I'm in Morioh, just joined a chat group for cute girls.

"Don't say that, Teacher Himeko is only doing it for our own good."

Mei smiled helplessly and opened the chat group as she walked.

When she saw the photo Gu Ye posted and the subsequent discussion, a hint of curiosity appeared in her eyes.

【Rice Herrscher】: @Weather Forecast, is this... a photo from a concert? Is this masked girl a new cosplayer? She seems to have a lot of charisma.

[Weather Forecast]: Wait a little longer, don't rush.

Gu Ye's response remained unhurried. Just as Mei was about to ask something else, a profile picture she hadn't seen in a long time suddenly lit up.

【Oblivionis】:……

【Oblivionis】: Where did this photo come from?

Toyokawa Shoko stared at the incredibly clear photo on her phone screen. In the photo, she was wearing a mask and playing the keyboard with complete concentration.

This angle, this lighting... it's definitely a live shot.

Her heart skipped a beat, and the feeling of being watched made her very uncomfortable.

【The Herrscher of Food】: It seems we've found the right person.

【Marin】: Hehe! This was taken by Gu Yejun and me on set! @Oblivionis, your performance was amazing! Absolutely the ultimate in coolness!

Kitagawa Kaimu's news was like a pebble thrown into a lake.

For a moment, Toyokawa Shoko's mind went blank.

Was this taken on location? Gu Ye? Kitagawa Kaimu? They…

Wait, how come they... were there?

【Oblivionis】: You guys... came to my world? Why didn't you tell me beforehand?

This was the only explanation she could think of.

She knew the function of chat groups very well; group members could travel between different parts of the world. But this was all too sudden.

There was a moment of silence in the group, and then several members who understood the situation began to speak.

【Sword Saintess】: Oh, Miss Xiangzi. Just a reminder, according to the group rules, other group members cannot enter your world through normal channels without your permission. Unless it's an emergency rescue mission.

【Oblivionis】: But... I haven't received any requests to join my world.

Xiangzi's fingers trembled slightly with confusion. She was certain she hadn't missed any of the system messages.

【Devil Muscle Rin】: ...I didn't expect that.

Rin Tohsaka's message was meaningful, carrying a hint of sudden realization and amazement.

Looking at the screen, Toyokawa Shoko felt like her brain had turned into mush.

She couldn't understand what they were talking about at all. What did "no entry without consent" mean? What did "unexpected" mean?

【American Scythe】: Tsk, what an idiot. Don't you understand? Since the group members didn't request anything from you, and they definitely saw your performance... then there's only one possibility left, isn't there?

Vishdel's impatient remarks went straight to the heart of the matter.

【American Scythe】: They're in the same world as you. You idiot.

"boom--"

It was as if a thunderclap had exploded in Toyokawa Shoko's mind.

She stared blankly at the words, feeling as if the blood in her body had frozen in an instant.

Same... same world?

How can this be? !

She always thought she lived in an ordinary real world, and this mysterious chat group was the only supernatural variable in her life, her secret garden for escaping reality.

But now...

【Oblivionis】: Huh?

She typed this word subconsciously, representing all her confusion and shock at that moment.

[Weather Forecast]: Stop saying "Ah".

Gu Ye finally stopped being the riddle teller.

[Weather Forecast]: We are from the same world, fellow countrymen.

This sentence became the last straw that broke the camel's back.

Shoko Toyokawa suddenly stood up from her chair, her movement so forceful that it knocked over the water bottle next to her.

She looked around the cramped, chaotic backstage dressing room, watching the band members laughing and joking; everything seemed so real, yet so unreal.

The same world... So, the world I've always lived in isn't what I imagined at all?

Gu Ye… his unbelievably powerful strength… and Kitagawa Kaimu, she said she could transform…

Scenes flashed through her mind.

Gu Ye casually dealt with the thugs, and Hai Meng occasionally emanated an aura that didn't belong to humans... She used to think it was just a special ability of a fellow group member, but she never imagined that these "special" things were happening right next to her.

A chill rose from the base of her spine and quickly spread to her limbs and bones.

She couldn't help but hug her arms tightly, and her body began to tremble slightly uncontrollably.

This isn't a surprise, this is a shock.

She felt like a goldfish that had always lived in a glass fishbowl, and one day she suddenly discovered that outside the fishbowl was not a room, but a turbulent deep sea, full of huge and dangerous creatures that she did not recognize.

【Oblivionis】: Wait a minute... that...

[Weather Forecast]: You must have a lot of questions, right? Typing them is too much trouble.

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Gu Ye interrupted her.

[Weather Forecast]: Let's talk about it in person. We just left the Budokan and are planning to grab a bite to eat. As a local, do you have any restaurant recommendations?

【Oblivionis】: That's not the point! The point is... wasn't our world originally an ordinary world?!

[Weather Forecast]: Who told you it was the ordinary world?

Toyokawa Shoko was speechless.

[Weather Forecast]: Don't worry, as long as you maintain your usual pace of life and don't actively seek trouble, you'll definitely be fine. This world is a bit more interesting than you imagine, but that's all.

What you said makes me even more worried! What do you mean by "more interesting"?!

She took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.

My brain is racing. Now is not the time to panic.

She is the producer of Ave Mujica, Oblivionis, and she must take control of the situation.

She needs information.

It is urgently needed.

And right now is the best opportunity.

Just then, Chu Hua, the band's lead singer, came over and asked with concern, "Xiangzi, are you alright? You look terrible. Let's go to the celebration party later and relax a bit, shall we?"

Celebration banquet...

A thought flashed through Xiangzi's mind. She glanced at her phone screen, then at her empty wallet.

She doesn't even have enough money left to treat everyone to a decent victory celebration.

There's no other way. Since that's the case...

She gritted her teeth and made a decision.

【Oblivionis】: ...I'm having dinner with the band members later to celebrate the successful show. Do you guys... want to come along?

[Weather Forecast]: Oh? Is it convenient for us to go? It's clearly your victory celebration.

【Oblivionis】: No problem. I started this get-together, and it'll be more fun with more people. Besides... I also want to properly "repay" you all in person. Let's treat everyone together.

When Xiangzi typed out the words "Let's invite them together," his heart was bleeding.

She could almost foresee that after this dinner party, she would have to rely on cobbling together meals to get by for the next two weeks.

But this is the only way she can think of right now to both solve the victory celebration problem and obtain intelligence.

[Weather Forecast]: Okay. Send me the address, we'll go directly there.

Seeing Gu Ye's decisive reply, Toyokawa Shoko leaned against the cold wall and let out a long, silent sigh.

Her life seemed to have spiraled out of control in a completely unpredictable direction.

Chapter 152 Toyokawa Shoko: My ending is making dumplings together?

The air backstage at the Budokan still seemed to hold the lingering warmth and smell of sweat from the performance.

Shoko Toyokawa changed out of her elaborate gothic dress and put back on her faded white dress. Her long hair was still tied into delicate pigtails, but with her stage makeup removed, her innate elegance was intertwined with her current exhaustion, making her appear particularly vulnerable.

"Everyone, thank you for your hard work."

She turned to the other four people, who had already changed into their everyday clothes, and smiled. "To celebrate the success of our debut, I've made a reservation at the restaurant. It's on me tonight."

Yutenji Wakana, also known as Nyanmu, immediately lit up.

"Oh! As expected of Xiangzi! What kind of fancy meal are we going to have, meow?"

She had already taken out her phone, ready to take a picture and post it on social media at any time.

"A pretty good Italian restaurant."

Xiangzi answered in a flat tone, as if booking a fancy restaurant was an everyday occurrence for her.

Sanjiao Chuhua stood quietly beside Xiangzi, simply nodding with a smile, her eyes full of trust in him.

Hachiman Kairin leaned against the wall, her medium-length black hair covering half of her face. Upon hearing this, she simply hummed softly, revealing no emotion.

As for Ruoye Mu, he remained expressionless like a doll, his pupils seemingly chasing after a speck of dust on the floor.

No one raised any objections.

For this band that Xiangzi had single-handedly formed, her words were absolute.

The restaurant, located in a high-rise building in Nishi-Shinjuku, was indeed "not bad," just as Xiangzi had said.

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Soft lighting, elegant decor, small candlesticks on each table, and a panoramic view of Tokyo's dazzling nightscape through huge floor-to-ceiling windows.

This place is respectable enough, but not so luxurious that it would be unbearable for Xiangzi's heart.

The five people sat down by the window, and the long dining table made their posture appear somewhat distant.

Xiangzi, as the host, sat in the head seat, with Chuhua and Mumu sitting on her side, and Miaomu and Hailing on the other side.

"The tiramisu here is very famous, I've checked it myself!"

Yutenji Wakana excitedly flipped through the menu, but her eyes kept darting back and forth between the calorie labels and the pictures of the desserts.

Yawata Kairin simply said to the waiter, "Please give me a glass of water and... do you have protein bars?"

After receiving a negative answer, she ordered the simplest vegetable salad with a blank expression.

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Just as Xiangzi was about to say something to liven things up, the wind chimes at the restaurant entrance rang softly.

Three figures walked in.

The one leading the group was a tall, blonde, and stunningly beautiful woman.

Beside her was a boy with black hair and black eyes, also wearing a school uniform, but with a completely different temperament, as calm as a deep pool of water.

What's most eye-catching is that the boy is holding a silver-haired girl with red eyes in his arms. The girl is wearing a purple dress and looks like a delicate doll. Her petite body is almost completely tucked into the boy's arms.

"Ah! Oblivionis! We're here!"

Kitagawa Kaimu spotted Shoko by the window immediately. Without flinching, she waved and pulled Gu Ye and Ilya straight over.

The atmosphere at the dinner table froze instantly.