Anime, but you can win a prize by confessing your love

"No, if that's the case, the band will disband right here!"

Two fashionable and sweet-looking female college students got into an argument.

"Oh right, it seems they are [Beast Leah]."

Kita pointed at them confidently.

"But this is definitely a genius MC who can make the audience fall to the ground with laughter! It's funny to think that the instrument is like Takeda Shingen's fan."

"It will definitely make the scene fall into deathly silence!"

……

After eavesdropping for a while, the girls relaxed a lot - what the hell, it turns out that [Beast Leah] would also argue over such trivial matters, it seems that she is not much different from everyone else at ordinary times.

Even Xiao Boqi felt a little smug, because the idea of playing with Takeda Shingen's joke coincided with that of the band's lead singer.

When I returned to the lounge, I notified Otsuki Yuyuko to go and get rid of the drunk Hiroi. Coincidentally, I also caught up with the drawing of lots for the performance order.

A staff member wearing clothes with the word "staff" on them shook a lottery box containing number cards and signaled each band to send a representative to draw lots.

"I'll try!"

Hong Xia rolled up her sleeves excitedly. She thought she had good luck in drawing lots. After all, she always got good lots every time.

"Be sure to pick number seven~"

"Why number seven?"

"Sure enough, Ye Jun is just like other boys and has no idea about lucky numbers."

After a while, Hongxia came back with a sad face.

"It's over, it's number five."

Liang glanced at him and pronounced a final verdict: "It's time to call it a day."

What the hell?

Ye Mu just felt puzzled. This kind of drawing order should be either closer to the front or closer to the back. After all, it is easier to leave a deep impression on the examiner.

After knocking on the heads of the three superstitious girls and giving them a lecture, Ye Mu was able to barely maintain their morale.

In order to divert attention from the lottery, Hong Xia, who had recovered, took out a set of stickers and distributed them to everyone.

"The band's mascot stickers have been custom-made. Let's stick them on our instruments. This will show the unity of the band~"

A hanged sunny doll doesn't seem to be a mascot at all, but in order not to waste Hongxia's efforts, everyone still stuck it on their pianos.

Except for——

"It's so ugly, I don't want to put it on."

After Liang finished speaking, he was pushed to the ground by Hong Xia, whose veins were exposed on his hands.

"It has to be posted! This is the 'Komusubi' that Ryo drew himself, and it carries the bond between our band."

No wonder the taste is so unique.

The history of this mascot can be traced back to the period when the band's logo was designed. Liang just drew it casually, but he didn't expect that Hongxia would actually make it into a real thing in the end.

After the fight and noise, it was time for lunch.

The bento made by Xingge herself is really exciting.

Chapter 280: Don’t underestimate the Chinese people’s tolerance for chili peppers!

Nearing noon, many bands from out of town left the livehouse and chose to eat at a nearby family restaurant, which made the lounge much more spacious and quiet.

Hong Xia took out boxes of lunch boxes and placed them on the table, and Ye Mu did the same.

"Although the portions are a bit large, please try to fill your stomachs. Otherwise, I will definitely be disappointed to see so much leftovers."

"Oh, by the way, this portion is specially provided for Ye Jun. My sister told Ye Jun to finish it."

After specially picking out the box made specially for Ye Mu and distributing the lunch boxes, Hong Xia clasped her hands together and asked for help from everyone.

"I understand. Just eat less of what Ye Mu makes."

Liangmian opened two bento boxes expressionlessly, and spoke coldly with his small mouth at a 38-degree angle without any scruples.

"Hey, my feelings need to be considered as well."

Ye Mu's protest was rejected by Liang with a faint smile.

But the good news is that apart from Xiliang's nonsense, Hongxia, Kita and Xiaobochi all proved their admiration for Ye Mu's cooking skills by wolfing down the food.

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"How did you know that I like to eat Kappa thin rolls?"

"It tastes better than my sister's."

“Delicious! And the photo effects are great too!”

Ye Mu was very pleased with everyone's praise, and couldn't stop smiling, but...

When Ye Mu opened the lunch box that Xing Ge had specially prepared for him, Liang and Hong Xia who were sitting next to him showed surprised expressions.

In the lunch box, fiery red chili powder covered the chicken fillet like a hill. Unlike the girls', the broccoli that was originally used as a side dish was replaced with green peppers.

The fiery red soup was already somewhat viscous, and the smell alone was enough to make the Japanese girls who had no resistance to chili peppers stay away.

Xie Liang looked from afar and kicked Ye Mu's calf with a gloating look.

"Sure enough, I knew that the sister-con store manager would definitely take revenge on you, and here it comes."

Hong Xia was shocked: "No wonder my sister kept sneezing while making lunch boxes, it turns out it was because of this."

The girls didn’t know, but Ye Mu himself knew it very well.

Xingge's action was probably a revenge for what happened in Huangquan Melon Paradise. When Xingge limped open the door of the compartment, he turned his head and said cruelly, "Just wait and see."

Women’s desire for revenge is really strong, but I have to admit, her revenge in this way... is more or less cute?

"No, Mr. Ye, don't eat yet. I want to ask my sister what's going on!"

Hong Xia looked worried. She forcefully placed the box of fried chicken with "added ingredients" on the table and called Xingge.

"Sister, why are you..."

"You guys have already started eating? Tsk, tell Ye Mu to take a photo of his empty lunch box for me after eating. Don't ask why, he will agree."

Before Hong Xia could say anything more, there was only a busy tone on the other end of the receiver.

"elder sister--"

Helplessly putting down the phone, Hong Xia was about to turn around and share Xingge’s words with everyone, but she found that Ye Mu had already started eating with big mouthfuls.

Ah? ? ?

This was like a fantasy to the girls who couldn't eat spicy food. They all stared with wide eyes, staring at Ye Mu as he put the chili pepper into his mouth one bite at a time.

Don't underestimate the Chinese people's tolerance for hot peppers, you bastard. They can endure this level just by gritting their teeth.

Spicy chicken noodles with chicken fillet, and then shredded green peppers. Ye Mu actually finished the whole lunch box.

"Sister Xingge's cooking skills are average, and the fried chicken fillet isn't as fragrant as the chili powder."

Although Ye Mu said calmly, after enjoying himself, he was also thinking about how to retaliate in his mind.

As expected, Xingge still has to hold on to the full-length mirror and pound like crazy, right?

Or even worse, in front of a window?

When she realizes how embarrassing her expression is, she will be tortured to death by shame, but ultimately she will succumb to desire and become completely ruined.

Well, that's how she should be punished, but I guess Xingge will also be on high alert and won't easily let him stay overnight at Ichichi's house.

After lunch, Hong Xia and her group, who had been whispering and glancing at Ye Mu from time to time, seemed to have finally made a judgment. Hong Xia stood up and issued a ban on behalf of the girls:

"I'm sorry, but for safety reasons, Ye-jun is not allowed to kiss us today."

"No way!"

"No means no, we will protect Pochi-chan too."

Hongxia made the sign of a cross with her arms in front of her chest, while Kita and Ryo, who couldn't hold back her laughter, cooperated and protected Xiao Bochi behind them.

Ye Mu's expression drooped. This additional damage was much more painful than eating this lunch box.

…………

After the playfulness, the afternoon sound check session also kicked off. Since there was no time for rehearsal, the musicians used this sound check as a brief rehearsal.

In just one minute of soundcheck, all thirty bands gave their best, striving to demonstrate their strength to the judges while also shocking other competing bands.

Under the stage, Hiroi and Sato Aiko, who had regained their image under Otsuki's careful care, stood side by side, admiring with satisfaction the talents of the young people in the 10th Generation Band.

"Sideros and Beast Leah are both pretty good."

Hiroi Kikuri said this without any context.

Sato Aiko was not very familiar with Hiroi, and subconsciously took her words as a hint that she should vote for these two bands.

So, facing this well-known bassist in the industry, Sato Aiko was not to be outdone and responded: "It wouldn't be bad to end the band."

"Yeah, that's right... Well, it's just their turn to play."

"Eh?"

This made Sato Aiko feel a little embarrassed, and she had to awkwardly shift her gaze to the stage.

"Next, please let Miss Guitar do the sound test."

Following the store manager's command, a burst of extremely fast music with a BPM that seemed to exceed 200 spread through the speakers to the entire venue.

Very strong! Not only is the speed fast, but the playing is also very clean!

The auditors present and the bands that had already auditioned searched the stage with shocked eyes.

It’s this guitarist’s expression…why does he look so devastated?

Could it be the sound of the guitar that completely intoxicated the strong man?

After the audition, their guess was finally confirmed.

The lead singer bowed to apologize to everyone, and then he and the keyboard player who came over pulled out the shielding wire of the guitar, and then they carried the pink-haired guitarist down from the left and right.

It turns out that Honkai's expression was not one of intoxication, but he was really too nervous, so scared that he was shaking all over and played so fast!

In the audience, Sato Aiko and Hiroi Kikuri, who knew how well Bochi-chan could blend into the stage, smiled awkwardly.

Finally, as the last group finished their soundcheck, the final review of this “unconfirmed riot” that would determine the future direction of the band also kicked off.

Chapter 281: The Predetermined Champion and the Predetermined Contract

At the front desk of the performance hall, Sideros and Beast Leah, who were at the front of the draw order, had already started their live performances. However, at the same time, the faces of the people in the ending band in the lounge were not looking good.

"Hongxia, are you sure those people are the examiners?"

Kita asked again to confirm.

"I'm sure, even though I only glanced at them, they had censor badges on their chests."

Hongxia's voice was muffled, and next to her was Xiao Pochi, who had a somewhat unwilling expression on his face.

Just now, Hong Xia, who was accompanying her to the bathroom, accidentally overheard a conversation between a few people who were obviously record company managers on the way.

"…It's already been decided. Although I'm sorry for the bands behind, Sideros and Beast Lea will definitely qualify. The rest of the time will just be garbage time."

"Yes, many viewers have already decided to vote this way. After all, it is hard to avoid getting tired of listening to something more and more..."

Even if these two men in suits cannot represent all of them, they can represent the voices of many reviewers.

These two bands are very powerful and have been established for quite some time. Their non-stop live performances over the past two or three years have already made them familiar to many passers-by, so the voting tendency is more inclined towards such "veteran bands".

Kita was also feeling bad, but he still tried to put on a cheerful face as usual to cheer everyone up.

"Haha, we can't give up until the last minute. Even if we can't make it out, this opportunity can let many companies know about the existence of the band!"

"Woo..."

Liang yawned and agreed.