I became a girl group idol for my sister.

"What Nana-chan says is true, but eating does get tiring." Miyu Nagayasu nodded: "After all, you have to rush to eat."

Watanabe Hikaru immediately replied, "If I can sit down and eat in a relaxed manner, then that's what enjoyment is!"

"Yeah, if we could rest comfortably and then eat, that would definitely be enjoyable, but that's impossible for us. We always have to rush through our meals..."

As Miyamoto spoke, he recalled how he ate during this period of time. Eating during breaks from work was almost like the feeling before going to the exam hall, frantically stuffing food into his mouth.

"Although I have more time in the evening, cooking is really tiring..."

"We can use cup noodles instead!" Watanabe Hikaru immediately shouted, only to be tapped on the head by Miyamoto Sei: "You can't always eat cup noodles."

Watanabe Hikaru stuck out his tongue: "Hehe."

That's what they say, but Miyamoto also knows that cup noodles can be a good option when necessary. Although they're both instant noodles, the ingredients inside make him feel that they're much better than the kind he used to eat.

After all, when he bought a curry beef cup noodle and saw it filled with potatoes and large chunks of beef, he was quite shocked.

Two cups are enough to fill you up, and they cost around 200 yen, which is an acceptable price.

Miyu Nagasu, who was standing to the side, smiled as she watched Miyamoto Sei and Watanabe Hikaru interact.

Although Nana is considered a junior, she always acts like an older sister to Hikaru. On the contrary, Hikaru always calls Nana "older sister," which is quite a strange feeling.

But it's only natural, isn't it? After all, Nana-chan has always been so mature and caring towards everyone, which makes everyone unconsciously rely on her. There are bound to be many people like that. I've also been able to get to where I am today because of Nana-chan's care...

Thinking of this, Miyu Nagaan couldn't help but fall into memories, from the time she participated in the graduate student selection to everything that had happened until now.

……

"Senior Nan, get up."

In a daze, I heard a somewhat familiar voice.

Sakagami Minami curled up, wrapping herself in the blanket, and whispered, "Just a little longer..."

"You can't sleep anymore, it's already 8:30, and we have to leave in half an hour."

The familiar voice came again, and Sakagami Minami saw a figure. It was Miyamoto Nana, who was smiling at her.

"Honey, it's time to get up!"

"I...I want to sleep a little longer..." Sakagami Minami whispered, "Or, could you pick me up?"

"Hey hey hey..."

Miyamoto, who was calling for Sakagami Minami to get up, looked puzzled. Watanabe Hikaru, who was next to him, immediately took out his phone and started taking pictures: "What is Apple laughing at? Hehehe, I wonder what it is dreaming about."

"I don't know, she probably dreamt about something happy," Miyamoto muttered, then said to Watanabe Hikaru, "Shouldn't Hikaru-chan go put on makeup first?"

"No need, we'll just have to redo our makeup before the actual performance anyway."

“That’s true.” Miyamoto nodded, then called out to Sakagami Minami again, “Minami-senpai, get up! The sun will be high in the sky if you don’t get up!”

Sakagami Minami groggily opened her eyes, and upon seeing Miyamoto Sei, her dazed state gradually turned into a blank stare. She immediately stood up with a cry of surprise, looking around at the people present in a panic, and stammered, "I... did I say anything strange just now?!"

“I already said so!” Watanabe Hikaru immediately replied.

Miyamoto nodded in agreement: "That's right, I said it, and Hikari-chan even recorded it!!"

Watanabe Hikaru waved her phone, even showing the other person the photo she had just taken. It was so fleeting that Sakagami Minami didn't get a clear look. She said very seriously, "Yes, I recorded it, Apple!"

"Ah ah ah ah ah!"

Sakagami Minami grabbed her own head and went into a frenzy.

"No, how could this be?! So what did I say?!"

"Hehehe, of course only you know this." Miyamoto Se laughed, and Watanabe Hikaru also chuckled: "He said a lot of funny things, like how he was only 1.48 meters tall, but he insisted on adding 0.005 to the end."

Sakagami Minami was taken aback, then asked, "Is that all I said?"

Miyamoto Sei and Watanabe Hikaru immediately nodded: "We mentioned this too!"

At this moment, Miyu Nagasu, who came out from the other side, called out with a smile: "Alright, stop teasing Apple-senpai. He just chuckled and didn't say anything else!"

"Phew...you guys scared me to death!" Sakagami Minami finally breathed a sigh of relief, which made Miyamoto Sei and Watanabe Hikaru even more curious, and the two of them immediately moved closer.

Miyamoto's eyes were filled with curiosity. "So what exactly did Minami-senpai dream about?!"

Watanabe Hikaru nodded repeatedly: "That's right, Apple, tell me quickly what you dreamed about! I won't let you leave if you don't tell me!"

"Aaaaah, you two, that's enough!" Sakagami Minami yelled, jumping off the bed. "As the general director, I order you two to get ready right now, we're heading to the site!"

As she spoke, she reached for her coat.

Seeing Sakagami Minami's blushing face, Miyamoto Sei and Watanabe Hikaru exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with doubt and curiosity.

What could have been in your dream to elicit this reaction?

Could it be...? Miyamoto Sei pondered for a moment, then smiled.

Could it be that Senior Nan is experiencing puberty?! Did she dream about some handsome guy or something?!

……

Around 9 a.m., everyone had gathered downstairs and boarded the bus, which then took them to the Gershwin Theatre.

Rehearsals in the morning and performances in the afternoon are quite normal, since such places are usually only rented for one day to save money.

Miyamoto looked around but didn't see Amagai Risa. He guessed that she must have gone somewhere else to play.

For example, you could go and have tea with an acquaintance.

The so-called rehearsal naturally involves going through all the scenes according to the program's flow, and also getting familiar with the live stage.

As the current center of SKR, Miyamoto needs to come out and perform at the beginning of the show, and then he needs to come out for several performances afterward. However, these are not difficult tasks, since he has enough experience.

After completing his first few rehearsals, he went backstage and then met someone.

"Nana-chan!! Over here!" Miyu Nagasu waved happily and called out to Miyamoto. Miyamoto looked over and found that besides Miyu Nagasu, there were several other people over there, most of them from Team R, and some from Team 4, because there was an acquaintance there.

Komatsu Meixiang!

Miyamoto walked over with a smile and said to Komatsu Mika, "You really came."

Mika Komatsu laughed too: "Of course, I need to come and see my companions properly."

After saying that, she stopped talking to Miyamoto and looked at the others. These were all people who used to be on her team. Team 4 were people she trained with when she was a graduate student, and Team R were her teammates when she was the center.

Watching them chat and laugh, Miyamoto simply smiled and didn't join in. He figured it was enough to give them the time; there was no need for him to waste their time. He could meet with them when he came to America, but the others here couldn't. Today was a rare opportunity for him.

Moreover, for Miyamoto Sei, just listening to these people happily talking like this is enough for him.

"By the way, has Mika-chan made any big moves lately?"

"Yeah, it's hard to find this kind of information in Japan! Come on, tell me, do you have any fun plans?"

Mika Komatsu smiled and said, "Of course! I'm about to release an album here, and it won't be long!"

"An album? A solo album?"

"Yes, it's definitely a solo album! It'll be a huge surprise for you all!"

Mika Komatsu spoke with her usual confident expression.

"Unlike those who are just starting out, I'm full of experience!"

Miyamoto listened from the side, knowing that the other party had not finished speaking. Releasing an album was only the first step. In fact, Komatsu Mika was receiving a lot of attention in the United States. Her current agency valued her highly. According to what Miyamoto's manager, Jenny, had found out, the other party had already created a comprehensive plan for Komatsu Mika.

Release an album, then generate buzz online, go on tour, release an album, continue generating buzz, and then collaborate with a film company to include several songs from the album, continuing to rely on movies to expand their popularity.

During this period, there will also be participation in variety shows, magazine interviews, and if there is an opportunity, there may even be the chance to act in a movie.

With this combination of moves, coupled with Mika Komatsu's talent and strength, Miyamoto Sei could already foresee that in six months, Mika Komatsu would become a sensation in the United States, and even a complete sensation in the Western world, beginning to sweep across the entire globe.

In the past, she would definitely have shown off, but now she knows to tone it down. It's clear that the training over the years has had a significant impact.

Miyamoto thought to himself silently.

……

Inside a luxurious apartment building, Temperisa is meeting with David Most.

“Congratulations, all 1933 tickets have been sold out. There are even quite a few people complaining about not being able to get tickets,” David Most said to Tambirisa.

Lisa Tenbei seemed unconcerned: "It's just 1933 votes. It's really nothing for these kids."

"But for the United States, this is your first real step. After all, this time you don't have any other excuses, such as the centenary of the cherry blossom festival, but you are coming purely on SKR's own strength."

“I know, so I’m actually quite happy.” Risa Ambé smiled. “1933 votes, for many idol groups, that’s a number that’s almost impossible to achieve…”

“Most people don’t notice because all they see are the top stars,” David Most said, picking up his glass and taking a small sip.

Then he glanced at the coffee in front of Tambirisa: "Are you planning to watch their performance while drinking coffee?"

“There’s no need for that. That’s their business. I’m just a behind-the-scenes worker. After I finish my coffee and talk things over, I should go back to work.” Tambirisa said, picking up her coffee and taking a sip.

David Most raised an eyebrow: "If all my people worked like you, I'd be bankrupt from all the fines."

Lisa Tenber didn't care at all: "It's okay, you can try doing it yourself."

David Most suddenly laughed: "You clearly have the ability to bring more than 10,000 people to the venue, but you chose a theater with less than 2,000 seats. Your purpose is actually to avoid affecting this year's final selection, right?"

Risa Amagai nodded: "That's right, I want to see how many votes we can get this time. Maybe this time we can find out the current limit of SKR in Japan."

"Why do you say that?"

"Because SKR's promotion in Japan, including movies and TV dramas, is much more powerful than before, this year will definitely see a surge in numbers compared to last year. However, it will also face a long-term bottleneck, after all, the population base is what it is."