Shiraishi gently unscrewed the cap of the soda bottle in his hand. It was the peach-flavored soda he had picked up in the supermarket to relieve the tension. He took a sip, and the sweet liquid slid down his throat, bringing a hint of coolness, but it was difficult to dispel the heaviness in his heart. "This is really delicious." He tried to break the silence, but the only response he got was a deeper silence.

Just then, Kazuka in the back seat suddenly spoke, her voice low and suppressed, with a subtle tremor. "Before the concert started, I heard it backstage." She continued, "Uzuki asked me, do you think we can go to the Budokan? Her tone was full of uncertainty and confusion."

Mai's hands tightened slightly, and the force on the steering wheel increased a bit, but she did not interrupt. Shiraishi also held his breath and listened quietly to Kazuka's words. "In the past, I would answer without hesitation, 'You can go,' or 'Let's go together.' But at that moment, I hesitated." Kazuka's voice was full of self-blame and regret, "I... I also wanted to give her a positive answer at that time, but I was not so sure in my heart."

The car fell into silence again, with only the sound of the car and Kazuka's subtle sobs intertwined. At this moment, they were all worried about Uzuki and the future of the team.

"The concert that was scheduled in advance was cancelled, and we suddenly felt depressed; every small mistake that occurred at work seemed to be stripping us of our confidence bit by bit; we practiced singing and dancing day and night, but it seemed to be in vain, and the growth of fans stagnated, and the anxiety almost pushed us to the edge of tears; not to mention, when Aihua and Jasmine graduated one after another, the sadness of parting in the team surged like a tide... Whenever a member was about to be overwhelmed by these anxieties, we would shout out the slogan at the same time - let's go to the Budokan together, it was like an invisible force that brought us together tightly." Hexiang's voice trembled slightly, it was a complex interweaving of emotions, unwillingness, self-blame, and a sense of powerlessness towards the current situation.

"But today, when I faced Uzuki's question, the words that I once blurted out seemed to be stuck in my throat and I couldn't say them." He Xiang paused, her eyes slightly red, "Every one of us, including me, lost the firmness of the past when facing Uzuki's doubts. Because it has always been Uzuki who has led us forward with her optimism and strength. It was she who chose to hold everyone's hands and move forward bravely when we were uneasy."

Shiraishi listened quietly, with an indescribable emotion in his heart. He knew that although He Xiang's words were full of self-blame, they also reflected the deep dependence and trust between the team. In his opinion, when Uzuki encountered difficulties, the members of Sweet Bullet did not do nothing. In that scene at the concert, they tacitly filled in Uzuki's vacancy and proved their unity and strength with a perfect performance.

"You didn't stand idly by." Shiraishi couldn't help but interrupt, "At the moment when Uzuki couldn't make a sound, each of you stood up and defended in your own way.You have protected this stage and the audience's expectations of you. That kind of tacit understanding and persistence is not something that any group can achieve. Your performance today is the best proof. " Mai drove the car attentively. Although she did not respond directly, Shiraishi could feel her inner recognition and determination. The car continued to drive steadily on Yokohama New Road. The city lights in the night were dim, as if silently witnessing their persistence and efforts. "What should we do tomorrow? "Mai suddenly spoke, breaking the silence in the car. Her tone was calm and firm, as if telling everyone that no matter how many difficulties lay ahead, they would face them together.

Hearing this, Kazuka sat up straighter. She seemed to realize that her depression might affect the atmosphere of the team. She took a deep breath and tried to adjust her emotions.

But Mai remained silent. This silence spread in the car, making Shiraishi feel a little uneasy. How he wished she could say something, even a few simple words, to break the suffocating silence. However, Mai seemed to have her own considerations. She chose to hide all her emotions in her heart and express her determination with actions.

"Tomorrow, we will stand on the stage as a group of four. Mao Yue will not be able to go with us for the time being." Shiraishi broke the silence first, with a hint of firmness in his voice, trying to inject strength into the team.

"Will it succeed? "He Xiang's voice revealed a bit of confusion and uneasiness, and her eyes wandered in the car, as if looking for a definite answer. But the reality is that no one can give a 100% guarantee. However, it was this desire for success that made He Xiang say that: "It will succeed. Is there any need to say that?" Although she was full of doubts, she still chose to believe in the team and believed that they could overcome all difficulties..

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