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

The sunlight streams in through the window.

Reclining on the warm and sunny sofa, Toujou Mitsuki finds herself in a somewhat hazy state of consciousness.

Last week’s mini live performance at the office was a great success. It was the lightest she had ever felt, and her spirits were higher than ever before. Undoubtedly, the children present at the event must have caught onto her mood, and most importantly, Kazuki himself seemed to be enjoying the performance.

When was the last time she saw Kazuki playing the piano with such joy? Before she knew it, she found herself humming along to Kazuki’s arranged performance.

Fortunately, this feeling reached even to Shirai-san.

Never did she imagine that he would be promoted to become a member of the “TRUE MIRAGE” team all of a sudden. It was a delightful surprise.

“I should introduce him to Kiri-chan and Saki-chan as well, right?”

Even those two members who probably didn’t know of Kazuki’s existence would surely be captivated once they hear his music. Kazuki is undoubtedly an extraordinary individual who will now be deeply involved in True Mirage’s music, join numerous nationwide tours, and make his name resonate throughout the country.

Moreover, Shirai-san officially acknowledged Kazuki’s existence. She even granted him the title of a dedicated manager. Now, she will have more time to be with Kazuki, both professionally and personally.

A manager’s job involves a wide range of tasks, from scheduling the performer’s activities and accompanying them on nationwide tours to managing their personal lives, and much more. Particularly, Mitsuki had often left her personal life unattended for long periods of time.

Ever since she entered the dormitory during high school, she devoted herself entirely to dance, singing, and training.

As her consciousness starts to fade away while drifting into a doze, Mitsuki’s thoughts gradually fade out too.

Even though she tried to lean on him as much as she could just now, it seems Kazuki’s guard is still as strong as ever.

“…I’ve waited for so many years, so this waiting time is nothing…”

While Kazuki diligently takes on various managerial tasks, she too will continue to polish herself. When the time comes for Kazuki to stand by her side, she will be able to exhibit an undeniable presence.

But for now, she’ll take a nap and relax herself.

For this purpose, Kazuki is gaining experience from scratch and working hard. Just a while ago, he said he was going to check his room and took the key from his back pocket. It’s probably part of his manager’s duties, cleaning the room.

Usually, Shirai-san or other managers took care of cleaning their dorm rooms. From now on, Kazuki will be taking over that responsibility.

“Fufu~, Kazu-kun will come to my room…”

In the gentle sunlight, she slowly closes her eyes, feeling a sense of tranquility.

“Huh?”

Suddenly, a realization forms in her mind, and puzzle pieces start fitting together. Why didn’t she notice this before? Perhaps because she had left everything to the managers for too long, she completely forgot about it.

Manager = the person who takes care of her home and living conditions.

Kazu-kun = her beloved childhood friend.

Kazu-kun = the new manager.

The result?… My beloved childhood friend Kazu-kun can see every corner of my room?!

“…Waaah!! Kazu— Kazu-kun?! Stop right now!”

As Mutsuki fully awakened, she swiftly slipped out of the sofa.

Unaware that she was heading outside barefoot.

Little did she know that a certain kind of war was already happening on the other side of that room.

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“…Wow, so this is an idol’s room.”

The perfect way to describe this was “chaotic.”

While I thought it wasn’t necessary to wake up Mutsuki, who was comfortably dozing off, maybe it would have been better to wake her up after all. For Mutsuki’s sake in the future.

Empty bottles scattered around the packed cardboard box. Piles of belongings, some unpacked, others with uncertain contents, including fashion magazines and various other things, etc.

The only relief was that at least the overly unsanitary trash had been properly disposed of.

“Yosh! Let’s do this.”

If this is part of the manager’s duties, I’ll be happy to do it.

“Well, Mutsuki has never been good at tidying up, so this is nothing new…”

While sorting out the items scattered on the floor, I suddenly recalled something from the past.

During middle school, it was quite common for us to go back and forth between each other’s houses.

“Kazu-kun, it’s okay to come to my place! So, just wait for ten minutes, okay!”

Whenever the situation arose for him to enter Mutsuki’s room on a whim, she always said this.

Ten minutes later, when they happily began having tea in Mutsuki’s room, it wasn’t uncommon to hear strange creaking noises as if it was overpacked coming from the closet.

[A/N : TF was she hiding there?]

“Nothing has changed since then… no, it’s even worse now.”

It might be better if this embarrassing state of the top idol, who was always so composed on TV, remained unknown.

Since that incident, there seems to have been an increase in offers for Mutsuki to appear on TV variety shows.

While it’s uncertain if there’s a clear cause and effect, Shirai-san analyzed that this might be due to a slightly more age-appropriate girlish smile appearing in Mitsuki’s cool demeanor.

But Mitsuki has always been an age-appropriate girl, and perhaps she was too serious before.

Now that the times have caught up with Mitsuki… I, as her childhood friend, am proud of her, but…

Suddenly, I heard the sound of hurried footsteps coming down the old apartment hallway.

“K-Kazu-kun! This is not what it looks like! I… um… I just postponed tidying up a bit!… I swear!!”

With a loud bang, Mitsuki burst into the room.

Her hair was messy, she was barefoot, her eyes darted around anxiously, and she was wearing an oversized hoodie.

This appearance hardly resembled the cool and beautiful top idol being sold to the public.

“Okay, okay, I get it. If you’re awake, let’s clean up together, alright?”

“…Fine.”

Reluctantly puffing out her cheeks, Mitsuki sat beside me and started sorting the fashion magazines little by little.

Her behavior was just like an elementary school student who didn’t want to tidy up.

I would be ecstatic if the world got to know this cute side of Mutsuki even more.

Her popularity will undoubtedly continue to grow from now on.

This cuteness will become a powerful weapon for Mitsuki in her journey to become number one.

But…

“Hey, Kazu-kun, what’s wrong?”

As I looked at Mitsuki, who gazed straight at me with innocent and clear eyes, I couldn’t help feeling a little annoyed.

I alone know the true face of my childhood friend, who has risen to become a top idol. The thought of others finding out about this adorable side of my childhood friend makes me slightly irritated.

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