While the members of [MyGO!!!!!] were still discussing whether to participate in the August joint exhibition, [Ave Mujica] was not sitting idle.
In a restaurant with soundproof private rooms, Togawa Sakiko gave a slight bow to the new member she was meeting for the first time.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Yuutenji-san. My name is Togawa Sakiko. I'm the keyboardist and founder of [Ave Mujica]."
"I'm Misumi Uika. It's a pleasure to be working with you."
Misumi Uika also smiled and introduced herself to Yuutenji Nyamu.
"It's a pleasure to meet you! I'm honored to know you, Togawa-san, Misumi-san!"
Yuutenji Nyamu returned the greeting with enthusiasm and politeness.
As for Misumi Uika, she was one of the core reasons Nyamu had joined this band. Having done thorough research on her, Nyamu felt neither unfamiliar nor nervous, even at their first meeting.
Instead, it was this Togawa Sakiko, who had little to no public renown, who currently captured most of Nyamu's attention.
Looking at the girl before her, with her beautiful face and outstanding aura, Nyamu couldn't help but feel an intense curiosity.
Just what kind of amazing person could make the hottest idol of the moment, Misumi Uika, and the daughter of a famous actress, Wakaba Mutsumi, follow her every word?
And... she wasn't sure if it was her imagination, but she felt there was a subtle resemblance between Sakiko's features and Mutsumi's.
It seemed there were some rather complex and interesting secrets within this band.
Just as Nyamu was mentally analyzing the available information, Uika suddenly spoke up.
"Yuutenji-san, you're the older one, so please just call me Uika."
Nyamu, who was well-versed in social etiquette, followed her lead smoothly.
"Well then, in that case, Uika, you can just call me by my name, or even 'Nyamu-chin' is fine!"
"Mhm! Alright."
Uika replied with an incredibly gentle and standard smile.
Then, Nyamu said the same to Sakiko.
"The same goes for you, Togawa-san. It's alright if you don't use honorifics!"
"...I will consider it."
However, for the ever-serious and formal Togawa Sakiko, changing how she addressed someone was not such a simple matter. And from her reply, Nyamu learned a little about the girl's personality.
(She's a very serious kid.)
From the choice of meeting place, the manner of greeting, and even the choice of address, it was clear that this girl had a maturity beyond her years. In addition, her dignified and reserved elegance convinced Nyamu that she was very likely a young lady from an extraordinary background.
"As for Mutsumi, since she has met Yuutenji-san before, there's no need for another introduction. That being the case, to save time, I'll get straight to the point. I will now explain why I've gathered everyone here today."
As she spoke, Sakiko opened her shoulder bag and took out her phone.
"Here is the demo for the first song I've written for [Ave Mujica]. I would like to hear everyone's opinion."
"...Hm?"
Faced with such a sudden jump to the main topic, Nyamu blinked, then asked with a curious expression.
"But, we haven't found a bassist yet, have we? Isn't it a little too early to be discussing the arrangement?"
"It's fine. As for the bassist, if we really can't find a suitable person, we can always hire a musician from another band before a performance or recording."
Sakiko said in a calm tone.
"I want to speed up our band's activities a bit before Uika officially starts her work for the [TGC]."
"[TGC]!"
Hearing this, Nyamu's eyes lit up.
As a beauty blogger with exceptional taste, she would naturally not miss an event as important as the [TGC].
In fact, if the atmosphere and occasion hadn't forbidden it, she would have immediately pulled out her phone, latched onto Uika, and recorded a video about [TGC] news to upload to her channel.
However, considering this was her first official activity after joining [Ave Mujica], and she wasn't sure if Uika would permit such blatant "clout-chasing," she ultimately stayed obediently in her seat and asked properly.
"The [TGC] is in September, right? So, when will you start getting officially involved with it, Uika?"
"Probably around mid-August. Once the joint exhibition is over and the participating brands for this year have been decided, we should start the warm-up promotions and rehearsals."
Uika answered truthfully.
"Actually, the agency has already started arranging runway walking lessons for me."
Sakiko then continued.
"That's right. So my plan is... before Uika becomes fully immersed in the [TGC]... to officially release this song and declare our major debut."
"...Eh, eh, eh?!"
Nyamu couldn't help but cry out in astonishment.
"Let me see, it's almost June. If it's before mid-August... two and a half months, with just one song? A major debut?"
Although Nyamu didn't know much about the music industry, debuting with just a single song sounded far too ambitious, no matter how she thought about it.
However, just as she was about to voice her doubts and unease, she immediately noticed that both Uika and Mutsumi had perfectly calm expressions, as if neither of them had a single doubt about Sakiko's goal...
"I understand. From your perspective, Yuutenji-san, my plan might seem a bit too aggressive and optimistic. But I believe that once you've heard this demo, you will understand that my words are neither a joke nor empty talk."
Sakiko's tone was filled with a certainty and confidence that left Nyamu no room to question.
"Now then, please listen carefully. This is our, [Ave Mujica]'s, first original song-"
"[Nemo]."