Chapter 101

Even if they stayed to work, since there were no performances, they didn't even need to sell tickets. The five of them would just gather at the bar to chat and serve drinks to customers.

At this point, Seika would usually only target Ishikawa Hayato, making him busy with various tasks, and would never allow him to become a pay thief.

After school, Ishikawa Hayato, Bocchi, and Kita arrived at the shop first, greeted Seika, and borrowed the rehearsal room.

Kita began frantically cramming for the upcoming battle.

Although their reasons differed, both of them were trembling with nervousness.

Not long after, Ryo and Nijika arrived.

Nijika pushed open the door first and asked the three people practicing inside.

"Everyone, have you had dinner yet?"

"Not yet."

"Because the three of them came directly here," Ishikawa Hayato answered for the other two.

"Let's go grab something to eat before the performance."

Besides her usual gentle smile, Nijika's face also had a slight flush of excitement.

"Nijika is treating," Liang quickly added while she was lost in thought.

Nijika was startled and turned to look at Liang.

"Huh?"

At that moment, Ishikawa Hayato chimed in with a joyful cry.

"That's great! Thank you, team leader."

"Huh?"

Nijika turned around with a startled cry, looking at Ishikawa Hayato, then at Kita and Bocchi, who seemed a little confused and looked puzzled.

Nijika suddenly found herself unable to say that she didn't intend to treat everyone, but all her options were now blocked.

Finally, he said pitifully.

"I see..."

The "Cool and Smug" duo let out a smug laugh.

After packing up their instruments and getting ready, they left the shop to grab something to eat, then came back to get their equipment for the performance.

Although she was forced to treat everyone, Nijika's face was still radiant, and her energetic steps made her ponytail bounce.

Seeing her like that, Ishikawa Hayato laughed and said...

"Nijika seems very happy; it looks like she's been wanting to treat us to dinner for a while now."

Liang's eyes lit up upon hearing this.

"No, that's not true!"

Nijika shouted and readily denied him, but then immediately remembered that there were two little darlings in the band, so she quickly turned around and smiled at them to show that she didn't mean it that way.

After explaining, she remained unaffected and said happily.

"It's just that we've finally taken the first step, and although it's a little disappointing that we're not in Starry Night, I'm still very happy."

"Everything is difficult at the beginning."

After explaining it in Chinese, Ishikawa Hayato guessed that some people didn't understand, so he explained it again in Japanese.

All four of them knew Ishikawa Hayato's academic level, so they weren't surprised at all that he could speak Chinese fluently.

Only Nijika and Bocchi glanced at him with admiration, but Nijika quickly looked away, afraid that this guy would get carried away again.

Kita sensed the barely suppressed excitement of the others and raised his hand to speak as well.

"Alright! Let's be the best street band tonight!"

She fully embodied the mentality that "technical skills may be lacking, but the spirit must never be compromised."

Bocchi also appeared confident and imposing, and she nodded firmly.

"Um!"

Please remember Bocchi as she is now, and we'll look at her again later.

Seeing that the two of them really didn't take the various street performers seriously, Nijika was dumbfounded for a moment before hurriedly stopping them.

"Kita- chan! You can't just say things like that!"

"Well, let's at least aim for first place then."

"There's no fighting involved in street performances!"

After eating and drinking her fill, Nijika wore her usual smile on the surface, but in reality, she secretly made a grudge against Ishikawa Hayato and Ryo.

Kita and Bocchi didn't make her spend any money, but these two not only made her treat them, but also didn't care about her wallet at all.

One person ordered some expensive dishes without any hesitation, while the other placed large bowls on the ground as if trying to stuff their stomach full.

If anything goes wrong with their performance tonight...

Nijika revealed her sinister cat-like eyes.

They'll be in charge of cleaning the bathroom for the rest of the month!

Back at the shop, they put on their respective equipment.

Nijika pulled up the two large suitcases containing the drum kit and watched as Ishikawa Hayato walked towards her empty-handed.

"What's wrong, Hayato-kun?"

Nijika was already used to this guy's superhuman abilities; she'd probably see the terrifying sight of him summoning the synthesizer again soon.

He smiled and reached out to take her suitcase.

"I already said, it's fine for me to take it; I already paid for it."

Nijika was about to refuse after hearing the first half of his words, but she was convinced by his reasoning.

She couldn't help but feel that he had completely outmaneuvered her.

Nijika finally smiled and handed the suitcase to Ishikawa Hayato.

Ishikawa Hayato took the suitcase, then casually put on the megaphone that Ryo had given him, and also took the ones that Bocchi and Kita.

Thus, the super-duper transport robot Ishikawa Hayato makes its debut.

"Are you sure you're okay?" Nijika asked worriedly, looking at Ishikawa Hayato, whose load had increased again.

Let's go.

Ishikawa Hayato said it was a piece of cake and took the first step.

88. Symphony

The five of them walked down the street carrying their instruments. Although Shimokitazawa, there weren't many girl groups, and there was only one super invincible transport robot.

They attracted a lot of attention, but apart from Bocchi quietly approaching Ishikawa Hayato, the others remained calm.

Kita initially looking at Bocchi, but her gaze involuntarily drifted to Ishikawa Hayato. Recalling a scene she had witnessed long ago, she sighed.

Time flies.

Bocchi, who was not far from her, heard this and asked in a low voice, slightly puzzled.

"Kita- chan?"

Kita then realized that Bocchi was completely unaware of what had happened back then. Although it was a dark history, Ishikawa Hayato had mocked him so many times that he didn't think it was a big deal anymore.

She said it directly.

"The reason I joined the band was because I saw Ryo-senpai and Ijichi-senpai's street performances."

"I never imagined I'd actually join a band and now be able to perform with everyone."

As she spoke, she glanced almost imperceptibly at Ishikawa Hayato, then smiled broadly at Bocchi.

"Gotou-san, thank you so much."

Bocchi was still unaccustomed to being thanked by others, and she waved her hand hastily.

"No, it's all Kita -chan's hard work."

Nijika turned her head and saw the harmonious atmosphere among the group. She was very happy and, to ease Bocchi's embarrassment, she also said something.

"That's right, everyone has been working very hard lately and has made great progress."

"Both of them did a very good job."

Ryo also spoke in a senior's tone, but her voice became hesitant halfway through her sentence.

When Ishikawa Hayato looked at Ryo, he heard a drunken voice following Ryo's words.

"Hey~~ um, everyone who's Kessoku Band, uh~, where are we going?"

The five people looked in the direction of the sound and saw a woman with rose-red hair, wearing a jacket and carrying cheap liquor from a convenience store, staggering out of a convenience store on the side.

Because her appearance left such a deep impression on everyone, everyone immediately remembered her identity.

Hiroi Kikuri.

Apart from Ryo and Ishikawa Hayato, the other three all took a half step back in unison, as if they were disgusted.

Nijika, who was just a little happy, ignored Hongxia's desperate pleading look and said...

"Now we're going to perform on the street."

While listening to Ryo speak, Hiroi Kikuri took a sip of her drink through her straw with a smile on her face.

After the cold words fell.

She suddenly raised her hand, swaying as if she were about to lose her balance.

"I'll go too! I'll cheer everyone on!"

"Please allow me to refuse."

Nijika knew this guy's character well, and said it bluntly.

She already has enough people to manage; she can't afford to pay attention to just one drunkard.

Bringing a crazy drunkard to a street performance will drive all the audience away!

Hiroi Kikuri was taken aback upon hearing this, but her expression quickly turned aggrieved. She spoke as if she were being coquettish or acting drunk.

"Hey, no, no!"

He then approached her, reeking of alcohol, and hugged Nijika's shoulders, pleading.

Nijika couldn't break free, and then she smelled the stench of alcohol. She pinched her nose, her eyes lifeless as if she were dead.

She looked utterly miserable as she was being hugged by a woman nearly twice her age, who reeked of alcohol, and then subjected to her pleading and pleas in a spoiled manner.

At this moment, Ishikawa Hayato, who could no longer stand it, walked over and directly crossed the safe social distance, standing less than two fists away from Hiroi Kikuri.

Still fully equipped with gear, he spoke to Hiroi Kikuri with a kind expression.

"Sister, it's fine to go, but please let go of our team leader."

Moment.

Hiroi Kikuri sensed a threat to her life; she shuddered, and her drunken, dazed eyes snapped open.

She turned to look at Ishikawa Hayato's tall figure and the heavy load he was carrying, blinked, and immediately cowered.

She checked with Nijika again, and after Nijika confirmed that this person could keep his word, she weakly told Ishikawa Hayato.

"I know, I know, don't look at me like that!"

Ishikawa Hayato went further with his warning.

"Also, after you finish this drink, you can't drink any more once the street performance starts."