I became a girl group idol for my sister.

"Because I'm a fan of Fuyuka-chan!"

"Of course we'll come to support them!"

"It sounds great!"

"It sounds surprisingly good!"

The fans shouted, and hearing their voices, Nanase Touka laughed even more happily. She didn't hide anything and spoke her mind.

"I was quite worried at first, but after seeing everyone here, I knew my worries were unnecessary. It's really great to have everyone's support!"

She bowed and called out again, "Thank you so much everyone. The next song is very important to me, and I hope you will all enjoy it!"

At this point, she took a deep breath and then announced the name of the next song.

"Survivors!"

When the song title was revealed, a group of people thought it was a story about survival and staying alive, but the moment the lyrics were played, everyone knew they were wrong.

As Nanase Touka listened to the music, which sounded somewhat uplifting rather than sorrowful, she knew it was all related to the lyrics.

These lyrics carry her past!

Or rather, it tells the story of her past!

……

Miyamoto Sei's place is on the second floor, where there is a road connecting to the work area. The first song is very cute, telling the story of students' aversion to conformity in school life and their pursuit of love, which is the throbbing of youth.

Feeling the emotional changes of Nanase Touka in the song, Miyamoto couldn't help but smile. Although Nanase Touka suffered from the harm caused by the school, she no longer rejected the school, but wanted to experience school life again.

This is the best possible change, and the change that Miyamoto Sei wanted to see.

Looking at the fans at the scene, it was clear that everyone really liked the song. They cheered, and many of them were even lost in memories, probably recalling their experiences at school.

After all, school life becomes so distant and so precious as we grow up.

For college students, that's what primary school, junior high school, and high school are like.

For those who are already working, memories of school are even more special.

Then, when the second song started playing, Miyamoto was stunned.

The moment he heard the lyrics, his mind went blank; he had never imagined they would be like this.

He knew very well about Nanase Touka's past, that she had been bullied by her classmates, that she knew what her teachers had done, and that her parents' deaths were the root cause of her inability to move on.

Now, Miyamoto can hear from the lyrics that Nanase Touka has poured all of this emotion into it.

This is not an accusation, but a narration, as if turning it into a story and slowly telling it. It's not about saying "they bullied me," but about saying "in the past, such a thing happened, it was a story."

Looking at Nanase Touka's expression, she appeared calm, but her singing voice was full of power.

This is not a song full of negative energy. Even though it has already told about painful things in the past, the lyrics change later on.

Just as someone in darkness finds light, the protagonist of the lyrics finds her own meaning, decides to follow the light, and then stands on the stage.

"Even if it's dark all around, I will stand on the stage. I will become that light, the light that guides me..."

Miyamoto listened to the song quietly. He had questions in his mind, but he didn't want to interrupt his listening at this moment. The fans below also obviously understood the meaning of the song. They were silent for a moment, and then cheered and shouted in unison.

Many people even cried.

"Idols should empower others, which is a natural thing. After all, fans give idols power, and idols should also shoulder this responsibility."

Miyamoto looked at the girl over there, at the smile on her face. Even though she had spoken of her past, there was no pain in her eyes. It was as if she was declaring that she had overcome her past self, standing proudly on the stage.

"You really are a qualified idol now."

Chapter Forty-Nine: Choice

"Was this your idea?" Miyamoto asked Amagai Risa over the phone.

"You mean her song?" Risa Tenbei clearly knew what Miyamoto Sei was asking.

“That’s right, it’s that song. For her, isn’t this song just like tearing open her wounds again?!” Miyamoto said, her tone somewhat agitated.

“That wasn’t my idea, it was her own choice. Actually, I only released two of her debut songs; she wrote this one herself,” said Temperisa. “Of course, I polished it a bit and added some brighter elements.”

"She wrote it herself?!"

“Yes, it’s her,” Temperisa said. “I think you’re treating her too much like a little girl who hasn’t grown up. She’s experienced more than most children, so she’s more mature and stronger. I think you should know more about her strength than I do.”

After Amagai Risa finished speaking, seeing that Miyamoto Sei did not reply, she asked, "Is there anything else?"

“No, that’s all…” Miyamoto sighed, then apologized, “I acted impulsively.”

“I can understand. After all, he’s a very young junior to you, and someone you’ve mentored. If my person were bullied like that, I would definitely be angry too, and at the very least, I would have someone beat him up.” Risa Tenbei made no attempt to hide her thoughts: “But how dare you talk to me like that? Well then, you can run naked on stage after you win the next general election.”

"Are you serious?!"

"seriously!"

"I'm sorry, I was too arrogant. Please forgive me, Teacher Amagai!"

"Alright, be careful," Tenbei Lisa said on the other end of the line. "This child is quite precocious. You shouldn't treat her like a little kid all the time, or you'll run into trouble."

"trouble?"

“I think you’ll understand soon.” After saying goodbye to Miyamoto, Risa Tenbei said, “Alright, I have to get back to work. I don’t have time to chat with you. Take advantage of the current TV drama opportunity and develop your career in the film and television industry. It will be good for you.”

Miyamoto was taken aback. The other person's words had a hidden meaning. It was obvious that he could not use Miyamoto's identity to inherit Miyamoto Nana's entertainment industry capital. Was the other person implying that he could quickly obtain more resources in the entertainment industry as well?

What does she want to do?

Although Miyamoto was puzzled, he knew that now was not the time to look for the other party, since it was obvious that the other party was busy with work.

……

After the performance ended and she said goodbye to more than a thousand fans, Nanase Touka finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Even though it was all over, she still felt her body trembling slightly.

She seemed to still be reeling from the enthusiastic atmosphere of the event. Her mind kept replaying the scene: the fans' shouts, the waving light sticks, and the flames burning in their eyes.

It was like a crystal-clear disc, completely recorded in her mind, and most importantly, she herself was in it, along with those people!

This caused a slight hesitation in her heart.

What should I do next?

Then, she saw the person not far away, looking at her with a smile.

He's a senior!

Her hesitation vanished at that moment, and she laughed joyfully before running over.

"Nana-senpai!" Like a bird returning to its nest, she threw herself into his arms.

Miyamoto opened his arms and caught her. Nanase Fuyuka looked so excited at this moment, which was of course because her first solo debut was so successful. Moreover, Miyamoto believed that it was because Nanase Fuyuka had finally truly let go of the past.

He didn't even need to ask if the other person was alright; it was no longer necessary. The other person had become so brave, truly standing alone on this huge stage!

Miyamoto believes that even if she graduates now, the other person can work hard to continue as an idol.

She will be able to continue this path after graduation, as a mentally healthy person.

"It's fantastic, absolutely fantastic! I was blown away," Miyamoto said with a smile.

"Hehe, of course, that's a must! I've worked so hard for this day, I've even cut my sleep time by a quarter each day!" Nanase Touka immediately said, "And with everyone's support, I'm sure I'll succeed!"

"Alright, go and say hello to the staff first. After all, everyone has been preparing for your performance for a long time." Miyamoto patted Nanase Touka's shoulder gently and said to her.

This performance was a solo one. The staff were divided into two groups: one group came from SKR, and the other group was staff brought by the venue itself.

The former serves as guidance, while the latter is the main force behind today's backstage work.

Therefore, expressing gratitude to the other party is essential.

"I'm going right now!" Nanase Touka nodded, let go of the other person's arms, and ran back again.

"That's great, Ms. Nanase!"

"Today's performance was amazing, Fuyu-chan!"

"I'm a huge fan of yours! This was absolutely amazing!"

Everyone offered their praise, and Nanase Touka bowed to them, saying, "Thank you everyone. I'm so grateful for all your help today. Thank you for being willing to accompany a small idol like me on this stage!"

"No way! Fuyuka-chan is quite a famous idol now!"

"Yeah, didn't you make it into the last general election? Since you made it into the general election, you can't really be considered a little idol anymore!"

Everyone laughed and continued to praise her, and Nanase Touka listened with a beaming smile, tears welling up in her eyes.

She never dared to imagine that she could have such a future. She could dream of becoming a magical girl, but becoming an idol was something she would never even dare to dream of.

But it's clear that this fantasy, which we never even dared to dream of, has now come true!

This is not only an important step for her, but more importantly, it also signifies that she has gotten a little closer to her goal.

……

Miyamoto and Nanase Touka took the subway home. Miyamoto didn't ask Mizuhara Chizuki to take her home, since she had come out during her break and didn't want to disturb others' rest.

On the way back, Nanase Touka dragged Miyamoto Sei into the supermarket and bought some ingredients for dinner before carrying large bags home.