After Xiangzi died, I inherited her harem.

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If someone is using her status as a rich young lady to seek personal gain outside, then it's one thing to politely inform them, but there's no need for her to meddle in matters that have nothing to do with her.

"I was overthinking it. The new concert is about to start, and I hope you can focus your attention on Ave Mujica these next few days."

I just wanted to ask what Toyokawa Yuu was doing. If it was something like mutual exploitation, she should at least have informed me first.

Unexpectedly, he ran into his former teammates from CRYCHIC.

However, this attitude, coupled with what she said at Starlight Plaza, gave Toyokawa Shoko a bad feeling.

Her brows furrowed slightly, and Toyokawa Shoko's voice carried a hint of advice.

“Your primary role is Ave Mujica’s manager. You should focus your energy on team matters rather than wasting it on ‘external matters’.”

Shoko Toyokawa's willingness to allow Yuu Toyokawa to use her name to swindle and deceive others suggests that their friendship was never pure; in essence, they were more like accomplices.

Mutual exploitation is just the most basic thing.

However, even if it's for exploitation, Toyokawa Yuu must put Ave Mujica first; this is the bottom line that Shoko allows.

Today, Yuu Toyokawa's attempt to win over Yutaka Honda in his own name has even drawn attention from his former teammates.

This showed Shoko Toyokawa a possibility—the possibility that Yuu Toyokawa might leave Ave Mujica.

He might not betray me, but he doesn't intend to stay involved with me forever either.

To break free from the Toyokawa family's control—this was the request that Toyokawa Yuu made to herself when they first met and became accomplices.

She knew that Yuu Toyokawa needed her, and she also knew where that need came from.

But what if one day he has achieved his goal and no longer needs me?

It was Toyokawa Yuu who first suggested entrusting her fate to him and becoming an accomplice...

Driven by some deep-seated emotion, she didn't want Yuu Toyokawa to have too much to do with the people at CRYCHIC.

That was a past she herself didn't want to touch, and she didn't want Toyokawa Yuu to always have contact with that side.

That was the past she had abandoned, something "outside of Ave Mujica".

Now, he has nothing left but Ave Mujica.

“CRYCHIC is over. You have no need to get in touch with them because of me.”

"If it weren't for some people acting on their own initiative, do you think I would need to do so many 'outside things'?"

The inexplicable suspicion made Toyokawa Yuu raise an eyebrow.

He admitted that he contacted Nagasaki Sase because he did have a plan to poison the woman who had once tried to kill him, but this had nothing to do with Toyokawa Shoko herself.

They snatched the cat that I had reserved and then justified their actions, even demanding to know about my private interactions.

Toyokawa Shoko's so-called domination seems to cover far too much ground.

Moreover, he did not use her name to gain any benefit from being late this time, and it did not touch the basis of mutual exploitation between the two of them.

"Besides, can't I make a few friends? At least I was quite happy chatting with them just now, which is better than working all night dealing with work that always inexplicably increases."

Having just planted a spy next to Nagasaki Sase, how could he possibly give up so easily?

Besides, Chihaya Aine isn't a member of CRYCHIC, is she?

“Now, you should go to rehearsal. No matter how well the agent does his job, his job does not include performing on stage... I hope that while I do my job, you will not let yourself down.”

Their gazes collided in mid-air, each believing they were right and neither willing to look away first. Only Yutenji Wakana quietly huddled on the sofa, trembling.

This is about himself, right? "Some people who act on their own initiative" must be referring to himself.

Having just been blacklisted, Yutenji Wakana was still somewhat uneasy, even though she had overheard some conversations outside the Starlight Plaza conference room.

Having exhausted all other options besides Ave Mujica, she now dares not cause any trouble for Toyokawa Yuu.

Speaking of which, the way these two people were talking gave her the feeling that they were cheating on each other, or rather, that they were both cheating on the same group of people.

"Xiao Xiang, Mr. You Yu, please stop arguing... Xiao Xiang, Mr. You Yu is right, let's go rehearse first."

Seeing that the two, who had been working together like an engaged couple not long ago, were about to start arguing, Hatsune quickly stepped in to smooth things over, but her tone subtly sided with Toyokawa Yuu.

Holding onto Toyokawa Shoko's wrist, Hatsune lowered her head slightly, using her gorgeous blonde hair to cover her purple eyes, so that no one could see the slight strangeness in her eyes.

While saying things to ease the tension between the two, a trace of pity gradually appeared in Hatsune's eyes, which were hidden by her blonde hair—pity for herself.

It's truly tragic to always say things you don't mean.

Xiao Xiang and Mr. You Yu have a harmonious relationship, which I clearly didn't want...

However, was the relationship between Mr. Youyu and Xiaoxiang not actually that good?

Does that mean I actually have a chance...?

No, Misaki Miku, what are you thinking? Not long ago, Mr. Yuuyu risked everything to offer to protect me so I could stay in Tokyo, in Ave Mujica.

I... should side with Mr. Yu Yu.

A certain emotion surged within her... even anticipation, but she quickly suppressed it.

With a disgruntled glance at Hatsune Miku who had stepped in to smooth things over, Toyokawa Shoko's brows furrowed into a distinct inverted V-shape.

Although Hatsune Miku had been trying to ease the tension all day, she kept making some unpleasant remarks for no apparent reason.

Even though she knew it wasn't her fault, Toyokawa Shoko's mood was still affected.

However, there is at least one thing that Toyokawa Shoko cannot refute—the concert is imminent, and rehearsals need to be started quickly.

With her arms crossed and turned to the side, Toyokawa Shoko explained why she hadn't organized rehearsals but was instead waiting for Toyokawa Yuu in her office.

"Chuhua, Mu, Hailing, you go to the rehearsal room first, I'll be there in a bit... Youyu, Miss Yutenji has something to say to you."

Chapter 52 MyGO!!!!! is coming!

Yutenji Wakami needs to talk to me?

Turning her gaze away, Toyokawa Yuu's eyes fell on the somewhat uneasy purple-haired girl.

He could certainly notice Yutenji Wakana's silence today, and he understood what the girl's current demands were—nothing more than wanting those bans lifted.

However, Toyokawa Yuu really didn't expect that she would come to find her directly.

He thought it would be Toyokawa Shoko who would plead for him, and there was no need for Yutenji Wakanagi to come in person and tear open the wounds that had already been covered up.

She snatched the cat away, so of course she should ask me for cat food, but she shouldn't let the cat ask me for it.

After all, it's unclear whether the cat food was given by Toyokawa Shoko or by himself.

Unless, she never even considered asserting ownership.

Suppressing her own speculations, Toyokawa Yuu glanced at Toyokawa Shoko, who was still somewhat awkward, and then at Hachiman Kairin leaning against her desk before slowly speaking.

“In that case, Amoris and Timoris, you can stay and the rest of you can go and rehearse.”

Instead of following Toyokawa Shoko's original plan, Toyokawa Yuu only intended to keep Yutenji Wakanagi and Hachiman Kairin in the office, indicating that the others could leave first.

"Then we'll head over there first. Xiao Xiang, Hai Ling, hurry up!"

Finally able to leave this somewhat eerie office, Misaki Miku felt like she had been granted a pardon and opened the tightly closed door first.

Ruo Yemu followed behind her, head down, as if she hadn't fully recovered from the atmosphere when her mother was mentioned, and it was as if the words "I have something on my mind" were written all over her face.

Two band members had already left the office, and Toyokawa Yuu looked at Shoko, who was still standing in the same spot without moving.

"Are you sure you don't need me to be there? As the captain, I should have the right to inquire about what happens next."

Unlike Wakaba Mutsu and Hatsune Miku, who were eager to escape, Toyokawa Shoko glanced at Yutenji Wakana, who was still sitting silently on the single sofa, and a hint of worry appeared in her amber eyes.

She was certain that Toyokawa Yuu would never hold back against Yutenji Wakana; given the chance, he would not hesitate to squeeze every last drop of value out of this first-year high school girl.

During her visit to Starlight Plaza shopping mall, she gained a clearer understanding of Toyokawa Yuu's character.

He would make use of everything that was available to him.

"I have no objection to you staying to watch, but I still suggest you have some sense of urgency. The new band formed by the old band members you abandoned—MyGO!!!!!—will also be going to the next concert."

Yuu Toyokawa did not explicitly refuse Shoko Toyokawa's intention to stay.

She simply shrugged nonchalantly, then dropped a bombshell that sounded quite heavy to her ears.

Even if they don't recognize you, I think you wouldn't want to embarrass yourself in front of them.

Soyo and the others... will come to the concert.

His fists clenched silently, and Toyokawa Shoko's expression beneath the mask changed slightly.

She never doubted the possibility that her identity had been exposed. Since Yuu Toyokawa said that the identities of the band members had never been revealed, then they must not have been.

Although this guy is ruthless in using me, he is always true to his word. As his manager, he would never do something that would disrupt Ave Mujica's worldview.

However, even though the people in CRYCHIC didn't know Oblivionis's true identity, Toyokawa Shoko still felt a pressure unlike anything she had ever experienced before.

That was her pride, a principle she had cultivated since childhood as a young lady of high society—she couldn't let others see her in a vulnerable state, even if the people in the audience might not even recognize her.

and……

How did you know they would come?

Toyokawa Shoko gently bit her lip and couldn't help but ask a question.

Even if he said he was friends with Soyo and the others, isn't it a bit too intimate for him to want to know this kind of thing?

“Ms. Sase Nagasaki asked me for them. She said the band members were very interested in Ave Mujica’s performance, but they couldn’t get enough tickets, so I kindly provided a few.”

It was as if he were talking about a trivial matter; providing a few tickets was indeed just a small favor between friends for Toyokawa Yuu, who was the agent.

But something's not right, something's very wrong.

Based on Toyokawa Shoko's understanding of Nagasaki Sase, that girl who was always preoccupied with her own thoughts wouldn't do something so pointless.

Previously, in order to bring herself back to CRYCHIC, she even went so far as to facilitate the formation of a new band in an attempt to resurrect herself. What is she planning to do this time?

They pinpointed the target so precisely to Ave Mujica, and even uncovered Yuu's manager's identity...

Toyokawa Shoko had a premonition that the girl who had even gone so far as to kneel down and grab her arm in order to get her to go back to forming a band was definitely more than just someone who wanted to see a concert.

Moreover, even if Soyo's purpose was really just team building, was Toyokawa Yuu's idea really that simple?

She didn't believe that Toyokawa Yuu was simply offering tickets to her former teammates out of friendship.

This guy even uses his fiancée; does he really have the concept of friendship?

Soyo has probably been used by him without even realizing it.

"Why would you go through such a back door? They're just friends we've met. They shouldn't be at the level where you can use their internal privileges."

Instinctively, Shoko Toyokawa didn't want her former teammates to come to her concert.

Now that she has decided to sever ties with the past, she will cut off even the smallest entanglements.

She no longer cared about the past and chose to forget it (Oblivionis).

"Miss, we're a commercial band, making money is our priority. Do you know how much of a premium Ms. Nagasaki Sose is willing to pay?"

Upon hearing Toyokawa Shoko's question, Toyokawa Yuu shrugged, as if she had heard a joke that wasn't funny, and shut her down with an irrefutable reason.

However, what he said was indeed true. Nagasaki Sase had indeed expressed his willingness to buy tickets at double the price, but Toyokawa Yuu didn't accept it.

It really was all about profit...

"I understand. It seems I need to raise the bar even higher for this performance."

With a soft sigh, Toyokawa Shoko sat down on the sofa again.

"Since time is short, Miss Yutenji, hurry up and say what you want to say to Yuu."

Even though her once-confident confidence was now replaced by a sense of urgency, Toyokawa Shoko did not rush to the rehearsal room, but instead planned to remain present throughout.

Asahi Tenji Wakame nodded, forcing a smile as she tried to control the muscles in her face, indicating that she could now begin the rhetoric they had agreed upon.

“It’s okay. Youyu is actually very easy to talk to. At least he has never refused any of the requests I’ve made.”

Toyokawa Yuu wanted to get rid of her, and when he said "MyGO!!!!!" and came back to watch the show, Toyokawa Shoko received this signal.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have deliberately waited until now to say it.

The room was finally quiet, with only four people left, including Yuu Toyokawa, but no one spoke first.

Yuu Toyokawa and Kairin Hachiman both focused their gazes on Yutenji Wakanagi, waiting for the instigator to break the silence first.

“Um…Mr. Youyu…”

Slowly rising from the sofa, Yutenji Wakana walked in small steps toward Toyokawa Yuu's desk, pursing her lips as if organizing her thoughts.