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

Just as she was being pitifully lifted up by two people to be thrown out.

The rising sun finally caught sight of her.

"Huh? Hiroi? What are you doing here!"

"Quick, quick, help me explain, buddy! I didn't come here to freeload!"

"No... this is it... This is our victory celebration... Really, I'm sorry, let her go, she's my friend."

At that moment, Kikusato Hiroi, with tears in her eyes, clung to her.

"Thank you so much, sir..."

"Remember to pay for your own drinks."

At that moment, Kiku touched her pocket, then took it out and displayed it in front of the rising sun.

"Hey~ only 72 yuan..."

Qian Sheng was shocked when he saw it.

She only had 72 yuan on her, and she was so slovenly. How did she survive?

Chaoyang waved his hand, realizing he hadn't really intended to ask her for it anyway.

"Go to hell... Fine, fine, I already promised to treat you to drinks for a month, so sit down. Just sit next to me."

Chapter 144 Everyone has a dream, and everyone's life is wonderful.

Two weeks later, the excitement from the concert was still lingering.

On major social media platforms, the official video clips have seen a surge in views, and many fan-edited highlights have also frequently appeared on the trending lists.

In addition, since Asahi is a student at Hatsuhoshi Academy, some of the school's promotional efforts can also be utilized.

The number of followers on the agency's official account almost doubled overnight, with a constant stream of comments and private messages pouring in every day.

He requested a solo performance.

The firm's reputation soared. Simultaneously, its phone and email inbox was flooded with business inquiries, including collaboration offers from advertising agencies, magazines, and radio dramas.

Of course, most of them are small companies and small radio stations, so they don't have much value.

Merchandise sales continued to be booming, with online stores repeatedly running out of stock. Especially for items related to Chisato and D-Season, the price of some items was even doubled due to high demand and limited supply. Chaoyang didn't intend to use scarcity marketing and requested factories to work overtime overnight to deliver the goods.

Pastel* even held small handshake events and appeared on variety shows.

The office was bustling with activity that day. Employees arrived earlier than usual, and the atmosphere was both fulfilling and tense. Everyone could clearly feel that the company had turned from decline to prosperity.

"Hello, yes, regarding our member's schedule for the radio program... we need to confirm this further, please wait a moment!"

In a corner of the finance department, two employees were checking the mall's sales data from the previous night.

"This week's revenue growth is outrageous... Yesterday's turnover alone equaled half a month's worth?"

Those who run sales are constantly on the phone.

"You don't know? The customer service team just said that someone has already asked us when the new merchandise will be available next month. Are you crazy?"

Hello, our restocking is expected to be completed next week. Please pay close attention to the store announcements!

"Yes, your order has been shipped and is expected to arrive within two days."

Regarding the group tour... there are no formal plans yet, but we will forward your suggestion to the relevant department.

Chaoyang was very pleased to see the phone ringing constantly in the office.

However, once people have satisfied their basic needs for food and clothing, they begin to pursue a strange sense of dignity.

To be honest, is this credit my own doing or the system's help?

With nothing else to do, Chaoyang started thinking about this issue.

. .

night.

"General, I heard your idols are really popular~ How about we let them come and work as waitresses too~"

Inside the izakaya, Asahi was still grilling skewers. The regulars had all heard that there was an office upstairs, so they started making a fuss.

"Oh dear~ Mr. Hashimoto, are you perhaps dissatisfied with us~~"

Rupa placed a glass of beer in front of the speaker.

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"Haha, how could that be? But people like to see new things, right? Speaking of which, I haven't seen little Qinyin lately."

Rupa and Ebi V-Chi received a contract from Asahi that was practically humiliating for the agency. In return, they joined the izakaya. However, Asahi was already planning to hire a skewer chef because he was too busy. After all, both skewer-free and skewer-free skewers had their own activities and he couldn't rely on them.

"Perverted old man..."

While cooking in the kitchen, Hai Lao V Zhi glanced back at the customer who was talking to Rupa and glared at him, muttering a curse under his breath.

"Qinyin is on vacation recently. After all, she was working, teaching and practicing every day before. Recently, her album sold a little money, so she doesn't have to be so tired."

"Ah... what a pitiful child. Unlike my daughter, who calls me an old man every day and doesn't study properly. Uncle really wants Qinyin to be my daughter~~"

"Oh dear, Mr. Hashimoto, that's sexually harassing talk~~"

Rupa smiled and gently tossed the topa onto the customer's head, making the middle-aged, greasy customer laugh awkwardly.

"No, I just mean my daughter literally! Don't misunderstand..."

Chaoyang had already made up her mind.

You old geezer... I'll never let Kotone appear in front of you again. Speaking of which, Kotone said she wanted to go on a date with me to the amusement park, but she hasn't mentioned it lately. I'll ask her about it tomorrow. Hehehe...

At that moment, my phone vibrated.

Chaoyang glanced at the screen briefly; it was a message from Aiyin.

Producer, can we chat after get off work?

Chaoyang paused for a moment, then quickly replied:

Sure, if you're in a hurry, I can go now. The store isn't busy.

The message came back quickly.

No, no! Let's do it after get off work, it's not convenient now.

Looking at the messages on the screen, Chaoyang seemed lost in thought.

This girl suddenly contacted me, could something have happened?

He put away his phone and continued grilling skewers, but a feeling lingered in his mind that this conversation might not be so simple.

. .

A family-run restaurant near the station.

"Ah, Mr. Hiraishi here~~"

As soon as Chaoyang entered, he heard Qiansheng's voice. Looking in the direction of the voice, he saw a petite girl standing and waving in a booth not far away. She was wearing a hat and a mask, which covered most of her face, but her aura was still very striking.

After the Qian Sheng concert, fans dug up and spread information about the TV dramas he acted in as a child, further boosting his fame. He was praised by some internet viewers as a "hexagonal artist".

Because I frequently run into my fans when I go out lately, I've started dressing more casually. This time, I didn't call out to the producer from Chaoyang, because I was afraid of drawing too much attention.

A pink head peeked out from the sofa opposite her; it looked like it belonged to Aine.

Pfft, I'd never noticed before, and given her mature personality, now that she's standing behind the sofa, the comparison is striking... Chisato is actually quite short, probably around Nina's height (152cm)... Ah, I see, that's one of the sources of her appeal.

As Chaoyang walked along, he couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

After walking over, Qian Sheng patted the spot next to her, indicating that Chao Yang should sit on her side.

"...Wait, why are you here too, Sensato?"

After sitting down, Chaoyang belatedly spoke.

Before Chaoyang could ask clearly, Aiyin lowered her head and whispered.

"Yes, I've invited Chisato-chan to participate in the discussion... Um... Producer... Can I apply to leave Pastel*?"

"What?"

Chaoyang was so shocked she couldn't speak. The agency's business had just started to improve, and although Aine wasn't the core of the team, she was sweet-looking, had a sunny personality, and was very popular with fans. If she suddenly left, it would be impossible to find a suitable replacement for her in a short period of time.

"Um, calm down, what happened?"

Qian Sheng sighed.

"I'm sorry, this time it was my fault."

Qian Sheng took over the conversation, his tone gentle but with a hint of helplessness.

"A couple of days ago, we appeared on a short variety show. It was just for playing games and promoting the group. There was a talent show segment, and Aine worked very hard, but she only had two months of practice time..."

Chaoyang nodded, he remembered it, but didn't take it to heart. Variety shows are just for fun.

Asahi paused for a moment, the scene already flashing through his mind. Back then, Hina's casual guitar solo easily stunned the audience, while Aine's performance, though she tried her best, inevitably appeared immature. With Hina making no attempt to hold back, Aine's performance was made to look like a toy in comparison.

Ai Yin couldn't continue speaking at this point, feeling frustrated, she took out her phone and handed it to Chao Yang.

The screen displayed a series of private messages.

Get lost, don't embarrass yourself.

This level of skill dares to embarrass themselves in public?

You're just dragging the team down, you're trash. Don't lower the bar for Chihiro.

You don't deserve to stand next to them at all.

Chaoyang's face was gloomy.

Are they toxic solo stans? There are definitely such people among idol fans.

"What are you thinking, Aine...? This situation is indeed unavoidable and beyond our control. At this stage, this is the price of becoming a public figure. Since I am a law student, I can speak from a more professional perspective. The law usually requires public figures to have a higher tolerance for criticism and negative comments because your behavior has a greater public impact and is under public scrutiny. Such general abuse or rude language may not be considered serious enough to meet the standards for criminal prosecution."

"Um... I've said something similar to Ano-chan before..."

Qian Sheng also looked sad.

Ai Yin fidgeted with her fingers and spoke somewhat shyly.

"...Actually, I don't have much of an obsession with idols, and..."

With a genius like Rina working there... I felt so useless in comparison, like a supporting character... Actually, I was already thinking of quitting before... Now, I guess I've achieved some success... I have no regrets... Hmm, I shouldn't say that.

Of course, Ai-yin couldn't say these inner thoughts aloud. Instead, she held a lock of hair, looked out the window, and stammered.

"I feel like I've had a pretty happy and fulfilling time lately, but I've also started to lose my ambition... Thinking about it carefully, this might actually be a burden to everyone..."

"Then... what about school? You're attending Chuxing School, right... are you just going to continue attending there and then try to get into a regular university?"

"Um... I'm planning to discuss transferring to a regular school with my dad..."

Hehe, having had the experience of being an idol, everyone at Chuxing Academy will be an idol now, so there's no way to brag... If I went to a regular school...

. .

The scene inside Aine's mind.

On her first day at the new school, she was surrounded by her classmates.

"Want an autograph? Sure, but I'm not an idol anymore, so I'm not worth keeping~ Hey, her? I know her, she's my junior~~ Well, how does it feel to be on stage... nervous? Not really. Actually, I was the student council president in middle school, so I wasn't particularly nervous..."

. .

"...Ano, Ano!"

Asahi, who was on the other side, saw Aine suddenly stop talking halfway through her sentence, with a silly smile on her face, and couldn't help but worry that she might have encountered some other extreme fans.

"Ah!? I'm sorry... It should be alright, after all, my grades are actually pretty good..."

"Alright... I respect your opinion... Let's cancel the contract with the agency. Don't worry, I won't make things difficult for you. Everyone has their own dreams, and everyone can live their own wonderful life."

"Hey?"

...Although it was me who suggested leaving... They should have at least tried to persuade me to stay... Wasn't it clearly because I accepted this company? Huh? Or is it just my imagination?

Sitting to the side, Qian Sheng maintained a polite smile on the surface, but secretly pinched Chao Yang's waist. Chao Yang winced in pain and instantly realized that his attitude just now seemed too perfunctory.

Chaoyang looked at Aine, who was silent with her head down, and his gaze softened. He sighed softly, reached out his hand to the table, and gently covered Aine's hand that was resting on the table.