Idols looking for wives in Tokyo

Chapter 9: Borrowing the Light of Others

Most of the Jrs withdrew their gazes from Yinghai after hearing Iijima's name.

Except for some individual members, most of the Jrs who have been here over the years are not fools.

You can't afford to offend Iijima and the others.

And it seems that Yoshizaki wanted to trick Yinghai on purpose, but he was killed unexpectedly.

"Ying Hai, it turns out you were also selected, why didn't you tell me before?"

His desk mate who was sitting next to him asked.

"There's nothing much to say. I don't know if it can be broadcast smoothly."

"Humph."

The young man who had been showing off before was now sitting opposite them and was about to say something when he heard Yinghai's words.

However, thinking of Iijima's reputation, he endured it and only showed Yinghai his two raised nostrils.

Not only the young man in front of him, but several others still looked at Ying Hai with disdain.

In their opinion, even if Ying Hai got the opportunity with his face, he would still be cut because he had no special features.

"It's just a group, I don't know what's so great about it."

Ying Hai didn't answer, but just smiled and shook his head.

It is also true that he has a group and they don't. It is normal for him to be a little arrogant.

Put your attention back on the newly released script.
The time period where Ying Hai is cue is at the beginning of the program.
The second runner also faces enormous pressure.

It is different from the first baton, which will not be cut unless there is a major mistake.
The second person or even the ones behind him will have a much higher probability of being cut.

Especially since he has no group.

Smap's conversational ability is more than enough for him, and all he has to do is to think clearly enough during the conversation with Smap and quickly connect the topic.

"Come on."

Ying Hai slapped his cheeks twice with both hands.

As the show got closer, everyone became more nervous.

"It's time to start. You guys go out. Remember there are names on each seat. Take your seats."

As the staff spoke, everyone slowly began to walk toward the stage in an orderly manner.

The seating arrangement is based on seniority and group formation.

Jr, who has already formed a group, is sitting at the front and is in the position that is easiest to be captured by the camera.

Those who have not formed a group but have more seniority, like Ying Hai, sit in the middle.

The last ones are the kids who just entered Jr.

The seats are arranged in a circular classroom setting, surrounding the protagonist's smap to ensure that everyone can get a clear shot of their face.

No one dared to chat here. Not long after everyone sat down, after hearing the staff reminding SMAP to enter, all the Jr.s stood up and bent down at the same time.

"Smap-san, please take care of me."

"Don't be too nervous, just follow the instructions."

In front of so many young men, Nakai, who was famous for his hosting, smiled gently but formally.

"Ok!"

Not long after the greetings, the recording began with the assistant director counting down.

"So, Hikarumoto Hidemi's problem is that we hate each other."

Nakai said with a faint smile.

"Yes."

Ying Hai raised his hand in cooperation.

The previous first runner-up was a relative of the other party, and his performance was not very good, but with the support of the MC in the middle, it was considered acceptable.

The first runner was not good, so the pressure was a little less when it was his turn.

“You’re a good questioner.”

"Thank you, because I think this is something the audience will be curious about. I heard that Mr. Nakai and Mr. Kimura had a fight before."

Ying Hai also had a handsome smile on his face. At least, he looked respectful and did not seem nervous at all about talking with these seniors.

"Hey, look, I told you guys not to go too far back then. Now it's been passed on for so long that it's even been passed on to the younger generation."

"Come to think of it, we hate each other's points"

The conversation in front was in full swing, and Iijima in the back was sitting with the supervisor, watching Ying Hai's performance.

"This is good. He is neither arrogant nor impatient. At least he wasn't embarrassed when answering the question. And he obviously knows SMAP very well. He is their fan?" The supervisor was somewhat satisfied. At least among all the Jr's, Yinghai's performance was still outstanding.

"He is not, but the most important thing is the impression he makes on the audience."

"Ms. Iijima is still as strict as ever."

The supervisor said nothing more.

As the two were talking, Ying Hai on the stage had already finished his conversation.

There was no talent show segment, and although the conversation went smoothly, I didn’t know what the final outcome would be.

Time passed as Yinghai waited.

While maintaining this routine three or four times a week, Yinghai's physique became stronger day by day, and his energy and spirit also increased rapidly, which was much stronger than any tonic.

On the day when the variety show was broadcast, at 10pm, Mai did not return to the dormitory but stayed at Yinghai's house under the rare excuse of returning to Saitama.

Mai snuggled in Yinghai's arms, and the two of them couldn't help but get nervous as they watched the pre-show commercials on TV.

"It must be no problem!"

Mai said while holding Yinghai's hand tightly.

"Yeah, that'll be fine."

He has made all the preparations he can.

After collecting the personalities and deeds of each SMAP member, he was finally able to chat with them like an idol and a fan.

Most of the people watching the show are definitely SMAP fans, and although he has no special features, he can attract more popularity by using the name of SMAP fans.

Even if it is not a single push, at least there is a basic recognition and impression.

This is also the task that Iijima gave them.

Leave an impression on the audience watching the show.

Therefore, he did not bother to show his slightly ordinary self. After all, in front of SMAP and other top Japanese stars who have been at the top for a long time, no matter how much he shows off, he will just be like a star next to the sun and lose his sense of existence.

On the other hand, he showed more of SMAP through himself, and with the help of the sun's light, he would naturally leave a relative impression on the audience in the process.

And the probability of being cut off will be much lower.

In the subsequent broadcast, just as Yinghai had expected, he was not cut out.

It seems that he was not promoting himself on TV, but was promoting everyone in SMAP, on a show where SMAP was promoting Jr.

This contrasting CP feeling of saying they are annoying but actually being tsundere and Yinghai's jokes in it also became a point of laughter for the audience.

"It wasn't cut! It was so funny!"

After watching the interview about Ying Hai, Mai jumped up from his arms excitedly.

“It’s fun.”

The next step is the questionnaire survey.

It is also the final step that determines life or death, but at this point he has done what he should do.

If it doesn't work, you can only look for another opportunity.

I won't give up anyway.

"But is it true that the relationship with SMAP is not that good?"

Mai, who had calmed down, asked curiously.

"Not really? It's just that work and private life are very separate."

This is also what Yinghai thought. We are all colleagues at work. It’s okay to be a couple during work, but it’s really boring to stay together after get off work.

It is also a waste of time. We are all competitors. Instead of spending time building good relationships with them, you might as well work on improving your own abilities and increasing your core competitiveness.

Simply put, it’s better to secretly kill them than to play together.

"It seems like all idol groups are pretty much the same~"

Mai nodded in agreement.

"Yeah, but speaking of which, now that the show is over, shouldn't we celebrate?"

Ying Hai turned off the TV with a faint smile and moved closer to Mai.

".How can you celebrate like this."

As Yinghai approached, Mai's heartbeat gradually accelerated when she smelled his scent.

Naturally, the two of them went to bed.

(End of this chapter)