I Am an Emperor in a World of Mixed Anime

Chapter 284 My Boss Also Knows Yunmeng?

There was not a moment's worry about a potential military strike that could bring disaster.

Next, Akira Higashino will head to the battlefield of the band's god-like figure.

RiNG remains a location prone to accidents.

Nagasaki Motoyo sat next to Higashino Akira, looking tenderly at the girl opposite her who had regained her confidence and spirits.

"Long time no see, Xiao Xiang."

After hesitating for a moment, Nagasaki Motoyo still asked with concern, "How have you been lately?"

Upon hearing this, Toyokawa Shoko's breath hitched slightly, and a heavy feeling seemed to flash through her heart. The girl quickly composed herself, shook her head, and replied in a polite and calm tone, "Everything is fine."

Unwilling to dwell on her personal issues, Toyokawa Shoko proactively changed the subject, saying, "I went to see your live performance, Sou and Akari, a while ago. Congratulations on finding your own style."

Upon hearing this, Nagasaki Motoyo was overjoyed and subconsciously lost her composure, replying, "If Xiaoxiang were still here, he could definitely do even better."

Sandwiched between two beautiful girls, Akira Higashino silently closed his eyes and covered his face after hearing his girlfriend's speech.

God!

When we were alone together, this girl seemed quite normal and gentle. She was my girlfriend, a widow, and a mother all at the same time.

As a result, just when he was about to think that Su Shi was a normal girl, she would always say something that made it difficult for him to judge her on the topics of C Group and Xiangzi.

As expected, upon hearing Su Shi's words, Toyokawa Shoko frowned and his expression immediately turned serious.

"No one is perfect from the start. A unique soul, the cry of delusion, and the tenacious growth are what make mygo special!"

"Even if I were here, I might not be able to do these stocking-dropping tricks better than Li hope!"

Upon hearing this, Nagasaki Motoyo's face showed a flustered expression, and she seemed somewhat at a loss.

After all, she was the girlfriend he had promised, so he had to accept it. Having no other choice, Higashino Akira had no choice but to step in and save the day.

"I had my reasons for inviting Xiangzi out this time, besides Su Shi's side."

"Let's leave the reminiscing here for now. There's something I feel I need to tell Xiangzi so we can discuss it properly."

"Mygo's brand awareness and market potential have been recognized by the company. With our proactive approach, Su Shi and the others have joined the Yunmeng Entertainment family and become part of us."

Nagasaki Motoyo pursed her lips slightly, glancing with some emotion at the man who had taken the initiative to smooth things over for her. The reliable feeling emanating from him made her subconsciously feel at ease, especially the words he used like 'big family' and 'one of us,' which warmed the heart of this lonely girl who lacked emotional security.

"You don't need to tell me about this, do you? The company has its own decisions, I understand, and it's not necessarily a bad thing."

Toyokawa Shoko glanced at Higashino Akira, and out of respect for him, refrained from further refuting Su Shi's earlier remarks. Instead, she smiled at Su Shi and said, "Welcome."

Higashino Akira nodded. "That's true, but it involves the person himself. I might not care about other people, but I'm willing to respect Shoko's opinion."

"Xiangzi should have paid attention to the company's previous works, such as 'Lonely Rock' and the band 'Ending' that they promoted, right?"

Toyokawa Shoko nodded slightly. After all, they were all from the same company, and could even be considered acquaintances or friends who got along quite well. It was hard for them not to know anything about each other.

The style of the band End is different from that of Ave Mujica, and there is no direct competitive pressure between them.

As far as she knows, after the release of "Lonely Rock," because it was a documentary-style animation that was almost based on the real person's personality and experience, at its peak, it brought the popularity of the End Band, which had only performed a few shows in underground livehouses, to a level that was much more powerful than Ave Mujica, which she had personally planned.

Even long after the anime ended, once the band had consolidated the popularity gained from the anime, their status and commercial value would be comparable to Ave Mujica.

She put in all her effort and spent half a year, with the full cooperation of Yunmeng, to bring Ave Mujica to the stage of the martial arts hall.

And what about ending the band?

If we don't count the time it took to produce the anime, it only took a month and a half from when the anime became famous after its release to when its commercial value soared!

Thinking about this, Toyokawa Shoko already had a general idea of ​​what Higashino Akira was about to say.

As she expected, things turned out exactly as she predicted.

"The model of animation production combined with promotion is effective and has outstanding results. It can generate more value and drive the linkage of various industries under Yunmeng Group to the greatest extent possible."

"With successful precedents, there's no reason for the company not to adopt the same approach to promote mygo."

"However, the specific situations of mygo and End Band are ultimately different. End Band is just the story of the formation and growth of a single band, while mygo, if you want to make an anime about them, you can't avoid another band, the predecessor of this band, CRYCHIC."

"If we want to make CRYCHIC's story as well, we can't do without Xiangzi, who was once a member of it, and Xiangzi's good friend, Ruoye Mutsu."

"Regarding this, I would like to ask Xiangzi's opinion."

Upon hearing this, Toyokawa Shoko instinctively showed some resistance, "Xiao Mu and I are just artists under the company. Do we have any say in the company's decision?"

Akira Higashino shook his head. "Strictly speaking, according to the contract, as long as it is a normal business transaction, there is no problem. But I promised Shoko that I would not interfere with the development of Ave Mujica. You are all members of it, so the agreement is naturally valid. I would not go back on my word."

“It wouldn’t matter if it were anyone else, it’s not a bad thing. As long as the money is right, I’m confident I can get them to agree.”

"But only with Xiangzi do I respect your opinion."

Upon hearing this, Toyokawa Shoko was moved. She thought about the year or so she had spent with this bad guy. Although their initial encounter wasn't pleasant, their relationship had been harmonious.

This guy never hides his womanizing ways and his affection for her, and he's willing to respect her personal wishes, offer her help when she needs it, and provide her with a safety net.

Even two strangers should trust each other after spending so much time together, let alone someone like that...

The girl's eyes flickered slightly, and she subconsciously softened, wanting to blurt out the words of agreement.

But when he caught a glimpse of Su Shi sitting opposite him, her face full of anticipation, he suddenly stopped and paused.

Her previously warm expression returned to calm as she pursed her lips and shook her head. "Let's forget about it. Ave Mujica isn't ready to reveal their identities yet. Exposing the members' identities and pasts prematurely would greatly diminish Ave Mujica's commercial value."

Upon hearing this, Nagasaki Motoyo's face fell with sorrow, and her melancholy and aloof widowly aura became even more pronounced.

Higashino Akira couldn't help but chuckle, and then he received the long-awaited snorting expression from Xiangzi, as well as the conflicted look from Su Shi, that idiot.

"As far as I know, Xiangzi's initial plan was to use a large stage like the Budokan, after Ave Mujica reached a certain bottleneck, to further enhance its commercial value by actively revealing his identity, right?"

“To this day, Ave Mujica’s growth rate has clearly slowed down. Xiangzi is still persisting like this. Can the rest of the team really accept it?”

"Perhaps some people are already dissatisfied, but they haven't erupted because of the company's existence?"

For a young woman who has already developed a path dependency and values ​​popularity highly, no matter how famous Ave Mujica is or how much discussion their characters generate, if it cannot be grounded in her own personality, it is all empty and cannot bring her a sense of reality.

After feeling the pressure of the band's rapid rise to fame, Xiangzi forcibly changed the original plan, repeatedly postponing the time to reveal his identity, which was not acceptable to everyone.

That's right, it's you, the news anchor from Kumamoto.

If it weren't for the contract, and Yunmeng Entertainment's frequent legal education and training on avoiding sensitive topics related to work tasks, she wouldn't have known that if an artist acted recklessly due to personal reasons, leading to a decline in the band's commercial value, the termination of endorsement contracts, and company losses, she would face exorbitant compensation.

It's possible that Miss Meow Dream would have already exploded on stage instead of protesting in such a gentle way as giving feedback to the company.

It's no wonder she's under a lot of pressure. Her personality is one factor, but the atmosphere within the team is also hard to judge. There are five people in total. The bassist is two-faced and generally thinks it's fine no matter what. The lead singer is a staunch supporter of Xiangzi. The guitarist is Xiangzi's little follower. If she raises any objections and disagrees with Xiangzi, it will definitely not work.

Higashino Akira's words were practically a direct hint, and Toyokawa Shoko understood immediately. She thought of her own drummer and felt a headache coming on. She remained silent for a while, her mood somewhat heavy, before raising her head and slowly saying, "I need to think about it for a few days and discuss it with my teammates before I can give you an answer."

“Okay.” Higashino Akira nodded in agreement. “If you agree, we can make the Ave Mujica story at the same time when we are making the promotional animation for the band Mygo. Two animations and two bands promoting together will surely help boost Ave Mujica’s popularity, as compensation for the revelation of their identities and support for their future development.”

"If they still decide to refuse, it's no big deal. At most, the company will arrange other promotional strategies for mygo."

After hearing this, Toyokawa Shoko felt a slight warmth in her heart.

Although this bad guy is a womanizer, he ultimately doesn't show favoritism to anyone and treats everyone equally.

With business settled, it was time to talk about personal matters. Higashino Akira reverted to his usual flippant demeanor when he was with his lover. "Speaking of which, Xiangzi, it's been a while since we've had time to get together. We just happened to bump into each other today, so how about we go for a walk? My cat knows calculus, you believe it or not?"

Upon hearing this, the girl's cheeks flushed slightly, and she glared at the rascal with annoyance.

What cat knows calculus? That's clearly Yukino!

Besides... Yukino aside, it's not like we haven't slept together before.

But if Su Shi were to come along too, it would be too embarrassing!

The thought of being picked up and meowing in front of Su Shi, an acquaintance and old friend, and the scene where her usual image of strength, optimism, and sunshine would be completely destroyed, made Toyokawa Shoko feel so ashamed that she wanted to flee the earth overnight.

"Not today. I need to go back and discuss the new project with my teammates, reach a consensus as soon as possible, and make a decision."

Higashino Akira nodded with some disappointment upon hearing this. After calling over the drummers at the counter to pay the bill, he said goodbye to Xiangzi and left with Su Shi.

He took the girl directly to his official residence.

I absolutely cannot go to the Su family again this time.

Even he felt embarrassed every time he was caught by Su Shi's mother.

After all, he had played a duo game with the woman's daughter the night before, and had the girl meowing non-stop. The next morning, he saw the woman's complex expression of heartache, disappointment, and hesitation.

It makes it seem like he's bullying an orphan and a widow.

Akira Higashino didn't know what happened within the Ave Mujica band afterward. He only knew that shortly after Xiangzi returned home, she called him and told him, with a rare moment of relief, that everyone had finally reached a consensus and decided to agree.

As the team leader, Toyokawa Shoko felt it was her responsibility to see everyone's needs and to seek common ground while respecting differences.

So even if she had a minor, harmless argument with Miaomeng-san, she wasn't angry.

She is confident that she can see the future of the band and lead everyone to a good ending, but that doesn't mean that the problems she is facing now should be ignored and not solved.

.........

"That's settled then, I agree to the rest."

The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, who was selected as the head of the special investigation team for Yunmeng, looked at the list submitted by his capable subordinates, simply crossed out a few names, and then selected the remaining names.

Upon hearing this, the subordinate quickly bowed and expressed his gratitude, conveying his loyalty and appreciation.

The minister gently patted him on the shoulder and instructed him to go down and report the list, and also to notify the people on the list to arrive as soon as possible.

The subordinate accepted the order and took his leave.

After leaving his boss's office, he collapsed completely. His once capable and serious demeanor instantly crumbled, and cold sweat poured down his back. He felt as if he had just been through a lifetime, and his middle-aged face was filled with relief that he had escaped a disaster and could live a few more days.

It's good that you managed to get away with it.

At least we've given that bastard Higashino Akira an explanation.

He picked up the list and looked at it, wanting to confirm which of the people Yunmeng had handed over that he had sent to the investigation team.

The next second, his eyes widened suddenly, and he was stunned, as if struck by lightning.

It was springtime, when cherry blossoms were in full bloom, but it felt like winter, with a chill running through my body.

All the names he had originally added to the list to confuse the public were crossed out, while the names Yunmeng handed over were all kept!

Coincidence... or...?

He dared not think too deeply about it; such speculation was too terrifying.