I was bullied and wanted to die, but then I inherited the power of a great magician and started traveling between another world and Japan.-Chapter 58

The Live Concert

Eastern Word Smith/I was bullied and wanted to die, but then I inherited the power of a great magician and started traveling between another world and Japan./Chapter 58
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"Hey, Abe-kun, over here!"

"Sorry, sorry, I’m a bit late."

"It’s fine. Watanabe and I just got here ourselves."

It’s Sunday morning, and we’re meeting up at the park near the station. Today, we’re all heading to a live concert featuring Sayama-san and her idol group.

"Alright, let’s head to the station."

After meeting up with Abe and Watanabe, we’ll travel to the station near the venue, where we’ll meet Kawabata-san and my comrade, Iijima-san.

"To think that Kawabata-san and the famous Sayama Yukari were best friends back in middle school…"

"Yeah, I didn’t even know that until recently. That means there are probably more people at our high school who went to the same middle school as Sayama Yukari. I’m so jealous!"

Watanabe, it would be creepy if you knew what middle school she went to.

I’ve already told Abe and Watanabe about Sayama-san and Kawabata-san being childhood friends and how I got to know Sayama-san. As for Iijima-san, I vaguely mentioned how we met, skipping over the stalker part since even that wasn’t entirely clear.

"Oh, looks like Kawabata-san is already here."

"Good morning, Tachihara-kun, Abe-kun, Watanabe-kun."

"Good morning, Kawabata-san."

"Ah, good morning!"

"Morning."

"Now we’re just waiting for Iijima-san. There’s still a bit of time before the meeting hour."

"Huff, huff… Sorry to keep you waiting!"

Just then, Iijima-san arrives, his large frame lumbering toward us. It’s nostalgic. I remember how, back in the day, I’d get winded just from a little running. Plus, sweating buckets after just a short jog—it’s tough being on the heavier side.

"No worries. We all just got here. Everyone, this is Iijima-san. We met a little while ago."

"Nice to meet you, I’m Abe. Looking forward to today!"

"I’m Watanabe. Let’s have fun together!"

"I’m Iijima. Thanks for letting me join. I know I’m a bit older than you all, but I’d appreciate it if you treated me casually."

"…You kind of remind me of someone."

"…Yeah, back then, Tachihara-kun was about the same size, right?"

It’s true—I used to have a similar physique. Seeing him now stirs a faint sense of nostalgia.

"You’re Kawabata-san, right? Tachihara-san told me about you. I’m so sorry for scaring you and causing trouble."

Iijima-san bows deeply to Kawabata-san. This is their first time meeting face-to-face.

"Nice to meet you. I’m Kawabata. Tachihara-kun told me about the situation. I wasn’t too scared, so it’s okay. But please make sure to apologize properly to Yukari."

"Of course. I deeply regret causing trouble for Yukari-san as well and will apologize to her personally."

It seems Iijima-san was intent on apologizing to Kawabata-san and Sayama-san for frightening them. Kawabata-san seems willing to forgive him.

"…Wait, what’s going on?"

"So you all know each other?"

"Well, it’s a long story."

Abe and Watanabe look baffled, but I’ll skip explaining—it’s too much trouble.


"So, since this is a big venue with assigned seating, we don’t have to worry about positioning too much. At smaller live houses, it’s usually standing room only, and the front is packed with hardcore fans. You need to be careful in those areas."

"Got it."

"Also, in smaller venues, the front rows sometimes have people shouting calls or dancing along with the performance. If you prefer watching quietly, staying near the back or by the walls is best."

"Watanabe-kun, you’re really knowledgeable about this!"

"N-no, it’s just normal stuff."

Yeah, most people wouldn’t know this. Judging by Watanabe’s explanation, attending a live concert solo sounds daunting. Luckily, we’ve got assigned seats today, so there’s nothing to worry about.

"By the way, Iijima-san, have you been to a live concert before?"

"Yeah, I once went to a different group’s concert to see if someone like me could fit in. But the heat, the energy, and the stares from people around me made it clear concerts aren’t made for fat guys like me. That was my first and last time."

"Don’t worry! Today, we’re all going together, and the seating is assigned. You’ll be fine!"

Society can be harsh toward people with bigger builds. Thankfully, we’re in a group of five today, so he shouldn’t feel out of place.


"Wow, this venue is huge!"

"‘Thank You Girls’ is a really popular idol group right now. They used to perform at smaller venues, but they’ve come such a long way."

We enter the venue and find our seats. Abe’s right—it’s an enormous place. Back when I was escorting Sayama-san, the venues were much smaller. Since today is Sunday, it makes sense they’d perform at a larger venue. Judging by Watanabe’s knowledge, he might’ve been a fan of this group from the start.

"After the concert, they sell photos and merchandise. If you’re willing to pay, you can even take a polaroid with them, so it’s good to decide who you want to take a picture with in advance."

"Whoa, that’s awesome. You can get that close?"

"Yeah, they even hold handshake events sometimes. The appeal of these idol groups is how accessible they feel!"

So that’s how it works, huh? Oh, the lights are dimming. Looks like the concert is about to start.