He is an idol and a childhood sweetheart.

However, the next second, Ms. Fujito’s conversation suddenly changed again——

"However, the reason why idol groups have become the most successful business model at the moment is precisely because the 'group' can cover up the 'individual' flaws to a great extent. Once they go solo, their shortcomings will be exposed to the public without any cover-up. Audience... For this reason, the two idols need extremely comprehensive business capabilities to not be questioned. This is not only a test of the idol's ability... but also a test of your cultivation ability as a producer."

"……I know."

Ms. Fujito’s warning did not change Kento Watanabe’s mind.

"It was with this knowledge that I came up with this project."

"Is that how confident you are?"

"No, not at all."

Hearing this question, Kento Watanabe suddenly laughed.

"It would be better to say that I grew up watching idol groups since I was a child. I was the one who felt most unsure. But even so, I still wanted to do it... because I saw Enka Higuchi and Yuko Daito potential."

"I believe that the two of them are qualified enough to open up a new path in the idol industry, and I am willing to devote everything I have to cultivating them. Since you think such reports can become a topic... then about the official debut of the two Publicity copy, I hope you can introduce them as stated in this plan——"

Under Ms. Fujito's gaze, which showed no sign of approval or disapproval, Kento Watanabe said without fear:

"Solo combination: Unius." (Latin: unique)

Chapter 34: Different “stage styles”

"Although it is a group, the emphasis is on individuals. There is no need for coordination or cooperation. You just need to perform in the way you like best."

"Whether you care about the audience's feedback, what kind of dance repertoire you want to choose, what type of activities you want to participate in...all are decided by your own intentions."

"This is Unius, an idol group that is completely different from the style of today's industry, and can even be said to be deviant."

On the way back, Kento Watanabe began to introduce his plan to the two people in the car.

"So...what do you think? About Unius."

"I think it's good."

After listening to Kento Watanabe’s narration, Daito Yuko was the first to speak:

"I also feel... Higuchi-senpai and I don't seem to be suitable as a team to perform on the same stage. Ah, please don't get me wrong. I don't hate Higuchi-senpai, I just simply think that Higuchi-senpai's performance style will be different from Fuyu's just the complete opposite... What do you think, Higuchi-senpai?"

"……I have no opinion."

Higuchi Enka, who was sitting in the passenger seat, leaned on the back of the seat and closed her eyes as she replied:

"As long as it's work arrangements, I listen to wise men."

"Don't be so blind. After all, I'm not a saint. It's impossible for me not to make any mistakes."

Kento Watanabe smiled and said:

"It's better to say that I still hope that you, Enxiang, can find more faults for me."

"I will if necessary. But at least this Unius plan... I don't think there is any problem."

"that's fine."

After receiving the affirmation from the two of them, Kento Watanabe couldn't help but nodded with peace of mind.

"Then, you two should have a good rest during the upcoming Obon Festival."

"Haha... I don't have much fatigue to eliminate here, though."

Daidon Yuko couldn't help but shook her head.

"I've just started classes and I'm on vacation... If I were in high school, I would definitely be very happy."

"..."

Higuchi Enka's eyelids trembled slightly after hearing this, but still did not react.

And Kento Watanabe said:

"I think these three days of vacation are still necessary... After all, in the next half month, Miss Dai's course load will increase a lot."

"Ah, I know."

Daidon Yuko nodded.

"It's so that I can catch up with Higuchi-senpai's progress, right?"

"Well...even though Unius is a 'solo group', at least they should debut at the same time as much as possible."

Kento Watanabe said:

"And it just so happens that Enxiang has just started school, which is the best time to even out the progress... Ah, of course, if you find it difficult, Miss Dai, I will still respect your idea. After all, as a newcomer, Even if the course progress is not uniform, you can still make a debut——"

"It's ok."

Daito Yuko immediately interrupted Watanabe Kento's words.

"Because the teaching level of the two teachers is very high, I didn't feel tired from the class, even if the course load was increased, it didn't matter."

"...You are so motivated."

Kento Watanabe was a little surprised.

"Obviously I was planning to quit the firm yesterday."

"Who told someone to say so many strange things to me?"

Daidon Yuko curled her lips and said:

"In order to be sure whether those words are true or not, I have to witness them with my own eyes."

"...Is that so."

Listening to Daito Yuko's unhesitating tone, Watanabe Kento felt a little more at ease.

Although he thought that the effect of his persuasion yesterday was quite good, the next morning, he would still worry about whether Yuko Daidon would regret it again after she calmed down again.

And after hearing her words, he was finally able to feel relieved...

"By the way...for Bon Festival, Mr. Producer will probably go back to his hometown, right?"

"right."

Kento Watanabe nodded.

"Originally, I planned to go back after get off work today."

"That's it."

Daifuyu Yuko turned her attention to Higuchi Enka, who had been silent since the beginning.

"In other words, these two people will go back together next..."

Even if you don't do anything, you will stay closest to him as a matter of course.

Childhood sweethearts... it's a very convenient relationship.

Looking at the "end" getting closer and closer ahead, Yuko Daidon couldn't help but think of this.

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

"Huh... I always feel that Miss Dai is completely different."

After sending Yuko Daito to the station, Kento Watanabe, who returned to being alone with Enka Higuchi, immediately relaxed.

"I always feel like today she gives people a... pressuring her every step of the way. Is it really because she is determined to become an idol?"

"…Then you have to ask yourself."

Higuchi Enka said expressionlessly:

"After all, her change in thinking is entirely due to your 'enlightenment'. You should reflect on what you said to her yesterday."

"Well... he did talk about some pretty profound topics."

Kento Watanabe shrugged:

"But they are definitely words that will have a positive impact on her life, so there should be no problem. Don't you see that her mental state is much better today than the previous two days?"

"It should be too much to say..."

Thinking of the series of "offensives" launched by Daito Yuko against her this afternoon, Higuchi Enka suddenly felt a wave of exhaustion in her spirit.

In a sense, the level of exhaustion is no less than the time when I first started working as a talent scout’s assistant!

"I said..."

"kindness?"

"Will all newcomers who come to Watanabe Office be like this in the future?"

Higuchi Enka rubbed his brows helplessly.

"This is the type...who stays in the office with a very strong purpose."

"...? Isn't this quite normal?"

Kento Watanabe couldn't help but asked with some doubts:

"If you don't have any purpose...you probably won't be able to become an idol."

"...Forget it, it's probably useless to tell you this now."

Thinking of the love topic she had discussed with Kento Watanabe before, Higuchi Enka couldn't help but shook her head.

"Just let her continue to struggle alone."

It’s not that Higuchi Enka doesn’t understand the reason for Daito Yuko’s temptation, nor is he showing weakness to Daito Yuko…

She simply didn't want to do useless work.

For the current sage, he has put [-]% of his energy into his work. As for emotional issues... he simply cannot have any spare time to consider them.

Under this premise, the "jealousy" with Daidong Yuko can actually only bring unnecessary trouble to himself and the wise man.

After all, she is not Asakura, she does not have such a strong "territorial awareness", and it is impossible for her to take hostile actions against this colleague just to compete for the limelight.

Since Kento Watanabe is now focusing on his career, then...she will definitely help him and support him wholeheartedly.

"Wise man."

"……kindness?"

"You've worked hard too."

There is always more than one way to express your feelings.

Chapter 35: Where does the feeling of going home come from?

After that, Kento Watanabe drove back to his hometown with Enka Higuchi.

After bidding farewell to Enka who was about to go home to take a shower and change clothes, Kento Watanabe finally stood in front of his home after a long absence.

Because he was in a hurry when he went home last time, Kento Watanabe didn't have time to go home and take a look.

This time... he was finally going home in a real sense.

squeak--

The next second, when Kento Watanabe opened the door in front of him after a year and a half, what greeted him was not the dusty entrance hall and the air full of old musty smell.

The clean floor, the orange-scented air freshener that had not yet dissipated, and the pair of sneakers placed at the door all made him feel extremely warm...

……

…………

"……sports shoes?"

Looking at this familiar pair of Nike shoes on the ground

Watanabe Kento was stunned for a moment when he moved the shoes, and then he immediately realized who the owner of these shoes was.

"Okay, come out quickly, Tooru!"

Kento Watanabe said loudly to the room with a helpless expression:

"You forgot to put your shoes away."

"Ah... Oops."