Chapter 525

Yukino Shita Yukino gently touched her chin, her expression as calm as if she were wearing ordinary clothes.

So, a woman who lacks emotion and has a cold personality... well, she's still very beautiful nonetheless.

This can also be used as a reference, Sakurakoji Talent secretly took notes.

That's right, that's right, this is what a maid cafe should be like!

Although it has fake maids, it's a genuine maid café. Meanwhile, his cat café, despite having real maids, is considered a fake by society—the world is truly complex.

"Speaking of which, Kawasaki -kun doesn't seem to be here."

She went on to add.

Chapter 476 Only God Knows.

"You've done the investigation? No wonder you're the Club President of the Service Club!"

"No need for compliments, Sakurakoji."

Her self-disclosure was flawless, and she went on to explain the information she had found.

"Her name isn't on the shift schedule, but considering I called her home, I don't think she's using a fake name."

"I see, then there's only one option left."

"Eh~"

She looked up and affirmed, a faint glint in her eyes. "Let's go to the second one."

"However, Classmate Yuihama and I need to stay a little longer. Even though we're just trying on clothes, we don't want to cause trouble for others."

"Roar~"

He gave a playful smile. "Should we wait for you?"

"No need, you should go back and change. Aren't you required to wear formal attire there?"

"It's okay, I can use facial recognition to get in. I'm sure they won't stop me."

"Really."

Hikigaya Hachiman lowered his head, contemplating the meaning of life.

"That won't work either. Rules are rules. If you get stopped, are we supposed to wait for you? But considering you don't live around here, would you like to borrow some of their clothes?"

"That's alright. This outfit I'm wearing is worth millions of yen. If they don't recognize its value, I don't mind giving them a free fashion lesson."

"..."

"Really...?"

"That's amazing..."

"Huh? Mr. Talent's outfit is that expensive?! You're kidding!!!"

Not only Saika Totsuka and Yuihama Yui, but even Yukino Shita Yukino and Hiratsuka Shizuka were stunned when they learned the value of the clothes he was wearing.

Although the design clearly indicated it wasn't cheap, I didn't expect it to be this expensive. Most of the expensive clothes in their wardrobes were formal gowns that didn't allow for easy movement, quite different from his.

"Hmph, can't tell?"

Sakurakoji Talent smiled, puffing out his chest.

If it were that obvious, his identity as a rich Young Master would have been exposed long ago; he wouldn't have been able to hide it until now.

"Do you wear these clothes all day while working in the kitchen of Starry?"

The emotions in Hiratsuka Shizuka's eyes were hard to describe.

"Don't worry, my family doesn't have much of anything, except clothes."

"That seems to be true... but it's still very strange. Are you sure you're not out of your mind? If Hoshika knew, she'd probably be so scared she'd sell the shop."

"Then I'll take it over and let her continue as the store manager."

"Smooth-talking! But that kind of talk probably does work on her..."

Hiratsuka Shizuka was conflicted. Could it be that she would be the first to find a partner before her?

No! How can that be?

Being single is certainly sad, but it's even more painful when your best friend gets happy first!

Meanwhile, in Tokyo on an evening after school, at the outdoor seating area of a café.

"Sorry to keep you waiting."

Nagasaki Sōse and Shiina Rikki carried drinks from inside the store to Chihaya Aine, who was already seated.

"Thank you for coming. We need to discuss the future today."

"What happened next, was it a live performance?"

Chihaya Aine asked earnestly, "By the way, where's Asahi- san?"

"Mmm~"

Nagasaki Sōse shook her head. "It's something for later. Asahi-chan said she has some things to do later and will come later."

"Tsk, that guy..."

Shiina Rikki her head and smacked her lips, looking tired and helpless.

Nagasaki Sōse glanced at her and continued, "We're all going our own way now... If that's the case, what's the point of forming a band?"

"..."

As it approached seven o'clock in the evening, night had almost completely enveloped the land.

After agreeing to part ways with Hiratsuka Shizuka and the others at a set time, Sakurakoji Talent returned to Tokyo so as not to waste any time.

Although he was told he didn't need to change clothes, he still ended up changing them anyway—because he was going to change clothes.

Tsk, I really want to go to Saitama no matter what... If I did that, maybe, perhaps...

A few minutes later, carrying a guitar and Backpack, he arrived at RiNG.

Upon entering the lobby, he saw four other people: Shiina Rikki and Nagasaki Sōse, who were booking a recording studio at the counter. Thanks to Shiina Rikki's student discount, employee discount, and the opening discount for the new store, the price was quite reasonable, so there wasn't much pressure.

And -- Chihaya Aine and Takamatsu Akari, sitting hand in hand in the rest area.

Huh? He was taken aback.

First, she walked over to Ogura Asahi Chihaya Aine and the others, whose emotions were clearly off, and asked softly, "What happened?"

"Mulberry in the Asahi Sun..."

Chihaya Aine tightened her grip with worry, pursed her pink lips, exchanged a glance with Takamatsu Akari, and then firmly declared, "We're going to participate in the Live!"

"Oh oh..."

Unexpectedly, Ogura Asahi almost understood.

Is this the one?

Although I don't know if she's been caught by her middle school classmates and suffered a social humiliation, anyway, the plot can move forward, right?

By the way, are the penguins at the aquarium cute?

Tch, these two, going on a date to the aquarium without me? What a waste of my time spoiling you two!

Even though he didn't have time when I called him... it's a matter of attitude!

Next, thanks to Ogura Asahi's social skills, five minutes later, he not only found out what had happened to the group that evening, but also dissolved the slightly tense atmosphere from before.

"I see. Aine-chan, you studied in the United Kingdom before? Where did you go?"

"Ugh, don't even mention it! In the end, we slunk back home... It was Carlford Academy in the Suffolk County district."

"I see -- I've never been to Desu."

Has Asahi- san ever been to the United Kingdom?

"I've been there, because I have relatives living there."

"Oh, really? Where? Where?"

"Manchester, where my grandfather spent his retirement. I've also been to Ireland twice, which is the hometown of my late grandmother. Aside from that, I've only briefly explored London."

[Note: Okura Yusei's father, Okura Masashi, was held accountable by Okura Nikkin for losing his inheritance due to a previous family Okura Family. This stemmed from his inaction, along with his second brother, which led to the assassination of his third brother, who was heavily in debt. During Yusei's generation, Iyo Okura arrest by Ōkō Nichikin at their Manchester estate, where he had Yusei with Yusei's mother, who was then a maid. Because the family is currently harmonious, Shinsei is likely no longer under house arrest.]

"Eh? So, Asahi- san, are you mixed race?!"

Chihaya Aine was taken aback, and her mood changed from being downcast to being gossipy and eager for some juicy gossip.

"No wonder she's so beautiful!"

"That's amazing!"

Takamatsu Akari also gazed at him with admiration.

"No, being mixed-race isn't that impressive..."

While it's true that Japan people have an extra filter effect when it comes to Western men with mixed races.

"Could it be that this silver hair is also inherited from my grandmother?"

Tokyo Arnold continues to follow the gossip.

"No, it's inherited from my mother; Ireland people generally don't have gray hair."

"I see!"

"..."

When Shiina Rikki returned with Nagasaki Sōse, they were greeted by a scene completely different from the one they had just witnessed.

What are you talking about...?

She subconsciously focused her gaze on Ogura Asahi.

She didn't need to hear the answer; she already knew who it was because of.

"Ah, Riki~ Listen to me, listen to me~!"

Chihaya Aine seemed to have forgotten the unpleasantness from earlier and couldn't wait to share the little secret she had just learned with her.

"..."

This delayed them for a while, and ten minutes later, the group met up in the recording studio.

What about the songs for the live performance? Is it still just "KASUMIKAGE"?

Shiina Rikki continued yesterday's topic.

Although we practiced a bit and the team reached a consensus, the lack of songs is a major drawback; we need to release at least one more song.

"That's a bit..."

Nagasaki Sōse appeared quite troubled in her words and expression.

Are you still worrying about this?

Shiina Rikki frowned.

Ogura Asahi secretly watched Takamatsu Akari, and just as she started to walk towards her schoolbag, she coughed loudly, attracting the attention of the other four.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, he held up the notebook he had prepared beforehand and said with a smile, "As for the song for the performance, I've prepared one... Would you all like to take a look?"

"Really? That's a huge help!"

Nagasaki Sōse breathed a sigh of relief.

"Hey~ I want to see! I want to see! As expected of Asahi- san!"

Chihaya Aine snuggled up to her affectionately.

Shiina Rikki perked up and curiously approached, asking, "Are the lyrics and music finished?"

"Yes, it's a song with a guitar melody as the main theme. I'll play it for you guys later."

Amidst the positive and uplifting atmosphere, only Takamatsu Akari quietly slipped the notebook she had just picked up back into her Haneoka Backpack...

After a five-minute explanation and observation, in order to give them a practical performance, Ogura Asahi plugged in the power cord to her fiery red guitar, faced her teammates, cleared her throat, and beckoned to Chihaya Aine.