After Xiangzi died, I inherited her harem.

Having clashed with Toyokawa Yuu several times, both openly and secretly, she could certainly tell that the boy had some feelings for Shoko.

After all, unlike the relationships between Kiyoko Toyokawa and Mizuho Toyokawa, which had involved serious romantic experiences, there was no emotional foundation between him and Shoko Toyokawa.

They had only known each other for a few days, and it wouldn't be wrong to call them familiar strangers. Of course, they wouldn't be willing to tie their lives to Toyokawa Shoko.

However, if he wants to get out of his current situation, he can only stay by Toyokawa Shoko's side.

If he were confined to his home by Toyokawa Sadaharu, he would have even less of a chance to achieve anything.

However, if someone were to say that Yuu Toyokawa only came into contact with Shoko Toyokawa and developed the idea of ​​rebelling against Sadaharu Toyokawa, Minami Mori would be even less likely to believe it.

That boy couldn't possibly be unaware of the difference between clashing with himself and clashing with Toyokawa Sadaharu.

Could it be that those two children have actually developed feelings for each other?

Despite her doubts, Minami Mori maintained a congratulatory expression, as if whatever happened was a good thing for Toyokawa Sadaharu.

"But in this way, there's no need to worry about Xiangzi and Yuyu having a bad relationship after they get married. With the couple working together, Xiangzi will probably have a much smoother time managing the Toyokawa family."

"I wonder what you intend for me to do?"

As she sat down in the chair in the study, a genuine hint of curiosity appeared in her eyes.

Toyokawa Sadaharu's words to himself were certainly not unfounded.

Last time, he asked her to test the waters regarding Toyokawa Yuu's attitude towards Toyokawa Shoko, and now that his attitude is clear, Mori Minami is also curious about what this old man plans to do next.

It couldn't possibly be because Toyokawa Yuu disobeyed his orders and was planning to make him seriously target him.

"You should know that this afternoon, Youyu took Xiaomu to skip class and even skipped the scheduled psychological counseling session. The two of them were out of contact and wandered around all afternoon. You should know that."

To Minami Mori's surprise, Toyokawa Sadaharu did not continue to bring up the topic of Toyokawa Shoko, but instead brought up her daughter, Wakaba Mutsumi.

"Of course I know. I even called Youyu and asked him to take good care of Xiaomu. After all, you know how introverted that child is. Even if he just goes out to play, it's not very reassuring."

In response to Toyokawa Sadaharu's question, Mori Minami nodded frankly.

This kind of thing can't be hidden; it will be discovered as soon as it's investigated. There's no need to deliberately conceal it.

However, what exactly was Toyokawa Sadaharu's purpose in telling him all this?

Her golden eyes narrowed slightly. If Toyokawa Sadaharu's plan involved Wakaba Mutsumi, then her attitude could not be as frivolous as it was now.

That's her daughter, her obsession, her hope. She doesn't want to let others interfere with her plans so easily.

"However, if there are any mental health issues, it's best to get checked out as soon as possible."

Toyokawa Sadaharu paused, his gaze toward Mori Minami extremely serious. The old man who had been at the helm of the Toyokawa family for decades exuded an indescribable sense of oppression.

“Young people’s emotions are always impulsive and easily blossom. I have already set an engagement date for Xiangzi and Youyu. I don’t want any accidents to happen during this period… Mori, you understand what I mean.”

"Of course, of course. You've put it that way, how could I possibly not understand?"

Minami Mori waved her hand, indicating that she had fully understood Toyokawa Sadaharu's thoughts.

However, at the moment he turned to leave, a subtle fluctuation appeared in his golden eyes.

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Inside the office of the talent agency Win-Wing Production, in Ave Mujica's office.

Ruoye Mu sat in Toyokawa Yuu's office chair, looking at a small stack of documents on the desk, gripping Toyokawa Yuu's pen tightly in her hand, so tightly that her fingertips turned white.

It's well past Ave Mujica's rehearsal time, and logically, if there are no other work commitments, the rest of the band should be able to leave the company.

But at this moment, no one left Ave Mujica; after finishing their rehearsal, the group sat around the coffee table.

It's so late and we're still not going home. Of course, it's not because of any extra work requirements. It's just that we've all stayed here for various reasons.

The group sitting around the coffee table all turned their gazes toward Wakaba Mutsu, who was sitting in an office chair, and their expressions varied.

Yutenji Wakana glanced at Wakaba Mutsumi sitting in her office chair, then turned to look at Hachiman Kairin sitting on the sofa opposite her, her expression somewhat stiff and lost in thought. She let out a silent sigh.

Having connections and a background is really advantageous. Even though she knew nothing, she was still forced to sit in the chair that originally belonged to her manager. Even Hai Zi didn't receive this treatment.

That makes sense, strictly speaking, this band only has one client—that is, Toyokawa Shoko, who founded the band. Even Toyokawa Yuu was, to some extent, a worker she brought in to manage the work. Of course, the young lady had the final say.

It's a bit pitiful for Hai Zi. Yesterday he was directing others backstage at a concert, and now he's stuck on the sidelines like me.

Yutenji Wakana couldn't help but feel a little sorry for Hachiman Kairin, whose expression was stiff. However, after noticing that the other woman seemed to have noticed his gaze and gradually turned her eyes away, Yutenji Wakana immediately looked away.

She didn't intend to cause trouble at this time, but if the atmosphere continued like this, it felt like things were going to get quite bad.

If her long-term meal ticket is inexplicably torn up, where can she go to cry?

Yutenji Wakame was already thinking about whether to suggest holding a celebration banquet after the concert was a success, once the atmosphere in the office became a bit more lively.

Although the band has only been formed recently and we don't know each member's preferences very well yet, it's always good to have a meal together.

Tsk, why does this band always seem to be arguing? Can this spaceship really sail to the other side?

However, if Mutsuko is unable to handle the job no matter what, then perhaps I will have a chance.

After all, Chu Zi had to work two jobs, which was a prerequisite, and Hai Zi had just been impeached by Xiang Zi.

If Mutsuko really can't do it, then it'll be my turn.

Unsure of what Yutenji Wakana was thinking, Hachiman Kairin noticed that the other woman had shifted her gaze away from her, which she had been looking at for some reason, and silently looked back at the desk.

More accurately, it falls on Wakaba Mutsumi, who is somewhat hesitant about how to begin writing.

It's clear that Ruoye Mu seems to know absolutely nothing about this.

Even if Yuu Toyokawa and Shoko Toyokawa forcibly kept her in that position, it would be difficult for her to work smoothly.

Is it really okay to hand over my work to her?

It wasn't that she was dissatisfied with Toyokawa Yuu's arrangements, but the facts forced Hachiman Kairin to question Wakaba Mutsumi's abilities.

In fact, she really wanted to get up from the sofa right now and teach Ruoye Mutsu how to do some things.

Unfortunately, at this moment, the spot next to Ruoye Mu was already taken.

Yuu Toyokawa and Shoko Toyokawa stood on either side of Mutsu Wakaba, protecting the girl who seemed somewhat at a loss.

"Mu, scheduling is actually quite simple. First, you need to remember exactly which time slots each member of the band is available, and then write down the events each member needs to attend..."

Shoko Toyokawa crouched down beside Mutsu Wakaba, holding a pencil whose writing was easily erased, and demonstrated it to her upper body little by little.

Although she didn't particularly like Yuu Toyokawa's habit of doing things first and then sharing her thoughts, Shoko Toyokawa had to admit one thing.

If Ye Mu were different from himself, he might have stubbornly stuck with his maternal grandfather to the end, but Ye Mu would never sever ties with his family.

Even if she doesn't follow in her parents' footsteps into the entertainment industry, she will eventually have to access the connections and resources accumulated by her elders.

If we still feel helpless when it comes to managing the team's schedule, that won't do.

Just as Yuu Toyokawa said, she had to learn to hold onto things on her own.

Even I couldn't take care of her forever.

Moreover, with the revelation that Youyu has chosen to stand on his side, pressure from his maternal grandfather will likely arrive soon.

Judging from the tone of the phone call when it came to Yuu Toyokawa, it's clear that his grandfather's attitude towards Yuu was certainly not as kind as his attitude towards himself.

Even so, Youyu still refused his help, seemingly intending to bear the pressure from her grandfather alone, just as they had agreed when they first met.

In a sense, Yuyu's decision to transfer some power to Mu was indeed prescient.

I don't know what my grandfather will do. I must have angered him with my words.

Thinking of this, Toyokawa Shoko looked up from the desk with some concern and looked at Toyokawa Yuu, who was standing on the other side of Wakaba Mutsu.

But it was only then that Toyokawa Shoko realized that the girl sitting in the office chair was actually somewhat absent-minded when she was explaining to Wakaba Mutsu how to handle some tasks.

His golden eyes seemed lost in thought and unfocused, as if they had lost their luster.

"Xiao Mu, are you alright?"

Before Toyokawa Shoko could speak, Toyokawa Yuu's concerned voice echoed in the office.

While Toyokawa Shoko was demonstrating to Wakaba Mutsu, Toyokawa Yuu was actually keeping a close eye on the girl with long, light green hair.

His eyes were unfocused, as if he was in a daze or daydreaming.

Is the pressure really that great?

Seeing Wakaba Mutsu's performance, Toyokawa Yuu frowned.

These jobs don't require her to show her face in public. She might feel helpless in the hands of someone with no experience, but with me and Xiangzi leading the way, she shouldn't feel that much pressure.

"If you really can't accept it, don't hesitate to ask, I'll help you."

Gently placing her hand on Wakaba Mutsu's shoulder, Toyokawa Yuu looked at Wakaba Mutsu, whose condition was clearly not right, with a hint of helplessness and headache between her brows.

Perhaps I was a bit too hasty, but my previous statements have pretty much amounted to a complete falling out with that old man, Toyokawa Sadaharu.

He didn't want Shoko Toyokawa to continue wasting time on things like forming a band, so he arranged for himself to become Ave Mujica's manager, waiting for an opportunity to sabotage the band she had built.

Now that he's quitting, who knows what that old guy will do?

Because of his status and blood ties, he would certainly not harm Xiangzi, but he probably had no reason to hold back, whether it was for himself or for the band.

I may not be able to fully attend to certain matters in the future, let alone cultivate Wakaba Mutsumi's ability to be independent.

We can't just dump all the team's affairs on Xiangzi, can we? That would be no different from the situation before I became the band's manager.

"I...I'm fine...don't worry."

Gently shaking her head, Ruoye Mu met Toyokawa Yuu's gaze, and tightened her grip on the pen.

In the end, she still couldn't really refuse their arrangement and became their mouthpiece, as well as another obstacle to their direct communication.

Although the engaged couple seems to be getting along well now, Ruo Yemu can't guarantee when they will start arguing again, given that they've been fighting almost every day for the past few days.

Even though she was unwilling, she still ended up sitting in Toyokawa Yuu's office chair, and there were some tasks she could only grit her teeth and carry out.

If things go wrong, it could become the trigger for the next argument between the two.

However... looking at the documents placed in front of him, Wakaba Mutsu suddenly felt a bit troubled.

She really wasn't good at this kind of thing, and because she was a little distracted, she didn't understand Toyokawa Shoko's explanation just now.

Perhaps it would be better to have them demonstrate it again now, and neither Toyokawa Shoko nor Toyokawa Yuu would likely refuse this request.

But seeing the seemingly harmonious atmosphere between the two, and the little bit of anxiety that was hidden beneath their patience, Ruo Ye Mu still wanted to avoid causing them any trouble.

"I know how to do it."

Metis... help me.

Immersing herself in her own consciousness, Ruoye Mu conjured up an almost identical sheet of paper in her hand and handed it to another version of herself.

Not wanting to trouble her half-body and her half-body's fiancé, and unable to bypass them in front of them and directly seek help from other experienced people... such as Hachiman Kairin, she could only pin her hopes on Metis having the talent in this area.

"Huh? Deal with these problems? Me?"

Looking at the paper that Ruoye Mutsu handed him, Metis felt dizzy just from looking at the dense text on it.

Creating an individual schedule may be simple, but arranging the entire band's schedule is not as easy as Toyokawa Shoko makes it sound.

Not only do we have to consider whether there will be any conflicts between the timing of individual and group activities, but we also have to consider the reputation of the inviting party, as well as a whole host of other miscellaneous things.

Metis admitted that he was indeed more extroverted, more socially adept than Wakaba Mutsu, and also quite good at performing.

However, this doesn't mean she knows how to handle these tasks.

This kind of ability can't be acted out; it requires either experience or talent. Otherwise, a difficult period of adaptation is inevitable.

And without a doubt, neither she nor Wakaba Mutsu possessed either of these qualities.

"What should we do? If this continues, Xianghe and Youyu will be disappointed..."

Clenching the paper in my hand, the neat pages gradually became crumpled.

As Ye Mu's golden eyes gradually darkened, even his deepest spiritual realm seemed to be shrouded in shadow.

The screens on the television, reflecting the outside world, gradually turned white, with a jumble of static dancing on the screen and making an annoying sound like mosquitoes.

The mental space was instantly plunged into an even more oppressive silence than the office.

Seeing that Wakaba Mutsu seemed to be caught in a dilemma, Metis opened her mouth, but she had no solution either.

A sense of powerlessness gradually began to spread from the bottom of my heart to my limbs.

This is not a metaphor for some kind of mentality, but a real weakening of function.

As a personality that needs to depend on and assist Wakaba Mutsu in order to survive, I am someone who bears the pain for the other party.