My daily life is getting weird because I am caught between being in a band and being an idol.

"...But...but I don't have that kind of courage...I've only gotten this far thanks to Chisato-chan's help..."

"Is it shameful to be helped by others? Human society has developed to this point thanks to mutual help. If you need courage, then I'll give it to you~ After all, I also gained my courage from others. Don't worry about what you do here. Doing it well or not doesn't matter at all. Just be happy. Of course, I'll help you solve any problems you encounter. Just treat it as a game."

"The fundamentals aren't important?"

The timid Huayin murmured, repeating Chaoyang's words.

Qian Sheng really wanted to complain, but ultimately held back.

We can't dismantle the producer's stage here, since Kanon can at least talk to outsiders now.

"Let Qinyin help her change her clothes."

"......yes......"

Qin Yin's reply carried a hint of dissatisfaction.

However, he still showed his kindness when facing Kanon.

"Ms. Matsubara~ Please come with me. It'll be nice to have you in the future~ I'm probably a year younger than you, a first-year student at Hatsusei Academy High School~~"

"Please, please take good care of me."

Damn it, this guy is clearly older than me, but he looks even more delicate than me.

Looking at the timid Hanon, Kotone felt a pang of tenderness and affection for her, even though she was older than him. He felt a protective instinct towards her.

"From now on, let's get along well~~ Come on, come on, there aren't any changing rooms here, we all change in the restrooms~~"

"Snapped"

After Qinyin pulled Huayin into the restroom, Qiansheng immediately stepped forward and began to complain in a low voice.

“Producer… don’t say anything to appease a girl… how can work be good or bad and not related… if you think it doesn’t matter, isn’t that disrespectful to people who are serious about their work? I understand you want to help Hanon build confidence, but you can’t teach the wrong ideas.”

"Haha... I couldn't help myself... and started rambling on..."

“…Producer, in my heart…you are not the reliable person in everyone else’s eyes. I don’t want you to become that kind of smooth-talking street hustler who goes around picking up girls in Shibuya and Shinjuku.”

Especially when I say it to other girls... I always feel uncomfortable inside.

Chaoyang listened to Qiansheng's words and reflected on his own thoughts. Indeed, the purpose behind his words seemed a bit too obvious.

Don't end up lowering other girls' favorability by failing to build good relationships.

Having overheard Qin Yin's thoughts, I know she was somewhat dissatisfied, but fortunately, neither of them had lost any favor with each other.

Just then, the bathroom door made a sound, and Qian Sheng quickly took a step back.

"Ah~ That's suitable~~ Well then, Kanon, I still need to go practice. It's nearby. If you encounter any problems that you can't solve, just call me."

"If I can't solve it, calling you probably won't do any good."

"What I meant was... Kanon... Well then, everyone, good luck with your work."

After seeing Chisato off, Kotone began to teach Kanon how to work.

Kotone patiently explained to Hanon how to receive guests. Hanon listened attentively, nodding occasionally, but her hands trembled slightly, clearly still very nervous.

"Hey, don't be so nervous, just take it slow."

The piano music gently comforted her, and she even playfully patted her shoulder.

Hana's cheeks flushed slightly as she spoke softly.

"Thank you, Kotone-chan... I'll do my best..."

. .

"Smack..."

Chaoyang had no idea how many times he'd heard that voice. He hadn't expected Kanon to be such a clumsy character, a classic anime trope. She'd already broken at least five or six plates; compared to her, even Niina was considered reliable.

"Yes, I'm sorry O(ini)O"

"It's okay... It's alright to make a mistake, everyone can do it."

You'll encounter it sooner or later anyway, since it's not a rare attribute in the world of anime and manga.

It was just a few plates, so Asahi didn't care too much, and Hana cleaned them up properly.

However, considering the possibility of the guest getting hurt, Chaoyang still let her go inside to wash the dishes, so that even if they broke, it wouldn't matter.

Fortunately, as she focused her attention, she stopped breaking things.

"Speaking of which, how did Kanon and Chisato meet? Or were they childhood friends?"

While grilling skewers in the morning sun, she wasn't afraid that her plate would eventually die; instead, she made things more difficult for her and started chatting with her.

Of course, the main reason is actually curiosity.

"...Actually...it was all a coincidence...One day, the teacher asked me to help distribute the handouts to the students. In the hallway, I clumsily bumped into Chisato-chan...and then a lot of funny things happened, but it also led to us becoming friends...Honestly, that was the first time I was grateful for my clumsy personality...Without it, I probably would never have met Chisato-chan in my life..."

"Haha, speaking of which, Chisato is indeed a kind-hearted person."

"Um... Manager... What's the relationship between Chisato-chan and the manager? I often hear Chisato-chan talking about the manager."

"Is that so? Is it a compliment or an insult?"

Chaoyang, intrigued, pressed for more details.

"...Hmm...Most of it is, I guess, a compliment...But every time Chisato sighs about you, you rarely see a smile on her face...So when Chisato-chan said she'd bring me here to work, actually...I was looking forward to it..."

"That's incredibly flattering... But the work here is quite tiring. Perhaps my expectations were too high and you were disappointed?"

Upon hearing this, Hana immediately pulled her foamy hand out of the water and waved it frantically, afraid that Asahi would misunderstand.

"No, no, no! That's not true! This is a perfect work location... I'm just... just afraid... of causing you trouble... of not being able to stay... and of wasting the opportunity that Chisato-chan introduced me to."

"How could that be? Several customers complimented you on how cute you are when they were paying their bills... Well, it's not necessarily a good thing... but you really lack confidence."

"Manager! Stop chatting, the customers' skewers are waiting... By the way, are they almost burnt?"

Seeing the lively conversation inside, Qin Yin spoke up with a hint of annoyance.

Chaoyang quickly turned around and flipped the skewers, but they didn't burn.

Ugh... The manager and this new guy... they've been chatting the whole time... even though I haven't seen them for two days...

However, Qin Yin's true feelings were immediately revealed. Upon hearing her jealousy, Chao Yang couldn't help but hum softly.

There's a reward in Chapter 138!

Although it was Friday, the store had been closed for several days in a row, so some regular customers did not come. Overall, it was relatively quiet, and the daily turnover was only about 15.

"Um, I'm sorry for causing everyone trouble today..."

Having already changed her clothes, Matsubara Kanon blushed and lowered her head as she walked up to Asahiro, who was doing the accounting.

"How could that be? Please don't suddenly not come!"

Seeing Hana's somewhat ashamed expression, Asahi casually waved his hand and comforted her with a light laugh.

"Yeah~ Don't forget to come!"

“Hmm…”

Qin Yin's speaking tone was somewhat obedient.

"Qinyin, you've worked hard today too~~ Shall I take you back to your school dormitory later?"

Upon hearing those sarcastic remarks, as a qualified producer, I immediately...

"Uh...no, maybe not..."

"No, you're too cute, I'm afraid you'll run into someone with bad intentions~~"

"Mo~~ Just how much does the store manager like me? I really can't do anything with you~"

The sound of the piano is still so easy to please; I feel extremely satisfied just from such simple praise.

However, this is also why Chaoyang likes him. Although he can be a little temperamental at times, he doesn't make any excessive demands and his only expectation of the other person is to praise himself.

Even the simple-minded Matsubara Kanon could see that Asahi and Kotone's relationship was not simply that of superior and subordinate, and she said with a smile.

"Haha... You two have such a good relationship. Speaking of which, the producer reminds me a bit of one of my bandmates, Kaoru Seta. She's a very cool girl who also knows Chisato-chan."

However, Chaoyang's focus was on praising his good looks.

"Huh? Am I handsome? This is the first time someone has ever complimented me like this."

Chaoyang is actually the kind of person who really enjoys flattery.

Especially when praised by a beautiful girl.

He immediately became so happy he was embarrassed, and scratched the back of his head.

But Qin Yin immediately walked behind Chao Yang, gently tapped Chao Yang's head with her little fist, and cutely puffed out her cheeks as she spoke.

"It's just a polite remark. Manager, you're so happy that your mouth is practically splitting open to your ears."

"Hehe, you two are really interesting."

"Oh right, Kanon, please take this with you~~"

As if remembering something, Chaoyang quickly went into the kitchen and came out a few seconds later with two bags in his hands.

"This is?"

"The skewers, one bag is for Qinyin, and the other bag is for you. They're going to spoil if we don't eat them today. The usual way to deal with them is to grill them myself and give them to the employees to take back and finish."

"Really? Thank you so much... I thought the skewers the manager grilled looked delicious while I was working."

"Hehe, don't get your hopes up too high. Just microwave it for a minute when you get back, but it definitely won't be as good as freshly baked. So make do with it. Be careful on the road. Qinyin, I'm sorry to wait a little longer, it'll be done soon."

After handing the items to Huayin, Chaoyang sat back down in front of the ledger and banknotes.

Matsubara Kanon accepted the bag from Asahi with both hands, bowed carefully, and spoke softly.

"Thank you, manager... I'm so grateful for your patronage today..."

After she finished speaking, she glanced at Qin Yin standing beside her, and the blush on her face deepened:

"Thank you so much, Kotone-chan. You taught me a lot today..."

Qin Yin raised her head slightly and waved her hand smugly:

"You're welcome! Keep up the good work next time, Ms. Matsubara!"

Huayin bowed her head and softly responded, then bowed to Chaoyang and Qinyin respectively. She then slowly retreated a few steps, carrying the bag, and walked towards the door. Just before leaving, she glanced back, wanting to say something, but swallowed her words, ultimately leaving only one sentence.

"Well... I'll head back now. Thank you all for your hard work!"

The door clicked softly, and Hana's figure disappeared into the night.

5 minute later.

"...Manager...I don't know if it's just my imagination...but did she walk back and forth in front of the store twice just now?"

Both of them could see outside through the upper glass part of the door. Hanon, who should have run towards the station, was still lingering at the store entrance for some reason.

"Go and find out what's going on."

"Um......"

Qin Yin sighed softly, walked to the door, and pushed it open, instantly sending a wave of heat into the store.

She stood by the threshold, looking at Huayin outside who was hanging her head and hesitating, and asked softly.

"Miss Matsubara, you haven't left yet? What happened?"

Upon hearing this, Hana suddenly looked up, her cheeks flushed, but her eyes were filled with panic, like a child caught slacking off. She stammered, "..."

"Um... I... I'm sorry..."

Qin Yin frowned in confusion and took a step closer.

"I'm sorry? What's wrong?"

Hanon sounded like she was about to cry, and her voice grew softer and softer.

"I...I'm lost...I can't get to the station..."

Hmm? It's not far from the station, and even if I didn't know the way, I could just follow the navigation on my phone.

Qin Yin felt a sense of unease. Chao Yang, too, knew what had happened from her thoughts.

"In that case, Kanon, why don't you come with us?"