He is an idol and a childhood sweetheart.

"Both the angle and the lighting are perfect, and my expression looks very natural...Yeah! This is what an idol should be like!"

"…………"

After hearing these words, Higuchi Enka suddenly raised her head and looked at Daito Yuko, and Daito Yuko was also startled by her sudden movement of raising her head——

"Uh-oh!? What, what's wrong?"

Seeing Higuchi Enka staring directly at her, Daito Yuko couldn't help but asked with a puzzled look:

"Did I say anything strange?"

"... Can I see your samples?"

After hesitating for a moment, Higuchi Enka finally asked:

"In exchange, if you want...I can also show you my promotional photos."

"??????"

Daito Yuko was immediately confused by Higuchi Enka's sudden request.

Although the two have not been together for a long time, Daito Yuko understands that Higuchi Enka is not the kind of person who likes to pay attention to other people's affairs, and rarely makes requests to others... Since she said she wanted to see her own samples , that means she must have her own reasons...

"Well, it's not impossible to show it to you. After all, it's a promotional photo, and it's meant to be seen by others."

Thinking of this, Daito Yuko decided to agree to Higuchi Enka's request.

"Then in exchange, show me your promotional photos."

"……kindness."

Higuchi Enka nodded, and then the two of them opened their mobile phone albums and exchanged mobile phones with each other.

After taking the phone, Higuchi Enka also saw what she wanted to see——

Chapter 55: Daidon Yuko is also a worrying type

As Enka Higuchi saw at the photo shoot, the quality of Daito Yuko's samples can definitely be described as perfect.

Outfits, makeup, smiles, movements, shooting angles...no matter what aspect it is, it's impeccable.

The gorgeousness and cuteness that pops up on the screen make people think of the word "idol" just by taking a look at it.

However, what struck Higuchi Enka the most was not just the cuteness...but the contrast.

After taking a look at the photo on the screen, Higuchi Enka raised his head and glanced at Daifu Yuko.

She is obviously the same person, but the feeling of her in the camera and her in reality are completely different...

The so-called acting skills probably refer to this kind of thing.

As long as you stand in front of the camera, as long as you stand on the stage... you will seem to become another person, completing the performance with a completely different mentality and state.

Sure enough, if you want to become an idol, this level of ability is necessary...

"...This is a pretty good shot, isn't it?"

However, at this moment, Daito Yuko, who had been looking down at Higuchi Enka's photo, suddenly said:

"It's cool, cute, and even a little bit delicate...it's amazing, it matches your personality perfectly."

"...Won't you find it boring?"

"what?"

"Because in the photo... I didn't go out of my way to make any special expressions or movements."

Higuchi Enka said:

"And those of yours

"Blow a kiss", "wink", "tilt my head" and other actions, I almost just stood there and didn't move..."

"We have different styles... If you really did these actions, I would probably feel uncomfortable."

After saying that, Daito Yuko couldn't help but raise her head and looked at Higuchi Enka with a strange look:

"I said you...have you encountered any problems?"

"………………Why do you ask?"

"Because normally you would never talk to me so much, let alone take the initiative to look at my photos."

Daito Yuko put Higuchi Enka's cell phone next to her.

"And the question you just asked, no matter how you look at it, it looks like you are in trouble... If you don't mind, tell me about it? We are partners in the same firm after all, and we will debut at the same time, This level of help can still help.”

"…………"

"Well, of course, you are free to say it or not. After all, neither of us is the type who likes to discuss issues with outsiders..."

Seeing that Higuchi Enka's reaction was hesitant, Daito Yuko shrugged and said:

"It's just...since you took the initiative to look at my photos, it means you must want to get some kind of answer from me. Rather than looking at the photos, I think it would be more efficient to ask me in person."

"…a little surprised."

After hearing Daito Yuko's words, Higuchi Enka couldn't help but blinked:

"Are you really such a kind person?"

"How rude...but considering what I did to you before, it's normal for you to be surprised."

Daidon Yuko shook her head helplessly:

"Let me tell you first, I don't actually hate you. It's better to say that I have always respected people like you... It's just because you are so lucky, so I am a little jealous."

After hearing this, Higuchi Enka asked with some confusion:

"Lucky? What do you mean?"

"Of course it's your relationship with the producer."

Daidon Yuko curled her lips and said:

"I don't know if you feel this way... If we look at our personalities and ways of thinking, the two of us are actually quite similar."

A calm and calm way of thinking, a slightly venomous wording habit, a cautious self-examination at all times, and an uncertainty about one's own value...

In fact, after having the same voice with her several times before, Higuchi Enka did have the idea that "the two of them are actually very similar."

"Although I can't tell you the details, the producer just used half an hour to directly subvert my lifestyle for so many years... The most annoying thing is that I can't refute what he said. words. So after that, I have been thinking, if I can have a childhood sweetheart like him, will I also be able to become someone like you who can always carry out myself."

"I just stick to myself, but there's no way I can stand on the stage..."

Higuchi Enka shook her head, and then told Daito Yuko about the informal live that Watanabe Kento proposed to her——

"I'm not the kind of person who likes to show off myself, nor the kind of person who likes to be evaluated by others. Although Mr. Ishibashi and Xian Ren have affirmed my singing skills... I have never been able to truly accept what they said. Me. So... I actually envy your ability to show yourself freely in front of the camera without any stage fright."

"...Because I was nervous about performing on stage, so I envied my acting skills...that's what happened."

After hearing Higuchi Enka's evaluation of herself, Daito Yuko was stunned for a moment, and then showed a strange expression:

"I'm telling you, don't you misunderstand me a little too much?"

"...?"

"You don't have any stage fright in front of the camera. How did you see that?"

"……photo."

Higuchi Enka also handed Daito Yuko's mobile phone back.

"Obviously you are completely different in reality than in the photos, but you are able to perfectly control that state that is completely different from reality..."

"That's because I've been here for the past ten years, so I'm very used to this feeling!"

Daidon Yuko couldn't help but sigh.

"Every time I turn into a 'Winter Yu', I've always been worried about whether they will discover my true nature, or whether there's something about my disguise that's not perfect... It's not that I'm not nervous, it's just that I've gotten used to it. After all, this is an ability I've spent half my life developing."

"And what you are going to do doesn't require much acting skills, right? Judging from your promotional photos, the producer's strategy for you... should be to act in your true colors. If that's the case, you don't have to worry at all. When it comes to revealing your secrets, wouldn’t it be better to just sing with your own feelings?”

Daito Yuko leaned on the back of the sofa and said:

"Rather than acting skills, what you need now is self-confidence and courage... I really can't help you with this. If you can't figure it out yourself, then it's probably useless what I say... But will I have to do it next? Do you want to have an informal live like this? Wow, it’s really hard to resist.”

"..."

After listening to Daifu Yuko's answer, while being surprised by the other party's "gentleness", Higuchi Enka also naturally

Suddenly gave up the idea just now...

In other words, would even someone like Daito Yuko, who is used to performing, feel nervous about performing?

In that case, just simply craving for acting skills... it seems that there is no way for her to stand on the stage more smoothly.

Confidence and courage...how should she obtain these two things?

"I am back!"

At this moment, Kento Watanabe suddenly returned to the office with a smile on his face.

"Yeah~ I didn't expect the other party to agree immediately. Now isn't it my turn to be nervous?"

"?"*2

Higuchi Enka and Daito Yuko looked at Kento Watanabe with confused eyes at the same time.

When Kento Watanabe saw this, he didn't show off and directly said to the two of them in an excited tone:

"Tonight...do you two want to come to the Livehouse to hear me sing?"

Chapter 56: A hands-on producer

Kento Watanabe still remembers the first time Toru Asakura performed on stage.

Because he did not have the corresponding stage knowledge during that time, and he had no experience in cultivating artists, so he was unable to provide substantial help and could only cheer for Asakura Toru in the audience.

For Livehouse, this situation is actually very common.

Especially for Livehouses like CC, which do not have fixed contracts and residency, the singers who perform on stage are of different levels.

Most of the audience who come here come here with the intention of "experience the atmosphere", so as a newcomer, performing here does not require too much psychological pressure...

However, even so, for a performer who has never been on stage before, the process of adapting to the stage alone is too difficult.

Even with a big heart like Toru Asakura's, he showed very obvious hesitation and nervousness when faced with the fierce lighting and audience that he had never experienced before.If it were Higuchi Enka who had a relatively more sensitive and slender personality, then the negative emotions she would feel when she took the stage... would probably be even stronger than what Asakura Toru felt.

So...how can Enka overcome this nervousness?

"First of all, she should get rid of her fear of the stage."

Kento Watanabe thought so.

A large part of the reason why Enka felt timid about his proposal was because of her fear of the stage, and this fear... originated from the unknown.

Then, the first thing I have to do is to take Enxiang to get familiar with the stage.

CC Livehouse's business hours start in the evening. Maybe I can ask Murakami to let them use the equipment on the stage before opening the door.

If a novice who has no knowledge of stage equipment comes to ask for help, then Murakami, who regards Livehouse as his life, will definitely not agree, but if it is him who knows the entire backstage well, Murakami will definitely give him this favor...

With this thought in mind, Kento Watanabe dialed Murakami’s phone——

[…I see, you want your newbie to adapt to the stage in this way. 】

After listening to Kento Watanabe's request, Murakami murmured in a thoughtful tone:

[For newcomers, it is indeed a bit difficult to perform on stage for the first time, let alone a solo performance...]

"As an idol, performing on stage is an unavoidable part. There are still three months until the second review. Three months later, she will stand on the stage and compete fiercely with idols from other agencies... In order to give her a performance that stands out, I want her to adapt to the stage as early as possible.”

[Well, this idea is okay.For artists, stage experience is very important. 】

As the owner of Livehouse, Murakami also has a rich and unique understanding of the relationship between artists and the stage.

He has witnessed many fledgling bands making a mess on the stage here, and he has also seen how nervous those online singers are when they go on stage for the first time...

No matter how great a person is, he is destined to have a process of adapting to the stage.

[But... wouldn't it be a bit boring just to have her on stage to confirm the facilities? 】

Murakami's conversation suddenly changed: