I live my life in Tokyo

The rotating paddle stopped, and even Pochi-chan, who had her head down with her bangs covering her face, raised her head.

"Of course, I want to hear about Sakakibara-senpai's experience." Ijichi Kouka nodded seriously, "Because we also want to be as dazzling as the World Shining Band~"

“It’s mainly a problem with the lyrics.”

Sakakibara Kaede told him about the difficulties he had before. Before coming here, he did not expect that they, as high school students, could help him solve this problem. They also did not have the duty or kindness to solve it for him. They were just simply friends and colleagues in the office, and he just vented his troubles to them as a friend.

The store manager and the PA listened in silence. After listening, Ichichi Hongxia nodded and said, "Oh, this request is indeed a bit difficult."

To ensure that his band's style, that is, the world-shining style, continues to be sung, or to change his singing style for commercial cooperation, there has been no progress in his lyrics, and even the music specially arranged by Maki Nishikino has stagnated.

Pochi-chan fell into her own world again: It’s so scary, the adult world is so scary, if someone asks me to perform in weird costumes in the future...

"Oysters oysters oysters oysters oysters--"

Kaede Sakakibara saw the pink-haired girl enter a strange world line, while Asuna Yuuki held her hand and gently comforted her.

"It's better to keep your own style, I think."

"Ah, Ryo, you're here."

The one who spoke was a high school girl with short blue hair. She waved to Sakakibara Kaede and said, "Good afternoon, Sakakibara-senpai."

The next moment, she took out her cell phone and clicked.

The girl turned into a photography maniac and began to take pictures of Sakakibara Kaede non-stop, muttering to herself, "It's actually a wild and fresh Sakakibara-senpai, how much can these photos sell for? Ah, if I sell a fan, I might make six figures..."

After a while, Hongxia and Liang bowed in front of him and apologized.

Sakakibara smiled and waved his hands, "I don't mind being photographed. If I'm recognized by fans when I'm walking on the street, I'll take selfies with them, but selling them for money is a little bit..."

"I am a sinner, Gomenase."

Yuuki Asuna blinked her eyes. They were indeed some interesting people. When she heard that photos could be sold for money, it should be the same as what Feng-san said, that musicians were all short of money.

Sakakibara Kaede didn't care. He thought it was just a joke and he could just laugh it off. However, Ryo's words just now seemed to confirm his previous thoughts... Just write lyrics in the style of World Shining.

If you want to sing other types of songs, you can find other bands.

Since they are specifically asked to sing, they should naturally sing to their strengths.

Seeing that Sakakibara Kaede seemed to have let go of a worry, Yuuki Asuna curled up the corners of her mouth, stretched out her finger and tapped the back of Sakakibara Kaede's hand.

The latter looked over, and the girl gently held Sakakibara Kaede's hand, passing on her warmth.

"Hello, sorry for being late~"

The energetic red-haired girl appeared, and when she saw the people sitting around the table, her eyes widened, "Hey, isn't this Sakakibara-senpai!"

"Good afternoon, Kita-san."

"Good afternoon~"

The red-haired girl, whose whole body was shining with colorful lights, smiled brightly at the few people, and then came back to her senses, "Ah, I have to start helping to clean up, the guests will be here soon."

"Ah, that's right. We won't disturb you for now."

Ijichi Kouka waved to Sakakibara Kaede and Yuuki Asuna, and the gossip-like look on her face quickly disappeared, and she returned to work mode.

Sakakibara Kaede looked at the four high school girls who were noisily cleaning the Livehouse, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly. Such pure friendship was really great.

Why didn’t he meet such like-minded partners in high school?

According to Sakakibara Kaede's original personality, perhaps he needed someone like Hong Xia who radiates angelic light to help him in his life in order to be redeemed. . . Unfortunately, he was unlucky.

Only then did he notice that his hand was being held by Yuuki Asuna, whose facial expression could not be seen clearly in the slightly dim room. In such circumstances, his sense of touch was more sensitive.

The fingers moved, and Yuuki Asuna seemed to come to her senses. She left a faint fragrance in the palm of Sakakibara Kaede's hand, and fled like a frightened deer.

The girl's ears turned red. She took a sip of the drink and realized that the cup was empty. Now all she sucked into her mouth was ice water made from ice cubes.

"I'll go get another drink."

Sakakibara Kaede picked up the cup for Yuuki Asuna, who hummed softly, pinched her dress with her fingers, and lowered her eyes. The bold action just now made her embarrassed and unable to speak. . . . They chatted for twenty minutes just now, and she also enjoyed the warmth for twenty minutes.

Starry officially opened for business, and bands coming to participate in the Livehouse tonight filed in one after another. In addition to these individual bands who were preparing to perform on stage, there were also many fan groups following them. In addition to their two identities, there were also ordinary people who wanted to come and listen to music and enjoy relaxation.

By the way, you can buy alcoholic drinks such as beer at the counter, but since Kaede Sakakibara came with the underage Asuna Yuuki this time, she decided not to order any alcoholic drinks - she probably would have been scolded by Asuna Yuuki for not taking care of his body if she did.

Holding the cup back to Yuuki Asuna, she smiled and thanked him before taking the cup. She glanced at the appearance of the cup, pursed her lips, and stammered, "That... Feng-san is holding my cup."

"Oh... ok, sorry."

"Really? Why are you apologizing?"

Asuna Yuuki smiled helplessly, with a slight pink blush on her face, and exchanged the cup with the straw stained with her lipstick red with the one in the young man's hand.

The color on the straw is very light, and you can't tell the difference under indoor lighting unless you hold it up close and personal.

Seeing the straw she had sucked on being bitten by Sakakibara Kaede in her mouth, Asuna Yuuki felt hot all over. Her fingers were numb due to shyness and nervousness. In order to relieve the heat, she took a sip of iced lemon water.

"Hey, hello everyone, we are——"

The lead singer of the band stood on the stage holding a microphone. His tone was a little awkward, but the audience around him gave him encouraging applause. He looked around, cleared his throat, and began to sing into the microphone.

The songs they sang included those they wrote themselves as well as covers of current hits. Kaede Sakakibara tapped the rhythm on her legs while listening to the band singing some old rock music.

Yuuki Asuna leaned against Sakakibara Kaede, she calmed down, this was a world she had never experienced before, it made her feel colorful... Usually at this time, she would have gone home long ago, finished dinner with the help of the housekeeper, went back to her room and sat at the desk, writing her homework stroke by stroke.

Since she moved out and lived with Senior Feng, her life has changed drastically. From the pure white that originally symbolized the eldest lady, it has gradually been dyed with colorful rainbow colors. She has discovered that life is so wonderful, and some small things can make her happy for a long time.

Maybe it was Feng Sang eating and washing dishes with her, or maybe it was the two of them playing games together late at night, or maybe it was the warmth she felt when she leaned against him... These trivial things made her feel sweet.

In the game, he is Asuna's "darling".

Asuna Yuuki tilted her head slightly and looked at the profile of the young man illuminated by the hazy light. At this moment, she hoped that everything that happened in the game world was real. The relationship between them might seem like a child's play in the game, but Asuna Yuuki was serious.

Even if she didn't know Kaede-san before and didn't know Harukaze was Sakakibara Kaede, she was sure that she would marry Harukaze in the game, then meet Kaede-san in real life and fall in love with him.

The store manager came to Sakakibara Kaede at some point and said, "Sakakibara-san, I know this is a bit inappropriate to ask, but can you go on stage and sing later?"

"Why do you ask that, Manager-san?"

Ichichi Hoshige tapped his head in annoyance, "One band couldn't come because of something unexpected, and the Ending Band also has a performance tonight, so we can't ask them to come."

Kaede Sakakibara seemed to feel the expectant look of Asuna Yuuki beside him. It has never been a secret that the girl likes his singing.

“My performance fee is very expensive.”

"There are enough customers today, so it should be enough to pay for it."

"I'm just kidding. You're the older sister of Junior Hong Xia. Besides, I like the atmosphere here. How could I possibly charge you?" Sakakibara Feng stood up with a smile. "Do you have a spare electric guitar here? I didn't bring any musical instruments with me today."

"Yes, come with me."

PA-san smiled.

With a smile on her face, Asuna Yuuki watched the young man's back going away step by step. She couldn't help but stand up and tiptoe, trying to see the main stage more clearly.

The previous band had almost finished packing up, but the next band had not yet come on stage. This puzzled many ticketed audience members. Were they late?

The lights gradually dimmed, and the audience's whispers gradually became quieter.

"Hey, everyone at Starry, good evening."

Along with the young man's voice was the clear sound of plucking the strings.

A beam of light shone on him, making his head glow like incandescence. The young man smiled and stood alone on the stage.

The audience suddenly erupted in surprise and enthusiastic cheers. Many incredulous audience members took out their mobile phones, wanting to capture this unforgettable scene. Even the band, which had just finished playing, did not leave. After buying drinks, they squeezed into the crowd, staring at the figure with shining eyes.

"I think it's more of a shock than a surprise to everyone." Sakakibara Kaede smiled, "Hello everyone, I'm the world-shining Sakakibara Kaede."

"Well, it's just a pity that Miura and Nishikino-san aren't here today."

The audience immediately laughed in good faith, and Sakakibara explained, "Starry is a livehouse run by my junior. I had heard of it before, so I came to play today. I originally wanted to enjoy the music, but I didn't expect that a band had something urgent and couldn't come today. In order not to make everyone feel lonely, I volunteered to go on stage."

"Hey, everyone from Starry, are you ready? Although there won't be any bass and percussion instruments today, I will present a few live songs that are as good as the recorded versions."

The four members who finished the band stood on the periphery, watching Sakakibara Kaede easily stir up the atmosphere, waving their hands along with the melodious tunes - just like a live performance with tens of thousands of people gathered.

Asuna Yuuki waved her hands with a smile on her face. She was in high spirits. She sang so hard both on the stage in front of thousands of people and on the Livehouse stage.

They are all so sparkling.

Chapter 42: That Confession

It was a dazzling sight.

He shone brightly on the stage and was the center of attention of the crowd.

Yuuki Asuna knew that Sakakibara Kaede didn't care much about his fame, and he still lived a simple life. . . For someone who has made it to this point in the entertainment industry, he would have no worries about food and drink even if he continued to endorse advertisements, but he never spent money lavishly on anything, or ate Michelin meals like a nouveau riche.

His daily life is plain but with a hint of sweetness.

Although Yuuki Asuna didn't drink, she felt a little drunk.

It was a kind of indescribable sweetness and intoxication. The young man who was playing solo on the stage was so close to her in real life, within her reach.

"Asuka, Asunasa..."

"Eh?"

Yuuki Asuna came back to her senses from her fantasy at some point, and she found that Sakakibara Kaede had finished performing three songs and returned to the rest area, waving at her.

The girl noticed the slightly apologetic smile on his face, and immediately realized that Feng-san felt that he had treated her unfairly. . . The two of them could have enjoyed the music quietly, but now that Sakakibara's identity had been exposed and many fans had gathered around him, Sakakibara couldn't get away for a while.

Yuuki Asuna smiled in understanding. She had always supported Kaede-san's life and work. Although Yuuki Asuna felt a little sorry that their space was disturbed, she wanted to respect Kaede-san.

Although her parents, Shozo Yuki and Kyoko Yuki, often had quarrels over work or trivial matters, when it came to important decisions, Kyoko Yuki would always silently stand behind Shozo Yuki, respecting and supporting him.

In the past, she felt that her mother's discipline was too harsh, but now she wants to thank her mother for her strictness. The girl wants to be the one who stands behind Sakakibara Kaede and supports him.

Sakakibara took photos with several enthusiastic fans and also contributed a few photos holding drinks to the camera - these photos will surely be hung on the wall soon for guest bands who come to Starry Livehouse in the future to see.

Of course he couldn't stay until closing time. Although he was an adult, Yuuki Asuna was still a senior high school student. If Yuuki Koichiro knew that he took his sister Sang out to fool around and came home late, he would probably buy him a plane ticket to Tokyo to play sumo with him.

After making an appointment with the four members who had ended the band to meet again at the office and saying goodbye to the store manager and PA, Sakakibara Kaede left Starry amidst the farewells.

After walking a few blocks, there were relatively fewer people around, and Sakakibara Kaede met Yuuki Asuna.

"I'm sorry. Did Asuna-san not have a good time because of me?"

"No, I'm very happy. Feng-san brought me into your world."

Yuuki Asuna's face flushed, she put her hands together and smiled, "This is a rare experience for me. I'm really happy today."

"That's good."

The girl hummed a long sound and nodded her chin. "Feng-san invited me out to play and listen to music today, so I have to reciprocate."

"Feng-san, let's go have dinner together."

It was a little later than dinner time. Sakakibara Kaede had no appetite because he had just been singing on the stage. Now, when the summer evening breeze blew, he suddenly felt hungry.

Yuuki Asuna took out her phone and waved it in front of Sakakibara Kaede, "I'll take Kaede-san to the restaurant that my brother and I always ate at. I'm sure Kaede-san will like it."

Shimokitazawa is in Setagaya District, and the Yuki family lives in Setagaya District, so the area around is where Yuki Asuna goes out. Seeing Yuki Asuna pulling her hand and walking forward, Sakakibara Kaede put on a mask and smiled, and let her go.

After taking the subway for two stops, Yuuki Asuna got off the train and walked forward following the navigation on her phone. The two soon stopped in front of a B&B that looked antique.

“The kaiseki cuisine here is delicious.”

Indeed, Yuuki Asuna comes from a wealthy family, so eating Kaiseki cuisine on a daily basis is probably a basic routine.

Under his gaze, the girl came to the counter and whispered a few words to the receptionist with a professional smile, while raising a finger.

The receptionist bowed to the two of them, and Sakakibara Kaede and Yuuki Asuna followed confidently. They took off their shoes, stepped on the cleanly swept tatami, and entered a side room.

This box only has seats for two people. Outside the box, you can see the back garden of the B&B, with winding bridges and secluded paths. Under the swaying lights, the only sound of flowing water is in your ears.

Kaiseki cuisine is what Japan calls official cuisine - similar to the reunion dinners we eat during holidays, and it's not cheap.

"If you want to change clothes, please move here." After the receptionist finished her introduction, she bowed deeply, faced the two people, stepped back to the door, and closed the door for them.

Sakakibara Kaede took a look at the changing room she mentioned. In the closet next to her were brand new yukatas that had not yet been unpacked, both men's and women's.

"Feng-san, do you want to change your clothes?"

"I also can."

"Then... I'll go change first."

Asuna Yuuki took a women's kimono, wiggled her toes, and entered the dressing room.

Sakakibara Feng only had time to take a look at the interior decoration. Compared with a private room, he felt that this place looked more like a high-end B&B.