The cultural festival ended successfully, but for Fang Zheng and others, it was far from over.
Especially for Ogiso Setsuna, she has been "suffering" since the cultural festival, because no matter where she goes or what class she attends, her classmates will always greet her with a smile.
Of course, if it were just that, it would be fine, but the problem is...
"Setsuna Setsuna, are you and Kasugano-san really childhood sweethearts?"
"You really met again after ten years? How romantic!"
“Ahahahaha…”
Looking at the excited classmates in front of her, Xuecai smiled bitterly and didn't know what to say.
That's right, right after the cultural festival, a rumor began to spread among the crowd at some point - that the two people singing in the last song in School Days were actually Ogiso Setsuna and Fang Zheng. Before the two of them could even explain in detail, the onlookers around them had already imagined the whole process for them.
Ten years ago, Ogiso Setsuna and Fang Zheng were good friends, but because one of them transferred to another school, they had to separate. It was not until ten years later that they met again, and to commemorate their meeting, this song was created.
Combined with the lyrics... this is so romantic!!
At first, Ogiso Setsuna tried to explain, but the public obviously would not listen to her refutation. The song "Secret Base" evoked childhood memories for almost everyone, and many of them had similar regrets. So rather than saying that the spectators were keen on spreading gossip, it would be better to say that they hoped from the bottom of their hearts that the rumor was "true". In this way, even if they had regrets in their hearts, at least there was a miracle that could satisfy their little wishes, right?
As the saying goes, three people make a tiger. So after listening to the song many times, Ogiso Setsuna began to doubt whether she had really met Fang Zheng when she was a child, but she had forgotten it. Fang Zheng was not willing to say it directly, so he used the lyrics to express his feelings?
After all, when most people recall things that happened ten years ago, they can only remember a rough outline of them. The scariest thing about this song is that almost everyone has a similar story of getting along with their childhood sweetheart and then parting for various reasons. When Ogiso Setsuna recalled carefully, she felt as if she... seemed to... really... have had such an experience?
This is actually the principle of cognitive psychology, just like when a police officer asks a witness to recall what happened at the time of the crime, such as what color clothes the criminal wore and what he was holding. Many people don't remember it very clearly, but in the process of recalling, their brains will automatically "fill in" the missing fragments.
Just like if the police ask the witness how car A hit car B, the witness will automatically think that car A was driving too fast and hit car B. This is because the police's questioning is misleading, putting car A in the position of "active collision", but in fact it is very likely that car B deliberately cut in and car A was driving normally. Therefore, in judicial questioning, leading questions are prohibited.
But in reality, people don't have so many concerns, and under their "guidance" and questioning, Ogiso Setsuna's own memory began to become less...accurate.
There were even a few times when Xiaogu So Setsuna dreamed that she played with a boy near her home when she was a child, and then the boy moved away, and then when they met again ten years later, he had become Fang Zheng...
To be honest, Ogiso Setsuna herself couldn't figure out whether this was really happening or just a dream she was thinking about during the day.
After all, if it were true...it would be so romantic.
So they say that a single word can make a tiger appear... The power of rumors should not be underestimated.
What made Ogiso Setsuna even more distressed was that on the day of the concert, her mother and brother also came to the scene to listen to the performance. After returning home, her mother was also very moved. When Ogiso Setsuna complained to her mother, her mother and brother swore that Ogiso Setsuna had played with a boy when she was a child, but later the boy moved away...
This immediately made Xiao Mu So Setsuna even more confused - she didn't even think about how old her brother was now. If it was ten years ago, he would have just been born. What the hell does he know! !
Not to mention that Ogiso Setsuna had dug herself into a hole and was now doubting her life, the SchoolDays band also became a hit at this cultural festival, especially the song "Secret Base". Many students specifically approached the light music club, hoping to obtain a recording and copy of this song, and even an agent came to them, wanting to package this campus band to debut...
Fang Zheng naturally refused this. He came to this world to play the role of love and development, not to play the role of urban entertainment. If this continues, he will have to open a separate branch story here called "Reborn in Japan: I'm a Big Star"...
However, in return, Fang Zheng still agreed to record a single CD and sell it. After all, this song is really nice, and he chose this song because of its artistic conception. In fact, the reason why Fang Zheng first thought of "Secret Base" was because at that time he was originally planning to choose a similar song from "Friends", "My Deskmate" and "Ten Years". When he hummed "Ten years ago, I didn't know you and you didn't belong to me", he suddenly thought of "August Ten Years Later", which also represents ten years.
The single CD of "Secret Base" was sold out immediately after it was released. Although because they did not sign a contract with the agency, the single CD released by Fang Zheng and others was only sold in music stores near the school, a classic is a classic after all, and the song soon spread on the Internet.
"Ah...I still feel like I'm dreaming until now."
Saionji Sekai stretched out her body, looking incredulous.
"We are so popular... Before, when I was walking on the street, people actually asked for my autograph!"
“If it weren’t for the song ‘Secret Base’, we wouldn’t have been so popular.”
Qingpu Setsuna was as calm and composed as ever.
"This is all because of Kasugano's good writing."
"Yeah... That's right, Kasugano-kun."
At this point, Saionji Sekai's eyes suddenly lit up, and then he looked at Fang Zheng who was sitting in front of the piano and had just finished playing a song.
“Recently, many people have been asking us if we want to hold a LIVE…why don’t we just do one!”
"A live show with only one song? How many times do you plan to sing it?"
Hearing Shijie's suggestion, Fang Zheng rolled his eyes, then stood up and patted Dongma's shoulder.
"Okay, now you know what to do."
Hearing Fang Zheng's words, Dong Ma still nodded silently, then sat down beside the piano, and soon, the sound of piano began to sound.
"Well...but this is a rare opportunity."
The world clearly does not want to miss this opportunity.
"We are so popular now. Although I don't want to become a professional singer, it should be no problem if we just hold a LIVE. And you are so good at composing music, Kasugano-kun. Wouldn't it be fine if we just make a few more songs?"
"It's not that easy."
Hearing this, Fang Zheng was really speechless. Are you kidding me? How can a song on the same level as "Secret Base" be so good... Well, I just copied it, not composed it, so who cares.
"But Kasugano-kun's words will definitely be fine. Setsuna also wants to sing more good songs, right, Setsuna?"
"Ah, yeah."
Hearing Sekai calling her name, Setsuna, who had been sitting nearby flipping through the sheet music, was suddenly stunned and came to her senses.
"What's wrong?"
"What are you daydreaming about? LIVE, LIVE, don't you plan to hold a gorgeous LIVE and sing a few more good songs?"
"Well... this... of course I want to sing..."
As she spoke, Xue Cai looked at Fang Zheng a little embarrassedly and lowered her head.
"But if it's too much trouble for Kasugano-san..."
"Boom boom boom."
At this moment, suddenly, there was a knock on the door of the club room, and Saionji Sekai immediately answered.
"Come in!"
Following Xiyuanji Sekai's response, the door soon opened, and then a woman walked in. She looked to be about 27 or 28 years old, wearing a very elegant red coat, sunglasses, a hat, and a mask, covering herself up completely.
"Uh... who are you?"
Seeing the woman walking into the club room, everyone was confused. They originally thought that it was a student who heard the news and wanted to come to the light music club to copy it, but... the person in front of them was obviously not a student, nor a teacher in the school?
In any other situation, this would look like a robbery.
"terribly sorry."
Noticing everyone's surprised looks, the woman apologized softly, then took off her sunglasses and mask, revealing a face - well, a face that Fang Zheng didn't recognize at all.
However, this does not mean that other people did not recognize her. For example, the moment Ogiso Setsuna saw the woman's face, she jumped in surprise.
"Mori, Mori, Mori, Mori, Morikawa Yuki?!!"
It wasn't just Ogiso Setsuna. In fact, even Saionji Sekai and Kiyoura Setsuna showed the same surprised expressions. Even Touma, who was playing the piano, stopped what he was doing involuntarily and looked at the woman standing at the door in surprise.
The only ones who didn't react were Fang Zheng and Qiong. Although they also knew Morikawa Yuki, they were not as surprised as the others - after all, the first song "WHITE ALBUM" sung by Setsuna at the academy festival was Yuki Morikawa's representative work, and as a member of the band, Fang Zheng had naturally heard the original version.
But he is obviously not a fan.
"Hello, nice to meet you."
Looking at the girls in front of her, Yuki Morikawa smiled and bowed, and everyone hurriedly returned the greeting.
"Ah, hello, Ms. Morikawa...Excuse me...um, what are you doing in our light music club?"
At this moment, Sekai didn't even know where to put her hands. It was no wonder. After all, Morikawa Yuki was a national idol singer. It felt like a dream that she would appear in her small light music club. In fact, Sekai wanted to go out and see if there was any production team outside filming a program like "Big Stars Touring Campus"...
"It's like this... I'm sorry to bother you so much, but I have something to ask of you."
"Ask?"
Hearing this, everyone looked at each other in bewilderment, unable to understand what was so special about their band, which had only been established for less than a month, that was worthy of a national idol-level singer's request.
"Yes... the song "Secret Base" that everyone sang at the cultural festival before... I hope to get a cover of this song, is that okay?"
"well--?!"
Upon hearing this, Ogiso Setsuna and Saionji Sekai couldn't help but scream. Of course they knew that this song was very nice, but to be honest, even they didn't expect that a singer like Morikawa Yuki would come here in person to ask them to cover it... This was simply too exaggerated!
"This... Kasugano-kun?"
Although she was quite surprised and even astonished by Yuki Morikawa's arrival, Shijie still remembered that this song was composed by Fang Zheng, so she did not answer on her behalf, but looked at Fang Zheng. As for Fang Zheng, he also raised his head, squinted his eyes, and stared at the woman in front of him.
A golden light flashed in his eyes. For some reason, at this moment Morikawa Yuki suddenly had the illusion that everything about him was exposed.
Of course, it was only a moment.
And at this moment, Fang Zheng also nodded.
"Of course it's no problem, but... I have a small condition."
"condition?"
Hearing this, Yuki Morikawa tilted her head, while Fang Zheng continued.
"Yes, it's like this... We are planning to hold a LIVE. If Ms. Morikawa Yuki is willing to be a guest at our LIVE... then I can give you this song for free."
It was copied anyway.
"well--?!"
Hearing this, everyone was shocked again. They wanted a national idol singer to be their guest at their LIVE?! Is this really a joke?
"this……"
Hearing Fang Zheng's request, Yuki Morikawa was obviously a little hesitant. Just as others thought, as a national idol, Yuki Morikawa naturally couldn't easily go on stage. Even if it was just to appear as a guest, even if it was just a live performance of a school student band, it was not something that could be agreed to directly with a nod.
Just when Morikawa Yuki was hesitating, Fang Zheng spoke again.
"Of course, if you agree, then in addition to "Secret Base", I can also give you another song for free. I believe you will like it."
"Kasugano-kun, have you really made a new song?"
Shijie hurried to Fangzheng and twisted his hand. Qiong, who was standing next to her, saw this and glared at her fiercely. However, Shijie didn't notice Qiong's dissatisfaction at all, and instead desperately grabbed Fangzheng's arm.
"Hurry up, hurry up, sing it out, I want to hear it."
"All right."
Hearing the world's request, Fang Zheng did not refuse, but picked up the guitar casually, and then he looked at Morikawa Yuki meaningfully.
"Ms. Morikawa, you can also listen to it. Maybe you will change your mind."
"……All right."
Although Yuki Morikawa didn't think there was anything that could make her make up her mind, she still nodded. Fang Zheng also sat on the chair and gently plucked the guitar.
"The name of this new song is "One more time one more chance"..."
As he spoke, Fang Zheng plucked the strings of his zither. Along with the clear music, he slowly began to sing.
"What else do I have to lose before my heart can be forgiven? What kind of pain do I have to endure before I can meet you again... one more time, seasons, please don't keep changing..."
When she first heard this song, Yuki Morikawa was able to remain calm, but gradually, her body began to tremble slightly, and even her eyes became a little red.
However, when Fang Zheng sang the line "I've been looking for you everywhere, looking for your figure everywhere, at the crossroads, in my dreams every night, but I know you can't be there", Yuki Morikawa couldn't help it and burst into tears.
Seeing this scene, the girls were somewhat surprised. Although they also thought the song was nice, they did not expect that the national idol would have such a big reaction...
Fang Zheng was not particularly surprised by this. If "Secret Base" was a soda pop that could evoke other people's childhood memories, then "one more time" was more like a bitter cocktail. Only adults could feel the ups and downs in it. Not to mention that Fang Zheng had just used the ability of the Time Dragon to check out Morikawa Yuki's past. It could be said that... this song was completely "tailor-made" by Fang Zheng for Morikawa Yuki.
As for how much malice there is in this, it’s hard to say.
When Yuki Morikawa left the light music room again, it was already an hour later. As Fang Zheng expected, Yuki Morikawa agreed to Fang Zheng's request and then said goodbye and left. Ogi Sosetsu also hurriedly sent her out. The two of them were silent all the way. Yuki Morikawa seemed to be immersed in some memories, and Ogi Sosetsu did not dare to disturb her.
Yuki Morikawa didn't stop until she reached the school gate.
"Just send it here, thank you."
"Well... no, you're welcome..."
Hearing her idol's words, Ogiso Setsuna was still a little nervous, but seeing her look, Morikawa Yuki couldn't help but chuckle.
"Don't be so nervous..."
Speaking of this, Yuki Morikawa seemed to remember something.
"By the way, your name is... Ogi So Setsuna, right?"
"yes."
"...Can I call you Setsuna?"
"sure."
"Then... Setsuna, I have a question for you. You and that Kasugano-kun... did you really meet again after ten years?"
"this……"
Hearing Morikawa Yuki's question, Ogiso Setsuna didn't know what to say for a moment. She didn't expect that even her idol thought so. But for some reason, at this time, Ogiso Setsuna nodded as if by magic.
"Yes……"
"very nice……"
Hearing Ogiso Setsuna's answer, Morikawa Yuki couldn't help but sigh, then she took off her sunglasses and looked at Setsuna again.
“Come on, Setsuna… I used to be like you, but… I made a choice that I will regret for the rest of my life. If I could do it all over again, I might…”
Having said that, Yuki Morikawa paused, then she reached out and gently stroked Setsuna's hair.
"But now, it's useless to say all this. Keep going, Setsuna. I wish you all the best."
"Ah, thank you, thank you..."
Hearing this, Xue Cai blushed and lowered her head. She certainly understood what the other party meant.
But... do I really think so?
Thinking of this, Xue Cai felt her heart begin to beat violently as if it was not keeping up.