My acting skills

　　 Ichika never considered herself a genius.

　　However, maybe because her career is booming recently. Even though she was still humble and received praise from others, she felt complacent.

　　"Is that a lie..."

　　Standing in the audience, Ichika stared blankly at the girls on stage.

　　After watching a performance at Seisho Music Academy, Ichika's self-confidence takes a hit.

　　Compared to their stage, her acting skills... Really bad.

　　"What am I doing..."

　　When her confidence is lost, Ichika always feels like hiding in a corner.

　　Even if she was lucky not to compete on the same stage as them, if she signed up now she would definitely be compared to them.

　　At that time, she would be a loss of face for Shuchi'in Academy. Everyone would know that she was an active actress who was nothing special.

　　"...Go somewhere else to calm down. It doesn't matter. They're great and I'm not bad either. Do not be discouraged."

　　Found many reasons to leave here, but Ichika knew in her heart that this was just an escape.

　　Maybe if she came back after a while, she would be able to regain her confidence.

　　It doesn't matter.

　　But as she turned around and stepped forward, she remembered what Shinichi said not long ago.

　　"No matter how others set us up, remember one thing – our opponents are not students of the same age, but timidity, shyness, confusion, and inferiority that hinder our performance."

　　"You should show your talents wherever you can, and you should express sincere appreciation when you feel inferior. Tell others that Shuchi'in Academy's stance cannot be shaken by mere rumors."

　　So what if it pales in comparison? Ichika's talent and acting skills are clearly yet to be seen!

　　"Good!"

　　 Ichika turned around and took a step towards the stage.

　　Then, she spoke to the three girls who had just come down the stairs.

　　"Excuse me, I'm Nakano Ichika from Shuchi'in Academy..."

　　A smile on her face with reluctance to admit defeat.

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　　"Even though you say that, I still don't understand why I have to follow you on stage."

　　While holding a piece of photocopy paper in his hand, Shinichi spoke helplessly to Ichika beside him.

　　It was just a small temporary stage, there was no such luxury as a preparation room, the two of them could only hold the script and prepare for the performance beside the stage.

　　"You'll know once it's all over~ That's all for now, let me concentrate first. My memory isn't as good as Shinichi-kun's."

　　Ichika spoke without raising her head, focusing on the script in her hands. Her serious appearance was a stark contrast to her usual laziness.

　　Seeing her express her attitude like this, Shinichi had no choice but to shut his mouth, and went back to trying to figure out his acting skills.

　　There were a lot of teams around these two that read the script, but no one wanted to play against them.

　　After all, no one wants to face Shuchi'in Academy who has an active actress in the group performance, and the score will be reduced in vain.

　　Shinichi ignored the size of the audience around him, and temporarily let his embarrassment dissipate for the time being.

　　Even though Ichika was very nervous, her didn't show any fear on her face. She always kept her focus on the script and seemed used to dealing with this kind of atmosphere.

　　Three girls from Seisho Music Academy were also watching the two of them in the audience. Ichika didn't ask them to stay and watch, but as showgirls, they didn't want to miss out on the acting skills of this active actress.

　　Nana glanced at her friends and said: "By the way, films and stage plays are different, right?"

　　 Maya nodded: "They are different, but both are a kind of performance art. I look forward to what kind of performance she will put on."

　　 Claudina curled her long hair with her fingers and said in a playful tone: "Oui (yes), her came here to talk to me. I thought her wanted to declare war, but I didn't expect she was talking about us acting."

　　"Moreover..."

　　 Maya looked at the men and women reading the script, and couldn't help showing her emotion.

　　"Even though she said it was ridiculous to sit in the well and look up at the sky, the fighting spirit in her eyes did not disappear at all."

　　The preparation time for a team to perform itself is not long, only five minutes, so the script is short, and the plot can be changed freely, as long as the performance feels good.

　　Just now, Seisho Music Academy has proven their heritage and pride with an outstanding performance.

　　What about Shuchi'in Academy?

　　Even if Ichika is an active actress, what can she do when faced with an improvised situation like this?

　　Thinking of this, everyone is looking forward to it.