They all pushed me!

The round-faced girl at the beginning put her hands on her heart and closed her eyes in a prayer gesture.

"By the way, Ai-chan, is this your first time seeing a panda?"

"Eh?"

The girl who had been keeping her head down and not participating in the discussion heard her name. She looked up in confusion. Her eyes, which were like a blend of sapphire and ruby, were shocking no matter how many times she looked at them, as if stars were residing in them.

"That... Watanabe, this is indeed the first time I've seen it."

"I'm Gaofenghe. Is Ai-chan an elementary school student? How come you still can't remember her name?"

Amused by the other party's ignorant attitude, Gao Feng pointed at the other two girls and said:

"This is Nino Mirai, and that is Watanabe, Seiko Watanabe."

"We will be members of an idol group from now on."

Gao Fenghe raised the index finger of his left hand, and stretched out the index finger, middle finger and ring finger of his right hand to the left, forming a B shape:

"B Komachi!"

“Pah-pah-pah—”

Watanabe and Niye also clapped in unison.

As a junior high school idol group newly launched by Berry Pro Agency, the four girls are between twelve and thirteen years old and were personally selected by the agency's head, Saito Ichigo.

Unlike the Showa era, when idols were treated like the agency's cherished only sons and were carefully cared for and nurtured, starting with a man named Akimoto Yasushi, Japan's idol industry has undergone tremendous changes.

A large number of idol groups with varying qualities have debuted one after another. Even though most of them will quickly fade out of people's sight within a year or two without leaving any trace, every year there are still an astonishing number of girls who participate in the idol auditions.

Frankly speaking, Mei Pro Agency was not a well-known large agency, but it was at least formal. In addition, Gao Fenghe, who had previously worked as a model for a fashion magazine for middle school students, had heard of those fairy-tale rumors of overnight success, so he decided to join this project.

"By the way, how was the job I introduced to Ai-chan last time? Was it going well?"

Gao Fenghe is a very forward-looking girl. The most important thing for an idol group is the C position, so since the establishment of the group, she has already worked on the interpersonal relationships within the group.

For example, helping to find a job for the girl in front of you named Ai, whose family background is not that good, or even quite bad.

“Ahahaha… I didn’t pass, and it seems like the staff is also very distressed.”

Hoshino Ai answered somewhat at a loss, and looked flustered as if she was about to stand up and apologize to Gao Fenghe.

"Come to think of it, Ai-chan's stupid character might be very popular."

"She has a mature face, but I feel like she's... um, lacking common sense?"

Watanabe and Nino also laughed, and the atmosphere seemed quite harmonious.

"Say, how about creating a shared blog account? Something like an official account! Everyone can post their own content."

Gao Fenghe suddenly suggested this, Watanabe and Nino also found it very interesting. Although Hoshino Ai had no idea what a blog meant, she still followed the lead in the store.

She bit into her hamburger and looked at the three girls excitedly creating accounts in a daze.

Although she was tricked into becoming an idol by that strange uncle because of a cup of Matcha Frappuccino, Hoshino Ai still does not fully understand her job until now.

"The account name is B-Komachi-official, and the password...how about 45510?"

"Eh? Does 45510 have any special meaning?"

"These are the first letters of our four surnames, and the numbers when they are entered on the nine-grid keyboard. This way, every time we log in and enter our password, we will feel like the four of us are connected and will never be separated."

Gao Fenghe explained it fluently and considerately, as if he had thought about it in advance, and greatly boosted the favorability of Nino and Watanabe.

"Takamine, Nino, Ai, Watanabe."

“4——5——5——1——0。”

“Registration completed!”

I am showing the page on my phone with great excitement. Although it is empty, the emptiness itself may represent a new beginning and a promising future.

"How should I write a self-introduction?"

"We are the junior high school idol group B Komachi. We are friends, work hard, and aim to be number one! How is that?"

"It sounds more like the slogan of Jump magazine..."

"Then simply write down the names of the members?"

“It’s very plain, but it seems pretty good.”

Hoshino Ai finished the burger in her hand and started to eat French fries in small bites. While eating, she wanted to remind the three people that the French fries they ordered in the meal had started to get cold and soft and were not tasty anymore, but seeing how enthusiastically they were eating, she held back and didn't say anything.

It was as if everyone had moved into a new home and was busy cleaning, decorating and arranging furniture. She was the only one standing by and watching. Although she wanted to get involved, she didn't know what to do.

But cold fries are definitely not as delicious as hot ones.

"Well... the next thing is to pay attention. Let's start by following our firm's official blog. The total number of visits is 450, which is so low... wow."

"It looks like he has no popularity at all."

"Think about it from another perspective. This way the agency will pay more attention to our group."

Gao Fenghe comforted and encouraged the two of them while operating his mobile phone and clicking on the page of another account.

[Beichuan Liang——Actor of LALALAI Theater (certified)]

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[I went to Miyazaki today. The air here is very good and the scenery is beautiful (picture) (picture) (picture)]

A picture of the sky, a picture of the forest, and a selfie of Kitagawa Ryo. Although it was only posted for ten minutes, the number of comments below has reached a staggering 10,000.

[Liangbao Liangbao, my mother’s baby, come to my mother’s arms quickly]

[Kiss my little baby, the ultraviolet rays in Miyazaki are strong, remember to take sun protection measures]

[Since Liang has already arrived in Miyazaki, why not go to the nearby Kumamoto Prefecture for a stroll. First: Kumamoto Prefecture has Mount Aso; second: Kumamoto Prefecture has Kumamon; third: I am in Kumamoto Prefecture, I am in Kumamoto Prefecture, I am in Kumamoto Prefecture, I am in Kumamoto Prefecture...]

[This trip to Miyazaki seems to be to promote a new movie. I hope Ryo's next movie will be a big hit. I will go to the cinema to support it as soon as possible! ]

"Eh? So Kazu-chan is also a fan of Ryo?"

"I became an idol because I hope to have a chance to work with Ryo one day."

Gao Fenghe smiled and followed Beichuan Liang's account with his new account.

"If we can work with Ryo, it means we've become a fairly famous idol group."

Watanabe Seiko replied with a smile.

"Come to think of it, didn't the LALALAI Theater Company hold a WorkShop (acting training class) some time ago? I heard that you might have a chance to meet Liang, since he's the top actor there."

"Don't say that... It's impossible to get a spot. Apart from internal recommendations, it seems that only excellent talents can get in - after all, idols and actors are different."

Gao Fenghe said with some distress.

Then, Gao Feng paused. After going around in circles for so long, she finally stated her original purpose:

"Well...if the president asks us to nominate the center position, I'm a little embarrassed, but I hope everyone will choose me."

After all, she was only a twelve-year-old girl, and she was still a little shy to speak out. She looked at the three people with some anticipation and some nervousness.

Gao Fenghe is very clear that even within an idol group, the allocation of resources and attention are completely different. If you can get the C position, it will be easy to become the focus on the stage.

Hoshino Ai had finished her French fries. She carefully stuffed the extra packet of ketchup that she had asked the waiter for into her pocket, preparing to take it home.

Abandoned by her mother and born in an orphanage, Hoshino Ai currently lives in a house rented for her by President Saito Ichigo. During this period before her idol work officially began, her income was very meager and her life was not easy.

"Where's Ai-chan?"

When she came to her senses, Hoshino Ai found that the three people's eyes were all focused on her. Except for Gao Fenghe, the other two had raised their hands as if they had voted in favor.

"I……"

Just when Hoshino Ai was about to raise her hand to show her agreement, Saito Ichigo called.

The founder of B Komachi, the general manager and president of Berry Pro, announced the matter in a matter-of-fact tone:

B Komachi's C position has been determined to be Ai, and at the same time, in order to receive systematic stage and acting training——

She will be sent to the acting training class of LALALAI troupe.

This gathering that started with the giant panda ended in a not-so-harmonious manner. All the previous performance of Hoshino Ai, who was blatantly favored, suddenly seemed like she was playing dumb in the eyes of the other three people, so they each found reasons to get up and leave.

In the end, only Hoshino Ai was left.

In fact, she didn't hate the three people from B Komachi. If possible, she even hoped to become friends with them, even if they really regarded her as a stupid character.

Perhaps what President Saito said is not wrong. Maybe sometimes lies are really necessary to build a loving relationship.

Next time you meet them, be more friendly and try to participate in their conversation as much as possible.

Hoshino Ai blinked her bright eyes, and she clasped her hands together and begged the fast food restaurant staff who came to clean the table:

"Can you help me pack up the remaining burgers? They are a little embarrassed and have to trouble me. Really, what's the big deal?"

Carrying the packed paper bag, Hoshino Ai walked out of the fast food restaurant alone.

The billboard at the bus stop was printed with a promotional picture of children's toothpaste endorsed by Kitagawa Ryo. While waiting for the bus, Hoshino Ai turned around and consciously imitated the smile of the child in front of her.

Adjust the corners of your mouth to the same angle as his.

Hoshino Ai felt that she should have shown a good expression. She gently stroked the paper bag in her hand, because she was in a good mood today.

After all, even if the hamburger is cold, there shouldn't be any glass shards in it.

But if you really find glass shards in your food, I can probably go to the store and ask them for compensation?

For example, compensating yourself with a meal voucher that never expires?

No, no, no, after becoming an idol I won’t be hungry like before. This wish is too ordinary.

But then again, are there really idols like me? Cunning and dirty, even though President Saito had said from the beginning that he wanted me to be the center of the team.

But I didn't tell Watanabe Seiko about this at all, which caused her to have unnecessary expectations and then be disappointed.

Eh? It doesn't seem to be Watanabe. What's the girl's name?

Second Field Army, or Gaofeng?

Still the same as before, I can’t remember other people’s names and faces.

It seemed to have started in the orphanage. I felt that the faces of everyone around me were blurry. Maybe at that time I felt that there was no point in remembering these things?

What if I can’t remember the fans’ names in the future? Will it be awkward during the handshake event?

The bus arrived at the station. Hoshino Ai got on the bus with random thoughts in her mind and found a seat by the window.

Her face was reflected in the glass window.

so cute.

Hoshino Ai turned her head and looked at herself.

But it's just a cute appearance.

But whether she splits "cute" into "able to love" or "able to be loved", she can't do it.

I have neither been in love with anyone nor been loved by anyone.

From this perspective...

This cuteness actually highlights her lowliness very well.

Chapter 6: The Orange Toothpaste Boy

It was as if the stagnant time had been pressed with the play button. When Tendoji Sarana came to her senses again, she had already been with Kitagawa Ryo for fourteen days, and tomorrow was the day Kitagawa Ryo was leaving.

After realizing this fact, an unprecedented panic instantly swept through Sarina's body. Every part of her body seemed to be in a dull and vague pain, and every fragmented part was trembling.

During these fourteen days, Tendouji Sarana felt that she had said more words and smiled more than in the first twelve years of her life combined. Kitagawa Ryo taught her Gobang and told her in a mysterious way that when she made five moves in a row, she must shout "God's Move" to make it more powerful.

However, due to the poor health of Sarina Tendouji, most of the time they were just lying on the bed, one of them sitting beside the bed, chatting idly.

Sarina Tendoji collected most of the videos of Kitagawa Ryo's performances. The two of them watched and reviewed them together. Kitagawa would hold his head up and tell her about the glamorous and behind-the-scenes life. One of Sarina's favorite parts was the story where an actor on stage said the wrong words because of nervousness, and Kitagawa cleverly changed the words to save the situation.

Or maybe it's reading. The hospital has placed quite a lot of fairy tale picture books in the children's ward, ranging from "Alice in Wonderland" to "The Little Prince". Kitagawa Ryo sometimes uses them to read stories to Sarana. He changes his voice to play different roles. Although he is just one person, he is always lively as if he is performing a stage play.

Dr. Amemiya Goro also came to the ward every day. He said that this was an opportunity to discuss acting skills with Kitagawa Ryo and sometimes he would watch Kitagawa Ryo's performance video with the two of them. As a top student with a deviation value of 70 and a graduate of Tokyo National Medical University, Amemiya Goro has a very rich knowledge reserve. Although he is already years old, his personality is still very childish. He talked and laughed with Kitagawa Ryo and Tendouji Sarina, the two children, without any sense of alienation or disobedience.

In fact, Tendoji Sarana had already memorized every minute and every second of the past two weeks clearly, just like animals storing food in advance before winter. She knew very well in her heart that Kitagawa Ryo's departure was an unchangeable fact, so she had to prepare memories for her future self in advance. She didn't want to be like a hibernating bear, who could only lick her paws when she woke up from hunger.