My Childhood Friend, who became a National Idol, moved next door to my Run-down Apartment [Dropped]

“Now, moving onto the next artist! Everyone, please welcome the sensational idol group,『TRUE MIRAGE』who are currently the talk of the town!”

On the television screen, a group of cool and composed idols were passionately performing their roles.

Especially, the movements of the girl who was in the center, were on a different level from the others.

With sharp and precise dancing and a crystal clear soothing voice, she had an excellent style and looked stunning in her outfit.

She personified the image of a perfect idol, beyond any criticism.

The lively and upbeat song was enhanced by the group’s harmonious voices, even through the television screen, raising the excitement level.

“It seems like ‘TRUE MIRAGE’ is appearing on every channel these days.”

Sitting beside me, Fujieda Kazuki, and slurping on a cup of noodles, was Kagari Sena, a kouhai with a slightly childlike face and semi-long chestnut hair, giving her a somewhat college girl appearance. Despite being clingy, she was genuinely cute and straightforward.

“They’re the most popular idol group in Japan, after all.”

“Speaking of which, you’ve been watching TRUE MIRAGE’s every performance, haven’t you? Don’t tell me, Kazuki-senpai, are you secretly an Idol fan?”

“When it comes to TRUE MIRAGE, maybe I am.”

“Eww… doesn’t that feel out of character? You, the classical music geek, are an enthusiastic fan of an idol group!”

“That’s quite an unpleasant way to put it. Well, I do enjoy these songs too. They lift up my spirits.”

Even though I had finished my assignment given by the professor today, I was still waiting for Sena to finish hers. Maybe I had more free time than I thought.

In the seminar room, where only Sena and I were present, the voices of TRUE MIRAGE resonated.

While I was absorbed in their singing, Sena asked me teasingly,

“So, who’s your favorite among them, Senpai?”

Absent-mindedly, I mumbled an answer which I didn’t even need to think about twice.

“Maybe the center girl.”

“An immediate response? Oh, I see, the ever-popular Toujou Mitsuki. Her sharp gaze and dignified expression make her undeniably charming even from a girl’s perspective. Ah, I get it now, Senpai, so that’s your type… Fufu~”

In the realm of national idols, one name shines brighter than the rest: Toujou Mitsuki, the embodiment of beauty and grace.

With her lustrous black hair in a ponytail and a perfectly arranged appearance, she had a slender and well-defined figure. Despite her seemingly tough expression, glimpses of her gentle smile could be seen.

Her every feature is perfectly arranged, her captivating eyes holding a mysterious allure that draws you in. Her words revealed intelligence, making her one of the most competitive idols in Japan’s current idol scene.

“She’s truly amazing. Her dancing and singing have improved significantly since before. She must have practiced a lot to come this far.”

“Could it be, Senpai, that you’re a super annoying hardcore fan of idols…?”

Sena took a step back from me, but I was completely engrossed in the screen, unable to sense the presence of my kouhai, focusing completely on Mitsuki, the one inside the screen.

Apparently annoyed by my continuous staring at Mitsuki on the screen, Sena carelessly pushed a sheet of musical notes against my face.

“Seriously! You’re too much into idols, but you’re the only one, Kazuki-senpai, who hasn’t submitted this term’s assignment. Why don’t you try submitting something more pop-like once in a while? Come on, Kagari is good at that kind of stuff! Like this!”

[TL/N : His kouhai refers herself in 3rd person]

Sena puffed out her chest as she abruptly changed the subject.

It’s the assignment for the Composition Seminar at the Imperial Music University.

Aspiring lyricists and composers gather here, and I’m the only one who hasn’t been able to submit a piece.

Nowadays, there’s only Sena who accompanies me, the one who is considered as a failure.

No matter the genre, I have to create and submit my own song…

“Hey, Sena. What genre did you choose?”

“Of course, it’s anime songs! Kagari loves intense, fiery songs, so I went in that direction this time too!”

“I have no idea what you’re talking about.”

That’s just how intuitive types are…

“Now, we have a question for the center of the group, Mitsuki Toujou!”

“Yes, of course, with all the support from everyone—”