The Guy Who Messed Up Is Gradually Doing His Best

Phew…

Recording takes quite a bit of time, doesn’t it?

In the singing collaboration, the camera always stops after the song starts. Hum. I guess it’s because the co-stars have to return to their seats or there are various preparations to be made, but I wonder if the show is going well overall. I’m a bit curious.

“The next surprise is coming up!”

——Finally, a surprise collaboration…

It’s no wonder I think that way. This was decided on short notice.

Apparently, since there are three male singers gathered together, the program team suggested trying a triple collaboration with Shining Boys ✖️ Sawakaze Kazuya ✖️ Taketo.

The staff and main cast present at the venue were thrilled by this. There was no one who opposed it.

The song is “Shining Paradise,” the signature song of the Shining Boys. Of course, there’s a reason for this.

The Shining Boys were originally scheduled to collaborate with Taketa Seiko-san, the only female artist who could ride a skateboard.

However, since Taketa Seiko-san fell ill after lunch (she seems to be stable now with her regular medication), she declined to attend as a precaution.

The collaboration partner for the Shining Boys became available, and the program team and managers, who were in a bind, discussed and decided on a triple collaboration.

According to Nakayama-san, it was something that wasn’t originally planned, so she intended to decline, but she couldn’t resist the pressure from the program team, who even went so far as to say they would double the fee (and even went as far as to bow deeply). She ended up nodding in agreement. Nakayama-san apologized to me multiple times.

When we first met, the atmosphere was so tense that I never imagined it would turn out like this, but I checked the video, and since “Shining Paradise” is a song we played with Takako-chan and the others, I think everything will be fine… Worst case, I can just follow Aiki-san.

“Ugh, so annoying.”

Sawakaze-kun is sitting on a skateboard in a delinquent-style posture. Didn’t he hear any strange noises coming from the back of his costume? I don’t know much about Sawakaze-kun since we had an incident at the end of the year, but since he’s here, it means he gave the okay, right? He looks pretty lethargic, though.

“Don’t hold us back, okay?”

“Even if it’s just standing on the skateboard, that’s fine with me.”

“Yeah, yeah. Even if you can make it run, it can’t jump or fly, right?”

“Just sing, no, just lip-sync.”

The atmosphere is bad.

“Ah, don’t make fun of me! I can ride a skateboard too!”

Especially Sawakaze-kun and the Shining Boys. Well, the words from the Shining Boys are directed at me, too, but I think it’ll be fine. I’m also confident in my skateboarding skills.

“Everyone, next up is the show’s very first triple collaboration! The collaborators are, of course, the Shining Boys, Sawakaze Kazuya-san, and the Armed Girls’ Taketo-san. Am I dreaming? Am I dreaming?”

“Kagura-san, this isn’t a dream. They’re really going to collaborate from now on. Huh? You want to start right away because you can’t wait? Yes, I can’t wait either. Then let’s get started right away. Triple collaboration, the song is ‘Shining Paradise,’ here we go.”

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As the accompaniment starts to play, the Shining Boys ride their skateboards up to the stage. I follow behind their leader, Aiki-san.

As the Shining Boys soar into the air while rushing onto the stage, I also take to the air without delay and land next to Aiki-san.

Only Sawakaze-kun is standing at the corner of the stage, with one foot on the skateboard, holding the microphone.

“We are~♪”

Soon, the Shining Boys started singing and riding their skateboards, so I joined in, singing along while riding my skateboard.

Due to the increasing speed of the skateboard, I can’t look at Sawakaze-kun too many times, but it seems the Shining Boys are curious about me and keep glancing my way.

It’s probably saying not to get in the way, but it’s okay. When I’m training with Mil-san, I go even faster.

Alright, this feels good. Hm?

Soaring through the air, I cross paths with the Shining Boys. Since Kaiki-san seemed like he was about to collide with me, I quickly twisted my body to dodge.

Skateboarding really feels good after all. Huh?

When I did a spinning jump, Saiki-san charged towards me, so I soared a bit higher and spun sideways.

Everyone (the women) is looking at me with sparkling eyes, so I respond with a smile… huh?

When Taiki-san was trying to land where I was while doing a backflip on a skateboard, I quickly crouched down, increased my speed, made a sharp turn, and then spun to cover it up.

Is it already over…? Oh?

At the end of the song, Aiki-san almost bumped into me because he was swaying, so I slowed down and finished the song while putting my arm around his shoulder.

Clap clap!

Even though we were recording, the applause from the women was incredible. There were voices saying it was cool and that they wanted to see it again. Amidst all this,

“Taketo-san, um, thank you very much.”

Is this a thank you for lending a shoulder in the end?

Aiki-san extended his right hand as he had slightly swayed away from me, so I shook it with both hands. I had fun too.

“Me too.”

“Ah, can I have some too?”

For some reason, I ended up shaking hands with Kaiki-san, Saiki-san, and Taiki-san, but before the collaboration, I couldn’t say we had a good relationship, to put it mildly.

But now that there’s no malice in the gazes directed at me, I can understand. They might be good people, and we could get along well.

Friend (male)……

Such thoughts come to mind, and I feel happy, but…

“Can I call you Aniki?”

“Ani-san.”

“A-chan.”

“Take-nii.”

Immediately, I feel like they should think a bit more and hold back.