The weekend.
The four members of Kessoku Band, each holding a stack of hand-drawn flyers, gathered with Rin on the streets of Akihabara. All four were wearing black T-shirts with the band's name and logo.
According to Rin's plan, Karen had already sent people to rent out the STARRY live house. Now it was time to sell tickets.
Originally, they planned to do a street performance to sell tickets. Live music usually sold more, but street performing was just as hard as a real stage. To accommodate the socially anxious Bocchi, they switched to handing out flyers.
"Ahem... This is to help Bocchi get used to the stage for the music festival. This live show will definitely lose money, so don't feel pressured. Sell what you can. Even if only one person shows up, the show will go on!"
"Thank you so much!!! We will cherish this opportunity!" Kita's eyes sparkled with excitement as she looked at Rin.
Even though they had been on stage before, it was always as an opening act for other bands. Almost none of the audience members were there for them.
Shows at STARRY usually featured several bands. Besides not having the stamina for a full set, the most important reason was that one band couldn't sell enough tickets to cover the costs. You needed multiple bands to break even.
"Th-thank you..." Bocchi whispered shyly.
Rin waved her off. "Don't thank me. This cost is being added to Ryo's debt."
"!?" Ryo, the other "introvert" of the group, widened her eyes. But... whatever. She had so many debts it didn't matter.
Kita: "We are Kessoku Band! We're having our first live show next weekend~"
Nijika: "Thank you for your support~"
Kita and Nijika were the main force, shouting and handing out flyers to everyone passing by. Bocchi and Ryo huddled behind them, silently handing flyers to people who walked behind them.
Rin casually pulled out his phone.
Rin: [No moles! Operation Start!]
For Rin, there were "no moles." But for Bocchi... everyone was a mole!
The "passersby" surrounding the band were all actors hired by Karen and Kaguya. These actors were there to ensure the flyers didn't go to random strangers.
As for the people meant to actually receive the flyers... Rin looked into the distance. The Fujiwara sisters were walking toward them.
It had been two days since Kei's first stream. Aside from the first night, Rin hadn't rushed to seduce her. He just chatted with her when she was online.
Her stream currently consisted of her hand doing homework. She only chatted via typing. Besides the calculating Rin, the room was empty.
Seducing her could wait. Right now, the priority was "Bocchi's Stage Adaptation Plan."
While Rin was thinking, Chika and Moeha reached the four girls. After taking a flyer, they didn't walk away like the other actors but stayed to observe curiously.
Kita and Nijika quickly introduced the band and handed them business cards with their YouTube link.
"Kessoku Band... they're all cute girls." Moeha smiled as she looked at them, especially the gloomy one hiding in the back. She looks like she'd be fun to bully.
Moeha tugged on Chika's skirt. "Sis, we're free next weekend. Let's go."
"Sure~" Chika looked at the flyer. "Tickets are... 1,500 yen, right? We'll take two~"
"Thank you so much for your support!~~~~"
Kita bowed deeply. Nijika pushed Ryo's head down to make her bow, and Bocchi followed suit immediately.
"See you next week~"
After the Fujiwaras paid and left, it was Kaguya and Hayasaka's turn.
Bocchi had seen Hayasaka before. To avoid being recognized, Hayasaka was dressed in male clothing, going by the name "Hasaka," acting as Kaguya's boyfriend on a date. Kaguya took a few photos of the band and bought two tickets.
A bit later, Hinata and Saya appeared. Saya had her black hair in a gentle ponytail draped over her shoulder, while Hinata had her blonde hair tied up, looking like a lively gal.
Walking hand-in-hand, the two were practically glued together.
Ever since they confessed and became lovers last semester, they had very little physical contact. Having awakened their "cuckold" fetish, the last time they touched was when they used their mouths to clean each other after Rin had "filled" them.
They were currently wearing the chastity belts Rin had given them. On a daily basis, even "pleasuring themselves" required Rin's permission.
They were strictly self-disciplined.
Actually, they had the keys. They had to use the bathroom, and Rin didn't have time to remotely unlock them every time.
But they were incredibly disciplined. They didn't even touch hands. Rin could see how many times the locks were opened via an app, and every time they opened them, they sent him a selfie for the "record."
As true masochists, they knew that the longer they waited, the better the release would be. Right now, just feeling each other's body heat and the friction between their legs while walking had them soaking wet.
Over the past few months, they had poured all their energy into studying. With only two months until the University Entrance Exams, they were looking forward to Rin's promise... that he would hold a "wedding" for them once they got into college. But after being repressed for so long, they needed a little fun~
"Saya-ne, how about we relax and listen to some rock?"
"Sure. But the exams are coming up, so you have to study hard afterward, okay?" Saya smiled and tapped Hinata's head before looking at the band. "Two tickets, please~"
"We look forward to seeing you!!!!"
Selling more tickets boosted the band's morale, but so far, it was only six tickets. Practically nothing.
Yet, it exceeded their expectations. If they were performing, they might sell more, but these were just flyers. Flyers couldn't play their music, and they were an unknown band.
People had to spend time and energy to go to a show. Without knowing anything, most people wouldn't go even if the tickets were free, let alone 1,500 yen.
To keep the act believable, Rin hadn't told them everyone was an insider. In their eyes, selling six was a miracle; they had expected to sell zero.
Rin had used up most of the girls he knew. After Hinata and Saya, only Elmi came by herself.
The audience was tiny, but for a "fake" live show, it was plenty!