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

Momo leaned down, her face inches from Tsuki's, her eyes filled with deep disappointment and disdain. Her fingers lightly traced the contorted pain on Tsuki's face, as if appraising a worthless work of art. Each touch felt like a cold needle, weighing heavily on Tsuki's heart.

"What? You're still not happy?" Peach's voice was low and provocative, her eyes fixed on Yue's reaction, as if waiting for her to break down. "You used to shine so brightly on stage, but now you're obsessed with love, and there's no brilliance left in you." Her words were venomous, deliberately provoking Yue's sore spots, trying to arouse her anger and self-blame.

Moon's eyes blurred with pain, glistening with tears. Peach's words were like a sharp blade repeatedly cutting into her heart. Her breathing quickened, feeling as if she had been struck down by the cruel truth, but the flame deep within her was ignited by Peach's sarcasm and insults.

Yue's eyes were blurred with pain, glistening with tears. Peach's words were like a sharp blade repeatedly cutting into her heart.

She suddenly raised her head, her eyes filled with tears and a new kind of resolute light.

However, before she could fully begin her movements, Peach's hand swiftly reached out and grabbed her chin, forcing her to face herself.

Momoko's hands were cold and hard, her fingers gripping Yue's cheek tightly, forcing her to look directly into her eyes. Momoko's eyes held no warmth, only the cold scrutiny of a victor. "Look at yourself, Yue. Do you really think you're qualified to talk about light?"

Yue struggled under Taozi's grip, but Taozi's strength was like an iron clamp, making it difficult for her to move.

Tears slowly slid down her face, and the pain and struggle in her heart became more and more obvious under Peach's control.

On the cold, hard stage, Yue was disdainfully thrown by Momo, her body hitting the floor heavily with a dull thud.

The surrounding lights were dim, focusing on the two figures vying for dominance, creating a sense of oppression.

Yue's body trembled briefly on the stage, and pain silently seeped from her tightly closed brows and clenched lips.

Her breathing was rapid and shallow, each breath bringing new pain. Her arms trembled as she tried to get up.

After abandoning Yue, Peach gave her no chance to recover. Without stopping, she walked a few steps to Yue's fallen weapon, coldly bending down to pick up the sword.

Her movements were elegant and precise, without the slightest hesitation.

The action of plunging the sword back into the floor was powerful and vigorous, the blade deeply embedded in the stage's wooden planks, the tip trembling slightly and emitting a soft hum, like a lament from the battlefield.

Peach turned around, her gaze as sharp as an ice blade. "Come on, at least make a perfect exit." Her voice was cold, devoid of any emotion.

Slowly, Yue used all her strength to pull herself up.

Her movements were not graceful; every movement was accompanied by a protest from her muscles and bones.

The lights poured down from above, elongating her shadow and creating a solitary yet resilient silhouette.

She walked forward steadily, her steps heavy yet filled with an unwavering will. When her hand finally touched the hilt of the sword, her fingers seemed to become one with the cold metal.

Yue clenched her fists and, with all her might, slowly pulled the sword from the floor.

The sharp, clear sound of metal rubbing against wood echoed through the almost silent theater.

As the sword was drawn, its blade gradually came into view, reflecting the cold light of the stage lights.

She raised her sword, its tip pointing directly at the peach. Although her posture trembled slightly, it conveyed an unspoken strength and determination.

Flames burned in the moon's eyes, revealing an indomitable light.

She challenged Peach once again: "The show has only just begun, and the lead actress already wants to leave?"

Upon hearing this, Momoko turned around and looked at Hinasaki now. Seeing her renewed spirits, a look of satisfaction appeared in her eyes.

"That's more like it. This is the Hinasaki I know."

Momoko Kurosawa assumed a fighting stance again. "Then let's begin... the real Revue!"

The title is a self-initiated challenge.

Stage Climax: Chapter 90 Shiina-kun, whom I don't know

In the dim light and shadow of the stage, the battle between Shiina Tatsuki and Hachiman Kairin is reaching its climax.

The short stick in Lixi's hand was as flexible as an arm; she swung it with a practiced movement to block the sword in Hailing's hand.

The sharp, piercing sound of metal clashing echoed throughout the stage.

"I don't want to argue with you right now!" Li hope's voice was resolute. She swung her weapon with great force, each swing accompanied by the sound of wind, forcing Hai Ling back several steps.

However, Hai Ling's attitude was equally firm, and her voice carried a hint of mockery, "I didn't mean to mess with you, Li hope. I'm very serious."

Her movements were light and swift; she lightly touched the ground with her toes, leaped into the air, and gracefully dodged Lixi's attack.

In mid-air, her body displayed graceful curves, and then she swiftly swung her weapon, aiming directly at Lixi's thigh, her movements sharp and precise.

Lixi reacted just as quickly, leaping backward to dodge Hailing's fatal blow.

She barely stopped walking, and the stick in her hand immediately drew a large arc from her side, attacking Hailing's face from below.

This move was swift and fierce. Lixi's stick sliced ​​through the air like a whirlwind, carrying a sharp force as it rushed straight towards Hailing, attempting to force her back.

However, it seemed that Yawata Kairin had anticipated Riki's attack, and the moment her attack missed, she began to retreat.

She gracefully spun in the air, dodging Lixi's attack. Her movements were so light that they seemed weightless, and so agile that no superfluous movements were visible.

“I’ve been wanting to talk to you, Riki, for a long time.” Hachiman Kairin suddenly pushed off with her feet, stomping heavily on the floor. As she landed, the wooden floorboards creaked, then suddenly flew off the ground.

The flying planks instantly obscured Shiina Ritsuki's view, like a cloud of dust rushing towards her, making it impossible for her to see what was in front of her.

Faced with this sudden barrier, Lixi did not hesitate at all, quickly swung his short stick, and smashed the flying wooden planks.

Wood chips flew everywhere, and as the light floating in the air dispersed, the surrounding scenery gradually became clear.

However, when his vision cleared, Lixi discovered that Hailing was no longer on the stage.

"?" Li hope frowned slightly, gripped the short stick with both hands, and held it in front of his chest warily. He lowered his body slightly, preparing to deal with possible attacks from all directions.

Her eyes quickly scanned her surroundings, her nerves taut, like a hunter waiting for its prey to ambush her.

However, the anticipated attack did not occur.

The stage was empty, with only a faint light shining on Lixi, as if the entire space had suddenly fallen into a deathly silence.

Just then, a slight sound came from under the floor, as if it were seeping from a crack.

Lixi looked down and saw slivers of light coming from below. There was no doubt that the other party had taken advantage of the moment when his vision was blocked to hide below.

Lixi didn't hesitate for long. Although it might be a trap, she was fully prepared.

Gripping the short stick tightly, her movements were decisive and swift, without any hesitation. With a powerful leap, her body drew a smooth arc in the air as she jumped directly into the gap that Hai Ling had just created.

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Shiina Riki jumped off the floor, assuming that the space below would be similar to the performance stage above, perhaps containing some hiding passages or backstage equipment.

However, when her feet touched the ground and the surrounding scenery came into view, she found that it was completely different from what she had imagined, even the complete opposite.

The world before my eyes seemed to suddenly transform into a strange zoo scene.

Looking up, she was surrounded by a lush green bamboo forest. The bamboos stood tall and densely packed, as if weaving a natural barrier.

Soft light filters through the bamboo leaves, casting dappled shadows and filling the space with a tranquil atmosphere.

The air was filled with the fresh scent of bamboo, which contrasted sharply with the metallic and electronic feel of the interior.

What surprised Lixi the most was that there were several lifelike panda standees placed in this bamboo forest.

The standees were cleverly placed in various corners of the bamboo forest, making it seem as if real pandas were leisurely resting in the bamboo forest.

Their black and white blocks stand out against the emerald green background, creating a cartoonish and fun effect.

Just as she was intently watching her surroundings, a clear voice suddenly broke the silence from the bamboo grove: "Do you like it?"

Hailing's voice came from deep within the bamboo forest, seemingly echoing from all directions. The sound was clearly transmitted to Lixi's ears through a loudspeaker placed in the bamboo forest.

Lixi's heart raced slightly. She quickly adjusted her posture, gripped her weapon tightly with both hands, and scanned her surroundings, remaining highly vigilant.

"What do you like?" Her voice carried a hint of impatience as her gaze swept over the panda standees, a subtle embarrassment washing over her.

A blush crept across her face, but her eyes remained cold and focused, maintaining the tension of battle.

Hai Ling's voice, tinged with amusement and teasing, rang out again: "Panda, Li hope, aren't you a panda fanatic?"

"Nonsense!" Li hope's cheeks flushed even more as she quickly retorted, trying to hide her embarrassment.

Her voice was a little more hurried than usual, clearly feeling a little uncomfortable because Hai Ling had hit a nerve.

However, Hailing's response remained calm, even tinged with a mocking indifference: "My mission is merely to stall you; I have no real intention of fighting you."

"Lixi, you probably wouldn't be willing to harm these pandas, would you?" Hailing's voice rang out again, tinged with a hint of teasing.

Lixi's expression instantly became complicated. She knew Hailing was right. Although these panda standees were just props, she really didn't want to damage them easily.

However, Lixi felt that something seemed off.

Yue once told her that Revue's stage is a stage of brilliance and struggle, a place where only those with determination can participate.

If Hailing truly lacks the desire to fight, then this stage shouldn't respond to her. The very existence of the stage signifies challenge, confrontation, and determination.

These thoughts flashed through Lixi's mind rapidly, and he gradually sorted out his ideas.

"Hailing!" Lixi's voice suddenly rose, its clear and powerful tone echoing through the bamboo forest.

Her eyes were resolute, and her voice held no more doubt. "Are you really just trying to stall me? Didn't you just say you wanted to 'talk' with me?"

As Li Xi finished speaking, a familiar figure emerged from the shadows of the bamboo forest.

Hai Ling's figure slowly appeared, with the panda standee behind her serving as a backdrop, a prop that complemented her silhouette.

“Lixi looks quite cute when she’s anxious,” Hailing’s voice was light and teasing, with a hint of amusement in her tone. “Unfortunately…” She tilted her head slightly, as if judging Lixi’s reaction.

When did you guess it?

"Hmm... just now?" Lixi raised the weapon in her hand.

"It's true what they say, 'One is influenced by one's company.' Li Xi is never like this normally." Hai Ling sighed and raised her weapon as well.

Stage Climax: Chapter 91 You've always been so cute!

“Then let’s begin… the real Revue!” Momoko Kurosawa looked at Hinasaki in front of her, a smile appearing on her lips. She slowly raised her hand, the katana in her hand gleaming coldly in the lamplight. She held the katana high above her head, the tip pointing directly at Hinasaki opposite her.

A giraffe, which had somehow appeared on stage, suddenly materialized to the side. Its body was elongated under the lights, casting its enormous shadow on the curtain.

"A brand new stage, the opening performance of the girls' band's audition, the dazzling Revue has begun."

"Fight! Battle! On this unique stage!" The giraffe's voice grew increasingly impassioned, as if stirring up their fighting spirit. "Use every trick in the book, every performance style, to showcase your acting skills, to shine!"

As the giraffe finished its opening remarks, the atmosphere on the stage instantly became tense.

The lights illuminated their figures as Momoko Kurosawa and Hinasaki rushed forward almost simultaneously, their weapons drawing sharp arcs in the air.

In an instant, the crisp sound of swords clashing rang out on the stage, setting the stage for this dramatic duel.