A super great writer in the second dimension

　The regular employees sat in one bus, while the rest of the bus housed everyone from the sound engineers to the camera crew and even the vocal coach.

　These two buses are small models, more like Iveco vans. Behind them are the big guys, three double-decker Land Cruisers, which carried all sixteen teams.

　Arashi Sanzenin naturally didn't ride in the same car as μ's, as that would lead people to misunderstand that he got in through connections. So he sat in the lead car, next to Sebastian.

　To put it bluntly, in order to demonstrate Niconico's financial strength and increase the contestants' trust in the company, these buses are all luxury versions, and snacks and drinks are provided on board so that the contestants can moisten their throats and fill their stomachs a little before singing.

　After all, these girls who are still growing didn't eat lunch.

　This action was unanimously praised by all the girls, and thus, this group decided on Sanzenin Arashi's future private nickname.

　In the years that followed, some people initially called Sanzenin Arashi "The Kind Little President" because he was young, just like everyone else. Later, they simply dropped the "President" title because he was so gentle, and just called him "Little Kindhearted."

　However, Arashi Sanzenin was unaware of these things. The bus traveled for several tens of minutes before entering the Ginza area.

　The magnificent building could be seen from afar, arrogantly towering over the Ginza building by a head, with several dazzling "NICONICO" letters on it exuding an unusually high-class feel—in a style reminiscent of children's calligraphy!

　At night, it emits a rainbow-like glow, which will definitely become a major night view in Japan.

　This means that the first shot in the animation industry's entry into the world's major trends has already been fired.

　..

526. Honoka Kousaka, come here!!! (Please subscribe~)

　No idol in the real world can escape the same fate—after decades of aging and fading beauty, how many people will still be his/her steadfast fans?

　Men might be a bit better off; they become more masculine in middle age, making young girls swoon. As they get older, they're given the title of "old gentleman." Sanzenin Arashi could name five or six cases of sophisticated older men in their sixties marrying young women with their eyes closed.

　Women can't do it, which is a disadvantage for female idols.

　How many young men in their twenties have you seen marrying a sixty-year-old woman?

　Virtual idols are different; they won't change their appearance over time. This is why Sanzenin Arashi initially pursued artificial intelligence—if they developed self-awareness and didn't have any scandals…

　In the last century, many people even thought that idols didn't go to the toilet, what a load of rubbish!

　Virtual idols really don't need to use the toilet anymore, okay?

　Sanzenin Arashi took a short nap in the bus. When she opened her eyes, the bus had already entered the area surrounding the Nico Nico Building.

　After a slight jolt, the car came to a stop. Sanzenin Arashi stretched, walked to the fountain in front of the building, scooped up some water, and washed her face.

　The water in this fountain is drinkable; it's not a recycled water source. To the uninformed, it's a mystery, a luxury that's understated.

　Izumo Yoru immediately gathered the sixteen groups of people who had passed the preliminary selection with several staff members.

　Nearly a hundred girls of decent looks gathered together, creating a beautiful scene, chattering incessantly.

　Kira Tsubasa was standing to the side, chatting with an orange-haired girl.

　She patted Honoka Kousaka on the shoulder with a smile. On the surface, there was no indication that they were rivals. Instead, they seemed like friends. It wasn't surprising that she was the world's second-best Honoka fan. It was no exaggeration for her to drag Honoka Kousaka to play the yuri game with Sanzenin Arashi.

　Amidst the warbling of birds, a harmonious scene unfolds.

　Izumo Yoru held up a megaphone, pressed the switch, and amplified the sound several times: "Everyone, please be quiet, we have an announcement to make!"

　Qi Luoyi felt a chill run down her spine, stopped talking, and took a breath.

　Izumo Yoru said, "Each team should select a representative to follow me. The semi-final match will be decided by drawing lots!"

　Sanzenin Arashi walked over and took the megaphone from Izumo Yoru. "Everyone has five minutes to choose a representative. If you don't, it will be considered a forfeit. Time is precious, and none of us have eaten yet. To be honest, I'm hungry!"

　A burst of scattered laughter immediately erupted from below.

　Sanzenin Arashi flashed a cheerful smile, maintaining his approachable, boy-next-door persona, and said casually, "After the lottery, we're having a big meal. You guys have snacks, but I haven't eaten a thing. Hey, you bread girl over there, come here, come with me!"

　A wave of confusion swept through the audience. "Bread Girl? Who's that? Is there really such a strange person participating in the competition?"

　Why would something as weird as Bread Girl sneak into the LoveLive semi-finals?

　When Sanzenin Arashi saw that no one responded for a moment, and Kousaka Honoka didn't even know what he was talking about, chatting and laughing with the people next to her, she also thought that the bread girl was a strange guy.

　"Oh, just thinking about how even a bread girl is participating in this kind of competition makes me feel so relaxed!" Honoka Kousaka said.

　A girl with medium-length blue hair in front of her nodded, and she agreed with what the girl said until Sanzenin Arashi said the next sentence.

　Sanzenin Arashi pointed at Kousaka Honoka, "Come here, bread girl, the little sister who eats red bean buns in class."

　In an instant, nearly a hundred pairs of eyes turned towards Honoka Kousaka.

　The girl with medium-length blue hair suddenly felt awkward, because Honoka Kousaka was still talking.

　So you're the bread girl.

　Now that she heard that, she realized that Honoka Kousaka's face was shaped like a red bean bun!

　Honoka Kousaka noticed something was wrong with her surroundings, and just then someone finally patted her on the shoulder.

　"The president is calling you, uh..." The girl didn't know how to address Honoka Kousaka, so she thought for a moment and said, "Bread Girl, the president is calling you!"

　Honoka Kousaka turned her head and immediately broke out in a cold sweat.

　Sanzenin Arashi was staring at her, his gaze practically one of concern for an idiot.

　Oh my god, was this "bread girl" talking about herself?!

　Sanzenin Arashi smiled and said, "Now, the representatives of the top four teams, come with me."

　Honoka Kousaka and Tsubasa Kira immediately stood beside Arashi Sanzenin.

　Then... a girl with short blonde hair also walked over.

　Sanzenin Arashi looked at her strangely, remaining silent for a moment.

　Alice Margot Lloyd pointed to her face. "Is there something dirty on my face?"

　"It's nothing." Sanzenin Arashi pursed her lips. "What about fourth place? Where is fourth place?"

　“Um, here…” a weak voice came from over.

　Sanzenin Arashi felt that the voice sounded somewhat familiar.

　He turned his head and was immediately stunned.

　"Huh?!?!?!?!" The girl's eyes widened in disbelief, and her accent involuntarily switched to Kansai dialect: "How could it be you?! ...

　At this moment, Sanzenin Arashi felt like a million grass mud horses were galloping through his mind. There was even a guard of honor lined up!

　He shouted, "Izumo no Yoru!!!"

　Izumo Yoru jogged up to Sanzenin Arashi and stood beside him. "President?"

　"I remember fourth place was from Kumaki High School, wasn't it?" Sanzenin Arashi pointed at Izumo Yoru's face. "What's going on here?"

　Izumo Yoru was taken aback. "Yeah, it's Kimei High School. What happened to the club president? Is there something wrong with him?"

　"Um..." The girl who came in fourth place walked up somewhat timidly, "You must have made a mistake when filling it out...?"

　Sanzenin Arashi looked at the girl; her beautiful single ponytail cascaded down to her hips, and her yellowish-brown eyes were staring straight at her. This person was none other than…

　Aoyama and the Seven Seas!!!

　Did she fill in "Shuiming High School" as "Muming High School"?!

　Sanzenin Arashi grabbed the form from Izumo Yoru's hand and looked at it.

　There were three participants from Mumei High School.

　They are Aoyama Nanami, Kamiigusa Misaki, and another name that infuriated Sanzenin Arashi.

　He'd heard that name from Mashiro more than fifty times!

　Rita will help me put it on!

　Rita will pay!

　Rita will wash it!

　Rita will do it!

　Rita will...

　Rita Einzworth!

　In short, Rita has become an omnipotent wish-granting machine in Sanzenin Arashi's heart. Now I want to see what kind of monster you are!

　It's all your fault for ripping me off back then!!

　..

527. Sanzenin Arashi and his sister

　Sanzenin Arashi, holding a megaphone, announced the detailed rules.

　"The draw will be decided by the top four teams." He cleared his throat. "The content decided by the top four teams will be copied twelve times, for a total of forty-eight draws. The content that the remaining twelve teams draw the most will be the content for the semi-finals."

　"That's right, the contestants decide the competition format themselves, and we will select the fairest method for the finals. This is a promise from Nico Nico Company. Please give it your all!"

　A round of applause immediately erupted from the audience.

　Arashi Sanzenin led Honoka Kousaka and Tsubasa Kousaka straight into the Nico Nico Building. The interior was newly renovated, with the lobby paved with marble so smooth it could be used as a mirror.

　Sanzenin Arashi glanced at it casually.

　Honoka Kousaka was wearing white panties, which were clearly visible on the floor.

　Qi Luoyi is quite energetic; she's actually a little bear panties.

　Nanami Aoyama was wearing denim shorts...you can't tell.

　As for that Alice, who is also somewhat inexplicable to Sanzenin Arashi, her panties have lace trim!

　"President, why didn't COCO participate in this competition?" Kira Tsubasa suddenly asked, stepping onto the elevator and staring at Sanzenin Arashi. "They should have been in first place."

　As she spoke, she turned her gaze to Nanami Aoyama, "If Coco participates..."

　If COCO had participated, this group wouldn't have gotten a chance. Alice would have been fourth, μ's third, and Kira Tsubasa second.

　Before she could finish speaking, Sanzenin Arashi interrupted her: "COCO withdrew from the contest herself, and Chino came to me. Compared to LoveLive, they have a much bigger presence in Europe and America. They're currently doing autograph sessions and have also participated in several seminars. They're very popular."

　Qi Luoyi nodded. "I understand."

　You know nothing...

　Kira Tsubasa probably thinks Sanzenin Arashi is a very pragmatic person...

　The draw was completed quickly.

　Since Qi Luoyi participated alone, she naturally wrote "[Single Song PK]" on it.

　Looking at Kira Tsubasa's choice, Honoka Kousaka couldn't help but recall what Maki Nishikino had told her.

　Then she wrote "[Single Song Showdown!]" on the paper as well.

　Sanzenin Arashi raised an eyebrow when she saw this.

　Next up was Aoyama Nanami... She actually wrote a single and went up for the competition!!

　The last person, Alice Magtroud, also chose to compete in a singles battle!

　It seems this group is determined to fight to the bitter end.

　Singles PK is a 1V1 battle between singers, a complete one-on-one duel!

　“Well, it seems this is the result…” Sanzenin Arashi pondered for a moment, then had Izumo Yoru take the ballot box to the hall.

　Not surprising at all, really not surprising.

　Because these female students can't come up with original songs that can be sung by multiple people... When it comes to songwriting, solo singing is the easiest. Once the number of people increases, the lyrics must be differentiated in terms of artistic conception, which greatly increases the difficulty. Solo songs are the simplest way to compete.

　But please remember one thing: no matter how simple the game content is, this competitive mode should be summed up in one sentence—the joy of competing against others is endless.

　If two psychology masters were to play rock-paper-scissors, they could each write at least 100,000 words about their psychological activities.

　Arashi Sanzenin hosted the entire voting event. In the evening, Nico Nico held an internal banquet to celebrate the company's relocation. Arashi Sanzenin announced the "special treatment for the contestants," which was met with unanimous praise.

　The various groups have almost no communication with each other. Now they have become rivals. Small circles are gathering together to discuss strategies for the finals. There is less than a week left until the LoveLive finals.

　In this situation, having to create a new song is like having your eyebrows pressed on the ground!

　The only one who had free time was Qiluo Yi.

　She usually creates her own new songs, and this is just the first time she's releasing them. She's standing next to Sanzenin Arashi, seemingly quite critical of Coco's situation.