The Guy Who Messed Up Is Gradually Doing His Best - Chapter 60

“Oh?”

“What’s wrong, Nene-san?”

Nene, who had been comforting Tsukune, was staring at her smartphone screen before she knew it.

“I was a bit curious about Sawakaze-kun, right? When I looked up the agency he belongs to, it turned out to be Big Hand Entertainment. It’s a major player, one of the top talent agencies in the entertainment industry.”

“Seems like it. He debuted as the first male idol singer a few months ago, and now he’s being pulled in all directions by TV shows, right?”

Tsukune-san immediately reacted to Nene-san’s words. I briefly thought that Tsukune-san might be a fan of Sawakaze-kun because she seemed knowledgeable, but from the way she spoke, it didn’t seem like it. Rather, I started to think that she might dislike him… but that’s unlikely, right?

“You can’t go a day without seeing them on TV, right? And their commercials are so persistent…”

——Hmm?

That was Sachiko-san. The way she keeps coming back is so persistent. She was all smiles and seemed in a good mood just a moment ago… but now.

“He often has special features in magazines, doesn’t he? And the release of the photo book is also coming up soon, right?”

That was Saori-san. I think fans would be happy with an idol photo book, but… she doesn’t seem to show any signs of that at all.

“It seems that the luxury brand ‘Mikudas’ has made him their exclusive model.”

That was Nanako-san just now. Everyone seems to be investigating Sawakaze-kun thoroughly, but she doesn’t look happy at all.

Me? I’m too busy with my own stuff. I wasn’t watching any TV.

Studying is tough because I have memories from my past life, so I struggle to remember things as they get all mixed up.

Even though I know that academic ability isn’t necessary, I still attend school three days a week, so I want to keep up with the classes. That’s why preparation and review are essential.

Besides, there was band practice, and I couldn’t skip my mental training (because I liked it), and sometimes Saijou Akane-san invited me to play online games, so even if the TV was on, I didn’t watch it at all.

“Oh, everyone knew?”

“Well, that’s that.”

“Yes.”

“That’s right.”

“Hm.”

At that moment, Nene-san looked at me, but since I had no idea what was going on, I shook my head from side to side, and she let out a small laugh through her nose.

“As everyone knows, it seems he has various companies involved with him~”

It seems that everyone opened their eyes wide when they understood the meaning of Nene-san’s words. I feel like I kind of understood too. Oh, maybe Nene-san knew from the beginning because she works in the music industry.

But if that’s the case, they might think I’m his rival or something. No, wait, is it because I’m a man…? Is it inconvenient because just being a man draws attention?

“I don’t want to lose over something like that.”

The first to murmur was Tsukune-san.

“That’s right.”

Everyone who agreed with that tweet went ahead and opened a band channel with that momentum.

*****

“Fuh.”

Right now, I’ve just finished filming the video (By Your Side) to upload to the band channel and have come back to the second floor. Sachiko-san was eager to take care of the editing.

For now, since our goal is to increase the number of subscribers to the band channel, I’ll do my best not to hold us back.

Everyone is changing clothes downstairs, but I’ve decided to change clothes on the second floor. So right now, I’m the only one on the second floor.

——Huh? What is this?

“Is it ‘Childbearing Selection’?”

While I was changing clothes alone, I noticed something like a slightly thick booklet on the desk in the corner of the room. When I opened it, there were many profiles of men (Childbearing Selection) inside.

——Why is there such a thing?

Even though I thought that I was so fascinated by “Childbearing Selection” that I started flipping through it eagerly.

“What are you looking at, Taketo?”

Suddenly, Nene-san called out to me, and I instinctively hid the “Childbearing Selection” I had been looking at behind my back.

“N-no, not really…”

That said, since Nene-san’s face was smirking, she probably noticed. I resigned myself and handed over the “Childbearing Selection” I had hidden behind my back to Nene-san.

“Oh, this? If you’re interested, you can take a look. But it’s Kaorin’s, so don’t get it dirty.”

“Huh? Is it Kaori-san’s?”

“That’s right. Haven’t you heard from Kaorin? Well, you know how it is. Kaorin is the next president of Nohara Construction despite her appearance. Apparently, the chairman, who is her grandmother, handed that responsibility to her, saying it’s time to find a successor… (This is before Taketo met her) By the way, I had a child for the same reason. Oh, and my child is really cute!”

Want to see? After saying this, Nene-san showed me the screen of her smartphone. On the screen, a small child who looked just like Nene-san was smiling.

“…She looks just like Nene-san. She’s so cute.”

I was so concerned about Kaori-san that I could barely respond.

——Kaori-san had a child with someone…

It was shocking to think that Kaori-san, who I had always taken for granted being by my side, would have a child with someone else.

“Hey, wait a minute, Taketo!”

Before I knew it, I was running out in search of Kaori-san.

*****

Nene turned pale as she watched Taketo suddenly run off.

“Uh-oh, that might have been too effective, I might get scolded by Kaorin later.”

Nene was apologizing for now to the Kaorin in her heart.