Becoming a Boss Through School Idols

Lin Yuan Heshen was an utterly ordinary high school student. While passing a jewelry store in the middle of a robbery, he was unfortunately hit by a bullet and lost consciousness on the spot.

Just as he thought he was about to die young, a miracle happened: he was bound to something calling itself the Villain Development System, and his life was saved.

Looking at the final objective on the mission screen, Lin Yuan Heshen felt his heart surge. What high school boy hasn't fantasized about becoming a big shot in the underworld?

Tell him what to do: recruit followers, take over gangs, train loyal underlings?

With his heart pounding with excitement, Lin Yuan Heshen opened the beginner mission.

[Transfer to Teitan Middle School and register as a school idol]

Lin Yuan Heshen, ready to make big moves: ...?

To meet the requirements for forming a group and improve the efficiency of his missions, Lin Yuan Heshen followed the System's directions and created several secret identities.

[Secret Identity No. 1: Gloomy Vocalist]: The most inconspicuous student in the corner of Teitan Middle School is actually a hugely popular rookie idol?! With maxed-out songwriting skills and a voice like a siren, no one can resist a beautiful boy longing to be loved!

Conan, who had personally seen him knock out ten men in black with a single swift strike: ...Heh.

[Secret Identity No. 2: Sharp-Tongued Lead Dancer]: A once-in-a-century student at Namimori Middle School, allowed to skip class whenever he wants. He spits venom at everyone around him, but onstage he's actually an ultra-sweetheart who winks like crazy!

Sawada Tsunayoshi, who had endured his hellish training: Could I have just a little of our teacher's love...?

[Secret Identity No. 3: Gentle Face of the Group]: An extraordinary new student has transferred to Yokohama Middle School. They say that if he looks at you for five seconds, you'll fall in love with him!

Nakahara Chuuya, who had a gun held to his throat by him: Seriously? This guy?

[Secret Identity No. 4: Tsundere Catlike Team Captain]: The eternal reason to enroll at Rikkai University of Junior High. A hugely popular idol shows up with a grumpy kitten face to lead your cheer routine. Which tennis club member could resist?!

Yukimura, holding a sleeping kitty in his arms: True, you can't resist. :)

The moment they won the title of Japan's top idol group and took the stage at Tokyo Dome, Lin Yuan Hesheng, their manager, was invited up onstage. As he spoke passionately about how each idol had made it this far, how pure they were, and how they pursued nothing but their dreams of performing, a bullet whizzed past his cheek.

Before he could react, the secret identities he'd programmed with default protection protocols swarmed him and shielded him with professional precision. His underlings in the audience immediately rose to their feet, looking fierce. The words "We will protect our leader to the death" rang out through the microphone lying onstage, reaching every corner of Tokyo Dome.

Feeling the deathly silence in the venue, Lin Yuan Hesheng covered his face and spoke with his last shred of hope:

"This is actually a stage effect we planned. Do you believe me?"

#Who would believe that? Where's the fragile idol you promised us? Why are you moving like a bodyguard?

#Do you need a combat rating to be an idol these days?

#So yakuza idols really do exist...

- Love interest undecided. Candidates include Yukimura, Hiro, and Tsunayoshi.

- The school idol setup is inspired by Love Live! and Aikatsu!, while idol schedules and work are inspired by Ensemble Stars.

- The protagonist himself won't debut. He'll only work as a manager.

- The protagonist is at Nekoma, where he's the volleyball club manager, but volleyball isn't a major focus.

- A crossover with The Prince of Tennis, Katekyo Hitman Reborn!, Bungo Stray Dogs, Detective Conan, Haikyu!!, and various other slice-of-life and sports anime.

Theme: A brilliant future