My daily life with the original diva

They never imagined that hype could be done this way, without even fearing to offend the media. They wouldn't dare to do it like this, because while the potential gains seem huge, the risks are actually much greater. If they're not careful, they could easily backfire and be doomed. Only Ken-On and Hiroshi Kimura would dare to engage in such a terrifyingly risky hype.

"Bang!" In the Mary's office at Johnny's, Masahiko Kondo slammed the latest record sales report on the ground. His face was ashen. The report showed the record sales for the past week. Hiroshi Kimura's ticket sales had skyrocketed from 130,000 last week to 312,000 this week. As for his Ichiban Wild Wolf, although the sales had increased a bit this week, they were only 11,000. The difference between the two was about thirty times.

In just a few months, he went from being a top male idol to being in a state that is not exactly washed up, but close to it. All of this started after Kimura Hiroshi appeared, which made him particularly resentful of Kimura Hiroshi.

Especially the time he was publicly mocked backstage at a show a few days ago, it made him furious, but he didn't dare to do anything because he was afraid that Kimura Hiroshi was too strong now, not someone he could threaten at will back then.

Looking at the impotently furious Kondo Masahiko, Mary simply kept a straight face without any particular expression. She already knew that apart from his somewhat chivalrous face and good physique, the young man in front of her was actually a good-for-nothing, and it was impossible to expect him to do anything.

"Mom, are we just going to give up like this? Is there really no way to deal with this kid? He's so popular, he's stealing my thunder. I even suspect that he was the one who did the things that targeted me before." He didn't dare to do anything himself, but he knew that his godmother Mary dared, and that she had that kind of power, so he wanted Mary to take action again.

But Mary just sat there without replying. Now Kondo Masahiko was really anxious. He stood up from his chair, knelt down beside Mary's legs, rested his head on her thigh, grabbed her hand, and said in an almost pleading tone, "Mom, please help your son. I'll do anything you want."

Seemingly particularly fond of this body, Kondo Masahiko rubbed against her, making her feel hot all over, seemingly confirming the saying that a fifty-year-old can still suck up the earth. She patted Kondo Masahiko's head and said, "Hondo, it's probably difficult to deal with this kid right now. We need to wait for an opportunity. However, I can help you become popular again. In addition to the movie you're currently filming, I'll help you increase the publicity. Also, I'll find a way to get you this year's record award."

The Japanese record awards are arguably the highest honor for Japanese singers. Receiving this award is an affirmation of a singer's career and a significant boost to their personal fame.

Upon hearing that he could receive the award, Masahiko Kondo could hardly believe it and was overwhelmed with surprise. He asked incredulously, "Is it true, Mom?"

“Of course it’s true. You underestimate your mother’s power. This award is a bit difficult for us, but we can still manage to get it. But how are you going to thank me for all I’ve done for you?” Mary said, staring at Kondo Masahiko like a hungry wolf.

A chill ran down his spine. Kondo Masahiko knew he was in deep trouble today, but when he thought of the power Mary had mentioned, he wasn't so afraid anymore. The reason he didn't dare to do anything to Kimura Hiroshi was because he didn't have that kind of power. If he could have it too, then what was Kimura kid?

"Whatever Mom says, goes." Kondo Masahiko said, gripping Mary's hand tightly and pretending to be very obedient.

Chapter 109 Why Do You Love Buying Real Estate So Much?

Looking at the sales report in front of him, Hanami Kaku was furious, but he didn't know how to vent his anger. The overwhelming media coverage of Kimura Hiroshi in the past few days made him uneasy, and he thought that the media storm surrounding the ghostwriting incident would make a comeback.

At that moment, he really wanted to terminate his contract with Hiroshi Kimura. Although this kid could bring Ken-On a lot of revenue, he also kept Ken-On in the eye of the storm all the time. As the president, he was also worried and could hardly sleep at night, and he even had a few more gray hairs.

Unexpectedly, what seemed like a major controversy turned into a successful publicity stunt. Kimura Hiroshi, Ken-On, and the major media outlets that cooperated in the publicity all made a fortune, making it a model of win-win cooperation.

However, Hanami Kagami knew that Kenon's role in this matter was actually very small. If there was any role to play, it was that Terabayashi Akira, who was in charge of publicity, was shrewd enough to communicate well with the media, which made this highly risky hype land safely. The main strategists were the major media outlets and Kimura Hiroshi. The two sides were truly a perfect match, no, colluding with each other would be the best way to describe it.

"Terahina-san, do you think I overestimated the bottom line of these major media outlets? For the sake of profit, they actually criticized Kimura-san's songs as well, without even considering the fact that Kimura-san wrote them. Is it okay to be criticized for the sake of profit? Is it okay to betray your peers for the sake of profit?"

Having worked for two or three decades, he had witnessed the media's shamelessness before, but this was the first time he had ever seen a situation where they completely abandoned dignity and honor, lowering their standards to the bare minimum for profit. It completely refreshed his values.

Terabayashi Akira, however, was not so surprised. Instead, he sighed and said, "President, that's because the profits weren't enough before. This time, thanks to Kimura-san's incident, the sales of several major media outlets have increased by at least 10%. This is an achievement they hadn't been able to reach even after several years of hard work. Now that they've succeeded in one fell swoop, what does dignity matter?"

If the profit is big enough, then even losing one's life is a small matter. Hanami Kaku sighed. This time, that kid Kimura Hiroshi succeeded again. He was suppressed once again. Although he was very unhappy, he had to admire the kid's boldness and ingenuity.

However, this kind of thing can only be used once and not again. If it is used too much, it will eventually backfire, and then the price will probably be even more painful. Hanami Kaku believes that if Kimura Hiroshi continues to use this trick, he will probably be finished in the next two years.

However, he didn't dwell on the matter any longer. Instead, he instructed his assistant to call Kimura Hiroshi to the conference room for a meeting. The kid didn't have any activities today and was practicing dance in the training room.

According to Yukio Tomioka, this kid is already working on his next single, which he plans to release in June. The theme is youthful dancing, and since singing requires dancing, he's been working hard to learn it.

This relieved Hanami He; the kid had finally gotten back on the right track. It's fine for a teenage idol singer to sing rock, but all those mature songs won't do. He needs youthful and energetic songs; that's what his teenage fans love most. Of course, if he'd show off a bit of his abs, that would be even better.

Half an hour later, Hiroshi Kimura and Yukio Tomioka arrived at the conference room. His hair was still wet because he had sweated too much from dancing, so he needed to take a shower, otherwise he would be covered in sweat.

Although he usually seems lazy, when it comes to working hard, Kimura Hiroshi is no less capable than others. For example, he learns new things very quickly, and his ability to apply them independently is terrifyingly strong. He is also very hardworking, which even Hanami Kagami has to admire.

"Everyone has worked hard this week. I've seen the results of Kimura-san's new album—310,000 copies sold, far exceeding expectations. So, I will keep my promise, and the production of the next album will still be decided by Kimura-san himself." Hanami Kaku kept his word, mainly because he didn't want to strain his relationship with Kimura Hiroshi too much, since Kimura Hiroshi was extremely important to Ken-On.

Since the president kept his promise, Kimura Hiroshi naturally wouldn't deliberately cause trouble. He softened his attitude and said, "Then thank you, president. However, from now on, I will communicate with the agency in advance for both singles and albums, and I will never make decisions on my own."

Both sides gave each other a way out, and the dispute over the record production rights came to an end. Hanami Kaku then brought up the second matter, "Kimura-san's latest royalties for his last single, Gaining Through Losing, have been settled. A total of 1.2 million records have been sold, and with the sales of his previous records, it is about 156 million yen."

Those present were not surprised by the figure, because apart from his debut song, Kimura Hiroshi's royalties were usually over 100 million yen each time. They were used to it. As Kimura Hiroshi released more and more records, the number would rise. Many best-selling singers in later generations could live very comfortably decades later without doing anything, just by relying on the royalties from their records each year.

With so much money in hand again, Kimura Hiroshi's expression, which had been somewhat tired from dance practice, suddenly perked up. He didn't plan to pay off the loan with this much money; instead, he intended to use it as a down payment to buy another commercial property.

"Ah, the royalties have been settled so quickly, that's wonderful! Now I can go to Ginza to pay the down payment on the new property." Kimura Hiroshi said, feigning excitement.

He said this to tell everyone present where his large sum of money went. After all, it was impossible for him to hide his royalties from the company. With so much money, who knew if someone would ask him for a loan? Borrowing money was out of the question; the only possibility was that he would borrow money from others. So he directly revealed where the money went.

I bought a house and still owe the bank a large loan. Don't even think about borrowing money from me.

However, those present were shocked when they heard him say that he was going to buy real estate again. Why would this young man, who had just turned eighteen, like to buy real estate so much? Shouldn't he be spending all his money at this age, buying luxury goods, luxury cars, and the like? What was he thinking, buying real estate that he couldn't even live in?

"Kimura-san, why are you so enthusiastic about investing in real estate?" Agent Yukio Tomioka couldn't help but ask.

"Ah, because you can make money! Haven't you all noticed how Ginza land prices have been rising slightly every year in recent years? I predict they won't fall in the next few years. If you have money, I suggest you buy real estate near Ginza. You won't lose out if you do," Kimura Hiroshi earnestly advised.

Holy crap, you're just an eighteen-year-old kid trying to teach a bunch of forty- or fifty-year-old men how to invest and manage money? That's way too much.

These uncles who didn't listen to Hiroshi Kimura will regret it in a few years. Why didn't they listen to him? Why didn't they buy a house? They really lost out big time.

The meeting ended there. Kimura Hiroshi then went to the dance studio to practice for more than an hour. He left work on time and prepared to call his real estate agent, Ms. Hanano Yoko, to tell her about his intention to purchase another property.

As soon as he got home, the phone rang. Kimura Hiroshi answered it, and a familiar voice came from the other end, "Moshi, Moshi, the famous traveler, the explorer Nakamori, who has just returned from his travels in North America, invites Mr. Kimura to visit. Do you have time?"

Chapter 110 I'll Send You a Car

Guided by a waiter, Kimura Hiroshi, wearing sunglasses and a mask, arrived at the second floor of this upscale restaurant in Roppongi, Tokyo. As he turned the corner, before he could react, someone grabbed him. Looking down, he saw it was Ms. Noriko, who was pulling Kimura Hiroshi toward a corner of the restaurant.

There was a large dining table there, filled with people—all staff members who had accompanied Akina Nakamori to America for album recording. Some were from Ken-On, others from Warner Music; he knew them all. Akina Nakamori was sitting in the far corner, and when she saw him, she immediately waved and greeted him, looking incredibly happy.

After greeting the staff one by one, Kimura Hiroshi was seated at the very back of the table, right next to Nakamori Akina. The girl had only slightly shifted her position, causing the two of them to be completely squeezed together, even though there was still space between her and the staff.

"Hey, Akina-san, are you trying to crush me to death?" Kimura Hiroshi whispered in Nakamori Akina's ear.

However, Nakamori Akina acted as if she hadn't heard him at all, setting out the plates for Kimura Hiroshi and completely ignoring his words. This left Kimura Hiroshi feeling helpless, and he could only be pressed against her, squeezed in a corner, looking quite pitiful.

At the dining table, the staff chatted idly, not noticing what was happening to the two people in the corner. Nakamori Akina picked up the sake that had been served first and was about to pour a cup for Kimura Hiroshi and herself when Kimura Hiroshi grabbed her hand.

Staring at Akina Nakamori, Hiroshi Kimura asked seriously, "Are you better from your gastroenteritis? Why are you drinking?"

Akina Nakamori has never been in good health since she was a child, and this year she has been frequently sick. In January, she had a high fever of 40 degrees Celsius. At the end of February, she went to America to record a new album, but she returned after only two days because of gastroenteritis. She rested for two days after returning and then flew back. Hiroshi Kimura didn't know about it; she kept it a secret very well.

But that day, when Yoshizawa Akiyuki was on the phone with Yukio Tomioka to discuss work, he was right next to them and heard Yoshizawa say that the recording of Akina Nakamori's new album might be delayed by a few days because she had gastroenteritis and had to go back to Japan for treatment.

Although he calls Nakamori Akina almost every day, she almost always reports good news and never tells anyone bad things, because she's afraid of making others worry about her, which makes him very uneasy.

Unexpectedly, the thing she had kept so well hidden was found out. Nakamori Akina's first reaction was that someone had snitched on her. She immediately set her sights on Ms. Noriko sitting opposite her, because it was Ms. Noriko who told Kimura-san when she had a high fever last time, so he was able to come back and take care of her when she was sick.

Ms. Noriko, sitting opposite, was stared at by Akina Nakamori and quickly waved her hand to indicate that this matter had nothing to do with her. She had been listening to the two of them talking the whole time, even though she was speaking very softly.

"Don't look at Ms. Noriko like that. I overheard it by chance when Mr. Akiyuki and Mr. Tomioka were on the phone. I wouldn't ask Ms. Noriko about you so casually," Kimura Hiroshi said seriously. He still hoped that Nakamori Akina would tell him everything herself, rather than him having to find out.

Unexpectedly, the news she had been keeping from her was leaked in this way. Nakamori Akina was stunned for a moment, then immediately put on a playful smile, trying to get away with it by saying, "Kimura-san, it's just a very small problem. I didn't tell you because I was afraid you would worry."

As he spoke, he made a gesture that insulted South Korea.

They all need to go back to their home countries for treatment, and it's still a minor issue. Kimura Hiroshi sighed. She's always like this, she thinks everything she encounters is a minor problem and she carries it all on her own. But a person's capacity to bear things has its limits. If there are too many things to deal with, there will always be a day when she can't take it anymore.

Knowing that this was her personality, if she changed, she wouldn't be Nakamori Akina. Quietly taking her hand under the table, Kimura Hiroshi simply said, "No drinking for the next two days, understand?"

Feeling the warmth from Kimura Hiroshi's palm and his doting care, Nakamori Akina's fair cheeks flushed slightly. Gone was her earlier slyness; instead, she nodded shyly and whispered, "Yes, I'll listen to Kimura-san."

To deal with Akina Nakamori, who is usually mischievous and has a lot of bad habits, the only way is to use a gentle approach. Whenever Hiroshi Kimura uses this tactic, Akina Nakamori is almost always unable to resist.

Ms. Noriko, who was opposite them, kept a close eye on the changes in the two of them. Seeing how easily Akina Nakamori was subdued, she couldn't help but chuckle to herself.

Her smile was so obvious that everyone at the table heard it and looked at her. Nakamori Akina naturally knew what her assistant was laughing about, and she threateningly showed her fist, signaling her not to say anything out of line.

"I'm so sorry, I was just thinking about something funny and couldn't help myself. I'm really sorry for bothering everyone." Ms. Noriko had no choice but to take the blame herself, since she was always shipping couples.

Since it was a dinner party after returning from a business trip, although everyone present was a staff member, everyone tacitly avoided talking about work and instead chatted about other things. After all, work is already busy enough, and it would be too painful to talk about work after work.

Hiroshi Kimura and Akina Nakamori didn't participate in their conversation either, because these people, all in their thirties and forties, were talking about their children or their families, which left the two teenagers with no chance to chime in. They could only huddle in a corner and whisper among themselves. The staff didn't bother them either, since they knew the two sides didn't have much in common.

The dishes were served one after another. Kimura Hiroshi, who had been practicing dance all day, was a little hungry and was about to eat when he tried to pull his hand away from Nakamori Akina. Nakamori Akina grabbed his hand and warned him with her eyes not to pull away.

Fortunately, only her left hand was grabbed; otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to eat. The two ate and chatted, but it was mostly Nakamori Akina who did the talking.

"Ah, Kimura-san, you don't have a driver's license yet either, do you? Me neither. I bought gifts for Kimura-san, and they're all in the office car. Kimura-hiro has to carry them back himself, which is too much trouble. If I had my own car, I could drive directly to Kimura-san's apartment." Nakamori Akina brings gifts for Kimura-hiro almost every time she goes abroad, as if not bringing them would be a sin.

"Hmm, no, how about I go study some more, and then buy a car?" Kimura Hiroshi replied casually, his attention was currently focused on food, filling his stomach was the most important thing right now.

Nodding, Nakamori Akina thought for a moment, then happily said, "Then let's learn to drive together, Kimura-san. It shouldn't be too difficult. After we get our driver's licenses, I'll buy Kimura-san a car. It just so happens that it's Kimura-san's birthday in February. I still have work that I can't get away from, so I haven't been able to properly celebrate with Kimura-san. This will be a belated birthday present. What kind of car does Kimura-san like?"

Kimura Hiroshi, who was eating, almost choked to death when he heard this. Good heavens, you just got your royalties and you're already giving me a car? You're really generous. Even keeping a gigolo isn't this generous. Is Kimura Hiroshi a gigolo?

However, when a woman offered to give him a car for the first time, Hiroshi Kimura felt a strange excitement, not to mention that the woman was the ever-changing diva and super beauty Akina Nakamori. Perhaps this could be considered a peculiar sense of accomplishment.

Chapter 111 The gift is right beside me.

Despite the irresistible temptation, Kimura Hiroshi wanted to refuse the offer. Although being a kept man was tempting, he didn't want to be like the people around Nakamori Akina, who only knew how to take endlessly. Besides, she already gave him enough; those expensive clothes alone were not a small sum.

Before he could even speak, Akina Nakamori asked, "What kind of car does Kimura-san like? Domestic or foreign? Ah, I know, Kimura-san definitely likes sports cars. I've often heard male idols say they want to buy sports cars, and Kimura-san likes them too, right?"

Kimura Hiroshi felt a chill run down his spine, realizing just how indifferent Nakamori Akina was to money. This month's end would be the first time she received royalties, and the amount wouldn't be particularly high, probably around ten million yen. With other income, it probably wouldn't exceed twenty million yen. If she were to buy a sports car with that money, even a low-end one, she would probably have to spend it all.

More than money, Nakamori Akina cared whether Kimura Hiroshi would like the gifts she gave him and whether they would make him happy. This touched Kimura Hiroshi but also gave him a headache, and he could not accept it.

"Akina-san, I don't want a sports car," Kimura Hiroshi said directly, refusing the offer.

Unexpectedly, Kimura Hiroshi refused. Nakamori Akina was taken aback, and her expression changed from expectant to slightly disappointed. As if she felt that she had guessed Kimura Hiroshi's thoughts wrong, she asked somewhat uneasily, "You don't like it? Then what kind of gift would you like, Kimura-san?"

Seeing Akina Nakamori like this, Hiroshi Kimura felt a little sorry for her. This girl really cared too much about this relationship, which made her feel indecisive and afraid that she had done something wrong.

He tightened his grip on her hand and whispered in her ear, "Isn't the gift I want right here beside me?"

Corny pickup lines are the most lethal. How could a young girl who hasn't experienced the internet age withstand such words? Nakamori Akina, who was originally a little disappointed, turned red at a visible speed. She turned her head to look at Kimura Hiroshi. It seemed that sticking to him wasn't enough. She wanted to lean her whole body against Kimura Hiroshi.

Seeing Nakamori Akina's condition, Kimura Hiroshi knew things were going to get bad. If she leaned on him, the staff around them would probably know that their relationship was not simple. He quickly used his other hand to support Nakamori Akina and whispered, "There are still people around, Akina-san."

Fortunately, Akina Nakamori reacted quickly. Knowing that there were people around, she sat up straight again, but secretly glanced at Hiroshi Kimura with affection in her eyes, and her hand was restlessly scratching Hiroshi Kimura's palm.

"Hey, Noriko-san, what are you doing? Why are you sitting like that? It's really impolite." Suddenly, Akiyuki Yoshizawa asked loudly, which immediately attracted the attention of everyone at the table.

All I could see was Ms. Noriko leaning forward, her neck stretched long toward the center of the table, her head tilted to the side—a strange posture that seemed to suggest she wanted to hear what the person across the table was saying.

Upon hearing what Akiyuki Yoshizawa said, Ms. Noriko immediately straightened her posture, shrank her neck, and her face turned red as quickly as Nakamori Akina's. However, she was clearly embarrassed and quickly bowed and apologized, "I'm sorry everyone, I lost my composure, I'm really sorry."

Just now, Kimura Hiroshi whispered something in Nakamori Akina's ear, and Akina blushed immediately, leaning against Kimura Hiroshi. Noriko really wanted to hear what was said, but the two of them were speaking more and more quietly, and she couldn't hear it at all. So she made this strange gesture, but she didn't expect to be caught by her boss, Akiyuki Yoshizawa.

Looking at Ms. Noriko, and then at Akina Nakamori and Hiroshi Kimura sitting together across the table, Akiyuki Yoshizawa roughly understood what was going on. He coughed twice and said, "We're out here, so be mindful of your behavior. Don't do anything strange, understand?"

His words seemed to be directed at Ms. Noriko, but they were actually a warning to Kimura Hiroshi and Nakamori Akina not to be too obvious in public, otherwise tomorrow's entertainment newspapers would probably be full of reports about their relationship.

The warning worked. Whether it was Ms. Noriko, Hiroshi Kimura, or Akina Nakamori, they all sat down obediently and started eating. Occasionally, they chatted with the staff about some gossip. They ate like this for more than two hours before the dinner finally ended.

When I went downstairs, the restaurant's peak dining time was just ending. Most of the people coming and going were young couples, either holding hands or hugging each other, whispering and laughing, oblivious to everyone else.

Looking at those couples surrounded by people, Nakamori Akina, who didn't even dare to look up at them, was filled with envy. She also wanted to be like those ordinary couples, holding hands and hugging her favorite Kimura-san, laughing and talking without caring about others.

Just as she was feeling envious, she felt her hand being held. She looked down and saw Kimura-san walking next to her. He deliberately stood very close to her and grabbed her hand, but he was chatting with another Warner employee, as if he wasn't holding her hand at all.