Give children a little self-destruction shock to their worldview.

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Arisu Akari sat in the corner, not bothering to talk to the other contestants. After all, she was from Weird City, and her position was different from that of contestants from other cities, so it was normal for her to be unpopular.

Akari Arisu isn't the type of person who wants to make friends everywhere she goes.

However... her gaze fell on the person sitting in another corner.

This was the first time she had seen another contestant from Weird City.

The other person was leaning against the corner of the wall, their body wrapped in a large linen cloak, not a single inch of skin was exposed, and they were unusually quiet.

Whether it was Arisu Akari's imagination or not, the other person sat stiffly and quietly in the corner, like a corpse.

What a strange guy. Is this what he wore on stage?

To put it in perspective, this backstage area is like a chaotic battle scene from a crossover movie celebrating the 10th anniversary of a certain tokusatsu series.

Akari Arisu checked the time; there were less than ten minutes left before the other person went on stage.

Come to think of it, the other contestant is now being avoided by other players just like me, and maybe his stiffness is because he's really nervous.

Let's try to strike up a conversation. The other person seems to be a very nice and generous person. They even offered to take the three of us on the airship before.

After hesitating for a moment, Arisu Akari still went over.

She walked up to another contestant and greeted him in a friendly manner: "Hello, I'm Arisu Akari. Thank you for the airship, otherwise I would still be on the road today."

The person completely covered by the cloak seemed a little slow to react, taking a beat to realize that Arisu Akari was talking to her.

All that could be seen was a pale, almost rashe-like face slowly rising from under the cloak, its strangely black eyes staring intently at Arisu Akari.

Honestly, Arisu Akari was taken aback.

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Although the other person is indeed very good-looking, isn't this a bit scary? I feel like their pupils are a little different from normal people's... they seem a bit unfocused.

"..: Hello, I'm Mayumi Haga."

"One second the other person was expressionless, the next second, they suddenly seemed like a different person, revealing a light, airy smile."

The black-haired girl smiled brightly and extended her hand to Arisu Akari, and the two shook hands.

Mayumi Haga's face was indeed very lethal. When she smiled, the inexplicably cold aura vanished, and it seemed as if tiny stars were twinkling around her.

Akari Arisu was startled.

I thought he was the gloomy type, but he's actually so cheerful.

"Hello...Arisu Akari was actually frightened."

Mayumi Haga seemed to notice the time. She stood up, supporting herself on her knees, and dusted herself off.

As she stood up, the brim of her cloak slipped down, revealing slightly pointed ears, and a magnificent blue-gold earring on her left ear swayed slightly with her movement.

There seemed to be a fish shadow flashing among the gemstones set in the earrings.

Her bangs were slightly parted to the side, and her forehead was adorned with a beautiful dark gold crystal ornament. There were also mysterious patterns on the corners of her eyes, which made her look even more ethereal.

Although she was not like an ordinary person, she was not as alluring as a fairy.

Even unusual makeup on her face only adds a layer of sanctity to her appearance.

"Hugs. I still want to chat, but it's almost our turn—no, I'm going on stage."

"Haga Mayumi apologized with her hands clasped together, very sincerely."

As for the unconscious slip of the tongue, Arisu Akari didn't pay much attention to it.

Arisu Akari hadn't expected the other person to be such a cheerful person. So why had she been hiding behind a cloak all this time...? But before she could even ask, Haga Mayumi was called away by the staff to wait in the wings.

The latter responded and walked out, casually patting Arisu Akari on the shoulder.

Mayumi Haga cheered on Akari Arisu: "Let's do our best together!"

Akari Arisu responded with a positive and optimistic attitude: "Okay!"

"Haga Mayumi waved and walked away."

When the previous contestants came on stage, Arisu Akari didn't pay attention to the performances of the other opponents.

But this Mayumi Haga really piqued her interest.

When Mayumi Haga went on stage, she stood in the waiting area, curiously looking up at the stage.

Meanwhile, Hitomi Tono and Yu Kagura watched dozens of contestants' performances, and their initial excitement turned into fatigue.

"When will we get to Juri?" Hitomi Tono asked softly, biting on the straw of her cola.

Kagura Yu thought for a moment: "There are only about fifty contestants from the Strange City who will be appearing, so it should be soon."

"Hungry..." The pink-haired idiot felt bored and puffed out his cheeks to take a big gulp of cola.

Suddenly, she saw an incredibly familiar face step onto the stage with an unfamiliar, radiant smile.

"Pfft—" Just as she couldn't help but spit out her drink, the host was introducing the contestants: "Next up, please welcome contestant number 54, Mayumi Haga, from Weird City!"

Tono Hitomi stared in disbelief: ".."...Wait, who is this?"

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Zombie Idol Mayumi Haga

"Who is this?" Tono Hitomi looked at Mayumi Haga on stage, who was incredibly cheerful and had a bright smile like a real idol, and her voice was higher than usual for business purposes. She began to wonder if she was still half asleep.

That's a real bow!

?

Is it a real bow?

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How could Mayumi possibly make such an expression?

And those overly lively little gestures—when they appear on Mayumi, her character is completely ruined!

Could a shift in the world line really change Mayumi's stubborn temperament?

...wrong.

Hitomi Tono wiped the cola that had sprayed from her mouth and realized that she might have a very limited understanding of Mayumi Haga.

She remembered the "Haga Mayumi" she had seen in the dream created by the Frog Dream Clown.

Before the calamity struck, Mayumi Haga was just a child who was a little more mature than her peers.

She would also play the accordion for others at the inn where she stayed, tapping her toes to the beat and softly singing along.

Yes...right.

Mayumi isn't as boring as she seems, is she?

Mayumi's voice is very pleasant to listen to; whether it's deep or high-pitched, it's soothing to the ears. She also has a great figure, with coordinated limbs and strong stamina.

She has a super pretty smile... r8MIA Maybe Mayumi really wants to be an idol from the bottom of her heart? In the timeline where she wasn't adopted by Rika-nee, Mayumi might have been adopted by someone else, and that guardian would be more responsible than Rika-nee, so they would encourage Mayumi to bravely pursue her dreams.

For various reasons, Mayumi finally decided to stand on this stage she had always dreamed of, and forget the shadows of the past!

How touching... This is wonderful! Hitomi Tono's expression went from disbelief and surprise to confusion, then uncertainty, and then, as if she were imagining something, her eyes reddened, and she kept wiping away tears of relief and joy.

She cheered loudly from the audience: "Go, Mayumi Haga!"

"You must realize your dream—!" The loud voice startled Kagura Yu, who was standing next to her: ".-..What's wrong with this person?"

Mayumi Haga on the stage also noticed this side. For some reason, her expression seemed to be slightly subtle for a moment, but she still smiled back at them.

The host cleared his mind, brought the focus back, and began to cue the flow of the program.

"Mayumi Haga, from the City of Strange Things, please give a three-minute self-introduction and talent demonstration."

"As soon as the countdown began, Mayumi Haga immediately took off her cloak."

She appeared to be perfectly human, but her face was deathly pale, and she was dressed primarily in white clothing with subtle gold patterns.

Mayumi Haga of the Strange City calls herself a "zombie idol".

The reason her complexion didn't look like a real person's was because she had been dead for many years and had only recently been dug up from the ground.

For some reason, this stiff body was still able to move. Just as it crawled out from underground, it picked up a flyer for the World's Number One Idol Contest and decided to participate.

After she removed her cloak, everyone noticed that there were indeed rough stitches on her neck, and the skin color at the seams was slightly different.

Then, he took off the leather glove on his left hand, revealing that his entire left hand had turned into white bones, but they were beautifully white, somewhat like the color of white jade.

It seems the body has undergone special treatment to prevent decay.

However, there was nothing that could be done about the rotten parts. After removing all the rotten flesh, the bones were also whitened.

Kagura Yu: "..."

.no.

"Where did these zombies come from in this world?"

And why do zombies have to be idols?!

Were you born in Saga?

However, Hitomi Tono, standing beside him, was moved to tears, completely absorbed in this logic: "So that's how it is... Even if it means dying, one should become an idol. That's so inspiring..." "...?" Someone actually believed that?

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How easily can they be fooled!

?

Kagura Yu looked at the silly boy next to her in disbelief. Didn't this guy know Haga Mayumi?

?

Don't just accept these strange settings on your own.

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Didn't you see the other viewers all had expressions like, "Oh no, another eccentric idol?"

At this moment, whispers began to circulate among the mentors.

Ain's seat was still empty, as if something came up at the last minute.

The other four mentors were clearly quite interested in this setup, whispering among themselves for a while before Bei Qie finally continued the process.

"Haga, even as a zombie, you insist on standing here. Your belief is truly moving."

"The white-haired mentor said."

"But this is a competition after all, and we still need to let our strength speak for itself."

She gestured for Mayumi Haga to begin singing as soon as possible.

The latter understood and indicated that the music could begin.

A burst of powerful music rang out, and Mayumi Haga picked up the microphone and confidently announced, "Please enjoy, 'The Art of Summoning Souls with Flowers (徒花口マ>) Part 1'."

Dead Land (Beyond which one hangs, with nowhere to return to the dead). -- Kagura Yu: ...You even put a zombie idol theme song on it!

However, it must be said that Mayumi Haga on stage does indeed have a solid foundation in singing.

The other party's noise was unexpectedly rich and textured, a beautiful sound that seemed impossible for a human to produce, leaving the audience in an inescapable state of intoxication.

Rather than saying the sound was like a musical instrument, it was more like the legendary sirens singing, capable of stealing your soul.

Completely professional noise!

It's completely different from the typical person's big white hair!

The skill is exceptional, and it possesses an irresistible, almost magical charm!

Even the most energetic anime opening theme is sung with a captivating quality, making your soul seem to resonate with it...

...What are you resonating with? What are you resonating with? Why would living people resonate with the dead?

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Kagura Yu feels like something's off about her; every single thing about her is a point of contention.

After the performance ended, Mayumi Haga on stage didn't break a sweat, nor did she even pant... That's right, the human body doesn't need to breathe, so she didn't even need to take a breath.

Her bright eyes looked towards the judges' table, waiting for their comments, and she nervously pursed her lips, looking like a complete newcomer.