Tokyo: They say it's just dating, but they're serious about it.

He was vehemently opposed to Katsuhiko's foolish plan to "insure the actresses and actors and let them work in factories after they retire," calling it a money-losing scheme...

But today, because of this plan, the most authoritative broadcaster NHK gave me an exclusive interview, discussing in depth the company's future business development and employee benefits system...

A short news report used to be enough to brag about for three years; now it's a scripted interview.

Sheng Yan remained calm and showed no excitement whatsoever. He would say whatever came to mind. For time travelers, the greatest advantage was their ability to predict the future macroeconomic situation.

It's 93 now. Anyone who's been through it knows which industries will experience the most rapid growth in the next decade or so.

While the physical industry is in decline, various entertainment-oriented industries such as games, animation, film and television, music, internet business, otaku culture, ACG (anime, comics, and games) and boyfriend/girlfriend rentals will inevitably rise, and the "adult video" business will naturally be among them.

Katsuhiko originally wanted to discuss the "adult video" business in more detail.

The female reporter then hinted to him: "Don't talk about this shameful topic, because what you said before was of very high quality. In the current sluggish economic situation where there seems to be no hope, it has greatly boosted the confidence of the people. This is something that can be broadcast during prime time, and the whole country and even the world can see it. Trust me, everyone has a sense of shame. I guarantee I'll give you more time..."

This female reporter also has sufficient professional ability. Although she cannot predict the future, Sheng Yan speaks logically and with evidence. Moreover, the various types of businesses she mentioned do indeed show signs of emerging.

His prediction is indeed worth looking forward to; perhaps it will witness the birth of a miracle...

Katsuhiko, considering Tanaka Yutaka's almost pleading expression, decided not to delve deeper into the topic. After all, this wasn't a live broadcast, and even if he did, they would have to cut it off.

After a nearly 30-minute interview, the NHK reporter left with a case of "Focus-Enhancing" energy drinks presented by Yutaka Tanaka.

Immediately afterwards, the surrounding entertainment gossip reporters, like wild dogs with their gates open, pushed Tanaka Yutaka aside, and then seven or eight microphones were shoved into Katsuhiko's mouth.

A loud-voiced reporter cut in line and asked:

"Mr. Takenaka, are Ms. Yuma and Ms. Yumi both your girlfriends?"

As Katsuhiko pushed his way out, he replied, "There's only one."

"Are you referring to Miss Yumi?"

“They look exactly alike, I can’t tell them apart.”

The reporter asked, "Mr. Takenaka, do you prefer Ms. Yuma or Ms. Yumi?"

“They look exactly alike, I can’t tell them apart.”

The reporter, unwilling to give up, shouted, "What if I've mistaken someone for someone else?"

"They look exactly alike. Whoever admits it is the one."

Click! The main lights on the ceiling suddenly went out, plunging the entire studio into darkness.

A beam of flashlight shone from the stage, and Tanaka Yutaka shouted through a megaphone: "That's all for today's interview. Aren't you enough dirt on me to make a headline? Meeting adjourned, meeting adjourned, see you next week!"

Reminded by Tanaka Yutaka, the reporters suddenly realized they had plenty of material to cover. The video of the two beautiful sisters fighting was already quite sensational, along with countless photos of them grabbing noses, gouging eyes, pulling hair… Of course, there were also photos of major shareholder Tanaka Yutaka being trampled underfoot by a group of reporters, and the company president Katsuhiko dragging him out of the crowd. Then, with gossipy expressions, they craned their necks to watch the fight, clearly enjoying the spectacle…

One page is simply not enough... We really can't dig any deeper. Once entertainment gossip is dug up, it's no longer fresh. We need to release it slowly and steadily to continuously attract viewers.

The entertainment gossip reporters, with remarkable tacit understanding, quieted down.

Tanaka Yutaka turned the lights back on, and a reporter pressed him for a question: "When will you come again next week?"

"Let's do it at the same time next week!"

Today is Friday.

Although Tanaka Yutaka didn't want to hold these press conferences anymore, maintaining exposure was the lifeline of entertainment stars, so he could only grumble and say, "Line up at the door, everyone get a bottle of [Focus] energy drink. It's our company's learning drink, it's super effective, I'm..."

Before Tanaka Yutaka could finish speaking, the reporters took their drinks and left.

The scene was a mess, with scraps of paper scattered everywhere and tables and chairs overturned...

The two editors from Weekly Shonen Jump and Weekly Shonen Magazine hadn't left yet. Just now, when Yumi Kanzaki and Yuma Kanzaki were fighting, Yuma Kanzaki's shouts of lying were very loud, and they also heard what she was talking about—the manga assistant.

Before Yuma Kanzaki shouted it out, Katsuhiko said that he had drawn it independently, which made the editor suspicious. He originally wanted to ask him in person, but Katsuhiko was pulled by Yutaka Tanaka to be interviewed by NHK, so he held back for the time being.

At this point, it's natural to ask again.

Yuma Kamisaki, who was hiding behind the door in the distance, also peeked out, her eyes wide open, staring straight at them.

"She is indeed my assistant. I can't do without her. She sharpens pencils and serves tea and water."

Katsuhiko blurted it out without hesitation. He had just heard it too. It was probably a lie that Kanzaki Yuma was the dumbest and was forced into a corner by Kanzaki Yumi, so she blurted it out to save face.

Although she's a fake manga artist, the standard manga artist skills are still necessary, so let's go with the flow and have her as an assistant. Since "Naruto" isn't fully completed and the original author can't be found, it's going to have a terrible ending...

To avoid further questions from the editor about the assistant, I quickly changed the subject and continued,

"I've recently hit a creative block. I planned to finish the series with about 72 volumes, but I ran out of inspiration after drawing 68 volumes and can't draw the rest."

A JUMP editor stared in disbelief: "You've already drawn volume 68?!"

One volume can be serialized for about two months, ten volumes for about twenty months, and sixty-eight volumes for several years.

If its quality is comparable to the currently published chapters... the editor is quite excited and eager to take a look.

Katsuhiko didn't give it to him because the art style was different, but he promised to give him a detailed setting and outline that would span 700 chapters tomorrow, such as the ninjutsu system, national structure, character relationships, and the core plot twist.

In addition, Katsuhiko took the opportunity to make his own demands, striving for higher royalties for the collected volumes, priority in merchandise royalties, etc.

The JUMP editor decided to review his outline before discussing the contract.

As for Katsuhiko's creative predicament, if what he said is true, he could have drawn four volumes over several years of serialization, even if he used his feet, right? Even if he didn't continue drawing, he could have found someone else to finish it…

The magazine editor seized the opportunity to speak up, saying, "Mr. Takenaka, it's alright if he disagrees, we can discuss it..."

A JUMP editor roared, "Get out of my way! Don't you dare steal my author!"

The magazine editor rolled up his sleeves: "What? You want to fight? I'm not afraid of you?"

Tanaka Yutaka, sensing the potential of "Naruto," immediately rushed over, grabbing a megaphone and shouting, "No fighting! Get out! Get out! Please get out! Someone, someone! Carry them both out!"

The underlings, who had been holding back for a long time, dared not lay a hand on the twin heiresses, but they showed no mercy to them, like tigers descending from the mountain...

As the Jump editor was being carried out the door by his underlings, he turned back and shouted, requesting to visit Katsuhiko's house at 3 PM the next day to pick up the outline.

Katsuhiko didn't refuse, saying he'd see him then.

Katsuhiko didn't want to go through the trouble of creating an outline, but if he wanted to make better demands, he naturally wanted to fully demonstrate the potential and value of "Naruto".

Seeing that there was nothing left for him at the company, Katsuhiko told Tanaka Yutaka, "Let's go home," and then walked towards Shinzaki Yuma.

At this moment, Yuma Kazaki was still standing at the backstage entrance, her face tense, glancing in this direction while fixing her hair with her head down, looking very busy.

Her wispy hair obscured her eyes, revealing only half of her flushed face, with several strands of hair falling down, probably pulled off by Kanzaki Yumi...

Katsuhiko stopped beside her and said, "You just said in front of the media that you are my assistant?"

Yuma Kazaki kept her head down, her hand fiddling with her hair trembling slightly.

Looking back now, it's as shameless as giving money away!

I was pushed to the limit by Yumi Kanzaki at the time, and because I was so afraid of losing face, I said that...

But Yuma Kanzaki couldn't bring herself to say something that seemed too fragile.

What if he really says that and then doesn't let me be his assistant anymore?

Besides, Sheng Yan just admitted to the editor that he was his assistant... He shouldn't go back on his word, right? After all, someone who draws so well must be a person of his word.

He asked me that, clearly wanting me to beg him. Can't he see how awkward I am? Please, have some respect...

Yuma Kazaki pretended not to hear, silently praying in her heart, and continued to fiddle with her hair, feeling her face burning uncomfortably; it was probably already bright red...

She covered her eyes and face one hair at a time, so that Shengyan wouldn't see them.

"Since you've said you're my assistant, you can't go back on your word."

Katsuhiko raised his left hand and flashed his watch, then walked past her and said, "Come home with me now and organize the outline and all the settings for Naruto."

"Ok."

A slight smile appeared on Shinsaki Yuzuru's lips. Through the gap in her hair, she glanced at Katsuhiko's back again, whispered a reply, and hurriedly followed Katsuhiko.

He understood me and didn't leave me feeling awkward for too long... This is probably what flirting in a relationship is like, right?

Next, should I become his apprentice or start trying to steal him away? How do I explain this to Sayuri-chan? How should I be honest with her?

It was four o'clock in the afternoon.

Sayuri and Mikoto were sitting in a convenience store, eating sunflower seeds and watching the follow-up report on TV.

They had already learned the details of the press conference through television.

The local TV station was indeed unconventional, and went straight to live broadcasting... The host and reporters on site were laughing as they broadcast, almost turning it into a comedy variety show.

After the report on Xia Ying Society ended, Xiao Baihe suddenly slammed her hand on the table and said, "That's too much!"

Mikoto was startled. Glancing at Sayuri's serious expression, she quickly chimed in, "That is indeed excessive."

The news broadcast on TV could be summarized in one sentence: Twin sisters, battling it out at a press conference for love.

Xiaobaihe was still fuming, saying, "They turned my husband's press conference into a comedy show. I must punish them."

“It’s not about punishment now,” Mikoto said, holding Sayuri’s hand. “With the news reporting this, everyone will think your husband, uh, your husband is unmarried! What are you going to do next?”

Mikoto's focus was entirely on Katsuhiko; the news reports made no mention of whether Katsuhiko was married or any other relationship issues related to him.

"Oh dear! That's true!" Xiaobai slapped her knee, then looked conflicted and said, "If I expose this, my husband will definitely be looked down upon by many people, right? It will affect his reputation. Should I keep him hidden?"

Mikoto pursed her lips and said, "It's impossible to hide it! After all, it's news reported nationwide. Your parents and in-laws definitely know. They can't possibly keep it to themselves."

The twins have become celebrities, and now my husband has become a celebrity too, which will attract a lot of paparazzi to take pictures of us.

My husband isn't the type to keep secrets; it's impossible for him to keep it a secret for long.

So, I don't have many good days left... Little Lily, I hope you won't come at me with a knife...

"Then let's wait for my husband to come back and discuss it with him."

"It seems this is the only way..." Mikoto picked up a cup of coffee and handed it to Sayuri, "Sayuri-chan, drink some water."

A bicycle carrying a mail package suddenly stopped at the door. A middle-aged man stood there holding a black package and called out, "Mrs. Takenaka, your package!"

Little Lily, holding her coffee cup, looked completely bewildered and asked, "Mine?"

Mikoto almost fainted. Thank goodness, that guy didn't call out to Takenaka Mikoto.

"That was sent to me by my boyfriend, Fugaku Uchiha. The address is a convenience store. The convenience store belongs to us. What's yours is mine, and what's mine is yours..."

Mikoto blurted out whatever came to mind, quickly pressed Sayuri down into a chair, and ran toward the door.

"All right……"

Sayuri seemed quite relieved, nodded, then tilted her head to look again, her eyes full of curiosity, and asked, "Mikoto-neechan, what did Mr. Uchiha mail to you? Could it be an engagement ring?"