Aspiring to be a girl in a band

Volume 1: Chapter 163 I Don't Think You'll Lose to Anyone

The next day arrived, and as usual, Xiangzi finished his task of waking Arakawa Kirika up, and then spent another boring morning with her.

After noon, with the time to meet Miaomeng drawing ever closer, Xiangzi asked Arakawa Kirika for permission to leave.

Arakawa Kirika's answer was...

"Okay, I understand. Wait for me, I'll go with you."

Eh?

Xiangzi stared wide-eyed at Arakawa Kirika.

"Do you... want to come with me?"

Arakawa Kirika stared at Xiangzi with an expression as if she were an idiot when she asked her question.

"Otherwise what? You're using my account. If I don't go, you'll be exposed in a heartbeat. How will you keep up the act then? Hmm?"

Xiangzi was speechless, because she knew that Arakawa Kirika was right.

She didn't ask that question because she didn't understand the principle; she just found it strange that Arakawa Kirika would be willing to waste her time for her.

Seeing that Shoko was starting to drift off again, Arakawa Kirika waved her hand helplessly in front of Shoko's eyes.

"What are you standing there for? Help me change my shoes."

Xiangzi finally came to her senses, and then, as if by reflex, she rushed to the entrance to get Arakawa Kirika's shoes and carefully helped her put them on.

Despite enjoying Xiangzi's service, Arakawa Kirika's face didn't look very happy.

“You’ve been spacing out more and more lately. This morning when I was feeding you, you almost poked my face with the spoon… If I’m even a little gentle with you, you immediately forget who you are?”

"Feel sorry……"

Hearing Arakawa Kirika bring up the embarrassing incident from that morning again, Shoko could only blush and avoid Arakawa Kirika's gaze.

She admitted that she had been busy with forming a band and had neglected her job as a maid.

This is naturally because Arakawa Kirika has recently become very gentle, just as she herself said, and has always been tolerant of Shoko's mistakes.

If Arakawa Kirika were still as difficult to get along with as before, Shoko would definitely not dare to slack off at work.

"If you keep doing this, I'm going to deduct your salary."

Arakawa Kirika stared at Shoko and let out a dangerous sound that was not at all frightening.

"..."

Xiangzi's expression became very subtle, and she replied in a low voice.

"I don't remember ever receiving a salary."

Xiangzi remembers clearly that her relationship with Arakawa Kirika was based on her working as Arakawa Kirika's maid for two days a week in exchange for Arakawa Kirika no longer interfering with her life; there was no such thing as "salary" from the beginning.

Of course, Arakawa Kirika was initially willing to pay Shoko a considerable sum of money, but Shoko did not accept it at that time due to his pride.

"Oh, so you have it now. From now on... I'll give you... ten... um, one million every week?"

wait?

Xiangzi felt his lips begin to twitch.

Although she had long known that this guy's concept of money was completely different from that of normal people.

But... Xiangzi still wants to ask, are you sober?

That's a million dollars, and that's every week. That means she can earn in almost a month what an average office worker earns in almost a year.

This is truly a case of making more money than selling meat.

"Wait a minute, even if you suddenly have a change of heart, isn't this salary a bit too outrageous?"

Xiangzi quickly spoke up.

"Just tell me if you want it or not."

Arakawa Kirika simply waited with a mischievous grin on her face.

...Xiangzi's expression became incredibly interesting.

After hesitating for a moment, she could only nod, her face flushed.

Her goal is to form a professional band, which requires a lot of money. Even with her father's support, it's still far from enough.

Moreover... only when she has enough capital in hand can she be qualified to shoulder the lives of the girls who trust her.

Now was no time to consider her pride, so even though she felt incredibly ashamed, so ashamed that she wanted to disappear into the ground, she still nodded to Arakawa Kirika.

"Very good... then it's decided. This is your first month's salary."

Arakawa Kirika chuckled and took out a bank card, clearly having come prepared.

Xiangzi hesitated for a moment before reaching out his hand, then easily took the bank card.

Then, Xiangzi began to look at Arakawa Kirika with a very strange expression.

Because... Arakawa Kirika didn't tell her the card's PIN.

Looking at Xiangzi's puzzled expression.

Arakawa Kirika, however, seemed to have gained some kind of immense satisfaction.

With a half-smile, she snatched the bank card back from Xiangzi.

Before Xiangzi could react, Arakawa Kirika spoke directly.

"But unfortunately, because of your repeated dereliction of duty recently, and... this morning you even dared to poke my face with a spoon. So I'm going to deduct all your wages."

Now Xiangzi understood that everything that had just happened... was all done on purpose by Arakawa Kirika.

She just wanted to bully me... And all I did was lose focus and not aim the spoon correctly, why hold a grudge until now? She's such a child.

That bastard deserves to go to hell.

Toyokawa Shoko glared fiercely at Arakawa Kirika, but dared not utter a word of her anger.

"Humph."

Seeing Xiangzi's mournful look, Arakawa Kirika felt much better. So she snorted and took Xiangzi with her as they left.

……

Soon the two arrived at the place they had agreed to meet Miss Miaomeng.

A very ordinary coffee shop.

As a seasoned viewer of Miss Meow Dream, Arakawa Kirika spotted the purple figure at a glance.

It really looks like a lamp...

This was Arakawa Kirika's first thought upon meeting him in person.

However, her temperament is quite the opposite. If I had to say, this Miss Meow Dream is somewhat like...

[Cheerful and cunning lamp]?

Arakawa Kirika had a very good impression of the girl in front of her, Miyamu.

As everyone knows, Arakawa Ryouko is fond of cats, so cat-like girls naturally have a plus in her heart.

Moreover... in this era where online celebrities fade into obscurity, this Miss Meow Dream still maintains the same appearance as online, which means that in a sense, she is a very "honest" person, and honesty is naturally a plus in front of Arakawa Kirika.

"As expected of a beauty blogger... her face is indeed impeccable."

Looking at Miaomeng sitting quietly in the chair from afar, Xiangzi sighed.

Compared to the casual yet mature aura exuded by Miss Miaomeng, Xiangzi felt his confidence suddenly diminished.

Whether he can persuade Miaomeng to join his band, and whether he can persuade Miaomeng to entrust her life to him.

Xiangzi was very uneasy.

Seemingly sensing this, Arakawa Kirika turned her head and looked into Shoko's eyes.

"This hesitation is unlike you. I don't know what you're afraid of, but... when it comes to looks alone, I don't think you'll lose to anyone."

ha?

Xiangzi looked at the person next to him in surprise.

That last sentence... should be...

Is this a way of encouraging myself?

Upon realizing this, Xiangzi's already unsettled mood fluctuated even more violently, and his face turned red at a visible speed.

That's really strange...

Xiangzi didn't understand why he had become so easily embarrassed lately.

It's all that bastard's fault... for saying such embarrassing things.

In the end, she could only shift all the blame onto Arakawa Kirika.

Volume 1: Chapter 164 The Invitation

Miaomeng observed the two people in front of her with great interest.

She wanted to figure out which one of them was her "sugar daddy" before the other party even spoke.

This was obviously a very simple question, so Meow Dream got the answer in no time at all.

The two girls in front of me, one of them seemed a little reserved, with an unnatural flush on her face,

And the other one... well, it can't be wrong.

The inexplicable air of nobility surrounding his body said it all.

Moreover... the deep-seated arrogance in this patron's eyes... or rather, the aura of a superior, further confirmed Miao Meng's guess.

This must be his sugar daddy, and the one next to him... well...

Miaomeng's mind began to stir.

Little girlfriend?

That's what Miaomeng guessed.