BanG Dream: The Unexpected Part-Timer

Battle Between Producers

It had been two days since our relaxing day at Asahi Bathhouse, and Marina and I were back at the Livehouse, going about our usual tasks, when suddenly, a loud voice shattered the tranquility of the livehouse.

"Nakasone Kyo! I have come here to challenge you!" The voice belonged to a short girl with sky-blue eyes and salmon-colored hair cascading down to her hips. She burst into the room with an air of confidence, greeting us with a mix of Japanese and English.

What's with the accent?

"Oh? CHU²-chan, what brings you here?" Marina greeted her casually, unfazed by her sudden entrance. She was in the midst of carrying a box, her arms full of equipment.

"Good morning, Marina-san!" Another familiar face appeared this time a girl with light red eyes and waist-length hair tied into pigtails adorned with colorful beads. Her presence added to the already lively atmosphere of the room.

"I'm sorry, but why am I being challenged all of a sudden?"

"Hehe~ You're a fool, Nakasone Kyo," CHU² retorted, her eyes sparkling with mischief. "I've done my research, and it seems you have some experience with music. So, I challenge you!"

My expression remained blank as I looked at her. "CHU²-san was it? I'm not really in the mood to play games with kids."

"AH!! You're calling me a child again!" CHU²'s voice rose in indignation as she glared at me, her cheeks flushed with frustration.

As I observed her reaction, a memory suddenly flashed in my mind, and I couldn't help but blurt it out. "Ohh~ I remember you now."

"Really?!" CHU²'s eyes widened in surprise.

"Yeah! You're the beef jerky girl!"

CHU²'s jaw dropped in disbelief, as she sank to the floor in defeat. "A-a beef jerky girl... So that's what I'm known as to you, huh."

"Well, it's not wrong," Marina chimed in with a chuckle. "CHU²-chan does have a thing for beef jerky."

With a frustrated growl, CHU² rose from the floor, her determination burning brightly in her eyes. "Arghh! Screw it," she exclaimed, pointing an accusatory finger at me. "If you won't accept my challenge, then I'll expose you right here and now!"

My smirk widened at her bold threat. "Expose me? I'd like to see you try."

"Oh, I will," CHU² retorted, turning to her companion. "PAREO!"

"Yes, CHU²-sama," PAREO responded obediently, placing her phone on the counter and unlocking it.

The tension in the room spiked as CHU² threatened to expose me, her eyes glinting with mischief.

No way... That's my...!

My instincts kicked in, and I lunged for her phone in an attempt to prevent her from carrying out her threat, but I was too slow. PAREO's reflexes were quicker, and she intercepted my movement with ease, holding the phone out of my reach.

Before I could react, PAREO's hand moved swiftly, preventing me from reaching the phone. My heart raced as I realized the gravity of the situation.

"What's going on?" Marina's voice interrupted our tense standoff.

I clenched my fist, struggling to contain my rising frustration. "It's nothing, Marina-san. Just a misunderstanding."

CHU²'s smirk widened as she saw my futile attempt. "Hehe, still not gonna accept my challenge?"

Marina approached us, having finished her task with the boxes. I glanced at her, trying to maintain my composure despite the mounting pressure.

With a deep breath, I reluctantly conceded. "Alright... If that's what you want, then... I'll do it."