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

Aine placed Sumimi's homepage in front of Akari, pointed at Misumi Hatsuka and Junda Mana, and asked Akari.

"I don't know him..."

The lamp shook its head.

Just as Aine was about to start recommending Sumi to Akari, Tsuki quietly said goodbye to them, "I'm leaving now."

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Following the map, Yue arrived at the upscale sushi restaurant that Ms. Sakura had found, located by the map.

The exterior design of this sushi restaurant is modern and sophisticated. The glass curtain wall reflects the light of the morning sun, making the entire shop shine. The exterior walls adopt a simple design style, with white walls paired with gold lines, which makes it look noble and elegant.

The store's exterior exudes a sense of elegance and sophistication, radiating a modern urban atmosphere. Standing at the store entrance, Yue couldn't help but lament that her wallet was about to suffer.

Wearing a mask, Yue pushed open the store door, and a waitress at the entrance greeted her. She was dressed in an elegant uniform, exuding a professional and friendly image.

"Welcome! Are you alone?"

Yue shook her head. "Three people."

The waiter glanced at the mask Yue was wearing and kindly asked, "Would you like a private room?"

The moon nodded.

"Then please come this way."

The waiter led Yue to a private room, where the decor was more refined. The bar counter was made of wood with a uniform color, smooth and delicate, exuding a high-end feel. Exquisite wine glasses and tableware were placed on it, which also looked particularly sophisticated.

The lighting was clearly carefully designed to be soft and warm, creating a comfortable and cozy atmosphere.

"Once all your guests have arrived, you can press the button on the table, and a professional sushi chef will prepare it for you."

After pouring water for Yue, the waiter left the room, leaving Yue alone.

Yue took off her mask. Although the weather in Tokyo in May wasn't particularly hot, wearing a mask for an extended period still made her feel somewhat stuffy.

Fine beads of sweat gradually appeared on her forehead, shimmering on her skin like glistening pearls.

As sweat seeped out, a faint blush gradually rose on Yue's cheeks. She couldn't help but gently wipe the sweat from her forehead with the back of her hand, and then gently wiped her cheeks with her fingers, hoping to alleviate the feeling of heat.

"I've arrived, please hurry up and come over."

Yue sent her room number to her former manager, Sakura Sakura.

"We'll be there in a bit~"

As expected, Yue didn't have to wait long before her former manager, Sakura Sakura, appeared before her, along with Mitsuha Hatsuka, who was completely covered up by a baseball cap, sunglasses, and a mask.

"Ugh~ It's so hot. I have to wear a suit all the time outside. It's so hot."

As soon as Sakura Sakura entered the room, she began to unbutton her shirt without any regard for her image, revealing her extremely vulgar white cleavage, and then drank the water placed in front of her in one gulp.

A drop of water slid down the curve of her chin, leaving a slightly damp mark on the collar of her shirt. The water seeped into the fabric, becoming particularly noticeable. As the drop fell, the dampness spread across her clothes, forming a slightly damp area. This damp mark, reflecting her unrefined manners, added a touch of vulgarity and lewdness to the luxuriously decorated room.

"Tsk..."

Tsuki grumbled unhappily at Sakura's behavior, then looked down at herself and realized that she was no match for her at all.

“Chu Hua, sit down. This isn’t the first time you’ve met Xiao Yue, so there’s no need to be so reserved.”

Miss Sakura gestured for Chuka to sit down.

"Miss Sakura has caused trouble for Senior Tsuki."

Chu Hua sat to Yue's left and took the initiative to apologize to Yue on behalf of her manager.

"It's okay, I know what kind of person she is."

"Moon-chan, you're still so unlovable. What do you mean by 'I'm like this'?"

Ms. Sakura, who was already in her thirties, angrily retorted to Yue after hearing his words.

Yue did not answer, but looked at the other person with resentful eyes.

Sakura felt a momentary embarrassment and unease when she looked at Yue, but she quickly put it out of her mind.

"Oh dear, Xiaoyue, if a person holds grudges, then life will definitely be very unpleasant."

"Is this your excuse for frequently borrowing money from your artists as their manager and then not repaying it for a long time?"

Yue would often think back to the past. Almost the instant she received her salary, as indicated by a text message, Sakura Sakura would appear before her, looking at her pitifully with acting skills far superior to Yue's, and asking her for money.

"Didn't I give you all that back after you announced your retirement from the entertainment industry?" Sakura Sakura was speechless after being confronted by Tsuki's words and could only retort in a low voice.

"You mean if I don't leave the entertainment industry, you won't pay me back?" Yue asked speechlessly after hearing Sakura Sakura's explanation.

She knew that Sakura Sakura spent most of her time finding suitable resources for them, which was quite expensive. Her own salary was often almost gone after she paid off her credit card bills. She lent money to them because of the resources they provided, so she only teased them when they objected.

If it were someone else who had been consistently borrowing money from her and dared to say something like that, she would probably be furious instantly.

"Miss Sakura and Senior Tsuki really have a good relationship."

Chu Hua said this after seeing the interaction between Yue and Sakura Sakura.

"Chu Hua, I have to tell you something. Don't lend money to Sakura when she asks you for it. Otherwise, she'll only pay you back when she's in her fifties or sixties and retires from acting."

Chu Hua frowned slightly, narrowed her eyes into slits, and revealed a pleasant smile, "Miss Sakura probably...wouldn't do such a thing, right?"

Although Chu Hua said this, her tone was full of doubt.

Upon hearing Hatsuka's words, Sakura looked smug: "Yeah, Tsuki, those are all outdated stereotypes. Since taking over Hatsuka, I haven't lent her a single penny."

Ignoring Sakura's smug words, Yue turned to Hatsuka to confirm, "Really? Hatsuka, if this guy didn't borrow money, then he must have done something rather despicable in other ways. Think about it carefully."

Chu Hua thought about it carefully and realized that apart from accepting their name and asking the filming crew to provide better meals and even desserts, as well as better accommodations and filming environments, Ms. Sakura did not seem to have done anything outrageous.

Chu Hua shook her head and said in confirmation, "I really can't remember what Ms. Sakura did. Perhaps Senior Yue should look at her in a new light."

Tsuki glanced suspiciously at the smug Sakura Sakura, silently considering the possibility that she might have reformed. Could it be that I really misunderstood her?

However, a single sentence from Sakura quickly dispelled her idea.

"Of course, I'm backed by a big company now. The group behind Sumimi is much richer than Sweat Pleas, so I can find excuses to get reimbursed for many things."

Ms. Sakura seemed quite pleased with herself for finding a new way to ask for money.

Yue silently repented for her earlier thought that the other person had reformed. Sakura Sakura was still the same Sakura Sakura, except that she was now finding all sorts of ways to get reimbursed by the company.

"Ms. Sakura... you shouldn't be talking about this kind of thing outside..." Hatsuka felt a little embarrassed by Sakura's unrestrained remarks. If this accidentally reached the ears of the company's finance department, she would probably be fired the next day for stepping into the company with her left foot.

"What are you afraid of? There's no one else here. Xiaoyue, are you the kind of person who likes to tattle?"

Sakura looked at Tsukishiro with a sincere expression, "Tsukishiro, you would never tell anyone about these things, right?"

"Since you've said that, how could I possibly tell anyone else?" Yue smiled kindly, which only made Sakura Sakura feel a chill run down her spine.

"Moon, you won't tell anyone, will you...you won't tell anyone, will you?"

Looking at the smile on Tsuki's face, Sakura lost her confidence, and her voice grew softer and softer.

When Yue discovered that Sakura Sakura didn't believe her, she said irritably, "Don't worry, my credibility is much higher than yours. If I said I wouldn't say it, then I definitely won't say it. How could you possibly have no confidence in me?"

After receiving Yue's affirmative answer, Sakura, who had been on the verge of collapse, instantly perked up again. She patted Yue on the shoulder and said, "Hahaha, I knew Yue wasn't that kind of person."

"Heh..." Yue sneered, "I'm curious which big tree you've climbed up to? You don't even bother to thoroughly review your expense reimbursement applications."

Sakura explained, "Do you know Wujia Road? It's the company that has many employees who came from Seisho. They used to focus on stage play performances, but now they're starting to expand into other types of performances."

"Oh...that company that started by selling protein bars?" Yue also had some impression of this company. Taozi had mentioned before that a senior from Shengxiang had gone to this company to participate in the competition. She heard that he was currently preparing a 2.5D project related to stage plays and was also practicing voice acting hard.

As for why Yue said that this company started by selling protein bars, it's because this company often bundles various merchandise with its own protein bars, giving away its own trading cards with the purchase of protein bars, and often bundling rare cards with protein bars.

Therefore, everyone jokingly says that the company's main business is making protein bars, and that other businesses such as animation production, stage play performances, trading cards, and various mobile games are just side businesses that come on the side when selling protein bars.

“Pfft… started by selling protein bars…” Sakura burst into laughter, slapping the table. “Little Yue, it’s a pity you’re not here with me anymore. Otherwise, President Kiko would definitely fire you if he heard what you said.”

Yue shrugged, indicating that she didn't care.

"Also, my ability to get reimbursed isn't just due to having powerful connections; it's also related to my outstanding personal abilities." (Wu Yiqi, 8877, left a question)

Sakura proudly puffed out her impressive chest as she spoke.

Yue didn't refute this. Sakura Sakura's ability as a manager is indeed outstanding. She can bring in a lot of advertisements and sponsorships. The jobs she gets are generally well paid, and the workload is basically commensurate with the salary. There won't be any jobs with high workload but no money.

"So you've found a job at that company again?" Tsuki asked, following up on Sakura's words.

"Have you heard of the Togawa Group? It's the Togawa Group, which is famous in the music industry."

Sakura's face was full of "Praise me!" expressions, but she didn't notice that when she said the words "Togawa Group," both Tsuki and Hatsuka's expressions changed at the same time.

"Togawa?" 』x2

“toga…”

Chu Hua was even more eager than Yue, and she anxiously asked Sakura, "Sakura-nee, how do you write 'togawa'?"

"Huh? Let me think about how to tell you." Sakura Sakura, who was suddenly asked by her own artist, showed a somewhat immature side and couldn't think of the two Chinese characters to describe it for a moment.

"It's not the Toyokawa from the former Takada Toyokawa-cho, is it?" Seeing that Sakura Sakura had been thinking for a long time but couldn't figure out how to tell them those two words, Tsukigami offered to help.

Chu Hua turned to look at Yue, who had spoken, and Yue looked back at Chu Hua. Through a brief exchange of glances, the two roughly determined that they were probably both interested in the surname Togawa for the same reason.

Of the three present, only the out-of-place Sakura Sakura suddenly slammed her hand down, as if struck by a revelation: "Oh, right, right, it's that Toyokawa. Tsuki, how did you know? I remember that Toyokawa Town was merged into the current Takada Honcho of Toyoshima Ward a long time ago. People who don't usually look into it probably don't know that."

When the Stage Opens: Chapter Twenty-Seven - A Wonderful Fate

After the three finished their simple meal, Sakura Sakura leaned back in her chair without a care for her image, patted her stomach, and said, "I'm satisfied, I'm completely satisfied now."

Yue stared at the few remaining Fukuzawa Yukichi bills in her wallet, feeling a pang of heartache. It was only the second week of May, and she already had only this much money left. If she didn't want to ask her parents for money or touch her fixed deposit for the rest of the month, she would have to cut all her large purchases.

Seeing Yue staring at her wallet, Chu Hua said apologetically, "I'm sorry, Yue-senpai, Ms. Sakura insisted on dragging me here today, so you've had to spend money."

"Chuhua, it's okay. Don't be fooled by Xiaoyue's current expression of being broke. She's actually quite wealthy, but she just doesn't usually ask her parents for money," Sakura Sakura said to Chuhua.

"So Senior Yue is a rich second generation?" Chu Hua turned to look at Yue in surprise, a strange look flashing in her eyes.

"Did Tsuki-senpai know Sho because of this connection? No... we can't draw any conclusions yet. Tsuki-senpai might just know Togawa; we can't be sure she knows Sho."

Yue was unaware of Chu Hua's true feelings; she was simply sad because her wallet was empty.

"Rich kids don't get their money from thin air, you know," Yue said to Sakura Sakura with a hint of annoyance.

"Alright, now that we've eaten, let's have Chu Hua sign this for her and then we'll go," Sakura Sakura said, stretching and standing up.

"Ms. Sakura, you should go ahead. I have some things I want to discuss with Senior Yue," Hatsuka said apologetically.