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After the interlude ends, repeat the pre-chorus and chorus, adding a melody different from the one that appeared before as a bridge, allowing the music to take another turn and elevate, and then the chorus and outro are introduced, and the song is complete.

Once the verses and chorus were determined, the rest involved various minor adjustments and corresponding lyric modifications.

"Let's..." Shibuya Kanon looked up, "Let's hold a concert!"

Everyone else was stunned for a moment, and then even the usually elegant Hazuki Ren became excited.

I just saw the comments from fans on the forum, and they all had some complicated emotions that they couldn't quite explain.

Shibuya Kanon's music further aroused this emotion.

Once again... I want to do it again.

After three years, Star Group is finally going to hold a concert again.

Kobayashi Megumi blinked. "Are you sure you want to hold a concert this year?"

"Huh?" Shibuya Kanon asked, sounding a little flustered. "Is it not possible this year?"

Aside from Love Live! performances, most of Star Group's concerts are arranged by RER.

Otherwise, the sheer number of personnel involved, along with ticket sales, venue setup, on-site management, and many other issues, would be beyond the capacity of five people to handle.

Even if they can solve it, they don't have much time left to train.

So when Kobayashi Megumi asked such a question, Shibuya Kanon immediately felt that she was in a difficult position.

“It’s not that it’s not possible…” Kobayashi Megumi looked at Kobayashi Sora.

"Let me explain," Kobayashi Sora said, pulling out the proposal. "Actually, do you remember our agreement?"

Hazuki Ren opened the proposal and saw a prominent name on it: "Red and White Song Battle?!"

Lan Qiansha was taken aback by the thickness of the proposal. "I thought it was just talk."

“If you guys were just doing so poorly, it would just be talk,” Kobayashi Sora replied honestly. “But since you’re doing so well, I naturally have to take it seriously.”

"This project..." Tang Keke carefully examined it, "is it for a year from now?"

Ping An Mingjin realized, "After we graduate from university?"

“At that time, you will have more time, plus the popularity you have accumulated, and with the help of other media promotion, it will not be difficult to get on the Kohaku Uta Gassen after a national tour.” Kobayashi Sora pointed out the key point: “If you start this plan now, your lives will be busy from then on.”

"That's true..." Shibuya Kanon murmured, biting her lower lip with some hesitation, "Then..."

"Let's begin now!" Tang Keke said.

"Huh?" Shibuya Kanon exclaimed in disbelief.

“If it were before, I might have hesitated a bit more,” Hazuki Ren said, “but after listening to your song… I just couldn’t wait any longer.”

Arashi Chisara smiled as she looked at Shibuya Kanon, "Kane thinks the same way, doesn't she?"

"Fans have waited long enough." Ping An Mingjin puffed out her chest. "As a qualified celebrity, high-intensity work is a basic requirement!"

Shibuya Kanon nodded vigorously, "Then let's start now! Sora, Megumi, I'm counting on you. We'll train as fast as we can. If you need any help, just let us know."

"I won't hold back," Kobayashi Sora chuckled. "Get ready for intense pressure in order to get onto that stage."

"But this has caused quite a stir," Kobayashi Megumi remarked. "I only wanted to use this short story to make a comeback."

"Return?" Shibuya Kanon asked curiously about Kobayashi Megumi's statement.

“This short story was originally a preparation for my and Sora's official return to the workplace,” Kobayashi Megumi replied. “Initially, it was just to prove our abilities and at the same time to start a new business for RER. If you guys start taking action as well, things get a bit out of hand.”

"Isn't that perfect?" Ye Yuelian had a good understanding of management. "The bigger the commotion, the easier it will be to carry out the follow-up work."

“That’s true.” Kobayashi Sora looked at the star cluster. “Then I’ll have to trouble you all from now on.”

"It's hard work for both of us." In the group, Tang Keke is in charge of logistics and knows how much trouble it involves to put on a concert.

"Oh, right, there's one more thing," Heian Nasu suddenly remembered, "Um, could I have Ms. Machida's contact information?"

“Of course.” Kobayashi Sora took out Machida Sonoko’s business card. “What’s up?”

“She’s now the exclusive agent for two top-selling authors. Her connections and abilities are top-notch in the industry.” Ping An Mingjin took the business card and handed it to Tang Keke. “Someone needs to learn a lot from her senior.”

Tang Keke subconsciously took it, glared at Ping An Mingjin, and then thanked Kobayashi Sora.

Speaking of which, after Machida Sonoko resigned, she initially took charge of Kasumi Shiko's various businesses.

Later, Akane Akasaka was also taken over.

Chapter 530 Self-Awareness

If one day old dreams meet you

I ask for nothing, you are my only one.

Words that have been brewing for many years

Let's talk about the past again.

We will definitely fulfill the promise we made that year.

No more separation~

As the song ended, Machida Sonoko stopped patting her black-stockinged thigh. "The style is a unique folk rock, and the guitar and blues harmonica bring a refreshing feeling, immersing you in a scene that is filled with a faint sadness. Although I knew they were very strong, I didn't expect them to be this strong."

"Aside from their own talent, there must also be the influence of their accumulated experience finally paying off." Kobayashi Sora recalled the excitement of the Star Cluster members during their creative process, "After all, it had been a long time since they had created together like this."

“It’s so good to be young…” Machida Sonoko sighed. “The theme song is ready, and all that’s left is to release the short film. Actually, I feel that if we add two more chapters to make it a one-hour movie, it can be shown in single-screen theaters. If I contact them, fifty theaters shouldn’t be a problem.”

The so-called single-screen cinema, also known as a mini cinema.

Single-theater films are those that are not released in a large number of theaters; they are essentially negotiated separately between the distributor and the cinema.

The most prominent characteristic of films shown in a single theater is their small scale of release.

Not only will it not be released nationwide, but it may only be shown in a few theaters in a few major cities.

When it first emerged, the initial intention was to release niche films whose content was not suitable for mass entertainment, or those that lacked the financial strength to connect with major distributors and large cinema chains.

In recent years, there has been an increasing preference for the latter, namely, films that are particularly artistic, or films made by complete novices or even amateurs, which are basically small-scale self-entertainment and self-indulgence.

However, there are also quite a few films that become hugely popular when they are shown in a small number of theaters, and then expand their screenings to reach hundreds of theaters, including many animated films.

Movies like "5 Centimeters Per Second" are perfect for this approach.

“If it were just a standalone film, this would indeed be a good method.” Kobayashi Megumi had discussed something similar with Kobayashi Sora before. “However, this time we mainly wanted to see how well the audience would accept this type of film or this style. Now we also have the added publicity of the star reunion. The focus has shifted from profit to publicity and target audience data analysis, so this method has little effect on the target audience.”

“I see,” Machida Sonoko understood their thoughts. “Then we need to discuss with magazines, websites, and TV stations—using the channels accumulated by the Superstar project.”

"We'll still need to trouble Sister Yuanzi with the communication with the magazine and the TV station. As for the website... Star Cluster has already started." Kobayashi Sora opened the website, and the Star Cluster channel, which had been dormant for a long time, now had several live replay videos.

The fact that Star Cluster has resumed live streaming has surprised and delighted many viewers.

As a warm-up for the animated short and the concert, it's enough.

Further information will be released on the official website and official accounts, and RER's magazine will also be updated with more news.

Although it's called a magazine, it's essentially an electronic weekly newsletter with promotional content.

The site will be updated with four-panel comics featuring idols, daily details, event schedules, merchandise sales, audio and video products, single releases, and popular videos.

I originally wanted Machida Sonoko to help, but she was too lazy to do it, so she pushed the matter to Hashima Iori.

Iori Hashima has always been very enthusiastic about this kind of promotional work.

"Send me the relevant information later, and I'll handle the negotiations." Machida Sonoko was already used to Kobayashi Sora's style; basically, when she started doing something, it meant that Kobayashi Sora already had a detailed plan for most of the follow-up matters. "Ah, there's also the Akane anime adaptation, the promotion for the new game..."

Machida Sonoko rubbed her forehead wearily, her gaze falling on Akane Akasaka, who was playing with Ran Kobayashi.

"Leave this to me." Akane Akasaka, completely disregarding her image, took a flattened carrot with Ran Kobayashi and, dipped it in paint, scribbled on the graffiti wall that Sora Kobayashi had specially prepared for Ran Kobayashi. "Is this how you draw?"

Ran Kobayashi's height is limited; she can play freely in lower areas, but in higher areas, she has to rely on Akane Akasaka.

“A little more to the right, yes, right there.” Ran Kobayashi picked up the trimmed vegetable root. “Godmother, let’s change to this one next.” After carefully selecting, the little girl handed the vegetable root stained with red paint to Akane Akasaka.

"Okay!" Akane Kousaka took it without a second thought, not caring at all that the paint had slipped through her fingers and stained her expensive-looking dress.

"Print a few on top... then change the color..." Ran Kobayashi held the palette, mixing colors casually. "First like this, then like this..."

While directing Akane Akasaka, Ran Kobayashi worked hard on a lower surface, using a radish stamp and her fingers to draw various lines on the wall.

“She’s finally getting her comeuppance…” Machida Sonoko looked at Akane Akasaka and Ran Kobayashi, who had turned into little kittens. “I never thought I’d see Akane Akasaka being directed to draw.”

"Even though she has so much work to do, Sister Zhu Yin still came to teach Lanlan." Xiao Lin Kongqing felt grateful. "Thank you for your hard work."

“It’s not tiring at all,” Machida Sonoko shook her finger. “This is already a great relaxation for her.”

"Ok?"

“You know her work ethic.” Machida Sonoko said with a complicated expression. “I’ve been an editor for so long, and being chased for manuscripts is commonplace for me, but being chased for manuscripts… meeting her was an eye-opener.”

Kobayashi Megumi chuckled, "Well... after all, she's Akane-nee, but you still need to take good care of your health."

“I often say things like that too, it would be strange if she listened to me,” Machida Sonoko sighed. “It feels like she’s tired of living, desperately trying to create more content.”

"It should be quite the opposite," Kobayashi Sora guessed. "She felt that her life was too short, but there were still many stories she wanted to write that she hadn't finished, so she was desperately trying to seize the time to create."

“No matter what, this kind of desperate approach shouldn’t be the norm. Before, she was fighting alone and had to work herself to the bone to protect her work. Now that she has you all, she should learn to achieve sustainable development.” Machida Sonoko shook her head. “But no matter how I try to persuade her, it’s no use. Only Lanlan can get her to put her work aside for the time being. Fortunately, Shi is quite sensible and has a good understanding of her physical condition.”

Chapter 531 Long Time No See

"It's my fault." Kobayashi Sora shook her head helplessly. "I've wanted to keep an eye on her for a long time, but I've been so busy that I haven't had the time."

“As an adult, it’s clearly her fault to be bossed around by someone so much younger than her.” Machida Sonoko was exasperated with Akane Kousaka. “Fine, it’s good enough that she eats and sleeps on time. We’ll take care of the rest later.”

"Mommy~" Lin Lan called sweetly, "I want to drink water."

She wanted to drink it herself, but her hands were covered in paint, and she was afraid of getting her little water bottle dirty.

"Okay~" Kobayashi Megumi replied, picking up Kobayashi Ran's small water bottle and holding it to her lips.

Little Lin Lan placed her two tiny hands like a penguin at her sides, opened her little mouth to drink water, and said, "Thank you, Mommy~"

"Koyuki~" Akane Akasaka called out, "I want to drink~"

"Drink some water properly!" Machida Sonoko filled a water glass, put some water in it, and held it to Akane Akasaka's lips.

"Tun tun tun..." Akane Akasaka reluctantly took several large gulps. "This water has no taste."

“Yeah, because it was diluted with water,” Machida Sonoko replied irritably, her gaze falling on the graffiti wall. “Speaking of which, shouldn’t we have learned sketching first?”