The Case Where I, the Manager, Became More Popular After Standing on Stage as a Substitute for an Idol Who Got Injured Just Before the Live Performance

“Sugiura! Sorry to keep you waiting!”

I was waiting for Nitanda and she had just arrived on time in front of the photo studio. 

Taking the opportunity, I cautiously brought up a topic.

“Hey, Nitanda, do you know about idol ‘X’?”

“Huh?! W-why ask this so suddenly…”

“Oh, sorry. Everyone around me has been talking about him, so I got curious.”

Nitanda hesitated for a bit before answering his question.

“W-Well, actually, I’m one of those who got captivated by ‘X’ when I saw him on TV. I think it was one of the reasons I applied to this school. I-I hope I can meet him someday…not that I have any ulterior motives or anything…”

“So, Nitanda, do you also want ‘X’ to come back and continue his activities as an idol?”

In response to my question, Nitanda shook her head.

“N-No… I feel like ‘X’ might not come back to the entertainment industry of his own volition; you know? That’s because there are more important things than being an idol, right?”

Nitanda said with a smile.

“That’s why I think if ‘X’ has something else he wants to do, I should support him. Of course, I do want to see ‘X’ again, but…”

With eyes that conveyed trust, Nitanda looked at me.

“Remember what you told us? About the do’s and don’ts in the entertainment industry? One of them is that we must not make decisions because of the wants of other people. So, as a fan, I want to support ‘X’ even if he chooses not to be an idol.”

“Nitanda…”

“―But really, what am I blabbering about? It’s all because you ask strange questions!” Nitanda blushed embarrassedly and playfully patted my back.

Nitanda’s support was greatly appreciated by me.

“Surely, Nitanda will meet ‘X’ someday. What would you do if you met him?”

“Whaaat?! I-I have no idea about that!”

Nitanda’s face turned even redder. High school girls really like these kinds of conversations.

“Would you be happy if you got a handshake or something?”

“A handshake?! Th-That would totally make me weak in the knees! I’d be content just seeing him from afar, even if it’s just a glimpse…hehe. But hey, this isn’t the time for such daydreams!”

Nitanda tightly squeezed my hand.

“First, we’ve got to pass the second round of the audition, right? Sugiura, I’ll do my best!”

“Yeah! That’s right! Let’s work hard together!”

Nitanda and I entered the photo studio.

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