One-way traffic

"We're wearing the same style of clothes, so why are there such big differences in certain areas?"

"...I'm going to tear you apart alive!!"

Although the two idols argued again over such a trivial matter, their achievement was an undeniably overwhelming victory.

If things continue like this, barring any unforeseen circumstances, the third and fifth place finishers will basically secure their spots on the championship throne.

This can't go on.

"...Although I don't really care about winning or losing in this kind of boring activity, the guy in first place is still ahead of us!"

Kakine Teitoku clenched his fists, his expression suddenly becoming serious and stern.

"Agent, do you have any backup plans?"

"No."

"Tsk...you'd better step up your game a little!!"

"Because, just like you said, there's no need to take this kind of boring competition seriously at all, let alone spend the effort to prepare any backup plans."

"But I'm really unwilling to lose to the first place. Maybe I should secretly cause trouble at his shop. That way, I can at least create an opportunity to surpass him!"

"Of course, if you want to be disqualified from the competition immediately."

"Damn it—you're so awful!!!"

This is the extraordinary dedication that Kakine Teitoku, the second player, showed to this match.

The unique Level 5 Holistic Theory user of Academy City slammed his fists into the ground, and just then—

The fans outside the door seem to have undergone an even bigger change.

"…What's wrong."

Upon noticing this change, both Kakine Teitoku and Goku Aya opened their shop doors.

Then came a shocking scene.

Originally, all the customers who were surrounding the third and fifth shops suddenly ran towards the entrance of Accelerator's shop.

They're all at the super-fast level.

"What's going on?!"

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Accelerator sat utterly bored behind his cash register.

It seems that because of the third and fifth place, fewer and fewer customers are coming into the shop.

"Wow... It seems like there are far fewer customers than before!"

This is Index, with a hamburger still in her mouth and holding her pet calico cat.

"Not only that, the actual number is less than half."

This is Kikyo Yoshikawa, who is also sitting behind the cashier, drinking hot coffee and reporting data.

"Well, although our current number of customers is still relatively high compared to other level 5 superpower users, the restaurants ranked third and fifth have always been at the top of the list, so we are basically out of the running for the championship."

"It doesn't matter what happens, right?"

Accelerator curled his lip, not even bothering to check how many people were still in the store.

"I had no interest in participating in this kind of ridiculous, bullshit competition anyway, so whether I win or lose won't affect me at all, right?"

"Well... that's true, and it's also the logic behind it..."

"Since that's the case, there's no need to worry about it anymore. Anyway, we've sold about the required amount, so why not just keep going like this?"

It seems that, no matter what, the first-place player doesn't seem to have much interest in this match.

"What, what are we going to do, Yoshikawa! We're going to lose if this keeps up!" Misaka Misaka couldn't help but worry about Accelerator's match!

"He just made his own comments, and it seems he doesn't care much about the outcome at all."

"No!! The competition must continue seriously, and we must find a way to win!!"

Despite what Last Order said when he suddenly appeared from the kitchen, Accelerator remained unmoved.

"Well……"

This is going to be troublesome.

As she racked her brains, she wondered what other way she could continue to help Accelerator...?

"Well, um, the older sister and the fifth one are so popular because of their cute looks, cute, cute..."

Although I am indeed very cute, I am too young, and if I stand outside the door, I probably wouldn't even be half the height of others.

Accelerator... to go out and be a billboard for people to greet? That's just a pipe dream.

Kikyo Yoshikawa… that’s even more impossible! Although she can be considered a top beauty, she definitely can’t compare to her older sister who is third and the equally stunning fifth!

So, the only remaining candidates are...

"what?"

Blinking, a fleeting thought seemed to flash through Last Order's little mind.

"Wait... if that's the case, maybe it will work...!" Misaka Misaka exclaimed with great anticipation!

"Hey, what are you doing... kid?"

The final work vanished right before their eyes, disappearing in a flash towards the direction behind the door.

Then, just a few minutes later...

"Sorry to keep you waiting~"

A familiar voice came from behind.

The person who reacted immediately upon hearing the voice was Accelerator.

"…ah?"

He couldn't help but turn around, and then he saw a very familiar figure.

She was a cute and beautiful girl with twin ponytails in a light blue color, dressed like a maid.

At the same time, she is also the most famous and popular diva idol in the world.

Hatsune Miku.

She maintained an embarrassed expression, holding a plate in each hand, and appeared in a maid outfit.

"I'm sorry everyone, I've been a little late. I should have been here to help run this restaurant..."

pat.

When Miku appeared in the restaurant, the guests who were eating were immediately stunned.

They were all, big and small, staring blankly at themselves.

"...No, I didn't see it wrong, did I?"

"You're not mistaken, that's Hatsune Miku...!"

"Is that Princess?!"

"How is this possible... She's really here! It's Lady Miku! It's Princess Miku!!"

"Hatsune Miku—!!!!"

It seems they didn't anticipate how serious the situation would be.

Hatsune Miku's appearance immediately caused chaos among the restaurant's patrons.

They opened the restaurant door and ran outside shouting.

"Hey? Wait, wait a minute—!"

"Everyone! Listen up, that world-class idol, Hatsune Miku—is right here in this fast food restaurant!"

This statement had only been circulating for a short time.

then.

The number of customers—ten times greater than those of the third and fifth ranked restaurants—has surged to this location like a tidal wave.

"W-what's going on?!"

"This number is just... way too exaggerated!"

It doesn't matter if it's the fourth, third, fifth, or even the second position.

Its popularity, even surpassing that of the number one spot, instantly caused the entire restaurant to be packed.

So, judging solely from the result... this can indeed be considered a victory, right?

They are undoubtedly the champions.

"Hello…!"

He was submerged in the crowd and could barely speak.

He looked at Hatsune Miku, who was also surrounded, and immediately shouted.

"How did you end up here? And why aren't you even concealing your spiritual power?!"

“This, this——”

It seems they didn't expect this to happen.

Hatsune Miku also maintained a surprised expression and said helplessly.

"Because it was the final act that called them here, and they told me not to conceal my identity..."

"..."

Although Accelerator desperately wanted to find out where Last Order had gone, the current situation...

Let's prioritize figuring out how to deal with this massive population, which is even larger than a tidal wave.

Chapter 751 What Everyone Did Before Christmas

then.

This ridiculous and absurd variety show has finally come to its final day, the third day.

However, today's situation is completely different from the previous two days.

"Well then, everyone performed very well over the past few days. Thank you so much to the idols for their wonderful cooperation! At least it allowed us to successfully complete the first two days of variety show content!"

The host continued to chatter on in front of the group as usual, but he was telling the truth. Originally, neither the TV station nor the higher-ups thought that these monster idols with level five superpowers could complete these programs so smoothly. Unexpectedly, things developed so well.

Although there were still many unexpected events along the way, such as the sudden appearance of the world-renowned idol Hatsune Miku, it was still much better than expected.

These guys are all capable of taking on an entire army single-handedly, and some are even monsters who can pry open the doors of a nuclear shelter with their bare hands.

In this situation, the fact that they can still perform all of this content in a regular variety show is already enough to make them kowtow and express their gratitude.

In most dark and brutal TV dramas, idols seem to be oppressed by their superiors and treated as puppets to be teased.

In a city like Academy City, idols are the big brothers, while those in higher positions are all like stray dogs who have no choice but to be coerced and oppressed.

It has to be said that all of this is truly something to reflect on.

"In any case, you've all worked very hard these past few days. Fortunately, the things we have to do on this last day aren't too complicated!"

You seem to be very happy?

"...It's just an illusion. Anyway, what you need to do is very simple."

After diverting the topic of Mugino Shizuri, the host returned to the main subject.

"Although we have done a lot of things, the core theme remains Christmas."

Although what happened a couple of days ago had absolutely nothing to do with Christmas.

"Today, the six of you can each put on the Christmas outfits that have been prepared in advance, and then take a short stroll on the street."

"It's...that simple?"

"Yes, our main purpose today is to create an atmosphere of 'promoting the eve of Christmas' by idols who are Level 5 espers, so you don't need to do anything complicated. You can just stroll around the streets and buy things to eat, it's perfectly fine."

As he spoke, the host seemed to be subtly observing the expressions on the faces of the several ability users to see if there was anything amiss.