Crossover Anime: I'm Kasumigaoka Utaha's Brother

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After arriving at Gan Hui, the two realized that the "Muse concert promotional poster" that Baili Xiao mentioned was not a poster like "new book release", but something much more terrifying and crazy!

Ten meters high and five meters wide! Ten completely different posters need to be lowered from different locations at the top of the "Radiant Convention Center" to surround the entire convention center, bringing everyone a huge 360-degree shock and amazement!

This kind of poster is not only incredibly complicated to make (compared to ordinary posters), but it also places extremely high demands on the artist – after drawing on a digital tablet, it must be enlarged proportionally without any flaws!

Eriri wanted to be "more perfect," which is why she hadn't finished yet—after all, her artistic talent (intuition) was not as good as Shiina Mashiro's, who could "submit her artwork without checking it," while she couldn't.

"It's alright, Eriri. If there's not enough time, I'll finish the rest." Baili Xiao's gentle gaze swept over Eriri's golden twin ponytails drooping on the table—the ends of her hair looked a bit dull and split due to neglect in the past two days—he clearly saw her efforts over the past few days and naturally wouldn't have any thoughts of "blaming" her.

Eriri's small hand, controlling the pressure-sensitive pen, paused slightly. Without looking up, she mumbled softly, "No need, I can do it myself..."

(To be precise, it should be "I have to do it myself!", otherwise I always feel like I'll be a little worse than Mashiro...)

Sensing the hint of stubbornness in her words, Baili Xiao shook his head and smiled wryly, turning his gaze to the others: "Then, let's not disturb her here. Let's go and greet Muse together; they've already arrived!"

Chapter 0176 The Number of Passengers Doubled! (First Update, Please Subscribe)

"Is this Amagi Brilliant Amusement Park?" Koizumi Hanayo stood in front of the amusement park's huge gate, tiptoeing to peer inside, her expression somewhat surprised: "This, this is completely different from what was written in the information!"

"What's wrong, meow?" Hoshizora Rin peeked out, her gaze sweeping across Hanayo's phone—"Amagi Radiant Amusement Park has received a lot of terrible reviews since it opened. In fact, among the younger generation, 'Amagi' is synonymous with 'a notorious dating spot'! Every couple who brings their sweetheart here will argue about 'why did we choose this place?' and over 95% of them will break up on the spot or after they get back!"

"Wow, that's amazing!" Rin Hoshizora's eyes lit up as she couldn't help but exclaim in admiration—to be able to break up more than 95% of couples, no matter how you look at it, it can be called "amazing," right?

"Hmm." Koizumi Hanayo kept pulling down her finger, her eyes peering through her glasses at the information about "Ganhui": "It says that Ganhui is an amusement park that's been in disrepair for years, and even on holidays, hardly anyone wants to come, but..."

The brand-new and exquisite gate, decorated with seven colors, is extremely eye-catching, and just looking at it will make people involuntarily think, "Why don't we go in and have some fun?"

Looking inside, there was an impeccably clean road paved with marble, where countless people—elderly people, couples, and even families of three—walked through the park, each with a bright smile on their face, chatting with one another.

In addition, whether it's the main gate or the passageway, wherever people pass by, there are colorful posters of "Your Name," "The Monkey King," and "Muse," which make the already vibrant park even more beautiful.

"How could such a paradise receive such a terrible review?" Koizumi Hanayo frowned quietly. Not far away, Ayase Eli clapped her hands together loudly, drawing everyone's attention: "Let's hurry up, the teacher must be getting impatient..."

"Look! It's Muse! It really is Muse!" Before Ayase Eli could finish speaking, a couple who happened to be walking through the park gate noticed their presence. The girl, who had been holding the boy's arm, suddenly had a bright light in her eyes. Excitedly—even frantically—she pulled her phone out of her pocket and pointed the camera tremblingly in the direction of the Muse group: "What are you waiting for! Hurry! Go get their autographs! I have to get Minami Kotori's autograph~"

The girl's scream was high-pitched and penetrating, attracting the attention of everyone at the park gate. Nearly a hundred eyes converged on the Muse group, and after an initial silence, a roar like an overwhelming tidal wave erupted.

"Are they the Muse who will be holding a concert in 893964 days?"

"That's right! Absolutely right! Even if Nicole were wearing sunglasses and a mask, I would still recognize her even if she turned to ashes!"

"Honoka is the cutest! Honoka is the cutest!"

"Wow, to see everyone here is such a surprise! Maki-chan! I'll always be your fan!"

After Baili Xiao, Hongsaka Zhuyin, and others updated their "sale/concert" status on Weibo, the number of tourists visiting "Gan Hui" every day increased significantly—no, to be precise, it should be said that it "increased exponentially"!

The number of people, which was originally "unlikely to be more than a thousand during holidays," has reached more than three thousand in just two or three days, and this number is still being updated!

Everyone came for the "light novel" and the "Muse concert." Some were high school or college students in their teens, some were white-collar workers in their thirties or forties, and many more were young people in their twenties who had just entered society and had not yet had their rough edges worn down by the harsh reality.

It is they who resonate so strongly when watching "5 Centimeters Per Second" and are not swayed by the materialistic society that makes them disbelieve in pure love. It is also they who have wholeheartedly supported Muse since the manga "Love Live!" and can recognize everyone at a glance no matter how they disguise themselves!

"Oh no! I've been recognized!" Yazawa Nico clicked her tongue inwardly, leaning her small frame closer to Tojo Nozomi's back—a natural reaction stemming from her "fan phobia"...

"Muse! Muse! Can you tell us the setlist for this concert? If possible, could you sing 'Renai Circulation' for us? We really want to hear you sing it live!"

"Nico Nico Nico! Nico-chan! Please sign your name here, okay? I will definitely keep it forever!" A girl with shining eyes held up her white breast bag and took out a large pen from it.

"Ugh!" Seeing more and more people gathering around, Nicole's already pale face grew even paler. "I told you, we should have sneaked in quietly! You all insisted on coming through the main gate, and now look what happened..."

"Make way, please make way!" Before Nicole could finish speaking, a loud shout rang out from the outer edge of the crowd. Immediately afterwards, several burly men dressed in black and wearing sunglasses parted to make way, and Yamada Elf, dressed in a Lolita princess dress, strode over.

"I was wondering why everyone suddenly gathered together..." Seeing the wry smiles on the faces of the Muse members, Yamada Elf revealed a knowing look: "~Hyakuri-sensei said you guys would come, but I didn't expect you to find this place on your own..."

"Oh, well, I just didn't want to trouble the teacher..." Honoka scratched her head sheepishly. Bai Lixiao had said he would send a car to pick them up, but with the thought that "it would be too much trouble (facing the upcoming hellish training, they wanted to delay as long as possible)," the members of Muse chose to "go to Gan Hui Amusement Park on their own."

"This situation is going to be even more troublesome, isn't it?" Yamada Elf shrugged and shook her head helplessly, her bright eyes sweeping around—everyone's face was filled with excitement, making it completely impossible to leave without a word...

Just as Yamada Yoshinori was deep in thought, someone shouted "Teacher Baili!" and everyone's eyes turned to the central avenue of the amusement park—there, Baili Xiao, followed by Kasumigaoka Utaha and the others, slowly approached!

"It's Teacher Baili in person! We can't miss this opportunity! Take a picture, take a picture!"

"I absolutely have to post this on WeChat Moments later! All my friends will be so incredibly envious!"

　The arrival of Baili Xiao (the King) caused an even greater commotion than that of Muse. Many people took out their phones and took pictures of Baili Xiao, either openly or secretly, which made the smile on the latter's face stiffen.

With just one glance, Baili Xiao understood what had happened. A sigh of helplessness crossed his face, but apologetic smile played on his lips: "Everyone, first of all, I'm very grateful for your support and love for Muse. However, the concert is approaching, and we must intensify our training to present our best singing and dancing to you..."

"After the concert, I will organize a special meet-and-greet for you and the Muse. There, you can say whatever you want to say to the Muse, whether it's taking photos or asking for autographs, we'll do it all. So now..."

Baili Xiao smiled slightly, extending his palm like a gentlemanly waiter: "Please relax in the amusement park first. Trust me, the night of August 31st will be unforgettable for everyone!"

Chapter 0177 Latifa's Physical Recovery! (Two Chapters, Please Subscribe)

Gan Hui's staff dormitory, Baili Xiao's room.

"Thanks to the teacher this time, otherwise..." Just thinking about the scene of a group of people shouting "Nico Nico Nico" and striking the classic pose made Yazawa Nico shudder.

She picked up the chilled drink in front of her and gulped it down in one go, finally calming her still-frightened heart.

"It's alright, but you should be more careful in the future." Baili Xiao shook his head, his eyes looking seriously at the members of Muse: "Now that you've officially debuted and have a considerable number of fans, you should think things through before you do anything... Otherwise, the situation at Otonokizaka Academy will repeat itself..."

Hearing his words, the members of Muse exchanged glances and silently lowered their heads—their fame had helped Otonokizaka avoid being closed down and had gained them a large number of student resources, but it had also brought great trouble and inconvenience to the school...

"As students, we have to sneak around to go back to our own school, and we have to disguise ourselves even when we go shopping." This kind of thing is too cruel for high school sophomores and juniors.

Seeing the dejected look on everyone's face, Baili Xiao sighed inwardly—he naturally knew the troubles of the Muse members, but if they wanted to become idol singers, they had to bear certain burdens!

"Don't overthink it, you guys. Humans are just creatures who need to do what they're supposed to do, and that's enough." A gentle hand landed on the head of the closest girl, Minami Kotori, her smooth, flaxen hair clinging to her fingertips, causing Baili Xiao's heart to flutter slightly. "And what you 'should be doing' right now is... rehearsing hard, and at the concert in a few days, show yourselves in perfect form to respond to your fans who support you!"

"Yes! Teacher Baili!"

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Good morning, Isuzu.

On the top floor of Red Maple City, Latifa, dressed in a gorgeous princess outfit, slowly walked out of the room. Unlike when they first met, she now exuded a vibrant energy, with her golden wavy hair, fair skin, and azure eyes.

The number of visitors is increasing every day. Yesterday alone, the number of visitors reached 5,700. Although this is still far less than other famous amusement parks in the world, the huge amount of soul power brought by the surge in visitors is enough to support Latifa's daily life, and even... she is more energetic than before!

"Good morning, Lady Latifa." Isuzu lifted her head from the stacks of documents, her slightly listless eyes lighting up again when she saw Latifa—for some time now, as Baili Xiao's "acting manager's" "personal secretary," she had been busy until very late every day to finish her work, and even her unwavering habit of "taking a bath at least three times a day" had been forcibly reduced to twice...

Please don't underestimate this change. You should know that Isuzu's fairy form is a "kappa". For her, not taking a bath three times a day feels like being dead!

Seeing the undisguised fatigue on Isuzu's face, Latifa walked up behind her with a pained expression, placed her small hands, clad in white silk gloves, on Isuzu's shoulders, and gently massaged them: "Isuzu, you've suffered these past few days..."

Even when her body was so weak that she could only "lie in bed," Latifa could often see the outside world through the window next to her—no matter what time it was, she could always see people bustling around in the amusement park, and the figure that appeared most often was Sento Isuzu in front of her!

"Lady Latifah, please don't say that." Isuzu gently shook her head, her brown eyes fixed intently on Latifah: "As the first guard of the Maple Paradise Guard, my original job was to protect the princess's safety... Before, because of my insufficient abilities, your body gradually weakened, I..."

Isuzu's words abruptly stopped as a slender finger blocked her lips, silencing her. Latifa, a strangely reassuring smile on her face, sighed softly, "I know, Isuzu has been working hard to improve my health, but...we can't be like Hyakuri-sensei..."

When Baili Xiao was mentioned, Latifa's voice became noticeably more excited: "By the way, how is Teacher Baili's plan going?"

During Latifa's bedridden period, Isuzu would visit her every day—seeing that the former looked more energetic because of the "increasing number of tourists," she would also tell the former about many changes in "Gan Hui"... Most of the topics started with "How is Teacher Baili!"

"Yes, everything that Teacher Baili arranged is almost complete!" Isuzu nodded emphatically, a faint smile appearing on her expressionless face, but it quickly disappeared: "With the cooperation of Kopoli and Taramor, the large exhibition hall called 'Radiant Convention Center' has been completed. To maintain its mystery, it is not open to tourists for the time being."

"All the facilities in the park have been completely renovated, and most of the old facilities have been replaced with new ones—Mr. Baili has invested a lot of money in this regard. Although I don't pay much attention to money, I know it's not a small amount..."

"Besides, everyone in the park is incredibly motivated right now. They all have boundless energy, and no matter how tough or tiring it is, I haven't heard them complain..." At this point, Isuzu's expression became somewhat complicated: "After all... this is the first time since the park opened that they've encountered so many visitors. That people are willing to watch their performances and applaud and cheer for them is the greatest encouragement and praise they can receive..."

A brief silence fell over the room after she finished speaking... but soon, Latifa clasped her hands together in front of her chest and let out a deep breath: "Everyone... has found the meaning of existence? That's wonderful... Isuzu, could you take me to Hyakuri-sensei? I want to thank him in person..."

"Lady Latifa! This..." Isuzu looked hesitant and shook her head slightly. "I think it's best not to disturb Professor Hyakuri right now. With August 31st approaching, Professor Hyakuri and Muse are having intense rehearsals inside the convention center. If possible, I will convey your gratitude to Lady Latifa!"

"Is that so...?" Latifa made no attempt to hide her disappointment, but soon, a smile returned to her face: "Then... take the croquettes I made myself. Is this the only thing I can do for Teacher Baili?"

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Amidst the anticipation of countless people, time quietly slipped away. When the second hand of the clock crossed the "12" mark, the date finally arrived at "8.31"!

Chapter 0178 Gan City at the End of August! (Third update, please subscribe)

Gainestown, Central Bus Station – In the entire Kingdom of Great Britain, Gainestown is at best a third-tier city, and as such, even the city's largest bus station is not very big.

Of course, with an underdeveloped tourism industry and underdeveloped heavy and light industries, Gamcheon, which relies solely on agriculture and the service sector to support the entire city, does not need such a large transportation system. In fact, Gamcheon Airport was approved for construction by a certain mayor under pressure from countless people, and it took five years to be officially put into use due to various obstacles.

At the end of August and the beginning of September, there should be no traffic congestion during this period (the off-season for tourism). However, this year, Ganjang has experienced an unusually high peak in visitor traffic during this time!

Starting from the 29th, a large number of small private cars from other countries and cities flooded into Gambo. Not only that, even the daily flight broke the "curse of never being full" and actually had a situation where "the flight is full and please book your flight for tomorrow in advance"!

Gamcheon's most developed public transportation system was also challenged by a large number of tourists. This phenomenon quickly attracted the attention of officials at all levels of the municipal government. After a detailed and covert investigation, they learned the same answer from every tourist - "Gamcheon Glory Amusement Park"!

"That amusement park on the outskirts of the city that's about to go bankrupt? Why would anyone travel all the way from another country, even a 'hostile' nation like the Sumerian Empire? It doesn't make sense!" The slightly balding official in a suit scratched his head in frustration—he hadn't done this "troubled" thing in a long time. After all... climbing from a lowly clerk to his current high position, the most direct change was that his hair had unknowingly begun to fall out...

"Travelers from other countries and cities are fine, but those from the Sumerian Empire and the Imperial Capital must be closely monitored..." The bald official had barely finished speaking when the man sitting next to him pushed up his glasses, a cold glint in his eyes: "I don't care what their purpose is in going to the Glorious City amusement park, but people from those two countries... I think everyone knows, right? The Sumerian Empire and our Great Britain have never gotten along, and their citizens might cause trouble in the city. As for the Imperial Capital ruled by Esdeath..."

As he said this, a cold white light reflected from his glasses: "The people there are a bunch of lunatics, all they know is fighting, fighting! I can't rule out the possibility that those 'travelers from the capital' are terrorists!"

"Terrorists? Surely not?" One of them chuckled wryly, his eyes glancing almost imperceptibly at the bespectacled man. "We know you had a rather unpleasant experience in the capital, but please don't bring your personal emotions into your work... Besides, those people have valid entry documents; there's no reason to refuse them entry..."

"Hmph!" The bespectacled man glanced coldly at the one who objected, his voice growing increasingly sinister: "I'd like to see who will be responsible if anything happens!"

"Alright! Stop talking!" A dignified voice broke the increasingly cold atmosphere, and all eyes turned to the middle-aged man sitting at the head of the table, whose hair was nearly half gray. His fingers tapped lightly on the mahogany conference table, and his piercing eyes swept over everyone present: "Do you know what I'm thinking right now?"

No one answered his question—it's a major taboo in the workplace to try to guess what your boss is thinking, and everyone sitting here is shrewd enough to know this.

"Hehe." The middle-aged man smiled, appearing extremely amiable, but the words that came from his mouth sent a chill down everyone's spine: "I'm thinking, shouldn't we remove all of you old guys and promote some young people to be more beneficial to the city's development!"

"!!!" Their rapidly contracting pupils revealed everyone's astonishment. Their stiff bodies prevented them from moving an inch, and the fine beads of sweat that quietly seeped from their foreheads quickly took away the heat from their bodies: "Mayor, what...what do you mean by that?"

"What do you mean? It's just the literal meaning." He snorted coldly, turning the laptop screen upside down to face everyone. "I really don't know how you guys did your investigation. Half a month ago, the [Huaxia] Studio announced that they would be holding a new book launch and idol concert in Gan Hui. How come you only realized something was wrong today when a large number of tourists flooded into the city?"

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"No wonder Amagi's economy has never developed. How could you all fail to see such a huge opportunity? And instead... you're worried about things like 'riots'? It's utterly ridiculous!" The middle-aged man's face grew colder and colder as he turned his gaze to the end of the conference table—where sat the Minister of Transportation, in charge of transportation: "Immediately increase the number of buses running from the city center to Amagi Radiant Amusement Park! Even if you have to draw people from elsewhere, you must get through this crisis!"

"Minister of Security! Deploy all police forces to maintain normal order in the city, and also send some people to Gan Hui... This time, the tourists come from all over the world, and we must not allow any serious incidents to occur, otherwise it could easily escalate into an international dispute! I think you understand the gravity of the situation, right?"

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The Minister of Security shuddered and nodded vigorously in response, "Please rest assured, Your Excellency! I will definitely complete the mission perfectly!"

"Hoo..." The middle-aged man took a deep breath, straightened his suit, and stood up: "Minister of Commerce, come with me to Gan Hui... I have a feeling that if we can seize this opportunity, Gan City will no longer be a so-called third-tier city!"

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Compared to the fact that "Gamcheng's top management didn't make a decision until August 31st," ordinary citizens in the city noticed something was amiss much earlier—many unfamiliar faces appeared around them, speaking various accents and dialects; all hotels and guesthouses were fully booked, and some people were even staying in guesthouses; restaurants and food streets were noticeably bustling with business, and you could often see two tables of strangers chatting (arguing) about topics like "Which is better, 'Your Name' or 'The Monkey King'?" or "What songs will the Muse concert feature?"

And taxi drivers, who are the "porters of the city," are even more deeply impressed by this!

Normally, you can wander around for half an hour without anyone waving at you, but these past two days it's been incredibly difficult to find a rental. And without even asking, the destination is definitely "Gamcheon Glory Amusement Park"!

Here we are again, two blonde beauties from Great Britain flagged down a taxi... Van.