I became a girl group idol for my sister.

This left Shinomiya Emi with no room to relax. She took a deep breath and tried her best to concentrate, not wanting to miss any details.

But soon enough, she yawned.

Last night I only planned to watch the first few episodes, but I got so engrossed that I ended up watching the whole series of "When Stardust Shines"!

Furthermore, I watched several key parts over and over again, then slept for a while after dawn, and drank a cup of coffee to stay awake before going out.

Although the coffee helped her avoid falling asleep immediately, she still felt sleepy and could only relieve the drowsiness by yawning.

She was surrounded by people, with people sitting in every seat. Looking at the dense crowd, Shinomiya Emi inexplicably thought of the rice paddies in the countryside. The people here and the crops in the rice paddies seemed somewhat similar.

And these people were so excited, all looking at the stage, hoping their idols would come out.

"SKR!"

As the opening prelude music and shouts emanated from the speakers, the audience below the stage also roared. Shinomiya Emi noticed that although these people had not rehearsed at all, the rhythm of their shouts was perfectly synchronized. Each shout sounded as if they had practiced countless times, which was astonishing!

Then, accompanied by a burst of loud music, a group of girls ran out and stood on the stage!

After a night of intensive study, Shinomiya Emi knew who these people were. They were the girls from Team Graduate. Although they hadn't become official members yet, their strength was not to be underestimated, especially the girl standing in the middle. Shinomiya Emi remembered that the girl's name was Nanase Fuyuka, and she was the absolute ACE among the graduate students!

This girl has even debuted as a solo artist!

"Tofu-Summer Sauce!!!"

"Absolutely adorable!!!"

Listening to the cheers of the fans around her and feeling their love for the girl on stage, Shinomiya Emi was very surprised. Nanase Touka was only a year or two older than her.

It's amazing that so many people like her, and look at how confident she is standing on stage!

What an amazing older sister...

Shinomiya Emi couldn't help but think to herself.

With their passionate and energetic dance and vibrant singing, the graduate students, led by Nanase Fuyuka, demonstrated impressive skills, and their performance, as a warm-up act, had already excited the audience.

The lingering drowsiness that Shinomiya Emi had felt was completely dispelled by the enthusiastic atmosphere, and her heart was suddenly filled with excitement from the performance. She understood why the people around her were so excited; how could they not be excited watching such a fantastic performance?

Then, as the first song ended and the second song began, the atmosphere became even more heated.

Because the second song was a performance by Team S!

Hi~ Hi~!

"Hi! Hi! Hi! Hi!"

The fans were already shouting in front of them, and their shouts were so synchronized that Shinomiya Emi was completely stunned.

Moreover, their shouts were in sync with the rhythm of Miyamoto Sei and the others jumping in front of them. Every shout was on the beat of the drum. At this moment, the idols and fans were closely connected. They should be from two different worlds, but on this stage, in this venue, that's how it was!

"Ah—it's about to begin!"

"tiger! fire! cyber! fiber! diver! viber! JaJa!"

The moment the fans' shouts ended, the idols opened their mouths, and their voices came out from the speakers.

"Nana!"

"Nana!"

"Absolutely adorable! Nana!"

"apple!"

"apple!"

"Absolutely adorable! An apple!"

The fans shouted enthusiastically during the song's interlude, cheering for their idols. Every shout was perfectly timed, without interfering with the idols' singing. Moreover, everyone's name was called out. Although everyone has their own favorite idols, it seemed as if they had already agreed not to be hostile towards each other.

Shinomiya Emi looked at the girls on the stage. They were only a few years older than her. Their faces were full of smiles, and each of them was full of their own unique characteristics, yet they blended together so well, as if there were no contradictions between them.

They all radiated a beautiful glow, attracting everyone's attention. The person standing in the very center, in particular, emitted such a captivating light that it practically illuminated the entire venue!

It's like a superstar leading everything, bringing together the surrounding stars and turning them into a whole, releasing this passion that represents light to the entire audience!

Everyone could feel the passion of the girls on stage. Shinomiya Emi felt all the troubles in her heart dissipate under this light and passion. She felt her blood, which had gradually grown cold because of life, becoming warmer and warmer, and more hope rose in her heart. She suddenly understood why so many people like idols.

Just watching your idols perform can dispel the gloom in your heart and make you feel healthier. Watching their performances can inspire courage, especially after you learn about their hard work and perseverance.

Singing can give people strength, dancing can give people strength, and these idols, in the same way, give people strength and hope!

Shinomiya Emi's eyes widened, and she involuntarily shouted along with those around her. At this moment, she had forgotten everything else, staring intently at the performance on stage, at the radiant figures on stage, their images deeply etched into Shinomiya Emi's mind.

A voice emerged from the depths of her heart, growing louder and louder until it resonated throughout her body and soul.

"I really want to become an idol!"

Chapter 105 Explanation

When the performance ended, more than three hours had passed. The extremely long performance left Shinomiya Emi feeling completely exhausted. Looking around at the group of people, she saw that everyone was discussing the performance's effectiveness.

"As expected, although you can get up close and personal with your idols during theater performances, watching a performance in a large venue like this is also a fantastic experience!"

"Yeah, I've almost never missed any of SKR's big shows over the years, except for the one in the US. I was a little worried about what might happen after seeing so many people graduate, but it turns out I was wrong. SKR is amazing, and they're getting even more amazing!"

"Today's performance was fantastic! Whether it was the current graduate students or the official members, everyone showed their unique charm!"

"By the way, how many votes did you cast this time?"

"I cast fifty votes! Although Nana-chan is amazing, my favorite is definitely Miyu-chan!"

"There are no second-best candidates in this selection process; this is a war, we absolutely cannot be careless!"

Listening to everyone's discussion, after a night of cramming, Shinomiya Emi could still understand what they were saying. For example, the voting referred to the selection rankings that would be announced soon. It was said that whoever won first place would receive a tailor-made center single.

Everyone is contributing money and effort to help their idol get to the center position.

Therefore, the general election is not only a battle between idols, but also a battle between fans. The saying "There are no secondary supporters in the face of the election" is a true reflection of this.

Shinomiya Emi remembers that the day the total vote count will be announced is tomorrow!

Even though she hadn't become an idol yet, she couldn't help but feel a little nervous feeling the enthusiasm of the people around her.

"call……"

If I become an idol, will I also have fans like this cheering me on?

She couldn't help but think to herself.

Just then, she suddenly received a phone call. When she opened the phone, she found that it was from the hospital.

Because her mother was in the hospital, she was very familiar with this phone number.

"What? Surgery? The date has been set?" Listening to the doctor on the other end of the phone talking about her mother's surgery, Shinomiya Emi didn't know what was going on, but she immediately nodded: "Okay, I'll be right there!"

She quickly arrived at the tram stop, boarded the tram, and headed towards the hospital.

Upon arriving at the hospital, she went to the doctor's office with practiced ease and saw Mr. Hideo Toshino, her mother's attending physician.

This was a man who looked to be in his forties, and his hair was already showing signs of aging. Like his hair, his medical skills were also very impressive. When he saw Shinomiya Emi appear, he pointed to a chair next to him and said, "Please sit down. I'll tell you about your mother's condition."

"Okay, may I ask what happened?"

“First of all, your mother’s surgery cannot be delayed any longer. The longer it is delayed, the more dangerous it becomes. After all, no matter what, the larger the area to be removed, the greater the damage to the body. If it continues to be delayed, the cancer cells in your mother’s body will definitely continue to spread,” said Hideo Toshino.

Shinomiya Emi nodded. She understood all these principles, but she hadn't participated in the audition yet, and she didn't have any money!

“Someone paid for it all at once, from treatment to post-treatment care expenses.” Junye Hideo said, handing a document to the other party: “You can take a look. Although I’m not sure what exactly happened, she said that she had already told you.”

Upon hearing this, Shinomiya Emi was startled and quickly took the document, only to find that it indeed contained the contents of a treatment agreement that had been signed, and there was a signature at the bottom.

In the payment section, she wrote a name she recognized. In addition, there was a signature area for family members to consent to the surgery, which required Shinomiya Emi's signature.

She... she actually gave it to me first?!

At this moment, Shinomiya Emi was experiencing a surge of emotions that she couldn't quite describe. She had clearly prepared herself to work hard in the audition, hoping to gain the other party's approval and possibly receive their help, but the other party had chosen to help her first.

Sure enough, she was telling the truth. I'll get treatment first, and even if I don't become an idol, I can choose to pay back the money by working part-time...

Although she was already very moved when the other party told her yesterday, it was just talk at that time. But today she saw that the other party had already done it without any hesitation, and just took out a large sum of money to treat someone she didn't even know.

"Do you want to sign?" Toshino Hideo asked Shinomiya Emi in a low voice.

After asking the question, he added, "I recommend signing the consent form and choosing surgery. Although the cancer has spread quite a bit now, there is still a very high chance of eradicating it after the resection surgery. As long as you have a long period of rest and pay attention to your diet during the process, your intestines will gradually take over some of the functions of your stomach, and your diet will be able to recover to a certain extent at that time."

Seemingly worried that Shinomiya Emi might refuse, Toshino Hideo continued, "And you can rest assured that once the surgery is over, your mother can continue to recuperate in the hospital. Generally, after one or two months of recuperation, her intestinal system will be able to take over the stomach. You don't need to pay attention to this process, since you still have to go to school."

"When will the surgery begin?"

"Actually, we started taking care of the dietary issues yesterday. After today, there's nothing left in the stomach, so the surgery can be performed tomorrow. All you need to do is sign the consent form."

Upon hearing this, Shinomiya Emi took a deep breath, picked up a pen, and signed her name in the family consent section.

"Doctor, please save my mother!"

"Don't worry, I will do my best. In just one or two months, you will be able to see a healthy mother."

After signing the papers, Shinomiya Emi breathed a sigh of relief. She hesitated for a moment before asking, "Excuse me, what did you say to my mother about the surgery?"

“I haven’t said anything yet. As for the food, isn’t it normal for doctors to adjust the diet according to the situation?” Toshino Hideo said, giving Shinomiya Emi a smile. “Although I’ve heard of Miyamoto Nana, I don’t know the specifics, so you’ll have to tell your mother.”

Upon hearing this, Shinomiya Emi hesitated, her mind momentarily blank, because she didn't know how to tell her mother about it.

We have to face this eventually. The most important thing is to find a way to get my mother to have the surgery!