Tokyo Agent: Starting with Picking Up a Problem Girl

Chapter 34 Target Visualization

"Nakajima, these things today... must be very expensive, right?"

Asuka tentatively probed.

I was terrified of hearing a price that would suffocate me.

Nakajima Hiroshi didn't answer directly; instead, he asked, "Price aside, do you like it?"

"Mmm-hmm!"

It's only a problem if you don't like it.

"If we do well in the entertainment industry, there are many more things we can enjoy."

He patted the girl's head: "Let's work hard together, Asuka."

"good!"

As for the specific price, she ultimately did not know.

The path of an artist is not easy; most people at the third or fourth tier level can barely make ends meet.

Many more people don't even reach the level of third- or fourth-tier cities.

She only needs to remember this beautiful moment; as for the price, it only matters when she can actually afford it.

"Next, we'll watch a debut program, which is an important step from being a candidate to becoming an artist."

"no problem!"

Asuka is ambitious.

The disclosure period obtained by Shigeru Yoshioka was relatively late.

There was no other way; after all, this was a last-minute request from Nakajima Hiroshi, and being able to schedule it for the same day was already quite an achievement.

However, this also gave the two more opportunities to observe each other.

Three hours before the event started, the sales area was already packed with people.

"Look over there."

Hiroshi Nakajima pointed to the long queue that had formed early in the morning.

"Usually, these kinds of announcements aren't just for newcomers; the agencies also use them as an opportunity to sell merchandise related to the idols."

"for example……"

He pointed to the largest "GG" sign, which featured a cute girl with makeup and styling resembling Mizuki, who was also the person in the longest line at the venue.

"Huh...?"

Asuka asked, somewhat puzzled, "I don't think I've ever seen this celebrity before. Who is she?"

"I don't know."

Hiroshi Nakajima shook his head: "Usually, these kinds of artists who sell photos are third or fourth-tier celebrities with uncertain futures."

"They failed in the initial market competition, did not make a name for themselves, and urgently needed money for various reasons, so they chose this path."

Nakajima Hiro pointed to the stall selling stacked life paintings, and even just looking at it from afar, he knew that the content inside was quite explosive.

And look at the audience queuing up...

"...Nakajima, I won't want that in the future either."

"Don't worry, I don't approve of this kind of business."

"have a finger in the pie."

A fat man glanced at him disdainfully.

"Why pretend to be a gentleman? If they don't film me, what am I supposed to see...?"

He stopped mid-sentence and his gaze fell on Asuka.

This, this...

The sweet, single idol behind me suddenly seemed less appealing.

"However, just like that chubby guy said, this is a mutually agreeable business. The fact that the ecosystem has taken shape means that both parties need each other."

"even……"

Hiroshi Nakajima pointed behind him.

"There are also more intimate items, such as towels, cushions, and even some of the idol's personal belongings."

"Although it sounds terrible, it is also a way to meet the needs of both parties."

"No, I absolutely don't want to!"

Asuka tugged at Nakajima Hiro's sleeve.

She had just seen a bath towel with a life-size swimsuit photo of a young girl printed on it. If it were her…

Just thinking about it sends chills down my spine.

"Nakajima, you...you're not allowed to buy that kind of thing either!"

"it is good."

Nakajima smiled helplessly.

"Then do your best all the way, and stand on the stage with dignity through sheer hard work."

"Tomorrow's Flower, believe in yourselves."

Asuka was clearly not very confident, and her grip on Nakajima Hiroshi's arm became increasingly stiff.

But upon hearing his words, I forced myself to nod.

Nakajima Hiro...

should……

"However, Asuka, we can also understand this from another perspective."

"Look."

He pointed to the crowd in line.

Among them were many tired-looking office workers, or students who didn't seem particularly attractive.

Many of the people inside had very clean expressions, and you could even tell they were worried about the idols they supported.

"Among these people, there are many fans who genuinely love their idols and hope that this small bit of support will help them go a little further."

"Sometimes, die-hard fans want their idols to persevere even more than the idols themselves do."

"Because, as Mizuki Onodera said, being an entertainer or idol is an industry that brings smiles and happiness to people."

"So whether your fans are overworked office workers or couch potatoes, you must remember that you may also have an irreplaceable significance to them."

"Putting aside the agency's position, personally, I still prefer artists who take every fan seriously."

Asuka seemed to understand but not quite: "Oh..."

Although the girl didn't understand the effect of word-of-mouth, she chose to believe Nakajima Hiroshi.

"Oh dear, Nakajima-kun."

Suddenly, Onodera Mizuki's voice came from behind.

The two looked in the direction of the sound.

Mizuki Onodera was dressed exceptionally formally today.

A tailor-made, dignified long dress, paired with exquisite high heels, and her hair styled in a high bun, exuding elegance.

It's clearly a high-class stage makeup look.

"Is Sister Meiyue participating in a disclosure program today?"

Asuka looked Mizuki up and down, her mouth almost forming an "O" shape.

She was completely different from how she was during the interview.

Hiroshi Nakajima, how can you not be surprised?

Have they already met in private?

The girl, with her keen intuition, got closer to the truth of the matter.

"No."

Mizuki shook her head, answering Asuka's question, but her gaze turned to Nakajima Hiro.

"Mr. Nakajima, I'm here to be a front-line professional. Can I tell Asuka about this?"

Nakajima Hiroshi was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.

The situation for professional front-row players is indeed quite special.

These people usually come with a mission.

They are usually very capable artists or agents, sitting in prominent positions in the front row.

Its main function is...

Smash the field.

That's right, they generally have very bad intentions.

When a newcomer they need to target appears, or when a crucial moment is approaching, these celebrities will deliberately make negative expressions such as shaking their heads, sighing, whispering to their companions, or even mocking.

Its core function is to interfere with specific targets or suppress newcomers on a large scale.

The candidates on stage had a clear view, and those with slightly weaker mental states would break down just by seeing these people.

Of course, some tasks are carried out with relatively good intentions, such as testing one's own new employees.

But this is rare.

Nakajima Hiroshi hesitated for a moment, then slowly shook his head.

"I'll tell her later inside the venue."

Mizuki's eyes narrowed into crescent moons, yet she maintained her perfect smile.

"Nakajima-kun is such a kind manager."

But Nakajima Hiro knew that she must be in a terrible mood.

Talent agencies wouldn't do this kind of thing with promising artists; it's a job that really damages their reputation.

The fact that Mizuki is here because of this identity suggests that her investors are considering abandoning or even destroying her.

This is a very common occurrence.

Many investors will deliberately let an artist they intend to abandon fail and put them on hiatus to prevent the artist from actually making a name for themselves and causing trouble for them.

After all, artists under the management of investors will more or less have to pay a bad price.

Artists, on the other hand, are often constrained by various contracts and have little control over their own lives.

Today we send her to cause trouble, tomorrow we can let her meet some problematic guys, and there are countless other methods to follow.

Meiyue's job search is mostly related to this kind of situation.

This is undoubtedly a problem.

The wisest course of action is to quickly draw a clear line.

But after a moment's hesitation, Nakajima Hiroshi called out to the other person.

It's really hard to ignore someone who has helped you.

"Mizuki."

"Our cooperation..."

He remained silent for a long time before finally making up his mind.

"If it's really urgent, we can schedule a time to talk."