Chapter 277: It's, It's Quite Sudden
Becoming idols was something Honoka and the others had never thought about until Kaede brought it up today.
Eriri was also stunned by Kaede's words, and asked doubtfully, "Kaede-kun, can they really do it?"
"I think there's no problem," Kaede said with a smile, looking at the silent girls, "First, in terms of dance, your sense of rhythm and flexibility are excellent, and you have a very good foundation. Then, in terms of appearance, each of you is outstanding, meeting all the standards for an idol. As for singing... I imagine you're not bad either. Although I haven't heard you sing specifically, I've heard Honoka hum, and her pitch is accurate."
Although he couldn't sing himself, he understood these things a bit, and he was clear about pitch and such.
Not to mention, he was evaluating Honoka and the others; there would definitely be no mistakes.
Eriri thought about it, and if singing wasn't a problem either, then it really seemed possible.
She looked at the girls opposite her; in terms of appearance and figure, they were definitely not inferior to, and even surpassed, the popular idols of today.
Hashimoto Kanna, originally hailed as a beauty seen once in a millennium, is still beautiful now, but to broaden her acting range, she no longer cares about her looks, developing towards comedy roles, even filming the live-action Gintama.
If Honoka and Kotori really became idols, they would definitely be explosively popular.
Unfortunately, these girls were still middle school students. When faced with such a question, they instinctively chose to avoid it without even thinking.
Imagining herself as an idol, dancing on stage in a performance outfit, Umi was so startled that her chopsticks dropped onto the table. She shook her head frantically: "No, no, no, I can't do it!"
Kotori also blushed, shaking her head gently, her meaning self-evident.
Honoka thought for a long time and then said, "Hmm~~~ It seems a bit difficult. Being an idol seems very tiring, so I'd rather not. And I saw online that it's easy to encounter hidden... hidden... what was that called again?"
Yukiho, beside her, said, "That's called 'casting couch'!"
"Oh! Right, right, right, that's it!"
Honoka suddenly realized: "I feel it's very dangerous for girls to get into that. I think it's better not to, hmm, better not to."
Eriri also nodded in agreement: "That's right. If a girl doesn't have some ability, the mental fortitude to resist temptation, or some background, going into the entertainment industry is really quite dangerous."
Kaede didn't say much more. He hadn't originally intended for the girls to become idols right now; he just wanted to plant a seed in their minds. If Otonokizaka really got into trouble later, then the story of becoming idols to save the school could unfold, and he, as a former Love Live! fan, could also help out.
After dinner, everyone rested well. As a result, Honoka, who had eaten too much, sat on the sofa feeling like she was about to fall asleep.
"Ugh ha~~~ I get so sleepy after eating my fill... I'll just sleep for a bit~~~"
With that, she really closed her eyes and leaned on Yukiho's shoulder, not even caring about the Cat lying on her lap.
"Sister! How can you sleep?"
Yukiho pushed Honoka's shoulder, saying helplessly, "We're guests, and you're actually going to sleep?"
"Hehe, I'm full, you know~~~"
Seeing Honoka like this, Eriri smiled and said, "If you're sleepy, don't force yourself to stay awake. My old bedroom is always empty, and there are clean futons, so go rest there."
"Can I?"
"Of course you can. Come, I'll take you."
Eriri got up, picked up Golza from Honoka's lap, and led Honoka to her former bedroom.
The room was always cleaned, and the futons were regularly aired out, so using them directly was perfectly fine.
Entering the room, Honoka curiously observed the bedroom.
"Oh~ So when Sister Eriri and Kaede-nii moved in, you initially slept separately? I thought you always slept together."
"No, we didn't!"
Eriri retorted, then took out the bedsheets and duvet from the closet and spread them on the bed.
"Alright, Honoka, you have a good nap. We'll wake you up when it's time."
"Yay! Thank you, Sister Eriri!"
Honoka cheered, then flopped onto the bed, took off her outer clothes and pants, and burrowed under the covers.
Umi, Kotori, and Yukiho, standing at the door, saw Honoka quickly burrow in, her eyes happily narrowed, and all showed helpless expressions.
Coming out with the Cat in her arms, Eriri smiled and said, "Alright, let Honoka sleep well. We'll play our own games."
Closing the door so Honoka could have a good nap, the others went to the living room.
After sitting down, Eriri asked, "What should we play this afternoon? Let's find something interesting to do!"
Something interesting, huh? What should it be?
Kaede pondered for a moment, then revealed a mischievous smile.
"Everyone, I have a suggestion."
Five minutes later, the living room curtains were drawn, the entire room darkened, and the projector was turned on, casting an image onto the unfurled screen.
Sitting with her legs tucked in beside Umi, Kotori whispered, "W-why are we watching a horror movie? It's quite sudden."
Indeed, it was quite sudden.
However, what Kotori didn't notice was that Umi hadn't said a single word from the moment the horror movie suggestion was made until now.
Leaning against the cushion, Kaede saw Umi's expression and felt a little like laughing, but he held back in the end.
Holding the remote control, he said, "You guys don't seem to watch horror movies much, do you? Then let's find an old movie to watch.
Even if you haven't seen it, you probably know the story."
He had a feeling that holding a horror movie viewing at home would become a regular event in the future; everyone's different reactions would be very interesting.
With that, he pressed play, and the movie began.
When it came to classic horror movies, there was no doubt that "The Ring" would be the first choice.
Although the girls hadn't seen it, they had some understanding and wouldn't be completely clueless or scared from beginning to end.
Taking a sip of hot cocoa, Yukiho said softly, "This is my first time watching a horror movie like this; it feels quite fresh."
Although she was a little scared at first, after calming down, Yukiho felt that with everyone watching together, she had nothing to be afraid of alone, and her mindset immediately adjusted.
However, Sonoda Umi wasn't so lucky.
She was inherently a traditional girl who hadn't been exposed to many things, and horror movies were one of them.
As the movie slowly unfolded, the girl's hands, clutching Kotori's sleeve, barely let go; it was clear she was truly terrified.