How to raise a random guy's wife

Kobayashi Sora nodded, "Now there's another opportunity to perform on stage and get the chance to perform at a LiveHouse."

"Sora," Kato Megumi asked, "what is a LiveHouse?"

"A noisy place crowded with people," Kasumigaoka Utaha responded.

“A dumping ground for the 'normies',” Eriri added.

These two have made no attempt to hide their malice towards people who are in a good relationship with others.

If it's someone who's tired of socializing and has a fulfilling life, they can still look down on them with sarcastic remarks.

But Michiru Hyodo is the epitome of a perfect, fulfilling person.

“LiveHouse is a small-scale live performance,” Kobayashi Sora explained. “Compared to bars, it has a more harmonious atmosphere, a more professional performance venue, and higher quality sound effects. Compared to large stadiums, the audience can enjoy various live music up close.”

"It seems like it would be quite interesting."

"We can go take a look when we have time." Kobayashi Sora thought for a moment. "Well, if all goes well, we can go together next week."

"Next week..." Kato Megumi murmured, "Hmm, is everything going smoothly?"

"Bingtang is now a guitarist and lead singer, and is considered a star musician in the band." Kobayashi Sora clicked the mouse. "Because of the previous school anniversary, she was invited by the staff of a LiveHouse to perform there. This would require more time and money, so she discussed it with her family."

Chapter 207 Do I Need You?

Kasumigaoka Utaha wore a gloating expression, "I feel like I can already guess what will happen next."

Eriri looked at Kasumigaoka Utaha, wondering if this woman could completely suppress her malice.

Kato Megumi asked curiously, "And then?"

See? This is the best reaction from the audience.

Kobayashi Sora chuckled, "Hyoudou's father—who is also Tomoya's uncle—went on a rampage: 'I've never heard you mention wanting to play music!'"

"Huh?" Eriri couldn't understand. "You're not paying enough attention to your own child."

Kobayashi Sora felt that the adults in Eriri's family were paying too much attention to the child.

“That’s understandable, after all, Hyoudou changes her hobbies very quickly.” Kobayashi Sora spread her hands. “Besides, this is the first time she’s told her family that she wants to play music.”

Kato Megumi asked with some concern, "Isn't this terrible?"

"On the contrary, this is a very good situation." Kobayashi Sora looked at her phone. "We should have news soon."

-

"Hey, Michiru." Aki Tomoya looked at Hyodo Michiru, who was sitting on his bed wearing his shirt.

"Ok?"

"I really... want you."

"..." Michiru Hyodo was silent for a long time. "The person Allen experienced back then. Hmm... I'm not uninterested either. With you, I feel like it won't leave too many bad memories, which is not bad."

As he spoke, he began to unbutton his clothes.

"Wow, wait a minute, wait a minute, wait a minute!" Aki Tomoya exclaimed, "I want your song!"

"Ugh, Allen, you're terrible." Michiru Hyodo stopped and immediately shifted the blame, "It wasn't my fault just now."

"I...I'm sorry!" Aki Tomoya apologized promptly. "Let's bring the topic back...Is it really impossible? Even if you want to prioritize the band, that's fine too."

"You haven't given up yet..." Michi Hyoudou's expression clearly showed impatience.

"How could I possibly give up..." Aki Tomoya clenched his fists. "This is all for realizing my dream. My teammates are all working hard, and I want to too..."

“Alan,” Michiru Hyodo said seriously, “I also have my important partners.”

"what......?"

"What's with your surprise? Are you the only one who's surprised?" Michiru Hyoudou complained irritably. "It's like how Alan values ​​his otaku friends... No, I value the current band members even more." She looked at her cousin seriously. "A year ago, I was attracted by the songs they played for fun, and I joined their band without thinking twice... Since joining, I've always valued those friends."

Not out of prejudice against otaku, Michiru Hyodo earnestly expressed her thoughts, "But because of me, the band is now facing the crisis of disbanding... I'm sorry, I don't have the extra energy to help you right now."

“Michiru…” Aki Tomoya recalled the task Kobayashi Sora had given him before, “Have you talked to your uncle?”

“After you told me last time, I talked to him twice.”

"What's the result?"

"Well... even though there were conditions, my parents still allowed me to continue practicing with the group."

"What were their conditions?" Aki Tomoya recalled a common development in anime, "like inviting your uncle and his family to a concert, and if your song can move them, then you win?"

Michiru Hyodo sighed, "In real life, there's no such thing as a passionate and simple storyline like in anime."

"It doesn't matter, I'm willing to help you with anything I can do!"

Michiru Hyodo's eyes lit up. "Hmm? You just said you'd help me with anything, right?"

"Don't forget the premise!" Aki Tomoya reminded him, "It's something that can be done."

Hyodo Michiru puffed out her cheeks slightly, “There are three conditions in total… First, I have to continue attending school as usual; second, if I repeat a grade, I have to give up the band. And then, the third condition is…” she paused, “I have to find a manager.”

"A manager? Finding a manager for an amateur band?"

Michiru Hyoudou shrugged. "To put it simply, my parents seem to be worried about only allowing a group of girls to come and go in and out of the LiveHouse."

Michi Hyoudou stayed at the girls' school, and all the band members were girls.

"Ah, I understand." Aki Tomoya nodded. Most concerts are held at night, and LiveHouses also serve alcohol. It's normal for a group of high school girls to be worried about coming and going there.

"In other words, someone needs to keep an eye on things," Michiru Hyodo leaned forward. "So, Allen..."

"Hmm... I understand. Anyway, I'll try to contact someone." Aki Tomoya said confidently, "Although I'm not very familiar with music..."

However, Kobayashi Sora could definitely solve it easily.

"No, no, no, what are you talking about?" Michiru Hyodo stared at Tomoya Aki. "Manager?"

"What are you talking about!" Aki Tomoya also had a bad feeling.

Michiru Hyodo looked displeased. "I should be asking you what you're saying! How could our band possibly let a strange old man be our manager!"

"Why not get to know each other's strengths and weaknesses gradually after you've met? Everyone is a complete stranger when they first meet!"

“We don’t have time to go on blind dates or matchmaking with strangers! Besides, Alan has known me since he was born, so he’s perfect as my manager!”

"Even if you let underage high school students follow you around, you can't really say you feel at ease, can you?"

"No, at least my parents said that's okay." Michiru Hyoudou made an "OK" sign, then quickly switched to a coquettish expression, "So please, Allen... I can only rely on you."

“This…” Aki Tomoya hesitated for a long time, “I’m sorry, I can’t do it.”

"why?"

"I'm not cut out for rock music or band activities that aren't for non-otaku."

"You've been asking me, who isn't a homebody, to join the homebody club until just now."

“I…I also have to take care of club activities,” Aki Tomoya changed his excuse, “I can’t spare the time to take care of your band.”

"You've been asking me, who's in charge of the band, to help your club until just now."

“…I’m sorry.” That was all Aki Tomoya could say.

“Most importantly…” Michiru Hyodo said earnestly, “My band needs me, but does your club… need you?”

Chapter 208 Band Members

"So..." Aki Tomoya briefly explained the whole story to Kobayashi Sora on the other end of the phone, "It's not that easy to solve."

“Three conditions: continue attending school as usual; if you repeat a grade, you have to give up the band and your manager.” Kobayashi Sora nodded. “Isn’t that simple?”

"Eh?"

“As long as she goes to school as usual, that’s fine, as long as she goes back.” Kobayashi Sora chuckled. “Don’t worry about her repeating a grade either, I have a lot of experience in tutoring. As for a manager, I can make contact. If you want a female manager, you can ask Iori, he knows a lot of women.”

“Um…” Aki Tomoya hesitated for a moment, “Michiru said she wants me to be their manager.”

"Wouldn't that be better?"

"Huh?" Aki Tomoya was stunned.

“You’re relatives, you know each other well, so there’s no need to worry about anything unrelated,” Kobayashi Sora explained. “Besides, you’re a member of the club. If you also become a manager, you’ll be the link between the club and the band, making future collaborations easier. Isn’t that great?”

"Ah..." After Kobayashi Sora said that, Aki Tomoya also felt that it was a good thing, but there was a serious problem, "I have no experience in rock or band activities that are not for otaku, I don't have any experience as a manager, and I also have to work part-time..."

With a host of problems, Aki Tomoya couldn't even imagine what it would be like to be a manager.

"One at a time," Kobayashi Sora said calmly. "Do you have any experience making games before?"

"No."

"But we are making good progress now."

“But…” Aki Tomoya confessed, “I’m not interested in activities that aren’t for otaku.”

"But you like Hyoudou's music, don't you?"

"......Um."

"Regarding the second question, I have had similar experience before, and overall I did quite well."

Kobayashi Sora really knows everything... Aki Tomoya couldn't help but sigh.

"And then there's the last question, about part-time work." Kobayashi Sora's lips curled up. "I have a good idea."

"what?"

"The manager is the link between the band and the company. As a job, of course there is income, so this is also a job."

“But… where can we find a suitable company now?” Aki Tomoya sighed. “Although we perform very well, we are still a student band, and our fame is only so-so. Even if we can find a company to sign us, the income will be very limited, and how can I possibly take a cut?”

"Have you forgotten something?"

"Ok?"

"I am RER's representative," Kobayashi Sora stated frankly. "Signing with RER means you can receive a salary."

"May I?"

"So far, I haven't really used my power much, so no one will bother me with this little thing."