Girl idols are meant to be exploited!

Lupa was stunned for a moment. She looked at Xiaozhi with an embarrassed expression.

Lupa knew that Xiaozhi was worried about her, but she couldn't guarantee that.

Whether she can come back early is not her decision. She is Taku Hoshikawa's assistant and can only come back after his social events are over.

I can't just leave halfway, right?

Seeing that she didn't speak, Xiaozhi sighed and lowered his voice: "...Forget it, you are tired, right? Go take a shower first."

"Um……"

Lupa came back to her senses, nodded slightly, and turned to walk towards the bathroom.

Xiaozhi was still sitting there, staring quietly in the direction she left, with a complicated look in his eyes.

For some reason, she felt that Lupa seemed to be getting further away from her.

……

Ps: I had a lot of social engagements during the Chinese New Year, and I was so busy that I just got home and I haven’t cut it yet. I hope everyone can have some confidence in me!

Chapter 71: The first appearance of "Guitar Devil" Pochita.

The next afternoon, when Pochi came to the office, she saw the "big surprise" that Taku Hoshikawa brought her.

"Pochi, this is the lead singer you collaborated with."

Hoshikawa Taku pointed at the drunk bassist, Hiroi Kikuri, who was holding a can of the cheapest boxed bottle of "Wine Killer" next to him.

"It's actually Hiroi-senpai!"

Pochi looked at Hiroi standing in front of him with surprise, and the tension in his heart instantly dissipated by more than half.

No wonder Mr. Hoshikawa said that her partner was "someone very familiar", it turned out to be Mr. Hiroi!

If the other person was a strange lead singer, Pochi might be at a loss because of social anxiety, but Hiroi Kikuri...she was her predecessor on the musical path, the benefactor who took her to perform on the street for the first time!

Pochi did not feel the slightest bit uneasy about working with her, but was instead full of anticipation.

"Pochi, you're amazing."

Hiroi Kikuri put one hand on her hip and looked at her with a smirk on her face. "I never thought you were the legendary 'guitar hero'! Hoshikawa told me about you, but I didn't expect you to sign with his agency without anyone telling you."

Pochi scratched his head a little embarrassedly: "Um... Hiroi-senpai, have you signed the contract too?"

"No, I'm not signed. I'm a temporary worker and I'm paid per performance."

Hiroi Kikuri clapped her hands and said excitedly, "Pochi, I've already practiced all day before you came. Let's practice together for another day and try to perform on the street tomorrow!"

Hiroi Kikuri is paid according to the number of performances she performs. She does not receive a penny for the time spent in training. Hoshikawa Taku only pays for her meals, and she has to reimburse herself for the alcohol she drinks during practice.

In order to get money to buy alcohol, Hiroi Kikuri woke up today and went to Hoshikawa Taku's office to practice overtime.

By the way, it was only at this time that she realized that Hoshikawa Taku was not only a scout, but also the hired boss of this agency.

While she was amazed, there was only one thing in her mind - she must do this order well. If she performed well, Taku Hoshikawa would definitely give her more orders!

She can earn more money for alcohol!

Hiroi Kikuri had practiced "Life Will Change" all day and was already very familiar with the song. She said confidently, "Pochi, are you ready? Let's play together!"

“…Well, let’s get started!”

After finishing his preparations, Pochi nodded heavily and placed his fingers on the guitar strings.

The air seemed to freeze at this moment.

The next second, Hiroi Kikuri's fingers suddenly plucked the bass strings, and the deep and powerful bass sound rang out first. It was a sound that made people's heartbeats quicken involuntarily, and the heavy low frequency seemed to draw a curtain in the darkness.

Pochi then joined in, the sound of his guitar was clear and sharp, cutting through the air like a knife, interweaving with Hiroi's bass.

Her fingers danced across the strings, the rhythm was sharp and aggressive, and every note exuded unquestionable power.

Hiroi Kikuri shook her shoulders slightly, as if she wanted to completely immerse herself in the melody.

She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and then suddenly opened her eyes, grabbed the microphone, a sharp smile appeared at the corner of her mouth, and sang without reservation -

“It’s Not A Game”

"I'm Not A Robot AI Challenging You"

“I’m Not A Phantom”

“I'm In Your Face And”

“I'm Here To See It Through”

Hiroi Kikuri's voice is low but tense. It is not a gentle whisper, but a fiery cry, burning like a flame with a breath of rebellion.

She has always sung psychedelic rock, and the rebellious style of this song complements her voice, which is simply a match made in heaven.

And while she was singing, her bass didn't stop.

Her fingers slid nimbly across the strings, and each plucking was steady and powerful, adding a heavy rhythm to the song.

And Pochi's guitar accompaniment was not inferior at all, the melody was fast and impactful.

Pochi's piano playing can express her inner thoughts better than her words. She is not strong in words, but in music, every chord she plays reveals her unquestionable determination.

Although it was the first time for the two to sing this song together, they had a very good understanding with each other.

When the chorus came, Hiroi Kikuri did not hesitate to increase the strength of her voice and sang it out with full power:

“Took The Mask Off To Feel Free”

"Fought It Out In The Debris"

“Now We Know That Life Will Change!”

Hiroi Kikuri's voice is full of infectiousness, and every word is like ignited alcohol, making people's heart beat faster and blood boil.

Her body swayed with the rhythm, and the deep roar of the bass added layers to the song, stirring the air in the practice room like a heartbeat.

Pochi's guitar melody gradually rises, and combined with Hiroi's bass, it creates an almost crazy burning feeling.

Her fingertips moved quickly across the strings, and every plucking was like a spark of flame.

At this moment, the practice room seemed to have turned into a small stage, with notes pouring out like a storm, and all emotions were integrated into the melody and singing.

When the last note fell, the deafening aftertaste still lingered in the air.

After a brief silence, Hiroi Kikuri let out a long breath and smiled with satisfaction: "Not bad, Pochi! Your guitar is really explosive!"

Pochi's face flushed slightly, and he said happily: "Hiroi-senpai... your singing is also very powerful. I feel that if we work together, we can debut!"

"Haha, of course!"

Hiroi Kikuri put her hands on her hips proudly, then raised her eyebrows at Hoshikawa Taku, "Hey, Hoshikawa, how did we perform?"

Frankly speaking, the effect of this impromptu ensemble far exceeded Taku Hoshikawa's expectations.

Pochi's guitar playing is already excellent, and Hiroi Kikuri's bass and singing not only do not suppress her, but instead form a wonderful chemical reaction that complements and promotes each other.

The two of them complement each other so well that Taku Hoshikawa even feels that they can form a band.

Of course, this is just a feeling.

To form a band, you need not only talented musicians but also, most importantly, a manager with strong charisma—someone who can find performance venues, gather other band members for practice, and manage relationships between band members.

Most people who play music have very prominent personalities, which can easily lead to conflicts and breakups. Many bands with excellent performances have disbanded due to disputes among band members.

For example, the band of Xiaozhi, Lupa and others.

In Taku Hoshikawa's opinion, only someone as organized as Shoko Toyokawa, who could create the "Galaxy Battleship", could form a band that would last long enough.

Now that they've entered the Budokan, they're definitely going to go on a nationwide tour to make tons of money. It's impossible for them to disband midway and pay the penalty, right?

Can't you?

Hoshikawa Taku was also generous with his praise, smiling and praising him: "For your first ensemble, your performance was very good. If you can still maintain this momentum after wearing the headgear, Pochi, and perform more skillfully, you can perform on the streets tomorrow."

"Great!"

Pochi and Hiroi high-fived excitedly.

After the two of them calmed down, Xingchuan Taku spoke again: "But before that, there is one very important thing. Pochi, I have prepared a new headgear for you. You have to wear it and get used to it."

"Can't I use a cardboard box? Perfectly ripe mangoes are my friends, I use them all the time!"

Pochi lifted a cardboard box with mango printed on it and put it over his head.

"A cardboard box can be used for daily practice, but it cannot completely cover your head and your true identity can be easily discovered.

If you need a more unique and attractive image for your performance, I have it ready for you."

Hoshikawa Taku took out a courier box.

"Pochi, open it. There's a new item inside that I prepared for you."

Pochi opened the box curiously and found two things inside.

The first item is a plush doll in the shape of a chubby small dog. Its body is covered with fluffy pink hair, its ears are drooping, and its eyes are innocent, making people want to rub it.

But what is different from ordinary dolls is that the part of the center of this doll's head that originally belonged to the nose now has a black guitar extending out - it is the same black guitar used by Pochi.

This doll has a strange appearance, but is surprisingly cute.

Next to the doll is a black model headgear. The appearance design of this headgear is very similar to that of the doll, but the difference is that this headgear is a black guitar extending from the human head.

Unlike the cuteness of the doll, this headgear is more about highlighting the elements of "realism" and "coldness".

The hood is painted all black, with some deliberately aged marks on it, as if it had experienced countless battles.

Hoshikawa Taku's "gift" was completely beyond Pochi's expectations. Pochi was stunned for a long time before asking: "What is this?"

"Pochi, aren't you a guitar hero? This is the headgear I prepared for you to represent your image, and the doll next to it is your partner and mascot - [Guitar Devil] Pochita."

Hoshikawa Taku introduced.

"My...partner?"

"Yes."

Hoshikawa Taku explained seriously, "After you merge with Pochita, you will become a 'guitar hero'. Your guitar is your weapon, your music is your power, and this image will become your symbol."

Pochi looked down at the pink dog stuffed animal in his arms and couldn't help but poke its little ears with his fingers.

Its soft touch made her like it, and for some reason, she felt a sense of intimacy with this "Pochita".

"This setting... seems quite cute..."

She muttered softly.

However, she quickly frowned and looked up at Hoshikawa Taku: "But why a dog and a guitar?"

"It's simple,"

Hoshikawa Taku remained expressionless and answered confidently, "Don't you have a Shiba Inu at home? You like dogs and guitars, so I came up with the 'Guitar Dog' combination for you."

Taku Hoshikawa calmly treated the guitar demon, which was originally an imitation of the chainsaw man, as his own original creation.

Chapter 72 Guitar Hero's street debut.

The "guitar demon" Pochita and this headgear are props specially customized by Taku Hoshikawa for Pochi, which can ensure her privacy without affecting her performance.

"Pochita" as her mascot can not only strengthen her personal image, but also increase the audience's memory point. When she becomes popular in the future, she can even launch peripheral products for sale, which is simply killing three birds with one stone.

Although Boqi didn't know much about market packaging, her intuition told her that the image of this "guitar dog" was indeed more recognizable than a simple cardboard box.

In addition, she had an inexplicable liking for Pochita, so Pochi agreed without much hesitation.

"...Okay, I'll give it a try then."

Pochi slowly picked up the guitar-shaped mask, took a deep breath, and put it on.

The internal structure of the headgear has been specially designed. Although it looks like an inverted electric guitar, it does not affect the field of vision when worn.

Through the dark gauze, she could still clearly see everything outside, but from the outside, her eyes were completely hidden in the darkness.

The edge of the headgear fits tightly against her cheek, and the metallic shell slightly reflects the light in the practice room. The combination of black and dark gold makes the overall look mysterious and cold, as if she is a hero hiding her tears under a mask.

Is this still her?

Pochi looked at herself in the mirror, her heartbeat quickened slightly, and a strange feeling came over her.