Chapter 57: True Backstage

I stared at Aya and she stared back at me with a creepily-wide smile. In the background, the girls and Satō played around the green room, observing the installations and joking with each other. Meanwhile, Aya still stared at me. I had no other choice but to reply.

"Yes?" I stammered.

"Did you lie about the cost of the rent for this venue?"

"No, I didn't. Are you asking because of the premium treatment we're receiving?"

"Yes. It's also a very nice place. All of this feels like it should be more than fifty thousand terras."

"Maybe because we're used to places that don't specialize in hosting events. This venue was made for concerts and the service is professional. Also, could you lower your voice? I don't want to stress the girls about these things."

She glanced at the girls then looked back at me. "What is the deadline now?"