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

"Okay, okay, goodbye store manager~~~"

"Ah."

As the sun rose, Fujita Kotone maintained a vibrant appearance, a smile on her face, waving goodbye. However, as she walked further away, that forced spirit began to fade rapidly.

The fatigue from working for the past few days and working too hard at work just now has started to hit me harder.

Her steps became heavy, and her eyelids seemed to be weighed down and she couldn't open them.

Every step seemed to drain all her strength.

Ugh, I'm almost at my limit... No, I have to get back to the dorm before curfew... Otherwise...

Fujita Kotone was anxious, but her physical exhaustion made it almost impossible for her to stand. She braced herself against the wall of a shop on the street to maintain her balance and moved forward step by step with great difficulty.

However, when she inadvertently walked into a dimly lit alley, she suddenly lost her balance.

Her hand slipped away abruptly, and she fell heavily into the alley. Intense pain and overwhelming fatigue surged through her. With a soft thud, Fujita Kotone collapsed to the ground, her vision going black as her consciousness faded until she finally lost consciousness.

As she fainted, a figure in the distance seemed to have noticed what was happening.

The figure approached Fujita Kotone silently, its footsteps ringing out clearly in the empty alley. Fujita Kotone lay on the ground, her faint breathing almost inaudible, and the atmosphere around her became eerie and tense. The figure drew closer, standing beside her, seemingly observing her condition.

other side

"Thank you for your hard work, Ms. Toyokawa. Here is your wages for today."

After saying goodbye to Fujita Kotone, Asahi took out an envelope and walked to the side to wait for Toyokawa Shoko. He smiled and handed the envelope to her.

Toyokawa Shoko accepted the envelope with both hands, and said with a polite smile,

"Thank you for your hospitality today. It's an honor to work in such a place. Please continue to support me next time. Have a pleasant evening, and goodnight."

She bowed politely and then turned to leave.

Once they were a distance away, Toyokawa Shoko took out the envelope. Ideally, the money should have been confirmed in person. However, considering etiquette, Shoko didn't tear open the envelope in front of the rising sun.

They only tore open the hole and pour out the money once it was out of sight.

"...Hmm? So much?...11850 yen..."

Although Toyokawa Shoko was very happy, she immediately felt a little sad.

It took her a long time to understand the hardship behind a ten-thousand-yuan banknote.

However, she quickly recovered from her sadness, realizing that she no longer had the luxury of self-pity, straightened her back, and persevered.

Chaoyang, who had just locked the door in front of the shop, finally felt a little more relaxed after the two left, and stretched to loosen his muscles.

Just as I was about to go back, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind me.

"Hey... Ms. Fujita! She's collapsed by the roadside."

When Chaoyang looked back, he saw that Toyokawa Shoko, who had just left, was supporting the unconscious Fujita Kotone.

His heart tightened, and he quickly ran over.

"What happened?! What's wrong with Qin Yin?"

"She's just tired. I'd only walked a few steps when I found her collapsed at the alley entrance. I thought she'd been attacked or drugged... but she just seems exhausted. I'm leaving her with you; I'm going back now."

As she explained, Toyokawa Shoko handed the koto to Asahi and then turned and left without looking back.

"You... if you're just tired, then you should be fine... Where does she live again?... Hmm, I think we talked before that she lives in the school dormitory."

Chaoyang was somewhat relieved that Xiangzi had found Qinyin immediately after she fainted, but now he had a headache again.

Looking at the unconscious Fujita Kotone, it seems I'll have to go through a lot of trouble to get her back tonight.

As night deepened, the campus of Chuxing Academy appeared exceptionally quiet under the hazy moonlight. Several girls were running quickly along the road outside the campus, trying to get back to their dormitories before they completely closed.

"Phew, that steakhouse was so delicious today! And the waiter was so handsome too!"

One of the girls said excitedly.

"Yes, and he even recognized us as being from the Idol Department of Chuxing Academy! He said he'd seen our posters. Next time we have a performance, we'll definitely invite him to come and see, and ask if we can put our posters up in the store."

The other girl responded with a smile.

Just as they were having a pleasant conversation, they suddenly saw a taxi slowly pull up in front of the school.

The car door opened, and a man named Chaoyang stepped out of the car, seemingly carrying something on his back.

"Huh, why are people coming to our school so late?"

The third girl said curiously, her tone tinged with doubt.

The three of them stopped and stared intently at the man who got out of the taxi.

"The one on his back... looks like a girl..."

One of the girls suddenly widened her eyes, her tone revealing a hint of surprise and unease.

"That girl... isn't she the worst student in Class 1, Grade 1?"

"No wonder your grades are so bad, you're out fooling around with men at night." Another girl sneered, a hint of disdain flashing in her eyes.

"What should we do? Should we report it to the teacher?"

The girl who spoke first frowned, her tone hesitant.

Why do something so harmful to others and yourself?

The other girl shook her head, a sly glint in her eyes.

"But thinking about it carefully... don't we need someone to run errands?"

"Well...we are supposed to be rising stars...it's really not appropriate for us to do everything ourselves."

The third girl nodded slowly.

"Anyway, that girl will never become an idol. She's the only one who doesn't even have a producer, her grades are bad, and she has no official status. I really don't understand what she's doing at our school; the only thing she has to offer is her face. It wouldn't be bad if we took her in as an assistant; after all, she's quite cute and a good match for us. If we need to entertain those big shots, having her do it for us wouldn't be bad either. Who knows, maybe she'll catch their eye and fulfill her idol dream... Ah... how kind of me, even thinking of a way out for a complete nobody like her..."

One of the girls spoke softly, and as she finished speaking, she seemed quite engrossed, supporting her cheeks with her hands, as if deeply moved by her own "kindness."

"Hey? If we're accompanying an important person, shouldn't we go ourselves?"

"Idiot! We're idols, not traditional artists. If these photos leak out even slightly, our careers as idols will be completely ruined. Fans might even come to our door to retaliate out of love turned to hate."

"I see!"

"...Wow...I always feel like I'll be dragged down if I team up with you. I don't even understand this kind of thing."

The girl in the lead pushed away another girl who was clinging to her with disgust.

"Huh? Don't abandon me! Didn't we agree to become idols together...? I'm a bit slow, and I definitely won't succeed if I leave Sa-chan."

At this moment, her status becomes clear. The girl who was rejected looks at the person in front of her with teary eyes, afraid that she will be abandoned.

The girl called "Sha-chan" waved her hand and said with a smile.

"Okay, okay, I didn't say I wouldn't bring you. Even flowers need green leaves like you to complement them."

While her companion was joking around, the remaining girl quietly took out her phone and took a picture of Asahi carrying Fujita Kotone on her back.

School gate

Asahi took Fujita Kotone off his back.

"Hey, wake up, wake up."

As someone outside the school, Chaoyang definitely can't just go in casually, not to mention that it's a very sensitive place. The combination of the words "uncle" and "JK" sounds a bit suggestive.

Just as he was anxiously patting Fujita Kotone's cheeks, suddenly, an angry voice came from not far away.

"What are you doing to her?!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than a girl burst out of the school. Before Chaoyang could react, he felt a violent impact on his waist. The girl leaped high into the air and delivered a flying kick that struck Chaoyang squarely in the waist.

"Wow!"

Chaoyang screamed in pain, staggering backward several steps after being kicked, almost unable to stand.

"Who are you? How dare you lay a hand on a student from our school!"

The girl rebuked without mercy, standing beside Fujita Kotone and protecting her.

Asahi turned his head and saw a girl in the uniform of the First Star Academy standing in front of him with her hands on her hips. She had fiery red curly hair, and her pretty face looked very energetic. Her big blue eyes were wide open with anger. If Fujita Kotone reminded Asahi of Pikachu, then the girl in front of him was Charmander.

"!? Calm down!"

"If you don't leave, I'm calling the police!!!"

Charmander immediately took out his phone, pressed 110 on the dial button, and placed his white finger on the call button to threaten the other person.

However, her real thought was that she didn't want to call the police if possible, since she didn't know what their relationship was, and if calling the police caused any trouble, it might not be a good thing for the future of her idol, Fujita Kotone.

Chaoyang hurriedly waved his hand and began to explain.

"Um, I'm her employer, the owner of the izakaya where she works. She collapsed at the izakaya after get off work today. We were going to take her to the hospital, but it seems she just collapsed from exhaustion."

Upon hearing this, the "little fire dragon" remained wary and questioned...

"Is that true?"

"That's really true!...By the way, I have evidence..."

Chaoyang hurriedly took out his phone and quickly searched for his own store on Google. Photos of the store appeared on the screen, including several of them of Fujita Kotone and himself working in the store.

"...Hmm...It seems you really do know her...I see."

Hua Hai D Ji finally breathed a sigh of relief, and the hostility on his face eased slightly.

"Haha, sorry, I'm her classmate, Hua Hai D Ji. ​​I'll compensate you for your reputation as a future TOPIDOL! You can go home now."

Chaoyang looked at the girl who had suddenly introduced herself with a hint of sarcasm.

Who cares what you become or what your entrance exam scores are? It's none of my business... But she does seem very responsible, so it should be fine to leave things to her.

"Then this guy is yours. ...Goodbye, Charmander."

"Little, little fire dragon?? What does that mean?"

Hua Hai D was stunned, seemingly not understanding what Chaoyang meant. While she was thinking, Chaoyang had already gotten back into the taxi and left.

When she saw that Chaoyang had left, she immediately put her hands on her hips, beaming with confidence, and said...

"Hahaha! Looks like she was swayed by my charm and ran away shyly. Alright, from now on you'll have front-row tickets to the top idol's concerts!"

After striking what she thought were a few cool poses, Hana-kai D-ki finally turned her gaze to Fujita Kotone, revealing a hint of helplessness.

"Hmm, next I need to take this guy back to his dorm... Honestly, it's a good thing you're not famous yet. If fans photographed you with an older man at this hour, your idol career would be ruined. Sigh... I think his name is Fujita Kotone... He really looks tired..."

She gently sniffed Fujita Kotone's clothes to confirm.

"There was no strange smell on him, only the smell of a girl's sweat, so it seems he really didn't do anything."

Chaoyang sat wearily in the back seat of the taxi, gazing blankly out the window. The streetlights and shadows created a beautiful cityscape at night. However, Chaoyang's mood did not lighten.

Seriously... today's been really unlucky. I'd better go home, take a shower, and go to bed.

The car continued its journey, the scenery outside the window constantly changing. Suddenly, out of the corner of his eye, Chaoyang noticed a group of people gathered in front of the station. He glanced at them casually, but couldn't help but frown. In the dim light of the streetlamp, he could make out two figures in the crowd.

"...Those are...Nina and Momoxiang?..."

Chaoyang muttered to himself and immediately sat up straight.

"Excuse me for stopping the car."

Synopsis: The era of big bands? Girl bands?

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Wait, why do I have a purple-gray flip phone in my hand?

I am the Shura Armor Summoner?

Okay, now it's my turn to show my true colors.

"As long as you are an invader, you will be an invader for the rest of your life!"

"A rotten orange is a rotten orange, you can't change it!"

"Are monsters that hurt people supposed to die? What nonsense are you talking about!"