Girl idols are meant to be exploited!

Even Miao Meng didn't have the slightest urge to "leak the news."

After all, she has been "beaten" by reality once, and knows that some popularity is not so easy to gain.

……

From the day Mizuno Ai was discharged from the hospital, the promotion of the concert officially began.

Mizuno Ai's former agency, the current popular agency of "Diamond Stardust", and Hoshikawa Agency will work together to promote the content of this concert.

The protagonist is naturally Mizuno Ai.

This legendary idol, who had been silent for two whole months due to an accident and was rumored to be "disfigured" and "retired from the entertainment industry", now stands on the stage with a "miracle return". This news alone is enough to set off major social platforms and news media.

The guest lineup includes the bands [Extension Cord], [Thornless] and [Diamond Stardust].

【Extension Cord】It has two internet celebrities, "Guitar Hero" and "Meow Dream Qin", who are on the rise and have a large number of fans.

[With Thorns and Without Thorns] will feature the comeback performance of former [Diamond Stardust] lead singer Momoka Kawahara, as well as the first large-scale performance of second-generation star Subaru An.

Diamond Stardust itself is one of the hottest idol bands today, with strong topicality and money-making ability. Coupled with the fact that they will be competing against the "former lead singer", it is even more interesting.

Both the protagonist and the guests have a large number of fans, but there are only 2500 offline tickets for this concert.

Regular tickets are 1 yen and there are 2000 seats in total; VIP tickets are 2 yen and have better seats and limited merchandise.

Although the ticket price is not low, it is also within a reasonable range in the industry. In addition, it is very popular. Hoshikawa Taku is almost certain that these tickets will be sold out.

However, from the beginning, Taku Hoshikawa had no intention of making money solely by selling tickets offline.

When he first conceived the performance, he decisively decided to add online live broadcast.

By paying only 30% of the regular ticket price, which is 3000 yen, viewers can watch the entire high-definition live broadcast simultaneously through the official website and designated platforms.

More importantly, there is no upper limit on the number of people who can attend online tickets.

Anyone who wants to watch it can access the stage whether they are in Japan, overseas, on their mobile phone or on TV.

How much profit this performance can make depends on how many audiences it can attract.

It is still just the warm-up stage, and the official ticket-grabbing time is scheduled for a week later.

However, the popularity of the topic has spread like wildfire thanks to the actions of the publicity and promotion teams of various agencies.

Major media outlets, music forums, and bloggers on social networks have begun to repost Mizuno Ai's comeback poster, and the fan base is like a shot of chicken blood, with all kinds of speculation and heated discussions.

[Is it true? Is Xiao Ai really coming back? ]

[She was still able to stand up after that accident... She's so strong!]

I don't care! I have to buy a VIP ticket! Even if I can't get one, I'll watch it online!

Diamond Stardust's former lead singer vs. current lead singer? Will these two actually face off on stage this time? Who will win? I'm so excited!

These comments are popping up like mushrooms after rain, growing every minute.

Some of them are genuine fans, while others are "water armies" purchased by the publicity and promotion team.

It is indeed annoying when the water army stands opposite you, but when these water army are hired by you, they are indeed useful and can help to increase your popularity.

Takuto Hoshikawa can see that some accounts that were once used to "black" Mizuno Ai have transformed into Mizuno Ai's "true fans", which feels like a bit of black humor.

But no matter whether they are water armies or true fans, as long as they can drive traffic and popularity, it is enough.

The news of Mizuno Ai's comeback concert successfully topped the hot search list of the day due to the massive publicity and her own popularity.

That night, Shiina Tatsuki also saw this trending search.

After clicking in, what surprised her most was not the return of Mizuno Ai, but the introduction of the band "Extension Line".

It clearly says on it, Lead Vocalist: Chihaya Aine.

Li Xi was stunned.

She remembered clearly that Hachiman Kairei said that both Chihaya Aine and she would participate in this concert and belong to different bands.

Chihaya Aine's name is on the list, however, her name, nor Toyokawa Shoko and Nagasaki Motoyo's name are included in these three bands.

However... in the column for the band [Thornless], there are only introductions to the lead singer, guitarist, and drummer.

There was no keyboard player, no bass player.

Li Xi stared at the empty member column, and a bold guess gradually emerged in his mind.

The two "undisclosed" members are most likely Toyokawa Shoko and Yawata Kairei.

As for Nagasaki Suyo? She was just an assistant who did odd jobs, so she didn't even get to sign her name.

Li Xi hesitated for a long time, wondering whether he should tell Gao Songdeng about this.

However, given how intense the matter was, Takamatsu Deng would realize it even if he wasn't told.

After much deliberation, Li Xi finally sent a message to Gao Songdeng.

[Deng, did you see that trending search about Mizuno Ai? Aine's band will also be performing at this concert.]

After sending the message, she held the phone, her heart beating faster unconsciously, waiting for a reply.

A few minutes later, a line of words appeared on the screen.

[Yes, I saw it.]

This short sentence made Li Xi unable to tell her emotion. She sent another message: [Deng, let's meet after school tomorrow to discuss the future of the band.]

When typing this sentence, Li Xi felt so ridiculous that he almost wanted to laugh.

Now there are only two of them left in the band, so where is the "future"?

But just when she thought there would be no more response, the phone lit up again.

【Um. 】

This simple "hmm" seemed to give Lixi a shot of adrenaline.

Gao Songdeng was willing to meet her and talk about the band's "future", which showed that Deng had not given up.

In an instant, Li Xi seemed to have regained his motivation.

As long as Deng has this intention, he will find a way to reorganize the band.

As long as it's for the light, I'm willing to do anything!

The next morning, when Takamatsu Deng arrived at school with a heavy heart, he found that Aine had been surrounded by many classmates.

"Wow, Aine, you're amazing! You're actually going to be performing on the same stage with Mizuno Ai?"

"I saw the concert poster! Your name is on it, so cool!"

"Aine Aine, please help me get an autograph from Mizuno Ai. I really like her!"

"I've set the alarm. I'm going to grab the VIP tickets when the time comes!"

Voices of encouragement and congratulations came one after another. At this moment, Aiyin seemed like a star that suddenly appeared on the campus and became the focus of everyone's attention.

Aiyin faced all of this, nodding modestly and responding with a proper demeanor: "Yes, thank you all for your blessings. I'll also ask for your autographs..."

Aine looked very calm, but the slightly raised corners of her mouth still revealed her inner pride.

Aiyin is very "vain" and she feels a little flattered when being treated like a star by so many classmates.

However, the next second, her smile suddenly froze.

Because she looked over the crowd and saw Gao Songdeng standing at the door of the classroom.

The other person just stood there quietly, but he had a presence that Aine couldn’t ignore, like a sharp blade of air that cut through the bustling crowd.

Aine's expression changed slightly, the smug light in her eyes quietly faded away, replaced by a complex and subtle expression.

Guilt, avoidance, vigilance, and even a hint of... guilty conscience.

Over the past few days, the classmates have gradually learned that some unpleasantness had occurred between Takamatsu Teru and Chihaya Aine, which led to the disbandment of their original band.

Seeing this situation, everyone was very good at "reading the atmosphere". After exchanging glances, they all found excuses to return to their seats.

In a moment, the back row of the originally bustling classroom was left with only Aine and Takamatsu Deng.

Deng stood there, silent for a moment, then slowly approached, mustering up the courage to whisper to Aine, "Aine, I heard you're going to step onto a bigger stage... Congratulations."

Aine’s eyelashes trembled, and she looked away.

"...Well, thank you."

Aine was also a little flustered and didn't know what to say, so she only gave such a simple answer.

Just when she thought Deng would sit back in his seat silently as usual, Deng finally couldn't help but ask the question that had been hidden in his heart for a long time:

"Aine, is it true... that we can't form a band together anymore?"

Chihaya Aine's body trembled slightly, and she didn't answer immediately.

She bit her lower lip, and the fingers hanging at her side tightened slightly. After a long while, she whispered back: "...Well, there's no going back."

"I already have new bandmates. We can be friends, but we can't form a band together anymore."

Her words were like a pair of cold scissors, mercilessly cutting off the last thread of "hope" in Gao Songdeng's heart.

Gao Songdeng didn't say anything else, just nodded and returned to his seat.

There was no begging or blaming, just silent acceptance of the rejection from his old companion.

But the moment she turned around, Aine saw the disappointment and fatigue that flashed across her eyes.

Suddenly, there was an indescribable pain in my heart.

Aine wanted to say something, wanted to explain something, but in the end, she said nothing.

Can't give her hope.

You can't be too nice to her anymore.

If the light has not been put down, your little bit of care will become a cruel "misguidance".

Gao Songdeng was in an extremely low mood all day today.

She was like a stone with its center hollowed out, sitting quietly in her seat, not saying a word and not responding to anyone.

Aiyin saw it all, but didn't say much. She just secretly asked other classmates to take better care of the lights.

However, the care from his classmates did not ease Deng's mood, but made him even more sad.

After school in the afternoon, the sky was a little gloomy, as if a late spring drizzle was brewing.

Gao Song Dengzhao came to RING and met Li Xi.

Before Li Xi could speak, she said what she had been thinking about all day: "Li Xi, let's not form a band... This band has no future."

Li Xi stood there in a daze.

She came to see Deng with the intention of reuniting the band, so why did she say such things as soon as they met?

Li Xi quickly calmed down and realized that something must have happened to make Deng so depressed.

She quickly asked with concern: "Deng, what happened? Can you tell me?"

Gao Songdeng lowered his head and said with a bit of difficulty: "Aine...she already has a new band, and she's doing very well there. I keep asking her to reunite the band, but it only causes her trouble. Let's just forget it..."

Although Takamatsu Deng is taciturn, it doesn't mean that she is the kind of person who can't read the atmosphere at all. She also realized Aine's thoughts.

So...she wasn't going to make things difficult for Aine anymore.

When Li Xi heard this, his face suddenly turned cold.

"Did Chihaya Aine really say that? She and Suyo are obviously reconciled now, so why is she treating you so coldly!?"

She grew angrier and angrier as she spoke. She stood up and clenched her fists. "No, I'm going to go find her and make her know the price of disrespecting the lamp!"

Gao Songdeng looked up at her, and there was finally a little change in his eyes.

Instead of stopping her, he was confused: "Lixi...what did you just say?"

"I said I was going to beat her up. What she did was so ruthless!"

"No, not this."

Takamatsu Deng's tone slowed down, carefully confirming a key piece of information, "You said... Aine and Su Shi have reconciled?"

Chapter 276: Su Shi, the rogue used to “start a game”.