The Guy Who Messed Up Is Gradually Doing His Best - Chapter 24

“Isn’t it like I’m almost a different person?”

I muttered to myself while looking into the mirror,

“Uh, Taketo-kun is Taketo-kun, right, everyone?”

In response to Yuu’s words, Ai, Mii, Shii, and even Morita-san nodded.

“Taketo-kun is easy to recognize.”

“Yeah. I get it.”

“I get it, I get it.”

I wonder if that’s true. Well, whatever. If everyone who’s used to makeup says so, then it must be.

By the way, we’ve finished filming the video. In the end, I think I had a really shocked expression, but let’s fix any bad parts in the editing. Especially the part where I was sleeping. They can handle it? As expected of Morita-san, so reliable.

“And also, actually, I have a favor to ask of everyone…”

I want a photo to upload on SNS. But Yuu from the Makeup Yuu Channel is an idol. She has around 200,000 subscribers, so I wonder if she would actually take a commemorative photo with an ordinary person like me.

I asked just in case, even though I thought it wouldn’t work.

“Eh, of course, it’s okay.”

“Of course, me too, right?”

“Yay! Let’s take a picture together.”

“I am now with Taketo-kun.”

Is it okay? Oh, they’re pulling my sleeve.

“Well then, I’ll go this way.”

“Yeah, I also prefer to sit next to you.”

“Hehe.”

If they don’t pull on this sleeve too, ow, ow, they’re pinching my flesh, my flesh. Ai and Yuu, don’t hug me from the front. You guys are playing with me, aren’t you?

“””That’s not it~”””

Perfectly in sync. They were like this from the moment we met, so outgoing and with such high communication skills, almost overly friendly. Is this the only way to survive in the entertainment industry?

“Okay, stop.”

They must be naturally obedient; at the sound of my voice, their movements came to a complete halt. I immediately distanced myself from them.

Since there’s no hesitation, it feels like I’ve become closer to them than my classmates. As expected, even though they’re younger, they’re remarkable celebrities.

I took quite a few photos with my phone, two of them. Huh? Morita-san too? Got it. Now it’s three.

“Taketo-kun, we want that photo too.”

“Then I’ll send it via radio communication.”

When I was fiddling with my smartphone and operating the wireless communication,

“Taketo-kun, why don’t we exchange MAINs while we’re at it? Ai, Mii, and Shii have all sent collaboration requests, so it’ll be easier to get in touch when it’s our turn.”

“Is that so?”

“””That’s right.”””

Ai, Mii, and Shii nod in agreement. I see, I didn’t know that. Then it was the right choice for me to come. Next time, I can come easily with teleportation.

After that, we exchanged MAIN, chatted a bit with them, and then bought the CD of “January” that Morita-san had prepared before heading home.

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Using teleportation to get home in an instant, I immediately listen to the CD while uploading to SNS. It’s a lively and great song, just like January.

Yesterday, I uploaded a photo of the bento I made alongside Makino-san’s, and I received a ton of DMs saying things like “It looks delicious” and “I want to try it.”

Today, I’m uploading a photo taken with everyone from January.

“Hmm?”

I heard a name on the TV, so I listened closely, and sure enough, it was about Sawakaze-kun. Sawakaze-kun was in the news.

They’re saying they’ve been confirmed to participate in this year’s year-end song festival. They might even start activities as the first male idol. Their agency is a major entertainment company. This must be tough for the actress who was playing male roles.

Ping♪

It’s the sound of a message arriving on the MAIN app. I don’t have any idea who it could be, but I’ve been exchanging MAIN quite a bit lately, so it might be one of them.

“Wow.”

It was the January members. Thank you for today. They said they had a lot of fun. They’re only 15, but they’re so responsible. Plus, they even shared a cute photo of the outfits they’ll wear for the next live show. But is this okay? If their fans find out, it might cause another uproar.

Thank you very much, the costume looks great on you and you look adorable.

Ding-dong.

I thought I got another reply, but it was the intercom. I wondered who it could be, and when I looked at the monitor, it was Kaori-san from Nohara Construction.

“Please wait a moment.”

It’s a bit late at 7 PM to be checking for any issues with the newly constructed building.

“Kaori-san, good evening.”

“Taketo-kun. I’m sorry for dropping by at such a sudden time. Today, um… I made dinner, but I kind of made too much…”

In Kaori-san’s apologetic hands, there is a cute paper bag, and inside it, there is probably some kind of side dish that she made too much of.

“Thank you very much.”

It feels a bit rude to have her leave right after receiving it. For now, let’s invite her in for some tea.

Kaori-san, who came into my house, sat on the sofa with a slight fidget. She’s a bit restless, isn’t she? But there’s really nothing here, just tea.

So, as for me, I was enjoying the side dish that Kaori-san brought. It was nikujaga. It was really delicious.

“Thank you, Kaori-san. It’s really delicious.”

“Y-yeah. I’m glad it suits your taste.”

Kaori-san looks relieved. So that’s why she was so restless—she was worried about my reaction.

After that, we had a casual conversation about whether there were any issues after the construction and how the video I appeared in had led to an increase in new contracts. Then, the topic shifted to the upcoming sports festival at the end of this month, and I mentioned that I would be participating in the folk dance.

“Eh, Taketo-kun is also participating?”

Of course, it’s surprising. Just the fact that a man is attending school is something they have never seen before.

“That’s right. I’m not confident since it’s my first time dancing, but the songs are ‘Hiku Tea Mata’ and ‘Yoridorimi Dori.'”

“Hiku Tea Mata” is a bit similar to “Otaku Honma Mix,” and ” Dori” is similar to “Korobushka-san,” but they’re slightly different. If I don’t practice, I might mess up those subtle differences.

“Uh, uh-huh. So, so did you practice with someone else?”

“I received a video from my teacher and I’m practicing alone while watching it.”

“I see, you’re alone…”

“Yes. Alone, please.”

“That’s right! Taketo-kun!”

Kaori-san suddenly raised her voice and had been showing signs of thinking for a moment.

“Going straight into a performance without dancing with your partner even once is tough, isn’t it? I can dance ‘Hiku Tea Mata’ and ‘Yoridorimi Dori’ too. Shall we practice together?”

With great energy, Kaori stands up and reaches out her right hand.

“That’s right, isn’t it?”

As Kaori-san said, I’m anxious about going in without any preparation. I took Kaori-san’s hand.

“Kaori-san. I’m not very good at it, but please.”

In conclusion, Kaori-san was good. I think she has great athletic ability, just as she looks.

After that, I had to dance many times until Kaori-san gave me the okay, but my anxiety about dancing disappeared.

In my case, since everyone was watching, I wanted to be able to dance reasonably well, so it was really helpful.