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With a yellow dog on his left and a cat on his right, Xiangzi looked incredibly dashing: "Hey, isn't it time for us, Ave Mujica, to reunite?"
Both Miaomengqin and Hatsune Miku were taken aback.
Yes, that band, which was briefly formed due to everyone's immaturity and then quickly disbanded, gradually confirmed its name, musical style, and worldview when Xiangzi went on the run.
More importantly, in Kumamoto, she found her dream girl, and in Okinawa, she found Hatsune Miku.
"But Hachiman and Wakaba haven't..." Hatsune said softly.
Xiangzi smiled and said, "So, next, we need to start gathering them."
At this moment, Xiangzi was full of confidence; she felt that she could do anything.
"Grandpa, when are we leaving Okinawa?" Xiangzi called out to the old man in front of him.
Old Deng turned around, seemingly a little uncomfortable with his granddaughter's... affectionate behavior towards him, and also... the blonde girl next to her.
After a moment of silence, he said, "Tomorrow, after we return to Tokyo, we'll begin preparing for your coming-of-age ceremony."
The coming-of-age ceremony was Xiangzi's birthday, and also her rite of passage to inherit the headship of the Toyokawa family.
"I see. Then we'd better hurry."
After all, once she becomes the head of the family, she can no longer...
***
The following day, in the villa's music room, Toyokawa Sadaharu seemed to be preparing for his trip back to Tokyo and the arrangements for his coming-of-age ceremony. During this last bit of free time, the four boys and girls gathered in the music room.
"Xi, turn on the video recorder quickly, what are you doing?" Xiangzi shouted.
"Wait a minute, I need to study this thing a bit more." Banami squatted on the ground, holding something that looked like a video recorder.
Then, Hatsune opened the door and walked in, saying somewhat nervously, "SAKI-chan, Yu-kun, what do you think of this outfit?"
At this moment, Hatsune Miku was not wearing the servant's uniform of the Toyokawa family, but a black performance outfit that looked like a dress, but was even more dashing, with some gold trim at the hem, which suited her golden hair even better.
"This is exactly the image I imagined the lead singer of 'Ave Mujica' to be!" Xiangzi said happily.
Then, the next moment, Miao Mengqin pushed open the door and walked in. Her red stockings were bright and eye-catching, but she had chosen them herself.
She complained, "Wait a minute, Toyokawa Shoko, are you sure we still want to wear an underwear-covered mask?!"
Yutenji Wakame shouted in dissatisfaction, and Xiangzi said in annoyance, "What inner cover, head cover, and mask? Ave Mujica is a mysterious Gothic world, and dolls cannot show their true faces!"
"Ha, you chuunibyou brat." Although Miaomengqin said that, she still put the mask on her head.
"Ah, I figured out how to turn it on!" Banami exclaimed excitedly.
"Idiot, I need the video recording. Why are you so happy just to turn it on?" Xiangzi couldn't help but give him a light kick on the butt.
Shortly after, in front of the video camera that Banami was carrying, three girls dressed in black and red gothic performance costumes stood there.
Keyboardist, guitarist, lead singer, and drummer.
This is the current lineup of the new band, except that it is obviously missing a bassist and another guitarist.
However, Xiangzi did not intend to let Banai fill the vacancy.
Today's performance is meaningful precisely because of its imperfections.
Facing the camera that had already started recording, Xiangzi put his hands on his chest and said with a slightly indifferent expression, "I, Oblivionis, have no fear of the past."
That was the title Xiangzi gave himself, the title he used in the band.
Then came the sound of drums. Banami moved the camera to Nyanmu's side. Compared to Shoko's indifference, Yutenji Wakanagi's voice had a touch of fervor: "I, Amoris, fear no love."
Finally, there was the blonde girl in the center of the stage. She held a guitar in her hand, but her head was down, and she remained silent for a long time. However, the other two girls were waiting for her.
Finally, the blonde girl raised her head: "I, Dolores, will not fear sorrow."
Xiangzi clenched her fists slightly, and finally said in a cold voice, "Welcome to the world of Ave Mujioca!"
***
Xiangzi was quite satisfied with the video that Banami had taken. Then, she sent the video to Hachiman Kairin and Komu.
The performance just now was a publicity stunt to call on the two to rejoin the team.
After doing all this, Xiangzi took a deep breath and said to Miaomeng and Hatsune, "Really, thank you so much for being there for me for this last performance."
Hatsune paused slightly, then said, "SAKI-chan, what are you talking about?"
Miao Mengqin, on the other hand, looked thoughtful, recalling the words that Toyokawa Shoko had once said to her.
Xiangzi said with a smile, "The Toyokawa family will not allow its head to become a member of an idol band, and as the head of the family, I will not be able to keep up with everyone who has become a professional band."
This was something that had been decided long ago. Although there were some changes along the way, it eventually returned to its original course.
This is the price of becoming a god, but at this moment, Xiangzi has no regrets.
The performance had already made her happy enough, although it was a pity that she couldn't see everyone gather together.
"However, I have already found a captain for Ave Mujica who is unyielding and has an indomitable will."
After saying that, Xiangzi took off the mask from her hand and handed it to Banami. She smiled and said, "Next, I'll leave it to you. I'll also pass on the name Oblivionis to you."
"Yu-kun!" Hatsune shouted, but for a moment, she was also at a loss.
However, without hesitation, Banami took the mask and said, "Well, leave the rest to me."
Looking at the black mask, Xiangzi gave a slightly forlorn smile.
***
Toyokawa Sadaharu stood by the window, where there was a birdcage and a kingfisher chirping inside.
"Come in," he said calmly, not surprised that someone had come to his study.
But when he turned around, he saw a strange sight.
"What do you mean by putting your underwear on your head? Nonsense!" he scolded.
As a result, Banai laughed and took off her mask, saying, "You also think Xiangzi has terrible taste, right? This is what she gave me."
He said that after becoming the head of the family, he would entrust his band to me.
Upon hearing Banami's words, Toyokawa Sadaharu fell silent.
"Old Deng, tell me the truth, was the last bet you arranged for me or for Xiangzi?" Banai asked.
Toyokawa Sadaharu looked at the boy with slight surprise, seemingly not expecting that he would think of this.
Or perhaps it was a form of comfort.
"If you're not here, at least you should find some shelter for Miku Miku. That's why Xiangzi and I gradually learned about Miku's past and everything she carried."
Then...it made Xiangzi feel pity for Hatsune Miku like this, even..."
What followed was something that even Banami was a little embarrassed to say.
Toyokawa Sadaharu simply said in a calm tone, "Shoko has already received enough. I'm just trying to find Hatsune a place where she can be sheltered from the wind and rain. That's all I can do for her."
Therefore, this cunning old man's final gamble was not actually aimed at him, but at Xiangzi.
The two men, who had already developed a tacit understanding, remained silent for a moment.
Banami sat down in the chair opposite him and said, "Well then, let's talk about our business. Who won the bet last time?"
Ignoring the other person's rudeness, Toyokawa Sadaharu walked over and gently stroked the mask named Oblivionis.
“Forgotten…” he said softly.
Finally, Toyokawa Sadaharu raised his head and said, "You won, you brat."
Banami couldn't help but smile and said, "Then, next, it's time to carry out my... our plan."
The boy went to the window and naturally opened the birdcage. The kingfisher hesitated for a moment, then gently jumped out of the cage, glanced back at the two men in the study, and flew towards the distant sky.
Looking at the small figure, Banami said, "Aren't there people like this in this world? Willing to be imprisoned in a birdcage in exchange for the opportunity for others to fly into the sky."
Chapter Twenty-Four: The God is an idiot (End of Volume Nine)
Tokyo, in the practice room of the live house "RING".
The band MYGO seems to have just finished practicing and is taking a break. Suze and Aine are styling Xiaodeng's hair together.
Yoro blinked at her and asked, "Are you feeling unwell?"
Just as Xiaodeng was about to shake her head, Aiyin quickly complained, "Ah, Xiaodeng, don't move! Your hair is all messed up."
"Wait a minute, Renai-chan, stop causing trouble here," Su Shi said, somewhat annoyed.
"But it's so boring not to practice," the cat said with a yawn.
But they had just finished practicing. Generally speaking, when Rakuna says this, it's not because she's bored, but because...
Su Shi took a matcha candy out of her pocket and said, "Rakuna-chan, look what this is. I asked Mom to bring this back from her business trip to Nagoya."
Yoro's eyes lit up, and he pounced on her. Su Shi then stuffed the matcha candy into her mouth.
"Smog!" the cat said contentedly, cupping its face in its hands.
But just then, Li hope suddenly burst in, shouting, "Everyone, something terrible has happened!"
"Rikki, what's wrong? Weren't you going to buy water?" Anon asked, puzzled.
"Turn on...turn on the TV!" she shouted.
Everyone was puzzled, but Su Shi still turned on the TV, which happened to be on the news channel.
"Today, Mr. Toyokawa Sadaharu, head of the TGW Group, said that there is an important announcement to be made at the coming-of-age ceremony of the direct heir tonight, and the TGW Group's stock price fluctuated accordingly."
Rumors are circulating that Mr. Toyokawa Sadaharu's health is failing, and he may very well hand over the position of CEO to someone else within the Toyokawa Group…
Su Shi and the others couldn't help but widen their eyes slightly. The coming-of-age ceremony for the direct heir, isn't that... Saki-chan?
Has Saki-chan already returned to Tokyo? Did her grandfather catch her? How is Hanami doing now?!
Everyone finally understood why Lixi looked so anxious. Although TGW Group had nothing to do with them, the Fengchuan family was related to the safety of the most important person in their lives.
Just as everyone in MYGO was getting anxious, someone gently knocked on the door. Li hope opened the door and saw a kind-smiling old man in a tuxedo.
"Excuse me for disturbing you all. I am here on the orders of the head of the family to invite you ladies to attend the coming-of-age ceremony of the Toyokawa family's heir."
Invite...them to go?
Soon, as if realizing something, Suze called out, "Is that Saki-chan? How is Hanami doing now?!"
The old man said with a gentle smile, "You will all know at the coming-of-age ceremony."
Su Shi couldn't help but look at her teammates, and everyone nodded slightly. Only Maomao blinked and asked, "Should I go?"
The old man smiled and said, "The master instructed that there will be a free buffet at the coming-of-age ceremony, with plenty of delicious food for Miss Yao Le Nai."
"Wow!" Yoro Nai exclaimed, raising her hand in surprise.
Su Shi felt a slight sense of unease upon hearing this. Was this something Saki-chan had ordered? But she remembered that Saki-chan and Rakuna-chan didn't seem to be that close...
However, as long as you participate in the coming-of-age ceremony, you will know everything.
****
About half an hour later, the members of MYGO arrived at the Toyokawa family's mansion.
Aiyin looked at the mansion in front of her and said somewhat foolishly, "No matter how many times I see it, I still think this place is ridiculously big."
"Moreover, there are quite a few people here today," Li hope said calmly.
Xiaodeng looked at the crowd of adults, each dressed in an expensive and elegant gown, while her group was still wearing school uniforms, looking out of place in this "high society".
"Um, should we change our clothes too?" Ai Yin seemed a little embarrassed.
"Huh? My family doesn't have any formal dresses or anything like that." Li hope was clearly a little uncomfortable in this situation.
However, this is to be expected, as the coming-of-age ceremony for the heir of the Toyokawa family, the TGW Group, is attended by virtually every prominent figure in Tokyo.
If it weren't for their relationship with Xiangzi, these young girls would never have been able to attend such a banquet.
Although they already knew that Xiangzi was the direct heir of the Toyokawa family, seeing her in this situation still made them feel somewhat uncomfortable.
Butler Fujita smiled and said, "Please don't mind, everyone. You are all Miss Xiangzi's friends, and your status is much more important than that of others."
Furthermore, for minors, uniforms are sufficient.
They nodded slightly, then got out of the car in front of the Toyokawa family's residence. Just as they stepped out, Suze seemed to notice another person.
She couldn't help but shout, "Xiao Mu, over here!"