One-way traffic

No matter how you look at it, it's not something that can be easily resolved.

"So, in the end, it's still full of trouble; this idol thing..."

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Regardless, the live performance by the Level 5 espers finally began.

The venue is a large hall, which was built on the original square.

Moreover, this live performance was also a project undertaken in collaboration with VOCALOID.

That means that a super popular, legendary idol will be performing live with everyone.

"Everyone—! Let's be energetic! Today, the Daihasei Festival will have several top-tier idols gathered together!"

A young girl, who was also the host, began to promote this message on that stage.

Below, cheers and gasps of amazement filled the air as people eagerly anticipated the gathering of the seven Level 5 superpowered individuals on stage.

"However, let me state in advance that... the sixth-ranked Level 5 esper seems to be unable to attend for some reason."

"—Huh?!"

"What's going on? How could this happen?!"

"Sixth place, I don't think I've ever seen him act in an idol drama before."

The continuous noise blended together, but that was exactly what the young female host had anticipated.

"But! Please don't worry, as substitutes, this time not only will the other six Level 5 superpowered individuals appear, but that world-class idol will also be making an appearance!"

"That's right—it's Hatsune Miku! She'll be appearing on this stage alongside several other idols!!"

As a result, the previously dissatisfied meeting room instantly became packed with people upon hearing this news.

Actually, quite a few people had already heard that this year's Ichiban Festival was being held in collaboration with VOCALOID's company, and that idols from that company might even be performing at the live show.

Among VOCALOID idols, the most famous and representative figure is that world-class idol.

Her appearances in Academy City are few and far between, which makes people even more excited.

"Whoa! Yuka! Will Hatsune Miku also appear on stage?!"

"Yes, but... we should have known about this already, right? After all, that person is... cough cough, you know what I mean."

"That's true, but I'm still so excited!!"

For Mikoto Himeno, this was a chance to see both her favorite idol, the number one, and a world-class idol.

It's like a dream.

However… in fact, she had already met him yesterday.

It seems the intense atmosphere made the girl forget about the whole thing.

"This is really incredibly troublesome."

Looking down from above, the first person in line couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.

“Singing with that bunch of idiots…this is definitely a first for me.”

"Well, it's a rare opportunity, so there's nothing wrong with it."

Hatsune Miku, dressed in her official uniform, smiled and put her hands behind her back.

"Others will be performing with you, so don't worry about being shy. I will guide you and everyone else to create the best performance!"

"This is so annoying... Oh well, whatever."

Accelerator clicked his tongue in exasperation and ultimately had no choice but to compromise.

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So, a series of live events were held after that.

First, Hatsune Miku herself appeared, and then Hatsune Miku, along with the six Level 5 espers, sang together.

Although the situation was quite awkward for the six of them, fortunately, they all had excellent mental fortitude and experience, and the impromptu performance still yielded a great result.

After that, it was a series of solo performances by the Level 5 superpowered individuals.

And the current time is right after Accelerator finished his first song.

"It's your turn now, you winged bastard."

"You don't need to worry about it. In fact, I'm much more confident than you are, number one."

Accelerator and Kakine Teitoku were passing each other backstage when they casually made this remark.

Once on stage, Kakine Teitoku chuckled confidently.

"That's right, everyone, look carefully... In front of you is Kakine Teitoku, the second idol of Academy City."

"At the same time, it is also unique in this world, representing eternal Dark Matter."

bang——

Pure white wings unfolded behind it.

The even more splendid scene was met with cheers from the girls, which immediately made Kakine Teitoku even more confident.

Well, how about that for first place? You can't possibly generate that level of cheering from the girls, can you...?

then.

With a confident expression, Kakine Teitoku was about to sing the first song.

—Bang.

Boom——! ! !

A sudden explosion occurred behind him.

"—?!"

Kakine Teitoku stared wide-eyed as he was engulfed by the flames of the explosion.

Chapter 520 The Sabotage Operations of the Remnants of the Dark Division

Hamazura Shiage is also attending the Ichigan Festival with the person he likes.

However, he defined the concept of "someone he likes" to an excessively broad degree.

"Hamamami".

He didn't know what to say.

"Hamamami".

No matter what, there are just too many people around me.

"Hamada!!!"

The voice of Riko Takitsubo calling her woke her up.

When he came to his senses, he was already standing in the middle of a noisy venue filled with people.

“…Takitsubo, I think you shouldn’t take things too seriously with kids, right?”

"Yes, Hamazura, I would never be that childish."

Takitsubo Riko calmly said to him.

"So if I won't do that, could you please not do it either, Hamazura?"

Come back to your senses.

Frenda, who had survived the conflict in the Dark Side, and Kinuhata Saiai were right in front of him.

Moreover, they were all wearing extremely low-cut mini skirts.

"This...you, you have to let me explain, I didn't want to at all..."

"As a result, no matter where Hamazura goes, he still can't change this incorrigible habit."

"There's nothing we can do about it. After all, it's Hamazura. It's perfectly normal for them to have such a quirk."

"What?! Hey you two! It's clearly you who dared to wear these awful clothes and stand in front of me in the same awful poses! It has absolutely nothing to do with me, a perfectly respectable young man!!"

"Hamamami".

"—I know I was wrong, it was my fault, Miss Takitsubo. Please, please don't strangle me like you did last time, almost suffocating me to death!!"

Hamazura Shiage risked his life to barely escape from Takitsubo Rigo's nearly enraged gaze.

"However, then again, the One-Sided Festival isn't really that interesting to watch..."

"The reason we came here is all for Mugino's super live performance, isn't it?"

"So where exactly is Mugino? I just saw the six Level 5 espers singing and dancing with that princess, but where is Mugino's solo performance?"

As former members of the "Item" group, they all came to the scene to support Mugino Shizuri.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Fremya Sevilen was also looking at the scene with great excitement.

"Look! It's that person from last time, meow~!!"

"Ah...it's that guy from the first one."

The seats where Hamazura Shige and the others were located could be considered special seats.

Although there are many people on both sides, they are all quite a distance away, so there is a lot of space to move around.

From here, you can see Accelerator making a grand entrance on the stage.

"However, I really didn't expect that the first person with that kind of personality would actually become an idol."

"Could it be that Mugino's personality is perfect for being an idol?"

"As a result, it seems that no matter which side it is, all Level 5 espers are bound to have idol-related troubles... except for that unrealistic guy in the sixth position."

After a few songs, Accelerator's performance round came to an end.

From this perspective, it should be a rotating singing order, with the first to the seventh person taking turns in a relay.

If we calculate it this way, after the first person finishes, there will be a second and a third person. It will be quite a long time before it's Mugino Shizuri's turn.

"Anyway, I'm not really interested. You can watch it if you want."

"Is this really a good idea? Hamazura, this is a rare opportunity, and Mugino even went to great lengths to secure these seats for us."

"That's true... but it's also true that I'm not interested. I guess little girls are more likely to like idols, right?"

Hamazura Shige slumped back in his seat, looking utterly helpless.

Forget about him. He's less interested in idol concerts than things like watching Super Robot Wars. Mature young men like him are simply not suited for this.

Ah—if only I could jump back in time to the end of these concerts.

Boom! Then, a sound like an explosion came from afar.

"Huh...? Oh?!"

Hamazura Shiage couldn't help but open his eyes.

He saw that some kind of dazzling light seemed to be emanating from the stage.

"W-what's going on? Could it be that my wish came true? Did Santa Claus hear my wish beforehand?!"

Before he could finish his string of nonsense, the people next to him quickly pulled him aside to the right.

——Boom.

A violent explosion followed, sending the flames soaring into the sky.

The entire stage was engulfed in flames from the explosion, and the shockwave from the explosion indeed shook the audience.

"What—?! Waaaaaaahh ...

"What nonsense are you spouting, Hamamen!"

Kinuhata Saiai shouted as she pressed his head to the ground.

"It's a real explosion! Someone's attacking this venue!"

For an instant.

As Fremia finished speaking, the venue instantly descended into chaos.