He is an idol and a childhood sweetheart.

"Try turning up the volume a little bit more!"

"Yes!"

........................

"Welcome back...you look very tired."

At the end of get out of class, seeing the girl in front of her almost dragging her steps out of the door, Watanabe Kento took the initiative to greet her.

"Are you tired from today's class?"

"... quite tired."

Daito Yuko's voice is even much lower than before.

.

"But I have gained a lot. I have completely decided on the music selection and style of this informal live."

"Eh? So powerful?!"

Kento Watanabe couldn't help being stunned when he heard this.

"I thought you would need more time to prepare."

"Thanks to Mr. Ishibashi, I have completely found the feeling I should have when performing."

Daidon Yuko pinched her throat gently as she spoke.

"Although the process is a little bit hard."

After nearly half an hour of practicing her voice, she finally found the voice that suited her best, but the price was that her throat was completely sore that she could no longer fabricate her voice.

However, for Daito Yuko, the most difficult point is not to overcome the discomfort in her throat, but to face the mental shock.

To make the "clip sound" solemnly in front of others is already a kind of torture for her, not to mention that the "clip sound" she makes must be made with all her strength, which is more fake and extreme than the "Winter Yu" form. sound".

Under Mr. Ishibashi's serious guidance and careful selection, her sense of shame was gradually erased, replaced by a simple craftsman's spirit that is similar to honing skills.

"I have now begun to understand what you said before. Pretending to be popular is indeed nothing to be ashamed of."

Daidon Yuko leaned her head against the car window and said:

"I didn't hurt anyone, nor did I do anything bad. I was just working hard to be liked by everyone. As for what I got... it was just a reward for my hard work. That’s it. There’s no need for me to hate myself for it.”

"...You should have thought so long ago."

After hearing what Yuko Daito said, Kento Watanabe couldn't help but have a gentle smile on his face.

"Do you feel like you like yourself more than before?"

"A little...a little bit."

Daidon Yuko nodded slowly.

"Although I have indeed worked hard, it is not enough... Until I really receive everyone's applause, it is meaningless to just affirm my efforts. Let's wait until the day when the informal live is held."

"…………"

Hearing these familiar words, Kento Watanabe couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.

After her inferiority complex gradually faded away, Daidon Yuko's self-esteem gradually began to awaken.

But it's no wonder that until Enxiang joined the firm, he struggled for a long time with this mentality of craving for performance and rewards.

Because of his personal experience, Kento Watanabe understood that no matter how much words of encouragement he said at this time, it would be in vain for her.

Compared with verbal support, action help is the most important to her.

and so--

"Do you need me to prepare anything for you on your live broadcast?"

Kento Watanabe asked:

"As long as it's within my ability, anything is fine."

"No need to do anything special."

Daidon Yuko shook her head and said:

"As long as you can keep watching me in the audience during my performance... As for the backstage work, I hope you can leave it to others."

"..."

It’s really the same as what Mr. Ishibashi said.

After silently sighing in his heart for Mr. Ishibashi's insight, which is almost equivalent to mind reading, Watanabe Kento nodded and said:

"I understand, I will watch you carefully from the front row of the auditorium."

"Well, then it's settled."

Daidong Yuko also showed a smile.

"As for me, I can't guarantee that I will surpass Higuchi in singing skills, but I will definitely arouse the atmosphere of the scene. Just look forward to my performance."

"Ah, I'll be looking forward to it."

Kento Watanabe looked at Daito Yuko through the rearview mirror and said:

"By the way, if you need it, I can also call you. Don't look at me like this. I have been practicing since elementary school. I am not bragging to you. Sometimes my sense of rhythm is even better than those Idols are even better!"

"Pfft, although I really want to see it, let's forget it this time."

Looking at Kento Watanabe, Daito Yuko couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Of course she understands that the responsible and overly gentle producer in front of her will do his best to support her.

But now, she is still unable to fully accept this too heavy support.

"When I become more popular and more people are willing to hold up their light sticks for me, I will come back to you."

Give&Take.

I will work hard to gain the attention and applause of the audience, and you will give me the encouragement and support worthy of this effort.

What I long for...is this kind of relationship.

The car started slowly.

In order to complete the last step of changing herself, Daito Yuko is slowly driving forward.

Chapter 23: The royal route is also a place of personality!

Time soon came to the day when Daito Yuko held an "informal live".

Because he is not needed for background assistance, Kento Watanabe has much less work to do this time.

But even so, he still carefully confirmed the lighting and sound effects arrangements with other backstage staff.

"...There are really many viewers today."

Arriving at the preparation room before going on stage, Kento Watanabe glanced at the front of the stage from a distance and said:

"If Enka comes too, she will definitely complain to me about this."

"Obviously he is the most eye-catching idol...but he doesn't like places with many people. This guy is a bit too contradictory."

"Haha, maybe that's true, but that's exactly what Enxiang's style is, isn't it?"

Having said that, Kento Watanabe also turned his attention back to Daito Yuko.

"Just like the 'strategy' you adopted today. This is my favorite idol with a distinctive style and personality."

"My style is the most royal and orthodox."

"Adhering to the royal way is also a kind of personality in itself...not to mention the clear performance gap between you on and off the stage."

"...Our office is really a gathering place for weirdos."

After making such a complaint, Daito Yuko, like Watanabe Kento, began to look at the auditorium in front.

While looking around, she also followed what Mr. Ishibashi taught her and began to carefully observe the expressions of the audience——

"Today's warm-up guest seems to be a new face."

"Eh? Really?"

"Well, I heard what the staff said, and according to them, the newcomer this time is also a new idol."

"I see. Speaking of which, the kid named Enka Higuchi sang really well last time."

"Yeah, I feel like my singing skills are pretty good among idols."

"I don't know what kind of performance the newcomers will have this time..."

The audience discussed today's warm-up program with anticipation and excitement.

Probably because Enxiang's performance last time was so good, the audience's expectations for the show have been greatly improved. The most intuitive reflection is that during this period, Livehouse can basically be described as packed.

This is certainly a good thing for Livehouse’s business, but for performers, this expectation may also directly turn into breathless pressure...

At this time, Daidon Yuko was all ready, and there was less than 5 minutes left before she came on stage. No matter how nervous she was, there was no room for retreat.

"How do you feel, Fuyuko?"

Kento Watanabe asked the girl next to him.

In order to better suit the song she chose, Daito Yuko specially put on the cute and gorgeous idol costume she wore when taking promotional photos.

Compared with Higuchi Enka, who appeared in regular clothes, she can be said to have taken a completely opposite gorgeous route.

It is still unknown to both of them what kind of evaluation this style, which is completely different from the livehouse atmosphere, will receive...

"Are you feeling nervous?"

"...To say there is no such thing would be a lie."

For Daito Yuko, who always pays attention to other people's eyes and opinions, she has naturally already felt the audience's expectations for this performance——

"In other words, if you don't show a better state than Higuchi, you won't be able to receive applause."

Looking at the flashing stage in front of her, Yuko Daito took a deep breath.

"My 'senior' really left me with a big problem."

"........."

Although the content of the words sounded a little uneasy, looking at her unshakable expression and her eyes that showed no intention of shrinking, Kento Watanabe did not say anything like comfort, but directly asked road:

"So...are you confident?"

"Ah, of course."

As expected, after hearing Kento Watanabe's question, Yuko Daito answered without hesitation:

"I will definitely catch the attention of everyone."

And this is exactly the reason why she is standing here today.

........................

Even with his abundant professional knowledge and connections, Kento Watanabe is at best a new producer with only three idols.And since the first two in charge are both childhood sweethearts, this also makes him more attentive than the other two when getting along with Yuko Daito.

He doesn't want to hurt the other person by being abrupt, nor does he want to lose the other person's trust because of poor consideration.

And with this caution, he also got into the heart of Daidon Yuko as he wished, and became someone she trusted.

During this nearly month of getting along, he began to get to know Yuko Daidon better and better, and gradually discovered the charm of this girl. However, the most important thing was that he discovered that she was completely different from the other two. style and possibilities.

Compared to the two people who pay more attention to themselves, Daidon Yuko pays more attention to the evaluation of others.

Compared with the two people who have calm and indifferent personalities, Daidon Yuko's personality is more intuitive and intense.

And under these differences, it is natural that Daidong Yuko's performance style will be completely different from those two people.

"Looking at the song selection, it does look very like Fuyuko's style... I just don't know how she will perform it.

? ”

Kento Watanabe, who returned to the audience, suddenly began to secretly look forward to it like other audience members.