"Everyone, come and see," Maruyama Aya said, waving her hand. "Someone has written a new song for us."

Then she placed her phone on the table for everyone to see.

Hikawa Hina blinked in surprise. "It's true! There's even guitar tablature~"

Yamato Maya stroked her chin and said, "Even the drum sheet music is available."

"So awesome~Bushido!" Wakamiya Eve couldn't help but say it out loud.

Maruyama Aya even hummed softly, "Rather than living in a stable present, let's pursue a brand new dream. Just run out boldly. OK My Live... What do you think?"

"It's a good song." Bailu Qiansheng nodded.

Maya Yamato also logged into the band's email using her mobile phone and looked through the contents of the email.

"According to the sender, this song was specially given to us for the Tis Idol Festival, without any request."

Hikawa Hina exclaimed, "Eh~ this is too lame, using a fan-written song to enter a competition."

Wakamiya Eve looked extremely excited. "This is very consistent with the theme of the Royal Idol Song, idols and fans support and understand each other..."

Just as a few people were happily chattering about it, Bai Lu Qiansheng poured a bucket of cold water on them.

"Please don't be too happy too soon. As an artist group signed with the agency, we still need the consent of Ms. Nao and the others."

"That's right." Maruyama Cai finally realized, "Then let's go find Miss Nao, they should agree."

Shiraeguro Chisei shook her head. "Not necessarily. The Tis Idol Festival will be starting soon. By then, Ms. Nao and the others should have already chosen their songs for the competition. They might even have custom-made new songs."

"Eh~ Why is this the case? If it can't be used, wouldn't it be a waste of the other party's feelings?" Maruyama Aya looked disappointed.

Shirasagi Chisei added, "So we have to find Miss Nao as soon as possible and tell her the news."

"Let's all go together." Wakamiya Eve suggested.

"it is good!"

Chapter 45 Psychological shadow

Performing arts agency, producer's office.

Nao Higashinakano sat in a chair, staring at the score displayed on the computer screen and fell into deep thought.

Maruyama Aya and the others on the side looked at each other and asked quietly, "Miss Nao, what do you think?"

"This is indeed a good song, and the story behind it fits the theme. It's very suitable for the Tis Idol Festival, but..."

"But?" Everyone was worried.

"However, the agency has already contacted professionals to customize new songs for everyone. It will probably take some time to convince them to change their minds and officially purchase the copyright from this porter."

"Ms. Nao, didn't the other party say that it was given to us?" Maruyama Aya asked in confusion.

Bai Lu Qiansheng said thoughtfully, "Is it to prevent accidents?"

"That's right, Xiao Qiansheng is more experienced." Higashinakano Nao praised with a smile.

"Huh? What's going on?" Maruyama Aya still didn't understand.

Yamato Maya, who was the second to understand, explained, "Maybe he's worried that the porter will sell the copyright to another agency, which would violate the regulations if we used this song in the competition."

"Correct." Higashinakano Nao turned around and nodded in affirmation.

"So that's how it is." Wakamiya Eve suddenly realized.

Hikawa Hina pouted and said, "What a boring reason. It's not funny at all."

Bailu Qiansheng bowed slightly, "Thank you for your help, Miss Nao."

Maruyama Aya and the others showed delight on their faces and quickly bowed to express their gratitude.

"You're welcome, this is my job." Nao Higashinakano waved her hand.

Then she continued, "There's one more thing. Since Xiaocai and you guys want to use this song for the competition, you need to contact the porter and ask him if he's interested in selling the copyright."

As soon as the words fell, Maruyama Aya responded: "Okay, I will contact you as soon as possible."

Bai Lu Qiansheng, who was about to say something, swallowed his words when he saw his companion agreed so quickly, and changed his words:

"Xiao Cai, leave this matter to me."

"Eh? But aren't you busy lately, Xiao Qiansheng?"

Yamato Maya suggested, "I'll go with Sai-san."

"I want to go too." Hikawa Hina raised her hand high.

Seeing that everyone was going, Wakamiya Eve hesitated whether to join.

Seeing this, Nao Higashinakano said helplessly, "Hey, you guys, are you all so relaxed? The Tis Idol Festival is not easy."

"Oh, sorry, Miss Nao." Maruyama Aya apologized quickly.

Bai Lu Qiansheng looked around at everyone and said, "Why don't we let Xiao Hina and Xiao Cai go together."

"Okay." Hikawa Hina agreed immediately. Anyway, she and Maruyama Aya had no other jobs besides being idols, so they were the two most free people in the band.

Higashinakano Nao clapped her hands and said, "It's decided then. Let's go back to practice."

"Okay, please, Miss Nao."

Everyone bowed slightly and said goodbye, then left the office one after another.

------

Sunway outdoor dining table outside the Sunshine Mall in Ikebukuro.

Sanjiao Chuhua, who had changed into disguised casual clothes, arrived here early and waited patiently for another person.

Not long after, Toyokawa Shoko, wearing the Haneda school uniform, also arrived before the appointed time.

"Xiaoxiang, this way~" Chu Hua stood up, took off his baseball cap and waved it, his voice full of excitement.

Noticing the gazes from passersby, Toyokawa Shoko frowned slightly and reminded: "Chuhua, your voice is too loud. Please pay attention to your awareness as an artist."

"Sorry, Xiaoxiang." Chuhua quickly put on a flattering smile, "I won't do this again in the future."

Seeing that Sanjiao Chuhua, who was obviously a popular idol, was so humble in front of her, Toyokawa Shoko subconsciously remembered someone's scandalous fantasy and frowned even more tightly.

Sighing silently, she selectively forgot those memories and sat opposite him, preaching:

"Chuhua, what do you think of the band business plan I sent you?"

Chu Hua's face turned serious and he entered work mode. "In my opinion, Xiaoxiang, your overall idea is correct. Only some details need to be revised and supplemented."

"Please correct me, Chuhua."

Chu Hua pulled out a tablet from his backpack, opened the project PowerPoint, and said, "First, let's talk about the band members. Regarding Miss Ruoye Mu, Xiaoxiang, have you obtained her parents' consent?"

"I will go and convince them myself, don't worry."

"Okay, then the next position is vacant as a drummer. What are you going to do, Xiaoxiang?"

"I've found a suitable candidate. It's a UP host named Miao Meng on the U2B video website."

Xiangzi used his mobile phone to open the video he had selected long ago and played it on the desktop.

"Although this Miss Miao Meng claims to have just started learning the drums, this is clearly a marketing ploy to attract attention. She actually has a solid foundation and plays the drums with great skill, demonstrating her ambidexterity."

After watching the video for a while, Chu Hua nodded in agreement and said, "Indeed, a novice wouldn't be able to reach such a level in such a short time."

Then she looked up at the opposite side and asked, "Did Xiangzi choose her because of her looks and popularity?"

"Yes, and as a popular UP host with good looks, she can help raise the band's profile and attract a lot of online attention in the early stages, which is very beneficial for the development of our band..."

The two of them discussed back and forth for a long time, until night fell, when they finally went over the entire plan.

"Xiaoxiang, it's getting late. Why don't we have dinner together?" Chuhua said expectantly.

Xiangzi originally wanted to refuse, but considering the other party's selfless help just now, he had to agree.

"Chuhua, where do you want to go?"

"Great! I know a great family restaurant nearby. Can we go there?"

At this moment, Chu Hua's expression was as happy as if he had finally succeeded in dating the goddess's suitor after going through so much hardship, which made Xiangzi feel a little scared.

Chu Hua also noticed this keenly and cautiously tested it: "Xiao Xiang, do you not like the environment of a family restaurant?"

"No, I just haven't been to a place like this. Chuhua, please lead the way."

"Don't be nervous, Xiaoxiang. It's actually no different from a regular restaurant. The set meals there are very affordable."

Chuhua felt relieved and while introducing the characteristics of the family restaurant, he led Xiangzi to the destination and took a seat.

Not long after ordering, the set meal selected by Chuhua was served first.

"I'm starting." Chu Hua said with a smile and clasped his hands together.

Then she saw Xiangzi opposite her suddenly shrink back, as if he was avoiding something terrible.

"Xiaoxiang...are you okay?" Chuhua asked with concern.

"No, it's okay..." Shoko Toyokawa pinched her left arm with her right hand and turned her head to deny it.

"Is that so..." Sensing the other party's defensive posture, Chu Hua lowered his head in grievance like a dog that had done something wrong.

Seeing this scene, Xiangzi gritted his teeth and his resentment towards someone increased.

Damn it, it's all because of that guy...

Chapter 46 Weird

8 p.m., Akabane rental house.

As soon as Shoko Toyokawa opened the door, she saw Tian Nalin dancing in the living room.

"Tenna-kun, do you need me to take you to a mental hospital?"

"No, that's not the case." Tian Nalin immediately stopped and defended himself, "I'm just happy."

At the same time, he thought to himself, "Teacher Daxiang actually insults others. How bizarre."

"Really?" Xiangzi responded calmly, put down his bag and sat in front of the computer, his movements as natural as if he had returned home.

Seeing this, Tian Nalin got down to business. "Ms. Xiangzi, I have something to do tomorrow afternoon and will be back a little late. The relevant teaching will be postponed to the evening."

"Did Tenna-kun have a date with a girl?"

"Uh... Why do you ask that, Ms. Xiangzi?"

How did Teacher Daxiang know I was going to meet Caicai and the others?

Hearing Tian Nalin's thoughts, Xiangzi did not stop her, because she had completely cut ties with old members like Su Shi, so there was no need to control them anymore.

"At your age, Tenna-kun, there's probably nothing else that would make you so happy except being able to meet a girl."

"So that's how it is, Miss Xiangzi, you guessed it right." Tian Nalin felt relieved. He almost thought that the other party could read his mind.

Then he realized something was wrong, "Wait, is this how I look to you, Miss Xiangzi?"

Xiangzi ignored him and continued, "Time is precious. If Tianna-kun has nothing else to do, let's start today's class."

Tian Nalin's eyes twitched. "Okay, I'll trouble Teacher Xiangzi for your guidance today."

...

The next afternoon, after finishing work, Tian Nalin did not go home as usual. Instead, he took the tram to Shinjuku and walked into the Blue Bottle Cafe.

As soon as he entered the door, he saw two girls sitting by the window.

Among them, Maruyama Aya wore a beige dress and looked nothing like an idol, but rather an ordinary girl next door.

Accompanying him was Hikawa Hina, who was dressed like a tomboy in a sweatshirt and jeans.

"Lucky~ Hina-chan is here too."

Clearing his throat, Tian Nalin walked over to the rectangular table where the two of them were sitting and greeted them:

"Good afternoon, Miss Maruyama and Miss Hikawa. Sorry to have kept you waiting."

Maruyama Aya, who was searching herself, was startled and immediately stood up to greet her: "Hello, Tianna... Ouch!"

Halfway through her speech, Maruyama Aya accidentally bit her tongue and immediately covered her mouth and bowed: "I'm so sorry, Mr. Tenna, I called you by the wrong name."

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