Two Worlds, Starting with Kaguya of Penglai Mountain

Kurokawa certainly won't pay attention to her like he used to.

At that moment, Goto Ichiri even pictured Kurokawa Kazuya pointing at Yamada Ryo, Ijichi Nikka, and Kita Ikuyo, saying how great they were and that they didn't need Pochi-chan anymore.

"Ahhhhhh!!!"

The socially awkward pink-haired girl clutched her head and let out a mournful cry without warning.

Why did things turn out like this when it was the first time I had a conversation with a guy I had so much in common with?

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As Pochi cried out in anguish, all eyes at the scene immediately turned to her.

Boqi-chan, who was still roaring loudly, suddenly stopped as if she had been choked.

"Gah~"

The pink-haired girl made a small quack like a duck, then quickly lowered her head as if nothing had happened.

Chapter Thirty-Four: Yoshiki's Little Thoughts

If we were to pinpoint Yoshiki's little selfish desire, it would undoubtedly be to travel to the other world where his older brother resides.

Yoshiki had long since grown accustomed to having his elder brother by his side.

Even now, he still subconsciously makes breakfast for his older brother every morning. If this continues for a little longer, Yoshiki feels he will definitely become very lonely.

Based on this, she actively communicated with Kaguya Houraisan on this matter.

It's unlikely that a method to bring Kurokawa Kazuya and Hanami Anna from another world can be achieved in the short term.

However, it is not impossible for Yoshiki, who lives in the modern world, to travel to another world.

Of course, it wasn't that his real body traveled back in time.

Even if Yoshiki wanted to, it was impossible in reality, not to mention that his older brother would definitely blame him if he knew about it.

Yoshiki can't let his elder brother get angry because of his own actions.

The method given by Kaguya Houraisan is simply...

—A god who creates the real world in another world

In this alternate world where the age of gods has just passed and humans and demons coexist, the use of faith takes many forms.

This naturally includes technologies that utilize faith to create remotely controlled clones.

Essentially, the methods of cultivating illusions in Shinto evolved from this kind of ability.

Take Goto Ichiri from "Guitar Hero" as an example.

If Goto Ichiri, the "Guitar Hero," could spread her videos in another world and collect enough faith through a specific procedure and ritual, she could create an existence similar to a clone.

In a more Eastern sense, it's called an incarnation; in a more Western sense, it's called a divine descent.

These clones are linked through faith in the gods.

Since the beliefs of the two worlds are interconnected, it means that the thoughts and emotions that Goto Ichiri expresses in the real world can be transmitted to the other world and have an effect.

In other words, she can control clones in another world.

Of course, faith can only work in another world.

People in the real world can influence the other world, but people in the other world cannot influence the real world.

Just like controlling a drone with a remote control, they can control the drone to perform actions, but the drone cannot transmit the captured images back.

The otherworldly clones, who should have shared the same senses, are unlikely to be able to transmit those senses back to reality.

"But this isn't actually a bad thing, because faith doesn't have supernatural power in the real world. So no matter what happens to our clones in the other world, they can't possibly harm us."

In the living room of the Kurokawa residence, Yoshiki, holding a tablet, showed the visitors information about the other world and some of his own thoughts.

Chihaya Asagumo: "So, how do you think Yoshiki-chan will solve the problem of not being able to share the senses of her clones?"

The cute girl with the big forehead asked her question at this moment.

Yoshiki Kurokawa: "There's no good solution yet; this is just an experiment. My idea is that if the clone works, I'll have Banami help us attach cameras to our heads so we can use our computers to see the clone in the other world."

As she finished speaking, she and Chihaya Asahi turned their gazes to the other four people present: Ichiri Goto, Ryo Yamada, Nijika Ichichi, and Ikuyo Kita.

Yoshiki's proposed experiment was brilliant, but it came with a premise.

In other words, it requires collecting faith from another world.

This belief cannot be like Kurokawa Kazuya's, which is directed at games; it needs to be specifically directed at the person in question.

They need to have a large number of people from the other world place their faith in someone in the modern world, so that they can then use methods in the other world to create an avatar that can be manipulated by the real world.

Considering that the clones formed from faith cannot deviate too much from the original body in order to establish a connection with it.

Is it even possible to collect faith through religious means?

After much consideration, the modern idol industry seems to be the most suitable option.

Although neither Chihaya Asagumo nor Yoshiki are particularly introverted, it is still quite difficult for them to constantly appear in front of others, singing, jumping, and acting as idols.

Everyone has their own area of ​​expertise, so this should be left to professionals.

Yoshiki's suggestion that Kurokawa Kazuya recruit four people was originally intended for this purpose.

Nijika Ichichi: "Then I'd like to know how much I'd get paid for singing in another world."

As the only reliable person in charge within the team.

The blonde girl, who usually didn't talk much about money, suddenly spoke up at this moment.

Ichi Nyūka has also researched the information about Kurokawa Kazuya as described by Goto Ichiri.

In today's internet age, it's actually not difficult to find this information.

After all, this period is the time when the game "Tsukihime" is being promoted. Although it is a visual novel, its quality is quite high, and it has a considerable reputation in the visual novel genre.

Ijichi Nijika couldn't find more specific details, but she did look into the game's revenue and still remembers it quite clearly.

The game, priced at 8000 yen per copy, sold 5 copies, generating a revenue of 4 million yen.

I've confirmed it; it's more money than I could ever earn in my entire life.

It was through this inquiry that Nijika first came into contact with the so-called bishoujo game, and then... and then she became more and more suspicious that Pochi-chan had been deceived.

The producer of an 18+ bishoujo game deceives high school girls online; this scenario is perfectly plausible.

If it weren't for meeting Chihaya Asagumo along the way and learning from her that Kazuya Kurokawa was actually a high school student like herself, and even a student at the prestigious Ishibuki High School, a top-tier high school for college admissions...

Her attitude would not have been like this when she met Yoshiki.

You should know that she brought an alarm with her the whole time she came here today.

but……

Chihaya Asagumo's sudden appearance led everything down a completely unpredictable path.

From Chihaya Asagumo, Nijika Ijichi and the others learned about Kurokawa and Mina's strange signals, as well as his recent disappearance.

The girl with the broad forehead even took the initiative to share with them all the information she had gathered that could serve as evidence.

So, did we really travel to another world?

Hongxia is still of high school age.

High school sophomores still have the confidence and illusion that they are the protagonists, and at the same time, they have not completely lost their trust in incredible fantasies.

In short, upon hearing everything.

Some unrealistic expectations arose in Ichiji Nijika's heart.

Goto Ichiri, Yamada Ryo, Ijichi Nikka, and Kita Ikuyo form a band, each with their own purpose.

Boqi-chan is thinking about supporting herself with music in the future.

Ryo Yamada wants to create music that expresses his individuality without pandering to the market.

Kita Ikuyo wants to do something with everyone.

And Ichiki Nijika's purpose:

She wanted to fulfill her sister's dream and, together with her sister's expectations, make the four-member Ending Band a truly popular band.

Ichi Nijika strives for her ideals, but after experiencing several real-world difficulties and learning about the hardships faced by musicians, she...

Deep down, she may not be unaware that she is merely walking on the road, and the realization of her so-called dream is so far away that it seems almost unreachable.

Japan has no shortage of high school bands like theirs.

There are countless young bands and countless young idols.

Saying that ten out of ten high school bands will disband after high school is definitely an overstatement, but saying that nine out of ten will disband after high school is definitely an overstatement.

Therefore, when the extraordinary encounter actually occurred, Hongxia had a fleeting illusion that she was the protagonist, and the anticipation in her heart was naturally hard to conceal.

Looking at Yoshiki at this moment, the blonde girl's eyes shone with a light that she herself was unaware of.

That strange, sparkling look in his eyes was like Yoshiki's first time secretly giving his older brother sleeping pills, and then sleeping in his arms again after a long time—a feeling full of anticipation yet also a little apprehensive.

Memories from not long ago flooded my mind.

A gentle smile unconsciously appeared on the petite girl's face.

Yoshiki Kurokawa: "As for the compensation, it should be calculated based on the popularity in the other world."

Jia Shu showed the document on the tablet in her hand to the other party.

Yoshiki Kurokawa: "Currently, based on the information given by my older brother, all we need is video. To end the band's activities, we just need to set up cameras next to your concerts and sync them to the other world. Of course, we will definitely invite you to participate in online activities later, but the cost can be discussed separately then."

The petite girl, well-prepared, began to explain her plans.

Nijika Ichi: "If you commission us to perform, you can help us pay for the venue fee, right?"

Yoshiki Kurokawa: "I need to discuss this with my older brother. As long as the conditions are reasonable, there shouldn't be any major problems."

The petite girl nodded her head.

Ryo Yamada: "Then when can you provide the funds?"

With a serious expression on her face, the handsome but regrettable blue-haired girl, Yamada Ryo, who had been waiting for a long time, squeezed next to Nijika and spoke.

Yoshiki Kurokawa: "If the communication goes smoothly, then my brother will be able to send you money next."

Yamada Ryo: "?!"

The blue-haired girl's expression turned serious, and her gaze towards Yoshiki Kurokawa gradually took on the look of someone eyeing his wallet.

Kita Ikuyo: "Great, Goto-kun, we have more income now."

The energetic red-haired girl spoke happily to Ichiri Goto beside her.

The band End, consisting of Ichiri Goto, Ryo Yamada, Nijika Ichichi, and Ikuyo Kita, is currently just a small, newly debuted band.

They have to pay for the venue rental themselves, and their concerts are basically loss-making but they gain popularity.

This is basically the situation faced by all newly formed girl bands like theirs.

Only after they have accumulated enough fame to sign a contract with a company can they officially step onto the stage.

However, it seems there are now more ways to make money.

Holding Goto Ichiri's hand, Kita Ikuyo skipped and jumped around.

However, her emotions are actually quite different from those of Ijichi Nijika.

The former carries a touch of adult seriousness, while the latter... seems like receiving pocket money unexpectedly from a visiting relative?

Goto Ichiri: "Is...is that so~"

The pink-haired girl, who had been silent all along, scratched her head.

At this moment, Boqi's feelings are a bit complicated. On the one hand, she is happy because the band seems to have taken another step forward, and on the other hand, her little secret that was only hers has been shared with everyone, which makes her feel a little sour.

Should I send another message when I get back to express my loyalty to Lord Kurokawa?

Such thoughts popped into the girl's head, and then all sorts of loyalty declarations from the TV dramas she had watched kept swirling in her mind.

Yoshiki Kurokawa: "Before we sign the contract, I'll contact your older brother for everyone. This will also help prove that your older brother is in another world."

As Yamada Ryo was being pulled away by Nijika, Yoshiki nodded his little head. Despite being the youngest, he seemed to have the air of someone in control of the whole scene.