"By the way, since Mr. Liu rarely visits, do you want to perform for him? It can be a dress rehearsal for the School Festival," Sawako suggested.
"That's a great idea! We'll perform a song in front of our juniors and show them the elegance of their seniors."
Ritsu immediately jumped up excitedly after hearing this. She seemed to have completely forgotten that she had only just started junior high school, and not long ago, she was just an elementary school student.
Now she was putting on airs like a senior.
"I have no problem with that," Mio nodded in agreement.
"Wouldn't that be bad? We haven't practiced for long. If we make a mistake, it would be too embarrassing," Sora still felt uneasy, a little anxious, and couldn't let go.
"What does it matter? Let's warm up properly before the School Festival. Besides, it's better to be embarrassed here than at the School Festival," Yui said confidently, patting her chest.
Sora and the others looked at her speechlessly. She was the only one in the entire team who hadn't fully integrated yet, so they wondered where her confidence came from.
However, under the persuasion of Mio and the others, Sora finally agreed.
It was just performing in front of her relatives; she would definitely be fine.
The five girls took their instruments and returned to their positions.
Watching the heroic and spirited girls, Maho and the others couldn't help but cheer, loudly encouraging them.
Inspired, Sora also became serious. Her gaze swept past Miyu, Xiao Hina, and finally rested on Liu Ming.
Ritsu, as the club president and drummer, started the rhythm first, followed by Mio and the others, who also began to play.
A series of cheerful and melodious tunes rang out.
Everyone couldn't help but quiet down, listening intently.
Sora slowly closed her eyes and hummed softly. She began to sing officially, her voice graceful and agile, truly moving.
Liu Ming noticed that Sora also had a guitar slung over her, but she didn't play it much.
After about three minutes, the leisurely sound finally stopped.
A round of warm applause erupted.
"Thank you!" Facing everyone's encouragement, Sora and the others quickly expressed their gratitude.
"A very wonderful performance," Liu Ming praised.
Sora scratched her head, her cheeks flushed, feeling very embarrassed.
"Sora's voice is truly enchanting and never gets old. It's just a pity; if the lyrics could be a bit better, that would be great," Ritsu said.
"No, no, I'm already very happy to be able to sing the songs Mio wrote," Sora quickly waved her hand.
"Ritsu, I'm so sorry that the songs I write are so mediocre," Mio said with a dark expression.
"That's not what I meant! I just think it's a bit of a waste of Sora's voice," Ritsu quickly explained, but the more she explained, the greater the misunderstanding became.
Mio, however, didn't argue with her anymore, as she also had similar thoughts.
But what could they do? After all, they were just middle school students; what kind of songs could they write?
"If you think the lyrics aren't good, ask Xiao Ming for help! Let him write a song for you; he's a…" Miyu said proudly.
Liu Ming's face darkened, and he quickly stopped her from continuing her nonsense.
He reached out and vigorously pulled and tugged at her face.
"You talk too much."
"Uncle~" Sora's expression first brightened, then dimmed again after seeing Liu Ming's actions.
She didn't dare to speak up.
Looking at the three strangely behaving people, the onlookers couldn't help but feel bewildered.
"Sora, isn't your Uncle a chef? Can he also write songs?" Mio couldn't help but come to Sora's side and ask in a low voice.
"I don't know either, but I guess he probably can write songs," Sora couldn't guarantee it either.
She guessed that Miyu thought Liu Ming could write songs probably because of Liu Ming's identity as a writer. After all, if he could write so many famous works, he could probably also write some songs.
But seeing that Liu Ming seemed reluctant, she didn't want to make things difficult for him.
Since the people involved didn't say much, the matter was quickly brushed aside.
Liu Ming was also a bit troubled. When it came to songs, his first thought was "Gokuraku Jodo" (Pure Land of Bliss), since he was an otaku.
Having these cute girls dance to "Gokuraku Jodo" seemed like a very good idea.
But to teach them, someone would have to dance it for them.
Liu Ming couldn't possibly dance it himself, could he?
A cross-dressing big boss?
Just thinking about it sent a shiver down Liu Ming's spine.
Therefore, for the sake of his own integrity, it was better not to let them continue discussing this topic.
Since everyone had decided to have dinner at Liu Ming's place, they didn't stay in the Light Music Club for long.
After packing up their things, they left together.
On the way, the girls, already familiar with each other, were no longer as awkward as they had been at first. A group of young girls gathered together, chatting and laughing.
Liu Ming and Xiao Mai walked in the front, while Sora was pulled to the back by Sawako.
"Sora, does your Uncle have a girlfriend now?" Sawako secretly looked ahead, and only asked nervously when she saw that no one was paying attention.
"I don't think so, I've never heard of it." Sora looked at Sawako strangely.
Sawako breathed a long sigh of relief.
At this time, Sora also saw something, and couldn't help but ask, "Could it be that Teacher Yamamoto has fallen in love with my Uncle?"
"Ah~, how could that be? We only met for the first time today, and... if it were, would you object?" Sawako immediately objected, but then asked a little nervously.
Sora glanced at Sawako in surprise, thinking to herself, "Uncle's charm is really great."
Seeing that Sawako was still waiting for her reply, she quickly said, "I don't care, but I don't think Teacher Yamamoto has much hope."
"Ah?" Sawako was immediately dumbfounded. These words were too hurtful. She would rather hear Sora object than hear this.
Doesn't that mean that Sawako has no charm?
Sora shook her head, but did not explain.
She thought to herself, "Even the gentle Teacher Yamamoto couldn't move Uncle, so it's even more impossible for you, a black-bellied old woman."
"Moreover, there is also Sister Toru at home, who has a hot figure and is wholeheartedly devoted to Uncle. She can't see that Sawako has any chance of winning."
"Oh, right, it seems that there are several other diners who are also interested in Uncle, so Sawako seems to have even less chance of winning."
Thinking of this, Sora couldn't help but sigh and look at Sawako with pity.
Sawako blinked blankly. What happened? Why would Sora look at her with such eyes? Was she that pathetic?