Do you like humans that much, Chihaya Aine?

　Toyokawa Laoden has stepped down, and now the person in charge of the Toyokawa family is Toyokawa Shoko, and Shoko has also become the major shareholder behind Tsuburaya Productions, so the agreement between Mefilas and Toyokawa Laoden is of course no longer a thing.

　As for how Toyokawa Shoko felt about what Toyokawa Ryuto did behind her back, it can probably only be described in two words - disgusting!

　Therefore, Xiangzi did not feel the slightest bit of guilt for seizing Lao Deng's position as the head of the family. Lao Deng, such a bastard who manipulated her life at will, should have been fired long ago!

　Customer service Xiaoxiang has evolved into General Xiaoxiang. The power of the head of the Toyokawa family is unlimited!

　"That's all I have to say about my dealings with the Toyokawa family. Is there anything else I need to add?"

　"No, let's talk about why we were called to the Toyokawa family."

　"Very good. Let's go meet up with Ms. Toyokawa Shoko and explain it together."

　After finishing the personal matters, the next step was to discuss the construction. Aine followed Mefilas to the interior of the Toyokawa family mansion to meet with Riki and the others. In this empty and somewhat deserted Toyokawa family, Shoko explained the purpose of inviting everyone over.

　"Because I have inherited the position of head of the family, the activities of the M78 band will be affected in the future. I am very sorry."

　The first thing Toyokawa Shoko did was to bow and apologize, which truly demonstrated the Japanese spirit of craftsmanship.

　"Hey! Didn't you say you wouldn't quit the band?"

　Li Xi was furious when he heard this. The same thing happened again? Toyokawa Shoko deserved to die!

　"I certainly won't quit the band, but it's inevitable that M78's future activities will be affected because of me."

　"Xiaoxiang, can you explain it to everyone in detail?"

　Chihaya Aine was still calm enough, mainly because she had heard what Mefilas had revealed. She felt that no matter what news she heard next, she would not be surprised. She had already tasted enough today.

　"Thanks to Senior Genmaki Shin, I can continue to participate in the M78 band activities. The Toyokawa family approves of this."

　"But the M78 band can no longer freely participate in live events like before, because as the current head of the Toyokawa family, I represent the reputation of the Toyokawa family."

　"A small temple has strong demonic influences, a shallow pond has many turtles... Doesn't Senior Xin hold live shows everywhere?"

　Aiyin couldn't help but secretly grumble, the Toyokawa family really exudes the arrogance of a Japanese chaebol inside and out. Are they looking down on others, or do they take themselves too seriously?

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　Look at Xian Juanxin. Not only does he perform live everywhere, he also often goes to kindergartens and nursing homes to perform free charity live shows. This is what a real musician is.

　The Toyokawa family is the kind of old-fashioned people who completely look down on bands. Although Toyokawa Shoko was able to stay in the M78 band because of her connection with the string heart, her activities would inevitably be affected.

　"What's the point of being in a band if you can't just play live? You might as well just quit the band."

　Li Xi immediately flew into a rage. How could a band like this become so bad? From CRYCHIC in the past to M78 now, why did the problems always come down to Toyokawa Shoko?

　Wouldn't it be better to let Shoko Toyokawa quit the band and then recruit a new keyboardist? This is what Li Xi thought, but this matter is not that simple.

　Then Mephilas spoke up, and he came with a solution.

　"Well, after all, the financial backer of Tsuburaya Studios is Ms. Toyokawa Shoko, so we should at least respect her opinion."

　"It is imperative that M78 maintains its original cast, but in order to continue its live activities, I have proposed a plan for a second band."

　"In addition to the M78 band, let's start a new band."

　Volume 1: 134. Xiangxiang, Auntie's Dear

　Simply put, because Shoko Toyokawa became the new head of the Toyokawa family, even though she was just a puppet mascot, she was also the publicly recognized new president of the Toyokawa Group.

　Therefore, in order to save face for the Toyokawa family, Shoko Toyokawa's activities in the M78 band had to be restricted, and she could not participate in live events as casually as before.

　Li Xi was furious when she heard this. She spoke her mind directly and bluntly. If you don't want to form a band, just get out. Wouldn't it be better to just eliminate Toyokawa Shoko?

　But unfortunately, the big money behind Tsuburaya Productions is the Toyokawa family, and Shoko Toyokawa is now the boss of the Toyokawa family. It's not possible for the band members to fire the major shareholder.

　In fact, this matter is not a problem for Mephilas. Aliens can easily find ten thousand ways to solve this situation, but he seems to be very happy to see the current situation. Earthlings are really interesting.

　So, when everyone was in a dilemma, Mephilas proposed his plan.

　"Why not just form a second band? If M78's activities are restricted, then we can just keep the members of M78 and form a new band."

　"After all, M78 is quite famous right now, and sometimes being too famous isn't good for business development."

　The point raised by Mefilas is correct. Now Chihaya Aine and other members of the M78 band have become celebrities. They are surrounded by classmates in school and are often recognized by people outside.

　It wouldn't matter if RAS and Roselia were such famous bands, because they are already famous. Even PasPale and PPP have experienced their own ups and downs.

　The only problem is that the M78 band was established too recently and has only performed a few live shows. Its strength and experience are not up to the level of fame and popularity it currently enjoys.

　"What does it mean to form a new band without changing the members?"

　Chihaya Aine didn't understand what Mefilas meant. Isn't what she said a bit contradictory?

　At this time, Shoko Toyokawa spoke up. This was also a solution she had discussed with the president.

　“That’s what’s called a drag band.”

　As she spoke, Shoko Toyokawa put on a mask that looked like a masquerade ball mask and told her fellow members of the M78 band.

　"As long as we hide our true identity, use a code name, and form a new band, we can continue our activities."

　"I see, that's what you mean."

　Now Aine understood. What Toyokawa Shoko meant was that while the members of the M78 band remained the same, they would form a new band under a pseudonym and continue their activities. This way, there would be no objection from the Toyokawa family, right?

　"No, no, no, that's impossible no matter how you think about it. How can you hide your face with a ball mask and not be recognized? This isn't a setting for a 2D anime."

　"Besides, Chihaya Aine is the lead singer. Her voice is so recognizable that it's impossible not to be recognized."

　Shiina Ritsu immediately raised an objection. What Ritsu said was indeed correct. Even if they dressed up as Michelle in a doll costume like senior Misaki, Chihaya Aine's voice had already been remembered by many fans. Other members of the M78 band could change their identities, but it was impossible for Aine to do so.

　"It's okay, as long as my identity isn't exposed..."

　"No, I don't like it."

　It was time for Lenai to speak. Lenai, the cat who usually seldom spoke, interrupted Toyokawa Shoko.

　Maomao doesn't really understand what Toyokawa Shoko wants to do, but Maomao feels that this is very boring and not like a band at all. A band should shine on the stage like KSM and the others.

　Lenai doesn't like bands that have to hide their identities.

　The atmosphere suddenly became tense. No one expected that the M78 band would have team discord. This was a sign of the group's collapse.

　Then, Chihaya Aine, the captain of the M78 band, spoke up and pointed directly to the crux of the conflict.

　"Xiao Xiang, I find it strange that you inherited the position of head of the Fengchuan family so smoothly, but why did you run into problems when starting a band? This doesn't seem right."

　"Is this weird?"

　Toyokawa Shoko couldn't quite understand this problem, because the education she received as a lady since childhood taught her to pay attention to her appearance, represent the face of the Toyokawa family in front of outsiders, and not bring shame to the Toyokawa family.

　Because of the deeply rooted ideological education from childhood, Shoko Toyokawa did not realize that this was wrong.

　Aiyin studied abroad in the UK, where rock bands have long been an indispensable part of popular culture. Even members of the British royal family form bands, not to mention the famous Beatles.

　The difference in thinking between the two made Chihaya Aine think that the trouble caused by the Toyokawa family was very strange.

　"I find it very strange. Being in a band is not something to be ashamed of. In Europe, many royal family members have bands, and it's something they're proud of."

　"And doesn't Xianjuanxin-senpai's band also perform live everywhere?"

　The ultimate explosion from Aine, the chaebol among chaebols, the world's richest daughter, Shin Genmaki, can easily form a band, but your Toyokawa family can't, you are a little special.

　"Hmm... So that's how it is?"

　Toyokawa Shoko frowned. After listening to Aine's analysis, she felt that it made a lot of sense. It seemed that something was indeed wrong with the Toyokawa family.

　"Let's discuss this matter later. Xiaoxiang, why did you invite us to the Fengchuan family?"

　Chihaya Aine decisively skipped this topic, not wanting to let the M78 band fall apart because of this matter. It would be terrible if the band members had conflicts because of such a thing.

　"It's to invite everyone to attend the banquet tonight. I have already prepared the dresses for everyone."

　"Eh eh eh?!"

　Aine is confused and suddenly has to attend a banquet for the upper class. What is going on?

　.....

　"Hehehe~ You clearly said that all this was for Xiaoxiang, but why did you create trouble for the M78 band?"

　"You're really envious and jealous, right? You also want to form a band with Xiaoxiang, right? You want to be by her side."

　"That's right—me too!

　"Come on, Chuhua! No—I should call you Hatsune. Let's take Xiaoxiang away from the M78 band and form our own band."

　The whispers from the devil, Ms. Chuhua, who was almost swallowed by her own desire, obviously did all this for Xiaoxiang, but why! Why was she so envious and jealous of Chihaya Aine?

　Aine's words echoed in Ms. Chuhua's mind like a spell.

　"Why didn't Toyokawa Shoko invite you to form a band?"

　Volume 1: 135. Most likely a serious illness

　The Toyokawa family's night banquet is held to celebrate Shoko Toyokawa's official succession to the position of head of the Toyokawa family. Many celebrities will show up to visit and get to know the new head of the Toyokawa family.

　This is a very normal and common social activity among the aristocracy. There is nothing strange about it, but it is puzzling.

　“Why did you invite us?”

　The servant of the Toyokawa family brought a beautiful and well-fitting dress. Li Xi had a completely resistant expression on her face, but she couldn't resist the maid of the Toyokawa family who changed her into this beautiful dress.

　Aine felt very strange about this. The Toyokawa family's night party had nothing to do with them, so why did Toyokawa Shoko invite the members of the M78 band to attend?

　"For the future of the M78 band, you told me that the M78 band wasn't just a girly band playing house, right?"

　"In that case, getting to know elites from all walks of life in advance will be very helpful for the future development of the M78 band."

　"I see. You're planning to use this opportunity to introduce the members of the M78 band to the wealthy."

　From a rational and objective point of view, there is nothing wrong with Shoko Toyokawa's idea. For a commercial band, knowing wealthy people from all walks of life and accumulating personal connections are the key to whether their future career will be smooth sailing.

　But for Aiyin, she always felt awkward and uncomfortable. The band she liked, the band she expected, should be like KSM seniors, shining on the stage.

　"Aine, do you have any questions?"

　Seeing a strange expression on Chihaya Aine's face, Xiangzi asked with concern, and Aine shook her head.

　"No problem, but I don't know any noble etiquette. I don't care if I embarrass myself at the banquet."

　"Don't worry, just maintain basic courtesy."

　Tonight is the party for Toyokawa Shoko to inherit the position of head of the family.

　We have to give the Toyokawa family some face, as long as they are not too rude.

　After explaining these things, Shoko Toyokawa left to get busy. She still had a lot of preparatory work to do.

　Only after Xiangzi left did Lixi start to complain.

　"What the hell!"

　Like Aine, Riki is not interested in such upper-class banquets. Did Toyokawa Shoko seek everyone's consent before doing such a thing?

　"No wonder she didn't explain it before, otherwise we probably wouldn't have come."

　Hailing pointed out the problem. When they were in the Maybach, Aiyin asked Toyokawa Shoko what they wanted to do by inviting everyone from the M78 band to Toyokawa's house. At that time, Toyokawa Shoko did not say it clearly.

　Now everyone knows the situation. If Xiangzi had invited them to the Toyokawa family's party at the beginning, probably no one would be willing to go.

　"It's not impossible if there's parfait to eat."

　What Lenai Cat cares about most is parfait. The world is a huge parfait, and it cannot live without parfait.

　"Since we're here, we might as well join in."

　"After all, Xiaoxiang prepared such a beautiful dress for us. It can be seen that she put a lot of effort into it."

　Toyokawa Shoko secretly prepared dresses for everyone in the M78 band. Although she didn't say it, Aine could feel that she really wanted everyone to attend the party in the evening.

　"That girl must be scared. After all, she's a fifteen-year-old girl like us. Suddenly becoming the head of the Toyokawa family, it's impossible for her not to be scared."

　Hachiman Kailin is very good at judging people. Toyokawa Shoko is very tough-talking and stubborn, but she is also a human being. She will feel scared and afraid, and she hopes someone can comfort and accompany her.

　For Shoko Toyokawa, the only people she could rely on at this time were probably the members of the M78 band.

　"This guy is telling us what he really thinks. Please, we're going to die."

　"If she were willing to say it, she wouldn't be Toyokawa Shoko anymore."

　"Right."

　Riki agreed with Aine's words. The reason why Toyokawa Shoko quit CRYCHIC was that she took so long to reveal it. Her mouth and personality were even harder than Ultraman's pectoral muscles.

　Out of care for Toyokawa Shoko, the members of the M78 band decided to attend the evening party at Toyokawa's house. However, what they didn't expect was that there were quite a lot of acquaintances at the party.