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

"Tsk..." Toyokawa Shoko couldn't help but let out a soft snort of dissatisfaction.

"Mu, come with me for a moment." Xiangzi put down his chopsticks, his tone carrying an unquestionable command.

She stood up, grabbed Mu's wrist, and pulled her up from the ground without saying a word.

"Hey? Xiao Xiang..." Mu stood up in a bit of a panic, somewhat bewildered by Xiangzi's sudden action.

Xiangzi's actions were decisive and resolute, giving Mu no chance to refuse. Her grip wasn't strong, but Mu didn't even think of resisting.

Mu felt the warmth emanating from Xiangzi's slightly cold hand, and her heart tightened. She obediently followed her toward Mygo.

Xiangzi walked quickly and soon brought Mu to Su Shi, Deng, and Li hope.

After she stopped, she frowned slightly, first giving the Mygo members present a cold glance, and then said directly, "Xiao Mu has some things she needs to talk to you about."

Li hope looked up at her, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure and asked Ruo Ye Mu, "Mu, is something the matter?"

Su Shi's gaze slid across Mutsu's face and landed on Toyokawa Shoko standing beside her. A hint of anticipation flashed in her eyes, but when she heard that it was Mutsu who had come to find them, the anticipation on her face vanished instantly, and she looked calmly at Mutsu in front of her.

Yue's gaze darted back and forth between Xiangzi and Xiaodeng, and she couldn't help but wonder, "Does Xiangzi really have nothing to say to Xiaodeng?"

Ruo Yemu slowly turned her head to look at Xiangzi, her eyes filled with doubt: "Xiang?"

Xiangzi remained calm and nodded gently: "Mu, tell Su Shi what you want to say."

After hearing Xiangzi's words, Su Shi turned to look at Mu, waiting for his response.

Mu took a deep breath and mustered her courage to speak: "Su Shi... I would like to invite you to come and see our performance."

"A joint live performance? We'll be participating in that too!" Yue said.

“No,” Wakaba Mutsu shook his head. “It’s Ave Mujica’s Live performance. I want to… play it for Motoyo.”

Climax Stage: Chapter Thirty-Six: Things You Must Experience by the Sea

Inside the changing room by the sea, the damp air was filled with a faint smell of sea salt, and the sound of the waves could be heard faintly, as if they were gently lapping against your ears.

Su Shi lowered her head, gently untied the ties at the back of her shirt, and slowly took it off, revealing her fair shoulders and beautiful collarbones.

Yue stood to the side, leaning against the wall, quietly watching Su Shi's back. Her gaze inadvertently fell on Su Shi's smooth back, and she couldn't help but admire the beauty of Su Shi's figure.

"Hey... what do you think of Mu's invitation?" Yue asked softly, breaking the silence in the dressing room.

Su Shi paused, but didn't answer immediately. She put the clothes in her hand aside, then slowly raised her arm and picked up the swimsuit placed in the corner of the changing room. She gently pulled up the shoulder straps, her back to Yue, without saying a word.

Tsukimi didn't respond for a long time, and she was a little worried that she might have asked about something the other person didn't want to talk about.

Just as she was about to change the subject, Su Shi's voice suddenly sounded behind her, sounding somewhat deep and calm: "I think I'll go."

Her words seemed to carry a hint of helplessness, as if Su Shi had already made a decision, but a certain unease still lingered deep within her. She slowly put on her swimsuit, straightened her body, and then turned to face the moon.

Yue saw Su Shi's face clearly, even though she had seen Su Shi's casual clothes before and was already prepared.

But when she saw Su Shi in her swimsuit, she first looked down at her own chest, then looked at Su Shi again, and then silently sighed in her heart, "This... is she really a high school student? Why is there such a big difference between them?"

Su Shi chose a simple yet elegant white swimsuit, the design of which was neither too revealing nor too conservative, perfectly showcasing her figure.

The swimsuit straps clung gently to her shoulders, and the skin below her collarbone was smooth and delicate, radiating a faint glow under the light.

The swimsuit was cut to fit her figure perfectly, and the design of the bust area accentuated her natural curves, making it impossible to look away from her fullness.

The swimsuit perfectly accentuated her waistline, highlighting her slender and graceful figure, making her appear tall and well-proportioned. The flowing hemline subtly revealed her thighs, giving her an exceptionally fresh and refined look.

Su Shi noticed that Yue was staring at her. She looked down at her own attire and a faint blush appeared on her face.

"Yue, you should hurry up and change your clothes and go out too," Su Shi said softly, her tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible shyness.

"Hmm..." Yue came back to her senses and nodded.

She skillfully gathered her long hair with her fingers and simply tied it into a high ponytail, which made it easy to move around and prevented her hair from getting messed up by the sea breeze.

With her hair tied up, the lines of her neck appeared more defined, and her deep eyes shone brightly against her black hair.

Her swimsuit was a common dark blue sporty style swimsuit, with a fitted vest-style top that tightly wrapped around her body, showing off her strong shoulders and arms.

She wore simple matching shorts that clung to her body, showcasing her long, strong legs. She shifted slightly, feeling the swimsuit's snug fit. In the mirror, she retained both girlish grace and a rare touch of heroic spirit.

The faint muscle lines visible on her firm abdomen made her look not only energetic but also exuding a healthy, athletic charm.

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Yue and Su Shi walked out of the changing room, feeling a refreshing breeze from the sea. They had only taken a few steps when they saw a scene not far away—Xiao Deng was carefully applying sunscreen to Li Xi.

Lixi, on the other hand, had her eyes half-closed, a rare look of relaxation on her face, clearly enjoying the feeling of being taken care of.

"Su Shishi, Xiaoyue! You're so slow! We've already applied our sunscreen." Aiyin waved and pulled the two of them under the parasol.

In the morning, everyone was wearing their everyday clothes, and sunscreen had already been applied to the exposed areas. But now that they've changed into swimsuits, many areas of skin still need some sunscreen.

Looking at Lixi's meticulous application of sunscreen, Yue sighed softly, "Looks like we need to reapply our sunscreen too, or we'll really turn into a 'band from Okinawa'."

"Yeah, I don't want to be all tanned on stage." Su Shi frowned slightly, clearly not fond of being exposed to the sun.

Ai Yin, holding a bottle of sunscreen, walked towards Su Shi with a big smile. "Hehehe! Su Shi, let me help you!" She pretended to be friendly and approached Su Shi, the sunscreen in her hand ready to be used at any time.

However, Su Shi's reaction was so cold that Aine was caught off guard. Su Shi merely glanced at her indifferently, then turned and walked towards Xiao Deng. "No need, Xiao Deng, could you help me apply it?"

"Eh? Sure... sure." Little Lamp nodded.

Ai Yin stood there, a wronged expression on her face, her cheeks puffed out as she muttered softly, "Ugh! Su Shishi, I'm right here!"

She looked around, her gaze shifting from the others to Yue, and finally settled on her. "Then... Yue? Shall I help you apply it?"

Yue had already noticed Aine's "enthusiasm." She smiled helplessly and turned to Lixi without hesitation. "No need, Lixi, just help me apply it."

Lixi had just finished applying her sunscreen and was sitting down to rest.

Hearing Yue's words, she looked up, glanced at Aine, and nodded gently. "Okay, come here."

Yue walked over and lay down on the mat where Lixi had just been lying, showing her back.

Lixi picked up the sunscreen, squeezed some into her palm, and the transparent, creamy liquid slowly spread across her hand.

She gently rubbed her hands together to spread the sunscreen evenly in her palms.

The sunscreen had a slightly cool feel to it. As Lixi's hand touched Yue's skin, Yue immediately felt the cool touch and couldn't help but tremble slightly.

Lixi's fingers gently slid across Yue's shoulder, pressing lightly. The sunscreen in his palm melted little by little onto Yue's skin, emitting a faint fragrance.

Lixi's movements were very careful, leaving no corner untouched, until her fingers slid to Yue's waist before gently stopping.

She looked up and happened to see the swimsuit Lixi was wearing today. It was a common one-piece swimsuit that perfectly showcased Lixi's enviable figure.

From Yue's perspective, one could vaguely see the fair skin peeking out from both sides, her cheeks slightly flushed, perhaps because she was shy from the itching on her back and that indescribable sensation.

Climax Stage: Chapter 37 Meow Dream: I Like to Stir Up Trouble

Compared to the morning's shooting, the afternoon's shooting was hotter, but it seemed much easier.

In Murakami's words, the morning was filled with content for the promotional video, but the afternoon was more about showing people's daily lives, which made people feel closer to them, and there wasn't too much content, since showing too much swimsuit content would inevitably confuse people about the theme.

Filming began at 2 PM and ended before 3:30 PM.

Yue sat leisurely on a small chair on the beach, gazing serenely at the distant seascape. Occasionally, she would glance at Ai Yin and Xiao Deng, who were having a great time playing in the water, a faint smile playing on her lips.

"So...why did we bring these instruments here?" Yue asked, looking at Ms. Murakami with a puzzled expression, her popsicle dangling from her mouth.

"Ah... well, there seems to be a performance at 'Sea House' here tonight." Ms. Murakami scratched her head and smiled a little shyly. "I'd like to suggest that everyone go and participate in the performance, and take some photos while you're at it. A performance in this kind of atmosphere is likely to leave a lasting impression, and it will also help you relax more."

Yue raised an eyebrow slightly, clearly somewhat surprised by the suggestion.

“A live performance? By the sea…that sounds interesting.” She pondered for a moment, then smiled expectantly. “I’ll discuss it with everyone and see if they’re willing.”

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Yawata Kairin stood at the entrance of the Sea House, her gaze drawn to a recruitment notice posted on the door. It was a notice for a beach performance, announcing that a band would be performing at the Sea House that evening.

Hai Ling took a deep sip of her drink. "A performance by the sea..." she murmured to herself.

The group from Ave Mujica chose to play in a place far away from Mygo and her group, with one group at the head of the beach and the other at the tail.

It's safe to say that if they hadn't gotten lost while swimming and drifted over, they probably wouldn't have met again today.

Unfortunately, the seaside shops here are mostly concentrated in the central part, so you have to walk over to buy things. To avoid seeing Mygo staff again, Xiangzi always asks Hailing and Miaomeng to help him.

Yutenji Nyanmu, standing to the side, was holding a bright yellow swimming ring, playfully swaying her short purple hair, a smile in her eyes: "Haizi, are you interested in this?"

Hailing nodded, her gaze still fixed on the announcement.

“But…” Miao Meng shrugged and said helplessly, “We didn’t bring any instruments today, so even if we wanted to perform, there’s nothing we can do.”

"Yes, it is indeed a bit of a pity," Hailing said softly.

“However,” Miao Meng suddenly smiled, revealing a sly expression, “we didn’t bring any instruments, but that doesn’t mean other bands won’t come. Could we have a chance to see an unexpected performance today?”

"Hmm...maybe." Hailing smiled, her disappointment gradually fading and replaced by anticipation.

After the two left, Kaoru Nai came out of the shop with a cup of matcha ice cream, looking at the notice in front of her with an amused expression.

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Lena walked back slowly, a notice in her hand, traces of matcha ice cream still clinging to her lips, her face as calm as ever. She casually showed the notice to everyone and simply said, "Live, I want to go."

Su Shi noticed the matcha stains at the corner of her mouth, smiled gently, and considerately took out a tissue to carefully wipe them away for Rakuna. "Rakuna-chan? How did you know we were going to a performance?" Su Shi asked softly as she wiped.

Lena looked up, a hint of doubt in her eyes, but still answered truthfully, "This." She gently patted the notice in her hand.

“I just saw other interesting women looking at this announcement too,” Lena continued.

Yue took the notice, her eyes quickly scanning its contents. A slight frown appeared on her brow, a sense of unease creeping into her heart. She looked up and tentatively asked, "Lenai, you said you saw other interesting women looking at this notice too? Were they Xiangzi and the others?"

Lena nodded slightly: "Yes, the one with black hair and the one who looks a lot like Xiaodeng are both looking at this."

"The one with black hair..." Yue's thoughts raced, and she suddenly realized, "That must be Hailing."

Su Shi gently took Rakuna's hand, as if to confirm her feelings: "Rakuna-chan, do you also want to participate in this live?"

Lena simply nodded slightly and calmly replied, "Yes, I want to go."

"It seems everyone agrees," Yue concluded.

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Hailing and Miaomeng returned to where Ave Mujica was.