Tokyo: The story begins with a confession.

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Kenichi Uesugi was in a relationship at a young age; he and Xue Wu got together when he was 16.

Kenichi Uesugi was the one being pursued; being young and experiencing his first love, he was almost powerless against Wu Xue's affection.

The two were together for four years, until they broke up near the end of their freshman year.

To be honest, he's forgotten the reason for the breakup. His girlfriend just disappeared out of nowhere, and a four-year relationship ended abruptly with one breakup.

During the first week after the breakup, he didn't seem to care at all; he was incredibly stubborn. "What's the big deal? So what if we broke up? Who's afraid of who?"

Then a month, two months, time slowly passed, and Uesugi Kenichi finally realized that he wasn't as indifferent as he had imagined.

He went back to find Wu Xue, wrote her letters, left her messages, went to her school to wait for her, and tried every possible way.

He almost begged her not to leave.

However, what Uesugi Kenichi didn't know was that when a girl makes up her mind to leave you, no matter what you do, she will never look back at you.

He only understood this when he went to her school again to look for her and saw her hugging another boy. He realized that there was really no going back...

He wore heavy makeup like a clown and performed in all sorts of ridiculous ways, only to earn smiles from others.

Li Yang's claim that he hasn't been in a relationship for three years is incorrect.

A year ago, Uesugi Kenichi also thought of using a new relationship to completely forget Wu Xue, but the new relationship broke down after only one month.

The girl told him, "I feel so bored. You don't care about me at all, not even a little bit. I don't want this to continue, and you don't need to force yourself." After saying that, the girl strode away.

After hearing her words, Uesugi Kenichi remained silent for a long time.

He couldn't refute it. Uesugi Kenichi envied her graceful departure.

He never told anyone about this relationship.

Li Yang and the others were waiting for him at the intersection ahead.

Uesugi Kenichi walked over and smiled at them: "What are you looking at? Hurry up and light a cigarette for your cousin."

"Come on, 853, Yu-ge, have a cigarette." Chen Wen, like a lackey, quickly pulled out a cigarette and lit it for him.

Then the group continued walking forward.

Meanwhile, on the other side, after Uesugi Kenichi left...

Wu Xue's friend asked with a gossipy look, "Hey, who's that guy? Is he your ex-boyfriend? He's so handsome."

"He's an old friend of mine...I haven't seen him in a long time," Wu Yu said with a smile.

Does he have a girlfriend? If not, please introduce him to someone. He's so handsome, what a waste of talent!

Meimei, I think you're falling for him. I'm not that close to him, we don't even have each other's contact information, we're just ordinary friends. Come on, let's go back quickly, I'm exhausted. Wu Yu said, gesturing to the bag in her hand.

As Uesugi Kenichi was walking, he suddenly heard music coming from ahead.

A street musician is singing in the square with his guitar.

A few people stood sparsely around him, singing a song that Uesugi Kenichi had never heard before.

Kenichi Uesugi walked over and stood quietly to the side, listening.

After the song ended, Uesugi Kenichi walked over.

"Hello, may I borrow your guitar to sing a song?" "Of course, I won't lend it for free," Uesugi Kenichi said, pulling a hundred-yuan bill from his wallet and handing it over.

The street musician was taken aback, not expecting Uesugi Kenichi to make such a request.

"Okay, I'm tired of singing anyway, so I don't need the money," the street singer said, refusing the money offered by Uesugi Kenichi and instead handing over his guitar.

Kenichi Uesugi didn't stand on ceremony: "Well, thank you."

Kenichi Uesugi picked up his guitar and stood in front of the microphone. He smiled at Li Yang and the others, whose faces were full of surprise.

An unfamiliar melody emanated from the guitar played by Kenichi Uesugi.

The street musician raised an eyebrow, thinking to himself as an unfamiliar prelude played.

The street musician is named Liu Kai. He is a person who loves music very much. Although he may never become famous due to limitations in his voice and talent, it doesn't matter. He is not short of money. He just likes the feeling of wandering from city to city with a guitar in his arms.

Over the past two years, he has traveled to many cities and sung many songs. He has basically listened to and sung all the currently popular songs.

As soon as the intro to Uesugi Kenichi's song started, he knew he had never heard it before.

The moment the guitar started playing, the people who were about to leave stopped.

After a slightly somber prelude, he began to speak:

I endured the cold wind for you.

Tears flow when I'm lonely.

Someone asked me whether it was right or wrong.

To say or not to say.

But who really cares about whom?

If love is no longer possible.

Just say it clearly, it doesn't matter.

You don't need to comfort me.

Why fear my sorrow?

I'll just consider this my decision to stop giving my true feelings to anyone from now on.

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Chapter 348 Rain

"What song is this? I don't think I've heard it before. Do you know what song this is?" A person who had been drawn over by the song asked their companion in a low voice.

"I've never heard of him before, but he sings so well! This person has a really good voice, very magnetic." The man's companion said with admiration.

It sounds a little sad.

At this moment, more and more people gathered around in the square.

Chen Wen tugged at Li Yang: "Holy crap, when did Uesugi Kenichi learn this trick? He used to sing this well."

Shen Hong pushed up his glasses: "As far as I know, no. He only practiced guitar for two years before, and even then, he was only a mediocre player."

Li Yang said, "Why do you care so much? Do you think someone else is standing up there right now? Listen carefully."

The song is now approaching its chorus.

Kenichi Uesugi took a deep breath and sang it out loud:

I will try to let go of the past, no matter how beautiful it may have been.

I will also try not to think about how you always love to surround me.

That deep feeling.

I hope I can let go of the past and forget how beautiful it was.

As the chorus began, Kenji Uesugi began to sing.

Those watching felt a chill run through their bodies.

Many people are captivated by this melancholic song; how many people haven't experienced a failed relationship?

Countless people shout that they no longer believe in love, but then they forget what they said in the blink of an eye, and like moths to a flame, they fall into the layers of the net again, unable to escape.

Yes, you know he or she doesn't love you anymore, and you tell yourself not to bow down to them again.

But sometimes, unexpectedly, all my defenses are shattered, and I end up running in a mess in the pouring rain.

"Zhao Fei, I will never love you again!" A woman's voice, trembling with tears, cried out from the crowd.

The crowd grew denser and denser, as if everyone in the square had gathered there.

There were already many people around, but it was getting quieter and quieter.

Only Uesugi Kenichi kept singing, line after line.

I hope I can let go of the past from now on, no matter how beautiful it was.

Even if the connection ends, compassion will remain.

Although I used to think so.

I... I really thought so.

As the last note of the guitar faded, Kenichi Uesugi closed his eyes, lost in his own emotions.

I've let go of the past and will never love you again. Perhaps I didn't love you as much as I thought I did. I guess I'm just unwilling to accept that I lost to you in this war called love.

Why can you just say it's over after a four-year relationship and completely detach yourself from it?

I... I'm not reconciled.

A round of applause rang out.

When Uesugi Kenichi opened his eyes, he looked somewhat surprised. He found himself surrounded by a group of people, layer upon layer, with no way to get out.

What's the situation?

"Brother, you're awesome! Let's get acquainted. My name is Liu Kai," the street musician greeted him warmly.

Hello, my name is Uesugi Kenichi.

He really didn't expect Uesugi Kenichi to sing so well, and he was now certain that he had never heard this song before, which meant that it was an original song!

Li Yang and the others squeezed over and vigorously rubbed Uesugi Kenichi's face: "Who are you impersonating? Give me back the Uesugi Kenichi who can't sing properly."

"Get lost! What do you mean by 'singing rubbish'? Don't you have any self-awareness?" Uesugi Kenichi forcefully broke free from their grasp.

"Sing it again! Sing it again!" someone in the crowd shouted.

It started with just one or two people shouting, but then the voices got louder and louder.

Encore! Encore! The loud noise left Uesugi Ken somewhat dazed.

Uesugi Kenichi asked, puzzled, "When did so many people arrive? Are they asking me to sing again?"

Liu Kai shouted, "I came over while you were singing. I think you won't be able to leave unless you sing another song. Sing one more song."

Noticing Uesugi Kenichi's gaze, Li Yang and the others shrugged and remained silent.