I became a girl group idol for my sister.

Nanase Touka fell silent. Like any girl who loves to daydream, she had indeed daydreamed, and more than once.

No matter how much you fantasize, fantasy is still just fantasy, not reality.

The reality is, she doesn't dare to stand on the stage.

Fantasy and reality are ultimately different, and there is an insurmountable gap between them.

"Isn't the path connecting fantasy and reality now in your hands? But this time, will you choose to throw it away?"

Is the opportunity to stand on the stage a path that connects reality and fantasy?

Nanase Touka hesitated, still feeling afraid.

"Senior, if I choose to give up..."

"Then I'll tie you up and throw you onto the stage." The answer was immediate, without the slightest hesitation.

Nanase Touka was stunned, completely unexpected to hear such an answer.

"But just now, you said I had the right to choose to leave..."

“But I think it would be better to tie you up and take you back.” Miyamoto looked at the other person: “So now you have a choice, whether to come back with me or have me tie you up and take you back.”

Nanase Touka looked at the other person's expression and saw that there was no hint of joking in it.

She suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, realizing that she no longer needed to make any choices.

Chapter 49 The Gift of First Appearance

Miyamoto and Nanase Touka were walking back when they saw that each other was a little out of breath. Miyamoto reached out his hand.

"senior?"

"Give me your bag."

"No, no need!" Nanase Touka shook her head and immediately refused, "I... I can carry it myself."

"You...you mustn't misunderstand, I'm just trying to prevent you from running away," Miyamoto stammered.

Nanase Touka was stunned for a moment, then looked at Miyamoto Sei with a helpless expression.

"Senior, you're not usually a proud and arrogant person, so you can't fool people by acting like this all of a sudden."

Miyamoto chuckled and grabbed the other person's bag: "Alright, give it to me. This is your order, senpai."

He weighed it in his hand and said, "It's not that heavy!"

"Senior, don't compare your physical strength to that of ordinary people. Apart from the fact that it's not visible on the outside, your physique makes people wonder if you're a fitness blogger." Nanase Touka muttered, but still obediently followed Miyamoto Se's side.

Miyamoto glanced at the other person and suddenly said, "A little nervous?"

"Well, I should say I'm very nervous..." Nanase Touka said softly. She felt that she was never too nervous in front of Miyamoto Nana, which was a bit unlike her usual socially anxious self.

Perhaps it's because I've been living with my seniors these days, so I've gotten used to it.

Nanase Touka thought to herself.

"Because I made a willful decision to leave, causing trouble for everyone, going back now feels like going to the execution ground?"

Miyamoto asked again.

"Yes, that's right... Besides these, I also feel a bit guilty. Everyone is working so hard, but I've caused trouble for everyone."

"It's normal to run away out of fear. Don't overthink it. I believe no one will criticize you for it. After all, facing difficulties is easier said than done."

"senior……"

"It's okay, I'll force you to face it!"

"Is that why you said you wanted to kidnap me and take me back?"

"Yes, that's it!" Miyamoto nodded without any politeness: "If I can't see you perform on stage, I think I'll definitely regret it later, so I'm going to let you stand on the stage now. After all, I'm a selfish person!"

Nanase Touka looked at Miyamoto Sei, remained silent for a moment, and said nothing more.

……

"I'm sorry! I've caused everyone trouble!"

Backstage at the theater, Nanase Touka bowed to everyone, not daring to look up, awaiting the impending rebuke.

"Change your clothes now that you're back!" Instead of the expected scolding, Jurina Matsuda's slightly cold voice rang in my ears. Clearly, she was suppressing her anger: "I have a lot to say, but now is not the time. There are about two hours left, so train with all your might!"

"I-I know!"

Not daring to say anything more, Nanase Touka quickly entered into training. At this moment, Matsuda Jurina came to Miyamoto Sei's side: "Nanase-chan, I have something I want to tell you. Come with me for a moment."

"Okay." Miyamoto nodded slightly and followed Matsuda Jurina out.

Nanase Touka felt a strange tension when she saw the two walking out together, but she quickly turned her attention back to them.

Miyamoto Sei, who was walking out with her, looked at Matsuda Jurina, waiting for her to speak. After looking around the room and confirming that everyone was practicing, Matsuda Jurina asked, "Fuyu Natsu should have learned some songs from SKR, right?"

“Of course, this is something they must learn as graduate students. In terms of difficulty, they should learn Team R’s dance first.” Miyamoto nodded.

“I called SKR and got a positive answer, but I still felt I should ask you,” Jurina Matsuda said. “I’m planning to change the song for this performance.”

"Change it?"

“Or rather, add another song.” Jurina Matsuda smiled. “But don’t tell her beforehand!”

"Seriously? Is this some kind of reckless behavior? If they haven't trained in private, they could easily cause problems on stage!" Miyamoto immediately questioned, "From the perspective of being responsible to the audience, I oppose this kind of behavior."

“Who says we can’t train? We can just come up with any excuse, like using SKR’s dance to practice together or something. There are plenty of excuses.” Matsuda Jurina seemed very confident. “Besides, everyone thinks this is a good idea. After all, she came to SKG all by herself, and none of her original teammates are around. She must be very nervous.”

Miyamoto pointed to himself: "I came from SKR too!"

“Nana-chan is already a full member. She’s been through so much, so don’t compete with a little girl who hasn’t even been on stage yet.” Matsuda Jurina said, patting Miyamoto Se on the shoulder, “Be like an older sister!”

"Does everyone actually think it's okay?"

“Yes, she’s a junior who hasn’t stepped onto the stage yet. This is her first time actually stepping onto the stage, so everyone wants to give her some encouragement. From that point of view, that song is definitely the most suitable.” Matsuda Jurina smiled and said, “Then I’ll leave it to you during the rehearsal. Try your best to keep her from thinking too much.”

"Yes, don't worry, I'll help. After all, she's my junior." Miyamoto nodded in agreement, but still asked with some doubt, "Which song are you planning to use?"

“Of course it is…” Matsuda Jurina said softly, looking at Miyamoto Se with a smile. After hearing the song title, Miyamoto Se pondered for a moment and couldn’t help but laugh as well: “It’s really suitable.”

Back inside, they joined in the training. Nanase Touka looked at Miyamoto Se with a puzzled expression, but Miyamoto Se just smiled at her and said nothing.

Finally, after all the regular training was over, Jurina Matsuda clapped her hands: "This is also the first time that Fuyuka will be performing on our stage. Unlike Nana-chan, this time it's Fuyuka-chan who is truly standing on the stage, so we need to increase our chemistry a little bit!"

"Compatibility? How do we increase that? Should we all go out for a meal together?"

Miyamoto looked over; what he said seemed somewhat unreal, and it was clear he was trying hard to find a reason.

"Are you an idiot? Going to eat now? Aren't you afraid of exceeding your calorie limit and having to lose weight?" someone immediately said, and they all tried hard to keep the conversation going.

At this moment, Jurina Matsuda seized the opportunity to say, "The food is indeed good, but we can only do it on a rest day. Besides, we don't have time now. We have about half an hour before we go on stage. Let's just dance some SKR dances, and stay in our current positions!"

"Great idea!"

"Let's see how well Dongxia dances!"

Seeing everyone around her suddenly saying the same thing, and seeing Miyamoto Nana's "I think it's possible" look on her face, Nanase Touka's tension instantly increased, and she could only nod her head and say, "I-I'll try my best!"

"call……"

You can do it! Didn't you already train a lot at the SKR theater? You'll definitely be fine!

Nanase Touka took a deep breath, trying to encourage herself.

With this excuse, naturally, SKR's song started playing, and Nanase Touka was performing in her current position. Miyamoto silently observed her movements and breathed a slight sigh of relief as she watched her perform the dance normally.

It seems there are no problems.

Meanwhile, Matsuda Jurina, the center, had been observing Nanase Touka through the mirror. After seeing that there were no problems with Nanase's dance, she silently breathed a sigh of relief.

If mistakes are made, more training will be needed, which will inevitably raise doubts. The current situation is the best possible outcome.

Finally, after a few more jumps, when Honda Kojima opened the door and called for everyone to get ready, Matsuda Jurina said that everyone could begin preparations for the performance.

"She's back? That's good." Outside the door, Honda Kojima listened to Amagai Risa's voice on the other end of the phone. She didn't seem angry about Nanase Touka's escape; on the contrary, she seemed to have everything under control.

“Jurina and the others resolved this matter themselves without me having to do anything. These kids worked very hard,” Honda Kojima added. “And after this incident, everyone will definitely be more united. So, Ms. Amagai, you probably already knew she would choose to run away, didn’t you?”

“I’m not a fortune teller, how could I possibly know so much? I just simply feel that these children have the ability to solve the problems they encounter. Not only do I think so now, but I used to think so too, and they have never let me down.” Risa Tenbei smiled and said, “Then I will watch from Tokyo, to see what it’s like for that child to stand on the stage for the first time.”

"These children will definitely give her the best first gift!" Honda Kojima said, and then hung up the phone. As the theater manager, he knew what would happen next, since he was in charge of the subsequent stage lighting and other arrangements.

……

In the darkness, Nanase Touka stood on the stage.

She felt her body trembling slightly, because in the darkness came the shouts of those who, though numbering only two hundred, seemed to be composed of countless people.

I felt tense and afraid, as if something was gripping my throat so tightly that I couldn't breathe.

"Don't think about anything else. Let your body recall what you experienced during training. Just follow the music and immerse your consciousness in the music that will start playing in a little while."

She heard Miyamoto Sei's voice in her ear, very low, only she could hear it.

She turned her head slightly and saw Miyamoto Sei smiling at her.

Then, the other person took a step forward and walked to their designated spot.

Then, the music started playing.