Girl idols are meant to be exploited!

Nina announced seriously.

Hoshikawa Taku almost couldn't breathe.

Is this the answer he wants to hear?!

"'Dongci Daci' is the most basic four-beat rhythm in music. It sounds rhythmic and is very suitable for our novice band..."

Nina was introducing her story enthusiastically when Hoshikawa Taku couldn't stand it anymore and interrupted her, making the final decision directly.

"Okay, I've decided. It's called [Thornless]!"

He really couldn't understand why Rencai's train of thought was so unique that she could think of rhythmic terms from emotional perception and come up with the word "dongci daci"?

Chapter 199: "Counter-State" between Old Enemies

"Yes, it's good to have thorns or not."

"Well, this is it."

An He Subaru and Momoka were also unwilling to accept the band name "Dongci Daci" which sounded too sporty, and decisively chose the more business-like name "Youci Wuci".

"Since you all said so... then alright."

Rencai curled her lips. Although she looked reluctant, she actually agreed with the name in her heart.

Rencai originally wanted to say "with or without thorns", but she felt that it was a bit too straightforward and superficial, so she suddenly had an idea of ​​"dongci daci".

Now that the boss, Taku Hoshikawa, has made the final decision, she naturally has no objection.

"Then the name of your band has been decided. It's called—[Thornless]"

The moment after Hoshikawa Taku said this, the system prompt sound in his mind suddenly rang without warning.

[Congratulations to the host for successfully signing all members of "You Ci Wu Ci" and unlocking the band's main quest - Fateful Duel!]

Mission Description: The Thornless Band has a rival named Diamond Stardust. Please assist the Thornless Band in completely defeating this rival and trampling all of their members under your feet until they either beg for mercy or are completely subjugated by the host.

[The first mission of "Fateful Showdown" is now unlockable. Do you want to unlock it?]

Taku Hoshikawa was stunned. He didn't expect that after gathering all the members of the band, there would still be a main task for the band.

Thornless's main quest is to surpass Diamond Dust across the board, which makes sense, especially considering Momoka and Nina's past experiences.

What's Mygo's main plot? Is it going to the Budokan? Or is it about reuniting CRYCHIC?

What about Ave Mujica? Will he earn 168 billion yen? Or will he completely conquer the entire band industry and become the ultimate king?

Although all kinds of speculations came to mind, now was obviously not the time to think about the fate of others.

He thought to himself: "Unlock the mission!"

[Ding—Host unlocks the first mission of "Fateful Showdown", new mission released!]

[Exclusive Mission 1: Head-on Confrontation with the Enemy!]

Mission Objective: Have Thornless and Diamond Stardust compete on the same stage, and gain more support than their rival band. Mission completion will be determined based on the level of support, and rewards will be distributed accordingly.

【Note: The arena should be larger than a thousand spectators.】

Let [Thornless] and [Diamond Stardust] face off?

This task did not surprise Taku Hoshikawa. The fateful showdown between the two bands, how else could it be decided if not through a performance?

Do we have to hold up our musical instruments and have a real-life, no-rules brawl, where only the one left standing is the winner?

That would be too bloody. Taku Hoshikawa is not the kind of "bloodthirsty" audience, and there is no "stage equipment" here that can turn the performance into a battle.

What gave Taku Hoshikawa a headache was that this task required the stage to be able to accommodate at least a thousand spectators, which meant that a venue like a small livehouse would not work, and he had to find a venue that could accommodate at least a thousand people.

With the current popularity of Thorns Without Thorns, it would be a miracle if their appeal could attract a hundred fans, let alone a thousand viewers.

Forget it. There’s no time limit for this task anyway. Let’s just take it one step at a time and think about the venue and audience issues later.

For now, it is better to let [Thornless] officially start its activities.

Taku Hoshikawa looked up at the three girls in front of him. They became a little uneasy because of his sudden silence. Even the little sister Jing Qin Renna sat upright and did not dare to disturb Taku Hoshikawa.

Hoshikawa Taku didn't explain the reason for his deep contemplation. He simply said, "Now that you've decided on the band name and team members, I'll set you up with your immediate goals."

Hearing this, the three of them straightened their backs even more.

"Our target...is it the martial arts hall?"

Rencai couldn't sit still and asked first with an expectant look on her face.

Taku Hoshikawa poured a bucket of cold water on her without any hesitation.

"You're overthinking it. With your current fame, even if I rented a place like the Budokan for you, you wouldn't be able to sell tickets. Right now, the only place suitable for you is a small livehouse with a mix of different venues."

“Eh… why is this happening!?”

Renai threw her head back and wailed, "I thought becoming a pro would instantly make us famous!"

"You think it's too simple."

Momoka couldn't help but slap Nina on the head.

She looked up at Hoshikawa Taku and said seriously, "Mr. Hoshikawa, I also think the path that suits us is to take it one step at a time, first building up a certain level of fans in small venues, and then gradually moving onto larger stages."

Momoka Kawahara has done the same thing once before, so she naturally knows what a new band should do to become famous and gain fans.

As for Ninai's idea of ​​newcomers entering the martial arts hall, it is simply nonsense unless they use their "money power".

"Yes, that's it."

Hoshikawa Taku snapped his fingers in satisfaction, "Since you understand everything, I won't explain any more."

He stood up, folded his arms across his chest, and scanned the faces of the three people one by one.

"For the next month, your main stage will be the Livehouse. As for when and how many times a week you want to perform, it's up to you, but—I have a request."

He raised two fingers and said seriously, "You must create at least two new songs within a month. These two songs must not only impress the audience but also gain recognition from professionals."

"If you do this..."

Hoshikawa Taku deliberately stopped talking here.

"What happened after you did that? Tell me quickly!"

Renai couldn't help but urge.

"Once you do that, I will arrange a performance for you to compete against Diamond Stardust."

What Hoshikawa Taku said stunned the three of them.

Taoxiang frowned, her voice sinking slightly. "Mr. Xingchuan, the Diamond Stardust you mentioned is the band I used to be in? Why are we competing with them?"

"Because if you perform together, it will attract a lot of attention. Besides, don't you want to win over them on stage?"

Hoshikawa Taku deliberately looked at Nina, "Don't you want to prove to the other team's lead singer that you are right, and that Momoka's song is right?"

Rencai took the bait immediately, her eyes instantly lit up with a fiery fighting spirit. She stood up almost without hesitation, her voice incredibly firm: "Of course I want to beat them. If I had the chance, I would dream of it!"

"I will give you this opportunity, of course, on the condition that you create at least two new songs for your Thornless Band. If you can't do that... then don't go up and embarrass yourself."

After some encouragement, Hoshikawa Taku suppressed them again. Under this series of "PUA", even An Hesuba and Momoka's eyes were lit with a light of unwillingness to admit defeat.

"Mr. Xingchuan, don't worry, we can definitely do it!"

Renai clenched her fists tightly, her face full of fighting spirit. "Let alone two songs, we can even produce ten!"

Momoka's forehead was bulging with blue veins, and she couldn't help but grab Renai's face and rub it: "Hey, hey, hey... I'm the one who wrote the song. Do you know how many brain cells it takes to write a song? You asked me to write ten songs!?"

Composing two songs a month is a challenge for Taoxiang, but it is not impossible. However, she cannot compose ten songs even if she is tied up in a small dark room.

If it is a catchy song, it is not impossible to write it, but Taoxiang has requirements for her own songs. If it does not meet her satisfaction, even if others say it is good enough, she will go back to the drawing board to make it.

While teasing Nina, she said to Hoshikawa Taku seriously, "Mr. Hoshikawa, since you've entrusted me with the creative task, I will definitely show you my best work."

"I look forward to it."

Hoshikawa Taku glanced at his watch and saw that it was already noon, so he dropped his serious tone and put on a relaxed smile.

"Okay, now that we're done, let's go. I'll treat you to a meal to celebrate."

"In the afternoon, I will take you to the Livehouse where you will be performing."

Chapter 200: Kita was “excluded”.

The Livehouse that Taku Hoshikawa mentioned is naturally the "Fanxing" performance hall run by Ijichi Seika.

Although [Fanxing] is not very big, it has all the necessary sound equipment, professional stage layout, and stylish venue layout. It is a place where many newly debuted bands are eager to perform on stage. It has also witnessed countless bands from obscurity to fame.

When Hoshikawa Taku found Xingge and said that he hoped the band composed of Momoka, Nina, An and Subaru could perform at "Fanxing" for a month, Xingge was stunned at first, but after just a few seconds of thinking, she readily agreed.

Ijichi Hoshige had seen Momoka and her group perform at the music festival. Their skills had already reached the threshold of a professional band. Although they were still relatively immature compared to those well-known bands, they were more than capable of performing on stage. With a little polish, they would surely shine.

What's more, even without mentioning the potential of Momoka and the others, just because of the complicated and ambiguous relationship between her and Hoshikawa Taku, Xingge would be willing to give them the opportunity to go on stage and show themselves.

"By the way, Xingchuan, I didn't expect you to sign the three of them so quickly..."

Ijichi Xingge turned to look at the three girls who were surveying the venue not far away, and was amazed.

In this circle, "signing a contract" is a lifelong event for a young artist that affects his fate for the next ten years. Most people will think about it over and over again for weeks or even months before making a careful decision.

But what about Nina and the others? After spending less than a week with Hoshikawa Taku, they were already willing to entrust their lifelong affairs to him.

This is either crazy or they really trust Hoshikawa Takuma enough.

"Because I am trustworthy."

Xingchuan Taku smiled lightly, winked at Xingge, and deliberately lowered his voice, "Actually... you can trust me a little more, okay?"

"……cough."

Yidizhi Xingge was caught off guard by these words, her ears turned red quietly, she coughed lightly, and turned her eyes away as if nothing had happened, as if she was hiding some subtle emotions.

Just at this moment, Taoxiang and the others were also walking towards this side.

Xingge's face immediately changed into a gentle smile. He took a step forward and said with genuine joy in his tone, "Taoxiang, congratulations on re-signing with the agency. I believe your choice this time is the right one."

"For the next month, you'll all be performing at our Livehouse. Don't be shy, just ask for anything you need. Just treat this place as your own home."

Xingge has always admired Taoxiang. When they were drunk, they talked about life with their arms around each other and called each other best friends.

She welcomed Taoxiang's arrival. With her here, she would have another drinking buddy with whom she could talk.

Tao Xiang's heart warmed when she heard this, and she quickly bowed to Xingge: "Sister Xingge, I'll be happy to give you my guidance from now on!"

Renai and An Hesuba also hurriedly bowed to express their gratitude. They all knew that Xingge was the owner of this store, and they were able to perform here only because of Xingge's consent.

"We will plan the specific time of your performance later."

Xingge glanced at them with a smile and suddenly suggested, "Since you're here today, why don't you try going on stage? I'll give you the Dai warm-up time today."

"To warm up the crowd..."

There was a hint of loss in Renai's voice. She lowered her head and curled her lips, with a brief flash of frustration in her eyes.

Rencai has been in this industry for quite a while and is familiar with some of the industry's "unwritten rules."

"Warm-up" means the first band to take the stage during a performance, usually a newcomer with no fame or talent.

They will perform when the audience has not arrived yet, the atmosphere is cold, and sometimes there are not even a few people sitting in the seats. Their biggest function is to remind the audience that the performance has started, and if they need to go to the bathroom, they should go now.

Jinna had originally dreamed that after becoming a professional band, she would be able to suddenly land at the center of the stage and become the finale of the prime time show...

An Hemai saw her emotions, calmly reached out and gently touched her waist, whispering:

"We're still new, and we don't have much experience on this kind of livehouse stage. Sister Xingge isn't sure about our performance, so we need to test the response. If the audience likes it, we'll naturally adjust the time."

Her tone was steady and her logic was clear, which immediately suppressed Rencai's immature emotions.

After hearing An and Subaru's explanation, Ijichi Hoshige also added with a smile:

"I'm not questioning your performance ability, but you guys really came too hastily today. The program has already been arranged. It's inconvenient to add an additional band, so we can only give you the warm-up position."

Her tone was gentle and sincere, without any arrogance.

Rencai is the type who is easy to coax. After hearing these words, she pursed her lips, and the depression in her heart was instantly ignited into a fighting spirit that refused to admit defeat.

She clenched her fists, her eyes lit up, and she suddenly looked up and said confidently: "Don't worry, even if we are just warming up the audience, we can still ignite the whole place!"

Next, Rencai and the others began to familiarize themselves with the various performance equipment in the store under Xingge's arrangement.