Anime Crossover: There are a lot of beautiful girls who like me.

It wasn't until the guitar music had stopped for several minutes that she realized she had been standing on the balcony for almost half an hour without noticing.

"Hmm, let's go back to the room!"

The angel tightened his coat and turned to go back to his room.

But at that moment, she suddenly stopped, because the previous acoustic guitar sound had suddenly changed into an electric guitar sound with a touch of electronic music, and the playing had become smooth again after the previous stumbling.

"Ah?"

"What's wrong with this guy...?"

"But this song actually sounds pretty good when played on an electric guitar..."

The same melody, played on different instruments, has completely different charm.

Shiina Mahiru doesn't know much about music and doesn't know how to describe it accurately, but she just thinks it sounds so good that she doesn't want to leave and wants to keep listening.

Meanwhile, on another balcony a dozen meters away.

Narumi Sena, who was also immersed in the sound of the guitar, felt even more excited and expectant than Shiina Mahiru.

Especially after Kitagawa Yu added different effects and switched to the sounds of instruments such as keyboard, violin, and drums, she couldn't help but look forward to it even more.

Because she wanted to enter the idol industry, she had been cramming on a lot of music knowledge lately, and she knew that Kitagawa Yu was about to start producing the instrumental track for "Himawari".

"So the full version shouldn't be out for long, right? I wonder who Kitagawa-kun will ask to sing it? Is it the girl he took in?"

Narumi Seina couldn't help but feel very curious.

It's worth mentioning that, knowing of Tsukimi Eiko's existence, she immediately guessed that the initially awkward guitar playing, which seemed like that of a beginner, must have come from Tsukimi Eiko.

After all, how could someone who can write songs and make music not know how to play the guitar?

"And those songs we played during lunch break today were so good! Kitagawa-kun is so musically talented, I wish I could sing his songs too..."

Thinking of this, Narumi Seina couldn't help but sigh again.

"How should I greet Kitagawa-kun?"

Chapter 34 April night... a bit hot?

Actually, if it's just a simple greeting, she could do it. She just needs to put on a 'mask' like she does at work.

But if it's a guy she really likes, even if... she only wants to be friends for now, she hopes he can see the real her, not that fake mask.

However, the only places she could contact Kitagawa Yu were the classroom and the tram station.

In the classroom, Kitagawa Yu was always 'dominated' by Himemiya Karen. Even though she, as an observer, could see that Kitagawa Yu didn't actually have any feelings for Himemiya Karen, she was still too shy to take the initiative to go over and greet Kitagawa Yu in front of Himemiya Karen and the other classmates.

That's right. If Shiina Mahiru is a seemingly aloof but actually clingy cat, then she is a pure, timid, and easily embarrassed little rabbit.

Their glamorous, energetic, and fashionable appearance when taking photos and magazine shoots is like a little rabbit putting on a gray cloak to pretend to be the big bad wolf!

As for greeting people at the tram stop or even on the tram... well, I'd better think about how to greet them in the classroom!

The platform with only two people and the empty tram... this will only make her more nervous and shy!

"What if... what if Kitagawa-kun misunderstands and thinks I have a crush on him...?"

Narumi Sena just imagined the scene in her mind again, where she would greet Kitagawa Yu in a train station full of anime-like atmosphere, and she couldn't help but cover her cheeks with her two small hands, feeling her cheeks getting a little hot.

"Nei-chan? What's wrong?"

Suddenly, Narumi Sena's voice came from the living room behind her. Startled, Narumi Sena let out an "Ah!" and quickly turned around, her hands folded behind her back, looking guilty, just like... a child caught stealing candy by their parents.

That's right. Although she is two years younger than her, Narumi Mona, who always has a cool and aloof demeanor, has a much higher status in the family than her.

Compared to Narumi Mona, she doesn't have any opportunities to 'play the older sister', but they are not many.

"N-nothing, I just felt a bit hot, so I came to the balcony to get some fresh air~" Narumi Sena explained quickly, trying to appear calm.

As for her explanation...

"It's a bit hot!"

Narumi Mona was stunned for a moment. She first looked down at her long flannel pajamas, then looked up at Narumi Seina again, her eyes showing a speechless expression.

Just then, a new melody with an electronic feel came from Kitagawa Yu's house.

This allowed Narumi Mona to see through her little scheme at a glance, and she couldn't help but retort, "Has Narumi Mona reached the point where she can even have a crush on a song?"

"W-what?! What do you mean, 'thinking about C'?! I didn't! Don't talk nonsense!" Narumi Sena's face turned bright red instantly, her cheeks puffed up like little buns, and she hurriedly denied it.

But her reaction, let alone in the eyes of Narumi Mona who knows her best, would clearly make anyone else look like they'd been right.

"Last time I went out to take out the trash this morning, I caught a glimpse of him from afar, and he didn't seem particularly handsome," Narumi Mona said, ignoring her denial and sounding somewhat puzzled.

"Although his music is quite nice, in terms of looks, aren't the models and idols you know from work more handsome?"

“This is different!” Narumi Seina shook her head, speaking with great embarrassment but with utmost seriousness.

As for the specific differences... she herself couldn't quite put her finger on it. It was probably because the idols and models she knew before were all people she met while working, wearing masks.

She could even sense that those people, like her, wore masks of hypocrisy.

As for Kitagawa Yu, whether it was the 'hero saves the beauty' at the train station last time, the piano music under the leisurely night, or the figure at school who seemed to be surrounded by friends but was actually somewhat lonely and out of place, all of them felt incredibly real to her.

"I get it. To each their own, right?" Narumi Mona shrugged and said casually, "Then go for it if you like her~"

"Cough cough cough-"

Narumi Sena's serious expression instantly crumbled, her fair cheeks turning bright red again. Her large eyes darted around, and she stammered in a low voice, "Um... I don't like anyone... I just want to be friends..."

"Would you like me to bring you a mirror?"

Narumi Moe couldn't help but roll her eyes, then frowned with some concern and asked, "Aren't you about to debut as an idol? Does your agency allow you to date?"

Narumi Sena paused for a moment, her eyes dimming for a fleeting instant, but she quickly regained her composure and said with a smile, "Don't worry, our agency doesn't forbid our artists from dating~"

Narumi Mona keenly noticed the strange expression on her face just a moment ago. After quickly thinking for a moment, she asked with feigned curiosity, "So when are you guys officially debuting?"

"Uh...uh...I don't know either, we have to wait for the agency to arrange it~"

As she spoke, Narumi Seina subconsciously looked around again.

Her guilty look immediately made Narumi Mona guess that there might be some problems with the debut plan that her agency had arranged for her.

"But... this guy still has the mood to date, so it shouldn't be a big problem... right?" Narumi Mona thought to herself, but she was still a little worried. So she simply rolled her eyes, took Narumi Sena's arm, and said, "It's getting late, let's go take a shower, Nene-chan!"

"Huh? Take a bath? Sure."

When Narumi Seina saw that she didn't press the matter further, she breathed a sigh of relief and a smile returned to her face.

only......

"what?"

"You got scolded by your teacher for being uncoordinated while dancing?"

"In order not to affect the debut date, the agency and the teacher discussed changing some of the more difficult parts of several dances. They even said behind your back that they only value your face and popularity?"

"Also, this matter has been found out about by that guy in your group named Nakamura Chizuru, and he's a bit unhappy with you?"

Just ten minutes later, thanks to the relaxing environment of the bathroom, Narumi Mona successfully extracted the secrets that Narumi had been keeping to herself.

This made her realize what was happening, and she hugged her legs, feeling both embarrassed and ashamed. She even wanted to hide her head in the bathtub and blow bubbles, and never come out again.

Chapter 35 My Sister's Worries

However, the thought of doing that would be even more embarrassing, and not wanting Narumi Mona to worry about her, she cheered herself up, adopted an older sister's demeanor, and said with a grin, "Actually, there's no need to worry~"

"I will continue to work hard at dancing!"

"Everyone in the group has a different role and position. My initial position was the visual and popularity representative of the group, which means the agency also thought I was the prettiest and most popular~"

"Besides, Chizuru-chan just wants our debut work to be better and more popular, she's not really dissatisfied with me."

Narumi Sena wanted to comfort Narumi Moe.

However, judging from Narumi Mona's still stern face, her words were clearly not very comforting.

"Work hard? Every day after school, I go to the agency to practice vocals and dance for five hours. When I come back, my legs are trembling. Isn't that working hard enough?"

Narumi Mona glared at her first, then continued to complain expressionlessly, "Even if the difficult dance moves are reduced in the end, that's a decision made by the agency."

"If Nakamura Chizuru is dissatisfied with this decision, she can go to the agency and ask them to change their mind. Why should she be blamed?"

"If she thinks she's so great and looks down on you, then let the agency arrange for her to debut as a solo artist!"

"Like Chico from your agency, didn't he debut as a solo artist and become a top male idol?"

At this point, Narumi Mona couldn't help but let out a cold snort and continued, "The reason your agency arranged for her to debut with you is simply because she herself lacks popularity and looks, and you want to use your popularity and looks to attract more fans, right?"

Although Narumi Mona's complaints sounded somewhat harsh, they were all true.

Five hours of practice time a day may not seem like a lot, but in reality, it is the highest intensity that the agency has carefully calculated.

Otherwise, Narumi Seina wouldn't come home every night looking like a deflated balloon, her legs trembling as she walks.

Therefore, the reason why Narumi Sena couldn't learn those difficult dance moves within the allotted time wasn't because she wasn't hardworking enough, but simply because she lacked sufficient talent in dancing.

However, that's how idol groups are. If every member is good at everything, talented and skilled at everything, then who would want to debut as a group? They could debut on their own, and all the money and popularity they earn would be theirs. Wouldn't that be better?

Because everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses, and no one can meet the standards for debuting alone, they need to form a group to complement each other. Therefore, each member of the group should understand and tolerate each other.

Although Chizuru Nakamura is a good dancer, her singing level is about the same as that of Sena Narumi, and her looks and popularity are far inferior to those of Sena Narumi, who is the No.1 popular model.

So objectively speaking, in this idol group, Narumi Sena is the strongest support, while Nakamura Chizuru is just a guy who can be easily replaced by clinging to the powerful figure.

In fact, the agency has always centered around Narumi Sena when planning projects.

Chizuru Nakamura blamed everything on Sena Narumi, harboring hostility and resentment towards her. This not only showed her selfishness, jealousy, and pettiness, but also a complete lack of self-awareness.

Debuting alongside someone like that, and then having to do idol activities together in the future—that's what Narumi Mona is most worried about.

After all, she knew her older sister all too well.

Deep down, she's even more docile and obedient than a little rabbit; she's just too easy to bully.

The reason I didn't encounter those terrible things before was simply because of the aura of being a 'big star,' which made me seem more intimidated.

After all, bullying only targets the weak; I've never heard of anyone bullying the strong.

However, if Nakamura Chizuru and Narumi Sena form a group and debut together, then they can barely be considered to be on the same level.