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2021-07-30 20:46:15"Hello!" I greeted the others who were already waiting for me inside the studio with a big smile. Though my mind was somewhat distracted by Amara's reaction earlier. Was that weird of me?
"The heck do we all have to gather here again for?! I haven't even eaten!" Akemi-san had complaints about my random summoning.
"Well, don't you think we should get started as soon as possible?" I politely smiled.
"Oh," Being the gentleman that he is, Hagihara-san, the bald drummer came to help me carry in my items. I found it somehow intriguing how the person in the band with the most intimidating appearance turned out to be the most well-mannered and easy to get along with.
Agawa-san the foreigner-looking bassist must've smelled the food because he suddenly ejected himself from the sofa to the studio's center table.
"So you're not as empty-headed as you seem, you brought food for us?"
BisaAm I the only one salivating while writing this? I hope everyone was able to eat and enjoy their meal while eating. I on the other hand am a starving author ;0; sometimes can't help but writing about food. Haiz, Black Meg 33, Popeyes, Chinese food, Korean bulgogi, Indian curried salmon and jasmine rice, McDonald's fish burger's, wendy's bacon and cheese fries... ;o; so hungweh.... Creation is hard, cheer me up!
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