Arc-1 Ep-18

“These eight idols are the new members!!”

“Now, everyone, give them a huge round of applause!!”

“W-Woah!!”

“There’s a super cute girl!!”

“Over here, look over here!!!”

Standing on stage, facing the audience, the cheers and shouts grow even louder. Amidst it all, I flash a smile that even I think is cute and charming, scanning the crowd.

“Alright! Shall we hear from each of them with their introductions?”

“Sounds good. Let’s start with the one who came out first.”

“Y-Yes!! Um, I’m Shion Owada, debuting as part of the sixth generation. I’m seventeen years old.”

As expected of our sixth-generation leader. She was shaken at first, but she seems to have regained some composure during her introduction.

“Thank you. Seventeen years old, so you’re a second-year high school student?”

“Yes. I’m the oldest in the sixth generation.”

“I see. So, Owada-san is like the leader, then?”

She handles the conversation with the older MCs flawlessly. Well, she’s from the training school affiliated with ff・Fortissimo., the production company behind Sistema Solare.

She’s helped out backstage at Sistema Solare’s mini-lives and such, so she’s probably used to this kind of thing. I’m a little worried about Tomoe-chan, the other member from the training school, since she hasn’t had any backstage experience because of her age.

“—That was Shion Owada-san. Next, please.”

“Yes, go ahead with your introduction.”

Lost in thought with a smile on my face, I didn’t notice Shion-san’s introduction had already finished.

“Y-Yes! U-Um… I’m Mami Ichihara, sixteen years old, a f-first-year high school student!”

“Okay, take it easy. It’s normal to be nervous, so just take a deep breath.”

“U-Understood… inhale, exhale…”

As everyone in the sixth generation expected, Mami-san is completely flustered. Seeing her nerves, the female MC throws her a lifeline.

“It’s only natural for new debutants to be nervous on stage. I remember my very first acting job—I had just one line, and I still messed it up.”

“Haha, same here. When I started as a rookie announcer, my voice was trembling the whole time during a live broadcast.”

“R-Really…?”

The two MCs skillfully ease Mami-san’s tension with their polished conversational skills. As expected from seasoned pros in the entertainment industry.

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And so, the introductions and greetings proceed one by one, with the audience erupting in cheers each time. Sayaka-san, Yuna-san, and Sakiko-san go next, and finally, it’s Nozomi-chan’s turn.

“Now, we’re at the sixth member.”

“Wow, what a graceful young lady.”

“Thank you very much. I’m Nozomi Nanazawa. I’m fourteen years old, in my second year of middle school.”

“Woooaah!!”

“So cute!!”

She introduces herself confidently with a bright smile. The slightly anxious, beautiful girl from before the Reitaisai began is nowhere to be seen. Maybe she’s gotten used to the venue and atmosphere, or perhaps she’s just surprisingly bold.

“Nozomi-chan seems to be doing just fine. Go ahead and give your greeting.”

“Yes. I’m still young and inexperienced, but I’d be delighted if you’d support me. Thank you very much!”

With that, she gracefully bows deeply. Her refined, elegant demeanor prompts loud cheers from the many men packed into the venue.

“We’ll support you forever!!”

“Young lady!!!”

“Wow, what incredible cheers.”

“We have high hopes for your future. Please do your best, Nozomi Nanazawa-san.”

“Yes, thank you very much.”

“Alright then, let’s move on to the next one.”

The moment has finally come for the ultra-beautiful girl who’s been stealing the spotlight. That’s right—me.

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“W-Wow!! She’s even more adorable up close…”

“…Seriously, wow.”

“Thank you very much♪”

The two MCs catch their breath at my captivating smile. Well, within Sistema Solare, only Rina Takechi can rival me. Even across the entire entertainment industry, there are probably fewer than ten girls in their teens to early twenties who can match my beauty.

“…Ahem! W-Well then, please introduce yourself.”

“Yes. I’m Mikuri Kayanuma, a second-year middle school student, fourteen years old. Nice to meet you♪”

“Ugh, waaahhh!!!”

“She’s insanely cute!!!”

“I’m gonna stan her for life!!!”

After my introduction, I flash a bright smile and bow. For a moment, the venue falls silent. But as I raise my head, I’m met with what might be the loudest cheers of the entire day.

“This is just my personal opinion, but Mikuri-san is every bit as adorable as Rina-san…”

“Absolutely! I totally agree with you.”

“That’s such an honor! I’m really happy to hear that.”

I continue the conversation with the MCs as they point the mic at me. Of course, I don’t forget to maintain the charming smile and mannerisms that captivate the male audience. As an ultra-beautiful girl, I’m sweeping fans off their feet left and right.

“Now, please give your greeting.”

“Got it. …Ahem. I’ll keep working hard with lots of energy, so please cheer me on♪”

I deliver the greeting I practiced in front of the mirror as my finishing move. Even from my former male perspective, I think my body language is super cute—so I can only imagine what the other guys are thinking.

“Of course, we’ll cheer for you!!!”

“Woooaahhh!!! Mikuri-chan!!!”

Yeah, that’s about what I expected. As a little fan service, I give a small wave, and the crowd’s excitement surges even higher.

“Wow, what incredible cheers.”

“It’s no surprise. We expect you to become one of the faces of Sistema Solare”

“I’ll do my best to live up to that!”

“Hehe, that was Mikuri Kayamuma-chan.”

To differentiate myself from Rina-san, I play up a slightly more energetic character. Having two ultra-beautiful girls is great, but it’s better for the group if we emphasize slightly different personas.

“Thank you very much. Now, the last one?”

My turn ends, and the spotlight shifts to Tomoe-chan, the youngest of the sixth generation. I can’t help worrying about her a little, since I may have stirred up the atmosphere too much right before her turn.