Tokyo: The evil god doesn't want to be the top star

Chapter 22 Promotion Planning
"Tian Yu Shen, what you want is nothing more than faith. Give me a chance, and I will prove to you that in this era, artistic creation and performance can also win people's love."

Realizing the other party's acquiescence, Xia Fan continued to argue.

"Hmph, your so-called art and performances that earn people's love are nothing but flowers in the water and the moon in the mirror! Only fear can make people remember it all the time and for generations to come!"

As if he recalled something, Tian Yushen sneered, and murderous intent gradually rose in his eyes.

"It doesn't matter. The thing I have the most is time."

"You'll soon realize that if you don't give them what they want, you'll be forgotten."

After leaving these words, she disappeared from Xia Fan's sight.

[Great God, I have heard your prayers. Your brain tumor has received initial treatment. You will need to pray many times to be completely cured.]

[The God has sent down an oracle: Make the accumulated faith value exceed 5000. After completing it, you will get a chance to "Pray" once.]

[The gods have sent down an oracle: Sing the sacrificial song "Red Lotus" and lead 10,000 people to sing along. After completing it, you will receive the gods' blessing.]

Only the "oracle" remained echoing in my mind.

"Let's go to the hospital for a follow-up check tomorrow to confirm the effectiveness of this 'initial treatment'."

Falling headfirst on the bed, Xia Fan looked at the ceiling and began to think silently.

"Looking at the meaning of this new oracle, the God whose faith has been consumed by the evil spirits has reluctantly agreed with my 'weak and boring' method?"

"However, it may take some time to reach 5000 faiths just relying on the follow-up effect of Sakura. We still have to find a way to publish Crimson Lotus Flower."

According to his own "theory of diminishing marginal faith effect", people who listen to his work for the first time will contribute their faith to the maximum extent according to their degree of liking.

But when you listen to the song repeatedly, without the initial surprise, the faith in the feedback will drop to a negligible level.

But this "diminishing effect" may be because he only holds the title of lyricist and composer. If the singer performs live, there should be a different sense of freshness every time.

"Just by being credited as a lyricist and composer, I can indirectly receive so much faith. If I debuted myself and sang my own songs on stage, wouldn't it be..."

As his imagination ran wild, Xia Fan seemed to see himself standing on a huge stage like Hoshina Hanami...

"No, that won't work. The medium of faith transmission is 'name' and 'image'. If the two are combined, the growth rate of faith will probably be several times higher than it is now..."

"If my faith increases too quickly and I don't have time to find the evil spirits to consume, won't I be 'descended' by the gods again, or even lose my body forever?"

Thinking of some terrible possibility, Xia Fan slapped his face hard.

"Be sober and don't be greedy! I'll just focus on creating behind the scenes. Even if I have to do front-stage work, I'll prioritize choosing the type that won't expose my name, to avoid increasing my faith too quickly."

After sorting out his thoughts and confirming his "faith in sustainable growth strategy", he closed his eyes and fell asleep in bloating and fatigue.

……

The next day, Shinjuku, Company B Building, conference room.

"President Amateur, your promotion plan is totally unfeasible. Even though the budget is sufficient, and even though Hanami and Sakura are very popular right now, as a 'newcomer' you can't appear on a show that ranks people based on seniority!"

"That's better than your 'cheap little theater concert'. Not only can the venue not accommodate many people, but Hoshina has only this one debut song. What else will they perform after that?"

The noise from Yoshihide Higashino and Ryoko Tachibana discussing the "publicity and marketing plan" was so loud that it could be heard outside the meeting room door.

"The examination report is out...the tumor has really shrunk..." Sitting in the corner of the conference table, Xia Fan was checking the physical examination report on his mobile phone and couldn't help but smile.

In order to verify the effect of "prayer", he went to the hospital for a check-up early in the morning.

The report showed that the brain tumor had shrunk by 2 centimeters. The doctor's diagnosis was that the targeted drug was effective and recommended that the patient continue to take the drug.

The current size of the tumor is roughly the same as the 'early stage' level three years ago, which means Xia Fan has at least four years to live.

"Stare... Xia Fan looks so good when he smiles... But, he is smiling so happily, what is he looking at... Is he chatting with a girl?!"

In another corner, Hoshina Hanami covered her face with a notebook, leaving only a pair of big eyes exposed, secretly staring at Xia Fan.

"Hey, is anyone listening to me? You two, at least give us some opinions."

"That's right. If we don't promote it now, the popularity of "Sakura" will soon disappear, and Xiaohuajian will become an 'unknown original singer' in the future."

The two presidents, who were arguing until their mouths were dry, turned their attention to the two people who had different thoughts but were equally absent-minded.

After "Sakura" topped the list last night, thanks to the "head effect", the number of paid downloads quickly reached a height that the second and third place could not reach.

Company B quickly matched a larger amount of publicity and promotion funds, but the agency was required to submit its own planning proposal, so the two presidents quickly convened a meeting to discuss the matter.

"Well, I'm just a newcomer, I don't really understand these things."

Hoshina Hanami shook her head sincerely.

"I'm just an amateur who hasn't debuted yet. I don't even know why I was called to attend the meeting..."

"By the way, how about trying 'walk-and-sing'?"

Xia Fan suddenly had an idea and made a suggestion.

"Singing on the street or performing in a live house?"

"That method is too inefficient for publicity. It's not as good as a small theater."

The three people's curious eyes were focused on Xia Fan.

“I think Hanami’s live performance is more appealing than the studio version. If more people can hear her live singing, they will probably have a deeper feeling for this song.”

Xia Fan sorted out his thoughts, took out his mobile phone, and opened a website under the Meteorological Agency called "Sakura Front".

"The cherry blossoms are blooming recently, so why don't we follow the 'Sakura Front' and perform live at the cherry blossom viewing spots in major cities from Kyushu to Hokkaido?"

Region 1 is a long and narrow island country with a great difference in climate between the north and the south. The cherry blossoms will bloom from the warm south to the north from January to May, forming a "cherry front" advancing from south to north.

Every March, the weather news company will publish the "Cherry Blossom Front" of the year to predict the blooming time of cherry blossoms in various places, so that cherry blossom lovers can arrange "Cherry Blossom Viewing Tour Line" to enjoy the scenery of various places along the way.

"Singing 'Sakura' in a place where cherry blossoms are in full bloom... It's so appropriate and romantic. The atmosphere on the scene must be very infectious!"

"Xia Fan, you are amazing to come up with such an idea!"

Imagining the beautiful scene of herself singing under the cherry blossom tree, Hoshina Hanami's girlish heart burst into tears and she nodded in agreement like a chick pecking at rice.

(End of this chapter)