We agreed to be in a band for life, what the heck is Dragon Raja?

For some reason, after the band was formed, Mutsumi Wakaba found that he seemed to be more and more able to perceive other people's emotions.

This perception of emotions is completely different from the "performance" she had as a child, where she could portray a thousand different people and read their expressions.

It's more like a pure instinct; she can immediately and keenly sense whenever others experience emotions.

"Is it because of Metis...?"

Ruoye Mutsu had thought about this question.

But then she remembered the 'dream eater' she had seen in the Temple of Consciousness, imprisoned in a cage.

"Perhaps it's because of this... that's more likely."

Ruoye Mutsu didn't know whether this was a good thing or a bad thing.

Since acquiring that guitar, she felt her consciousness had become more stable, and she never felt like she wasn't herself again.

But this change in perception makes her feel like she's been pushed back to her childhood, to the time when she would stay home for dinner parties or watch TV programs, using the guests as a cover for her own past.

It was as if someone was pushing her to make that trade for a quarter of her life.

Thinking of this, Wakaba Mutsu's expression calmed down a bit.

Now that she has clearly defined her principles, she certainly won't make a deal with Metis casually.

However, the most important thing right now is the problem of his childhood friend, Toyokawa Shoko.

Wakaba Mutsu had never seen this expression on Toyokawa Shoko's face before.

In her mind, Toyokawa Shoko was always a very cheerful and bright girl. Although she was a month younger than her, she always felt that Toyokawa Shoko was more like an older sister in daily life.

What could have happened to make her make that expression?

"Xiang..."

After thinking for a moment, Wakaba Mutsu also came over and stood with Nagumo Ugetsu, looking at Toyokawa Shoko.

At this moment, under the influence of the 'precepts', Toyokawa Shoko's heart was much calmer.

Although the tension and anxiety in my heart could not be dispelled in an instant, I no longer showed any signs of losing control of my emotions.

"Thank you for your concern."

Toyokawa Shoko smiled.

"Does anyone want to go to the hall to see other bands perform?"

However, the band performance was already nearing its end, since only fifteen bands had performed this time, and it wouldn't take up too much time in total.

Even if we went to the hall to watch a performance now, we wouldn't be able to see many shows, so everyone else shook their heads.

Although Takamatsu Akari didn't walk to Toyokawa Shoko's side, she kept an eye on the situation.

Initially, when she heard Nangumo Ugetsu's words of comfort, her worries about what others thought lessened considerably, but Toyokawa Shoko's emotional change just now still left her somewhat puzzled.

After all, the music for this performance was composed by Shoko Toyokawa for Kage Kasuga, and their stage performance was enough to prove Crychic's strength.

So... what exactly caused this?

Gao Songdeng was initially wondering if it was because of her family situation.

But then she remembered the Toyokawa family mansion she had visited before. Such a luxurious residence was something that not many people could afford, even in a metropolis like Tokyo.

Moreover, purchasing a residence with such historical significance requires more than just money.

Even if something happens at home, it shouldn't be too serious, right...?

Takamatsu thought to himself.

The atmosphere in the rehearsal room was somewhat silent at this moment.

Shiina Tatsuki was holding her phone, seemingly replying to her sister's message, but when she looked up and saw everyone standing together, she immediately put down her phone and walked over.

Nagasaki Motoyo was doing the same thing; she was just replying to comments on the Crychic official account on her phone and keeping a close eye on the viewers' feedback.

It wasn't until the surrounding atmosphere quieted down a bit that she suddenly realized everyone had gathered together.

"what happened?"

Nagasaki Motoyo looked around at everyone, her face still bearing a gentle smile, but the doubts in her heart were no less than those of the others.

However, it seems that the problem has been temporarily resolved, so she felt relieved.

Nagasaki Motoyo couldn't help but recall Crychic's performance at the Live House venue today.

"It feels different from performing on stage at the Moon Forest Music Festival..."

she thinks.

Nagasaki Motoyo, whose parents had long been divorced and whose mother was often unable to return home due to overtime work, cherished the friendship within the band.

If possible, she hopes the band can continue to thrive and that everyone will never be separated.

Seeing the concerned looks in everyone's eyes, Toyokawa Shoko was even more moved.

"thank you all."

She never expected that her simple emotional outburst would attract so much attention.

Crychic...that's great.

Toyokawa Shoko was reminiscing about her mother again.

When I was little, my mother talked to me about friends. Did she ever think that one day, when her daughter encountered difficulties, her friends would come to help her through them?

Although time has passed gently like flowing water, the memories of the past are ultimately the past.

But now, Toyokawa Shoko feels that she has indeed met several trustworthy partners.

"A community with a shared destiny, playing music together..."

If she hadn't calmed down, Toyokawa Shoko would have almost burst into tears again.

The Crychic members tidied up the rehearsal room again, with Wakaba Mutsu and Nagasaki Motoyo even taking the instruments they brought with them back.

Originally, Toyokawa Shoko planned to temporarily leave her electronic keyboard at the live house.

But then she thought that if she took it home, she could practice a few more times at home in the next few days, and it wouldn't be too late to bring it back next time, so she decided to take it home.

"Let's go together."

Toyokawa Shoko looked at Nagumo Ugetsu and Wakaba Mutsumichi.

She was prepared to go home and confront her grandfather.

However, compared to the eagerness and panic she felt at the beginning, Toyokawa Shoko now has a clearer understanding of what she wants to say and is more confident than before.

The other members of the band had already packed their things, so the group left the rehearsal room together and walked out of the hall of Live House RiNG.

"Light, let's go together."

Shiina Tatsuki pulled Takamatsu Akari back, who was about to go home alone, and then said.

Gao Songdeng was taken aback, seemingly not expecting that this girl, who was usually rather serious in the band, would take the initiative to invite her home.

However, she then remembered that the distance between their residences was only two stops more, and going back together after rehearsal was indeed much better than walking alone as before.

"okay."

Takamatsu nodded slightly in agreement.

Nagasaki Motoyo was still reading the replies in the comments section. This time, Crychic's song "Kasuga Kage" has sparked a lot of discussion.

The number of replies in the comments section has exceeded her initial expectations.

"I never expected so many people to enjoy our performance."

Nagasaki Motoyo was overjoyed.

She increasingly felt that Crychic could continue indefinitely.

After all, many bands break up because they don't get positive feedback after their performances.

Now their band has attracted so much attention, and with so many people's encouragement, they will surely go far.

Only Nanon Ugetsu felt a little worried.

"So it really came to this..."

He sighed inwardly.

It's obvious that Toyokawa Shoko will confront her grandfather when she gets back.

Faced with a behemoth like the Toyokawa Group, even as the sole bloodline heir of the Toyokawa family, she could not immediately overthrow the leader who had been cultivating his influence within the family for a long time.

"Only two or three weeks of peace and quiet passed..."

Nanyun Yuyue's thoughts drifted.

Not much time has passed since he transferred to Tsuki no Mori, formed a band, and started a new school.

But he had a feeling of being in another world, because as far as he knew, many changes had already taken place in the outside world.

“Crychic’s band medley has just ended…it’s time for me to step in.”

"This is a turbulent time for the Toyokawa family... At worst, we can just tell Toyokawa Shoko about the mixed-race society."

"Moreover... the Toyokawa Group and the Snake-Headed Eight Families have such a close relationship, so this is a good starting point."

Nan Yun Yuyue secretly thought in her heart.

"Genjiro's bloodline is considered to be that of an 'Emperor,' and also the 'Amaterasu' of this generation."

"Then, I wonder... how the Snake Clan will view my bloodline?"

Chapter 116 Nagumo Ugetsu's Plan, Toyokawa Sadaharu's Ambition (5k)

Nanon Ugetsu recalled what had happened during this period.

Since he transferred to the Moon Forest, in less than a month, he has experienced several high-level hybrids nearly going out of control, the Oni gang bombing the Inuyama family building, and just now, Hatsune Miku and the Hatsuka sisters met and started fighting on the spot.

Now, it's clear that the Toyokawa family is also facing problems.

"The first generation of sons-in-law expelled the second generation from the family. That's really outrageous."

Nan Yun Yuyue secretly thought in her heart.

"And the funniest thing is that Toyokawa Shoko, the only one in this generation with Toyokawa family blood, didn't know about this at first."

"Is this in accordance with traditional family etiquette?"

Generally speaking, in traditional families around the world, there is a clear boundary between direct and collateral bloodlines, and the distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children has been an unwritten rule for thousands of years.

Although traditional Japanese families have innovatively proposed the practice of "adopting a son-in-law," this does not mean that the original direct descendants of the family have lost their power.

Although Toyokawa Sadaharu is currently the head of the Toyokawa Group, the ultimate ownership of the group still belongs to Toyokawa Shoko.

But now... Toyokawa Sadaharu is making a major decision for the family without discussing it with the current bloodline heir, which is completely illogical.

Moreover, this matter isn't like highly confidential business secrets, where there are specific knowledge barriers that make it difficult to get involved without understanding them.

On the contrary, the major decision concerning whether to expel a member of the family involves the father, who is the heir of the bloodline.

This decision was proposed and passed so easily.

"Outrageous... Who exactly were the high-ranking executives at the Toyokawa Group who approved this meeting?"

"Could it be one of the factions within the Snake-Headed Eight Families?"

"The Executive Bureau naturally wouldn't get involved in such matters. The eight major families each have their own division of power, and they wouldn't easily meddle in the businesses of other families..."

"It seems that the only remaining branches are Kanto and Kansai, which only obey the patriarch."

As he made his guesses, he walked with Toyokawa Shoko and Wakaba Mutsu to the station where they usually went home, and then boarded the tram.

He sat on the side, next to Toyokawa Shoko.

This time, Wakaba Mutsu sat to the side of the two, but her eyes were fixed on them, as if she were observing something.

"Oh, right, and Xiao Mu too..."

Nanon Ugetsu recalled the situation of Wakaba's family.

Although the Wakaba family doesn't seem to have deep ties with the mixed-race society, judging from Wakaba Mutsu's situation, there must be some inextricable connection between the two.

He recalled that Mutsumi Wakaba had also attended the funeral of Shoko Toyokawa's mother.