How to raise a random guy's wife

"it is good!"

"Let me make this clear from the start," Kobayashi Sora declared. "If you can't come up with a decent plan this time, I'll have no choice but to reorganize the club and change the members."

Once Golden Week ends, Eriri's "One-Punch Man" will be released, and Kasumigaoka Utaha's new work will be launched. Even without Aki Tomoya, Kobayashi Sora can still contribute to his project by leveraging her roles in these two works.

Without Aki Tomoya, the two of them might not be very enthusiastic about their work.

But if they're using your work as leverage... well, it's better to communicate properly.

Try not to use coercion.

Aki Tomoya nodded vigorously, "Trust me!"

“…I will do my best,” Kobayashi Sora replied truthfully.

-

"I'm telling you, I don't think I'm cut out to be an idol." Shibuya Kanon looked at her classmate, Tang Keke, whom she had just met.

Her short, flaxen hair was adorned with lovely purple-pink highlights, and her deep blue eyes were full of sincerity.

This is the girl from Shanghai who is determined to become a college idol, and she even wants to get her to become a college idol too.

“That’s not true,” Tang Keke recalled seeing Shibuya Kanon that morning. The orange-haired girl was wearing headphones and singing loudly in an empty alley. Her skillful and emotional singing was intoxicating. “Anyone can be a school idol.”

"Xiangyin's singing voice is very beautiful," Tang Keke said, clasping her hands together in front of her chest and closing her eyes to recall the heavenly sound she had heard. "When I met you this morning, I decided that I had to find you."

"You can probably tell from my appearance, right?" Shibuya Kanon waved her hand. "I'm really not cut out to be an idol."

"That's not true, Kanon is very cute!"

"Um... can I ask you something?" Shibuya Kanon couldn't refuse Tang Keke's enthusiasm. "Can I not sing?"

"Not going to sing?"

"Look, don't all the members of the band, except the lead singer, sing? Could I play that kind of role?"

“There are definitely those kinds of groups,” Tang Keke said curiously. “Doesn’t Xiangyin want to sing?”

"Rather than saying I don't want to sing... I'd say I can't sing."

"But you sang, and you sang really well."

"That's because you can sing when there are no people around."

"Hmm?" Tang Keke became even more curious.

"There's no other way but to tell you." Tang Keke wouldn't give up until she explained it clearly. Shibuya Kaon sighed, realizing this. "I can't sing or make a sound when I'm on an important occasion."

"How could this be?"

"It started when I was in elementary school." Shibuya Kanon looked at the ceiling and talked about the past. "I was fine when I practiced, but when I saw the audience, my throat felt like it was blocked. In the end, I even fainted on stage."

Her voice was filled with helplessness, “Since then, the more important the occasion, the more I lose my voice.”

Shibuya Kanon looked at Tang Keke in front of her, "I also joined the choir in junior high school, but I couldn't sing when I participated in competitions—it was the same when I was applying to this school."

Tang Keke looked at her with sympathy and pity in her eyes, "You clearly love to sing, but you can't sing on stage?"

“Yes,” Shibuya Kanon said, her eyes slightly lowered, “She clearly likes it very much…”

"I'm sorry, I didn't know anything..." Tang Keke realized that her previous persistence and enthusiasm had, to some extent, hurt Shibuya Kanon.

No, don't worry about it.

"But......"

"I'll help. I really want to help you. If any of my classmates are interested in school idols, I'll introduce them to you."

"Really?" Tang Keke's eyes widened in surprise.

“Of course, because…” Shibuya Kanon smiled, “I love singing the most.”

Chapter 74: Numerous Difficulties

A white short-sleeved shirt serves as the inner layer, over which is a dark gray vest dress with a belt, topped with a navy blue short-sleeved turtleneck sweater, adorned with a vermilion neck tie tied in a bow.

Kato Megumi, dressed in the uniform of Yuukoka Girls' High School, presents a different kind of beauty.

Unlike the uniforms of Toyonosaki Academy, the uniforms of Yuuka Girls' High School are closer to choir attire, carrying a unique artistic charm.

Kato Megumi tugged at the hem of her clothes, somewhat surprised. "It fits perfectly."

"Well..." Kobayashi Sora looked away, "As long as it fits."

So, is this just a coincidence?

"I noticed it a little while I was shopping before."

"I see." Kato Megumi changed the subject. "What's the next step?"

"Take a walk around the school. It should be club activities time now." Kobayashi Sora glanced at the time on her phone. "It would be best if you could find Tang Keke. Try to get her contact information and find out how her college idol club is doing."

He waved his phone. "I've made an appointment with the school's president to try and get in touch with her, have a chat, and then we'll meet up afterward."

"Hmm, what if we can't find it?"

“That’s fine, we can contact each other on Twitter later,” Kobayashi Sora explained. “However, communicating on Twitter could be suspicious, so it’s better to use a more formal contact method like a phone number or email address.”

“Okay,” Kato Megumi nodded, “See you in a bit.”

After parting ways with Kobayashi Sora, Kato Megumi walked alone into Yuukoka Girls' High School.

This was actually her first time attending another high school.

Unlike Toyonosaki Academy, the architecture here is closer to European style, with unique columns and reliefs everywhere. Many buildings also use wooden structures, which echo the lush cherry blossoms on campus, presenting a harmonious aesthetic.

Having gradually adapted to the atmosphere of the new school, Kato Megumi moved freely around the campus, and no one questioned her identity.

Or rather, no one noticed her existence.

Although I promised Kobayashi Sora that I would find Tang Keke...

Kato Megumi looked at the photos on her phone.

But the school is so big, where am I supposed to find her...?

The phone, held up, hovered in mid-air. The photo on the phone was not exactly the same as the girl handing out flyers in the field of vision; it was, in fact, completely identical.

"Are you interested in becoming a school idol?" Tang Keke asked a passing female classmate with great enthusiasm. "Come and become a school idol with me!"

This should be Kobayashi Sora's target.

Kato Megumi hesitated for a moment, put away her phone and was about to go up and make a conversation when an orange-haired girl approached. "Y-you... hello."

Kato Megumi paused, turned around, and said, "Hello."

"Um, my name is Shibuya Kanon," Shibuya Kanon introduced herself. "Sorry to ask you this suddenly, are you interested in school idols? If you are..."

Tang Keke, who had been standing not far away, appeared beside Kato Megumi at some point. "If you're interested, how about we become school idols together?"

"A school idol?" Kato Megumi paused for a moment. "Can I?"

"Of course!" Tang Keke exclaimed enthusiastically. "Anyone can be a school idol!"

“But, as for idols,” Kato Megumi pointed out the crux of the problem, “don’t they need to be able to sing and dance, and also be beautiful?”

"Ah..." Shibuya Kanon felt as if she had been struck. "That's true—you are very cute!"

Megumi Kato stated frankly, "But I can't sing or dance."

"It's okay!" Tang Keke responded loudly, "These things can all be learned through diligent practice—hmm?"

Her mouth was suddenly covered. Shibuya Kanon noticed a figure, pulled Tang Keke to a secluded corner, and then dragged Kato Megumi over as well.

"Shh—!" Shibuya Kaon put her finger to her lips, reminding the two to keep quiet, and peeked outside.

Not far away, a girl with a black ponytail, wearing another uniform, walked slowly by, her eyes scanning the surroundings.

“That’s…” Kato Megumi recognized the figure as Hazuki Ren, the girl Kobayashi Sora had shown her in a photo. She was the daughter of the founder of Yuugaki Girls’ High School and served as the head of the music class and the student council president.

"Hazuki-san." Shibuya Kanon said with a serious expression.

Tang Keke held the flyers, saying, "She was wary of us."

"Huh?" Kato Megumi asked curiously, "Why is that? Being a school idol is a normal club activity, right?"

“She believes that music is very important to this school and that school idols are not in line with the school’s image,” Shibuya Kanon sighed. “So she banned school idol activities.”

"Even if she forbids it, it won't work!" Tang Keke said resolutely. "I won't give up!"

Kato Megumi's eyes flickered slightly; it seemed things weren't going well.

Tang Keke's activities made no progress, and Ye Yuelian opposed the school idol movement.

So far, two of the three objectives have not been met.

I wonder how Kobayashi Sora is doing.

On the other side, Kobayashi Sora, led by a school staff member, met the chairperson of the board of directors of Yugaoka Girls' High School.

Private schools are like businesses, with investors, and the representative elected by the investors is the chairman of the board.

The principal is responsible for the operation of the school, while the chairman of the board is responsible for supervising the principal's behavior.

In other words, the chairman of the board is actually the most powerful person in the school.

"The second-generation representative of the super popular doujin circle RER, I didn't expect him to be so young." The female chairperson sat behind her desk, looking at the visiting Kobayashi Sora. "I read your email. You want to collaborate with our school's music program, right?"

“That’s right. Your school was formerly known as Jingu Music School, and we are committed to continuing the musical tradition of our predecessor. Therefore, we have set up a music department in addition to the general studies department to train music students.” Kobayashi Sora replied while discreetly glancing around the office to make a preliminary judgment on the female chairperson’s personality. “We help students with interest and talent to develop their strengths and build good cooperative relationships by providing them with financial support. Of course, in the initial planning stage, both the financial investment and personnel participation are limited to a small scale, which can be considered a pilot activity.”

"We exchange student subsidies for cheap labor; if the returns are high, we increase investment; if the returns don't meet expectations, we cut our losses in time." The female chairperson's voice was gentle, but her words were quite sharp. "Is that right?"

“That’s true.” The other party’s words were rather harsh, but it was the truth, and Kobayashi Sora had no reason to deny it. “If you think this activity is feasible, I will have the relevant person in charge in the club draft the documents and discuss the details further.”

"I think... there's no need for that."

Chapter 75 An Encounter at the School Gate

"You've come here in a formal capacity to discuss such a small matter with me. It's simply because you want your activities to have official support from the school," the chairman stated bluntly. "To put it more clearly, you want the school to endorse you."

“Although RER is a super popular doujin circle, it is still just a doujin circle. If you want to become a partner of Yuuka Girls’ High School and get the school’s support, wait until you become a formal company like Type-Moon.” The chairman did not mince words. “Even I, an outsider, have heard about the chaotic situation within doujin circles. If a formal partnership is reached and problems arise, the school will also have to take responsibility.”

“Thank you for your guidance,” Kobayashi Sora smiled. “I thought RER could help with the school’s current funding problems… It seems I have overstepped my bounds.”