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Ichi Nijika smiled thoughtfully.
"Um, can I come along too? To go shopping."
"There's no problem with that. Let's go to the nearby shopping mall. Anyway, there's still some time before the performance starts."
"it is good!"
Hongxia nodded and quickly ran to Baili's side.
The two walked side by side toward their next destination.
Chapter 209 MYGO's Harmony?! Baili Guides with Chaos!
Ichi Nijika's outfit today is not much different from her usual style.
She was wearing a white shirt and uniform skirt, with a green long-sleeved hoodie over it, and red casual shoes.
On her head, which has a floating ahoge (a single strand of hair sticking up), there is a single ponytail tied with a red hairband.
The entire outfit and styling made Hongxia look full of energy.
In fact, this is indeed the case.
In the story, Nijika encourages her companions like an angel, especially the socially awkward Pochi-chan.
Now, this girl who cares about her companions has turned her attention to Baili.
With her hands behind her back and her ponytail swaying gently, she followed Baili into the cool, air-conditioned shopping mall.
Since summer has already arrived, most people are traveling light.
Baili couldn't help but look to his side.
"Aren't you hot wearing a hooded jacket?"
“I have a high heat tolerance, Mr. Baili, and I’m not used to the air conditioning in the mall.”
Compared to the summer streets outside near dusk, the cold air filling the shopping mall made Hongxia feel rather uncomfortable.
"Speaking of which, you're dressed like you're going to school? Is today your day off?"
"That's right, but I had to go to school to pick something up, and then I was too lazy to change it..."
After Hongxia explained the reason for her outfit today, she closed the distance between them again.
The girl leaned forward slightly, staring curiously at Baili.
"Mr. Baili, Mr. Baili."
"What's wrong, Hongxia, Hongxia?"
"Please don't imitate me. Mr. Baili has probably heard the next question many times, but I still want to know... Mr. Baili's skills are so good, and his performance at the Starry Night Auditorium went very smoothly. It is said that talent scouts from record companies have contacted Mr. Baili's band. Why did he suddenly give up?"
"The rumors about record companies contacting me are false. Neither I nor my former bandmates have encountered any talent scouts. As for the reason for leaving the band, I've said it before: there are more important things to do."
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Apart from the above arrangements, everything else was just a diversion from Baili's life and not that important.
Forming a band is just like that.
Although Baili wouldn't say something like "I've never felt happy being in a band," for him, there are many things he can give up, and the band is one of them.
Having talent doesn't necessarily mean you have to realize it, and besides, having talent is just a good start, isn't it?
"That's true. If you have talent but don't work hard, you'll be surpassed by others sooner or later."
"And you, Hongxia, how's everything going with the band lately?"
"It went very smoothly. We all went out together yesterday to prepare some nice photos for our future album cover! Although that future is still a long way off."
After saying this, Hongxia looked around.
"So what should we buy, Mr. Baili?"
"If we don't need to think too much, then there's only one choice..."
Baili looked towards the pastry section on the second floor of the mall.
After buying the gifts and carrying a box full of snacks, Baili and Ijichi Nijika headed to the Starry Night Exhibition Hall.
Halfway there, Baili glanced at the girl with the ahoge (a cowlick-like hair sticking up) beside him.
Are there many bands performing at the exhibition hall recently?
"The overall number hasn't changed much from the past, at least that's how I feel; however, there are quite a few new faces compared to before, especially the band 'MYGO' that Mr. Baili introduced before, their popularity is getting higher and higher."
"And you? Your closing band."
When asked this question, Di Hongxia fell into thought.
Then she looked up and responded.
“The four of us get along very well on weekdays, and we don’t have any major problems practicing in private. However, once we’re on stage, Pochi-chan… ah, I mean Goto-san, Goto-do, because she’s shy, she’s unable to showcase her excellent skills.”
"It's quite troublesome."
"It's no trouble at all, Mr. Baili. I know that Pochi-chan has been working hard, so every time I see her on stage, I feel like I have to cheer myself up. In fact, I'm encouraged by Pochi-chan!"
Nijika sees Goto Doku's social anxiety from different angles; she truly deserves to be called the angel of the band.
After discussing these matters, the two quickly arrived at their destination—the Starry Night Performance Hall opened by Ijichi Hoshika.
As you proceed along the stairs leading underground and push open the door, you can hear a little noise.
Besides Xingge and the sound engineer, there were seven or eight other guests who had arrived early.
They held booklets in their hands, containing information about the bands that had recently performed at the Starlight Performance Hall, as well as the songs they played and related merchandise.
Baili and Hongxia carried their things to the bar.
When Xingge, who was sitting inside, saw her younger sister appear, she immediately stood up.
"My dear sister, you've finally arrived."
Xingge picked up an apron from the side and put it on Hongxia without saying a word.
"I'll leave the work here to you."
"Hmm... Am I all alone?"
"The rest of your band members haven't arrived yet, so it's your turn now. Don't worry, your salary is double what it used to be."
"double!"
Hongxia was blinded by her sister's money and immediately tied on the apron belt.
Young people are easily attracted by benefits.
Baili has deeply felt this in the past.
The girl, now dressed in her apron and in work mode, looked at Baili.
"Mr. Baili, would you like a drink? It's on me."
"Give me a soda."
"Cola?"
"Yes."
"Ok!"
As Hongxia prepared the drinks, Baili handed over the boxed snacks in his hand.
"Here you go, Miss Xingge. There's also a portion for the sound engineer."
"Thank you, I'll eat later."
"Oh right, Hongxia's is in there too."
"It cost you money."
After Xingge finished speaking, he placed the box next to the bar where Hongxia was.
She then turned into another corridor...
"Want to go backstage? The MYGO team has been here for a while."
"I won't bother them. I'll just be a spectator for now."
"Then I'll go get busy."
"Are there many bands today?"
"Well, besides 'MYGO,' there are some new faces. One of the bands' lead singers hasn't arrived yet. I need to ask them and see if we can change the performance order or cut it off altogether."
After saying that, Xingge waved her hand and prepared to leave.
However, she paused her movement after lifting her foot and looked at Baili. (Read exciting novels at Feilu Novel Network!)
"Next time you come, I'll prepare some gifts for you too. Remember to let me know in advance!"
"That's not necessary..."
"You used to earn me a lot of appearance fees, so I'm leaving now."
After finishing their conversation, Ichiji Seika left.
After a while, more and more customers arrived, and Hongxia behind the bar got busy, prompting the sound engineer, who had finished her work, to run over and help.
When Baili took his Coke, he greeted the sound engineer (II) 0 (II) + 1 (III):) Ball 8 Yueyi Hu before turning around and blending into the crowd.
As dusk approached, the band's performance was about to begin.
Baili stood in the front row, taking a sip of his cola, when he noticed that the girl next to him was not a passerby, but rather—Toyokawa Shoko.
"Toyokawa-kun, are you alone?"
Baili couldn't help but greet him.
Toyokawa Shoko, who knew him, was looking at her drink when he spoke to her, and that's when she came to her senses.
"You are... Baili."
"it's me."
"You're here to see MYGO?"