After dropping out of school, I chose to join a girls' band.

"Moon Girl, do you know what happened while I was playing a game on my phone just now?"

"What happened? Did someone give you a skin and want you to date her?" Yue looked at Taozi, who had already fallen for the regular clothes, with annoyance.

Yesterday, the other party asked to stay at her house during the May Day holiday, saying that their parents were traveling and they didn't want to go home.

"What are you talking about, Yue?" Momoko looked completely bewildered by Yue's words and couldn't understand.

"It's nothing. I learned it from some Chinese netizens when I was browsing Twitter," Yue explained.

"So, Momo, what happened while you were playing games? If it's just that your skillful gameplay was trying to distract me and disturb my sleep, then you might as well go home and sleep tonight." Yue sat up in bed, combing her messy hair, and looked at Momo with eyes that seemed capable of killing.

"Hehe, Yue will be so surprised if she finds out!" Momoko took out her phone from behind her back, adding a Doraemon sound effect as she said, "Ta-da! Yue, come and see!"

"What is this?" Yue leaned closer and noticed that Taozi's phone displayed four travel vouchers for a three-day trip to Hokkaido.

"Hey! Peach, are you sure you won this in a game?" Yue's sleepy mind instantly cleared up, and she pointed at her phone screen and asked.

“That’s right, Yue, you read that right. I’ve already called and confirmed that the travel voucher is real and can cover our airfare and hotel expenses.”

"So, Momo, you want to come find me and go to Hokkaido with me?" Yue asked.

“That’s right, that’s right. I just asked Shengxiang’s classmates, and they all seem to have gone out to play, so it’s just the two of us right now. We still have two tickets left. Should we ask Deng? Or do you have any other friends? We can’t waste these tickets.”

The first image that popped into Yue's mind was a pair of blue twin tails, but after thinking about it carefully, she realized that the other party probably wouldn't go.

Moreover, if Deng were to go, then Xiangzi would definitely not go.

Then there was only one choice left. The twin tails in Yue's mind disappeared, and she transformed into a girl with long, straight black hair, just like herself.

"I think I can ask."

Yue took out her phone, first sending a message to Deng, explaining the whole story, and then asking Deng if she would like to go to Hokkaido together.

Not long after, Yue received a reply from Deng, which basically said that she thanked her for the invitation and that she had time.

After confirming that the lamp was working properly, Yue sent the same message to Lixi, but added the phrase "The lamp will also be there" to the message.

"Go."

Lixi's reply was very concise and quick.

Yue looked at Taozi and said, "I've found two people here, and not a single scroll has been wasted."

"Who is the one besides the lamp?" Peach asked curiously.

"She's a beautiful girl who's just as dazzling but has lost her way," Yue said, deliberately keeping him in suspense.

"Is that so? Anyway, I have complete confidence in Yue's ability to make friends."

Should I thank you for your trust?

"Hehe, just treat me to another conveyor belt sushi meal," Momo said cutely.

"Didn't you say you didn't like it yesterday?" Yue complained.

"No way, I just said it wasn't what I imagined a feast to be like, I didn't say I didn't want to eat it," Peach retorted, protesting Yue's misinterpretation of her meaning.

"Wouldn't it be nice to treat you to a big meal in Hokkaido later? Or how about I cook for you today?" Yue had become immune to Momo's protests.

"Can Yue-chan cook?" Momo asked, tilting her head.

"If we're only talking about filling my stomach, then I do know a little bit about it. But if we're talking about making it taste good, then I can only say I can't do it," Yue explained.

"How about we order takeout again? That Chinese restaurant we went to last time was pretty good." As Taozi spoke, her eyes began to light up.

Yue probably remembered the taste of that Chinese restaurant from last time.

"Alright, let's go out and work on our Hokkaido travel itinerary after we finish eating." Yue picked up her phone and sent a message to Deng and Lixi about meeting at Ring later to discuss the matter.

————Girl eating————

After having a simple Chinese-style breakfast, Yue and Taozi set off for Ring.

When the two arrived, Lixi and Deng were sitting together chatting.

"Momoko, let me introduce you. This is Shiina Tatsuki, my friend with Akari, and the drummer for Crychic."

"Lixi, this is Momoko Kurosawa, my classmate from Seisho. She's the one who won the ticket to Hokkaido this time."

Yue took the initiative to help Taozi and Lixi get to know each other.

"Thank you so much for the trip, Kurosawa-senpai," Riki said to Momoko.

"Thank you, Peach," the lamp said.

"It's okay, Lixi, just call me Peach like you do with Deng, no need to be so formal."

"And there's no need to thank me too much. After all, these two travel vouchers would be a waste if you didn't go. Besides, it'll be more lively with more people, and maybe we can do some fun things tonight," Peach said with a smile.

"So, Peach, you've already called to ask about the usage instructions for this travel voucher, right?" Yue took the initiative to steer the conversation.

"Yes, they told me that I could get reimbursed if I bought plane tickets and stayed in designated hotels during the Golden Week holiday," Peach said after recalling for a moment.

“In that case, we’re actually quite free. Let’s discuss our travel plans next,” Yue initiated the conversation.

Before the stage opens: Chapter Thirty: The Hot Spring Inn

On the second day of Golden Week, Hinasaki, Momoko Kurosawa, Tatsuki Shiina, and Akari Takamatsu, along with their luggage, headed to the airport and boarded a plane bound for Hokkaido.

When Hokkaido was mentioned, the group immediately thought of the snow-capped mountains unique to the north, so yesterday they decided to go skiing in Hokkaido first.

Unfortunately, many people think the same way during the Golden Week holiday. After checking the room availability of several hotels that offer reimbursement yesterday, they found that all of them were fully booked.

Fortunately, Yue remembered that her unreliable parents had acquaintances in Hokkaido who ran a hotel, so after making a few simple phone calls, she solved the group's accommodation problem.

After getting off the plane, the group took a bus for two hours before finally arriving at the hotel owned by Yue's parents' acquaintance.

The hotel is a rather retro building, with a wooden exterior and black brick tiles on the roof, giving it an antique feel, but the interior is actually a reinforced concrete structure.

The hotel is located at the foot of the ski resort and has a relatively large number of guests. However, due to the lack of online booking channels and online advertising, there are still a few vacant rooms available for about four people.

"It looks like there's a hot spring here." Yue, wrapped in thick clothes and carrying her luggage, said to the group while looking at the sign at the entrance of the shop that offered hot spring services.

"Want some hot spring perks like in light novels?" Momoko said with a smile, her eerie grin making her look like a greasy middle-aged man in his fifties or sixties.

"Where did you come from, you greasy old man? Your smile is so lewd." Yue said with some disgust as she looked at Taozi's smile.

"I'd love to try the hot springs." The lamp was also wrapped in thick clothes, and came up with a penguin-like gait to prevent herself from falling.

"I want to go too!" Lixi immediately echoed after hearing Deng's words.

"Moon-chan, it's three votes to one now, so don't resist!"

"I never said I wouldn't go, so where did I get a ticket from?"

The four of them stepped into the hotel, and the landlady sitting at the door immediately came to greet them.

"Oh my, is that Yue-chan? It's been so long! I used to hold you when you were little." The proprietress used the conversational skills that elders usually use.

Yue's lips twitched, and she sighed, saying that this was why she didn't like to communicate with the adults she knew. She felt a little helpless and disgusted by this kind of superficiality.

Although that's what she thought, since the person was her parents' friend and she needed their help, she could only use her superb acting skills to put on a smile and reply in an extremely sweet tone that suited her elders' ideals.

"Murokawa-san, it's been a long time. Thank you so much for reserving two rooms for us during the peak tourist season."

Yue's voice was kind and polite, but a hint of embarrassment and awkwardness in her eyes betrayed her.

"Oh, it's alright. We're never fully booked anyway. Compared to making money, I'm happier that Yue-chan can bring her friends over to play," the landlady named Murokawa Yuki said happily, covering her mouth with a smile that revealed sincerity and kindness.

"Changxing, come here quickly and take Yue and the others to their room," the landlady called to her husband.

"Hi, hi." A man who looked like a corporate slave came down the stairs and looked at the crowd.

"Uncle Murokawa, it's been a long time. My father asked me to give you my regards." Yue's manners were impeccable, and her tone was full of respect.

"Please also give my regards to your father. Come with me."

Compared to the outgoing and generous proprietress, the owner, Masayuki Murokawa, is more reserved and speaks less, but his attitude is equally friendly and enthusiastic.

He helped Yue and her group carry their luggage and led them to their room.

The hotel room was decorated in a very traditional Japanese style.

When Yue opened the door, a refreshing scent of tatami mats wafted out.

The room's floor is covered with natural wood tatami mats, the texture of which exudes a natural feel, making you feel as if you are surrounded by nature. Thick mats and soft cushions are placed on the tatami mats, giving a comfortable and warm feeling, making you want to sit down and relax.

A low coffee table sits in the center, its wood grain clearly visible, giving it a rustic yet refined feel. On the table are exquisite tea sets, including a teapot and teacups, each exuding a subtle fragrance that brings joy.

"Heave-ho~"

Just as Yue was observing the room layout, Momoko skillfully opened the closet door, took out the bedding, and spread it on the tatami mat.

"Would you like to sleep on the left or right side tonight, Yue-chan?" Momo sat upright on the made-up bed, holding a pillow under her chin, and looked at Yue with a bright smile, as if waiting for his answer.

"Can I sleep next door? I'll go find Lixi or Deng to switch places." Yue looked at Taozi's smile and felt a slight tremor in her heart. She had a feeling that the other person was definitely not thinking anything good, so she turned around and wanted to leave.

"No, no, no! I was wrong, I was wrong, okay?" Peach quickly grabbed Yue's clothes.

"Moon, Peach, have you packed your things? Lamp and I are about to head to the ski resort." Li hope's voice came from outside the door, interrupting their conversation.

"Wait a moment, we'll be right there," Yue replied to Lixi outside the door, then turned to Taozi.

"Take your things out of the suitcase and pack them. We're going skiing," Yue said to Momo, who was clinging to her leg.

"So, Yue, you're not switching rooms with Lixi and the others tonight?"

"I'm not changing anymore, I'm not changing anymore. Hurry up and take out your ski gear, like goggles and hat, and stop clinging to my legs." Yue pulled Momoko's hands off her legs with some disgust.

"Yay!" Peach, like a big dog that had been rewarded with a bone by its owner, ran excitedly to open her suitcase and take out her skiing equipment.

Yue watched Taozi's back as she buried herself in packing her suitcase.

I have this feeling that ever since that day at Tokyo Tower, although she hasn't asked me to go back to Seisho, she seems to have become even more clingy to me.

"Moon? What's wrong? Is there something on me? Why are you looking at me like that?" Peach, wearing goggles, turned to look at Moon.

"It's nothing, you can continue packing your things." Yue turned her head, opened her suitcase, and began rummaging through it.

Ten minutes later, Momoko Kurosawa, Hinasaki Hinasaki, Tatsuki Shiina, and Akari Takamatsu boarded the cable car to the top of the ski resort.