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

Hearing Hayami-senpai's words, Kurosawa Momoko pointed at herself in disbelief, pausing for a moment. "Huh? I came to see this?" A look of surprise appeared on her face, and her eyes revealed a hint of reluctance. "I'm completely incapable of this, so please don't make me see it."

Hayami Ai smiled slightly, her tone gentle yet firm, "You can give it a try. Maybe someone who knows nothing about it can discover some problems through intuition?"

"Okay, I'll give it a try." She sighed softly and began to look at the application form carefully.

However, after looking for a long time, she couldn't see anything at all, not even some of the issues that Yue and Kui mentioned.

She replied truthfully, "I didn't see anything."

Hayami Ai nodded, her face showing an expression of agreement. She walked over and handed another file from Yurisaki Aoi's desk to everyone, explaining, "Why don't you take another look at this table as well?"

"Hmm?" Yurisaki Aoi took the form from Hayami Ai's hand. It listed the projects that had been approved and their descriptions. After examining it carefully, she had a look of sudden realization on her face.

"Oh, I see! Then it's unlikely to pass."

"?" Yue was a little puzzled. How could they see the clues so quickly?

Seeing the puzzled look on Yue's face, Aoi handed her the form. She only glanced at it before understanding the reason.

"What? What? Let me see?" Momoko Kurosawa eagerly took the form from Tsuki's hand.

To her surprise, she had thought she could find the problems on the application form by looking at the approved plays on the form, but after looking at it several times, she still couldn't find any obvious problems.

Seeing Taozi's brows furrowing deeper and deeper, Yue couldn't help but speak up and prompt her, "Taozi, don't you think the content of one of the plays on this form is somewhat similar to the content of this application form?"

"Ah!" Reminded by Yue, Momoko also noticed some problems. Although the submitted plots were not the same, aside from the plot development and characters, the plot synopsis in this application form was too similar to the general framework of a play that had already been approved.

Seeing that the three of them had almost figured out the problem, Hayami Ai explained to them, "Although the two scripts are only roughly the same, there are still some differences in the plot development and content. However, if two similar plays are performed in a short period of time, it may cause audience fatigue and some unnecessary misunderstandings. Therefore, it is necessary to make modifications or to have a longer interval between performances."

She sighed softly and continued, "While considering the content of the application form, we also need to take into account the upcoming performances and other matters. We can't just consider a single application in isolation; we need to consider the issue from a holistic perspective and think about whether we can proceed with the application to hold an external performance."

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"Phew..." In the bathroom of the Starlight Hall in Shengxiang Dormitory, the three of them soaked in the huge bathtub together and let out a long breath at the same time.

Yuri Aoi leaned her head back against the tiles and complained, "I didn't expect the student council to have so many things to consider. I originally thought that just approving documents every day would be easy."

Hearing the girl's complaints, Hinasaki quietly comforted her, "When I first became an idol, I also thought being an idol was easy. You could earn a lot of money just by singing and dancing every day."

"The result was that, in addition to the performance, there were various handshake events, radio broadcasts promoting the songs, variety shows, and promotional videos. These were all written in the contract at the time."

"Many things that seem simple are actually just things you haven't done yourself, and you don't understand the hard work behind the scenes."

Momoko Kurosawa silently sank her expression further into the water. After all, she only came into contact with drama-related content in junior high school and had not yet joined the student council, so there was nothing for her to complain about.

At this point, it's best for her to remain silent and listen quietly to avoid being harmed.

However, Momoko Kurosawa had tried her best to minimize her presence, but in this bathroom, besides the three of them, there was only water and mist, making it difficult for the other two to ignore her.

"Speaking of which, Momo, have you ever had a similar experience?" Yuri Aoi asked curiously. She only knew that her roommate's resume started from junior high school, but she knew almost nothing else about it.

Even Yue cast a curious glance at Taozi, as she was quite interested in Taozi's past experiences. Since Taozi was able to receive the invitation from that mysterious giraffe, there must be something special about her.

Feeling the gazes of her two friends beside her, Momoko Kurosawa felt a sense of pressure.

She quickly reviewed the first sixteen years of her life and found that there was really nothing worth mentioning. If she hadn't seen Hinasaki's performance and developed the idea of ​​getting closer to her, she would probably be an ordinary high school girl in Haneoka or Hanasaki River now.

Therefore, she could only shake her head and truthfully explain her situation: "I... I don't have anything worth mentioning. My previous experiences were all too ordinary, nothing worth mentioning."

Yue glanced at Momoko, and since the other party had said that, she didn't feel comfortable asking her any further questions. On the contrary, Yuri Saki Aoi, who was standing to the side, was somewhat dissatisfied with Momoko's reply.

“Peach, you’re someone who’s qualified to join the Shengxiang Music Academy, how could you be completely without anything worth mentioning?”

Yuri Saki's suspicions were not entirely unfounded. After all, in the entertainment industry, if you successfully graduate from Seisho, most theater companies will extend offers to you.

However, what specific role one can play after entering the program depends on each individual's efforts.

"Emmm..." Momoko Kurosawa pondered, finally finding a bright spot in her otherwise unremarkable life: "Does my participation in a Sailor Moon stage play during junior high count?"

As soon as Momo said that, Yuri Saki Aoi and Hinasaki Tsuki, who was in a relaxed state and not paying much attention, both stiffened at the same time.

The two looked at Momoko Kurosawa with strange eyes, then exchanged a glance.

Hinasaki Tsuki exchanged glances with Yurisaki Aoi, as if to say, "Have you ever seen anything like this before?"

Yuri Aoi shook her head: "I've never actually seen it before..."

Momoko Kurosawa, looking at the conversation between the two people beside her, asked in confusion, "W-what's wrong? Is there a problem?"

Hinasaki sighed, patted Momoko on the shoulder, and said to her in a heartfelt tone of regret, "It's nothing... I just feel sorry that you missed out on a long-term job, Momoko..."

"What does this mean?" Momoko Kurosawa was baffled by Hinasaki's riddle-like behavior.

Aoi explained to Momo, "Because long-term projects like Sailor Moon are unlikely to have a change of personnel within three or four years, the same team is basically used for each phase, so it's a long-term job, and it can also help build brand awareness."

"Oh... I see. Since we've already missed our chance, that's just how it is." Momoko Kurosawa seemed completely unconcerned, glancing furtively at Hinasaki beside her.

Thinking to himself, "After all, Xiaoyue is the highest priority."

Yue suddenly asked Momoko, "Speaking of which... Momoko, is there a video or Blu-ray of your performance available online?"

Momoko nodded and replied expectantly, "I received a Blu-ray from the project team before. Would you like to see it, Tsuki-chan?"

A hint of curiosity and anticipation flashed in her eyes as she nodded gently and said, "Yes, I really want to see it. I've never had the chance to see your performance before, but today is the perfect opportunity."

A hint of joy flashed in Peach's eyes. She was still very confident in her performance back then, and maybe Yue would even praise her after watching it.

Receiving praise from your idol is an incredibly wonderful thing for any die-hard fan.

"Then I'll go back to my room and find the BD in a bit, and we can all watch it together in the living room."

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The three of them came out of the bathroom and bumped into Yukimi Sakura and Konohana Sakuya, who had just returned from outside. The two groups exchanged brief greetings.

"Good evening, Sakura, Sakuya," Yue said with a smile, her face warm. "We were just about to watch Momoko's performance in the living room, would you like to come along?"

Yukimi Sakura paused for a moment, then revealed a timid yet intrigued expression. "Momoko-san... what was the previous performance? Which play was it?"

Yuri Aoi chimed in, explaining, "It's a stage play of Sailor Moon, and Momoko plays Sailor Moon in it."

Sakuya Konohana nodded, a look of amusement in her eyes. "That sounds great. I'd love to see Momoko's performance too."

Seeing this, Momoko Kurosawa showed a slightly shy expression.

She glanced at Hinasaki, a hint of anticipation in her eyes, "Then let's all watch it together. I hope you'll like it."

Everyone nodded in unison, then walked together to the living room. Yue took out the remote control, inserted the Blu-ray disc that Taozi had provided, and everyone found a comfortable spot to sit down, ready to enjoy the wonderful performance.

Inspired by our beloved older brother's voice actress, Momoyo Koyama.

However, Momo and Momoyo are quite similar.

Prequel to Side Story: The Prelude to the Eleventh Side Story Selection

Yue pressed the play button on the remote control, and the opening scene of the Sailor Moon stage play immediately appeared on the TV screen, with soft lighting and dynamic music instantly filling the living room.

Momoko Kurosawa, standing to the side, looked a little nervous. Although she was confident in her acting skills, this was, after all, the first time she had shown her past performance in front of her friends.

The scene shifts, and actors in gorgeous costumes appear on stage. When Momoko appears, wearing Sailor Moon's classic outfit, she immediately attracts everyone's attention.

Hinasaki glanced at Momoko Kurosawa on the screen, then turned to look at Momoko sitting next to her, before turning back to the television with a hint of uncertainty.

In the television footage, Momoko Kurosawa, during her junior high school years, appears remarkably petite in her classic Sailor Moon outfit. Back then, Momoko had a youthful face, an innocent smile, and an overall aura of youthful vitality and purity.

Momoko Kurosawa has completely shed the naivety of her junior high school days. Her height has increased significantly in the past few years, and her figure has become fuller and more proportionate. Her slightly curly hair is draped over her shoulders, making her look mature and charming. Her facial features are more defined, and the childishness on her face has long been taken away by time, replaced by confidence and perseverance.

Hinasaki couldn't help but smile and gently poked Momo next to her. "You were so cute back then. You look completely different now."

When Peach heard Yue's praise, she looked a little embarrassed. She lowered her head slightly, and her ears turned a faint blush.

She gently ran her fingers through her hair, her eyes darting around, trying to conceal her inner turmoil, but her sparkling eyes betrayed her emotions. Her fingers trembled slightly, and her heartbeat quickened involuntarily.

She turned her head to look at the TV, trying to focus her attention on the screen, but her heart was filled with the sweet joy of being praised by her family.

The video was only two hours long, roughly the length of a normal movie. It wasn't particularly long, but it wasn't short either. With everyone focused, the time passed quickly without them even realizing it.

"How is it?" Peach asked everyone cautiously.

"Very good." Yue spoke first, her eyes sparkling with appreciation. Although she hadn't seen other Sailor Moon stage plays performed by her predecessors, she felt that if Sailor Moon really existed, she should be like Momo in the real world.

Sakuya Konohana then said, "Momoko, your acting is truly amazing. I was completely mesmerized. I never imagined you were this good back in middle school."

Momoko Kurosawa was a little embarrassed by everyone's praise, and her blush deepened. She lowered her head slightly, her eyes filled with shyness, and said, "Thank you for your praise."

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"Hehehe~ Hehehe~"

Yuri Saki looked at Kurosawa Momoko, who had been grinning foolishly on the bed ever since watching the video and being praised by everyone, and gave her a look of disgust.

Momoko Kurosawa was lying on the bed, hugging her pillow, her face buried in the soft pillowcase, curled up in a ball, a happy smile on her face. Her eyes were slightly narrowed, the corners of her mouth turned up, and she occasionally let out a silly "hehehe" laugh. The laughter conveyed a sense of satisfaction and joy, as if she had just experienced something wonderful.

Momoko's mind kept replaying the praise everyone had given her, especially Hinasaki Tsuki's compliments. Tsuki's appreciative gaze and warm words made Momoko feel incredibly happy.

She couldn't help but laugh out loud again, rolled over slightly, and changed to a more comfortable position on the bed, still wearing a sweet smile on her face.

Yuri Saki stood to the side, watching her roommate's expression, feeling both amused and exasperated. She sighed softly, put her hands on her hips, and shook her head helplessly. "Momo, you've been grinning like an idiot for half an hour now. Is it really necessary to be this happy all the time?"

Peach looked up, her eyes sparkling, and the smile on her lips couldn't hide her joy. "But everyone really praised me, especially Xiaoyue. She said my performance was great! Hehehe~"

Aoi rolled her eyes, walked to the bedside, and gently patted Momo's shoulder. "I know you're happy, but don't keep smiling like that, it's really silly."

Peach sat up, still hugging her pillow. Her smile faded slightly, but the happiness in her eyes was still evident. "I'm sorry, Aoi, this is the first time I've been praised by so many people, especially Yue."

"Actually, the key point is the part where Yue praises him..."

Seeing the genuine joy in Momo's eyes, Aoi couldn't bear to scold her anymore. She sighed and softened her tone, "Okay, I understand how you feel. But get some rest, you have class tomorrow."

"Okay!" Peach agreed to Aoi, nodded, put down the pillow, and the smile on her face was still there, but it was no longer the silly smile, but a smile of satisfaction and happiness.

"Get some rest, goodnight." Seeing that Momo wasn't making any more strange noises, Aoi turned off the lights and got into bed.

In the darkness, Momoko stared at the ceiling above her head, a smile still playing on her lips. "Tsuki-chan praised me today! Hehehe, Tsuki-chan praised me today."

The next morning, when Yuri Saki woke up, the sunlight was already filling the room. She rubbed her eyes and habitually turned to look at the bed beside her, only to be startled by what she saw.

Momoko Kurosawa was sitting on the bed, with prominent dark circles under her eyes, her gaze somewhat unfocused, and a deep weariness in her eyes.

Her hair was disheveled and draped over her shoulders, and her usually neat bangs were now messy. Her face was slightly pale, clearly because she hadn't slept well all night.

"Rather than saying I didn't sleep well all night... it's more accurate to say..."

Aoi asked hesitantly, "What's wrong with Momo? You didn't... sleep all night, did you?"

Peach yawned, her eyes looking tired but still with a hint of a smile: "I still slept for an hour or two."