Mash-up Anime World: Creating the SCP Foundation to Contain Anomalies

Boochi didn't stay in her daze for long before reality pulled her back. The vision was wonderful, but completely unattainable!

She simply didn't have the courage to face such a massive audience.

At that moment, however, Haruto suddenly handed Little Loneliness a pair of glasses.

Hitori held the glasses, feeling puzzled.

"Excuse me, what is this...?"

Haruto didn't answer, only gesturing for her to try them on.

Still confused, Hitori put the glasses on.

In the next instant, the world before her eyes changed drastically.

Everything in the room seemed to be overlaid with an anime-like filter, making it appear just like a manga. More importantly, when she looked at the others, they had transformed into various anthropomorphic figures—such as a child's guitar, a pumpkin, and a little train.

Hitori's eyes widened in astonishment.

"This! This is amazing!" she exclaimed excitedly.

If this was how the world looked, even facing an unfamiliar audience wouldn't seem so scary.

The other three gathered around, curiously examining the glasses.

"What is this?"

Ijichi Nijika asked, intrigued.

"A type of smart glasses connected to a cloud platform. The AI automatically processes the visuals before displaying them to the user," Haruto explained.

"The current filter is a children's filter, typically used for kids under six years old... cough Anyway, it should help Boochi somewhat with her social anxiety."

Hearing this, the other three widened their eyes in shock. Something like this actually exists?!

"Um... are there more?"

Kita asked hesitantly.

Even Ijichi Nijika looked over with anticipation.

Even Ryo, who was usually indifferent, turned her gaze toward him.

Haruto was momentarily speechless.

But he quickly understood.

Though the three weren't socially anxious like Boochi, they still lacked experience performing on large stages. Facing fifty-five thousand people in the Tokyo Dome was daunting.

So, he took out three more pairs of glasses and handed them over, also teaching them how to adjust the filters.

In truth, these glasses were a product of the Foundation.

They were originally designed as countermeasures for dealing with Shy Guy (SCP-096).

The initial concept was that the AI would scan images in real-time, detect the face of Shy Guy, and blur it before the user could see it.

However, after testing, the device was proven ineffective.

Even though the glasses successfully censored Shy Guy's face in real-time, he still entered a rampage and tore apart the test subject.

Later, the Foundation theorized that although the AI processing delay was only 0.03 seconds—imperceptible to the human eye—it was enough for Shy Guy to sense that someone had seen his face.

But that was beside the point...

After handing over the four failed experimental products, Haruto gave them some words of encouragement before leaving the backstage area.

"President, you've really helped a lot..."

Miyako said sincerely.

If the four girls could overcome their stage fright, the performance would undoubtedly be amazing.

"Well, I was the one who caused this trouble in the first place," Haruto said with a smile, waving his hand casually before saying goodbye to Saito Kyoko and heading to the audience seats.

Thanks to some arrangements, he had secured the best seat—front row, center.

By the time he quietly slipped into the audience area, the massive Tokyo Dome was nearly full.

Looking around, all he could see were excited fans.

These were all Hoshino Ai's supporters.

Many idols and stars had performed at the Tokyo Dome, but few could completely sell out the venue.

After all, while any artist performing at the Tokyo Dome must have a massive fan base, only a fraction of them could afford the expensive tickets and travel costs to attend in person.

That was where true fan loyalty was tested.

But for Hoshino Ai, not only were all fifty-five thousand tickets sold out, but even getting one had been nearly impossible.

Such a phenomenon was rarely seen in Japan.

As he took his seat, Haruto felt a bit emotional.

The frail and pitiful girl he had once seen at the Metropolitan Police Department had, in just one year, become an idol worshipped by countless fans.

Perhaps, just as she once said, so long as she stood on stage, she was the perfect idol. As night fell, the venue gradually darkened.

Yet the audience remained silent, filled with anticipation rather than noise.

Then, suddenly—

A spotlight illuminated the stage.

A deafening wave of cheers instantly erupted throughout the Tokyo Dome.

As the curtain slowly rose, Hoshino Ai, dressed in the most dazzling gown in the world, stepped into the light, one graceful step at a time.

"Hoshino Ai!" "Hoshino Ai!" "Hoshino Ai!"

Chants of her name swept through the arena like a tidal wave.

The music began.

"No matter whose gaze, it will be drawn to you..."

"You are the perfect and ultimate idol..."

"No matter who, they will worship you as their faith..."

"You are the greatest and invincible idol..."

To warm up the audience, she naturally started with her most popular song—Idol.

(Which was also the theme song of all her devoted fans.)

Truthfully, there was no need for a warm-up. The moment Hoshino Ai appeared, the atmosphere had already reached its peak.

No matter where one looked, all eyes were drawn to her.

As she finished her solo performance, the cheers threatened to lift the Tokyo Dome's roof off.

"Welcome, everyone, to Ai's anniversary concert! Thank you all for your love and support!"

Hoshino Ai's gaze swept over the tens of thousands of spectators before finally landing on Haruto, seated in the very front row.

At that moment, the smile on her face was so real.

Although she usually wore a fake smile, believing that lies were the essence of an idol—

At least at this moment, Hoshino Ai was genuine.

"For the opening performance, I'll be singing a new song. I love this one—because someone special gave it to me."

That unscripted line nearly caused the venue to explode.

Haruto's mouth twitched slightly.

As expected of Hoshino Ai, she really dared to do anything.

However, before the audience could get too carried away, the music started. As the melody played, four girls rose from the stage behind Hoshino Ai. The harmony of their instruments instantly captivated the crowd.

—Elysium!

"My heart, my breath, all within my song..."

"Come on, let me hear your voices!"

"Dancing as the wind lifts me, forgetting the time..."

"Tonight, together—Ah, a frenzied bloom!"

With the rhythm, Hoshino Ai danced elegantly in the center of the stage, like a radiant butterfly.

This song, which once went viral in Haruto's world and swept an entire era, now took the audience by storm.

Its mesmerizing performance and stunning choreography captured the hearts of thousands in an instant.

Even the rumors and gossip about Ai were momentarily forgotten.

As the final note faded and Ai struck her finishing pose, an eerie silence fell over the Tokyo Dome.

On stage, Ai locked eyes with Haruto in the audience.

Her gaze seemed to ask—

"Am I dazzling?"

As if in response, Haruto raised his hands—

And gently clapped.

The sound of his applause brought the audience back to their senses.

And in the very next second—

An explosion of cheers and thunderous applause erupted, shaking the entire Tokyo Dome. Countless audience members waved their glowing support sticks so much that they nearly smoked.

Typically, idol concerts, especially milestone performances at a venue like the Tokyo Dome—follow a conventional structure. To avoid any mishaps or unexpected situations, they aim for a smooth, controlled execution.

At this moment, the only person daring enough to perform a brand-new song on this stage was Hoshino Ai.

And when it comes to debuting a new song with a dazzling stage effect, nothing could surpass Gokuraku Jodo.

As a result, even though it was only the opening performance, many fans had already shouted their voices hoarse.

Haruto turned his gaze toward the four girls in the background.

It was clear that despite having the filter glasses, they still took some time to adjust to such a grand stage.

Especially Boochi, who kept her head down throughout the beginning of the performance.

However, surprisingly, she was also the one who adapted the fastest.

Even though she remained in the background, she shone brilliantly like a hero.

Tonight, at the Tokyo Dome, the cheers soared to the heavens and echoed for a long time.

On this day, the idol Hoshino Ai not only achieved the milestone of performing at the Dome.

She also etched this performance deep into the memories of every audience member, perfectly embodying the essence of an idol.

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