So many geniuses in anime! What's wrong with me joining?

The other band members who helped out gathered around Sakurakoji Talent and Yamada Ryo, their faces filled with awe and disbelief.

If a temporary team could achieve this much, how could they possibly compare?

"Well, well, it was all luck, it doesn't count," Sakurakoji Talent explained to comfort them, though he didn't quite believe it himself.

You guessed right, it was Kanau, and a whole group of them.

Image: "Kitten Playing Music", Location: "Images/1754749032-100446961-113703277.jpg"

Author: Although it's a bit late, I've kept my promise and finished updating yesterday's and today's chapters. Also, thank you, Chunlan, for the spicy stick support!

Volume 1: The Everyday Life of a Bee Magnet : Chapter 35: Who Told You to Take Off His Mask!

After cleaning up the performance stage, Sakurakoji Talent returned to the counter and saw the two people waiting for him.

"You guys are still here?" Sakurakoji Talent was surprised. He thought they would have left already.

"What are you talking about!" Yukino Shita Hiyori slapped the table, puffing out her cheeks, her displeasure evident.

"You wouldn't have forgotten, would you? You're a loser too. Our penalty game performance is over, now it's your turn!"

"You're not allowed to go back on your word!"

"Oh, right, there was something like that," Sakurakoji Talent said with a look of sudden realization. He had been so busy preparing for the performance that he had almost forgotten.

"You really are..." Hiratsuka Shizuka said with a look of disgust, "Enough with the nonsense, just fulfill your promise."

She felt completely dragged into this today. Even though the outcome was decent, if she couldn't save face, even just a little bit, she might need to drink to sleep tonight.

"Yeah, yeah, hurry up! Don't change the subject!" Yukino Shita Hiyori urged him on enthusiastically.

"First, tell us why you're wearing a mask."

Seeing that they wouldn't give up until they got what they wanted, Sakurakoji Talent knew he had no choice but to satisfy them today. He sighed helplessly, "Actually, there's no real reason. I just felt it gave off a sense of mystery."

"That's it?"

Yukino Shita Hiyori frowned. That answer was too perfunctory. It didn't satisfy her curiosity at all.

"Hey, didn't Mr. Talent say a different reason back then?"

Just then, Ichiji Nijika, who had returned with them, looked at him, ruthlessly exposing him with a look of innocent confusion.

"I know this one!" Yamada Ryo raised her hand high, the typical "watching a good show" attitude.

"Hi! Little sister Yamada! Please tell us!" Yukino Shita Hiyori immediately pointed to Yamada Ryo, asking her to answer the question.

"Talent said it was because he was afraid people would only focus on his face and ignore the music performance on stage!" Yamada Ryo answered loudly, her voice echoing deafeningly in the now empty hall.

Sakurakoji Talent covered his forehead, a headache forming. He had just said that as a joke back then, why did she remember such useless things!

"Heh~" Yukino Shita Hiyori and Hiratsuka Shizuka looked at him with interesting expressions, their gazes unreadable.

"I didn't expect you to be that kind of person, little brother. I wouldn't dare say something like that. You're quite confident," Yukino Shita Hiyori teased, poking him. Her eyes sparkled.

This was it! The chance to avenge her humiliation tonight!

As long as Sakurakoji Talent performed even slightly poorly later, she could mock him for it for the rest of her life! This was far more insulting than what she had suffered tonight!

In this round, the advantage was hers!

"I can't really see confidence, but you're quite narcissistic," Hiratsuka Shizuka chimed in, staring at Sakurakoji Talent playfully.

How shameless does someone have to be to say something like that?

In her memory, only the narcissist at school and the troublesome sister next to him had such thick skin.

But to be fair, even she had to admit that the narcissist young lady's appearance was indeed flawless. Although she was lacking in some areas from the start, and it would be hard to make up for it later, at least her face was undeniably cute.

Therefore, it was hard to say whether she was narcissistic or confident.

She didn't expect to meet another one here today, and she wasn't sure which category he belonged to.

"It's alright, so-so," Sakurakoji Talent replied dully.

As a professional entertainer, he already knew what kind of amusement these two were thinking of.

"Then take off your mask and let us admire the stunning beauty hidden beneath it~" Yukino Shita Hiyori's tone was full of teasing, and her eyes were very playful.

She just wanted to see Sakurakoji Talent make a fool of himself and put him down to get revenge for tonight. As for anything else, she couldn't be bothered to think about it anymore.

"That might not be good?"

"What's not good about it? It's great!"

"But I still think this is inappropriate, after all..."

"There's no helping it. Who told you you lost? You have to accept the consequences of your bet!"

"But..." Sakurakoji Talent's expression was hesitant.

"No 'buts'! Take it off when I tell you to!"

"We've already completed the penalty game as you requested. Are you trying to go back on your word now?"

"I really misjudged you. I didn't expect you to be this kind of person!"

Yukino Shita Hiyori turned sideways, making a gesture of wiping away tears, and denounced his immorality and dishonesty. Seeing her stance, if he refused again, she would surely talk until the ends of the earth, pinning all sorts of stains on him.

"Alright," Sakurakoji Talent reluctantly agreed, "but I feel a bit embarrassed to take it off myself, so why don't you help me take it off?"

"You're embarrassed to take off a mask? What kind of young girl are you?" Yukino Shita Hiyori couldn't understand his words, but to continue "shaming" him severely, she had to cooperate.

She took small steps to stand in front of him, tilting her head up slightly. His flawless skin and gem-like eyes, shimmering with delicate, long eyelashes, came into view. The rubies stared silently at her face, devoid of any emotion.

Yukino Shita Hiyori's heart skipped a beat, feeling that something was nine-tenths wrong.

She seemed to have overlooked something...

But her arm had already subconsciously reached out towards his face. Grasping the thin mask, she quickly removed it.

Yamada Ryo and Ichiji Nijika exchanged a glance, their expressions helpless. They wanted to stop her and explain, but it was too late.

Damn it, he actually went through with it.

They could already predict what would happen next... How could this Talent, Mr. Talent, be so wicked?

As the mask was moved away inch by inch, for every centimeter it moved, a centimeter of exquisite and perfect beauty filled the space. In less than a second, a neutral, aesthetically perfect human form with striking curves burst into the eyes of Yukino Shita Hiyori, who was extremely close.

Yukino Shita Hiyori's pupils instantly dilated and contracted. Her entire body froze, the mask she had removed still suspended in the air. For a moment, she forgot to breathe.

"How is it? I'm probably not too ugly, right?" The playful expression didn't disappear; it merely shifted, now settling on Sakurakoji Talent's face as he smiled and asked her.

Awakened by his voice, Yukino Shita Hiyori quickly retreated two steps, almost falling. Fortunately, Hiratsuka Shizuka caught her, preventing the fall. Looking up again at his handsome face, she was a mess, two blushes creeping up her cheeks, her composure completely gone.

At this point, how could she not know she had been tricked by him? This detestable fellow!

But... he was really beautiful. She stared at Sakurakoji Talent's face, her throat involuntarily bobbing. This level of appearance made her, who had always considered herself beautiful, feel a pang of envy.

Seeing Sakurakoji Talent reveal his true face after removing the mask, Hiratsuka Shizuka also showed a surprised expression. She hadn't expected him to actually have some skill, more so than that little guy at school. She fell into thought:

Does extreme confidence truly turn into narcissism?

Image: "Ryo Playing Guitar", Location: "Images/1754749105-100446961-113703281.jpg"

Volume 1: The Daily Life of Attracting Bees and Butterflies: Chapter 36: What About Bocchi and MyGO?

"So it wasn't a young man, but a young lady?"

This was the first thing Yukino Shita Hiyori said after a long silence.

There was no other way; the striking beauty of his face forced her to think this.

After all, if you told her this face belonged to a man, wouldn't that be too disgusting? Why would a man be so good-looking? Is he going to have a lesbian relationship with women?

Although his frontal armor didn't look like a woman's, considering her sister's case... it wasn't impossible?

"How could that be?" Sakurakoji Talent frowned and sighed. Could he really not get rid of this label?

Why did so many people think this after seeing his appearance?

"No, Ms. Yukino, Mr. Talent is indeed male. Although we thought the same thing at first," Ichiji Nijika tried to smooth things over, her tone gradually lowering as she recalled their own initial reaction.

During the previous rehearsal, for convenience, they had already exchanged names, which was why Yukino Shita Hiyori could call out Yamada Ryo's name earlier.

"Then isn't that even more disgusting..." Yukino Shita Hiyori muttered to herself, feeling she needed some time to process this.

"Sakurakoji, it seems you'll have a hard time finding a partner in the future," Hiratsuka Shizuka said with a cruel smile as she appraised his face.

With such a level of appearance, if he didn't lower his standards, it would obviously be difficult to find a satisfactory partner. Then, Hiratsuka Shizuka seemed to think of something else, and the light in her eyes gradually faded.

"You don't need to worry about me. I don't have any plans for that right now anyway."

Since the expected exciting event didn't happen, the topic quickly ended. They were all smart people and knew that continuing to harp on this would only lead to humiliation.

"Speaking of which, Kanau can play the guitar? And at such a high level! I had no idea!"

As if remembering Kanau's superb performance just now, Ichiji Nijika excitedly looked at Kanau, who was sitting aside bored and about to leave, and said enthusiastically.

Hmm?

This topic immediately triggered Sakurakoji Talent's sensitive radar, and he turned his gaze towards her. Based on his understanding of Ichiji Nijika, her next move wouldn't be...

"Ryo and I formed a band, and the guitarist position is still open. Kanau, would you like to join?"

Just as expected!

Sakurakoji Talent's face showed a complex expression, filled with anxiety about the future.

Wait, the storyline has changed? By doing this, what about Bocchi?

Poor Bocchi, will she not even be able to find a band after entering high school and have to spend her high school years alone!

And MyGO, without Kanau's guitar foundation, will they have to rely on that beginner who's useless?

However... a band like MyGO, which is composed of such unique individuals, might not even need to be formed. If they don't form it, perhaps it would be a good thing for everyone? Sakurakoji Talent was confused. Should he correct this unexpected turn of events?

While he hesitated, Kanau spoke.

"Talent is joining too?"

"Huh? Me?" Sakurakoji Talent looked up, his eyes meeting Kanau's, who was looking at him, but he still held firm to his original intention.

"No, I'm not participating. Today was just an accident."

"Why?"

"Because I'm busy, I don't have time to join a band. Do you want to join?"

"Mmm..." Kanau frowned, caught in a dilemma.

"I kinda want to, but not that much."

"Why?!" Ichiji Nijika exclaimed, wondering if she had done something wrong to upset her.

"But the reason you suggested performing together today probably isn't because you're not interested, right?" Sakurakoji Talent cut to the chase, revealing the meaning behind Kanau's actions.

If she weren't genuinely interested, given Kanau's personality, she would never have proactively asked to join.

"Really?" A flicker of hope reignited in Ichiji Nijika's heart, and she looked at Kanau expectantly.

If she could recruit Kanau, whose guitar skills were extremely high, her dream of forming a popular band would surely take a big step forward!

"Mmm, because Talent and everyone else seemed fun, but Talent and those two aren't joining." Kanau nodded, stating her thoughts.

"So it's not okay with just Ryo and me?" Ichiji Nijika clutched her chest in sadness, feeling like her life had been rejected.

"Nijika and Ryo... are also fun women!" Kanau thought for a moment before giving her affirmation.

"But your band only has two people, that's not fun enough."

"It's okay! As long as Kanau joins, Kessoku Band will have three people!" Hearing her answer, Ichiji Nijika's spirit surged once more.