Chapter 188 (2/2)
The lyrics didn’t seem too important, so I just sat back and enjoyed the music. But her constant twirling that revealed her panties was what held my attention most.
This is bad. I feel like I could spend hours watching this.
Is this a cult?
The entire hall was standing room only and before the audience members even entered the room, they were already chanting their love for their goddess, Sophie-chan.
I almost involuntarily joined their chanting but I was able to hold myself back. I think if Sophie-chan had asked me to build a pole for her on stage, the chanting would reach its max. If she were to start taking off her clothing, the entire room would start rioting.
A half an hour passed and Sophie-chan’s show was still ongoing. I positioned myself in the corner to avoid blocking any of the audience from viewing the show while still being able to appreciate Sophie-chan’s panmoro.
The only information I had about the show prior to attending was what Sophie-chan had told me herself.
She would only do one performance a day that lasted around half an hour. She didn’t possess either the stamina or desire to perform all day, and, likewise, the band wouldn’t be able to do so either.
Which is why I found myself backstage shortly after the show had ended.
I walked down the back hallway leading to the dressing room and knocked on the door.
“Excuse me, is Sophie-san available?”
Ah, I should’ve asked for Cyan-san.
I was beginning to doubt if there was anyone inside when I heard a voice from within.
“Oi, we aren’t taking in any random strangers off the street! Get lost!”
The door opened a crack and an intimidating voice greeted me.
It was one of the band members that was playing the flute on stage.
His face was more handsome than I expected after hearing his voice. He had short-cropped blonde hair and beautiful blue eyes. There was a rough look about him but that just added to his charm. I wouldn’t be surprised to see someone that looks like him leading a party out of the Adventurers’ Guild.
His body fit this image as well. I may have been unsure if the band members were knights before, but his well-toned body lent credence to that being a real possibility.
“Excuse me, I’d like to speak with Cyan-san for a moment….”
“Cyan-sama is resting! Now get going!”
I wasn’t expecting such a rude response, but I suppose it’s understandable. Sophie-chan is still the daughter of a noble family and allowing any random person to meet her could lead to disaster. However, the future will be troublesome if I can never speak with Sophie-chan.
“I’m sorry, but if you could just tell her Tanaka is here….”
“Shut up! Don’t you think Cyan-sama does enough for you performing each night on stage!? Asking for more of her time is just rude!”
“Ah, no, I think you’re misunderstanding….”
This is more annoying than I expected.
It’s obvious that he thinks I’m just another fan, and with Sophie-chan knowingly flashing her panties every day, I wouldn’t be surprised if she’s already attracted several stalkers.
“You’re still not going, are you? You can’t blame anybody but yourself for what’s about to happen.”
The man reached out from the crack in the door and grabbed onto my collar.
The moment I thought things had escalated too far, a fist came flying at my face.
“Aa….”
His fist connected with my right cheek.
And I was caught off-guard by how much it hurt.
I think it’s been since my first fight with Christina that I’ve felt any real pain.
“Do you get it now or do you want me to hit you again? The sight of you hanging around trying to get a few moments of Cyan-sama’s time is pathetic.”
As if the others inside finally noticed the commotion happening at the door, I heard the sound of heavy boots approaching us.
“Schael-san, you needn’t be so rough with my fans.”
That voice almost certainly belongs to Sophie-chan.
I think I know what’s going on here.
I could be completely off-base here, but this could be one of those situations where an idol uses a situation to increase the love her fans hold for her. She has her bodyguard rough up a harmless-looking fan and just as he’s at his most scared, she swoops in like a benevolent angel to save the day and heal his wounds. But I’d rather not be in any pain at all, so it’s not making me like her more.
But I could see how it would work on her more rabid fans.
“I’m sorry for the way you were treated. I’ll be sure to speak with him –”
The door opened the rest of the way and Sophie-chan appeared.
She was still wearing the uniform she was in on stage but had removed a few of the top buttons to create a more erotic appearance. Her collar bone was revealed and I could see the top of her breasts just peeking out from her open blouse.
This is also a part of the trap they’ve set up. If I hadn’t studied at Kabukichō, I’d probably have fallen for it.
“….”
She stopped in her tracks when she saw me standing here.
It’s rare to see her surprised but her surprised face is cute in its own way.
It was worth taking that punch.
“Ah, Cyan-sama, what a kind heart you possess! For you to show mercy to this commoner proves that following you was the right decision! I will vow once more to follow you for as long as my body draws breath!”
Schael attempted to continue the charade.
But Sophie-chan remained silent.
“…Cyan-sama? What’s wrong?”
He seems to have noticed that something was up.
Sophie-chan responded by muttering in a surprisingly subdued tone.
“The person you hit is…well, he’s Baron Tanaka. The ruler of this city.”
“…eh?”
The astounded face that Schael made was cuter than I expected.