My daily life is getting weird because I am caught between being in a band and being an idol.

"Don't worry... I'd rather sell my blood or kidneys than sell you."

"As compensation... I'll give you shares after we get through this difficult time!"

Qin Yin cupped her cheeks with both hands, her eyes gleaming with golden light.

"...Well...it's not impossible, if we can really overcome the difficulties."

"I......"

"Xiao Guang, your greatest support for me is to live well."

Chaoyang shut S Zeguang up with his words. Chaoyang dared not ask for any help. Ever since hearing her say that even walking hurt her feet, Chaoyang wished he could arrange for her to be in a wheelchair.

On the other hand, Aine came to school as usual today. During class, the atmosphere in the classroom became unusually tense, and everyone's eyes kept glancing at Aine sitting in the corner.

Her notebook was blank, and the pen in her hand hung lifelessly in mid-air.

The hushed whispers of her classmates filled her ears, each word piercing her heart like a needle.

"Quiet!"

The teacher couldn't help but shout, trying to suppress the whispers among the students.

This is the third time I've asked for quiet since class started, but the effect only lasts a few minutes.

The teacher actually hoped that Aine would take the initiative to say that she was not feeling well and leave for a while, because this situation was too difficult for her.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the classroom door, drawing everyone's attention. A teacher from the International Affairs Department appeared in the doorway and exchanged a few words with the teacher at the podium. The teacher's gaze swept across the classroom before clearly calling out:

"Chihaya Aine, please come out for a moment."

Aine felt a tightness in her chest, as if she had been pulled to the center of a stage, with all eyes on her. She swallowed hard, stood up with difficulty, and walked out of the classroom.

The classroom was immediately filled with whispers, and the murmurs of discussion surged forth like a tide.

"Is she going to be disciplined?"

"I heard she lip-synced, serves her right."

"Hmph, so what if they're idols?"

Hanami Yuya suddenly stood up, glaring angrily at the whispering classmates, and shouted in a suppressed voice.

"You've gone too far! Don't speak carelessly if you don't know the facts!"

Just then, a contemptuous voice came from somewhere.

"He's clearly a student who was admitted through supplementary admissions, how dare he say that?"

"O(O) So what? I'll beat you guys sooner or later! I'll even beat my sister and become the school's number one idol!"

However, Yuya loudly declared her own statement in class, leaving those who had mocked her speechless.

“Hmm…”

Ai Yin, who was also unable to speak, was outside the classroom.

"W-what... the company's bankruptcy crisis has been temporarily averted?"

Waaaaah, the school actually found a sucker for me?! I'm so glad I got into this school!

"Yes, this will be your producer from now on, Mr. Hiraishi Asahi~~"

“Hmm…”

Just as Aine was still trying to remember who it was, the sun rose from around the corner.

"Hello, Ano-chan."

Chapter 51 It's getting better! Yeah, right.

"Huh? Who is it?"

After all, it was only a one-time encounter. Aine pondered for a long time in her memory, but still couldn't find Chaoyang's face.

Well, I guessed it would turn out like this... Luckily, I wasn't too expecting anything.

"It's okay, we're not that familiar with each other."

"Ah, Chihaya-san, actually..."

Just as the teachers from the Foreign Affairs Department were about to say something good about Chaoyang, Chaoyang reached out to stop them.

It's not that Chaoyang is doing a favor without expecting anything in return; Aiyin's decision to sell the company is just a side matter. Exaggerating too much could easily lead others to misunderstand that she has ulterior motives.

"I am S Zeguang's producer."

"...Ah! I remember now!...Um, hello, oh...should I call you president? Boss?"

"Just call me producer, I'm pretty used to it. I just happened to come and say hello today, since we're practically family. Don't worry about the operational stuff, just pass this message on to the other girls in your group, and tell them to train hard."

Alternatively, it's fine if any of you want to leave; you're under an employment contract, so you don't need to worry about additional compensation. Legally, it's not allowed; the school should have told you this, but others may not know.

"Okay, I will tell everyone."

Even so, we're just a new group. Won't he just kick us out and find a fresh batch later? ... Oh well, I shouldn't speculate like that. After all, he's at least paying to keep the group alive.

"Um... I'll go back to class then..."

"Oh, you don't need to go to class anymore."

"Hey?"

"You don't need to attend any of your classes before the midterm exam."

"Huh!? Why, why?... I'm still a student! Even an idol academy can't just close classes like that!"

"You can't imagine how malicious people are. You're an exception who transferred schools midway through your studies, yet you became a commercial idol and stepped into the spotlight before everyone else. If things go smoothly, people naturally won't say anything and might even fawn over you."

But now it's clear you're in trouble; ridicule, mockery, and even bullying could come unexpectedly. Although I didn't get your consent, I submitted an application as your producer that you don't need to attend classes for the time being. However, the deal isn't officially completed yet, so it's just an application; it won't actually take effect until a formal contract is signed.

"...We both know that high-achieving students in idol culture courses are generally a few points weaker than those in regular high schools, so it shouldn't be a problem for you. The company is also training you in idol skills, so it shouldn't have any real impact on you."

Although Chaoyang said that, Aine was still not very satisfied. She didn't hate going to school. For her, going to school was like receiving praise every day.

However, the situation in the classroom just now was indeed a bit uncomfortable, so I guess I'll just have to bear with it for a while.

After thinking it through, Ai Yin immediately nodded.

"I understand... Yes, I'm sure it's not about dropping out or taking a leave of absence, right?"

Although she had accepted Aine, she still subconsciously confirmed that she was simply exempt from classes.

"No, you still need to take the exam as usual. Actually, it's not just you; I also applied for Xiao Guang's exam, although for a different reason... Let's stop here for today. You can go home first or go straight to the company."

Chaoyang waved casually, his steps light and relaxed.

"He's a strange guy, but he seems like a good person. In that case, I should hurry to the agency and tell them the good news!"

Ai Yin immediately took out her phone and sent a message to the group chat.

"Gather in the practice room! I have some big news to announce! Stay tuned~~"

. .

meeting room.

"Good morning"

After opening the door, Hina greeted her colleagues, who were already in the conference room, with great enthusiasm.

What's remarkable is that today marks the beginning of Ai Yin taking the lead.

"Good morning, as usual, Hina-chan, you're late. Oh well, now that everyone's here, I have something to say."

Is that good news?

Bai Lu Qian Sheng asked anxiously. Although the atmosphere around Ai Yin was obviously different from yesterday, and it was probably good news, she still asked in advance just in case.

"Of course! ... Actually, regarding the management of this agency, hmph~~ our school has decided to step in! We've found someone to take over this talent agency! This person is also a friend of mine, and I've already discussed it with him. The group will continue to exist~~ Everyone can just focus on training... Well, if anyone gets discouraged and wants to quit, that's fine too. We won't hold your contracts up, and you won't be asked for any fees."

"......Um......"

However, apart from Aine's slight elation after she finished speaking and Hina's indifferent expression, the other two's expressions didn't change much.

"Is that all?"

Chisato Shirahime gripped her wrist tightly, a look of disappointment flashing across her face after Aine finished speaking. However, she quickly composed herself.

"Huh? Difficult? Isn't that enough?"

"No, that's enough! Thank you, Ano-chan. I feel much more at ease now that I have this news."

Although Qian Sheng said this verbally, he was already secretly plotting something.

This is hardly a guarantee... No, I can't just sit and wait like this, otherwise... my acting career will end like this.

Just then, Hina glanced at her phone, feeling a bit bored.

"We've got a report! Let me see, PasPale's debut was a complete failure, lip-syncing and fake playing exposed..."

Everyone took out their phones to check the news that Hina had mentioned.

It was found very quickly.

Everyone unanimously scrolled to the bottom to check the comments.

Does that lead singer, Cai, have experience as an idol?

Although he has experience, he's just a lowly trainee. He has no real skills whatsoever; he's just a nobody.

Disillusionment. I never expected that a student from Chuxing Academy would also be involved in lip-syncing... I'll have to be careful of that school's idols in the future.

The idols at Hatsuhoshi Academy are like this: the audience only needs to spend money to support them, while the idols who lip-sync have to consider many more things.

Is that bassist Shirahiro Chisato, who used to be a child star? Even her performance was fake; she truly deserves to be called a child star with great acting skills.

Her reputation as a talented actress is well-deserved. It seems I'm waiting for her to make her mark in the adult entertainment industry; I'll support her then.

"That's outrageous! No matter what, it was just my own behavior, it has nothing to do with the school!"

Aine couldn't hold back any longer, not for herself, but for the innocent school that was implicated and the other idols from Hatsuhoshi School.

"Oh dear, you've been treated so badly!"

Maruyama Aya forced a self-deprecating laugh.

"Ah, hahaha... That's really going too far... But what you said is indeed the truth."

Because of her outstanding appearance and the greatest fame, Qian Sheng, who was criticized the most, remained calm and composed.

"Don't worry about it. Gossip media and comments have always been like this. The truly silent majority wouldn't go that far."

Damn it, the company's PR department has completely stopped working... Otherwise, at least this level of article would have been withdrawn.

Chapter 52: You're using this kind of stunt in everyday life?

Goodbye, Lisa-chan~

Let's go karaoke together after our club activities!

"Is Tomori-chan going to the Astronomy Club for club activities? Be careful on your way."

It's 3 PM now, which is the end of school time, or more accurately, the time for club activities. The actual end of high school is after club activities.

Of course, this excludes students from the home-based department.

Before Xiangzi started working at Chaoyang's place, he would always make the most of his time to practice piano in the wind instrument club for free. But after starting work at Chaoyang's place, he hadn't been there for a long time. When he walked to the school gate, the road was full of students in groups of three or five, walking in pairs, making it lively and bustling.

Xiangzi was never involved and was indifferent to these things.

"ah......"

As Xiangzi passed by the door of a classroom, he almost bumped into a girl who was coming out.

After quickly moving aside, she realized it was the same timid girl with short gray hair that she knew well. She stopped herself from helping her, deliberately put on a cold look, and turned away.

. .

Riding the crowded tram during rush hour, I held my backpack to my chest with one hand and gripped the handrail with the other.

Surrounded by the sweaty smell of office workers who have been working all day, this is a daily routine I've long been used to.

Although he often asked himself how long this kind of life would last, humans are truly terrifying creatures. It is said that it is difficult to go from luxury to frugality, but Xiangzi has gradually found stability in this kind of life.

On the way to the store, his previously indifferent expression began to relax.

"Wow, you've got guts!"