Insensitive Bocchi-kun ~Reluctantly Heading to School Today~ [Dropped] - Chapter 114: Yosuke and the Backup Dancers

Chapter 114: Yosuke and the Backup Dancers

“This can’t be real…”

How did it come to this?

Everything happened so fast, I can’t keep up with what’s happening.

But for now, there’s no escaping this.

Before I knew it, escape became absolutely impossible.

“…”

Before I realized it, the stylist had done my hair and dressed me in a costume… and I had even been paid in advance for today’s work.

There’s really no way out now.

I’m completely trapped.

“Hey, Yosuke… You really did it this time. Remember this later.”

“Hehe, don’t be so mad, Kento. We’re buddies, aren’t we?”

“Kuh…”

I was completely deceived.

Right now, the hugely popular Jenny’s duo “lucky.winds” is on stage, dancing away to their hit songs amid the roaring cheers of countless fans, with many juniors behind them…

“Kento, it’s our turn after the next two songs.”

“Hey… seriously, remember this later. You said there was a vacancy, but with this rotation system, they could have easily filled my spot with one of the juniors currently dancing on stage.”

“Ah, true. Haha, I hadn’t thought of that.”

“You… you jerk…”

I’ll crush him, for sure, later…

What are you really up to, Yosuke? You’re not that stupid.

And compared to the costumes of the juniors dancing on stage right now… isn’t this one a bit too flashy?

Why are our costumes red? And they look pretty much like something a host would wear. Way too flashy. And the front is wide open too.

“But Kento, your abs are amazing. Maybe I should train more too.”

That’s right. The costume feels like it’s just draped over bare skin, making it quite revealing.

What is this? A sexy and wild theme?

And why am I, of all people, dancing with only six backup dancers? Isn’t that too few compared to the others?

Is that the style of the song?

Anyway, I think even if there was one less dancer, it wouldn’t have made much difference…

“…”

And what’s with this ‘easy’ dance, Yosuke?

The song is a big hit, so I caught the rhythm quickly.

But it was insanely difficult. Too intense.

I guess I managed to dance it to a passable level.

But it’s just passable. If you ask if I’m confident, of course, I’m not.

Really, Yosuke, how much do you plan to deceive me…

And look at the crowd. Are there tens of thousands of people?

People in the back rows can probably only see us on those large monitors set up around the venue…

Can I really dance in front of such a crowd?

“Kento, it’s almost time. Get ready.”

And before I know it, it’s time.

This is bad. I’m getting nervous. I’m seriously going to beat Yosuke up after this is over.

Old acquaintances don’t matter.

“Come on, let’s go. It’s our turn, Kento.”

Kuh… finally

Well, it’s just backing, right? A one-time thing. Let’s just take it easy.

But still, there are so many people…

__________”…”

Strange, the crowd is so large that I’m not even nervous.

But I can’t let my guard down; if I do, I’ll stand out for the wrong reasons among the other five juniors, so I’m seriously dancing the routine I just learned.

Honestly, I might be so overwhelmed that my nerves just disappeared.

And now, am I really dancing as a backup for “lucky.winds” in front of tens of thousands of people?

It’s so surreal that it doesn’t feel real.

But, am I actually dancing this right?

Somehow, all my senses are starting to feel a bit off.

Well, no one’s probably looking at the backup dancers anyway.

These tens of thousands of people came to see the two in front.

For now, just focus on getting through the dance.

Wait, when did the audience’s cheering become this intense?

It wasn’t like this just a moment ago. Am I imagining things?

No, it definitely feels louder than before.

The cheers and almost screams are ringing in my ears.

“…”

Why is that?

Hmm?

Ah, it’s the chorus now.

The chorus of their biggest hit song. That explains it.

Yeah, that must be it.

As expected of “lucky.winds”.

Their popularity is so intense that people might actually faint.

But the audience is screaming a bit too much…

Are they okay?

Anyway, just a little more, and I should be able to get through this dance.

But now that I think about it, why am I dancing as a backup for such a big hit? Even as a backup, this is too much for a complete amateur.

“…”

Yeah.

I remember that odd old man saying something about waiting in the green room after the dance, but I’m just too exhausted. I’ll return the costume and head straight home.

I’ve already been paid, after all. There’s no need to stay, and it doesn’t make sense to me.

But really, the cheering was incredible.

It was just amazing.

The hugely popular group “lucky.winds.”

Yosuke is quite handsome too, maybe he’ll be like this in the future.

After all, his sister is that top idol.

Amazing. 

“…”

Well, he’s got a tough punishment coming from me, that’s for sure…

And, it’s over. I managed to strike the final pose.

Alright, it doesn’t matter whether I did well or not.

I just focused on getting through the dance.

With all my might… I’m really exhausted.

I won’t do this again, and I won’t be tricked again.

Alright! Time to go home. Right away.

______And thus, I, Kento Mamiya, swiftly left the venue.

But really, what should I do about Yosuke…