"What's the matter---this rare cute face has been ruined~"

"Mijiu, you guy ......!"

Although he couldn't help shouting, he still suppressed his anger. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info

Even if you reprimand Mijiu now, nothing will change. Even if you want to report Miku's behavior, it's impossible to explain to others that she has a spiritual "voice".

Miku herself is well aware of this. After a pleasant smile, he turned around and swung his skirt.

"It's almost time for me to perform. Be sure to take a good look!"

With that, he left.

"Goo, that guy ......"

Gritting his teeth in remorse, he glared at Miku's back.

But I also know very well that this is completely useless.

"What, what's wrong......?"

Shika asked in some surprise. Shido scratched his hair slightly.

“…… Let me think about it a little calmly. “

After Shido finished speaking, he held his jaw with his hand and walked towards the wall as if he was thinking about something. Then he whispered into the earphone in his right ear.

“…… In the piano, in the piano. “

"-Is there something going on? Do you want me to help you relieve your pre-performance tension?"

Soon the joke in the piano came.

"It's not...... It's not like that!"

Shido succinctly conveyed to her that Mai Mai fell into Miku's hands, and even origami broke away from the front line before the performance.

"I see...... Mijiu, how can this guy use such despicable means?"

Kotori replied after exhaling. Although she couldn't see Kotori's posture from her side, it was easy to imagine her shrugging helplessly.

"We're less than two hours away. What should I do......"

"It can't be helped. Let's change the lead singer to the original lip-synching plan for the time being!"

"Is it really okay, that plan ......"

"I think it's at least better than revealing Shido's bel canto when you're actually performing!"

"Well...... That's right. But I didn't bring the tape. “

"It doesn't matter. I've already installed our people in the operator. When you perform, it will be broadcast with accompaniment, so you can rest assured."

“…… It's a good idea."

My sister, who has everything ready. Shido muttered under his breath with a sigh.

"But even then we don't have enough people. I don't think Toka would play any other instrument......"

"Yes, too...... Well, although it is a bit difficult to find all four people, the vacancy of two people should be able to fill it. I'll send reinforcements over, and you go and join them. ”

"Replenishment of personnel...... Wait a minute. Even if you send people who are good at playing musical instruments, if they are not students of Zen High School, they will be disqualified immediately?"

"Obviously, I said that I would find a way, but you are still here worrying, when did Shidao become so great. ”

As she spoke, she snorted as if she was laughing at him. Shido felt that it was not good to be silent, and wanted to "fight back" a little, but finally decided to shut up.

"But she dared to play this game with me. Since the other party has that meaning, then I also have my thoughts!"

After giving instructions to Shido, Kotori said something extremely dangerous. Shido couldn't help but sweat oozing from his forehead.

"Hey, didn't you say you wouldn't use those means..."

"I was going to do that, but to be honest, it's hard to win. And since the other party did it first, then I don't have to worry about anything at all!"

"Don't go overboard......

Just as he was talking to Koto, he was suddenly grabbed by his hand from behind, so Shido turned his body around. The person who grabbed him was none other than Toka.

"What, what's the matter?"

"Well, Miku's performance is about to start~"

"Miku's ......"

Speaking of which, the lounge was full of performers just now, but now there are only two people left, Shido and Toka. Looks like everyone went to watch Miku's performance.

"Now that you have this opportunity, let's go and see the strength of your opponent. It will take some time for the replenishment personnel to get there. Anyway, even if you stay here and meditate, you can't think of any good way!"

Jean said to herself through the headphones.

“…… That's right!"

Shido nodded lightly and left the lounge with Toka.

After climbing up the dimly lit staircase, you come to a slender passage set up in the wall near the ceiling of the central stage.

Not only the staff but also the performers who had just been in the lounge were mixed in.

"Then let's watch it here......"

"Well, this is a grand seat!"

Toka shines innocently in her eyes. We have to perform better than what we're seeing now...... Is Toka really aware of this?

At this moment, on the stage, which was originally unlit, blue spotlights shone in the center of the stage from multiple directions.

Miku, who then appeared, brought the microphone to her lips and sounded to a quiet tune.

- Instantaneous.

It's like goosebumps all over the body stand up, penetrating the whole body.

Then the tune became more and more cheerful, and the lights on the stage became brighter and brighter—and the backing dancers in the back were revealed. Mijiu's dancing amplitude is also becoming more and more intense. As the performance progressed, the mood of the entire venue continued to rise.

"Yummy!"

Shidao couldn't help but look into God.

That's how it is—even Shido, who has no interest in idols and the like, is taken away from consciousness in an instant, and Miku's performance is so overwhelmingly beautiful.

Costumes, dances, backup dancers, performances, and a crowd waving glow sticks and shouting loud cheers all fit together to create a perfect space.

Now, I can understand the feelings of the fans who lost consciousness due to the excitement during the concert. A feeding frenzy. Most of the audience I saw in front of me was literally written, and they became crazy and fiery because of Miku's songs.

But-

“……！？”

When this frenzy reached its peak, Shido couldn't help but frown.

I'm afraid that Toka and everyone in the center stage will have the same expression.

After all, just as the song is about to enter the climax of the second pass, all the lights are turned off and the whole stage is plunged into darkness.

And that's not all. Songs that were supposed to be played from the loudspeaker were interrupted when the lighting was lost.

Because of such a sudden accident, noisy shouts began to be heard in the audience.

But just as everyone was in a state of confusion, only Shidao thought of a possibility of these accidents.

"Do you mean ......?"

"Correct!"

Before Shido could ask, Kotori had already answered.

"I was a little bit more hands-on with the equipment at the venue. Well, I'll let them restart when the atmosphere cools down. However, when it climaxes again, I will turn off all the equipment again~"

‘…………“

Shido couldn't help but scratch his cheeks. I didn't expect my sister to come up with such a despicable method. But in this way, it can really cool the audience's excitement. No matter how good the performance is, it is meaningless if it can't be seen by the audience.

-- But.

“…… Huh?"

Shido made a small voice and turned his gaze to the stage again.

In the center of the stage, which was originally pitch black, a blurred light suddenly appeared.

Then, as if trying to suppress the shouts of the audience, a pleasant sound came.

"- Kamui Spiritual Outfit, Shaddai El Chai!"

As she spoke, a faint light wrapped around Miku's body, forming a dance of light dress.

A top that perfectly accentuates the curves of the body. Plump cuffs. The band of light that encloses them all. And then - a gorgeous skirt made of multiple overlapping frills of light.

When all of this is revealed, the moon-shaped hair ornament that adorns Miku's hair shines brightly.

That's right. That's exactly what Shidao saw in the unmanned theater.

"Actually...... Manifest the spirit costume ......!?In this kind of place!?"

The shouts in the piano pierced Shido's right ear.

It was completely understandable that she was so surprised. The spirit suit is the absolute defense of the guardian elves. It is an unbreakable armor woven from dense spiritual power.

Manifest it, and it means that the elves are in a state of imminent battle. In fact, the elves I have encountered so far have only worn spiritual clothes when they encounter enemies who have harmed them.

However, it is impossible for the audience to know what the dress represents. The magical sight that happened in front of them was regarded in their minds as one of the performances that used advanced technology. The cheers in the venue became even more deafening.

"Let's get even more excited. Now is the real show!!"

Miku, without a microphone, made a sound that resounded throughout the venue.

As if in response, the venue was once again in a whirlpool of frenzy.

After that, I entered the world of Miku.

The sound fell silent. The lights lost their light. There are no microphones, let alone loudspeakers.

Even so, Miku's performances, singing, and gestures spread to every corner of the venue.

In this room, no one takes the sudden situation as an accident anymore. It's all -- performance. It's all about showing Mijiu's figure even more. It's all to highlight Miku's singing voice even more.

Everything is engulfed by Miku's presence.

She is flawless, overwhelming - "idol".

――At the same time that Miku spreads her arms to the sides, the song ends.

The most earth-shattering cheers to date filled the entire venue.

"-Hehe, thank you very much!"

While wiping the sweat from her forehead, Miku bowed her head and saluted the audience. After that, there was a round of applause that resounded in the sky, blessing Mijiu who left the stage.

“…………”

"Well, that's amazing!"

Shido silently put his hand on his forehead, and Toka expressed his feelings without any worries.

Although Miku has completely left the stage, the applause continues. Shidao and the others walked down the stairs back to the lounge amid the shaking applause of the earth.

There was no one in the lounge. The other performers may want to continue watching the next performances. …… No, maybe I was shocked by Miku's overwhelming performance, and maybe I was in a state of mental trance.

"What's the matter, Shidao. If you don't cheer up, you won't be able to win the battle you could have won, right?"

“…… That's right!"

There was a somewhat feeble smile on his face. Shika still seems to be a little puzzled.

No, Toka is quite right. Because the opponent was too perfect and was shocked by her, then the result was already decided before the game.

However, no matter how much you try to dispel the influence of the other party, you can't make the bad premonition in your heart disappear. Even if the lead singer has a way to deal with the past, he still can't settle down when he doesn't know who the supplementary personnel who came over to fill the vacancy of the three people who came over to fill the vacancy of the three people in Mai Mai and Miyi.

At this moment, the door of the lounge was slowly opened, and some familiar voices came from the dejected Shidao.

Kuku, with a rather somber expression. It's like being entangled in your own feet by the dead!"

"Discouraged. I don't feel domineering at all. If you have lost the game before!"

“……！？”

When he heard their voices, Shido raised his head.

Standing there were two young girls dressed in maid costumes.

"Yakuya!

Toka widened her eyes in surprise and called out the names of both of them.

"You two...... How could it be here!?"

When Shido finished speaking, the two men folded their arms.

"Kuku, I heard about it from Jean. It seems that you are feeling embarrassed because of the lack of members~"

"Support. If so, can we take care of it?"

"Eh...... then, then, the supplementary personnel mentioned in Jean are ......"

"Well, that's us. Kuku ...... We, Hachimai, will lend you our strength. You should feel incredibly honored!"

"Wait, wait a minute, you two. I'm so grateful for your kindness, but even if you want to join in, there's not much time left before the official performance, and besides, you've never practiced—"

Before Shido could finish speaking, Yakuya and Yuxian looked at each other for a moment and began to walk to the instrument set up in the room.

Then Yakuya sat down in front of the drum kit, and Yuxian held the bass.

In the next instant, the two of them started playing without giving any signal.

"Huh......!?"

I couldn't help but let out an exclamation sound.

If you can sum it up in one sentence - the two of them played really well.

While expressing passion and vitality without losing harmony, it is like a drum kit that guides the rhythm of the music, and a bass that plays a beautiful melody like flowing fingering.

Even people who don't know how to play music can appreciate the power of playing. If there is someone from an entertainment company, I will definitely hand out a business card and invite them to join.

"Well...... That's it!"

"The end. Call. ”

After the performance, the two came together and gave each other high-fives.

"Why, why do you two play so well?!"

With that, Yakuya and Yusan looked at each other again and smiled.

"Kuku...... Don't underestimate us, humans. We've already decided the winner!"

"Confirmed. If I'm not mistaken, I'll see the 72nd "Drum Showdown" and the 84th "Best Bassist Award Showdown". Then the winner of the former is Yakuya, and the latter is the victory of Yusine!"

After saying that, Shidao suddenly remembered"

Speaking of which, the two of them, Yakuya and Yuxian, have experienced countless duels long before they met Shido. Although I have heard that they are tired of fighting, so they have conducted various competitions...... But I didn't expect to even try this kind of thing.

“…… I said, "Gentleman." We can get along with you because of your help!"

"Vows. So this time, be sure to let us help you!"

Yakuya and Yushin said to themselves.

Needless to say, Mijiu is a formidable enemy. And the entire venue has long been occupied by Mijiu's fans. She's an opponent who doesn't guarantee an easy win even if she is flawless.

But—Shido swallowed.

He lifted his face and took the hands of both of them.

“…… Oh!"