The Guy Who Messed Up Is Gradually Doing His Best - Chapter 138

With a click, the door opened, and leading the way in suits, the Shining Boys entered the dressing room.

“Oh, you are… if I remember correctly…”

I immediately stood up and greeted them. Greeting someone I meet for the first time is basic, after all.

“I am Taketo, the vocalist of Armed Girls. The other members are in a different dressing room, but thank you for having us today.”

“Hm.”

I greeted them, but what is this feeling? I get the unpleasant impression that the woman at the front is sizing me up.

Moreover, she doesn’t even show any sign of wanting to speak, just staring at me. Maybe she doesn’t feel like talking. Since there was no other choice, I decided to ignore the woman at the front and call out to the Shining Boys at the back. Just then, at that moment,

“I am Minamino, the manager of the Shining Boys.”

Minamino-san introduced herself as the manager as she opened her mouth. Then, she pointed her chin towards the Shining Boys, signaling them to turn and greet me.

After that signal, the Shining Boys came forward, and one of them, who seemed to be the leader, extended his right hand.

“I’m Aiki, the leader of the Shining Boys. Nice to meet you.”

“I’m Kaiki. Nice to meet you.”

“I’m Saiki.”

“Taiki.”

I shook hands with the members of the Shining Boys, but they didn’t even smile. They seem colder than the impression I got from watching them on TV. No, maybe it’s just that they’re indifferent?

And yet, the way they keep glancing at the manager’s face…

Hmm…

They don’t seem like the type of man who would act arrogantly towards women, but no, they are… a bit different… almost like, no, no, surely not.

As I was thinking about such things, they stepped back behind the manager again. I wanted to talk a bit more.

“So, is that woman over there your manager?”

Suddenly, Manager Minamino-san asks about Mil-san, who is waiting behind me.

When I turned to face the person who spoke to me, I saw Manager Minamino-san smiling, but her eyes gave off an impression that she was looking down on us, which honestly didn’t make me feel very good. Still, since she was talking to me, I responded.

“No, she is my guardian, but she is also my wife.”

“My name is Mil. As mentioned, I am both the wife and guardian of Taketo-sama. Please keep that in mind from now on.”

Mil-san gives a slight nod to Manager Minamino-san.

!?

Hmm? For just a moment, it looked like the Shining Boys were surprised.

I wonder why. Is it because Mil-san called me Taketo-sama? No, that can’t be it.

“Likewise, nice to meet you, Mil-san. However, I heard that the security within this bureau is quite strict and that a male guard is not necessary, but I see that you are his wife. I understand now.”

I have my thoughts about the attitude that seems to imply something about my wife, but I can’t afford to cause any trouble before the recording. It’s best to quickly change the subject here.

“The dressing room is small, isn’t it? Right now, I’m having the manager check with the other members who are waiting together. If it’s okay, I plan to use the same dressing room as the other members. So please wait a little longer.”

There might be future implications, and I didn’t want to give a bad impression by acting on my own.

“Oh? We don’t mind at all, so it’s perfectly fine. Besides, if they make me sit here, the outfit I just prepared will get wrinkled.”

“Wrinkled, you say?”

“Hmm, what are you? Do you think it’s no big deal if your costume gets a few wrinkles? Hah, you’re not just low-level, you’re an amateur. If you are a professional in a position to receive compensation, it is only natural to approach your work in perfect condition…”

I was annoyed by her attitude of shaking her head as if mocking me, but I thought her point was valid. We receive compensation. Therefore, it is only natural to approach it in the best possible condition. This is a fundamental principle. I felt embarrassed for having forgotten this.

“Excuse me, you are absolutely right, I apologize for the inconvenience.”

Fortunately, my pants had hardly any wrinkles, so I felt relieved.

“I see. You have quite a bit of potential. You should come visit our office sometime.”

As I was staring at it, Manager Minamino-san took out a business card from her pocket and handed it to me, but…

“Taketo-sama…”

Quickly stepping in front of me, Mil-san took the business card and in the next moment, crushed it with a crunch.

“Ah, huh?”

When I was so stunned by Mil-san’s sudden actions that I couldn’t keep up,

“Taketo-sama, I apologize for acting on my own accord. However, this business card contained ‘Poor Health.’ This stone can cause health issues.”

“Poor Health… you say?”

——Speaking of which, I’ve never heard of “Poor Health” before.

Regarding the Stone, I later learned from Mil-san that just touching the stone causes the internal psychic energy to gradually leak out (the amount varies depending on the size of the stone).

It seems that for someone like me, who has a lot of psychic energy and is always leaking it, it is meaningless, but for those with less psychic energy (especially many men), it can cause dizziness, fatigue, and in severe cases, even psychic depletion.

However, in this case, it’s just a matter of what’s included on the business card, so it doesn’t mean much. Mil-san wondered if perhaps she wanted to see (or gauge) my reaction.

“Well then, Minamino-san, what is the reason for this? Depending on the circumstances…”

When Mil-san’s eyes sparkle (or so it seemed), the atmosphere in the room changes dramatically.

“I… don’t understand what you mean… Mil-san, could it be that you’re mistaken?”

“…”

After a brief standoff, Mil-san silently picked up several pieces of the business card that had fallen onto the carpeted floor after being crushed and placed them into a small box.

“…Even if I investigate, nothing will come out.”

Mil-san continues to glare at Manager Minamino-san, who is slightly smirking as if to show off (though it only looks like she’s putting on a brave face). In reality, she wears glasses, so it might just be the way she looks, but the tense atmosphere lingers, making it feel like a powder keg ready to explode. The tension spreads to us men, and the Shining Boys are flustered. I don’t have the luxury to step in either.

“Tch.”

First, Manager Minamino-san averts her gaze from Mil-san.

It’s no wonder. Mil-san’s pressure is incredible. In fact, large beads of sweat are forming on her forehead. That expression, like she’s bitten into a bitter bug, she probably couldn’t stand it. I understand. But Mil-san’s pressure doesn’t stop here. Remembering Mil-san during training, I shuddered.

“Huh!? Don’t mess with me!”

The man’s angry voice can be heard from outside the dressing room as it shattered the tense atmosphere.