Girl idols are meant to be exploited!

Two pianos, one deep and one shallow, one steady and one agile, two top pianists perform a piece of music together in different styles.

People who don’t know much about the subject hear a smooth piano sound that is no less than that of Master Sakamoto. People who know about the subject can hear the sudden increase in the difficulty of Master Sakamoto in the second half, but this girl was able to keep up closely.

When did such a talented piano girl appear in the music industry?

At this moment, Xiaozhi, who was sitting in the audience, had a complicated expression.

Shoko Toyokawa's performance of the song far exceeded her expectations. Thinking that she had achieved this level under her strict supervision, she felt a sense of accomplishment.

But then I thought about the fact that the person performing on the stage was not me, and a feeling of loss enveloped me again.

I clearly have a share of the credit, but I cannot enjoy the glory and can only be a behind-the-scenes staff member... When can I perform on stage?

Is it too much to ask for you to find the right teammates before signing a contract?

Because of his willfulness, Lupa has now become Taku Hoshikawa's assistant. He works hard and overtime every day, and he is a burden to Lupa.

If I wasn't there, she could always team up with others and go on stage...

Looking at Lupa sitting next to him, Xiaozhi moved closer to Lupa and whispered:

"Lupa, I don't want to wait any longer. Should we find a time to sign a contract with Taku Hoshikawa?"

Chapter 92: Open-air Music Festival, the system appears again!

Even after Maestro Sakamoto's performance had ended, the concert continued.

Mana Junda and Hatsuka Sanka returned to the stage and continued to perform the remaining songs for the audience with their enthusiasm.

Their singing was still moving and their stage performance was still infectious, however, the audience was not as enthusiastic as before.

It’s not that their performance was bad, but the two piano performances by Master Sakamoto and Shoko Toyokawa were so shocking that it was difficult to get rid of the aftertaste for a while.

In the hearts of many audiences, those two piano pieces were the most memorable moments of the night.

Despite this, Mana Junta and Hatsuka Sanka were not discouraged. They continued to sing with all their might and infected the audience with their music.

By the last song, the audience was still moved by their emotions, waving their glow sticks again and singing along with the rhythm, bringing the concert to a climax.

"The concert is over. Please exit in an orderly manner."

As the lights in the venue gradually came on, the people in the audience had not yet fully recovered from the shock of the performance.

Crowds of people began to emerge at the entrance, and many viewers were still not satisfied and were discussing excitedly.

“It was really worth it to see Maestro Sakamoto perform at this concert!”

"That newbie... her name is Miss Ob, right? Who is she? She's so strong!"

"Tonight's performance was truly worth it. Not only were the performances by Junda Mana and Mikado Hatsuka fantastic, but even the piano performance was so wonderful..."

Taku Hoshikawa couldn't hear the audience's discussions, but he knew from Toyokawa Shoko's extraordinary performance tonight that she did not waste the opportunity he gave her.

After tonight, she will no longer be an amateur, but a mysterious genius girl who has emerged out of nowhere in the music world and can play with Master Sakamoto.

"it is finally over……"

丨。

Watching the audience leaving in groups of three or two, Takuya Hoshikawa finally released the button on the console, leaned back in his chair, and let out a long breath.

Although his operation was smooth and natural, this performance was indeed a big test for him and an unforgettable experience.

Taku Hoshikawa returned to the backstage through the staff passage. The performance had just ended, but the backstage was even more chaotic than before the show started.

The staff were busy packing up the equipment, the stage staff were confirming whether all the processes were completed smoothly, and the director was reviewing with the team while looking towards the stage from time to time, seemingly still immersed in the emotion of the performance.

When the director saw Hoshikawa Taku coming back, he immediately put down his work, strode over, patted Hoshikawa on the shoulder, and gave him a thumbs up with excitement.

"Brother Hoshikawa, your use of light and shadow is truly amazing! Especially the performance between Master Sakamoto and your artist, the coordination of light and shadow was so perfect!"

After praising director Taku Hoshikawa, he also did not forget to praise Shoko Toyokawa.

"No wonder you let that girl go on stage. It turns out you knew she had talent a long time ago! I was overthinking it. With such talent, she'll definitely garner more attention on this stage. I'm sure she'll be on the hot searches these days!"

"Then I'll lend you some good advice."

Taku Hoshikawa smiled and didn't take these polite words seriously.

His work was done and he was about to leave when the director stopped him.

"Brother Xingchuan, don't leave so quickly. There is something I want to discuss with you."

"There's an open-air music festival coming up in half a month. I'm the director of the main stage for this event. If it's convenient for you, could you be my lighting engineer again?"

Hoshikawa Taku originally planned to refuse.

He was willing to take the job of lighting technician because he wanted to take this opportunity to get in touch with Triangle Chuhua.

Now that his goal has been achieved, there is no need for him to continue doing this work.

However, just as he was about to speak, the director seemed to see his intention and quickly added:

"Xingchuan, I know you're the manager of an agency. If you're willing to help, I can have your agency's band perform at this open-air music festival!"

The director was obviously very clear about the principle of exchanging interests and knew that money alone would not be enough to impress Taku Hoshikawa.

Taku Hoshikawa thought for a moment and felt that the open-air music festival was also a place to increase his fame, so he nodded and agreed.

"Okay, I promise you."

The moment after Hoshikawa Taku agreed, the system that had not been seen for a long time suddenly popped up.

[Mission Release: Conquer the Open-Air Music Festival!]

[Mission Description: Music festivals are the best stage for band growth and a great opportunity to expand their influence. The host needs to arrange for their band to perform on the open-air music festival stage and maximize the exposure of this performance, making it the focus of the entire audience.]

[Mission Objective: Ensure the band's performance at the open-air music festival is a great success, and rank at least in the top three among all the bands participating in the festival.]

[Mission Reward: Acquire the [Stage Coordinator] skill, which improves performance planning and stage scheduling abilities; financial reward: 300 million yen; and special rewards are triggered based on mission completion.]

[Tip: Opportunities only belong to those who are prepared. Host, make full use of your resources and let this music festival become the starting point for their rise! ]

Hoshikawa Taku's eyes narrowed slightly.

A week later, the system sent a new task again.

However, this mission was exactly what he wanted.

He originally wanted to use the music festival as an opportunity to make a name for himself, and now he can get extra rewards, which is a complete surprise.

The director was also very busy today. After confirming that Taku Hoshikawa would join, he did not have time to discuss the details with him. He just said a few words in a hurry and then returned to his post to continue with the finishing work.

Taku Hoshikawa's work was finished and he was ready to leave, so after saying goodbye to the director, he headed backstage.

Master Sakamoto did not stay backstage for too long after the performance.

He was well aware of his influence and was afraid that if he didn't leave early, he would be surrounded by a large number of fans outside the venue. So, after saying goodbye to Sumimi's agent, Master Sakamoto left the venue in a low-key manner.

It was a pity that Taku Hoshikawa couldn't ask him what he thought of Xiangzi on the spot, so he could only visit him later.

When Taku Hoshikawa arrived at the backstage lounge, Shoko Toyokawa had been waiting there for a long time.

Her outfit today still maintains the mysterious feeling she had during the performance. The black lace mask covers the upper half of her face, revealing only her delicate jaw and slightly red lips.

She sat quietly on the sofa, her hands folded on her knees, looking like a doll.

After a moment of hesitation, Xingchuan Taku asked, "Xiangzi, aren't Chuhua and the others here?"

"They were also scheduled for interviews and are now being interviewed elsewhere."

Xiangzi paused and said, "Actually, they asked me to go, but I didn't go. I said I would wait for your arrangements."

The "they" Xiangzi mentioned actually refers specifically to Chuhua from the Sanjiao group. Chuhua really wants Xiangzi to become more famous and hopes that she will go with him during the interview.

But Xiangzi refused. She could only follow the donut lady to participate in the interview with regret, saying against her will that "Sumimi and she are one and the same, and we will never be separated."

Taku Hoshikawa agrees with Xiangzi's refusal to be interviewed.

"Xiangzi, you need to remain mysterious and participate in as few interviews as possible. What you need now is for your work to speak for you."

The most important thing about this performance is not to make Shoko Toyokawa famous overnight, but to create a sense of mystery.

Before she fully reveals her true appearance, the more mysterious she is, the more curious the audience will be.

And this curiosity is the best driving force for her to reach the top in the future.

Shoko Toyokawa nodded slightly, having no objection to Taku Hoshikawa's arrangement.

Xiangzi looked up at Xingchuan Taku, hesitated for a moment, and asked: "Mr. Xingchuan, are you satisfied with my performance?"

Although the mask covered most of her face, Hoshikawa Taku could still detect a subtle hint of expectation in Xiangzi's eyes.

"Of course I'm satisfied."

Hoshikawa Taku answered without hesitation, "Not only am I satisfied, your performance has completely exceeded my expectations."

As he said this, he reached out and gently rubbed Toyokawa Shoko's head.

The action was natural and gentle, with an undisguised sense of praise.

Toyokawa Shoko's body stiffened slightly, but then a faint blush quietly appeared on her face.

This is the moment she has been waiting for.

What she needed most was recognition. The person who once gave her recognition was her father. However, her father has now become a "useless person", an alcoholic whom she can hardly recognize.

Now, the person who can make her feel the warmth of being recognized again has become Taku Hoshikawa in front of her.

In the blur, Xiangzi seemed to see the shadow of his former positive father in Xingchuan Taku...

Chapter 93: Chihaya Aine’s amazing wisdom.

"Xiangzi, take off your blindfold and change your clothes. I'll take you home."

Hoshikawa Taku said to Xiangzi.

On the stage, Xiangzi was shrouded in a mysterious aura, but now that the performance was over, continuing to walk out of the venue in this attire was almost equivalent to directly exposing his identity to everyone.

If Xiangzi wanted to go out without being noticed, he had to change his clothes.

A few minutes later, she changed out of her dress and put on a simple white sweater and jeans. She casually tied her long hair into a low ponytail with a hairband and put on a baseball cap, completely changing her appearance.

If he hadn't seen her change clothes with his own eyes, Hoshikawa Taku would probably have found it difficult to connect her with the mysterious girl on the stage just now.

After Xiangzi changed her clothes, Taku Hoshikawa took her away from the concert venue and did not attend the celebration party that the director was going to hold next.

At this moment, there are still many spectators lingering outside the main entrance. Some are waiting for the members of the Sumimi group to come out, while others are enthusiastically discussing the performance that has just ended. Some have even begun to speculate on the identity of the mysterious piano girl on social media.

Taku Hoshikawa deliberately bypassed the main gate and left through the dedicated passage at the back door.

After leaving the venue, Hoshikawa Taku didn't leave with Xiangzi directly. Instead, he said to her, "I have to meet another girl. Hiroi Kikuri offended her before the performance. I got an autographed photo of Sankaku Hatsuka to apologize to her. Do you want to come with me?"

"Well, let's go together."

Xiangzi felt that she was now completely hidden and no one could recognize her, so she decided to go with Hoshikawa Taku.

This is actually what Taku Hoshikawa wanted to see. He raised the corners of his mouth slightly and dialed the number of a pink guitarist in his address book.

The call was quickly connected, and a girl's voice came through with a hint of nervousness and anticipation.

"Hello? Is this the staff member from before?"

"it's me."

Xingchuan Taku said directly, "Where are you now? I will come to find you."

As a fan of Sumimi, Chihaya Aine naturally would not miss the opportunity to get an autographed photo for free. She also stayed nearby waiting for Hoshikawa Taku.

After asking for the address, Taku Hoshikawa took Shoko to where Chihaya Aine was.

Xiangzi remained silent all the way, but as the destination got closer, her brows furrowed slightly.

"what happened?"

Hoshikawa Taku noticed something was wrong with her.

"nothing……"

Xiangzi whispered, but he had a vague feeling of unease in his heart.

Until she saw Chihaya Aine——

Then, Chihaya Aine also saw her.