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

Four girls stood in front of the Hikarie building. The girl with twin ponytails, who was leading the group, hesitated for a long time. One of her companions, wearing a black mask, couldn't help but ask with a hint of complaint.

"Wait, wait a minute... I'm not mentally prepared yet..."

"...What do you mean by mental preparation? Today is just a simple rehearsal... Senior Yuyuko... You're not planning to go up with any acquaintances you see, are you...?"

"Goo!"

The girl immediately froze, as if petrified. After more than ten seconds, she mechanically turned her head.

"How...how could this be...I just wanted to check the surroundings, to know how to escape in case of a fire..."

"..."

The three girls behind her were speechless after hearing her words.

They were the same girl band SIDEROS that Asahi hadn't seen in a long time, the one she met when she took Chisato and Aya Maruyama to perform at FOLT in Shinjuku.

In fact, after that, Chaoyang had always been interested in Da Chan, Park Pu, You Beihuang, Beng Naiyu. After all, she was cute, had pigtails, and a petite figure. She was undoubtedly Chaoyang's ideal type, and Chaoyang didn't mind making her his training target as well.

However, I was quite busy, so the chat was mostly just a brief exchange.

"Hmm? Oh my... Miss, it's been a long time~~"

Suddenly, a voice that was somewhat unfamiliar to Yuyuko interrupted the internal discussion of SIDEROS.

Yuyuko turned her head to look.

"...Ah...you, hello...White, White Egret...Miss..."

Upon seeing that it was Sensei, Yuyuko immediately began to stammer.

Qian Sheng couldn't help but feel puzzled.

Hmm? This kid was so rude when we met before... Why is he suddenly so nervous when he sees me now?

"Um, um... please take care of me~~"

Qian Sheng didn't stand there in a daze and immediately stretched out his left hand.

"Well, please take care of me."

When Yuyuko saw that Chisato wanted to shake hands, she immediately wiped the sweat from her palms on her short skirt and grasped Chisato's hand.

"Um... has something happened? Is there some unpleasant rumor about me?"

Qian Sheng finally couldn't help but ask.

"Ah... After that, Yuyuko-senpai secretly searched for the dramas Shirahiro-senpai starred in, and then Yuyuko-senpai became your fan... Hmm!"

“Shhh!!!”

Yuyuko quickly covered Hasegawa Aimi's mouth, making a gesture for her to shut up.

Qian Sheng naturally understood everything.

In an attempt to regain her composure, Yuyuko raised her arms, gave a mocking snort, and turned to look at the person beside her, saying...

"Now, everyone is competing on the same stage; all other relationships are superfluous."

"...Senior Yuyuko, this isn't a competition, and there won't be any scoring or voting afterward. Everyone should just perform normally. Can you please stop trying to ruin things... Besides, you want Senior Shirahiri's autograph too, right?"

Because Chisato Shiraga was a year ahead of Hasegawa Aimi and the others, the outgoing Hasegawa Aimi naturally called Chisato "senpai" (senior).

Just then, Qian Sheng took out his handkerchief and a marker from his bag, and signed his name on it.

"If you don't mind... please accept this~~"

Qian Sheng handed the handkerchief to Youyouzi with both hands.

continued.

"I received a lot of help when I visited last time, so please accept this as a return gift, Da Canke!"

"Um... that..."

While Yuyuko was still struggling with her decision, Hasegawa Aimi whispered something behind her.

"Senior, they've already given you a way out. If you don't take it, you'll be ungrateful."

"......Thanks......"

Yuyuko finally accepted it, blushing.

"Alright, everyone, let's go in together~~"

. .

The four girls from SIDEROS followed Chisato into the venue, and the moment they stepped in, everything they saw took everyone's breath away.

Inside the vast space, the staff were working busily and methodically.

The main stage has been erected, but the installation of spotlights and backdrops is still underway. Some workers are using ladders to adjust the angles of the lights to ensure that each light can perfectly illuminate the stage.

"...Although I've seen concerts before, I've never been to a live concert like this...So all the lighting has to be specially arranged?"

Hasegawa Aimi spoke up.

Upon hearing the question behind him, the knowledgeable Qian Sheng chuckled and explained.

"Hehe, after all, this kind of venue isn't just for concerts; it'll be used for other purposes too. So the operators will definitely need to contact relevant companies to coordinate the lighting, sound, and other aspects... The progress is quick; it should be finished in a few more hours... Ah~ Producer~~ You've worked hard~"

At this moment, Chaoyang stood in front of the stage, holding a tablet computer in his hand, occasionally swiping the screen and looking down to check the progress of the venue setup.

He looked up after hearing Qian Sheng's voice.

"Hmm? Chisato's here?... Oh, Yuyuko, you guys are here too."

When Hasegawa Aimi saw Asahi casually calling out the names of various girls, she instinctively hugged her companion tightly, afraid that she would be approached by someone.

"What's wrong with Xiao Ai?"

SIDEROS guitarist and the most attractive female member of the band, Honjo Fuuko, looked at Hasegawa Aimi with a puzzled expression.

"Maple Sauce... um... maybe it's best to talk less with the team leader on the other side. I always get the feeling he has a playboy vibe about him."

"Haha~~ Little Ai is too thoughtful~~."

The whispers within the SIDEROS team went unnoticed by Asahi. Having not seen Yuyuko for a long time, Asahi immediately stepped forward to examine the girl he had met a few times before.

"Hmm? Why do you have dark circles under your eyes? Didn't you sleep well?"

Although Yuyuko tried to cover it up with foundation, Asahi, as a top-notch producer, still noticed it.

"Ah~ We're used to our senior getting so nervous that she can't sleep for three days before every performance. Don't worry, even if she's like that, she'll still do her best on stage."

Hasegawa Aimi, who knows Yuyuko best right now, immediately stepped forward to clarify things for everyone.

Oh, I see... From the moment we met, I felt like she was glaring at me. Was she just awake?

The unease that Sensei had felt upon seeing Yuyuko's face was thus dispelled.

And so, the other members of Pastel*, as well as D-Season, Kotone, and S-Sawa Hiroshi, gradually arrived, and everyone started chatting away, except for a few loners.

This was the first time Chaoyang had seen all of his idols gathered together like this, and he was momentarily lost in thought.

All of this intertwined to create a vibrant and energetic scene, filling Chaoyang with an indescribable sense of satisfaction.

So many beautiful girls... This must be the pinnacle of a man's life. If only he could choose any girl he wanted every night... Wow, that's life!

A slight smile played on his lips as various inappropriate fantasies began to surface in his mind, and he almost burst out laughing.

However, just as he was reveling in his smug daydreams, Xiangzi, standing diagonally behind him, gave him a cold glance. Without any warning, she quietly raised her elbow and precisely poked Chaoyang in the side.

"cough!"

Chaoyang immediately snapped out of his daze, his smile vanishing instantly. He looked at Xiangzi, who remained calm and composed, but her eyes clearly held a hint of "Don't embarrass me."

Now is not the time to back down.

Chaoyang coughed lightly, quickly composed himself, and raised his hand to signal everyone to quiet down.

"Alright, everyone, listen to what I have to say,"

Chaoyang's tone returned to seriousness.

"Today is our rehearsal. The main task is simple: to familiarize ourselves with the stage and confirm the entrance and exit procedures."

He glanced around, his tone softening slightly.

"However, there's no need to push yourself too hard, especially if you have certain physical conditions, like Xiao Guang. I know you're only performing for a short time this time, so remember not to overexert yourself. If you feel uncomfortable anywhere, just say so and we can adjust accordingly."

Chaoyang paused for a moment, then gave a smile that held a hint of encouragement.

"We want to be in the best possible condition for tomorrow's main performance. Don't put too much pressure on each other, just relax. Today is just a rehearsal, so just enjoy the stage."

As soon as the words were spoken, Maruyama Aya was the first to excitedly raise her hand.

"...Okay, producer! But...could I post some rehearsal photos on social media?"

Ai Yin's eyes lit up when she heard that.

"Me too! Me too!"

"Ok, Ok."

I'll be using my alternate account to write comments for Ai Yin and Xiao Cai on their social media later.

Because Aine and Maruyama Aya are both the type who care a lot about what others think, Asahi would often use a secondary account to comment and encourage them, building their self-confidence.

But Chaoyang never revealed it to anyone.

He then turned to look at Yuyuko and her teammates standing to the side, and added with a smile.

"You can film it too, after all, your fans are looking forward to it. But I want to remind you that most of the audience members here this time are idol fans, and they may have limited acceptance of your style. I suggest you give them a heads-up on social media beforehand to lower their expectations, otherwise they may be disappointed."

Upon hearing this, Yuyuko confidently smoothed her twin tails, her tone tinged with pride.

"Ha, a sense of loss? Don't be ridiculous. I'm going to steal your fans, so be prepared."

The previously cheerful atmosphere vanished instantly, leaving an awkward silence.

a long time.

Hina couldn't help but laugh.

"Haha, I've found another interesting guy~~"

Aine then suddenly made a sarcastic remark.

"This is just a matter of not being able to read the room..."

At this moment, Yuyuko's teammate, Hasegawa Aimi, sighed helplessly and patted Yuyuko on the shoulder.

"Senior, it's rare for everyone to have such a good atmosphere right now, and you're ruining it with just one sentence. If you get bullied later, we won't be responsible."

"Why!?"

Yuyuko was immediately taken aback, staring wide-eyed at Aimi, seemingly completely unprepared for her teammate's "backstabbing."

Aimei shook her head, her tone slightly teasing.

"You brought this on yourself. You always have such a sharp tongue, but in the end, you're the one who gets left speechless."

Yuyu opened her mouth hesitantly, wanting to refute but unable to find the right words, so she could only lower her head and fiddle with her phone in a sullen manner.

Chapter 140 This family can't live without Xiao Xiang~

At 9 p.m., the rehearsal finally ended, and everyone wore expressions that ranged from exhaustion to satisfaction. The stage lights were off, leaving only a few dim safety lights in the venue.

Chaoyang stood at the exit, hands in his pockets, a gentle smile on his face.

He looked around at his idols, who had just worked hard all day, and said softly.

"Everyone has worked hard today, so go home and get some rest. It's most important to be in top condition for tomorrow's performance. I've booked rooms at a nearby hotel for everyone to stay tonight, so you don't have to travel back and forth."

As soon as he finished speaking, a neatly dressed staff member jogged over, bowed deeply to all the idols, and said respectfully.

"The bus has arrived, please get on."

Aine immediately became excited, her eyes sparkling, and she kept shaking Maruyama Aya beside her.

"Wow~~ This is it~~ You have such a celebrity vibe~ Chisato-chan, were you always like this before?"

"Huh? How could that be? I'm just a minor actor at best. I just call taxis to take us home."

"Taxi! He even has such a celebrity vibe! Producer, next time you should call out 'taxi'!"

Chaoyang tapped his temple with one finger and said with a hint of helplessness.