I became a girl group idol for my sister.

"Your voice has changed."

"No!"

Therefore, teasing a proud and arrogant person is a very enjoyable thing.

Miyamoto thought to himself.

Just then, my phone rang. I took it out and saw that it was Sakagami Minami calling.

"Qi-nai-chan, this is your first time on stage in episode nine. Remember, just perform as usual and don't feel pressured!"

Sakagami Minami's enthusiastic and lively voice came through the phone.

"Thank you, Senior Nan. I will tell everyone."

"Yes, I'll go see it then. Good luck!"

After hanging up the phone, Miyamoto was somewhat surprised to see Sakagami Minami's name on the screen. He hadn't expected her to call specifically about this.

This person is too nice!

"Everyone, Senior Nan called and asked me to tell you all not to feel pressured and to just act as usual. He also said he'll be coming to see our performance!"

"What? The senior is actually encouraging us?"

"Ah, I'm a huge fan of yours, senior!"

"Since a senior is coming, I must do my best to show my strength!"

Seeing everyone looking so energetic, Miyamoto smiled. Sometimes, a word of encouragement from a senior can have an excellent effect.

……

Time: 5 PM.

Location: SKR Theater.

There were nearly two hundred people in the theater, which was not full, which is understandable, since the theater was mainly filled with ninth-generation graduate students, despite the SKR brand.

The performance had a total of 16 people, with 9 of them being trainees from the 9th cohort. Even though the original trainees had fans, there were only 7 of them now.

Therefore, the reason for the decrease in the number of people is obvious.

"Hey, hey, hey, what's going on? Isn't that Sakagami Minami?" someone suddenly asked in a low voice to the person next to them.

This person clearly had sharp eyes, noticing that Team S's captain, Minami Sakagami, was sitting in the back seats.

And the person next to her.

"Isn't that Sakura-chan? Why is she here too?"

Team K's Center Sakurako Naoki and Team S's Minami Sakagami sat together, both looking at the stage in front of them. These two had actually come to be audience members.

And it wasn't just the two of them.

"Ogi-chan is here too!"

"Higashi Hisayo is here?"

At the entrance, Higashi Hisashi Ogiko walked in and casually sat down in a seat.

Clearly, these people had all paid for their own tickets and come to the theater to watch the performance.

"What the hell is this supposed to be, a rookie performance? How did they manage to get all of these people to pass?"

"The first place winner of the general election is Naoki Sakurako, the second place is Higashikuze Ogiko, and the sixth place is Sakagami Minami. The three goddesses have appeared! Wait, isn't that the general producer, Amagai-sensei?"

"Why is Tianbei here too? And she's even sitting in a seat, which means she paid for the show as well. Is this new lineup worth her high expectations?"

At this moment, the curiosity of all the audience members was aroused. They all wondered what was different about this ninth graduate student reveal performance that would attract so many experts.

The stage lights went out, and everyone went on stage. Miyamoto Sei stood at the very front. Even in the darkness, he could sense that the atmosphere was different from usual, and he could feel the figures of people below him.

It was the breath of the crowd, the subtle sounds of conversation, and the glow of the light sticks in their hands.

Just looking at him made his heart feel like it was going to jump out of his chest; he knew he was feeling nervous.

Is the following a cabbage, a radish, or a stone?

No, those below are living, breathing people, the fans who will support me in the future, the people I must face!

call……

"Everyone, don't be too nervous, keep going!"

Forcing a smile as usual, Miyamoto spoke softly to the others.

This is the last chance for today, because the music has started and the lights have come on.

The first song was "Original Aspiration," which represented the moment when these ninth cohort of graduate students truly stepped onto the stage!

"I am standing on the stage I have longed for..."

My body feels so hot, my cheeks are burning, are they already red?

"Surrounded by a fervent atmosphere of cheers and applause..."

My heart was pounding so hard, it felt like it was going to jump out of my chest. Sure enough, I was nervous. No matter how much I told myself not to be nervous, it was unavoidable.

"Through rigorous training and overcoming personal limits, we have arrived at this day, and the curtain of opportunity is now being drawn..."

No one will be able to tell I'm a guy, right? No way, but regardless, I have to keep going...

Miyamoto Sei's mind was filled with many thoughts accompanied by the music, but at this moment his body was not idle either, and he began to move on his own, as if guided by the music, and completed his movements in accordance with it.

The glaring lights gradually softened over time, and he could see everything clearly in the room. He saw that nearly two hundred people in the audience were looking at him and the team called graduate students.

He had no idea how others perceived him, whether he danced well or poorly; he had no way of knowing. But he saw the excited expressions on the faces of the audience.

"Go for it! Go for it!"

"Very good!"

"Episode 9 was fantastic!"

"Go, Mika-chan!"

"Is that person standing in the center position a newcomer? To be in the center for the first time, they really danced very well."

"Yes, her name is Miyamoto Nana. She's very good. Although her technique isn't that amazing, how should I put it? She's very infectious and seems to be working very hard."

"The one in the back named Yongan Meiyu is also very nice, she has a very cute vibe!"

The audience seemed to be caught up in the atmosphere, waving their light sticks and shouting loudly.

Miyamoto could feel the shouts of these people, but they seemed so far away, as if they were in another world. Yet she still looked at them with a smile on her face.

He heard it; the sound grew closer and louder. Listening to these shouts, he felt his blood boiling, and his whole body felt lighter, as if he would fly away at any moment.

So this is what it feels like to be an idol?

"The fans were energized, and the atmosphere became lively all of a sudden. Even though she was attracting a lot of attention, under her guidance, it felt like everyone was showing their true selves."

Sakagami Minami whispered to Naoki Sakurako beside her, her face beaming with joy as she clapped her hands in time with the beat.

"That's right. Her brilliance didn't overshadow the others, even if it was only for a short time. But she did gain their trust. Although Komatsu is very strong, her sharpness is too great and she is too self-centered, which will suppress the others... I think she herself has realized this problem, so she doesn't have much of an opinion about changing the Center position."

Naoki Sakurako also spoke softly.

"After all, she is a rare genius, not only in terms of learning ability, but also in her understanding of various situations. It's just that such geniuses are lonely, and that's her personality. If it weren't for Nana... perhaps her future path would only be a solo one."

Higashi Hisako Ogiko looked at the crowd on the stage and a barely perceptible smile appeared on her face; she even seemed to breathe a slight sigh of relief.

"How's work going?" Risa Amagai asked Ogiko Higashikuze.

"It's alright, just a bit busy."

“That’s normal, after all, you still have to take care of the performance. If you really don’t have time, you can ask for leave,” said Risa Tenbei, but she continued to look at the stage in front of her.

"I'd really be letting my fans down, but I have to come no matter what, until I'm really gone." Higashi Hisashi Ogiko put on sunglasses: "I feel like that time is coming soon."

"Have you made a decision yet?" Risa Tenbei sighed, then a look of relief appeared on her face.

"Yes, I was a little hesitant at first, but after watching this performance, I've decided that it's time to leave." Higashi Hisako said, her face showing the same relief, a feeling of seeing hope.

The cheers from the surrounding audience seemed to affirm her mindset at that moment.

Chapter Eighteen: Cute Boys

As the song ended, the atmosphere at the venue became incredibly lively, but at that moment, Miyamoto was caught off guard by an unexpected situation.

[Conditions met, martial arts reputation level unlocked.]

[You can earn points by reaching the corresponding reputation level.]

[Current reputation 0, Level achieved 0: Newcomer to the Martial World, 2 reward points earned.]

These few simple words led Miyamoto to discover a problem with the system.