Miyoko Komatsu was on the phone, talking to Risa Amagai on the other end.

"However, I'm a little worried about her choice. To temporarily hold performances at the highest intensity on both sides is extremely demanding on the body, and most people would definitely find it difficult to handle. Is she really not deliberately forcing herself by making this choice?"

“It’s her choice, and I respect it,” Tambirisa said with a smile. “And his choice is exactly what I thought. He really puts his fans first. His experience as a center and solving problems for others will also help her development in the United States. So please take care of her after she goes there.”

“Don’t worry, no one can touch her in America!” Miyoko Komatsu immediately said.

With those words from the other party, Tenbe Risa was truly relieved. After hanging up the phone, she suddenly laughed.

"That's a very good analysis. It does consider the development and the need to avoid impacting the relationship between Japanese idols and fans. As for other aspects of experience, that can be gradually accumulated." She said, then thought for a moment, "Gradually accumulated? I wonder how many more years we have..."

……

Two more days passed.

Miyamoto and the rest of SKR arrived at the NHK studio in Shibuya, Tokyo, where they would be rehearsing for the next period of time.

This is naturally because the 64th Kohaku Uta Gassen (Red and White Song Battle) will be held here, and it's only a few days away.

However, once he arrived at the scene, he immediately looked left and right, trying to find someone.

Then, he found his target.

……

"Huh? Where's Nana?" Sakagami Minami looked around in confusion, only to find that she couldn't find Miyamoto Nana, who was the center.

"Ah, Nana-chan, I just saw her." Asuka Rina, who was preparing nearby, said, "I remember she went out, saying she had some things to do."

"Something's up? Training starts soon, are you going to get a massage?" Sakagami Minami asked curiously.

“There aren’t any massage parlors around now, are you sure it’s Ogiko-chan, Tomomi-chan, and Sakura-chan?” Asuka Rina immediately retorted, “But she seemed really excited back then, like she was about to see her idols.”

"Seeing my idol's face, could it be..." Sakagami Minami was just thinking when she saw Miyamoto Sei walk in from the doorway, skipping and jumping as she went, looking very happy.

Miyamoto was naturally very happy. This year's Kohaku Uta Gassen was amazing. He actually ran into two idols at once!

One is Ayumi Hamasaki, and the other is Haruka Ayase. One is a singer, and the other is an actress. Both of them are people that Miyamoto Sei really likes.

Now that he has obtained the signatures of both people, he must keep them safe and even enshrine them!

"Nana-chan, training is about to begin!" Sakagami Minami immediately called out.

"Okay, I understand, Minami-senpai!" Miyamoto said, putting the things into his bag and then quickly running over.

"Why are you so happy?" Sakagami Minami asked curiously.

"Because I knocked over Ayumi Hamasaki's and Haruka Ayase's autographs!" Miyamoto said with a grin. "I think I completely understand what fans are thinking now. So this is what it feels like to meet and talk to your idols in person!"

When Sakagami Minami and the others saw Miyamoto Sei like this, they all laughed.

"It's really rare to see Nana-chan like this!"

"I took a picture! Nana-chan's smile is amazing!" Asuka Rina waved her phone, "Today's Instagram post material is ready!"

"Ah! Rina, give me a serving!" Sakagami Minami immediately rushed over: "You absolutely have to give me a serving!"

As soon as Minami Sakagami spoke, many people quickly surrounded her!

"Send me a copy too!"

"I think we can just send this to the whole group now!"

Let's create a discussion group!

"I second the motion!"

Miyamoto stared blankly as the group divided up his photos, blinked, and then immediately rushed over as well.

"Send me a copy too!"

It wasn't for any other reason; he just really wanted to know what his idol would look like after seeing him, whether he was as handsome, or rather, beautiful, as he had imagined.

……

Ayumi Hamasaki is practicing her opening song and dance at the front of the stage. As the opening singer for the Kohaku Uta Gassen for so many years, she has always been under a lot of pressure.

However, she continued to smile as always, without putting any pressure on the staff around her.

As one of the three great divas of the Heisei era, Ayumi Hamasaki has always been very strict with herself. Even though she lost her hearing due to her work, she was still unwilling to give up her music career.

After the rehearsal ended, she went backstage and saw a woman walking towards her. This woman, dressed in red, had a sweet smile, a natural and gentle expression, and a stunning figure.

She is Haruka Ayase, the host of the Red Team at the Kohaku Uta Gassen (Red and White Song Battle).

"Hamasaki-san, you played very well today too!" Ayase Haruka said to Hamasaki Ayumi with a smile.

Ayumi Hamasaki laughed as well: "Yeah, thanks to a junior, I feel like I can still go on stage after all."

"A junior?" Ayase Haruka's interest was immediately piqued. "Male or female?"

"She's a young girl, but very talented," Ayumi Hamasaki said, a nostalgic look on her face. "She's always worked so hard, it makes me think back to the past..."

"A girl, very hardworking..." Ayase Haruka blinked: "Could it be Miyamoto Nana from SKR?"

"Huh? How did you know?" Ayumi Hamasaki nodded slightly: "It's her!"

"Because she also came to find me and asked for my autograph, saying that she really liked the character I played, and that she watched 'Jin' several times over. For a moment, I had the illusion that 'how did a fan come in?'" Ayase Haruka laughed.

“That’s what a fan is like, even though she’s an idol too.” Ayumi Hamasaki smiled happily, “Isn’t she adorable? I suddenly realize how amazing the younger generation is, working so hard to move forward. I was definitely right to make that decision!”

Looking at the relieved smile on the other person's face, Ayase Haruka sighed: "Are you really not going to participate in next year's Kouhaku Uta Gassen?"

"Yes, I won't participate next year. I'm getting old, and it's unnecessary for me to keep occupying this position. It should be handed over to the new generation." Ayumi Hamasaki said, smiling naturally, without any disappointment or reluctance: "Our juniors in the company won't lose to SKR either, they will definitely rise to prominence!"

“Your Avex has a lot of talented people, so you certainly have the confidence to say that,” Ayase Haruka laughed.

Avex is a company that almost exclusively plays high-end games. Its artists, such as Namie Amuro, Ayumi Hamasaki, Koda Kumi, and Hitomi Shimatani, are all very famous singers, each a national icon!

Chapter Seventy: The Returning God

"Nana-chan!" With this familiar shout, someone rushed over, hugged Miyamoto Sei tightly, and kissed him passionately on the cheek.

"Eh?! Jurina-chan, what are you doing?!" Sakagami Minami's eyes widened immediately, while Miyamoto Sei tried to push the other's face away: "Jurina-chan, what are you doing?"

"I was just showing off my relationship with Nana-chan!" Matsuda Jurina said, continuing to hug Miyamoto Sei tightly. "Hehe, Nana-chan, don't be shy. It's just a kiss, we're both girls, what's the big deal!"

"Alright, alright, Jurina, stop fooling around." With a gentle voice, Matsuda Reina appeared behind Matsuda Jurina and pulled their captain back.

"Ah, let me go! You were almost there! Damn it!" Matsuda Jurina complained, swinging her arms and legs like a child.

Yes, she really is a child; she's only sixteen years old...

Miyamoto thought to himself silently.

They are here because SKG was one of the invited teams, and AJS was also invited along with SKG.

Just then, a group of people walked over from not far away.

"Nana-chan, did you miss me?!" Watanabe Mion waved and greeted Miyamoto Sei, while Yamashita Aya stood beside her, looking quite composed.

Yamashita Aya smiled at everyone: "Long time no see!"

"Oh dear, don't be so composed! You always seem to miss Nana-chan's life in the group!" Watanabe Mion slapped Yamashita Aya on the back, causing her to take a step forward. Yamashita's face instantly turned red, and she immediately turned around to retort, "N-no, no, okay?!"

"Huh? So I'm not even worth thinking about?" A pitiful voice came from behind. Yamashita Aya looked over and saw Miyamoto Nana looking at her as if she was about to cry. Her mind went blank for a moment, and she quickly waved her hands: "No, no, no, that's not it. I really miss the days when Nana-chan was in the group, really!"

"Look, she admitted it!" Watanabe Mion immediately jumped out and shouted, pointing at Yamashita Aya.

Yamashita Aya clenched her fists and glared at him: "I'll beat you up!"

"Hey, no, don't hit me!" Watanabe Mion immediately took a step back, then ran behind Miyamoto Sei at lightning speed and pushed her forward: "You can hit Nana-chan instead!"

So why did I get beaten up?!

Miyamoto muttered to himself, then smiled slightly at Yamashita Aya: "Long time no see, Aya-chan."

"Hmm... Long time no see, Nana-chan." Yamashita Aya responded softly, then looked at the others: "Minami-senpai, long time no see."

"Ah, everyone's here, that's great!" Sakagami Minami seemed very happy at this moment: "This time it's rehearsal for the Kohaku Uta Gassen. Although our performances are different, everyone has to do their best!"

"Don't worry, senior, we will definitely do our best in the performance!" Yamashita Aya immediately said.

SKG's Jurina Matsuda and Rena Matsuda exchanged a smile: "No problem, we will definitely perform at our absolute best!"

Their eyes revealed an undisguised fighting spirit, after all, this was a performance mainly featuring their respective teams, and they were all together on one of Japan's most popular shows!

This is war, a war within the SKR sisterhood!

However, as expected, they didn't get the chance... Miyamoto looked at DJH who couldn't come and thought of her juniors, feeling a little regretful.

The Kohaku Uta Gassen is Japan's most prestigious song and dance performance, and only extremely strong teams and individuals with exceptional skills and achievements can perform there. DJH hasn't been around for very long, so they definitely need to continue growing for a while. Perhaps next year, they will be qualified to perform on stage.

Hopefully, they can achieve that goal within a year!

Miyamoto silently pondered, considering calling DJH later to make some contact.

……

"Huh? The center of this dance is Minami-senpai?" Miyamoto asked, somewhat surprised.

This song is "Endless Replay," a single performed by Naoki Sakurako when she was the overall champion. It's also a song that Miyamoto Sei never performed in the selection team.

Now, as this song is one of the songs they will perform at the Kohaku Uta Gassen (Red and White Song Battle), Miyamoto discovered that the center for this song is Minami Sakagami.

As for Miyamoto Sei himself, he was placed in the second position.

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