Does gravity make me stronger?

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The two exchanged a few pleasantries and then ended their conversation.

Xiangzi turned off the screen and swayed his body with the movement of the bus: "Hachigaya-kun, I will give you a better working environment soon, please wait for me."

...

Around 6 p.m., Hachiman, with a rumbling stomach, appeared at the entrance of the Shimokitazawa Starlight Performance Hall.

Directly in front of him, Ichiji Hoshika raised an eyebrow with a meaningful smile, as if mocking him, and said: Kid, why did you come to work by yourself?

Yeah, what's gotten into him that made him come here on his own?

[After just a few days, Hachiman-san has gone from a corporate slave to a beast of burden.]

Who are you calling a beast of burden?

No, I'm not a corporate slave, much less a beast of burden!

So, are you a masochist?

The two stared at each other for a long time before Ichiji Hoshika suddenly spoke up: "Has the masochist awakened?"

"No."

"That's not reasonable. They're always complaining about wanting a holiday, but now that they're on holiday, they're coming back to work?"

Suddenly remembering something, Ichiji Hoshika said with a toothache, "Ouch, you're in such a hurry to save money for the wedding? Let me make this clear, I'm not handing Hongxia over to a scumbag like you!"

First of all, I'm not a jerk...

Too lazy to banter with Ijichi Seika, Hachiman walked around her and headed inside: "Manager, is there overtime pay?"

Upon hearing this, Ichiji Hoshika grunted and gestured for him to hurry up and sweep the floor.

"No, we can only pay you according to normal working hours."

"Tch, old vampire."

With a sigh, Hachiman, like a salted fish without dreams, picked up the broom from the restroom and began cleaning the performance hall.

As for what was happening on the other side, behind the planetarium, he neither knew nor cared to know.

Half an hour later, the four members of the band arrived at the performance hall and were a little surprised to see Hachiman cleaning the floor.

"Hachiman, aren't you off today?" Nijika ran over and asked, "Did your sister force you to come back to work?"

"Don't blame me, I didn't force him to do anything." Ijichi Hoshika crossed her arms. "Hey, Hachiman, say something."

"I have nothing to do at home, so I might as well come out and earn some extra money to live on," Hachiman said dejectedly.

"Is Hikigaya-kun working so hard to earn money to support someone?" Yamada Ryo teased, covering his mouth.

"Pampering...?"

The oblivious Goto Ichiri was quite startled by those words.

"Hmph, I wish someone could take care of me." Hachiman sneered and tossed a broom to Yamada Ryo, who had nothing in his hands.

"When you arrive, please sweep the floor for me. The guests will be here soon."

"Damn!"

Yamada Ryo made an X gesture with his fingers. "I understand, Hachiman-kun. You want us to fail the test, don't you?"

"An assessment? Isn't the audition this Friday?"

“The time has been changed,” Ichiji Hoshika interrupted. “They have to practice today, so Hachiman, you’ve come at just the right time. I was worried about what to do with so many people.”

Ijichi Seika patted his shoulder with a smile, while Hachiman gasped as if the pat wasn't a hand but a series of heavy tasks.

"Oh no..."

Chapter 147, Page 145: The band is still warming up.

The Starlight Performance Hall looks big, but the actual work involves only a few fixed tasks: sweeping and mopping, moving things, preparing drinks...

That's all for now. I should still have a breath left after I finish.

"Manager, is it too late to ask for leave now?" Hachiman's face was ashen.

Ichi Hoshika raised her chin with a half-smile: "What do you think? But I'm not a devil. I'll give you double your salary today. Can you earn the money standing up?"

"Yes, of course!" Hachiman took a deep breath and slapped his thigh hard. "Labor is the most glorious thing. I have the utmost contempt for those who reap without sowing."

"You money-grubbing brat," Ichiji Hoshika said, both amused and exasperated.

In a corner where no one was paying attention, Goto Ichiri squatted down against the wall, buried his head in his knees, and cosplayed as an ostrich.

She is currently in a very confused state of mind.

"Why do I blush whenever I see Hachiman-kun...?"

This isn't the first or second time.

Her face would burn hot whenever she saw Hachiman.

It's like having a fever.

Goto Ichiri wanted to confide in someone else, but she didn't know how to bring it up, so she could only vent her emotions alone in a corner.

"Poch-chan, what's wrong?"

When Nijika, who had just returned from the restroom, saw Goto Ichiri looking so dejected, she immediately came over to comfort him, asking, "Are you feeling unwell?"

“Hikigaya-kun…” Goto Ichiri’s eyes were brimming with tears as she lifted her head from her arms, making Nijika nervous.

"Hachigaya-san?"

"So shy..."

"So shy?"

Even the most understanding little angel couldn't comprehend Goto Ichiri's thought process in a short time.

Hikigaya-kun, are you shy?

Is there any connection between these two?

Just as she was about to press for more information, Hachiman walked over, and Goto Ichiri immediately shoved her head back in, accompanied by a loud scream.

"Don't come any closer!"

Hachiman paused, looked around, pointed to himself, and gestured to Nijika with his eyes, asking, "What happened?"

"Phuket Island."

Hongxia shook her head blankly.

"Um, um," Ostrich Yili managed to squeeze out a barely audible voice from the crook of her arm, "I'm sorry!"

Before he finished speaking, Goto Ichiri transformed into a rampaging steam engine and fled to another place without looking back.

The two who remained in the same spot looked at each other in bewilderment.

"It seems that Pochi's condition has worsened again."

That shouldn't be the case. After more than a month of training, shouldn't Boqi be more cheerful?

"Could it be my problem?!"

Hongxia bit her hand worriedly.

"Um, I'm going to work now."

Hachiman, who was also unaware of what had happened, chose to retreat.

About two hours later.

Hachiman plopped down in the chair.

Then the last band finished their performance, marking the end of today's work.

At this moment, his whole body ached, and every joint felt like an old, rusty part, making a creaking sound with the slightest movement.

He was busy serving tea and water until all the audience members left, at which point he finally had a chance to catch his breath.

I feel like I've been tricked; I should be paid triple overtime.

"Hachiman, are you alright?" The sweet little angel Nijika brought over a towel.

"Thank you."

He unfolded the towel and covered his head, instantly relieving the tension in his nerves. Hachiman let out a long breath.

"We're saved!"

A few minutes later, he removed the towel and asked, "How's your song practice going? Is there anything I can help you with?"

"We should be fine, right?" Hongxia said somewhat uncertainly, looking rather unsure.

"Keep it up, I don't think the manager will make things difficult for you."

Because that guy is a siscon (laughs).

"I've gone to clear the area."

Hachiman then took some time to clean up the trash left behind by the guests.

Meanwhile, Hongxia moved a few stools and placed them in front of the stage to serve as the judges' seats for the assessment.

By the time Hachiman finished his work, Ijichi Seika was already sitting on a stool with her legs crossed like a grandpa.

The hardworking oxen and horses suddenly became menacing.

"Hachiman, come and collect your wages."

"They're here, they're here."

The menacing oxen and horses instantly transformed into wagging, lapdogs.

Wait a minute, narrator, are you blind? Where did I shake my head?

Before Hachiman could get there, Yamada Ryo stepped forward first, reaching out to take the envelope containing the salary, and asked with a beaming smile, "Manager, let me pay your salary."

Who are you?

Ichi Hoshika glanced at her.

"Hey, stop playing around and come up here!"

Hongxia, who had already arrived in front of the drum set, rolled her eyes.

Ryoko, I recommend you try rat tail juice.

Ryoko, or rather, Yamada Ryo, clicked her tongue, seemingly complaining that Nijika had ruined her plans.

Are you ready?

As Ichi Seika fiddled with her hair, her nonchalant demeanor exerted immense pressure on the people on stage.

Why doesn't my sister look nervous at all?

Hongxia stomped her feet in dissatisfaction on stage.

Ijichi Hoshika laughed nonchalantly, casually handing the envelope to Hachiman who had just arrived, and said condescendingly, "Hachiman, watch carefully, don't miss any mistakes."

"hehe."

Hachiman sneered, not taking it seriously at all.

Don't drag me into your play.

but.

He had observed the four girls' performance closely and felt that they seemed even more nervous than when they first performed on stage...

Yes, Hongxia was extremely nervous.

At first, she wasn't actually that eager for the opportunity to perform on stage.

As the saying goes, those near the water get the moon first. After the four members of the band finished their performance, they all worked at Fanxing. They failed the assessment this time, but they could just practice for a few more weeks and succeed next time.

However, Mygo's performance made everyone feel a sense of crisis.

Both groups are the same age, but Mygo has already become a mature band, while what about them?

Miracle Walker is still farming jungle camps (just kidding)!

The band was still warming up after the show ended (laughing and crying).