In this crossover anime, I've been bound to two systems.

Ichi Nijika clenched her fists excitedly and played the drums all afternoon, but she didn't seem tired at all.

"that?"

Kita Ikuyo was puzzled.

"On a stage studded with stars, we will perform formally in front of the audience."

Yamada Ryo explained to her, then looked at Ijichi Nijika.

"Right?"

"Uh-huh!"

Ichi Nijika nodded with a big smile.

"Are we going to perform on stage so soon?"

"It's something we'll have to go through sooner or later anyway, so it'll definitely be interesting. Besides, Yudai-chan is so cute, does she really think she can just shine in this little recording studio?"

"Ugh, all that sparkling and all that is such an overstatement..."

Although she quickly waved her hand in humility, Kita Ikuyo's face still showed a clear expression of happiness.

"Then we've reached a unanimous agreement. I'll go ask Suzumiya and Pochi for their opinions."

Ijichi Nijika ran towards the other two.

"I have a feeling that Hongxia is very eager to perform on stage."

"This is only natural, because she is carrying the dream of more than one person."

Yamada Ryo said calmly.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

"Should we hold the band's first live concert at Starry Sky?"

"Uh-huh!"

"There's nothing wrong with it, but we should report and apply to the store manager."

"That's alright. I understand my sister's personality. As long as our playing level is up to standard, she will agree."

Ichiji, full of confidence.

"In that case, there's nothing to hesitate about."

"Okay, I'll go talk to my sister now. I hope she won't set the targets too high."

Having confirmed Suzumiya Chisato's idea, Ichiji Nijika excitedly pushed open the door and left the recording studio.

Goto Ichiri, who had remained silent throughout, tugged at Suzumiya Chisato's sleeve after she left.

"Um, what do you mean by the indicators that Hongxia mentioned?"

"In order to ensure the flow of visitors, the performance hall will set a target for bands that want to perform on stage. Let's say ten tickets are set as the target. Any revenue exceeding the target will be split equally between the venue and the band members. If the target is not met, the band will have to pay for it themselves."

Having worked at the Starry Sky Club for some time, Chisato Suzumiya was quite familiar with these kinds of things.

"The specific targets are decided by the store manager. She will make a judgment based on various indicators of the band, and there is a lot of room for flexibility. However, Hongxia is her sister, and you are a newly formed band with no reputation. She will probably only set a target of about ten or twenty tickets for you at most, so don't worry too much."

Suzumiya Chisato's idea was simple: film the live performance of her new song on the day the band finished their show and upload it to the internet. If the number of followers and views were good, it would prove that this approach was indeed feasible. In the days that followed, she would continue to do the same and increase the production of content, thus creating a virtuous cycle.

Just like a train that has stopped, the initial start is always the slowest, and then once the power comes up, the speed will only increase.

Once you have a fan base and are recognized by the public, things will only get easier from there.

Just as Suzumiya Chisato was considering whether it was necessary to use her recently saved money to buy a second-hand camera as a preliminary investment, Ichiji Nijika walked in with a subtle expression.

She approached Suzumiya Senri and timidly held up five fingers.

"My sister promised to perform here next Friday night, but we have to meet our target of fifty tickets."

"..."

Suzumiya Chisato remained silent for a while.

"joke?"

"...No, she's serious."

…………

Chapter 160 His and Her Story

"Fifty tickets isn't too many. There are five of you, so each of you can be responsible for ten tickets. It shouldn't be too difficult. Your song is so great, it would be a shame not to invite more friends to listen."

Later, when Chisato Suzumiya asked Iji Tomoka about it, she gave this answer with a calm expression.

"If all else fails, ask your girlfriend for advice. Who knows what good suggestions she might have?"

What good advice could someone with social anxiety like me have?

Suzumiya Senri felt that the store manager, who would be turning thirty next year, was somewhat influenced by personal grudges when he gave such outrageous targets.

However, as she said, when divided among five people, the target of ten tickets per person doesn't seem too high.

But a ticket costing 1,000 yen is not a small amount of money for students.

If all else fails, they'll have to resort to selling tickets to passersby on the street. It's troublesome when a band isn't famous; they don't have fans, let alone a support group. The expenses before they become famous are too high.

Unlike those big idols, whose fans keep growing back after being harvested, with money flowing into their pockets endlessly.

However, everyone has to go through this step by step; it's a necessary process that no one can escape.

In order to quickly enter high society and live a life of social mobility, I have no choice but to complain less and work harder.

After finishing their evening jobs, Suzumiya Chisato and Goto Ichiri said goodbye at the station entrance.

It wasn't that he didn't want to take Goto Ichiri home, but rather that her home was far outside the city.

He'll take her home and then come back; it'll probably take him more than an hour to go back and forth.

Goto Ichiri chose to attend a school so far from home because she wanted to escape her old social network and make friends in a completely new environment, but the result...

Her first year of high school was still a lonely and hopeless one, but it wasn't too bad. At least she met Suzumiya Chisato and, with his help, joined the harmonious and friendly Ending Band. She was content.

"Send me a text message when you get home, and then, no matter when, you can contact me directly on LINE. Don't overthink it, okay?"

Knowing Goto Ichiri's personality, Suzumiya Chisato gave this specific instruction.

"kindness."

This made Goto Ichiri even happier, and she further realized that her relationship with the other person had indeed changed to some extent.

After watching her board the train, Suzumiya Chisato turned and went to another train to return home.

Today, the crows were once again allowed to fly freely outside all day, but their haul was quite substantial.

The scattered coins and banknotes by the window totaled more than five thousand.

Suzumiya Chisato is growing to like crows more and more. He took out chicken breast from the refrigerator, chopped it into minced meat, and crumbled some toast into a container, placing it by the window as a way of thanking the crows who brought him good fortune.

He then went to the bathroom to shower, and when he came back, the container had been completely eaten.

He retrieved the container, washed it clean, and sat down at his desk, looking forward to tomorrow.

He discovered that the "basic English" he obtained from the mission with Goto Ichiri was more useful than he had imagined. He could now not only complete English exercises accurately and efficiently, but also browse purely English websites without any effort.

He also tried oral reading. At a normal speed, it was no different from speaking his native language. His pronunciation was much more standard than before, and he did not stutter. However, if he increased the speed, he would find it a bit difficult.

Even so, it's perfectly fine for everyday use.

This means that he can stop paying attention to English courses and use the remaining time to consolidate his other subjects.

"Let's try to get first place in the whole grade in the next monthly exam."

He stretched, then bent down at the table again.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

A residential building covering approximately 200 square meters, featuring a black and white color scheme.

The nameplate at the entrance bears the rare surname "Yise".

There was only one person in the living room. A girl with short flaxen hair was curled up on the sofa playing on her phone, occasionally picking up a mug from the coffee table and taking a sip of the vegetable juice her mother had made.

Skipping dinner and replacing it with this as a way to lose weight... this is a method promoted by fitness bloggers on YouTube.

It tastes a bit awful, but summer is just around the corner, and with clothes getting cooler and more breathable, more of our skin will be exposed. I don't want other people to see any extra flesh on my body.

This is what a girl named Isshiki Hachiman is currently concerned about.

"Even on Saturday, you can't be this relaxed. You're in high school now, you need to get serious. Did you spend the whole day at home playing and not do any homework at all?"

After cleaning up the kitchen, Mrs. Isshiki saw her lazy daughter and went up to her to lecture her.

Iroha knew she was in trouble. She quickly gulped down the rest of the vegetable juice and said, "I'm going to take a shower," before making her escape.

My mom is great in every way, except for one thing: lately she's become increasingly fond of lecturing my dad and me.

Although the intention was good, it can get annoying after a while.

After taking a shower, Isshiki Iroha returned to her room. It wasn't too late yet, and her gaze lingered between the desk and the bed.

In the end, she couldn't resist the temptation of the bed and lazily lay down on it.

Although I only read for a short while this morning and didn't do anything else, I still felt bad for myself and need to rest.

I'll work harder on my studies tomorrow.

With that thought in mind, Isshiki lay on the bed and scrolled through her phone for a while before finally succumbing to the growing drowsiness.

After charging her phone and turning off the lights, she hugged the doll and slowly closed her eyes.

Suddenly, Isshiki Yu fell into a deep sleep, her consciousness entering a dream and taking on a physical form. As if guided by some unseen force, she arrived at the living room she knew well.

Then at this moment, her consciousness gradually took over her body, and she realized that something unfamiliar had appeared in this familiar environment.

The CD on the coffee table had a picture of her and a strange boy on the box. They were leaning against each other in a very intimate pose.

Was it a dream? This is the first time I've had such a lucid and strange dream.

Out of curiosity, Iroha Isshiki unpacked the CD, went to the TV cabinet, put it in the projector, and then went back to the sofa to pick up the remote control and turn on the TV.

The first episode of "His and Her Story" has officially begun airing.