[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-a-core-ship-from-the-start":3,"chapter-a-core-ship-from-the-start-a-core-ship-from-the-start-chapter-2579":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","A Core Ship From The Start",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1605514,2072,"Chapter 2579 - 1724: Rainy Day","a-core-ship-from-the-start-chapter-2579",2579,"\u003Cp>Initially, Fukawa Shoko chose to join this band because she thought she could gain some experience from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now Fukawa Shoko discovers that although she has gained experience, there’s really nothing to say about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, the current conversation between Duanmu Huai and Ruby about booking a venue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, Ruby, let’s discuss it. Can we perform at the Martial Arts Hall first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? Sis, that’s so unfair! B-Komachi is supposed to perform at the Martial Arts Hall first. It’s Mom’s dream!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I was just thinking of paving the way for you. I’ll leave the Martial Arts Hall to you and head to the Tokyo Dome.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem with that!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The way the two sisters talked about performing at the Martial Arts Hall and Tokyo Dome was like they were talking about going to the movies, leaving Fukawa Shoko completely speechless. And what’s more terrifying, they weren’t just saying it for fun...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, performing at the Tokyo Dome isn’t something you can just decide to do, so the upcoming concert will be held at LALALAI’s Theater, given Duanmu Huai’s previous collaboration with them. Plus, that kind of big-screen stage is suitable, and as for the scenes on the screen, Duanmu Huai already sketched a diagram resembling a Tribunal church.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A week has passed since then, and the craze triggered by the mysterious band Inquisitor has not faded from people’s view but intensified instead. The reason is simple: after that event, TOD’s organizers released the lyrics of the band’s four songs on their official website.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It instantly went viral across the internet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because these songs were written in entirely incomprehensible characters!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looked like circuit diagrams or some kind of ancient hieroglyphs, with Roman phonetics above and the translations of the lyrics below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For most ordinary people, this was just an entertaining spectacle, but one must admit that these lyrics do look interesting, as if they were words from an isekai. Because of this, rumors even surfaced online suggesting that perhaps the mysterious band members were an adventurer team from another world, with the lead singer being a Holy Woman and the others being Elves or Dwarves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duanmu Huai didn’t care about this, as long as it kept the buzz going.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except the hype got a bit too high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Yangdong High School wasn’t spared—no, considering it’s a performing arts school, it would be strange if it was spared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The discussions during the Classical Studies Club’s lunch break also turned into this topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Ai, do you think it’s possible that a person from an isekai might have come to our world to sing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duanmu Huai glanced at Banai’s whimsical question while sipping on a cola.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just asking, you know that mysterious band Inquisitor, right!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, there are rumors online that the band is truly composed of otherworldly people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she got to this point, Banai started gesturing excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And they’re singing in languages and characters never seen before, ah, it’s so thrilling! Don’t you think so, Ai Liu?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, and their songs are quite good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Chitanda, this was quite an unexpected answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Some even say they might be in our school. Ah, I’m so excited. Maybe I’ll pass by one of them someday... I wonder who it could be...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps Duanmu Huai’s answer was too matter-of-fact, as Banai and Chitanda froze, so Duanmu Huai repeated it again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The singer you’re talking about, it’s me singing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".........???\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, by the way, don’t tell anyone, it’s a secret.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".........Xiao Ai, are you serious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think I’m the type to joke about this with you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"..........\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Banai stared intently at Duanmu Huai, who at that moment tilted her head back, biting the bottle of cola, lifted it high, and guzzled the drink down. Upon seeing this scene, Banai trembled, stretched her hands out, and then, clutching her head, collapsed onto the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, ah, ah! Why must I know this harsh reality, ah ah ah ah ah!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Weren’t you the one who wanted to know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even so, isn’t there a non-disclosure agreement! Xiao Ai, you might as well keep us in the dark until the last moment!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I trust you won’t tell anyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’d rather not have this trust!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Banai was already slumped over the table, eyes rolling, muttering to herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I imagined the lead singer to be a beautiful, pure, holy, and elegant girl. Like a Holy Woman, filled with love and radiance, treating everyone equally...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reaching this point, Banai lifted her head again to look at Duanmu Huai, who had already finished her drink like a whirlwind, puckered her lips, let out a \"pop,\" and tossed the bottle into the trash can beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"........Why did I have to see this......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Banai felt like she could hang herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember, don’t tell anyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think even if I did, no one would believe me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chitanda looked at Duanmu Huai in this state and had nothing to say either. After all... it’s far too different from the image everyone imagined!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It just goes to show, ignorance is sometimes a blessing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though they became famous, the band’s workload didn’t increase. Duanmu Huai upheld his usual attitude from when he was an actor: interviews? Not doing them. Show invitations? Not going. In short, all you need to know is that we’re holding a concert in a week. And the tickets are already sold out. What’s more, their four songs rocketed up the charts, occupying the top four spots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The popularity was there, and they had already received welcome and recognition, so for Duanmu Huai, what he needed to do wasn’t any different than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just sing, everything else isn’t important!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since their real identities hadn’t been exposed, even though the outside world was constantly searching for information on the members of the Inquisitor band, it hadn’t really affected them. They continued to gather as usual at SPACE, practice, and occasionally spend the night there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s the same today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rumbling!!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accompanied by the sound of thunder, a frail figure hurried to the back door of SPACE with instruments in tow. She took out a key to open the staff entrance, then walked in, closing the door and leaving the storm outside. She proceeded to the employee lounge—this was also the place where the girls gathered and rested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruoya Mu pushed the door open and walked into the room, to find Duanmu Huai fast asleep on the sofa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is no one else coming today?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruoya Mu looked around but saw no one else. The room felt a little damp, likely due to the sudden drop in temperature, making the girl shiver slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Achoo—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruoya Mu covered her mouth and let out a small sneeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe I caught a chill; I remember there’s a staff bathroom next door, better take a hot shower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The staff bathroom wasn’t as luxurious and spacious as the one at Ruoya Mu’s home; on the contrary, it was quite narrow. But to Ruoya Mu, it felt very comforting. She closed her eyes, feeling the warm water wash over her and clearing her mind. To Ruoya Mu, this place felt more secure than home. Though not as big, not as grand, and without servants, SPACE felt like a secret base for her and her friends—like the ones kids often set up outside when they were young.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A comforting, personal space...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though they weren’t family, everyone was easier to get along with than family. This reminded Ruoya Mu of her previous band, but things were different now. Back then, everyone revolved around Shoko, but now...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yawn...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden yawn from behind startled Ruoya Mu. She instinctively turned her head to see Duanmu Huai coming in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yo, you’re here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Ruoya Mu, Duanmu Huai raised a hand in greeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, um...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ruoya Mu nodded slightly, somewhat shyly turning her head away. Even though they were both girls, Duanmu Huai stood there nonchalantly with just a towel around her neck, making Ruoya Mu feel a little embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re the only one today? Everyone else is busy, and Xiao Mao seems to have band practice too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duanmu Huai entered the stall next to Ruoya Mu, turning on the hot shower while glancing sideways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah, being a girl is nice. Cute, quiet girls like Ruoya Mu probably wouldn’t let just anyone see their body, but now, since they’re both girls, it doesn’t matter!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So tiny and cute, in every way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duanmu Huai didn’t know much about Ruoya Mu, only that she always followed Fukawa Shoko around like a little shadow, being an obedient and quiet child. Shoko said she and Ruoya Mu were childhood friends, growing up together with a strong bond... but that was about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there was one thing Duanmu Huai remembered most about Ruoya Mu, it was how this seemingly quiet girl could play the guitar, and death metal at that—with a completely unchanged expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, the contrast was huge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t seem like the wild type at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"C-could you please stop staring at me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Duanmu Huai heard Ruoya Mu’s voice, slightly troubled. Realizing she’d been staring, Duanmu Huai noticed Ruoya Mu was now shyly curling up and turning her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, sorry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duanmu Huai waved a hand, turning her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just got lost in thought for a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lost in thought?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, I just think your personality doesn’t match someone who’d play wild, heavy metal. If you were playing bass, that would actually suit you more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...The guitar is very free.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to be as free as it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she wasn’t a cryptic talker, at times communicating with Ruoya Mu was quite puzzling. Duanmu Huai knew a bit about her situation. To put it mildly... he thought Sen Minami might be trying to mold Ruoya Mu in his and Hei Chuan Chi Yin’s image, but Ruoya Mu seemed to enjoy music more than acting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it was hard for Duanmu Huai to understand why Sen Minami would want her daughter to call her by name. Didn’t she want Ruoya Mu to feel like her daughter?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, nothing else to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duanmu Huai turned off the hot water and looked at Ruoya Mu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why don’t you come out for a drink with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1718,"2026-06-06T09:55:12.318Z",1,"novelbin.me","44ba64348b91b6ab76f7b6a3578680aacfecc48461ce444fba442e4a1637e781","a-core-ship-from-the-start-chapter-2177","a-core-ship-from-the-start-chapter-2176",2580,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-core-ship-from-the-start-cover.jpg"]