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But the other person's words caused Hatsune's mind to explode. Mr. Toyokawa... no, what was her father saying? Because of her suspicious and sensitive nature, Hatsune was able to easily interpret the meaning behind the other person's words.
“But…but…Xi-kun is Xiangzi’s…” Hatsune said bitterly.
"He's reliable enough... to do things I couldn't do back then." But Old Deng definitely wouldn't say these words to Banai before they met, otherwise that guy would be strutting around like crazy.
“Reliability is far more important than loyalty,” Toyokawa Sadaharu said, looking at her.
Hatsune's cheeks flushed instantly, but she still hesitated, saying, "But, Xiangzi, she..."
“Xiangzi has already received more than enough.” With just a simple sentence, Toyokawa Sadaharu interrupted the other person.
“Now, do you know what to do?” He stared at the other person.
Hatsune pursed her lips slightly, turned around and fled the study as if escaping. However, after leaving the study, the girl couldn't help but spit out, "You old scoundrel!"
After saying that, Hatsune quickly closed the door and left, leaving only Old Deng, who was holding a cup of coffee, with a twitch at the corner of his mouth.
Chapter Two: Auntie Literature
When Otona prepared breakfast and greeted the two at the entrance, Shoko and Bana saw that the two were covered in grass clippings and sweat.
When Xiangzi saw Hatsune Miku, she happily jumped on her and rubbed against her.
Good morning, Hatsune Miku!
The blonde girl was almost melting with envy, and for a moment, she was speechless.
She was able to be so happy.
However, Banami, who was following behind Xiangzi, said, "Hey, Mr. Xiangzi, you're all sweaty now, so don't rub yourself on other people, it's filthy."
"You're the dirty one, you're the dirty one, you're filthy from head to toe."
"Hahaha? I really am filthy, my saliva is filthy too, and you were licking it so happily just now?"
Suddenly, Banami exploded, and Xiangzi immediately screamed, kicked Banami, and ran away.
"Damn, this violent woman," Banami complained.
Hatsune stood there looking a little lost, while Banami said with a grin, "Good morning, Hatsune... ah, no, I should call you Aunt Hatsune now."
Indeed, after Banami and Shoko switched identities, Hatsune was nominally Toyokawa Sadaharu's biological daughter, while Banami was the direct heir of the Toyokawa family. Banami should have called Hatsune "Auntie" in public.
"Ah..." Hatsune's head buzzed, as if she had heard some explosive news.
"I say, Aunt Hatsune, you didn't just realize this now, did you?" Banami said with amusement.
Yes, he's right, Hatsune Miku is indeed Hatsune Miku; I only realized this now.
Seeing the other person's expression, Banai was even more amused and leaned closer to her in a cheeky manner, calling out, "Auntie, Xixi loves you!"
Because his appearance was so lewd, Hatsune Miku couldn't help but scream and run away. It really had the feel of a spoiled brat bullying a little maid.
Oh dear, where can I find a popular idol, a maid, and even my aunt's beautiful girl?
Just then, an old man walked out of the living room. Toyokawa Sadaharu looked at the two of them and said calmly, "What nonsense are you talking about?"
Hatsune shrank back, only to be bumped into by Yanami from behind.
Banami put her arm around Hatsune's shoulder and greeted the old man cheerfully, "Good morning, Old Deng."
Hatsune stared wide-eyed at the frivolous boy leaning against her cheek.
“Call me Grandpa. Don’t get used to it and give yourself away, you idiot,” Toyokawa Sadaharu scolded.
"Oh, good morning, Grandpa Deng," said Banami with a grin.
Toyokawa Sadaharu, too lazy to pay any more attention to this lazy fellow, returned to the dining table in the living room.
Hatsune said shyly, "Yu-kun, I've prepared breakfast for everyone."
Seeing that Yana was slightly surprised, she said with dissatisfaction, "Why are you making breakfast? Old Deng still treats you like a maid. That old scoundrel."
Hatsune quickly said, "No... that's not it. I wanted to make breakfast for everyone. After all, I can't do anything to help you, and I would feel bad if I didn't do anything."
Seeing this, Banai shook her head slightly and said, "You are really stupid. You haven't adapted to your identity. You are now the biological daughter of Toyokawa Sadaharu and the aunt of the head of the family, Toyokawa Yu. Just act like a young lady."
Your current status is far higher than Lao Xiang's.
Hatsune couldn't help but slightly pout: "How could this be? How could this be..."
After the blonde girl finished speaking, she pushed Banami into the living room. He was seated next to Toyokawa Sadaharu. However, Banami glanced at his luxurious breakfast and the simple meal in front of Old Deng, and asked Toyokawa Sadaharu with some curiosity, "Old Deng, were you abused by your own daughter? Hahahaha, serves you right."
Toyokawa Sadaharu looked at the other person with some suspicion: "Where did you get all this nonsense from? Doesn't Shoko find you annoying?"
Banami shrugged gently, then Hatsune explained kindly, "No... that's not it. I just thought that you used up so much energy just now, so I prepared more for you. After all, you still have a lot of things to do today."
After all, today is the first day that Banami has "taken office".
Hatsune, following Old Deng's instructions, also took care of the boy's life.
"Auntie is still the best to me," Banami said with a shameless grin.
Every time Hatsune hears Yanami call her that, she feels uncomfortable all over.
This is the expression that Banami wanted to see—an expression of helplessness towards him.
Toyokawa Sadaharu, however, seemed to have no reaction as he watched his "heir" bully his daughter like this.
Banami isn't stupid; he naturally understands that Hatsune is trying to get closer to him, but the method she's using...
The boy whispered in Hatsune's ear, "Hatsune, you made me so many energizing dishes, are you thinking... I should give Xiaoxiang extra care tonight?"
She really made me cry my eyes out.
"Ah..." Hatsune was immediately dumbfounded.
She hadn't thought that far ahead; she just saw that Banami looked overworked and decided to give him some nourishment.
The thought that the food she cooked would eventually become a cannonball fired by Xi Jun at Xiao Xiang made Hatsune hum softly.
Just then, Xiao Xiang, whose hair was slightly damp, also came into the living room.
"Hey, did Hatsune make this? It looks delicious. Thank you, Auntie."
After what seemed like a morning workout (in every sense of the word), Xiao Xiang was tired and seemed to have a particularly good appetite.
The thought that the food she cooked would eventually become Saki-chan's motivation made Hatsune hum softly again.
She was almost in tears.
Old Deng couldn't bear to look at his own daughter's clumsy movements.
He turned to Banami and said, "After we finish eating, you'll be coming with me to TGW Group. You haven't forgotten about that, have you?"
"Of course, today is the day I ascend the throne."
Despite his flippant tone, he gave people a sense of reassurance.
Toyokawa Sadaharu nodded gently, then said to his granddaughter, "And you, Shoko, will also be entering Tsukinomori today, but your status as an intern is different now, so you have to adapt."
Xiangzi nodded slightly. Xiangzi's current social identity is Banami Xiangzi. She only changed her surname to Toyokawa Xiangzi because she married the direct heir of the Toyokawa family.
Although Xiangzi had attended Tsukimori Academy before, her status was different now. She was attending Tsukimori as the daughter-in-law of the Toyokawa family and as a commoner's daughter. This made Xiangzi, who had been a rich girl for more than ten years, feel quite novel about her new identity.
Moreover, that's not all; she also wants to assemble Ave Mujica, reunite the other teammates she lost, and... get her father back on his feet.
Starting today, Toyokawa Shoko embarks on a new chapter in her life.
Chapter 3 Banami: Now I am your childhood friend!
"Well then, you two be careful on the road."
At the entrance of the Toyokawa residence, Hanami greeted the two girls.
Xiangzi is going to report to Tsukimori Academy today. After all, after the two of them switched identities, Xiangzi should have been a student of Yugaoka. However, because she married into the Toyokawa family, she had to go to Tsukimori Academy according to the tradition of the Toyokawa family.
"Yes, Xi too, do your best today too," Xiangzi said in a gentle voice.
Unlike her simply transferring schools, Banami is about to face the entire TGW Group.
A hint of sadness flashed in her eyes. If it weren't for her, the boy in front of her should have been the one to freely choose his own life.
Banami chuckled softly, then hugged the girl tightly: "Mmm, my little Xiang is so cute~"
"Hey, you idiot Xi, Grandpa and Hatsune are watching right here, let me go right now!"
Seeing Hatsune's slightly strange look beside him, Xiangzi quickly pushed Banami away, then took Hatsune's hand and said, "Hatsune, come with me, I have something I want to tell you."
Then, the two girls hurriedly left the Toyokawa family home.
The blonde girl turned around and gently waved to the boy. Banami smiled and nodded at him.
Then he whispered to the butler beside him, "Grandpa Fujita, please arrange for someone to protect them..."
Banami paused for a moment, then turned to Toyokawa Sadaharu and said, "Shouldn't you be the one to give the order?"
But Toyokawa Sadaharu gently shook his head and said, "No, you gave very good instructions."
Banami gave a slightly amused smile and said, "It seems my 'exam' results were pretty good?"
Clearly, Toyokawa Sadaharu had reservations about whether Hachinomi could shoulder the responsibilities of the Toyokawa family head.
The original identity exchange contract stipulated that both parties could voluntarily apply to break the contract and restore their original identities. This was a backup plan that Toyokawa Sadaharu left for Shoko.
This was also an important factor in Old Deng agreeing to his plan.
But compared to Banami, he doesn't care.
In particular, seeing those two bright and cheerful girls going to school without any gloom made him feel that this was the best decision he had ever made in his life.
***
Xiangzi took Hatsune's hand and walked forward, then asked, "Are you going to Hanasaki River or the idol agency now?"
The blonde girl, her head held by Xiangzi, was practically drooling with happiness. It took her a while to come to her senses before she said, "Uh, SUMIMI's activities were suspended before, and it will take some time to resume them now, but the president is already making arrangements."
"I see. So, Hatsune Miku, you should be able to continue with Ave Mujica activities for the time being, right?"
A gentle breeze softly caressed the girl's hair, making her voice sound exceptionally tender.
"Yes, I want to be in a band with you, Xiao Xiang, for the rest of my life!" Hatsune said, clenching her fist tightly.
However, Hatsune felt a little awkward at that moment.
Mingming, earlier, she was thinking about how to secretly get close to Xijun, but then she turned around and wanted to form a band with Xiaoxiang for life.
It may seem hypocritical, but these are all her genuine feelings.
You are a clumsy person, suspicious and sensitive, that's how her father described you, and she felt... he was absolutely right.
Suddenly, Xiangzi burst out laughing. Hatsune blinked in confusion: "Did I say something wrong?"
Xiangzi shook his head slightly: "No, I just suddenly remembered that someone once said something similar to me."
"what……"
"Hatsune, join my group for 'Ave Mujica' for life," Xiangzi said in an unusually serious tone.
The blonde girl's eyes widened in surprise; she never imagined that such words would one day come from Xiangzi's mouth.
However, when she looked into Xiangzi's eyes, she found that they were like whirlpools, unfathomable.
Banami Yuu traded her freedom for the right to pursue her dreams, therefore she must make "Ave Mujica" a success.
Moreover, it must be a band that is more successful than any other band and has achieved greater success.
Only then could Xiangzi convince himself that Xi's sacrifice was worthwhile.
Otherwise, Toyokawa Shoko would not be able to forgive herself.
However, what Xiangzi didn't expect at that moment was that this heaviness and obsession actually frightened Hatsune.
"Um... um, I understand!" Hatsune Miku said quickly after a slight delay.
"By the way, since you're going to Hanasaki River now, why don't you find out how Hachiman is doing?"
We sent her the version of "Ave Mujica" that the three of us played before, but she hasn't responded yet.
I also invited her to her coming-of-age ceremony, but she didn't show up.
Of the original team members, three have already reunited, leaving only Mutsu and Hachiman Kairin.
If it were Mutsuya, she could say so, but Hachiman Kairin had absolutely no idea what the other person was thinking.
Having already learned his lesson once, Xiangzi now prefers to understand his teammates' thoughts first rather than rushing to pull them into the team.
"Ah..." Suddenly, the girl seemed to remember something.