My daily life with the original diva

Upon arriving at the Composers' Association, Hiroshi Kitagawa found members of the association who had close ties to Johnny's Entertainment. After exchanging words with them, he left the Composers' Association.

In just about a day, the entire Composers Guild of America (CGA) learned that some media outlets had brought up the old story of Johnny's attempting to bribe CGA members to buy a record award a few years ago. This made the CGA's higher-ups quite unhappy, feeling that these media outlets were just making trouble out of nothing. They felt that the matter was already in the past, so why bring it up again?

Another rumor accompanying this news is that it was deliberately spread by Hiroshi Kimura, a member of the Composers Guild of America, in order to prevent Johnny's from participating in the Record Awards. Upon hearing this rumor, members of the Composers Guild of America, including its executives, all looked rather strange. Why would Hiroshi Kimura do such a thing?

No one can say for sure. It's just that Johnny's and Hiroshi Kimura had a conflict, but no one can say for sure what kind of conflict it was. After all, most outsiders don't know about the struggle between Hiroshi Kimura and Johnny's. When they fought, neither side actually got involved or directly broke off relations, so it's not easy for outsiders to know the inside story.

Moreover, the rumor reached Kimura Hiroshi shortly after it spread. He had quite a few friends within the Composers' Association, including some high-ranking members.

Upon hearing the news, Hiroshi Kimura simply smiled, leaned back on the sofa in his office, and said coldly, "You've moved pretty quickly, Johnny's. You're probably waiting for me to make a big fuss and then use this to sow discord within my Composers Association, causing us to fall out again, aren't you? Too bad, I'm not stupid. The fuss I'm going to make isn't about this little thing."

Without any panic, Kimura Hiroshi didn't even go to the Composers' Association to explain. Because of his personality, if it had nothing to do with him, he certainly wouldn't go to explain it himself. If he did, it would make him seem guilty. So Kimura Hiroshi acted as if he knew nothing about the matter.

Over the next two days, two media outlets still brought up old stories from a few years ago, but they mostly mentioned them casually, evoking memories of Johnny's ugly past. However, the impact was limited, as there was no widespread reporting.

In this era dominated by print and television media, it was not easy to make a big splash unless something was extremely sensational or the story was reported on on a large scale. It was unlike the internet age in later years, where an event can go viral online, attract attention, and then be shared by the whole nation, creating a wave of public opinion.

The matter never really escalated, and it was always just a couple of media outlets with relatively low sales reporting on it. This made Kitagawa Hiroshi and Mary very uncomfortable, because they were both waiting for the matter to blow up. Even without direct evidence, as long as the rumor that Kimura Hiroshi was the mastermind behind the incident was spread, it would inevitably damage Kimura Hiroshi's relationship with the Composers' Association.

But the matter never really escalated. Kitagawa Hiroshi felt something was wrong, and he felt inexplicably uneasy. He called Mary over and said in a very serious tone, "Something's not right. It seems like this matter never really gets out of hand. I have a feeling that Kimura Hiroshi might have some other conspiracy waiting for us."

“Yes, this is very strange. I’ve witnessed how capable that kid is. He’s definitely plotting something. We can’t wait any longer. Since he doesn’t want to make a big fuss, let’s help him. I’ll contact some media outlets and have them all report on this.” Mary has never been one to wait. She felt that since the other party didn’t want to make a big fuss, they should take the initiative.

However, Kitagawa Hiroshi, who preferred to play it safe, hesitated at this moment. He was afraid that if Johnny's took the initiative to make a big fuss, they might give them leverage. But since the other party had already made their move, he couldn't just sit back and take the hit. So after thinking for a moment, Kitagawa Hiroshi said, "Alright, since things have come to this, let's make a big deal out of it. Sister, go and contact your media friends. Remember to do it discreetly. Also, don't make a big fuss all at once. Increase it gradually. Making a big fuss all at once would seem like you're doing it on purpose."

“I know what to do, my dear brother. Don’t worry, this time I will make that brat Kimura Hiroshi pay the price.” Mary said viciously, her years of pent-up hatred for Kimura Hiroshi about to erupt completely.

Although things haven't been easy these past few years, Johnny's has maintained good relations with some media outlets. So when Mary approached them and promised benefits, they were all willing to help, since many of them had suffered at the hands of Hiroshi Kimura.

After the arrangements were completed, Mary was very excited. She was finally able to deal with Hiroshi Kimura again, and this time they caught him by exploiting his weakness. She felt that the reason why Hiroshi Kimura let these media outlets bring up the old story without making a big fuss was to annoy Johnny's and put pressure on the Composers and Authors Guild to exclude Johnny's from the Record Awards.

But he didn't dare to completely offend the Composers Association, so he kept the public opinion under control. However, he didn't expect that someone would help him make a big fuss instead of trying to make a big one.

"Hehe, Kimura Hiroshi, I want to see what your expression will be when you wake up tomorrow morning and find that several more media outlets are talking about this, and a few more after that. Once you've completely fallen out with the Composers' Association, you'll be in for a world of hurt." Mary really wanted to see Kimura Hiroshi's face fall; just thinking about it made her tremble with excitement.

The next morning was Friday morning, a workday that office workers were somewhat excited about because they could finally rest the next day. After a busy week, the weekend was finally here, and you can imagine how excited they were.

On their way to work, office workers often buy newspapers and magazines to read, since it's not very convenient to read other things while at work. For those who like entertainment gossip, many will buy a copy of Weekly Bunshun, because it occasionally publishes some very exciting entertainment gossip.

Today was no exception for them; they bought the latest issue of Weekly Bunshun, and as soon as they received the magazine, their eyes widened as if they had seen something incredible.

The cover of Weekly Bunshun magazine featured Johnny Kitagawa, the president of Johnny & Associates, and the headline was even more eye-catching: "A Shocking Secret: The Untold Story of Johnny & Associates President Johnny Kitagawa and a Newcomer at the Agency!"

The Japanese have a considerable fondness for erotic content. This is a country where you can freely buy magazines featuring nudity, not to mention their strong sense of curiosity. So their curiosity about gossip with strange or unusual themes is off the charts. And you know, the newcomers at Johnny's aren't women, but…

This gossip is really explosive, it's really too eye-catching. People who bought the magazine can't wait to open it and see what the contents are like.

Opening the magazine, the first article was a report about this matter, and the content was very detailed. Most of them were interviews with young trainees who left Johnny's before they even debuted. They were all able to clearly describe when, where, and how Kitagawa Hiroshi did this disgusting thing.

Moreover, it wasn't just interviews; there were even photos of Kitagawa Hiroshi embracing a young man at a very secluded club. Although there weren't the kinds of photos readers wanted to see, the image of a man in his fifties intimately embracing a young man at a secluded club felt very strange, not to mention the accompanying reports, which made it seem even more real.

It's easy to imagine how readers would react to such a detailed and sensational report. Some felt their values ​​were challenged, while others found it utterly disgusting and unacceptable.

"Did you see the scoop in today's Weekly Bunshun? Johnny Kitagawa, the president of Johnny's, is a disgusting old man with peculiar fetishes. I really didn't expect him to be like that. No wonder Johnny's rarely recruits female artists; it turns out he has such a disgusting hobby." Those who had read the report came to the company and naturally wanted to share the shocking gossip they had seen.

Those who heard this immediately perked up and asked incredulously, "Really? Where's the report? Show me some! My God, can such a thing really happen?"

So everyone started circulating the latest issue of Weekly Bunshun, but there were too many people who wanted to read it, and it was impossible to share it all at once. However, those who did read it felt that their worldview had been shattered.

"It's actually true! That's terrifying, but it's also quite normal. President Kitagawa is over fifty years old, and I've never heard of him having any scandals with anyone. He's never even gotten married. I didn't know he had such a preference." Some people who read the report felt that the fact that Kitagawa Hiroshi was so old and unmarried, and had never had any scandals, was the best evidence to prove that the report was true.

This explosive news, although only reported by the entertainment magazine Weekly Bunshun so far, has spread everywhere in just one morning. There's no way around it, this gossip is just too explosive, and it can even be said to make some people's scalps tingle.

Although Japan is very tolerant of things involving color, it is extremely sensitive to matters involving minors. Especially since Johnny & Associates has been established for more than 20 years, and countless trainees who have left Johnny & Associates have been harmed, on that day, countless people called the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department to report Hiroshi Kitagawa and demand that he be arrested immediately.

Kitagawa Hiroshi had just arrived at Johnny's that morning, ready to start work, when a staff member rushed into his office with a scoop from Weekly Bunshun, shouting anxiously, "It's terrible, President! Something big has happened! Weekly Bunshun has published a report about you, about you..."

The staff member didn't know how to start the conversation for a moment. Seeing the staff member's speechless expression, Kitagawa Hiroshi instinctively felt that the situation was serious. He quickly snatched the Weekly Bunshun from the staff member's hand. When he saw the cover, his expression changed drastically. Opening the article inside made him feel even more dizzy.

"How dare they? How dare Weekly Bunshun report such a thing? What evidence do they have? Just a few photos?" Kitagawa Hiroshi could no longer remain calm. If this matter were to escalate, even if he were eventually proven innocent, the impact on Johnny's would be extremely serious.

It's not just a matter of reputation; it's also about which respectable family would send their child to Johnny's. If that happens, it will be much harder for Johnny's to find suitable and outstanding new talents to nurture. And the most important thing for an agency is the artists it manages. If it can't cultivate artists to become famous, the situation is predictable.

Even Kitagawa Hiroshi, known for his composure, was at a loss. He was somewhat panicked and didn't know what to do.

A moment later, the office door was pushed open again, and Mary walked in angrily. Her younger brother was pacing back and forth, clearly at a loss.

"You can go out first. I have something to discuss with the president." Mary shooed the staff who were still in the office out first.

Then she said with a hint of sarcasm, "My dear brother, your little secret has been exposed after all. You always thought you were very careful, but you still got caught. Hehe, what are you going to do now? I bet the media will be besieging the doors of Johnny's Entertainment right away."

"Heh, what can they do even if they block me? Send me to prison? I doubt they have the power to do that. You have to understand that this isn't just my problem; your husband is involved too. If it weren't for trying to curry favor with those perverts, I wouldn't have taken people out with me," Kitagawa Hiroshi said, not backing down an inch.

Mary's expression changed slightly. She knew perfectly well who they were; after all, through her husband, she knew that some upper-class people had rather unique hobbies, and her younger brother was one of them, so they would be together...

"It'll be alright. They won't let me go to jail. Besides, what's a few photos? They'll definitely get me out. What you need to do now is find out who did it and prepare to sue Weekly Bunshun for defamation." Provoked by Mary, Kitagawa Hiroshi calmed down and began to give instructions.

"Who did it? Do you even need to think about it? It must be that brat Hiroshi Kimura. He used old news to evoke bad memories of us before exposing this incident. That way, many people will instinctively believe it's true when they see the reports. That damned kid is really vicious." Mary couldn't help but curse, even though she had no evidence. Her intuition told her it was Hiroshi Kimura who did it.

Just guessing that it was Kimura Hiroshi who did it is useless. Not to mention, their most important thing right now is this big problem. Kitagawa Hiroshi said, "We have no evidence. Moreover, he only pointed the finger at me and didn't mention their involvement at all. This makes it impossible for me to find them to deal with this kid. Why is this kid so smart? Is he really just a kid in his twenties? He really deserves to die."

Just as the brother and sister were angrily cursing Kimura Hiroshi, the phone on Kitagawa Hiroshi's desk rang. It was the receptionist calling, but what the receptionist said made Kitagawa Hiroshi turn pale.

"President, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department is here. They say they need to speak with you about some things!"

Chapter 509 You'd better hide.

Today, Kimura Hiroshi arrived at the company at the same time as the other employees, which was quite unusual. He went into his office, and shortly after, Sato Kayo brought him coffee and the Weekly Bunshun that he had asked for when he left work yesterday.

"Thank you, Kayo-chan. How are you doing? Are you getting used to working at the company after so many days?" Kimura Hiroshi asked with concern as he drank the coffee that Sato Kayo had made.

With a slight smile, Sato Kayo said in a relaxed tone, "I'm used to it. I don't have to work overtime much. The president is often away, and there isn't that much work. I think the president should give me more work, otherwise it's very boring at work."

"Sigh, I've never heard of such a request before. Everyone wants less work. Okay, I'll have Matsumoto-san give you more work to do later." Sato Kayo has pretty much settled in now, so it's time to give her the same workload as the other employees, so she doesn't always feel like she's being taken care of.

Despite the increased workload, Sato Kayo nodded happily and said, "Yes, yes, I'll talk to the vice president later. It's not like the president has to personally arrange these things. I'll go out and take care of other matters first. If the president needs anything, just call me."

After saying that, Sato Kayo left the office, leaving Kimura Hiroshi alone. He put down his coffee, picked up the Weekly Bunshun magazine next to him, and just seeing the cover, a very comfortable smile appeared on his face, because he knew that things had gone well.

The Johnny's siblings thought he would just dredge up those old stories to disgust them, but little did they know he had a trump card up his sleeve. After stirring up public resentment towards Johnny's, he immediately threw out this trump card. Kimura Hiroshi believed that this would definitely trigger the greatest public disgust towards Johnny's.

While this approach certainly won't defeat Johnny & Associates, it will definitely severely damage the company, likely forcing them into a period of dormancy for many years to come. As for completely destroying Johnny & Associates, Hiroshi Kimura knows that's impossible.

Opening the Weekly Bunshun report, Hiroshi Kimura read it very carefully. He had to admit that the editors who had been engaged in writing for a long time were really good at writing. Even though he had only provided some interviews and evidence, these guys made it seem dramatic and exciting, as if he were reading a story of crime.

"This is really well written, Editor Takahashi. It seems like you were the one deliberately slandering me last time, right? Well, seeing how well you wrote this, I forgive you," Kimura Hiroshi said in a good mood.

However, Kimura Hiroshi was still somewhat disappointed that he hadn't managed to find any substantial evidence to send Kitagawa Hiroshi, that disgusting guy, to prison. After all, what he had said wasn't something he had made up; it actually happened.

As for why he knew about this in advance, it was naturally because he had seen related reports in his previous life. At that time, Weekly Bunshun revealed that Kitagawa Hiroshi had an unusual relationship with a rookie trainee in his agency.

Unfortunately, the Weekly Bunshun failed to find any substantial evidence in that report and was unable to bring down Kitagawa Hiroshi. Instead, Johnny & Associates filed a countersuit against them for defamation, and the matter was eventually dropped.

However, Kimura Hiroshi remembered this matter. He had previously wanted to take photos of Kitagawa Mary flirting with Kondo Masahiko, but unfortunately, he had no success after taking photos for a long time. As Kondo Masahiko was kicked out by him, this matter could not continue. However, he did not give up, but instead focused his attention on Kitagawa Hiroshi.

Over the years, only a few photos have been taken. It's extremely difficult to obtain any substantial evidence. These two siblings are far too cautious. It won't be easy to find any dirt on them.

However, Kimura Hiroshi was quite satisfied with the current effect. At least he could use this incident to stir up trouble at any time in the future, making the siblings feel as uncomfortable as if they had eaten shit.

Putting down the weekly Bunshun magazine, Hiroshi Kimura took a deep breath to calm his overjoyed mood, and then prepared to go for a walk around the company to see how everyone was working.

When he came out, he heard the company employees discussing the shocking news that Weekly Bunshun had broken that day. They were talking about it in great detail, not only about what was reported in the magazine, but also about Kitagawa Hiroshi's fetish in America's army, and how he didn't get married because he liked men, and other strange rumors.

When Kimura Hiroshi walked over, they dared not gossip. They quickly shut up, greeted Kimura Hiroshi, and continued their work. After all, slacking off and chatting in front of the president would be a sure way to lose their jobs.

She hadn't been wandering around the company for long when Sato Kayo ran over and said to Kimura Hiroshi, "President, there's a phone call. It's from a Mr. Asakura."

"Ah, I understand. I'll answer it right away." Kimura Hiroshi quickly walked towards his office, picked up the phone, and Asakura Gen's voice came from the other end.

"Kimura-san, this has gotten really big. It's all over the place now, and even the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has been mobilized. They took Kitagawa Hiroshi away. Apparently, the Metropolitan Police Department received so many tip-off calls that they had to take him away. Also, someone went to Weekly Bunshun to collect evidence." Asakura Gen said on the phone, sounding both excited and nervous.

Hearing this, Hiroshi Kimura frowned. He hadn't expected things to escalate so much. The impact on Johnny's would be significant. Being taken away by the Metropolitan Police Department was no longer just gossip; it could very well be considered a crime, something Kimura hadn't anticipated.

As far as he knew, Johnny's backers were not simple. It was said that Mary's husband was Fujishima Yasuura, a classmate of the Japanese Crown Prince. He was outwardly a writer, but in reality, he was born into a prestigious family in Japan and his status was quite extraordinary. With his protection, there was no reason why Kitagawa Hiroshi would be directly arrested and taken to the Metropolitan Police Department.

"What exactly happened? How did Kitagawa Hiroshi get arrested? Where are the people behind Johnny's? Why didn't Mr. Fujishima help?" Kimura Hiroshi asked curiously.

As for Kimura Hiroshi's question, Asakura Gen was somewhat bewildered. He replied, "Kimura-san, don't you know what time it is? It's during the time when the Emperor is seriously ill. The Crown Prince should naturally be serving his father. Moreover, with the Emperor seriously ill, how could Mr. Fujishima dare to make a move so easily when such a scandal has occurred at this time?"

If he were to make a move, and word got back to the Crown Prince, his position would likely be in jeopardy. And as you should know, Fujishima abandoned his noblewoman to marry Mary. He wasn't very popular within his family to begin with, and while Mary usually had no problems thanks to his family's protection, they needed to be careful now.

Kimura Hiroshi didn't really know much about the so-called prestigious families at the very top of Japan, and he was even less clear about the political situation there. Now, after hearing what Asakura Gen said, he understood that he had accidentally caused such a mess during this special period when the Emperor was seriously ill, and Johnny's backers dared not easily intervene.

Who is the most prestigious family in Japan? It's the so-called Imperial Family. Everyone wants to get on the Imperial Family's coattails, and the Fujishima family is no exception. Now that the Emperor is seriously ill, all these prestigious families will be extremely careful to avoid doing anything that might offend the Imperial Family and cause their own family interests to suffer unbearable losses. Therefore, it will be difficult for Mr. Fujishima to exert his influence.

"I see. That's a bit unexpected. But I don't think Kitagawa Hiroshi will be convicted. Mr. Fujishima wouldn't let his brother-in-law become a criminal. At most, he'll just stay in the Metropolitan Police Department for a few more days. By the way, will the investigation lead to us?" Kimura Hiroshi asked with some concern.

After all, they were the ones who had those pieces of evidence collected. If the Metropolitan Police Department investigates further, it might lead back to them, and who knows what kind of trouble that might arise.

"Don't worry, absolutely not. The evidence I collected was from anonymously posted tasks. Nobody knows I took the photos. And the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, haha, it's just a bunch of incompetents. Letting them investigate cases is less effective than those gossip reporters." Asakura Gen seemed extremely disdainful of the so-called Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.

This disdain inexplicably reminded Kimura Hiroshi of the Metropolitan Police Department in Detective Conan, a bunch of incompetent fools. It also reminded him of the real-life Japanese Metropolitan Police Department, which was indeed not very good. Many unsolved cases in Japan were not due to the severity of the crimes, but rather to the terrible investigative methods used by the officers in the Metropolitan Police Department.

This put Kimura Hiroshi at ease, and he said, "If that's the case, then that's great. Let's just wait and see what happens next."

After hanging up the phone, Hiroshi Kimura felt much better. With the Metropolitan Police Department involved, the impact on Johnny & Associates would be even greater. It seemed that Johnny & Associates wouldn't just be lying low for a few years; they would have to figure out how to restore their agency's reputation. In the future, whether it was collaborating with television stations or signing artists, things would probably not be so easy.

But his good mood didn't last long. The office phone rang again, and Kimura Hiroshi quickly answered it. It was Asakura Gen calling again. He said anxiously on the phone, "Kimura-san, something bad has happened. My friend who was interviewing at Johnny's called to tell me that Kitagawa Mari drove up to your company. She said she wants to settle scores with you."

"What do you mean?" Kimura Hiroshi was momentarily confused when he heard Asakura Gen's words. He asked, "What do you mean? Is Mary coming to settle scores with me?"

"Yes, Kimura-san, isn't that Mary's bad reputation? Back then, she stormed into a rival agency and smashed it up. This time, she probably wants to use the same trick again to cause trouble for you, and at the same time, she wants to drag you into the incident and also share the media attention from Johnny's." As an entertainment reporter, Asakura Gen easily knew Mary's purpose.

Sure enough, these siblings are not so easy to deal with. They are now in a near-desperate situation, and they obviously will not give up so easily. Especially Mary, this seemingly crazy woman, knows what she should do at this time to relieve the pressure on Johnny and also strike a blow at her opponent.

Kimura Hiroshi merely frowned at this. He wasn't overly worried. Even if Mary joined the Hegemony Company, so what? Smash the Hegemony Company? That would be perfect. He wasn't some small agency that wouldn't dare mess with Mary. He was Kimura Hiroshi. If she dared to smash it, then Kimura Hiroshi would dare to send her to jail.

"If Kimura-san is at the company, it's best to hide. That crazy woman Mary isn't easy to deal with. It would be better for you to hide for now," Asakura Gen suggested over the phone.

But Hiroshi Kimura is not a weak person. Although he likes to do things behind the scenes, it's because he doesn't want to cause too much trouble. If someone really wants to directly target him, he won't hide. Back when he was in the bar scene, being timid and cowardly wouldn't have worked. After all, it was a place where all sorts of people mingled.

"Why should I hide? I've been fighting her for so long, and I've never faced her directly. This is the perfect opportunity to clash with her. I want to see just how crazy she can get. Okay, I'm hanging up now. I need to get ready." With that, Kimura Hiroshi hung up the phone. He had things to do.

After a moment's thought, Kimura Hiroshi called out to the door, "Kayo-chan, come here for a moment, I have some things to tell you."

Sato Kayo, who was working by the door, heard Kimura Hiroshi call out and immediately went into the office, asking, "President, what's the matter?"

"Go tell the security department to prepare four security guards to wait at the entrance. Remember to bring the necessary protective equipment. Go there immediately and have them make proper preparations. Also, inform the receptionist to take a break and tell the staff not to approach the entrance for the time being," Kimura Hiroshi said quickly.

Although she didn't know what had happened that required the security department, Sato Kayo quickly carried out Kimura Hiroshi's order and ran downstairs to the security department to ask them to prepare people and supplies.

After making these preparations, Kimura Hiroshi made several more phone calls, mainly to two television stations with which he had a good relationship and several other large media outlets, asking them to come over and indicating that Hegemony had major news waiting for them. These media outlets, upon receiving the news, naturally indicated that they would immediately send reporters over.

As for Kimura Hiroshi, he sat in his chair for a while to relax, then stood up and walked downstairs, muttering to himself as he went, "Today I'll see what kind of trouble you, Mary, can get into."