A Core Ship From The Start

Chapter 2572: Chapter 1721: Joint Training Camp (Every Day Is Getting Busier)

Although brief, Fukawa Shoko did serve as the band leader for some time, so she was quite experienced in how a band should operate when hosting a concert.

Initially, Fukawa Shoko thought that her experience could be applied to the current band, but... she soon realized that her experience was hardly worth mentioning.

First, there’s the rehearsal space, which needs to be booked in advance. After all, not every place has a recording studio, and in this era, almost every school has girls forming bands. Just in terms of band numbers, it’s not an exaggeration to describe the amount as tens of thousands within a district.

Not to mention the quality of these bands, just competing for recording studios and rehearsal spaces is extremely difficult. It requires making appointments early and avoiding conflicts with other bands. Also, because it’s a band with a concealed identity, it involves keeping things under wraps—this is an issue that Fukawa Shoko has to consider.

Duanmu Huai simply tossed her a set of keys the next day.

"What’s this?"

"I bought a LIVEHOUSE."

Duanmu Huai directly answered.

"Apparently, the previous owner was old and couldn’t keep going, so he closed shop and went home. It was up for sale, so I bought it. I’ve already arranged for people to clean it up. We’ll rehearse here from now on. Of course, the place is currently not open to the public."

"Huh..."

Looking at the key labeled "SPACE," Fukawa Shoko was bewildered. Although she’s a wealthy young lady too, the most Fukawa Shoko could think of was to use her connections for favors to help secure a recording studio and rehearsal space. This "Since there’s none, just buy one" idea was too advanced for Fukawa Shoko.

As for Duanmu Huai, he doesn’t like being constrained. Plus, having his own LIVEHOUSE means he can adjust the lighting and sound as he pleases. Isn’t this much more convenient than just practicing? fɾeeweɓnѳveɭ.com

With the venue sorted, next comes the costume.

Although Duanmu Huai mocked her taste as very juvenile, in Fukawa Shoko’s opinion, Duanmu Huai’s taste isn’t any better.

Each band’s outfit relates to its style, and Fukawa Shoko considered how to dress this band, but Duanmu Huai insisted on a style that left Fukawa Shoko speechless.

Actually, the outfit itself is quite simple. Everyone wears a long robe with a hooded cape over it, and the upper half of the face is covered by a metal mask.

The cape is deep red with gold trim, with the difference being the color of the robe underneath. Duanmu Huai’s robe is white while the other four members wear black—considering they handle accompaniment in the back, they don’t need to stand out too much.

But to be honest, even so, it feels strange to Fukawa Shoko, like some kind of religious cult member outfit.

Moreover, there’s something else that Fukawa Shoko finds baffling.

Duanmu Huai insists on decorating it with metal skulls, gears, and War Hammer. Fukawa Shoko completely doesn’t understand what Duanmu Huai is aiming for, but Duanmu Huai just says "It’s essential" "Exactly this vibe."

To Fukawa Shoko, it’s just death metal... skulls popping up everywhere, yet that’s not the band’s style?

Nonetheless, Duanmu Huai remains firm, and the others aren’t too bothered, leaving Fukawa Shoko with no choice but to go along.

However, Fukawa Shoko has to admit, being rich... is great.

Yet, one could say... having one’s own money is truly great.

Fukawa Shoko is indeed the eldest daughter of the Fengchuan Family, but the amount of money she can control is only at the level of a young lady’s allowance. Fukawa Shoko recalls that the eldest daughter of the Xianjuan Family seems to love extravagance and often spends lavishly on grandiose things, but she’s not accustomed to doing so.

Since her father lacks ability, Fukawa Shoko stays diligent and responsible, not indulging in luxury and squandering like other young ladies.

The problem with Duanmu Huai is that he uses money he’s earned himself.

This fact alone makes Fukawa Shoko envious.

Moreover, having one’s own LIVEHOUSE is indeed convenient, as there’s no need to worry about practice time. You can even freely adjust stage position and lighting according to your vision. Normally, with time restrictions in a rented LIVEHOUSE, you’re lucky to rehearse just once or twice, and whatever happens, happens.

But here, even just a light angle can be studied for an entire morning because they own the whole LIVEHOUSE! No need to fear wasting time, and there’s no worry about closing time!

For Duanmu Huai, he can’t comprehend the girls’ enthusiasm, but the others clearly love the place. Ruoya Mu spends time here playing guitar after school until the curfew. Even Yahata Miru often comes by, while Fukawa Shoko is busier mostly confirming positions and the music’s direction; of course, Hei Chuan Chi Yin also assists in this area.

As a talented stage actor, in terms of stage lighting and sound configuration, Hei Chuan Chi Yin is truly at a professional level.