Aspiring to be a girl in a band

She had only given a casual instruction to her subordinates on her way back from visiting the sick, but when she returned to the manor villa, she found a document about the [Triangle Emerging Flower] on the table in front of her.

What Arakawa Kirika noticed first was naturally the appearance of this Ms. Hatsuka.

Her short, golden hair was so pleasing to the eye that Arakawa Kirika immediately thought of the Golden Retriever breed.

It's a bit of a pity... Arakawa Kirika shook her head; she was a complete cat lover.

She continued to look at Ms. Chu Hua's photographs.

Those purple eyes gave off a "heroic" feeling.

Just like the short comments submitted by his "subordinates".

[In the eyes of industry insiders and fans, Mikami Hatsuka is probably considered a "cool" figure, but according to investigations, her true personality differs significantly from her appearance. Especially in her interactions with Ms. Toyokawa Shoko, Mikami Hatsuka is undoubtedly in a weaker, or rather, obsequious, position.]

Industry insiders?

Arakawa Kirika noticed the word, so she continued flipping through the documents.

"The guitarist of the popular idol group [sumimi], but isn't that group only two people...?"

Arakawa Kirika casually made a sarcastic remark.

"One person is responsible for both writing lyrics and composing music... His hobbies are... stargazing? That's a bit like the lamp."

"Your identity is... that of a regular islander?"

Upon seeing Mitsumi Hatsuka's background, Arakawa Kirika couldn't help but frown.

What puzzled her was how Chu Hua, an ordinary islander with no background, came to know Xiang Zi, who was originally a young lady from a wealthy family.

That must have happened a long time ago, and it's unlikely that we can find out about it in a short time.

"But... he has no background at all..."

Arakawa Kirika propped her cheek up with one hand and then smiled.

"She's an ordinary person who has become a popular idol, and she can also write lyrics and compose music all by herself. She must be a very outstanding girl."

Arakawa Kirika joked with the air while unconsciously licking her lips.

Arakawa Kirika had a premonition that she would soon meet this girl named Hatsuka.

The reason is very simple.

As an outstanding musical talent who has already made a certain name for himself in the industry, coupled with his unusual relationship with Xiangzi... According to the information, Chu Hua's feelings for Xiangzi were no longer just admiration, but rather showed signs of flattery.

To some extent, this girl seems to be the type who carries a lot of emotional baggage?

It's then easy to deduce that.

Toyokawa Shoko's so-called "professional band" plan will definitely include Mitsumi Hatsuka in the lineup.

Arakawa Kirika tossed the documents aside; she had temporarily lost interest in this Miss Mitsumi Hatsuka.

Although the other party's appearance suited her taste, Arakawa Kirika wasn't some kind of lustful demon. To her, good looks alone weren't enough. Prey worth tasting had to be delicious.

Therefore, she did not intend to delve any further into the girl's information until she actually met Mitsumi Hatsuka in person.

……

After resting alone for a while, Arakawa Kirika prepared to soak in a hot spring to wash away the fatigue of the day.

When she lay in bed, she discovered that her screen had suddenly been flooded with a lot of messages.

As always, Aine sent a lot of meaningless pictures... and emoticons, which Arakawa Kirika decided to ignore.

Nagasaki Motoyo reported on the recent situation of Aine and the Light Band, but Arakawa Kirika still didn't reply after reading the message.

Next up is news from Mu.

Can I come see Wuhua tomorrow?

Arakawa Kirika replied.

【no】

Can I come see Wuhua the day after tomorrow?

【no】

【I see……】

Mu deliberately used ellipses, followed by a pitiful emoji, but it didn't change Arakawa Kirika's mind.

The lamp sent a video call request, but Arakawa Kirika did not accept it.

So the light switched to voice call mode, and Arakawa Kirika hesitated for a few seconds before answering.

"Mist flowers..."

A slightly tense voice, accompanied by a hint of gravity, came from the phone.

"Well, I'm here."

The conversation then abruptly ended.

The silence lasted for about 30 seconds.

Arakawa Kirika was the first to lose patience.

"If there's nothing else, I'll hang up."

So the lamp quickly said.

"I... don't know what to say."

"Then why did you make a voice call?"

Arakawa Kirika asked calmly.

"Because... I want to hear Wuhua's voice... Is that not allowed?"

The tone of Deng on the other end of the phone sounded more cautious.

"I didn't say it wasn't allowed."

Arakawa Kirika was starting to feel a little helpless.

"Then... Wuhua, tell me something too..."

"I don't have much to say, but if you want the conversation to go on a little longer, I can give you a suggestion."

Arakawa Kirika rolled over in bed.

"What suggestion do you have..."

Akari's tone became much heavier, and Arakawa Kirika even had the illusion that, even through the cold phone screen... she could feel Akari's breath pattering on her ear.

"Sing! Aren't you best at singing?"

Arakawa Kirika chuckled softly.

"I'm not good at it at all."

The light on the other side was hiding under the covers, its face turning slightly red.

The so-called talent for singing was just Xiangzi's way of affirming her; Deng herself never really felt that her singing had the power to move people's hearts.

"Really? So you're not good at it at all? Well then, I have nothing more to say."

Arakawa Kirika teased him while immediately making a gesture as if to hang up the call.

The lamp immediately became anxious and said repeatedly.

"Hmm...maybe...I'm still somewhat good at it. If Kirika doesn't hang up, I'll sing for her."

"I didn't hang up."

Arakawa Kirika's cool tone was like the starting gun for a 100-meter race.

Lamp knew she had to start singing quickly.

...So Deng glanced cautiously at her bedroom door, then buried her head in the blanket, hoping to prevent her family from noticing that she was singing in her room.

After taking a deep breath, Deng began to sing the song that Xiangzi had once written for her.

Only after the singing stopped did Toki blush and confirm with Arakawa Kirika.

"What do you think, Mist Flower...?"

At such a moment, if it were Aine, she would definitely offer a heartwarming compliment.

But Arakawa Kirika has never been one to consider other people's feelings.

So her answer was...

"I didn't feel anything. Maybe it's because there was no accompaniment? Also, your voice sounded a bit muffled, not relaxed at all. My rating is failing."

Hmm... Wuhua is indeed very strict.

The lamp received a failing grade. It was a little disappointed, but... looking at it from another angle, the lamp quickly cheered up again.

Ah... Wuhua is indeed different; she is a special existence.

Unlike Xiangzi, Aine, or Lixi, she doesn't praise herself unconditionally.

She really liked that about Arakawa Kirika.

Because the lamp wants to become human, and "total affirmation" is clearly not a normal interpersonal relationship.

"Well... once I'm fully ready, once our band is officially formed and we're qualified to stand on stage... would Wuhua be willing to come and watch our performance?"

The lamp mustered its courage and extended its invitation.

"That depends on whether your performance is worth watching."

Arakawa Kirika's reply remained very concise.

Is that so...?

The lamp felt an invisible pressure falling on its shoulders.

But she showed no sign of backing down.

She just felt that... from now on, she had to work even harder.

This is the only way to get her fans to come and watch their performance.