Secret

(Sun Yao)

Halley was right.

Flow Princess, with 70% of the audience votes, led by a large margin and easily eliminated Antarctic Star, whose popularity far exceeded hers.

"Wow, they have such a big advantage... no wonder they're a favorite to win."

Halley shook her head at my sentiments.

"There's nothing surprising about it. This advantage is the result of Liuhe and Achernar's hard work last night. They spent the whole night promoting themselves, and the short-term return on that promotion is the result we see now."

"Can a brand really gain this much popularity in just one night?"

Miluno cautioned, "He doesn't need everyone to like 'Flow Princess,' he just needs to make the audience who holds the voting power like her."

"So that's how it is, a targeted attempt to please the 50,000 audience members?"

His activities were purposeful, taking place in busy downtown areas, commercial streets, and plazas near hotels and apartment complexes. He clearly knew where he could encounter ticket holders and personally persuade them to vote for him...

It may be somewhat despicable, but it's not against the rules.

Halley added, "Off-court tactics are dishonorable, but we can't be too harsh on her... Magical Girl Antarctic Star just too famous. If Ryu didn't do something, she wouldn't stand a chance. In the end, it's the organizers' fault for allowing such a behemoth to participate in the Idol Festival."

As a top-tier traditional idol, Ms. Halley's complaints seem unconvincing; she is undoubtedly a behemoth, a true all-rounder.

The two returned backstage. Despite losing the match, Antarctic Star seemed unaffected, remaining as quiet as ever. Miluno, who was also eliminated, went up to offer some words of comfort, but Nanjixing simply shook her head, indicating that it was alright... she didn't care.

He, however, had a smile on his face. His charade with Achernar was becoming more and more skillful, and even if someone knew what was going on, they wouldn't be able to spot any flaws.

"Next group, you can go up now."

The Gray Swan and another magical girl wearing a black raincoat went out.

There are no familiar faces in this group, so the outcome isn't that important, but understanding the strength of the next round's opponents is also crucial.

As for Ms. Halley in the last group, I don't think she will lose.

The results for the semifinals are in.

Ceruno, Flow Princess, Dusk Raven, Halley.

The elegant swan was eliminated by the black crow, and Halley advanced without any doubt.

However, the recording of the program has not yet ended.

"Ahem! Dear viewers, please wait a little longer!"

The blonde idol bounced onto the stage, radiating colorful lights and having a greater presence than anyone else on stage.

"As a judge for the next round, I'm setting a special task for you! I need four new idols to sing the same song, but the performance style, arrangement, and even the lyrics can be adjusted according to your own wishes... It's a new song that hasn't been released yet!"

That is, the new song that I got my hands on in advance, which Miss Sirius wants us to "interpret" in our own way.

"Furthermore, for the newly crowned supernova idol, I will include your songs in my album."

This is indeed a big award, and it will greatly help increase brand awareness.

I got the exam papers early and am ready, but everyone else only has one day...

It may seem despicable, but it's my advantage.

However, I still need to prepare for the final performance...

"Ceruno!"

When I came to my senses, the recording was already over.

I don't know when they returned backstage, and even Miluno and Miss Halley have left?

Sirius sat in front of me, reached out and pinched my cheek, lifting it upwards.

Why is your expression so serious when you're spacing out? Where's the smile?

"Waaah!"

"Right! It's about time I told you Miluno's secret. It's a bet between us; if she loses to you, she has to tell you this secret..."

Bang--

The backstage door was kicked open.

"Ceruno, I've come to take you home."

It's Yezi!?

The timing was so coincidental, it was as if they were eavesdropping right outside the door.

"Oh my, isn't this my boyfriend?"

Sirius's smile grew even wider at the arrival of Yezi, as if he wanted to stretch his mouth all the way to the back of his ears.

She sat down next to me and then pointed to the Other Side of the sofa.

"Then you should listen to Miluno's secret too."

"I'll listen another day. I'm taking this idiot back with me."

"My boyfriend is so impatient! Has he been holding it in for too long and is he finally ready to give in?"

Of course I understood what Sirius meant, but just imagining it made my face flush.

"Miss Sirius, what... what are you saying?!"

"Just kidding, I know you guys haven't reached home base yet~"

I never expected Sirius to make such a dirty joke...

Although she does indeed have a very uninhibited personality.

"Oh, right, it's a secret."

She patted her forehead and slowly said, "Actually, the Miluno you've been longing for..."

For some reason, Yezi made a chop gesture near my neck.

Is this... is the plan to knock me out from a suitable angle?

"... The truth about Miluno..."

"Real? Real identity?"

Sirius deliberately spoke slowly, and Yezi's hand repeatedly touched the skin of my neck with a karate chop.

"His true gender... is actually male."

"..." (Buzz)

It felt like a string in my head had snapped.

Shocking facts!

"You... you're saying Miss Miluno is a man too?!"

Yezi also looked hurt; her eyes were lifeless.

That's understandable, after all, Miluno was the first magical girl he finally fell in love with... oh, wait, that's not right.

I was the first magical girl he ever fell for!

Miluno was the second.

"So, who exactly is Miluno?"

Miss Sirius touched her lips with her index finger and smiled, "Well, that's all I can tell you. After all, I promised him I'd only tell you one secret."

"You're so mean! You're just making me worry even more!"

I couldn't help but kick my foot. I'm not so resistant to this kind of girlish, coquettish behavior anymore, am I?

"Alright, that's all I wanted to say. You can go back and prepare for tomorrow's show... By the way, Boyfriend, how's your internship as a manager going?"

Yezi replied hesitantly, "Thanks to you, I've had an incredibly busy time lately."

"Did you spark a romance with a teenage idol?"

"Stop talking nonsense."

Before they knew it, Yezi and Sirius had become someone who could banter and tease each other.

He's just an ordinary person, yet he's gained Sirius's favor... Is this the pinnacle of his life?

Miss Sirius wanted to say something, but Yezi impatiently picked me up around the waist and carried me out of the backstage area like a sandbag.

If you're going to carry someone, shouldn't it at least be a gentle princess carry?

With her buttocks facing forward, her skirt is practically flipping up!

"Yezi, why are we running away?"

"Sirius talks too much. You should go back and rest early. That's my judgment as his manager."

I have a feeling you're hiding something from me...

No.

Is there no particular reason for doing such a thing?

With my efforts, the "carrying" posture eventually turned into "carrying on the back," and Yezi carried me away from the gymnasium and headed towards the nearby station.

Of course, I've already pretended.

"Hmm hmm~"

Although the process was incredible, I felt great lying on the back of the Yezi like this, and I couldn't help but hum a song.

"The person who likes you is a man, so why are you so happy?" Yezi asked.

Of course I'm happy!

I realized I didn't need to make any choices at all.

"Miluno doesn't mind that I used to be a man, so why should I? Besides, I can change back, so can she..."

That's all for now.

But the Yezi stopped moving.