America: My Time

Chapter 732 Women
Chapter 722 Women

After the old man and his family left Lanai Island, John couldn't help but shake his head. Before leaving, the old man reminded himself not to be careless and not to be blinded by immediate benefits. The bait of the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank director was tempting, but he should act within his means and not rashly change his plans because of the other party's schemes.

When John heard the old man's reminder, he suddenly realized that he didn't need to control too many shares. All he needed was the status and influence of a director. There was no need to pay too high a price. Knowing that these guys had ulterior motives, why should he invest his funds here and increase the funds in their hands?

This is an era where cash is king. As long as I have enough funds on hand and my bank continues to operate as a savings bank, there won't be any major problems. Moreover, based on my understanding of the future financial market, I don't need to worry about the safety of Chengxin Bank. Therefore, I don't need to invest my precious funds in the acquisition of shares in the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. Even if I wanted to acquire it, I wouldn't need to use my own funds. I could just talk to those guys in Japan.

"Since these guys are trying to scheme against me, it's only natural that I use them as shields. With them in front of me, I can remain hidden!" Thinking this, a faint smile appeared on John's face. The huge weight that had been pressing on his heart had finally been lifted; he no longer needed to feel any pressure.

With his family around, John was a little reserved, and various other things kept him occupied. Once his family left, John finally let loose. However, good times are always fleeting, and looking at the beautiful Moritaka Chisato beside him, John couldn't help but sigh.

If there's one thing that initially captivated John, it was her unforgettable pair of beautiful legs. They weren't "chopstick legs," but rather the kind of legs that were well-proportioned, healthy, and strong. Of course, beautiful legs alone weren't enough to keep her. First, her overall appearance had to be exceptional. Chisato Moritaka possessed a classic beauty: slender, well-proportioned bone structure, and delicate, graceful features, exuding a pleasing and approachable charm. It was precisely this that allowed her to hold a place in John's heart!
At this moment, Chisato Moritaka was wearing flesh-colored stockings and gold mid-heeled shoes. Her slender, bare back shone with a breathtakingly beautiful, delicate glow under the sunlight. Her long, black hair cascaded from her long neck to her rounded shoulders, leaving John completely mesmerized. John wouldn't let such a beauty go, especially those legs—he could never tire of them!

Soon, sounds filled the room, from the table to the window, where the two engaged in a passionate battle for a long time before finally stopping. Then, John, holding the beauty in his arms, whispered, "Do you regret following me? If you had to choose again, would you make the same choice?"

Although Chisato Moritaka gives off a friendly vibe, she's actually quite proud at heart. It's precisely this pride that prevents her from fitting into the circle of beauties like Hitomi Kuroki!

"Regret? No, I don't regret it. Even if I had the chance to do it all over again, I would still make the same decision. Only by truly understanding the darkness of this industry can you know how cruel it is. This is the best choice I could make. Perhaps I will end up like Riko-nee, but I don't regret it!" Moritaka Chisato has been in this industry for quite some time and knows how dark it is. Moreover, once you step into it, it's even more difficult to get out.

The contract with the agency alone can drive someone to desperation. To terminate the contract would not only damage their reputation but also leave them with huge debts, which is not something a small idol can bear.

Even elite agencies, which are not lacking in resources, still face competition. If one doesn't curry favor with powerful figures or offer personal favors, they might already be abandoned and unable to secure any resources. The pressure faced by idols without backing is unimaginable; this applies to myself, Miho Nakayama, and Momoko Kikuchi.

Countless teenage idols not only have to curry favor with company management, but also with musicians and even older men to gain their approval and secure the resources they desire. More often than not, they pay all these prices and still fail to obtain the resources they want.

The Onyanko Club is an open secret in the entire Japanese idol industry. They've made countless sacrifices for resources and fame, and it was precisely because of their scandals that the idol industry entered an ice age. "Actually, you've always been afraid, terrified. You're worried about being abandoned one day, worried about falling into the abyss. Am I right?" John lifted Chisato Moritaka's head, staring at her, giving her no chance to escape.

Tell me, is that right?

"Yes, I'm afraid that one day I'll follow in their footsteps, and I'm worried that I'll become a plaything for even more people. You have no idea how crazy those people in Japan are, and you have no idea how miserable those who have been abandoned are. Riko-nee is still good; most people are not as good as Riko-nee. There are countless vengeful spirits in Tokyo Bay." At this moment, Chisato Moritaka's emotions had become somewhat out of control, and she was even on the verge of a breakdown.

There are many theories about how Yukiko Okada died, and the impact of her death on the Japanese idol scene was unimaginable, even within elite talent agencies. Not to mention the significant impact of the Nakamori Akina incident on her earlier career; this series of events instilled a deep-seated fear within her.

Is it only Chisato Moritaka who feels this way? No, Miho Nakayama, Yasuko Sawaguchi, and Momoko Kikuchi all feel this way. However, Momoko Kikuchi made a different choice than them. Instead of continuing her acting career, she chose to leave the industry. She did this to plan for the future.

“You’re overthinking it. Maybe you don’t believe my promise, but you can’t keep going like this. People have a limit to their endurance. I don’t want to see you follow in Akina’s footsteps. I don’t want to see you break down one day. You need to learn to relax and learn to trust the people around you!” The reason John talked to Chisato Moritaka about this topic alone was because he noticed that she was under too much pressure and was worried that she would not be able to hold on and would go down that path of no return.

His arrival changed many things, especially the women around him. His appearance altered Moritaka Chisato's fate, preventing her from following the path of her ancestors. John wouldn't let go of such a beauty. As he became more integrated into this era, he found his possessiveness growing stronger. Perhaps this was just male nature—a woman he had won over was not easily let go!
If Chisato Moritaka goes down that path of no return, will it affect John? No, no one will stand up for her. The Japanese will simply ignore her. Even the Japanese conglomerates wouldn't do something so foolish. Women are nothing to them; in their eyes, women are just tools to be used.

The situation in Europe and America is different from that in Japan. Whether it's Hollywood or the New York modeling scene, it's all about transactions—transactions that are out in the open. And those beauties are very pragmatic. Cindy Crawford, for example, made those transactions for fame and fortune. For her, she was willing to pay any price to get everything she wanted. And when these women finish their deals and want to leave, they have no scruples, no pressure, because it's the tacit understanding in this industry. Transactions are based on mutual consent. While coercion may exist, it's never openly discussed. No one will make a scene; that wouldn't be good for anyone.

The pressure on Japanese idols is immense. They not only face a heavy workload but also numerous unspoken rules. Without a strong mentality, it's difficult to persevere in this industry. Behind every idol without powerful connections lies endless hardship!
Faced with John's persuasion, Chisato Moritaka finally broke down and cried. People only saw the beautiful side of idols, but did not see the sacrifices they made behind the scenes!

"You might not be suited for this path. You don't have that strong conviction. Think about it carefully. Do you still want to continue down this path of becoming an idol?" John shook his head as he watched Moritaka Chisato vent her inner pressure. He had never thought about this question carefully before, but he couldn't continue like this.

Countless beautiful women are lured into the entertainment industry by the allure of fame and fortune, joining to become idols. But they have no idea how dark and insane this industry truly is. Of course, not everyone is like this; many know, but they don't care because they all want to rise above their circumstances and escape poverty. There are many like this in Japan, especially within the idol industry. Many know how dark it is, but they have no choice but to accept it because it's their only chance to change their fate!

In Japan, social classes are largely fixed, making it incredibly difficult to change one's fate. University is seen as an opportunity to alter one's destiny and social class, but for most impoverished individuals, this is impossible because they are already behind from the start. Therefore, 99% of them are excluded. Thus, becoming an idol becomes the path to success and escape from poverty that many, or rather their parents, hope for. Akina Nakamori is a prime example; she was sent into this industry by her family!
(End of this chapter)