A guide to survival in a heavy girl's world

Triangle Chuhua, who temporarily returned to the backcourt, immediately received unanimous praise.

On the other hand, Hoshino Ai also received praise from the agency members.

It's just that...the two of them have no time to respond to everyone's praise at this moment.

"...Although I had a feeling it would develop to this point, I never expected to witness your true nature for the first time during a live performance."

Hoshino Ai curled her lips and said:

"Isn't that a bit too cunning? In order to accommodate your impromptu improvisation, I didn't even have the chance to wink at Zhe."

"If Mr. Tetsuya was watching from the audience, then it wouldn't matter how you interacted with him, but this time he's up there, and I don't want your camera sense to be 'flawed' because of it."

Sanjiao Chuhua said calmly:

"Although the song in the second half is your home song, don't forget the purpose of our live performance, so—"

Sanjiao Chuhua, who had finished touching up her makeup in advance, walked towards the gauze skirt.

"For Mr. Tetsuya's sake, you'll have to listen to me from now on, Ai."

36

Chapter 36 The beginning of the legend.

"……about there."

After nearly ten minutes of warm-up and interaction with the audience, Chihaya Tetsu also put on the staff badge prepared in advance.

"Well, I'll be going downstairs now and will come back after the live show is over."

After saying that, he left the VIP seat and walked towards the staff area below as agreed.

After his figure completely disappeared, Wakaba Mutsu, who had been silent since the beginning, suddenly came to Toyokawa Shoko with his mobile phone.

"Xiangzi...this, is it a bit bad?"

"..."

After hearing this, Toyokawa Shoko silently took Wakaba Mu's phone, and then the content in front of her made her frown involuntarily.

"I see. Because the Live was so popular, it actually caused this meaningless rumor to spread?"

Because of the extraordinary performance of [Summer Zodiac] in this Live, the attention paid to this Live and the number of related posts have already topped the national hot search list.

In addition to the original fans, more outsiders who have no understanding or knowledge of the idols are gradually joining the online viewing team.

In addition to the Live, as the discussion increased, the originally insignificant rumor also came into everyone's attention.

"Even though the agency has already debunked the rumors... there are still so many fake accounts reposting them."

Shoko Toyokawa roughly clicked on several accounts that spread rumors and found that they were indeed new accounts that had just been created and had no valid tweets at all.

Although it was an obvious rumor, the purpose of [NozAK!] was not to convince everyone, but simply to make this name appear in everyone's sight.

For the general audience, it didn't matter who was responsible for the costumes for this live performance; all they cared about was the two idols glittering on the stage. The sudden appearance of the brand name and the insignificant ripples it caused would only leave a general impression on these passersby.

For this brand that focuses on mid- and low-end fashion, increasing public awareness is the best marketing method.

"Although it's a bit annoying, you can't stop people from riding on the popularity of others."

Toyokawa Shoko shook her head.

"Everyone is here to see Hoshino Ai and Hatsuka. As for other things, they are completely unimportant to them."

Even [NozAK!], which has gained considerable dominance through saturation-based traffic purchases and blanket publicity, is just an insignificant "name" in front of this Live.

"Unless... it's the idol they care about the most who speaks out."

Toyokawa Shoko said:

"However, Hoshino Ai has already agreed with Tetsuya-kun to announce the signing during TGC, so before then we can only let them... huh?"

Suddenly, Toyokawa Shoko remembered Chuhua's many abnormal behaviors today.

Perhaps she really wanted to use this live to become a protagonist of the same status as Hoshino Ai, but considering the song she and Hatsuka tailored for Hoshino Ai, no matter how perfect Hatsuka's performance was, it would not be enough for her to achieve her goal.

Now that the first half of the performance is completely over, if there is still any possibility that can make her win over Hoshino Ai, it is only that skirt... and the self-exposure plan that has been abandoned by Hoshino Ai.

"If she really did that... Hoshino Ai would definitely be furious."

Suddenly, an extremely bright smile, one that could be described as gloating, appeared on Toyokawa Shoko's face.

"It's okay, Mu. We don't have to worry about anything from now on. Just leave everything to Chuhua... But then again, you weren't watching Live just now, but were looking at your phone the whole time?"

"……kindness."

Wakaba Mu nodded.

"I'm not interested in the process of this live performance. I just want to know...what impact this live performance will have on [AveMujica] and Chihaya-san."

"..."

After hearing this, Toyokawa Shoko couldn't help but look at Wakaba Mutsu in surprise.

Although it may sound a bit harsh, before this, Ruoye Mu had always just followed in the footsteps of others, acting without any selfish motives or opinions. But now, she has begun to take the initiative to act according to her own goals and ideas...

"This is really surprising. It's only been a week, right?"

Toyokawa Shoko couldn't help but sigh:

"Just leaving the Ruoye family would actually bring about such a huge change in you?"

Perhaps in addition to Chuhua, we can also look forward to Mu's performance next.

But before that...

"Let me see first how you can handle this song that Chuhua and I composed together, Hoshino Ai."

……

When Chihaya Tetsuya arrived at the audience seats below, the lights on the stage suddenly went out. For a moment, the only light sources in the venue were the glow sticks waving in the hands of the audience.

Unlike the audience in the back who exclaimed in surprise, this was a sign of the start of the show as part of the planned lighting plan.

“…It’s coming.”

Chihaya Tetsuya stopped and stood in the front row.

Soon, as the sound of a choir singing rang out from the speakers, the most crucial finale of this live performance was finally about to begin:

Oh my savior

Oh my saving grace

As the chorus gradually grew louder, the spotlights on both sides of the stage lit up one by one and slowly moved towards the center of the stage.

Oh my savior

Oh my saving grace

The chorus continued, and the confused chatter in the audience gradually turned into cheers full of anticipation.

Immediately afterwards, the colorful laser lights below the stage lit up, cruising and gradually moving towards the center of the stage.

Oh my savior

Oh my saving grace

The cheers grew louder, and the audience's glow sticks began to be raised above their heads involuntarily.

Chihaya Tetsuya raised his head and looked at the figure standing in the center of the stage in the darkness.

At the same time, the figure also noticed Chihaya Tetsuya's presence, and before her figure was fully illuminated by the light, she gave him a sweet smile.

The next second, with the first drum beat and synthesizer sound, this song destined to be remembered by the idol industry officially began——

【Show an invincible smile to destroy the media】

The lights came together, and Ai Hoshino, wearing her exclusive performance costume, stood alone in the center of the stage.

Even her reckless appearance is within her realm.

Cheers that threatened to overturn the entire [K-arena] rang out.

[You who are perfect and full of lies are——]

【A genius idol! 】

The legend of the idol industry begins here.

37

Chapter 37 アイドル (Part 1)

Why do people give unconditional support to someone they don't even know?

Why is everyone so enthusiastic about her obvious acting skills?

What is the relationship between so-called fans and recommendations?

Before reuniting with Chihaya Tetsuya, Hoshino Ai was completely unable to understand this "love" built on lies.

But if that’s the case… then at this moment, facing this ocean of glow sticks and cheers, why does it exist here?

Perhaps what they were looking at was indeed just an illusion made up of lies and acting, but... this love and admiration that came from the heart was real.

Just like the feelings she had for Chihaya Tetsuya during the seven years they were apart.

Even though she didn't know what he looked like now, even though she could only create his image based on her memories of the orphanage, even though she couldn't even be sure whether he remembered her, she could still hold endless longing and love for the figure that only existed in her imagination.

Ah, I see. Now it all makes sense.

If this is what is called a push... then doesn't she already have her own push?

(Although everyone’s life experiences are different, but… there will always be times when we feel lost, or when we lack a sense of security and long for support, right?)

With a brightness that made it almost impossible to open one's eyes, the heat of the spotlight and the fans' attention gradually focused on Hoshino Ai.

(If the feelings you all have for me are the same as the feelings I had for Zhe back then, then... I really can't just dismiss your feelings as lies.)

Because she has also experienced that loneliness and helplessness, she understands better than anyone else how precious spiritual support this truth born out of lies can bring to people.

(Perhaps the person you are looking at is not the real me.)

My eyes gradually adjusted to the blinding light.

(Perhaps we will never truly understand each other.)

The choir's singing gradually grew stronger with the accompaniment.

(But...if my presence, existing only for him, can provide you with the strength I once relied on to survive.)

Chihaya Tetsuya's figure gradually came into view.

(Then, I don’t mind being the “God-sama” in your eyes!)

……

"What's going on? Her aura is completely different from before."

Looking at the beautiful figure bathed in light, Sakurakoji Luna couldn't help but reveal an expression of astonishment.

"Is it because of that outfit? I feel like she's become a completely different person..."

"..."

Shoko Toyokawa didn't say anything. She just quietly looked at the figure that seemed to be emitting a hazy glow, and sighed secretly in her heart.

(She had indeed understood.)

Among all the girls around Chihaya Tetsuya, Hoshino Ai's personality is undoubtedly the most different from Chihaya Tetsuya's.

Whether it is the self-willed attitude without regard for other people's thoughts, or the greed that allows one to be extremely loyal to one's desires, these can be said to be traits that are completely opposite to Chihaya Tetsuya's.

However, the amazing thing is that such a person who is completely opposite to Chihaya Tetsuya is the first person who can contribute to Chihaya Tetsuya, and at the same time... he will also be the first person to move forward side by side with Chihaya Tetsuya.

If Chihaya Tetsuya's ambition is to empower others through clothing, then Hoshino Ai becomes the spiritual sustenance of fans through her idol attitude.

It can be said that the two achieved the same goal with completely different awareness and methods.

"It is precisely because Tetsuya-kun is a designer as great as a god...that is why I was able to create this song with Hatsuka."

Even though the performance had just begun, Toyokawa Shoko already had the confidence to make a judgment—