fear setbacks ahead—"
"Going My Way! Let's forge ahead!"
Hai Ling quickly stepped forward and stood back-to-back with Taro. At the same time, the two guitarists also left their positions and stood on either side of Ruomai.
The bass's sound seemed to contain the pulse of life, attempting to touch the soul of the audience.
Hai Ling's bass playing was always meant to be better than ever during rehearsals. The bassist, for her dearest friend, quietly burned her soul where the audience couldn't hear her.
How annoying...
Lixi lowered her head, wiping the liquid that had slid down her cheeks. This way, she wasn't just...
"My pulse is pounding, the engine is at full throttle."
Taro clutched his heart, his other hand still typing on the keyboard. Then, the hand clutching his heart pointed to a corner of the audience:
"Sprint towards the finish line, and trust your companions."
Lixi felt a tap on her shoulder, one on each side. She turned around and saw Takamatsu Akari and Nagasaki Motoyo.
They were all wearing very strange black masks with lace patterns, but she still recognized them at a glance.
They took off their masks and smiled at Lixi.
No matter how many times you fall, you will get back up!
"Make peace with your own weakness!"
[So... I guess that's all I can do!?]
Lixi lowered her head, and a handkerchief gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, making her blurred vision clear again.
Before anyone knew it, both Wakaba Mutsu and Toyokawa Shoko, wearing strange masks, were squatting down beneath him. Toyokawa Shoko even smiled and handed him her hand card.
However, the few people who were supposed to go back to sing harmonies remained standing in place without moving.
"An unfinished dream is painted on the sky."
"Stop being confused, spread your wings and fly! 麇氵（四）li ng七迩.貳似扒师"
As Taro sang, he removed the standing microphone and extended it towards the audience.
"growin!! Go My Way!!"
The five members of mygo and some understanding audience members cheered loudly for the Dong Brothers group from the audience seats, as a form of harmony.
During the brief pause, Taro quickly plugged the microphone back in and then unleashed the full power of his voice:
"It transformed into a gust of wind and swept up."
"Let the storm lead it."
Taro smiled and sang loudly, "Don't look back, follow your heart."
"Protect it, even at the cost of your life."
"Now is the time!"
He sang almost shouting: "Be prepared, stand up—"
“Going My Way! Enter the vortex of battle—” Taro drew out a long note of more than ten seconds at the end of the sentence.
During the subsequent interlude, there was no relaxation whatsoever, with the band members dispersing and returning to their respective positions.
"Wow, that's really amazing, Taro."
Lixi smiled.
[Want me to challenge Lu Yinqi Yier 84 Si (8) Group Chat? ...Then come on!]
Her gaze hardened...
Ruomai's smile was faint, but her gaze was fixed on Momoi Taro.
[A challenge...? Of course I'll come back, and I'll never give up.]
【I don't understand anything about not being able to win at all!】
Just you wait, General!!
Ruomai poured all her emotions into her drum, and her never-give-up spirit was thus revealed in her drum.
Taro, as if sensing something, turned around and looked at her, smiling.
As the interlude ends.
The scattered lights focused on Taro Momoi after the interlude ended.
Instead of turning around immediately, Momoi Taro stretched out a hand, palm outstretched as if trying to grab Wakame:
"Ride the wind and soar through the sky above Tianyue."
He turned around while keeping his palms outstretched, and then clenched his fist again as he pointed at Lixi.
It's as if they're saying, "It's okay if you depend on me."
"The dreams we have on that day will overlap again."
"Take it back! With our own hands!"
"There's nothing to be afraid of anymore—"