I became a girl group idol for my sister.

"You have to do your best, after all, since you became the center of Team S, you've become Ogiko-chan's successor." Shiigishi Minami said, running towards her teammates. Yongan Miyu, who was there, felt the gaze and looked over. After seeing Miyamoto Sei, she smiled and nodded slightly.

"It seems Mimi-chan is somewhat dependent on Nana-chan too." Sakagami Minami's voice came from the side. Miyamoto Sei was startled, then asked, "Dependent on me?"

"Yeah, you didn't know, did you? When Ogiko graduated, Miko cried so hard she almost fainted. After all, Ogiko was like an older sister to her, making her feel like a younger sister even though she was a first-generation member, without having to think about so many things." Sakagami Minami whispered to Miyamoto Sei, looking at Shiigishi Minami over there.

Miyamoto looked at the younger sister-like expression on Sakagami Minami's face, and then at Shiigishi Minami in the distance, who was playing with others without any barriers between the younger and older generations, and laughed: "So Mimi-chan can hang out with others without any problems? Because she's just a child who hasn't grown up."

“Yeah, two little rascals, one is Mimi-chan, and the other is Hikaru-chan.” Sakagami Minami immediately nodded: “But speaking of which, Jurina is actually a little kid too.”

"A child pretending to be an adult?" Miyamoto recalled his memories of Matsuda Jurina, nodded in approval, and then his smile became even gentler: "However, it's good that they just stay true to themselves."

"Nana-chan really said something very manly!"

"A real man?!" Miyamoto was startled and quickly looked at Sakagami Minami, only to see that the other party was curious: "Why are you reacting so strongly? It's not like I said you're a boy, although Nana-chan is quite boyish sometimes."

"Why do you say that? What about manly spirit?"

“Ogiko-chan said it. We’ve been in contact quite a bit, so I was talking about some of your actions and choices. She said that it’s normal for a man to act this way.” Sakagami Minami said, “Don’t be fooled by her seemingly cold attitude towards you. She actually pays a lot of attention to you, ever since you were a graduate student.”

Miyamoto recalled how Higashikuze Ogiko had always had a cold expression towards him, and muttered, "Is this a kind of strict attitude that a senior has towards a junior?"

"Hahaha, is Ogiko strict?" Sakagami Minami laughed loudly, as if she had heard something very funny. She laughed so hard that tears streamed down her face. She wiped her tears and patted Miyamoto Sei on the shoulder: "I always feel that Nana-chan's views on Ogiko are completely different from ours!"

After all, that's someone who knew my secret, and found out so early; their insight is terrifying...

Miyamoto Sei thought to himself silently and didn't say anything more.

"Alright, take a short break. The performance is about to begin. It's the last stop of our five-dome tour, the Tokyo Dome. As the center of Team S and the unmoving center of SKR, you'd better do your best!"

"Don't worry, Minami-senpai, I'm invincible now!" Miyamoto Sei gave a thumbs up, showing his teeth. He looked very silly, which made Sakagami Minami laugh again.

"Nana, you really are talented at variety shows! Hahaha! Keep it up, and you'll definitely inherit Sakura's position in variety shows!"

"That's right, my sense of variety show humor was trained by Senior Sakurako!"

Chapter Thirty-Six: An Unexpected Guest

"SKR!"

"SKR!"

"SKR!"

On the field, the fans shouted loudly, their cheers deafening.

Yesterday's single sales figures have been released, and this is no secret to the fans at the event. In fact, the announcement of the sales figures made the already heated atmosphere even more intense.

With 126.8 million units sold on the first day, this is the biggest gift their fans have given to SKR's Tokyo Dome performance!

In this heated atmosphere, everyone became even more passionate, wanting to ignite and intensify this atmosphere that seemed to want to burn everything, to break through everything!

At that very moment, lights flashed and sounds exploded. Under the light, there were girls dressed in shimmering silver outfits, their bodies slightly contorted, striking bizarre poses.

As if by prior arrangement, the fans at the scene stopped shouting, and the place fell into silence, as if time had stood still.

In just two seconds, the muffled sound rang out again, and the strangely dressed girls instantly stood up straight, perfectly aligned, as if they were one body.

The rhythmic beat of drums began to sound, and with it, the girls stomped their feet and clapped their hands, each time perfectly in sync with the drumbeat, creating a powerful and increasingly rapid sound.

In the end, everyone bowed down, except for one person who remained standing.

That's Minami Sakagami!

She took the microphone and called out that name.

No, it's not her voice!

Upon hearing that familiar voice, Miyamoto was stunned. He never expected this person to appear!

"SKR!"

The one who shouted this was a girl who suddenly appeared from the audience. She was the one who had already graduated from SKR, the original center, and the former center of SKR Team S, Higashi Hisako Ogiko!

At that moment, everyone stood up, picked up the microphone, and shouted out the rest of the lyrics.

"Forty-eight (48)!"

That number represents the number of people in SKR's original three teams. Even though new teams were added later, the lyrics did not change because it represents the beginning.

Miyamoto was stunned. He looked around at everyone, and they all clearly knew. He was the only one who didn't know. He was the only one who had been kept in the dark!

Higashikuze Ogiko quickly arrived on stage, wearing the same stage outfit, and stood in the spot that originally belonged to Watanabe Hikaru. As a result, the two people closest to Miyamoto Sei on the left and right sides became Naoki Sakurako and Higashikuze Ogiko!

The first and second champions are here, and at the center is Miyamoto Nana, the third champion!

This appearance caused the entire audience to cheer. Everyone was shocked by this development. They never expected that the original Unmoved C would appear. Many people even shed tears, never expecting that their favorite would appear again!

On stage, flames shot into the sky, and as if by signal, an intense dance was launched, with the girls singing lyrics that sounded like rap!

"Forward! Got it!"

Don't hesitate! Got it!

Our goal is the place where the sun rises!

Embark on the road to hope!

The obstacle ahead is the River! River! River!

The River stretches across the horizon!

River of destiny! River! River!

The River is full of trials!

Abandon all confusion!

Show your perseverance!

Do not hesitate!

Immediately

Take a step!

Believe in yourself!

Forward! Forward!

Go forward!

Cross this river! Ho! Ho! Ho! Ho!

Note ①: This song is SKR's 14th single, and it was also SKR's first time reaching number one on the Oricon chart, on October 21, 2015!

Miyamoto Sei stood at the very front, and next to her were Naoki Sakurako and Higashi Hisako Ogiko, or rather, the original Watanabe Hikaru. The three of them formed a three-center group here, and it looked like this.

However, fans still discovered something hidden within.

"Nana-chan's position is a bit further forward. Although this is a three-center layout, it clearly indicates that Nana-chan is not currently in the center, while Sakura and Ogi are positioned a little further back!"

"As expected, Nana-chan has inherited the position of center. Will this Tokyo Dome performance truly represent that?!"

Some people were discussing, some were analyzing, but most were cheering, waving their light sticks, and dancing to the rhythm.

The atmosphere at the scene became increasingly heated. At this moment, the Tokyo Dome was like a blazing furnace, radiating terrifying heat that threatened to incinerate everything!

"Dreams always"

On the far side

It makes one feel that this distance is both desirable and unattainable.

Pick up the stone at your feet

Towards Dreams

Use all your heart and soul

Let's test our skills!

Miyamoto Seya sang the lyrics loudly. This song resonated so deeply with him. He felt that his dream was once out of reach, and that there were all sorts of obstacles in his way. But as long as he didn't give up and believed in himself more, he could overcome them!

"Suddenly appearing before your eyes"

A river blocked our way.

It is a wide and vast river.

Unfathomable depths need not be a concern.

Don't be afraid of the rapid current.

All you need to do is muster up your courage

Never give up

Look, the other shore is already faintly visible.

Just try harder and believe in yourself more.

In the darkness

Keep swimming forward!

I swear I'll never turn back! Ho! Ho! Ho! Ho!