I became a girl group idol for my sister.

Chapter Sixty-One: Declaring War on the World

For Kress Moretz, the show she participated in in Japan today was not much different from the one she participated in in the United States. It was a fairly common Q&A session, with the host asking questions and her answering them, interspersed with questions from fans, which she also answered.

For an actor who has been in the entertainment industry for several years, this kind of thing is already very familiar.

Moreover, as an actress, she naturally doesn't need to perform on set.

Overall, it was a breeze.

Of course, as a program, a simple Q&A session may make fans happy, but it seems a bit strange if there is no performance. As for today's other group of guests, it's time for them to take the stage.

"Now, please welcome the lovely girls of SKR to give us a fantastic performance!"

"UZA!"

Originally a song featuring Naoki Sakurako as the main center and boasting high-intensity and high-difficulty dance moves, this time, Miyamoto Nana will be the main center for the performance.

On stage, the girls no longer dressed in cute outfits, but rather in cool and stylish ones. As they stood there and the music started, the audience was instantly ignited!

"Just be yourself and love in your own way."

"You don't need to consider the other person's thoughts."

"Just like you imagined, pursue your hobbies."

"If we're lucky, we might fall in love..."

Even if I'm injured, even if I'm injured

"If they were serious, they probably wouldn't have noticed."

“No way!”

Everyone couldn't help but wave their hands along with the music and dance. The rousing music and the frenzied atmosphere reminded Kress Moritz of American rock concerts. Although the situation was somewhat different, the fans' enthusiasm was the same. Everyone was immersed in the atmosphere, joining their idols on stage.

Kress Moritz could tell that each of these people had undergone extensive training to perfect this dance, which surprised her somewhat.

I had heard that idols in Japan just dance casually, since plenty of people would spend money on them anyway. But now it seems that's not true; these people have indeed put in a lot of effort.

Looking at their expressions on stage, they were even able to interact well with the audience, rather than simply performing their own dances, which made Kress Moritz even more surprised.

No wonder, even in the United States, there are people who like SKR from a foreign country so much, and there has been a significant increase in popularity recently.

Looking back now, it's clear that the person who was liked must have had something special about them!

Especially Miyamoto Nana, who led the dance, despite being a girl, exuded an aura almost like a man's in this dance, which greatly enhanced the appeal of the entire performance.

As Kress Moritz watched, she found herself swaying to the rhythm of the music, almost uncontrollably.

……

[In the interview with Kress Moritz after she went to Japan, what she said was so funny. She said that even after all these years since she made her own movie, she still can't go to the cinema to watch it.]

[It's an R-rated film after all, and she's still a year shy of her age.]

[By the way, that group that performed later, was it called SKR? They seemed completely different from the ones we have here.]

Those are idols, a unique aspect of Japanese culture, and they're somewhat different from actors and singers.

[It seems like quite a few people in the country are watching them lately?]

[SKR, they're Japan's strongest idol group right now. Their singing might not be the best, their dancing might not be the best, but in terms of popularity, they're absolutely phenomenal.]

If you've watched the Japanese anime series *When Stardust Shines*, you'll recognize the girl on stage as the center; she's the voice actress for the male protagonist. Another voice actress is also in the cast. As for the third one, I don't know why she didn't appear; normally she should have been there too.

[You're talking about Stardust Girl, right? My friend heard their songs from them; she was a fan of "When Stardust Shines," and then she started following the real-life pairing. Now she's a complete Stardust Girl fan, and last time she even said she wanted to go to Japan to vote for them.]

Did you go?

No, it's not that simple. But she's already saving money, saying she definitely wants to go next year and cast a hundred votes at once.

Oh, by the way, I heard that the person in charge of the center is a lesbian!

What? She's a lesbian?

Yes, and she even filmed a lesbian drama series, which was quite popular in Japan recently.

Why do you know so much?

[Because I love watching it! It's a pity the resources are hard to find; I'm currently waiting for the DVD release.]

It was just a simple fan meeting with an actor interview, but it sparked a lot of discussion in the United States. As Temperi Lisa said, although the main character this time was Kress Moretz, it was also an opportunity for SKR to increase their exposure in the eyes of Europeans and Americans.

……

Miyamoto Sei and Kress Moritz were sitting face to face.

It should have been someone else who did it, but perhaps because of the language barrier, Miyamoto was thrown over there.

He suddenly understood why Mika Komatsu wasn't coming. If she had come, Mika Komatsu should have been the one doing this, since she not only speaks good English but is also from the same hometown as the other party.

“Your English is excellent! Ms. Miyamoto, it’s really nice to not have to translate.” Kress Moritz said to Miyamoto with a smile.

“Because I like watching ‘The Big Bang Theory,’ it’s a great show for learning English,” Miyamoto said, then asked with some curiosity, “So it’s true that Ms. Moritz said she can’t go to the cinema to see her own ‘Kick-Ass’?”

“That’s right, I haven’t actually seen it yet. I’m only 16 years old this year, and I’ll have to wait a few more months before I’m eligible to watch it.” Kress Moritz nodded, and asked with some curiosity, “Is Japan’s film rating system different from that of the United States? Ms. Miyamoto actually watched Kick-Ass.”

“Hmm… there are some differences…” Miyamoto said in a low voice, “But actually, I couldn’t watch it. According to the rating system, it requires an adult to watch. I was able to watch it through other means back then. Of course, I can watch it now, since I’m 19 years old.”

"Is it true that in Japan, you can only watch R-rated films if you're 19?"

"No, I was 18. Actually, I just turned 19 two months ago," Miyamoto said with a smile. "So when I watched the movie, I was actually 15. I wasn't an idol back then."

The movie I watched when I was 15 is now 19, which means it's less than two and a half years older than me?

Kress Moretz quickly did the math in her head and realized that he was indeed older than her. However, in terms of experience in the entertainment industry, she should be considered a senior, since she had already debuted in a TV series at the age of 6 and acted in a movie at the age of 8.

So she didn't really feel like she had met a senior or anything like that.

They weren't very familiar with each other, so their conversation consisted mainly of polite small talk, nothing substantial. They also chatted with the reporter next to them, giving the reporter some material to write about.

A moment later, just as the reporter was wondering if these two could create some sensational moments, Kress Moritz suddenly asked, "I heard that Ms. Miyamoto likes women?"

Sure enough, here it comes!

Miyamoto thought to himself.

The reporter standing nearby immediately perked up, even tightening his grip on the pen.

I'm coming!

If I remember correctly, two of Kress Moritz's four brothers are gay! And Nana Miyamoto, who is also said to be gay, is probably a very controversial figure for her!

Just as the reporter was concentrating on recording everything, Miyamoto Sei spoke with a smile.

"It's a little embarrassing to say, but it was detected by the machine at the time. It was a variety show, and I originally thought that this kind of thing was private and there was no need to let others know. But since the machine detected it, I'll just admit it. It's nothing shameful."

These words greatly increased Kress Moritz's positive impression of him: "That's right, feelings are free, there's nothing shameful about them!"

After she finished speaking, she asked with great curiosity, "So, do you have someone you like now?"

His expression clearly showed he wanted to know the gossip.

Miyamoto shook his head: "Unfortunately, my current profession is special, so I don't have any plans in that regard for the time being."

"Is it because they're idols? I heard that idols in Japan aren't allowed to date."

"That's not quite the right way to put it. It should be said that idols with certain requirements are not allowed to date." Miyamoto Se corrected her. "For example, if they didn't say they wouldn't date from the beginning, then it would be fine. But for SKR, it's something we all agreed on that idols don't date while they're working."

"But... isn't this an inherent human right?"

Here it comes, the controversial topic!

"Yes, I admit that it is indeed a right of talent. But at the same time, as an idol, I prioritize my career. If I want to date, I will date, and that is my right. Naturally, fans also have the right to choose other people."

Miyamoto smiled as she said this: "Choices are two-way. It's not about sacrificing the right to love freely. Rather, when I chose the idol industry, especially the idol profession that has issued a declaration of prohibition on dating, then for me, I have simply chosen a job that is entirely focused on my career. After all, I have great ambitions."

Upon hearing "ambition," Kress Moritz, who was about to retort, paused for a moment, then immediately asked, "What ambition?!"

"Of course, we should break into the top 50 CD sellers in the world!"

Kress Moritz was stunned, and the reporter next to her was also taken aback, completely unexpected to hear such an answer.

No Asian artist has ever made it onto the world music charts, and now this girl in front of them is telling them that she's going to take SKR and get their singles into the top 50 in the world!

That's no exaggeration!

But ironically, she was so confident!

Just as the two were still in shock, the girl opposite them suddenly lowered her voice.

"Actually, please don't laugh at me. What I originally wanted to say was that we are number one in the world, but I felt too embarrassed to say it out loud."

The reporter's hand trembled slightly. "Are you kidding me?!" she exclaimed. "But what exactly is that burning flame in your eyes?!"

You're serious, aren't you? You're absolutely serious!

"Hahahaha!"

Kress Moritz laughed, laughed so hard that tears almost streamed down her face.

She gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, then reached out her hand to Miyamoto: "Then I'll wait, wait for the day when SKR's singles become popular in Europe and America, and even the day when SKR's advertisements appear directly in the Empire State Building."

"We will work hard!"

"I must say, it was really a pleasure chatting with you, Ms. Miyamoto. I'm so glad I came to Japan this time and that I was received by people from SKR."