Momoi Taro wants to form a "don" brother duo, but it's a music anime.

“Although this is just my speculation,” Momoka said, raising her head slightly, “she probably got a boyfriend, so she feels the band is no longer interesting.”

"Boyfriend!?" Nina was clearly startled. "That can't be, right?"

"Why not? The main problem with the disbandment of the band was the relationship between the male and female members, and the girls in the band were very popular with the band members."

"This makes me even more determined to talk to her."

Seeing that Rencai wouldn't listen to reason, Taoxiang could only shrug helplessly and casually say, "Then, how do you plan to find her? And wouldn't it be even worse if it stirred up her rebellious side?"

“Hehe…” Nina gave a strange smile.

"Ok?"

In the afternoon, in a quiet, upscale coffee shop, An and Tiantong sat upright in a soft chair by the window.

The soft afternoon sunlight shone through the glass, casting a golden glow on her black tea.

Reflected in the golden tea, her expression was calm, her aged face revealing no emotion, her gaze fixed on the person opposite her.

The person sitting next to Anwa Tendou was her daughter, Anwa Subaru.

Her gaze didn't meet her grandmother's; she simply looked at the glass with a hint of worry.

Anhe Subaru felt that Grandma had brought him here with ill intentions. He was deeply worried, especially since Grandma's actions yesterday had been so strange.

It's not like you're introducing people to yourself, but rather you're introducing yourself to others.

"Subaru." Anwa Tendo's steady voice reached Anwa Subaru's ears: "Demeanor."

"Yes!" Startled, Anwa Subaru immediately straightened his back, and Anwa Tendo couldn't help but lecture him: "I've always said that posture is very important for actors."

"When acting, an actor's usual words and actions will definitely be reflected in their acting skills, so it is important to maintain mental and physical health at all times."

Sweating profusely, Anwa Subaru listened to Anwa Tendou's lecture. Only when she stopped talking did Anwa Subaru softly call out, "Yes, Grandma!"

"However, isn't the person you made an appointment with Grandma a little late?" She tried to change the subject with a smile.

“He’s always been like this.” Anhe Tiantong took a leisurely sip of tea.

"In fact, I would be a little disappointed if he arrived early. It would mean that an outstanding young man has not stayed true to himself in this society and has lost his original intention."

That's an exaggerated evaluation...

An and Subaru couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Grandma wasn't someone who would praise people casually; rather, she was rather strict.

The fact that his grandmother spoke so highly of him only piqued An and Subaru's curiosity.

"It's always been like this, what does that mean?" she couldn't help but ask curiously.

“He always arrives at the last second after making appointments with others.” She turned her head slightly to look at An and Subaru, and said:

"Yesterday I asked you to go find him without saying anything because he kept talking about fate. So he must value fate a lot. If you can find him, things will be much easier to talk about."

"Yes, I'm very sorry, Grandma." An and Subaru apologized obediently. But that person really did sound like a very strange person.

...But why does it feel like I've heard a similar statement somewhere before?

Anwa Tendo said nothing in response to Anwa Subaru's apology, his gaze falling on the clock in the coffee shop as he watched the hands slowly tick away: "It seems like it's about time."

As if in response to Anwa Tendo's words, a young man's voice that sounded very familiar to Anwa Subaru came over.

"Tiantong, it's been a long time."

That person actually called Grandma by her first name!? An and Subaru's pupils contracted slightly; this was simply too incredible.

Do I know anyone that arrogant? I don't have that impression.

So she turned her head to look, eager to see who that powerful guy was.

A handsome young man caught An and Subaru's eye. She recognized him... not only recognized him, but they had even met yesterday.

However, she didn't interact with this man much. What left a deep impression on her were his unconventional style, his extraordinary physical abilities and athleticism, and his handsome face.

It was only now that she realized this person actually knew her grandmother.

Despite being addressed by his first name, Anwa Tendo didn't seem angry. He simply pointed to the seat opposite Anwa Subaru, indicating that Taro should sit down.

Taro didn't stand on ceremony and pulled out a chair to sit down: "You said you had something to ask of me, what is it?"

"Let me introduce you first. This is my granddaughter, An Heang. She is currently working hard to become an entertainer."

"Anhe Subaru, nice to meet you." Anhe Subaru subconsciously bowed slightly, introducing various big names in the entertainment industry to him. His grandmother often did this, and Anhe Subaru was used to greeting people.

Taro then turned his gaze to An and Subaru, raised his eyebrows slightly, and smiled: "It's you. What a coincidence."

Upon hearing this, Anhe Tiantong raised an eyebrow: "Do the two of you know each other?"

Just as Taro was about to answer, a shout interrupted him: "Subaru-chan!"

Anwa Tendo and Anwa Subaru both looked toward the direction from which the sound came, while Momoi Taro remained with his arms crossed and looking straight ahead.

The two looked over and saw Nina holding a phone, walking over aggressively.

Anwa Tendo's brow twitched, and Anwa Subaru, reacting extremely quickly, immediately stood up from his seat and greeted him with a fake smile.

"Ahaha~ Nina-chan, what a perfect time to come! Let me introduce you, this is my grandma over there, and this is my friend from school, Nina-chan, who I perform with."

Nina wanted to directly ask her questions, but An and Subaru grabbed her and pulled her aside.

She lowered her voice, her words filled with resentment and suppressed anger towards Renna.

Nina subconsciously lowered her voice and said, "Isn't it because you sent those strange text messages and then suddenly ran away!"

"I'm asking, how did you find this place!"

Nina scratched her head a little shyly and said in a low voice:

"A blonde woman I met by chance mentioned it during a casual chat; she said that LINE has a security vulnerability that allows you to view someone's real-time location through certain methods..."

"That person looked very familiar, like I'd seen him somewhere before, and I unconsciously believed it... I never thought he actually knew."

"This is a crime!" An and Subaru said with a friendly expression, while using their arms to tightly grip Nina's neck.

Nina laughed awkwardly and said, "Isn't it because Ang-chan didn't answer the phone?"

"Subaru, I know you two have a good relationship, but this is a bit too rude."

Anwa Tendo's calm voice came from behind him, and Anwa Subaru immediately stood at attention, then turned around and replied, "Yes, Grandma."

"This... Nina-kun, please have a seat too." Following Anwa Tendo's invitation, the two slowly walked to the table.

Then, Nina saw the young man in red and was startled. She spoke first and asked, "Mr. Momoi, why are you here?"

Without turning his head, Momoi Taro maintained his arrogant posture and said, "Tendo invited me here!"

She glanced at An and Subaru, then at Momoi Taro, and whispered, "Band girl, band guy, could it be...?" She drifted into her own imagination.

A thunderbolt struck Renna's heart. Could it be that Momoka-san was right?

A dazed Nina was pushed by Anwa Subaru to sit next to Taro, directly opposite Anwa Tendo. For some reason, Nina felt a certain pressure emanating from this seemingly kind woman...

"Let's continue our previous topic, Taro-kun, do you two know each other?" Anwa Tendo steered the conversation back to where it left off, causing Anwa Subaru to break out in a cold sweat. She twisted her body and said with a smile:

"I've only met Mr. Momoi twice, and we've exchanged names since then. We're not very familiar with each other."

"Is that so?" Anwa Tendo gave Anwa Subaru a meaningful look, causing Anwa Subaru's heart to tighten suddenly. Then, Anwa Tendo turned his gaze to Momoi Taro and asked:

"Taro-kun, what is the relationship between you and my granddaughter?"

Oh no, she can control what she says, but she can't control what others say. But judging from the atmosphere, she should be able to understand what's going on...

She looked at Momoi Taro with some unease. Momoi Taro nodded calmly and said, "As she said, I met her by chance when I was helping someone move. We've only met twice."

An and Subaru breathed a slight sigh of relief. Nice, it seems to be someone who can understand human speech. That's great.

Anwa Tendo nodded in satisfaction, then looked at Nina and asked, "So, what is the relationship between Taro-kun and this Nina-kun?"

“She’s my tenant, and also my student,” Taro answered her question calmly.

"Acting skills?"

"In terms of studies!" Taro's resolute answer made Anwa and Tendo narrow their eyes. Although she couldn't see it, Anwa and Subaru felt as if he was watching her. She took a deep breath and tried to remain calm.

However, Anwa Tendo did not stop his questioning and asked, "Then, what is the relationship between my granddaughter and this Nina-kun?"

"Really~ Grandma, didn't I just introduce it to you? How could you forget so quickly?" Anhe Subaru said with a smile, trying to stop the conversation.

Anwa Tendo was clearly not buying it. He calmly took another sip of tea and said, "I'm asking Taro-kun. If it's alright, could Taro-kun answer me?"

Grandma's overwhelming presence silenced An and Subaru, leaving them no choice but to pray that Momoi Taro would come up with a good answer, just like before.

Taro frowned slightly, then thought seriously for a while before shouting loudly, "They're members of the same band!"

"No, what are you talking about?!" An and Subaru's pupils contracted in shock as they stared in disbelief at Momoi Taro's answer.

Even Nina was startled and stared at Taro in surprise. This wasn't the time to be talking about this. It was far too frightening.

"The band..." Anwa Tendo glanced at Anwa Subaru, who was bowing and scraping beside her, and whispered to herself, "Grandma, it's a setting in acting, acting."

Nina stared at An and Subaru in disbelief, trying to avoid their gazes, which dampened Nina's fighting spirit.

"Is that so, Taro-kun?" Anwa Tendo once again turned his gaze to Taro, waiting for his answer.

Amidst the expectant gazes of the crowd, Taro slowly began to speak.

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Amidst the expectant gazes of the crowd, Taro slowly began to speak.

"Anwa and Renna are a real band; they formed a five-member band. Anwa is the drummer."

"Huh?" An and Subaru stared at Momoi Taro in disbelief. Normally, someone who reads the air wouldn't say anything, right?

When Nina looked at Taro, her eyes sparkled, revealing her longing for him.

"Subaru, back then, Taro was known in our crew for not lying. Even when he played rock-paper-scissors, he would tell others his answer."

"Does such a person really exist?" An and Subaru looked at Momoi Taro in disbelief. Momoi Taro remained expressionless, as if the conversation wasn't about him.

This is simply unbelievable for An and Subaru, who always wear masks.

As a veteran actress, Anwa Tendo could easily notice Nina's gaze. She looked at her granddaughter without making a sound and sighed inwardly.

"I don't object to you playing in a band, but you also need to work hard on your acting career, Subaru."