I Was Possessed By An Unknown Manga

Bang!!

“Brother! Are you really going to carry out this ridiculous plan as it is?!”

Under the pressure of his sister, Minami, Akagi Shinjiro nodded solemnly and replied.

“There’s nothing I can do now that things have come to this. It’s my fault for not accounting for the variable, Minato Naoya.”

However, Minami did not accept that explanation.

“You can still revise the plan! You definitely have the ability to do so!”

“No, if we can’t perfectly control all the variables, our plan is practically full of loopholes. Honestly, it was a schedule that could only work if everything went perfectly.”

“Ugh…!”

Shinjiro quietly watched Minami, who bit her lip in frustration, and intertwined his fingers.

“Do you think that guy will move according to our wishes?”

When Minami murmured this with a worried expression, Shinjiro adjusted his glasses and replied.

“I know that guy well. No matter what, he’s someone who keeps his word once he makes it. No matter what the outcome is, he’ll definitely move in the direction we want.”

So, all they had to do was wait.

“To see who will raise the trophy after a fierce competition.”

‘How did it come to this?’

I clearly hadn’t intervened at all, yet as if they were waiting for the right moment, Naoya and Sasha declared their participation in the contest, and the scale of the beauty contest exploded like fireworks.

It wasn’t originally a contest meant to be held on such a grand scale, but the Student Council decided to sponsor it, or so I’d heard.

In any case, after such extensive promotion, the Ichijo Academy Beauty Contest opened with the support of countless students.

“Ladies and gentlemen! And hello to the students of Ichijo Academy! I am Momochi Satoru, the MC for this contest! And over here is our judge!”

“I am Akagi Shinjiro, the Vice President of the Student Council.”

“I’m Ayabe Nana, the President of the Newspaper Club. Please take good care of us♥”

“I’m Kim Yu-seong.”

Shouldn’t experts be the ones judging something like this?

Appointed as a judge on the spot, I awkwardly waved my hand and surveyed the crowd.

“Cough.”

I couldn’t help but let out a strange sound.

This was because the faces sitting in the audience were all too familiar.

‘Why are those people here?!’

No matter how many people could enter with invitations for the cultural festival, could they really all gather here at once?

I looked at the group of parents confidently sitting in the middle of the audience.

Starting with Karen’s father, Tojo Naoto, there was Rika’s father, Mr. Kishimoto, and her mother, Maria, as well as Sasha’s father, Ivan, and his wife, Boris, and Fuma Kotaro, all sitting in a row.

Their presence was truly overwhelming.

Looking closely, I noticed that other students were gradually avoiding their seats.

‘Those guys, they don’t seem like it, but their behavior patterns are surprisingly similar.’

I alternated glances between the God of Destruction and the Black Yaksha, considered legendary rivals, when suddenly someone tugged at my sleeve, forcing me to turn my head.

“Long time no see, Kim.”

The person who tugged my sleeve was none other than Senior Ayabe, who was sitting next to me.

“Ah, yes. It’s been a while, Senior.”

“Thanks to you interviewing for us, our Newspaper Club’s publication for the cultural festival became a huge hit. I want to thank you once again for that.”

“I didn’t do anything special. It was you who worked hard writing the article.”

“So, about that…”

“?”

“Could you possibly do an interview with Fuma Kotaro just once? It’s a lifelong wish!”

“Ah, that’s a bit…”

“Why?!”

“No, I’m not really close with that guy either.”

“That can’t be!”

As soon as she heard my answer, Senior Ayabe’s spirit seemed to deflate as she drooped her shoulders.

Unfortunately, there was nothing I could do.

Well, that was that.

“I didn’t know you’d be a judge for such a contest, Senior.”

As I smoothly changed the subject of our conversation, she answered in a lively voice as if it were nothing.

“The Vice President suggested it first. It would be a waste to miss out on such a fun opportunity.”

“The Vice President?”

“Yeah.”

When I looked at the Vice President with newfound curiosity, he chuckled and crossed his arms.

“Miss Ayabe has been in charge of the fashion section for three consecutive years in the school newspaper, showing her excellent sense of fashion. Her aesthetic sense is superb, so her perspective is truly reliable.”

“Hehe, it feels a bit embarrassing to hear such praise in front of others.”

“It’s a fact recognized by the President, so you can be as proud as you want.”

The Vice President and Senior Ayabe exchanged compliments and soon turned their attention forward upon hearing Satoru’s request for focus.

“Alright, now that we’ve finished introducing the judges, let’s officially begin the preliminary round! The long-awaited contestant number one! Here she comes!”

Pop!

The spotlight, specially prepared by the Drama Club for tomorrow’s performance, shone on the stage.

And stepping onto the brightly lit stage was someone I knew very well.

“Small in stature but with limitless potential hidden in her genes! The current Kendo Club President and the ‘Red Demon’ of Class 2-A, Tojo Karen!”

“Who’s a red demon?!”

Karen, dressed neatly, scolded Satoru, the MC, and then, perhaps becoming aware of the audience, introduced herself in a squeaky voice.

“My hobbies are flower arranging and tea ceremony. I look forward to your support.”

Thunderous cheers and applause erupted from the audience for Karen.

“So cute!”

“In today’s world, being flat-chested is a status! Don’t be discouraged!”

As Karen blushed and stepped back offstage, Satoru proceeded to introduce the next contestant.

“Next up is contestant number two! A blonde transfer student from Shizuoka! The lovely cutie dynamite girl loved by everyone! Kishimoto Rika!”

As Satoru called her name, Rika, who had been waiting below the stage, jumped up with a lively face.

“Peace☆! Peace☆! I’m Kishimoto Rika from Shizuoka! Please take good care of me!”

Her trademark smile, which brought happiness to those who would see it, earned her acclaim from the audience.

“Ah, just seeing her warms my heart.”

“Is this the goddess herself?”

“She’s my daughter, but she’s truly beautiful.”

“Oh? Whose daughter is Rika?”

Following Karen, Rika stepped back offstage, and contestants three, four, and five took the stage one after another.

Given the stunning appearances of the first two, the next three received relatively less attention, but the next contestant was remarkable from the very beginning.

“Yes! Amid the increasingly heated atmosphere, another dark horse has appeared! She will cool down this heat, like the north wind of Siberia! Please welcome contestant number six, Alexandra Ivanovna Romanova!”

Pop!

Instantly, all the lights in the venue went out.

However, they all lit up simultaneously, illuminating someone who had not been on stage just moments ago.

Her beautiful silver-blue hair sparkled in the light.

Her long arms and legs looked like those of a first-class dancer.

Moreover, like a foreigner, the size of her combat power was enormous.

She would probably be among the top five contenders in this contest.

Sasha stepped out confidently as soon as Satoru called her name, suddenly checking the microphone as she made a sound, and then gave a decidedly unique introduction.

“I’m Sasha, the star of class 2-B. I’m going to win this contest anyway, so I hope no one else dreams of winning. Oh, and if you want, I’d be willing to give up the prize money.”

It was indeed a shocking introduction.

Her biological father, Ivan, seemed accustomed to Sasha’s antics, simply smiling widely as he watched her on stage.

Finally, Sasha’s turn passed, and the most anticipated person in the contest appeared.

“The main character always appears later! Here comes the strongest contender in this contest, the beloved idol of everyone! Contestant number seven, Minato Naoya!”

Waaah!!

As if it had just been a rehearsal until now, the audience erupted with thunderous applause and cheers.

The energy exceeded that of all the contestants who had appeared until now.

Finally, Minato Naoya, stepping lightly onto the stage, greeted everyone with a refreshing smile that made anyone who saw her feel happy.

“Everyone~ Hello~ I feel truly honored to participate in this contest after such a long time! I’m not sure if I can win, but I hope we can all embody the spirit of fair play! Aja! Aja!”

Her perfect stage presence and eye contact captivated the audience, embodying the term “heavenly celebrity” to the fullest.

Watching Naoya, Senior Ayabe, who was sitting next to me, made the following comment.

“Wow, she’s a complete pro! She’s like a goddess!”

It seemed that evaluations from someone of the same gender were much more objective.