Substitute Toyokawa Shoko, you can become stronger by breathing

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The "click" sound of the phone being hung up was disproportionately amplified in the overly silent single apartment, like a small stone thrown into a deep well. The lingering sound resonated back and forth between the eardrums and heart of Sankaku Hatsuka - no, perhaps in Toyokawa Sadaharu's cognition, she should be called "Sankaku Hatsumiku".

That voice, old but still full of unquestionable majesty, seemed to be still frozen in the air, carrying a suffocating sense of oppression.

"Go back to Xiangzi."

"Ave Mujica needs you. More importantly, Xiangzi needs you."

"Hatsune, don't make me repeat the same thing for the third time."

There was never any room for negotiation in Toyokawa Sadaharu's words.

In fact, the conversation between the girl and Toyokawa Sadaharu just now was not what Toyokawa Shoko had guessed. Toyokawa Sadaharu asked Sankaku Hatsuka to leave Ave mujica.

Ha, if that were the case, things would be much simpler.

If she were just a chess piece, temporarily removed from the chessboard by the chess player, then she could at least, to some extent, gain a sense of relief from being "helpless".

However, reality is often more illogical and powerless than the worst script.

She chose to leave, chose to withdraw from the band that had just ignited hope, and chose to disappear when Xiangzi needed her the most, precisely because she could no longer bear it.

I couldn't bear to continue playing that role - the role that was placed next to Toyokawa Shoko, called a "friend" but actually an "eyes" and "ears".

So, when Toyokawa Sadaharu called, not to question her why she left without permission, but to ask her in an imperative tone to "come back to Xiangzi", Chuhua felt an extremely absurd chill rushing from the soles of her feet to the top of her head.

"Hatsune..."

This name is like an invisible shackle. Every time it is mentioned, it reminds her of the inseparable and complicated connection with the Toyokawa family.

It reminded her that no matter how much she wanted to escape, some things were destined from the moment she was born.

"Triangle Chuhua" is the coat she puts on herself. It is the person she strives to be on the stage and in front of Xiangzi.

What's funny is that this coat seemed to have been tacitly approved by Toyokawa Sadaharu from the very beginning, and even welcomed by him.

Because an "ordinary" "Triangle Hatsuka" with some musical talent is far more worthy of existence than a "Triangle Hatsune" who has close ties with the Toyokawa family.

But she didn't want to betray Xiaoxiang again.

So, she chose to escape.

When Ave Mujica was at its peak and everyone thought they would achieve greater glory, she chose to leave without saying goodbye.

She knew that this was selfish and cruel, and she knew better than anyone how much harm it would cause to Xiangzi and how much of a blow it would deal to the band.

But she really couldn't hold on any longer.

She would rather be misunderstood and hated by Xiangzi than continue to play that disgusting role.

She naively thought that as long as she left, Toyokawa Sadaharu might temporarily let Xiangzi go, or at least free her from the chain of surveillance.

However, reality once again proved her stupidity.

"Go back to her, monitor her, and make sure she doesn't stray off the 'track.'"

This is the true subtext that Toyokawa Sadaharu did not say out loud.

Chu Hua rested her forehead against the cold window glass. The city lights outside the window were brilliant, but they could not bring any warmth into her heart.

What should she do?

Revolt?

Does she have the capital to resist?

obedience?

Should I go back to Xiangzi and continue living a life of masked deceit, where every breath I take is filled with the sour smell of betrayal?

Just thinking about it made her feel nauseous.

The girl suddenly thought of the heroine of the eight o'clock tragedy.

Ridiculous and pathetic.

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PS: Four thousand, two for one, I will resume my work and rest schedule immediately, and then I will start making ten thousand a day.

Chapter 134: The Spark That Overturned the Toyokawa Family

Even with his "experience" of seeing all kinds of dark sides and unconventional means, Shoko Toyokawa's sudden, simple, crude, and almost primitive proposal really made the string called "plan evaluation" in his mind snap violently.

the first time.

This was definitely the first time that Renji Kujo felt genuinely radical about one of Ms. Shoko Toyokawa's "plans."

It can even be said to be unbelievable.

Kidnapped Toyokawa Sadaharu?

This is no longer a radical issue, but a highly destructive stress response caused by adolescent girls under tremendous pressure?

He even began to reflect deeply on whether his usual remarks of "using any means to achieve the goal" had an "influence" on this young lady that was too profound to have completely deviated from the normal track?

This caused her understanding of "breaking the rules" to completely slide towards "destruction" on a purely physical level, and in the process, she seemed to have completely forgotten the proper function of the "brain"?

Jiujo Renji's mind was like a high-speed processor, quickly deducing the subsequent possibilities of this "kidnapping plan":

First, the feasibility is almost zero.

Not to mention, once Toyokawa Sadaharu escapes from trouble, given his personality, how will he "repay" this "surprise"?

Kujo Renji had no doubt that it would be a nightmare that Miss Xiangzi would never forget.

He was silent for a moment, trying hard to suppress the complex emotions in his heart that were mixed with absurd and indescribable "fun".

He cleared his throat and prepared to explain in detail to Miss Toyokawa Shoko, in his best, clear and logical tone, the series of disastrous and completely uncontrollable situations and scenes that might follow after "kidnapping" her grandfather.

He had even prepared his opening remarks: "Ms. Xiangzi, regarding your creative proposal, I personally think that there may be some details worth discussing in terms of its specific implementation..."

However, just as Kujo Renji finished organizing his words and was about to begin his lengthy "risk assessment report," Toyokawa Shoko seemed to finally realize the huge ambiguity and absurdity contained in his words. A suspicious blush crept across the girl's fair cheeks, and even her ears felt a little hot. She was a little embarrassed, but also a little anxious, and hurriedly explained:

"No, that's not what I meant! I don't mean to actually tie Grandpa up!"

Her voice rose a little due to panic, and she seemed a little lacking in confidence:

"What I mean is, through some things, some things that he has to pay attention to, to 'kidnap' his will, threaten Grandpa, make him feel uneasy, and force him to stop interfering with Chu Hua!"

call.

Jiujo Liansi breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, almost inaudibly.

Fortunately, I still have my sanity and haven't been completely overwhelmed by anger and impulse.

It seems that my "educational results" are not that bad.

"Didn't you just say that?"

Toyokawa Shoko seemed to be trying to cover up her embarrassment and continued speaking a little faster, trying to get the topic back on track, as if trying to convince herself:

"I don't believe that Hatsune... everything about Hatsune is just an act. The way she behaves on stage, the way she leaves, must have her own reasons. Perhaps... perhaps, as you implied, she is suffering because of Grandpa's coercion."

Her voice gradually deepened.

"And if Grandpa is really behind all of this, if he is really controlling Hatsune Miku in some way,"

Xiangzi took a deep breath:

"Then, as long as I can offer him enough benefits to make him feel that letting go is more cost-effective; or, if I can find a fatal enough handle on him to make him feel threatened enough, then I may be able to force him to let go and let Hatsune regain his freedom!"

This time, her thoughts were much clearer and closer to what Kujo Renji understood as "game".

After listening to Toyokawa Shoko's well-organized "revised" plan, Kujo Renji was silent for a few seconds.

In his mind, the image of the girl who originally seemed a little funny because of the "physical kidnapping" was gradually replaced by an image of a girl who was still immature but had begun to understand how to use strategies and weigh the pros and cons.

He was a little speechless.

This feeling is like watching a toddler who was bruised and battered because of unsteady walking one second, and then suddenly stumbled and ran the next second. Although the posture was still ugly, it showed a trend of moving forward.

"Miss Xiangzi..."

There was a complex emotion in Kujo Renji's voice that he himself hadn't noticed, almost... relieved, as he slowly spoke:

"It seems like before I knew it, you've become a 'mature' high school student."

He deliberately added subtle emphasis to the three words "high school students", as if he was appreciating a work of art in its infancy, seeing its potential while also pointing out its remaining flaws.

Hearing Kujo Renji's slightly strange yet seemingly meaningful evaluation of herself, Toyokawa Shoko couldn't help but pause.

She savored the words, her brows furrowed slightly.

"Mature high school student?"

She repeated, her tone filled with confusion and a hint of offense:

"Are you praising me or mocking me?"

This ambiguous evaluation method, where whether it is praise or criticism depends entirely on the listener's interpretation, made her feel like she was being scolded.

"I mean..."

He explained slowly:

"Your way of thinking now is already a little bit... well, it's about 70% of my level when I was seventeen. Not bad, Miss Xiangzi. Keep up the good work, and you'll have a promising future."

"..."

"Narcissist!" She replied in her heart unhappily, with deep contempt.

Really, why do I have such emotional ups and downs because of the comments from this kind of guy!

Shoko Toyokawa shook her head in annoyance, trying to drive the hateful face of Kujo Renji out of her mind.

Right now, there are more important things waiting for her to do.

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In the intricate family relationships of the Toyokawa family that extend like a spider web, there are always some eyes, in unknown corners, silently watching every move of the head family.

They are a branch of the Toyokawa family, and their blood flows in their veins with the same origin as the main family, but the blood is slightly thinner.

Recently, a girl named "Triangle Chuhua" has entered their field of vision in an attitude that cannot be ignored.

This girl is a member of the emerging idol group Sumimi. More importantly, she is the guitarist of Ave Mujica, a band founded by Toyokawa Shoko, the much-watched and controversial eldest daughter of the Toyokawa family.

This in itself is enough to arouse the vigilance and interest of the collateral branches.

After a not-too-complicated investigation, they keenly smelled something unusual.

Sankaku Hatsuka seems to have some kind of unexplainable connection with Toyokawa Sadaharu, the current head of the Toyokawa family. This connection, in their view, is far more than just "a friend of their granddaughter."

A bold guess formed in their minds: Could Sanjiao Hatsuka be a spy planted by Toyokawa Sadaharu to monitor, or even control, his rebellious granddaughter, who was constantly giving Toyokawa Sadaharu a headache?

Once this speculation came about, it was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.

If this is true, then Sanjiao Chuhua can be used to kill two birds with one stone.

This is a pretty good means of criticism, a double-edged sword that can be directed at both Toyokawa Sadaharu and Toyokawa Shoko at the same time.

Then, the collateral members began to move. They approached Sanjiao Chuhua.

Initially, they were trying to insinuate themselves into betraying Toyokawa Sadaharu and joining their faction with various benefits, promising him the lucrative rewards he would receive if he defected to their side. They were trying to turn Mikaku Hatsuka into a double agent, inserting her between Toyokawa Shoko and Toyokawa Sadaharu. Ideally, they could convince Toyokawa Shoko to join forces with the side faction to fight against her grandfather.

In their opinion, there is no reason for a young idol to refuse such huge benefits and the opportunity to escape from Toyokawa Sadaharu's control.

However, Sanjiao Chuhua's reaction was far beyond their expectations.

Faced with the overt or covert threats and inducements from the collateral relatives, the girl did not waver in the slightest.

Refuse.

Be decisive and leave no room for maneuver.

She had had enough.

She was fed up with Toyokawa Sadaharu's vague control, fed up with the unspeakable burden brought by her life experience, and even more fed up with the fear that she might betray Xiaoxiang again.

The reason why she chose to leave Ave Mujica and temporarily withdraw from that vortex was because she didn't want to be used as a pawn by anyone anymore and didn't want to be caught up in those complicated relationships anymore.

How could he possibly jump back into that quagmire again, or in an even more shameful identity, just because of a few words from these people?

The side branches of the Toyokawa family looked at each other in bewilderment.