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

Hina, on the other hand, simply maintained her adorable, blank smile.

Hmph, you don't know anything. Of course I know English at this level, but since you've already established yourself as a top student, I'll do the opposite.

Thinking of this, Hina stuck out her tongue and winked.

"Oops~ I made a fool of myself~ Sorry, I've forgotten all my English~"

"So, does Ms. Nissai wish to answer?"

Upon hearing the host call her name, Hina happily stood up.

"Well, the first sentence is... The second sentence is... Why?"

"Correct translation! Could it be that Miss Hina's goal is to get into the University of Tokyo?"

Japanese food simply waved its hand and said.

"With this level of ability, you wouldn't even be able to get into a second-rate university, let alone Tokyo University."

And so the two maintained their respective styles of answering.

In terms of results, Japan won big.

But Hina on the other side also seems very cute.

Even the rising sun couldn't help but sigh.

Nina's friend is quite adaptable and wasn't led by the nose by Hina. I'm curious why she became friends with Nina; their personalities seem completely different.

Later, the format returned to one where everyone could answer questions, and the number of people participating in the show increased.

Before we knew it, this part of the process had passed.

The atmosphere on stage gradually rose, and amidst some light music, the host excitedly announced...

"That concludes our exciting Q&A session! Next up is our special segment: Q&A with the audience! We've finished reviewing your submissions, so let's see what questions the audience has for our two idol groups!"

. .

Anhe Mao duplex apartment.

"Haha, you idiot Hina!"

Serves him right! He dropped out of high school!

At that moment, Nina was yelling and mocking her former friend in front of the TV.

Subaru, sitting on the sofa, complained helplessly.

"What are you looking at? Her answer was really good, and she had the air of an idol. At least most people would find her cute. Besides, didn't you insult yourself in your last sentence?"

Chapter 168: What's past is past.

The show scene.

The host was looking down at the question card, a meaningful expression on his face.

"The first question is for our Ms. Chisato Shirahiri! Chisato-chan! Can you tell me what kind of man you like?"

The host deliberately read the question in a drawn-out tone, which immediately sparked a burst of excited cheers from the audience, with laughter and applause mingling together.

Qian Sheng wasn't surprised by this question. She gently held the microphone and spoke in a soft and composed voice.

"What kind of man do I like? Hmm... I think the most important thing is sincerity. People who can genuinely treat others with sincerity are very attractive, both at work and in daily life."

The host, however, was not about to let her off the hook so easily, and added with a smile.

"So, Miss Qiansheng, do you think there are similar people around you?"

Qian Sheng smiled gently, shook her head slightly, and said in a sweet tone.

"My staff are all very talented, but they are our behind-the-scenes pillars. I don't view them through the lens of looking for a romantic partner."

Her answer was perfectly flawless.

Then, the host flipped over the next question card and immediately revealed a somewhat teasing expression.

"My second question is for Ms. Hikawa Hina! I'm a student preparing for university entrance exams. Can you tell me if you plan to go to university? Which university do you plan to apply to? I'd like to get in early so I can wait for you!"

As soon as the sentence was read, the whole audience burst into laughter, and even the staff backstage couldn't help but whisper among themselves.

Hina Hikawa tilted her head slightly, looking like she was thinking seriously, and then answered in a lively tone.

"Hmm? I don't know yet~~ But I'll probably apply to the same university as my sister. We'll see what happens when she decides~~"

"It seems like Ms. Hina really likes her older sister~"

"Yes~ I love my older sister the most! Of course, I also like Pastel* very much!"

Everyone, especially Xiao Cai, was practically an unknown to me.

Hearing this, Pastel*!

The others could only laugh awkwardly.

Maruyama Ayaya could only sigh. She was already used to Hina's words, and even now she didn't know whether Hina was praising her or making fun of her.

"But if you really end up in the same school as me, you can come visit me anytime, but it'd be best if you do something cute."

The atmosphere at the show gradually relaxed during the Q&A session, with laughter and cheers from the audience echoing throughout the hall.

The host didn't do anything strange either, and gave all the idols present a question to answer.

final..

"...Thank you so much for your questions! Each of our idols showcased their unique charm and personality! Now, to conclude this segment, we'll end with one last question."

After a moment of deliberation.

"...I was a fan of the old Dust team, and I preferred the old you guys, but I also wish you all the best now. I hope you and Momoka can achieve your dreams, and after that... can the four of you play one more song?"

The camera naturally focused on Xin Zuanchen's group. In this situation, Hina couldn't answer, so the other three exchanged glances and nodded before speaking.

"Thank you so much for liking us back then... Thank you for your blessings as well, and we hope you'll like New Diamond Dust too. If the opportunity arises, we would certainly love to play a piece with Momoka."

"Producer Chaoyang, as Momoka's producer, what do you think of this proposal? If given the opportunity, would you support Momoka in performing with their former teammates again?"

The host asked in a slightly probing tone.

Chaoyang paused slightly, a thoughtful look crossing his brow, as if his thoughts had been pulled back to some distant corner of the world. Just when everyone thought he would go along with some polite words, he raised his head and said calmly:

"If it were entirely up to me to decide, I wouldn't support it."

As soon as the words were spoken, an eerie silence fell over the entire venue. A gasp escaped the audience, while the two idol groups on stage could hardly hide their astonishment. The Pastel* members cast incredulous glances, with Chisato frowning slightly, seemingly surprised by Asahi's answer. The members of Shinzuanchen also froze instantly, especially Hina, whose gaze involuntarily locked onto Asahi, her eyes filled with an unfathomable complexity.

The host quickly tried to smooth things over.

"Oh? Producer Hiraishi, could you elaborate on your thoughts?"

However, Chaoyang remained unmoved. He slightly adjusted his posture, his expression calm and resolute, and continued:

"Dwelling on the past is ultimately unfair to the people and things in front of us. Beautiful memories of the past should remain deep in our hearts forever. If Momoka and her former teammates were to perform together again, what about the current members? What would be their purpose? What would they think? Are they just there to make up for past regrets, merely substitutes?"

He paused here, his gaze sweeping over the new members of the Dust Drill team, a hint of sharpness appearing in his tone:

"This is extremely disrespectful to the new members of the vocal group. Especially Hina, who went through countless efforts and selections to finally stand on stage as the lead vocalist. How would she feel if her teammates played alongside the previous members on stage? Is this fair to her?"

"I will not allow such a thing to happen,"

He raised his head, his tone even more resolute, “The past can never be reversed, nor should it be tried to be. New Diamond Dust is a completely new group; they don’t need to rely on the past to prove themselves. And Momoka is now a member of my agency; I will help her create a brand new future, not make her go back to pick up the pieces of the past that have already passed.”

For a moment, the entire room fell silent except for the host's awkward laughter. He tried to break the silence.

"Hehe, Producer Hiraishi's point of view is indeed... very constructive."

The comment section for viewers outside the venue exploded instantly.

This producer is so assertive!

He's a professional, but his comments are just too sharp.

That's not wrong, but isn't it a bit too cold-hearted?

You're spouting your big principles.

. .

The program eventually ended.

Although Chaoyang's final answer was a bit too preachy and not particularly effective, the number of people who answered the call was quite high, so everyone was happy.

After the show.

Inside the Pastel* lounge.

Qian Sheng said to Chao Yang with great displeasure.

"Producer, why did you say that? There's no need to be so serious in this situation. A few polite words would have been enough!"

Maruyama Aya tugged at Chisato's clothes.

"Chisato-chan, this isn't right. You can't talk to the producer like that."

Qian Sheng calmed down at this moment and knew that he couldn't act too abnormally.

"...Ah, I'm sorry, producer, I was a bit too impulsive."

"It's okay, I admit I have my immature moments too."

"Oh my god, please forgive the producer, Chisato-chan~ Haha, the producer is quite interesting, he can say such profound but incomprehensible things."

Upon hearing this, everyone couldn't help but laugh, and the atmosphere eased considerably.

Just then, Chaoyang's phone rang. He took out his phone and glanced at the screen, which displayed the name "Taoxiang". He gestured to it, stood up, and walked outside the lounge to answer the call.

"Hello, is this Momoka?"

A soft, peach-scented voice came from the other end of the phone:

"Yes, it's me. Producer, I wanted to call to thank you... I really appreciate what you said on the show earlier. Although I feel bad for them because of what happened before, it would be unfair to Nina and the others if we keep dwelling on the past."

As Chaoyang listened to her words, the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up, and his tone became more relaxed.

"Really? That's great. Actually, I was quite nervous when I answered the phone, wondering if you would think I was being nosy. If you had gotten angry at me right then and there, I would have been in real trouble."

Tao Xiang chuckled softly when she heard his teasing, her voice carrying a complex emotion.

"How could that be... You're right. The past is past, no matter how much you miss it, you can't go back. All I can do now is try my best to live my own life well. And I'm really grateful that you were willing to say those words for me in that situation."

She paused, as if hesitating about something, then lowered her voice.

"Actually... if you had been our producer back then, maybe... no, never mind, there's no point in saying that now. Anyway, I don't regret my choice now."

When Chaoyang heard her suddenly stop talking, he didn't press her for details, but instead said in a gentle tone:

"Anyway, I'm relieved to hear you say that. Thank you for making the call. Please feel free to contact me if you need anything."

"Um... thank you, producer. That's all for now."

Tao Xiang said softly on the other end of the phone, and then hung up.

Chaoyang stood in the corridor, looking at the screen of his phone after hanging up, and smiled thoughtfully. He put away his phone and turned back to the lounge.

In the lounge, everyone was chatting and laughing about some funny things that happened on the show. Chaoyang sat down again, picked up the water on the table, took a sip, and joined their conversation as if nothing had happened.

. .

Task: Complete it wholeheartedly!

Mission rewards.

Producer Charm UP: Charm value increased to 80 points.

Hand Chaos and Desolation BUFF: Allows her to eat whatever she wants without gaining weight, providing support for her stage performance.

+50 yen.

The effect is unlocked when the charm value reaches 80.

**Instant Favorability:** No matter who it is, people will feel that Chaoyang is approachable and trustworthy upon first meeting, and may even want to get closer to him.

**Exceptional Persuasiveness:** Their words possess an inherent authority and appeal, effortlessly convincing others.

**Master of Atmosphere Adjustment:** No matter how awkward the situation, he can defuse it with just a few words, making people feel relaxed.

**Core Team Charm:** He naturally becomes the central figure in the team, and everyone is willing to listen to and follow his decisions.