They all have hidden attributes!

The sound originated from the warehouse that was originally located opposite the light music club, but it has now been converted into a rehearsal room by Maya Uesugi, who used "rationality" and "tragedy of the commons" as excuses.

Makoto Takahashi had never visited before, but after Reiko Kashima joined the band, she finally came in handy.

Pushing open the door to the club office, I found that Uesugi Maya wasn't reading a book today, but busy composing music on her laptop. But no matter what she was doing, it couldn't change her calm demeanor and captivating beauty.

The ordinary school uniform looked several times more exquisite on her amazing figure than on other girls.

A spotless, wrinkle-free white shirt, its beautiful curves outlined on the chest, a slender waist, and elegantly curved legs encased in black stockings, with just the right amount of flesh marks left by the stocking tops.

Of course, Tachimi Yuki is no less stunning. Compared to Uesugi Maya's beautiful proportions, her features are pure yet alluring, and her figure is sexy, possessing an irresistible charm.

With these thoughts in mind, Makoto Takahashi picked up the electric bass from the stand, pulled out a chair, and sat down in his usual spot.

Before he could figure out how to start, Maya Uesugi released the mouse, her slender fingers lightly rubbing her temples, and said with a slight headache:

“Senior Kashima has already told me, and I have just reflected on myself.”

"Reflect on what?"

"Why did you fall into the trap of this bad woman without even putting up an effective resistance?"

"Is it my fault?" Takahashi Makoto scoffed, looking down at the fingerboard and beginning his daily basic skills practice.

"I really can't blame you. I know very well that I have an irresistible charm that no healthy man in the world can resist, and she's no less attractive."

Uesugi Maya coldly looked at Tachimi Yuki, who had sat down next to Takahashi Makoto and taken out chocolates from her pleated skirt pocket, and calmly explained the conclusion of her reflection:

"I overestimated her sense of shame. If this woman just lets go of her pride, she'll probably agree to any condition."

Makoto Takahashi understood; Maya Uesugi believed that she had overlooked the risks.

Sure enough, her perspective on problems is always strange, as if [everything is because I didn't do well enough] that led to failure.

This person is too hard on themselves.

Maya Uesugi crossed her arms, playing with the ends of her long black hair that fell beside her face, and continued to say to herself, "I will speed up the plan to make you fall in love with me, and I guarantee that the next time you face her temptation, my image will be the first thing that comes to mind."

Makoto Takahashi pursed his lips speechlessly, without replying.

Sitting beside him, Tachibana Yuki rested his chin on his hands with his fingers interlaced, his eyes gleaming with interest: "That sounds interesting, but before that, we should discuss the manager's business matters first."

When it came to serious matters, Uesugi Maya straightened her back, bolstering her presence, and her tone suddenly became serious:

"Regarding the agency agreement, I would like to emphasize the following basic principles; otherwise, I would not recommend that Mr. Takahashi agree. The first point is about..."

Maya Uesugi and Yuki Tatsumi had an in-depth discussion about various issues in the development of the art world. Makoto Takahashi didn't understand at all, so he simply moved his laptop over to study the last bass lessons.

Their conversation continued even after the club activity ended.

Makoto Takahashi had to raise his hand to interrupt the speaker and asked Maya Uesugi, "Am I supposed to stay and listen in the whole time?"

"No need, you can just sign the contract tomorrow."

Maya Uesugi shook her head, and Yukiya Tachimi stood up to make room for him to leave from the inside: "Makoto, Reiko will go home with you and take that painting to the competition."

"The paint hasn't dried yet," Makoto Takahashi said.

"It's okay, professionals will take care of the moving."

"it is good."

Just as he was about to leave, and had just reached the front of the clubhouse, Uesugi Maya suddenly called out to him.

"Wait a minute, I have something else I'd like to ask for your opinion on regarding the band."

Makoto Takahashi turned to look at her, and Maya Uesugi paused for a moment before asking, "Do you think a band needs a keyboardist? During the arrangement process, I found that a keyboardist seems indispensable."

"It's too early to think about these things now."

Her reply came from Tachimi Yuki, who smiled maliciously and said, "After the archery competition, the light music club might be abolished again."

Uesugi Maya ignored her, her caramel-colored eyes meeting Takahashi Makoto's with a serious gaze.

"It depends on you. If the band is just a tool to defeat Senior Xing, then it doesn't matter."

"If you want to do this band well, a keyboardist is definitely necessary. I just hope that the other person is not difficult to get along with and that they really like the band."

After saying that, Makoto Takahashi walked out of the club office and went to the rehearsal room across the street to find Reiko Kashima.

Actually, what Senior Li Jian said wasn't wrong. Once the archery competition results are in, everything will be clear. Perhaps the light music club will disband before a keyboardist is recruited.

I wonder if Senior Lijian would deliberately lose the match so that she could be his slave for a whole day. Maybe that would be a "perk" for her.

Besides, Uesugi Maya said that whatever Tatsumi-senpai did to her, she could do the same to her. What if...?

Pushing open the door to the rehearsal room, the burst of drumbeats interrupted Makoto Takahashi's thoughts. Reiko Kashima was sitting behind a high-quality, professional-looking drum set, practicing with a metronome.

Judging from her expression, it's no lie that she loves the drums; she thoroughly enjoys the process, and her emerald eyes are full of life.

Makoto Takahashi waited until her frantic movements stopped before speaking, "Senior, Senior Yuki asked you to pick up the oil painting from my apartment."

“Okay.” Kashima Reiko stood up and went downstairs with him. A black minivan had been waiting for a long time.

The oil painting wasn't completely dry yet, but it wasn't impossible to move; it was just a bit inconvenient.

Back at the apartment, under Kashima Reiko's direction, she was quickly and carefully loaded into a van and taken to the Tachimi family home.

Tachikawa acted swiftly, and the next day, Takahashi Makoto once again experienced the strange feeling of being "awakened" by the system.

[Assessment Ended]

[Artists with a family background in the Tachibana family are never questioned for their talent, nor are they ever treated unfairly.]

[Peak craftsmanship, unparalleled beauty—your name is making its first impact in the industry.]

[Some people who don't understand art may think that the so-called genius is just a media hype, but a real genius, after seeing your painting, couldn't sleep all night and tore up his own entry a few minutes ago.]

[A unique use of color combined with superb lighting techniques, boldly depicting "love" and "youth"]

[Fireworks won the highest gold award at the Japan Young Artists Group Exhibition]

[Reward: All attributes +10]

[Skill - Door-Breaking Master - Level Up to Lv.2 - You have mastered a different way of opening doors than ordinary people; even security doors cannot stop you.]

[Skill - Greed level increased to Lv.2 - Number of support cards that can be loaded increased by 3, now up to 4 support cards]

The art world is indeed full of shady dealings. The deadline for submitting artworks to the exhibition hasn't even passed yet, but the top gold prize has already been decided. Takahashi Makoto thought to himself as he got out of bed and went into the bathroom to wash up.

Just as he changed into his school uniform and was about to leave, his phone rang. Makoto Takahashi answered the call, but the other party immediately hung up.

"Are you up yet?" Maya Uesugi texted.

[Just about to leave] Makoto Takahashi replied.

[Come to the Kendo Club]

[Is there breakfast?]

[No]

Seeing the cold reply, Makoto Takahashi could only go to the convenience store to buy breakfast as usual. Because he was tired of bread, he chose oden and instant fried food today.

In Tokyo in July, the morning sky is still refreshing, and the sunlight is not scorching, but rather a transparent pale gold.

Makoto Takahashi ate his breakfast as he strolled leisurely toward the tram stop. On the balcony of his corner apartment, a white shirt hung out to dry swayed gently in the breeze.

I took the streetcar to Tsurumizawa. When I arrived at the courtyard, I ran into Uesugi Maya, who was heading back to the kendo club after her morning run.

"I never expected you to get up early." Her greeting was quite impolite.

Makoto Takahashi was in a good mood today and didn't want to argue with her: "In a while, I might become famous."

"It has nothing to do with me."

Uesugi Maya glanced at me with a cold expression, looking rather grumpy.

Chapter 50 Their Hidden Attributes

Lost.

Maya Uesugi stood in the bathroom with her eyes closed, feeling the warm water flowing over her fair skin, reflecting on herself in her mind why she was powerless against Yuki Tachimi.

In her view, failing to prevent Makoto Takahashi and Yuki Tatsumi from growing closer, and unexpectedly losing the [manager] role she never wanted in the first place, was a complete failure.

Even things that seem troublesome or a waste of time are completely different experiences if you abandon them yourself versus if someone else takes them away from you. Besides, for Tatami Yuki, this is not entirely without value.

From Makoto Takahashi's perspective, he not only benefited greatly and reaped a lot, but also made his life more leisurely, easy, and simple.

For Uesugi Maya, however, this was a war against her arch-rival that she could not afford to miss any advantage.

Something must be done. No, an attack must be launched against Makoto Takahashi until Yuki Tatsumi can no longer bear it and concedes defeat for love.

As Maya Uesugi thought to herself, she stepped out of the bathroom, picked up a soft towel to dry herself, and then took off her shower cap, letting her long, smooth black hair fall loosely.

After putting on the complete set of white cotton underwear, she picked up the white shirt hanging on the hanger, checked that it was wrinkle-free, and as she buttoned it, another reason came to her.

—Takahashi Makoto's pursuit of deep relationships and his longing for love are very similar to his past self. We should not sit idly by and watch him be seduced by Tachimi Yuki.

Besides, he was playing the role of his friend.

Even if we take a step back and realize that the only person I currently respect is Makoto Takahashi, not relying on anyone doesn't mean I have to give up on my bonds.

Summer air wafted in through the open window. Uesugi Maya stood in front of the mirror, tied the bow at the collar, and only after making sure it was neat did she put on the black pleated skirt, tucking the hem of her white shirt directly into the skirt.

Finally, as she unpacked a brand new pair of black stockings, making her decision as the top of the stockings inch by inch covered her elegant, beautiful legs.

Whatever Tachibana Yuki's intentions, we must not let her succeed. There are reasons why we absolutely cannot lose this war.

After checking her posture in the mirror one last time to make sure there were no flaws, Maya Uesugi picked up a compass and a paper cutter from the shelf and put them in her pleated skirt pocket. She then put on her black round-toed leather shoes, walked out of the bathroom, and crossed the corridor to the kendo club's training ground.

Takahashi Makoto was gripping a bamboo sword and slashing aimlessly at the air.

"Stop playing around, have you finished reading the agreement?" she asked irritably.

"I think it's fine, and you're quite reliable."

Makoto Takahashi put the bamboo sword back in its place, turned around and saw that Maya Uesugi's expression was so cold that it seemed devoid of warmth. He asked curiously, "Who upset you?"

"you."

"I?"

Seeing him pointing at her incredulously, Uesugi Maya closed her eyes, took a deep breath to calm herself, and then walked over and held out her hand to him: "Give it to me."

Makoto Takahashi picked up the signed contract from the ground. There were three copies of the contract, which he put in a folder and kept one for himself.