Gravity Girl Shining

Chapter 105 Night of Love.

"Cheers to celebrating the success of MyGo's first LIVE!"

In a private room of an elegantly decorated Chinese restaurant at the west exit of Ikebukuro, the six members of MyGo raised their cups high and shouted excitedly.

Six glasses clinked in mid-air, making a crisp sound. The cold juice formed fine droplets on the sides of the glasses, which shimmered like the lingering sweat on the girls' foreheads under the warm yellow light.

This joint concert of Poppin' Party and Afterglow was originally scheduled to end at 8:30 p.m., but for MyGo, who was performing halfway, they didn't have to wait until the end.

Led by Uehara Hibiki, the six quickly changed out of their performance clothes, left their instruments at RING's backstage, and rushed to the previously scheduled celebration party. Although they were physically exhausted, the joy of a successful premiere was enough to help them overcome this minor problem.

"Ah, I'm almost exhausted!"

Chihaya Aine screamed exaggeratedly as she fell onto the soft seat.

"My fingers are cramping!"

"You've only managed a few simple chords, and you still have the nerve to complain about being tired? I clearly made it easier for you, yet you still made the most mistakes."

"Hey! Rikki is going too far!"

Aine puffed up her cheeks immediately, but since she was in the wrong, she could only turn around and seek help from Deng.

"I'm really playing it! Right, Tomorin?"

Takamatsu Deng was sipping her iced orange juice when she choked when her name was called.

"Well, Ano worked very hard..."

Nagasaki Suyo gracefully put down her glass and handed the napkin to Deng.

"Everyone was great. Especially Deng, his performance today was outstanding."

"So does Sushi."

Deng's face flushed slightly at the compliment.

"Everyone was so amazing at this LIVE. I'm so happy to receive so much applause from the audience."

The shared sense of accomplishment and joy made everyone smile, and all the physical fatigue was completely insignificant in the face of today's success.

Le Nai sat quietly in the corner, her heterochromic eyes focused on the pictures on the menu. When the waiter pushed the food cart in, her eyes suddenly lit up, staring at the steaming dishes like a cat spotting its prey.

"Wow!"

Aine was the first to exclaim.

“This is too rich!”

Six authentic Shandong dishes were neatly laid out on the round table, five dishes and one soup, just the right amount for the number of people. They were both visually appealing, fragrant, and affordable, and the sheer size of the portions left the girls staring at each other in amazement.

"ring."

Su Shi spoke hesitantly.

“Is this too much?”

Uehara Hibiki was busy serving food to everyone. He raised his head when he heard this, with a confident smile on his face.

"It's okay, everyone, eat as much as you want. If you can't finish it, you can pack it up."

However, compared to others, Chihaya Aine couldn't wait to take out her mobile phone and use her account management instincts before picking up her chopsticks.

"Take photos first! Commemorating MyGo's first celebration party!"

I saw her adjusting the angle like a professional photographer, sometimes standing up and sometimes squatting, while giving instructions all the time.

"Tomorin, move closer to the center! Rikki, smile more naturally! Lenai, stop staring at the food and look at the camera!"

"Aine, are you here to eat or take pictures?"

"Rikki, you just don't understand!"

Aine continued taking photos without even looking up.

"Taking perfect photos is the most important thing about a celebration party! They are important materials for our band account!"

Although he complained, Shiina Riki still cooperated and posed.

But when Aine finally put down her phone with satisfaction and started to edit the photo, Uehara Hibiki couldn't help but ask one more question.

"Aine, are you sure you don't want to eat first?"

"No, this is a crucial moment. MyGo's debut is complete, and there must be a huge number of fans following our account. We must update more frequently at this time."

When they heard the word "fans", everyone put down their chopsticks and started taking out their phones to refresh their screens frantically.

"We actually have 103 followers!"

"It's still rising. I refreshed it and it's now 108 followers!"

"114!"

Looking at the girls holding their mobile phones and becoming "phone-addicted people", Uehara Hibiki clapped his hands helplessly.

"Alright, our performance just ended a little over half an hour ago, and the Poppin' Party seniors over at RING haven't finished their performance yet. It's too early to be focusing on fan counts right now. Now, in the name of the captain, everyone, let's eat!"

Following the captain's order, everyone put down their phones, turned their attention to the table full of delicious food, and immersed themselves in the joy of enjoying the delicious food.

But unfortunately, except for the burly young man Uehara Hibiki and the cat-like girl Kaname Rana who was concentrating on eating, the appetite of the other girls was really... regrettable.

However, according to Uehara Hibiki's system panel, their fullness levels were still quite low. Forget about the average-looking Deng and Suze, but even Aine and Riki, two masters of physical strength, were pretending?

Especially you, Aine, I see how much you eat every day in the Hanegaoka cafeteria.

"Actually, I've been a big eater since I was a kid."

Uehara Hibiki put down his chopsticks and changed his persuasion plan.

"I read online that eating more during school years is essential for physical development. I guess my height is due to my appetite. Losing weight can be managed slowly, but growing taller... after these crucial few years, you'll have completely missed the opportunity."

Before anyone could react to his advice, Lenai, who was concentrating on the fish, suddenly thought of something and proudly raised his head to face the crowd, his face filled with confidence.

"I'm sure I'll grow up to be very tall because my parents are both very tall, especially my dad, who is taller and stronger than Xiang. My grandma said that when I grow up, I'll be at least 170 cm tall."

These words were like a stone dropped into calm water, stirring up ripples. Seeing the shortest cat girl in the band speak like this, the remaining four girls suddenly felt a surge of fighting spirit.

After all, everyone has had the experience of having to stand on tiptoe to kiss. If you were taller...

Of course, some people may think of other aspects of growth.

Regardless, driven by fighting spirit, four pairs of chopsticks simultaneously reached for the plates. Afterward, Aine even filled herself up with another bowl of rice.

"I want to grow another five centimeters taller!"

The pink-haired girl declared confidently.

"I'll be satisfied with three centimeters."

Deng muttered softly, but still put a lot of meat slices into the bowl.

Su Shi scooped a spoonful of soup gracefully, but obviously drank a few more mouthfuls than usual; although Li Xi said "boring", the food on his plate was decreasing at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The cat girl tilted her head and observed her teammates who had suddenly become active, blinking in confusion. But she quickly put the question behind her and continued to focus on the food in front of her.

Finally, after another half hour of hard work.

The girls' stomachs were completely filled!

Deng sat quietly beside Xiang, sipping warm white fungus soup. Her face wore a faint look of weariness, the exhaustion washing over her after the earlier excitement faded. But when Xiang quietly grasped her hand under the table, her fingertips gently squeezed back, signaling she wasn't asleep.

"So, what are the plans for the band's activities next?"

After having enough juice and a full meal, Shiina Tatsuki started working at the celebration party.

Just looking at the curious looks from others, Uehara Hibiki could only start to explain the subsequent plans.

"My plan is to perform on stage every weekend and release two new songs every month to maintain our popularity. We'll then try to get a chance to perform at music festivals during the summer, but it's too early to think about that now."

His voice was steady and powerful, with unquestionable confidence.

"I also asked Rinrinko-senpai and the others to record the entire live performance, and then uploaded it to the band's account in batches as paid content."

"Then I'll apply for monetization later."

Aine immediately raised her hand to speak, but then she frowned again.

“But is there a risk of piracy?”

"Don't worry, I've already registered the copyrights for all the band's songs."

Uehara Hibiki recalled the diligent work of several staff members in the office. When it came to talents valued by the big boss, their efficiency was extremely high.

"Also, there's the collaboration that Sumimi mentioned last time, having MyGo record the instrumental for their single. This is a great opportunity to further enhance the band's reputation. Although the contract hasn't been officially finalized, it shouldn't be a problem moving forward."

Nagasaki Suyo couldn't help but recall what she had seen and heard in the agency. Indeed, based on how much the agency valued Uehara Hibiki, they would even beg Uehara Hibiki to cooperate with them.

"Speaking of single recordings, what about ours?"

"There's no rush for that. Our current popularity isn't enough to support a single release. Streaming, albums, touring, all of these have to be done gradually, step by step."

Hibiki Uehara glanced at everyone in the band and his tone became extremely serious.

"Even if you can sign with an agency and rely on their resources for publicity and promotion, once you embark on the path of commercialization and enter the professional field, you will either advance or retreat."

He paused, allowing everyone to absorb the weight of his words.

"Once we take that step, our current leisurely life will change. I hope everyone in the band can be fully prepared."

The box fell silent for a moment. The girls exchanged glances, each pondering this decision that would affect their future.

"Okay, stop being so serious!"

Aine suddenly slammed the table and stood up, her long pink hair drawing bright trails in the air.

"Today is a celebration party!"

She took two steps at a time and came to Xiang's side, then sat directly on his lap in front of everyone's surprised gaze.

“Aine!”

Li Xi's roar and Su Shi's exclamation sounded at the same time.

Hibiki shook his head helplessly, letting the pink-haired girl twist and turn in his arms, being manipulated like a large doll. Aine even picked up her phone and forced him to take a super close-up selfie.

"Filter! You have to add a filter!"

She yelled excitedly, her fingers sliding rapidly across the screen.

Faced with her aggressive approach, Sushi and Riki were forced to change their current attitudes. Even Deng quietly drew circles on Uehara Hibiki's palm, then pulled her hand over and placed it on her thigh.

For the next half hour, the box was filled with laughter and joy. At Aine's suggestion, the six of them huddled together to take a selfie.

Aine insisted on trying various beauty effects; although Riki complained, she never left the camera; Lenai ran around in the camera, appearing and disappearing mysteriously; Deng was sandwiched between Xiang and Su Shi, with a shy but happy smile on her face.

As the celebration banquet drew to a close, exhaustion finally overcame excitement. Deng was already drowsy, leaning against Xiang's shoulder, and Su Shi couldn't help but yawn.

"I'll take you back."

Hibiki said softly, getting ready to stand up.

"No, my mother just sent a message saying she's driving over to pick me up. She's already in the parking lot."

Su Shi stood up gracefully, but almost fell because of her weak legs. Fortunately, Xiang caught her.

"You're being stubborn again."

Uehara Hibiki chuckled, but put his hand on Su Shi's waist, put his fingers under the hem of her shirt, and gently swept across the girl's sensitive flanks, plucking it like a bass string.

"Hate."

Su Shi's face turned red instantly, but she just glared at him symbolically and did not really push his hand away.

Finally, the six of them said goodbye at the restaurant door. The stars in the night sky were exceptionally bright, as if they were also twinkling for the success of their debut.

"Don't be late for practice next week."

Li Xi warned fiercely, but she couldn't hide the smile on her face. She carefully helped the half-asleep Deng up, and the two of them said a final goodbye to Xiang.

Lenai simply waved her hand as she walked away, carrying her packed sweet and sour fish. The stray cats that had gathered near the restaurant immediately followed her lead, like a mysterious escort, disappearing into the night.

Nagasaki Suyo finally took Xiang's hand away, elegantly straightened her messed-up clothes, and walked towards the parking lot.

In the blink of an eye, only Chihaya Aine was left by Uehara Hibiki's side.

The pink girl had a suspicious blush on her face, and she looked like she was drunk, even though she was only drinking juice the whole time.

"Aine, I'm taking you home."