Chapter 315

Before Otsuki Yuyuko, who was still adjusting her mood backstage, the three members of the Snow Cat Love Band appeared at the end of the rehearsal.

To quote a perfect phrase, "Not a moment wasted for Otsuki Yuyuko, followed closely by the three members of the Snow Cat Love Band!"

"Seniors, we've come to see your performance!"

Oyama Nekoneko started meowing from a dozen steps away, with her familiar loud voice.

The Kessoku Band members, who were chatting with the three members of the SIDEROS band, realized something was wrong when they heard the excited emotion in that loud voice and looked in her direction.

They immediately noticed the piece of paper folded in her hand and knew something was wrong.

But the Oyama Nekoneko seemed completely oblivious, proudly holding up the paper and unfolding it.

"This time, unlike last time when we came empty-handed, we've made a support banner!"

The five men calmly looked at the banner she had unfurled in her hand.

The banner features exaggerated yet remarkably stylish calligraphy.

The voice of the soul resounds throughout the world, let victory be bound by bonds, let the strongest Kessoku Band!!

Below the main title were a bunch of smaller print and images, but Nijika couldn't read them all before she heard a few quick footsteps leaving beside her.

She looked back and, as expected, the person who left was Liang. Upon seeing the three of them, he turned and ran.

As for Hitori and Ikuyo, their eyes were shining as they looked at the banner.

"Thank you~" Ikuyo said excitedly, clasping her hands together.

Hitori nodded quickly, as if agreeing with Ikuyo's words.

However, the two of them were excited for different reasons: one was happy to be supported by banners, and the other was satisfied with the childishness.

Nijika was the only one standing in the center of the band, looking quite helpless.

But then Ishikawa Hayato patted her on the shoulder.

Her touched and gratified gaze turned to Ishikawa Hayato.

Ishikawa Hayato didn't pull any tricks this time either; he just acted like a parent, watching Hitori and Nijika talk to Snow Cat Love and Ikuyo other two.

"You're too kind, beautiful senior! It's only natural to support you, and I'll do my best to cheer you on for your performance!"

This is what Oyama Nekoneko, who comes from a sports club, said.

Seeing how excited she was, Ishikawa Hayato smiled and said to Nijika.

"I feel like her voice will be louder than ours when we play."

"We should still stop them."

Nijika also became a spectator, leaning against him and talking to him.

However, some people spoke out before she took action.

Hitori raised her hand worriedly, unsure how to stop him.

"This one is still..."

"It wouldn't be good to disturb others," Ikuyo suggested.

However, when it came to disturbing others, Ishikawa Hayato couldn't help but look elsewhere.

It's just the beginning of the event, so there aren't many guests yet. Most of the band members are still playing inside.

This gives some band fans some time to get to know the members.

However, some people seem to go a little too far.

The other person in the Snow Cat Love had somehow wandered off to the side.

"Ms. Hiroi! Your rosy cheeks are still glowing so brightly today. It's so wonderful to see you."

"Ah, Hyuga-sama... You're welcome to visit us today as well..."

Hiroi Kikuri rarely reveals her vulnerable side.

Seeing this, Ishikawa Hayato asked Nijika out of curiosity.

"What's going on? Why is Hiroi doing this?"

Nijika glanced at Hiroi Kikuri with disdain. "I heard Hiroi-san owes Koi-chan a lot of money."

Ishikawa Hayato immediately understood, then thought of the bassist who also borrowed money and didn't pay it back, and felt a chill.

He is now the biggest creditor, but the other party is not as cautious as Hiroi Kikuri.

Ishikawa Hayato watched Hinata Etsuko, noticing that after harassing Hiroi Kikuri, she didn't stop, but instead lingered among various bands like a fan, harassing them one by one.

They were completely unconcerned about the cold treatment they received.

He sensed that this was another formidable person who could control Otsuki Yuyuko, and couldn't help but imagine what it would be like for the two of them to meet, his eyes gradually curving into a smile.

"What mischief are you thinking about now?"

Nijika nudged him lightly with her shoulder.

Ishikawa Hayato smiled, wanting to share the good news, but just then Hinata Etsuko returned, circling around with an excited expression.

"Ishikawa-senpai, Ijichi-senpai, do you know where Ryo-senpai went?"

Seeing Hinata Etsuko's enthusiasm running high, Ishikawa Hayato smiled again, but Nijika gave him a subtle sidelong glance.

Ishikawa Hayato could only give a flat reply.

"I don't know. She just left without saying a word, and we don't know where she went."

But Hinata Etsuko didn't mind at all; she still exclaimed happily, "Ishikawa-senpai's answer was so neat and cool!"

Ishikawa Hayato played with her, proudly saying several times that he didn't know, before she left.

After Hinata Etsuko left, Nijika glanced at Snow Cat Love and Ikuyo, Hitori chatting. Seeing Oyama Nekoneko's excitement and Amamiya Yuki's timid demeanor, she sighed.

"I always feel like I'm surrounded by a bunch of troubled youths."

"The same to you."

Ishikawa Hayato, quite bluntly and with an air of pride, reversed the assessment, prompting Nijika to confront him with her hands on her hips.

Her petite figure, bright red eyes, and the haughty air of an adult, combined with her tendency to soften immediately upon hearing a weak voice, all contributed to her charm.

Ishikawa Hayato just felt great about making her angry.

220. Sleeping Face Strolling Through the Streets

At this point, there's not much to say about the performance itself.

Led by their existing fans, the music lovers waved their arms together, captivated by their good looks and releasing their passion.

If anything unexpected happened, it was seeing the banner in Oyama Nekoneko's hand, and some fans saying, "We feel like we should also do what fans should do."

Ishikawa Hayato's keen hearing detected all of this.

He figured his girlfriends' reactions would be quite amusing if a bunch of those banners actually appeared, so he didn't tell them.

He planned to wait until something happened before reporting it.

The Kessoku Band on the third-to-last day, giving them nearly an hour to play freely, sing loudly, and joyfully recount the interesting things they had seen.

Ikuyo's throat was so dry that she drank several bottles of water.

I'm going to the restroom right after I step off the stage.

"Then let's go to the lounge first."

Ishikawa Hayato told her the meeting place, Ikuyo quickly responded and turned to leave.

Seeing her disheveled appearance, Ishikawa Hayato smiled and said to the three of them.

"The lead singer only seems to be in the limelight."

"Anything else planned for tonight?" Liang glanced back at him, then looked away and stepped forward.

The others followed.

Ishikawa Hayato considered Ryo's meaning. She wouldn't speak up unless she was looking for fun, so more important than the evening's activities was why she asked that question.

He asked.

Don't you want to go?

Liang paused for a moment, then blinked and quickly glanced to the side.

"Hmm, a little."

That is, wanting to go, but deciding not to go for some reason.

"But everyone's going tonight." Ishikawa Hayato said Hitori, pressing his hands on Nijika's shoulders as if pushing a train.

"Right, you'll go, won't you?"

"Shouldn't we give Ikuyo some time?"

Nijika confidently leaned all her weight on Ishikawa Hayato's hand, turned her head sharply to the side, and asked tentatively with a slight smile.

Ikuyo's makeup was so perfect; it was obvious she was planning to have a special Christmas Eve tonight, which was common knowledge.

However, Ishikawa Hayato knew that if he just took her out to play, she probably wouldn't feel at ease.

"What are you saying? You must feel awkward, Ikuyo. Of course, I would also feel ashamed to leave you all behind on such a holiday, but I won't force you."

As the four were talking, Liang, who was walking in front, opened the door to the lounge and went inside.

"If I could, I'd like to go," said the last Hitori.

Ishikawa Hayato wasn't surprised by Hitori's current initiative; he asked while pushing Nijika.

"Great, what would you like to eat tonight, Hitori?"

"Um, let's not go for this one."

Hitori unusually objected hastily.

Just as doubt began to creep into Ishikawa Hayato's mind, he remembered the incident a while back when the electronic scale in his bathroom at home made a loud scream.

The scream was filled with immense panic, followed by a continuous murmur of discussion.

After that, the portions of the girls' meals visibly decreased.

The four of them sat down on the sofa. Ishikawa Hayato, for the first time in a long time, went to hug Ryo, but she didn't accept. Instead, she sat sideways on the sofa, between the armrest and the back of the chair, with her legs resting on his.

Beneath her long skirt, she wore pantyhose. Liang was someone who was very suited to wearing pantyhose; her legs, encased in pantyhose, were slender and long, giving her a very regal appearance.

She casually kicked her feet, exuding a queen-like aura.

"Food can increase happiness, so using it on a date is a shortcut."

She started causing trouble for Ishikawa Hayato, and that scoundrel had this "let's see how you handle this" look on his face.

"Since it's such an easy shortcut, we have no choice but to take it." Ishikawa Hayato held out his hand to Ryo: "Come on, I'll take you to get something good to eat."

Liang hesitated for a moment.

Seeing that Liang actually hesitated when someone invited her to eat, Nijika was stunned for a moment, then covered her mouth and laughed so hard she almost fell over.

Ishikawa Hayato felt happy as he watched her smile.

Nijika laughed and said, "You guys don't exercise enough! You stay home all day, of course you'll gain weight. Let's go running with Hayato-kun sometime."

Hitori asked cautiously.

"Um... if I run into a stranger while jogging in the morning, will I get killed if I don't greet them properly...?"

"Bocchi-chan, which world are you from? This world doesn't have that rule."

Nijika smiled helplessly and tried to push through the rule of Kessoku Band's morning run.

But Liang, very reluctantly, immediately unleashed his ultimate move.

"Morning runs can also make your thighs and buttocks fatter, Nijika, you're not one of those..."

Nijika didn't try to stop Liang from saying that this was something that could only be discussed privately among women; she simply smiled and pulled out her spiked club.

She lightly swung the spiked club with one hand, tapping it against the palm of her other hand. At this moment, Nijika seemed to have entered the state of Muscle Nijika, with the veins bulging on her slender hands.

Ryo glanced at her hand, which seemed unaffected by the spiked club, and driven by an extreme survival instinct, she sat down in Ishikawa Hayato's lap, hugged his neck, and leaned against him.