After dropping out of school, I chose to join a girls' band.

Watching Lixi and Lena interact, Yue felt a sense of relief. "But when we first formed the band, it would probably have been completely impossible to get Lena to participate in activities unrelated to the performance."

"Everyone's worried about you," Chihaya Aine joined in the conversation, smiling at Rakuna. "Remember to let us know next time, okay?"

"I understand." Lena nodded. Although she agreed, no one knew if she would remember next time.

Hinasaki thought to herself, "Does this mean our band is gradually developing a sense of unity?"

While Riki was educating Renai, the members of Hello Happy World pushed open the restaurant door and walked in. Upon seeing everyone, Ikumi's face lit up with a bright smile, and she excitedly waved and greeted them, "Ah! Everyone's here!"

Kanon apologized, "Um... good evening everyone. I'm sorry, I got lost just now, and that's why you're late because you were looking for me."

Kaoru Seta gracefully stepped forward and gave a slight bow. "So, did our kittens have a good time tonight?"

Misaki Okuzawa had already changed out of Michelle's bear costume and into her usual casual clothes, looking much more refreshed. She walked up to the group with a smile, "Looks like you guys had a lot of fun."

Tsurumaki Kokoro followed closely behind, a bright smile on her face. "Did everyone go to see the stars just now?"

Takamatsu nodded, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "Yes, the stars are beautiful."

The moon seemed to see a line of text appear before it—"The stargazer's eyes have met, which means the radio waves have met."

"Does Xiaodeng also like looking at the stars?" Tsurumaki Shin stepped forward and took Xiaodeng's hand.

“Hmm!” Gao Songdeng nodded and took out his inseparable notebook. “I’m thinking of using stars to create lyrics. The theme is… lost stars.”

"What? Koden, you've already written the new lyrics?" Shiina Riki, who was scolding Rakuna on the side, rushed over almost instantly after hearing Koden's words, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

Deng nodded. "Hmm... Yesterday, Popipa, Hello Happy World, and Ms. Chuhua gave me a lot of inspiration, so I wrote the lyrics last night."

"Let me see it too!" Chihaya Aine eagerly leaned her head next to Shiina Tatsuki, trying to see the lyrics of the new song together.

Hinasaki came up behind them, stood on tiptoe, and tried to read the words on the notebook through the gap between them.

Genjuro was clearly also very interested in what the little lamp had said about the lost star, "Let me see too."

So Deng's notebook was laid out on the table, and everyone gathered around to look at the freshly written lyrics.

The lyrics of a song are not long; compared to the long paragraphs in textbooks, they are quite short.

Even so, it still took people quite a while to read through Xiaodeng's lyrics.

Having just finished reading Shiina Tatsuki's lyrics, he confidently said to Takamatsu Akari, "Akari, leave it to me! I will definitely create a melody that matches your lyrics."

Ai Yin couldn't help but exclaim, "Xiao Deng's lyrics are always so touching. I really look forward to everyone playing this song together on stage."

After reading the lyrics, Xian Juanxin's eyes shone brightly. "Xiao Deng, your lyrics are really amazing! I believe this song will definitely touch many people's hearts."

Takamatsu Akari gave a shy smile and said softly, "Thank you everyone... I just wanted to write down my feelings."

Yue looked at the lyrics in front of her again, and then at Takamatsu Akari, who was being praised by everyone.

Although the lyrics of Xiaodeng's song are indeed very good, even if it were out of 10, she could give it a high score of 9 just by looking at the lyrics without the sheet music.

But she always felt that this song wasn't what they wanted right now, and from Xiao Deng's behavior, she could tell that the other person probably felt the same way.

Although the lyrics of this song are very well written and can even be said to express the main characteristics of their band.

However, relying solely on this song is probably not enough to break through Nagasaki Motoyo's heart and convey everyone's feelings to her.

When the Stage Begins: Chapter 166 Let's Explore the Smile Ship (Part 2)

Hinasaki stood at the entrance to the bathhouse on the Smile Ship, staring in disbelief at the bathtub in front of her, which was almost the size of her living room. She couldn't help but wonder, what was the purpose of such a huge bathtub? Surely it wasn't for throwing parties in the bathroom?

The bathtub is illuminated by warm lights, and the surrounding walls are inlaid with large pieces of natural stone, creating a rustic yet elegant atmosphere. The edges of the bathtub are decorated with wood, giving a feeling of returning to nature.

Several wooden chairs are placed by the pool for people to rest and relax. The entire bath is filled with a light aromatherapy scent, which makes people feel happy as soon as they enter.

As Yue approached the bath, she saw that the water was crystal clear, with gentle ripples that seemed to twinkle like stars on the surface. The bottom of the pool was covered with fine pebbles, which provided a gentle massage effect when walked on. The water temperature was just right, neither too hot nor too cold, allowing one to relax both body and mind.

There is a small hot spring waterfall in one corner of the pool, with water cascading down from a height and making a pleasant sound. Next to the waterfall is a small hot spring bubble pool, with tiny bubbles constantly rising in the water, probably to provide a massage effect.

The sauna's exterior walls are made of transparent glass, allowing you to see the rising steam and soft lighting inside. There's also a small cold water pool outside for people to cool down after leaving the sauna.

The bathhouse also features multiple shower rooms, each equipped with a high-end showerhead and temperature control, with soft towels and toiletries hanging on the walls.

"This bath is so luxurious," Yue murmured to herself, unable to resist walking to the edge of the pool and testing the water temperature with her hand. It felt very comfortable.

She looked back at Takamatsu Akari, Chihaya Aine, Shiina Tatsuki, and Kaname Rakuna who were following behind her. They were clearly also amazed by the luxurious bathhouse.

Just as Hinasaki and everyone stepped into the warm pool and were about to relax, the bathroom door was pushed open again.

The members of Hello Happy World also came in. When Kokoro Tsurumaki saw the luxurious bathhouse, she excitedly shouted, "Everyone! This is the best bathhouse on the Smile Ship! Let's have a great time here!"

Kaoru gracefully walked to the water's edge, slowly sat down, gently splashed the water, and watched the water droplets slide off her fingertips, smiling as she said, "This place is truly dreamy."

Yumei had already taken off her shoes and jumped into the water with great enthusiasm, splashing water everywhere.

Misaki changed into a simple bathrobe and slowly walked into the bath from the edge. "Kokoro, don't be too naughty."

——————A young girl taking a bath——————

After a quick shower, the group parted ways again. Aine, Riki, and Ikumi went to the sauna, supposedly to see who could stay inside the longest.

Upon hearing about the challenge, Shin decided to join in. Misaki, feeling uneasy, had no choice but to quietly follow along, just in case anything happened if they stayed too long.

"But if I had to say... it seems like Misaki really does have the most potential to compete for first place?"

When Yue thought of Okuzawa Misaki, who usually wore Michelle's clothes, it was practically a natural sauna.

"I never imagined that Misaki-senpai would have to experience wearing Michelle's clothes again tonight."

Thinking of this, Yue couldn't help but laugh out loud.

As she walked and pondered, Yue arrived on the deck.

She strolled alone on the deck, a gentle night breeze carrying a touch of coolness. She looked up at the sky; the night sky was exceptionally clear, without a single cloud obscuring it, the entire expanse appearing deep and boundless as if it had been washed clean.

The silvery moonlight gently spilled onto the deck, enveloping everything in a dreamlike glow.

The moon's silhouette appeared exceptionally graceful in the silvery light. Each step she took was light and composed, and the slight friction of her shoes against the deck was particularly clear in the quiet night.

The moonlight, like a thin veil, gently covered her, seemingly offering her an invisible comfort.

She took a deep breath, feeling the fresh sea breeze carrying a faint salty scent, and her heart calmed down. In the distance, the sea surface shimmered with a silvery light, the water sparkling under the moonlight, like a shimmering silver ocean.

The moonlight cast its rays into the seawater below, creating what appeared to be silver ripples on the surface.

The moon was immersed in the beauty of the night, enjoying this moment of tranquility and peace, completely unaware that someone was approaching from behind. Suddenly, a soft greeting broke the silence: "Good evening, little kitty."

Startled, Yue jolted, her body jerking violently, and she almost immediately stood up straight. She quickly turned her head, her eyes filled with surprise and unease. Seeing Seta Kaoru's familiar figure, her expression relaxed slightly, but her heart was still racing, clearly not completely calm.

"Ah, Kaoru-senpai, you scared me." Yue's voice trembled slightly as she patted her chest, trying to calm her heartbeat.

Kaoru Seta looked at Tsuki, who had been startled by her, and gave an apologetic smile. "I'm sorry, little kitty, I didn't mean to." Her voice was still gentle, with a hint of teasing, making it impossible for anyone to be truly angry.

Yue took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, trying to calm herself down. "It's nothing, Kaoru-senpai. Your appearance just caught me a little... off guard."

"Didn't Kaoru-senpai go to the sauna with Shin and the others?" Tsuki thought Kaoru Seta would go to the sauna with Shin and the others, but she didn't expect to run into her on the deck.

Kaoru Seta gently shook her head, a graceful smile playing on her lips. "No, after all, I had arranged to meet with my little cat tonight to discuss the script."

Kaoru Seta looked up at the sky, the moonlight shining on her face and highlighting her classical beauty. "Under this moonlight, discussing classical plays, it's as if you can feel the words dancing in the night sky. Don't you think that's a wonderful thing?"

Looking up at the moonlight, Yue had to admit that sitting on the deck discussing the script under such moonlight was indeed a wonderful thing.

The woman in black had already placed several deck chairs in front of the stage on the deck.

Yue and Xun walked over and each chose a deck chair to sit down.

Yuewei adjusted the angle of the recliner so that she could see the moon and stars in the sky better.

Unexpectedly, Seta Kaoru's first words shattered the atmosphere of the entire evening.

"Moon, you must have seen it during your performance just now, right? That theater?"

Several question marks instantly popped into Yue's head as she considered all sorts of scenarios that Senior Xun might come up with.

Especially on a moonlit night like this, she had originally thought the other person would talk about something like the script for "A Midsummer Night's Dream".

Unexpectedly, Kaoru Seta-senpai threw a bombshell at her right from the start, something that had initially puzzled her.

Seeing the surprised expression on Tsuki's face, Seta Kaoru spoke up...

————A Girl's Night Talk————

"Ugh..." Chihaya Aine had just stepped out of the sauna, her entire body glowing red, especially her face, which was a pale pink that almost matched the color of her hair. She fanned herself with her hand, trying to cool down a bit. Her hair was plastered to her forehead and cheeks with sweat, looking disheveled, and beads of sweat dripped from her face onto the floor.

"I can't take it anymore..." she complained, her voice weak and tired. Her legs trembled slightly, and each step was difficult. Her arms were also weak from the prolonged high temperature, and she looked like she was about to collapse.

Immediately after, Shiina Riki also came out of the sauna. She looked as if she had been pulled out of a pool of water, her body covered in sweat, and her hair sticking wetly to her forehead and neck.

Her back and shoulders were covered in fine beads of sweat, which dripped down her neck to her waist and even soaked her ankles.

She raised her hand to wipe the sweat from her face, took a deep breath, and said, "This time I'm really about to die."

Misaki Okuzawa was the last to emerge from the sauna, her face flushed but still composed. She took out a towel and gently wiped the sweat from her face. Compared to the others, Michelle's "sauna training" had made her more tolerant of the high temperatures. Her skin was flushed from the prolonged exposure to the heat, and the sweat on her cheeks glistened under the lights.

"You two are really something. If you can't hold on, don't force yourself. What if you faint?" Misaki's tone was tinged with concern, as if something like this had happened before.

Ai Yin sat in the chair, gently fanning herself, and said breathlessly, "Next time... I definitely won't compete again next time."

Her breathing was rapid, her chest heaving violently with each breath, and her hands trembled slightly from exhaustion; she appeared extremely weak.

Lixi nodded, clearly agreeing with Aiyin's words. Even now, her leg muscles were still a bit stiff from the prolonged high temperature, making each step a bit strenuous.

Tsurumaki Kokoro, who had left early in the match because she found it boring to sit here without smiling, came over and handed everyone a bottle of mineral water, saying with a bright smile, "Everyone, have some water and replenish your fluids."

Ai Yin took the water bottle, quickly unscrewed the cap, and took a big gulp. The blush on her face seemed to fade slightly. "Thank you, Senior Xin. This really saved my life."

Her throat was sore from thirst, and the cool water slid down her throat, bringing a refreshing coolness that made her feel very comfortable.

About half an hour later, Aine and Lixi finally recovered, wiped the sweat off their bodies with a towel, and changed their clothes.

Aine then asked the other three members of her band, "What are Xiaodeng, Lena, and Yue doing now?"

Misaki's mother, who had been keeping an eye on everyone, reported on their activities: "It seems that Koharu went to her room early, saying that she wanted to write something more. As for Ryuna, it seems that she went to bed early."

The only thing she was uncertain about was Hinasaki Tsuki's whereabouts, and her words were full of hesitation: "As for Tsuki... she seemed to have headed towards the deck before we went in."

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw Yue and Xun walking over while talking.

Looking at everyone in front of her who had "rosy complexions," Yue tilted her head and asked, "Have you been inside all this time? How come Aine and Lixi both look like they've burned out completely?"

Aine said, "Eh... it's about the same..."

Seeing that Yue and Kaoru had returned, Misaki checked the time and realized it was getting late. Remembering that everyone had class the next morning, she said, "It's getting late, let's call it a night."