He is an idol and a childhood sweetheart.

Just when Kento Watanabe was still confused about Higuchi Enka's behavior, his phone suddenly rang. However, after seeing the name on the caller ID, his expression suddenly became more confused.

"Higuchi? How did you-"

"Is it Mr. Kento Watanabe, the producer of 'Watanabe Agency'?"

On the other side of the phone, Higuchi Enka said in his usual calm tone:

"My name is Higuchi Enka. Regarding your invitation five days ago... I would like to formally respond."

"I want to be an idol."

Chapter 31: Green light, please pass

----------Higuchi Enxiang ver.---------

That happened on my fourth day as a talent scout assistant.

"Excuse me, are you interested in becoming an idol?"

"...A talent scout?"

"Ah, yes."

"Hey... a talent scout would find someone like me? It's a bit surprising... could it be a prank show?"

"No, I am Kento Watanabe, the producer of Watanabe Agency. Here is my business card. If you are interested——"

"Well, although I do have the intention...but I still have to forget it."

"...Can you tell me the reason?"

"Look at the children around you. When it comes to idols, they have to be cute, right? Compared with her, I'm really far behind!"

"Ah, you misunderstood, actually..."

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

After a series of persuasion, the girl finally accepted Watanabe's business card.

But I could tell that even if she accepted the business card, she had no intention of becoming an idol.

Moreover, I completely agree with her statement.

Her appearance and figure are very ordinary, and her voice does not sound distinctive.

To use a rather exaggerated term to describe him, he is the kind of ordinary child who cannot be found in the crowd.

However, even so, Watanabe will still take the initiative to find such girls and work hard to persuade them.

Suddenly I felt a little lucky.

If I hadn't been by Watanabe's side, there's a good chance he would have actually signed an ordinary kid like this and tried to turn him into an idol.

It's not that I dislike this kind of ordinary girl, nor am I using this to highlight my superiority.

But I simply think that such an ordinary girl is not worthy of Watanabe's efforts.

After experiencing Asakura's departure, his evaluation of himself has dropped to rock bottom. It is for this reason that he said, "Even without him, Asakura will still become a top idol."

But... that's impossible.

I understand Asakura's character better than he does, and I understand Asakura's feelings for him better than he does.

Without Watanabe, the free-spirited Asakura would never have become an idol.

Without Watanabe's training, the off-line Asakura would not have become the top idol today in such a short period of time.

The reason why he blindly belittles himself is actually simply blaming "his own shortcomings" for Asakura's departure.

He did not blame Asakura, nor did he resent Asakura.

After all, this guy is still the idiot brother who only pursues her and Asakura.

Perhaps what Watanabe himself needs is an idol who can recognize him, trust him, and not betray him.

But in my opinion...it's not enough.

"Higuchi, look at the child in front of the milk tea shop over there, what do you think of her?"

"With that body type, I'm afraid you can't even perform the most basic dance steps, right?"

"Uh... that's what I said..."

"Or do you want to create a special type of idol group? If that's the case, just pretend I didn't say anything."

"...As expected, forget it."

"........."

We have had conversations like this countless times.

Not to mention WING, if he is allowed to continue, I really can't imagine how low he will lower his standards.

It's really hard to watch.

As for what kind of idol Watanabe needs most at this time?

Perhaps from the beginning, there was only one answer.

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

"Eh? Why, all of a sudden? Huh?"

Watanabe Kento asked with a confused look on his face while looking for Higuchi Enka in the crowd across the street:

"Wait a minute, Higuchi, is it possible that you made such a decision because you are worried about me and don't want me to miss WING? If that's the case, I won't—"

"Not wanting you to miss WING is just one of many reasons."

Higuchi Enka directly interrupted Watanabe Kento's unfinished words.

"The main reason is that I want to be your idol."

"……Eh?"

Kento Watanabe's tone was full of disbelief.

"You want to be my idol? But... hasn't Higuchi always been interested in idols?"

"Indeed."

Higuchi Enka has no intention of denying this statement:

"Even now, I don't have any special thoughts about 'becoming an idol.'"

Kento Watanabe became even more confused for a moment.

"If that's the case, then why are you making this decision?"

"'Becoming an idol' is not the key, 'becoming your idol' is my purpose."

Higuchi Enka said:

"Remember the question I just asked you, what type of idol do you need most? Since you can't answer it, let me answer it for you."

"..."

Because he was too shocked, Kento Watanabe didn't say a word for a long time.

Higuchi Enka continued:

"First of all, you need someone who can trust you and cooperate with your work. It just so happens that I have unconditional trust in you."

"The second thing is my qualifications as an idol, my appearance... you have already praised me enough, so I won't repeat it. As for my talent, I am still a little confident when it comes to singing. But I have never tried dancing, so This may require your training."

"Lastly, and most importantly... you need someone who has a similar status to Asakura in your mind."

"!"

After hearing this, Kento Watanabe suddenly raised his head.

"That, that is..."

"A person who can confront Asakura and allow you to prove something to Asakura."

Enka Higuchi on the other side of the road looked at Kento Watanabe like this and said to him in a calm tone:

"In other words... someone who can take revenge on her."

"I...I never thought about revenge against her."

Kento Watanabe clenched his fists and said:

"About her leaving...I never blamed her."

"To me, that's the problem."

Higuchi Enka's speaking speed gradually increased:

"I gave her the position closest to you, and I hope that she and you can always maintain the kind of relationship that I longed for...but what about the reality?"

"You regard her as your ideal and wishfully think that you can go forward side by side forever, but what is the reality?"

"Just because of your tolerance and so-called understanding of her, are you going to deny yourself, despise yourself, and even be willing to let all your hard work over the past year and a half go to waste?"

After hearing this, Kento Watanabe immediately grabbed the clothes on his chest hard.

Are you willing?How could you be willing to do so? !

No one understands what kind of struggle he has gone through in the past year and a half in order to be able to prove himself.

In order to enrich his stage experience, he learned almost all stage-related logistics.

In order to expand his network of contacts, he will try his best to ask for everyone's contact information even if they look at him strangely.

In order to provide more opportunities for the next idol, he visited all the magazines, video stores, TV stations and studios he knew.

During the busiest week, he only got about three hours of sleep every day.

And the reason why he works so hard is to prove something to whom?

"I--"

"I don't want to see you like that! Such a... sage is not the reliable big brother I think of at all."

Higuchi Enka suppressed the shame that had spread to her ears, and spoke her heart to Kento Watanabe:

"The wise man in my impression is a person who ignores the gaze of others and devotes all his heart to his own hobbies!"

"The wise man in my impression is one who is willing to take action on his ideals without hesitation!"

"The wise man in my impression is a disgusting, yet handsome adult at the same time!"

After saying these words in one breath, Higuchi Enka immediately put down the phone and took a deep breath.

Her high and excited mood made her heart beat wildly involuntarily, and she dropped all cover-ups.

The confession with dignity also made her feel ashamed.

But even so, she still wanted to convey her truest thoughts to Kento Watanabe.

"Then, let me ask again... is this the producer of 'Watanabe Agency', Mr. Kento Watanabe?"

"Ah...I am the producer of 'Watanabe Agency', Kento Watanabe."

Kento Watanabe raised his head and tried his best to endure the sourness that rushed to the tip of his nose.

"Now...we are recruiting new idols."

"Then...let me be your idol."

At this moment, Higuchi Enka's tone finally returned to its former calmness.

"If you really want to continue."

As soon as he finished speaking, the traffic light on the streets of Shibuya suddenly switched to green.

The two people who had not yet moved forward stood clearly in the crowd of people moving forward.

After a long silence, Watanabe Kento finally slowly lowered his raised head and looked at Higuchi Enka again.

"...This may be a choice that will change your life."

"Then I'll just wait and see."