Mygo, the band legend of Tokyo handsome guy

"Snoring..."

Hiroi Kikuri was making strange noises, her shoulders trembling. Narusawa Kaede wanted to go over and ask her what was wrong, but Shimizu Eliza stopped her, "Wait, if Kikuri is in this state..."

"Awesome! Whew!"

This woman is definitely drunk.

Kikuri Hiroi held the bass high above her head and cleared her throat while singing a mesmerizing song.

Eliza Shimizu and Shima Iwashita were used to it; Hiroi Kiku would occasionally do this when she got drunk, but this time… they had watched Hiroi Kiku not let her get that drunk.

During a break in the drumming, Iwashita Shima glanced at Narusawa Kaede.

[...Kikuri, you're too eager to show off.]

Eliza Shimizu waved her hand!

Iwashita Shima knew what to do next.

The guitar and drum accompaniment came on incredibly suddenly.

The three rhythms rise and fall, intertwine and resonate, and complement each other, creating a tightly packed and breathtaking experience.

Mingze Feng suddenly felt a jolt.

I always felt this band was... no, too chaotic.

So... I need to step up my game too.

Mingze Feng closed his eyes.

The continuous guitar melodies echoed across the stage.

Ichi Seika sat in the audience seat, listening to the gradually unfolding melody, and she breathed a sigh of relief.

That's fine.

She looked up. She had hired someone to design the lighting for the Starry stage. The originally cramped basement made the stage appear much larger because of the special lighting.

The stage lighting was too stark, black and white, which didn't really suit the band... Should she hire a lighting technician?

Ijichi Seika rubbed her chin, her eyes wide open.

On stage, under the spotlight, SICKHACK, with an extra member, shines brightly in the power of music.

Hiroi Kikuri closed her eyes and sang a moving song.

Shima Iwashita tapped the jazz drums back and forth with both hands.

Eliza Shimizu swayed from side to side for two episodes.

Ijichi Seika suddenly remembered what Hiroki Kikuri had told her.

Eliza Shimizu joined the cast with her own investment, and her fame is built on both her looks and her financial success.

Naruzawa Kaede stood between Hiroi Kikuri and Shimizu Eliza.

He really got into the beat of this psychedelic band.

"..." Ichiji Hoshika was stunned.

The world on stage is a world of musical exchange. Logically speaking, a band participating in a competition should disband after the competition ends.

Ichi Seika lay on the table, her arm pressed against her lower abdomen, still unable to suppress her thoughts: "Those four people on stage...they're really good."

……

Three hours of rehearsal isn't a long time.

Mingze Feng used his pre-arranged work as an excuse to cancel the subsequent dinner. He didn't go into detail about the band support work, which involved filling in for absent bassists among various groups of girls, boys, and men and women, and then taking his pay and leaving afterward. Afterward, he also had to add all the newly added girls to his chat list and put them on "Do Not Disturb."

Ah, it must have been so tiring to add each one to the "Do Not Disturb" list.

Ijichi Hoshika sent a new message: Hiroi Kikuri dragged her out for drinks, so it looks like things won't be peaceful tonight.

Drinking refers to drinking at Hirokiku, while Ichiji Hoshika and the others watch her.

When Hiroi Kikuri gets drunk, she might do things including, but not limited to, going on trips, giving impromptu performances, and causing trouble at events.

How come this drunkard/scoundrel sings so well?

Naruzawa Kaede suddenly realized that he was pretty pathetic too. After all, from most people's perspective, having Hoshika was enough for him, yet he was still thinking about Yamada Ryo and Toyokawa Shoko.

Perhaps because he had released too much last night, Naruzawa Kaede was thinking about strange things while waiting on the train.

Just as humans don't pair up to have a girl after giving birth to a boy, monogamous marriage is biologically meaningless. Sociologically, modern marriage is merely a supplement to modern property relations. The spirit of love is subject to the institution of modern legal marriage, but it possesses its own independence.

Love should be between two people who are mutually attracted...

Okay, let's stop here. Actually, Mingze Feng can't think of any good words to describe what love should be like in this chaotic world.

Mingze Feng got off the tram, strolled along the street, and turned into a park he hadn't been to before. This question was still troubling him.

"Ugh……"

"Ugh……"

Mingze Feng raised his eyes and met someone's gaze. The person was holding a cigarette but hadn't lit it, so it seemed he didn't have a lighter.

Mingze Feng had some in his pocket; he used it to light fireworks last night.

Naruzawa Kaede originally intended to walk away, as he had no interest in men, but the older man's narration mentioned him…

"Thank you." After lighting a cigarette, the uncle became even more melancholy.

How can I get my child back on the right track? First, he inexplicably developed a liking for jazz, and now he's been completely bewitched by some rascal...

Mingze Feng felt a little guilty, and he asked:

"What's your surname, brother?"

"Ah, oh, Yamada. And you?"

Ming Zefeng put the lighter back in his pocket, his smile turning into a stiff one. Between giving a fake name and his real name, he chose to say his surname.

Oh, this is my future father-in-law. I'm waiting for your reply online. What should I do?

Chapter 51 My Dream Father-in-Law

Having confirmed Yamada's father's identity, Narusawa Kaede thought a lot.

He only gets stage fright in two places: one is in front of his mother, including his own and his children, and the other is in front of his partner's parents. The latter... after all, if you want to mess with someone's daughter, you'd better not be too arrogant.

What now?

Even if we run away now, we'll run into each other sooner or later. There are too many things that can't be explained when we do, and it will be too late to start a conflict.

Since we've encountered an unexpected situation, let's take the initiative and gather intelligence first.

I am in the dark, while Yamada's father is in the light. I am the one with the advantage over my father.

With a plan in mind, Naruzawa Kaede decided to start by telling the story of a friend of his who experienced family tragedy and became a homeless father and daughter, and then ask Yamada's father about his family and educational philosophies...

Naruzawa Kaede stopped in his tracks, and beside Yamada's father, a shimmering light appeared.

[...Mingze...this face...oh, that's how it looks in the school records. You can't trust the photos I took. This radiant look only shows half of what I meant.]

[It's you, Mingze Feng. Your house is quiet and pitiful... but just because of that, I can't hand Xiaoliang over to you.]

Mingze Feng dug into his memories and recalled the writings he had seen in the principal's office. He suddenly had a feeling that the gears of fate had already laid out today's trap for him.

No, it doesn't matter. The overall situation of the enemy being in the open while we are in the dark has not changed.

Ming Zefeng retrieved the lighter and asked, "Brother, are you sighing all alone? Did you have a fight with your family? I have a friend who's the same way. Every family has its own problems."

Yamada's father didn't answer. He squinted and, as he offered the cigarette, asked, "Young man, want one?"

"Um...no need, I don't smoke."

Upon hearing what Naruzawa Kaede said, Uncle Yamada stubbed out his cigarette, wrapped the butt in a tissue, and put it in his pocket.

Mingze Feng shut his mouth in surprise.

Uncle Yamada chuckled and squinted. "Young man, you're just out for a walk. Judging by your age, are you in your early twenties? You don't smoke, okay? I don't usually smoke either, but sometimes I get stressed. In a few years, when you won't have time for games, cheap, short-term stress relievers like cigarettes will be the only thing left. How about this..."

[Should we let him go here...? No, no, no, Xiao Liang will most likely run away from home. Even if we cut off her money... she'll still go down that path anyway, it'll only make her suffer... But for Xiao Liang's sake, I, as her father, have to keep an eye on things.]

He handed me a business card; it belonged to a private hospital and had a simple logo and phone number on it.

"I have access to several psychological counseling rooms at this hospital, you can take your friend to see one... But in my opinion, most family problems, especially intergenerational relationships, stem from communication issues between generations."

It's quite common to raise a controversial topic and judge people's inclinations by their viewpoints.

Mingze Feng pondered what he had said, and then he joined in the conversation.

"As my brother said, but intergenerational communication is only one aspect. The internal roles within the family are the main actors, and that's where the problem lies. These internal family roles are shaped by society. The absence of parents in the family, or more broadly speaking, is a question of what kind of people our society is shaping."

...Why did the topic suddenly veer off course?

The scenes with this father-in-law were so dizzying that Mingze Feng subconsciously drew upon his social science background from his university studies.

Their conversation ranged from family education to social education and institutional norms, from the functions of schools to the connection between school education and social professions, and finally back to the family under the modern marriage system.

Mingze Feng felt like his head was about to fall out; the sensation of retrieving knowledge from his brain still made him dizzy. Although he had read a few books, the last time he had ever engaged in such a long-winded discussion was back in his university dormitory. He somewhat regretted not paying attention in class; otherwise, today would have been his moment to show off.

But now the two are going back and forth.

The two men soon became thirsty from talking. But when two men are together, they can always keep the conversation going.

Yamada's father blushed, put his arm around Narusawa's shoulder, and said, "Narusawa, come on, come on, let's go to my place."

[Your bragging skills almost fooled me. You've read quite a few books... You've got Xiao Liang all smitten. There are some things you should say to Liang's face, kid. Don't blame me for being ruthless.]

Narusawa Kaede withdrew his gaze and followed Yamada's father out of the park. Had he passed the first hurdle? At least the other party was willing to give him a chance to talk...

"Brother, you're really open-minded. It's rare to see a parent like you."

"Haha, there will be more and more in the future. As parents, don't we all hope that our children can be happy now and in the future?"

Ming Zefeng rubbed his temples and nodded silently.

Ryo Yamada has a good father, and the contrast with his neighbor makes one realize the inequalities of the world.

Mingze Feng has already seen his second challenge.

**Yamada Ryo**

The luxurious house was empty.

Yamada Ryo held her phone; in Narusawa Kaede's chat interface, the messages she sent were still unread.

I told you not to come, but you still came because you didn't see it, didn't you?

So she put on her shoes, put on her long, off-white down jacket, opened the door, and headed towards the station.

Of course... she wouldn't find anyone. Yamada Ryo didn't think she could meet anyone like this; she just came out to clear her head.

She looked at the ticking hands of the station clock and recalled what had happened not long ago, or rather, in the afternoon.

She bought new men's slippers, a new toothbrush, toothpaste, and a toothbrush cup because Ichiji Nijika had come over a couple of days ago, and she packed all of these things.

As she hummed as she placed the slippers in the entryway, the door opened.

At first, the dear father of Yamada was moved to tears, thinking that his daughter actually remembered to put his slippers out for him. Then he realized something was wrong... this was like a cabbage being eaten by a pig.

Yamada's father forced a smile and asked for details in a soft voice. The couple remained as doting as ever on their daughter, but if their neglect led to her being bullied by bad people, Yamada's father would feel both angry and ashamed.

Yamada Ryo completely revealed her secret, but not everything. She said she found a friend to play music with, and since her friend was going through some difficulties, she offered to help out. They don't see each other often, but they play together on weekends.

Yamada's father retrieved a student's file from his memory and spoke softly to Yamada Ryo, saying things like, "High school boys are unreliable," "Calm down and think it over," and "Bring it to your father so I can check it out for you."

"The future is long, and your father won't stop you from trying love... It's okay if your partner isn't rich, but your father still hopes you can find a young man who is ambitious and can help you become a better person..."

Yamada Ryo carried the pebbles from the road and sighed. Although she didn't care about such things, she was still a little worried...

If I run away with Mingze Feng, I'll definitely lose the 100,000 yuan. I might even have to take him with me to starve. Sigh...

"Xiao Liang?"

At the park entrance, the father-in-law called out first. At this moment, Naruzawa Kaede was staring blankly at the narration next to Yamada Ryo.

Running away to eat grass together—you really came up with that idea! Don't you think I could earn money to support you?

Naruzawa Kaede looked at Yamada Ryo speechlessly.

Yamada Ryo was a little confused.