While waiting for Nagasaki Suyo and Chihaya Aine, Asagi saw a familiar person outside.

Across the street, Toyokawa Shoko’s father, Toyokawa Kiyoshi, was staggering towards them from a short distance away, his emaciated figure and unsteady steps making it look as if he would fall to the road in the next second and be crushed under a passing car.

He looked extremely dejected, even a little scary. Passersby turned away and ran away from him. This made him very conspicuous, so Asagi could easily spot him. Looking at Toyokawa Kiyoshi, Asagi was not as excited as expected, but calm.

Asagi was about to go up and greet Toyokawa Kiyoshi when he suddenly heard someone calling his name from behind. Asagi turned around and saw Nagasaki Suyo waving from afar. Suyo trotted over and stopped when she stood in front of him.

“Sorry, I’m late.” Sushi gasped for breath, but smiled. After she recovered, she took out two tickets from her pocket. Looking at the tickets, Sushi hesitated, not knowing which one to give to Asagi. She kept switching the top and bottom of the tickets, and finally she chose the top one and gave the other to Asagi.

“Let’s go get in line first.”

Nagasaki Suyo pulled Asagi up and tried to walk her towards the queue. However, Asagi stood still, so Suyo was dragged along by Asagi. Suyo was stunned for a moment, looking at Asagi in confusion.

“And Aine is coming too, wait for her.”

After hearing Aine’s name, her eyes trembled slightly, and she was a little surprised and even worried.

“I didn’t remember inviting her.” Su Shi lowered his head.

“Yes. But Aine and I made an agreement in advance. It was me who agreed with her. I couldn’t just abandon her.” Asagi replied calmly. He wouldn’t say that he had stolen one of Aine’s tickets.

At this moment, the crowd outside the martial arts hall was growing. When Asagi looked in the direction of Toyokawa Kiyoshi, he found that Toyokawa Kiyoshi had disappeared. Fortunately, he had just taken several photos in the direction of Toyokawa Kiyoshi with his phone. Because his brain told him that these things were important.

Slowly, the gate at the ticket gate opened, and the Budokan began checking in. Fans gathered outside began to move toward the gate, forming a long line. Slowly, the idle crowd in the square began to disappear and joined the line.

At this time, Asagi looked around and finally found Toyokawa Kiyoshi in a corner of the square. He was sitting on the ground dejectedly, with his head lowered, motionless, and seemed to have not noticed the changes in the people around him at all.

“Hey, over here, over here.” When Asagi was thinking about whether to go over and say hello to Toyokawa Kiyoshi, Chihaya Aine’s voice rang out.

He turned around and found Chihaya Aine standing on the other side of the team, waving vigorously towards him and Suyo. Compared to the bright smile on Chihaya Aine’s face, Nagasaki Suyo didn’t seem that happy to see Aine appear.

“Hey, Suyo, and Asagi, come here.” Aine put her hands to her mouth and made the shape of a trumpet.

Asagi looked at Aine and thought of Toyokawa Kiyoshi again. He felt that if he was with Aine at this time, he might lose all trace of Toyokawa Kiyoshi, so he left after leaving a word.

“You go first, I have something to do.”

Asagi’s sudden departure left Suze caught in the middle, unsure of what to do. Chihaya Aine was calling out to her, while Asagi left with a few words that were both baffling and confusing. She stood there, completely unsure of which way to go.

Sushi hesitated, but Aine’s voice grew louder, and Asagi’s figure was slowly obscured by the crowd rushing to line up, and finally, Sushi snorted angrily and walked towards Aine.

“Huh? Is Suye alone? I saw Asagi next to you just now. But I didn’t expect Suye to come too.” Aine grinned, looking harmless and without any scheming at all.

“He said something and went to deal with it first.” Su Shi said unhappily.

“Oh, I see. Let’s get in line first. He’ll come over after he finishes his business.”

Aine thought the space inside the martial arts hall was quite large, and the crowds this time didn’t seem to be as numerous as the thousand or so people at MMK last time. There was plenty of room inside for everyone to gather, and even finding Asagi inside would be no problem. So, Aine took Suyo’s hand and squeezed into the crowd.

Asagi walked through the crowd and came to Toyokawa Kiyoshi, but he didn’t walk over to him. Instead, he took a photo. He found a good position, focusing on Toyokawa Kiyoshi while also taking in the entrance to the martial arts hall and the large electronic screen poster outside.

After taking several photos in a row, Asagi finally stopped and stood aside, waiting. He hesitated, unsure whether he should appear before Toyokawa Kiyoshi at this moment. Would his sudden appearance make Toyokawa Kiyoshi back off and leave?

Seeing Toyokawa Kiyoshi’s expression, Asagi followed him from a distance. Toyokawa Kiyoshi now wouldn’t even look up at someone walking by him. He was like this now, completely indifferent to everything in the world.

A dead soul, the only person he still cares about is his daughter.

However, this guy had done a lot of wrong things, and he planned to keep doing so until he fell into despair. So, this was the last time he decided to see his daughter.

When the crowd outside had mostly entered, Fengchuan Qinggao finally stood up unsteadily. His eyes were filled with deadness, and he lowered his head, walking towards the ticket gate with great difficulty. The ticket inspector saw Fengchuan Qinggao’s appearance and subconsciously reached out to stop him. Fengchuan Qinggao lacked human energy and looked like a drunkard who was about to cause trouble.

Fengchuan Qinggao stopped, pulled the ticket from his pocket, and threw it directly into the guard’s hand, then walked in without even looking up. The guard wanted to stop him, but when he saw the genuine ticket in his hand, he hesitated. The ticket was real, and the person was real too. He really couldn’t find a reason to stop him.

The Budokan can accommodate up to 12000 people, but most bands don’t have that kind of capacity, so they only rent the main venue. Even just the main venue can hold over 5000 people. Asagi stood in the main venue. Not many people were there today, so he estimated that there were around 2000 people inside.

More than 2000 people? If that’s the only number, this live show might be a waste of money. But Ave Mujica probably doesn’t care.

Asagi followed Toyokawa Kiyoshi and chose a seat. At this time, his cell phone rang, and Sushi sent a message asking where he was.

“I’ve already come in, but there are too many people and I can’t find you.”

After finding a reason, Asagi cut off communication with Su Shi.

Chapter 324 The True Appearance of the Doll

Afterwards, Asagi pretended not to see the news about Su Shi. He also wanted to find a reason to deal with Su Shi’s questions later.

Toyokawa Kiyoshi stood at the very back of the crowd, perhaps more accurately sitting than standing. He lacked the fan excitement of any of the crowd. Upon entering the venue, he simply slumped down wherever he found a spot. He lowered his head, completely oblivious to who appeared on stage or the cheers from the fans below.

The man was immersed in his own world and didn’t care about what was happening outside.

This time, there was plenty of space inside the Budokan, and fans tried to stand in the front, so they could get close to Ave Mujica. This left plenty of room for Toyokawa Kiyoshi to perform alone.

The live performance began with a change in the lights. Suddenly, the lights dimmed and the curtain slowly opened. Ave Mujica walked onto the stage, took their seats, and quietly closed their eyes.

The audience in the audience instantly fell silent, and the fans turned their eyes to the stage, to the Ave Mujica band, known as puppets. They stared at the stage with bated breath, expecting the puppets to bring them a regular live performance.

Initially, Toyokawa Shoko chanted, like the prince in the story of Sleeping Beauty, awakening the dolls with her light, graceful voice. The dolls’ eyes, each slumbering, revealed pupils as beautiful as glass, and the crowd erupted in cheers.

At this moment, Toyokawa Shoko was wearing her black and gray hollow silk mask, and she walked lightly and confidently. The others sat on the chairs prepared on the stage, waiting for Toyokawa Shoko to wake them up one by one.

At this moment, Toyokawa Shoko was completely unaware of Miao Meng’s betrayal. She walked slowly on the stage, with a graceful figure, elegant steps, noble face, and elegant manners, just like her puppet identity, noble!

She confidently introduced the other four puppet girls one by one on stage, reciting the lines she had memorized by heart. Toyokawa Shoko’s expression of confidence fully demonstrated her control.

However, the corners of a certain girl’s mouth curled up quietly. Unlike the script that Toyokawa Shoko had prepared, the girl’s face showed cunning treachery and contempt. She suddenly interrupted Toyokawa Shoko.

“Smile?”

Sensing something was amiss, Toyokawa Shoko paused, glancing out of the corner of her eye at the voice’s owner, Yutenji Wakami. Her heart was already beginning to panic, her uneasiness growing increasingly restless, her emotions becoming difficult to control, yet Toyokawa Shoko maintained a composed demeanor.

“Haha …

Miao Meng held her face and showed a ghostly smile like the villain in the story.

Toyokawa Shoko was completely in the dark, not knowing what Yutenji Wakami was planning. She spoke up to stop Meow Meng’s out-of-bounds behavior, trying to get the play back on track and make things right.

To her surprise, Meow Meng had already fully planned to rebel. Before Toyokawa Shoko could react, the puppets on stage were puzzled, and the fans were stunned. Yutenji Wakami removed her purple mask, revealing her beautiful face.

Yutenji Ruomai, also known as Miaomeng, is a popular beauty blogger on the video network, known as Miaomengqin.

The audience was completely stunned, staring blankly at Meow Mujica, who suddenly took off her mask. They had no idea what was happening. They simply assumed it was part of the script. Toyokawa Shoko and Meow Mujica were acting out Ave Mujica’s play, completely unaware of Meow Mujica’s betrayal.

The audience cheered and applauded when Miao Meng’s true appearance was revealed. When one of the Ave Mujica puppets revealed its true appearance, the audience was eager to see the true appearance of the other puppets.

“Are they going to take off their masks? Even though I already know that Miao Mengqin is a member of Ave Mujica, I still can’t help but feel excited when I see Miao Mengqin taking off her mask.”

Chihaya Aine excitedly shook Nagasaki Suyo beside her, and while shaking, she looked at the stage and was looking for Toyokawa Shoko.

“Since Meow Meng has taken off her mask, it means that Toyokawa-san will also take off her mask. So which one is Toyokawa-san?” Aine looked carefully at the remaining people on the stage. She and Toyokawa Shoko had not met many times, but Toyokawa Shoko’s hair color was blue, and there was only one girl with long blue hair on the stage.

Chihaya Aine’s eyes were fixed on the girl standing on the stage, “That must be Toyokawa-san.”

She shouted happily, but found that Nagasaki Suyo beside her did not respond to her at all. So Aine turned around and looked at Suyo. She found that Suyo’s face was very bad and her eyes were a little terrified.

“Suyo?” Chihaya Aine called out softly to her friend. Nagasaki Suyo lowered her head and couldn’t help but tighten her grip on Chihaya Aine’s hand, causing her to feel pain instantly.

“Idiot!” Suo Nishi cursed at Aine, “Shoko and the others are already standing at the martial arts hall. Doesn’t this mean we’ve lost? CRYCHIC is going to be disbanded.”

Nagasaki Suyo’s body trembled slightly, and she even growled. Many people immediately looked at them with dissatisfaction. At this moment, Chihaya Aine suddenly remembered the bet between Nagasaki Suyo and Toyokawa Shoko.

Because she had no sense of crisis recently, she forgot about the bet between CRYCHIC and Ave Mujica.

“Oh no, I forgot.” Cold sweat slowly seeped out of Ain’s forehead. She looked at Su Shi in panic, completely not knowing what to do.

“What should I do, Su Shi? Are we really going to be disbanded? We were formed not long ago and just received our first month’s salary. I don’t want to disband at all.” Chihaya Aine muttered.

Su Shi gritted her teeth and seemed to be struggling. She looked up and stared at the stage, at the girl with blue twintails, and made a decision in her heart.

Go and beg Xiangzi, even if it means kneeling down once more. Beg once more, put on a humble expression once more. As long as it means saving the band, she will do anything.

In the moment Toyokawa Shoko was stunned, Miao Meng had already reached Mu’s side. Mu stared at Miao Meng in horror, unaware that Miao Meng’s large hand had already reached out to her. Suddenly, the mask on her face was removed, and Ruoye Mu stood naked before the audience. Her greatest fear had come true.

Mu couldn’t help but scream.

Next up is Hachiman Kairin.

Chapter 325 The Beginning of Destruction

Miao Meng’s hand gently fell on Hachiman Hailing’s head, and between her fingers came the touch of the cold mask. Hachiman Hailing was slightly stunned, but did not resist. She let Miao Meng take off her mask.

A very delicate face appeared in front of the audience, and the fans at the scene burst into cheers, shouting in surprise, “Legendary mercenary, Hachiman Kailing.”

Hachiman Kailing’s face is much prettier than Miaomeng’s, and she’s also known as a “Legendary Mercenary.” Thanks to her exceptional bass skills, she’s played backup bass for over a dozen bands. Many fans of music know her, having seen her in various bands.

Hachiman Kailing blinked and looked at Miao Meng. Her face was frozen there, as beautiful as a painting.

To the fans, the quiet and beautiful doll came alive, blinking at the meowing dream that had awakened her. Those eyes seemed to be curiously asking, “What can I do for you, Master?”

Miao Meng’s behavior was reckless, but it ignited the passion and anticipation of the fans. Their gazes burned intensely, and everyone watched the remaining two members of Ave Mujica with bated breath. Toyokawa Shoko trembled slightly as she looked toward the fans below the stage, their gazes fixed on her with intense intensity.

Shoko Toyokawa gave up the resistance and could only silently take off the mask. In an instant, she showed the delicate and innocent face of a young girl. Fans were surprised by Shoko Toyokawa’s doll-like face, but they did not recognize this girl.

Shoko Toyokawa stood on the stage, and even though the fans didn’t know her, they silently admired the girl’s beauty.

At the very back of the stage, hidden in a dark corner, hidden from the light, Toyokawa Kiyoshi stared intently at the girl in blue on the stage. The girl’s familiar face felt strangely unfamiliar to him. He stretched out his hand, wanting to reach the girl, but the distance prevented him from even touching a single hair.

The man finally understood that the girl on the stage had grown up. He lowered his head and murmured, “Xiangzi.” Suddenly, the man burst into tears. He turned and walked towards an even darker place, and left here silently.

No matter how angry Toyokawa Shoko was, there was one thing she could not deny: Miao Meng’s betrayal had brought endless traffic to Ave Mujica.

On stage, Toyokawa Shoko might not have been able to bring undue joy to the audience, but Mikado Hatsuka was undoubtedly the crowning achievement of Ave Mujica. When Mikado Hatsuka’s hand touched her own soft cheek, her fingers gently pressed against the mask, and the mask slipped off with ease, revealing an indescribable face before the audience.

At this moment, the fans could no longer suppress their inner restlessness and started shouting.

After the live ended, Toyokawa Shoko walked towards Miao Meng, her eyes filled with anger. Miao Meng chatted with others without paying any attention. No one noticed the change in Ruoye Mu.

“Why did you take off your mask?” Toyokawa Shoko questioned Miao Meng. “What on earth were you thinking?”

“The best stage, the best time. I think the Budokan is the best stage, the best time. Or, if I don’t pick it now, when will I pick it? Look, my phone keeps ringing, and Miao Mengqin is also on the trending search.”

Miao Meng lowered her head and watched the constantly refreshing information on her phone. Her name also appeared on the trending searches on the Internet. This was exactly what Miao Meng had been looking forward to, and the result she was pursuing. In response to Toyokawa Xiangzi’s questioning, Miao Meng asked back.

As expected, Toyokawa Shoko couldn’t directly refute her. She would only find other excuses, such as the schedule, the inconvenience it would cause to her companions, or the script being changed. However, Toyokawa Shoko couldn’t fundamentally deny Meow Meng’s behavior. Because she used this excuse to lure Meow Meng into the group.

In other words, Budokan is indeed a very good opportunity and stage. In Japan, there are many venues that are larger than Budokan, but they are not as famous as Budokan, nor as popular as Budokan. Budokan is like a stage that breaks the circle. Ordinary people who don’t pay attention to bands have heard of Budokan. When others talk about Budokan, they will also be surprised to say,

“It’s amazing to be able to perform in a place like that.”

When you mention venues bigger and more impressive than the Budokan, they just look at you in bewilderment, completely unaware of the sheer scale of those arenas you’re describing. Even the Tokyo Dome, the pinnacle of Japanese venues, is eclipsed by the Budokan in popularity.

It could be said that the timing at the Budokan was truly excellent. All a new band needed was recognition and buzz. Waiting until they were successful and famous to remove the mask would only be icing on the cake, but now it felt like providing timely assistance.

Meowmu was so obsessed with the heat brought by the Arrancar that she didn’t notice the consequences her actions would bring to Ave Mujica.

As Ave Mujica’s trip to the martial arts gym came to a close, Asagi stood obediently by the side, accepting the complaints of two girls. With his head drooped and his shoulders hunched, he looked incredibly obedient. Chihaya Aine and Nagasaki Motoyo surrounded him, one in front and one behind, as if he would slip away if they weren’t paying attention.

“Why aren’t you here?” Nagasaki Suyo asked him angrily. Asagi had followed Toyokawa Kiyoshi, so he had turned down the invitations of the two girls. Asagi knew he was in the wrong and hadn’t done what he had promised.

“I’m here, but I’m behind you and couldn’t find you.” Asagi answered in a low voice.

“Huh? Do I believe this excuse? You didn’t even come here to look for me.” Su Shi stared at me with her big eyes, with an oppressive aura that looked down on me, making Asagi unable to look up at her.

“I did, I did, I really did.” Asagi giggled, revealing an innocent, weak, and helpless expression. Nagasaki Suyo’s rage at Asagi’s attitude was unbearable, so she stamped her feet in anger, clenching her hands tightly.

This made Asagi tremble with fear, and he was very worried that Nagasaki Suyo would uppercut him and knock him to the ground. Seeing Suyo venting her anger, Asagi and Aine looked at each other and both flinched.

“Hmph, humph, humph,” Su Shi vented his anger.

Asagi and Aine waited cautiously for Su Shihei to come down.

“I finally bought two tickets,” Chihaya Aine complained at an inappropriate time, and this sentence was accidentally heard by Su Shi. Before Su Shi’s anger accumulated again, Asagi ran away quickly, shouting as he ran,

“I have something else to do, so I’ll go back first. Please be careful.”

Chapter 326 Can you please save her?

After leaving the martial arts hall, Asagi walked into the tram, and coincidentally, he saw Toyokawa Kiyoshi again on the tram. Asagi was a little confused. Didn’t Toyokawa Kiyoshi leave the martial arts hall a long time ago? How could he run into him again?

Asagi approached Toyokawa Kiyoshi, and immediately, a strong smell of alcohol emanated from him. The passengers around him stayed away from him, fearing that they might offend him. It was also true that Toyokawa Kiyoshi looked a bit like a Japanese gangster, so it was normal for ordinary people to be afraid.

Toyokawa Kiyoshi looked up at Asagi, patted his side, and motioned for Asagi to sit there. Even though he’d drunk so much, he seemed quite lucid. When Asagi had just praised him, Toyokawa Kiyoshi pulled a can of beer from his bag and started drinking again.

However, it seems that drinking is not allowed on the train.

“Sit down,” Toyokawa Kiyoshi said. Asagi walked beside him, somewhat reserved. He stole a glance at Toyokawa Kiyoshi, and this time, Toyokawa Kiyoshi gave him a very strange feeling. In the past, Toyokawa Kiyoshi was just a drunk, but now, Toyokawa Kiyoshi looked like a mature adult.

“Do you have time to listen to my nonsense?” asked Toyokawa Kiyoshi.

Asagi nodded and replied, “Yeah.”

There was a brief silence, followed by the gurgling sound of a can of beer guzzling down his throat. Toyokawa Kiyoshi didn’t look at Asagi, but instead stared out the window, peering out at the darkness outside the train. Buildings and shops of all kinds flashed past him. Those things, like a past life, played out in his mind, a series of memories.