I am a voice actor, not your emotional support

Satoshi Ebizuka was still wearing her delicate lace Lolita skirt and white stockings today. This outfit was not suitable for squatting down to clean. Sweat had soaked her clothes, including her stockings... She felt very uncomfortable now. Even though Toru Uehara brought her water, she still looked at him with unfriendly eyes.

In contrast, Rupa fared much better, she was wearing shorts and a short-sleeved shirt and didn't seem to be that sensitive to the heat.

Toru Uehara carefully examined the results of their half-hour hard work, nodded in approval of their work.

They really cleaned it with great care and did a great job.

"Xiaozhi, is that right?"

"Do you have something to talk to me about?" Xiaozhi looked at Uehara Toru, with a hint of indifference in his tone.

"It was me who guided Momoka to sell the song."

"……Yeah?"

After leaving these words, Uehara Toru left the room with a smile. The door closed again, and since there were no windows open, the stuffiness in the room quickly became apparent.

Xiaozhi then came back to his senses.

"It turns out it was him..."

"Really..."

"Xiaozhi, are you angry?"

"Of course, who could accept inducing Momoka to sell the piece she worked so hard to create just for an experiment?"

"However, he is willing to provide us with the rehearsal space for free."

“This is not a question of nature!”

Rupa just smiled and didn't say anything. Unlike Xiaozhi, she is already 22 years old and can observe more details. At present, she is only purely curious about Uehara Toru and has no particular likes or dislikes.

……

On the other side, An and Subaru had already removed most of the soundproofing materials, and she now tied her hair into a single ponytail.

There is no way. Although long straight black hair looks good, it is a hassle when doing work.

"But, I'm the biggest contributor, but I still have to do all this hard work. It's really unfair, Uehara-san..."

"Who are you saying is unfair?" A cold voice came from the door.

An He Subaru looked up and suddenly felt nervous: "Uehara-san..."

Uehara Toru chuckled and handed her a bottle of iced drink.

Give water to unfamiliar people and drinks to familiar people.

"Thank you!" After An Hemai took it, he immediately drank a few sips to quench his thirst.

Uehara Toru squatted down, examined the soundproofing materials, and said, "From now on, just sit aside and watch. You don't need to help."

"Then, tell me in more detail what's been going on with your band recently, especially about Renai."

"Oh...it's so nice, Uehara-san, you always care about Nina..." An Hesuba felt that the taste of the fruit juice drink he was drinking had become sour.

Uehara Toru said with a smile: "Of course I care about your band."

"The reason why I emphasize Renai's problem is that the answers to most of the problems can be found in her. If her problems are solved, the others will be solved as well."

"Indeed...By the way, Uehara-san, there is a question I have always wanted to ask you."

"Ask." Toru Uehara was holding the soundproofing material and measuring the size in the room.

"I thought you wouldn't really interfere in our affairs, and you were just complaining casually, but do you have any expectations for our band? Or do you want us to help you achieve something?"

Uehara Toru stroked his chin and nodded: "That's a good question."

“There are expectations, but you can’t do it right now, so you have to become a popular band as soon as possible, that way it will be more valuable.”

An He Subaru blinked, and after hearing what Uehara Toru said, she suddenly laughed and looked very happy. Uehara Toru looked at her in confusion and asked in confusion: "Is what I said just now so funny?"

An Hesuba laughed and wiped his sweat: "It's not that it's funny, it's just..."

I feel like I know you completely, Uehara-san...

You are really just a big brother who likes to make trouble.

No wonder Rencai is so presumptuous, always swaying in front of you.

"Brother Che, let me help you. It will definitely be more efficient if two people work together."

"Brother Toru?" When Toru Uehara heard this name, his memory was instantly brought back to six or seven years ago, when his childhood sweetheart Xiaohua also called him that.

Come to think of it, the name Xiaohua is really everywhere.

"Hehe, since Rencai calls you boss, it's not too much for me to call you brother, right?" An Hesuba chuckled and said as he picked up the sound insulation material.

Uehara Toru looked at An and Subaru and nodded, "Okay, let's do it quickly. After you're done, go get Rupa and Xiaozhi to clean up."

"Okay! I promise to complete the mission!" An Hesuba said with a bit of playfulness and seriousness, and even saluted Uehara Toru.

Toru Uehara smiled at this but didn't say much.

The interaction between the two was very harmonious, almost catching up with the feeling that Nicai had given him before.

-

After some effort, at 8:30 in the evening, everyone finally cleaned Uehara Toru's room and living room thoroughly, saving him a lot of trouble.

When they went downstairs and lay down on the sofa to rest, an enticing aroma wafted from the kitchen.

It was a unique scent, one they had never smelled before.

In Japan, apart from ramen, daily diet is usually light.

Apparently, they had never tasted the rich flavor of Northeastern cuisine. Today, Uehara Tetsu prepared a hearty big pot of stew, adding thirteen spices, soy sauce, sugar color and other seasonings, and finally each person had a portion, and served with fresh rice.

For them who have just completed physical labor, this is undoubtedly an ultimate enjoyment.

"Okay, come and eat." Uehara Toru knocked on the pot with a spoon, with a sense of ritual. Watching the five people lazily come over and then sit down at the dining table obediently, he couldn't help but think that this scene was a little funny.

"Come here and serve yourself." Toru Uehara pointed to the rice cooker next to him.

When Renai heard this, she immediately rushed forward, followed closely by Momoka.

They both filled their plates with rice and returned to their seats with their plates.

Uehara Toru looked at the girls with a smile and began to serve them food. It was a big pot of food, and each person got a plate, which was just the right amount.

Ebizuka Satoshi was a little resistant at first, because the big pot of food didn't look special, just a mixture of various dishes, but the aroma kept tempting her, and after the work just now, she was indeed hungry.

She picked up the chopsticks and wanted to maintain an elegant eating posture and taste the food slowly, but she soon discovered that although the girls around her were not eating voraciously, they were all eating quickly.

So she couldn't help but speed up.

It’s very strange. I don’t think it tastes that good, but why can’t I stop eating it?

Uehara Toru watched their eating speed, smiled softly, casually served himself some rice, and walked outside to the courtyard to enjoy it.

Tonight, the moon is bright and the breeze is gentle. He prefers to be alone on such a night and enjoy his dinner leisurely.

-

After dinner, Momoka and Rupa offered to help wash the dishes. Uehara Toru was relieved and called the remaining three girls to play games together.

Ebizuka Satoshi was a little confused. Didn't they come here today to discuss important matters? Now they were playing games after dinner. What on earth were they doing here?

Uehara Toru opened the game It Takes Two, handed the controllers to Nina and Ebituka, and said with a smile, "Next, the two of you will work together to pass a level. Subaru, you will be responsible for counting the number of deaths."

"At the end of the first level, whoever dies the most times will be eliminated."

"Eliminated?" An Hesuba blinked.

"Aren't you guys having trouble deciding on a band name? Ultimately, it's because no one wants to give in to the other. So it's fair to decide through a game. Whoever loses will give the right to name the band to someone else, and then you have to obey whatever the other person says."

Ebzuka Satoshi was stunned and looked at Uehara Toru with confusion.

Renai hesitated: "Isn't this a bit too casual?"

Uehara Toru patted her head in annoyance: "What a casual thing to say. Your band is in a critical situation right now. If you don't solve the problem now, when will you solve it?"

"…Do you have any objections?" Uehara Toru turned and looked at Ebzuka Satoshi.

Ebizuka Satoshi pursed his lips and finally nodded in agreement.

So the game begins.

Rupa and Momoka, who had just finished washing the dishes, came over and looked at Nina and Ebizka Tomo playing the game nervously, they were a little confused.

But after An and Subaru's explanation, their doubts quickly dissipated.

Indeed, this is a good way to solve the problem. To be honest, the two adults did not insist too much on the name of the band, and the controversy in this regard mainly focused on Nina and Ebizka Satoshi.

Toru Uehara made a gesture to An and Subaru, who immediately understood. She sat on the sofa to supervise them playing games.

Toru Uehara looked at Momoka and Rupa, motioning them to go with him to the courtyard to talk.

Momoka was stunned. When facing Toru Uehara, she always felt inexplicably nervous, as if Toru Uehara was her elder.

Rupa noticed Momoka's reaction and found it very interesting, but she still kept smiling.

Stepping into the fragrant courtyard, the fresh scent of flowers and soil washed away the thirteen spices that had just stained their bodies, making the two girls feel instantly relaxed.

Such a courtyard environment is indeed crucial. When you are in a bad mood, go out for a walk and enjoy the fresh air. Consider the process of taking care of the courtyard as a way to release stress, and life will become better.

At first, Uehara Toru didn't care much about it, but the past five years have been quite depressing for him personally. Although everything else was easy and comfortable, he couldn't get what he wanted most. At that time, he didn't pay much attention to the quality of life, which led to his personality becoming a little strange in many aspects.

Of course, part of the reason is also due to the influence of some people on him.

But now, with the development of his career, his personality has gradually become calmer and gentler than before.

"Momoka, let's talk about why you feel guilty about the previous band." Toru Uehara's voice rang out in the quiet courtyard.

"Huh?" Taoxiang seemed a little surprised.

"Talk about it here?" Momoka naturally trusted Uehara Toru, but she glanced at Rupa beside her, and a hint of hesitation appeared in her eyes.

Uehara Toru caught the hesitation in her eyes and said, "This is why you can't unite now."

"You should be honest with the team about your past, no matter how difficult it is to talk about. If you don't say anything, there will be a gap in everyone's heart, and how can the band get along well?"

Taoxiang was touched by these words and lowered her head like a child who had done something wrong.

Rupa quickly comforted him, "You don't have to be so harsh..."

She exchanged glances with Uehara Toru. Apparently, they had a tacit understanding. One played the strict role and the other played the gentle role. This was their strategy.

Toru Uehara nodded with satisfaction. Indeed, communicating with adults was much smoother.

"Uehara-san is right, so..." Momoka took a deep breath and finally spoke.

"I'll tell you." There was a hint of relief in her voice.

"Because the previous band was the one I brought from Hokkaido despite everyone's opposition. I encouraged them to drop out of school and form this band, but later... we never achieved the expected results, and I couldn't accept the company's arrangement, so... I chose to quit."

It turns out that the true past does not require complicated explanations and can be told in just a few words.

"So, I feel that making enemies with them...I can't do it. At least I don't have any hostility towards them, only guilt." Taoxiang said with a wry smile.

Uehara Toru nodded after hearing this: "Have you ever heard of the relationship between Renai and the current lead singer of Dia Dust?"

Momoka: "She didn't say it, but it might be related to the reason why she dropped out of school before."

"She's been bullied." Toru Uehara's tone suddenly turned cold.

"Eh?" Momoka and Rupa's eyes narrowed slightly, obviously it was the first time they heard about this.

After all, the personality that Rencai is showing now doesn't seem like the type that would be bullied. Instead, she looks more like the type that would bully others.

"So this lead singer was probably directly related to the incident that bullied her, which is why she was so agitated."

Momoka was suddenly speechless. She now felt that what she said during the quarrel with Renai was a bit too much.

"However, whether or not that premise event existed, this matter itself does not conflict. It is completely understandable that you do not want to make enemies; it is also understandable that Jinna wants to defeat her opponent."

"This doesn't stop you from going all out now and raising the band's popularity first. Only when you can stand on the same stage will you truly have the qualifications to challenge others, right?"

"As for your concerns, Renai is a reasonable person. As long as you explain to her clearly that her opponent is the lead singer, not the band you were in before, that will be enough."

Momoka listened carefully to what Uehara Toru said and nodded. At the same time, a sound came from the living room.

It was Nina's excited cheer.

"I won, I won!"

"I'll decide the name of the band!"