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

“Hey, you shitty manager! Hurry up and bring some water!” 

“I’m sorry! Here you go!” 

“You useless manager! I’m tired from walking all the way here! Massage my legs!” 

“Yes! Right away!” 

Just before the live performance. I, Makoto Sugiura, the manager, was taking care of a promising male idol group called “Charlotte”, consisting of five members.

To the member Tomoya who asked for water, I handed him a special drink containing honey, lemon juice, and salt. It was good for their throats and helped prevent dehydration.

While for Kazuhiko, the member who requested a leg massage, I performed a massage technique I had learned through studying. I desperately massaged his legs so that he could deliver the best performance possible. 

“How… How is it? Do you feel refreshed?”, I asked. 

“Ah, it feels good. You’re skilled at massaging, and also…” Kazuhiko squatted down and put his other foot on my head as support. “It’s really convenient when you also serve as a footrest. I’m truly grateful.”

Seeing that, the other members burst into laughter. 

“T-Thank you very much! I’ll do my best to ensure everyone shines on stage!” 

Feeling the weight on my head, I continued the massage while the other members laughed mockingly as they watched. 

“Well, of course, we’ve made it this far with our own abilities! You, who’s just a mere manager, should be extremely grateful!” 

“Yes! Thank you very much!”

“You’re just a useless piece of shit! We, the ones on stage, are the ones always working hard! If trash like you were to appear in our live performances, it would become a complete failure!” 

“That’s true! This is thanks to everyone’s hard work!” 

Upon being told by Ren and Kazuma, the other two members present in the room, I responded immediately with words of gratitude. These ‘words of gratitude’ were forced out of me every time just to indulge their sense of superiority. 

Despite such harsh treatment, I was still filled with joy. 

It’s been a long journey but finally… Finally, our idol group’s one-man live performance! And in such a big venue too!

“ZIP” is the largest venue for live performances located in Shibuya. 

I bowed my head countless times to various important figures, and managed to secure a performance at this place. 

We didn’t have the funds to hire professionals, so I composed the music and choreographed the dances all by myself. 

I secured the venue and managed the schedule. And even if the members caused scandals, I would apologize no matter how busy I was. 

All the expenses came out of my own pocket, and I worked multiple part-time jobs to make this performance happen. 

My blood, sweat, and tears of effort might finally be rewarded at this concert. 

It was a very important stage for the idol group “Charlotte”. 

“But seriously, Atsushi is so irresponsible.” Tomoya muttered while eating snacks in the dressing room, “He was drinking yesterday, you know.” 

“Did he drink alcohol?! Even though I specifically asked him to stop…” 

“Shut up! You’re just a manager, don’t interfere with our conversation!” 

An irritated Kazuhiko kicked my head. 

At that moment, a staff member rushed into the dressing room with a panicked expression. 

“S-Something terrible has happened! We just received a call! Atsushi, one of the members, got into a car accident on the way here and has been taken to the hospital!” 

“…Huh?” 

I felt all the blood drain from my body.

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