In a Music Anime, Yet I’m a Stranger to Them

After arriving in a Japanese music anime, Chen Qi thought he would be the protagonist, that he could change all the tragedies that were set in stone. By a twist of fate, he became Crychic's lyricist and composer. But in the end, even after giving it everything he had and doing everything he thought he could to the best of his ability, he still couldn't stop the band from breaking up. His involvement and "efforts" only made everything spiral further out of control, giving rise to all sorts of conflicts that never existed in the original story.

From the day the band broke up, Chen Qi finally came to his senses. Perhaps he wasn't all that special to them. His forceful intervention might only bring more upheaval, even damaging the girls' lives and relationships as they had been. Perhaps he never should have gotten involved with them in the first place. Maybe he should just become a stranger to them.

Ah, but... If I had another chance, I really wish I could tell you all that I want to spend time with everyone sincerely, without wishes or burdens, just one more time.

Sakiko: "Then hurry back! Didn't you say you were going to form a professional band? I've brought a professional band to come get you!"

Nijika: "A Qi, can you grant me one request? Form a band with us for the rest of our lives!"