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"Yes...yes, I have a way."

Higuchi Madoka shook her head, her tone suddenly becoming firm; she couldn't let her teammates down.

"What...what method?"

"Should we negotiate with the company?"

"Do not."

Higuchi Enka shook her head and said in a gentle tone.

"No, I can't change the company's decision. But I can meet with someone who can help us think of a solution. If all else fails, we can switch agencies. As long as we get more exposure, we can continue to shine on stage."

"To see someone?"

Fukumaru Koitoshi and Ichikawa Hina exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of doubt in each other's eyes.

"Who are you going to see? Will that person really help us? If it's the head of a big company, why would they help us?"

Their hearts were filled with doubt and unease.

To be honest, while the Japanese entertainment industry is glamorous, it's not exactly friendly to the idol profession.

Putting aside the fact that their status is at the lowest level in the entertainment industry, more importantly, almost all companies assume that their abilities are at their limit. Even if you can make money for the company, the profit-sharing contract will definitely not be much.

Anyway, there are plenty of idol groups in Tokyo; if you don't want to do it, there are plenty of others who are willing to.

If Higuchi Madoka really knows any powerful company executives, why would they help a group that has been around for several years? Wouldn't it be better to train a new one?

After all, the idol-training model has already been tested by Yasushi Akimoto and is a real money-making machine.

Seeing the puzzled and uneasy looks on her two teammates, Higuchi Madoka's cheeks flushed slightly as she remembered what Genkawa Yu had told her.

Although the other person's eyes were very clear, Higuchi Enka believed in her own charm and that her judgment was correct.

"As I said before, your group [Nokuchiru] has excellent physical attributes, and you are also very good at singing and dancing."

“The four of you have excellent chemistry, so I really hope to sign you as a group and make you the first batch of artists in the [Star Engine] idol management department. I hope to grow with you and reach a higher stage together.”

With Yuu Minakawa's voice echoing in her ears, Madoka Higuchi gradually solidified her resolve.

The company's attitude is very clear today, so we must think of a solution in advance.

She was going to give it a try, not only for herself but also for her teammates.

Higuchi Enka took a deep breath, suppressing her shyness and trepidation, and a determined smile appeared on her face.

"I'm confident I can convince him. You trust me, okay?"

"Enxiang..."

The two girls exchanged another glance. They were also quite surprised, wondering who Higuchi Madoka was referring to. However, seeing the girl's slightly shy yet expectant look in her eyes, they decided to support Higuchi Madoka's decision.

"We will support you, and we hope you can find a new way out for us."

"Of course, I will try my best to persuade him."

Higuchi Enka clenched her small fist and a bright smile appeared on her face.

Volume 3: I Am a Knight of the New Era - Chapter 71: Writing a Song for My Idol, Akimoto Yasushi II? (Combined 5k)

At Toei Animation's "Fox Spirits" studio, Genkawa Yu is leaning back on a sofa in the lounge area, browsing a new script.

"These two screenwriters are really amazing, they are indeed professionals."

Because the plot of "Kamen Rider Fox" is somewhat episodic, but with the Desire Grand Prix as the core driving force, if a romance storyline were to be added, it would have to be done by adding some gimmicks and scenes to each competition and then developing the storyline by accumulating plot points.

The pace can't be too fast, but it also can't be too slow; the audience has to be able to see the beginnings. So, it requires a very high level of skill from the screenwriter.

But after reading the script for the new episode, Genkawa Yu felt that the balance was just right.

Just then, Genkawa Yu's phone received a new text message.

Upon opening it, I was surprised to find that the letter was from Higuchi Enka.

[Hello Genkawa-kun, this is Higuchi Madoka. I was wondering if you're free tonight, but I'd like to meet with you because I have something very important I'd like to ask for your help with. Other people in our group, including Tohru, will also be with us.]

"Why are you suddenly bringing up something so important? Have you finally come to a realization?"

Yu Genkawa had invited Madoka Higuchi before, and now that the text message mentions that his teammates will also be coming, the probability is very high.

Thinking of this, Genkawa Yu glanced at the center of the set. Asakura Toru still had a scene to film at this time, and he planned to ask her about the situation after she finished her work.

About an hour later, Genkawa Yusai and Asakura Toru were able to speak.

"Higuchi probably means he wants to make contact with Yu's [Star Engine], right?" Asakura Toru immediately understood after hearing Genkawa Yu's words.

"Has your company run into any problems recently?" Genkawa Yu's question went straight to the heart of the matter.

Upon hearing this, Asakura Toru's smile gradually faded, replaced by a look of seriousness.

"Our situation isn't bad, it's just that because we've been around for a while, the company's resource allocation is currently problematic."

Toru Asakura explained the current situation: the group Nokuchiru is actually quite popular. In recent years, their popularity has been steadily rising thanks to several hit singles. They have even achieved the popularity to hold concerts for 10,000 people and have held several concerts at the Budokan.

The revenue from album sales and merchandise sales is quite good, but the real world is cruel. New talents emerge in every generation, each leading the way for hundreds of years.

Their company's new song, "Sweet Bullet," has made a splash with its hit theme song, and its popularity is skyrocketing. After a survey, they actually decided to hold a concert at the Tokyo Dome at the end of the year, a venue that can hold tens of thousands of people. They could make a fortune from just one concert.

"I see. So Higuchi decided to contact me first to see if we could move to our [Star Engine] side, is that right?"

Although Yuu Minakawa had a good impression of Nocchiru because of Toru Asakura, if it came to discussing cooperation, he couldn't be lenient and had to handle things strictly by business.

After all, to be a capitalist, one cannot rely on personal relationships to determine resource allocation.

"But I think you guys are great, and I'd really like to have you join our [Star Engine] team."

"Will we spend more time together in the future?"

Asakura Toru suddenly asked, his blue eyes gleaming with anticipation.

"Probably..."

Yuu Minakawa couldn't be too sure, but if Nokuchiru really joined Star Engine, they would definitely have more time to spend together, such as writing songs.

"If things really go well, we'll probably have a lot of time together, but it'll likely be work-related..."

"It's okay."

Toru Asakura is really looking forward to this. She worked so hard to hone her acting skills in order to enter Yu Minakawa's world. Now that the two of them are connecting more and more, she is really happy.

"I'll be happy as long as I can be in the same space as Yu."

"Ah."

Around 9 p.m., filming for the day's scenes was finally completed.

Back in the lounge, the first thing Genkawa Yu did was take out his phone and call Kurokawa Akane.

He knew that he had already told Kurokawa Akane last night that he would stay on set a little longer, and he would be going home late again today... It was really quite troublesome.

"Yu-kun?" The girl's voice came through the receiver with a hint of doubt.

"I'm sorry, Akane, I'll be going home late again today."

"It's happening again!"

Akane Kurokawa's tone grew increasingly dissatisfied, tinged with a hint of grievance.

"Akane, don't overthink it,"

Yuan Chuanyou quickly explained, his tone becoming even gentler, "It's not that I don't want to spend time with you, it's just that I really have work to take care of. After I finish work today, I have to go back to [Star Engine] to handle some company matters, and I might not be able to get back until very late."

He didn't tell Akane Kurokawa that he was going to see Madoka Higuchi and the others.

Although signing an idol group is a business matter, Genkawa Yu doesn't plan to tell Kurokawa Akane until the matter is settled. Otherwise, given her personality, she might make some "heavy" suggestions.

Don't you trust me?

On the other end of the phone, when Akane Kurokawa heard "go back to [Star Engine] to handle company matters," most of the dissatisfaction in her tone immediately dissipated.

She wasn't an unreasonable girl; she was just using the "checking up" tactic to make her boyfriend care more about her, not because she really wanted to cause trouble.

"Ok."

Akane Kurokawa's tone softened, "Then Yu-kun, don't overwork yourself. Come back early after you've finished dealing with company matters. I'll be waiting for you."

"Don't worry, I'll be back as soon as this matter is over."

"Then you go ahead with your work, I won't bother you anymore."

"Yes, I will,"

Genkawa Yu replied, then said a few more words of advice to Kurokawa Akane before slowly hanging up the phone.

"Yu, she's not angry, is she?"

Since work had already wrapped up, Asakura Toru naturally went to Genkawa Yu's dressing room. She had been leaning against Genkawa Yu's chest, listening to him talking on the phone with Kurokawa Akane.

"No."

Yuan Chuanyu shook his head. "She understands me very well, she's just a little aggrieved."

"I see."

Genkawa Yu nodded, then took out his phone to call Kato Megumi. Since they were meeting today, Genkawa Yu had asked her to make reservations at noon.

"Hey, Kato."

"Minamoto-san."

"Have you made restaurant reservations?"

“It’s all settled,” Kato Megumi said calmly. She was always careful and never made a mistake. “I’ve booked a members-only restaurant for you, somewhere near Ginza. The surrounding area needs to be secluded so you won’t be disturbed by the media or outsiders.”

"That's good."

"The address has been sent to your phone. I'll have the nanny car come and pick you up right now."

"Okay, thank you for your hard work, Kato."

"This is what I should do."

Outside the film set, Kato Megumi had already arranged a van, and the driver was sitting quietly in the driver's seat, waiting for them.