In music anime, band girls won't be alone.

——"Toyokawa."

The woman smiled as she put away her tablet.

"That's right, please follow me."

After leading the girl to the entrance of a recording studio, the woman took out a magnetic card from her pocket and handed it to her.

"This is the recording studio that Mr. Shirakawa booked."

"The recording studio will be open from 12 noon to 10 pm today."

Toyokawa Shoko decided to test her idea.

She looked at the woman in front of her, a hint of doubt in her expression.

"I don't think he booked for this time."

The woman told the truth.

"Yes, Mr. Shirakawa originally booked a time from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., but he called about an hour ago to change the time."

Is there anything we can do for you?

Toyokawa Shoko suddenly felt a lump in her throat.

At this moment, she realized that Shirakawa Ze had changed the appointment time after hearing the broadcast, considering that she could no longer practice in the public music room.

However, the other person used the excuse of asking for help, as if he owed him a favor.

If she didn't press the issue, she wouldn't feel guilty at all when accepting the other person's kindness based on this explanation.

Recalling the interactions between the other person and her, she could sense that the other person was extremely careful in protecting her self-esteem.

This left Toyokawa Shoko both touched and puzzled.

What exactly is the purpose behind their painstaking efforts?

She mainly couldn't understand what she, in her current state, did that made him want to do this for her...

After calming herself down, she looked at the woman with curiosity in her eyes, shook her head, and then prepared to swipe her card to open the door.

The woman bowed slightly to him, and then spoke.

"We will provide complimentary drinks and snacks for our VIP guests. Would you prefer coffee, tea, or juice?"

The girl paused for a moment, then spoke.

"Cafe."

After all, we usually take a nap for ten or twenty minutes at noon, but I didn't take one today, so I do feel a bit sleepy.

The woman responded, bowed again, and left.

Shoko Toyokawa opened the door to the recording studio and went inside.

The recording studio is divided into two parts by vacuum glass: one side is the control room with computers, mixing consoles and other equipment, and the other side is the recording area with radio equipment and a piano.

The girl's gaze naturally fell on the piano first.

With just one glance, she recognized the model of the piano, and a hint of reminiscence appeared in her eyes.

I thought to myself, "This piano is so beautiful, I haven't touched it in so long."

She slowly sat down at the piano, opened the key cover, gently stroked the keys, and then played a few basic chords to test the sound.

What a pleasant sound...

At that moment, the doorbell rang twice softly.

Shoko Toyokawa opened the door and saw a staff member standing outside pushing a small cart with a platter of coffee and snacks.

After placing the coffee and snacks down, the staff member bowed slightly to the girl and then left.

After taking a sip of coffee and eating two pastries, Toyokawa Shoko sat down at the piano and began to practice, her eyes resolute.

Regardless, she will definitely deliver a satisfactory recording result today...

Volume 1: Chapter 84 Asking again would be impure

After leaving the school, Shirakawa took Takamatsu Akari and Shiina Tatsuki to a nearby restaurant and booked a small private room.

After ordering, Shirakawa looked at the latter.

"Shiina, you might have to work hard these next few days, since you're the only one who knows how to make drinks."

The other person shook their head.

"It's not hard."

Takamatsu also looked over, his expression serious, his eyes filled with encouragement.

"Lixi, you can do it!"

Shiina Riki suddenly felt as if he had been given a physical boost, and immediately nodded.

"Yeah! I'll try my best!"

Gao Songdeng's gaze remained fixed on her, his tone filled with concern.

"Lixi seems to be in a bad mood today, why?"

Although the other person looked much the same as usual, with a cold expression.

However, the emotions in his eyes had changed somewhat.

Especially after changing into a maid outfit and returning to the classroom, Takamatsu Akari clearly sensed that the other person's mood was a bit off.

Shiina Tatsuki quickly said it was nothing.

After all, it's impossible to say to someone's face, "I'm unhappy because I didn't see you wearing a maid outfit," right?

She couldn't bring herself to say those words.

But Shirakawa Sawa could say it.

He looked at Gao Songdeng.

"Because of what I said before, Tateshina misunderstood that Touka-chan would also be wearing a maid outfit at this event."

I was a little disappointed to find out today that you don't actually need to wear it.

These words made both girls blush.

Takamatsu Akari paused for a moment, then looked at Shiina Tatsuki with a look of seeking confirmation in her eyes.

The other person avoided eye contact and didn't dare to say a word.

For some reason, she felt that it would be incredibly disrespectful to say that she wanted to see him in a maid outfit.

Seeing that the other person didn't speak, Gao Songdeng turned his gaze to the boy next to him.

Shirakawa secretly squeezed her small hand under the table to reassure her, then looked at Shiina Tatsuki with a serious expression.

"Shiina-kun, I apologize to you. I said something that could be easily misunderstood."

"To express my apology, after dinner we'll go to a clothing store, and I'll wear a maid outfit for you."

"If you still won't forgive me, I can still dance."

Seeing the other person say such things with a serious expression, Shiina Ritsuki couldn't help but laugh, feeling relieved.

She wasn't really holding a grudge, she was just a little uncomfortable.

After all, something we've been looking forward to for so long will ultimately never happen.

Although part of it was my own fault, I was still somewhat unhappy.

I'm just simply unhappy; I don't resent anyone.

Even if the other party doesn't apologize now, she won't think about it anymore in a couple of days.

She looked at the boy, a little embarrassed.

"I misunderstood, it's not your fault."

"If anyone should apologize, it's me."

She was being sincere, because she felt that she had been too slow to regulate her emotions, which led the two of them to do things they shouldn't have.

Seeing that Shiina Tatsuki's mood had improved somewhat, Takamatsu Akari's eyes showed a hint of joy, and she secretly squeezed Shirakawa Sawa's hand under the table.

After lunch, Shiina Tatsuki said goodbye to the two of them and went home.

She now wants to spend as much time as possible learning composition, striving to finish the song for "Mi Xing Jiao" as soon as possible, so that Gao Songdeng can perform on stage again.

After watching Shiina Ritsuki for a while, Takamatsu Akari turned her gaze to the boy beside her.

"Ze-kun, is it really that important for Li-xi to me to wear a maid outfit?"

Shirakawa Ze thought for a moment and replied.

"Rather than the maid outfit, I think Shiina is more looking forward to seeing you in a different style than usual."

Takamatsu nodded, hesitated for a moment, and then asked,

"What about Ze-kun...?"

Does what I wear... matter to you?

Looking at the shy, sparkling girl before him, Shirakawa felt a fire ignite within him, making his mouth dry...

He knew that the other party's question was only what it seemed to mean.

It's highly likely that seeing her own clothes affected Shiina Tatsuki's emotions, so she wanted to ask her closer self if she had any thoughts on the matter.

It is an absolutely pure thought.

But looking at the other person's expression, he couldn't remain innocent.

After trying to calm himself down, Shirakawa Ze spoke with some difficulty.

"Dengjiang, I can't lie to you, clothing really does have a big impact on a person."

"However, you don't necessarily have to follow other people's ideas. Just wear whatever makes you comfortable."