Meanwhile, Fang Zheng had arrived at the stage and was discussing matters with the staff in charge of the Magical Girl Festival.
"There aren't many finalists at the moment. Make good use of the timing so the audience doesn't feel the gaps are too long. When building excitement, be careful not to let it overshadow the main event. Is this the band you found?"
"Yes, sir."
In response to Fang Zheng's question, one of the staff members hurriedly answered with a serious expression. Fang Zheng nodded and looked at the four girls before him—well, too bad they weren't the Light Music Club.
"They're Icy Tail, a moderately well-known group at the moment. They have some reputation in the industry, and their skills are quite solid. I thought an all-girl band would draw more attention..."
"Mm, that's not a bad way to think."
Fang Zheng nodded at the four girls, and they hurriedly bowed nervously in return. Then the purple-haired girl at the front stepped forward and extended her hand to Fang Zheng.
"Hello, I'm Hito Michiru, the lead vocalist of Icy Tail..."
"Hello."
Fang Zheng shook her hand. The purple-haired girl seemed vaguely familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had seen her before... Well, it didn't really matter, did it?
"I'm looking forward to your performance."
"Please rest assured, Mr. Fang Zheng. We'll definitely make sure the performance is a success..."
Hearing this, Hito Michiru breathed a sigh of relief and smiled. However, before she could finish speaking, a burst of shouting suddenly came from nearby. Then someone abruptly rushed between Fang Zheng and Hito Michiru, separating them.
"Get away from her! Get away!"
"Aki?"
Hito Michiru was stunned to see Aki Tomoya before her. Aki Tomoya, meanwhile, glared viciously at Fang Zheng. His attempt to speak with Hazuki