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

"Well, even though that's what I'm saying, Chisato-chan hasn't come yet. Let's just shop leisurely for now and finish our original goal when Chisato-chan arrives."

Chaoyang nodded after listening.

"That makes sense. After all, Qian Sheng has been a child star since he was a child and has given many interviews. He is also more knowledgeable about clothing than us."

Upon hearing Asahi's words, Hina immediately replied happily.

"Then let's go!"

Hina grabbed Asahi's hand and pulled him forward with a smile.

"Let's go! Let's check out the general store over there first!"

"Ah! ...You don't need to pull me like that! Hina..."

Asahi was a little embarrassed by her sudden action, but he still smiled and let Hina lead him through the various dazzling shops.

The two first entered a cozy general store, where wooden shelves were filled with various small items, including handmade ceramic cups, vintage postcards, and all kinds of scented candles.

Hina picked up a small plate with a cute cartoon pattern printed on it and squinted her eyes excitedly as she examined it.

"This is so cute! I really want to buy a set!"

She turned to look at the rising sun, her eyes sparkling as if hoping for his approval.

"Then let's buy it?"

"But the budget... hehehe~"

"Ah... I see. Hina, you're more calculating than I thought. I understand. As long as you don't go too far, today's expenses will be charged to the company."

It's not that Chaoyang is kind-hearted; the main issue is that the agency hasn't really been paying them much. The contracts they signed initially stipulated a "commission system" (where idols receive a percentage of sales from merchandise, events, and performances as compensation, primarily based on CD and live ticket sales. The exact percentage varies by agency, but is generally between 10% and 30%). Aside from transportation costs, there's no guaranteed minimum wage.

Chaoyang picked up the items that Ricai had chosen and went to the cashier to pay.

After coming out, Hina held the packaged paper bag and said happily.

"Thank you so much, producer! You're so generous!"

"Well, just be happy."

To be fair, I'll also tell the other four people that they have a reimbursement limit for their purchases.

"However, the producer's purchasing style is completely different from my sister's. If it were my sister, she would definitely make me carefully consider whether I really need it before buying it."

"That's because your sister, as family, genuinely cares about whether you're wasting money and whether you're truly the right person for her. She's a good sister..."

Although I didn't have a very good impression of her from our last meeting, I can understand her resentment towards Japanese cuisine.

"Yeah! So all the things my sister buys me have a kind of 'sweet' feel to them~~"

. .

It was almost evening, and after wandering around for a long time, Qian Sheng still hadn't arrived.

In the end, Hina went to the clothing store with Asahi.

"...This skirt and these pants. Hmm, those overalls are cute too, the producer thinks they look better. Ah! This shirt is also very stylish~ They even used different fabrics here, it looks pretty good?"

"Buy them all?"

"Huh? We should at least give it a try. The producer really doesn't know how to go shopping with girls."

"No, most girls would be happy to hear that they want to buy everything, but what's strange here is Japanese food. Oh."

Even the waiters behind the two, who had been secretly clapping with joy upon hearing that they had bought everything, couldn't help but think, "Holy crap!" when they heard what the Japanese girl said. "Who would refuse a man buying things for them?!"

Hina just looked at Asahi with a puzzled expression.

"Hmm? Why? Even if we buy them all, they'll just take up space and get in the way if we don't wear them, won't they?"

"So your thinking is different from that of most girls. Well, I'm fine with anything."

"Actually, it doesn't matter to me which one it is. After all, I think they're all fine."

"That's true, but the way you're expressing it always makes me feel like something's missing... There's a popular women's clothing store upstairs, wanna go check it out?"

"Before that, let's go inside and take a look. I just saw there are some new counters inside!"

. .

Asahi spent some more time with Hina, and in the end only bought two pieces of clothing.

Walk to the station.

"In the end, Chisato-chan didn't come either..."

"Want to go eat?"

Chaoyang invited them.

"No, since I've already bought it, I'll go home."

"You really are something. From now on, if you have a boyfriend, at least go out for a meal with him after you buy things, otherwise it's a bit too much, isn't it?"

"Huh? Does the producer want to have dinner with me? Sure, sure!"

"I don't want that kind of thing. I was just asking politely."

"Right, right? I also felt that the producer wasn't really interested in having dinner with me, which is why he said that. The producer probably wanted to go see Chisato-chan more, right?"

This guy... is way too perceptive.

Chaoyang secretly admired the Japanese cuisine.

"Then let's part ways here. Hina, be careful on your way home."

Just as Chaoyang finished saying "Be careful on the road," a group of energetic young men suddenly surged into the station entrance. Dressed in flashy clothes, they were playfully joking around, seemingly oblivious to the people around them. They were even walking backwards, as if they thought the pedestrians would automatically make way for them.

Just as one of the young men was about to bump into Hina, Hina, before she could react, stumbled backward and was about to fall.

With quick reflexes, Chaoyang swiftly grabbed Hina's waist with one hand, supporting her steadily, while using the other hand to slightly block the group of young men from approaching, and scolded them.

"In places like train stations, just walk properly."

The other party wasn't a bad person; they knew it was their own fault, so they bowed their head, apologized, and ran away.

Hina paused for a moment in Asahi's arms, then turned to look at him.

Golden light suddenly flashed in those eyes.

"I feel like the producer is awesome. He's just as handsome as my sister!"

"Hmm... At least tell me you're my brother at a time like this."

Chaoyang reluctantly let go of her, adjusted his posture, and coughed lightly and awkwardly.

Hina smiled and waved her hand casually, like a carefree child.

"Well, producer, I'm heading home now! I had a lot of fun today! See you later~"

"OK Bye Bye."

. .

Sitting on the subway, Hina pinched her hair back and forth with two fingers, deep in thought.

"I suddenly feel a little lonely... not at all... Okay, I'm sleeping with my sister tonight~~"

In the end, Hina was thrown out of her room by Hikawa Saya.

. .

"Ugh... I'm such an idiot..."

Chisato was completely lost in Tokyo's labyrinthine subway system, getting on and off several different lines.

I don't know why I inexplicably ended up on the Ginza Line at Akasaka-mitsuke Station. Even though I got on the wrong train, I originally planned to take the train back, but I didn't realize that the train stopping on the opposite platform wasn't the same line going in the opposite direction, but rather a different line, the Marunouchi Line. To take the train in the opposite direction on the Ginza Line, I had to go down one floor of stairs.

Qian Sheng sat on the subway seat with her head down, filled with regret and self-blame. She couldn't help but recall how calm and confident she usually was in front of others, but today she had wandered around the subway several times without finding the right route. After sending an apology text message, she decided to exit at the next stop, abandon the trip altogether, and take a taxi home.

Just then, the subway pulled into the station and stopped, and a figure sat down next to her, panting.

"Oh, miss, would you like to grab a coffee to unwind?"

Qian Sheng suddenly looked up and saw the man from her memory.

Chaoyang forced a smile, his teasing tone breaking her brooding thoughts.

It took Qian Sheng a while to react.

"Producer!? What are you doing here?"

Her voice carried an undisguised surprise and a hint of bewilderment.

"Compared to this kind of thing... it's not important. Speaking of which, I haven't really explored Y-zao much yet. Qian Sheng, your family must be well-off, right? Could you show me around?"

"Huh? Sure, sure, that producer is really someone I like..."

Qian Sheng's eyes reddened slightly, and he was about to bow his head and apologize when Chao Yang gently interrupted him.

"Speaking of which, that Japanese guy is really heartless. He ran away after buying things and didn't even have a meal with me."

He paused, then looked at Qian Sheng with a smile in his eyes.

"Qiansheng, how about you have dinner with me tonight?"

Qian Sheng was instantly pulled back to her senses, staring blankly at him before a smile appeared on her lips.

"If the producer doesn't mind..."

Actually, after learning which line Chisato was taking, Asahi, though a little skeptical, had already guessed that she might get the line mixed up when transferring at Akasaka-mitsuke. Considering Chisato's strong will, Asahi felt it would be embarrassing to leave her waiting like a primary school student for her parents, so she didn't say anything. Besides... Asahi had a selfish reason: wouldn't it increase her favorability even more if she suddenly appeared beside her when she was most upset?

. .

Name: Shirahiro Chisato.

Charisma: 81.

Monthly revenue growth: ¥40.

Favorability: 70/100.

Evaluation: A child star since childhood, she is very good at controlling situations and maintaining her image. Behind her smile, Chisato is a typical schemer; she not only knows how to manipulate others to achieve her goals but can also suddenly turn evil. Her weaknesses are a severe fear of insects and an inability to change trains, making her unable to travel far alone.

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Chapter 118 I really want a pillow for sale.

"...Speaking of the producer...today's style...is very homey..."

Qian Sheng looked at Chao Yang somewhat embarrassedly. At this moment, the two of them got off the subway and walked out of the station.

After recovering from the emotional moment, I realized that Chaoyang's outfit didn't look like she was going out to meet friends; it looked more like she was taking a walk after a good night's meal.

"Hina didn't tell me you were coming, so she just wore what she usually wears at home."

At this moment, Qian Sheng spoke with a slight hint of dissatisfaction.

"Hina-chan is still a girl, you can't treat her like this! ...Although I'm not in a position to criticize the producer...This is such an important appointment, and I'm several hours late. I'm utterly unworthy of being human!"

"Hey, hey, hey, you're exaggerating a bit. I think it's a good thing."

"...Why do you say that...?"

Upon hearing Chaoyang's words, Qiansheng covered his mouth in surprise. Being late is being late; how could it possibly be a good thing?

Is the producer trying to flatter me? Or is he simply trying to comfort me? While I'm happy... I don't like this kind of distortion of the truth.

"Thank you so much... Can I call you Chaoyang now?..."

"Of course, rather, I hope you will do so."

At this moment, Qian Sheng stopped in his tracks.

"...Chaoyang...I'm very grateful for your kindness, but you don't need to say things like that just to comfort me."

"You think I'm just trying to comfort you? Well, there's definitely some of that in me, but I also think it's a good thing... Let's go eat at the restaurant and talk about it."

. .

Qian Sheng stared at the hamburger in her hand, letting out a long sigh, a hint of helplessness in her eyes. She put down the hamburger, glanced at the casually dressed Chao Yang across from her, and couldn't help but think to herself.

Is he reliable or unreliable?

"That's so lame..."