I became a girl group idol for my sister.

"Nana-chan, what do you mean by 'let's go home together'?"

She didn't remember ever walking home with Miyamoto Nana, and she didn't even know which direction the other lived in.

"Actually, saying we'd go home together was just a way of saying we'd go get some drinks together."

Miyamoto looked around and then pointed to a bubble tea shop on the side.

"How about going over there?" Miyamoto said, not even giving Nagasu Miyu a chance to refuse, he just grabbed her hand and pulled her into the store.

Miyu Nagaan's hands appear small and soft to the touch, and her skin feels wonderful to the touch.

He pulled the other person to an empty window seat and sat down.

"Stay here, just stay with me for a while, it won't be long."

"Okay, okay, Nana-chan, then in a bit."

Nodding, Miyu Nagaan sat down, her face flushed, looking timid and hesitant, as if she wanted to curl up into a ball.

Why did Nana-chan want me to come here? Is it because of today's training that she thinks I'm not good enough and wants to persuade me to leave?

But... that was definitely my fault. I made too many mistakes today, and tomorrow is the performance... If I continue to make mistakes tomorrow, it won't be good for anyone.

Perhaps I should back out...

Feeling conflicted and uneasy, she cautiously raised her head, only to see Miyamoto Nana ordering drinks from the waiter. The waiter's face showed no displeasure, only a smile.

"I'd prefer a matcha latte."

She looked at herself.

"Miyu-chan, what about you?"

"I...I don't need it..."

"Then let's give her the original flavor."

After saying this, Miyamoto looked at Nagaan Miyu.

"If you don't like it, just tell the waiter what you want."

He looked very smug, as if he had found a weakness in Miyu Nagasu.

"Then I'll keep it plain. Thank you."

As the waiter left, Miyamoto looked out the window without saying a word.

Miyu Nagasu remained silent. Although what had just happened had given her a slight sense of relief, and the other party didn't seem to be forcing her to leave, the sudden silence still made her feel pressured.

That's true. Nana-chan has such a good temper, she definitely won't force me to leave. So it's better for me to be sensible and suggest leaving myself. That way, she'll save face for me and prevent me from being embarrassed.

Therefore, I had to muster up the courage to choose to leave!

For everyone's sake!

"Nana-chan, I..."

"Miyu-chan, don't say anything yet, let's talk about it when the milk tea arrives." Miyamoto interrupted Miyu, who had just mustered the courage to say she was leaving. This interruption plunged Miyu into despair once again, and all the courage she had mustered was consumed in that moment.

The three people who had followed them, sitting next to the two, looked at each other in bewilderment, wondering what was going on.

"Could it be that what we're seeing now is internal bullying among the members?" Naoki Sakurako whispered.

"No, no way, Nana-chan doesn't seem like that kind of person. She's clearly a very enthusiastic and hardworking person!" Sakagami Minami also whispered, "Besides, you don't need to specifically choose a place like this to bully someone."

The two then looked at the executive producer, Risa Amagai, waiting for her to speak.

Tenbe Risa didn't say anything, and even made a "shh" gesture to tell the two of them not to speak.

At this moment, Risa Tenbei also fell into deep thought.

It wasn't flirting, otherwise the way he said it wouldn't be like this. Besides, I know this guy's personality; he's a considerate person. So, why did he bring Miss Yong'an here? Is it because of tomorrow's performance?

To ensure the success of tomorrow's performance and to satisfy others, are you planning to become the villain yourself? To let your biggest weakness disappear on its own.

What would you do? (Nana Miyamoto)

Just as the three of them were waiting, and even after their drinks were served, the conversation on the other side finally began again.

“There’s a fair amount of sugar in milk tea, so you should drink less of it normally.” Miyamoto took a sip of her matcha latte and then pointed to the milk tea in Nagaan Miyu’s hand: “After all, being an idol requires a certain level of fitness, but I’ll skip it today, since sugar can bring happiness.”

Is this telling me not to drink too much? But I'm leaving anyway... That's not what Nana-chan meant, is it?

Just as Miyu Nagaan was still trying to figure out what was going on, Miyamoto Sei finally straightened his expression.

"Yong'an, your performance today really wasn't very good."

Miyamoto addressed the other person formally by their surname, emphasizing that he was discussing business with them at that moment.

Clearly, this way of addressing her made Miyu An realize that Miyamoto Sei was serious at this moment. She looked up at Miyamoto Sei, but she seemed a little nervous.

"I'm sorry, I... I'll leave on my own and won't cause any trouble for anyone."

I can just step down and let better people take the stage. After all, I'm still someone who's never even been on the field. As long as others succeed, that's all that matters.

"Do you really think that way? That you've caused us trouble, then you just leave, leaving us dancing on top while you're all alone?"

Miyamoto looked at the girl who was trembling slightly. She was a very fragile child, and she had obviously been through something, which made her very bad.

Some of the pressure came from Miyamoto Sei, which made him feel slightly uncomfortable.

"The fact that you came to participate in the audition shows that you want to become an idol, right?"

What am I? A psychologist? I feel like I'm meddling in other people's business, but I've already been asked to do this by the tsundere Mika. After seeing Miyu like this, it's really hard for me to let it go. In any case, we're a team now.

Miyamoto Sei thought silently to himself, looking at Nagasu Miyu, waiting for her reply.

"Of course, I want to become an idol, that's why I signed up!" Her voice rose a little, and she gripped the milk tea cup tightly with her hand.

"But...but today..."

But as she continued speaking, her voice grew softer. Yongan Meiyu seemed hesitant and conflicted, and you could see the struggle she was going through.

Should we stay or leave?

This choice was so painful that Miyu's shoulders trembled, tears welled up in her eyes, and dripped down, wetting her dress.

"Hug, sorry..."

She raised her hand to wipe her tears, but a wet wipe made of pure water was already handed to her.

It was Miyamoto Sei who handed it to me.

"I won't say anything about staying or anything, but I need to tell you something: at least do your best in tomorrow's performance. That's your responsibility." Miyamoto said this in a low voice: "We've all practiced together, and we've been practicing until today. Tomorrow is the performance, so you have this responsibility. It's not just for your own idol dream, but also for everyone else."

At this point, he suddenly touched his chin.

"Speaking of which, the tickets for tomorrow's performance went on sale today, right? So how many people have bought them? These people who spent money are already giving you a chance, so shouldn't you seize this opportunity and show your best self? Isn't that what you should be doing?"

Wiping away her tears with a wet wipe, Miyu Nagasu looked at Miyamoto Sei with slightly red eyes, still questioning herself.

"But can I really do it? Nana...Miss Miyamoto, I made so many mistakes today, can I really do it tomorrow?"

“I said you need to show your best tomorrow. When do you usually feel like you’re at your best? I’m not sure, but I’m sure it’s not today. All you need to do is adjust your mindset.”

"Adjust your mindset..."

"So, you left school so early today because something happened, right?" Miyamoto said casually, even taking a sip of his matcha latte: "Mmm, this tastes really good. I can come here more often."

She figured it out; she actually figured out what had happened to me at school.

A feeling of excitement welled up inside her; she felt that she was being watched by the other person, and a surge of courage rose within Yongan Miyu once again.

"Why? How does Miyamoto-san know?"

“I called you by your last name because we were colleagues and talking about work. But now it’s time for us to be friends, right? Just call me Nana.” Miyamoto looked at her with a gentle smile. “And of course they’ll know. It’s not just me, everyone else noticed too.”

"other people……"

"Didn't you notice that besides pointing out your mistakes, everyone didn't really say anything else? They even pleaded for you when Mika was criticizing you."

"This..." Recalling what happened in the dance studio, apart from the strict Mika Komatsu, the others didn't really blame him too much.

Furthermore, I shouldn't have spoken ill of Komatsu-senpai, because it was my fault that I acted that way.

"But Komatsu-senpai was doing it for my own good; I really did have a problem."

"Of course she's doing this for your own good. Don't tell her that after it was over, she secretly came to me and asked me to talk to you and give you some advice so that you don't feel too much pressure and then feel guilty and say that you were only doing it for the team when problems arise tomorrow."

"That's what Senior Komatsu said?!"

Looking at Miyamoto Sei in surprise, Nagasu Miyu imagined what Komatsu Mika looked like back then, and it was really hard to imagine.

"Do you know what a tsundere is? That's exactly the kind of person she is. Don't let her sharp tongue fool you; she's actually very caring. When I bring this up with her, she blushes and refuses to admit it no matter what. It's so funny!"

"Eh? So Komatsu-senpai is this kind of person after all?"

"Yes, that's just the kind of person she is, so don't be scared by her attitude. She just wants you to get better, not thinks you should leave."

Miyamoto commented on Komatsu Mika with a grin, then looked at Nagasu Miyu, who had relaxed considerably, and spoke again.

"If something is weighing on your mind and causing you stress, then talk about it. Telling others may not give you advice, but it can help you share some of the burden."