Girl idols are meant to be exploited!

Thinking of this, her gaze quietly fell on An and Subaru beside her.

At this moment, An and Subaru were excitedly circling around Pochi, taking out their mobile phones to take pictures from time to time, their eyes full of joy.

Momoka sighed softly. If they wanted to sign the contract smoothly, An and Subaru's attitudes were crucial.

If she can't join, then we'll have to find another drummer...

However, the band no longer wants to go through another personnel change, so if possible, it would be better to try their best to persuade An and Subaru.

An He Subaru seemed to notice Momoka's gaze, put away his phone and walked over.

When she saw Taoxiang applying ice to her face, her brows immediately furrowed, and her tone was full of concern: "Taoxiang, what's wrong with your face? Why is it so red?"

Tao Xiang paused for a moment, then waved her hand and said nonchalantly, "...It's nothing, I just ran into a naughty kid on the road and she accidentally slapped me."

Her tone was flat, as if she was just talking about something insignificant.

However, An He Subaru was instantly furious, his eyes widened, and he said indignantly: "What? Where did this naughty kid come from?! I'll find a place for you!"

She clenched her fists, as if she was about to rush out to seek justice for Taoxiang in the next second.

Taoxiang held her shoulders, feeling both amused and helpless, and said helplessly, "No need. The parents have already apologized, and I can't hold on to it. After all, I am an adult, right?"

As soon as she finished speaking, she heard an uncontrollable chuckle from the side.

She turned her head and saw Rencai laughing so hard that she almost couldn't stand. Her face suddenly darkened and she glared at her fiercely.

"Still laughing? It was obviously you who caused this bad thing, and you still dare to laugh at me?"

Momoka threatened in a low voice, but Nina just laughed even harder, even shrugging her shoulders.

Taoxiang felt that Rencai was like the naughty child in her own family. As a mother, she wanted to educate her, but she couldn't hit or scold her.

She suddenly felt a sense of crisis.

This can't go on any longer. If I can't find a way to control Rencai, she will become even more unscrupulous in the future.

If he dares to slap me now, won’t he dare to ride on me and act tyrannically later?

As she thought about it, her eyes gradually fell on Lupa.

Lupa, like his own family, also has a "naughty kid", but Xiaozhi is so well-behaved in front of Lupa, completely different from Nina.

Should I learn some "parenting skills" from Lupa...

While Taoxiang was thinking, Lupa took the initiative to wave at her.

"Momoka, did you hear the broadcast just now?"

"What broadcast?"

Lupa explained: "Just now, the radio announced that a dark cloud will pass by in two hours, and it may rain lightly for a while. Although it is a light rain, we don't want to catch a cold. Let's go get some disposable raincoats."

Taoxiang listened carefully and indeed heard the reminder on the radio to get a raincoat.

Looking up at the sky, I saw a dark cloud getting closer and closer, and the wind around me was getting stronger.

Generally speaking, organizers will investigate the weather forecast when setting the date for the event and choose a sunny day for the event.

But the weather can change at any time, and it is not uncommon for it to rain at an open-air music festival.

The organizer has also taken note of this and has set up several fixed collection points to distribute disposable transparent raincoats.

The time that has been set cannot be changed just like that, right?

Moreover, the music festival has entered its final stage and the atmosphere is at its peak. It would be a disappointment if the event was terminated due to rain.

Therefore, unless there is a downpour, the event will generally not be stopped, and the audience will either choose to leave or listen to the music in the rain wearing disposable raincoats.

However, Taoxiang looked at the people around her and found that most of them chose to get raincoats and had no intention of leaving.

After all, listening to music in the rain is also very "rock", isn't it?

After Taoxiang and the others received their raincoats one by one, they came to the main stage. There was still about half an hour before the performance of the "Extension Line" band.

At this time, many band members had gathered in the backstage preparation area, waiting to go on stage later.

Among them, a familiar figure of a band came into Taoxiang's sight——【Diamond Stardust】

They were also the first to spot Guitar Hero, Momoka, and the others.

Compared to the awkwardness and unfamiliarity during their previous meeting, this time, the members of Diamond Stardust seemed to have figured something out and took the initiative to walk towards them.

Bassist Nana Matsuoka stood at the front of the group, her eyes fixed on Momoka, and she spoke with sincerity:

"Momoka, when we saw you just now, we were a little stunned, so we didn't have time to talk to you. Actually... everyone of us really wanted to see you on stage. Your performance of 'Empty Box' yesterday was really great."

Taoxiang was stunned, obviously not expecting them to speak up.

Her expression softened slightly, her tone still calm, but no longer distant: "...Well, thank you for your evaluation. Good luck in the next performance."

Hearing Momoka's approval, a hint of ecstasy flashed in Matsuoka Nana's eyes, and she became more excited.

She nodded sharply and said firmly what she had always wanted to say to Taoxiang.

"Momoka, I know you've always regretted your decision to leave us. But in truth, we've never blamed you."

"It's just that...we don't think our choice was wrong. We will prove with our actions that even on the path of idols, we can survive and reach the top!"

The other team members also expressed their will in the same firm manner.

Taoxiang suddenly realized.

Yes...that's right, no one is wrong and no one regrets.

Even my former teammates have always been persistent in walking on the path they want to walk. Only I, only I am still immersed in the past and stagnant...

Taoxiang listened to their words and was silent for a moment. Then she chuckled and raised the corners of her mouth slowly: "Huh... you are really shameless."

"I can't stand listening to your current songs. If you really have the talent, then let me see it. Let me see your progress and changes."

She narrowed her eyes slightly and gave a slightly provocative smile: "Otherwise... be careful that our band will sweep away all the fans, okay?"

Although her words were full of sarcasm, the members of Diamond Stardust did not show any displeasure on their faces. Instead, they showed expressions of joy.

Because they knew that Taoxiang finally faced them and finally acknowledged their existence!

Matsuoka Nana nodded vigorously, her tone full of fighting spirit: "Hmph, just wait and see! Our performance will definitely surprise you!"

At this moment, her eyes inadvertently fell on Taoxiang's still red face, and she frowned with concern.

"By the way, Momoka…what happened to your face? Are you okay?"

Taoxiang's smile suddenly froze.

"..."

She was silent for a second, and her good mood disappeared in an instant.

Why is everyone talking about something else?!

Chapter 173: Hiroi Kikuri's "Song of the Night"

As the bands on the main stage took turns performing, the atmosphere of the music festival became more and more intense under the night sky, and the front of the stage was already filled with excited audiences.

At this time, it was finally Sick Hack's turn to take the stage.

Although they are famous, they are not signed to any large agency and cannot be considered a commercial band in the strict sense, so their status is not that high.

If it weren't for the frequent exposure of Kikuri Hiroi and "Guitar Hero"'s flash mob performances on the streets during this period, which allowed them to quickly accumulate a wave of popularity, they probably would not have been able to get the opportunity to perform during this prime time.

Standing in the position where she was about to perform, Hiroi Kikuri's fingers unconsciously stroked the neck of the bottle in her hand.

Even though she listened to what Taku Hoshikawa said and had made up her mind to quit drinking, her dependence on alcohol was still deeply engraved in her body.

Without drinking, she wouldn't even have the confidence to go on stage.

In the end... she tilted her head back and took a sip.

The warm wine slid down her throat into her stomach, and the familiar feeling of being tipsy instantly spread, and her nervousness was also reduced a little.

However, Hiroi's worry did not diminish at all, and she subconsciously looked at Taku Hoshikawa who was standing in front of the lighting control console on the side of the stage.

She found that Taku Hoshikawa did not show any expression of blame or disappointment, but instead had a helpless smile on his lips. Then, he gave her a thumbs up in encouragement.

Hiroi's self-confidence suddenly increased, and the last trace of worry in his heart disappeared.

That is to say, when Xingchuan said "quit drinking", he just meant not to indulge in alcohol every day and become a useless person. It doesn't mean that he must not touch alcohol at all!

After the performance, I can still have a drink with Taku Hoshikawa to celebrate!

Hiroi smiled, took a deep breath, and walked towards the stage.

——The lights suddenly came on, illuminating the three musicians on the stage, as well as Hiroi Kikuri’s slightly drunken but extremely confident smiling face.

"Hello everyone, long time no see!"

Hiroi Kikuri raised her arms and excitedly waved to the audience, "After half a year, we [SickHack] are finally standing on a big stage again!"

"It's because you cause trouble for others every day."

Shima Iwashita, who was sitting in the drummer's position, disrupted the performance without any hesitation. He held the drumsticks in his hands and crossed them in front of his chest with a ruthless expression.

"If it weren't for you, how could our performance invitations become so few?"

The knowledgeable audience in the audience immediately laughed out loud, and some even whistled.

【Sick Hack】's style has always been like this. They don't deliberately maintain the so-called "perfect personality". On the contrary, they will quarrel with each other on the stage and even make jokes about their own embarrassing moments.

This casual and authentic style makes those who like them unable to stop, and makes those who hate them stay away.

“But I changed.”

Hiroi Kikuri raised her chin and said with a smug look, "I'm really popular now. I've been on the trending searches several times! After all, I'm the one who made the biggest contribution to our performance at the open-air music festival!"

Shimizu Elisa raised the corner of her mouth slightly, and said with a hint of teasing, "That's just because you're riding on the popularity of Guitar Hero. If you performed alone, the audience wouldn't even look at you."

"Who said that?"

Hiroi Kikuri put her hands on her hips and asked the audience loudly: "Do you want to see me or Guitar Hero?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a deafening cheer broke out from the audience.

“Guitar Hero!!!”

The sound was so uniform that it almost overturned the stage speakers.

Hiroi Kikuri: "..."

The corners of her mouth twitched slightly, and the smile on her face froze visibly for a moment, but soon she deliberately sighed, put on an appearance of "I expected it", and shook her head in pretended disappointment.

"Okay, okay, I get it, stop yelling. Guitar Hero will be making his debut with the band later, so everyone can look forward to it."

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere at the scene became even more heated, and the audience's cheers continued for a long time.

Hiroi Kikuri then changed the subject, suddenly raised her arm, and shouted with full momentum: "As for now - everyone, come and enjoy our [SickHack] performance!"

The lights suddenly changed, the blazing light beams hit the band members, and the rhythmic drum beats exploded!

Below the stage, Chihaya Aion stared at Hiroi Kikuri on the stage, with shock that was hard to conceal in her eyes.

Although they didn't write any special scripts, the members of [Sick Hack] relied on their familiarity with each other to entertain the audience like a crosstalk, and aroused the audience's interest.

"Senior is indeed a senior, Typhoon is so stable..."

She muttered to herself, her hands unconsciously clenching the corners of her clothes, "I wonder if I can come up with such an interesting opening line when it's my turn later..."

Aine was still a little nervous. After all, this was her first time performing on such a big stage, and as the most important lead singer.

"It's okay, I'll be here when the time comes, so it will be fine!"

Miao Meng, who was standing beside her, patted her shoulder gently and comforted her with a smile.

Everyone had already agreed that when their band came on stage, Aine and Meowmu would be in charge of the opening remarks.

Guitar Hero wants to remain mysterious, and both Ash and Lupa don't like to be in the spotlight, so this opportunity naturally fell to them.

At this moment on the stage, the performance of the band [Sick Hack] has begun.

After a low and rhythmic drum beat like a heartbeat, Kikuri Hiroi stood in front of the microphone, her eyes slightly closed, a lazy smile on her lips, letting the voice slowly sound.

Hiroi's voice is very unique, a little hoarse, and with a hint of drunkenness, like the wind carrying the night, or like alcohol mixed with musical notes, permeating into the blood of every listener.

The charm of 【Sick Hack】's music lies in its layering. Their music is not hurried, but like the tide, sweeping in waves.

The lighting on the main stage also changed just right, making the atmosphere become hazy and dreamy. The misty beams of light intersected and projected, creating gorgeous light bands in the air.