I became a girl group idol for my sister.

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On the other side, Miyamoto Nana's aura was not weakened by the suppression; on the contrary, it was growing stronger.

But how high can this surge go? Will it surpass its competitors, or will it ultimately remain in second place? What will the final outcome be?

At this moment, even Risa Tenbei wasn't entirely confident.

She could ask Naoki Sakurako to throw the game, or even try to manipulate the votes and control the competition, but it's unnecessary and she's unwilling to do so. This is a competition, a war, and these people have to make their own way through it.

Will things really develop the way I hope?

At this moment, Risa Tenbei clenched her fists and took a deep breath.

The surrounding area had become a battlefield for fans, belonging only to the two of them.

"Go for it, Nana-chan! Charge!"

"Sakurako! Hold on! Don't fail!"

Amidst the cheers of the crowd, the two girls standing at the forefront—one a powerful woman as imposing as a mountain or a tornado, the other a challenger burning with all her might, determined to defeat this opponent who possessed both the immovability of a mountain and the fiery intensity of fire—continued their battle.

It was like a roaring volcano, about to send everything burning into the sky.

Their momentum is evenly matched!

Their presence has become more or less felt!

Then, they began to compete with each other, constantly improving themselves in order not to be surpassed by the other!

At this moment, both of them transformed into mountains that were constantly growing taller, like a double helix!

Chapter Eighteen: The Transition of Eras

"I have to say, yesterday's performance was amazing!"

"Yeah, I never expected her to be this powerful! I think this definitely surpasses the level she reached when Ogiko-chan and Sakurako were fighting!"

At the scene where the final selection results were announced, many people were discussing it among themselves.

They could not forget yesterday morning's performance; the overwhelming aura it exuded almost crushed the entire venue.

Today is the day the final selection results will be announced.

As everyone arrived at the venue, the members took their seats one by one.

“在以上246名成员中，前16位将成为第32张单曲的选拔成员，第17位到第32位为Under Girls成员，第33位到第48位为Next Girls成员，第49位到第64位为Future Girls成员！”

"Ah, here it comes!"

As the host called out, a man in a suit carrying a briefcase, accompanied by two security personnel, entered the stage under such tight security.

"The final result, protected by well-prepared personnel, is now being delivered by Mr. Attorney Shikibu!"

"I apologize for troubling you all every year. Please explain once again the fairness of the results."

"We guarantee that the results of this final selection will be absolutely fair and valid." Saying this on stage means taking responsibility for it, which is the so-called process. After each step of the process was completed, the box was opened and the results were taken out.

"Then, the announcement of the vote count for the fifth general election officially begins!"

"Number 64..."

As the host announced, everyone held their breath. 64th place, the last one, but also the 64th out of 246 contestants, which is the level of a top 100 member of a Japanese idol girl group, without any exaggeration!

Miyamoto sat quietly, completely calm, simply waiting for the outcome. He had done all he could, and whatever the result, he would accept it with equanimity.

He glanced at Nanase Touka sitting in the graduate student's seat and noticed that she seemed very nervous. This made Miyamoto smile slightly. It was her first time participating in the general election, so it was understandable that she was nervous.

Looking at Mika Komatsu and Miyu Nagasu, they both seemed a little nervous, and their smiles had disappeared.

Everyone is waiting for the results.

He looked at Naoki Sakurako and saw that she had a smile on her face. As if she had noticed someone looking at her, she turned her head and smiled at Miyamoto Sei, who returned the smile.

"Then next is the thirty-ninth place, the thirty-ninth place is..."

One by one, the members' names were called, and the girls who were called walked excitedly onto the stage and accepted the trophy amidst the host's blessings.

Those who weren't chosen all seemed so nervous; some were afraid of being called out too early, while others were afraid they wouldn't have another chance to be called out.

"Then next is the thirty-eighth place, the thirty-eighth place is..."

"Final votes: 19013. SKR Team graduate student, Nanase Fuyuka!"

Suddenly hearing her name called, Nanase Touka stood up excitedly. Her eyes widened in disbelief. She had thought she might not have a chance, but she was actually ranked 38th, which was even higher than her senior Miyamoto Nana's first position when she entered the general selection!

Miyamoto wanted to thank the girl, but it wasn't the right time yet. Then he saw Nanase Touka looking at him with great excitement, her eyes filled with tears. Overwhelmed with emotion, she felt a surge of energy throughout her body. Just when everyone thought she was going to go on stage, she rushed straight towards Miyamoto Nana, who was in Team S's position.

"Oh, what is Nanase Fuyuka doing? Is she thanking her senior? We all know that Miyamoto Nana and Nanase Fuyuka have worked together for a long time." The host, being a good host, immediately explained what was happening.

This girl should be going up there right now. Her current behavior is practically letting things slide... Miyamoto thought silently, waiting for her to cry or do something else in front of him.

But what happened next was unexpected, and even more unexpected, by the other party.

"Nana-senpai! I... I made it!" she cried out, hugging Miyamoto Sei tightly, and then, before Miyamoto Sei could even react, she kissed him!

Even though Miyamoto Sei had turned his face away, the other person's lips still landed on his cheek, the delicate lips touching his skin, bringing a strange sensation.

Miyamoto felt as if time had stopped at that moment, his brain working frantically as he considered how to deal with the situation.

"Regulations! Regulations must be strengthened!" Sakagami Minami shouted immediately, her eyes wide, but unfortunately, her voice was drowned out by the surging cheers.

"Oooo!"

"They kissed!"

"That's way too proactive!"

"Ah, I feel like I'm going to die here!"

Miyamoto calmed himself down and, relying on his strong self-control and responsiveness, immediately raised his hand and gently rubbed the other person's head: "Alright, alright, the host is waiting, don't keep everyone waiting too long."

He spoke as if he were talking to his clingy younger sister.

"Hehe, I-sorry, I-I got too excited!" Nanase Touka also realized what was happening. Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she quickly let go of his hand before running towards the stage. Meanwhile, Sakagami Minami was still staring wide-eyed and clenching her fists.

She made it into the selection on her first try, and ranked thirty-eighth? Fuyuka is really amazing, a true genius, maybe even one in a thousand years... Miyamoto Sei thought to himself as he watched the girl walk onto the stage.

"Then next is the thirty-seventh place, the thirty-seventh place is..."

"Thirty-sixth place, the thirty-sixth place is..."

……

The selected members were called out one by one, but Miyamoto was also concerned about the situation of the other two members of his unit, Stardust Girl.

"Next up is the seventeenth place, the seventeenth place is..."

"Final votes: 48920. SKR Team K, Miyu Nagaan!"

Miyu Nagaan's final ranking dropped by one place compared to the preliminary report, but Miyamoto still sincerely felt that this was a good thing for her.

Miyu Nagasu covered her mouth in disbelief, then quickly stood up and walked toward the stage.

Although I missed the selection group, being ranked seventeenth means that I have become the center of Under Girls. From the perspective of personal growth and experience, this position is obviously more important!

I've been in the Center position both last time and this time, it's almost as if something in the dark has arranged it.

"This child is very hardworking, but her academic progress is still a bit low compared to the other two..." someone whispered. Upon hearing this, Tenbei Risa just smiled and didn't say anything.

She was well aware that Miyu's decision would indeed make it difficult to significantly increase her fanbase in the short term. After all, Team K was simply not a good fit for her style, which was true in the short term. However, if she wanted to remain an idol, then her experience and learning in Team K would only make up for her shortcomings. Once she fully integrated her strengths with what she had learned, she would not only be cute but also full of passion, and she would be able to showcase the power of both!

She has almost finished making up for her shortcomings, and now it's time for her to shine!

"Miyu from Stardust Girl has already been announced! I'm so excited for her results! And what about the other two?"

"Yeah, I wonder how Miyu and Nana-chan's grades will turn out!"

"Nana-chan is either first or second. After yesterday's battle, I can hardly imagine any other possibilities!"

While everyone was discussing, the host continued with his work.

"Next up is sixteenth place, sixteenth place is..."

"Final votes: 51793. Team A, Aya Yamashita!"

……

"Next is thirteenth place, thirteenth place is..."

"Final votes: 63547. SKR Team K, Tomomi Ito!"

……

"Next up is twelfth place, and twelfth place is..."