Fake Idols Escapes
—I don’t have a brother.
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“You’re Child☆I’m Child☆”
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It’s a small live concert but the fans are still desperately cheering me on.
The one who drew my attention the most was Tatsuyuki-san, the first member of my fan club.
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A person who feels like an ideal older brother to me.
Must be nice.
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I’m StarChild.
I’m an idol.
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Before I knew it, I was already in high school.
I’m currently attending the [5th Gift Academy] a school dedicated to studying Gift.
I’m trying my best both as an idol and as a student here.
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I get a lot of fan letters. They’re all saying [You will be my Oshi for life!], [You’re what I’m living for!] [You’re the best!].
I no longer have the time to read all of them but their feelings were conveyed to me.
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Miko-san was all smiling saying [You’re going to keep growing! Man, my stocks are going up too].
Mom and grandma also said [We’re glad you get to become an idol], they’re happy for me.
They still can’t make peace with the fact that I have a Gift but it looks like they understand me.
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LeafChild said [It’s too hard to keep up with you now!? Now that’s a good rival!]. She complained but she also cheered for my success.
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Meanwhile, Tatsuyuki-san was smiling and said [It seems your [Feelings] are strong huh.]
He’s like an older brother who sometimes scolds me and gives kind words.
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Their voices gave me power.
They’re my source of energy.
I want to make them all happy.
I want everyone to be happy.
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I put that [Feeling] into StarChild’s songs.
I put that [Feeling] into StarChild’s words.
I put that [Feeling] into StarChild’s gestures.
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At school, I’m the same old Hosokawa Seiko.
But I’m also the StarChild everyone looks up to.
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Save for my brother……
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Even still, my life is smooth sailing.
It’s a satisfying life.
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“Everyon~e, Thank you for supporting StarChil~d!”
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[[YEAHHHHH]] Cheers rose in response to my words.
I’m tired, my voice is hoarse, and I’m all sweaty.
The make-up I applied is running because of all the sweat.
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But my life is fulfilling.
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I only use my Gift to switch between Hosokawa Seiko and StarChild.
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To my mom in heaven!
Look!
Your daughter is leading such a happy life!
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I’m thankful just for being alive!
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It was at the end of that refreshing concert.
That I saw shocking news on TV.
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It was a report of the death of a criminal Gift Holder.
My eyes were glued to the TV.
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Eh…..?
That person…..
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It was the report of the death of the Gift Holder [Akechi Hideyori].
TLN: And it begins……6 chapters of pain………..