I became a girl group idol for my sister.

She first went to her room, put her things away, then ran into the bathroom, looked at herself carefully in the mirror, tidied her messy hair, and checked her clothes. Seeing that there was nothing wrong with them, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Oh, right, I need to change my clothes!" She tapped her head, took out the prepared yukata, put it on, and then went out.

"Phew... It really feels so magical to meet Nana-chan in this place. Is this a sign of fate?" Yukari Kojima muttered to herself, smiling as she walked forward.

Upon arriving at the lobby, seeing that Miyamoto Nana was indeed still there, Kojima Yukari immediately went up to her.

"I, I'm back!"

Miyamoto glanced at the person who had arrived beside him, and looking at the yukata the other person was wearing, he smiled slightly: "This yukata is very nice!"

"Is that so?" Yukari Kojima's face flushed slightly as she sat down. "My mom bought it for me, saying it suits me very well."

“It really suits you. As expected, only parents truly know their daughter,” Miyamoto said.

"Hmm..." Yukari Kojima nodded slightly, then complained, "But my mom keeps pressuring me to date, and I don't want to date right now..."

"Because I'm already in university, I guess I'm a little worried," Miyamoto said casually.

“That should be it,” Yukari Kojima said, then paused, surprised. “Eh? How did Nana-chan know I’m in university?”

"You yourself mentioned earlier that your dad complained that you were a 'gyaru' (a type of sexy girl) in high school," Miyamoto said casually.

Actually, he hadn't thought about these things at all when he spoke, but suddenly realized that he had said the wrong thing. However, he thought that the other person had already mentioned high school, so it was not a problem for him to know that the other person was in college.

“That’s true.” Yukari Kojima nodded, then said, “Actually, it’s not that I don’t want to be in a relationship, it’s just that… I’ve always been in a relationship…”

"Always in a relationship?" Miyamoto was taken aback, not expecting the other person to say that. However, recalling what Iwakami Kenta had said when he called him last time, he had some guesses: "Always having a crush on someone?"

"Y-yes..." Yukari Kojima seemed a little embarrassed. She felt nervous again, just like before, and even had a strange feeling, like she had met Miyamoto Sei. She said cautiously, "It's because of a crush..."

"Didn't you confess?" Miyamoto asked.

He felt that his question was somewhat unnecessary.

“There’s never been a chance, never a chance…” Yukari Kojima said slowly, her expression somewhat disappointed. “I’ve asked people to help me arrange a meeting with him, but it’s never worked. He chose to go straight to work after graduating from high school and didn’t go to university. Actually, he had excellent grades…”

Miyamoto said softly, "Perhaps it's because of some problems at home. Sometimes, working ahead of schedule is unavoidable in order to make a living."

“Yes, I know. His family situation is a bit complicated…” Yukari Kojima said, noticing Miyamoto's hands resting somewhat nervously on her knees. “I asked him about his job; it’s related to film, and possibly directing or something like that, so he’s very focused on current opportunities. Although there have been high school reunions and such, he hasn’t been able to get any invitations…”

Yukari Kojima paused for a moment as she spoke, "Although I have his phone number, we don't contact each other much. His work means he often doesn't have time to answer the phone... And if I send a message, it usually takes a long time to get a reply..."

As she spoke, she smiled again: "However, I know he's not ignoring my messages, because when he doesn't reply, it's just that the message is unread, and once it's read, he'll send a message very quickly."

Miyamoto felt a pang of unease seeing how happy the other person was. Of course, he knew who the other person was talking about, and he was also very clear about the time he had replied. Although he wouldn't delay reading it, it was obvious that his reply was written in some kind of ghostly time.

Some say 11 PM, others say midnight or 1 AM.

But the fact that the other party knew all of this means one thing: she would frequently check her phone to see if there was a reply.

“He is working hard on the film now, and I was thinking about whether he should go into screenwriting in the future. That way, we could have collaborations in the future, which would also help him.”

Miyamoto looked at the other person and asked, "Are you interested in screenwriting?"

Yukari Kojima was silent for a moment before saying, "I could be interested."

"Not just interested, but is it possible to be interested?" Miyamoto looked at the girl in front of him, whose cheeks were completely red from nervousness. He hesitated for a moment and said, "Actually, I can't comment on this kind of thing, but there's one thing I think you need to understand, and it's very important: your life is your own, not someone else's."

Seeing that the other person seemed to understand but not quite, Miyamoto said, "Also, go confess your feelings. Don't put it off. Sometimes, taking the first step bravely is the most important thing."

"But confessing your feelings shouldn't be done... face-to-face..."

“I think it’s enough to just say it, whether it’s a letter or a phone call, the important thing is to say it,” Miyamoto said.

Yukari Kojima was silent for a moment, then finally nodded: "I understand!"

Watching the girl get up and walk resolutely towards her room, Miyamoto took a deep breath and looked up at the ceiling. For a moment, he didn't know whether what he was doing was right or wrong.

However, the other party's actions were telling him that he couldn't delay any longer.

……

During the meal, Miyamoto Sei seemed somewhat absent-minded, and Mizuhara Chizuki, sitting next to him, asked with some confusion, "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing, I was just thinking about something: why is love so painful?"

Mizuhara Chizuki answered very simply: "Because I can't have it."

"And then what happens after you get it?"

"It's probably about getting to know each other, compromising with each other, it's about giving and receiving." Mizuhara Chizuki thought for a moment, "Based on my two previous relationships, that's probably it."

Then, she became even more curious: "Why would Nana-chan think about these things?"

"It was just a sudden feeling." Miyamoto smiled. "You're right, it really is because you can't have it, and your mind and body are completely tied down, that's the feeling."

Mizuhara Chizuki immediately said, "Nana-chan was right when she said it on the show, you did have someone you liked!"

“What they said on that show is definitely true, after all, there’s a lie detector!” Miyamoto quickly said, “Besides, it’s not something to hide. Sometimes, you can only sing with a genuine feeling because you’ve experienced it.”

Mizuhara Chizuki nodded: "That's true, after all, there are love songs."

After finishing her meal, Mizuhara Chizuki stretched and said, "I'm going back to work now, and then I'll go to sleep!"

"Okay, sure." Miyamoto nodded, then went back to his room. He took out his phone, Miyamoto's phone, which had missed calls and a message on it.

It was sent by Yukari Kojima.

It was a confession that took a long time to complete, expressing her innermost feelings. It was written with great sincerity. If she weren't an idol, Miyamoto Sei was sure she would have been moved by such a confession.

He would be overjoyed, proud, and thinking about accepting her advances, because such a beautiful girl actually liked him, and liked him so much, so deeply.

But now, when Miyamoto looks at these words, at the content behind them, and at the face of the person who wrote them, he only feels heartache.

"I really am a cruel person..."

Miyamoto muttered to himself quietly, then slowly typed out the answer he had already prepared.

Thank you for your love, but I'm sorry, I already have someone I like in my heart, and I can't let go of anyone else. So, I'm sorry!

The answer was simple, but the meaning was very clear: he rejected the other party using his identity as Miyamoto Sei.

……

Yukari Kojima waited anxiously. When the message was marked as read, she felt her breath catch in her throat. She could even hear her own heart pounding wildly.

Time passed slowly, very slowly, as she waited for his reply. She desperately hoped that he would be moved by her sincerity and agree to her request.

She could even imagine the future, the two of them getting married, having children, and having a wonderful family where they could spend a wonderful day together.

She had had such fantasies before, but now they were popping up uncontrollably.

Then, the other party replied.

The moment she saw the contents of the letter, she felt that everything was over, that her whole world had shattered.

She desperately wanted to reply with something like "Can we give it a try?" or "Maybe we're a good match" to salvage the situation, but the other person's reply, with phrases like "I have someone I like" and "I can't let go of other people," made her unable to type those words.

[Sorry to bother you, I'm very sorry!]

She struggled to write these words, then took a deep breath, feeling a tightness in her chest.

[No offense intended. I'm so happy to be liked by such a beautiful girl like you. Being confessed to like this feels like a dream. After all, Yukari's charm is irresistible. So, when you encounter new romances in the future, please be decisive! The sooner you act, the greater your chances—this is based on experience!]

Another reply came, this time encouraging. Looking at these words, she couldn't quite tell if they were just words of comfort or genuine. But regardless, their words helped her recover a little, just a tiny bit.

I'm going to sleep now, goodnight.

[Good night. ]

The brief conversation ended there. Yukari Kojima lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling. The unfamiliar ceiling gave her a strange sense of pressure. She suddenly stood up from the bed, wanting to go out for a walk.

She felt that even a bit of cold wind would make her feel a little better.

She slowly walked out of the room and headed towards the inner courtyard. After walking a few steps, she saw someone approaching from a distance – it was Miyamoto Nana.

The other person was holding two glasses of milk, still steaming from the rims. Upon seeing Yukari Kojima, she immediately approached, waving her glasses and asking, "Want some?"

Miyamoto Sei had already come out and was waiting for the other party, intending to pretend to bump into them by chance and offer some guidance.

“No…” Yukari Kojima began, but then stopped. She paused for a moment, silently accepted the cup, and whispered, “Thank you.”

“I was going to drink more, but then I realized I can’t drink anymore. I ate quite a lot tonight. It’s so great that you’re willing to drink,” Miyamoto said with a smile, then looked into Kojima Yukari’s eyes: “Did something happen?”

"I, I..." Yukari Kojima stammered, but didn't know what to say. Seeing this, Miyamoto pointed to a spot not far away and said, "Let's go sit over there for a while and talk slowly. It's okay."

“…Hmm…” Yukari Kojima responded softly and followed the other person to the inner courtyard. The wind was blowing and the weather was cold, but for her at this moment, it made her mind clear up a lot.

She tried hard to hold back, but she couldn't anymore. Tears finally streamed down her face, and she sobbed softly, "I...I confessed my feelings, and I was rejected!"

Miyamoto watched the other person cry silently, waiting for them to vent. This night was destined to have one more heartbroken person, and he was just keeping that heartbroken person company.

Yukari Kojima cried for a long time. When she stopped crying, seeing her red and swollen eyes, Miyamoto Sei said, "Are you feeling better?"

"Hmm..." she responded softly, "Th-thank you, Nana-chan... for staying with me here."

"After all, you're my fan!"

A gust of wind blew, and feeling the cold on her body, Yukari Kojima shivered: "I'm going to take a bath first!"

“Okay, go ahead.” Miyamoto nodded.

Then I saw that the other person was looking at me.

"what happened?"

"C-Can you come with me?" Yukari asked softly. "Is it just Nana-chan and me here? It's so late to go for a bath..."