The rumor of Streep’s performance, which emerged alongside the exquisite dance of Queen Flolia, spread throughout the town on the Fifth Floor and across the continent overnight.
However, due to Miku’s successful performance, the Management Layer was operating as usual, having anticipated such an outcome.
Of course, Miku was informed of the audience’s positive reception to her performance. However, as they had observed the audience’s reactions in the theater after the performance firsthand, they did not delve into the details of the rumors.
The topic of discussion within the Management Layer revolved around the barrier used in the theater rather than the rumors that had spread across the continent.
“It’s good that it went quite well.”
As Towa said this with a bright smile, seemingly in good spirits, Shurein nodded in agreement beside her.
“Indeed. At least it was contained to a level the audience could appreciate.”
If Miku’s performance were heard by someone unaccustomed to it, they would be completely mesmerized, to the point of forgetting it ever happened.
The fact that this did not occur meant that the barrier operation for this occasion could be considered successful.
However, it was not as if there were no dissatisfaction.
The primary source of dissatisfaction, as expected, was Felicia, Miku’s teacher.
“However, it seems that the young lady’s control over her own charm was not successful.”
Felicia’s role included teaching Miku the techniques of Streep and singing, as well as controlling her charm.
Peach was also involved in this, but Felicia’s responsibility was greater.
This was because Miku’s charm was largely influenced by her Siren heritage.
Felicia’s remorse stemmed from the fact that Miku had been unable to suppress her charm to any significant degree during the theater performance.
“Ugh. But this is something that comes with practice. Perhaps she just needs more experience?”
In the Succubus village, they would intentionally expose individuals to their charm in front of villagers to help them control it.
Villagers who were accustomed to receiving charm could easily deal with it.
“That may be true, but if I may say so, I hope it doesn’t turn out like Peach’s situation?”
Kousuke’s words, in a sense, touched upon Peach’s past.
He brought up her past here with Peach and Miku in mind.
He felt that Peach was still affected by her past and was keeping Miku at a distance. Therefore, despite the risk, Kousuke dared to voice his thoughts.
As expected, Peach’s face twitched slightly. After taking a deep breath, she replied,
“Perhaps so.”
“No, I’m sorry. I’m not blaming you, Peach. I just suddenly thought, perhaps you’re misunderstanding the nature of Miku’s power?”
Peach blinked at Kousuke’s statement.
“What do you mean?”
“This is just speculation, but perhaps the nature of your charm, Peach, and Miku’s are different… or so I thought?”
As he spoke, Kousuke himself seemed to find the idea strange and tilted his head. At that moment, what Kousuke said was purely an intuitive feeling, with no basis for it.
Mitsuki, who had been listening to Kousuke’s words, interjected, which was unusual for her.
“That might be possible.”
“Mitsuki?”
“Do you remember? It was because of the Vampire’s influence on Peach that the seal couldn’t be maintained in the village.”
Kousuke and Shurein nodded at Mitsuki’s explanation.
After confirming their understanding, Mitsuki continued.
“But with Miku, as long as she’s living a normal life, the seal is functioning properly. In other words, at that point, it can be said that the nature of her power is different from Peach’s, don’t you think?”
When Mitsuki said this, the others had expressions of surprise.
They had completely forgotten, but unlike Peach, Miku’s charm was properly sealed when she wasn’t performing Streep, just as Mitsuki said.
Thinking about it that way, Kousuke’s observation that the nature of Peach’s charm was different was not a mistake.
“I see. So, does that mean it’s better to let her perform in front of people more often to gain experience?”
“That might be the case. At least, I, who listen to her performances every day, am not affected to that extent.”
Felicia, as Miku’s teacher who heard her Streep daily, agreed with Kousuke, who was tilting his head.
Felicia felt that once Miku became accustomed to performing in front of people, she would be able to control her charm effectively.
Flolia, who had been listening to the conversation so far, crossed her arms with a thoughtful expression.
“Hmm. Then the problem becomes how to get her accustomed to performing in public.”
For Miku to become accustomed, it would be less effective if Felicia, Peach, or even Kousuke, who had performed several times, were her audience.
This meant that Miku needed to perform in front of people who were largely unaccustomed to her performances.
Kousuke, pondering where such a place might be, was asked by his son, who tilted his head slightly.
“Is it not possible for her to perform in each of the villages?”
From Towa’s perspective, it was as if Kousuke and the others hadn’t thought of this.
However, upon hearing Towa’s words, Kousuke and the others had expressions of surprise.
It wasn’t that they had forgotten about the villages within the tower, but they hadn’t thought of utilizing them for Miku’s sake.
However, as Towa rightly pointed out, each village would likely understand and accept the situation to some extent, given their circumstances.
With Towa’s proposal, Peach turned to Shurein and Colette with a pleading gaze.
“Don’t make that face. I will ask the people of my village. Besides, if it’s a charm they don’t possess, there will likely be those interested.”
Vampires were not unrelated to the power of charm. Shurein believed that in addition to Kousuke’s request, there would be those willing to cooperate.
Shurein’s words, however, caused Colette to frown.
“What about the Elves? They generally don’t interact with other races.”
“That’s true. …Ah, I see.”
Flolia, with a look that suggested she had an idea, turned to Colette with an inquisitive expression.
“No, if we approach it from the perspective of spirits, wouldn’t some be interested?”
Spirits played a significant role in Miku’s Streep performances.
Even Elves, who were generally uninterested in other races, studied spirits from various perspectives.
“That might be a good idea.”
Colette nodded in agreement with Flolia’s sudden idea.
They didn’t know how many people would be interested, but a target audience for Miku’s performance had at least been identified.
If they could also gain the cooperation of the people from the Succubus village, they would likely be able to perform a considerable number of times.
Furthermore, they also knew that by using the barrier that had been successful in the theater performance, the impact on those who heard the performance could be suppressed.
The rest would depend on how quickly Miku became accustomed to performing in front of people.
Thus, Miku’s Streep performances were about to take a significant step forward.
It was concluded that Miku would be unable to progress without becoming accustomed to performing in front of people.
While this may sound similar to a previous situation, this is a hurdle they must overcome.
The adults would do their best as long as Miku desired it.
