They are really too low!

Seemingly understanding what he meant, the girl slowly blushed to her ears.

Rio Futaba leaned against the corner of the corridor, her hands in the pockets of her white coat, quietly watching the interaction between the two.

……

The music gradually stopped, and Junta Mana eagerly turned to look at Toyokawa Shoko beside her, her expectant eyes sparkling.

"Mana's skill level is getting better and better; it's almost impossible to find any mistakes." Toyokawa Shoko smiled. "I think she should be fine going on stage in this condition."

Hearing her praise, Junda Mana chuckled a few times, not feeling embarrassed at all. Instead, she proudly puffed out her small chest.

Because that's the truth. Junda Mana considers herself to be a girl with relatively good musical talent, unlike some people who think she can only sing.

Of course, what made Junda Mana even happier was that, after her repeated corrections, Toyokawa Shoko stopped using honorifics with her.

Despite being the same age as her, Toyokawa Shoko always used honorifics with her, making her feel awkward, as if their relationship was just that of a tutor and a tutor.

"The performance is about to start, Xiao Xiang, do you want to go check it out?" Junta Mana immediately invited, "You've definitely never seen a Mana concert before, I guarantee you'll be amazed!"

Toyokawa Shoko hesitated. She knew that Junda Mana's concert was this Saturday, and today was their last practice session.

Next, Mana Junda will probably be on-site preparing for rehearsals, and she probably won't even go to school, since today is already Wednesday.

Mana Junda can still spare a little time now, probably because of a certain boy.

"Come on, come on, Shoko." Seeing Shoko Toyokawa hesitate, Mana Junda looked at him pitifully. "We've practiced for so long, don't you want to see Mana's live performance?"

From last month until now, apart from Hoshino Mi, only Junda Mana has spent the most time with her.

Toyokawa Shoko found it hard to refuse Junta Mana's invitation, and at the same time, she thought of her childhood friend who was also preparing for a performance, which she had not yet seen live.

“Okay, I’ll come over,” Toyokawa Shoko agreed.

"Yay!" Junta Mana immediately raised her hands in a celebratory gesture. "Don't worry, Mana has prepared front-row tickets for you, so you can see everything clearly!"

Seeing her happy expression, Toyokawa Shoko inexplicably curled the corners of her lips slightly, as if she had been infected by her emotions.

After a small celebration, Junta Mana planned to strike while the iron was hot.

"By the way, does Xiaoxiang want to stay?" Junta Mana blinked. "The company has already agreed, and Mana can continue practicing piano."

Toyokawa Shoko suddenly felt lost. She didn't understand why the other person wanted to help her, and could only recall what Hoshino Mi had told her.

"Was it because Hoshino-senpai made Mana do this?"

"Haha, that's part of the reason." Junda Mana said slightly awkwardly, "Actually, he did tell Mana a little bit about Xiaoxiang, but Mana felt that Xiaoxiang was working so hard, and if we just sat by and did nothing, that wouldn't be what friends do!"

Toyokawa Shoko didn't like hearing such things; she didn't become friends with Junda Mana in order to get help.

However, she had already argued with Hoshino about this before, and didn't want to make things awkward now.

"I don't quite understand, what did he say to you back then?" Toyokawa Shoko had always been concerned about this.

Junta Mana looked a little awkward and said in a low voice, "Actually, it's nothing. He just promised to fulfill one of Mana's requests in the future."

"What are the requirements?" Toyokawa Shoko was even more puzzled. She thought Hoshino Mi was very good-looking, but Junda Mana was also a beautiful girl and a popular idol.

One is an ordinary student, the other is a popular idol. What can Hoshino Mi do to help Junda Mana?

"Mana... Mana hasn't decided yet." Junta Mana seemed hesitant. "Xiao Xiang, what kind of requests do you think boys usually agree to?"

Toyokawa Shoko was a little confused. As a young lady who had lived in an all-girls school since childhood, this question was a bit beyond her level.

"Does Xiaoxiang think it's too much to ask him to spend the whole day on a date with a girl?" Junda Mana cherished this request very much, and she even considered whether to force Hoshino Mi to agree to be her boyfriend.

However, Junda Mana was too shy; she felt that girls should be more reserved.

Toyokawa Shoko's expression was strange. She had been suspicious all along, but now it seemed that this little idol had completely stopped pretending.

Strangely, seeing Mana Junda's shy expression, Shoko Toyokawa felt inexplicably irritated.

"No guy could refuse a girl's date invitation." Toyokawa Shoko turned her gaze slightly, wondering if it would count as a date if she had asked Hoshino Mi to stay.

“But it’s a little embarrassing to say it out loud.” Junda Mana wanted to cover her cheeks. “Is there a better and more direct way, like making him take the initiative?”

If Hoshino Mi could take the initiative, she would accept it even if it meant pinning her to the bed.

However, Hoshino Mi seems to only treat her as a friend, and respects the company's requirements very much, never touching her.

She could understand, after all, she was a popular idol now, and she couldn't be too close to boys, nor could she date.

But as long as we don't get caught, isn't that enough?

"How about giving him a subtle hint? As long as he's not an idiot, he should understand what you mean." Toyokawa Shoko didn't really want to continue this topic; she felt a tightness in her chest.

Junta Mana pouted; she was sleeping in his bed, but he didn't react at all!

Suddenly, she felt embarrassed, realizing that she had said something she shouldn't have to Toyokawa Shoko.

"Xiao Xiang, you absolutely mustn't tell him what we just said, okay?"

Toyokawa Shoko felt a little awkward. Just moments ago, the two of them were discussing whether or not to continue practicing the piano, but now they inexplicably had a little secret.

The idol who appears pure and cute on stage actually has a crush on a boy in private and is even willing to give herself to him. If this little secret were to be leaked, it would probably ruin her reputation.

Thinking about this, Toyokawa Shoko suddenly realized why Hoshino Mi had never taken the initiative to approach Junta Mana.

It's probably not just a company requirement, but also Hoshino's own consideration.

Chapter 123 is so good!

Soon after receiving reassurance from Toyokawa Shoko, Junda Mana felt relieved and continued the conversation.

"Xiao Xiang, do you think this is okay?" Junta Mana said. "Although this is considered a formal job, since it's Mana's interest, the company won't have too many requirements for you."

"Let me think about it," Toyokawa Shoko said, neither confirming nor denying.

"It's okay, Mana will wait until you've thought it through." Junda Mana smiled, then hummed a little tune and played a beautiful melody on her hands.

The afternoon sunlight filtered through the curtains, revealing glimpses of the girl's profile. Fine, delicate downy hairs adorned her fair, translucent earlobes, and blue veins were faintly visible beneath her snow-white, tender skin. Her upright posture perfectly accentuated her slender waist, slightly rounded breasts, straight and shapely legs, and subtly pert buttocks. Inspiring musical notes danced and fluttered beneath her fingers.

If this scene could be filmed and posted online, it would probably get a lot of views.

Sometimes, Toyokawa Shoko felt that this innocent young idol did indeed have unique assets.

Just looking at her smile seems to heal the soul, and coupled with her singing voice, it's no wonder that so many fans like her.

Toyokawa Shoko thought of the piece Hoshino Mi had composed last time, wondering if the other party was still revising it or preparing the next piece.

"Xiao Xiang, hurry up and play with Mana!" Junta Mana suddenly said enthusiastically, "You play the high notes, and Mana will handle the low notes!"

"We haven't practiced four-handed piano duets yet. Does Mana know how to play?" Even though she said that, Toyokawa Shoko still sat down, her body close to Junta Mana.

"It's okay, Mana watched a video of a four-handed piano duet, it was super cool, we'll definitely have that kind of chemistry too!"

Sometimes, Mana Junda is like an energetic child, always coming up with some whimsical ideas, and she will also drag Shoko Toyokawa along to play with her.

“Okay, let’s give it a try. Mana, step on the pedal, and then we’ll play Debussy’s ‘Suite Rabindranath’ together.” Toyokawa Shoko suddenly had a mischievous glint in her eye. “If anyone makes a mistake, should there be a punishment?”

"Eh, what punishment?" Junta Mana

"Let me think, for example, Mana isn't allowed to eat any donuts today?" Toyokawa Shoko said mischievously.

"This punishment is too much!" Junta Mana fumed. "And why is not allowing Mana to eat a donut a punishment!"

"Donuts are high-calorie sweets, and idols all maintain a healthy figure. This is to protect Mana's health and figure." Toyokawa Shoko tried her best to keep a straight face, but the teasing smile in her eyes still betrayed her thoughts.

"Mana's figure is very well managed; she's never been fat!" Junda Mana stubbornly insisted. "Mana doesn't eat donuts every day; she only eats one occasionally!"

Toyokawa Shoko smiled but remained silent.

Feeling embarrassed, Junda Mana threatened, "In that case, Mana will punish Sho too!"

"What should be punished?" Toyokawa Shoko asked, suppressing a laugh.

"Hmm... punishment..." Junda Mana racked her brains. She hadn't thought of anything specific yet, her mind went blank for a moment, then something occurred to her, and her eyes lit up, "Hehehe, of course it's punishment for Sho to do..."

Just then, Junta Mana's phone, which was placed next to her, vibrated slightly, suddenly interrupting the atmosphere between the two.

When Junda Mana saw that it was her manager calling, her expression immediately fell, and she said, "Waaah, they're definitely going to drag Mana back to rehearsal."

"Are we rehearsing tonight too?" Toyokawa Shoko was a little surprised. Although it wasn't the first time she had seen Junta Mana with such a tight schedule, it was quite rare for them to receive a call after only half an hour together.

"Yes, the concert is starting soon, so time is very tight." Junda Mana said as she answered the phone, "Moshi moshi, is this Hazuki-neechan?"

Toyokawa Shoko turned her head slightly, wondering whether she should get up and leave, when she heard a familiar name.

"Hey, has Xiao Chu arrived yet?"

Toyokawa Shoko felt her heart skip a beat. She was certain that the "Hatsu" that Junda Mana mentioned must be her childhood friend, Mitsumi Hatsuka.

"Hmm, really, don't rush me, Mana will be there soon!"

Seeing that Junta Mana hung up the phone after only a few words, Toyokawa Shoko suppressed the urge to reunite with her childhood friend and asked, "Is Mana going to rehearsal now?"

"I'm sorry, that's all for today. Mana needs to hurry over to rehearse with Hatsumi." Junta Mana said with a hint of apology. The two of them were just about to perform a four-hand piano duet, but the company didn't even wait for her and called her over directly.

"Don't worry about it, the rehearsals for the performance are the most important thing." Toyokawa Shoko smiled slightly. "I'll be there to cheer you on, Mana."

"Great!" Junta Mana was overjoyed. She quickly got up and rummaged through her bag to find the concert tickets. "Xiao Xiang has to come!"

Toyokawa Shoko accepted the ticket with both hands, looking at the two girls on the cover, her feelings were inexplicably complicated.

"By the way, after the concert, Xiao Xiang, don't rush off. Mana will have someone take you backstage." Junta Mana smiled. "Mana wants to introduce you to Mana's great partner!"

Shoko Toyokawa snapped out of her daze and suddenly realized that she hadn't experienced such a smile in a long time.

……

"I must find a band I can join today!"

Looking at the recruitment notice in front of her, Chihaya Aine secretly made up her mind that as long as she could join a girls' band, everyone would be able to see her cool side on stage!

However, after watching for a while, the girl quickly broke down.

"What's going on? Nobody's recruiting a lead singer or guitarist. What are we going to do now?"

Chihaya Aine was very distressed. The recruitment notice for band members did not have the positions she wanted. There were still positions available for drummers and bassists, but she did not know how to play them, and they did not sound cool at all.

If she can't find a band, everyone will definitely look at her strangely, and maybe they won't want to hang out with a little liar like her anymore.

"Ugh, I should never have gone abroad. Not only did I come back all alone and look so pathetic, but now I can't even find a band." Chihaya Aine held her head and started muttering to herself, feeling extremely annoyed.

Yes, she is Chihaya Aine, an unlucky girl who just ran back from abroad and is currently a first-year high school student at Haneoka Girls' Academy.

Seeing that his classmates were all playing in bands, he felt that he couldn't be out of touch with them, so he lied and said that he was also playing in a band and was the lead singer and guitarist.

To keep this lie, Chihaya Aine has to find a band to join immediately, otherwise everyone will definitely suspect her.

Just thinking about how everyone will find out she was just joking and wasn't actually playing in a band will make her incredibly embarrassed, and the situation will probably be extremely awkward.

However, Chihaya Aine didn't place all her hopes on the recruitment announcement; she also tried inviting others to form a band together.

Yesterday we were having a good chat, but I don't know what I touched on, the other person suddenly ran away, leaving Chihaya Aine feeling very upset now.

She just wanted a band, why is it so complicated?

Chihaya Aine was contemplating whether to simply go back when she suddenly saw someone walk in through the door. Her eyes widened, and she froze on the spot.

A boy carrying a guitar walked in. His features looked slightly immature, but he already had a mature air about him. At first glance, the phrase "sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes" came to mind. His tall stature gave him a strange combination of boy and adult. His clean uniform, fair and clear skin, and even his slightly protruding Adam's apple attracted the girls' attention.

Unsurprisingly, the other party immediately attracted Chihaya Aine's attention.

Woohoo!

Chihaya Aine's eyes practically lit up; this guy carrying a guitar looks so good!

This was the first time she had ever seen such a handsome boy; he looked like a male protagonist straight out of a manga!

Hehe, if she could have such a handsome boyfriend, everyone would definitely be envious and jealous of her!

Then, Chihaya Aine saw two girls appear next to the boy, and they were also carrying guitar bags.

The beautiful fantasy had just begun when it came to an end, and Chihaya Aine's expression instantly collapsed.

Damn it, it's someone else's guitarist!

In that case, wouldn't she become the one who envies?

Chihaya Aine was sulking, but she knew that there was no use in envying him. Looking at the boy carrying a guitar, even if he wasn't a superstar, he was probably a key member of a popular band.

"Good afternoon, sister," the boy greeted the receptionist. "Did you have a good day?"

"Waaah, her voice is so beautiful," Chihaya Aine murmured to herself.

She really wants to have her own band!