After Xiangzi died, I inherited her harem.

But Yuu Toyokawa knew that if he really handed Mutsumi Wakaba over to Minami Mori, the old woman's smile might not be so kind anymore.

If either Ruoye Mu or Metis is to collapse, at least one of them will likely fall apart, and it's more likely that Ruoye Mu will be the one to disappear.

Those are my own things, how can I allow them to break in Minami's hands?

But... now that Toyokawa Sadaharu has started targeting Ave Mujica, how can he possibly beat her...?

With her head down, Yuu Toyokawa's eyes flashed with a thoughtful expression, but a lunchbox suddenly entered her vision, which was gradually becoming blurred by her thoughts, and the aroma of breakfast wafted over.

To be fair, Hachiman Kairin has a good eye for choosing things. If these things weren't given to her by her and she were alone with him, even Toyokawa Yuu would be tempted.

"You're talking about Wakaba's reaction instead of your own feelings. Mr. Yuu didn't actually move at all, did you?"

Yuu Toyokawa looked up and met Urin Hachiman's emerald green gaze.

The softened attitude from before had vanished, and the girl's gaze returned to the hard and domineering one she had when she first entered.

The two of them stared at each other silently, neither of them looking away first.

"What? He's become so rebellious, yet his ability to read people's expressions is getting better and better."

"Mr. You are too easy to understand. Although I don't know exactly what you are thinking, your attitude is impossible to hide. As long as you don't continue to deceive yourself, it's not difficult to see through it."

At this point, a hint of disappointment flashed in Hachiman Kairin's eyes.

Even though he had gone to pack food himself last night, it was Toyokawa Yuu who came up to him and told him what dishes to order. He thought that this boy who always carried a heavy heart was finally willing to accept his forceful concern.

It turns out that it was only prepared for Wakaba Mutsu. No wonder it was so bland. There were two dishes with cucumber as the main ingredient alone.

"Have a bite. You can't work on an empty stomach. I can help you with some of the work first."

Then give me back my cookies...

Feeling somewhat helpless with the girl in front of him who wouldn't listen to reason and only kept expressing her concern, Toyokawa Yuu could only show a serious and solemn expression in her eyes.

"Hailin, it's not that I don't want to accept your concern, but I can't accept the food you send."

"reason?"

Despite Toyokawa Yuu's repeated rejections, Hachiman Kairin remained unperturbed, silently uttering two syllables.

She wasn't an unreasonable person, and she had long since noticed Toyokawa Yuu's resistance.

But she needs to determine where this resistance comes from, at least to determine if it's because of herself.

"I can't say."

"Then I will not give up asking questions, nor will I stop this behavior that makes you uncomfortable."

As expected, in Hachiman Kairin's memory, Toyokawa Yuu had never opened her heart to anyone without reservation.

In the past, she would have tactfully stopped asking out of social etiquette, but now she chooses to get an answer with a more assertive attitude.

The office fell into complete silence and stiffness.

Unlike in the past when no topic could be found, this time it seemed more like both sides had nothing to say.

To be more precise, it means that Hachiman Kairin no longer accepts Toyokawa Yuu's attempts to change the subject, and Toyokawa Yuu chooses to remain silent in response to the answer she truly wants.

They had always respected each other and were usually very comfortable with each other, but now they were stubbornly standing at Toyokawa Yuu's desk, with Hachiman Kairin not even taking back the lunchbox she had handed over.

The silence was broken by a crisp knock on the door.

Their gazes simultaneously turned to the office door, then after a moment they looked at each other again, easily seeing the worry in each other's eyes.

After all, the soundproofing of this office door is really worrying; if someone is outside the door, it's hard to guarantee they won't hear something.

If it were just a minor argument, it wouldn't be a big deal.

But if you hear things from even earlier, and hear rumors that sound like flattery or sycophancy...

So Yuu Toyokawa had to start considering one possibility—would that old man, Sadaharu Toyokawa, abandon some of the methods he considered respectable and instead drive straight to the agency in that black Maybach after getting wind of it?

Although we didn't spend much time together, and we never even met in person, we only communicated through a few phone calls.

However, Toyokawa Yuu had some understanding of the old man's character; he was a prime example of someone who allowed officials to set fires while forbidding ordinary people to light lamps.

He likes to use his so-called "experienced person" to demand that others follow his requirements, but he himself has done almost every single one of those things.

What's even more frustrating is that the old man really holds a lot of power. Unless Toyokawa Shoko is willing to return to the Toyokawa family, there's really nothing I can do about him.

Seemingly noticing the worry in Toyokawa Yuu's eyes, Hachiman Kairin placed the already opened lunchbox on the table and went to open the door.

"Excuse me, are you Mr. Yuu from Ave Mujica?"

When Hachiman Kairin opened the office door, she found a girl with long, brown, flowing hair standing outside.

With a polite and sunny smile on her face, she held a plate of neatly arranged donuts in her hand.

A lively voice drifted into the office, as if even the sunlight was made brighter by this energetic sound.

The stuffiness in the office was thus alleviated considerably.

"You are......"

Looking at the girl in front of him, Hachiman Kairin couldn't help but ask in confusion.

It wasn't that she didn't recognize the girl in front of her; rather, anyone working for this agency would likely have a strong impression of the girl with the bright smile.

The reason is simple: she is just too famous. The idol group she leads is currently the most popular idol group, making her the biggest cash cow for the agency.

In comparison, Ave Mujica, despite their rising popularity, has only held two concerts and is still in its early stages of growth, making them pale in comparison.

Even if everyone in the band is confident that they can catch up with or even surpass each other in the future, that's a matter for the future.

At least for now, if we're talking about popularity, Ave Mujica is definitely not comparable to Sumimi.

If the other party insists on being serious, Hachiman Kairin might even have to call them "senpai" (senior).

However, a girl with such a lively voice is clearly not the rigid type.

"Ms. Junda Mana from Sumimi?"

"Good morning, I'm Mana from Sumimi. You must be Hachiman Urin, the bassist from Ave Mujica... Is Mr. Yuu not here?"

Although the person who came to open the door was not the one she was looking for, Junda Mana's smile did not dim in the slightest.

Even Hachiman Kairin, whose expression had become somewhat stiff due to her confrontation with Toyokawa Yuu, felt embarrassed to maintain her indifferent expression.

But soon, Hachiman Kairin, who had just relaxed a little because of that sunny smile, became wary again.

Ave Mujica and Sumimi do have some connection; if one were to delve into the details, their relationship is so complex that it could lead to a public feud between their respective agents.

After all, although Sumimi is currently the biggest cash cow of the agency, it only has two members.

This group, which consists of only two main members, now has one member who has been invited by Shoko Toyokawa to serve as the lead guitarist at Ave Mujica.

Although the cooperation agreement stipulated mutual cooperation and assistance, Hachiman Kairin knew that the seriousness of that matter was no less than tearing apart half of Sumimi's empire.

If the guitarist hadn't been willing, and if Ms. Junta Mana hadn't been so tolerant, this whole thing wouldn't have lasted.

Before Yawata Kairin was impeached and stripped of power by Toyokawa Shoichi, one of her main tasks was to arrange schedules for all members.

Among these, coordinating the schedules of their own guitarist/vocalist and Sumimi guitarist is the highest priority.

This was just the most minor conflict that needed to be coordinated between the two teams. The real trouble was that Yuu Toyokawa had to talk to Sumimi's manager himself.

And now, Mana Junda, the captain of Sumimi, has come to us in person...

Various possibilities flashed through Hachiman Kairin's mind, but none of them would lead to a bad outcome.

"I'm here, Ms. Junda Mana, please come in... If I remember correctly, although Ave Mujica and Sumimi have been working together for some time, this is the first time we've met."

Before she could figure out the connection, Toyokawa Yuu's voice came from behind Hachiman Kairin, signaling her to stop blocking the doorway and let Junta Mana in.

"After all, I've only just started taking on individual jobs recently, and there are still some aspects I need to practice more on... I really don't feel used to Xiao Chu not being around."

She nodded slightly to thank Hachiman Kairin for making way for her, but as soon as she entered the office, Junda Mana's expression turned serious, and her already bright eyes seemed to shine even brighter.

"It smells so good! Mr. Yu, are you having breakfast? Can I join you? I brought some donuts."

The hottest idol of the moment held up a plate of donuts in front of her, which looked like a gift she had prepared for her visit to Ave Mujica's office.

“Of course, no problem, Ms. Junda Mana, please have a seat.”

Yuu Toyokawa would certainly not refuse Mana Junda's request.

Since they were guests, and Ave Mujica was indeed in the wrong regarding Hatsune Miku, the only point of contact between the two groups.

From both a moral and logical standpoint, Toyokawa Yuu had no reason to turn the person away, even if the visit was probably not just a simple visit.

Moreover, if he could persuade Ms. Junda Mana to eat all of these things for him, he could save himself some trouble.

"Yay, it's Sumimi and Ave Mujica's first joint breakfast meeting! Ms. Hachiman, come over quickly too."

A lively voice echoed in the office. Hachiman Kairin, who had already silently closed the door, walked to Toyokawa Yuu's side, exchanged a glance with him, and her emerald eyes revealed obvious contemplation.

Whether "I really don't feel used to Xiao Chu not being here" was just an unintentional complaint or a deliberate hint, she can't help but think about it now.

Rhythm guitarist Mutsu Wakaba has been confirmed to be absent for a period of time. If the guitarist and vocalist also have problems, then Ave Mujica's operations will probably collapse instantly.

And things that even Hachiman Kairin could think of, Toyokawa Yuu certainly couldn't have been unaware of.

In fact, he thought about even more.

The only connection between Ave Mujica and Sumimi is Hatsune Miku, who works for both bands simultaneously. In addition to being Sumimi's guitarist, Hatsune Miku is also related to that old guy, Toyokawa Sadaharu.

Unfortunately, Toyokawa Sadaharu is also one of the people behind this talent agency.

Just the night before last, she refused Toyokawa Sadaharu's order. Yesterday, Mori Minami was about to take Wakaba Mutsumi away to the hospital, and today... Sumimi's Junda Mana came knocking on her door.

They really don't give us a single chance to catch our breath.

Despite her inner worries, Toyokawa Yuu simply patted Hachiman Kairin's shoulder lightly and whispered something in her ear.

"That's what I need to worry about... Have breakfast first."

Chapter 105 It's time for dinner again (8k5)

"This grilled fish is really delicious, thank you Mr. Youyu..."

Inside Ave Mujica's office, Mana Junda sat on the sofa next to the coffee table, picked up a piece of grilled fish from the lunchbox with disposable chopsticks, put it in her mouth, and a moment later a smile that looked almost like happiness spread across her face.

She seemed quite satisfied with the breakfast that Yawata Kairin had bought.

“My manager, Lena, said that idols have to strictly control their weight, so she even arranged my diet. Although I know that is an essential professional quality for idols, sometimes I also want to eat to my heart’s content.”

Seemingly feeling it was impolite to speak with food in her mouth, Junda Mana quickly swallowed the grilled fish after a couple of bites.

Fortunately, the breakfast that Hachiman Kairin prepared for Toyokawa Yuu was made with care. The large bones of the grilled fish had been removed, and the small bones inside had been grilled until they were crispy. Otherwise, one would really worry that Junda Mana might get hurt by the fish bones while doing this.

"Xiao Chu told me last night that Ave Mujica was having a victory celebration party. I'm so envious..."

At this point, a glimmer of imagination appeared in Junda Mana's eyes.

In terms of current popularity and number of fans, Sumimi is much stronger than Ave Mujica, and because she debuted earlier, she has long passed the stage of being happy for a long time after achieving some success.

In addition, the guitarist joined Ave Mujica during this period, and she also started to take on some solo work, such as celebratory parties where she could eat and drink to her heart's content... Junda Mana hasn't had one in a long time.

After all, a victory celebration only counts if everyone is present.

"It's just a grilled fish. I'm glad you like it, Ms. Junda Mana. If you're satisfied, feel free to have some more."

Sitting on the sofa opposite Junta Mana, Toyokawa Yuu smiled and pushed the lunchbox containing other food items in front of Junta Mana as well.

The boy had a strange smile on his lips, and seemed to be enjoying the feeling of feeding a popular idol.

As for Junda Mana's envy of Hatsune Miku, Toyokawa Yuu pretended not to hear it.

Of course, faced with Junda Mana's somewhat enthusiastic and outgoing behavior, Toyokawa Yuu didn't stand on ceremony with her when it came to food.

He reached out and took the plate of donuts that Junda Mana had brought, placing it in front of Hachiman Kairin, who was sitting next to him.

"Hailing, you should give it a try too."

In front of outsiders, Hachiman Kairin couldn't very well refuse Toyokawa Yuu's request, so she had no choice but to reach out and pick up a donut.

"I'm gonna start now."

Looking at the current arrangement around the coffee table, Toyokawa Yuu nodded in satisfaction.

Junta Mana was struggling to finish the breakfast that Hachiman Kairin had brought her, while the latter was also slowly devouring the donuts that Junta had brought her.

Although the two of them certainly wouldn't finish all the food that Toyokawa Yuu pushed in front of them, it was enough.

It's enough to just let this "breakfast time" pass by.

But to Toyokawa Yuu's surprise, before he could even wait for the "Ave Mujica and Sumimi's First Joint Breakfast Meeting" to come to a complete end, Hachiman Kairin spoke first, breaking the warm atmosphere that had been deliberately created on the coffee table.