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

"I hope Lixi won't be angry..."

Recalling Lixi's merciless tone when someone was late, she quickened her pace again.

The phone in her hand vibrated several times in a row. Yue didn't need to look to know the general content of the messages; they were probably asking about her situation.

He rushed into Ring, pushed open the recording studio door, and, still catching his breath, said apologetically.

"Sorry everyone, the drama department needed to talk to me about something, so I'm a little late."

The first person to look over was sitting behind the drum, wanting to get angry, but remembering that the other person was Yue, he didn't say anything.

"Moon...don't be late next time..."

Yue nodded apologetically to Li hope, then glanced around at the other people in the room. Le Nai was fiddling with her guitar in front of the speakers, and tilted her head curiously after noticing Yue's gaze.

"Ah... Rakuna is still the same as always."

Yue's gaze passed over Lena and fell on the little lamp sitting obediently on the ground. She was arranging the band-aids she had collected in a row and writing something on them in a notebook.

"The little lamp is just as bright as ever."

Finally, Yue's gaze fell on Aine and Suze, who were standing close together, and several question marks appeared above her head.

Seeing that Aine was resting her head on Su Shi's plump thighs, and Su Shi was also showing a gentle expression, stroking Aine's head.

Are these two usually this close?

Yue looked at Lixi with a questioning gaze, completely ignoring what the two innocent little animals, Deng and Le Nai, might know.

Lixi shook her head, indicating that she knew nothing about it; the two were already like this when she arrived.

Although Su Shi usually takes good care of everyone, this is the first time I've seen someone use her lap as a pillow.

"Aine was having a bit of a headache just now, so I'll take care of her for a bit."

Su Shi sensed Yue's gaze, turned her head, and explained with a smile.

"Aine, it's almost done. Xiaoyue has arrived too. It's time to get ready to practice."

Su Shi whispered to Aine, who was resting with her eyes closed on her lap.

"Huh? I don't want to get up yet..."

Aine reluctantly broke free from Su Shi's gentle lap pillow.

"Su Shi's body is so soft and comfortable! And it feels like a mother to me, giving me a sense of security."

"Su Shi-chan does give off a motherly vibe most of the time."

Xiao Deng echoed Ai Yin's voice, confirming Su Shi's status as a mother.

Seeing everyone teasing Su Shi, Yueyan couldn't help but join in, gently patting Ai Yin's shoulder.

"Alright, you're a big kid now, stop acting all cute and clingy to Su Shi's mom."

She said it jokingly, her voice light and friendly.

"Su Shi-chan is really soothing, and it has a lovely fragrance. Why don't you try it, Xiao Yue?"

"Um... I don't want this."

Su Shi frowned, looking somewhat embarrassed.

Lena quietly observed the interaction between the group from a distance. Suddenly, she turned to Lixi beside her and whispered, "Hmm... I want a hug."

"Huh? I don't want to..."

Shiina Riki looked at Kaname Rakuna in front of her with a blank expression, raised one eyebrow in confusion, and asked in a slightly puzzled voice why she suddenly wanted to hug her.

"I want a hug!"

Yoro Nai's innocent and adorable expression, with her heterochromatic eyes filled with anticipation and longing, made her seem like a gentle little animal, evoking feelings of tenderness and affection.

Looking at Yoro Nai's pure and adorable expression, and being stared at by her innocent heterochromatic eyes, Li Xi finally sighed helplessly, gave in, and awkwardly stretched out his hands to Yoro Nai.

"Okay, okay... here's a hug..."

Although he still looked somewhat embarrassed, Lixi did not hesitate to stretch out his arms and hug Lena.

Her movements were perfunctory, as if she were completing a task. Her arms were wrapped around Yoro's body, feeling the soft touch of the other's body. Riki's expression was slightly puzzled, as if she felt somewhat unfamiliar with this intimate contact.

"Hmm... Lixi feels comfortable too!"

Lixi blushed slightly after being praised by Lena. Fortunately, Ainezuki and Suze were not paying attention to her, and only Deng noticed the change in Lixi's expression.

"Okay... stray cat, let go quickly."

Lena obediently let go of Lixi and ran back to her guitar.

Just as Lixi recovered, she found the lamp standing in front of her.

"Lixi...would you be happy to be hugged?"

Before Lixi could react, she felt Deng come forward and hug her.

Her body trembled slightly, her expression of surprise freezing on her face, stunned by Deng's sudden action.

Lixi, whose face was already rosy, now had a face as radiant and beautiful as the sunset. Her cheeks flushed crimson, as if the morning sun had tinged them with a faint blush, revealing a shy yet charming beauty.

After being hugged by the lamp, Li hope was unsure where to put her hands and found herself in an awkward situation.

Her hands hovered in mid-air, hesitant, unsure whether to place them on the lamp's waist or gently rest them on his shoulders.

Her fingers trembled slightly as she pondered a delicate balance. Her gaze wandered, as if searching for a suitable position but unsure where to begin. Lixi's feelings became even more conflicted and complicated; she didn't know how to respond to this sudden embrace.

"Thank you... Lixi."

After whispering those words in Lixi's ear, Deng released his arms from around Lixi.

Kaname, the only one who witnessed the whole thing, once again revealed a cunning, cat-like look and said, "An interesting woman."

Faced with Aine's invitation, Yue waved her hand and declined.

"Although I really want to try, I think I'll pass. Rehearsals are about to start."

"But I want to rest a bit more."

Ai Yin spoke in an almost coquettish tone, her voice carrying a touch of cuteness and charm, her eyes gazing at the moon with a hint of pleading, like that of a small animal.

"Let's practice first."

Although Aine's coquettishness was endearing, like a cute little animal attracting attention, it seemed to have no effect on Su Shi, who simply pushed Aine up from the ground. Hearing Su Shi's words, Aine had no choice but to stand up and walk to her seat.

"Rehearsal, aren't we starting yet?"

Lena was already urging everyone to hurry up, sounding a little impatient.

Li hope gently rubbed her rosy cheeks with her fingers, hoping to quickly restore the blush to normal.

"The stray cat is right, let's start rehearsing right away."

"Lixi didn't revise the score today, did he? It should still be the same score as yesterday, right?"

Ai Yin's words had a hint of teasing. Previously, Li hope changed the sheet music every day, which meant that Ai Yin had to practice a new sheet music every day.

Upon hearing Ai Yin's words, Li Xi's blush seemed to fade slightly, and her expression stiffened as she realized that her previous actions might have been somewhat inappropriate. She coughed lightly and said...

"Nonsense... Of course, it's still yesterday's sheet music."

After the score was finalized, the band's practice efficiency improved dramatically. Although the initial practice sessions were similar to before, each subsequent session showed some improvement over the previous one.

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After training, Yue gently wiped the sweat from her forehead, her movements carrying a hint of fatigue and satisfaction.

The intense, continuous training had left her drenched in sweat, which slowly slid down her forehead, leaving clear streaks.

A blush crept across Yue's face, and her eyes revealed a sense of satisfaction and pride, as if the training she had just completed had made her feel very fulfilled and satisfied.

At the same time, she felt an uncomfortable sticky sensation on her body; her clothes were soaked with sweat, making her feel somewhat uncomfortable.

"Everyone has made great progress in today's training."

Lixi praised everyone, but there was a hint of awkwardness in her words. Clearly, she didn't seem to be used to praising people. Her voice was slightly muffled and somewhat unnatural.

She looked somewhat flustered, trying to find the right words to express her praise, but what she finally said was just a plain compliment.

"Hey everyone, did you hear that? Riki praised me!" Chihaya Aine announced excitedly, her voice filled with surprise and excitement, as if she had received an invaluable honor.

Ai Yin's eyes sparkled with anticipation and longing as she moved closer to Li Xi, looking at her expectantly and saying, "Li Xi, praise me again!" Her expression was full of innocence and expectation, like a little animal yearning for praise, which made people feel a sense of pity for her.

Lixi was caught off guard by Aiyin's sudden action. She frowned slightly, unsure of how to respond.

"Huh? Why?"

"Sure, right? Lixi has already said it once, so saying it again is fine, isn't it?"

Seeing Ai Yin's expectant expression, Xiao Deng cautiously said to Li hope:

"Lixi...please."

"Lixi, tell Aine."

Su Shi and Yue, seeing Aine's coquettish behavior, also spoke to Li hope.

Hearing Xiaodeng's words, Lixi felt a little relieved and said to Aine again, somewhat awkwardly, "Since Xiaodeng has said so..."

"Well... Aine did a great job..."

"Lixi! Love!"

Ai rushed up and hugged Lixi, nuzzling him affectionately.

"Is today's rehearsal over?"

Watching Aine and Riki interact, Rakuna curiously asked Hinasaki, who was standing to the side with an expression that said, "This is fine too."

"I guess so……"

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That evening at Yue's house, Peach, who had somehow managed to escape again, sat on the sofa, eating fruit while listening to Yue talk about recent events.

"Really? Everything is going in the right direction for the band."

After listening to Yue's story, Momoko nodded, offered her blessings, and then said indignantly.

"Speaking of which, what exactly was that ability of yours before? Activating Revue anytime, anywhere, even I, the winner, can't do that. Giraffe, you're being too biased."