My second life is a bit strange?

Goto's actions led them to mistakenly believe that he was a hardcore metal rock fan.

So tired, so dizzy.

Goto shook his head so fast that he couldn't see his surroundings at all.

"Pfft, hahaha." Feng laughed until his stomach hurt, and he leaned against the wall for support. "Haha! I can't take it anymore, my stomach hurts so much."

Wiping away the tears of laughter, she pressed Goto's head down: "Okay, calm down. I'm right here with you. Let's go in and take a look."

However, Goto wouldn't listen at all, like a puppet on a string.

I got a sudden urge to play, so I picked up a bass and played it with all my might, wanting to show off in front of others.

"Huh? Is Ryo really that kind of person?"

"Shirogane-senpai, I didn't realize there was still so much to do." Kita sighed; Ryo-senpai's image in her heart had plummeted. (Still very high, though.)

While Goto was choosing a guitar, she was pestered by the shop assistant. Not good at saying no, she bought everything the assistant recommended in one go.

"How come you've turned out like this after I haven't looked at you for a while?"

Feng declined the shop assistant's offer and glanced at her phone: "Wait a moment, we're going out to pick someone up."

"Good~"

Kaede pushed Goto forward, saying, "Let's go, let's go outside and calm down."

The cold air blowing in her face after she went outside helped her regain her senses.

"here."

"Sorry, sorry, I'm late."

Kaguya quickened her pace and came to their side.

"Well, just right. If we had come any later, Pochi-chan's money would have been stolen."

Hearing the class monitor make fun of him, Goto's mood sank even lower. He lowered his head, and his hair, which was tied to the side, was being blown about by the wind.

"It seems something very interesting has happened."

Goto deliberately lagged behind, watching the class monitor chat with the other girls, a strange emotion gathering in his chest.

When will I be able to speak to the class monitor confidently and openly?

Just like an ordinary person.

"Pochi-chan, may I call you that?"

"Uh... um."

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"Poch-chan, listen to me, don't buy a guitar later."

"Huh?" Although she didn't know why, she still agreed, after all, she couldn't refuse anyone.

"I see."

What a good child.

When they returned to the music store, Kaguya was there to pick them up, and Ryo's eyes turned into the shape of money.

Hongxia stopped Liang in time, preventing him from doing anything shameful.

Later, we all went to a vinyl record store together. We arrived empty-handed and returned empty-handed.

"I'm sorry to have made everyone come all this way for nothing."

"It's okay, it's nice to go out for a stroll."

See you next time, everyone!

Goto waved goodbye to them, and a luxury car pulled up beside him.

Kaede pushed Goto into the car, the extended model making the interior feel very spacious.

The car appeared to be heading towards the city. Although she didn't know its destination, she wasn't worried as long as Feng was by her side.

"So high!"

The office building in front of us has more than fifty floors, making it one of the tallest buildings in all of Tokyo.

The building was brightly lit, except for the seventh floor, which was dark.

Chapter 147 Maple Tree Group Begins to Take Shape

Kaguya led them into the elevator, where other employees from other buildings were curiously watching the high school student group.

Goto hid behind Kaede and dashed out as soon as the elevator doors opened.

The others began to discuss quietly after the elevator doors closed again.

"I remember the seventh floor is the cultural media building."

"Such a young artist?"

Kaguya fumbled on the wall, turned on the switch, and the entire floor immediately lit up.

The decoration of this floor is very grand, with a simple and comfortable overall style, and the reception area is exceptionally spacious.

Unlike the cramped offices I imagined, the desks were spaced far apart, providing ample private space – and this is a prime commercial street where every inch of land is precious!

"Bochi-chan, would you like to join my company and become one of my artists?" Kaguya turned around and said seriously, while taking out a contract and placing it on the table.

Goto felt like his brain wasn't working properly.

"The company... does this floor belong to Shinomiya-kun?"

"This entire building belongs to me."

Upon hearing this, Goto's legs went weak and he almost knelt down.

"Haha, really?"

Feng was shocked. He knew about Kaguya's plan to break free from her family's control, but he never expected that she, a high school freshman, had already created such a huge fortune.

She's practically a business queen.

"Who exactly is Shinomiya-kun?"

Hearing Goto's mutterings, she naturally replied, "She's just an ordinary girl named Kaguya Shinomiya."

Goto silently shed tears. If Kaguya was ordinary, then what was she?

I had thought I could compete with a paramecium.

"I can provide you with a lot of resources, such as the best recording studios and professional mentors, to help you become number one in the world."

[Number One in the World...]

Upon hearing this word, Goto stopped overthinking. Kaguya was so rich, and she didn't seem to be lying. She would eventually have to enter society, but if she was a friend, it seemed acceptable.

And then I'll be a couch potato for life, hehehe...

Most importantly, the class monitor and Shinomiya seem to have a very good relationship.

Having said all that, how could Goto not be tempted? He bowed deeply and earnestly pleaded, "Please, please sign me!!!"

"Take a look at this contract."

Kaguya rubbed her forehead in exasperation. This child wouldn't even glance at her; wasn't he afraid she'd sell him off?

"Since it's Shinomiya-kun, I think it doesn't matter whether I watch it or not."

This trust was especially appreciated by Kaguya, who narrowed her beautiful eyes.

Feng glanced at the contract and noticed that the company name was still replaced with "xx": "Haven't thought of a name yet?"

"Well, I'm pretty confident in my ability to come up with names, so let's just use your name, Maple Leaf Media."

Goto nodded in agreement.

"Let's call it Maple Tree Media. I'm just a leaf. We need to embrace more talent, continuously grow stronger, and eventually form a complete tree to shelter the next generation of idealists from the wind and rain."

Seeing the two women staring at her in a daze, he felt a little embarrassed: "How was it? Pretty good, right?"

"Yeah, that's awesome."

Kaguya walked to the window alone, looked at the night view, took a deep breath, and then exhaled to calm herself down. Her love was overflowing. Kaede was so charming!

Goto no longer hesitated; this company deeply attracted her.

He handed the signed contract to Kaguya with both hands.

"Please take care of me from now on, Boqi-chan. As the first artist under the company, I have a gift for you."

"Oh? No need for gifts or anything..."

Kaguya led Goto to the door of a separate room: "From now on, this room will be your own music room. Come in and take a look."

Goto nervously swallowed, slowly pushed open the door, and saw warm-toned decor, an oversized and soft beanbag chair, and posters of their band on the wall.

Each of her original compositions was printed into a booklet and neatly placed on the table.

A brand new guitar was placed in the very center.

"Fender·CS?"

"Yes, these are all the gifts we prepared. Do you like them?"

"Th...thank you." Goto's eyes were brimming with tears as she clutched Kaede's clothes and bit her lip, trying not to cry. "Thank you so much!"

Actually, she had another ulterior motive when signing the contract. From what Kaede had just said, Goto knew that Kaede would be here in the future, and she wanted Kaede to continue to accompany her.

"Someone like me, clearly..."

"Shh!" Feng covered her mouth, his forehead pressed against hers: "Didn't I tell you? Don't underestimate yourself, you're my treasure."

"The fact that I signed you means you have talent that surpasses others. Shine brightly, the world's number one Pochi-chan."

Kaguya patted her back to comfort her.

Goto could no longer hold back, hugged them both, and cried loudly.

Kaede and Kaguya exchanged a glance and both reached out to ruffle Goto's hair, just like parents would.