I became a girl group idol for my sister.

"Maybe it wasn't a scolding, but something else..." Mika Komatsu said, "But if she doesn't want to talk about it, then let it go. She's probably just going out to calm down. Let's wait for her to come back."

“Hmm…” Yongan Miyu nodded, but the worry on her face did not lessen in the slightest.

Miyamoto walked quickly down the corridor and soon arrived at an open space on the rooftop, where there was hardly anyone around.

He took out the letter again, opened it, and looked at the words. The image of that child appeared in his mind: a child in the hospital, pale and weak, yet still smiling.

Although he had known for a long time that his illness was incurable, when the moment actually came, he felt a heavy weight in his heart, as if something was blocking his chest or pressing down on him.

Miyamoto Sei slowly put the letter away, then leaned against the wall and looked up at the sky.

The azure sky was crystal clear, without a single cloud.

The sunlight shone down on me, bringing a warm and comforting feeling.

Even under this power, Miyamoto Sei still felt a chill in his body, and the emotions stuck in his chest made it difficult for him to breathe.

He took a deep breath.

Trying hard to suppress her emotions, she turned and walked back.

"Thank you, Yuma..."

Miyamoto said quietly.

Why become an idol? It's for my sister.

But that was only the initial reason.

The feelings in one's heart and the thoughts in one's mind are constantly changing.

So when did you decide that you wanted to become an idol and walk down this path by your own will?

It was when he learned that he had such a young fan, that he was fighting hard against his illness, and that he had rekindled his desire to live a good life.

It was under this catalyst that I stood on the stage of the general election.

Even so, he only thought that in one or two years, he could truly leave this field and become an ordinary person.

But it is different now.

Looking at the suicide note that Nakamura Yuma had given him, Miyamoto Sei stared at the words on it, and the vague thoughts that had been lingering in his heart finally solidified at that moment.

"Not just in the selection group, I will sit on the highest throne!"

The saying that fans can change their idols is not untrue.

Because Miyamoto Se herself was gradually changed by her fans!

Prove with your own abilities that you didn't make a mistake in believing in the idol you trusted!

When he returned to the dance studio, he saw Mika Komatsu and Miyu Nagasu glancing at him from time to time, though they didn't say anything, and the worry in their eyes made him smile.

Her smile was very friendly and gentle.

"What's wrong? If you're worried about me, just say so. Besides, I'm fine."

Upon hearing Miyamoto's words, Nagayasu Miyu quickly asked, "Are you really alright? But you suddenly seemed uneasy after reading the letter..."

“It was just a letter from a fan, a fan who is quite important to me. No, I can’t say that. Every fan is important to me.” Miyamoto shook his head. “It’s just that this fan encountered some problems, and I was powerless to help, which made me a little unhappy.”

Without going into details, only giving a vague answer, Miyamoto smiled and said to the two, "Besides, he also expressed his continued support for me in the letter, which only strengthened my resolve. So don't worry about me, my heart is very strong!"

Seeing that the two still seemed somewhat skeptical, Miyamoto added another sentence.

"Even if you suddenly threw me into another world and told me I'd traveled through time, I wouldn't be too surprised. Really, I'm that strong-willed!"

“This analogy… it’s not like I’m going to throw you into another world, is it? This isn’t a novel.” Mika Komatsu retorted. “But since you’ve already said that, let’s get ready. Mr. Hasegawa just came by and asked the three of us to go to Professor Amagai’s office.”

Upon hearing this, Miyamoto immediately focused his attention: "This side or that side?"

"It's over there, so we need to take the tram," Mika Komatsu said. "Let's pack up and then head out."

"Hmm." Miyamoto nodded and walked to the side to start packing his things. Nagasu Miyu and Komatsu Mika had obviously already packed and were just waiting for him.

"Actually, you two could have called me just now."

“If you had been a few minutes later, I was going to call, but I thought you needed some time alone, so I waited a while,” Mika Komatsu said. “After all, I know how to be considerate.”

"Ha, yeah, that's right, you're pretty good at handling people." Miyamoto said, packing up his things and standing up. "Let's go, I bet it's related to anime!"

At this moment, he showed no sign of sadness whatsoever, because there was no need to show it.

Chapter 42 It's Worth It

Miyamoto looked at the manuscript in his hand, and he was sure that his expression at that moment must be quite interesting.

Because at this moment, his heart was like a stormy sea, churning with turbulent waves.

For a moment, he wanted to throw the manuscript directly at Risa Tenbei's face, but he couldn't do that because there were other people in this place besides him and Risa Tenbei.

Miyu Nagaan and Mika Komatsu are here.

Shinichiro Watanabe and Mai Yoneyama were also here.

"How's the script? You can tell me your thoughts. Although I wrote the script, this anime is ultimately your work, so I still need to hear your opinions," Shinichiro Watanabe said to Miyamoto and the others.

"Excuse me, may I ask why the character I voice, Minori Kamagawa, also has a male identity named Minoru Urayama? Isn't it a bit too exaggerated that he would cross-dress as a woman and join a girl group without being discovered?"

Miyamoto tried his best to appear as an ordinary person who seemed somewhat confused, expressing his doubts about the plot arrangement.

“This can increase the dramatic tension, and the audience will be waiting for the moment when the protagonist’s true identity is revealed. Although this idea was proposed by Mr. Amagai, I think it is a very good idea, so I accepted it,” Shinichiro Watanabe said. “Moreover, we plan to have 24 episodes, which is enough to tell the whole story.”

Miyamoto paused for a moment, then quickly flipped through the manuscript in his hand and found that the series was not the 14 episodes he had initially thought, but 24 episodes.

He looked at Risa Amagai in surprise, only to find that Risa Amagai had just casually said, "I think it's necessary to tell a good story, and a good story also needs to be foreshadowed, so I simply increased the number of episodes to 24. As for the investment, it has also been increased from the original 3.5 million yen to 6 million yen. You don't have to worry about it causing the visuals to be downgraded."

The series was changed from a seasonal show to a half-year show, which was something Miyamoto Sei never expected. Moreover, it is obvious that this change was made a long time ago, otherwise Watanabe Shinichiro would not have written such a long content.

Miyamoto carefully considered Watanabe Shinichiro's words. He had to admit that what the other man said made a lot of sense. If the protagonist was a man, but pretended to be a woman and became a girl group idol, it would indeed arouse the doubts in the minds of the anime viewers, making them wonder when the protagonist would reveal himself.

This question alone is enough to keep viewers hooked and watching all 24 episodes of the anime.

The storyline shows the protagonist's growth, from initially entering the idol industry for the sake of his beloved to ultimately pursuing his idol identity.

No, this should be called one of the main characters, because the other two are clearly also main characters; this is a story with three main characters.

Judging solely from the content of this manuscript, Miyamoto Sei had to admit that the story was well-written and the plot was full of twists and turns.

Moreover, the choice of 24 episodes is also very good. It's not too long, not too short, just enough to tell a story from beginning to end without having to try to pad it out.

However, as a result, much of the slice-of-life content that idol anime usually includes has been cut, and the focus has shifted to the main storyline.

"After all, this is an idol anime that incorporates a lot of real-life situations, so it's a bit different from the usual idol anime. A lot of the inspiration for this one comes from the trainees' daily training and life. It has to be said that you really have to get involved in an industry to understand it better."

Shinichiro Watanabe said with a smile.

"Then please share your thoughts, and I will make appropriate modifications based on the situation."

Miyamoto Sei has read a lot of novels, including not only various popular literature, but also the hundreds of millions of words of online novels he read in his previous life. After quickly finishing reading the entire manuscript, he started reading it again from the beginning.

“I have no objection. You wrote very well, Mr. Watanabe,” Mika Komatsu said from the side.

“I have no objections either. I feel you have written an excellent story,” said Miyu Nagasu.

Now, only Miyamoto Sei is still looking at the manuscript.

“I have to say it’s a good story, and the overall pacing of the plot is excellent.” Finally, Miyamoto Sei spoke up, his brows slightly furrowed as he examined the manuscript from a professional perspective: “However, I think the protagonist’s personality could perhaps be a bit more extreme.”

"Is your personality more extreme?"

"Yes, extreme personalities can trigger greater conflicts, not just among the main characters, but also among the villains who cause conflict. They can be even more extreme, which will create even greater conflicts, just like the protagonist's motivations..."

Miyamoto pointed to the beginning.

"The protagonist disguises himself as a woman to help the girl he likes join a girl group, which can be described as extreme."

"I think this kind of extreme can be shown in the later stages as well, but in that case, this extreme love for the female lead, transformed into the desire to truly become an idol, will require an even stronger force..."

"I understand what you mean: the emotions at the beginning are extreme, but they become rather bland later on, is that what you mean?"

“Yes, that’s what I mean. The three main characters are all extreme, and this transformation is crucial. One or two stimuli may not be enough to change their minds, but…” Miyamoto paused for a moment, “What if the weight of life were added to this?”

His voice was low and deep as he spoke. He took a deep breath and continued, "Fans can change their idols. If many fans support him, and some even thought of him in their last moments, perhaps that final barrier in their hearts will be broken down..."

"For example, what about a child suffering from terminal cancer, who is inspired to live happily ever after after seeing someone striving on stage?"

The one who said those words was Risa Tenbei.

Miyamoto looked at Amagai Risa, whose eyes remained fixed on him without a smile. After a moment of silence, Miyamoto whispered, "Could you give me your number?"

The oppressive atmosphere made everyone in the room realize that something was wrong.

Miyu Nagasu and Mika Komatsu looked at Miyamoto Sei with worried expressions.

The two finally understood why Miyamoto Sei had that expression after seeing the letter; what Amagai Risa said at that moment was the answer.

"No, Mrs. Nakamura doesn't want me to tell you. She doesn't want you to attend her child's funeral like this, because if word gets out, it could have a bad impact on your idol career, like everyone wanting to tell you about their troubles."

Risa Tenbei said slowly.

"This is not only her idea, but also her child's idea, which is why the child did not ask you to attend his funeral in the letter, nor did he tell you any information such as his address."

"Although meeting her was somewhat unexpected, she still hopes I can pass on a message to you: she will support you. Although she probably won't come to the theater to watch your performance, she will still cheer you on."

Miyamoto let out a slow breath and closed the manuscript.