Hatsuka's Ave Mujica and Sumimi Jobs Are in Conflict (Continued)

But now, Mikumura Shioka has suddenly appeared in front of her, and she even knows Riki?!

Why didn't Riki tell me?

"You must be Aine, right?" Mikumura Shioka smiled as she looked at Aine.

Chihaya Anon was stunned, a mixture of joy and confusion welling up inside her. "Does Hatsuka know me?"

These two women addressed each other by their first names upon meeting—is this the power of the "positive angle" in the world of BanG Dream!?

A shy boy like me could only communicate with classmates I met for the first time in college using my fists.

When I meet girls, I can only communicate using audio channels or by rubbing the glass screen in King of Glory.

By the way, Hatsuka, don't reveal that I'm a music instructor at Mujica. Otherwise, Aine might get curious if she finds out, and if she discovers that five-thirds of Mygo's members are my harem, it'll be a disaster.

Riki gestured to Mikumura Shioka with her eyes.

Mikumura Shioka smiled at Aine and said, "I know her. Aine is the guitarist at Mygo, right? I specifically looked into it because Riki is the music director. I saw the photos on her account; they're all very unique girls, and Riki often takes photos with you guys. It's really enviable."

I'm so excited!

Chuhua, you really opened all the Mygo boxes?

Riki was sweating profusely. "Aren't you Yangjiao? How come you're so good at opening boxes? You've quietly fired all the Mygo people. I was wondering why you called out Aine's name as soon as we met. Turns out you've been secretly following her all along."

Chu Hua, if I ever become a Mujica traitor and return to Mygo, please don't hunt me down, okay?

Mikumura Shioka noticed Riki's gaze fixed on her and paused for a moment, her face slightly flushed as she brushed a strand of soft golden hair behind her ear.

Riki's gaze... well, to put it another way, was it... drooling?

Why is Riki staring at me so intently?

No, Chu Hua, why are you blushing like that? I'm looking at you with fear!

No, we need to get rid of Chu Hua first.

Otherwise, Mujica might get stabbed to death by the yandere Hatsuka, and Mygo might get blown away by Aine.

Let's start by randomly bringing up a topic to get Chu Hua to leave.

"No, not at all," Chihaya Anon said shyly to her idol. "It's just that Riki and I are very good friends, so he always comes when I call him. We often go shopping together. Oh, and... Riki even sang and played music for me in the rain! We're super close!"

No, don't say that! Chu Hua, this ranked-game maniac, can't stand hearing this!

Riki quickly looked at the Mikumura Shioka.

Because she was facing her idol, Chihaya Anon was so excited that she blurted out everything, while also praising Riki, the most talented and trustworthy member of their band.

However, Chihaya Anon Mikumura Shioka found herself stunned after she finished speaking.

"Um, did I say something bad?" Chihaya Anon asked hesitantly.

"It's nothing. I'm just happy that you and Riki get along so well," Mikumura Shioka said with a smile. "I was originally planning to go straight back to the hotel, but since this is a rare opportunity, why don't we go shopping together?"

Riki felt like she had been marked by the Mikumura Shioka.

"Alright, then you guys show me around," Riki said nonchalantly.

Since things have come to this, let's see what good food Kyoto has to offer first.

Even in the most urgent situations, we older Chinese people always make sure we fill our stomachs first.

"Okay, okay, I did a lot of research before coming here. Tofu soup, herring soba noodles, mackerel sushi, and the famous kaiseki cuisine, but this is too expensive, so we won't eat it," Chihaya Anon said with a smile.

Can herring and other fish be used to make buckwheat noodles?

Not a biological weapon?

"Speaking of which, how come Chu Hua is in Kyoto?" Riki asked curiously.

"Sumimi was invited to this music festival, and it looks like she'll be joining you guys. I won't let you win," Mikumura Shioka said with a smile.

"Yes, we'll do our best!" Chihaya Anon replied.

Chihaya Anon was no joke when she said she had done thorough research. The three of them quickly took out a serving of kudzu jelly in a bamboo container. Riki thought it looked as transparent as potato starch. After drizzling it with black honey made from brown sugar and water, he slurped it up. It was cool and smooth. Now Riki not only knew the taste of the sea, but also the taste of summer.

I've said all the nice things, Kyoto, remember to send the money.

Let's make it clear first that we can't use raw gems for payment.

"Delicious! This is the first time I've ever had this dessert in all the times I've been to Kyoto," said Mikumura Shioka in surprise.

Right, right?

Chihaya Anon Aine was smiling when she suddenly saw Mikumura Shioka using chopsticks to hold the food to Riki's mouth and said with a smile, "Riki don't you try it too?"

"Chu Hua, have you forgotten that I can use chopsticks?" Riki asked tactfully.

I am not mentally challenged.

"Why are you two so close?" Chihaya Anon couldn't help but ask. "When did you meet?"

Here it comes, the bombshell!

Riki thought about it carefully and said, "We just met through a friend."

"We met because of Sakiko," Mikumura Shioka said happily.

"Xiang... zi?" Chihaya Anon recalled the name; it seemed to be a classmate from the next class, and she even knew Akari before. So she and Riki were so close?

"Can I also get to know that Sakiko classmate?" Chihaya Anon asked Riki.

"There's not much to get to know, is there?"

"Why can't we get to know each other?" Chihaya Anon squinted at Riki. "I've always felt that you and Akari-chan have been hiding something from me. Is it related to this Sakiko classmate?"

You were absolutely right.

Aine!

"No." Riki firmly.

"Absolutely..." Chihaya Anon looked at Riki suspiciously. "There's definitely something, but you're unwilling to say it. What is it?"

Moreover, it is related to the lamp, Su Shi, and Rikki.

Should we go find that classmate Sakiko when we're at school?

"Sorry Riki, I have to go find Mana. I have work to do." Mikumura Shioka put away her phone and apologized to Riki. "I was the one who asked you to go shopping together, but I have to go back first. I'll definitely make it up to you later."

"Go ahead, no need for compensation."

I'm afraid you'll try to compensate me with something else.

"Also, next time I'd like to experience what you and Aine did together, is that okay?" Mikumura Shioka whispered in Riki's ear with a smile.

A true best friend is someone who has experienced everything.

The woman was getting heavier.

Riki continued walking with Chihaya Anon. As expected, Aine was taking them to many delicious and fun places. If Aine were a girlfriend, she would indeed be perfect.

Unfortunately, Sakiko was a true god.

"Pat-pat-pat".

Just as they were about to return to the hotel, it suddenly started raining. Riki looked up at the rainy sky and was about to go to find shelter with Aine when suddenly an umbrella opened in the sky in front of them.

He turned to look at Chihaya Anon.

Aine, holding an umbrella, smiled at Riki and said, "Riki has always liked walking with an umbrella in the rain, hasn't she? Let's walk back to the hotel together."

"How did you know?" Riki asked in surprise. When had he ever said that?

Chihaya Anon smiled smugly, her long pink hair swaying slightly in the rain. "I know everything about Riki."

If I weren't so seasoned, I might have actually been charmed by you.

Chihaya Anon glanced at Riki's smile and smiled slightly in return.

Well, let's not even talk about whether we like it or not.

Riki has helped their band so much, it's worth making him happy.

"But it would be better if he confessed to me..." Chihaya Anon muttered to herself, having a boyfriend like Riki would make everyone envious.

"What?"

"No, there's nothing there!" Chihaya Anon Aine chuckled as she and Riki walked back to the hotel under an umbrella in the rain.

The music festival performance in Kyoto went smoothly, and after returning to Tokyo, Mygo continued to operate steadily, with its popularity showing an increasing trend. However, compared to Mujica, which has the financial backing of a large corporation, it can only be said that its future is very bright and its stage is very large.

Mujica's backstage lounge.

Today was Mujica's performance at the theater. They played music for the entire two hours, and even performed the play with a dark and profound worldview, giving the Tokyo audience a small taste of the profound fantasy of Sakiko.

When Riki saw the five members of Mujica back in the dressing room, they were playing better and better. However, the two-hour performance was still very tiring. Even Sakiko, who had experienced the hell of working in customer service, sat in his chair for a long time without saying a word.

However, her posture remained perfectly standard and elegant.

Miao Meng remained as peaceful as ever. Riki glanced around and noticed that it wasn't just Miao Meng there today; there was also Mikumura Shioka beside her. She was leaning against the sofa, too tired to speak. Her usually rosy lips were now slightly pale, and her full chest was heaving as she breathed deeply.

Riki walked over and patted her shoulder, whispering, "Chu Hua, are you alright?"

Mikumura Shioka opened her eyes, looked at Riki, and smiled, "Riki, are you worried about me?"

It's heavy from the moment it opens.

You've been ruined by gravity your whole life!

"It's nothing, I'm just a little too tired. I'll just have some energy drinks," Mikumura Shioka said with a light laugh, a fine sheen of sweat on her fair forehead.

Riki frowned. Although Mujica's performance was tiring, it wasn't that inhuman. The cool girl next to him Hachiman Mairin, could even play bass for another two hours. She was a pure musical superhuman.

As a professional idol Mikumura Shioka's stamina wouldn't be this bad. There's only one reason: she's currently juggling both Sumimi and Mujica, which has increased her workload to an explosive level, to the point that her body can't handle it anymore.

"Riki, there's a rehearsal tomorrow night, right? Mana and I will finish our photoshoot and interview this afternoon and then hurry over," said Mikumura Shioka, sitting up and forcing a smile at him.

Riki looked intently at Mikumura Shioka, then turned to the others in the dressing room and said, "Let's cancel the performance the day after tomorrow for now. Chuhua is too tired and needs to rest."

Toyokawa Sakiko glanced at Chu Hua, whose face was pale, and nodded, saying, "I agree."

Although she was indeed in dire need of performing to alleviate her current situation, she wouldn't go so far as to exploit her friends' bodies.

"I'll listen to Riki," Wakaba Mutsuki nodded.

"Yay, long vacation!" Meow Dream exclaimed happily, raising both hands.

You should continue like that.

Riki, annoyed, looked at Hachiman Mairin and asked, "Does Hailing agree?"

"Health is the priority, no problem." Hachiman Mairin nodded and glanced at Riki.

So, cool girl, my concern for the band members' health deserves a huge bonus, right?

As long as you don't want to ride on my pure love bandwagon, the higher the score, the better.

I'm a slave to points.

Wait, in other words, Aine often receives my guidance, so she's my music slave?

To circumvent censorship, let's use O slave instead.

Ouch... it's so astringent.

"What's wrong?" Hachiman Mairin curiously.

"Aren't you going to give me extra points?" Riki asked.

Hachiman Mairin paused for a moment, a helpless expression on her face, and then chuckled softly, "One point!"

That heartless Hailing ate all my points!

I reported it.