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

"Yes, I can... There's a special observatory on the roof of the school building where we can observe the stars. And I'll also go to the planetarium. At home... I'll observe the stars too."

Just as Chaoyang had predicted, Deng became noticeably more talkative when the topic of interest came up.

"They seem to really like it. Did they even join the Astronomy Club or something?"

Since the school has an observatory, it should also have astronomy-related clubs.

"Hmm... There are club activities every day, it's very comfortable there."

"Hehe, if I were a student at Haneoka High School, I'd probably join the Astronomy Club with Tomori~ Observing astronomical phenomena at school would be amazing! The school at night sounds so exciting~~"

In every sense.

Suddenly, Takamatsu asked with a serious expression.

"...Should I enroll?...Yes, and then join the Astronomy Club!"

"puff!"

He coughed violently and quickly waved his hand.

Can't she tell it's just polite talk?

"Putting aside the age issue, your school is an all-girls school, right? So it's unlikely in terms of gender. Well, we'll talk about it when you go to university. In universities, outsiders can basically enter without much interference."

As a result, Deng, who had initially looked somewhat excited, became dejected again.

I guess I'd better find her a friend from the same school than myself. But the only person I know from that school is Xiangzi... Hmm? Wait a minute, speaking of which, Hina is from this school too. And she's kind of mentally unstable. I'll talk to her about it later.

. .

And so, Asahi tried to find topics that interested her along the way until she was almost escorted to Haneoka Girls' Academy. Asahi did not choose to take her directly to the school gate, considering that she was afraid that her classmates would see her and that rumors would bring her bad publicity.

They parted ways at an intersection with little foot traffic.

Call Hikawa Hina.

"Oh my, calling me so early in the morning, is there something interesting going on, producer?"

As soon as the call connected, you could hear Rina's energetic voice.

"Hey... sorry for the early morning, even though it might seem a bit strange. Have you joined any clubs or organizations lately?"

"Hmm...no, not at all~"

"why?"

"Let me think... I can do most things with ease, right? I get bored with every club I join right away. So I tried them all in junior high, and when I found them boring, I stopped joining clubs after entering high school."

"Has that person considered joining the Astronomy Department?"

"Huh? Is it that interesting?"

Asahi inwardly sighed, "As expected of Hina; she didn't even think to ask why I suddenly recommended her to the Astronomy Club, she just asked if it was interesting."

"Isn't the Astronomy Department able to observe the universe to its heart's content? As for the universe, let alone Hina, there are still many things that human civilization as a whole doesn't understand. If Hina went there, she probably wouldn't get bored."

After a three-second pause, a reply came from the Japanese girl.

"Ah! That makes sense. No wonder you're the producer. I'll look for the astronomy club during my lunch break. I'm hanging up now~~"

"Don't rush into anything. There's a girl in the astronomy department who's your junior... um... if possible, try being her friend."

"Sigh~ What kind of person is he?"

"...Hmm, it'll probably be interesting for you. Don't bully her like you bullied Aya."

"They never bullied Xiao Cai."

"That's just your opinion. Anyway, it should be almost time for your class meeting, so I'll stop here and see you later."

After giving his instructions, Chaoyang hung up the phone. In a way, Hina is a double-edged sword. Sometimes she doesn't consider other people's feelings, but she's different from Tomori, who doesn't understand other people's feelings.

She seems indifferent. If someone is interesting, she might consider it, but if they're not, or lack talent, spending time with them every day would probably be torture for her Versailles-like verbal artistry. It's just that Maruyama Aya is indeed strong-willed and kind-hearted, without a trace of malice, and doesn't interpret Hina's words negatively. Instead, Hina finds Maruyama Aya quite interesting.

On his way to the office, Asahi, having just considered some matters concerning Hina, inadvertently began to mentally evaluate the members of Pastel*.

Thinking about it carefully, perhaps Maruyama Aya is truly more suited to be an idol. Although her talent and abilities are probably the weakest among the five, her resilience and tenacity are surprisingly strong. In comparison, Aine is stronger than Maruyama Aya in terms of ability, but she seems less able to handle pressure. In terms of overall qualities, Chisato is probably the highest, but she is somewhat pragmatic and her thinking is too rational. I always feel that she treats me somewhat like a useful tool.

As for Maya... I don't know much about her... But it seems she's also from Haneoka... Ah, wouldn't it be better if she were in the Astronomy Club? After all, she seems to have better empathy and is very gentle. But someone as normal as her probably already has a club.

. .

"...There will be a 10-second blackout at the beginning...After they leave, the lights will gradually dim, and after they are completely dark...then the lights will gradually brighten, and then the MC segment will begin..."

Back at the firm, Chaoyang had less and less time left, and the work he discussed with his staff became more and more specific. He had already started arranging the stage effects. Of course, Chaoyang had already discussed the details with Xiangzi via LINE in private, and Chaoyang was responsible for arranging the stage effects at Xiangzi's suggestion.

Shoko frankly stated that the employees of this debt-ridden company are feeling lost and uneasy. If Asahi, as the president and leader, doesn't demonstrate some ability, the Shibuya LIVE event might not be able to continue if the few remaining employees leave.

After repeated planning and optimization, every aspect of the stage effects was finalized, from the opening black curtain to the lighting adjustments and the MC timing. Everyone's preparations gradually matured. Chaoyang's work ability impressed the firm's staff.

Before he knew it, he was working until 2 p.m., and Chaoyang hadn't forgotten his promise to Rencai.

Thinking about it carefully, my life is really fulfilling now.

On his way to the mall where they were to meet, Chaoyang thought to himself.

It took less than 30 minutes for Chaoyang to arrive at the agreed location.

Renna and Anwa Subaru were already waiting at the mall entrance.

"Good afternoon, Mr. Hiraishi."

"Good afternoon, Ms. Anhe, Nina."

"I'm sorry, I only found out after I arrived that Nina-chan had brought you here. You're so busy, yet you still have to take care of these little things for us."

Chaoyang waved his hand as usual.

"Hmm... From a safety perspective, it's better to have an adult accompany you."

Moreover, this situation might actually increase Rencai's favorability... and thus increase profits. I would also benefit from this.

"Has the other party arrived yet?"

Chaoyang inquired.

Subaru glanced at his phone.

"Oh... I just got a reply saying they've arrived. Let's go in too."

"Uh-huh......"

The three of them walked into this rather trendy dessert shop.

After looking around, Subaru and Nina spotted their target.

He walked over, with Chaoyang following behind.

Sorry to have kept you waiting~

"Too slow! And why is there an extra person..."

The girl sitting on the right, who was even smaller than Renai, was a little angry and started to speak, but she was stopped by her companion on the left with a gesture.

Chaoyang sized up the two of them.

The person on the left appears to be from Southeast Asia, with brown skin, short green hair, and a slightly messy hairstyle. He has a very gentle demeanor. He seems quite older, likely belonging to the same generation as Chaoyang, perhaps an older brother or sister among the children present.

The woman on the right is so petite she could easily pass for an elementary school student. She has very fair skin, short gray hair, and wears a white bow hair accessory. At this moment, her cheeks are slightly puffed out, her eyes are full of life, and she is holding a cup in both hands, drinking her beverage through a straw.

"It's definitely better to be wary of people when you're out and about. I also hope that you'll take me with you when you go out and meet other people, Xiaozhi~"

The girl, who appeared to be a foreigner or of mixed race, offered Chaoyang a way out.

"I'm sorry, these two guys didn't say they were talking to such lovely women. If they had, I probably wouldn't have come. If you have any reservations about me, you can just say so and I'll leave."

Chaoyang also used a lot of social niceties.

Then the waiter came over, and the three of them, including Chaoyang, ordered drinks.

Once everyone was completely seated.

The older, brown-skinned woman opened her mouth.

"Hello, I'm Rupa, and this is Ebi V-Chi. We've been creating songs together for a long time."

Subaru replied with a smile.

"Yeah, I've heard your songs; they were quite a topic of conversation back then~"

This girl is so cute!

Suddenly, Rencai's inner thoughts came through.

Asahi immediately turned his head to look, and Nina's gaze was already fixed on Ebi V. Tomo across from him.

They've already scared the other person away.

"Snapped!"

Chaoyang lightly tapped Rencai on the head, trying to remind her.

"What, what are you doing, Mr. Hiraishi?"

As a result, Renna covered her head with both hands and looked at the rising sun with dissatisfaction.

Seeing her strong reaction, Chaoyang had no choice but to whisper something in her ear.

"Don't stare so intently at someone you're meeting for the first time; it's very rude. They'll be scared."

Chapter 103: Only by forming alliances and counter-alliances can the weak overcome the strong.

"Could it be that you two are looking for us... right, Bang?"

Upon hearing An He Mao's guess, Chao Yang couldn't bear to look and covered his forehead.

Rupa maintained his smile and spoke briefly.

"No."

They must have been utterly speechless inside.

"I think we want to cooperate with you. That's the only idea we can think of in this situation. I don't know the specific form it will take."

Chaoyang spoke up, stopping Anhe and Subaru from acting silly.

Although An and Subaru seem like normal people, they occasionally dart around unexpectedly.

"That's right, it's Scout."

"Huh? Scout?"

Do you guys play League of Legends too? Do you like EDG?

"Aha?"

"Huh? What are you talking about?"

"Sorry, wrong channel. Recruitment, right... so you want to team up with this little guy?"

Scout refers to the literal meaning of the word, right? Oh no, I watched esports so much in my past life that I've forgotten the literal meaning of the word.

To save time, Chaoyang habitually began negotiations as an agent.

"Huh? Is that really true?"

Even though Asahi had warned her beforehand, Nina still looked quite surprised.

Rupa then continued to explain the whole story in detail with a smile throughout.

“We went to see your previous live performances. Tomo and I discussed it and said we wanted to form a band with you guys.”

"Wait a minute, Rupa, before we go through the actual team formation, I have a question."

Zhi, who was sitting to the side, suddenly turned his gaze to the rising sun.

"What is his relationship with you? Boyfriend and girlfriend? Or siblings? Or...?"

At this point, Tomo blushed and silently lowered her head to drink her beverage. Nina and Subaru were still a little confused and didn't quite understand what she meant by her last sentence.

Chaoyang probably guessed it.

He coughed twice immediately.

"This little sister shouldn't think about those messy things. I can't say what the future holds, but for now we're just friends."

Subaru and I are probably more than strangers.