Mana: Are You Dating the Vocalist of Ave Mujica?

Very petty-bourgeois.

Riki also saw that Mujica was sending messages in the group chat.

Chu Hua: [Has everyone arrived yet? I'm on the bus now (photo).]

Chu Hua took a selfie in the company car, wearing a baseball cap, her great face winking at the camera, her golden hair beautiful.

Hailing: [I arrived early.]

MeowDream: [I'm already awake.]

Teacher DaMiao is going to increase the intensity of his drumming again, isn't he?

Riki also replied: [Sakiko and I are on the road to harmony.]

Just five seconds later, before Riki could even put down her phone, Chu Hua's message popped up.

Chu Hua: [Did Riki go out together with Sakiko and He Mu?]

Wow, what fast hands!

Dude, how come you're so perceptive from these angles?

And how did you manage to type such a line of text so quickly, in just five seconds?

What do you usually use to practice your fingers?

She plays the guitar well and types so fluently too.

You can help me write my papers from now on.

Riki replied: [No, we met by chance on the road.]

Toyokawa Sakiko, standing beside her, nodded. She had no intention of letting the other members of the Mujica band become too deeply involved in her life, not even Hatsuka. Maybe in the future, but definitely not now.

Because of her current situation, she doesn't want people who know what she used to look like to see her.

Chu Hua: [Oh, I see. What you just said made me think you were living with Sakiko.]

Mikumura Shioka added a "shyly smiling dog sticking out its tongue" emoji to the picture.

It didn't make Riki feel cute; it only made Riki feel that gravity was very heavy.

Driven to the Budokan by the company car, Riki saw the ultimate destination for all Japanese idols.

The Golden Hall of the International Music Association in Fulin Haicheng.

But the five members of Mujica were still very excited, as was their manager, Sanae Shiko. Coming straight to the Budokan just one month after their debut was a historic development!

Today was just a rehearsal, so Riki wasn't too curious. She simply walked around the Budokan, watching the band on stage from below.

I saw RAS, I saw Roselia, and I also saw Morfonica.

Mujica's fans initially suggested bringing over RAS and Roselia.

Now they've really arrived.

Riki listened to their performance and nodded along with the rhythm. They were indeed professional-level; they were truly amazing.

However, it's still a bit lacking compared to the national music competition we're participating in. Our country boasts a galaxy of brilliant talents, while Japan, a tiny island nation, pales in comparison to China's 1.4 billion population.

Riki felt it was a bit hot inside, so she went outside and bought a bottle of Coke from a vending machine.

Delicious.

Pepsi Pure Detergent.

Sprite... um, let's mix it with red wine.

Suddenly, Riki heard a familiar female voice.

Is Riki here too?

Trying to get on my good side, huh?

Riki turned around and saw that the Donut Lady Sumiida Mana, was smiling at him.

Oh, so that's what it was...

Wait, what are you doing here?!

Riki turned to look in the direction of the dressing room. Mikumura Shioka had already changed into her Mujica performance outfit. She wondered if she was wearing a mask. If Mana bumped into her, wouldn't that be disastrous?

"I came to watch my seniors' rehearsal. I didn't even tell my manager, so you have to keep it a secret for me, okay?" Sumiida Mana chuckled, about to walk inside.

Don't run away!

Riki grabbed Sumiida Mana's hand tightly.

"Huh?" Sumiida Mana looked at Riki with a puzzled expression, her face slightly flushed, and tilted her head, asking, "Is there anything else?"

Miss Donut, don't go yet!

Chapter 171 Mana: Are you dating the Lead Singer of Mujica?

Sumiida Mana, do you know what your departure will cause?

Are you trying to ruin Chinese esports... no, Japanese music industry?

"It's very impolite to grab a girl's hand so casually," Sumiida Mana, hands on her hips, as she lectured Riki.

"You're right."

"And then, why did you stop me?" Sumiida Mana asked, puzzled.

"This is my first time at the Budokan. As a local, could you show me around?" Riki asked.

First of all, Sumiida Mana must not see Mikumura Shioka. Although she might not be able to tell Mikumura Shioka from the screen, as a member of the BanG Heavy Woman! Donut Lady, Donut-san would have a high probability of recognizing her in person.

To protect Mujica, Riki must stay close to Donut Lady.

"Okay, but this is Mana's first time here too." Sumiida Mana said happily, "There are a lot of senior bands rehearsing here today, so I came along out of curiosity. I didn't expect Mujica to make it to the Budokan so quickly. I hope Hatsuka and I can do it soon too."

Sumiida Mana's eyes shone with anticipation.

Riki couldn't bear to watch any longer.

Hatsuka, who wanted to go to the Budokan with you, is now planning to go with someone from another band.

Although Mikumura Shioka has a great face, it's still the whole pot.

Our Chuslin surrendered.

I almost forgot about the important thing; my Coca-Cola is still in the vending machine's shelf.

"Thud."

Sumiida Mana also bought a hot drink and handed the cola to Riki.

In terms of politeness, she's already perfect.

Ms. Sumiida Mana embodies the essence of etiquette in this single person.

The other women in the group did not meet my standards in terms of their qualities.

Except for Sakiko.

Nagasaki Sose has the lowest score.

"You still drink hot drinks on such a hot day?" Riki asked Sumiida Mana curiously.

"Riki taught me before that drinking hot beverages is better for the voice," Sumiida Mana said with a smile.

Really.

I did a little research on Mana before, I didn't expect you to remember it so clearly.

I am the god of strategy guides.

"Besides, Hatsuka's throat was sore before, but it's all better now." Sumiida Mana thought for a moment, then smiled at Riki, "This is an idol's private matter, you can't just tell other people, okay? Hatsuka is a very famous idol, if other people hear this, it will definitely be on the news."

Actually, I'm the one who checked Chu Hua's audio... channel.

Looking at Sumiida Mana's innocent appearance, Riki felt sorry for her. For the sake of both of them, she decided to keep them from meeting and took out her phone to send a message to Sakiko.

Riki: [Sakiko, Chu Hua's teammate, Miss Chun Tian, is here. Tell Chu Hua to be careful.]

Riki was puzzled when Sakiko didn't reply to her message. It wasn't until two minutes later that she received a reply from Sakiko.

Sakiko: [Chuhua and I went to the restroom just now. She said she wanted to take a walk in the Budokan, but she hasn't come back yet. Her phone is with me.]

Why do girls always seem to be having fun with pan-fried dumplings together?

Count me in.

As a sensei, I stand guard at the door to prevent any perverts from breaking in.

Riki pondered; this was somewhat dangerous.

Hatsuka is now a roaming boss, and the kind that explodes on sight. You and Sumiida Mana need to be careful not to run into her.

The Budokan was built for the Tokyo Olympics, and its primary purpose to date is still as a venue for judo, Kendo, and karate. Therefore, the audience seating is arranged in a circular shape around the stage.

"Riki can play music, right? Have you ever thought about joining Budokan?" Sumiida Mana asked curiously.

"I'm not happy here, I'd rather go to Haicheng University," Riki said.

Sumiida Mana pouted, "As a local, I'd be angry if you said that."

"Okay, my goal is the Tokyo Dome."

"That's good," Sumiida Mana said happily.

So easy to fool.

Mana, you're so easy to be tricked into becoming someone's wife.

As Riki spoke, he observed his surroundings, watching to see if Mikumura Shioka appeared. Just then, he saw Roselia's Minato Yukina walk over. Her silver-purple hair was very eye-catching. She looked at Riki and said, "You're Riki, the music director of Mujica? I've listened to your piece, it's really amazing. Let's have a competition sometime."

You've mistaken me for someone else, I'm Taro.

Sumiida Mana nearby, looked at Riki in surprise.

Minato Yukina only bumped into him by chance and quickly returned to the dressing room, while Sumiida Mana couldn't help but ask, "So Riki is still Mujica's music director?"

Yes.

"Then you also know Mujica's true identity?" Sumiida Mana asked curiously, quickly waving her hand and saying, "I know it's a trade secret, I won't ask... But Riki is really amazing, much more amazing than me."

Sumiida Mana sipped her drink, her face flushed, and said to Riki shyly, "Excuse me, I'll be back in a bit."

I understand.

As Sumiida Mana walked towards the restroom, Riki suddenly heard Mikumura Shioka's voice.

What did you and Mana talk about?

Riki turned around and saw Mikumura Shioka standing with her hands behind her back, looking at Riki happily.

Wow, this is amazing!

How do you appear and disappear so mysteriously?!

Where did they learn this flanking maneuver?

"It's just a casual chat, don't let Mana find out, or she'll be heartbroken," Riki said.

"I know, that's why I haven't come over yet," Mikumura Shioka said, a little apologetically. "I was thinking about how to tell Mana that Mujica's grades are getting better and better, which will definitely affect Sumimi's performance activities. My manager, Miss Sanae, told me not to worry about it, but how can I not worry?"

It seems that Chu Hua is also quite perceptive.

Knowing how to feel guilty shows that a child is a good child.

Just as Riki was about to say something to Mikumura Shioka, she suddenly heard Sumiida Mana approaching from behind.

"Riki, I'm back... Who are you talking to?"

So fast?!