I became a girl group idol for my sister.

Hands were outstretched, and everyone wore smiles. Even though it was the third performance, not only the members of the ninth episode, but also the senior graduate students who had experienced many more performances, showed nervousness.

This was the first time I modified the movements myself. Although everyone repeatedly checked and practiced them, and I felt it was pretty good, it's hard to say what the audience, especially the fans, would think.

Today is the day to see how well these days of hard work have paid off.

"We'll definitely be fine. We just need to show the results we've achieved these past few days!"

"Oh!!!"

Amid cheers, Subaru Hasegawa had already entered the room.

"Hurry to the front desk, we're about to go on stage!"

Several people came down from the stage, waiting for their turn to go on stage. Many of them were taking deep breaths. Miyu Nagayasu clenched her fists, while Yurina Shimada closed her eyes and then suddenly opened them.

If we were to say who was the most confident, it would definitely be Mika Komatsu. She remained calm and showed no fear whatsoever.

Miyamoto Sei also took a deep breath. She felt her heart rate was a little high, thumping loudly, and she could even hear her own heartbeat.

Was it because you were too nervous?

Don't be nervous, you can do it! You are now the center of graduate students!

Miyamoto thought to himself, trying to cheer himself up.

Outside, you can hear the shouts of the audience, or rather, many fans.

"Mika-chan!!!"

"Nana! Nana-chan!"

"Meixi!"

"Lady Yurina!!"

"Urika! Urika!!"

After two performances, everyone has clearly gained a certain number of fans, and these fans have come again this time to cheer for their idols.

The fans' shouts alone were enough to ignite the atmosphere.

These shouts drowned out his heartbeat, his blood surged wildly through his body, and Miyamoto felt as if his body was on fire.

The music started playing, and a group of people rushed up to the stage with microphones in hand. As the lights came on, everyone was already in position!

"Original Aspiration" represents the song most familiar to graduate students, and it was also the first song that remained unchanged in all three performances!

The music was familiar, but the people were more skilled, the dance was more skillful, and not only that, it was even more dazzling!

"Hey, did you notice? The movements have changed!"

"Everyone's movements are slightly different, but what's amazing is that the overall sense of unity isn't disrupted!"

"That's great! Miyu-chan is even cuter now!"

"Wow! This feeling is completely different from the previous two times!!"

The audience cheered. Longtime fans who had come three times had already noticed the change. The sixteen people in front of them had become clearer. This clarity was that each person in the group had truly become more conspicuous, and each one of them could attract the attention of others!

"For a moment, I even thought I was watching a performance by the official members..."

"These graduate students' abilities have improved way too fast!"

"Nana-chan! She's so cool!!!"

"No, no, no, I think she's even cuter now. She used to be so mature, but now she looks so youthful. It's a completely different feeling from the previous two times!"

The fans' shouts were so loud that it was hard to tell whether they were from men or women, or perhaps both.

Behind them, Higashi Hisashi Ogiko was standing, watching the performance.

"Ogiko-chan, you're here too." The person speaking to her was Sakagami Minami, who was noticeably shorter. "I thought I was the only one who came."

"It's just on my way. I need to memorize my lines later." Higashikuze Ogiko said, putting on her sunglasses and gently smoothing a strand of hair. "Not a bad team, is it?"

“It feels like everyone is closely united. Nana-chan is the glue that holds this group together. This is a good thing for graduate students, but there are some problems as well…” Sakagami Minami looked at the performance in front of her: “They seem to have forgotten that they are actually competitors.”

“They’ve just forgotten for now. They’ll remember soon. Some will move forward faster, while others will fall behind and choose to leave…” Higashikuze Ogiko’s tone was somewhat somber: “Given their situation, the time for them to encounter this problem will come very soon.”

“You’re right… but let’s watch anyway. No matter what happens, this period of time is very precious for them.” Sakagami Minami said, continuing to watch the stage.

At this point, we had moved on to the second song.

The atmosphere at the scene became even more intense as the first song ended and the second song began. In sync with the rhythm of the music, the light sticks emitted a vibrant glow in the darkness.

After all four songs had ended, the graduate students on stage finally paused for a moment and began their first speeches of the day.

"We're only performing for the third time now. Our seniors have definitely done it many more times than us, but no matter what, we graduate students wouldn't dare call ourselves idols." Holding the microphone, Miyamoto Sei, as the center, faced the crowd: "If anyone really considers us idols, then we will continue to work hard and strive to truly become idols!"

"Everyone here is an idol!"

"Yeah, everyone looked even more like idols today than in the performances a few days ago!"

"That's right, he has such an idol vibe!"

The audience on stage cheered. Facing the cheers and watching his reputation soar, Miyamoto felt his heart pounding. As long as he stood on this stage, he felt like he could do anything.

"To be honest, we didn't have much experience, but we all thought about changing the dance moves. Although it might seem a bit arrogant, I'm still grateful for everyone's reaction today. Your reaction gave us more courage and made us realize that our actions weren't entirely useless!"

"How could it be completely useless!"

"Today, everyone is even more obvious, no, I should say today, everyone truly made me feel that you are an idol group!"

The fans below the stage shouted and responded, as if trying to dispel everyone's unease.

Sensing this sentiment, everyone couldn't help but smile.

"Hearing everyone say that, I suddenly feel like I've truly become an idol. But no matter what, thank you for your support. I hope you can continue to support us on stage, because this stage carries everyone's dreams!"

The performance ended amidst cheers, and everyone returned backstage.

Miyamoto was both happy and surprised to see his reputation value jump from 8 to 32.

Why are these numbers increasing faster and faster?

However, after thinking about it carefully, Miyamoto Sei understood a little better what was going on.

The three performances not only brought newcomers, but also a lot of people who had been watching since the first performance. So, apart from the original three, the others were definitely building up goodwill, and once that goodwill was built up, they could naturally become die-hard fans.

The theater has a maximum capacity of 250 people. At least for a period of time, the rate at which reputation increases will accelerate until it reaches a saturation point, after which it will enter a relatively flat period.

Miyamoto even felt he could build a model based on this value, since he was quite good at math.

Just as Miyamoto was thinking about these things, several people suddenly gathered around him.

Yurina Shimada hooked her arm around Miyamoto Sei.

"Tomorrow is Nana-chan's R performance, so you have to do your best! If you fail, I'll grope your breasts!"

Miyamoto Sei broke free from the other person's grasp and took a few steps back.

"You're just trying to take advantage of me, aren't you!"

Yurina Shimada chuckled: "I don't deny it."

"You and Naoki Sakurako-senpai must have a lot in common..."

Miyamoto muttered to himself, glancing at the others.

Everyone reached out their hands again, as if cheering each other on before going on stage.

"That's right, let's work together and show our strength in the official performance!"

"Nana-chan, do your best!"

"We'll be watching tomorrow too, so don't feel pressured. We're all still together!"

"Don't put too much pressure on yourself, just do your normal level."

Seeing the smiles and encouragement on everyone's faces, even the proud Mika Komatsu came over to say something, Miyamoto Se couldn't help but feel a touch of emotion.

"I will, don't worry everyone. Tomorrow, the fans of the official group will feel the strength of the graduate group!"

After saying goodbye to everyone, Miyamoto immediately went to Team R's training location.

I gently touched the area where my heart was; it was still beating a little fast.

Is it because they haven't recovered from the performance just now?

Pushing open the door and entering the dance studio, Miyamoto called out to the people training inside.

"Sorry everyone, I'm late!"

"It's okay, you were just performing. But judging from your expression, today's performance was a great success?"

"Definitely! Nana-chan is now the center for graduate students, and I heard she's quite popular online!"

As everyone was talking, Yasunaga Mai clapped her hands.

"Then let's continue today's training. Tomorrow is the R performance, so everyone grit your teeth and do all the songs!"

"Let me show you my cute side!"

"I won't fall behind when it comes to cuteness!"