Teacher Daxiang, let’s form a lifelong band!

"hehe."

"No matter which country, the online environment is really similar."

[As time went by, this rumor finally reached the ears of Ave Mujica's band members one day.]

The band members are all very rational. They all understand that this is just a rumor. However, it's not enough for only their own members to understand it. They must find a way to dispel this rumor, otherwise it will affect the band's reputation and also affect a band singing competition scheduled for the near future.

The six band members, including you, gathered together to discuss how to resolve this rumor.

As the only male member of the band, you first offered your advice. Rumors like these need to be quickly resolved, and the most reasonable solution is for the band to directly release a statement clarifying everything.

[However, what is quite frustrating is that this matter cannot be resolved through an announcement.]

Because Toyokawa Shoko's debt is a fact, there's no point in clarifying the matter unless the creditors are brought forward. Furthermore, an accident caused by a performance error isn't something worth publicizing, so issuing another announcement about it would be tantamount to slapping themselves in the face.

From a band's operational perspective, any rumor has a time limit. If you're not too anxious, you can just wait for a while until the hype dies down and the rumor will naturally fade away.

[Playing dead is shameful, but it works.]

However, time was not on Ave Mujica's side. With the ever-growing debt owed to Shoko Toyokawa and their already packed schedule, there was no way this galactic battleship would be stopped by rumors.

The band will compete against other bands soon. The band with higher support will have more room for improvement. This competition is crucial for Ave Mujica, so they can't stop. However, if they do nothing and compete directly with rumors, their support rate will likely drop significantly.

How to solve the band's problems?

After hearing about the band's situation, a non-band member offered a solution: to find someone to take responsibility for everything.

"For busybodies, most of them just want to have fun, so if someone can take all the blame, then it will end."

"Find someone to take all the responsibility and then fire them. This will resolve all the rumors and win the audience's sympathy."

This staff member is a professional. This method has actually been used by many bands and even idol groups. If you want to resolve a PR crisis, this method can be said to be the most convenient and quickest.

[After this method was proposed, everyone in the band rejected it.]

There are currently six members in the band, and each one of them is indispensable. Sacrificing a member just to resolve a rumor is ridiculous.

This method was unanimously rejected. Ultimately, the six of you unanimously decided to ignore the rumors.

However, as time went on, the band's silence led to a frenzy of rumors, which intensified, with some even publishing something akin to a death notice, claiming that every performance of Ave Mujica would be marred by a major incident.

[Someone even went so far as to claim to be Toyokawa Shoko's creditor online, saying that Toyokawa had already put Ave Mujica up for sale and that the band's price had already been clearly marked.]

As rumors spread, the band's reputation gradually suffered, and a rift and distrust began to form between the six members. Having previously deceived the band members, Shoko Toyokawa already had some distrust among them. Furthermore, Shoko Toyokawa had now completely turned evil, and, having claimed that his own weakness was already dead, Shoko Toyokawa chose to continue piloting this galactic battleship forward.

However, the Galaxy Battleship was ultimately just a facade, not a substance. A band can be formed for profit, but it can't always be driven solely by profit. Without trust, conflicts are inevitable. Finally, one afternoon, the band's drummer, Wakamu Yutenji, and keyboardist, Shoko Toyokawa, got into an argument.

[Following this quarrel, the members, who already had different goals, began to gradually split apart.]

【Galaxy Battleship has finally reached the brink of collapse.】

[And it was under such circumstances, in the dead of night, that Toyokawa Shoko found you and gently touched your face.]

"Lu Li, just think of it as shouldering everything for our future, okay?"

Volume 1: Chapter 23 The Most Correct "Five"

[Just think of it as our future, Lu Li, and take on everything.]

[The person you love most says the cruelest words to you in the most gentle tone.]

[You look at the person before you. Under the moonlight, she is as beautiful as the fairy in the moon palace in mythology. Similarly, she is also as heartless as that fairy...]

"Lu Li, after this incident is over, I'll find a way to get you back. Don't worry." The other person comforted you.

You know very well that once something happens, it will last forever.

[The person in front of you is tearing down everything she has in her own way.]

[You want to save her, but you can't do anything. She is not under your control, and she is unwilling to listen to you. She may have your presence in her eyes, but you are not the only one in her eyes.]

So, what are you going to do?

【①Agree to Toyokawa Shoko's request.】

【②Reject Toyokawa Shoko's request.】

【③I want to have a fight with you! 】

"The key is choice."

Looking at the three options given by the system, Lu Li hesitated for a moment. Apart from the third option which must not be selected, the first and second options actually have their own arguments.

The first item is to agree to Xiangzi’s request. This should solve the problem temporarily, but it is hard to say what will happen next.

As for the second option, reject Xiangzi's request. At first glance, it seems that he should do so, but according to the current plot, choosing this may cause the band to collapse directly. After the collapse, who knows what kind of ending the system will give him.

It is really difficult to deal with Xiangzi in the dark moonlight state. To be honest, Lu Li feels that neither of these two options is appropriate, or rather, he thinks that both options may lead to not-so-good endings.

"I'm applying for a save! I want to activate the SL method!"

【Unable to save.】

"cut......"

"Let me think... My character in the simulator is deeply in love with Xiangzi, right? Then I'll choose the first one and stick with it until the end."

"That's it. I choose ①."

【You accepted the request of the person you loved deeply with a smile.】

"Xiangzi, I am your knight. No matter what monster stands in your way, I will clear it away for you!"

[Even if that monster is a dragon that will devour you.]

Seeing your smile, a trace of sadness appeared on Xiangzi Fengchuan Xiangzi's face. She didn't want to sacrifice you, but she couldn't sacrifice the other people in the band either. Among the six people, you were the only one who was most suitable to be sacrificed.

"Xiangzi, I love you."

[“Lu Li, I love you too.”]

You looked at Toyokawa Shoko's face, and you realized that the person you loved wasn't looking at you, but at the moonlight above you...

The next morning, a notice was posted on Ave Mujica's website, announcing the band's dismissal of DJ Lu Li. The reason for this was that Lu Li had repeatedly argued with other band members for personal reasons and had disobeyed the band's instructions. An investigation revealed that Lu Li had been responsible for the previous performance, and that the chandelier incident was the result of Lu Li's frivolous work ethic.

[As soon as the announcement was issued, it immediately caused an uproar on the Internet.]

[For a moment, all the blame was directed at you.]

[As the only male in the band, you disobeyed the band's arrangements, argued with band members, and even caused an accident due to personal negligence. You instantly became the target of public criticism.]

Your personal reputation has been declining. Ave Mujica is a highly regarded band, and your actions have angered their fans. They've been verbally abusing you online, calling you "a scumbag" and "a damned scumbag." All sorts of unsightly language has flooded your personal account, acting as an outlet for their outbursts. Regardless of whether they're fans of the band or not, everyone is attacking you.

Seeing this, Lu Li was stunned at first, then he smiled bitterly.

"The internet is like that. The truth is not important at all. Whether it's people who are just there for fun or people who really care about the band, all they want is a result."

However, this was only the beginning of the personal attacks against you. Through unknown means, your true identity was exposed. After it was discovered that you were a light novelist, your reputation plummeted along with your books. The second volume of your novel, which had just been released, saw dismal sales due to this incident, and the editor reluctantly informed you that the publishing house had decided to terminate your contract.

"Japanese netizens are really powerful..."

[Instantly, you became a target of online criticism. However, the situation for the band changed dramatically.]

The band bravely acknowledged the problem and addressed it immediately. Under the guidance of professionals, they stood before netizens and fans as victims. They also immediately issued a new statement, offering a sincere apology and declaring to everyone that although they had experienced some unpleasant things, these things would not stop them. Difficulties would only make them stronger, and Ave Mujica would definitely be even better in the future!

Your silence made everyone believe that what the band said was true.

[The phoenix rises from the ashes.]

Fans gave the new band Ave Mujica this nickname, and in the following competition with another band, Ave Mujica swept the opponent with 78% support. Ave Mujica told everyone that they were indeed not affected at all, and just as they announced, they would become stronger.

Half a month later, standing on the octagonal diamond-shaped stage of the Budokan, Ave Mujica presented a visual feast for the audience. The band had finally made it into the professional scene.

Meanwhile, the correct five-member statement was also accepted by everyone. As for the supposed sixth person, it had become a topic of conversation among the band's fans, just like a diseased tissue in a person should be removed as a matter of course, and you were the one being removed.

The night after the Budokan performance, the band members and all the other staff members gathered at a high-end restaurant in Ginza. Today was the day the band officially entered the professional world, a day worth remembering for everyone.

As the band's founder and leader, Toyokawa Shoko, dressed in a princess dress, held a goblet filled with some liquid and announced the start of the celebration banquet with a smile as everyone watched.

[However, surprisingly, for some reason, two of the five participants, who were supposedly the most correct and the protagonists of this banquet, were not present...]

Volume 1: Chapter 24: Just Sacrifice It

[The ones who didn't attend the celebration were the band's drummer and bassist.]

[No one knows where these two members are, not even Toyokawa Shoko knows where they went, but you know their whereabouts because they are right next to you.]

Unlike the high-end restaurants in Ginza, you sit face to face with the two members of the band in a deserted barbecue restaurant.

The bassist's name is Hachiman Kailing. She's a very enthusiastic girl. She knows how much you've contributed to the band, and she doesn't want you to bear it all alone, so she chooses to spend this night with you.

The jazz drummer's name is Yutenji Wakamugi. Because of a disagreement with Toyokawa Shoko, she deliberately didn't attend the celebration party out of spite. However, rather than simply coming to comfort you, Hachiman Kairin, Yutenji Wakamugi's reason for coming here is more because she hates Toyokawa Shoko.

You looked at the two band members who had come to your side, and you realized that even if you took on the infamy and resolved this incident, it would only slow down the collapse of this galactic battleship.

The real problem with the Galaxy Battleship lies with Xiangzi. As long as she doesn't change, the battleship will eventually sail into the abyss.

The three of you talked a lot that night. Hachiman Kailing was constantly expressing her apologies to you, while Yutenji Wakami was mostly expressing his dissatisfaction with Xiangzi. As for you, you were just a listener, echoing the two of them.

Late at night, you both returned home. On your way home, you looked at the message on your phone from Toyokawa Shoko, which read, "Today is the celebration party, I'll probably be very busy." You looked up at the night sky, but it was dark and windy. This time, you didn't even see the moonlight...

[Despite various hidden dangers, the Galaxy Battleship continues to move forward.]

Although you are no longer a famous novelist, you don't mind it. For you, as long as Xiangzi can be happy, that's all that matters.

Toyokawa Shoko still keeps in touch with you. You once expressed your love for each other under the moonlight. This love was real. After the light novel career ended, you returned to your old ways, selling crepes. Although you didn't become rich, at least you lived a peaceful and natural life.

【As time went on, the band became more and more famous.】

"Lu Li, I'm sorry. The band has become like this. I can't bring you back."

After the correct five members were confirmed, Toyokawa Shoko found you, her face full of apology. She had promised you that she would find a way to get you back into the band after the incident had subsided, but now, she found that she could no longer do so.

"It's okay, as long as you're fine, Xiangzi, I don't mind whether you can return to the band or not." You answered Xiangzi.

Is it impossible to do it, or is it unnecessary to do it?

【You think so. 】

[The answer to this question doesn't really matter, because no matter what the answer is, it doesn't change the fact that you can't return to the band.]

"Shoko, my business is fine. I hope you can pay more attention to the other members of the band than to my business." You persuaded Toyokawa Shoko.

Yutenji Wakamu's dislike and Hachiman Kairin's dissatisfaction could become the catalyst for the band's collapse. The band is able to continue operating safely because it's strong enough, but even the strongest groups will eventually fall apart. You hope Xiangzi can have a heart-to-heart with the band members before any problems arise, otherwise your sacrifice will be meaningless.

【However, a hint of dissatisfaction appeared on Toyokawa Shoko's face at your warning.】

"Lu Li, can we not talk about the band when we're together?"

[When talking about the band, Toyokawa Shoko would think of how she sacrificed you for the band. This was a thorn in her side and she didn't want to talk about it.]

[“Lu Li, do you hate me?”]

"No hatred."

"Will you always stand by me?"

"Yes."

You look into the face of the one you love, you hold her gently in your arms, you know she will eventually make a big mistake, and you tell her.

"Xiangzi, no matter what happens, I will always stand by your side."

【As long as you don't abandon me...】

Nothing goes smoothly forever. Even the strongest bands have their downturns. As time went on, the band made a few minor mistakes during a performance. These mistakes weren't big, and for most bands, they'd probably just be mentioned during a review. However, for Ave Mujica, these mistakes became a catalyst.

This time, the mistake was caused by drummer Yutenji Wakami. Yutenji Wakami's technical ability was the weakest among the members of this Galaxy Battleship. During the review after the performance, the team leader, Shoko Toyokawa, harshly pointed out Yutenji Wakami's problem.

"Here, your drumming is messed up, and because of your problem, all of us are implicated. You are currently the weakest member of the band, Yutenji Wakamugi. You should focus more on practicing and maintaining the band, instead of spending a lot of time managing your personal account after practice every day. Yutenji Wakamugi, aren't you too selfish?"

What Toyokawa Shoko said is correct. Yutenji Wakami has indeed put more effort into managing her personal account. Before joining the band, she was already an online blogger. As a social worker, Yutenji Wakami is more concerned with her own personal interests.

[However, for Yutenji Wakami, who has long harbored resentment towards Toyokawa Shoko, all she needs is a trigger to explode.]

"How can someone who's willing to sacrifice even her own boyfriend call me selfish?" Yutenji Wakamu retorted excitedly.