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Although it was very short, Toyokawa Shoko did serve as the band leader for a period of time, so she has quite a bit of experience in how a band should run a concert.

Originally, Toyokawa Shoko thought that her experience could be applied to her current band, but... she soon discovered that her experience was not worth mentioning at all.

First of all, there are practice rooms. These have to be booked in advance. After all, not every place has a recording studio. Moreover, in this era, almost every school has many girls forming bands. Just from the number of bands, it is not an exaggeration to say that there are tens of thousands of bands in a district.

Not to mention the quality of these bands, just grabbing recording studios and practice rooms is a very difficult task. Reservations need to be made in advance, and conflicts with other bands must be avoided. And because it is a band that conceals its identity, it also needs to consider concealing its tracks - well, this is a problem that Toyokawa Shoko needs to consider.

Duanmu Huai just threw her a bunch of keys the next day.

"This is?"

“I bought a live house.”

Duanmu Huai gave the answer directly.

"It seems that the previous owner is old and can no longer work, so he closed the business and went home. It is now listed for sale, so I bought it. I have arranged for someone to clean it up, and we will rehearse here in the future. Of course, this place is not open to the public at the moment."

“Haha…”

Looking at the key with the word "SPACE" printed on it, Toyokawa Shoko was confused. Although she was also a rich lady, the most she could think of was to ask people through their connections to help her find a recording studio and practice room. The idea of ​​"if there is nothing, just buy one" was still too advanced for Toyokawa Shoko.

For Duanmu Huai, he doesn't like being controlled by others, and he has his own LIVEHOUSE where he can adjust the lighting and sound systems at will and play however he wants. Isn't this much more convenient than simply practicing?

Now that we have the location, the next step is clothes.

Although Duanmu Huai complained that his taste was very childish, in Toyokawa Shoko's opinion, Duanmu Huai's taste was not that good.

The attire of each band is related to its style. Toyokawa Shoko also considered how to dress the band, but Duanmu Huai was very determined to use a style that made Toyokawa Shoko speechless.

In fact, the costumes themselves are quite simple. Everyone wears a robe, and then a hooded cloak is wrapped outside the robe, and the upper half of the face is covered by a metal mask.

The cloak was dark red with gold edges. The difference lay in the color of the inner robe. Duanmu Huai's robe was white, while the other four's were black. However, considering that the four of them were responsible for the accompaniment in the back, there was no need for them to be too conspicuous.

But to be honest, even so, it still made Toyokawa Shoko feel weird, as if it was the dress of some religious believers.

In addition to this, there is something else that makes Toyokawa Shoko speechless.

Duanmu Huai was particularly stubborn and used metal to make skull decorations on it, skulls, gears, and war hammers. Toyokawa Shoko didn't understand what Duanmu Huai wanted to do, but Duanmu Huai said "this is a must" and "this is what I want."

In Toyokawa Shoko's opinion, this is simply death heavy metal... There are skulls and other things everywhere, and this band's style is not like that, right?

However, Duanmu Huai insisted, and the others didn't care much. Toyokawa Shoko couldn't do anything alone, so he had to let him do it.

But Toyokawa Shoko had to admit that it was really good to have money.

However, I should say...it’s great to have your own money.

It is true that Toyokawa Shoko is the eldest daughter of the Toyokawa family, but the amount of money she can control is just the level of pocket money for an eldest daughter. Toyokawa Shoko remembers that the eldest daughter of the Genmaki family seemed to like to be lively and often spent money on some very exaggerated things, but she could not learn it.

After all, her father was not capable, so Toyokawa Shoko had always tried very hard to stick to her duties and did not spend money lavishly like other young ladies.

However, the problem with Duanmu Huai is that he uses his own earned money.

This alone was enough to make Toyokawa Shoko envious.

Moreover, it is really convenient to have your own LIVEHOUSE. You don’t have to worry about practice time, and you can even adjust the stage position and lighting as you like. After all, these things are limited by time in a normal LIVEHOUSE, so everyone can only rehearse once or twice, and then it will be what it is.

But here, everyone can spend a whole morning studying even just a lighting angle, because the entire LIVEHOUSE is theirs! There is no need to worry about wasting time or even being closed!

Duanmu Huai couldn't understand the girls' enthusiasm, but other people obviously liked this place. Ruoye Mu stayed here to play guitar after school until the curfew. Even Hachiman Kailing would come here from time to time. Toyokawa Shoko was busier, mainly because she needed to confirm some locations and the direction of the music. Of course, Kurokawa Akane would also help in this regard.

As a talented stage actor, when it comes to stage lighting and sound configuration, Kurokawa Akane is a true professional.

“This place is great.”

Looking at the hall in front of her, Hachiman Kailing couldn't help but sigh.

"I've heard of SPACE before, but I've never performed here. I heard that everyone was disappointed when it closed."

"is that so?"

Duanmu Huai drank mineral water while chatting casually.

"Well, in the past... no, maybe only one or two years at most. It's really strange. It wasn't that long ago, but now when I think about it, it seems like a long time ago..."

"It would be nice to revive it. After all, everything is here. I heard that the previous owner put it up for sale because he was too old to run the business. In that case, we can consider opening it up later."

"May I?"

"Well, didn't you say that everyone likes this place? Although I don't quite understand this, isn't it great that it can be passed on?"

For Duanmu Huai, although he is rich enough to buy a LIVEHOUSE, he is not so wasteful as to throw it away after using it.

It's not a small umbrella.

Having said that, Duanmu Huai looked at his cell phone.

"It's about time..."

"clang-----!"

Hearing Duanmu Huai's words, Ruoye Mu, who was sitting next to him and playing the guitar silently, did not change her expression, but her guitar, which was quite out of tune, made a discordant sound. Hearing this sound, Duanmu Huai glanced at Ruoye Mu. The other party still had no expression on his face, just staring quietly ahead, as if nothing had happened.

Ah, I understand this reaction.

When children hear adults talking about topics they don’t like and don’t know how to stop them, they can only sit by with a stern face, silently expressing “I don’t like it”.

"…………Although I want to say this, but think about it carefully, how about a training camp?"

So Duanmu Huai directly changed the subject. Hearing his proposal, Yawata Hailing was stunned for a moment.

"Co-education?"

"Yes, just treat it as part of the band's activities. Isn't it fun to stay up late in the live house?"

"It does seem interesting."

Hachiman Kailing thought about it for a moment and nodded seriously.

"Hey? Are you serious?"

At this time, Toyokawa Shoko and Kurokawa Akane also came over. When they heard what Duanmu Huai said, they were stunned for a moment.

"Of course, isn't that fun?"

"This... is indeed very interesting, but is it okay? Staying out all night without permission..."

"You'll be alone at home, right? And don't you want to try what it's like to spend the night in a live house?"

“Oooooh…”

Faced with Duanmu Huai's patient persuasion, Toyokawa Shoko's expression was a little conflicted. On the one hand, as a well-educated rich girl, she felt that staying out all night was not what a good kid did.

On the other hand, the thrill of doing something knowing it's impossible also makes Toyokawa Shoko eager to try it, just like a student staying up all night in an Internet cafe for the first time, feeling nervous, excited, and a little bit expectant.

But is this really a good idea?

Toyokawa Shoko turned her head and looked at Kurokawa Akane beside her, who smiled slightly.

"It's not a bad thing. When we go on off-campus teaching, don't we also stay in other places? Just think of it as an off-campus trip."

“Is that so?”

Indeed, if you want to teach off-campus, it is not unacceptable to stay in another place. But it is a hotel after all. Will anyone stay in a live house?

"How's it going, Xiangzi? I've been waiting for you."

Duanmu Huai's words lingered in Toyokawa Shoko's ears, just as if a bad boy was seducing a well-behaved daughter into falling into depravity, full of devilish charm. In the end, Toyokawa Shoko nodded as if possessed by a devil.

"Okay, okay, if it doesn't cause trouble to others..."

It's late at night, and you don't go home, but stay out all night in a live house?

This is obviously a bad habit.

Although she thought so, Toyokawa Shoko was actually somewhat excited inside.

but……………

"Wait, I didn't bring a change of clothes?"

"It's just one night. It won't kill anyone."

"Is that the question?!"

"Okay, stop talking. We've already confirmed the stage lighting and sound effects, right? Let's do it again!"

Duanmu Huai clapped his hands vigorously, interrupting Toyokawa Shoko's protest. The others didn't care and took up their instruments and went on stage. Seeing this, Toyokawa Shoko sighed helplessly, and then followed the four people silently.

It seems that this evening is still very busy.

It's late at night.

A petite figure was carrying a suitcase, walking silently on the street. At this time, she would be taken away for questioning if she was discovered by the police, but the petite figure didn't care at all, wandering on the street at night like a cat, and then came to SPACE.

"………………?"

Looking at the LIVEHOUSE with a dim light in the window, the petite figure tilted her head slightly, then quietly slipped into the bushes.

At the same time, in the SPACE venue, the last song had just been played.

"Huh...it's almost over."

Duanmu Huai yawned and looked tired, but Toyokawa Shoko looked excited at this moment.

"Please do it again! I think I could have used a better melody for that part just now! Mu, you think so too, right?"

"Um!"

Ruoye Mu also nodded. Although she didn't say much, her actions were very firm.

Ah, it's over.

Looking at the excited crowd, Duanmu Huai felt like he had fallen into a hole he had dug himself.

As a judge, staying up late is commonplace for Duanmu Huai, and he has long been accustomed to it. But whether it is Toyokawa Shoko or Wakaba Mu, I am afraid that they have never had the experience of staying up late in such a strange place... ...Yawata Kailing may not have had it either.

It's like going to an Internet cafe with five people. One of them is a regular customer, while the others are staying up all night playing games for the first time. The result is that the regular customer is exhausted early, while the others can't sleep at all because of excitement.

Judging from this spirit, he might be able to make it till the second half of the night...

“Da da da————!”

Just when Duanmu Huai was drowsy, suddenly, a stimulating guitar sound came from the side, which immediately woke him up.

"Xiao Mu, what are you doing? This is not the way to prevent me from sleeping!"

"Why?"

Hearing Duanmu Huai's complaint, Ruoye Mu, who was sitting next to him, was stunned for a moment. Duanmu Huai then realized that the guitar she had been holding in her arms was now placed on the chair next to her.

Who's playing the guitar?

Duanmu Huai turned his head and saw a petite girl with short hair standing on the stage not far away, holding a guitar and playing. She played very fast and her voice was quite wild and rock. Even the others turned their heads in surprise and looked at her speechless for a while.

However……………

"Who are you?!"

A strange girl suddenly appeared in the LIVEHOUSE in the middle of the night. Is this haunted?

In fact, Toyokawa Shoko was so scared that she ran directly behind Wakaba Mutsu!

By the way, Kurokawa Akane was not very nervous, after all, there were two authentic ghosts attached to her.

Fortunately, the girl in front of me is not a ghost.

After bribing her with a candy, everyone learned that the girl's name was Yao Lenai. As for why she was here...she just said "destination" and didn't say anything else.

"Are you a former guest of SPACE?"

Looking at the girl who was sitting on a chair not far away, squinting her eyes leisurely, like a cat returning to its nest, Toyokawa Shoko also whispered.

"But she's only in junior high school now."

Hachiman Kailing shook her head.

"Maybe I've been listening to bands at SPACE so I feel a sense of belonging here?"

Kurokawa Akane put forward his own opinion.

"That's not the problem right now. If she's here, we won't be able to practice at all."

As Toyokawa Shoko spoke, she looked at Duanmu Huai.

"Student Duanmu, you think so too, right? Do we want to stop here today? Or should we go and send the child home?"

“……………………”

In response to Toyokawa Shoko's question, Duanmu Huai stared at Yao Lenai and was silent for a moment.

"Forget it, let her stay here."

"Why?"

It has to be said that Duanmu Huai's answer was indeed somewhat beyond everyone's expectations.

"Is it okay? What if she leaks our information?"

"I don't think this child is that kind of person, and......"

As he spoke, Duanmu Huai stared into Yao Lenai's eyes. Those different-colored eyes of gold and blue made him unconsciously think of another person.

Incredibly, when he thought of her, Duanmu Huai felt very calm.

"She reminds me of someone I like."

"???"

Which "she" is Duanmu Huai talking about?

Kurokawa Akane was watching Duanmu Huai silently from the side. She could feel that when Duanmu Huai looked at Yao Lenai, his expression was indeed a little relaxed, and his eyes were not as serious as usual.

She also asked Freya and Norn, but both of them said that they knew very little about Duanmu Huai's past. However, it should be said that they knew more than Kurokawa Akane, but it was still limited.

Like now, when he saw Yao Lenai, who did Duanmu Huai think of?

Kurokawa Akane, Freya and Noren had no answer to this question.