Cyberpunk: Nirvana of Shoko Toyokawa

Miao Meng smiled and raised his hands, making a "gaaoao" gesture.

Surprisingly, Chuhua did too.

Hai Ling saw the two of them, thought about it, and stretched out a hand and made the same gesture.

"..."

Xiangzi pressed his forehead.

Like Mu and Hailing, she also has [Calmness: 6], the highest in the team.

But sometimes she just couldn't understand why these people were in the mood to joke in any situation.

"...Anyway, that's about it." Xiangzi forced himself to change the subject.

For some reason, Lian Mu smiled softly.

... Xiangzi sometimes thought that maybe it was his reaction that made them all joke at the critical moment...

"last question."

Xiangzi raised his chin and said.

"Building on the fame of the Ave Mujica band."

In fact, if we have to say it, it should be the accumulated reputation of the name "Ave Mujica" in both the black and white worlds.

But Xiangzi currently believes that what is more important is to accumulate reputation in the white world.

Although Pastel*Palettes has declared to cut ties with Ave Mujica, as long as the first problem is solved smoothly, Ave Mujica can still regain the identity of "a mercenary team protected by Pastel*Palettes".

Therefore, the reputation of the underworld has accumulated and has a foundation, so there is no need to rush.

What is more important now is the White Path.

Arresting the murderer of J is not actually a way out for Ave Mujica.

But it is a step for Hello, Happy World!

The only thing that can really make Ozawa Saki withdraw her threat against Ave Mujica is Hello, Happy World! She judged for herself that "attacking Ave Mujica will be very troublesome."

It is impossible for Ave Mujica to become powerful enough to make Hello, Happy World fearful in such a short period of time.

No one can.

But take the white path...

…it is possible to do this.

Xiangzi is confident that he is a good negotiator.

She is moving forward just to reach the "peak".

Even though she is about to compete on the same stage with the [big names] from [seven bands], she will not be afraid.

But no matter how good a negotiator is, he must have cards in his hand before he can sit at the table.

A good reputation is what Xiangzi values.

At least, she hopes to have this card in her pocket before the negotiations with Hello, Happy World! come.

Not to mention, playing this card is also the key to the fight for the second phase of the reclamation land.

but.

How to do?

Xiangzi looked at his teammates.

"We need to build up our reputation as a band," she said. "What do you think about that?"

This time, no one spoke.

“…I can’t access the public network and I can’t go to the livehouse. How can I accumulate?”

Meow Dream shrugged.

"..."

Xiangzi understood.

She herself couldn't think of a good solution for a while.

The silence lasted for a while.

In the end, it was Miao Meng who called out first.

"Ah - my head hurts! I've been thinking too much, I feel like I need to grow an external brain!" Meow Meng cried, "I'm smart enough, I don't need to grow so many things! Let's take a rest first!"

She stood up suddenly, stretched her muscles, and said, "I've been talking for so long, my mouth is dry!"

"You didn't say anything at all?" Hai Ling said, "We communicate through brain waves."

"Ouch—never mind the details!"

Miao Meng cried and pushed Chuhua.

"Move aside, Hatsuko~ I'm going to get a drink!"

"I'll go too." Chu Hua stood up and said.

She glanced at Xiangzi by the way.

"Xiaoxiang, Hailing, what do you want?"

Xiangzi looked at his water cup.

It's still full inside.

"No thanks," she said.

"I don't need it either." Hai Ling said.

But Mu stood up at this time.

Her cup was empty.

"Oh? Mutsuko, do you want me to help bring it?"

"……Together."

Mu seemed to want to get it himself.

Xiangzi and Hailing made way for her. Mu came out from the innermost side and followed Miaomeng and Chuhua.

"What are you drinking~?"

“Mango juice.”

"Where's Hatsuko?"

"I also can……"

"Okay! Then I'll recommend you my favorite - add all the flavors together! Mix the juice -"

"No, that's a bit..."

The three of them talked and walked away.

Only Xiangzi and Hailing were left sitting at the seats.

Xiangzi looked at the three people going away and scooped a spoonful of baked rice.

It's all cold.

"..."

Xiangzi frowned and ate it.

It’s not bad to eat.

I just feel like I'm wasting the money I pay family restaurants to heat up pre-prepared meals...

Just as Xiangzi was thinking about these irrelevant things.

Hai Ling beside her suddenly spoke.

"My neighbor is Shiina Riki," Hailing said, "the one who's been playing in a band lately."

"..."

Xiangzi didn't say anything. She was still eating the baked rice slowly.

"I have some friendship with her." Hai Ling said, "She came to follow my whereabouts today."

Hai Ling paused.

"If the situation escalates, it will be a bit dangerous."

She asked:

“Do I need to move?”

"...Do you think it is necessary to move?" Xiangzi asked.

"It is necessary." Hai Ling replied.

Xiangzi didn't look at Hailing.

She ate another spoonful of baked rice.

"Then why haven't you moved yet?" Xiangzi asked.

"...I would be a little troubled." Hai Ling replied.

"Interpersonal relationships?"

"Ah."

"Then you decide for yourself." Xiangzi said calmly, "If you think it is not necessary to move, then you don't have to move."

Hai Ling was a little surprised by this answer. She turned her head towards Xiangzi.

"You are my subordinate," Xiangzi said, "which means that from now on, I will hand the lives of the five of us over to you countless times."

"It's not bad this time."

“Remember the meaning of your actions and do your job well.”

"Don't ask me everything."

Xiangzi finished speaking.

She continued to eat her meal.

Hai Ling looked at Xiangzi and was stunned for a moment.

Then, he smiled softly.

She looked at Xiangzi and said:

"I might actually die for you."

"You should have died for me." Xiangzi replied calmly.

Hai Ling's smile widened.

She didn't say anything else and turned her head back.

The sound of footsteps came from nearby.

Miao Meng, Chuhua and Mu came back at this time after getting the drinks.

"Hey, what are you talking about?" Miao Meng leaned over and asked.

"We're talking about MyGO!!!!! members." Hailing replied.

"Eh~ You mean the band that has become famous recently, right?" Miao Meng said, "I also heard about it in Tsuki no Mori! It seems that one of the members is from Tsuki no Mori! I think their name is Nagasaki..."

Mu moved.

"...Are you talking about her?" Miao Meng asked.

"No." Hailing said, "I'm talking about a Hanasakigawa."

"Who is it?"

"A guy who is introduced as a 'friend' when he is bothered, but is not really a friend."