Male Idol V13c137

Volume 13 Chapter 137 Shirogane Aqua, People Who Love Me Too Much

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Edited by: Kanaa-senpai

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 I was enjoying my summer vacation when I came to a big event hall in Makuhari, Chiba for a job.

 That’s because Beryl is holding the Beryl Festival, an amazing 31 DAYS, here all through August.

 I’ve never heard of a festival lasting a whole month, but it seems like they mostly just have displays on weekdays.

 Among those 31 days, today is the event I’m looking forward to the most: [The Gathering of People Who Love Shirogane Aqua].

 Alright, today I’m going to be pampered by everyone!

 ”I’m here! Makuhari~!”

 As I stepped onto the stage, a huge cheer erupted from the crowd of fans packed in the venue.

 Wow, there are so many people. It makes me happy to know that so many people love me.

 ”Thank you all for coming today~!”

 I waved with a smile while noticing a group trying to go in a different direction.

 ”Hey, over there! Don’t go to the Fuji Department Store corner! This way, this way!! You can check out the Fuji Department Store corner later, but you can only see the real Shirogane Aqua right now!!”

 Laughter came from the fans.

 Alright, that got their attention.

 Once the cheers settled down a bit, Kaede came out from the side of the stage.

 ”Hello, everyone. I’m Morikawa Kaede, your host for today.”

 When Kaede appeared, laughter came from the audience.

 Kaede really is something else. Just showing up makes everyone smile.

 I can’t fall behind.

 ”Everyone, do you know what today’s event is?”

 ””””The Shirogane Aqua Fan Club~!!””””

 ”Yes, that’s correct! So, right away, we have gathered a lot of people here who love Shirogane Aqua more than anything else!”

 Whoaaa!

 Who is it!? Who’s coming!?

 I was led to a separate dressing room, and since I wasn’t told who was coming, I felt super excited.

 ”Now, our first guest is someone who absolutely cannot be missed when talking about Shirogane Aqua!!”

 The excitement in the venue reaches its peak.

 To think someone loves me this much, it’s totally Kanon. Yeah, it has to be Kanon!! I turn my sparkling eyes toward the side of the stage.

 ”It’s Kohina Yukari-san!!”

 I slip and fall right there.

 It’s not an act; I really fell.

 From the audience, I hear a mix of screams and laughter.

 ”Hey! I came all this way, so at least look a little happy!!”

 ”No, no, no! Kohina-senpai, you’re in the wrong place!”

 ”Huh?”

 ”Look closely at the sign!”

 I check with Kohina-senpai and see that it says “The Shirogane Aqua Fan Club.”

 For a moment, I thought it was a club to mess around with Shirogane Aqua, but that’s definitely not the case.

 ”It’s not wrong at all!! I’ve been here since 8 AM just for you! The event starts at 2 PM!! And yet, you show up at 11 AM, which is a different meeting time! What the heck?!”

 ”W-wait, wait, wait. Today is the event where I get all the attention, right!? Why am I being scolded from the start!?”

 I can hear the fans in the venue laughing loudly.

 I want to win a comedy contest someday with Kohina-senpai, just using improvisation and no script.

 I thought that if I fail as an idol, that might be okay too.

 ”Well, well, well, well…”

 Kaede quickly steps in between me and Kohina-senpai.

 As expected of Kaede. She knows the perfect moment to jump in.

 Even though she’s an announcer, she’s ranked S in the comedy world, so she’s really something else.

 Kaede, don’t worry, I won’t leave you behind when we enter the comedy contest.

 We’ll definitely go as the 3 of us. The bond between us, Kohina Yukari’s Room Trio, will last forever!!

 ”Staff! If this goes on, these two will keep talking forever, so please bring in that person to stop them!!”

 Stopper? Who could that be?

 After a while, someone I know well appeared from backstage.

 ”Yayyy!”

 ”Ayana-chan!”

 ”So cute!”

 ”Of course, it’s Ayana-chan!”

 ”Kohina Yukari is just the opening act. Beryl really knows what’s up.”

 Ayana waves to the audience, looking a bit shy.

 This is it! This is what I’ve been waiting for!!

 ”Ayana…”

 I push Kohina-senpai aside and head towards Ayana.

 Oh, Kohina-senpai’s part is already over, so please stay quietly in that corner seat.

 ”Aqua?”

 Noticing something was off with me, Ayana tilts her head, looking like she’s asking, “What’s wrong?”

 ”Is it true that you like me too much, right?”

 ””””””””””Kya~~~~~~~~~!””””””””””

 The venue filled with loud screams after hearing my words, which I thought were super cool today.

 I felt like I totally nailed it.

 ”Ah, um… ah.”

 It seemed like it was a complete surprise for Ayana too. Even though she usually handles things well on stage, her face turned bright red, and she looked flustered. Should I just hug her like this?

 In the next moment, someone started tapping my back.

 ”Hey! What are you doing, you idiot! Just because it’s summer break doesn’t mean you can act so silly! Do that kind of stuff backstage! Backstage!”

 ”I got it, okay?”

 Maybe I went a bit too far. I guess taking even a little break from work is not good.

 I whispered “I’m sorry” to Ayana quietly, feeling grateful to Kohina-senpai for stopping me.

 ”Now, let’s welcome the next person, please~!!”

 I wonder who it will be?

 When I looked towards the side of the stage, Emily came out, holding a tablet in both hands, facing it towards us.

 As soon as the audience saw Emily, they cheered loudly, then burst out laughing when they saw the tablet screen.

 ”Wait! You, that looks like Kanon’s memorial photo!”

 ’Memorial photo!? Emily-senpai, how are you holding the tablet like that!?’

 Kanon on the tablet started to speak.

 Huh? Could it be that she’s connected online!?

 I waved at Kanon on the screen. Then Kanon waved back at me.

 Wow, it seems like she can see us too.

 ”Anyway, since Kanon couldn’t come to the venue for health reasons, our friend Emily brought a tablet!!”

 ”Hey! Emily-senpai, if you’re watching the live stream now, it looks like you’re holding a memorial photo! Come on!”

 Loud laughter comes from the audience.

 Kohina-senpai, Kaede, a strong rival has appeared for our trio comedy act!!

 ”The cause of death is that Aqua-sama looked too cool when he was flirting with Ayana-chan earlier, and she was overwhelmed.”

 ”Me!?”

 ’Hey! Don’t spill the beans like that! Ugh!!’

 Whistles come from the fans in the audience directed at the blushing Kanon.

 Kanon… you really like me that much, huh?

 Don’t worry. When I get home, I’ll make sure to do the same for you!!

 ”Okay, next up, please come on stage!”

 I wonder who it is? A loud cheer erupts from the fans as a figure appears from the side of the stage.

 ”I’m here! Makuhari! Just kidding. I tried to imitate Aqua.”

 A few fans in the audience look like they might faint.

 Everyone, are you okay?

 You’re not like me, right? You didn’t sleep because you were too excited for today’s event?

 Anyway, don’t push yourselves too hard!!

 ”Well, the original guests are these 4, but today, Beryl Entertainment asked us to add this person… What do you think? Can she come up? I think she’ll be nervous, but come on up!”

 A small girl in a suit nervously steps onto the stage from the side.

 Huh? Wait!? Why is she coming out!?

 The fans in the audience seem confused about how to react to this sudden appearance of someone they don’t know.

 ”Um, could you please introduce yourself for those who don’t know you?”

 ”Oh, um… yes. I’m Nakano Komachi, and I joined Beryl this April. I’m sorry. I’m also nervous, but everyone looks really surprised, right? Um, right now, I’m the support manager for Aqua-sama… I mean, our talent Shirogane Aqua and Yukishiro Emily.”

 From the audience, there were surprised voices and warm applause for Komachi-chan.

 This was definitely unexpected for me too. Kaede really knows how to surprise people.

 Komachi-chan is the girl I decided to hire based on my first impression when I accidentally walked into the interview room.

 She’s small and has a small chest, but I just felt like she was someone Beryl really needed.

 ”Um, actually, Nee-san and Ako-san were the candidates, but Yukari and I thought it would be more interesting with Komachi-chan, so we asked her to join. Thank you!”

 What kind of reason is that for being interesting…?

 I realize that there’s no need for any fun in a meeting that just praises me.

 ”So, Aqua-kun, how do you feel about this?”

 ”Wow, I’m really happy. But, it would have been better if Kohina-senpai’s seat went to Shintaro or Tenga-senpai. I even passed by Lapis just now, so I think it would be fine to switch with her right now!!”

 ”Hey!!”

 Kohina-senpai quickly stepped forward, and Kaede also moved to stop her.

 As expected of Kohina-senpai and Kaede. They really understand the basics of comedy.

 I want to believe it’s a lie that these two weren’t on variety shows before I came into the world.

 ”So, let me ask you, Kohina-senpai, what do you like about me?”

 ”Huh!?”

 ”No, no, that’s my line! The sign on stage says [A Club for People Who Love Shirogane Aqua Too Much], so you must really like me, right!? If that’s true, then there has to be at least one thing you like about me!?”

 Hearing my words, Kohina-senpai puts her hands together and thinks deeply.

 ”Hmmmm…”

 ”Hey! If you’re thinking that hard, why did you come out here!? If you really like me, you should be able to say something right away! Like, I eat food deliciously, or I’m kind, or I’m cool!”

 Saying that made me feel embarrassed beyond just being sad!!

 What kind of play is this!? Someone who’s in charge of calling Kohina-senpai, come out!!

 Fans watching our exchange start to laugh.

 ”Kanon, can you speak about me!?”

 I turn to Kanon, who is sitting at the next table.

 ’U-um. First of all, I really like how you notice things right away. You treat everyone equally, and when you see someone alone, you definitely go talk to them. Oh, and I also like how kind you are to little kids and elderly people. Of course, you’re also nice to girls. You look cool, but your personality is really cool too, and I like how you know when to be serious. Oh, and I like how serious you are about your work, but you also value your family. By the way, the other day, we were cooking together, and I like how good you are at cooking. You even complimented me, saying, “Kanon, you’re really good!” Just thinking about it makes my face turn red! Also, your profile and the nape of your neck looked really good at that moment, and your hands and arms while cooking were nice too. Just watching you made me feel full. Speaking of which, I remembered when you were holding a knife, and during a game stream, when your wireless mouse slipped out of your hand, your reaction was so cute! You get it, right? That stream was amazing!! Speaking of streams, Aqua has a great voice. The intentionally cool voice is nice, but when you unexpectedly show your real cool voice, it’s just… wow, it’s almost a crime! I felt like I was going to faint just from hearing it.

 …

 ……

 Wait… huh!? Is it over?

 ”Sorry, Kanon. For some reason, I got really sleepy halfway through, and I couldn’t focus on anything. But thanks! I’m really happy! I like you just as much as you like me!!”

 ”U-um!”

 When I looked closely, I noticed I wasn’t the only one; Emily was also asleep.’

 Wake up, Emily! We’re on stage!!

 ”Did the curse end?”

 ’What’s a curse!?’

 Hey, Kaede, the host, don’t fall asleep! If the host, Kaede, can’t stay awake, who will!?

 ”Wait!? Is it the Hoge-lar Wave!?”

 Hey, everyone, wake up too!

 Kohina-senpai, don’t sleep with your arms crossed!!

 Think about what I like properly!!

 ”I just thought of one thing.”

 ”Really!?”

 I wonder what Kohina-senpai thought of with Kanon’s words just now.

 ”A place that will take in all the troublesome girls in this world, in order from the top.”

 ’Huh? Does that mean Kohina Yukari-san thinks I’m troublesome too?’

 Not just the fans, even the staff couldn’t hold back their laughter and burst out.

 ”No, no, that’s not true! Everyone is really nice! And I haven’t taken anyone in either!!”

 ”Is that so? Rather, you’re the one being taken in. Everyone, thank you for taking this guy in.”

 A big round of applause erupts from the audience.

 Huh? Did it somehow turn around and make me the most troublesome one?

 I don’t get it… I immediately turn to Ayana next to me.

 ”How about you, Ayana!? You have a lot of things you like about me, right!?”

 ”Uh, um…”

 Ayana doesn’t think I’m troublesome, right!?

 Please. Ayana is my last hope!!

 Just a little, please pamper me!!

 ”Like how you’re always serious about everything… I like that, I respect you as a person.”

 ”See, see, see! This is it! Did you hear that just now!?”

 Well, it’s Ayana. I knew it from the start.

 ”Isn’t that just because this guy is being ridiculous and desperate?”

 ”Hey! Kohina-senpai, we don’t need your unnecessary comments! Let me enjoy this a bit more, okay? Oh, security! There’s someone here who doesn’t belong!!”

 ”Of course I belong!!”

 At this point, it’s Toa.

 Toa will definitely pamper me!!

 ”Toa likes me too, right!?”

 ”Huh? I don’t like Aqua when he’s being silly.”

 I dramatically collapse to my knees.

 Even I want to give myself a perfect score for how beautifully I fell apart.

 ”See? When you react like that, you’re definitely just being silly. Aqua, you surprisingly like it when people mess with you, huh?”

 ”Sure, I like being teased, but… no, that’s not it. I want to know what Toa likes about me!?”

 ”Huh?”

 Toh, sitting in his chair, rests his chin on his hands and stares at me with his big eyes, as if trying to figure me out.

 Hey… don’t stare at me like that all of a sudden. It’s embarrassing!

 ”Hmm, I thought of one thing~.”

 ”””””Kyaa~!”””””

 Toa looks around the venue, enjoying the audience’s reaction, then turns back to me with a smile.

 ”I’ll tell you that after this is over, when we’re alone in the dressing room.”

 ””””””””””Kyaa~~~~~~~~~!””””””””””

 I’m surprised by the loudest scream of the day.

 Hey! Some people look exhausted, are they okay!?

 Is that person over there not dead, right!?

 The medical team staff rushes toward the audience. Everyone, are you okay…

 ”How about you, Komachi-san? Is there something you like about Aqua-kun after working together?”

 ”Oh, yes. Earlier, Kanon-san also said this, but I really respect how serious he is about his work.”

 Komachi-chan really heard everything Kanon said earlier… Everyone else was sleeping, that’s impressive.

 ”Also, more than that, I like how he tries hard to make the fans enjoy themselves. It’s not just because he’s a guy; I like him as a person. As a manager, I hope I can help with that.”

 Just as I thought, it’s Komachi-chan!

 I really made the right choice hiring based on first impressions!!

 Please keep spoiling me from now on!!

 ”Komachi-san, you shouldn’t water him too much. He’ll get too full of himself. Come on, there are more important things! If he’s been harassing you, now’s the perfect time to expose him!”

 ”Wait a minute!?”

 Kohina-senpai is definitely dangerous.

 She’s trying to end the Beryl Festival’s 31 DAYS in just 1 DAY.

 Come on, Kaede, stop that Great Kaiju over there instead of just spacing out!

 ”Kohina Yukari-san, what did you just say?”

 Kaede makes a serious face.

 As expected. Kaede, I knew from the start that it was just Hoge-lar Wave’s fault, and I knew you were a capable girl!!

 ”Not to water him too much?”

 ”That’s not it. A little later.”

 ”So, if he’s been harassing me?”

 ”Close. It’s after that.”

 ”Now’s the perfect time to expose him?”

 ”Okay, that’s correct!!”

 Kaede clapped her hands and stood up, walking over to the sign hanging behind her.

 Wait, what’s that string in her hand!? When Kaede lightly pulled the string, the paper with the words [People Who Love Shirogane Aqua Too Much] started to peel off the sign.

 ”Alright. So, I’d like to introduce today’s event again!!”

 ”Huh?”

 Introduce today’s event again?

 Isn’t this a gathering for people who adore Shirogane Aqua!?

 I came here because I heard that!

 When Kaede pulled the string harder, the paper fell off the sign.

 [Shirogane Aqua, Victims’ Association]

 Huh? Victims’ Association!?

 As I froze in shock, Kohina-senpai burst out laughing and clapped her hands.

 ”Actually, we initially planned to hold the [People Who Love Shirogane Aqua Too Much] event! But, you know… when we gathered testimonies from people close to Aqua-kun, it turned out that a Victims’ Association would be more interesting. This was suggested by some staff from Beribiri who happened to pass by, and after discussions between me and Yukari, we decided to go with this! Thank you to everyone involved!!”

 Again, it’s the Beribiri staff!

 I wasn’t joking; I was genuinely taken aback.

 And so, the series of accusations from my fellow victims began.

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