My Childhood Friend, who became a National Idol, moved next door to my Run-down Apartment [Dropped] - Chapter 34 - Impatient Kouhai!
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“True Mirage at the Teito Music University? That’s quite sudden news, isn’t it?”
“We didn’t propose it ourselves. It was just that the university approached us with an offer, so I thought of letting Kazuki-san know. Also, probably that’s where Kazuki-san will have his first meeting with Kirika-san and Saki-san.”
It was a few days before I decided to participate in the music festival.
As usual, it was Shirai-san who brought up the topic in a phone-style conversation.
With the TRUE MIRAGE tour live approaching, things seemed to be as busy as ever.
“By the way, they seem to be skeptical about Kazuki-san’s participation in True Mirage’s project.”
“Well, I’m not expecting them to approve of it just because of Mitsuki.”
It was quite direct of her to say that, and it was convenient for me as well.
I had prepared myself for this kind of situation sooner or later.
That’s why I had to demonstrate that my abilities could contribute to the top idols to gain their recognition.
“We’ve talked to them to some extent about Kazukisan’s situation. But they’re also idols actively performing at the forefront as professionals. I hope we can show them the extent of Kazuki-san’s abilities. The Teito Music Festival is a great opportunity for that.”
“You make it sound easy. Besides, we don’t even know if we’ll be selected for the music festival.”
As I sighed while looking at the spread-out music sheet on my desk, Shirai-san easily responded.
“True Mirage aims to be the number one idol group in Japan. Do you really intend to join the project and not become the top of just one university?”
“I don’t have any words to answer that.”
“Also, it’s not just TRUE MIRAGE participating through the entertainment category. The current top group, Misty Eyes, will also be participating. We received a message from the Production Age.”
Misty Eyes…! That meant that Michiru Sasaoka would be there as well.
“The idols you need to surpass are coming directly to face you head on. It’s not just about gaining recognition from Kirika-san and Saki-san, but also about not arousing any suspicion from Michiru Sasaoka. I sincerely hope things won’t turn out that dire. If needed, don’t hesitate to confront them head-on.”
Come to think of it, I hadn’t mentioned to Shirai-san that I was already acquainted with Michiru Sasaoka.
Though I felt that Michiru-san only had Sena in her sights…
“In the final stage, I’ll definitely show True Mirage’s presence to the fullest in front of the main hall.”
In response to my confident declaration, Shirai-san chuckled softly over the phone.
“That’s the spirit. We’re expecting music that enchants people and delivers entertainment.”
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“Even though I talked about a big game…”
Second floor of the Imperial Capital Music University’s practice building.
In the small room known as “J-Stage”, which used to be the theater club’s practice room and now housed a small organ piano, I was hanging my head low.
—Tap!
Trying out the D Note, the sound echoed hollowly throughout the room.
The pleasant sound of leaves rustling against each other outside the window could be heard.
People hardly ever come here.
Well, that was understandable. It was unlikely anyone would pass by unless something really significant happened.
The preparation period had passed in the blink of an eye, and the day of the music festival had finally arrived.
Thanks to media coverage, like on television, of TRUE MIRAGE and Misty Eyes participating in the festival, the attendance was unusually high this year.
It was reported that the top venues were already full, and compared to that, our situation was quite peaceful.
Not a soul in sight, quite literally.
“Senpai, I bought takoyaki! Help yourself!”
Sena, who entered the room with a smile, held out a piece of takoyaki on a toothpick in front of me.
With her delicate frame and light steps, Sena moved gracefully like a small animal as always.
In her right hand was a takoyaki, and in her left, a frankfurter. She was clearly enjoying the festival atmosphere.
“I won’t settle for an ‘Aahn’ that’s as unimpressive as this.”
“Well, well, don’t say that! The takoyaki made by the Opera Enthusiast Club is always well-received every year. It’s crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, a fantastic fried delicacy!”
“Also, the Opera Enthusiast Club isn’t just any competition this time… They’re tough rivals. Man, this is good.”
The time was 9:45 AM, and the first performance was just 15 minutes away.
“Speaking of which, the official list of participants from the music festival organizers has been announced. They’re always so busy organizing this stuff.”
Saying that, Sena took out a piece of paper.
Teito Music Festival, First Session (10:00 AM – 10:30 AM)
Venue-A : Teito Music University Main Hall (Capacity: 1500) → Mao Osera, 3rd-year piano major.
Venue-B : Outdoor Stage in Front of the Main Gate (Capacity: 1000) → Akira Shimauchi, 4th-year composition and conducting major.
Venue-C : Gymnasium Hall (Capacity: 800) → Kaoru Endo, 4th-year violin major.
Venue-D : Multipurpose Hall (Capacity: 500) → Opera Enthusiast Club.
Venue-E : Outdoor Stage in Front of the East Gate (Capacity: 500) → Traditional Japanese Instrument Rock Band “SHINOBI”
Venue-F : Stage in Front of the Main Building (Capacity: 300) → Shione Katou, 2nd-year piano major.
Venue-G : Large Classroom in the Main Building (Capacity: 100) → Music Therapy Research Club.
Venue-H : Ensemble Studio on the 2nd Floor of Building No. 2 (Capacity: 50) → Kyouto Imamura and Kensei Ichioka, 1st-year vocal major.
Venue-I : Circle Room of the Light Music Club in Building No. 2 (Capacity: 30) → Jazz Band “LOCK STAR”
J-Venue: Former Theater Club Room on the 2nd Floor of the Building for Practice Clubs (Capacity: 15) → Kazuki Fujieda, 3rd-year composition studies major.
“Wow, big venues are really something, aren’t they? People are already lining up even before the start. Oh my… it’s kind of ridiculous how empty it is here.”
“Why did they bother making a venue for just 15 people like this?”
“But we don’t have time for that! Even though we still don’t know what to play or what the concert’s theme is! We’ll be at the bottom for all five performances at this rate!”
Indeed, in many other places, the performance order and the pieces to be played had already been announced.
“It’s not like music is only about playing designated pieces in a set order, right?”
—Music that enchants people and delivers entertainment, we’re expecting that.
Shirai-san’s words echoed in my mind.
“What we’re doing is street piano style.”
Five minutes before the first performance.
Sena was looking at me with a giant question mark above her head as she couldn’t understand the meaning of my words.
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