Aspiring to be a girl in a band

Xiangzi answered with a flushed face. Her brain started working at lightning speed. She had to quickly find a legitimate reason to stay.

Yes, that's it.

"You're going to tutor Xiao Le Nai... I should be able to help too."

As Xiangzi spoke, he held a strand of his hair in his hand and gently twisted it.

"Oh?"

Arakawa Kirika finally revealed that wicked smile that Shoko was so familiar with, but this time, the wicked smile seemed just as reassuring to her.

"You, who came in second place, have the nerve to say you can help the first place?"

Arakawa Kirika said so.

"But... I don't score lower than you in every subject, so I can still be of some use, right?"

Xiangzi responded quickly.

Now it was Arakawa Kirika's turn to show a thoughtful expression.

She turned to Lena and asked.

"What do you think, Lenai?"

Meanwhile, Lena was already grinning from ear to ear.

The interaction between Wuhua and Xiangzi just now was incredibly funny to Lena, giving the cat great satisfaction.

Cats really do resemble their owners.

After getting a grumpy owner, even Lena started to develop in the direction of a pleasure-seeking monster.

"Yes, I like Wuhua, and I also like Xiangzi."

Only Arakawa Kirika could immediately understand the meaning behind Ryuna's ambiguous answer.

In other words... does Lena want Xiangzi to stay?

"OK then."

Arakawa Kirika agreed to let Shoko stay after hearing Rakuna say the same thing.

……

Toyokawa Shoko and Arakawa Kirika each sat on either side of Rakuna.

Arakawa Kirika was very serious when she entered coaching mode, compared to her... Shoko's mind was clearly not on work.

She kept stealing glances at the jerk next to her.

Xiangzi wanted to confirm his feelings.

Sure enough... the closer I got to her, the faster my heart started to beat.

Upon confirming this fact, Xiangzi sighed silently.

I feel like I'm no longer qualified to lecture Mu.

Volume 1: Chapter 176 Additional Business at Night

Sitting in the back seat of the carriage, Misaka Chuka watched the street scene outside the window recede into the distance, feeling a sense of unease.

"I'm sorry... Chu Hua."

His agent was by his side, with an apologetic smile on her face.

This made Chu Hua even more confused.

The event for today has already ended, hasn't it?

Where is this... leading me now?

And... I haven't brought any mana yet.

Thinking of this, Chu Hua couldn't help but ask.

"Where are we going? If there are other places we need to go... why isn't Mana here?"

Upon hearing Chu Hua's question, the agent froze for a moment. After exchanging an awkward glance with the driver in front, she reassured him.

"I'm sorry... Chu Hua, I just received the notification myself. The agency said they need you to go somewhere today... The client there specifically requested that you go alone for a few days... And the other party is someone we absolutely cannot offend... So I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you."

You've wronged me...?

Chu Hua frowned.

Chu Hua has had a smooth career since entering the entertainment industry, and her agency has always protected her well, keeping her away from a lot of harassment.

But... today, someone even her agency couldn't afford to offend specifically requested her to go...

What are you going to do?

Chu Hua was afraid to think about it anymore.

Because the possibility of that darkness was so terrifying, even Chu Hua couldn't help but feel afraid.

Fortunately... when the agent saw Chu Hua's shoulders trembling unconsciously, she immediately offered Chu Hua new comfort.

"That...that, Chu Hua...Chu Hua?"

The agent first called out Chu Hua's name in a casual tone, and when she didn't respond, she gently patted Chu Hua's shoulder.

"what?"

Chu Hua realized what was happening, stopped biting her nails, and looked somewhat dazed.

"Chu Hua, don't worry... As far as I know, today's client was a woman. So I think she's probably just one of your fans who wanted to get closer to you."

Eh...

Is the other person a woman?

After hearing what the agent had to say, Chu Hua finally felt relieved.

She was really scared just now. She didn't know what she should do if... the agency really arranged for her to do some kind of "pillow service" activity.

Although she got to where she is today through her own talent, this also means a reality.

She had no powerful backers.

Fortunately... it seems that the thing I feared most will not happen.

"Really... Chu Hua, do you really not trust me that much?"

Seeing that Chu Hua had finally relaxed, the agent patted Chu Hua's hair again. After all, in the agent's eyes, Chu Hua was like her own younger sister.

"If the higher-ups dare to arrange for Chu Hua to do that kind of thing, I'd rather quit today and drag you away with me. After all, an idol's manager is their strongest support."

The agent winked playfully at Chu Hua.

"……Thanks."

Feeling that intimate touch, Chu Hua could only blush and say thank you. She was really grateful that her experience in the entertainment industry had been so smooth, and... she had also met such a good agent.

"What kind of person is the other party?"

After calming herself down, Chu Hua asked cautiously.

"Hmm... the agency didn't tell me much about this, so I'm not too sure. I can only guess that the other person is a huge fan of yours, otherwise why would they only mention you and not Mana?"

The agent looked thoughtful.

Chu Hua also lowered her head, seemingly lost in thought.

Sumimi, a group formed by herself and Mana, is a currently popular idol group.

No matter what event they attended, the two of them were always together and never separated.

Even considering social etiquette, she felt that most people would have invited Mana.

Otherwise... whether it's yourself who was invited alone or Mana who wasn't invited, there will definitely be some resentment in your heart.

This fan I've never even met is really... a domineering character who doesn't care about feelings or the atmosphere at all.

This behavior... really seems like something a person would do.

Chu Hua subconsciously recalled her chance encounter with that... [Super Willful Miss] a month ago.

Arakawa Kirika, she still remembered that name.

Moreover, Chu Hua also knew that the other party and Xiangzi were now in a... very delicate relationship.

This stirred a bittersweet feeling in Chu Hua's heart.

Speaking of Xiangzi... I haven't seen Xiangzi for several days now.

Thinking of this, Chu Hua's gaze unconsciously drifted to the window.

The anguish of not being able to see her beloved made Chu Hua feel terrible.

But... compared to the time when we could only talk once a year, it's so much better now.

It's worth noting that Chu Hua persevered all the way to the big city based on only four sentences of chat history with Xiangzi, and became his idol in order to get a little closer to him.

Everything she did was just to stand by Xiangzi's side.

Just a few days ago, she finally got the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Her Xiangzi... actually invited her to form a new band.

She herself would absolutely agree.

She was willing to give up anything as long as she could be with Xiangzi.

As for mana?

Although it's a bit rude to say it like that, compared to Xiangzi...

Ms. Mana is just a colleague, we're not related.

However, the firm had other considerations.

They clearly won't easily give up on sumimi, which has already established a considerable following and enjoys popularity.

Having Chu Hua and others form a new band... is just too uncertain.

Chu Hua knew that her own wishes were unlikely to influence the firm's decision-making.