People are in animation, but they can connect to reality

These all require money.

The monetization speed of anime is very slow, because there is almost no youth and adult anime in this world, so it takes time for the market to accept, adapt, and cultivate an audience.

These processes require a lot of financial investment.

As for attracting investment, haha, would anyone be a fool to invest a lot of money in a furry kid they don’t even know?

As the evening wore on, the number of customers gradually decreased, and the peak of the crowds had passed. Asagi felt his mouth was dry. Although the work was not tiring, it required constant movement, a smile, and the need to explain the menu.

Another person walked into the restaurant, with long blond hair, a close-fitting outfit, and the same exhausted look in his eyes. MMK walked into the restaurant, found a random spot, took down his guitar, and, as if exhausted, lay down on the table, weakly shouting, "Give me a bowl of ramen, I'm starving."

Asagi felt that the voice was familiar. He put down the customer receipt in his hand and ran back to the front desk.

Asagi was stunned because the customer in front of him was MMK. Since MMK suddenly disappeared a few days ago, Asagi felt that he would not see him again for a long time.

Because Asagi is a student and the city is so big, he has neither the time nor the energy to look for MMK.

Asagi walked to MMK. MMK looked really tired. She was lying on the table, breathing weakly and unwilling to lift her head.

Asagi stood there, motionless.

"please."

MMK asked with a weak breath, and it was obvious that she was really tired.

"Ms. MMK, which flavor would you like?" Asagi asked.

It's obvious that MMK can't recognize Asagi's accent. To MMK, Asagi is just a fan whom she has met once or twice. She has a lot of fans, how can she remember every one of them?

"Any ramen will be fine."

MMK weak response.

However, Asagi stood there, still motionless.

This made MMK confused, and she finally turned her head and looked up at Asagi. Then, Asagi saw MMK's mouth slightly open, a little surprised. MMK recognized Asagi.

"Hello, Ms. MMK." Asagi greeted.

"So, you work here." MMK responded in the same way.

"I thought Miss MMK disappeared." Asagi smiled, feeling very happy.

"An old friend asked me for help, so I'm going on a business trip for a few days," MMK explained.

Rupa, who was standing by, seemed to notice something unusual, because this was the first time Asagi spent so much time on a customer. Rupa also came out and saw Asagi and MMK chatting there.

Rupa came over, waved, and asked Asagi, "Someone you know?"

"I'm almost starving, please give me a bowl of noodles first."

MMK raised her hand with great difficulty to get Rupa's attention. "Please, a large bowl of ramen."

Seeing MMK looking a little aggrieved and helpless at this moment, although it was only for a short time, Asagi felt very happy, extremely happy.

Asagi found that he still felt a little bit upset about MMK standing him up without permission.

Rupa received the order from MMK and went to the kitchen. Asagi didn't want to miss this good opportunity, so he sat down next to MMK.

I had prepared two songs for MMK but hadn't given them to her yet. But, because MMK stood me up, I was upset for a few days. So, Asagi was a little hesitant: should I give them to MMK now, or wait until later?

"It seems that the place where Ms. MMK was performing has been occupied by another singer." Asagi informed MMK of the bad news.

"Oh."

"Ms. MMK, don't you care?"

"I already had a premonition, so don't be too sad."

MMK's voice was weak and it was very difficult for him to speak. Seeing MMK so exhausted, Asagi felt that he couldn't bear to tease her anymore. So, Asagi stood up and let MMK rest for a while.

Soon, Rupa brought a bowl of steaming hot ramen and placed it in front of MMK. MMK stared at the ramen with shining eyes, as if he had been hungry for a long time.

Asagi followed Rupa out. When Rupa returned to the front desk, Asagi pretended to ask Rupa casually,

"Ms. Lupa, do you have any idea of forming a band?"

In fact, Asagi knew that Ebizka Satoshi and Rupa had been looking for bandmates. Because Ebizka Satoshi's level was too high, and in order to achieve the goal of the Budokan, she had high expectations for her teammates.

This also means that Ebizuka Satoshi and Rupa have been fighting alone, because it is really difficult to find excellent companions.

Rupa nodded.

"Ms. MMK, you have also been single."

Asagi introduced MMK to Rupa. If possible, Asagi hoped that Rupa and Ebizuka could team up with MMK as soon as possible, because Asagi needed money.

His way to make money was to quickly launch a hit band. He'd use his plagiarized songs to captivate audiences and capitalize on the buzz. Once the songs became popular, his value as a composer would skyrocket. While he'd have to sell a few songs, that was a necessary price to pay.

"MMK?" Rupa glanced at MMK, who was enjoying his meal, and hesitated a little. "You two know each other well, so call me by my name."

Yes, here, calling someone by their first name is not a very polite behavior, because it is something that is done only between acquaintances. If you rashly use the name, it will make others feel very nervous and abrupt, or even offended.

Of course, some people don't care about this.

"As for me, how should I put it, I'm a fan of Ms. MMK." Asagi made an excuse.

Perhaps because of the failure of forming a band last time, Lupa was unable to give a quick answer. Because last time, it caused some psychological barriers for Ebizuka Satoshi.

Therefore, Rupa would rather see MMK's strength before discussing it with Ebizuka.

"Then can you become our fan?"

Faced with Rupa's question, Asagi was stunned.

Chapter 16 Staying Overnight

"A fan of yours? Am I not now?"

Facing Rupa's expectant eyes, Asagi didn't want to refuse. He didn't dislike being someone's fan, because in Asagi's view, fans have no obligations, they just simply like and want to do it.

Then becoming a fan of Rupa and the others is a very easy and burden-free thing.

Asagi's answer made Rupa very happy. Rupa squinted her eyes and tilted her head when she grinned, so she might not have noticed this.

"Have a beer."

MMK raised his hands and shouted.

"immediately."

Rupa walked briskly and cheerfully as he brought beer to MMK. As he put down the beer, Rupa looked at MMK for a moment and then at the guitar beside him.

MMK picked up the beer and drank it all in one gulp. She showed a satisfied expression, then raised the empty glass and shouted to Rupa again,

"Continued Cup."

As a closeted alcoholic, Rupa really liked customers like MMK, so she took the glass without hesitation and refilled it for MMK.

MMK took the cup, stared at the beer inside for a while, and then drank it again. This drinking capacity was recognized by Rupa.

"Continued Cup."

MMK shouted at Rupa while holding the empty cup.

Rupa nodded.

This behavior was repeated continuously until MMK was completely drunk and collapsed on the dining table, unable to even lift his hands.

"Please take her home."

Rupa pointed at MMK who was sleeping soundly on the table.

Asagi was in a dilemma. Although he knew MMK, he didn't know where MMK lived.

"I wonder where Miss MMK lives?"

"Ah! How could that be?"

Rupa was also surprised. Perhaps she had imagined too much in Rupa's head.

"I thought...you two...were very familiar with each other..."

Rupa pointed at MMK and then at Asagi, his eyes moving between MMK and Asagi, with an apologetic look on his face.

"what can we do about it?"

"Let me see if Miss MMK is still conscious?"

Asagi walked over to MMK and tried to shake him, but MMK had drunk too much and couldn't be shaken awake. Asagi tilted his head and looked at MMK's face. MMK was drooling, lying on the table, snoring.

After confirming, Asagi spread his hands towards Rupa, helpless.

"what happened?"

Ebizka Satoshi also came out. It was almost time to get off work, so Ebizka Satoshi began to clean up. MMK's presence seemed to be a problem.

What to do with her?

"Hello, hello, Miss MMK? Miss Momoka?" Asagi shook MMK, but MMK did not respond at all.

"How to deal with it?"

Ebizuka Satoshi stood nearby, hands on hips, and said indifferently that she didn't know about MMK's situation because Rupa hadn't had time to tell her.

"Did you leave it outside?"

As expected of Satoshi Ebizuka, his words were so cold and inhuman.

How could this be allowed? Asagi couldn't even imagine leaving MMK like this on the street. What if he got into danger?

"no!"

Asagi decisively refused.

"Then what do you think we should do?"

Ebizka Satoshi glared at Asagi, who remained silent. He had no good ideas. There was a bad idea: take MMK home. But how could he bring such a thing up in front of Rupa and Ebizka Satoshi? And how could he explain it to MMK once he woke up?

Things came to a standstill and they were unable to deal with MMK's affairs for a while. They could only hope that she would regain consciousness soon.

"Could you please let Miss MMK stay for one night?"

Rupa, Ebizaka, and Asagi finished their work and began to slowly close the shop. MMK, however, felt a bit heavy, so Asagi carried him on her back, while Rupa locked the door and the three of them walked out onto the street.

"Huh? Don't go too far!"

Ebizuka Satoshi was the first to object. Rupa stroked his chin, as if pondering a solution.

It was true that Asagi felt a bit bad about always asking Rupa for help with things like this. But he couldn't really take MMK back with him.

"But, are we just going to leave the customers like this? That would damage the reputation of the store," said Asagi.

"What does that have to do with me?"

Ebitsuka Satoshi retorted.

During the struggle, Asagi felt that he had overlooked something important, but he couldn't remember it for a moment.

"Well, well, there's no point in arguing about this. It won't solve the problem."

Rupa, standing nearby, intervened in the dispute between Asagi and Ebizuka. She put on a smile and stood between Asagi and Ebizuka Satoshi, trying to stop them.

Although the quarrel has temporarily stopped, MMK's residence has not yet been determined.

At this point, Rupa, the eldest, felt she couldn't just sit back and watch. She stared at MMK on Asagi's back. This guy might be her future companion, so taking care of him wouldn't be a big deal.

Furthermore, Asagi seemed to be a very talented songwriter. At least, that was what Lupa was convinced of. Even if it didn't suit their style, it was still impressive enough for someone so young to produce such a piece.

Well, it's no big deal to please them a little.

After making the decision, Rupa said “Pa” and clapped his hands.

"Then I agree." Rupa tilted her head and put on a cute smile. Ebizuka Chi immediately wanted to get angry, but Rupa's cute and foolish expression towards Ebizuka Chi prevented her from saying anything too extreme.

Facing Rupa, Ebizka Satoshi's arrogance had no place to burn. She frowned, her eyes constantly moving between MMK and Rupa.

Finally it was worth surrendering, and I whispered weakly,