America: My Time

Chapter 651 Riko's Reminder

Chapter 641 Riko's Reminder
"Alright, neither of you should have any ulterior motives. It was just an accident, so don't dwell on it. There's something I need to remind you, especially Akiko. You should have a child soon. That would be your greatest guarantee. Don't drag this out for too long. I was so foolish; I don't want you to end up like that." As she said this, a faint bitterness appeared on Riko's face, a regret for her past naiveté. For a powerful figure like Akio Morita, having a child, even an illegitimate one, would be Riko's greatest guarantee. But Riko missed that opportunity, and now she regretted it.

When Kuroki Hitomi heard Riko's words, a flash of realization crossed her eyes. She was not as good as Naoko; she was three years older than Naoko, and now Naoko had given up everything in Japan to follow John, giving her a greater chance than she had. This made Kuroki Hitomi pause in surprise. She was indeed lacking in some areas and had no experience like Riko. If she weren't a friend, she would never have reminded her.

"Thank you, Riko-nee, I understand!" Kuroki Hitomi quickly thanked him after realizing what he meant. Although John had treated them well and they all had considerable assets, the real guarantee was not assets, but a child. Compared to the assets she had, having a child was the greatest guarantee.

Hitomi Kuroki, who is very familiar with this circle, understands its cruelty better than Naoko. After all, there are many beauties from Takarazuka who are like this. Having been in Takarazuka, Hitomi Kuroki naturally knows some of the secrets. The difference between having children and not having children is completely different. For them, the biggest guarantee is their children.

"Don't overthink it. If you have the chance, just have the baby. Don't feel any inconvenience or have any reservations!" Seeing that Naoko didn't react, Riko shook her head and tried to persuade her again. It has to be admitted that Naoko's reaction in this regard was far less than Kuroki Hitomi's; she was kind of adorably clueless.

At this moment, Naoko realized that her identity was not important; what mattered was the child. With the child, she would have a guarantee, regardless of whether the child was illegitimate or not.

Seeing that Naoko and Hitomi had both grasped the point, Riko continued, "I don't know your specific situations, but don't have too many illusions. Having overly high expectations will only lead to nothing in the end. I've seen far too many examples of this, and I've experienced it myself, so I don't want you to follow in my footsteps. Although Mr. John has been very good to you, you need to consider what his family thinks and how your clan views things. Having a child will give you more opportunities, at least a guarantee!"

Unfortunately, Riko's situation is completely different from Naoko's and Kuroki Hitomi's. Although Naoko did not gain the approval of the Bayard family, she did gain the approval of John's parents, which Riko could not compare to. Moreover, Naoko and Kuroki Hitomi's situations are also different from Riko's. At least they were approved by John, while Riko did not gain the approval of that old man, Akio Morita. This is the difference, a huge difference in status.

There are many beautiful women in Japan who are involved with wealthy businessmen, but very few of them are truly recognized. There is also a big difference between having children and not having children. Riko suffered because of her naivety and had no one to guide her, so she never had any guarantee. She doesn't want to see Naoko and Hitomi Kuroki suffer the same fate.

Of course, if Naoko and Hitomi Kuroki can both secure their positions by John's side, it will be good for Riko as well. At least she will have value in Akio Morita's life and won't be abandoned after she gets old and loses her looks. After all, there are countless examples of this in Japan. Those tycoons don't care about women like them. If you have children, at least you have a livelihood and the future is not a problem. You can have a decent life. If you don't have children, you will have to rely on yourself to live after being abandoned.

"Thank you for reminding us, Riko-neechan. We understand now!" Naoko and Hitomi nodded, thanking Riko for her kindness once again. This reminder was very important to them and could even change their lives in the future.

"Good to understand. And Akiko, don't worry about the little bit of assets you have. You should let go of that idea. If possible, leave Japan like Naoko. Staying won't do you much good!" As someone who's been there, Riko reminded Kuroki Hitomi that although Kuroki Hitomi does have some assets, they are not worth relying on.

After Kuroki Hitomi and Naoko had processed these words, Riko continued, "Mr. John has many beautiful women around him, which is not a threat to you. For big shots like them, beautiful women are never lacking. Don't engage in pointless fighting; it's meaningless and will only cause you to lose more. Actually, Akina originally had a winning hand, but she's played it terribly. On the surface, it seems like a big reason is her family's greed, but it's actually her own problem. She didn't listen to my advice, didn't see the true nature of the situation, and didn't understand what she relied on. If she had given up everything in Japan, would this have happened?" Hearing Riko's words, Naoko and Kuroki Hitomi were both taken aback. It was indeed true. If Akina hadn't cared about everything in Japan, given up all fame and fortune, and chosen to go to the US like Naoko, how could this have happened? Her greedy family wouldn't have been able to exploit her. As for the contract, that was no problem at all. Naoko and Kuroki Hitomi both understood this; Naoko's contract was easily terminated without any issues.

Although what Riko said was true, not everyone can see through it all, and even if they can, not everyone can do it. When you are young and impetuous, you always have some fantasies and various 'pursuits'. But as time goes by, when you gradually let go of these fantasies and 'pursuits', you find that it is too late. Riko was like that. She suffered a great loss back then.

"Naoko, Akiko, remember this: knowing when to advance and when to retreat, and understanding what to choose and what to let go of, are the most important things. So-called ideals and pursuits are all empty words. We women don't need them, and how many women in this industry are truly happy? Although it's largely because the industry is too realistic and too dark, it's mostly their own problem. What causes all this is a lack of vision and knowledge, especially for idols. Spend more time learning; it will benefit you!"

Seeing that Naoko and Hitomi both seemed thoughtful, Riko smiled calmly and said, "Alright, let's leave this heavy topic here. Just be more careful in the future. Discuss things with each other and don't act impulsively like Akina did. It will have serious consequences for you. If it were anyone else, Akina would have been abandoned long ago. Try to persuade her when you have time; this was a big mistake!"

"Wrong!" Naoko and Hitomi Kuroki both sighed when the word was uttered. They understood perfectly well, but it was up to Akina herself to realize it and to bow her head. They had tried to persuade her, but to no avail. Akina still hadn't truly come to her senses.

How serious Akina's situation is depends on John's perspective and thoughts. If Akina continues on this path, her opportunities may gradually slip away. Both Hitomi Kuroki and Naoko understand that if Akina doesn't back down, her future will be difficult; however, they are currently powerless to change her situation. Akina still harbors inner turmoil, a fact they can all sense. To resolve this, Akina herself needs to figure things out.

Naoko and Hitomi Kuroki didn't know when Akina would be able to figure things out, after all, what she had experienced was too cruel, and time was very important, they both knew that, and even Yasuko Sawaguchi and Momoko Kikuchi knew that.

Riko could understand Naoko and Kuroki Hitomi's predicament. They couldn't interfere too much in such matters, as they could easily find themselves in a difficult position. However, John's situation was different. He was surrounded by too many beautiful women, and they weren't just Japanese. Especially with the appearance of Sunny, it put some pressure on the Japanese. The fact that John could bring Sunny to Japan put a lot of pressure on the old man, Akio Morita.

Today, Sonny and Yasuko Sawaguchi appeared together at the party, which put a lot of pressure on many people. Many people are wondering what John is trying to do, whether he is putting pressure on them or testing them.
It was precisely because of this change that these guys were worried, which led to Riko's reminder to Naoko and Hitomi Kuroki. After all, John was surrounded by too many beautiful women, something even old guys like Akio Morita knew. John had never hidden it, and almost everyone in America knew about this flaw of his. This was something John intentionally projected; after all, saints inspire fear, while those with flaws are human and thus more reassuring.

However, for these guys in Japan, John's weakness has both advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that it can bring them closer to John and provide a channel for communication. The disadvantage is that their plans might go wrong and fail, which is the last thing they want to see. This is also one of the reasons why Riko reminded Naoko and Kuroki Hitomi, and why no one has shown up on Naoko and Kuroki Hitomi's side yet. None of their idols or friends have come. This is giving Riko time!

(End of this chapter)