After Xiangzi died, I inherited her harem.

Yuu Toyokawa nodded in satisfaction at their efficiency.

Putting aside the fact that the members of this band are all scheming in various ways, I can still trust their ability to get things done.

"I will share the address of the filming location later. Everyone will gather there on the weekend morning for the second shoot, and we will try to finish it in one morning... I will contact Ms. Minami and try to get Mumi to come too."

Looking at the image transmitted by Wakaba Mutsu through the webcam on the computer screen, Toyokawa Yuu's expression became somewhat complicated. The serious, businesslike expression on her face when discussing important matters softened a little.

"Don't worry, I'll get Ms. Minami to agree soon, and Mu will be able to meet everyone soon."

"There's no need for that, Yuyu."

Just as Toyokawa Yuu was comforting Wakaba Mutsu, a voice interrupted somewhat inappropriately, making the slightly softened atmosphere serious again.

Toyokawa Shoko closed her collection of essays, placed it on the coffee table, and turned to look at Toyokawa Yuu, who was already sitting in her office chair.

“I have spoken with Ms. Minami, and she has agreed to let Mu go out on weekends, or even occasionally go out for fun, but he cannot perform on stage or come to the company.”

"how did you do that?"

Upon hearing Toyokawa Shoko's explanation, Toyokawa Yuu raised an eyebrow.

It wasn't that he suspected Toyokawa Shoko of lying, or that Mori Minami was lying to Toyokawa Shoko.

The former is unnecessary, unless Toyokawa Shoko wants Wakaba Mutsu really to be taken away, leaving Ave Mujica completely without anyone.

As for the latter... Although Toyokawa Yuu was very unhappy with Mori Minami, they had been in cahoots for a while and knew that the other party was not someone who spoke carelessly.

That is why Toyokawa Yuu was so surprised.

When Ruoye Mutsu went to buy clothes before, Mori Minami's attitude was quite firm, and even Toyokawa Yuu herself hadn't figured out how to get that old woman to talk.

What exactly did Toyokawa Shoko say to Mori Minami? It couldn't be that her identity as the eldest daughter of the Toyokawa family was just too useful, could it?

Logically speaking, he should be considered the eldest son of the Toyokawa family, so why doesn't Mori Minami treat him politely?

"...I have my own way. Ms. Minami and my mother are very good friends."

After a moment of silence, Toyokawa Shoko did not answer directly, but only mentioned the relationship of the previous generation.

Seeing that Toyokawa Shoko was unwilling to talk about it, Toyokawa Yuu did not choose to delve any further.

If Ye Mu is still in my hands, I'll have plenty of opportunities to deal with Sen Mina in the future. If I'm really curious, I can just ask her directly then.

"In that case, let's all do our jobs. I'll be in charge of the office work today. Hailing can go to rehearsal now. You haven't had a proper practice session with everyone lately, have you?"

“Mr. Youyu, I…”

Hachiman Kairin really wanted to explain that her bass playing skills were nothing to worry about, but seeing Toyokawa Yuu already focused on her work, she didn't dare to interrupt.

In the end, she had no choice but to leave Ave Mujica's office somewhat dejectedly.

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Walking down the corridor to the rehearsal room, looking at Toyokawa Shoko walking in front of me, and the blonde lead singer who kept trying to get closer like a little tail, my fingertips unconsciously clenched, and finally helplessly let go.

Even though she was very resentful, there was nothing she could do.

Hachiman Kairin once thought that she was the most useful person to Toyokawa Yuu in the band.

But now it seems that I was really just a haphazard helper.

Even the menial tasks were assigned to me by Mr. Youyu because he saw how enthusiastic I was, risking violating the agency's rules.

On the contrary, is it Toyokawa Shoko who can help solve even one of the most troublesome issues that Mr. Yuu is currently facing?

I...I don't want to go on like this anymore...

Having finally found a band where I can have peace of mind, what if I become an outcast who can be discarded at any moment because I'm useless...?

I have to become useful, at least like Toyokawa Shoko, to solve one of Yuu's most troubling problems in order to win back the attention focused on her.

His gaze silently fell upon the blond lead singer who was standing beside Toyokawa Shoko, seemingly oblivious to everything around him.

"Hai Zi..."

As her thoughts were wandering, Hachiman Kairin suddenly felt her hem being gently tugged. Turning around, she saw Yutenji Wakanagi with a hint of unease on his face.

"What I wanted to tell you today..."

Yutenji Wakamu cautiously approached Hachiman Kairin, keeping her voice low, afraid that the two people walking in front would hear her.

Some things, when told to a few individuals, are called "sticking together for warmth," but if spread around carelessly, that's self-destruction.

Moreover, those two people in front of her were, in a sense, the eye of the storm, so she dared not approach them casually.

Yutenji Wakame felt that she couldn't handle this kind of thing. Since it was a big deal, she didn't dare to directly test Toyokawa Yuu's attitude, so she had to pull in Hachiman Kairin, who had been the most indulged by Toyokawa Yuu in the past.

In fact, the person she originally wanted to find was Wakaba Mutsu.

However, firstly, given the relationship between Wakaba Mutsumi and Toyokawa Shoko, they might sell her out in a heartbeat; secondly, she really has no way to contact that rhythm guitarist privately right now.

Left with no other choice, Yutenji Wakanagi had to turn to Hachiman Kairin.

"Don't worry, just leave it to me."

Looking at the somewhat uneasy Yutenji Wakana beside her, Hachiman Kairin's eyes flickered slightly, and then she revealed a smile.

She has a solution.

She took out her phone and tapped on the contact named 【Doloris】 in her contacts.

Chapter 126 Where am I inferior to her?

"What's wrong, Hailing? Why did you suddenly call me out?"

On the rooftop of the agency, Hatsune looked at Hachiman Kairin, who had suddenly summoned her, with a somewhat confused expression.

Purple eyes kept glancing towards the stairwell not far away, her words revealing some anxiety and worry.

"We're still in rehearsal time, and Xiao Xiang is waiting for us to get back. Can we keep it brief?"

Looking at the somewhat nonchalant blonde lead singer in front of her, Hachiman Kairin did not speak immediately, her emerald green eyes fixed on her.

There was a struggle in his eyes, along with a hint of expectation, but in the end, the incomprehensible colors in his eyes merged into a complex and bizarre look.

When Hachiman Kairin looked at her with that kind of gaze, Hatsune instinctively took a step back. That look reminded her of some unpleasant memories.

It's like when you were a kid on an island, you'd just met a few days ago and were getting along well with some friends, and then suddenly you heard some "rumors" and the way they looked at you.

Even if there wasn't much malice in that gaze, the strange feeling it instinctively carried was enough to make her feel an indescribable sense of oppression.

Perhaps others don't really understand what that means, but for Hatsune Miku, it's a constant reminder that she's an unnecessary existence, and even her birth was an accident.

But why, why would Hailing make such an expression?

Why would Hailing look at herself like that in a city where, apart from a handful of people, no one should know her?

"W-what's wrong? You called me out but didn't say anything. Is something wrong with Xiao Mu?"

Taking a deep breath and trying to calm her racing heart, which had been racing again after more than a year, Hatsune Miku spoke again.

Don't scare yourself. How would Hailing know about these things? Something must have happened to Xiaomu.

"I don't need to worry about Mortis anymore, right? Didn't Xiangzi solve the problem with ease?"

When Hatsune Miku asked her again, Hachiman Kairin lowered her eyes slightly, trying to conceal her strange gaze.

"That's true. As long as Mr. Youyu and Xiaoxiang are willing to cooperate, I'm sure many problems will be solved."

Hearing Hachiman Kairin's question, Hatsune's mood, which had finally relaxed a little, turned gloomy again, and the smile on her lips became even more forced.

Now that things have come to this point, she doesn't think that Hachiman Kairin just came to her to clarify "helping Wakaba Mutsumi's plan achieve phased success" as simply as she thought.

"So, Hailing, what happened?"

"Wakaba's situation has eased for now, but yours seems more urgent. I think I understand why you said those things to me before, Hatsuka... no, shouldn't I call you Hatsune Miku more appropriately?"

Hatsune...

Hearing someone call you by that name again after a long time, even though it was a very low-pitched inquiry that could barely be heard three meters away, felt like a bolt from the blue to the person in question.

Why would you...?

Her purple eyes widened slightly, completely unable to understand why Hachiman Kairin knew about such a thing.

She had never told her real name, not even to her partner of a year, Mana Junda. How did Kairin Hachiman know it?

Mr. Youyu said he would help me, so it was definitely not leaked from his side. Mr. Qinggao had no reason to do such a thing.

Could it be that it's from my father's side...?

Looking at her teammate, who seemed to have had some very important secret exposed, Hachiman Kairin couldn't help but sigh inwardly. If it weren't for her long experience as an idol and her ample stage experience, she would probably be sweating bullets right now.

"Indeed, those things were true."

It wasn't that she didn't trust Yutenji Wakana, but what she had told her before was just too outrageous, making Hachiman Kairin feel like she had stumbled into a melodramatic soap opera.

However, Hatsune's reaction has already confirmed the correctness of those words.

Hearing Hachiman Kairin's inexplicable sigh, Hatsune realized that she seemed to have inadvertently revealed something.

"Hai Ling..."

Looking at her teammates, Hatsune Miku found it hard to describe her current thoughts.

She wanted to ask the other party not to spread this matter, as she still wanted to stay in Tokyo and stay by Toyokawa Shoko's side.

So, should we ask her to beg Hailing not to spread this kind of thing, or at least not to tell Xiaoxiang?

However, if someone really did tell Hailing about this, then that person must have wanted to share more than just a few secrets.

It must be... it must be aimed at me, it must be trying to make it impossible for me to stay by Xiao Xiang's side anymore.

If that's the case, then what's the point of asking Hailing for help? Even if she doesn't say anything, the person who told her about it will definitely find a way to spread it around.

Besides... what do I have to offer in exchange for her? Hailin doesn't seem like the kind of person who would offer help almost for free just because of my request.

"What's wrong? Why are you looking at me like that all of a sudden? Do you think I would hurt you? Do you think I'm less trustworthy than Xiangzi or Mr. Youyu... Hatsune?"

Bathed in Hatsune's gaze, which was a mixture of surprise and wariness, Hachiman Kairin paused for a moment, then took a few steps forward, a smile on her lips that the blonde girl couldn't decipher.

The curve of the girl's lips looked to Hatsune like a scimitar that could fall at any moment, and she was the lamb to the slaughter.

As Hachiman Kairin took a few steps forward, Hatsune Miku also retreated step by step until she found herself backed up against the wall.

"Don't look so worried. I have a lot of feelings for Ave Mujica, and Mr. Yu has put a lot of effort into it. I would never want this band to break up."

After pressuring the band's guitarist and vocalist to the point where they had almost nowhere to retreat, Hachiman Urin did not continue to advance, forcing Hatsune Miku to press herself against the wall. Instead, she took a step back, giving up some space.

Hatsune's vision, which had been almost completely blocked, suddenly cleared, and she subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief.

"what you up to?"

She bit her lip, using the slight stinging sensation from her teeth to force herself to remain calm.

Now Hatsune was certain that Hachiman Kairin had come to negotiate with her, but what did she have that could interest her classmate sitting in front of her?

She didn't think that the fame and fortune that her idol Sumimi possessed would entice this guy, except...

"What do you intend to do to Mr. Youyu?"

Yes, that's the only possibility.

Ever since Mr. Yuu joined Ave Mujica, Hachiman Kairin has been exceptionally... flattering towards him.

Apart from that, as for the other people, although Yawata Kairin cherishes the band, she has never had any intention of getting closer to them.

Even the matter of asking her to help Wakaba Mutsu was something she initiated herself.

Hatsune is certain that Hachiman Kairin definitely cares about Toyokawa Yuu, but whether she cares about Ave Mujica... who knows?

"What are you talking about? What does this have to do with Mr. Youyu?"

This time, it was Hachiman Kairin's turn to be puzzled and frown.

The conversation had been focused on the relationship between Hatsune Miku and Shoko Toyokawa, without ever veerging into a discussion about Yuu Toyokawa.

Indeed, Mr. Yu is Xiangzi's fiancé, and their relationship is closer than that of others. He is also aware of Hatsune's secret identity and has been secretly working on it for a long time.

Ultimately, this complicated relationship didn't really affect Mr. Youyu, and I had never expressed any intention to involve him.

"I need to confirm one thing first: does Xiangzi know about your background?"

Forcefully steer the conversation away from Yuu Toyokawa, Kairin Hachiman's tone lost its previous feigned gentleness and even carried a hint of interrogation.

Even without asking, she already had a general idea of ​​the answer to this question in her mind.

If Toyokawa Shoko really knew about this, then Toyokawa Yuu and Hatsune wouldn't need to avoid discussing this topic with her.