After Xiangzi died, I inherited her harem.

In the end, she will definitely continue to harass Toyokawa Yuu.

Metis... didn't want his friends to be bothered by Xiao Mu's friends.

Therefore, rather than considering Soyo's feelings, Metis was more concerned about whether Toyokawa Yuu would be disturbed by her.

After being reprimanded by Metis, Ruo Yemu bit her lip gently, but couldn't say anything in rebuttal.

Not being good at socializing, she couldn't think of a better solution, otherwise she wouldn't have entrusted this task to Metis.

When Metis said such outrageous things, she shouldn't have just paid lip service to her opposition; she should have taken a stronger stance to reclaim her body.

[Let's do this for Xiangzi's sake, Xiaomu. Xiangzi's Ave Mujica is more important right now, isn't it? We'll be absent for a long time, and it's already difficult for Mr. Youyu to keep the band running. Let's not add to his burden.]

Seemingly realizing that his words had gone too far, Metis tried to soften his tone with Wakaba Mutsu, but received no response.

The girl standing by the roadside stared blankly at the traffic in the distance, feeling lost about the future, until a hand grabbed her wrist and pulled her back a few steps.

"Didn't Tsukinomori teach traffic safety? It's dangerous to be so close to the road."

Pulling Wakaba Mutsu back from the roadside, Toyokawa Yuu looked at the girl's calm yet melancholic expression and realized that the girl who had spent the whole day playing with her in the [RING] rehearsal room had been replaced.

My feelings became somewhat complicated. Even though I knew that Ruoye Mutsu's personality switching was quite rapid, it was still quite disorienting that someone I knew had become a different person in the blink of an eye.

However, Yuu Toyokawa did not comment on this.

He didn't have any ill feelings towards Wakaba Mutsu. In fact, if he calmly weighed his feelings on a scale, he might even think that Wakaba Mutsu was more important.

Ultimately, he and Metis had only known each other for less than twenty-four hours, and at best they were just... friends.

As for Ruo Yemu, he is...

"I'm sorry, Yuyu, I messed everything up again."

Looking at the girl who had pulled him back from the roadside, Wakaba Mutsu's gaze was somewhat complicated, but the words he finally uttered turned into an apology.

"It doesn't matter. The situation can't get any worse anyway, so this little bit of trouble is neither a big deal nor a small deal."

Yuu Toyokawa didn't take Wakaba Mutsu's apology seriously.

It was in his mind that he would go against Toyokawa Sadaharu's plan. From the very beginning of his meeting with Toyokawa Shoko, Toyokawa Yuu had no intention of following the old man's idea to break up Ave Mujica.

He just hadn't expected that the old guy would target Wakaba Mutsu, and even more so, he would use the physical isolation method of sending him to a hospital.

But even so, it's not a big deal.

It simply means that in addition to being responsible for Toyokawa Shoko, he is also responsible for Wakaba Mutsu at the same time.

"However, tonight's celebration party, which was originally proposed by Youyu to make up for my mistakes on stage, was ruined because of me."

At this point, Wakaba Mutsu lowered his head, his eyes dimming.

The band's first celebration party was significant in every respect, but now it's definitely impossible to attend.

The thought that everyone might part on bad terms because of him made Ruoye Mu feel suffocated.

However, she also knew that she shouldn't go out at night after spending the whole day outside.

I can't... cause any more trouble for Youyu.

"It's alright. After all, the celebration banquet was already ruined by what happened. I hope Amoris won't have too much of an opinion... But thankfully, she's probably the only one who will have an opinion."

Reaching out to touch the hair on Wakaba Mutsu's head, letting the soft strands flow through her fingertips, Toyokawa Yuu signaled for her to relax.

Anyway... it's no use for her to worry now.

"What are you guys even talking about...?"

After leaving [RING] with Toyokawa Yuu, Hachiman Kairin finally couldn't help but speak up, her emerald eyes looking at the two people in front of her with confusion.

Whether it was Wakaba Mutsumi, who had just called herself "Mortis" but now seemed perfectly normal, or Toyokawa Yuu, who inexplicably said things like "the situation is terrible" and "the celebration party can't go on," they all left her somewhat bewildered.

What are these two talking about? Is there something wrong with the band that they can't know about?

"It's probably hard to explain in a few words... Hailing, could you please book a venue for the celebration banquet? The closer to the company, the better. I'll reimburse you for the expenses later."

Grabbing Wakaba Mutsu's wrist, Toyokawa Yuu planned to take the girl back to her residence first.

He was not arrogant enough to dismiss Minami's warning; he had some firsthand experience with the Toyokawa family's tough tactics.

It's already a bit reckless of Metis to wander around here during the day, but he wouldn't be so careless about safety at night.

As for what Minami Mori said about not forcibly breaking into people's homes and taking them away, which was supposedly "leaving each other with some dignity," although she was somewhat resentful, Yuu Toyokawa couldn't do anything about it now, even if she didn't believe it.

If it really comes to that, even if I'm at home, I probably can't stop anything... Of course, that's just how I am right now.

"Let me know as soon as you've decided on the location, and I'll head over there ahead of time... I'll explain everything to you then, Hailing."

Before leaving with Wakaba Mutsu, Toyokawa Yuu looked at Hachiman Kairin, whose expression seemed somewhat puzzled and displeased, and spoke to comfort her.

"You'll have to put more effort into this matter; you're the only one I can rely on right now."

Watching Yuu Toyokawa's figure, holding Mutsu Wakaba's hand, walk further and further away, Kairin Hachiman tilted her head, narrowed her eyes slightly, and seemed to be thinking about something.

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As night fell, several girls gathered in front of an izakaya (Japanese pub) that wasn't luxuriously decorated but had a very comfortable atmosphere.

"Is this the place the agent booked?"

Yutenji Wakame scrutinized the izakaya in front of him with a look that was a mixture of disappointment and disdain, and expressed his small opinion in a slightly exaggerated tone.

"Eh... I thought it would be a more luxurious place, like a private room in a high-rise hotel, where we could overlook the entire Tokyo night view or something."

To be honest, this place isn't exactly low-end. Just by looking at the carefully designed layout, you can tell it's not some roadside shop, but a place that specializes in providing services like parties.

Even so, it still differed considerably from the place that Yutenji Wakana had envisioned in her mind after looking forward to it all day.

To put it more simply, it's because it can't satisfy her rather superficial vanity.

"Don't say that, Miaomeng. After all, we've only successfully held two concerts so far. We don't know what will happen in the future, so it's better not to be too ambitious."

Hatsune, who had rushed over from the side, could easily sense and understand Yutenji Wakana's thoughts, such as the sense of disparity between reality and fantasy.

After all, Sumimi herself had similar thoughts after her debut performance.

The difference was that the celebration party that time truly fulfilled her fantasies. Her partner directly chose the location near the top floor of that commercial building, giving her a panoramic view of Tokyo's dazzling neon nightscape.

However, it's best not to say such things in front of Yutenji Wakana, as it will only make her feel more resentful.

With that in mind, Hatsune stepped in to smooth things over.

"And this isn't just any ordinary place. The atmosphere of this kind of izakaya isn't as heavy as a hotel. Many large companies choose this kind of place when inviting people. Mr. Yuyu has obviously thought this through carefully."

While trying to smooth things over, Hatsune also secretly glanced at Toyokawa Shoko, who was standing between the two of them, her brows furrowed involuntarily, and she didn't seem to be in a good mood.

He couldn't help but wonder who had upset Xiao Xiang this time.

"No matter what he's thinking, we'll find out once we go in and take a look."

Shoko Toyokawa did not intervene in the conversation between the two people beside her, but instead walked towards the door of the izakaya first.

However, just as Hatsune Miku observed, Toyokawa Shoko's mood was far from good.

The root cause lies in one's own body.

Simply put, Toyokawa Shoko is no longer in contact with Wakaba Mutsu.

The blue-haired girl glanced down at her phone, her amber gaze suddenly sharpening.

If Ye Mu's disappearance was such a big deal, she would naturally have discussed it with Toyokawa Yuu.

The good news is that this time, Toyokawa Yuu didn't hang up and turn off his phone like he did yesterday. The bad news is that even this time, he still chose to be vague, saying he would tell you when he got there.

Clearly, Yuu Toyokawa knew something, but refused to reveal it to me immediately.

Toyokawa Shoko could only keep convincing herself that they must have prepared some kind of surprise in order to calm her urge to lash out.

"Also, Ave Mujica will be performing at the Budokan within a month of its establishment; this is Yuu's promise to me."

Before entering, Toyokawa Shoko glanced at Hatsune Miku, who was behind her.

She knew the other person just wanted to ease the tension, but to her it seemed somewhat disheartening.

"I believe in his work ability, and I also believe that everyone's talent can match his pace... So let's stop talking about what the future holds. Ave Mujica will continue to exist. After this celebration, let's get back to work and prepare for the next concert."

After saying these somewhat mood-disrupting words, Toyokawa Shoko stepped through the door first, amidst Yutenji Wakana's slight dissatisfaction and Hatsune's delighted gaze.

written request for leave

I'm feeling really dizzy, so I'm taking a day off. I'll be working on 10,000 jobs tomorrow.

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Chapter 99 I told you, seeing you makes me nauseous (1.3 words)

The moment the door to the private room was pushed open, the soft sound of the hinges sliding through the wooden groove was like snowflakes falling into a deep pool.

The space inside the private room was bathed in a warm yellow light by a washi paper lantern, and the lamplight cast fine bamboo patterns on the wall, like moonlight dappled through a bamboo forest in the wind.

Yuu Toyokawa and Kairin Hachiman were already waiting in the private room, with the latter sitting next to the former.

However, the former's expression didn't seem particularly happy; at least, it didn't convey any sense of celebratory jest.

Sitting next to him, Hachiman Kairin looked even stranger. Although she kept a straight face and tried her best to appear expressionless, her emerald-like eyes seemed somewhat unfocused.

With careful observation, it's easy to notice the strangeness in their expressions.

Unfortunately, none of the three people who had just entered paid any attention to such a trivial matter.

Yutenji Wakana, who initially had some reservations about Toyokawa Yuu's arrangements, was quickly attracted by the exquisite layout and sophisticated furnishings. Her pink eyes kept looking around, and her mouth was wide open in an exaggerated way.

For her, there was no difference between a large private room in a luxury hotel and a relatively exquisite small private room in an izakaya.

After all, those were things she had never seen before, and her complaints were nothing more than comparisons based on stereotypes.

As long as the actual situation exceeds her expectations, she will naturally put her original unhappiness to the back of her mind.

Hatsune Miku, needless to say, was still standing to the side and behind him, staring at Toyokawa Shoko's back as she entered. Her beautiful purple eyes were filled with an unspoken joy, as if she hadn't yet recovered from Toyokawa Shoko's words.

As for Toyokawa Shoko... she didn't pay any attention to the slightly strange expressions on Toyokawa Yuu and Hachiman Kairin's faces at all, but was attracted by another, much bigger anomaly in the private room.

Looking around the private room, Toyokawa Shoko never saw Wakaba Mutsuko's figure. The increasingly bad premonition in her heart finally made her face fall.

"Mr. Agent, are all these prepared for us?"

Seeing the various delicacies and drinks already laid out on the table, Yutenji Wakame paid no attention to Toyokawa Shoko, who had stopped after only a few steps inside, and walked to the table with shining eyes.

Yakitori, sashimi, seafood, and various other dishes are laid out on the table.

Some were people that Yutenji Wakana had seen before, but were of a significantly different class, while others were people she had only seen on television programs.

Seemingly feeling that the first celebration banquet was of great significance, Toyokawa Yuu even prepared some sake, a small amount placed on a corner of the table.

It seems that if anyone were interested in trying this adult drink, Toyokawa Yuu would agree.

"Don't worry, it's all prepared for you. Would you like to try some sushi first?"

Seeing that Yutenji Wakana had already sat down at the table, Toyokawa Yuu didn't pay attention to her slightly unconventional behavior in the workplace. Instead, she smiled and nodded.

"Great!"

Although Captain Toyokawa Shoko hadn't spoken yet, since she had already received approval from her manager, Toyokawa Yuu, Yutenji Wakana didn't care about anything else. She sat down at the table, picked up a piece of sushi, and stuffed it into her mouth.

They acted as if if they were any slower, they would never get to eat the delicious food in front of them again.

Under Yutenji Wakana's lead, the previously quiet and somewhat strange atmosphere became a little more lively.

Hatsune also sat down at the table, her gaze secretly falling on Toyokawa Shoko, as if hoping that she would sit next to her.

However, the guitarist's expectations were destined to be dashed. Toyokawa Shoko walked straight to Toyokawa Yuu's side and sat down on the other side, in the same direction as Hachiman Kairin, with a blank expression.

She seemed to have something on her mind, and even the celebration banquet in front of her couldn't completely distract her.

Fortunately, she never hid her feelings from Yuu Toyokawa.

“Mu, I haven’t been able to contact her all day. You said you would tell me when you got there.”

The cold voice, tinged with a hint of accusation, completely disregarded the atmosphere in the private room, utterly chilling the mood that Yutenji Wakame had managed to create.

Couldn't you let me eat a few more bites before you talk...?

Upon hearing Toyokawa Shoko's words, Yutenji Wakame raised an eyebrow, his hands moving without stopping, and he even increased the speed at which he stuffed food into his mouth.

She wasn't unaware of Toyokawa Shoko's less-than-ideal expression; she simply chose not to pay attention.

Taking care of this young lady's feelings is the job that Toyokawa Yuu's manager should be responsible for.

Rather, it seems that apart from Yuu Toyokawa, no one else can affect Shoko Toyokawa's mood. Yutenji Wakanagi is not so idle as to take the initiative to do such a thankless task.