Loneliness and Rock and Roll with Band Observer

She briefly informed everyone about the contract, the agency's arrangements for auditions, and other issues related to the band's future arrangements.

"... Let's discuss the details in the store tomorrow. Also, it would be best if you practice more in the next few days."

After sending the message, Qiu Hui checked the time on her phone.

It is almost ten o'clock in the evening, which is not early in theory; but in the 21st century, especially in a place like Tokyo, ten o'clock in the evening is just the beginning of the night.

Thinking of this, Qiu Hui plugged her phone into the charging cable, threw it on the bedside, and went to the computer desk.

I feel like I can work a little longer today.

……

at the same time.

Somewhere in the city, in a recording studio.

This studio is currently owned by a new agency called "Kou Production" that specializes in the niche market of high school student groups. It was recently completed and uses relatively advanced equipment. The interior decoration has not been eroded by the years, so it feels comfortable.

Having said that, Ms. Yazawa Hitoshi, the agent of Sousha, does not feel comfortable at all at the moment.

On the contrary, she is now quite angry.

"Whose brain bubble came up with the idea of ​​recording a radio program in the middle of the night?"

Through the studio glass, she looked at the two girls sitting side by side and uttered words that sounded like harsh accusations.

"We made high school students record a show until 11 o'clock, and then we had to toss them around for a long time before we could let them go. By the time they got a taxi home, it would probably be the next day, right? After all, they still have to go to school tomorrow!"

She frowned, looked angry, and had her hands on her hips. Considering her petite figure, she looked like a middle school student who was having a temper tantrum.

"Well, it's because it's really hard to arrange time recently..." The staff beside her smiled, "After all, Sumimi is a new and emerging group with great momentum. According to the established policy of the head office, they should seize every opportunity to carry out activities..."

"I understand that." Renzi curled her lips, "The guys above finally found a treasure this time, so it's normal for them to want to squeeze out more value..."

The anger on her face gradually faded and turned into a hint of worry.

"...But no matter what, Chuhua is only in her first year of high school, right?"

Through the soundproof glass, Renzi looked at the other side of the glass with concern.

The girl with short blond hair showed her beautiful professional smile as always today.

However, because she did not need to face the public directly when recording the radio program, the makeup artist was a little slack and failed to completely conceal the haggardness and fatigue between her eyebrows.

Sanjiao Chuhua, who is a freshman in high school this year, has stunning beauty - but that alone is not enough to support a popular group like Sumimi.

His vocal skills and demeanor are impeccable, and he even has the instrumental skills to play the tricky seven-string guitar.

This kind of configuration makes even an old-timer like Ms. Jinzi involuntarily reflect on herself: What was I doing in my first year of high school? I guess I was just an idol otaku who hoarded merchandise and records in the club activity room?

But because of this... this amazing talent makes Ms. Renzi, the agent, even more worried.

Just then, the sudden ringing of her cell phone interrupted her thoughts.

"Hello, my name is Yazawa. May I ask... oh, I see."

The sudden phone call informed her of her next work arrangements.

"Are you talking about the one from Shenming Library last time... Are you planning to let me take over?"

While answering the phone, Renzi nodded subconsciously, even though she knew the other party couldn't see here at all.

“I see. You’re going to audition on Sunday, right? I’ll be there then… What? You mean, you want to bring Sumimi along…”

Hitoko Yazawa was a little surprised.

"...Let them 'get to know each other'? What do you mean by that?"

Chapter 64: Triangle Begins

After one hour.

"Thanks for your hard work!"

"Thanks for your hard work."

Sanjiao Chuhua smiled and nodded to the staff.

Today's smile was as warm and infectious as the sun as always, and the staff who received this return gift couldn't help but feel a moment of joy for "being able to help on this set."

Of course, this doesn’t mean that Chu Hua is in a good mood right now, nor does it mean that she pays much attention to workplace courtesy.

It's just that I kept smiling for too long, so I didn't intend to change my expression. That's all.

That concludes today's broadcast.

What did I say just now? I feel like I have almost forgotten it.

Each time, we follow a fixed routine and talk about similar topics in similar tones.

Huh? Wow! That's amazing! No matter what the question is, it's safest to give an answer that doesn't contain any information.

Although there is room for free expression in theory, if the final product does not pass the review, it will have to be sent back for re-recording. This is very troublesome...

So in order to save trouble, Chu Hua always spoke according to the instructions of his agent beforehand and the prompt board during recording.

Over time, she gradually got used to this routine style.

"Everyone has worked hard - and Xiao Chuhua, you have worked hard too!"

Feeling the touch on her shoulder, Hatsuka turned her head subconsciously. What she saw was the face of her teammate Junda Mana.

Although she felt a little disgusted, she perfectly controlled the urge to show it on her face.

"Hey, how are you going to get back, Xiao Chuhua?"

Mana smiled and asked enthusiastically.

"The tram has stopped running a long time ago, right? It's not convenient to take a taxi so late. I guess the office should arrange a special car." Chu Hua replied with a smile.

Junda-san, you are just making small talk. It's so late now, you can't choose the transportation you want, right?

She's been like this a lot lately, as if her daily schedule wasn't enough to drain her energy.

Walking out of the recording studio with Juntian, Chuhua always had a smile on her face and listened quietly to Juntian's enthusiastic chatter beside her.

She only talked about irrelevant topics. Although Chu Hua was completely absent-minded, she had enough professionalism to cover up her laziness, so there was no problem for the time being.

"…Come to think of it, when do you think the next performance will be scheduled? It should be during the summer vacation, right?" Junda Mana was very interested.

"For things like this, it would be more appropriate to ask the agent, right?" Chu Hua said with a smile.

"But I want to hear what Chuhua thinks." Juntian felt a little wronged, and that look was probably a little cute. "Chuhua is looking forward to it too, right?"

"Well, I'm looking forward to performing on stage with Mana-chan." Chuhua nodded.

"That's great!" Junda laughed like a coaxed child.

...Who would want to waste their precious summer vacation on practice and rehearsal? Chu Hua silently complained in his heart.

Looking at Juntian who was immersed in the joyful atmosphere, Chuhua shook his head calmly.

Although in conclusion I am more popular, but in terms of passion for Sumimi, Junda-san must be several times more passionate than me.

Unlike me, she may still have some unrealistic fantasies about this industry...

Just as she was thinking this, her agent, Hitoshi Yazawa, came over.

"Ms. Agent." Chu Hua nodded slightly.

"Ah! Miss Niko!" Junda came closer with a smile.

"You two, thank you for your hard work in recording so late at night." Renzi nodded, "Your performance today was very good."

"Hehehe, I'm praised!" Junta's reaction was like that of a child.

"That should stop here for today, right?" Chu Hua asked.

"Yes, if I have to arrange other work for you at this time, then I really have to plan to apply for labor arbitration." Renzi shook her head.

"But, there is one thing I need to tell you in advance." Jinzi added, "Everyone is scheduled to practice on Sunday, right? In fact, the institute recently plans to let the newly discovered new group audition on this day, and then they will use the same recording studio as everyone else."

"Really?" Junda Mana was quite excited. "A new friend! Is it scheduled to be in the care of Ms. Renko as well?"

"That's right." Renko nodded.

"Well... I hope this new friend can pass the review smoothly." Juntian smiled regretfully, "It seems that the previous few times were unsuccessful."

Chu Hua also nodded.

Several auditions held by Prelude Pro all ended in failure. Now is the era of big girl bands, and the candidates are mixed.

This time, it will probably be like before, with another group of girls with dreams ruthlessly hitting a wall and failing, Chu Hua thought with some regret.

But on second thought, this might not be a bad thing. If you regret after signing the contract, it will be too late... It is better to be rejected from the beginning.

However, Renzi, contrary to her usual behavior, shook her head with a serious expression.

"The situation is different this time." She said, "Although we haven't officially auditioned yet, the contract is actually a done deal. The boss has specially asked me to inform you two, so remember to communicate with the other party when the time comes..."

Jinzi looked embarrassed, but finally repeated the statement as it was: "...'Let's get to know each other'."

"Oh, it feels quite unusual!" Juntian said in surprise, perhaps making a fuss out of nothing.

Chu Hua speculated about the other party's situation. Could he be a relative of a high-ranking official in the company? Or a bargaining chip for a corporate diplomatic "marriage"?

"Ms. Agent, what you said makes me a little curious." She asked, "May I ask what the other party's situation is?"

"Hmm... it's quite complicated to explain." Renko frowned, "That person was originally a light novel author signed by the library, and he started playing in a band as a marketing tool at first..."

"...But that kid seems to have a good image, and he has some basic skills in playing musical instruments. And I don't know where he found a high school student with a very high level of skills."

Jinzi seemed a little dissatisfied and continued, "In the end, it was just a gimmick at first, but the response to the first performance was unexpectedly good, so they just made it real and found us, intending to become a signed artist."

"That library and our Sousa belong to the same parent company, and the popularity of both sides can be greatly shared. It's a win-win deal."

"Even though I don't quite understand it, it feels so amazing!" Juntian exclaimed.

"So there is such a factor behind this." Chuhua nodded.

In other words, I didn't choose to sign the contract just for the sake of my musical dream.

Although the agent lady didn't seem to like this, Chu Hua thought it was harmless.

Since they are doing things according to the library's strategy, the light novel writer must have a clear mind.

It's a good thing that he's not a guy like Junda-san who is full of unnecessary enthusiasm... Maybe it will be a little easier to get along with him in the future.

Chapter 65: Past Events with "Xiao Xiang"

When I came out of the building where the recording studio was located, the special car arranged by the agency was already waiting there.

Manager Hitoshi Yazawa sat in the front row, while Hatsuka sat in the back with Mana.

According to the pre-arranged route, the car will take everyone to their respective destinations in turn.

Chu Hua took out a small mirror from his bag and observed his appearance in the mirror.

She gently lifted her hair and observed the deposits around her eye sockets and the quality of her facial skin. The conclusion was that the recent deterioration trend was quite serious, and it seemed that she should pay attention to maintenance and get more sleep.

So, how about taking a leave of absence from school tomorrow morning?

Chuhua knew that the management of the Hanasakigawa Girls' College where she studied was not strict. Moreover, as an artist, it was common for her to ask for leave on the grounds of work needs.

As social awareness of high school student groups is increasing day by day and has now become an industry, even the school will be happy to provide the necessary convenience.

Having said that, wouldn't it be more comfortable if I stayed in school?

Thinking of this, Chu Hua really wanted to try to sigh a little.

But considering her teammates who were nearby, she gave up the idea.

"Hey, Xiaochu?"

"What's wrong, Mana?"

You come up to talk to me again, Junda-san.

Chu Hua turned around and looked at the other person with a smile.

Although I have no interest in chatting right now, it’s better not to act too cold.

After all... no matter how good she is at reading the air, she can't guess my hidden inner thoughts. If we consider this premise, there is nothing wrong with Juntian's desire to build a good relationship with me. If we blame her for this, she would be too pitiful.