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

Toyokawa Shoko saw the Sumimi poster hanging at the door.

On the poster, Miku Miku and Mana Junta stand back to back. Miku's blonde hair cascades down her shoulders like a waterfall, and her eyes are smiling as she looks straight ahead.

“Sumimi has recently entered a stable period in her career, and her popularity has gradually stabilized. She doesn’t need to attend as many performances as before.”

She recalled that not long ago, before the band's joint performance, she saw the long-lost Triangle Chu Hua backstage.

"Summer vacation is usually the most relaxing time for students... but for Chu Hua, it still requires extra training."

"Sigh...it must be quite tough."

Toyokawa Shoko walked along, lost in thought.

Upon seeing the Sumimi poster, Nagumo Ugetsu recalled the scene she 'saw' during the performance that day.

"What a loving and harmonious sisterly relationship..."

"Moreover, it is rather unusual that the Snake Clan would allow high-level hybrids like Misaki Miku and Junta Mana to show their faces in public."

As they entered the station and stood on the platform, a tram carrying half a passenger sped away.

"It's okay, let's wait for the next one."

Nan Yun Yu Yue composed herself and then spoke.

The three of them stood together and waited patiently.

suddenly,

In Wakaba Mutsu's line of sight, he saw an old woman with a full head of silver hair.

She appeared to have just gotten off the previous tram and was facing away from the crowd, preparing to leave towards the station exit.

What's most eye-catching is... she's carrying a somewhat old guitar bag on her back, with some English writing and graffiti on it.

Are so many people forming bands these days?

Wakaba Muxin thought.

Although the big band trend has swept across Japan, with more and more girls joining bands and live houses becoming increasingly popular...

But after all, the main participants are young girls, and it's quite rare to see an old lady carrying a guitar like this.

"Could it be the band manager of another band?"

Wakaba Mutsu suddenly sensed this possibility.

If that's the case, then it makes sense. Maybe this old lady is an experienced guitarist who happens to be in charge of guiding a band's performance.

Like the moon in the rain.

Just as Wakaba Mutsumi's thoughts were in turmoil,

Suddenly, a voice rang in her mind.

This was Metis's voice, and there was a rare hint of surprise in her tone:

"Mu, this hybrid is no ordinary person."

???

Where can I find mixed-race people?

Ruo Yemu was stunned for a moment before realizing that the person Motis was referring to was the silver-haired old lady she had just seen.

Is she of mixed race?

Just as Ye Mu was about to take a closer look, she suddenly realized that the figure that had been in her sight for the past one or two seconds had disappeared.

"Mu, there's no need to look anymore. With the strength of a high-level hybrid, she's probably already gone quite far."

"Mortis sighed."

"Have you been observing her the whole time?"

Wakaba Mu asked.

"Not really, I just saw a mixed-race person carrying a guitar and it seemed quite novel to me."

"Oh, you too."

Motis took off her hat, revealing a 'joking' expression.

"If we ignore the little incident that just happened, actually... the main reason I contacted you this time is to give you a free piece of information."

She said slowly.

Ruo Yemu immediately became alert:

"What are you planning to do now?"

The last time she and Nan Yunyuyue watched a movie in the basement was still vivid in her mind, causing her already skeptical attitude towards Motis to drop to a critical point once again.

"Ugh."

"Don't worry... Mu, this message is very simple and won't have any impact. It's just a small reminder."

"In fact, you had already guessed this before, but it just hadn't been verified."

"By the way, this message is still free."

"Mottis said slowly and deliberately."

Inside the Hall of Consciousness, Ruo Yemu stared intently at the doll before her. Then, she saw the doll put on the red hat again and speak:

"It's very simple, your childhood friend, kindergarten, elementary, and junior high school classmate, Crychic keyboardist, one of your pillars of support."

—Toyokawa Shoko has awakened her 'spiritual vision' and stepped into the world of hybrids.

"Moreover... she is a high-level hybrid, just like you."

boom!

Despite having prepared herself mentally, Ruoye Mu was still shocked when she actually heard the news from Metty.

When did Xiang awaken his spiritual vision?

Could it be... during the few days she didn't come to Moon Forest for class?

Was it because of what happened after the band's joint performance?

Her mind was racing.

Just as Ye Mu was about to ask many questions, Metis revealed a sly smile:

"Alright, Mu, that's all the information I'll reveal today. You can explore the rest later."

"However... I do have a good idea. Once you get on the tram and Nan Yun Yuyue gets off, you can have a good talk with her, right?"

In an instant, the palace of consciousness vanished from the 'field of vision' like a bubble, and Ruoye Mu's thoughts returned to reality in a flash.

She had just come to her senses when she heard Nan Yun Yuyue calling her name.

"Mutsu, the tram is here, get on."

"Ah."

Wakaba Mutsu followed beside Nagumo Ugetsu and was the last to board the tram.

There were more people taking the tram than usual today. Toyokawa Shoko was the first to board the tram. After looking around, she realized that there was only one seat left in the last row where three people could sit together.

Worried that other passengers would take up the seats first, she sat down and waved to Nan Yunyuyue and Ruoye Mu.

"I'm coming."

Nanon Ugetsu and Wakaba Mutsu quickened their pace and took their seats just before the tram was about to depart.

Swah——

The tram started slowly.

After walking for a while, Nanon Ugetsu turned to look out the window, taking in Toyokawa Shoko who was looking out the window.

"What exactly is Xiao Xiang going to talk to Xiao Mu about..."

Even now, he still hasn't figured out Toyokawa Shoko's plan.

However... Shoko Toyokawa would naturally not reveal everything that happened that rainy night, but what else could Shoko say besides these things?

Did he reveal his mixed-race identity to Xiao Mu?

But Ruoye Mu is actually a high-level hybrid. Toyokawa Shoko had asked her about this before. Could it be that she no longer wanted to hide this fact and chose to reveal it to Ruoye Mu?

"Never mind, Xiao Xiang will definitely know what he's doing."

Nan Yun Yu Yue shook her head.

Bang, bang, bang—

Amidst the noise of the tram, he arrived at his destination.

"See you tomorrow."

Nan Yun Yuyue stood up and waved.

"See you tomorrow."

Ruoye Mu also said softly.

Nan Yunyu smiled at her, then followed the flow of people getting off the train and left the carriage.

Toyokawa Shoko watched his retreating figure, then turned to look at Wakaba Mutsu.

…………

…………

"Xiao Xiang should be back in a while."

Walking home, Nan Yun Yuyue thought to herself.

"Then let's take this opportunity to practice the sword footwork that Uesugi Kotsu taught us yesterday."

"It's not too late to prepare dinner after Xiao Xiang comes back."

Having made up his mind, he quickly returned to the apartment and cleaned up the entire living room.

Kendo LV1 (136/1000)

Before practicing, Nanon Ugetsu opened her skill panel.

Before you actually start practicing, check the progress bar. Seeing the numbers gradually increase during practice can be very motivating.

"let's start."

Nagumo Ugetsu stood in the center of the living room and began practicing according to Uesugi Kotsu's instructions.

"Start with the most basic footwork."

He touched the ground with his right foot, leaned forward, and followed closely with his left foot, taking two steps in quick succession to complete the first movement.

But he didn't stop there. Instead, he twisted his waist, lowered his center of gravity, and moved half a step to the side.

—This is lateral displacement.

Snapped.

Immediately, Nan Yun Yuyue moved again, her whole body suddenly sliding backward.

Immediately afterwards, their steps crossed, and their bodies swept out diagonally.

"call--"

He stopped and stood still, his chest rising and falling slightly.

Step forward, step back, move to the side, change position, take a false step, sweep diagonally, leap... the whole set of footwork is completed in one go, without the slightest pause.

"There are still some green aspects in the details."

"However, the practice time is not very long yet, there is plenty of time to hone it slowly."

Nan Yun Yuyue glanced at the skill bar, and the numbers there had been refreshed again.

Kendo LV1 (138/1000)

"They've made pretty fast progress."

Nan Yun Yu Yue was overjoyed.