Shinichi and Ichika had finished their preparations and climbed the stairs to the stage.
"Shinichi-kun, before we start, let's do the usual!"
Walking beside him, Ichika suggested in a low voice.
Shinichi couldn't think of the correct answer for a while, so he said uncertainly:
"Does that mean...'eh, eh, oh~'?"
"Hahaha, what do you think? This slogan is too cliche!" Ichika couldn't help but laugh, looking at the side of his face expectantly.
"Not that. Guess again?"
Shinichi still looked confused.
"Stretch out your little fingers and shout 'Shuchi'in Academy, Fight~', together?"
"Wrong. We don't have concerts."
(Note: This is the three-dimensional band Roselia's signature cheering movement before a concert)
Shinichi thought about it again and sighed.
"It's a pity that I don't know how Kirito and Eugeo greet each other."
"I don't know what you're talking about, but it's a common practice. Why can't you remember?" Ichika wasn't too disappointed. Instead, she took his hand and asked him to put his hands together.
Then, clap both hands hard in the middle!
"Everything will be fine!"
Then, Ichika smiled in satisfaction and withdrew her hand with a relaxed expression.
Shinichi looked at the back of his red hand with an incomprehensible expression on his face.
"How can this be called routine? It was just a one-off fireworks display!"
Ichika said in panic: "D-Did I confuse dreams with reality? What should I do, Shinichi-kun!"
"Hah? What if you ask me…"
"In the dream, you had eloped with me to Hokkaido, but we are still in Tokyo now!"
"What should I do?! Get up now!"
"By the way, I'll buy a plane ticket and find a hotel for you. One room is enough."
"Don't think I'll keep complaining! What exactly is a convention? Please explain quickly."
"Hmph, if a man is obsessed with such trivial matters, he will never grow up in the future~"
Ichika narrowed her eyes, used her thumb and index finger to mark a distance of about five centimeters in front of him, looked him up and down with a seductive gaze, and smiled evilly.
"Tsk..."
Shinichi clicked his tongue.
He was just worried it would grow too big and no one would be able to fit it!
Of course, he only dared to say this kind of complaint in his heart.
So after showing dissatisfaction on the surface, Shinichi ignored the female gangster who was starting to throw away her integrity and stepped onto the stage.
Anyway, as long as he can relax, it doesn't matter whether it is routine or not.
He glanced at the audience. Even though he was used to being the center of attention, Shinichi still felt awkward when stared at. He relied on his will to remain calm.
As for Ichika, she seemed much more relaxed. After she realized that Shinichi had no intention of responding to her dirty joke, she smiled beautifully and faced the audience.
"Are you ready?"
Beside her, the staff member acting as a reviewer said this.
The two looked at each other, nodding at the same time.
"So... The script [Angel's Heartbeat], please start your performance."
After that, the chaotic sound completely disappeared at this moment.
Shinichi looked at Ichika, slowly closed his eyes, and opened them again half a second later.
He also did the same action consciously.
When they opened their eyes again, it was as if they were different people, their temperament had changed at the same time, and they were completely different from before.
Shinichi showed a slightly fragile and gentle smile, and opened his hand slightly towards her, but his fingertips were shaking slightly.
Ichika watched him quietly, with an undisguised color in her eyes.
"This..."
Maya widened her eyes and muttered in disbelief: "This deep feeling… Did they really only read the script for five minutes?"
Claudina also stared sharply at the two people on the stage, and clenched her fists.
"I don't know, it's a bit complicated..."
"BANANICE, Asada-san is amazing!" Nana nodded in agreement with her elbows in her hands, "You can tell from the expression in the first scene. Is it really genius? I wonder if Nakano-san can cooperate."
"Yes, this is a two-person show after all. If the gap between the two's acting skills is too obvious, it will be difficult for people to focus on the performance..."
While talking, the two people on stage also began to play with each other formally.
"Perhaps, I'm here just because I want to complete this kind of mission."
Taking a step forward, Shinichi tried his best to twitch the corners of his mouth.
"So do you want to live with me?
"If it were you... If I had Kanade with me, I wouldn't feel lonely even in this world."
Mentioning the names of the characters in the play is like whispering the name of a loved one.
His eyes were full of hope, and Shinichi looked at the girl in front of him expectantly, but for a long time, he didn't get any reaction.
His arms slowly lowered as if losing strength, and his voice became louder and more urgent.
"I said earlier, I want to be with you! I also want to be together from now on, because I…"
Without leaving his gaze, Ichika always looked ahead and walked slowly, but did not stop in front of him, but passed by, her eyes looking into the distance.
There was no sadness or emotion on her face. The girl just stood still, standing at the edge of the stage, her fingers gently touching the air.
"I... Really like Kanade."
A determined voice sounded, and the fragile gaze became firm.
Shinichi ran after her and gently cradled her head, as if it were a priceless treasure. He whispered pitifully and earnestly into her ear.
"I like you."
All sounds around fell silent when these words were heard.
"…"
Even though the confession echoed in her ears, Ichika leaned lightly against her chest, she still didn't react at all, and didn't blush at all, she was still very calm.
But it wasn't indifference. Instead, a pair of eyes filled with emotions were like pools of water.
In his arms, Ichika slowly closed her eyes and relaxed her strength as if she was sleeping.
Shinichi wasn't happy about this and asked in a hoarse voice.
"Why are you silent?"
At this moment, Ichika opened her eyes, and a sigh escaped from the gap between her lips.
"I don't want to say."
"Because if I say what I feel right now, I will disappear."
"…"
As she spoke, the audience couldn't help but gasp, and confusion spread like a virus.
"Good, good sound..."
"It's the first time I've heard such a gentle voice..."
"Not only the feeling, but the voice has also changed…"
"It was clear and full of tenderness and love, and I felt as if I had been healed..."
"Awesome..."
Maya and Claudia looked at each other.
Then, after giving each other thumbs up, they turned their attention back to the appearance of the girl on stage.
Both of them looked at her more intently, more attentively than before.
Nana closed her eyes drunkenly:
"It's like a wind blowing from nature... No, it's a voice like an angel... BANANICEEEE!"
As Ichika continued to speak, the noise around her died down, forming an atmosphere of silence.
Among them, only the girl's voice dropped gentle emotions in the hearts of the audience.
"I only appeared in this world to thank..."
"I am the girl whose life was extended because of your heart."
"Your heart is still beating in my chest now."