A guide to survival in a heavy girl's world

On the other side, after completing this extremely simple task, Sanjiao Chuhua cast a rather surprised look at Ruoye Mu.

"This is completely different from what Xiangzi said..."

Based on what she'd heard from Xiangzi, Ruoye Mu was probably a passive girl, timid and lacking initiative, having lived under constant pressure. Yet, now, not only was she actively recruiting new members for the band without Xiangzi's help, she was even using this as an excuse to ask for her help...

"I heard that you seem to be living upstairs with that classmate Nagasaki Suyo?"

"……kindness."

Wakaba Mu nodded.

"Usually, I'll mainly stay at Chihaya-san's house."

"I see."

That wouldn't be surprising. If she were with that man, any big change would be understandable.

Sanjiao Chuhua naturally blamed all this on that sinful guy.

In her view, Chihaya Tetsuya's existence was like a star in the universe, radiating a warm light that illuminated the surrounding stars while unconsciously drawing them in. She was almost certain that he had absolutely no idea of ​​the changes that had taken place in Wakaba Mutsu, let alone the reasons behind them.

"Can I just call you Mu like Xiangzi?"

"can."

"That's great. Then Mu Ye can just call me Chu Hua."

Sanjiao Chuhua smiled and said:

"Both as a bandmate and as Xiangzi's 'accomplice'."

"!"

When Ruoye Mu heard this word, he was shocked at first, and then immediately gave Sanjiao Chuhua an expression of disbelief.

"An accomplice is..."

"You must have heard from Xiangzi about her audacious 'harem plan'."

Sanjiao Chuhua used a straw to stir the ice cubes in the sparkling water, making a series of crisp clinking sounds:

"Plus, we both know Xiangzi's true feelings for Tetsuya-kun... As part of her harem plan and as people who cheer her on, we naturally become her accomplices."

"……I see."

After hearing this explanation, Wakaba Mu was about to nod and accept the title of "accomplice", but Sanjiao Chuhua's next sentence made her completely frozen in place.

"Plus, we both want a piece of the action, so there's no better title than 'accomplice,' right?"

"?!"

After hearing this, Ruoye Mu looked at Sanjiao Chuhua in shock.

On the one hand, she was shocked that Hatsuka could express her thoughts about Mr. Chihaya so frankly, and on the other hand, she was shocked that she could so easily say something that even she herself was not fully clear about.

"Me...to Chihaya-san?"

"...Huh? So it hasn't reached that stage yet?"

Looking at the lingering shock on Ruoye Mu's face, Sanjiao Chuhua was stunned for a moment, and then he showed a hint of a wry smile as if to say "This is screwed."

"Sorry, sorry, I might have thought too much. After all, you've only been with Tetsuya-kun for over a week. It shouldn't have come to that point so soon."

However, this was only a matter of time. After all, after hearing what he had just said, her first reaction was not to refute, but simply to be surprised, as if she had realized it belatedly.

If that's the case, then it would be a good thing to give her a little reminder.

after all……

(If Hoshino Ai really intends to join forces with Chihaya Aine, then Shoko will have to offer conditions that are equal to both of them. And judging by Tetsuya-kun's bad habit of treating the girls under his care as "sisters," Mutsu will likely become a "surprise weapon" that he will find difficult to resist in the future.)

(It seems that in addition to helping Xiangzi, I also need to provide a little guidance to Muye...)

Looking at Ruoye Mu's thoughtful expression, Sanjiao Chuhua thought so in his heart.

55

Chapter 55: The truth about the puppet.

"Huh? Are you guys going out?"

On a weekend afternoon, Chihaya Tetsuya, who had just woken up, looked at Chihaya Aine and Wakaba Mutsu who had already changed into their travel clothes and asked curiously.

After hearing this, Chihaya Aine immediately responded:

"Yes, Hemu and I have something to go out and do!"

"Is your pocket money enough?"

"It's enough, it's enough. I've saved all the things my brother gave me!"

Chihaya Aine said without raising her head:

"As for dinner, Mu and I will take care of it outside! You don't have to wait for us then!"

"Well, then you two should be careful on the road."

Chihaya Tetsuya waved.

"Remember to call me if you need anything."

"Know it!"

As if she didn't want to listen to her brother's nagging as an older brother, Chihaya Aine hurriedly grabbed the sleeve of Wakaba Mutsu, who was also waving goodbye, and walked towards the door with her.

……

"Oh...I really want to debut in the mainstream soon."

After walking out of the apartment building, Chihaya Aine couldn't help but sigh deeply.

"Otherwise, even if my physical and mental age have gradually caught up with him, I will still have to be taken care of by him like this..."

"..."

After hearing Chihaya Aine's sigh, Wakaba Mutsuya nodded silently.

Although she knew that Chihaya Tetsu said those words to Chihaya Aine before leaving out of responsibility and habit, if she were to be cared for like this by the person she liked in front of other girls, she would also feel quite embarrassed. However, if there were no one else around, being pampered to this extent by the person she liked would definitely be quite happy...

It's no wonder that Hoshino Ai and Shoko are jealous of Aine. Just thinking about the fact that she has been taken care of by Chihaya-san for nearly seven years is enough to make people so envious that they want to bite their handkerchief.

……

So, what would happen to her if she had such a brother with whom she could have a legal relationship?

Will she be like Aine, always showing off her love to others as a younger sister? Or will she be like Hoshino Ai, falling in love with him early on and never wanting to look at anyone else?

Wakaba Mu himself didn't know either.

Just these two weeks of getting along had already created a very obvious dependence in her heart. If this time was extended a hundred times, she really couldn't imagine what she would become -

[Plus, we both want a piece of the pie from this plan, so there's no better title than "accomplice," right?]

According to Chuhua, although she has indeed always supported Xiangzi's plan, she also covets Mr. Chihaya.

So, if I really became Xiangzi's "accomplice" as Chuhua said, could I also put my guess into practice with actual actions?

accomplice...

It is clearly a word used to describe sinners, but why... when she silently recites this word in her heart, anticipation and joy inevitably well up in her heart?

"By the way, Mu told me to be a little more serious today, right?"

On the other side, Chihaya Aine, who had no idea what Wakaba Mu was thinking at the moment, started talking to her in a very normal way.

"To induce guilt and tension in her, so that she would be more likely to accept our conditions?"

"kindness."

Wakaba Mu nodded and said expressionlessly:

"Xiangzi's resources are very limited, so we must save as much as possible for her."

"Then...what if she's unwilling to accept the conditions we propose?"

Chihaya Aine couldn't help but ask:

"Or maybe she's not that interested in Chuhua and your popularity..."

"Then change someone else."

Wakaba Mu's response was decisive.

"Xiangzi and I are not fans of [Meow Dream Qin], so we don't have an obsession with her. If she doesn't accept it, then we can find another drummer."

In Xiangzi's plan, Ave Mujica wasn't just any amateur band. If it weren't for Chihaya's recognition of her fashion sense, and Aine's fandom, she might not have considered the new drummer. Furthermore, StarrySky wasn't just a new brand. Thanks to the immense popularity of the two Summer Zodiac idols and the two exclusive performance costumes, StarrySky had already garnered significant attention and recognition before its official launch.

Although it might be a bit disrespectful to Aine to say this, a so-called popular blogger with good taste is nothing to Wakaba Mutsu, who is used to seeing all kinds of celebrities and dignitaries.

"Besides, it's a fact that she previously gave your invitation the cold shoulder, so we're just reacting reasonably."

“…That’s true.”

On the other side, Chihaya Aine was stunned for a long time before finally nodding slowly.

"Wow, wait, I was really surprised! As expected of a celebrity's daughter... Her aura is definitely different from that of ordinary people."

"?"

Wakaba Mutsu tilted his head, puzzled by Chihaya Aine's feelings.

Chihaya Aine continued to explain:

"Should I say confidence or strength... I feel like Mu suddenly became a different person just now! Oh, yeah, I should say he's just like your mother!"

"!"

Hearing this, Ruo Yemu was slightly startled. Then she immediately realized that what she had just said was indeed very different from her usual behavior.

Although she has always been a puppet controlled by her mother, her mother's style of doing things and the self-confidence that is deeply rooted in her bones have indeed deeply influenced her. However, under strong pressure, this influence has never been reflected in her.

Now, without her mother's pressure and with a clear purpose of her own, she was finally able to release the things that had been suppressed in her heart...

……

Perhaps, from the very beginning... she was not a good child who was submissive, well-behaved and sensible.

Perhaps because of this, she likes noisy, violent, powerful and manic metal music more.

Perhaps because of this, her first reaction after hearing the word "accomplice" was not panic, but belated joy.

Perhaps because of this, she now includes Yutenji Wakamu as a candidate for drummer and tries to use this to do favors for Chihaya Aine.

...However, it would be bad if she really became as obnoxious and overbearing as her mother. Therefore, when necessary, someone must be able to pull the strings at the critical moment and restrain her into a quiet and obedient state.

As for who to hand over my string to...

If you don't mind, Ruoye, I'll be the "string puller" for the next period of time. How about that?

(You said so, Chihaya-san. So, I'll be indebted to you for what you're doing.)

Beneath Wakaba Mu's expression that showed no emotion at all, for the first time, she showed such a clear emotion that almost made her smile.

The puppet girl stared at the end of the strings and gently turned the spring in her heart in a corner of the stage where no one knew.

56

Chapter 56 The importance of family education.

After sending Chihaya Aine and Wakaba Mutsu out of the house, Chihaya Tetsuya returned to the room again and continued to draw the design drawings for the first batch of demonstrations.

Although Sanjiao Chuhua's sudden attack on the Live show brought him considerable attention, it also indirectly advanced his original plan.

Originally, he planned to hold the first exhibition of Starry Sky after TGC in September. However, judging by the current expectations and momentum from the outside world, he could definitely move the exhibition forward and officially open the store right after TGC.

"For this, I need at least forty different autumn and winter collections."

Chihaya Tetsuya lowered his head and thought.

"Fifteen men's outfits, twenty women's outfits, and five gender-neutral outfits."

As the initial collection used to showcase the brand's theme, these garments had to be of top quality in terms of both design and cost control, and they needed to reflect his personal characteristics as much as possible. Then, on the day of the show, he would consult with Director Hasegawa about the approximate production and sales targets based on the orders from buyers...

(There's more to think about.)