A guide to survival in a heavy girl's world

“Heavy metal and pop metal, mostly.”

"Very good, as an exchange... here is our band's first original song. Hachiman-san, you can listen to this before considering whether you want to join us."

After saying that, Toyokawa Shoko took out her mobile phone as before and played the demo she had recorded in advance.

Besides Hachiman Kairin, this was also the first time Shiina Riki heard a song from Ave Mujica.

"!"

The manic and ferocious metal style is combined with the cold and melancholic piano in a very clever way, and the textbook-like progressive structure and the lingering melody made Shiina Riki almost instantly attracted to the atmosphere created by the song.

On the other hand, after hearing this demo, Hachiman Kailing couldn't help but reveal a somewhat surprised expression.

"...Is this a song you composed yourself?"

"Yes."

Toyokawa Shoko nodded and said:

“This song is the starting point of our band and also represents the early musical style of Ave Mujica.”

"Is it actually Gothic Metal?"

Hachiman Kailing looked at Toyokawa Shoko in front of her again.

Whether it is the ambitious and ingenious arranging ability or the band lineup in front of her that is full of great commercial potential, they are all proving to Yawata Kailing the strength of Toyokawa Shoko.

"There aren't many gothic metal bands in China to begin with, and with this mature arrangement, it doesn't seem like a band people our age should form."

"It's the same with Hachiman-kun, right?"

Toyokawa Shoko smiled and responded:

"Funky, punk, metal... Since you can master these three styles so skillfully, it means you can join almost any band in the world that needs a bass guitar... Did you accept Chuhua's invitation because you were classmates?"

"Not only Chuhua, Lixi also asked me before if I wanted to join a band that could fully utilize my talents."

Under Toyokawa Shoko's astonished gaze, Yawata Kairin said:

"She also told me that being a support musician was getting a bit too lonely for me, and that it was almost time for me to have a band of my own. She also assured me that if I could join this band, there would definitely be a chance for us to perform together in the future—"

"There's no need to tell everyone about this kind of thing!"

Shiina Riki hurriedly stopped his friend who was about to reveal all their secrets.

"Anyway, Xiangzi, Hailing's strength should be up to standard, right?"

"Well, I even feel that Hachiman-san's abilities have far surpassed the current level of our band."

Toyokawa Shoko nodded and admitted:

"Next, as long as there are no problems with our initial adjustments, the lineup for Ave Mujica can be decided. What do you think, Hachiman-san?"

"No problem, I can start anytime."

Hachiman Kailing's response was also extremely quick.

"Just tell me the exact time to meet up."

"Well, then, since all the members are here, we will go straight to the studio to start our first rehearsal—"

"Eh? Is this all right?!"

Seeing how quickly and easily the new member joined, Yutenji Wakamugi was stunned:

"Don't we need to let this Hachiman-san know about Starry Sky?"

"Regarding this, after all, Hachiman-san is only joining us as a bassist. Apart from the costume design session before the live performance, she won't have much contact with that side."

Toyokawa Shoko explained:

"Actually, due to our different responsibilities and specialties, only Ms. Yutenji needs to maintain a high level of cooperation with [StarrySky]."

"why is it like this……"

After hearing this, Yutenji Wakamugi couldn't help but sigh sadly:

"I thought there would be a new person to share the pressure from Mr. Chihaya with me..."

"……pressure?"

Hearing this word, Toyokawa Shoko was stunned for a moment, then smiled and shook her head:

"Don't worry, Miss Yutenji, Tetsuya-kun isn't the type to put pressure on others easily. Once you actually interact with him, you'll understand—"

"I just called before you came! Mr. Chihaya's tone and attitude were quite cold!"

Yutenji Wakamai couldn't help but said with a sad face:

"Even Chuhua said that he had never seen Chihaya-san like that..."

After hearing this, Toyokawa Shoko immediately turned her head and looked at Sanjiao Chuhua:

"Is that true?"

"Well, Mr. Tetsuya's tone was indeed a bit strange just now."

Speaking of this, Sanjiao Chuhua also showed a somewhat puzzled expression.

"Although I haven't reached the point of being angry, I am indeed much colder than usual..."

"...Cold?"

After hearing this, Shoko Toyokawa frowned and thought for a moment, then shook her head.

"I'll ask Sushi again tonight. In order to produce our first original song as soon as possible, let's start the first rehearsal of [AveMujica] as planned... By the way, Lixi, thank you for making a special trip for us today."

"Nothing. After all, I'm also looking forward to the day when Xiangzi's new band officially starts activities."

Having said that, Shiina Riki paused for a moment before continuing:

"By the way... our band's new piece is almost finished. While it's not as good as yours, it's still something we're quite proud of!"

"Really? Then, let's see which of us finishes recording the new song first."

Looking at Shiina Ritsu's eyes that didn't evade at all, a smile appeared on Toyokawa Shoko's face.

At this point, the band [Ave Mujica] was officially formed.

At the same time, when everyone was busy pursuing their own careers and ideals, downstairs of Chihaya's apartment building, a brown-haired girl looked up at the apartment building in front of her while comparing the address on her mobile phone.

"This should be it... right here?"

Junda Mana muttered softly while carrying the souvenirs in her hand and walked into the door of the apartment building in front of her...

157

Please take a day off and surrender to the reporting brother.

As mentioned, take a day off.

Then, although I don’t know whether the guy who has been reporting this book can see it, I would like to ask for mercy anyway.

At present, a total of four chapters of this book have been rejected, and the background review information of single chapters is also one after another.

I admit that I did write some chapters a little too radically, but I wouldn't push people to that extent.

This book is not as popular as you think, and my data has already dropped to an unknown place. There is really no need to continue targeting me.

Thanks to you, I have deleted a lot of bonus scenes and am ready to concentrate on pushing the plot forward to its completion. You don't have to spend money to subscribe or report it anymore, and I don't want to continue to wait anxiously for deletions and revisions.

Let's just let each other go, okay?

102

Chapter 102: The transparency of the donut girl.

When Chihaya Tetsuya heard the doorbell, he thought Aine had forgotten to bring her keys so she went home to get them.

However, when he opened the door and saw the strange girl he had never seen before, he was stunned on the spot——

"Good afternoon, Chihaya-san!"

The brown-haired girl first bowed to Chihaya Tetsuya very cheerfully, and then introduced herself to Chihaya Tetsuya with great energy.

"My name is Junda Mana, and I'm a new member of the Summer Zodiac. It's our first meeting, so please be kind!"

"New member..."

After hearing this self-introduction, Chihaya Tetsuya first struggled to extract some of his brain power from his brain that was already filled with design and clothing to recall this matter. After a long time, he nodded belatedly.

"Ah, that seems to be the case..."

Then, he immediately responded to the girl in front of him somewhat woodenly:

"Nice to meet you, Ms. Juntian... May I ask why you came to my house?"

"My agent told me to deliver this to you!"

As Junda Mana spoke, she took out a folder from her bag.

"This is the information for all the artists and models who have confirmed their attendance at this year's [TGC]! She said you might need this, so she asked me to send it over!"

“…I see.”

Perhaps it was because the aura and smile of the girl in front of him were too sunny, but Chihaya Tetsu, who had just locked himself in the room to concentrate on his work, found it difficult to adapt to the temperature difference between hot summer and early winter.

But even so, Chihaya Tetsuya still tried his best to force a polite smile on his face.

"Thank you for your hard work. I made you come all this way just for this little thing..."

"It's okay, I'm not tired at all!"

Juntian Mana shook her head and said:

"To the unsung heroes who have been silently supporting the two seniors, and to the talented designers who designed those two individual performance costumes, I've actually been looking forward to meeting you! Ah, here's a little gift, please accept it!"

After saying that, Junda Mana handed the other packaging bag in her hand to Chihaya Tetsuya.

And after seeing the pattern on the package, Chihaya Tetsu couldn't help but make a sound -

"……Donut?"

"Yes! This is a staple at my favorite dessert shop!"

Junda Mana said with great pride:

"Anyone who likes sweets will definitely love the taste of this... Oh, oops, I forgot to ask before... Does Chihaya-san like sweets?"

"Don't worry, I like all kinds of food."

Facing Junda Mana's uneasy expression, Chihaya Tetsuya immediately took the packaging bag.

"And my sister also likes this kind of sweet food that looks perfect for taking photos... huh?"

Chihaya Tetsuya, who took the package, was immediately shocked by the solid weight in his hand.

On the other side, after hearing this, Junda Mana patted her chest and breathed a sigh of relief, and then a bright smile appeared on her face again.

"That's good. Since I don't know which flavor you'll like, I bought a round of all the donut flavors in the store!"

"..."

After hearing this, Chihaya Tetsuya weighed the package in his hand again with a look of doubt on his face. Then he glanced at the faint sweat on Junda Mana's forehead, and then stepped aside.

"If you don't mind, please come in and sit down and take a rest."

Chihaya Tetsuya said:

"It just so happens that I have something I want to ask you."

"Ah, okay!"

Mana Junda, who originally wanted to tell Chihaya Tetsuya "not to worry", immediately nodded and agreed after hearing that there was still important business.

Then, greeted by Chihaya Tetsuya, Juntian Mana walked into Chihaya Tetsuya's house——

……

"I'm sorry, but I don't have any tea-making skills, so I can only prepare this for you."

Chihaya Tetsuya brought the iced drink to Junda Mana.

"No, no, I'm really sorry to trouble you so much."