One-way traffic

"Well, I came here simply to help more people and do more things that demonstrate integrity!"

These people appeared before him, saying things that no normal person would ever say.

Accelerator frowned slightly.

"You wouldn't happen to be...?"

Let me give you a brief introduction.

Kakine Teitoku walked to the middle of the group.

"She is the fourth, Mugino Shizuri of Atomic Collapse, while he is the seventh, let's just call him the psychic-powered Slicer Gunha."

Ranking fourth in Academy City is Mugino Shizuri, a girl who was once also a member of the Anbu.

He is ranked seventh in Academy City and is a powerful figure who resolved another massive incident during the Daihasei Festival. He is known as the Shoka Gunha.

Both of them were genuine Level 5 espers, and as he saw it, they had become part of the idol group, just like Kakine Teitoku.

"Well, the third and fifth guys were supposed to come today, but they seemed to have received a filming request from another company this morning, so they rushed over early. There's no need to worry about them."

"We're here specifically to prepare for the rehearsal of the special live performance by the seven Level 5 Superpower Users in a few days!"

dress rehearsal?

"That's not my business. What does it have to do with you?"

"No, that's not it, Yifang..."

Hatsune Miku, unable to bear it any longer, quickly followed.

The girl pulled Accelerator aside and whispered in his ear.

"In a few days, these seven Level 5 superpowered individuals will be holding their first-ever joint live performance—a concert. They're here for this rehearsal, not for yours..."

"...What did you say?"

The first-ever live show featuring seven Level 5 superpowered individuals together?

"...You mean, I not only have to become an idol, but I also have to go on stage and sing with these guys?"

"Is that what you mean... Wait, wait a minute! Why are you suddenly leaving?!"

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After that, I was genuinely busy.

Although Accelerator was extremely unwilling to become an idol after that, and even less willing to do so after hearing that he would have to sing with these lowlifes, he was eventually pulled back by Hatsune Miku's persistent pleading.

"Um…"

"What are you doing?"

"First, you need to prepare your clothes."

Staring intently at Accelerator in front of her, Hatsune Miku stroked her chin and spoke earnestly.

The other idols from VOCALOID are still upstairs preparing their respective rehearsals. Perhaps Hatsune Miku is too, but tomorrow is the day she and Accelerator will rehearse together, so she's here to personally help Accelerator prepare.

There's another point that's even more important.

'I really want to see Yifang sing on stage, no matter what…'

"what happened?"

"No, nothing!"

Hatsune Miku waved her hand, but then looked troubled again.

This is what Accelerator looks like now.

White winter coat, white hair, white shoes, white pants...

The only word to describe her entire body is white.

"Ugh, no way! This outfit looks cool, but it'll feel so awkward on stage!"

"Then I'll just take off my coat."

"That won't do! We must carefully select them first!"

Accelerator sighed. Being an idol is indeed a lot of trouble.

"It's okay!"

At that moment, he felt someone pat his shoulder; it was Xiaoban Junba standing behind him.

Because the other party acted with good intentions, the reflex was not triggered at all.

What are you doing?

"As you can see, of course I'm helping you pick out clothes!"

…ah?

Before Accelerator could even react, Shoban Gunba had already pulled over two other people.

"Hey... what are you doing, seventh person? I still have other work to finish!"

"Although I've escaped the darkness and my temper isn't as bad anymore, you'd better tell me why you dragged me here."

Mugino Shizuri and Kakine Teitoku both looked at him with surprise.

Meanwhile, Xiaoban Junba laughed, not wanting to miss out on making things worse.

"We're all Level 5 espers, there's no need to create such a bad atmosphere! Look, the first one seems to need a proper design for his stage costume, and this lovely World Diva doesn't seem to have any ideas either."

"So you're saying we should pick out clothes for him?"

Are you sure you want us to come...?

"Of course! Otherwise, who else do you think would be around here besides us?"

That's enough, that's really enough.

"I'm saying...did you get anyone's permission before you started doing this?"

Accelerator barely suppressed the urge to beat the other person up.

But by this time, the ruthless military tyrant had already taken action.

"Look! Hatsune Miku, what do you think of this outfit?!"

"…this."

Not only Hatsune Miku, but even Kakine Teitoku and Mugino Shizuri couldn't help but raise their eyebrows.

how to say.

That's clothing worn by sumo wrestlers.

"Excuse me... why did you take this piece of clothing?"

"Of course, it's the clothes that idols must wear."

"No, no, I don't think anyone plans to wear this while singing, right?"

“I think the same as you, secondly, I don’t think any guy would want to wrestle with someone during a concert.”

"Huh?! Is that so?"

Xiao Banjun blinked and said with a troubled expression.

"I thought everyone dressed like this on stage for the audience, since that's what I wear."

"What did you say?!"

"Wearing a sumo wrestler's outfit on stage?! Are you kidding me?!"

"Any questions?"

Hatsune Miku's lips trembled, unsure of what to say.

"Well, let's move on to the next question then!"

"Alright! Bring it on!"

"Hmm...it's probably the path chosen by the idol."

"What does it mean?"

“Every idol needs to have their own unique temperament, whether it’s the aloof type, the sunny type, or the contrasting type. These are all things that need to be carefully considered.”

"I'm saying, are you really okay? You're in seventh place, but you're supposed to be an idol too, right?"

Kakine Teitoku looked at the shovel-wielding army leader with surprise.

But Xiaoban Junba blinked.

"Charm... what is charm?"

"you……"

Ignoring the people in front of her again, Hatsune Miku quickly walked to Accelerator's side.

"What?"

"Hmm... I'd like to confirm this a little."

Accelerator had no intention of playing along with these crazy guys; he started by sitting alone and drinking canned coffee.

Hatsune Miku looked at him, scrutinized him carefully for a while, and then continued speaking.

"That one, Yifang."

"Speak quickly."

"Could you smile a little...?"

"Huh? What kind of stupid thing are you saying?"

"As an idol, your demeanor is too cold; it's not suitable for interacting with the audience..."

In other words, you have to make yourself laugh properly first, right?

"This is such a hassle... Alright, I got it."

Under the watchful eyes of the people around him, Accelerator sighed impatiently.

"Any kind smile will do, right?"

"Mmm! Come and try it out!"

Accelerator clicked his tongue and closed his eyes slightly.

Then he began.

"Ah hehehe hahahaha hee hee ah haha ​​...

In an instant, everyone around them froze on the spot.

"Huh? What? Didn't you tell me to laugh?"

"...the first one."

Kakine Teitoku, clutching the water glass he nearly dropped, looked at him with a trembling smile.

Are you sure that's a 'friendly' smile?

"What is the problem?"

Accelerator continued speaking, still wearing the same kind smile as before.

"That's how I smile when I'm expressing goodwill."

"What exactly does this so-called goodwill mean...?"

"Oh, it's very simple."

Accelerator continued, speaking nonchalantly.

"That's how you laugh when you've peeled half the skin off someone, leaving them on the verge of death but unable to, a state of living hell."

"..."

"What, isn't that enough goodwill?"

"No... I think... we shouldn't worry about laughing anymore..."