I became a girl group idol for my sister.

"So what happened?"

"Could it be that there's been some internal disagreement?"

As everyone discussed the matter, at this moment, even the performance seemed less important.

Haruka Kojima stood at the front. It wasn't her first time being the center, but it was her first time being the center for a graduate student. Looking at the puzzled and even scrutinizing gazes of the fans below, her originally excited heart felt like it had been stabbed with a knife.

These people are doubting her, wondering why she's standing in the position that belongs to Nana-chan, doubting her abilities, and doubting whether she can successfully replace Nana-chan!

Kojima Haruka felt she could understand their doubts, because even she herself doubted whether she could succeed.

Even with everyone's encouragement, she still doubted herself.

Now, seeing those gazes, her self-doubt was amplified once again.

He smiled at everyone, at his fans...

Miyamoto Nana's words echoed in her mind. Although she felt bad, Kojima Haruka still tried her best to smile.

I'm an idol. Nana gave up her center position for me, so I absolutely can't let her down!

She continued to look at the fans below, and besides her confusion, she also saw some excited glances.

For a moment, she was stunned, then realized what was happening.

These people are her fans!

Looking at those excited gazes, she felt a surge of power welling up inside her.

There's certainly another reason now.

I absolutely cannot let my fans down!

I have to seize this opportunity!

If I make a mistake, I might lose the opportunity to become the center in the future!

At that moment, Haruka Kojima's smile grew even brighter.

She responded to the skeptical gazes of the crowd with her smile.

No matter how hard you try, there will always be people who are dissatisfied.

"What's so great about him? His strength is just so-so. He doesn't give off that exciting feeling at all!"

"Yeah, Haruka really isn't suited to be the center."

"If she were the center for graduate students, then the graduate students' performance would be considered a failure."

The dissenting voices came from below, and it was clear that they were deliberately meant to be heard by the people on stage.

Haruka Kojima's expression froze for a moment, but she still managed to force a smile.

No matter what, as long as she's on this stage, she has to smile!

When the performance ended and she held the microphone to say goodbye to everyone, Haruka Kojima felt her voice trembling.

When she arrived backstage, she leaned against the wall, looking extremely dejected.

"Yasuka-chan, it's okay, don't take their words to heart."

"Yes, you performed very well today. If you keep up the good work, you'll definitely be fine!"

Miyamoto Sei watched this scene without saying a word, while Komatsu Mika whispered, "You did this on purpose, didn't you?"

"Um... I did it on purpose."

Miyamoto responded in a low voice.

"It's better to face the doubts of a few hundred people first than to face the doubts of tens of thousands of people later. Being a center is not that simple. She has to bear this pressure."

"So this time you didn't offer any explanation, just to subject her to questioning from her fans. You're pretty ruthless."

“The newly formed team will be full of newcomers, and the pressure will only be greater than it is now. What if something unexpected happens?” Miyamoto said in a low voice, “But don’t worry, I’m not that ruthless. I will help her slowly.”

How can we help her?

"Let's wait for the high-five."

Subaru Hasegawa, who had come up, glanced at Haruka Kojima but did not offer any words of comfort. He then looked at Sei Miyamoto and called out, "Get ready, the high-five party is about to begin."

After saying that, he looked at Haruka Kojima and asked, "Kojima, are you alright?"

"No, I'll go right away."

She answered immediately, trying her best to put on a smile again, but at this moment she didn't dare to look at Miyamoto Sei.

It was Nana-chan who gave me the opportunity, but I messed it up!

She's so shameful. Is it really the right thing for her to become the center and perform at the Tokyo Dome?

At the high-five event, fans gave them high fives one by one. Kojima Haruka noticed that many fans seemed to treat her rather badly. Clearly, these people were Nana-chan's fans.

No one would be happy if their fan's center was taken away.

"By the way, Nana-chan, why did you suddenly stop being the center?"

At that moment, someone suddenly asked a question.

This made Kojima Haruka tense up immediately. She couldn't help but look at where Miyamoto Nana was standing, where the fan was smiling and talking to Miyamoto Nana.

In response to this question, Miyamoto Nana suddenly walked over and grabbed Kojima Haruka, pulling her over before Kojima could react.

"Don't you think Haruka-chan is cute?"

Miyamoto smiled at his fans and said something that left them speechless.

Obviously, it's wrong to say they're not cute.

So he quickly said, "So cute! So cute!"

"Yeah, I also think Haruka is really cute. I've always wondered what it would be like if she were in the center position. She would definitely be so cute, so this time I suggested that she be in the center position. And she really is cute!"

The fans were stunned. They hadn't expected that Kojima Haruka standing in the center position was actually a request made by Miyamoto Nana.

He held Kojima Haruka close to him, his face so close that Kojima Haruka couldn't help but feel a little awkward.

"Yaoxiang is quite timid, but she works very hard. You mustn't bully her. I hope she can gain more experience!"

The group of fans were speechless. Their idol had spoken, so what could they do?

And judging from Miyamoto Nana's expression, she's clearly enjoying herself!

"I'm sorry, I was a bit harsh when I said that at the scene..." The fan apologized somewhat embarrassedly and bowed slightly.

As Haruka Kojima watched this scene and listened to these words, she felt her previously uneasy and sad heart recover in that instant, and was even suddenly filled with strength.

Faced with the fan's apology, she herself quickly apologized as well.

"No, no, no, it's just that my skills aren't up to par yet, please don't say that! I still need everyone's supervision, please don't lower your expectations of me!"

Keep up the good work, I'll support you!

"That's right, since Nana-chan said so, we'll definitely continue to support her!"

"But we won't admit it if it's too bad, so you have to work hard!"

Hearing these words, a smile appeared on Haruka Kojima's face, and it became more and more natural.

This smile wasn't a professional one; it came from the heart.

After the high-five party ended, Haruka Kojima approached Sei Miyamoto.

"Nana-chan, thank you!"

"No need to thank me, but you felt the pressure, didn't you?"

Miyamoto asked.

Haruka Kojima was taken aback at first, then recalled how she felt when she faced those doubts on stage.

"Yes, I felt it. It was very painful, just like the last handshake event, or even more painful than the last one."

"Remember this feeling. If you become the center, the pressure will be immense, and you must adapt. Also, don't forget that you have fans who support you, as well as companions who support you. I will continue to support you as well."

Miyamoto reached out and gently touched Kojima Haruka's hair.

"If you have anything on your mind, you can talk to me. I can be a listener."

"Yes, thank you!" Haruka Kojima nodded, then became a little embarrassed: "I always feel like Nana-chan is my senior, and I'm the junior..."

"Just accept it. If we're talking about experience as a center, I am indeed a senior!" Miyamoto Se puffed out his chest.

It's such a magical feeling. When I'm with Nana-chan, there's really no pressure at all.

Kojima Haruka silently thought to herself, and bowed to Miyamoto Sei.

"Tell me, Nana-chan, what should I pay attention to as the center?"

"You have to believe one thing: you are the cutest person on this stage!" Miyamoto said. "Confidence is very important. Regardless of whether others believe in you or not, you must first believe in yourself. So remember this: on this stage, you are the cutest!"

Am I the cutest one?

"Yes, you're the cutest one!" Miyamoto nodded, speaking very seriously: "For me, my duty as the center is to show my cutest self and let my light shine on everyone. But there's another point: everyone shines, and idols should shine!"

"Sparkling?"

"Everyone should showcase themselves without affecting the team. So, in reality, everyone is a sun. As the center, your responsibility is of course to shine, but it's not just about shining yourself; you also need to illuminate everyone so that others can better unleash their own brilliance!"