Mygo, the band legend of Tokyo handsome guy

And so, the eccentric group of Class C in the first year was born.

After this incident, Naruzawa Kaede and Yamada Ryo were, if not the most popular students in the class, then certainly considered to be the most abandoned students.

On the contrary, Yamada Ryo was inexplicably popular with girls.

This often made Naruzawa Kaede wonder whether Yamada Ryo had taken his script or if there was something wrong with the girls in his class.

Classes were exceptionally easy for Naruzawa Kaede.

This knowledge was partly in his mind, but on the other hand, Shimokitazawa High School itself had a very easy curriculum, which even made Narusawa Kaede feel at ease and at one point want to enjoy this relaxed high school life.

But soon, Mingze Feng's mood became tense.

At this moment, with Toyokawa Shoko turning off her chat software and not showing up, and Hiroi Kikuri trying to persuade Iwashita Shima without any response, Narusawa Kaede's burden seems to have suddenly lightened considerably.

After all, life is missing Shoko Toyokawa, Hatsuka Mikami, and Kikuri Hiroi...

But when you think about it carefully, he needs to go to Ryo's place on time to go to school together, occasionally go to Eliza's house or the livehouse under the starry sky to clear out his inventory, and take Mu or Rakuna to concerts...

Because Eliza's house and Yamada's house were only two streets apart, Narusawa would often go to find Yamada Ryo after meeting up with Eliza, even though he was exhausted.

Thankfully, Yamada Ryo didn't learn Iji Tomoka's survival test method. Narusawa Kaede didn't have to hide where she went from others like a time management master.

Oh, and every now and then we need to find suitable people to boost the hashtags...

Like now.

After school, Yamada Ryo went to see his homeroom teacher, but it was only 3:30 PM.

Inside Yuzawa Cafe.

This time, it wasn't Mingze Feng who invited someone; instead, he was the one who was invited.

"This doesn't sound like a human life. It seems even this scumbag has his own troubles."

"...So, you came here without permission to inquire about my affairs, and then started making sarcastic remarks..."

Naruzawa Kaede glanced at Hachiman Kairin sitting opposite him. She looked like she wanted to say something but hesitated, which made Naruzawa Kaede shake his head.

"Just say what you want to say. We've known each other for so long."

"Then I'll just ask directly. Feng-jun, how can I get along well with girls?"

"Forehead?"

Naruzawa Kaede took a sip of water to hide his embarrassment. After confirming that Hachiman Kairin was only asking a question and not being sarcastic, he thought for a moment and said, "Be attentive. Show more care, and of course, the most important thing is to find a good partner."

"What are you...?"

"Please rest assured, my sexual orientation is normal. It's just that I'm increasingly wondering if I've made a mistake in my interactions with the band members."

After saying that, Hachiman Kairin paused for a moment, then looked at the person sitting next to Narusawa Kaede.

Wakaba Muan sat there, sipping mango juice.

Yawata Kairin took a deep breath.

Since the day that Toyokawa Shoko and Mikami Hatsuka disappeared one after another, all that was left for Hachiman Kairin was the news that the event was postponed and she was waiting for further notice.

Even with Wakaba Mutsu, this was the first time she had seen him in so many days.

To be honest, even if this band, like many others, was fleeting, this was the first time Hachiman Kairin had ever met someone who simply sent a text message saying "see you again someday."

That's right, Hachiman Kairin refers to Toyokawa Shoko.

"...Wakaba-san, how have you been lately?"

Wakaba Mutsu nodded and glanced at Naruzawa Kaede.

With no academic pressure lately, and Nagasaki Motoyo from Tsukimori not bothering her in the afternoons, Wakaba Mutsumi can come directly to play with Narusawa Kaede.

I also ran into Wakaba Mutsu a few times in between, and the few of us went to sing karaoke and listen to live performances together, living a carefree life.

Hachiman Kairin followed her gaze to Narusawa Kaede, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Naruzawa Kaede, what a sinful man.

"Feng-kun, have you been in contact with Ms. Toyokawa lately?"

"No."

If I had called, perhaps Xiangzi would have answered. But Xiangzi sent a text message briefly explaining the situation.

Although the words were vague, it only mentioned that he would be staying at the Toyokawa residence to handle some matters. Not a single word was mentioned about Mikasa Hatsuka...

But she's been very busy lately.

Rounding it off, it seems there's been no contact.

"If there's anything you need, I can pass it on..."

Hachiman Kairin sat up straight, her eyes serious.

"I want to confirm with Toyokawa-san in person whether the band is going to disband or not. Or is it that the band won't disband, but everyone just won't come anymore?"

Wakaba Mutsumi whispered, "They didn't disband... Saki said they'd wait for her to come back..."

Yawata Kairin clenched her fists in front of her chest and instinctively shouted, "So no one's coming!"

Startled, Wakaba Mutsu shrank back. Narusawa Kaede patted her shoulder and then stared at Hachiman Kairin.

Yawata Kairin lowered her head under his gaze.

"...Sorry, I got a little excited."

She said this directly, without waiting for Mingze Feng to ask further questions.

"...To be honest, Feng-kun, you probably can't understand...after all, you're very good at handling relationships among band members, I'm nowhere near as good as you..."

Mingze Feng shook his head, "I'm also at a loss about how to handle the team's relationships..."

"It's different. Feng-jun has a very good leader. And you have the superpower to turn band members into your harem."

As Hachiman Kairin spoke, she sighed.

"To this day, I'm listed in the credits of over thirty bands. Of those, more than twenty have never had any members return..."

"Will Ave Mujica become like this too...? I want to know."

"I would like to ask the captain about this issue myself and get the answer."

Chapter 60: A Date with Mutsu and Yamana Uminori

In other words, Hachiman Kairin invited him out for coffee in order to contact Shoko.

Thinking of this, Mingze Feng actually relaxed a lot.

Further strengthening their relationship would also help Xiangzi manage the team's internal dynamics.

Contacting Xiangzi was, frankly, not difficult.

In fact, if Hachiman Kairin contacts Wakaba Mutsu, she can then contact Toyokawa Shoko. After all, this time, Shoko didn't ask Wakaba Mutsu to help her keep it a secret from anyone.

Ruoye Mu was already used to being Xiangzi's mouthpiece.

It seemed unlikely that Xiangzi would appear anytime soon. However, they arranged a meeting place over the phone and also clearly stated that Ace Mujica would resume its activities soon.

Moreover, they will grace a larger stage, a more dazzling stage.

Over the phone, neither Toyokawa Shoko nor Hachiman Kairin knew what the other was thinking.

But even listening from the side, Mingze Feng felt that such a reply was just empty promises. Even over the phone, Mingze Feng could sense that Xiangzi's ability to make empty promises had greatly improved.

The gullible Hachiman Kairin was completely bewildered.

As he leisurely sipped his tea, Narusawa Kaede's gaze fell on Hachiman Kairin.

【The Wanderer 4】

Although Ave Mujica is just one of many bands, like every band before them, even the shortest fireworks display must have a final curtain call.

No matter how reluctant he was, even though no one was coming back, this guy would still go to great lengths for the band's funeral.

[Reward to be claimed: Physical Enhancement ↑ (Claimed)]

This is the fourth time already...

Naruzawa Kaede only received one reward from Hachiman Kairin: increased physical fitness. So much so that sometimes Naruzawa Kaede even suspected that the system's occasional assessments suggested Hachiman Kairin had some kind of excessive fitness fetish.

As for how the reward was obtained.

Three times their relationship developed during band support sessions, and this time it was... helping her contact Xiangzi?

Regardless, Naruzawa Kaede always felt that the reward of improved physical fitness was a good match for Toyokawa Shoko.

Thinking back to Toyokawa Shoko's indiscriminate, day-and-night sexual activity at the beginning of the year, Narusawa Kaede still feels a little uneasy. Even when facing the twenty-something Hiroi Kikuri and Iji Tomoka, Narusawa Kaede wouldn't feel that way.

However, things are different now. After Yawata Kairin added points four times, Naruzawa Kaede has already accumulated four layers of physical enhancement.

If he were to experience those two weeks of prime-time entertainment at the beginning of the year again, Narusawa Kaede would be absolutely confident that he could carry Toyokawa Shoko on his shoulders.

Hmm... I'll decide what pose we use then.

Ruo Yemu seemed to notice something and raised her head, glancing at Ming Zefeng. Ming Zefeng was thinking about something amusing, covering his mouth with his hand; most people wouldn't notice his laughter, but Ruo Yemu was no ordinary person.

Although she could tell, she was conflicted.

If Ye Mu can understand his abnormality recently, that is, sometimes a certain thought will be particularly strong, and at other times, other thoughts will take the lead.

Wakaba Mutsu is also reflecting on this.

What I said in the SW company lounge that day was absolutely true.

She was clearly willing to try some healthy or unhealthy things with Mingze Feng. But agreeing one day doesn't mean she'll agree the next.

If Naruzawa Kaede had actually brought it up, she probably would have agreed. But now, he no longer felt the same way he did that day—the urge to pin Naruzawa Kaede down and repeat the actions Toyokawa Shoko had taken of him.

These past few days, after school, I've met her at the station and we've gone to CRICLE together. Before, Wakaba Mutsu had always gone alone.

Listening to music alone is relaxing.

Since Xiangzi left, all that's left is an empty home and a classmate at school who's always staring at him.

Ruo Yemu was unhappy for a long time. At home, at least she had a basement where she could play the piano by herself; but at school, when it was her turn to be on duty in the horticulture club, she had to endure the silent yet intense stares from the sidelines.

Even though Moonlit Forest is an all-girls school and doesn't have the same lesbian traditions as church schools, Nagasaki Motoyo always seems so close to her...

She kept asking other people who the man was.

Although I really don't want to suspect that person did it on purpose, it seems to me no matter how I look at it.

"..."

Ruoye Mutsu really felt a lot of pressure.

So she often went out alone after school, either to find tutoring classes or to go see a live show.

As for the so-called men...

Wakaba Mutsu then turned her head to look at Narusawa Kaede.

At this moment, Mingze Feng noticed that there was juice spilling from the corner of her mouth, so he reached out and took a piece of paper to gently wipe it away.

Wakaba Mutsumi closed her eyes and slightly raised her head to facilitate Narusawa Kaede's movements. The moment Narusawa Kaede's finger touched the spot, even Hachiman Kairin, who was making a phone call across the table, lowered her voice slightly.

Yawata Kairin really wanted to remind this person to be mindful of the occasion.

When Toyokawa Shoko on the other end of the phone didn't answer, she asked what had happened. Hachiman Kairin gritted her teeth and took a large gulp of water.

"I choked just now." (From eating dog food.)

After confirming that Naruzawa Kaede wouldn't make any further moves, Wakaba Mutsu lowered her head again, sipping her mango juice and continuing her thoughts, as if nothing had just happened.

Ruoye Mu thought to herself: Yuzawa Cafe is a bit far from Tsuki no Mori, and people from that area don't easily come to this area. So even if she goes out to meet Naruzawa Kaede every day, people who don't follow her won't see her and Naruzawa Kaede taking a walk together.

Sometimes, Wakaba Mutsu really wanted to tell Shoko that she was doing well, but... the last time Shoko gave her instructions about what happened in the Moon Forest, she was telling her to keep what happened after she left the Moon Forest a secret.

Concealing the truth was a task given to her by Shoko. It was the only thing Wakaba Mutsu could do to help Shoko back then. Wakaba Mutsu did it very well. Even though Nagasaki Motoyo had seen Shoko, she could easily fool her with a few words.

If there's anything worth cherishing in Moon Forest these days, it's the cucumber seedlings that have blossomed this morning.

After all, it's been a year since it was planted last year.

However, it was clear that Wakaba Mutsumi couldn't stay by the flowerbed watching the cucumber flowers forever. Compared to plants, Wakaba Mutsumi preferred a certain person.

Well, after leaving Moon Forest, I spent most of my time listening to live performances.