Girl idols are meant to be exploited!

At the same time, the performance on stage began.

The style of this band is very different from the previous one. The previous one was pop music that was very popular among girls, while this one is heavy metal rock.

However, Hachiman Kailing's performance was still impeccable, and her style changed perfectly, as if she was born to be a member of this band.

"How amazing..." Xiangzi couldn't help but sigh softly.

The other party has excellent skills and top-notch adaptability, a level that even many professional musicians cannot match.

At this moment, a bold idea suddenly popped up in her mind.

Is it possible to get her to join my band...

Thinking of this, Xiangzi looked around for Taku Hoshikawa, and soon she found him in a booth in the corner.

It would have been fine if he hadn't looked at it, but once he did, Xiangzi's anger instantly soared.

While she was busy serving guests and selling drinks, Hoshikawa Takumasa was drinking and chatting with the drunkard Kikuri Hiroi.

There were empty bottles piled in front of the two men, and it was obvious that they had been drinking since she started working.

Who on earth owes 1 billion?

While I was working, I was still thinking about who to find as my teammate, but this guy was drinking leisurely!

Xiangzi suppressed his anger and came to Taku Hoshikawa.

However, Hoshikawa Taku was completely unaware of her resentment and waved at her with a smile.

"Xiangzi, you're here! Come, let me introduce you. This is Miss Hiroi Kikuri. She's a great bassist! Come, give her a toast!"

Hoshikawa Taku greeted Xiangzi with a drunken tone, and his tone was exactly the same as his father's.

The corner of Xiangzi's eye twitched violently, and he replied with a forced smile: "I'm still a high school student and can't drink."

Then, she leaned over, lowered her voice in Xingchuan Taku's ear, and said through gritted teeth:

"Didn't you say you were going to help me find suitable teammates? Why are you drinking with someone instead?"

Hoshikawa Taku blinked innocently.

"I'm just helping you find teammates. Hiroi is a bassist, so she's really good at judging people. I've heard a lot of useful ideas from her!"

"What good ideas can you get from a drunk guy?"

"Don't underestimate Miss Hiroi. She proposed the [Happiness Spiral Theory]. She is a genius!" Taku Hoshikawa said seriously.

When Hiroi Kikuri heard herself being mentioned, she immediately perked up and came forward with a dazed look but great interest.

"Xiaoxiang, you know, this world is a terrible place. Once you enter society, you need to think about your future.

Marriage, low wages, debt, pensions, the gap between the rich and the poor, declining birthrates, pressure from society and family... As adults, we want to cry when we think about this hopeless future."

"In order to avoid being overwhelmed by reality, I have to rely on alcohol at this time! Once I drink, my nerves will be numb, and I won't want to think about those troublesome things. I can empty my mind and get temporary satisfaction."

"After sobering up, reality becomes even worse, and that's when you need alcohol even more."

"Drink, sober up, and continue drinking... This is my happiness spiral!"

Xiangzi's expression was almost unbearable after hearing this: "...Is this your philosophy of life?"

Hiroi nodded, looking pleased with himself.

"Effort may not necessarily lead to success, but lying down like me must be very easy!"

Chapter 23: The world is full of heroes

Xiangzi took a deep breath and resisted the urge to slap him.

Isn't this guy just a useless person!

Apart from being able to play the bass, he is no different from his father!

And the same goes for this guy Taku Hoshikawa!

I originally thought he was a reliable adult, but I didn’t expect that he would forget his original purpose while drinking!

Xiangzi felt a little regretful. If she had known that Hoshikawa Taku was so unreliable, she would not have signed the contract!

And it’s been ten years!!!

Xiangzi felt that his future was dark.

Xiangzi wanted to turn around and leave, but for the sake of her own future, she forced herself to lean over to Xingchuan Taku's ear and whispered:

"Agent, did you see that bassist on the stage? She's quite talented. I think we could get in touch with her and have her become a member of our band."

Following Xiangzi's gaze, Hoshikawa Taku glanced at the stage and said lazily, "Oh, you mean the bassist? Okay, Xiangzi, you have good taste. She's the one I've decided on! I'll contact her later."

Although Hoshikawa Taku agreed, his answer was light-hearted, as if he didn't take her words seriously at all.

Is he really listening!?

This attitude made Xiangzi lose her patience instantly. She directly "rebelled against her superiors" and grabbed Hoshikawa Taku's arm with a sharp tone.

"Seriously! That bass player is perfect for us!"

"hiss--"

Xiangzi really used his fatal blow this time, and the pain made Taku Hoshikawa gasp.

Hoshikawa Taku raised his hands in surrender helplessly, and said speechlessly: "Okay, okay... I am serious too.

Her name is Hachiman Kairin, a first-year student at Hanasakigawa Girls' Academy High School. She's known as a "band mercenary" and has performed with over 30 bands, with around 10 currently serving as permanent members..."

Xiangzi was quite surprised to see that the information he got from Yamada Ryo was spoken by Hoshikawa Taku, who even said it in more detail.

"How do you know so much?"

"Do you really think I did nothing? I was drinking with Hiroi and asked her these questions." Hoshikawa Taku pointed at Hiroi Kikuri.

"Like I said earlier, Hiroi is a well-known bassist in the industry and knows many band members. I got a lot of information from her, even Hachiman Kailing's phone number."

Hiroi Kikuri leaned forward and said with a grin, "Xiaoxiang, even though I'm an adult who drinks and stays drunk all day, don't underestimate me."

"Every adult who can live in this world has their own way of standing on their own feet. I just know that there is no hope of changing my future, so I put my hope in alcohol to numb myself."

Xiangzi looked at her in a daze.

Hiroi Kikuri's words really overturned her impression of Hiroi. She didn't expect that this drunkard actually thought so much.

My father is the same, because he feels that changing the future is hopeless, so he has fallen into depravity and relies on alcohol to numb himself every day...

The performance on stage was nearing its end when two of Hiroi Kikuri's teammates came over and without saying a word, one of them grabbed one of her ears.

"You were so busy drinking that you forgot we're about to go on stage to perform! It's our turn after the next group, why don't you hurry to the rehearsal room and get ready!"

Hiroi Kikuri's band is a three-member group.

Hiroi Kikuri is the lead singer and bassist, and the other two are guitarist and drummer.

Compared to the drunkard Kikuri Hiroi, her remaining two teammates looked quite serious.

Urged by her teammates, Kikuri Hiroi had no choice but to pick up her guitar.

She stood up and said, "Xingchuan, I didn't expect you to be a talent scout. You stopped by me that day because you wanted to sign a contract with me. Unfortunately, I already have my own band. I'm so sorry."

"However, if you still want news about other musicians, feel free to come to me. Just reimburse me for the drinks!"

It's no secret that Taku Hoshikawa is a talent scout.

However, Ijichi Hoshika is worried that the "four little ones" will be nervous on stage after knowing that the band has ended, which will affect their performance, so she asks Hoshikawa Taku to reveal her identity after their performance.

It doesn't matter if I tell Hiroi Kikuri.

Kikuri Hiroi smiled at Taku Hoshikawa and reluctantly left the booth, leaving behind the free drinks she had been longing for.

All the drinks that Taku Hoshikawa and Kikuri Hiroi spent here were paid for by Taku Hoshikawa.

With such a sponsor willing to treat her, Hiroi Kikuri really didn't want to leave, but it was their turn to perform soon.

"Xiao Xiang, I'll show you an adult performance soon, so look forward to it!"

She waved at Xiangzi with a silly smile, and then was dragged away by her teammates.

When she passed through the crowd, many people recognized her and made way for her.

Many people greeted her and gestured towards her with beer.

Hiroi Kikuri also responded with a smile, looking familiar.

Could it be that... this person is really amazing?

Xiangzi felt slightly shaken.

At this moment, the performance on stage has ended.

After packing up her instruments, Hachiman Kailing walked down from the stage. She didn't seem to have any intention of staying here to watch the performance, but planned to leave directly.

Xiangzi quickly stopped her.

"Please wait a moment, Ms. Hachiman. I have something I want to talk to you about!"

"Are you looking for me?" Hachiman Kailing looked Xiangzi up and down.

"You want me to form a band too? That'll have to wait until next month. My schedule is already full this month."

"I'm not looking for you to form a temporary band, I'm actually..." Xiangzi was temporarily speechless, not knowing what to say. She quickly poked Xingchuan Taku, "Why don't you say something!"

Isn’t this guy a talent scout? It’s his turn to take action now!

Hoshikawa Taku had no choice but to put down his glass, stood up and said, "Ms. Hachiman, I have a long-term band contract here, I wonder if you are interested?"

"Long-term? How long?"

Hoshikawa Taku wanted to say "for a lifetime", but it was obviously unrealistic. He smiled and said, "We can find a quiet place to talk. This is my business card."

"...A scout?"

Hachiman Kailing was a little surprised.

Usually, it was bands that approached her, and this was the first time she was approached by a scout.

Hai Ling put away the business card, but had no intention of staying.

"Forget it today. I have a performance tonight. I'll contact you when I'm free later."

He actually had to go to the market... This was something Taku Hoshikawa had not expected.

But come to think of it, Saturday and Sunday are Golden Week, and high school bands' performances are basically concentrated on these two days.

As a mercenary for the band, she should be busy these two days.

"Okay then, see you later."

After bidding farewell to Hachiman Kailing, a somewhat famous band took the stage after them.

They sang a cover song and an original song, successfully heating up the atmosphere.

The audience atmosphere was already the most enthusiastic at this moment of the day, but when Hiroi Kikuri and the other two took the stage, the audience's cheers even reached a higher level.

"Hello everyone! Long time no see!"

Kikuri Hiroi swaggered onto the stage, bass in hand, showing none of the nervousness a lead singer should have.

Her two teammates were adjusting the equipment, while she stood in front of the stage and interacted with the audience in a drunken voice.

"When was the last time I stood on stage... Hmm, it seemed like a week ago? A lot has happened this week!"

"You know what? After my last performance, I received a good sum of money. I thought it was enough for me to enjoy myself for a while, but when I went to the bar that night, I actually ran into a few young fans.

They are also members of the band, but their performances are hardly attended by anyone, so as a senior, I naturally have to comfort them!

"I generously ordered the most expensive wine in the store for them and drank happily with them.

I didn't expect those little guys to drink so much, they opened several bottles in a row, and I was too embarrassed to dissuade them after I told them about it."

"As a result... my wallet was empty when I checked out!"

Hiroi Kikuri told her miserable situation with a sad face, but she did not receive any sympathy.

Instead, there were voices of gloating from the audience.

"You deserve it! Who told you to act like a rich guy?"