Stage 3-1

**Stage 3-1** is a story stage of Chapter 3: Idol Power.

*The sky was grey,
and I buried my head in my lap.
Suddenly,
someone stroked my head.*

*I raised my head*

*and saw a little bear
handing over a candy to me.
He just looked at me,
his head aslant
and didn't say a word.*

*Having the sweet candy, I smiled to him.*

*We sat beside the bed
and looked at the sky
as it gradually got clear.*

* I woke up bright and early this morning.
* **MC**: Thinking of visiting Kiro today, I found it a bit hard to fall asleep...
* And surprisingly, I had an interesting dream.
* I checked the messages on my phone, checking to make sure what happened yesterday wasn't an illusion.
* Yesterday night
* **Kiro**: Found you, Miss Chips.
* I rubbed my eyes, subconsciously thinking I must have seen something wrong.
* But Kiro's avatar is still there on my message list, with that big V beside his name.
* What? Is there anything wrong with being followed by a superstar?
* **MC**: Will... people dox me on the internet? Will I be able to work as usual tomorrow?
* I posted some content about Miracle Finder before... I hope it won't affect the show.
* I took a deep breath, prepared to face any possible backlash, and then I tapped to see the 99+ comments.
* **Ro's Heart**: Hey, Kiro followed the producer of Miracle Finder. Will I see my favorite star on my favorite show?
* **Others**: Looking for a ticket! Who has a ticket to Miracle Finder?
* **Watermelon in Summer**: I love this! Are you recruiting staff? I have a college degree.
* Everyone is talking about Miracle Finder. What a relief.
* And now that I think about it, ever since Kiro started in the business, he's never had any negative press.
* Public opinion never goes sour on anything connected to him.
* **Paparazzi**: Kiro Escorts Girl to Hotel Late at Night. Pics & It Did Happen.
* **Comment**: Kiro is so considerate. So late, and he still makes sure his staff gets to their hotel safely.
* **Paparazzi**: Exclusive! Kiro Caught Napping on Film Set!
* **Comment**: Kiro has been working so hard. He really needs some rest. He looks so cute while he's sleeping.
* **Comment**: Our Kiro has a right to act like a diva. I'd watch him diva it up all day long!
* **MC**: He's like a little sun with no dark spot at all.
* **MC**: No wonder people say he has a superpower. He really is loved by everybody...
* I felt it myself today.
* I thought a while and replied to Kiro's message.
* **MC**: I still can't believe it... Are you really Kiro?
* Before long, he replied.
* **Kiro**: Of course it's me. I bet you were really surprised...
* **MC**: Yeah, really... but how did you find me?
* **Kiro**: That is a superhero's secret. I cannot reveal it, even to you.
* **MC**: ... Fine, whatever.
* **MC**: Still thanks for following me. It's brought quite a few fans to Miracle Finder.
* **Kiro**: That's because Miracle Finder is a great show! My fans and I have great taste.
* **MC**: Haha, what a loyal following.
* **Kiro**: Can you tell me what's gonna be on the next show?
* **MC**: Top secret! Otherwise you wouldn't watch the new episode.
* And actually... recently I haven't had much time to work on Miracle Finder. I'm not too clear on that myself.
* **Kiro**: Has something happened?
* **MC**: Well... right now I have this variety show in the planning. It's a bit thorny...
* As soon as I think about the hopeless show plan, I feel discouraged.
* **Kiro**: A variety show?
* **MC**: Yeah, so?
* **Kiro**: Do you want to visit me tomorrow? I'll be taping Project X.
* **MC**: Project X?! Really?
* It's the most popular variety show in recent years.
* It's dominated its time slot for so long. Quite rare for this genre.
* It seems that they never run out of interesting ideas.
* To be able to visit a recording of that show? If it was a dream, I'd wake up laughing.
* **Kiro**: Absolutely. Let me send you the address.
* My mood always gets better after a talk with Kiro.
* **MC**: I should let Anna know that I'm going on a set visit tomorrow.
* I dialed Anna's number.
* **Anna**: Project X?! Visiting Kiro?! At this time of night-- are you sure you're not sleep talking?
* **MC**: ... Check social media. I'm a bit of an internet celebrity now.
* **Anna**: ...
* **Anna**: You... Alright. But don't forget that we don't have one word written for that show plan yet.
* **MC**: Yeah, but visiting the hottest show on TV should give me some inspiration, right?
* **Anna**: Oh, right. City News wants us to work with them long-term. Might as well try to dig up some juicy stories.
* **Anna**: Loveland TV is our most important client right now. Keep that in mind.