Aspiring to be a girl in a band

That resolute demeanor startled Xiangzi.

"Well... there's no need to go to such lengths. Hatsuka, you know my plan. I'm going to form a 'Masked Band,' so I won't show my true face during regular times and performances to maintain the worldview... So maybe, Hatsuka, you really can take care of Sumi too."

"Is that so..."

But Chu Hua's tone sounded somewhat regretful.

At this point, Chu Hua was also a little confused about what she was thinking.

She felt that quitting Sumimi directly would be unfair to Mana, but she also wanted to stay with Shoko for a long time... If Shoko said he needed her, she would definitely abandon Mana without hesitation.

After all... compared to Xiangzi, a little bit of guilt is nothing.

Volume 1: Chapter 186 Mujika Gathering

Mikasa Hatsuka stole glances at her companion beside her.

Upon closer reflection... this was the first time she had walked with this classmate named [Hachiman Kairin].

Today is the first meeting of their new band.

When Chu Hua realized that he and Miss Hai Ling were classmates, he simply arranged to go together since they were going the same way.

Although the two were classmates, they didn't interact much in class.

Chu Hua's only impression of Hai Ling was that... this Hai Ling seemed to care a lot about another girl named Li hope.

Even she, who often leaves early and misses work because she's busy with her idol duties, noticed it.

During class, Hai Ling often stares blankly at Li hope's back and always finds various opportunities to talk to him.

Chu Hua even had a feeling.

The reason why Hai Ling created the persona of a "bass mercenary" and moved between more than 30 bands was so that she could stand by Li Xi's side as soon as she needed her.

But... this makes Chu Hua curious about something.

After hesitating for a while, she finally spoke to Hailing.

"By the way, Hailing, you actually really wanted to join Lixi's band, right...? Why did you agree to come here?"

Hai Ling turned around and glanced at Chu Hua, seemingly surprised that this idol would take the initiative to speak to her.

"It's obvious because they already have a bassist over there."

Hai Ling spoke calmly, her tone completely unwavering.

Hmm... Chu Hua noticed this a long time ago.

Miss Hailing is a master at hiding her true feelings; her poker face is always flawless... Perhaps only in front of Miss Lixi can she reveal a slight flaw.

Is that so?

Chu Hua simply echoed her words and then stopped talking. She then started walking forward again, but after a few steps, she found that Hai Ling was still standing there.

"Hmm? What's wrong, Hailing?"

Chu Hua turned around and asked curiously.

But Hai Ling simply looked at Chu Hua calmly and then said.

"Chu Hua, you seem quite curious about this?"

Eh?

Was I really curious?

Under Hai Ling's gaze, Chu Hua herself couldn't help but doubt this.

"I guess it's more like curiosity."

Chu Hua finally nodded.

"Then I'd better explain it. After all... we're going to be supporting each other through life, aren't we? It would be dangerous if we didn't show our sincerity from the beginning."

Hai Ling's lips curled up slightly, but her tone gave the impression that she was telling a lame joke.

Hearing Hai Ling say, "Let's support each other through life," Chu Hua felt a slight twitch at the corner of her mouth.

Yesterday evening, their new band created a group chat under Xiangzi's guidance, and everyone got to know each other a little better through video chat... except for deciding on the band's name—Ave Mujika.

Xiangzi concluded by saying, "This is a lifelong matter, so from now on, we will all have to share the burdens of life with each other."

Although Chu Hua thought the sentence was great in the atmosphere at the time.

But this is mostly because of Xiangzi.

Looking back at that statement after a night has passed, it's a little... awkward.

Hai Ling repeating Xiangzi's words at this moment was clearly intended to lighten the mood with a little joke.

Hmm... Having figured this out in her heart, Chu Hua's gaze towards Hai Ling immediately relaxed a lot.

Unexpectedly, this Hai Ling... also has the potential to be a "deadpan comedian." Thanks to Hai Ling, the distance between them has indeed shortened a lot.

"Then, I'll listen attentively?"

Chu Hua covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

Hailing then began her statement.

"I did think about...whether I should take the initiative to tell her. After all, that guy is really slow-witted. I've hinted at it countless times but he still doesn't understand what I mean...but then I realized that many things in this world are like that. The more you insist on them, the harder they are to obtain. That guy always has someone else in his heart. It's time to give up...and I'm also very interested in Xiangzi's plan."

Listening to Hailing's explanation, Chuhua still felt that something was not right, so she frowned slightly, her expression showing great confusion.

"Something feels off?"

Chu Hua always felt that Hai Ling wasn't the type to give up easily.

"Yes, you guessed right. What I said just now was a lie to you, Lin 46 Meng Yi Qi Ba Ba Lin Qi Liu Yi."

Upon seeing Chu Hua's puzzled expression, Hai Ling immediately admitted that she was lying.

what?

This frank attitude left Chu Hua somewhat at a loss for words.

"Then... what's the truth?"

Chu Hua admitted that Hai Ling had once again piqued his curiosity, so he quickly chose to continue asking questions.

"The truth is, I want to join Xiangzi's Galactic Battleship, and then beat that Mygo to a pulp during the Bang battle. Maybe then Lixi will be begging for mercy from me?"

Hai Ling's lips curled up a little more, and she lightly tapped her cheek with her finger, looking full of confidence.

amount……

Chu Hua was speechless.

The term "bang" refers to... in the current era of big girl bands.

Two bands performed together on the same stage, Ling-Mengwu (Part 1) | Qi Ba. Balin ([Seven] Yi, and then competed against each other in terms of skill and popularity...

But Chu Hua still felt something was off the more she thought about it.

Given Hai Ling's personality, if she really did what she said and completely thrashed Mygo, she probably wouldn't even have time to feel sorry for him.

So what you just said... was it a lie after all?

Chu Hua then looked at Hai Ling with a suspicious gaze.

Hai Ling, on the other hand, resorted to her old tricks and once again readily admitted to this.

"Yes, what you said just now was also a lie."

Looking into those emerald green eyes, Chu Hua could only shake her head and give up on asking further questions.

She had a feeling that if she kept asking, it might never end, so she had to keep going.

As for the truth that Chu Hua was curious about?

Although she could only put it out of her mind for the time being... Chu Hua had gained a better understanding of her companion from the conversation just now.

Perhaps taking half of each of Hailing's two answers reveals Hailing's true thoughts?

Chu Hua guessed, but didn't voice her thoughts.

The two continued their journey, and after exiting the subway, they were already quite far from the place Xiangzi had arranged.

I glanced at the time; there was still plenty of time.

So Chu Hua wondered if she should strike up a conversation with Hai Ling again.

Just as she was about to speak...

A somewhat familiar figure in the distance caught Chu Hua's attention.

Eh?

She wondered if she was seeing things, so she quickly blinked and then squinted to look in that direction.

That's... Takamatsu lamp?

Volume 1: Chapter 187 An Unexpected Combination

Chu Hua asked herself honestly, she couldn't really call herself a friend of Deng, but she had at least met him once.

She already knew what the lamp looked like—because Xiangzi had shown her an old group photo of all the members of Crychic.

So when they met by chance at the planetarium, she felt it was a good opportunity.

Chu Hua deliberately chose a seat next to the lamp, and even pretended that she didn't know how to adjust the seat, so that the lamp could help her.

In this way, she finally made contact with the boy named Gao Songdeng.

Her initial goal was simply to learn more.

What is so special about this girl that Xiangzi cares about?

She could tell that Touka was preoccupied, so she offered her advice as a "senior".

Even though they were born in the same year.

After Deng's mood improved, a girl with long pink hair came to pick her up not long after.

Hmm... Come to think of it, that girl with long pink hair was actually one of my fans, right?

Her name is... Aine.