The social phobia substitute will not dream of the band girl

Every Saturday night at 20:00 PM is a very good time, what people usually call prime time. Although it is a bit inhumane for idol groups under capital companies to work on Saturdays, it is excellent compared to some completely inhuman things. At least ordinary people have many benefits.

"This... is really delicious, isn't it terrible?"

The dull days were just everyday life; the days with him were life. But even someone who lived so thoroughly could not avoid surprises. Although she still had a beautiful smile on her face, no different from usual, the carefree life of one person and the happiness of two people were ultimately different...

Two people?

In short, aside from the lack of excessive fluorescent agent, the dishes served by Asakura Toru are all of "popular" quality, and with time, they might even surpass that. The dishes Hirayuka makes now have surpassed the level of his previous diligent efforts.

After all, interest is a better driving force, or in other words, when people do something from the heart, they are likely to do their best and achieve perfection.

Different paths lead to the same destination, and even in different fields there are some common principles.

“…Ahaha~ Delicious~!”

Ichikawa Hina couldn't agree more with this; after all, she's someone who always puts her own wishes first. While it might be considered willful, Hirayuma prefers to call it wisdom. After all, everyone is responsible for themselves and their own lives, and the best way to avoid regrets is to live life to their heart's content.

Of course, such freedom has certain limits. The craziest (unconventional) thing she might do in her life is to fall in love with a married man, but fortunately, there are many such people, so accidents are very "normal".

It may seem a little strange when she is eating voraciously, after all, girls always care about their eating manners, but if there are several such people, it is not strange, after all, the reason why "ordinary" is ordinary is because it is the majority.

But don’t forget that there are gains and losses. The price of delicious food is why they have to perform... ahem, they must consume these calories later through physical and mental labor!

"Yummy! I didn't expect that Nobu-chan could actually make this...ah!"

She eats in a rather elegant manner and is always aware of her image in front of the camera. Koito's ordinary psychology is obvious at a glance, but such ordinary cuteness is bound to be very marketable. Who doesn't like a cute little sister?

Well, don't get me wrong, Fukumaru Koito's final "ah" wasn't because Hirayobu added some pink flowers to the dish, but because she accidentally called out his name. Of course, Hirayobu didn't mind; it was just a nickname, after all, and there were countless people named "Xin-chan" in the East. Could this be said about me, too?

Compared to those boring risks, Pingxin would rather smile and look at Koito, who now looks a little sneaky, covering her mouth and looking around. At least this makes him happy.

Normally it was pleasant, but watching her battle wits with the air was pure delight.

Even if someone really comes to the door, Ping Xin's minions...subordinates will naturally solve the problem for him before he/she calls through the Internet. After all, if the tools cannot do their job well, some people will not be qualified to take rice from the Ping family.

"...It's just okay, not much different from usual."

As for Higuchi Enka's comment, it is quite interesting. At first glance, it seems to be just a normal lack of respect, but in fact... she really thinks so.

Guess who Ping Xin usually has the closest contact with besides the five people in his family (C＆C+Kikuri)?

So sometimes it’s not that people are being too Versailles, but this kind of thing is just like the 10 or 20 yuan takeout you order, there’s nothing much to say, it’s just an ordinary daily routine, boring and tasteless.

But it's so boring to only say that the food is delicious (oh, vaguely) every time you review it. Although the fixed process of any food show is that the beautiful woman takes a bite → covers her mouth → oh, vaguely, but such superficial comments really make people feel sad. I need more rubbing and hugging at night to feel better——

"You just had Three Cup Chicken. Today we also have Boiled Cabbage, Two-Style Shrimp, Peony Fish, Crispy Yellow Vegetables, Four-Happiness Meatballs, Mapo Tofu, and Fried Meatballs..."

Pingxin began to call out the names of the dishes, bringing them up one by one. Of course, the results of spending more than six hours in the kitchen today were more than just these, because there were more people to be served than just these ones.

I listened to him talk for a long time, and it took more than 30 seconds just for him to announce the names of the dishes, but no one interrupted him. Maybe this is his status. After all, our ancestors said not to offend the chef.

"Looks like my belly is going to swell up tonight."

Asakura Toru leaned back and rubbed his belly with a peaceful expression, his smile tinged with intimacy and joy. If Higuchi Enka had known nothing, she might have looked at Hirayuki with suspicion, but now that they were truly in a stable relationship...

She would stare directly at Ping Xin and demand a result, but she didn't know whether Ping Xin's "answer" would meet her expectations. But anyway, tonight one party would use this as an opportunity to give some advice, while the other party would apologize and pretend before actually doing it.

Well, I am really a practical "doer". Obviously, some people want to do something else after having enough food and clothing.

What followed was a joyous time filled with warmth, a time for the five of them to enjoy both their bodies (mostly their mouths and tongues) and their spirits. There was no rule against talking while eating, but rather a casual chatter of nonsense.

In his previous life, he considered this a bad habit, a waste, but now, in Pingxin's eyes, it is what he once pursued and what he now wants to protect. He used to be too "impatient", but it is not too late to slow down now.

Well, it’s not too late—

"Ah, it's already 8:05..."

Oh, isn’t the scheduled live broadcast time already past?

Fukumaru Koito looked behind Hirashin. Unbeknownst to him, the screen there had lit up. It was the one they used to watch their own live streams or play other videos. The light on the camera next to him was also flashing, indicating it was working...

Doesn’t that mean the live broadcast has already started?

After discovering that "Fukumaru Koito discovered them", the number of comments in the live broadcast room increased instantly:

[The Other Side of the Sky: Rich Woman, Hungry, and Food]

[Black and White Bear fans: Oh my god, isn't this a state banquet? ]

Koito subconsciously glanced at the plates on their table. Each small plate held only a few dishes, just enough for two or three bites per person, yet there were more than 30 plates, and there were new dishes in the pot. It looked as if everyone couldn't leave until they had a full stomach...

No, why did the live broadcast start?!

"Xin...Producer, has the live broadcast started?"

Chapter 10 Long time no see

It's well known that Asians tend to be more reserved in their speech, and Easterners often use unnecessary politeness and honorifics. So, what Koito really wanted to ask wasn't "Has the livestream started yet?"—after all, anyone could tell. What she really wanted to know was how the livestream started, and why they weren't told.

Because he was not within the recording range of the camera, Ping Xin did not wear the Shenbi headgear and turned back to look at the screen and the camera beside him.

"Everything is fine, what's wrong?"

As we all know, Ping Xin's emotional intelligence is flexible. He can be high when he wants to be, and he can pretend not to understand anything when he wants to pretend not to understand.

If this kind of person has the same ability, he will definitely be more troublesome than people with high or low EQ. It's like when you can't even tell whether a person is really stupid or pretending to be stupid, you'd better think that he is pretending to be stupid. In other words, everyone, just give up!

"No, nothing..."

Xiaoyi turned her head stiffly, then turned back when she realized Pingxin wasn't angry or holding back. She put the dishes away, wiped her mouth, and nodded slightly, then greeted the camera: "Good evening, everyone! Welcome to our live studio."

The world is always so abstract, and in an online environment where people are (basically) not responsible for their comments, barrage comments are often even more abstract and more "diverse".

But after the purification, the remaining Minasans are basically "good people (fans)", so after Koito greeted her, the barrage of comments such as those who were hungry, those who wanted to eat for free, those who admired her eating habits, and those who played Landlord and Mahjong suddenly decreased a lot, and the screen was instead covered with various greetings.

After Xiaoyi and the commentators chatted and laughed for a minute or two, the few people who had been waiting for her with gentle eyes finally spoke one after another.

"Good evening... Has everyone had dinner yet?"

Asakura Toru is very popular, and he is the only one in the group noctchill who has significantly more female fans than male fans. The level of abstraction and complexity of his barrage is also the highest.

As long as he smiles slightly like now, there will be an explosion of barrages like now, and a lot of people will take the initiative to give him money. This posture of leaning on the back of the chair and patting his belly perfectly illustrates what it means to be a natural gigolo.

There is no need to worry about image management. Just be yourself and you will naturally become the focus of the crowd, just like the sauce on her mouth at this moment.

This is Toru Asakura, a natural "idol".

He had just put down his chopsticks for two seconds and had not had the chance to show off his charm to the new audience before he entered the next round of battle. Otherwise, the food would have been eaten up!

"(Crunch, crunch, crunch)...Good evening, Hina (I) am enjoying my meal now. Is today a happy day for everyone as well?"

Everyone was a little uncomfortable because she didn't say "Aha~" or "Yaha~" when she opened her mouth, but now it was a "battlefield" where every second counted. How to use her limited stomach to accommodate as much food as possible in a small amount was something that was worth her (a little) effort.

Although Ichikawa Hina still looks willful, she has grown a lot compared to the past... At least she doesn't chew while talking. Small progress is also growth!

Hina wouldn't normally do something so rude; after all, she's not ignorant of common sense, but rather acts on her own accord. However, when alone with Hiranobu, she deliberately becomes more willful and proactive, giving him the impression of being reliable in important matters but unreliable in everyday situations. This image of being capable yet needy is incredibly popular, after all. But is this a premeditated act or simply her nature? Who, besides herself, can truly know?

"Good evening everyone, please enjoy today's live broadcast."

Higuchi Enka's opening remarks are often brief and official. After all, as she speaks longer, the more inappropriate comments she gets, and she doesn't want to see a screen full of "mom." After all, not everyone can call her that, and not everyone can play that kind of game with her.

"Today's chef is me again, an old friend of Mina-san. As usual, I'll be making a simplified version of today's dish into a video and uploading it to the channel. Anyone interested can follow it.

Of course I won't post them all at once, otherwise I'll be out of work later, and simplifying the instructions for the steps is also troublesome...

Finally, I hope everyone will take the time to follow and give me a high rating (like), and please give me your guidance in the future."

Even though his real self didn't appear in the scene, Ping Xin's voice was still so strong that after a brief storm of questions, the audience began to greet him...

It's a literal greeting. After all, this time it can really be said to be "long time no see"——

"What did I do? I can't say the details, so let me think about it... I probably went on a trip, to a place a little far away to find my parents. After all, I should think about getting married in two years."

Ping Xin's image in the eyes of the audience is that of a funny uncle who is responsible for the comedy. Although he is an uncle, he is only in his 20s or closer to 30, so it is not surprising that the topic of marriage was brought up at this time...

At least there weren't a bunch of male proposals and happy male mothers in the comments, absolutely not strange.

"...Why are you looking at me?"

Ping Xin realized that it was not the camera but he himself who was being stared at by four people. He felt confused. Isn't the legal marriage age in the East Country of this world 18?

Come to think of it, his knowledge of this aspect was all from the animation and comics in his previous life, and he had never really paid attention to it. Could there really be a misunderstanding here?

Pingxin was a little confused, but everyone just looked at him and continued their meal-drinking journey, occasionally shouting "Oh Yixi". It was obvious that they were too busy eating to celebrate.

After seeing many comments accusing him of "poisoning" late at night, Pingxin quietly changed the name of his live broadcast room to something more suitable for fishing. It was obvious that some people were just looking for trouble.

"My parents? ... I can only say that the situation is complicated. Very complicated. Too complicated."

It was rare that he didn't try to be mysterious, but no one understood him. However, Ping Xin didn't care and continued chatting with the barrage, buying time for the four of them to eat.

"Are you on this journey to find your parents or yourself?"

Perhaps, both.

Chapter 11 My sister said it was zero card

"I always cook for myself when I travel and exchange a lot of experiences with others. This can be considered a souvenir for when I return." The image of the obsidian-headed braided monster martial artist flashed through his mind, and Ping Xin smiled and shook his head.

The power of the wave will surely pass from Lao Guo to Lie, but fate is something that power alone cannot change. It's unknown whether he will "use it for the next time," and whether his next time will be at home, in Gensokyo, or in another world...

Far away in another world, Ping Xin can only hope that his friend is well, but fortunately, Rei Kaiou has never cared.

"You left without saying a word, but came back so confidently. Is this what an adult should do?" Feeling a sense of satisfaction and the food in her body being quickly digested and converted into energy, Enka wiped her mouth and did not feel sleepy. Instead, she began to attack Pingxin with full energy.

"Eagles will push their children off cliffs to teach them to fly, and lions will prepare curry sticks to make their children king..."

???

"What the hell is this? Even if you want to come up with some chicken soup pseudoscience, at least use some thought..."

Ever since returning, Hirayuko has become less and less inclined to reason. In the past, he'd at least offer some serious advice, but now even that "pretense" is gone. While she's fulfilled her original wish to "take off the mask," Enka still harbors a tinge of regret...

And much more joy.

After she snorted, she turned her face away and stopped looking at the camera. The fact that no war broke out also disappointed the audience. What happened to the tit-for-tat confrontation?

Bored, I want to see rivers of blood!

The dinner was long and satisfying, but simply watching people eat and listening to people chatting was not exciting enough for some viewers, so the number of people watching online gradually decreased, but not all of them were just chatting -

"I heard you guys had a lot of people join us for a joint show. Besides our old friends Pastel*Palettes, there's also the recently popular girl band Roselia, as well as many veterans from the idol and entertainment circles. It's really amazing how much everyone has grown up." Hirashin deliberately pouted as he spoke, but he was imitating Kizaru's sleazy, uncle-like tone, coupled with that face...

In short, it's very funny.

It is impossible for a girl band to remain a girl band forever. If they do not disband, they will sooner or later face a series of choices. The most direct one is the choice of their future path:

Amateur hobby band or professional band.

And if they choose to go commercial (professional), then it is almost inevitable that they will gradually become young women's bands, young women's bands, mature women's bands, and grandma's bands. It's just that most bands can only last until they are around 40 years old. But for them...

A lifetime is a long time, so long that even ordinary people need to make up their minds to plan. Although this is related to the length of his and their lives, the difficulty of sticking to it is a mountain for everyone.

Having already decided to pursue a professional career, Roselia stands out from other "immature" bands, which is why they're on Pingxin's list. While unnecessary fame would only burden their peaceful lives for others, it's a boon for the professional bands who need to increase their profiles through publicity.

It's just that Roselia's image has gradually changed from a dark and beautiful purple rose to an idol comedy group... This has nothing to do with him. Ping Xin looked away.

Private relationships are personal affairs, and business is official business. Ordinary people can still distinguish between the two, but he is a rebellious person by nature.

What Pingxin praised was not their ability to select members, but their ability to handle problems and manage the group after leaving him. Perhaps these are unnecessary for idols, as their managers can basically handle everything, but this opportunity to think independently will definitely be helpful for their future development.

"The future..."

Seeing Hirashin suddenly sighing while holding a cup of hot tea, Toru, Enka, Hina and Koito all showed subtle expressions. After returning from a trip, their mentality suddenly became that of middle-aged people who are concerned about their health?

Those who didn’t know would think that he was gone for not just a few months, but several years or even decades.

“Satisfied, satisfied…”

Asakura Toru leaned back and began to touch his belly. If he touched it now, he should be able to experience the different curvature and feel than usual, but Ping Xin had never touched it before so he was just curious. As for practice...

The childhood ones don’t count, right?!

"Producer, Hina (I) still wants some snacks~"

Hina Ichikawa was more casual and just lay down on the table. The curve of her body, which was not very obvious due to the loose clothes, was now revealed under such pressure.

To be honest, if it weren't for the title of "producer", Pingxin would definitely think that she had completely let herself go, but jumping back and forth within a certain "boundary" is exactly Hina's freedom and willfulness.

She is cute, has a good figure, and most importantly, has an interesting personality and ambitions. Therefore, Hina is a top target among ordinary humans who focus on her observation and attention.

Of course, putting aside all external factors, Ping Xin also likes her very much from a personal perspective, even to the point where people would think she is doting on him——

"Ahaha~ donuts~!"