My daily life with the original diva

"Haha, I knew Akina would pull this trick. I was prepared. Trying to catch me? Hehe, it's impossible now." Kimura Hiroshi said happily as he looked at Akina Nakamori's missing hand.

"Ah... Hiro-kun always bullies me." After saying that, she tried to grab Kimura Hiro, but unfortunately, her small body was really hard to catch. After a while, she had been working for so many days and didn't have much strength to begin with. She was completely exhausted and could only collapse into Kimura Hiro's arms.

Just a moment ago she was as wild as a tigress, but now she's turned into a docile kitten. Kimura Hiroshi couldn't help but lift her hair, kiss her forehead, and say with a touch of affection, "Out of energy now? Are you being good now?"

Nakamori Akina, who was too weak to argue, just twisted her body in Kimura Hiroshi's arms to show that she still had the strength.

"Okay, I know you still have energy, but let's save it for tomorrow. Aren't we going to the Tokyo Music Festival awards ceremony tomorrow? It's better to save some energy." Kimura Hiroshi didn't want to tease her anymore and quickly gave Nakamori Akina a way out.

Sure enough, Akina Nakamori in his arms replied in a muffled voice, "Hmph, it's good that Hiro-kun knows."

"Hey, her temper really hasn't changed," Kimura Hiro thought with a sigh, while also feeling a little sorry for her. He felt that Nakamori Akina's work was too tiring. He had already tried to persuade her many times, but it was no use saying more. That's just Nakamori Akina's personality. She doesn't take her work lightly like he does. She takes every task very seriously.

"Yes, I know, Akina is a strongwoman. But I have to tell her that I've already discussed the vacation with Mr. Akiyuki. He's canceled all your work for the first five days of December, so you can take a five-day vacation. We can fly directly to Hawaii." Since he couldn't stop Nakamori Akina from working, Kimura Hiroshi could only try to arrange his vacation properly.

It was also because his words carried significant weight. Normally, top celebrities like Akina Nakamori wouldn't have any rest time during the busy end of the year, but since he spoke up, Ken-On had to carefully consider and make arrangements, so they turned down some work and freed up five days.

Upon hearing that her vacation schedule had been arranged, Akina Nakamori, who had been leaning on Hiroshi Kimura, suddenly felt energized and sat up abruptly. She asked happily, "Oh, Hiroshi-kun has already arranged my vacation schedule? Really? Why didn't Akiyuki-san tell me?"

"I just finished arranging the workflow this afternoon, and Mr. Akiyuki called to tell me. You were recording the show at the time, so I didn't tell you. As for why I didn't tell you when I came back, I guess I thought I would tell you when you returned," Kimura Hiroshi guessed.

Thinking that might be the case, Akina Nakamori nodded and said, "Maybe so, hehe. The vacation plans are all set. So, what should we do in Hawaii? I haven't decided yet. Let's go swimming on the beach, see whales, and see the volcanoes. Oh, and our villa too. I heard the golf courses in Hawaii are very famous, so let's try them out. Also..."

Speaking of going on vacation, Akina Nakamori was very excited. After all, it had been a long time since she and Hiroshi Kimura had gone to Hawaii. They had originally agreed to go once a year, but they hadn't been able to go for various reasons. Now that they could go, she was naturally very happy and was planning what to do in Hawaii.

However, Akina Nakamori, caught up in the excitement, didn't consider their vacation time and listed a long list of activities. Hiroshi Kimura was overwhelmed by the sheer number of activities. It didn't feel like a vacation; it felt like a workday. If they had to do all of these things, they probably wouldn't get any real vacation time and would just be exhausted.

"Stop, stop, Akina, we're going on vacation. Rest is the most important thing. Other entertainment activities are just secondary. You're talking so much. This doesn't feel like a vacation at all; it's more like filming a travel show. So we have to cut more than half of it." Kimura Hiro interrupted Nakamori Akina as she continued to list the projects, putting an end to her idea of ​​trying everything.

However, Nakamori Akina was a little unhappy about this. She pouted and said, "It's not easy to go out and have fun, so naturally I want to try everything. Since I can't go to everything, then I need to think carefully about what to do. Hmm, give me some time."

“No problem, there’s still plenty of time. Akina, you can take your time to think about it. But before you go on vacation, Akina, you have to do something for me.” Kimura Hiroshi tapped Nakamori Akina’s pouting lips.

"What is it, Hiro-kun? Just tell me." Nakamori Akina grabbed Kimura Hiro's hand, preventing him from touching her lips.

Withdrawing his hand, Kimura Hiroshi said, "I need a secretary at the company. The previous secretary wasn't quite right. I think Kayo-chan is perfect for the position, so I'd like to invite Akina to call Kayo-chan and see if her graduation trip is over. If it is, she can come to Tokyo to help me out."

Nakamori Akina thought it was something important, and said with great certainty, "There's definitely no problem. I just spoke with Kayo-chan on the phone a few days ago. Her graduation trip is almost over, so I'll call her and ask her to come to Tokyo. It's perfect timing, as her friends miss her a lot, so I'll invite her back to see them."

During her time in the entertainment industry, Sato Kayo had some close friends. Since retiring, she lost contact with them. Now, two years have passed, and her friends still miss her. It would be best if they could come back and see her.

"Oh, that's really great! With Akina involved, I'm sure there won't be any problems. Okay, it's getting late, time to sleep. We have to get up early tomorrow. I'll carry you to your room." They'd had their fun and talked about everything; it was time to rest.

Without waiting for Nakamori Akina's reaction, Kimura Hiroshi reached out and suddenly picked her up from the sofa. Fortunately, Nakamori Akina had faced such sudden attacks from Kimura Hiroshi many times before and was used to it. She was not frightened and naturally reached out to hug Kimura Hiroshi's neck.

But she also warned, "You're not allowed to do anything bad today. I'm very tired, and I have to participate in the Tokyo Music Festival tomorrow, so be a good girl, okay?"

"Yes, yes, don't worry, I'll be good, please don't worry." Kimura Hiroshi nodded repeatedly, why doesn't this girl trust him at all!

Chapter 504 Status in the Entertainment Industry

"Kayo-chan, I got a call from you. Honestly, even if your graduation trip is over, you can't sleep in every day. Look at the time! You need to get up and exercise more, you know?" Kayo's mother called out with a hint of complaint from the doorway of her room.

Wearing her pajamas, Sato Kayo, still half asleep, sat up. Her eyes were blurry with sleep as she looked at her mother and smiled a little shyly. "Hi, Mom, I was so excited during the graduation trip and went to so many places with my classmates that I'm really tired. That's why I need to sleep so much. Once I start working in a couple of days, I won't even have the chance to sleep in anymore."

As she spoke, Sato Kayo got out of bed, hugged her mother's arm and acted coquettishly, finding a suitable excuse to sleep in while avoiding her mother's nagging.

"Okay, okay, I know you're tired, but go answer the phone now, it's your friend in Tokyo calling, they need to talk to you." Kayo's mother also felt sorry for her daughter and didn't scold her too much.

"Ah, it's a friend in Tokyo? I'd better go answer the phone right away, thank you, Mom." Upon hearing that it was a call from a friend in Tokyo, Sato Kayo quickly ran to the living room to answer the phone.

"Hello, this is Kayo Sato." Kayo Sato greeted him as she answered the phone.

She heard her voice and quickly received a reply: "Kayo-chan, this is Akina. How have you been lately?"

"Ah, it's Akina-chan. I'm doing well lately, sleeping in every day. I had to be woken up by my mom today, hehe." Sato Kayo was very happy to receive Nakamori Akina's call and didn't hold back in talking about her embarrassing moments.

Akina Nakamori on the other end of the phone could also sense Kayo Sato's feelings. She was just as happy, but also a little envious, and said, "It's so nice to be able to sleep in every day. I don't have that kind of opportunity anymore. But Kayo-chan's sleeping-in life is probably coming to an end. Kimura-san needs help at work recently, so he wants to ask you to come to Tokyo to work. Of course, if Kayo-chan wants to rest, it's fine to wait a few more days."

Going to work at Kimura Hiroshi's Hegemony Company was something that had been agreed upon long ago, so Sato Kayo didn't find it abrupt at all. Not to mention that Kimura Hiroshi needed help now, so she agreed without thinking. "It's okay, I've rested well. If Kimura-san needs help, I can go the day after tomorrow. I'll prepare my luggage tomorrow."

"There's no need to rush. A few days won't be a problem, hehe. But if Kayo-chan comes to work, don't worry too much. I'll have Kimura-san arrange everything. And the salary is generous, at least six million yen a year. The work shouldn't be too hard. It mainly involves helping Kimura-san with some company matters. Well, you could say she'll be Kimura-san's secretary." Since she was hiring someone to work, Nakamori Akina naturally wanted to explain the situation completely so that Sato Kayo could be mentally prepared.

Feeling a little nervous about being assigned such an important task, Kayo Sato asked, "Am I capable of handling such a crucial job? Perhaps I should start as a regular employee?"

But Akina Nakamori didn't give her a chance to refute, saying, "I can handle it, Kayo-chan. Someone will train you, so don't worry about that. Ah, it's almost time, I have to start working now, so I can't talk to you any longer. Oh, by the way, if you come to Tokyo, remember to contact your friends. They all miss you. Yoko-chan and Minako-chan, they've both asked me about you, so remember to contact them too."

"Okay, okay, I understand, Akina-chan. I will. You go to work now, don't waste time." After saying that, she waited for Nakamori Akina to hang up the phone, and then Sato Kayo also hung up the phone. She was slightly lost in thought.

Yoko-chan is Minamino Yoko, who is now a top idol with a high level of popularity. Minako-chan is Honda Minako, who has a rock style and is also quite popular. They both attended the same rookie idol high school and were classmates with a good relationship.

During her two years of retirement, she did not contact her former friends in the entertainment industry because she did not want to have any further contact with it. However, more than two years have passed, and she has completely let go of the past. Now, those friends still remember her, which makes her feel very warm and also a little guilty. She left in such a hurry that she did not even have time to say goodbye to them properly.

"Mom, please help me decide what to wear to work. I'm going to Tokyo for work the day after tomorrow, and I haven't even bought any business attire yet. Time is really tight!" Coming back to her senses, Sato Kayo realized she needed to get ready quickly. She was about to start working, but she hadn't prepared anything yet.

Although she had experience as an entertainer before, there is a significant difference between being a professional and being an entertainer, so Sato Kayo had to ask her mother for help. Fortunately, her mother was very experienced and managed to take care of everything Sato Kayo very well in just over a day, preparing almost everything she needed.

Two years later, Sato Kayo boarded a train to Tokyo once again. Compared to the excitement and trepidation she felt when she first dreamed of becoming an idol and going to Tokyo, she was very calm now. So many years of experience had made her mature.

Upon arriving in Tokyo, Sato Kayo did not directly contact Kimura Hiro or Nakamori Akina. Instead, she checked into a hotel and called Minamino Yoko and Honda Minako to arrange a meeting.

When Sato Kayo or Okada Yukiko suddenly called two years later, both of them were extremely excited. However, due to work, they couldn't meet up immediately. Instead, they agreed to meet around midnight. Unfortunately, they had to wait until midnight to have time.

With so much time still to spare, Sato Kayo didn't waste any time. Back in this familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar city, she took the subway and began wandering around, searching for familiar memories, such as where she used to like to eat and where she used to like to go. She didn't mind getting tired and spent the whole day wandering around.

Around midnight, Sato Kayo arrived at the agreed-upon coffee shop ahead of time. Now she didn't need to hide anything at all; she could walk down the street without anyone recognizing her. There was no way around it; the Japanese entertainment industry changes so quickly. Although she was a top idol back then, she had retired for two years, and in addition, she had grown up and her appearance had changed. Unless it was her fans who were very familiar with her back then, it would be difficult for others to recognize her.

She sat down and ordered a coffee. Before she could even take a couple of sips, she saw a familiar figure appear. It was Minamino Yoko. Unlike her, who was completely unconcealed, Minamino Yoko was wearing sunglasses and carefully observing her surroundings, seemingly afraid of being recognized.

She quickly waved, and Minamino Yoko saw her and walked over to her. As soon as she sat down, she was a little excited and grabbed Sato Kayo's hand, saying, "Yukiko... no, I should call you Kayo-chan now. It really is you! You finally contacted me! I'm so happy!"

When Minamino Yoko saw Sato Kayo again, she was extremely excited because they used to be very close. They even watched a movie together a few days before Sato Kayo's alleged scandal broke. Little did she know that would be the last time they met. After Sato Kayo's scandal broke, she quickly announced her retirement, and Minamino Yoko could no longer contact Sato Kayo.

"I'm also very happy, Yoko-chan. I also want to apologize to you for disappearing so suddenly. Please forgive me, I had my reasons." Sato Kayo naturally didn't say much about her sudden retirement, she could only express her apologies.

Shaking her head, Yoko Minamino said, "It's nothing, Kayo-chan. I know you must have had a reason for doing this. Now that we've met again, it's alright. We can still be good friends."

"Yes, good friend." Sato Kayo smiled, a very happy smile.

The two ordered coffee and chatted about their experiences over the past two years. Minamino Yoko has grown from an unknown idol to a top-tier female idol, and is quite popular whether she is acting in movies or singing. Sato Kayo, on the other hand, studied at university for more than a year and is now working in Tokyo.

"Sigh, you're starting a job? So, Kayo-chan, have you found a job yet? Do you need my help?" Upon hearing that Sato Kayo was coming to Tokyo for work, Minamino Yoko immediately wanted to offer some assistance.

Sato Kayo quickly waved her hand and said, "No need, Yoko-chan, I've already found a job at Kimura Hiroshi's company, and it's already arranged."

"Oh, Kimura-san, is it true? Does she work at his company, Hegemony? Ah, look at my head, Kayo-chan knows Kimura-san, right? That's so lucky! For people like us, it's not an easy thing to get to know Kimura-san." Upon hearing that Sato Kayo was going to work at Kimura Hiroshi's company, Minamino Yoko seemed a little excited.

Sato Kayo was a little confused at this moment. She didn't know why Minamino Yoko was so excited, and asked in a daze, "What's wrong, Yoko-chan? Why are you so excited? And Kimura-san is a very easy-going person, so why do you say that Kimura-san seems difficult to approach?"

Seeing that Sato Kayo seemed completely clueless, Minamino Yoko probably guessed that she hadn't paid much attention to the changes in the entertainment industry during the two years she had been away from it.

She had to say something about this. Minamino Yoko leaned down and whispered in Sato Kayo's ear, "Kayo-chan, you don't know this, do you? Kimura-san's status in the entertainment industry is among the top. Even those senior figures, even those TV stations, treat him with utmost respect. Many agencies want to work with him but don't have the opportunity. I also want to work with him, but I don't get any response at all. A top idol like me is nothing in front of him."

These words left Sato Kayo completely dumbfounded. Back then, she knew that although Kimura Hiroshi was extremely popular in the entertainment industry and was a super top idol, he did not have such influence. You know, she had the opportunity to work with Kimura Hiroshi back then, as did many idols, including rookie idols. But now, has it become so difficult for even top idols to work with him?

"Huh, is it really that amazing?" Sato Kayo, who hadn't felt anything at all, asked in disbelief.

Nodding vigorously, Yoko Minamino said, "Is he really that amazing? He can easily make a newcomer famous with just a flick of his finger, make a top-tier artist a huge star, and even give you some fame in Europe and America. That's why I was so excited when I heard that you could work for his company."

Now Sato Kayo was completely convinced that Kimura Hiroshi was no longer the Kimura Hiroshi of the past; he had grown into a top figure in the entertainment industry. However, she wasn't worried at all, because Kimura Hiroshi and Nakamori Akina were her friends, no matter how successful they became in the future.

"Oh, I see. Kimura-san is really amazing. I didn't expect him to become so much better in just two years. I'm so happy for him," Sato Kayo said happily.

This reaction left Yoko Minamino somewhat dumbfounded. She had thought that her words would shock Kayo Sato and make her wonder how she would face Hiro Kimura in the future. But she didn't expect her to be so nonchalant. Come on, he's one of the big names in the entertainment industry. Why are you so calm?

"Is that all? Kayo-chan, is there anything else you want to ask?" Yoko Minamino asked, somewhat skeptical.

"No, that's all. It's a good thing that Kimura-san is so talented. As his friend, I'm happy for him. As for other things, well, I should work harder at work so as to avoid causing him unnecessary trouble." Sato Kayo thought for a moment and then said.

Now, Yoko Minamino was completely speechless. They were friends and didn't care about these things at all, so what could she say? Actually, she really wanted Kayo Sato to put in a good word for her with Hiroshi Kimura, but she knew that as friends, there were some things that couldn't be said, such as things where the interests were very obvious. If she said them, many things would be distorted. After so many years in the entertainment industry, Yoko Minamino understood this principle.

Without continuing the topic, Yoko Minamino changed the subject and started talking about other things. Soon after, Minako Honda also came over, and the three of them seemed to have returned to their school days, sitting together and chatting about their experiences over the years and some girly topics, until two or three in the morning before they had to go home.

Chapter 505 The Restless Johnny

It has to be said that Toho's level of attention to this collaboration, "Triangle," is unprecedented. Just for one of the most important scenes in the film, what should an empty cruise ship look like? The set construction staff and Hiroshi Kimura discussed it more than a dozen times, which made Kimura feel very tired.

Fortunately, the final scene design has been finalized, and Toho's staff have even drawn up the design drawings. The next step is to build it in reality, which will take a long time. This will allow Kimura Hiroshi to have a good rest for two days. If any problems arise afterward, he can come to the site to provide guidance when needed.

Having resolved this matter, Kimura Hiroshi felt completely relieved and much happier. He happily led the staff of Hegemony back to the company. As soon as he reached the front desk, the receptionist told him that Ms. Sato Kayo, who had come to take up the position of his secretary, had arrived at the company, and Vice President Matsumoto Takaaki had led her inside.

"Kayo-chan actually came straight to the company. Why didn't she tell me she was going back to Tokyo? Honestly." Kimura Hiroshi was a little surprised to hear that Sato Kayo had come to the company on her own. He had originally planned to have someone pick her up and have a meal together to welcome her back.

He hurried into the company and saw Sato Kayo and Matsumoto Takaaki at his secretary's office. Matsumoto Takaaki seemed to be instructing her on work matters, and Sato Kayo was listening intently. As for Matsumoto Takaaki, he seemed quite excited as he spoke, and he was standing quite close to Sato Kayo.

"Kayo-chan, why did you come to the company on your own? Why didn't you tell me you were in Tokyo?" Kimura Hiroshi said with a hint of reproach as he walked up to her.

Upon seeing Kimura Hiroshi return, Matsumoto Takaaki quickly stopped his excited explanation and greeted Kimura Hiroshi. Sato Kayo also quickly stood up and said, "Ah, Kimura-san, you're back. Hehe, I came to Tokyo by myself. I know you and Akina-chan are both very busy, so I came by myself. Besides, I'm an adult now and don't need so much care."

Kayo Sato didn't tell Hiroshi Kimura and Akina Nakamori that she had come by herself. She didn't want to trouble them, and more importantly, she felt that she had grown up and could handle things on her own. She couldn't rely on her good friends for everything.

Seemingly guessing Sato Kayo's thoughts, Kimura Hiroshi didn't dwell on the matter further. Instead, he said, "Since you're here, let's have dinner together tonight. Akina should have time later tonight. As for work, take your time to familiarize yourself with it first, don't rush. Also, Matsumoto-san, come in with me for a moment."

After saying that, he went into the office first, and then Matsumoto Takaaki followed him in. He closed the office door, and after Kimura Hiroshi sat down, he asked Matsumoto Takaaki to find a place to sit down as well. Then he said, "From now on, I'll be entrusting Kayo-chan's work to you, but don't rush things. Let her get familiar with things little by little. Also, don't mention her former idol status at the company. Do you understand, Matsumoto-san?"

"Yes, President, I understand. Right now, the main work will be handled by others. As for Kayo-chan, I won't give her too much work right away. Let her gradually familiarize herself with the tasks she needs to handle. As for idol matters, I know absolutely nothing about them." At this point, Matsumoto Takaaki started playing dumb.

However, Kimura Hiroshi's statement meant that he knew what he should do, so he nodded and said, "Yes, that would be great, but there's something else I need to make clear. Kayo-chan is a friend of mine and Akina's. I know you used to be a fan of hers, so you have a special feeling of wanting to get close to her. But you need to be careful not to do anything out of line. If I find out, my punishment will be very severe."

Although Sato Kayo's mental state has improved a lot compared to two years ago after two years of recuperation, Kimura Hiroshi is still very careful to prevent her from being hurt again or under too much pressure. In addition, he wants her to integrate into the lives of ordinary people as soon as possible and not to pay too much attention to her. Too much attention can actually create pressure.

However, some necessary protective measures still need to be taken. For example, Matsumoto Takaaki, who is currently single and thirty years old, might do something inappropriate if he sees his former favorite female idol.

"Ah, President, you really don't trust me enough. Please rest assured, I will absolutely not do anything strange to Ms. Kayo," Matsumoto Takaaki assured him very seriously.

"That's good. Matsumoto-san, go back to work. I'll go out and chat with Kayo-chan. Tell someone to bring us two cups of coffee," Kimura Hiroshi instructed.

As he stepped out of the office, Kimura Hiroshi saw Sato Kayo diligently studying company documents and said, "Ah, Kayo-chan, you really are hardworking. Back then, you were working as an entertainer while still getting A's in all your high school subjects. It seems that your hard work has a lot to do with it."

Kimura Hiroshi walked up to Sato Kayo and started chatting with her about her graduation trip, her return to work in Tokyo, where she was staying, and whether she had made any arrangements.

After chatting, Kimura Hiroshi went to his office and made a phone call to TV Tokyo, where Nakamori Akina was appearing on a program that day, asking them to tell Nakamori Akina that a good friend had come and they would have dinner together that evening.

Around 9 p.m., Nakamori Akina finished her work for the day and arrived at the agreed-upon dinner location. She was overjoyed to see Sato Kayo, and the two of them jumped around excitedly when they met. Fortunately, they were having dinner in a private room; otherwise, they might have attracted a lot of attention.

The joy of friends reuniting is unimaginable, but such gatherings are always short-lived because everyone has their own things to do and it's impossible to stay together all the time. Fortunately, Sato Kayo works at Kimura Hiroshi's company, so they can meet up anytime they want in the future.

Over the next few days, Kimura Hiroshi paid close attention to Sato Kayo, as he didn't know if she had fully recovered. After observing her for a few days, Kimura Hiroshi found that the problem wasn't serious. Compared to the quiet little girl backstage at the program, Sato Kayo was now much more cheerful and talkative.

Every day, Matsumoto Takaaki would assign her some tasks, not a lot. As a newcomer to the workplace, Sato Kayo didn't understand many things, but she would ask questions. If Kimura Hiroshi was there and she really didn't understand something, she would ask him. Moreover, she got along well with her other colleagues during her few days at the company, and soon she made friends with them.

Now Kimura Hiroshi was relieved and stopped focusing too much on Sato Kayo, returning to his work and other matters.

As the year draws to a close, Kimura Hiroshi, a top-tier celebrity, is still very busy. He has to attend the shows he's scheduled to participate in, especially year-end review programs and various award ceremonies. He naturally won't attend the smaller, less well-known award ceremonies, but he can't avoid Japan's top three music award ceremonies; he has to attend them.