CHAPTER 289: CHAPTER 242: FIRST EXPERIENCE OF A THRILLING LIVEHOUSE

"Role-play?"

Lin Tian felt embarrassed.

But thinking about it, it’s indeed inappropriate for high school students to come to such a place.

Maintaining such a persona and walking in would seem incredibly sneaky. Worse still, Gan Yanyu might even be reported by some responsible adult and be taken away by the patrol police, leading to a series of misunderstandings.

This would not be uncommon in Japan.

Because abnormal things happen often here, the authorities here pay extra attention to such matters.

That’s not right...

Lin Tian felt that he had been wrapped around Gan Yanyu’s finger.

"You’re not really a Tokyo high school student, what are you afraid of?"

Would Tokyo police really care that much about a student from Tian Chao?

"Lin Tian, don’t you get it?"

Gan Yanyu whispered,

"In this environment...it might not be suitable for me, I would be scared. If I could change into a different identity, I think I could blend in more easily."

"....."

Lin Tian understood now.

With Gan Yanyu’s innocent and naive nature, it was normal for her to feel timid entering such a place.

Just like experiencing music.

By trying on a different role, one could reduce the sense of humiliation.

Looking at it this way, Gan Yanyu also had a talent for performing in plays.

If she didn’t do this, she wouldn’t be able to accept such a place.

...Seriously?

Looking at Gan Yanyu’s serious expression.

Lin Tian narrowed his eyes.

Why does it... seem a bit unbelievable?

"No switching."

Lin Tian grabbed Gan Yanyu’s arm.

"Eh?" Gan Yanyu was a bit startled.

"Aren’t you saying that today’s script is about a senior leading you astray? Then we must follow the script."

Lin Tian smiled.

Gan Yanyu was still a bit stunned, and Lin Tian had already pulled her straight towards the ticket inspection entrance.

Upon reaching the door.

The ticket checker raised his eyes and looked at Lin Tian, then glanced at Gan Yanyu next to him.

— Her naive and pale face, standard long black straight hair, and a clean JK uniform.

"Are you of age?"

The uncle was somewhat puzzled.

"Of age."

Lin Tian said, and he opened his passport; Gan Yanyu also hurriedly took out her passport from her pocket and handed it over with both hands.

After checking their IDs, the uncle looked at the two again, his gaze somewhat subtle.

Especially when looking at Lin Tian, there was an additional warning...

"Go in, be careful," the uncle emphasized his tone.

"....."

The two walked inside.

"Lin Tian senior... you really seem to be treated as a bad guy."

Gan Yanyu covered her mouth and giggled beside Lin Tian.

Lin Tian frowned and then said seriously:

"Yes, drink less later, otherwise tonight, your senior will let you experience becoming a real woman."

"What do you mean becoming a real woman?"

"....."

"Why would drinking too much make you a real woman?"

"....."

"Say something....."

Gan Yanyu curiously poked her head in front of Lin Tian, her eyes full of curiosity.

Lin Tian, who initially made a frivolous remark but couldn’t handle the fallout, paused for a long time and finally just waved his hand,

"Stop asking, you’ll know when the day comes."

If I really tell you now, you wouldn’t be happy.

If it really happens, you’d be even less pleased.

...

Continuing down the stairs covered with graffiti, as the "beat-dropping" music grew louder.

The lighting gradually became visible, and everything ahead suddenly cleared up.

The underground performance venue styled in an unfinished look was about the size of three or four basketball courts, with walls covered with various colorful LED lights. Apart from a few scattered tires and barrels, there were almost no chairs.

When Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu arrived, the place was already buzzing.

Everyone gathered below the stage, nearly everyone holding a drink, chatting and laughing in the musical atmosphere.

Just as Lin Tian and Gan Yanyu entered, they saw a big "No Photography" sign, then immediately, they were led to a bar on the side.

"You should order a drink upon entry," the hostess said with a smile.

The two approached the bar where a single ponytail blue-haired woman who seemed quite sharp stood behind it. When she saw them, her expression turned as puzzled as the uncle at the entrance,

"High school students?"

She spoke in Chinese.

"Of age," Lin Tian said.

"You should still drink less."

Despite being responsible for selling alcohol, seeing Gan Yanyu’s face made the blue-haired woman still warn them in an adult tone, then quite coolly handed over the menu.

"Take a look, what would you like to drink?"

"Long Island Ice Tea."

Lin Tian said and turned his head to Gan Yanyu,

"And you?"

"I’ll have the same then...."

Gan Yanyu said.

"OK."

The blue-haired woman took out the cocktail tools and began mixing drinks in front of them.

Bottles tossed around in her hands.

After a fancy series of moves that left Gan Yanyu staring in confusion.

"Where do you go to school?"

The girl with blue hair shook the bottle nonchalantly, yet: inquisitively asked.

"Tokyo."

Gan Yanyu said.

"Oh, a local student, huh? What about him?"

The blue-haired girl looked over at Lin Tian.

"The same as me." Gan Yanyu said, "He’s my senior."

"Senior?"

The blue-haired girl’s eyes nearly squinted into slits.

"Yes." Gan Yanyu nodded repeatedly, "I’m a sophomore, he’s a junior, we met last year, and today is the first time my senior brought me here."

"I see."

"....."

Lin Tian was stunned on the side.

No way, Mr. Gan lies so smoothly without even blinking an eye?

Is she that into her role?

Hold on...aren’t you supposed to be shy and socially anxious right now?!

"It’s Tuesday today, you’re here, don’t you have class tomorrow?"

The blue-haired girl asked again.

"It’s okay, the senior said we can play till late, he took me out of school this morning!"

Gan Yanyu said with a laugh, tilting her head sweetly leaning towards Lin Tian’s arm.

"...."

Not just the blue-haired bartender, people all around turned their gaze towards them.

Burning stares nearly swallowed Lin Tian whole.

This idiot.....

Lin Tian shrank his head.

"Little sister."

The blue-haired girl’s face turned serious, and she said,

"No matter if you have class tomorrow, you should go home tonight, understand?"

"It depends if the senior will take me home, I’ll go wherever he takes me~"

Gan Yanyu raised her head, smilingly looking at Lin Tian.

The surrounding stares intensified.....

"みんなさん,こんばんは!ライブがすぐ始まりますよ (Good evening everyone, the performance is about to start)!"

Just then, with a shout from the stage, everyone’s eyes turned to the stage.

A subcultural band consisting of five members was now standing on the stage.

The one speaking was a rock girl holding a guitar, tattooed with a heart on her face.

Her face showed a vibrant smile.

"Wow! It’s Kana-chan!"

"Wow! Kana-chan is cute!"

"It’s because of Kana-chan’s favorite band ’Cosmic Flying Pig’!"

Excited shouts from the audience quickly filled the air.

"A band from Tokyo...full of energy indeed."

Lin Tian genuinely exclaimed.

Judging by the reaction of everyone, it seems to be a famous band.

This venue, even by livehouse standards, is quite large, the lineup of guests justified to attract such a crowd, usual no-name singers probably wouldn’t get a chance to perform here.

However,

Having been in the concert hall for so long, suddenly seeing someone shouting on stage with an instrument, Lin Tian felt somewhat uncomfortable.

It’s like abruptly moving from a refined palace to a gritty underground venue.

Well, music has no class distinction.

It’s just different expressions.

Lin Tian leaned on the bar, ready to enjoy the show.

The performance started soon.

With the lead singer named Kana strumming her guitar.

A very explosive rock music began.

All the audience cheered along, swinging their hands to the rhythm, even the recently serious blue-haired bartender was gently swaying her body, the atmosphere was fervent.

....

"きっと僕らが知ってる, 世界なんてこれっぽっち.

今だってそうさ昨日まで, 見つかんなかった今だから.

..."

Actually.

Quite catchy.

Energetic, and the music was lively.

The most exciting part of livehouse is its almost "zero distance" interactiveness.

The lead singer, while singing, reached out her hand, high-fiving the audience.

Everyone cheered, swaying along.

The atmosphere soared even higher.

This was beyond what Lin Tian could have imagined.

He couldn’t bear thinking about if Gan Yanyu got hyped with a cello, like Tom and Jerry chasing with a cello bow under judges’ beards.

Probably the live atmosphere elevated his feelings, anyway, Lin Tian enjoyed it a lot.

But,

Such music, in the eyes of Gan Yanyu, a classic music loyalist, it might be nothing but noise....

Lin Tian turned his head and then saw the enthusiastically jumping Gan Yanyu, waving her small hand with a bright smile on her face.

...Not at all!

Just then, Kana playing the guitar, saw Gan Yanyu from afar.

Perhaps infected by the little girl’s enthusiasm, or maybe attracted by her stunning beauty.

Anyway, Kana raised her hand from afar to Gan Yanyu.

Gesturing her with an "invitation" sign.

"(Come up here, join us!)"