My fiancée Yukino

Volume 1: Episode 561 - Details of the performance (1/2)

After practice, all that's left is to wait for the audience to arrive so the opening performance can begin.

Holding the cup, Little Lonely watched as more and more customers filled the shop and the time drew closer, and he couldn't help but start trembling.

Seeing her like this, Hongxia asked worriedly, "Little Lonely, are you alright?"

Swallowing hard, Little Lonely shook her head and said, "No, it's nothing..."

Of course, anyone with eyes could see that this girl was nervous.

Ai Hoshino also sighed deeply, saying that social anxiety is really hard to cure, especially serious issues like loneliness.

Hoshino Ai gently patted the other person's shoulder and said, "Alright, it's about time to go backstage now. The mango box is here too, just bring it with you. Don't feel so much pressure, you've practiced very well these past few days."

Then, Hongxia and Liang each took one side of Xiaogudu and led the three of them backstage to prepare for the opening.

Kita Ikuyo really wanted to go, but she had to stay because she had to serve guests at the bar.

Sitting next to Luo Bai, Mi Yu asked softly, "Brother, are you sure everything's okay? That Kita-kun seems to be in a similar situation to Mi Yu before?"

Luo Bai smiled and said, "Although the reasons are different, the symptoms are indeed similar. However, there is one thing in common: you all have very good companions around you. Don't worry, there won't be any problems."

Putting aside Yamada Ryo, Nijika is the Archangel of Shimokitazawa.

Ah, although it's not like that anymore, Nijika is still a very good person in terms of personality. Coupled with the equally cheerful and lively Kita Ikuyo, they can definitely gradually help Kotori change some of his personality.

As for Yamada Ryo... he'll probably help Kotori in his own way too.

At 4:30 p.m., the store was almost full of customers, and the opening performance was about to begin.

To everyone's surprise, Little Lonely didn't hide in the mango box on stage; he simply brought his guitar.

Raising an eyebrow, Luo Bai said with a smile, "Looks like something happened backstage just now. Judging from this girl's expression, it's quite something."

Yukino nodded and said, "Although she is usually socially awkward, you can tell that she cherishes the opportunity to form a band with Nijika and the others, and she has always hoped to make friends."

The lights dimmed, and the performance began.

Hongxia and her friends chose a song by a currently popular band, so the atmosphere was immediately set off as soon as the music started.

Although it was the first time for all three of them to perform here, they had done a lot of practice and mental preparation. The performance was very good, with few mistakes, and the audience's reaction was also very positive.

Although the song was short, it felt strangely long to the three of them.

Backstage, the three of them felt a dreamlike quality, as if it were not reality.

Blinking, Hongxia looked at Liang and Xiao Gudu, and said incredulously, "Was the performance just now considered a success?"

Yamada Ryo snapped out of his daze, nodded, and said, "Hmm... I guess so?"

As for loneliness...

He was still holding his guitar, sitting blankly in the chair, not saying a word, clearly still not recovered from the shock.

Just then, Luo Bai walked in, looked at the three of them, and said, "The official performance is about to begin, aren't you coming out?"

"Oh! Right, the performance! The band coming today is amazing! Hurry, hurry, hurry!"

Once she realized what had happened, Hongxia didn't care about the performance anymore and quickly pulled her two friends away from the backstage dressing room.

Luo Bai smiled and followed behind, heading towards their designated seats.

Unlike the opening performance, the formal performance now feels completely different.

Just like the other bands' performances we saw a few days ago, once we arrived here, the three of them, including Hongxia, were completely brought back to reality.

Looking at the band on stage, Hongxia took a deep breath and said, "We still have a long way to go."

Little Lonely was also watching the performance on stage with wide eyes, nodding in agreement; "Yes, I will keep trying."

Only then will it work.

Hearing Little Lonely's words, Hongxia turned around, smiled, and said, "Hehe, Little Lonely is really amazing! This time I really feel like I've struck gold. I have to thank Xiao Ai for her help!"

When Hongxia mentioned herself, Hoshino Ai smiled and said, "It's nothing, I just found out by chance. In the end, it was Kotori who decided to join, wasn't it?"

For the rest of the time, everyone enjoyed watching the performance.

The band that came today was really good, and they were great at creating a super hype atmosphere. No wonder so many people came.

Forty minutes later, the first band finished their performance. After a ten-minute interaction, the band left, and the fans watching from a distance also left, followed by another group of audience members.

Ichika quickly tidied up the shop with Nijika and the others, and then started preparing for the second performance.

Fifteen minutes later, the audience arrived, and the second performance began without delay.

However, Luo Bai frowned slightly after the second band took the stage.

Not only Luo Bai, but Kocho Shinobu also noticed the anomaly and came to Luo Bai's side.

"Luo Jun, something's not right, isn't it? That band."

Luo Bai nodded slightly, maintaining his calm expression, and said, "Let's see first. I'll ask the intelligence personnel."

Then he took out his phone, carefully took a picture, and started making contact.

In less than five minutes, the intelligence personnel at the base sent over information about the band members.

After watching the video with Shinobu Kocho, Luo Bai said softly, "Judging from the intelligence, there seems to be nothing wrong with this band of international students. However, I still feel like something is off."

Then, Shinobu Kocho said precisely, "Charm... there's something wrong with the charm of these people. Because we've practiced breathing techniques and now we've learned magic, our mental strength has increased a lot, but the others aren't like that. Raku-kun, look over there?"

Following the direction Shinobu Kocho pointed, Luo Bai discovered that the Ijichi sisters, Yamada Ryo, Kita Ikuyo, and Kotori were all looking at the stage with excited expressions.

It's normal for Nijika and Ryo to act this way if they enjoy watching band performances, but it's very unusual for Hoshika, who has been running a livehouse for so long, to show such an expression.

Moreover, this band's performance is at best on par with the previous one; it's impossible for it to be like this.

With his chin resting on his hand, Luo Bai said to Shinobu and Kanao, "Shinobu, Kanao, don't take any action yet, but be prepared to deal with any unexpected situations."

Shinobu Kocho and Kanao nodded in unison.

Volume 1: Chapter 562 Sudden Situation, Under Control (2/2)

The 40-minute performance proceeded smoothly without any problems and came to a successful close.

Watching the band interact with their fans, Luo Bai wondered if any unexpected events would occur next.

Soon, ten minutes were up, and all the fans and audience members left.

The band was also packing up to leave.

Seeing that it was almost time, Luo Bai said to Shinobu Kocho, "You take everyone to the base for lunch first, I'll keep watch outside."

"I see."

Then everyone said goodbye to Ijichi Hoshika and the others, and left STARRY first.

Let Ren and the others go first. Luo Bai drove the car to a nearby public parking lot and then returned to this side, hiding there.

Five minutes later, the five-member band left STARRY, and the members didn't exchange many words.

Less than three minutes after the five of them left, the Ijichi sisters, Yamada Ryo, Kita Ikuyo, and Kotori also came out together.

Patting her stomach, Ichika Hoshika said to the girls, "Let's go have dinner. It's on me today because you all behaved so well."

"really?"

Hongxia's eyes lit up, and she said excitedly, "Then I want to eat barbecue!"

"Don't even think about it, all we have is ramen, take it or leave it."

"Oh~~~"

And so, the five of them headed toward a nearby ramen shop.

At the next intersection, they encountered the five-member band that had just performed.

HELLO~~

But at that moment, something unexpected happened.

The five girls gradually felt their consciousness fading, and their bodies seemed to move uncontrollably toward the people opposite them.

"Huh? What's this...?"

Kita tried desperately to open his eyes and stop moving, but he couldn't manage it.

The blond men opposite said happily, "This is really a pleasant surprise! We thought it would be nice to have only one boss, but we didn't expect there to be so many lovely girls too!"

"It's a pity that several people left early."

"It's okay, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future."

Just as they were about to take their next step, a cold voice rang out from above.

"Sorry, you won't have a chance."

"who!"

The group looked up and saw Luo Bai hovering in mid-air, looking at them indifferently.

"Are you the man who was in the store just now?"

Luo Bai didn't answer, but calmly looked at them and said, "I've been wondering whether you'd actually take action. So, the target is those girls? Tell me, how many times have you done this before?"

"Ha, do you think we'd say that? Die!"

As he spoke, one of them pulled a pistol from his pocket and tried to pull the trigger on Luo Bai.

Unfortunately, in the next moment, the man's hand, along with his gun, was frozen, and the freezing effect quickly spread throughout his body, freezing him completely.

After landing on the ground, Luo Bai gently waved his hand, freezing the other four people as well. Then he looked at them and said, "Don't worry, you won't die for now. You will be sent to a special place for interrogation. Tell me everything you did in the past, one by one. Of course, the ending won't be pleasant."

Then, he took out his phone and contacted the nearby task force to come and take the criminal.

As for the girls who had been restrained, they have slowly regained consciousness.

Ichiko was the first to recover. Looking at the band members who were frozen and Luo Bai who was on the phone, she quickly understood what had happened.

Shaking her head, she looked at Luo Bai and asked, "So, we were being controlled just now, right? How could something like this happen? What about their situation?"

"Don't worry, he's not dead. He's just been frozen in case of any accidents. He'll be thawed when we get there, and then we'll begin the interrogation."

Putting down his phone, Luo Bai looked at Ijichi Hoshika and said, "You guys should come along later too. Although there shouldn't be any problems, I think it's better to have Shinobu check you out, just to be on the safe side."

As they spoke, the other four girls also regained their spirits and exclaimed in surprise when they saw the five large blocks of ice.

"Ah! It's frozen!"

"what happened!"

Yamada Ryo calmed down a bit and recalled, "Just now I felt like my body was out of control. It seems like they were behind this. And then, it was Senior Luo Bai who saved us?"

Kita also reacted

He came over and said, "That's right, that's right, I felt the same way just now. I couldn't control it, but my body was moving!"

Little Lonely swallowed hard, then hid behind Hongxia, saying fearfully, "How scary..."

Yamada Ryo then moved closer to the ice blocks, examined them for a while, and then looked at Luo Bai: "So, senior, are you a superpowered person? A superhero?"

"Let's forget about superheroes and stuff, let's just call him a superhuman for now."

With a smile, Luo Bai looked at the approaching action team and said, "You're here. I'll leave these few to you. Take them directly to the base for interrogation. As for the others, I'll drive them there."

"Yes!"

After the action team moved the ice blocks away, Luo Bai drove his car over and took the five people to the base.

Looking curiously at the unique architecture, Hongxia exclaimed in surprise, "Eh! There are places like this in Chiba? I never knew!"

Luo Bai, who was driving, said, "That's normal. There's a barrier here that blocks ordinary people. Without some special ability, no one will be able to find this place. Alright, we've arrived. Ren is waiting here too."

Luo Bai stopped the car and told everyone to get out. Then, with Kocho Shinobu leading the way, they went to conduct an inspection.

Luo Bai went to the cafeteria and found everyone having dinner.

Chewing on his steak, Little Chestnut Hat waved happily and said, "Trainer, come quick, there's delicious steak today!"

Luo Bai walked over with a smile, then took the meal that Yukino had prepared for him from her hand and began to eat.

Mai took a sip of soup and said with a smile, "I was going to tell them later, but something like this happened today and everything was exposed."

Hoshino Ai happily replied, "Hehe, it's okay if it's Nijika and the others."