Gravity Girl Shining

"I don't need a fixed salary."

"what?"

Miao Meng's eyes suddenly widened.

"So what do you want? Don't tell me you're here for charity."

The corners of Hachiman Kailing's mouth rose slightly, revealing an almost imperceptible arc.

"Twenty percent."

"what?"

Toyokawa Shoko didn't have time to react.

Hachiman Kailing turned her gaze into the distance and spoke calmly.

"When the band becomes professional in the future, I want to take 20% of the internal distribution of income."

"Twenty percent?"

Miao Meng now understood what Hachiman Kailing meant and couldn't help but exclaim.

"You're really willing to ask for it. Although I'm not in the band, I still know the general market situation. It's great for a bassist to get 10%!"

This condition is considered quite generous in the industry. Originally, bands had to share their income with the agency they signed with, putting them at the mercy of others. Of the remaining income, the creators (composers and lyricists) usually took the lion's share, sometimes half, sometimes even more. The rest was then divided among the band members through negotiation.

Toyokawa Shoko was stunned for a moment, then she understood her intention and responded with a smile.

"Are you betting on the future of AveMujica?"

“Yes, it’s an investment.”

Hachiman Kailing forced herself to look directly into those golden eyes, her tone calm and almost cruel.

"I'm optimistic about your talent. If AveMujica really becomes a legend as you say, then 20% is far more valuable than the current salary, and you can also put more funds into the band's early operations."

Miao Meng whistled and started to cheer.

"Wow, that's a really... bold investment."

Toyokawa Shoko smiled and extended her hand decisively.

"Deal. Thank you for your trust, Hachiman-san. I will do my best to make AveMujica a legendary band. Although there is no written agreement now, I am serious about my promise. When we sign with the agency, the formal contract will be drafted according to your requirements."

The corners of Hachiman Kailing's mouth rose slightly, revealing her first genuine smile of the day.

"Happy cooperation, then, Captain."

Then, Hachiman Kailing held Toyokawa Shoko's hand, briefly but forcefully.

Miao Meng was amazed. She thought Toyokawa Shoko would be furious, or at least bargain, but she didn't expect that this young lady would agree to such harsh conditions so readily.

"As expected of a young lady, you're really generous with your money."

But come to think of it, Toyokawa Shoko, a young lady, naturally wouldn't care about such small amounts of money. Although buying people's hearts with money is simple, it is indeed effective.

Facing her words, Toyokawa Shoko shook her head. Although she was no longer the eldest daughter of the Toyokawa family, and the "prepared funds" were just savings accumulated from long-term part-time jobs and deposits for private lessons, she was always willing to help talented people.

Toyokawa Shoko has a talent for discovering talent, but AveMujica is not Crychic after all, and cannot rely solely on interpersonal relationships to maintain the stability of the band. If she can pay a small amount of money to make talented people follow her, then it is worth it.

Moreover, for Shoko Toyokawa, making money was only part of her purpose in forming a band. She always hoped to find happiness from music.

and so……

"This isn't generosity, it's trust."

Toyokawa Shoko looked at Hachiman Kailing, then turned to Meow Meng.

"Just as Hachiman-san is willing to believe in me and the future of AveMujica, I also believe in her value."

Looking at Toyokawa Shoko, Hachiman Kailing suddenly felt a glimmer of anticipation. Perhaps, this time, she could finally find her true home.

"Really, it's hard to understand the thoughts of you young ladies."

Miao Meng shook her head, but the word "interest" flashed in her eyes.

"But this could be fun. If there's something so good as 20%, would you consider me?"

Faced with Miao Meng's half-joking words, Toyokawa Shoko's heart moved and she immediately turned to her.

"This is not a game, Miss Meow Dream. AveMujica will be the best band, I promise."

"But...are you interested in the drummer position?"

Miao Meng's pupils dilated slightly. She hadn't expected Xiangzi to take the initiative. The plan was going even more smoothly than she had imagined, but she couldn't reveal her intentions at this moment.

"Eh? Sorry! I was just joking."

Miao Meng deliberately dragged out the tone.

"Joining a band is something you should consider carefully. I need to listen to AveMujica's musical style first."

"Of course, there's no rush for this. We still need to get to know each other better."

With her golden eyes, Toyokawa Shoko's smile is like that of an angel, yet also of a demon. After removing Crychic's knot, Toyokawa Shoko unlocks another talent: she plans to lead her own band and regain her power.

Not far away, Uehara Hibiki put his arm around Chihaya Aine's shoulders and laughed softly.

"It seems that Xiangzi has found his home too."

Chihaya Aine leaned into his arms and blinked.

"So, are you going to add another sister to my harem?"

Uehara Hibiki pinched her face.

"Don't make a fuss. Xiangzi won't accept the harem thing so easily."

"is it?"

Chihaya Aine smiled slyly.

"But I bet she'll join sooner or later."

Uehara Hibiki did not answer, but just looked at Toyokawa Shoko's back, his eyes gentle and complicated.

The lights on the stage gradually dimmed, but her story had just begun.

Chapter 128: Shadows dance in the night.

After Crychic's farewell, the lights on the stage gradually dimmed. Returning to the band's lounge, Takamatsu Touma threw himself into Uehara Hibiki's arms and sobbed softly.

These tears weren't of sorrow, but a testament to her growth. Takamatsu Deng had taken a new step on the road to becoming a human.

Shiina Riki sat on the other side of the sofa, silently wiping away tears. She also wanted to seek comfort in Uehara Hibiki's arms, just like Deng. But facing Deng, she didn't have the courage to compete for that position. Uehara Hibiki noticed her awkwardness, smiled and waved gently, then moved forward to hold the girl's hand.

"Thanks, Hibiki. By the way, where's Suyo?"

Uehara Hibiki pointed towards the door.

"Su Shi went to the bathroom. She chose to be alone at a time like this, so give her a little time to calm down."

In the bathroom backstage at RING, Nagasaki Suyo stood in front of the mirror. She turned on the faucet, letting the cold water wash over her fingertips, and then she gently wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes.

In the mirror, Nagasaki Suyo's eyes were slightly red, and the gentle mask had long been shaky, looking embarrassed and fragile. Even though she had been mentally prepared, at this moment, Nagasaki Suyo's tears still made her feel at a loss.

only……

Great.

Even Xiangzi has not forgotten Crychic. Everyone still misses Crychic and the happy times at that time.

That's enough.

After communicating with the other four, Nagasaki Motoyo had gathered enough answers to mend the rift in her heart. So, after letting her tears flow on stage, it was over.

Nagasaki Suyo took out her makeup from her bag and lowered her head to touch up her makeup. This was what she was best at, concealing her fragility and maintaining perfection.

"Soyorin, are you okay?"

Chihaya Aine's soft voice came from outside the door, with a hint of cautious tentativeness. Nagasaki Suyo's hand paused, took a deep breath, opened the door, and saw Chihaya Aine standing outside with a concerned look on her face.

"Yeah, I'm here, Aine, it's okay."

"Actually, I didn't mean to disturb you, I just happened to need to go to the bathroom."

Chihaya Aine had a smile on her face. Although Uehara Hibiki told her not to disturb Suze, she still couldn't help but want to come over and take a look. After all, she really couldn't bear to leave her alone.

Nagasaki Suyo forced a smile, her tone calm, but with a hint of panic. She was not yet ready to expose her vulnerability completely.

"I'm fine, Aine. Thank you for your concern."

"Soyorin!"

Soon, Chihaya Aine returned to the sink, her long pink hair shone softly under the light. Since Su Shi was still emotionally stable, she immediately changed her tone to a cheerful one.

"Actually, everyone was looking for you just now. After all, we're about to get ready for the live show tonight."

Hearing Aine change the subject, Nagasaki Suyo also relaxed and put on the mask of gentleness again.

"Sorry, I'm just touching up my makeup. I'll be right there."

Chihaya Aine blinked and leaned against the sink.

"Um...do you want to help?"

"help?"

Nagasaki Suyo looked at Chihaya Aine's cautious and tentative look and suddenly laughed.

"Then I'll leave it to you, Aine."

……

However, although.

When the two returned to the lounge, half an hour had passed. Chihaya Aine used her increasingly sophisticated fashion skills to successfully make Nagasaki Suyo have a new understanding of her.

In the lounge, the MyGo members sat in groups of three or four. Shiina Riki was diligently reviewing his sheet music, Kaname Rina was curled up on the sofa, napping, Takamatsu Touma was looking through his lyrics book, and Uehara Hibiki was sitting in the corner, fiddling with his phone.

Nagasaki Suyo pushed the door open and walked in, her eyes finally falling on Uehara Hibiki. She walked straight over and sat down next to Uehara Hibiki, her shoulder gently touching his arm, feeling each other's body temperature.

Uehara Hibiki looked up and raised his eyebrows in surprise, surprised that Su Shi would be so bold in front of everyone.

"So you figured it out?"

"It's agreed."

Nagasaki Suyo whispered, her fingers quietly hooked around the corner of his shirt. This position, this distance, was her silent declaration to the rest of the band.

"The Crychic thing is over... So, now I'm your girlfriend, which means I'm fourth in line."

Uehara Hibiki put down his phone, held her hand, and interlocked their fingers, making her feel at ease.

"The order doesn't matter. Each of you is equally loved in my heart."

"That's not possible."

Nagasaki Suyo glanced at Takamatsu Teru who was sitting opposite her on the sofa. It was strange to say that even though they had not discussed it, everyone in the band seemed to have unanimously accepted Teru's status as the main wife.

Uehara Hibiki sensed her emotions, reached out and hooked her chin, and repeated the same confession he had made before.

"Su Shi, I will stay with you forever. I will never abandon you and will never leave you."

Those words were like a stone dropped into the lake of Nagasaki Suyo's heart, sending ripples across it. Moisture welled up in her eyes again, but this time, she didn't try to hide it. She raised her head, her gaze meeting Uehara Hibiki's, her eyes filled with dependence and love.

"Hibiki, thank you."

Without hesitation, Nagasaki Suyo raised her face and took the initiative to kiss Uehara Hibiki on the lips. Uehara Hibiki was stunned for a moment, then responded to her passionately, pouring all his emotions into her along the silver thread.

The lounge was silent for a second, and then Chihaya Aine covered her eyes exaggeratedly.

"Whoa! Not suitable for children!"

Shiina Riki clicked his tongue and turned his face away.

"Aine, stop pretending. And Sushi, you two should stop. We have a live show tonight..."

Kaname was woken by Riki's voice and drowsily opened her eyes. Seeing the familiar kissing scene, she turned over and went back to sleep. Takamatsu Deng blushed and lowered his head, pretending to concentrate on the lyrics.

The kiss was brief but passionate, like a declaration of love, and also like a consolation. When they separated, the tips of Nagasaki Suyo's ears were red, but her eyes were much brighter than before.

"There's also a live show tonight."