A Very Popular Idol Classmate Has Taken a Liking to Me, A Person Who Doesn't Want to Work for My Whole Life
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.Daininki Idol na Classmate ni Natsukareta, Isshou Hatarakitakunai Ore
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Act 3 - The School Festival
22-4
Just like yesterday, I carry my bass on my back and leave my house a little later than the time Kanon had told me.
The weather is clear. Although the temperature is high, it isn't as scorching hot as the peak of summer.
With the weight of the bass slowing me down a bit, I make my way to their agency office.
It's within walking distance without needing to take a train, but it's a bit far for walking, or rather, it's at that perfect distance where it's not too close or too far.
Of course, those three who belong to the agency are being picked up and dropped off by taxis and such, but that is not the case for me.
I thought that using a bicycle would make it a bit easier, but when I actually tried it, the bass was too heavy and I couldn't ride it properly.
I could force myself to go, but it's much better to walk than to fall and break the bass.
By the time I started sweating, I finally arrived at the Fantasista Entertainment Office, which I hadn't been to in months.
I enter the entrance and go to the reception desk.
The woman who had helped me last time was standing at the reception, making a startled look on her face when she saw me.
"Could you be Mister Shidou?"
"Huh? Ah, yes, I am." (Rintaro)
"I've been informed about you. Please wait a moment."
Seems like they had already informed the details in advance this time.
The woman in reception makes a phone call and after a while, a familiar red-haired girl appears from the elevator wearing practice clothes.
"Hey, Rintaro. Right on time." (Kanon)
"Yeah. Thanks for letting the receptionist know." (Rintaro)
I remember being looked at with suspicion last time.
"I've learned to be considerate since Rei picked you up last time. Especially this time, it's completely private, so we should be more cautious about our surroundings." (Kanon)
"You really have it together." (Rintaro)
"Yeah. No matter how good you are at singing and dancing, you can't make it as an idol without thoughtfulness and charm." (Kanon)
And a little bit of cunningness too――――
Saying that, Kanon puts her index finger on her lips and winks at me.
Caught off guard by her cuteness, my heart jumps and I shyly look away.
"Oh my goodness~!? Could it be that this sweet Kanon-chan got you fascinated?" (Kanon)
"Thank you, Kanon. Your attitude brought me back to my senses." (Rintaro)
"Why!? Why are you being so cold!" (Kanon)
If she just stayed quiet, she would be such a cute girl, but that annoying attitude of hers ruins everything in an instant.
However, that's fine with me. Totally fine.
I walk down the path I had only taken once before and enter the heavy door of MilleSta's private studio with Kanon. Inside, two girls wearing exercise clothes for lessons are sitting and chatting with each other.
"Oh, you're here." (Mia)
"Are you guys done with the setup?" (Kanon)
"Yeah. Mine is all set. Rei's microphone is also set up." (Mia)
When Mia directs her gaze in a certain direction, there are drums and large amps like in the studio that Doumoto had taken us to.
There is a microphone in the center, and Rei heads towards there.
"Rei, is there any problem with the lyrics?" (Kanon)
"I had one night, so it's no problem." (Rei)
"Alright. Then you also get ready, Rintaro." (Kanon)
Prompted by Kanon, I approach the amp.
It is not much different from the one I used in the studio yesterday.
Following the startup instructions taught by Doumoto faithfully, I connect the bass.
――――But.
"Kanon, aren't you more excited than usual?" (Rintaro)
"Well, of course! I've always wanted to play with someone like this!" (Kanon)
Kanon has the brightest smile on her face as she plays her guitar. Maybe it is because she said words similar to Doumoto's, I feel closer to Kanon than usual.
"A~, a~." (Rei)
Rei's voice echoes through the studio via the microphone. It is a voice that I should be used to hearing. But just by passing through a single machine, her voice suddenly becomes closer to the atmosphere of a live performance.
It goes without saying that my heart, which is captivated by that moment, jumps a beat at such a simple thing.
"Yeah, I'm ready anytime." (Rei)
"......Okay. Are you guys ready too?" (Kanon)
I nod in response to Kanon's question, and Mia hits the drums dynamically to indicate that we can start anytime.
"Alright, then, Mia! On your count!" (Kanon)
Mia taps her sticks, counting the beginning of the song.
The intro of this song starts with the vocals coming in slightly faster, followed by the guitar.
In other words, at the starting point, the main focus is on Rei and Kanon.
Rei sings, and Kanon plays the guitar.
As for Kakihara, who has to do both singing and playing guitar, it is a bit risky, but since they divided the roles, it's not a problem for them.
Moreover――――they are incredibly skilled.
(Of course, that's obvious...)
Kanon's background is like Doumoto's.
Due to practicing instruments as a hobby for a long time, it's natural for her to play smoothly like this.
And as for Rei, she is a professional singer.
She flawlessly handles this song that was originally sung by a male singer.
I can't help but wonder where she can produce such a low tone, even though her voice is usually somewhat fluffy and bell-like.
(Well, this isn't the time to be drowned in thoughts.)
Once their duet is over, the A melody will begin from here.
Both Mia and I will join in from here.
Whether it's because of the experience of playing with others even once, I'm able to join in more smoothly than yesterday.
Mia's performance is undeniably skilled, even from an amateur's perspective.
While Doumoto's drums had strength and power, her drums exude a precision that never falters.
Each beat is exact, or well, that's what an amateur like me will say.
But even with my untrained ears, I can sense that.
(――――This is fun.)
As the song progresses, that feeling wells up from the depths of my heart.
Even though I only have a moderate level of skill to just keep up, playing with someone else is so much fun.
It must be fun.
"......" (Rintaro)
As I feel the last chorus approaching, I clench my back teeth.
Because playing with these girls is so fun, I regret missing out on that rehearsal with Kakihara and Doumoto even more.
Even then, I'm sure I would have enjoyed it.
Unlike work or study, we were just indulging in our hobbies.
There's no point in having a hobby if we're not having fun.
As the last chorus begins, I decide to play more intensely than before.
After all, this is just a practice. It might be better if I play this intensely so that I won't panic during the actual performance.
But as I play intensely, I see Kanon, who is nearby, smirk.
And at the same time――――the momentum of her guitar playing intensifies.
I think that it's because I intensified my momentum that Kanon follows, and that makes me happy.
And as we get more intense, the momentum of Mia and Rei naturally increases.
Ultimately, we race through this song at its peak excitement.
"You did well, Rintaro. I never expected you to lead us from the very beginning." (Kanon)
Well, you made a lot of mistakes though――――
Adding that, Kanon laughs teasingly.
Indeed, I should reflect on making several mistakes, even after playing with such intensity.
To put it bluntly, it is no exaggeration to say that I misled myself with my momentum.
But thanks to that, I feel like something snapped.
"...Thanks, Kanon." (Rintaro)
"Huh? W-what... that's so unlike you." (Kanon)
It's rude to say it's unlike me just because I sincerely thanked her.
Well, she doesn't know all the circumstances I have, so I guess it can't be helped.
"Hmm, I don't really get it, but let's do it again! This time, a bit faster tempo! I know that you slowed down a bit to pamper Rintaro! Mia!" (Kanon)
"Oh, you noticed?" (Mia)
"Of course. But it's fine, but now that we know that Rintaro is unexpectedly 'capable' to keep up, so it'll be okay, right?" (Kanon)
"You're right. I'll play at a normal tempo next." (Mia)
I hear them talking like that, but I don't feel much sense of crisis.
Because I played with all my might once, I feel like my fingers move better than usual now.
――――Tomorrow, I'll talk to Kakihara at school.
Confession or whatever, that doesn't matter.
Anyway, I'll have words with Kakihara so that he can have fun performing with us.
~"(This is a Translation Content of pemudatunawisata[dot]my[dot]id. so, read only on there, kay~)"~
[End of Chapter]
Cya~!
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