The social phobia substitute will not dream of the band girl

Sitting in the back seat, Akane patted her legs and said that using a knee pillow was part of a maid's job, but was rejected by Hirayukoshi.

Are you kidding me? How could you do such a thing outside?

So the two of them were silent for a few seconds, and then the driver immediately returned to his driver's seat from outside and began to ask about their destination: "There are no activities nearby recently, so are you two really going to a nearby hotel? I know people in a few stores who can give you discounts. If you want to find other 'interesting' places nearby, I would recommend..." The driver skillfully opened the topic, although the conversation started in the wrong direction.

It was obvious that he thought they were a couple out for fun or call girls, girlfriends for rent or something. After all, who would hang out in broad daylight with a female companion who was wearing a maid outfit and kept calling him "master"?

Can anyone who plays this kind of game in public be a decent person?!

"No, please take us here--" Pingxin took out his mobile phone map to show an address.

"Yes, I understand." The driver, knowing that he had misunderstood, immediately stopped talking about what had just happened and drove the two of them to their destination - the headquarters of Sonic Music - at the highest speed.

*Those who understand the prototype will understand, I'm just pretending to be nice. Virtual Dongguo, please don't make a big deal out of it!

As soon as they entered the hall, Heishin and Akane's printed T-shirts, the strange combination of simple youth and maids, attracted attention. After seeing the two of them, a man in a suit and tie and black-framed glasses immediately rushed over to greet them before the security guard.

"Hello, Mr. P...Asuka."

"Hello, what's your name?"

I have to say that although the hierarchy system in the East is a feudal dregs, the feeling of being respected and valued makes people feel very good.

"I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it. My last name is Suzuki, you can just call me Suzuki."

"I'm sorry for coming in such a hurry, but let's get started on today's itinerary without further delay—"

Suzuki, who was in charge of the connection, led the two directly to the underground parking lot, and then personally drove Pingxin and Zhuyin to their real destination for the day, a fireworks workshop near the suburbs.

"Okay, we're here. Please get out of the car. Master Yanyu is currently instructing his apprentices inside. I've already made your purpose known to the people inside."

I will wait here, and you two will be free to move on." Suzuki bowed.

"Am I bothering you too much today, Suzuki-san? My sudden visit must have caused you quite a bit of trouble, right? And what about the internal recommendation of that band I mentioned earlier? I hope it won't break the rules and make things difficult for you guys?"

"No, no, our company is truly blessed by Mr. Asuka. Besides, we're still in the process of internally discussing the final selections and arrangements for the festival, and internal recommendations have been a long-standing procedure. How could this be considered a violation of the rules?"

What's more, you're asking for expansion at your own expense. Compared to those directors who are always asking for too much, you're already..." Mr. Suzuki stopped there.

While praising and criticizing one another, Pingxin also expressed his resentment towards his boss. It turns out that the bigger the company in the East, the more torturous it is to work, Pingxin thought.

"Then I'll communicate with them about your 'out-of-town work' today. We should be preparing to return home around 5pm. The rest will be up to you, Suzuki-san."

"Thank you Mr. Asuka for your care! And...I wonder if you could sign an autograph for me?" After finishing the official business, Suzuki could no longer suppress his excitement.

The person in front of him was a man who had published many musical works at a young age, including some "traditional" works such as symphonies and operas, but more of them were folk music, J-Pop (Japanese pop music style) and his favorite rock!

He's helmed thousands of songs in diverse styles and languages! Judging by his age, he published his first work in elementary school. Despite two periods of inactivity since then, his YouTube following continues to grow. He's currently approaching the staggering 2000 million mark!

*The setting is that this world's technology has surpassed reality, but the development of entertainment and culture is not so good...

Faced with this young idol whom he had admired for a long time but who suddenly announced an indefinite suspension of activities for unknown reasons, Mr. Suzuki wanted to speak several times but chose to remain silent. After all, he was working hours and a true fan should not interfere in the lives of idols...

It wasn't until Ping Xin made it clear that he could move freely as long as he came to pick him up at 5 pm that Suzuki finally couldn't contain the rock soul under the appearance of a corporate slave.

If he were a girl, "she" would have tried to replace Zhu Yin's position next to Ping Xin long ago!

Just a maid outfit, a job to work during the day and warm the bed at night, can I really do such a thing?!

"Oh, so you're my fan too... Remember to keep it a secret for me, okay?"

With mixed emotions, Hiranobu signed his "stage name" on the oversized poster and special colored paper signature board that Suzuki took out from the trunk. The latter burst into tears of joy and hurriedly wiped his signature with his sleeve to prevent contamination.

It's really weird that they debuted using their real names...

After much thought, Ping Xin still didn't want to use her real name to go online like the girls in the band.

After all, rock music is about freedom, rebellion, and criticism. Since Pingxin himself enjoys rock music that allows for direct expression and diverse forms of expression, it's only natural that there will be some criticism involved...

There are pictures here, which can be viewed after the updated version

Chapter 4000: I heard that explosions go better with maids~ ()

After saying goodbye to his little fans, Ping Xin took Zhu Yin into the small fireworks workshop.

Ping Xin was wearing a simple outfit of a printed T-shirt and black sweatpants, while Zhu Yin also got a new set of clothes for free at the Sonic Music headquarters, so the two of them went straight into the innermost studio without changing clothes.

"Come to think of it, Ping Xin, why did you bring me to this place?" After changing out of her maid outfit, Zhu Yin immediately exited the maid mode, which could be seen from her tone and wording.

It can be seen that this is also a ruthless person who will never work overtime, or she has not found the person who can make her "work overtime" yet?

"It's nothing, it just happened to be appropriate. After all, Zhu Yin, you like things like explosions, don't you?" Ping Xin replied.

"Ah~, have I been discovered?" After taking off her maid outfit, Murokasa Akane lost some of her elegance and grace as a maid, and her slightly mischievous nature that liked to play tricks on people became extremely obvious.

It's hard not to notice it, and I've been thinking about that bomber for so many games. It's like the factory manager's obsession with F6, it's hard not to be impressed.

"I guess so. After all, it's a stark contrast to her usual elegant look." Ping Xin replied.

"Then... which version of me does Master like better?" Zhu Yin asked an obviously fatal question.

"Hmm... I like them both, right? After all, no matter what they are, they're just part of who 'Murokasa Akane' is, right? I'm quite fond of you, Akane, so I think it's OK—"

“…” Although it was an expected “smart” answer, it didn’t seem to be that cliché.

Murokasa Akane didn't know how to react, so the two of them were led in silence by the disciple who led the way to Master Yanyu's location.

"Please come in——"

After knocking on the door and getting a response, the two officially entered the real core area of ​​this fireworks workshop.

After seeing the incoming letter, an elderly man who looked to be about 60 years old, with gray hair but a healthy body, immediately came up and hugged it enthusiastically.

"Brother Pingxin, you're finally here! I specially prepared some food and wine when I knew you were coming to see me today. Seeing how strong you've become, that illness must have healed, right? So why don't you come and have a few drinks with me, an old man, to celebrate?"

"Brother Yanyu, I'm not an adult yet."

"Don't worry, I specially prepared some low-alcohol rice wine for you, as well as some cocktail drinks from the supermarket. Is that all right now?"

"Then I will obey your command." Seeing the old man's persistence, Ping Xin agreed with a smile.

"Okay, I've been waiting for you to say that! Also, I wonder who this beautiful girl is..."

"Hello Mr. Yanyu, I am Murokasa Akane, a humble maid who followed the master here. Thank you for your guidance." Because there was no skirt this time, Akane changed her greeting from kneeling to bowing.

"Maid...you are quite playful, aren't you? If you harm the little girl, I won't forgive you!" Master Yanyu scolded with a smile.

"No, this is a formal recruitment. And I am still a virgin to this day (whispering)"

"Oh~ So the master is still a virgin. Do you want me to help you, Akane?" Murokasa Akane became playful.

She had originally thought Asuka Maheishin was too mysterious and unusually good, so she kept her distance to prevent herself from being seduced by the "male succubus" like her two best friends. After all, how could a man with money, good looks, and seemingly a powerful family not play with women?

It is difficult for such a high-quality son-in-law to remain a virgin in Yan Country, let alone in Dong Country which is more open to love?

Therefore, after being slightly surprised when she heard it, she wanted to play a trick on him. After all, although Ping Xin was reliable most of the time, he always made Zhu Yin feel like a younger brother who needed care.

And this is how she cares for her younger brother (by the way, she is an only child and doesn’t have any younger brothers next door).

But she seemed to have forgotten that just because the Russians could chase and beat the bears didn't mean the bears couldn't resist. Although they lost to the fighting nation, they were still one of the strongest land animal races on earth.

"Okay then, let's make cream puffs together tonight, right? Then we have to have a drink to celebrate—Azuma, you pour the wine."

Unexpected counterattack!

Where's the promised fear of women and social phobia? !

Ping Xin: I'm sorry, my judgment is very smooth, just like Blue-Eyes Light Dragon, I can choose by myself.

After discovering the new fun, Master Yanyu, who still had a childlike heart, kept teasing the two of them, saying things like "Have a son soon", "More sons, more blessings", and "A mother's status depends on her sons".

Ping Xin also transferred all the attacks to Zhu Yin while chatting and laughing. This is the dark military strategy of using a substitute for a dead person!

After three rounds of drinks, all three of them had red faces.

The only difference is that Master Enyu was drinking, Pingxin was laughing, and Murokasa Akane was the one being laughed at.

"Speaking of which, Pingxin boy, why did you suddenly think of an old man like me? Tell me, what do you want to talk to me about this time?"

"I'm here this time to ask Master Yanyu for a favor. It's because of this 'wife-to-be' next to me... hehe——

Anyway, she seems very interested in things like explosions, so I brought her here to see the world, Master." Ping Xin said after personally taking the wine cup and pouring a glass of sake for Master Yanyu.

"Hehehe—seeing the world is fake, coming to be your disciple is the real thing, right? You have good vision. Because you advocate 'seeking common ground while reserving differences', I have also learned those foreign things and created many new things in the past few years."

"So this is settled then?"

No, so what's my opinion? While I don't mind this kind of thing, Akane feels a bit resentful about being left out of the conversation. "You're too strong, Hirayuko!"

"Well...but before that, I have a question for you. What do you all think of fireworks?"

"The application of flame color reaction transforms eternity into a flash of light, illuminating the rootless flowers in the sky." Ping Xin thought for a few seconds and immediately gave his own answer.

"What about you, little girl?"

Both of them looked at Murokasa Akane who was sitting beside them.

"I... I just simply like big explosion scenes. I think I first saw them in American blockbusters, and I thought they were so awesome, so I fell in love with them..." After hesitating for a long time, Zhu Yin finally gave her answer under the gaze of the two.

But this is too embarrassing! Especially compared with Ping Xin's answer just now, she looks extremely vulgar.

"Okay, okay! That's how it should be, little girl, you're right!"

"Eh? But I feel like Ping Xin's explanation is more elegant, while my reason is vulgar..."

"That's just not what I want to hear. What's vulgar and what's elegant? Does the beauty of an explosion change based on other people's perspectives? It was because I watched my grandfather make fireworks that I secretly returned to my hometown after graduating from high school and inherited this craft without telling my father. Hahaha!"

"Master Yanyu's ancestors were craftsmen who produced Yanyu. Do you know Yanyu? You can see it in Eastern ninja movies, swordplay movies, and even some cartoons. It's that little round prop that produces a constant stream of smoke when you throw it on the ground.

But that was not the original wish of the unknown ancestor of the Yanyu family. He had once been a servant who followed the fleet to visit the Tang Dynasty. Having seen the splendor of fireworks on the other side of the sea, the seeds of dreams were planted in his heart.

Because he was from an inferior country, no one was willing to take him in as an apprentice. Only a kind fireworks master gave him a drawing with a recipe but no proportions as a souvenir. But after returning home, he vowed to let the resource-poor islanders see the beautiful fireworks.

Later, he failed in his fireworks development but succeeded in creating the Smoke Jade. Although his fortune stemmed from the Smoke Jade formula, his ancestor never forgot his original aspiration, passing it down through the generations, ultimately fulfilling it in the hands of his descendants. It's a true-life example of Yugong moving mountains. Ping Xin lamented, "This spirit transcends national boundaries and belongs to all humanity."

"Humph, it's a pity that by my grandfather's generation, it had already declined due to the emergence of more new types of fireworks."

"But hasn't it developed again under your hands, Master?"

"Isn't it because some stupid guy said he wanted to see fireworks in the suburbs from the city center, and even provided me with a lot of money and advanced technology?

If you really like fireworks, I would have planned to leave all my life savings to you after I died. Unfortunately, you only use fireworks as an emotional outlet, and you don’t like fireworks themselves.

Humph, even this little girl here is purer than you. You just think too much—

Why should a man care so much? If you meet a woman you like, just hug her! "

Seeing Master Yanyu "angry", Pingxin immediately poured him some wine, it seemed that the matter was settled.

"What do you think, Zhu Yin? Although Brother Yanyu and I both think this is okay, it ultimately depends on your will. Whether you are here or not, I will come to check on the master's recent situation in the near future, so you don't have to feel any burden. I just did what I wanted to do. What follows is what you want to do——"

"But... Ping Xin, why are you so nice to me? You're young, rich, and have countless connections and power. You don't really want to marry me, do you?

Even though many of my classmates think I'm a young lady from a wealthy family, I know very well that I'm just the only child of an ordinary dual-income family. Why would they go to such lengths for me? "

*Dual-income families: Both parents are working

Ping Xin shook the wine cup and found that there was not much left, so he drank it all in one gulp and said:

"First of all, why do you think I'm doing this for you?"

"what?"

"What I have always advocated is not 'with great power comes great responsibility' but rather 'with great power comes great choices'. Simply because I saw you, I decided to help you, and then I did it.

To put it nicely, it's called being helpful, and generally speaking, it's called self-satisfaction, but to me... it's just the simplest form of "willfulness".

My dream is to become the freest man in the world. To achieve this freedom, I need to exercise, accumulate, and manage. But to put it bluntly, what does it mean to be the freest person? It means being able to do whatever you want. It means being the most willful person in the world.

I am just fulfilling my most basic self and satisfying my inner desires."

"Just...willful?"

"Puff... Don't listen to this kid's 'modest' words. He is an absolute idiot, even the biggest fool in the world—

He pursues a series of childish daydreams, such as "everyone's efforts will be rewarded", "good people will be rewarded", and "people who make mistakes should pay the price for their actions". You don't think such a man is good, do you? As a marriage partner, he is really not good enough -"

"...After all, money can make money, and I may never run out of money. But my heart is different. If I lose a little bit of humanity, I will lose it forever!" Ping Xin counterattacked.

"What do I think of him? Yes - really great!!!" A light appeared in Murokasa Akane's eyes.

"Puff—cough cough..." The half-drunk Master Yanyu vomited back the whole pot of wine he had just opened.

As mentioned earlier, Murokasa Akane, with her elegant manners and conversation, did not come from a wealthy family; she was simply the only child of a dual-income family. Due to her parents' busy work schedules, Murokasa Akane often had to fend for herself, even actively sharing household chores as an adult.

But when did it all start... maybe when I saw that book? Young Murokasa Akane used her home computer to learn about housework and cooking, and she unexpectedly found the perfect template online—