Tokyo Soft Rice King.

After he said that, Tsukimi Riyan suddenly felt that the reward she had previously considered vulgar had become a necessary source of motivation.

I can understand it, and I even think it's acceptable.

I guess the other two (Hitomi and Yukari) were the same. Anyway, Kuroba Akira must have told them about the reward for Aizen Moe.

This man makes no attempt to hide anything; he can openly discuss seemingly sordid dealings and even make people feel that he is perfectly upright. It's truly unbelievable.

Furthermore, when others see the example of Aizen Moe, they will think that as long as they work hard to pursue their dreams, they can also get Kuroba Akira's reward. Moreover, there is no need for internal competition. As long as the predetermined goal is achieved, the reward can be obtained, which gives them the motivation to continuously improve.

Then Kuroba Akira was able to catch his breath and seemed to be in a more relaxed state.

It feels like everyone comes to Akira Kuroba to relax and relieve the accumulated fatigue and desires after working hard and pursuing their dreams...

Isn't this just a private male escort brothel?

But at least it won't cost a lot of money, and Kuroba Akira is very clean and enjoys himself, so the service will definitely be very attentive and thorough, without any honey traps or deceptive practices...

Surprisingly, I found it quite nice, and I even felt a restless urge to join them...?

Tsukimi Ran-i quickly shook her head, trying to shake off the distorted ideas that were polluting her mind.

She has come to realize that spending too much time with this group of people will gradually make her abnormal.

Let's get down to business. If we keep thinking about those indecent rewards, common sense will only be further eroded.

"I'm sorry, I need your help right away."

"It's nothing, I just helped out with a small favor. Anyway, I'm here to discuss the engagement date."

"The engagement day? What's today?"

Kuroba Akira returned to his computer desk, intending to check today's date, only to see a pop-up news item on the webpage.

"Oh ho... the big one is coming."

Smartphones have finally arrived.

Chapter 491 After the wedding, it's not up to you anymore.

"What's coming?"

Tsukimi Ran also curiously approached the computer desk, while Kuroba Akira crossed his arms coolly and said...

"It is something that can change the world."

The advent of smartphones is undoubtedly a major turning point in the history of human technology. Its impact extends far beyond the upgrade of communication tools themselves, profoundly changing the way society operates, human behavior patterns, and even global cultural landscapes.

To put it bluntly, it turned everyone into light-attracting zombies.

I can't put my phone down, I can't stop scrolling through short videos, time is being stolen away, my eyes are sore, and I regret it when I wake up in the morning.

Kuroba Akira will be the mastermind behind all this, because he has already made arrangements in advance and can ride this huge upward trend of the times.

There's a saying that goes, "Even a pig can fly if it's in the right place at the right time." So if you prepare a hot air balloon in advance, it could probably fly straight out of the clouds.

Actually, he was a little worried about whether there would be a butterfly effect. After all, there is metaphysics in this world, and it seems that the technology tree will also open up a fantasy branch. If the smartphone that was supposed to appear does not appear, then... it is not a big deal.

At most, without the impetus of smartphones, video platforms can no longer take off and become a new battleground for new media.

But now that smartphones have arrived as scheduled, it's time for the 'new normal' to begin.

However, as the platform provider, Kuroba Akira was the beneficiary, but the entertainment industry was the one that was impacted, so he took the opportunity to remind Tsukimi Ryou.

"I suggest that you create and start operating your own social media accounts now, the sooner the better."

"Should I do it myself? Can't we just leave this to the company?"

"I reckon your company has no idea what's about to happen; it could be a massive earthquake in the entertainment industry."

"Oh, so it's because of this thing you mentioned?"

"That's right. By the way, do you even have your own contract?"

"Of course, I have the right to decide whether to stay or leave."

"Why don't you terminate your contract with your current company in advance and join Four Seasons Entertainment? Although it's only a medium-sized comprehensive entertainment agency right now, as one of the earliest companies to invest in new media, it will grow rapidly in the future, and your joining will be even more powerful."

"Are you trying to poach her from us all at once? But are you sure it's okay for me to be in the same company as Shion Murasaki? Aren't you afraid I'll steal her resources and exposure?"

“That’s a problem too… but didn’t you say you needed to rest for a while? That’s enough time for Ziyin to catch up.”

This made Tsukimi Ryou somewhat unhappy, as Kuroba Akira's words made it seem as if she was destined to be surpassed by Murasaki no Miyako.

"In your eyes, is the gap between her and me so small...? Haven't you ever thought that the gap between her and me will widen over time?"

However, to her surprise, Kuroba Akira did not stand firmly on Shion's side this time, but instead spoke objectively.

"You know what, it's really possible that your golden age is coming. If you make the right moves every time you go from here on out, Tsukimi Ran-i might just become a true dynasty."

Wow!

Now, with the first-mover advantage, we can gain the status of veterans and are more easily accepted by the new generation.

Of course, being a latecomer also has its advantages, but in the post-information age where traffic has become incredibly massive, news of celebrities joining is like a pebble thrown into the ocean—it's probably only popular for a short while before quickly fading into obscurity and being forgotten in a corner.

To have a continuous stream of traffic, you need to become a regular user and a memorable symbol in people's minds.

A steady, long-term approach is the best way to go.

Kuroba Akira made the same arrangements for Shion and Mirai. As for Mirai, she's already quite famous. Once the new suit is released and the latest motion capture equipment is used, it will be hard for her not to become popular.

In the future, she has already gotten used to chatting with viewers through the screen and in the comments, just like a late-night radio host. Even without deliberately creating a show, there will be no awkward silences, and she has cultivated a group of loyal viewers. She has already reached the point where she can be sliced ​​up by people.

Moreover, she hasn't yet fully utilized her talent for gaming. Once live streaming platforms become truly popular, she could definitely become a top streamer by choosing a popular game for a long-term broadcast.

As for Ziyin, she hasn't joined D-site yet. This is in the future, and she plans to gain some traffic before joining.

Moreover, Ziyin is currently only a voice actress, and she doesn't have many ways to gain popularity. It would be better for her to join the platform after she releases an album, becomes a singer, acts in a few movies, and has enough material for editing.

On the other hand, Tsukimi Rii, who has already made a name for herself, has the solid foundation to handle the influx of attention. Tsukimi Rii was originally a representative figure of the old-era media. If she could adapt to the trends of the times, she would probably become an even more terrifying super-ceiling figure than she is now.

He even gave her advice; wasn't that just nurturing a major tyrant in the entertainment industry?

No matter how talented Ziyin is, able to run the 100 meters in under ten seconds, if Lanyi is already at the 90-meter mark, Ziyin will never be able to beat her.

However, there is actually another potential threat on Lan Yi's side in the moonlight, namely Kuroba Akira... If this threat is detonated, then Lan and Zi's positions may have to be reversed.

With Kuroba Akira's strong support, Tsukimi Ryou's mood improved considerably. She hadn't realized that her emotions were already tied to Kuroba Akira's, and every word he said was affecting her heart. This was a clear sign that she cared deeply for someone.

"Speaking of which, you still haven't explained how this thing changes the world... smartphone... smart phone? Why can this thing change the world? It just looks like a small screen, right? How do you dial a number on this phone?"

"Pfft... A clever phone... Hahahaha!"

Kuroba Akira couldn't help but burst out laughing, but that was indeed the initial reaction of people in this era.

Although Tsukimi Ayane didn't know what Kuroba Akira was laughing at, she felt embarrassed and her cheeks flushed.

"Don't just laugh, explain yourself."

"That's called a smartphone. As for why it can change the world, it's simply because that screen allows people to watch videos, read books, and listen to music anytime, anywhere. It's that simple, and that's how it can change people's lifestyles."

Tsukimi Ryoumi pinched her chin and thought about it for a moment before she roughly understood.

"...I see, it's like putting a computer in your pocket."

"Oh, that's a good analogy. People still call it a cell phone just because of the existing name. Actually, making calls is only one of its functions."

"But this only makes life more convenient, right? Sure, we don't have to go home to watch TV or carry heavy books anymore, but can that change the world?"

"Convenience can change the world, and convenience is reflected in two aspects: one is the convenience of seeing, and the other is the convenience of doing."

"Is it easy to do?"

"For example, nowadays, if there is a sudden incident, reporters usually go to the scene to report it, but there is still a lag in information. However, in the future, if there is a sudden incident, eyewitnesses will record the scene video and upload it immediately, and then the information will spread like wildfire in seconds."

"Ah...! It can also be used to record and publish videos!"

"That's right. This means that media and public opinion will no longer be the privilege of TV stations and newsrooms. The traditional 'centralized' information monopoly will be completely broken, and the power of discourse will shift from institutions to individuals."

Previously, television stations, newspapers, and broadcasting organizations controlled the selection of information, and ordinary people could only passively receive information.

In other words, I watch whatever the TV shows.

But soon it will be that I can search for whatever I want to see, and it will even automatically pop up for me to see.

Then, when AI rises again and greatly lowers the barrier to content production, it will become a matter of creating whatever I want to watch myself.

Technology changes lives; that's for sure.

"You seem to know it all too well, as if the future is destined to turn out this way."

"Because that's how the world I used to live was... but it might be a double-edged sword for you artists."

"Why? Advertising will be easier, right? You'll get more exposure, and promotion will be much easier."

"If anyone can publish information, the information will become redundant and then distorted... which means rumors will spread. You are also an artist, so you should know how damaging rumors can be, right?"

Low-barrier tools and platforms allow ordinary people to easily create and publish content without relying on professional organizations, becoming freelance media professionals. However, the traffic economy can also give rise to extreme content.

As the public discourse becomes decentralized, algorithmic recommendations and community-based dissemination will further create information cocoons, leading to drastically different interpretations of the same event by different groups.

"Take a celebrity's scandal for example. From the time it is discovered to the time it ferments in the public opinion, it will be reported by various magazines for seven or eight days. And without conclusive evidence, not many people may believe it. But in the future, it may not even take a day to become a hot topic and everyone will know about it. The public will not care whether it is true or false, they will only follow the trend and smear it."

"mob……"

"Yes, it will be much easier to smear someone than to clear their name in the future. So it will be very easy to dig up dirt. Once a public opinion crisis breaks out because of something, they can dig up any old story, add fuel to the fire, and make it burn brighter and brighter until it is burned to ashes."

This is the frenzy of online smear campaigns.

"It's practically a modern-day online version of the witch trials."

Kuroba Akira snapped his fingers and pointed at Tsukimi Rii.

"Oh, another accurate metaphor. It really is like the witch trials. People are just venting their emotions, and nobody cares about the truth."

"It seems that the future will be an era of who makes fewer mistakes. We must not leave any stains and must be perfect saints."

Tsukimi Ran-i quickly grasped the key point; being a skilled actress, she knew exactly how to create a persona.

"Yes, but then again, nobody's perfect, and trying to maintain a saintly image all the time is exhausting."

Kuroba Akira felt that the 'perfect' character design was too unrealistic, and that 'realism' was more acceptable to netizens and a more down-to-earth and natural portrayal.

"For celebrities, it is easier to become popular by creating a persona. However, if they fail to capitalize on the massive influx of attention and an accident occurs that causes their persona to collapse, they will fall to rock bottom and never be able to rise again."

"Is it either heaven or earth...? If that's the case, then I can understand why you said that Shion Murasaki could catch up with me quickly. Because her strength is genuine, she can easily gain the favor of the public. So, true gold will shine in the next era."