Chapter 76: Enchant the Brightest Star

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Hoshino Ai's heart is in conflict.

She truly wants to become an idol and make everyone shout her name, to capture everyone's attention and be showered with love and affection.

However, many years of mistreatment have made her very insecure.

She doesn't know if she's good enough and lacks confidence.

But seeing this man.

Seeing the Wandering Musician in front of her fills her with an unrestrained passion and longing.

She wanted to be like him!

But she was still doubtful.

She decided to come tomorrow and see his final performance.

She had a feeling that she would find her answers tomorrow.

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*Seventh Day*

As I got out of the car, I smiled when I saw the system notification.

*Ding*

Main Mission (Activated): "Enchant the Brightest Star"

Description: Hoshino Ai has been faithfully following your performances and is amazed by your act. She dreams of becoming the brightest star and has the talent to do so, but she lacks confidence. Put on a performance that completely moves her heart and give her the confidence she needs.

Objective: Become Hoshino Ai's symbol of confidence through your performance and give her the assurance to become a great star.

Reward: 150 Idol Points, Title [Musical Divinity], Attention of [Musician of Paradise (Apollo)]

Tadano: "I knew there would be something like this! It's time to get serious," I murmured to myself with maximum enthusiasm.

Once on stage, I looked at the entire gathered crowd.

There was hardly a space to be seen.

I could see cameras in the distance pointing at me, as well as multiple drones flying over the stage.

With a smile on my face, I raised my hand in the air and, with a gesture, the beat of the electronic track began to play.

[BGM This Is Nightlife (Remix) – Italo Brother's]

The girls started dancing to the beat of the track.

Tadano: "You know how to party…"

I sang while using a robotic tone in my voice.

Tadano: "This is nightlife… This is nightlife, we dance under the moonlight… And party till we feel like… We're ready for the good times…"

As I sang, I danced to a hypnotic rhythm.

Tadano: "All over the nation… We have a celebration… And party till we feel high… We're ready for the good life…"

The girls behind me used a different choreography, moving their bodies to the music, their colorful dresses along with their movements were a delight to the eyes and further boosted the mood.

When I finished the song, the mood was already at its peak.

The crowd was jumping with excitement and clamoring for more.

Tadano: "Alright, let's continue…"

[BGM Lose Control – Hedley]

Tadano: "Can I make a little toast? ... Can we get a little close? … Can I get an amen? … Can I get a hell yeah? … Can I get a holy ghost?"

With the speakers rumbling behind me, I continued.

Tadano: "Somebody give me a beat… Let me see you on your feet… Somebody save your man… I don't give a god damn, I wanna be a freak… Oooh… Catch me if you can… I don't think you understand where we're going"

Nene, Kaede, and Komi: "Where we're going…"

Tadano: "When you feel it and you know… When this shit's about to blow… And it hits you… Ooh, it hits you like…"

Pointing towards the crowd, I continued.

Tadano: "In my body… In my bones… Drop the beat and free my soul… When I hear that rock and roll… Oh my god, I lose control… La la la la, oh oh oh… La la la la, oh oh oh

Tadano: "I had to let it go… OH MY GOD, I lose control!"

I continued singing along with the excited shouts of the crowd…

Song after song, the mood and excitement of the crowd kept rising again and again, higher and higher.

When I was at the peak of my performance, I presented my last song.

Tadano: "Alright, this is the last one for the day… but it's for all of you. All who have gone through or are going through a difficult time. All who have doubts or lack self-confidence… This is for you." After saying those words, my guitar materialized, and with a strum of the strings, I began.

[BGM You're A Champion - Alexander Bergil feat. Matt Sierra (Nightcore)]

Tadano: "Do you find yourself under the weight… You're just wishing you could clean the slate… Like you're tumbling and you won't slow down…"

Tadano: "Do you feel like all you do is wait… And you're helpless in the hands of fate… Like you lost your way and can't get found…"

The crowd felt like they were falling into a pit of darkness while a gentle voice spoke to them.

With the sound of the strings rising, I continued.

Tadano: "But did you know you shine… And I'm falling for the way you smile… You're gonna take the fight now, punch the lights out… 'Cause you're a champion, you are… Champion, you are"

A light in the darkness, like a beacon in the fog, the young man's voice was the light that guided the hearts of the crowd.

Tadano: "When you're on the edge and fading fast… Let the future light up your path… 'Cause it's coming and it can't slow down"

Strumming the strings, I continued.

Tadano: "But did you know you shine… And I'm falling for the way you smile… You're gonna take the fight now, punch the lights out… 'Cause you're a champion, you are"

Tadano: "So never fall in line… You just gotta do it mile by mile… You're gonna take the fight now, punch the lights out… 'Cause you're a champion, you are!"

A growing emotion filled the crowd, the feeling of confidence washed over them.

Just hearing it made them believe everything would be alright.

Tadano: "When you find yourself under the weight… When you're wishing you could clean the slate… When you're tumbling and you won't slow down…"

I sang in a low tone.

Tadano: "Remember you're a champion…"

The crowd immediately knew what to say.

Crowd: "You are!"

Tadano: "Champion… Remember you're a champion…"

Crowd: "You are!"

Raising my tone to the highest possible, I sang loudly.

Tadano: "But did you know you shine… And I'm falling for the way you smile… You're gonna take the fight now, punch the lights out… 'Cause you're a champion…"

Crowd: "You are!"

Tadano: "So never fall in line… You just gotta do it mile by mile… You're gonna take the fight now, punch the lights out… 'Cause you're a champion…"

Crowd: "You are!"

Tadano: "Champion!"

Crowd: "You are!"

With the last roar of the crowd, I finished the song.

Tadano: "That's all from me… I thank everyone present and those watching through recordings or live broadcasts… for all of you…" I said as I sang the last verse of the song.

Tadano: "Remember you're a champion…" I chanted loudly.

The crowd instinctively raised their arms and roared.

Crowd: "You are!"

Letting out a laugh at what I had caused, I used my illusion ability to surround the entire area with smoke.

Then I quickly pulled the girls with me and led them to the car.

Once inside, I dissipated the illusion.

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*POV Ai*

Ai's excitement was at its peak.

She listened from beginning to end to the Wandering Musician's performance.

She felt as if this performance was for her.

She felt as if the Wandering Musician was showing her what she could achieve if she followed this path.

She saw how the Wandering Musician ignited the masses.

Everyone chanted and shouted to the rhythm of his songs.

Even though she wasn't there, she could feel the excitement emanating from the crowd.

Damn… even where she was, many other spectators were also chanting and dancing to the music.

When the last song came, that's when the flame in her heart was ignited.

Ai felt this flame envelop every part of her body, filling her with renewed vigor and determination.

She would make it.

She would become a great star.

She would be loved and respected by everyone.

She would become the number one star, and when she was at the top.

She would find him and let him know how important he was to her.

Ai promised this to herself.

She would practice from now on.

She would try to improve on her own and try to earn some more money to go to the big city to fulfill her dream.

As the flames of determination ignited in Ai, the pair of stars in her eyes shone with a dazzling light.

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*Ding*

Main Mission (Completed): "Enchant the Brightest Star"

Description: The flames of Determination burn brighter than ever in Hoshino Ai's heart. She is on her way to becoming one of the most popular idols in the world, all thanks to your efforts.

Objective (Completed): Become Hoshino Ai's symbol of confidence through your performance and give her the assurance to become a great star.

[Distributing Rewards +150 Idol Points, you have obtained the Title [Musical Divinity], you have gained the Attention of [Musician of Paradise (Apollo)]

*Ding*

[[Musician of Paradise] has joined the room.]

*Ding*

[[Musician of Paradise] sits

 in a secluded spot and observes your journey so far…]

*Ding*

[[Musician of Paradise] smiles satisfied with your performance]

*Ding*

[[Musician of Paradise] encourages you to win over the mortal Hoshino Ai as soon as possible, he has designated her as his chosen one]

*Ding*

[The rest of the room members glance at [Musician of Paradise]]

*Ding*

[[The Defiler of the Sacred] and [The Demonic Judge of Fire ] look at [Musician of Paradise] with disgust]

*Ding*

[[The Trickster of Chaos] warns that [Musician of Paradise] swings the other way, strongly advising the host to take precautions]

Tadano: "That's a joke, right…"

*Ding*

[The Lady of Luck warns that what [The Trickster of Chaos] said is very true and recommends being careful with [Musician of Paradise]]

Tadano: "…"

*Ding*

[[Musician of Paradise] winks at the host and supports him in becoming the greatest star in this firmament.]

Tadano: "!!!"

I quickly turned my attention away from the Transmission room; I don't want to have anything to do with that guy.

Shinomiya: "The fear I have of that guy is the greatest I've felt to date."

Tomoya: "Hey boss! Please do everything possible to stay away from that guy… I really wouldn't mind if you batted for the other team, but since I know you're like me and we share the same body, I don't want to see these kinds of scenes with a man…" he said while feeling a shiver down his spine.

Tadano: "This will be very troublesome…"

Author's Note: "Well, here's the chapter, although it's a bit late. I almost forgot to translate it, hehe. I had fallen asleep after coming back from work, and when I realized, it was already 9 PM. I wrote a bit more to have some reserves, and here we are. Well, with all that said, remember to drink lots of water, and know that I love you very much. Sincerely, your favorite depressive author."

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