I became a girl group idol for my sister.

That's right, if Miyu can't handle this kind of pressure, she can't become a true Center.

Although Mika can handle it, her style is very self-centered, and when she dances, she easily defines everyone else as her enemy.

As for Miyu... she has to try. If she doesn't even try once, let alone be unable to withstand the pressure, she won't even have the chance to feel it. So she has to take this step!

"Thank you, Hikaru-chan, I understand what to do!"

……

A few days later, on Sunday.

The dance studio for graduate students.

"What? You need to go to class tomorrow?"

Minako Shimada and the others looked at Miyamoto Sei in surprise, completely unexpected that Miyamoto Sei would say such a thing at this crucial moment.

"I'm sorry, but I need to maintain my attendance record, so I won't be showing up tomorrow morning or the afternoon after. Although this might cause everyone trouble, it's necessary for me!"

Miyamoto Sei said this with a very serious expression.

"After all, if my attendance isn't good enough, I won't be able to graduate!"

"But if we do that, won't we be missing a center? This is a special performance, and it's impossible for the higher-ups to send someone to help us..."

As Shimada Yurina spoke, she frowned deeply.

The others were also on high alert. Miyamoto Nana was the center, and if she wasn't there, it was as if the team's backbone was gone.

"It's alright, there's still one day left, that's enough."

As Miyamoto spoke, he was thinking about other things.

"Is that enough? Are you planning to have someone else take your place?" Mika Komatsu asked.

Her words drew the attention of the others, who looked at Miyamoto Sei, wanting to see how she would respond.

If I were to choose a new center, I would definitely choose Mika Komatsu.

After all, Mika Komatsu is very capable and has served as a center before, so she is a very suitable candidate.

Just as everyone was looking at Miyamoto Sei, Miyamoto Sei spoke.

"I hope that Miyu can learn as many of the Center's actions as possible today, so that she can temporarily take over my position as Center if I am not around tomorrow and the day after."

"what?!"

Everyone was stunned, never expecting that Miyamoto would let Nagasu Miyu be her substitute.

Moreover, Miyu Nagayasu usually gives off a gentle, shy, and unapproachable vibe. The fact that such a person was put in the Center position, even if it was just a substitute role, still gives people a sense of unease.

"Miyu, can you do it?"

Miyamoto looked directly at Nagasu Miyu, waiting for the girl's answer.

“I… my words…” Miyu looked at Nana Miyamoto’s gaze. The others looked puzzled, which made her feel uneasy, but when she looked into Nana Miyamoto’s eyes, they were full of encouragement.

At least, let's give it a try. Nana-chan trusts me so much, so I can't let her down!

"I will try my best, please let me give it a shot!"

"Alright, since she has agreed, then today Miyu will practice the Center's movements. As for the others... we'll make changes based on the position of the missing person, but we won't break the overall structure!"

Miyamoto clapped his hands and shouted quickly.

Chapter Sixty-Four: Her Thoughts [Second Update]

Miyu Nagasu stood at the very front, with only one person in front of her: Nana Miyamoto.

Miyamoto Nana didn't dance; she just watched her, her eyes no longer filled with encouragement, but with scrutiny.

There were no people in front of her; the only people she could see were the audience.

Unable to consider what to do if she made a mistake, unable to observe others' actions and correct them, she was the one standing at the very front, the one whose back was the only thing visible to everyone else.

Even though it was just one person in front of her, and someone she knew, she felt extremely nervous looking at Miyamoto Nana's scrutinizing gaze.

The feeling of tension was like a merciless hand gripping her heart tightly, making it difficult for her to even breathe.

Is this what the Center feels like?

Is this the kind of pressure Nana-chan usually faces?

Just looking at Nana-chan alone is already so stressful, so how terrifying would that pressure be if she were facing more than two hundred fans in the audience?!

When Miyu Eian thought about this, her body trembled uncontrollably, and she even felt somewhat unable to move.

The action was wrong!

"Meixi!"

Yurina Shimada, who was behind her, quickly spoke up to remind her, but was pulled back.

It's Mika Komatsu.

"Keep going, don't stop."

Miyamoto said.

His expression was serious, and his tone was somewhat cold.

"Everyone, please continue. I'm fine!"

Miyu Nagasu spoke softly, trying again to control her body and perform the dance that belonged to the Center.

After a dozen or so songs, everyone finally got some rest, but the team atmosphere seemed a bit low.

This is to be expected, since Miyu Nagasu, as the center, made several mistakes. Although she didn't call for a stop, these mistakes were fatal, especially since she was the center standing at the very front.

"I'm going to the restroom..." Miyu Nagasu said, temporarily leaving the dance studio.

"What are you thinking about?" Mika Komatsu walked up to us, frowning as she looked at Miyamoto. "Why did you choose Miyu? That must be too much pressure for her."

As she spoke, she glanced at the others again.

"Moreover, suddenly handing over the Center position to someone with little prestige will cause dissatisfaction among others."

"You seem to be fine?"

Miyamoto laughed.

“I’m used to it. After all, you were the one who took the Center position from me.” Mika Komatsu sat down, the two of them very close, almost shoulder to shoulder. “But you’re not doing this just because of school. I want to know what’s really going on.”

"Why do you say that?"

"Because it's a woman's intuition. You've always been very decisive and prepared in advance. Although you may seem reckless, you always manage to find a way. So I don't think your sudden decision to make Miyu the center was forced on the spot."

As Mika Komatsu spoke, her eyes turned to Miyamoto Sei, and she stared intently into Miyamoto Sei's eyes.

"If it were truly a temporary measure, given your personality, you would have chosen the safest option, which would have been me. But you didn't; instead, you chose Miyu. This shows that this was your plan, that you were plotting something."

This woman has such terrifying intuition; she can think of so much. No, the biggest problem is that she seems to know me quite well, except for not knowing I'm a man...

"What do you think about Miyu becoming the Center?" Miyamoto suddenly asked.

“Her? She’s usually too gentle and doesn’t really show her true self. In the group, she’s mainly portrayed as a cute but timid girl. So it’s hard to tell right now.” Mika Komatsu said, then pondered for a moment, “But sometimes she can unleash her power and step up when necessary…”

At this point, she suddenly widened her eyes and looked at Miyamoto Sei.

"Is it possible?!"

“I hope to draw out her power.” Miyamoto nodded. Since he had already seen through her, there was no need to deny it.

"You've drawn out her power; it seems you have high expectations for her. But usually, that's the job of those behind the scenes. Why are you even considering this? You're just making enemies for yourself."

"Making enemies? Isn't it great to have an enemy to fight against?" Miyamoto smiled, showing no concern whatsoever about making enemies. "Don't you consider me an opponent too?"

"This one……"

"I'll be heartbroken if you say you don't consider me a rival!"

"Slap!" A hand landed on Miyamoto Sei's back. Komatsu Mika stood up: "Aren't you going to check on her? She was under so much pressure just now, she probably isn't feeling well."

“I can’t. Right now, I’m an audience member, a judge, not her teammate. But you can give it a try.” Miyamoto Seiya also stood up: “Want to come with me?”

"I don't have time to worry about little ones who haven't grown up yet," Mika Komatsu said, but she still walked out.

Seeing this, Miyamoto smiled and followed him out.

Then they saw that there were other people walking ahead.

"Huh? Isn't that Yurina?"

Seeing the people walking ahead, Mika Komatsu said softly.

"Yeah, right, she went to see Miyu too?"

Miyamoto whispered to himself and immediately followed.

As a result, when they reached the bathroom door, Shimada Yurina stopped and hid to the side, cautiously watching inside.

"What are you doing?"