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

She complained softly, a hint of disappointment in her voice.

Of course, Chaoyang hadn't originally planned to be so stingy as to treat everyone to hamburgers, but even if those upscale restaurants in Ginza didn't require suits or formal attire, they would still politely decline if you came to eat in slippers.

In the end, they found that the only place they could go was McDonald's.

It wasn't that Qian Sheng disliked eating hamburgers; after all, she was just a student from a relatively well-off family. However, being turned away by so many restaurants was still a bit embarrassing, especially since the reason was her boyfriend.

"Ha... So Chaoyang, I don't mean to blame you. This time it was alright, but what if you suddenly have to go to a very formal occasion for work during your rest time in the future? So it's important to plan ahead. If we are like this, you are the company boss and may have to talk to people of higher status than you about work and business at any time. The time may not be up to you."

Qian Sheng put down the hamburger. Although his tone remained gentle, a hint of seriousness appeared in his eyes.

I really want to introduce you to Xiangzi as friends.

"...Hehe, that's enough of the lecturing. These are just words of advice from a friend. Don't come back to retaliate against me as your boss later."

After a pause, Qian Sheng chuckled and made a joke.

"how come."

"By the way, I only said half of what I was saying earlier... Why do I think it's a good thing...? Actually, I'm quite concerned about it. I always feel that Chaoyang's views are sometimes very novel. I can learn something from them."

Chaoyang also recalled their previous conversation. Of course, he hadn't just said it casually, so he immediately swallowed the food in his mouth and began to answer Qiansheng's questions.

"In the eyes of others, you probably think of Chisato as an omnipotent being, while the others have more or less clearly exposed their own flaws. So when things are not perfect for them, or when they fail, everyone probably thinks it's normal."

But if this task is entrusted to you, Chisato-chan, I'm sure you can do it! Go for it! This thought crossed my mind. Of course, even if Chisato fails, Pasale won't blame you, but the problem is... you put pressure on yourself... Bearing other people's expectations is painful, so this situation, to some extent, helps to dispel the myth. People will think, "Chisato-chan is just like us~."

Qian Sheng smiled slightly, lowered her head slightly, took a sip of her drink, and seemed to be pondering Chao Yang's words.

"...I see...As expected of a producer...I've learned something."

When Chaoyang heard Qian Sheng subconsciously change her address back to the previous one, she realized that Qian Sheng probably couldn't accept her words and was just forcing herself to reply with social jargon.

She was, after all, just a high school girl, and she still had her pride. But thankfully, she wasn't as stubborn as Xiangzi. She'll understand eventually.

"It's nothing, let's eat first."

"Um... Chaoyang, did I say something wrong? You seem a little unhappy?"

"If I had to say I'm unhappy, I would say a little. I feel like you're still a bit too concerned about our workplace relationship."

As soon as Chaoyang finished speaking, Qiansheng's face turned bright red, and the tips of his ears also turned red.

She lowered her head nervously, her hands slightly clasped together, her breathing becoming shallow, whether from her racing heart or from being too flustered.

A fleeting image of Chaoyang's increasingly intimate behavior towards her flashed through her mind, and she couldn't help but feel that she might be unconsciously being hinted at something. She tried to regulate her breathing, cautiously looked at Chaoyang, and as if making a decision, whispered but firmly.

"Yes, it's still too early. Please... please wait until at least university... before I consider this matter."

After saying that, Qian Sheng didn't know where to look, so she lowered her eyelids slightly and her fingers tightened subtly. She knew her answer might seem a bit direct, but it was the gentlest way she could think of.

Although Chaoyang knew Qiansheng had misunderstood, he didn't offer a special explanation. After all, it couldn't be said that he had absolutely no such thoughts.

Leave yourself some space to sell your pillow!

Chaoyang is now fantasizing that his dream of driving a silver car might have been a premonition, and it might actually come true in the future.

Well, only 5 people? Isn't that a bit few? Since it's just a dream, why not have more?

"Chaoyang, what are you thinking about? Why are you smiling so happily?"

"Ah, it's nothing, don't worry about it, I was just thinking about some happy things."

Qian Sheng unconsciously touched his arm, feeling a chill run down his back.

I always felt the producer's smile was a bit lewd... Could he be fantasizing about something?

Thinking of this, Qian Sheng quickly changed the subject.

"Um... I heard the agency signed another Hatsuhoshi Academy idol..."

Qian Sheng casually began inquiring about internal competitors.

"Yes, that's true. You're really well-informed."

"After all, it's the First Star Academy... I feel a bit of pressure..."

"You're too modest. To be honest, the only artist in the company right now who can be considered truly skilled is you, Qian Sheng. The others either have personality issues or lack experience. In terms of overall ability, you are undoubtedly our top performer, Qian Sheng."

Upon hearing this, Qian Sheng quickly became polite and modest, but deep down he was already overjoyed.

. .

After finishing their meal, Chaoyang planned to take Qiansheng home.

Should we take a taxi or the subway/tram?

After thinking for a while, Qian Sheng made up his mind and said with a serious expression.

"...I'll take the subway or tram! It's not good to let things I'm not used to do go on without trying to overcome them. Even if I encounter setbacks, I should keep pushing forward. I'll try my best to adapt to the tram!"

It's just riding the tram... You're exaggerating a bit.

Chaoyang thought to himself, but he did encounter some friends in his past life who were born unable to read maps, so it wasn't entirely incomprehensible.

"...Um...I'll take you home instead."

"But, but..."

"You have a magazine interview tomorrow. It's a good challenge, but if you don't go home early and get some rest, it might affect your mental state."

Chaoyang's words made Qiansheng hesitate, but he eventually nodded and agreed to Chaoyang's suggestion.

The two walked into the subway station together, with Chaoyang staying by Qiansheng's side the whole time.

"Have you rarely taken the subway since you were a child?"

"Well, it is."

Qian Sheng nodded slightly and smiled somewhat shyly.

"When I was a kid, I was usually picked up and dropped off by the agency when I acted in TV dramas... Later, I started taking taxis, which the agency would reimburse... So I'm not quite used to this kind of environment. I used to make a fool of myself by my classmates thinking I was some kind of rich girl... But speaking of which, trains are really hard to understand. To this day, I still can't tell the difference between express trains, express trains, and commuter express trains. Which one is the fastest?"

"Haha, Chisato is just like a tourist who has just arrived in Tokyo."

Qian Sheng pretended to be angry and lightly tapped Chao Yang's arm.

"Seriously, Chaoyang, don't laugh at me... Actually, I did a lot of preparation before I left today, I even looked up how to take the tram... Although I still got it wrong."

"Hehe, it's okay, isn't that cute? You can also use this as a topic of conversation in an interview to get closer to the audience."

Before entering the underground station, Chisato's gaze was inadvertently drawn to a small Japanese-style accessories shop. She stopped, tilted her head slightly, and asked softly with a hint of anticipation.

"Chaoyang, could we stop by that shop before we go back?"

Chaoyang nodded and responded with a smile.

"Of course, I haven't really gone shopping with you today. It would feel like a waste to end it with just McDonald's. After all, today is a date with the big star Qian Sheng."

"Honestly, Chaoyang, you always tease me."

After saying that, she walked lightly into the small shop she had just pointed to, a hint of anticipation in her eyes.

Once inside the store, Chisato quickly became focused on the various trinkets on the counter. She picked out some small, Japanese-style items, thinking about choosing gifts for each team member to enhance their relationships.

Ten minutes later, she had almost finished selecting her items and was placing them on the counter to pay. At that moment, her gaze was inadvertently drawn to a row of rings displayed beside the counter.

Although these rings were toy rings, their designs were exquisite and delicate, some even adorned with small transparent stones, making them quite beautiful. Qian Sheng unconsciously stopped, his gaze carefully examining the row of rings, as if he were considering something.

"Toy rings... come in many different colors... I really liked rings like these when I was little."

"It's a pity I didn't get to see Chihiro as a child; she must have been so cute."

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"Didn't you say before... you'd seen me in a TV series?"

"Uh."

Now that Qian Sheng had found a weakness in Chaoyang, Chaoyang quickly changed the subject as Qian Sheng chuckled.

"Which one catches your eye? Even though they're toy rings, they're all so cute!"

Then he continued, half-jokingly.

“We rarely come all this way, should we buy a pair?”

"...Never mind...After all, we're not that kind of relationship."

Qian Sheng frowned for a moment, but still decisively refused.

Although she could flirt with Chaoyang for her own convenience, buying a pair of rings was too obvious. If others found out, she would definitely suffer from gossip. When it came to her acting career, she remained very rational.

If the producer misunderstands the distance between us... and then he makes something more intimate, refusing him at that point might turn into resentment. It's better to maintain a little distance.

"I'll just buy one as a souvenir of my visit here."

After saying that, he took a soft yellow ring and placed it on the counter.

After they finished shopping, the two boarded the tram safely, and Chaoyang escorted her to the nearest stop to her home. He didn't insist on taking her all the way to her doorstep.

Finally, I waved goodbye to Chihiro across the ticket gate.

See you tomorrow. Get some rest~

"Yes, Chaoyang should also get some rest."

. .

The next morning, the entire Pastel* team arrived at the studio, ready to be interviewed by an idol magazine. Accompanying them was Chaoyang and Xiangzi.

Pastel* was given a simple makeup session.

Standing to the side, Chaoyang and Xiangzi started chatting. To be precise, Chaoyang, as a self-proclaimed opportunist, took the initiative to strike up a conversation.

Of course, it's because she doesn't trust Chaoyang's abilities, but Chaoyang makes her feel at ease.

"Hmph, don't worry, Xiangzi, I'm a professional now..."

"Do you mean grilled skewers?"

"Of course, it's about the producers."

Just then, someone who seemed to be in charge of the project came over and greeted them.

"Hello, you must be the producer? Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to be interviewed by our magazine. I'm the magazine editor. I'm in charge of this event. Um... I'm sorry, this is a bit unexpected... We wanted to revise the interview questions we originally sent you, as they were a bit too bland... so..."

Xiangzi's expression changed slightly, and just as he was about to speak, Chaoyang asked first.

"...Could you show us the revised questions first? I want to make sure the interview doesn't touch on sensitive topics...These idols are just high school students after all...I'd be very troubled if I made things too difficult for them."

The magazine editor immediately smiled and nodded.

"Of course, if the questions are unacceptable, we'll consider adding another interviewer. For example, how about you, the producer?"

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Chaoyang frowned slightly, looked directly at the editor with polite eyes, and spoke calmly.

"Me? This is completely out of the ordinary. Your company should at least have given us advance notice. This is far too irregular. Changing the questions or adding interviewees is too sudden. As the producer, my priority is their safety. After all, they are all high school students, and one careless answer could lead to trouble."

The editor's smile gradually froze, but he still maintained his professional politeness and shrugged slightly as he spoke.

"Of course, we can continue with the original questions, but... to be honest, this is just my personal opinion, and the interview might be a bit boring."

His gaze shifted to the Pastel* members as they were getting their makeup done, a glint of expectation flashing in his eyes.

"After all, this is a new band, and a little bit of hype might make them more talk. But there are definitely risks involved. As a matter of professional ethics, I will write down everything you say, whether it's good or bad."

The editor then smiled slightly, a hint of curiosity in his eyes, and refocused his gaze on Chaoyang.

"Also, actually... I'm quite interested in you personally. After all, it's quite rare for a young producer to suddenly take over a heavily indebted company. I heard you recently enrolled at Hatsusei Academy. Since our magazine has only been publishing photos and stories of idols, readers might be getting tired of it. Now, the role of idol producer seems to encompass more and more areas and functions, so we'd like to give our readers a little background on what producers, who are closely related to idols, actually do. So, personally, I hope that the section on idol-related issues will remain unchanged, with you as an additional interviewee."

The editor's words carried a hint of irony, yet seemed to be an attempt to elicit more details. Chaoyang sensed the editor's intention.

After listening, Xiangzi frowned slightly, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes, and spoke calmly.

"There's no need to deal with their extra demands. We should just stick to the original plan. Besides, the Shibuya concert is already booked, and the tickets are sold out. Creating hype now will only shift the focus. If we mention anything inappropriate or offensive in the interviews, it might disappoint those who were looking forward to it and even affect their perception of the band. Creating hype now is too risky; we can't risk it for the sake of so-called buzz..."

Xiangzi looked at the rising sun, a hint of hesitation flashing in his eyes. After a moment of thought, he continued his analysis.

"However, if we do not meet their requirements at all, it may cause some trouble later."

Her tone carried a hint of calm caution.

"If they become resentful of us because of this and write false gossip news targeting the band or the company in the future, then it will be a bit tricky."