Chapter 2571: Chapter 1720: Band Formation (The Painful Start of Rushing Around for Procedures)

The rehearsal itself wasn’t too difficult because the entire music piece was built around the hymn sung by Duanmu Huai, with the music mostly serving as a background, so the focus was mainly on keeping the rhythm. Soon enough, everyone had gone through the song once.

"Phew........."

Putting down the violin, Hei Chuan Chi Yin breathed a long sigh of relief.

"So nervous, feels like it’s the first time I’ve been this tense, maybe performing on stage would be more relaxing."

"Me too."

Yahata Miru nodded.

"But being able to hear such unique and beautiful singing makes it all worthwhile."

"Hmm........."

Ruoya Mu was still in a daze, seemingly not yet out of the previous experience.

Fukawa Shoko was slightly better off, having heard Duanmu Huai’s acapella before and possessing some resilience, she understood why everyone else was in this state.

It’s not that the music itself is difficult, but when Duanmu Huai starts singing, the holy, gorgeous, and majestic feeling truly makes people nervous. Exaggerating a bit, it even gives one the sense that if they perform poorly, they’d be dragged out and executed on the spot.

What’s worse is, this pressure doesn’t come from the outside, but from deep within oneself. Even if others don’t mind, you’d be so ashamed you’d want to kill yourself — Duanmu Huai’s chanting of the hymn even reaches this level.

Well, it’s normal, though Duanmu Huai himself has no interest in singing, who could blame him for having the inherent superior charm of the same brand as Zhenjiling?

It’s just that Duanmu Huai can’t walk the cute and adorable route of Zhenjiling.

Though Zhenjiling’s cuteness is adorable, Duanmu Huai......

If the main body wore a Magic Girl outfit, he might consider acting cute, like a Magic Girl making a heart gesture or something.

But the avatar, forget it.

After all, the main body acting cute can be used to disgust others, but the avatar acting cute just disgusts oneself.

"So, does anyone have any questions?"

Walking out of the recording studio, Duanmu Huai looked at everyone, who exchanged a glance and shook their heads.

The collaboration was great, everyone’s skills were spot on, and the band formation issues were basically resolved. So only three questions remained.

"Firstly, the first question, I think it should be clarified before the band is formed."

Duanmu Huai raised a finger.

"This band probably won’t last long."

"..............."

Upon hearing Duanmu Huai’s words, Hei Chuan Chi Yin didn’t react much, Yahata Miru awaited an explanation, whereas Fukawa Shoko and Ruoya Mu flinched — Why are you in such a hurry? Do you really think you can form a band for life?

"Simply put, I won’t spend most of my time on the band, maybe a year or two, and once I confirm we’re likely to achieve our goal, the band will dissolve."

Duanmu Huai is a Judge, the purpose of forming this band is mainly to allow the Star Gods to materialize and then eliminate it, so of course, he can’t indulge in a child’s play-like band game.

Hei Chuan Chi Yin understood this, after all, she knew what Duanmu Huai was doing, Fukawa Shoko, Ruoya Mu, and Yahata Miru didn’t understand, but seemed able to accept it.

"Of course, I’m not saying I’ll use and discard you, the band’s generated revenue can be divided thirty-seventy, where you get the larger share. Also, after the band dissolves, I’ll let Strawberry PRO introduce you to new jobs and networks, should you be interested."

Hei Chuan Chi Yin and Yahata Miru were indifferent to this, whereas Fukawa Shoko and Ruoya Mu were a bit uneasy — Ah, kids are like this, once you enter society you’ll understand, interest exchange is vital. Without benefits, who would entrust their lives to you?

"Next, there’s another point regarding identity."

Duanmu Huai thought for a moment and decided to make this clear.

"My idea is that once we become popular, the only one who needs to show their face is me. This way, we can maximize the band’s publicity and influence. And, as long as you maintain the mystery, it’s easier to gain niche attention. Of course, you can also choose to take off the mask and reveal identities... what’s your view?"

"I’ll follow Xiao Ai’s preference."

Hei Chuan Chi Yin was naturally fully supportive of Duanmu Huai, although in terms of fame, she’s second to Duanmu Huai in the band, she clearly didn’t intend to overshadow the host.

"I have no opinion, and given your notoriety, Duanmu, even if I took off the mask, no one would care."

Yahata Miru shared her view, indeed, as she said, Duanmu Huai is a household name, a national celebrity, in terms of fame, even the entire Big Girl Generation Band couldn’t match him with just one hand. Even if she showed her face, she’d probably be overshadowed by Duanmu Huai’s popularity, so it’s better to retain a bit of mystery.

Since retaining mystery can still manage to garner some attention, but taking off the mask?

Yahata Miru? Who’s that? Unfamiliar.

"No... revealing it is okay!"

Ruoya Mu firmly expressed agreement, which was rare for someone who seldom showed emotion.

"I have no objections either."

Fukawa Shoko didn’t oppose either, this was a topic Duanmu Huai had privately discussed with her. Her plan was to use this band experience to gain experience, and once Duanmu Huai dissolves the band, she could use this experience to form a new one. So hiding her identity was actually a good thing for her.

"Now, the final question."

"..............."

Everyone held their breath, staring at Duanmu Huai, who coughed.

"The band name?"

"......... Ah."

"We need a band name, we can’t just go on stage without a name, right?"

Where have you seen a band perform without a name, right?

"How about AVE MUJICA?"

Fukawa Shoko seemed to have anticipated this.

"Muji-kaw? What chicken?"

"It’s Latin, translated it means ’praise music’... I think it suits our style!"

"Does it have to be a foreign name?"

Duanmu Huai was visibly displeased.

"How about Pink Fluffy Bunny?"

"............ Xiao Ai, maybe choose another one."

Even Hei Chuan Chi Yin sometimes didn’t side with Duanmu Huai.

"I think the name’s kinda cute........."

After this, deciding the band’s name turned out to be the most time-consuming part, with everyone proposing names based on their ideas, of course, all of Duanmu Huai’s names like "Key People Band," "Sleeping Dragon and Young Phoenix," "Match Girl" were vetoed......

Finally, Duanmu Huai grew impatient and decided as the leader.

Since you insist on a foreign name, let’s go with Inquisitor, the Judge’s high gothic name! No objections now!

To this, everyone... well, somewhat accepted.

At least it’s better than Pink Fluffy Bunny.

"So, next is the performance, where shall we hold our debut concert? RING?"

"Feels like it’s asking for trouble, let’s not."

Yahata Miru was the first to object.

"People go to LIVEHOUSE to relax, suddenly letting them hear this might cause chaos."

"Hmm........."

Makes sense, it’s like suddenly singing the national anthem at a pop music venue, just uncomfortable.

"Then let’s hold a debut concert."

Duanmu Huai picked up his phone and communicated with Keiko on that side, then made a decision.

"Coincidentally, the agency is planning a performance, I talked it over with Keiko, and we’ll be scheduled for the last bit."

"So, a special debut concert? Are you sure?"

"Of course."

That’s the benefit of having money and power, the judges and venue are mine, what do you have to fight with?

"It’s settled, the TOKYOIDOL special concert next week, the final night’s performance."

Duanmu Huai put away his phone and looked at everyone.

"Then it’s up to us."