He is an idol and a childhood sweetheart.

Similarly, the other three people also received different answers because of their encounter with Kento Watanabe.

Whether it's Toru who has found his life goal, Fuyuko who bids farewell to the weak past, or Rinse who has started a new life, every girl's life has been changed by his presence.

As for whether the result of the change is good or bad, at least for them now, it is still unknown.

But it is precisely in order to witness the future that they will continue to move towards the future he described.

This is a song for everyone at Watanabe Office.

Putting the wireless earphones back into the hands of the person next to him, Higuchi Yuka took a deep breath.

"I'm leaving."

"kindness."

Kento Watanabe, who had been by her side, took the earphones and said in his usual gentle and steady voice:

"I'll be right here waiting for you."

"……it is good."

There is nothing more reassuring and encouraging than this.

...............

.........

Although it is only a webcast, the scale of WING's review is still not inferior to that of any talent show.

The wide and shining stage, the complete stage system, and the scrolling comments on the screens on both sides that were so dense and fast that it was difficult to see clearly made this scene without an audience still full of formality.

"Watanabe Office... Higuchi Enka."

Looking at the information about Higuchi Enka in their hands, the jury fell into discussion——

"Is he a member of the recently popular Unius group?"

"Well, and her firm is the Watanabe firm that snatched Asakura Toru back from Pulchra. Asakura Toru is the first idol of that firm, and she is the one trained by Watanabe firm this year. A newcomer, and also Toru Asakura’s childhood sweetheart.”

"The name is really famous, but I don't know how strong it is."

"...At least judging from the comments, he seems to be a capable player."

The chief judge put down the materials in his hands, and then nodded to the host in the center of the stage, signaling the start of the performance.

Immediately afterwards, after the host on the stage finished announcing the curtain, the warm lights used for lighting on the stage were instantly extinguished, and were replaced by a spotlight focused on Higuchi Enka.

On the electronic screen behind her, a street scene shot in front of Watanabe Office began to play.

While all the judges were curious about the content of the program, Higuchi Yuka slowly raised the microphone——

........................

before reuniting with him and clearing up the misunderstanding.

Before deciding to become the idol of the wise.

Before deciding to say goodbye to the past once and for all.

before deciding to leave Tottori with him.

What is their life like?

What was her mood like when she first arrived in Shibuya and embarked on the road to find the wise man?

[Ahh... As usual, yawning at the passing days]

[Through the hustle and bustle of the night, morning has fallen on the streets of Shibuya today]

[I always feel a little empty]

[This feeling... is so boring]

[But if it’s boring, it’s boring]

[Isn’t that the case all the time? 】

【So be it--】

........................

The lazy and powerless voice and thin accompaniment made the judges present stunned.

Unlike professional singers, most idols' singing skills are still at the entry-level level.

Due to the lack of necessary professionalism, the songs chosen by most idols are fast-paced, simple in melody, combined with a lot of dance and interactive movements, and require low singing skills.

However, just this first part, which purely highlights the vocals and emotions, has already made the judges feel the strength and ambition of Higuchi Enka.

However, the focus of this song is not the slightly decadent first half.

The next chorus stage is the focus of this song——

"Eh?"

Just when everyone thought that Higuchi Enka was going to start to increase his volume and emotion, Higuchi Enka suddenly removed the microphone from his mouth and raised it high——

........................

[The true voice hidden unknowingly, let me hear it echo loudly]*3

[Even if you don’t see it, it is indeed here! 】*3

Along with the applause in the accompaniment, what reached the ears of the judges was the chorus of Enka Higuchi and three other idols from the Watanabe Agency.

Along with it, came the ultramarine light that suddenly enveloped the entire stage.

The street scene on the screen behind him moved quickly, and the spotlight focused on Higuchi Enka also dispersed.

A full, passionate, and powerful sound.

Day and night alternate continuously, turning into flowing lights and crowds.

Although it is a stage with only one person, it gives people the feeling of being in the middle of the streets of Shibuya.

At the same time, Kento Watanabe, who was watching the scene on the screen backstage, couldn't help but show an expression of astonishment.

"This is...everyone's voice..."

Although he did know in advance that Higuchi Enka asked everyone to help her record the harmony, he never thought that she would choose to put down the microphone and sing a chorus with the harmony in the accompaniment using a dry voice without mixing.

The voices of the four are distinct, but they blend harmoniously into one.

[Ah——Use the colors of your choice to describe your feelings truthfully]

[In the early morning, enveloped by the sleepy air, we come to the blue world together]

[Although I am full of uneasiness, I feel like... I have finally met my true self]

........................

In this song about confusion and dreams, everyone sees a different view.

Toru Asakura saw the self that was full of determination and expectations when he decided to become Kento Watanabe's idol.

Daito Yuko saw herself standing on the stage for the first time and being applauded and cheered by everyone.

Rinse Morino saw himself on the road leaving Tottori with Kento Watanabe, and decided to stay with him.

And the same thing... In this extremely familiar voice, Kento Watanabe also saw the man who had been "lost" on the streets of Shibuya countless times before reuniting with Enka Higuchi.

already.

【Go in the direction of what you feel and embark on the path of your own choosing. 】

[Rubbing my sleepy eyes at night, holding the cyan oath tightly]

[Persisting in doing what you like does not only bring happiness]

[But can you really stick to it forever? 】

To put it this way, he really almost couldn't hold on anymore.

If it weren't for Enxiang, he might have completely given up on his dream of being a producer.

And similarly, without his existence, Higuchi Enka may never be able to find his own direction.

So, what about the other three?

Will Toru turn love into motivation and enjoy his idol career wholeheartedly like he does now?

Will Yuko Fuyu completely say goodbye to her gloomy past and become a beloved and confident idol like she is now?

Will Rinshi still be as passionate and curious about the world as he is now, and will he find the persistence to devote his life to it?

"It's our meeting and hard work that have led to our current results. Is this what you want to tell me?"

Looking at the girl who was singing intently on the stage, Kento Watanabe smiled helplessly.

"And tell me with everyone's voices...how much do you want me to understand this?"

【…】

At this moment, while the interlude was playing, Higuchi Enka also looked up at the camera at the recording site, her eyes seeming to ask him "did you hear it?"

"Eh..."

If there is another opportunity in the future, would he also join in this chorus?

Anyway, this time, let’s just obey her “instructions” honestly.

........................

Have you conveyed everyone’s thoughts to him?

Has it helped everyone strengthen their belief in themselves as idols?

These... we have no way of knowing yet.

The only thing Higuchi Enka knew when she was standing on the stage was that she had freely put everything she wanted to express into her singing.

[If you take seriously what you love, you still feel uneasy even now.]

【But I am no longer the transparent person like the air】

【It’s the truest me】

[I am irreplaceable and unique]

Become the only, unique, irreplaceable self...

This is what you told me.

So far, I have done it, and I have begun to like myself like this.

I don't care about the three of them, but at least I have actually gained my own growth and happiness.

If you want to deny this hastily for me...even if it is you, I will never forgive you.

So next, everyone from Watanabe Office, let’s work together again——

[The true voice hidden unknowingly, let me hear it echo loudly]*4

[Even if you don’t see it, it is indeed here! 】*4

Although there have been various forms of performances on WING's stage, this kind of performance that relies on dry voices and harmonies, and a chorus formed by one person, is unprecedented.

The ultramarine light was eventually filled with warm colors, becoming a bright light that lit up the entire stage.

The flowing street scene finally came to a standstill and stopped at the entrance of Watanabe Office.

With different emotions from each of them, Enka Higuchi's second phase review of WING ended here.

Chapter 60: Leave it all to time

"Although I also thought my form was good this time... I didn't expect the score to be so high."

Enka Higuchi, who changed out of her performance clothes and returned to the car, said expressionlessly like an outsider:

"Is it possible that you are concerned about the popularity of our firm?"

"It might be possible in other drafts, but not in WING."

Kento Watanabe shook his head.