In music anime, band girls won't be alone.

Around 10 p.m., Toyokawa Shoko arrived.

Shirakawa first handed her an envelope containing 200,000 yen.

"This is the payment for composing the music."

Toyokawa Shoko counted out six bills and handed them over, her eyes filled with gratitude.

"Ze has been helping me negotiate new collaborations lately, he's really been working hard."

"What's the second thing?"

Shirakawa Sawa continued.

"Wakaba-kun would like to have a meal with you."

Toyokawa Shoko's expression was slightly displeased.

"Does Xiao Mu need someone to relay a message between my fingers?"

Shirakawa Ze quickly spoke up.

"Wakaba-san didn't mean that."

"I just saw her today, and during our chat she mentioned that you two haven't had a meal together in a long time. I felt it was a pity, so I thought I'd see if I could help."

Toyokawa Shoko's expression was somewhat awkward.

“I told her before that we are not suitable to eat together now.”

"Ze, you should understand what I mean, right?"

Shirakawa Ze nodded.

"I think I understand."

"So I have a proposal."

"It means you can have a meal at my house."

Toyokawa Shoko's eyes lit up; she thought the suggestion was actually quite good, but she didn't speak up immediately.

Shirakawa Sawa continued.

"I can leave then, leaving you with the time and space."

"Of course, this isn't free."

"One thousand yen per hour."

Toyokawa Shoko laughed and nodded.

"In that case, I'll tell Xiao Mu myself. There's no need for Ze to pass on the message for us."

Volume 1: Chapter 169 If you want to get married, then go and get married!

After the decision was made, Toyokawa Shoko left.

Not long after, he sent a message to Shirakawa Ze.

"Ze, can we come to your house for dinner tomorrow at six o'clock?"

Shirakawa Sawa said no problem.

"I won't be back tomorrow afternoon. The password for the gate is Deng Jiang's birthday, so you can do whatever you want then."

"Okay, thank you."

After sending the message, Shirakawa Sawa forwarded the video to Takamatsu Akira.

"This is the song I'd like to ask Deng Jiang to sing. What do you think?"

After a while, the other party replied.

"I've finished reading it, Ze Jun."

"What a heartwarming and touching song."

"It feels like there are many things in it that I want to say to everyone."

"I'm willing to give this song a try."

"I'll bring it up with everyone at the next band event."

"However, we are currently rehearsing the Sky Walk, so even if everyone agrees to practice, it may be a while before we can start."

"Is Ze Jun in a hurry?"

Shirakawa Ze replied,

"No rush, Deng-chan."

"I'll send you the orchestra version of the sheet music first, so you can show it to everyone."

"Okay, Ze Jun, get some rest."

……

The next morning, amidst various greetings, Shiina Tatsuki walked into the classroom, sat in her seat, put on her headphones, and began listening to the accompaniment of "Blue Sky Walks," humming softly as she listened, a slight smile playing on her lips.

Recalling yesterday's rehearsal, when Gao Songdeng sang with heartfelt emotion to the melody she composed, she couldn't help but feel a surge of joy and sighed inwardly.

[My melody can finally be paired with the lyrics for "The Lamp".]

Feeling someone stop beside him, Shiina Tatsuki looked up.

Upon seeing that the visitor was Hachiman Kairin, she nodded slightly without saying a word.

The latter placed a box of drinks on her desk, his expression unreadable.

"Is this your band's new song?"

Shiina Riki took off one earphone and hummed in response.

Yawata Kairin opened another box of drinks in her hand, took a sip, and

"so."

"It sounds like a lot of progress."

Shiina Tatsuki opened the drink and whispered, "Thank you."

Thinking of her recent happy time with the band, a rare gentle look appeared on her face.

Hachiman Kairin, biting her straw, continued to stare at the other person.

When is the next live performance?

Shiina Tatsuki shook her head.

"It's not decided yet."

Yawata Kairin nodded, finished her drink, and prepared to return to her seat.

As she shifted her gaze, she saw a girl with short silver hair enter through the back door, her eyes fixed on the girl beside her.

Out of some kind of instinct, she stopped moving and remained standing in place.

Shiina Tatsuki also noticed the other person's actions, and a hint of curiosity appeared in her eyes.

Just as she was about to turn her head to take a look, she saw Yoro Nai appear in front of her.

"stray cat?"

Shiina Ritsuki was somewhat surprised, and immediately got up and pulled her outside.

"How did you end up in the high school section?!"

Lena felt a little pain from being pulled, and while trying to pry the other person's hand away, she spoke.

"You need to talk to Lixi about something."

Shiina Ritsuki dragged the cat out the back door, stood to the side, then stopped and looked at her with a mixture of confusion and impatience.

What do you want to talk to me about?

"Couldn't you just send a message?"

You need to look at Lena with a serious expression.

"Lixi hasn't seen Shirakawa in a long time."

Shiina Tatsuki was even more confused.

"Ze-jun? Why should I see him?"

The cat's expression remained serious.

"He has many women..."

Shiina Tatsuki quickly covered her mouth, lowering her voice with a warning tone.

"Don't talk nonsense, you stray cat!"

Then she dragged the cat to a secluded spot.

"Stray cat, you can't talk nonsense! Don't slander other people's reputations!"

However, she was also curious as to why the other person would come to talk to her about this so early in the morning.

"What did you mean by what you just said?"

Lena rubbed her arm, which had been pulled red.

"Lixi can't let a new woman beat him to it."

"We should keep in touch with Shirakawa more often."

Shiina Tatsuki felt that the other party was simply unreasonable, and his expression immediately turned cold.

"Stray cat, don't you think that's extremely offensive to Deng and Ze Jun?"

"They're perfectly fine, why are we going to join in the fun!"