I became a girl group idol for my sister.

"No, it's just that I suddenly feel that being an idol is really tiring. So many people have sacrificed so much for the dream of becoming an idol." Miyamoto Rina smiled and patted the other person's head. Watching her younger brother standing on the stage on TV, sharing his feelings, she felt her eyes getting wet and she was about to burst into tears.

"I'm going to the bathroom, you can take a look first," Miyamoto Rina said quickly, standing up from the sofa and then swiftly walking into the bathroom.

She looked at herself in the mirror and saw tears streaming down her face. She took a deep breath, then turned on the tap and let the water flow freely. She was afraid that if she cried out loud, Miyamoto Yukiko outside would hear her, so she dared not cry. If she really couldn't hold back, she could only cry softly and hope that the sound of the tap would drown out her voice.

"Please make sure nothing goes wrong, Sei!"

She prayed softly.

……

"Hahaha, it seems my successor is about to defeat yours!"

Naoki Sakurako laughed as she spoke to Higashi Hisako Ogiko.

Higashikuze Ogiko just smiled and nodded: "Miyu-chan is indeed very powerful. Her method of accumulating her strength first and then bursting forth after completing the accumulation may make her slow at the beginning, but once she gets going, she will show her great strength. I think she might be able to successfully defeat Nana next year."

"You didn't even argue that Nana could still win." Naoki Sakurako looked at Higashikuze Ogiko with some surprise: "What? You don't want her to win?"

Higashikuze Ogiko was silent for a moment, then said, "Of course I hope she can win, but I think she's probably tired. Now that someone has finally appeared who can inherit her legacy, I think she should be very happy."

Naoki Sakurako understood what the other person meant, but still said, "However, I don't think she will go easy on me. Maybe next year's general election will be a battle that is many times more intense than this year's."

“That’s right, she won’t hold back. Only results achieved through real combat are truly convincing and responsible for the future of SKR.” Higashikuze Ogiko said, then suddenly added, “Oh, right, Apple called me…”

"what happened?"

"She wants to graduate."

"Is Apple planning to graduate? Well, she's not young anymore. SKR is making steady progress now, and there's no problem without her. Graduation is definitely possible..." Naoki Sakurako wasn't too surprised. She even analyzed Sakagami Minami's thoughts: "After all, given her personality, she must be truly relieved to see that SKR doesn't need her anymore. She's always worried about all sorts of people."

"Yes, she can finally breathe a sigh of relief. I also support her graduation. She said she plans to continue to consider it and discuss it with others. After all, she is still the general supervisor and is considered half of the operations team. This matter needs to be discussed carefully with Tenbei P."

"Tempe P will support her. I think Tempe P probably can't wait for Apple to graduate so she can start a relationship. After all, she has dedicated all these years to SKR. Her sacrifices are too great."

“I know, she made a great sacrifice…” Higashikuze Ogiko nodded, then fell into deep thought again: “You said that after Apple graduates, very soon, probably only about half a year, Rina and Miko will probably graduate too, right?”

Naoki Sakurako said, "Mi-chan will probably stay for a while longer before graduating. As for Rina, didn't she say she wanted to be a fashion designer? And she's even planning to start her own company."

"Yes, Rina does plan to pursue this path. As for Mimi, she'll definitely have no shortage of shows in the future. As for Apple, she really wants to pursue a solo career and become a singer, since she loves singing. However, some people hope that she can join the political arena, since her experience managing SKR over the years is also a very important skill."

“Apple becoming a politician? I find it hard to imagine. She should be the kind of person who does things.” Naoki Sakurako shook her head after thinking for a moment: “She should just continue being a singer. Anyway, she can handle both singing and variety shows.”

At this point, Naoki Sakurako suddenly asked, "By the way, what do you think Nana-chan would do if she graduated?"

Higashi Hisako fell silent again. After a moment's hesitation, she said, "I don't know. Maybe I'll become an ordinary person and stop working in the entertainment industry."

"An amateur? With her popularity and skill level, she's more than capable of being an actress or something. Wouldn't it be a waste to use her as an amateur?"

"She's lazy."

"She's lazy?!" Naoki Sakurako exclaimed in surprise, then nodded: "That's right, she's lazy, she's usually forced to be."

The two looked at each other and burst into laughter.

Chapter 113 The First Generation of Free Meals

[The results are astonishing. SKR has set a new record. The second-place winner in the general election, Miyu Nagaan, has surpassed last year's winner with 175829 votes. Meanwhile, last year's winner, Nana Miyamoto, has once again won the championship with more than 20 votes, reaching an incredible 201552 votes. I wonder if Risa Amagai, who founded SKR, ever imagined that they would achieve such results.]

Let's turn our attention back to the past, to what those girls went through when SKR was first established...

Risa Tenbei looked at the magazine in her hand. The match ended yesterday, and the magazine came out today. This was only natural. SKR was under a lot of scrutiny these days, and anything that happened could be magnified and presented to everyone.

Moreover, it's an annual competition like the SKR General Selection, which is watched by many reporters. There have been many similar news reports. If you look at the newspapers, you can see that almost every page is about the SKR General Selection.

"I really didn't expect Yong'an to have made such a breakthrough this time. It's quite surprising," said Amabe Risa to the person standing to the side.

"Miyu-chan has always worked very hard, and everyone in Team K admires her. As the general manager, I know how hard she works. She is definitely the most qualified successor to Team K's Center!"

The person standing next to her was Minami Sakagami. As she recalled, she said, "Moreover, her strength and reputation are rapidly approaching that of Nana-chan. I think she can complete her first mission next year."

Risa Amagai smiled: "You mean, she'll defeat Miyamoto, who's in first place, tomorrow?"

“If we consider the rate at which Nana and Miyu are improving, then next year will be the time when Nana is surpassed.” Sakagami Minami said with a smile, “However, Nana will definitely not give up. She may continue to catch up, and she may even work harder because she feels threatened early on, striving to continue winning the championship next year.”

Lisa Tenbei said, "Given her personality, she definitely won't give up. If Yong'an is chasing from behind, she will keep running ahead. Although she is willing to leave a trail for those who are chasing her, she will still try her best to keep the first place. As for whether she can keep it, it's really hard to say."

She thought back to the changes Miyamoto Se over the years. Now, there was no longer a boy named Miyamoto Se within SKR. All that remained was Miyamoto Nana, who had an idol dream and kept moving forward for her fans and for her own idol dream.

Risa Amagai thought for a moment, put aside the matter of Miyamoto Se for the time being, and asked, "By the way, have you thought about that matter of yours?"

Sakagami Minami nodded slightly: "I've made up my mind. SKR has embarked on a healthy path of development, and it's time for us old guys to let go."

"In that case, let's set a date this year to announce your graduation plans, so that fans have time to prepare. As for the graduation date, let's set it for the end of next year."

"The end of next year?"

“Yes, we’ll announce our graduation this year, and then participate in next year’s final selection, which will allow us to participate in the selection group again.” Risa Amagai smiled. “But we can’t relax just because we’re graduating, lest we fall out of the selection group.”

Risa Amagai's words made Minami Sakagami laugh. She nodded gently: "I understand. I won't let my guard down, Amagai-P."

Risa Tenbei said, "That's good. After graduation, I'll have time to live my own life properly. Whether it's dating or continuing to work, at least I won't be as busy as I am in the troupe."

Sakagami Minami listened and muttered to herself, "I don't have any thoughts about dating or anything like that yet. I guess I should focus on developing my career first."

"It's all up to you. After all, you've managed SKR for so many years, participated in so many events, and dealt with so many celebrities. I believe you can choose the best option."

At this point, Risa Tenbei said, "Alright, if there's nothing else, you can go back now. I still have a lot of things to take care of."

"Okay, I'll be leaving now, Tenbei P!"

As she stepped out of the office, Asuka Rina stood in the doorway. Seeing Sakagami Minami come out, she asked, "So? Have you confirmed the time?"

Sakagami Minami didn't hide anything and said directly, "Yes, it's confirmed. We'll announce it sometime this year, and then we'll graduate after the general election next year. Since there's still the single thing to do, I guess we'll graduate at the end of the year."

Rina Asuka smiled and said, "In that case, I'll hold on for another year. If you graduate next year, I'll graduate the year after. That way, I can stay with Mi-chan for another year."

Sakagami Minami thought for a moment: "I'm still a little surprised that Mimi-chan plans to stay for a while longer."

Rina Asuka blinked: "After all, there are so many juniors, and she can often get along well with those kids, which is great. Especially after she was almost tricked by those guys last time, but Nana-chan saved her, she has become much more careful now. Even if we leave, she will definitely be fine."

As they were talking, Sakagami Minami suddenly said, "Speaking of which, the Sisterhood is getting more and more powerful these days. Many of the members in the selection team for the general election, and even in the top ten, are from the Sisterhood."

“That’s for sure. After all, they’re a local group with their own supporters. Isn’t this what Tenbei P meant by ‘many heroes rising up’? SKR can’t possibly occupy all ten spots in the top ten,” Asuka Rina said. “But don’t worry, Nana is currently in first place, and Miyu is in second, not to mention Fuyuka who is improving rapidly.”

"Oh right, Fuyuka-chan actually got seventeenth place this time. If I'm not mistaken, she's about to be promoted."

"Promotion?" Asuka Rina was slightly taken aback, then immediately asked curiously, "Where will she be assigned?!"

Sakagami Minami smiled, and seeing that smile, Asuka Rina immediately understood what she meant: "Fuyu-chan is going to be assigned to Team S?!"

"Yeah, Dongxia-chan will be assigned to our team."

"Does this mean Tempeh P?"

"Yes, it means tempeh P."

"I see." Rina Asuka gently touched her chin, lost in thought.

Minami Sakagami said, "It must be because Fuyuka-chan is more suitable for Team S."

"Yes, she is a good fit for our team."

……

[Nana-chan's votes have surpassed 20! I'm really looking forward to the results of her 38th single; maybe it will give us a huge surprise!]

[It might just create a miracle in the history of Japanese singles!]

[Speaking of which, Nana-chan got 20 votes this time, while Miyu-chan got 17.5 votes. These two are really amazing!]

[Nana-chan's second consecutive championship! I checked the overseas discussions, and the buzz in Europe and America is surprisingly high. It's clear that Nana-chan's efforts in the US are paying off!]

[This year, Fuyu-chan didn't rush up and kiss him during the general election. I thought it would be a repeat of last year's scene.]

Last year, I was too excited because it was my first time participating in the selection process. This year is different; I have experience now, so I won't act like that.

[What a pity! I wish they could re-release it again. I want to see Apple's furious reaction.]

[Hahaha, stop persecuting Apple! Apple is only 1.45 meters tall, that's pitiful!]

"Second place? As expected, Miyu is amazing..." Putting down her phone and closing the webpage, Mika Komatsu smiled slightly.

She leaned back on the sofa and let out a deep breath.

"But to achieve such good results, not only in ranking but also in votes, SKR can now truly call themselves top-notch."

She gently clenched her fist.

"I need to work hard too. I can't let a year or two pass after leaving SKR and still not achieve my goals."

Mika Komatsu stood up from the sofa, stretched, and then floated towards the kitchen.

"Let's eat first~ After we finish eating, we can get back to work. Once my movie is finished, I'll be considered to have truly established myself in the United States!"

Just then, her phone rang. When she picked it up, she saw it was Komatsu Miyoko, her mother.

After answering the phone, she asked, "Mom, what's wrong?"

"Of course it's something very important!" Miyoko Komatsu said in an unusually cheerful tone on the other end of the phone, "Nana came in first place again this time, remember to call and congratulate her!"

"No need, there's nothing to congratulate about this." Mika Komatsu shook her head. "Instead, we should congratulate Miyu-chan."

“You silly child, there’s nothing wrong with congratulating them. Besides, you two will definitely see each other again, right? Nana is coming to America to continue performing!” Miyoko Komatsu continued, “And it would be good for you two to visit each other more often!”

"Huh? Why are you suddenly bringing this up?" Mika Komatsu asked, somewhat puzzled. "Besides, we've always kept in touch, and we do meet up when we have time. But isn't that a normal thing?"