My fiancée Yukino

These words left the girls even more confused.

Mai smiled and said, "You don't need to worry about this. We don't feel anything is wrong with it. We're all happy living together. You'll see when you come to visit later."

Just then, the waiter came to serve the food, and everyone stopped the conversation and started eating dinner.

While they ate and chatted, after hearing that Nina and the others were going to see Momoka's former teammates' concert over the weekend, Haruno glanced at Nina, who was quietly eating, and said with a smile, "Didn't you tell them about you meeting that new member?"

"Ugh?"

Nina's eyes widened as she looked up at Hinano.

Yang poured herself a glass of cola and said slowly, "Do you think that just because you don't say anything, others won't know? When we were investigating, a whole series of things were already found out, including that child you wanted to help, who ended up bullying you along with those who were bullying you. So, Nina, you're still too kind. Even though you're the one who's hurt the most, you don't want to blame the other person."

Nina puffed out her cheeks and looked at Haruno with dissatisfaction, saying, "If you already know, then don't say it! I don't think I did anything wrong!"

Yang Nai squinted and said, "Hmph, your personality is quite interesting. Although you can be impulsive at times, this kind of personality—once you've made up your mind, you'll stick to it—is really suited for playing rock and roll. But if I were in your shoes, I wouldn't have let it end so easily."

Mai patted Haruno's shoulder helplessly.

"Don't say anything more. I have a feeling that what you're about to say is going to be terrible."

"Oh dear, you guessed it?" Yang Nai said with a smile. "Don't worry, don't worry, at most they'll be sent to Siberia to dig potatoes or something, they certainly won't be sunk in Tokyo Bay~~"

"It's still so scary..."

"Hahaha, revenge is my style!" Yang said, resting her chin on her hand. "So, what are you going to do with that girl who broke up with you? Since you're going to her concert tomorrow, you'll definitely see her, right?"

"It doesn't matter, I will never admit defeat!"

"Yes, that's very impressive!"

Looking into Nina's eyes, Haruno became even more certain of her personality. She was the kind of person who would stick to one path to the end and had her own clear values.

Although sometimes I'm like a hedgehog and accidentally prick those around me, I've made some friends now.

In some ways, she bears a resemblance to Yukino from back then.

However, because Yukino had Rakuhaku around, she didn't grow to the same level in terms of personality as Nina.

As for Nina, with so many friends around her, there's not much to worry about.

After making the declaration, Nina immediately shrank back and asked in a low voice, "So, you didn't do anything else, right?"

"Don't worry, we respect your decision regarding these matters. We know about them, but we won't interfere with your decision. Also, the school has issued relevant regulations since then, so these kinds of things will definitely decrease in the future. As for Tokyo, I can't speak for other schools, but you can rest assured that nothing like this will happen in Toyonosaki. It's just a pity that Eriri went to Chiba today, otherwise you could have met your classmates in advance."

"Huh? Has my class already been decided?"

Yang snapped her fingers and looked at Nina and Subaru, saying, "That's right. Considering you two transferred in mid-term, we've assigned you two to Eriri's class. With her, the local bigwig, around, no one will dare to bully you."

After thinking for a moment, Ebizuka Satoshi said, "Eriri, is that the manga artist Kashiwagi Eri?"

"Yes, that's her. Eriri's family is a prominent family in Tokyo, and her father is a British diplomat, so with her here, you don't need to worry about not being able to adapt to school. Well, you still need to worry about your studies. Toyonosaki is quite stressful, especially if you're planning to take the college entrance exam."

The thought of officially starting school tomorrow made her feel incredibly guilty, so she slumped onto the table: "I'm already getting nervous..."

An and Subaru smiled and patted Nina's head, saying, "Didn't Haruno-nee say that there's no need to worry? Just go to class as usual. You can even sing on stage without any problems, so going to school will definitely be no challenge for you!"

"Woo..."

Regardless, she definitely had to go to school, so Renna could only grit her teeth and wait for tomorrow to arrive.

After dinner, they took the five band members to their dorm and then said goodbye and returned to Chiba.

Watching the car drive away, Nina whispered, "Yono-neechan, she's such a special person."

The four people standing nearby nodded in unison.

During dinner, under Yang Nai's intentional or unintentional guidance, the four of them basically revealed all their secrets without even realizing it, only feeling that their relationship with each other had improved.

Inside the car, Yang Nai, with a faint smile on her face, said, "They really are five interesting people. Their personalities are quite interesting too. This band has the potential to achieve great things in the future. Compared to..."

Yang Nai glanced at the music playing on the car's center console screen and shook her head.

"Diamond Dust, who are developing as an idol band, are doing alright so far, but their management company's strength is unmatched. Their only advantage is that they debuted earlier. Add to that the band Link, and the future clashes between these bands will be interesting!"

Volume 1: Chapter 935 The Link Band's Performance (1/2)

On Wednesday, Nina and Subaru changed into Toyonosaki's school uniforms and went to Toyonosaki.

At the school gate, Eriri and Shiha were already waiting. After they met and got to know each other, Eriri led them to the second-year teachers' office and met their homeroom teacher.

Just like Mai and Haruno said, the transfer to Toyonosaki went quite smoothly, and with Eriri there, the classmates were very welcoming to them.

Or rather, two cute girls are unlikely to arouse the dislike of others.

The two had a great time after a day of classes, except that Subaru felt he was falling behind and would need to catch up.

After school in the afternoon, Eriri looked at the two of them and said, "Are you two going to the company to practice next?"

Renna nodded and said, "Yes, I've already made plans with Momoka and the others. I'll go over after school. Going to school takes up a lot of time, so I have to work extra hard during the remaining practice time!"

Eriri said confidently, "If you want to go to university, you really need to work harder. If you'd like, how about I have Utaha and Yukino help you make a study plan? Utaha is the top student in Toyonosaki High School, and Yukino has always been second in Soubu High School. They are both very effective at studying."

Hearing this, Nina asked curiously, "Then what about the Soubu High School?"

Who is number one in the grade?

"Of course it's Luo Jun."

"Sigh! He actually needs to take an exam?"

Eriri smiled and tossed her twin tails, saying, "While it doesn't matter whether I listen in class or not, since I'm still going to school, I'll definitely have to take the exams."

An and Subaru said in surprise, "I thought she didn't need to go to school at all!"

The three of them walked out of the classroom together. Eriri said, "Luo Jun has actually already received his admission letter from Tokyo University, so it doesn't really matter if he doesn't go to school. But he feels that staying at home all the time is boring, so he might as well go to school. Of course, sometimes he doesn't go to school because he's busy with other things, but that's only a few times."

Nina shook her head: "Todai is a place that's out of my reach. I'd better focus on my own goals and work hard."

Eriri smiled and said, "That's absolutely right. Just keep striving towards your goals. Let's do our best together! If all goes well, we might even end up at the same university!"

After spending the day together, Eriri quickly accepted Nina and Subaru and treated them as her friends.

After meeting up with Shiyu, the four of them went to the company together and watched the band's five members practice.

Although they have signed a contract, surprisingly, the five members have not yet decided on a band name and are spending their free time discussing it.

The discussion about the band's name finally came to a conclusion on Friday.

"TOGENASHI TOGEARI, thorny yet thornless? It's quite an interesting name, and it also reflects Nina's journey all along."

Upon seeing the message from Eriri in Tokyo, Luo Bai smiled and nodded, then looked at the Link Band on the stage in front of him, who were adjusting their instruments.

Tonight at STARRY, the Band of Bonds will be having a small show, and all the tickets are already sold out.

After looking at the size of the STARRY store, Luo Bai turned to Xing Ge and said, "Sister Xing Ge, don't you think the store space is a bit small?"

Xingge, sitting to the side, yawned and said, "Really? It's enough. This space can basically fill up any other band with a bit of popularity. If it's just for Hongxia and the others, there's no need for this. They won't need to perform here for long. Just for today's performance, many people are complaining online that they can't buy tickets."

"That's true. I hope they can handle the various arrangements for next year well."

Although Luo Bai wasn't with a management company, she learned from Xing Ge about the arrangements already made for the Niche Band next year.

With new album releases, various TV shows, music festival appearances, and their debut concert, it's safe to say that they'll have work waiting for them every month of next year.

However, these are all necessary steps for these four girls. Given the company's current training of them, they should be able to handle these situations without any problems next year.

At 6 p.m., the performance proceeded smoothly, and the audience seats at STARRY were packed to capacity.

The one-hour performance was a non-stop celebration from beginning to end.

Putting aside the big stage, the girls from the Bond Band are already quite adept at performing here.

After the lively performance, the girls took a group photo with the audience, who then left STARRY reluctantly.

After cleaning the shop with magic, Luo Bai looked at the four exhausted girls and said, "Let's go, a barbecue feast has been prepared for you at the Night Palace. It's time to go eat dinner."

"BBQ!"

"I'm hungry!"

Seeing that everyone was hungry, Luo Bai opened a portal and led everyone to the Night Palace after Xingge closed its shop.

There was no one in the Night Palace at this time. The ingredients had been prepared by the two maids, Sera and Liselle, in the afternoon and stored in the refrigerator here.

Once the ingredients are taken out, the barbecue feast can begin immediately.

As the distinct slices of meat were placed on the baking tray, sizzling and dripping with oil, everyone couldn't help but swallow their saliva.

He popped a piece of grilled meat into his mouth without dipping it in anything, and said with a satisfied look, "After all the hard work, to have such a delicious meal makes my life complete..."

Luo Bai shook his head with a smile: "You haven't run out of your allowance again this month and you're out of money for food, have you?"

"No, that's not it." Liang replied, picking up a slice of beef tongue and carefully grilling it on the grill. "I've been careful with my money this month. If I don't have anything I want to eat, I'll just come to Hongxia's house for a free meal to save money."

Upon hearing this, Hongxia snatched the freshly grilled beef tongue without hesitation and stuffed it into her mouth, regardless of how hot it was.

"Hmph, having a friend like you is truly the luckiest thing that has ever happened to me!"

"Ah, my ox tongue..."

Meanwhile, Kotori and Kita didn't participate in the bickering between the two at all; they were constantly eating to replenish their energy.

As the lead guitarist, and given his average physical condition, Xiao Gudu was exhausted after an hour.

As for Kita, being the lead singer, it goes without saying that in addition to the physical exertion, her throat was also a bit hoarse from exhaustion, and she was drinking the throat-soothing tea that Luo Bai had prepared for her.

Volume 1: Chapter 936 A Stay at the Night Palace (2/2)

After eating for about ten minutes, Luo Bai looked at the girls and said, "Tomorrow, Ren Cai and the others are going to see Diamond Dust's concert. Are you interested? We still have extra tickets if you want to go."

After checking some information on his phone, Ryo said, "Idol band, I've listened to their songs. Apart from 'Sora no Hako' written by Momoka, to be honest, the other songs are just so-so. Even the arrangement of 'Sora no Hako' has been rearranged to suit their idol band style, making it a bit mediocre. To be honest, I'm not very interested."

As the band's composer, Liang has a clear understanding of his own musical style and the band's style.

While I can understand Diamond Dust's decision to follow the company's arrangements and transform into an idol girl group, I wouldn't praise them either.

Making such a change will undoubtedly affect the long-time fans who have been building up their fanbase over the past three years.

Hongxia then looked at Luo Bai and asked, "Senior, are you planning to go?"

Luo Bai nodded: "Xiao Ai is going to take a look, so I plan to go with her."

"Then I'll go too!"

Hongxia raised her hand without hesitation.

Kita also raised his hand: "I'm somewhat interested, I'll go take a look too."

Seeing that both of them were willing to go, Xiao Gudu and Liang had no choice but to go along as well.

Xingge took a sip of beer and said, "I won't go. I'm not very interested. I have things to do. Luo Jun, I'll leave the rest to you."

Luo Bai nodded: "No problem, don't worry."

More than an hour later, everyone was full from the barbecue.

After resting for a while, I decided to take a shower. I plan to stay at the Night Palace tonight and not go back. Everyone here has their own room, which is very comfortable to rest in.

While the others went to take a shower, Xiao Gudu was pulled back by Luo Bai and kept there.

The lobby

On the sofa, Luo Bai held Xiao Gudu in his arms, letting her watch TV with him.

Little Lonely's face turned completely red, and she didn't dare to move at all. She whispered, "Senior, I'm sweating, let me go take a shower..."

Luo Bai smiled and said, "It's nothing. Didn't we change our clothes? There's not much of a smell. I just haven't spent time alone with you like this in a long time. What, you don't want to?"

Little Lonely felt Luo Bai's breath on her ear and shyly shrank her neck: "We'll be seen here. Let's at least go back to our room."

Hearing what the other party had said, Luo Bai simply let go of their embrace.

"It's settled then. Go take a shower first, and I'll come to your room to find you later."

Thinking about what was going to happen next, Little Lonely couldn't help but feel nervous and ran back to his room in a flash.

As for Luo Bai, he leisurely picked up the remote control, changed the channel, and happened to see an interview that Hoshino Ai had given earlier being broadcast.

Unlike these fledgling girl bands, Hoshino Ai's popularity has been steadily rising, and she has even been invited to the year-end Kohaku Uta Gassen (Red and White Song Battle).

With the company's substantial investment in Ai Hoshino, coupled with her own unique advantages, her talent is now fully on display, and it is no surprise that she has achieved this success.

The only thing that made fans a little unhappy was that the release of new songs and albums was a bit slow, and there were also fewer concerts and events.