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

. .

Someone please tell me, what is the reason for living?

There are plenty of people everywhere who can replace me?

. .

Chaoyang watched the three performers.

Although he maintained a calm and composed demeanor to appear profound and unfathomable, he was actually quite shocked inside.

Holy crap, the special effects are definitely at a professional music video level? Is this an amateur band?

"Hmm? Nina's skill level is quite high. You're surprisingly good at singing... How about we offer a song request service at our shop? For 1000 yen, Nina can sing a song?"

"Never mind, Nina isn't a busker."

"Haha, just kidding... But you're much more impressive than I expected. What are your plans for the next step?"

"I don't have any plans, I'll just continue like this."

Chapter 81 takes us back to the GBC section.

Soon, the last table of customers in Chaoyang's store also left. Although there was still more than an hour before closing time, the estimated turnover for the day was less than 10 yuan. Nina also ran into the kitchen to greet Chaoyang. Although she and Chaoyang were only separated by a wall every night, it had been a few days since they had last met.

So Nina took the opportunity to chat with Asahi.

"Nina, I just watched your performance, it was great! I have to say it was really captivating."

Rencai smiled somewhat awkwardly, scratched her head, and said modestly.

"No, it's mainly because Momoka-san is good at composing and writing lyrics."

After being modest, she quickly shifted the topic to Chaoyang and asked in a concerned tone.

"By the way, compared to our matter... how's Mr. Hiraishi's agency doing?"

Chaoyang gave her a thumbs up and said.

"Of course it's going very well and it's fantastic. Everything is proceeding smoothly."

Rencai immediately believed it and felt relieved.

"Is that so? When I first heard that Mr. Hiraishi was going to take over a company with more than 300 million yen in debt, I always felt that one day you would be put into a garbage can by a group of people in suits, filled with concrete, and sunk into Tokyo Bay."

"That's an exaggeration. Watch less movies. Have you been so busy playing in your band lately that you've forgotten about your studies?"

"How could that be! I studied hard! I studied until midnight!"

Although he often fell asleep at his desk after studying for only a short time.

"That's good. How are things going with your other teammate? No more arguments, right?"

"I've never argued with Subaru!"

"You really dare to say that I risked my life to cover for you two on the street that day."

"That...that was a special case! It will never happen again!"

"Don't make any promises you can't keep. You know your own temper; once you get into it, you don't care about anything. But maybe rock and roll needs that kind of quality in you."

Just then, Renna seemed to remember something.

"Um... Mr. Hiraishi, you might be a bit busy lately, but... please come over if you have time."

Rencai pulled a piece of paper that looked like a ticket from her pocket.

"...

"You've booked another performance? It's only a few days from now, isn't it?"

"Yes, Momoka-san took us to a shop she knows. But there are still quite a few orders that haven't been sold..."

"You should have said so sooner... Why don't you put up some of your posters in my shop..."

At this moment, Taoxiang spoke up.

"You're overthinking it. We don't have time to make these kinds of materials."

"Is that so? Well, I need to pay you first. How much is a ticket and a drink again?"

Just as Nina was about to speak, Momoka interrupted.

"No need, consider this ticket a favor. You've already received so much care, it's not worth it."

. .

The time finally came to 10 o'clock.

The three of them finished packing, closed the door, and headed home.

"...Hmm, I'm feeling a bit hungry. Want to eat together? It's on me."

Chaoyang casually said to the two of them.

Peach Blossom refused outright.

"Hehe, thanks, but I've gained a little weight recently, so I'll pass. Why don't you take Nina out to eat? You can chat with her more while you're at it. She's been asking me all sorts of questions lately, it's really annoying."

This is Nina showing an unhappy expression.

"It's clearly Momoka-san who's being honest with me."

"Nina, when will you learn to allow others to keep things they don't want others to touch? If you keep doing this, you'll only repeat the same mistakes... Okay, I won't say any more. Goodnight, both of you."

Momoka seemed angry as she strode towards her house, waving casually at the rising sun with her back turned. Nina, equally defiant, stuck out her tongue at Momoka's retreating figure, behaving like a complete child.

After Momoka's figure disappeared, Asahi, who was indeed a little hungry, took Nina and headed towards the new Kawasaki shopping street.

Soon, they sat down at a ramen shop and enjoyed a hot dinner. After finishing their ramen, the two were so full that they could barely walk. Asahi rubbed his stomach and sighed.

"Ugh, I'm really full."

Renna, however, remained somewhat distracted.

Just then, a middle-aged man's voice came from behind.

"Oh? Isn't this Momo-chan's friend?"

Chaoyang subconsciously turned his head and saw a middle-aged man standing in front of a restaurant, holding a toothpick in his mouth and waving at them.

Chaoyang was a little confused, thinking that he didn't know this person and that he should be called Rencai.

Upon hearing the middle-aged man's shout, Renna reacted instantly, like a startled animal, quickly hiding behind Asahi. Asahi felt her gripping his clothes tightly, instinctively bending over with a displeased expression on her face. She raised her little fingers, a gesture that seemed utterly inexplicable to outsiders.

Chaoyang only found out later that it was used to replace the middle finger.

"Ninja, what are you doing...?"

Asahi asked in a low voice, feeling helpless, though he also found the scene somewhat comical. He wondered what this man had done to offend Renna and make her dislike him.

The other person, feeling confused, raised their little finger.

"What? What does this mean?... Ah, speaking of which, there's something I'd like you to pass on to Momo-chan."

. .

Since they heard it was for Momoka, the two of them didn't refuse and followed the unfamiliar middle-aged man to a house. However, Asahi Mitsuko seemed to know the way well, so it wasn't her first time there.

The middle-aged man opened the door and walked into the ticket window.

After a while, he finally pulled out a slightly worn envelope from under the counter and casually pushed it in front of Rencai, seemingly completely unconcerned about their confusion.

"Here, take it."

"what is this?"

Seeing that Rencai was not inclined to speak, Chaoyang stepped forward and took the initiative to ask.

"That Diamond Stardust guy who's about to make his mainstream debut. He came to say hello during the day today, saying he was grateful for my help in the past and gave me a few tickets."

Chaoyang was very outgoing; he opened the envelope and saw that it was indeed just a concert ticket.

"Uncle, I'm not that interested in bands that have already found commercial agencies. I definitely prefer independent bands with no backing to those commercial bands..."

No one asked the owner anything; he just started rambling on and on like a hairdresser.

It's not particularly annoying, just a little bothersome.

Meanwhile, Nina stared thoughtfully at the Diamond Dust poster, lost in thought, seemingly pondering something.

Chapter 82 I have always kept my word and my integrity is evident.

Why did Momoka leave Diamond Dust?

"Huh? Nina, what did you say?"

Asahi seemed to hear Nina speaking for a moment, but Nina next to him was stunned for a moment as if she hadn't reacted yet.

"...Huh? I...I don't think I said anything."

"Uncle, I didn't hear that little girl say anything either?"

Was Mr. Hiraishi hallucinating due to excessive stress?

It was only then that Chaoyang realized what was happening and looked at Rencai's panel deep in his consciousness.

. .

Name: Jing Qinrencai.

Charisma: 75.

Monthly revenue growth: ¥100,000.

Favorability: 55/100.

Assessment: She craves validation from others, always does what she believes is right, and never compromises. She has many "landmine" traits; she's easily triggered. She once caused a scene at school, though it wasn't her fault; she was merely a victim.

. .

Because the affection level is over 50, I can hear her inner thoughts.

"Nina, are you concerned about why Momoka left Diamond Dust?"

"Huh? Did I really whisper it?"

The boss, leaning against the window, casually spoke.

"It's just a rumor. Apparently, it's a musical issue. The agency is asking them to change their musical style and... their outfits also need to be changed to... well, like this cute look they have now."

The boss pointed to the poster on the wall.

"...Hey, didn't you hear her mention fruit? Should I have told you guys this?"

So Momoka-san is like me? Forced to leave because she insisted on what was right.

"No, thank you, boss. We'll give the tickets to Tao Xiang. Let's go, Nina."

Before Renna could speak, Asahi pulled her away.

"What should we do? Should we give it to Taoxiang?"

Chaoyang asked Rencai for her opinion.

"If I give it to her... we'll probably end up arguing."

"Then sell it online?"

Chaoyang directly proposed a way to maximize profits.

“Mr. Hiraishi!! This is not the time for jokes.”

I want to go see what the new Diamond Dust is all about... to see why Momoka-san can't accept it. But... is it really appropriate to use the tickets I gave to Momoka-san without permission?

"Then, shall we go and take a look together?"

After hearing what Rencai was thinking, Asahi didn't mince words and brought it up directly.

"...Mr. Hiraishi?"

"I'm quite interested in that petite girl with pigtails; I think she's pretty cute."

I'm so angry! Where's the cuteness in a girl who's obviously trying to be cute?! Even Kotone-chan is way cuter than her!

Chaoyang saw that Rencai's face puffed up like a pufferfish.

This guy was just making up an excuse to go with her, but she actually got angry.