The Guy Who Messed Up Is Gradually Doing His Best - Chapter 139

“Why am I in the same dressing room as that Shy guy and that bastard (Taketo)? These guys are looking down on us, hey! Old hag, take a picture of this sign and go protest!”

While I was thinking about that old hag, the dressing room door was violently flung open, and a man came in.

“Ugh, are you an idiot for blocking the aisle? You’re in the way, move it!”

The person who seemed to have pushed aside the standing Shining Boys was… Sawakaze Kazuya-kun, I think. He’s become so chubby that I couldn’t help but do a double-take.

“Tch, you were here too?”

That was his first reaction upon seeing me. It seems like there’s no mistake, it’s definitely Sawakaze-kun. He immediately turned his face away, but he still intended to come into the dressing room. Pushing aside the Shining Boys, he made his way inside. It seems like he plans to sit in one of the chairs in the dressing room.

“Hey. This is not a place where ugly creatures like you are allowed. Get out.”

As if she finally had an excuse to escape from Mil-san, Manager Minamino-san placed her hand on his shoulder.

“Ahh. You don’t know me, Sawakaze Kazuya? This is why… stupid women are troublesome. Well, I’m generous, so I’ll forgive your comment this time. But you, come to my room tonight, and I’ll hold you.”

The moment Sawakaze-kun turned around and gazed at Manager Minamino-san’s body as if licking it, he grabbed her chest.

Thud!

He got punched out in a second and passed out right away. Manager Minamino-san has a good style, but that was just not right.

Ping♪

“It’s Nakayama…”

After that, I received a message from Nakayama-san granting permission to move to the dressing room, and Mil-san and I moved to the same dressing room as everyone else.

Thus, it seems that even the unconscious Sawakaze-kun was taken by the manager he called “old hag” to the newly prepared dressing room.

* * *

“Song Collaboration” is a show where the performers collaborate and sing together. Even though just showing collaborations between popular singers should be enough to attract viewers, the show also features talented singers and comedically bad singers to add a variety element and entertain the audience, which is why it remains a highly popular program.

But the idea that we can freely choose our collaboration partner is just a pretense; in reality, who we will collaborate with is often decided in advance (because it would be rude if we can’t sing).

And then, we Armed Girls will sing “Beauty Bunny” by the popular artist Karita Kurumi-san together, and follow it up with our song “A Smile to You,” sung with the singer-songwriter Nonnon-san. Apparently, Nonnon-san will be singing in a male disguise, so it should be exciting!

According to the handed-out materials, there are about ten performers, and Sawakaze-kun seems to be singing his signature song “I’ll Do My Best from Tomorrow,” while the Shining Boys will be singing “Shining Paradise.”

Well, this time it’s not a live broadcast but a recording. It seems that the audience will only be the staff, so I’m feeling relaxed.

Oh? It’s a traditional-style popular ballad…

The opening song this time started with the collaboration “Rough Sea Gate, Cold Scenery” by a traditional-style popular ballad singer and a popular idol.

♪~

As expected of a pro. They’re really good. I was completely absorbed.

We were told to sit in our assigned seats and only wave at the camera when it gets close, so, oh, the camera is just getting close, so we all wave a little.

The only one not waving is Sawakaze-kun, who is sitting there looking grumpy… He might just be hiding the pain from the slap with makeup, but it seems like he won’t get a bad grade after all.

“The song collaboration has begun with the collaboration between Iwakawa Yuki-san and Taketa Seiko-san, ‘Rough Sea Gate, Cold Scenery.’ This time, it’s a special two-hour program. I’m your MC, Kagura.”

“I’m her assistant, Hibiki!”

The MC, Kagura-san, used to be an idol, and the MC assistant, Hibiki-san, seems to be a freelance announcer.

Both are in their 30s, have a calm demeanor, and seem to have a gentle manner.

It seemed that many people had a cold and indifferent impression towards men, but that was only the case with the people at this TV station; the MCs and guests didn’t seem that way.

“Hibiki-san, I’m actually very nervous today.”

“I understand, I understand. The guest is mumbling, right? My legs are shaking too, alright~”

“Let’s support each other and get through this together—just kidding, let’s move on and introduce today’s guest.”

The camera is directed towards the guest seats again, so we put on our smiles and wave. I hadn’t heard that it would be a two-hour special program, but anyway, we waved cheerfully.

The Shining Boys are amazing as always. Their smiles are refreshing. Oh, they even have their own signature poses!

The female artists also put on smiles and waved their hands cutely as they had been fidgeting and restless during their collaboration with the male performers.

Only Sawakaze-kun isn’t waving. No good, I wonder if it’s okay.

“How is it going, viewers? You already know, right? Today, we have the Shining Boys, Sawakaze Kazuya-san, and the Armed Girls with us!”

“Everyone in front of the TV, you can’t miss this~. Now, before the talk, let’s go to the next song.”

We’re taking a break here, but the recording has just begun. Only a few people are getting up from their seats, and there’s no other movement.

“Cross-dressing has a cool image, but if they wear it well, it could also look cute. I can kind of imagine it.”

She is Murasaki Yuu-san, an actress and singer-songwriter.

It seems that Murasaki-san is also appearing to promote the drama. Speaking of which, Sawakaze-kun was bragging to the woman next to him about his drama promotion, too.

Despite the tense atmosphere, Murasaki-san was talking to the people nearby, Saori, and others.

Tsukune seems to be so moved from the beginning that she can’t say anything, but the topics are about cross-dressing and songs. Their conversation is awkward because they are both being polite, but it continues without interruption until the break ends.

I felt eyes on me a few times because I’m a member of their group, I guess.