Zongman: Nagasaki Sushi's adopted brother

"Hey...Bai Ye, long time no see."

A girl with short blonde hair, wearing a Yakuza school uniform, was sitting in the reception area like a bad girl, with her legs casually crossed, waving towards the door.

Bai Ye looked at the energetic girl and greeted her with a smile: "Long time no see, Masking."

"How have you been lately? I heard you joined a new band and it's become very popular. Even our chuchu (producer) knows about it..."

Masking slightly turned sideways and gently pulled out the chair beside him. His movements were gentle yet a little rough, indicating Bai Ye to sit down.

Bai Ye smiled faintly and couldn't help but sigh, "No, it's Masking. Didn't RAISE A SUILEN (Masking's band) release a hit new song recently? I was really touched after listening to it."

"Hey, thanks for the compliment. Where are the others? Why haven't they arrived yet?"

Bai Ye gestured to the waiter and asked for a menu. "Hailing will be here right away. Chuhua probably won't be so fast. After all, I haven't been to school recently and I'm quite free."

"Not going to school? Then aren't you a delinquent?" Masking put his face close to Bai Ye and said with a wicked smile.

Bai Ye looked at Masking's fierce black face and extremely gangster-like posture, twitching his lips and couldn't help but complain: "The only thing I don't want to hear you say that... By the way, why do you suddenly want to get together today?"

"Isn't it because you've settled down here? And it's been a long time since we last saw each other..." Masking supported his cheek with one hand, leaned on the table, and muttered.

After that, I mean after the Aurora band disbanded...

Although when the Aurora band was first formed, everyone just got together and played independently, and no one paid any attention to each other.

It wasn't until after a performance that Bai Ye took off his exclusive silver mask and his appearance was seen by Chu Hua... After this incident, the Aurora Band began to have a slight bond.

Members began to communicate and interact more, although not very frequently, but at least they were no longer working independently.

Bai Ye's act of taking off the mask seemed to break down some kind of barrier, making everyone aware of each other's existence and value.

"Oh yeah? It seems I'm not the last one." Hachiman Hailing walked in with a bass bag and wearing cool clothes.

Then she sat in the empty seat on the other side of Bai Ye. Her movements were natural and casual, and it was obvious that she was very familiar with this place.

Seats: Masking, Bai Ye, Hachiman Hailing.

"Long time no see, Hailing. Although I have been receiving messages from you, those about Lixi..." Bai Ye greeted with a fake smile while twitching his lips.

Hachiman Kairei had a blank expression on her face as she silently checked the menu. "Are you complaining about me? Are you jealous?"

"Huh?" Bai Ye was confused by Hai Ling's answer for a moment.

Hachiman Hailing turned her head and smiled confidently, "After all, I am also a beauty. It is possible that you, Bai Ye, have a crush on me."

"How dare you say that."

"Hello, a super large portion of the ultimate spicy reincarnation ramen." Hachiman Kailing ignored Bai Ye's complaints and placed an order with the clerk.

Bai Ye couldn't help but continued to sarcastically say, "It's so late, ordering a super large portion will make you fat."

"Bai Ye, don't you know that I can't gain weight?"

"That's great. I'll have one too." Masking raised his hand to indicate his order and turned back to Bai Ye. "Bai Ye, what do you want to eat?"

"Plum ramen."

Upon hearing this, Masking and Hachiman Hailing shrugged at the same time, "You still like eating sour plums so much..."

"Isn't it possible? I can treat you to one portion. It will definitely be delicious."

“No way…”

They both refused in unison.

"Haha~ Everyone is still so energetic." Chu Hua took three bottles of sour plum soup and placed them in their respective seats.

Hachiman Hailing tilted her head, looking calm, "Chuhua is the same as always. She only brought sour plum soup with her drinks, and even bought two extra bottles to take care of me and Masking~"

"This is...I accidentally bought too much..." Chu Hua lowered his head slightly and explained in a low voice.

Chu Hua sat next to Hai Ling and said to Bai Ye excitedly, "By the way, Bai Ye. I watched your closing band performance online and I loved it."

She wanted to get her face closer to Bai Ye, but unfortunately Hai Ling was in between.

Chu Hua leaned forward slightly, trying to shorten the distance between her and Bai Ye, but Hai Ling's presence forced her to adjust her movements.

"Thank you, Chuhua." Bai Ye took a sip of sour plum soup and then took out several reserved tickets from his pocket. "Here are the tickets for you... I have a performance tomorrow at Ring. You can come and see it if you have time."

Hearing this, Masking took the ticket dejectedly, "Alas, too bad I have a performance tomorrow... But I'll keep it."

"I will definitely come!" Chu Hua took Bai Ye's hand and his ticket with both hands.

"How about we change seats?" Hai Ling looked at Chu Hua on the right, then at Bai Ye on the left.

I felt like I was in the middle, a little uncomfortable, and my head felt like it was glowing.

"Please enjoy the ramen you ordered." The waiter brought three bowls of ramen and placed them in front of each table.

Masking looked at Chuhua, who was sitting alone at the table, and asked kindly, "Chuhua, don't you want one?"

"No need, after all, you're an idol~ You still have to stay in shape."

"makes sense..."

Seeing this, Bai Ye pushed his sour plum ramen over and said, "I haven't eaten yet. Didn't you just finish work? You can have a couple of bites first."

"Is it really possible?!"

Chuhua couldn't wait to take Bai Ye's ramen and picked up the chopsticks carefully.

She blew gently on the noodle soup, bent her fingers slightly, and carefully lifted her hair on the side facing Bai Ye. Her movements were gentle and slow, as if she was performing a carefully choreographed ritual.

Then, she gently picked up the ramen, holding the chopsticks firmly with her fingers, and slowly placed the noodles in front of her lips.

She placed her lips lightly on the noodles, opened them carefully, and then bit them. Inadvertently, she bit the chopsticks. The touch at that moment seemed to tell of the throbbing in her heart.

The taste of the sour plum ramen exploded in her mouth, but Chuhua didn't care about that...

[The chopsticks Bai Ye was going to use later were bitten by me]

"You just said you didn't want to eat, staring—"

Masking stared at Chu Hua from a distance, who looked very satisfied, and complained softly.

The latter immediately panicked, "No, that's not the case. I can also try Ms. Masking's ramen..."

"Hahaha, I'm just kidding. Hailing and I eat the same thing, Chuhua you can eat hers."

"Would you like to try it?" Hailing pushed her ramen towards Chuhua.

Chu Hua put the chopsticks in his hand back on the sour plum noodles and pushed it back in front of Bai Ye.

Then he picked up a new pair of chopsticks and tasted Hailing's ramen.

However, his movements were no longer as cautious as before, but with a slightly concealed emotion, he took a big bite.

"Hailing's ramen is delicious too..." Chuhua praised with a smile while chewing.

"Of course, I ordered the signature dish: a super large portion of the ultimate spicy reincarnation ramen." Hailing said seriously with her hands on her chest.

"Eh? Extremely spicy?!"

A stream of fiery air shot up from Chu Hua's stomach into her mouth. Her body felt as if it were on fire, turning red from the inside out, literally.

"Chuhua...Chuhua?"

Before Chu Hua lost consciousness, she only heard Bai Ye anxiously calling her name.

Later, because Bai Ye had to take Chu Hua to the health center, the Aurora band's party was disbanded.

Bai Ye didn't even take a single bite of the bowl of plum ramen.

Chapter 57: Aine also succeeded in chasing her idol (Kita too)

The next day, Ring's cafe.

The cafe is filled with the rich aroma of coffee, and the warm yellow lights shine on the wooden tables and chairs, creating a warm and relaxing atmosphere.

After the band finished their performance, they came here for a short break. They each found a comfortable place to sit down and started chatting unconsciously.

"By the way, Baibai, do you have dark circles under your eyes?" Aiyin drank Earl Grey tea, frowned slightly, and looked at Bai Ye who was a little listless beside her, with a hint of worry in her voice.

Bai Ye took a sip of the secret sour plum soup and sighed softly, "A friend of mine had a stomachache yesterday. I stayed with her in the health room for a long time and didn't sleep for a few hours today."

"Then why don't you try my knee pillow? It's 10000 yen an hour." Yamada Ryo raised his hand, leaned forward slightly, and said with a flattering look on his face.

"Eh?" Aine and Hongxia were startled by her words, and their eyes unconsciously drifted towards Bai Ye who was trying hard to open his eyes.

Kita took the lead, pulled out a stack of banknotes from his pocket and shouted, "Senior Liang, I want it, I want a knee pillow!!"

"Okay, thank you for your patronage. I will make good use of it..." Yamada Ryo was very proud for a moment and was ready to accept Kita's money.

Unfortunately, Hong Xia's knife was one step faster.

"Little Kita, don't spoil Ryo. This guy will only become more aggressive." Hongxia held up Yamada Ryo, who had a big bump on his head, and warned Kita.

At the side, Li Xi came over, holding a tray and delivering desserts to everyone, "Is it really okay for you to be so leisurely?"

[Lixi's eyes: Aine, are you all ready? ]

"It's okay~ Li Xi really worries too much." Aine looked up and teased Li Xi.

【Aine’s eyes: It’s okay~, now it depends on whether she comes or not】

"snort-"

[Lixi's eyes: Okay, we're ready here too]

Li Xi smiled meaningfully and returned to the front desk with light steps.

"Jingle Bell."

The door of the cafe was opened, and the wind chimes tied to the door rang slowly, the sound was crisp and pleasant.

Bai Ye saw the people coming in, and tried to regain his spirits. He waved and said, "Hailing, Chuhua, here, here."

"Chuhua?!" Aiyin was stunned when she heard the name, and quickly looked at the person who came over.

[Is this Sumimi's Mitsuka Hatsuka? Is this true?]

"Ah~ Bai Ye, long time no see." Chu Hua walked over excitedly when she saw Bai Ye. She moved a chair from the next table and inserted it directly between Bai Ye and Chihaya Aine's seats, separating the two.

Her movements were quick and decisive, obviously trying to occupy a position closer to Bai Ye.

Aiyin was so excited for a moment that she didn't pay attention to Chuhua's little movements.

[Miao Mengqin and Sanjiao Chuhua are actually people Bai Ye knows, and they seem to have a pretty good relationship?!]

"Um, who are you?" Yamada Ryo asked indifferently to Sanjiao Chuhua who suddenly broke in.

At the same time, Kita and Aine stood up and slammed their hands on the table excitedly, "Sumi's Hatsuka? Is this true?! I'm your fan!!"

"Well... I'm glad you know Sumimi, thank you for your support." Sankaku Hatsuka nodded to Kita and Aine with a businesslike smile.

Kita and Aine instantly hugged each other and jumped up excitedly, "So gentle, so happy!"

Hong Xia and Liang on the side bit their ears, "She seems to be an idol in a girl group. Kita and Aine often discuss her together..."

Sanjiao Chuhua finally shifted his attention away from Bai Ye and turned to the members of the band. "Bai Ye, are these the members of your band?"

She tilted her head slightly, a hint of curiosity in her voice and a scrutinizing look in her eyes.

Seeing this, everyone began to introduce themselves.

"My name is Chihaya Aine, just call me Aine. I'm the lead singer and guitarist of the band The End. I love your songs so much! Can I call you Hatsuchu?"

"Hmm..." Chu Hua gave an awkward business smile.

"I'm Kita Ikuyo, the guitarist for the band Ending, and I love your songs too!"

"Yamada Ryo..Bass."

"Ryo, you're being rude. Hello, my name is Ichichi Hongxia, and I'm the leader and drummer of the band The End. Thank you for your guidance~"

Chu Hua looked at everyone and smiled appropriately, "Everyone who has finished the band, I've actually been following you all. I came to see your performance today as well."

[After all, it is the band that Bai Ye is in]

"Really?!" Kita and Aine became excited again and almost tore the table apart.

Chu Hua smiled, took out her phone from her bag, and gestured to everyone, "Can I add you on your private Line?"

"We'd be happy to do that!" Kita and Aine jumped out again and agreed on behalf of Yamada Ryo and Nijika.

...

Looking at the noisy crowd over there, Li Xi, who was still at the front desk, wiped the cup and asked Hai Ling who was sitting across from her: "Aren't you going over there?"