The Case Where I, the Manager, Became More Popular After Standing on Stage as a Substitute for an Idol Who Got Injured Just Before the Live Performance

The examiner for the second examination crossed his arms and began to explain the next step to us.

“The results from the first examination will be carried over. In other words, your final pass or fail will be determined by your overall scores from both exams. The person currently in first place is the closest to passing, while the one in last place will have a tough time getting through.”

I see…so, my chances of passing are quite slim as well. 

Yukihana-san looked like she was about to burst into tears after hearing his explanation.

“For the second examination, you will work together with female idol candidates. It’s a magazine cover photoshoot. All of you must make use of the costumes provided by us for the idols. You will be responsible for the processes involved in the photoshoot: from the photoshoot to creating the magazine cover. The scoring will be based on the photoshoot itself. Additionally, we will print the finished magazine covers and each examiner will recommend one work, which will also contribute to the score.”

The second examination is a magazine cover photoshoot…

While professional photographers might actually handle the actual shooting, as a manager, it’s essential to have the skill present your idols in an appealing way.

I assume they will also evaluate communication skills with the idols during the process.

“Any questions?”

“How are the idols who will be the subjects for the photoshoot chosen?”

“Oh, they’ll be paired up by drawing lots.”

A few candidates’ expressions briefly distorted at the examiner’s jest.

Perhaps they have had some trauma related to being left out in similar situations. I understood their feelings.

“Drawing lots, huh…” Someone muttered.

At that moment, I knew what everyone wanted to say: ‘I hope I get paired with an idol who is good at being photographed!!’

Of course, I felt the same way.

During the photoshoot, the scoring would be based on my skills, regardless of who the subject was. However, the final magazine cover selected by the examiners will also contribute to the total final score.

It would be great if I could be paired with someone who was naturally good at smiling, posing, and is used to being photographed, like those who often take selfies.

“Now, I’ll hand out the lots. If you draw the same number as the idol’s number plate in the adjacent waiting room, you’ll be paired with that idol.”

We picked up papers with numbers written on them and moved to the waiting room. The idols, already dressed in their photoshoot outfits, were there contemplating their poses.

“The photoshoot outfits show quite a bit of skin…stay calm, stay calm. Nervousness can be sensed by the idols. Think of the faces of those detestable parents…”

As I battled my worldly desires, cheers erupted from a corner of the room. Perhaps someone’s outfit had come off, that was not good. As a manager, I should offer my help immediately.

Rushing towards the center of the excitement, I found a beautiful silver-haired idol completely composed and reading a magazine, paying no attention to the commotion around her.

“It’s the number one junior high school reader model, ‘Hanamiya Reina’!”

“If I get paired with her, this second examination is a sure win!”

“My number is… damn it! Unbelievable!”

‘Hanamiya Reina…come to think of it, she’s becoming a high school student this year. She’s indeed used to being in front of the camera, and it would be easy if I was paired with her.’

As I thought about these things, I checked my own lot number.

It said ’16’.

I immediately looked around.

It’s better to make contact and communicate quickly.

However, even after scanning my surroundings, I couldn’t find the number ’16’.

’16…16…there it is!’

And then I found it.

After seeing Hanamiya Reina, I looked around, making a full turn.

In other words…

“Umm…number 16?!”

As I muttered, she—Hanamiya Reina, with the same number plate—walked briskly towards me and gave me a smile.

“You’re really lucky, since I’m your subject, this second examination will be a sure win for you.”

A sure win!!!

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