As far as Duanmu Huai was concerned, some of the customs of the ancients still made sense. For example, checking whether it was an auspicious day before doing anything... At least that way, they wouldn't end up scheduling a concert only for a rainstorm to arrive.
Just like now.
"Ugh, this damn weather is really something."
The moment he walked through the entrance, Duanmu Huai couldn't help complaining.
"Luckily, we're in the basement. If this were outside, we'd really be out of luck... Hm?"
Still complaining, Duanmu Huai walked through the entrance, then saw four girls standing there with dejected expressions.
"Yo, what's going on?"
"Ah, Mr. Duanmu, Miss Sakuya!"
Seeing Duanmu Huai and Sakuya appear, Ijichi Nijika immediately showed a faint smile.
"You're here!"
"Of course. We already paid for the tickets, so how could we not come? Well, looks like we got here first."
Duanmu Huai looked around the empty venue. Apart from them, there wasn't a single other person there. Red Panda, which Sakuya had been holding in her arms, jumped down and began shaking itself desperately to dry the rainwater from its fur.
"Ah, MiMi!"
Seeing Red Panda, the other girls gathered around as well, smiling as they watched it. Yes, Red Panda was just that cute. No matter how gloomy the atmosphere was, seeing it was enough to lift anyone's mood.
"Well, I'll leave this side to you. I'll wait over there."
Duanmu Huai picked a corner and leaned against the wall, no longer paying attention to what was happening here. Sakuya stepped forward, picked up Red Panda, and smiled faintly at everyone.
"Then, I look forward to your performance."
After that, the four members of The End Band returned backstage. They had hoped the weather would improve, but...
"The weather forecast says the rain