Chapter 101: Tensyoin Miyuki's Secret (1)

"Thump, thump."

Tensyoin Miyuki ran up the stairs, constantly evading. The reason for running here was because there was nowhere else to go? No, even with her abilities, she couldn't completely escape...

Perhaps the bigger reason was just to catch a breath, to finally reach her breaking point. She couldn't take it anymore.

Soon, she arrived at the rooftop.

It was spacious, like a small playground. The dark night sky and neon lights of the towering buildings could be seen clearly from here. And because it was high up, there was no noise from the ground.

Tensyoin Miyuki took a deep breath as if she wanted to exhale all the resentment in her chest. Thanks to this, she felt a bit better. But this was also within the calculations of that tall man. If he applied too much pressure all at once and made her break down, it wouldn't do. He had to take it slow, so...

"You're feeling a bit better now."

A terrifying voice came from behind again.

"..."

"Well then, let's get to the final part quickly. After all, I don't have much time left."

Tensyoin Miyuki snapped out of her daze.

"What are you planning to do?"

"Oh, nothing much. Just want to talk about the past a little."

"...The past?"

"Yes, to understand someone, you need to know their past. That's the truth. So, I've done a little investigation into your past. Oh my, it's quite fascinating. It took me quite a bit of effort."

"My past...?"

Tensyoin Miyuki froze again, her expression filled with shock.

The tall man smirked upon seeing her reaction.

"Kanzaki Mika..."

He said softly.

"Shut up!"

Tensyoin Miyuki covered her ears and shouted angrily.

But the tall man had no intention of stopping.

Why? Was her ability not working?

Her remaining sanity pondered.

"Kanzaki Mika, a newcomer idol who gained popularity about three years ago. In less than half a year, she became the hottest idol at that time, with her beautiful appearance and wonderful voice..."

"Shut up, shut up."

Even though she knew her ability wasn't working, Tensyoin Miyuki continued to shout loudly, her voice mixed with anger and fear.

However, the terrifying voice didn't stop, but continued to torment Tensyoin Miyuki's nerves.

"But then, two years ago, rumors of a questionable relationship between her and a certain entertainment company's boss surfaced. As a result, her popularity plummeted. Unable to handle the blow, she lost her voice and eventually attempted suicide by cutting her wrists in the hospital. Ha, it's quite a fascinating experience, one that not just anyone can have."

As he spoke, the tall man chuckled to himself. But then his tone suddenly changed.

"In reality, isn't the unspoken rule between idols and entertainment company bosses quite common? There's really no need to make a big fuss about it. Besides, people actually know about it. They know that idols have all sorts of secrets that shouldn't be revealed. But even so, once those secrets are exposed, they immediately turn on them. Ah, fans can be so heartless. In their eyes, idols must be spotless. They can't tolerate even the smallest stain, just like someone with mysophobia. But what's strange is that as long as the secret isn't revealed, they can pretend it doesn't exist and passionately support that idol. And on that basis, they're even willing to spend a fortune. But once the idol's secret is exposed, they'll destroy them themselves, and then go look for a replacement. These so-called fans are just boring creatures, no, they're insane beings. There's no one crazier than them in this world. That's why they say the fanatical fans are terrifying."

"Shut up..."

No longer a shout, but a weak and slightly resigned voice.

Although she tightly covered her ears with both hands, it was useless. Once the memory resurfaced, it was not so easy to forget again.

However, neither her abilities nor her pleas were effective. The voice on the other end continued.

"Afterwards, it seems like you used your ability to make people think you were dead, but it doesn't matter, because the rest of your life will be even more exciting, haha!"

"Shut up, that's all, don't..."

At this point, it had become a pleading voice, but...

The tall man excitedly spoke the words that Tensyoin Miyuki feared the most.

"You... are the Original, right!"