I really just want to grind for entries related to crossover anime/manga.

Then, Misaki Saeki took a deep breath, suppressed her anger, and said in an icy tone.

"Since you insist on leaving, I won't force you... I hope you won't regret it later."

Asakura Toru stood up and, together with Higuchi Enka, Fukumaru Koitoshi, and Ichikawa Hina, turned and walked towards the door of the conference room.

Pushing open the conference room door, the corridor remained quiet. Just as they were about to reach the elevator, an assistant suddenly jogged over and spoke to Asakura Toru.

"Asakura-san, wait a minute!"

Hearing the shout, Asakura and the other three stopped and turned around to look at the assistant with puzzled expressions.

The other person wore a fake apology on their face and then explained.

"Asakura-san, your contract termination procedures have indeed been completed, but... there's a problem with your previous concert profit sharing. The company's finance department is currently processing it, and it may take some time before we can settle your accounts."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of Asakura Toru and the other three changed.

They knew, of course, that this was just another scheme by Kito Kōji, his second tactic to force them to renew their contracts.

The group 【ノクチル】 has held several concerts with tens of thousands of attendees, generating a considerable amount of revenue. According to the contract, these revenues should be settled within two months after the concerts.

However, the company would always delay the settlement time with various reasons, withholding their bonuses. It usually took more than a month, or even longer, before they could receive their money.

Now that they want to terminate their contracts, Gui Tou Xiangzhi has found an excuse to deliberately delay settling the dividend payments, just to force them to compromise.

Asakura Toru glanced at the assistant, knowing that he was sent by Kito, and said coldly.

Are you sure you want to do this?

"Uh, Asakura-san, I don't understand what you mean." The assistant smiled. "Actually, you've been here for three or four years already, why do you have to leave?"

"..."

Asakura Toru and his teammates exchanged glances, then he spoke softly to them.

"Don't worry, everyone. I've already told Yu about the current situation, and they will pay the price."

"it is good."

The four ignored the assistant and left without looking back.

The assistant watched them leave and couldn't help but sneer.

"Honestly, a few little brats, we'll have plenty of ways to deal with you later!"

Just then, he saw Ghost Head suddenly walk over from the back corridor and report directly.

"Kitou-san, they've left after all."

"It's alright. There's something more important to do now. Pack your things and come with me to meet a distinguished guest."

Gui Tou glanced at his assistant, then showed him a business card.

The assistant took the business card, glanced at it, and his expression suddenly changed.

The business card, adorned with exquisite patterns, clearly bore the inscription: "[Star Engine] Entertainment and Economics Department Manager, Kazuya Nakahara."

"They're from [Star Engine]. Are they here to seek cooperation with us?"

"I don't know, it would be great if it were a collaboration," Gui Tou chuckled. "They have the big boss, Burning Entertainment, behind them, and a top artist like Genkawa-kun as their boss."

"That's right!"

The assistant smiled and said, "If it's a collaboration, it might help Kito-san take things a step further."

"Haha, let's go."

The two turned and walked together toward the VIP reception room on the other side.

Gui Tou Xiangzhi followed his assistant and gently pushed open the door to the reception room, entering inside.

The reception room is decorated in a simple yet luxurious style, with soft and comfortable sofas and exquisite tea and snacks on the coffee table.

Kazuya Nakahara sat on the sofa, dressed in a black suit and wearing gold-rimmed glasses, his face expressionless.

Before Kito could even greet him, he caught a glimpse of a man sitting next to Nakahara Kazuya out of the corner of his eye.

The man made no attempt to disguise himself; he wore a casual suit, had short, black hair, and handsome features with well-defined facial contours—the very face that often appeared on the big screen.

When he saw Genkawa Yu, Kito Goyuki's body stiffened slightly, and then he immediately forced a smile.

"Genkawa-san and Nakahara-san, hello, I'm Kito, the executive manager of the Polaris Idol Department."

"Hello, Kito-san."

Genkawa Yu didn't speak; instead, Nakahara Kazuya spoke first.

"May I ask what brings you two distinguished guests to our North Star today?"

Gui Tou glanced at his assistant, told him to pour tea, and then sat down on the sofa opposite the two of them.

To be honest, Kito was still very jealous of Genkawa Yu.

Although this name has only been in the entertainment industry for two years, it is now almost universally known.

At a young age, he has achieved what others can hardly match. He is proficient in acting, singing, and writing. His company, Star Engine, has risen to the top tier of the entertainment industry in just a few years, boasting strong capabilities and extensive connections.

Although the highly anticipated battle for the inheritance of the "burning" talent in the entertainment industry has not yet yielded a result, no one dares to underestimate him now.

If Suoh Hayabusa, supported by Genkawa Yu, really wins, then the Burning System will become his staunch backer, and those big companies will no longer dare to offend him and [Star Engine].

"Oh, it's just a small matter, Kito-san, don't be nervous."

Kazuya Nakahara said a few words in a casual tone, then glanced at Yu Genkawa beside him, after all, he was the real decision-maker.

At this moment, Genkawa Yu slowly spoke.

"Kitou-san...I have a question for you."

"Please speak."

Kito smiled and nodded. Although Polaris was a very powerful company in the idol industry, it was not comparable to the real big companies in the entertainment industry, and it was even inferior to Hoshino Agency, where Genkawa Yu had previously worked.

To give a simple example, Star Engine has an annual revenue of several billion yen, while Polaris only has two or three hundred million yen. If their idol groups don't hold concerts, their main source of income is very small, and they only make a little money from some events.

As for acting in TV series and movies, that's just wishful thinking. Polaris simply doesn't have such resources. Asakura Toru's selection for "Kamen Rider Goku" was entirely due to her own efforts, and of course, Director Nakazawa also played a part in it.

"Kitou-san, have you read 'Love is a Required Course in Life'?"

Kito Shoji was slightly taken aback, a blank look on his face. He didn't know why Genkawa Yu would suddenly ask this question.

Genkawa Yu smiled, but his smile remained devoid of any warmth.

"I suggest you take a look, because Asakura and I are very good friends."

"?"

Upon hearing this, Gui Tou's expression changed abruptly. He instantly understood what was going on. It seemed that the other party hadn't come to discuss cooperation, but rather had other matters to attend to.

Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence that Asakura Toru terminated his contract today, and then Genkawa Yu and Nakahara Kazuya personally came to his door?

Moreover, judging from Genkawa Yu's tone, he and Asakura Toru have a close relationship, otherwise he wouldn't have gone to such lengths for her.

"Your cold-blooded Yiqi feeding Wu Jiusi is what you think?"

Kito wanted to test the waters further, to find out exactly what Genkawa Yu was planning to do.

"Hehe, what I mean is very simple."

A hint of disdain flashed in Yuan Chuan You's eyes. Actually, there is a very good way to deal with these rotten people, which is that rotten people need strong people to govern them.

"Kitou-san, I've heard that some people don't seem to follow the rules very well."

“When an artist terminates their contract, they should settle all outstanding payments according to the contract. This is a matter of course.”

"What do you think would happen if we told the Tokyo Performing Arts Association about this?"

"Tokyo...Entertainment Professionals Association?"

Upon hearing these four words, Gui Touxiang's face instantly turned ashen.

The Tokyo Entertainment Industry Association is an organization spearheaded by several big-name actors and directors, and it has received official support from the Tokyo local government. Its main function is to oversee the development of entertainment companies and artists. Many artists who are exploited by companies seek their help.

Of course, this organization is not a true benevolent ruler. After all, the various board members of the association are all heads of large enterprises in the entertainment industry. In essence, it is an organization that divides the spoils, but that does not mean they have no power.

Coincidentally, after Yu Genkawa won the Best Actor award at the Tokyo Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards, Star Engine was also invited to join the Tokyo Entertainment Professionals Association and was given a director position.

As the leader of the Burning series, it is of course included, so Genkawa Yu cannot use this organization to help Suo Hayato deal with Suo Shogo, but dealing with a small idol company is a piece of cake for him.

If Genkawa Yu wanted to, he could even send a letter directly to the Tokyo prosecutors to investigate Polaris.

It's important to understand that many entertainment companies can't withstand close scrutiny. If prosecutors come knocking, Polaris will likely be in serious trouble, not only losing its foothold in the entertainment industry but also potentially facing legal sanctions.

"You have no manners, Kito-san."

Genkawa Yu glanced at him coldly, his expression calm.

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Inside the office, Genkawa Yu's words struck like a thunderbolt, causing Kito's expression to change drastically.

The man froze on the spot, a sudden wave of panic washing over him.

By this point, he understood perfectly well that Genkawa Yu had laid all his cards on the table.

This young man, who now holds a high position in the entertainment industry, personally visited the small temple of Polaris today. It was no coincidence at all. He came specifically to stand up for Asakura Toru and the four idols of Nokuchiru.

Now that Star Engine is backed by the towering tree of the Burning System, is it even a question of who Asakura Toru and the others will be next?

The entertainment industry is very cruel. Polaris is considered to have some strength in idol companies, but it is not comparable to the top agencies.

Not to mention that he's just a manager of a small artist department. If he offends Yuan Chuanyu, or even any high-ranking member of [Star Engine], it would be a very troublesome matter.

"this..."

Kito's brain started working at lightning speed. He had to find a way to resolve this matter. He absolutely couldn't let this get to the boss, otherwise he would definitely become a sacrifice for the boss to curry favor with Genkawa Yu.

The next moment, the man lowered his posture considerably, forcing a fawning and flustered smile onto his face, with a cautious probing and ingratiating air.

“Mr. Genkawa, there must be some misunderstanding here. There must be some communication breakdown that caused you to misunderstand.”

"Misunderstand?"

Genkawa Yu raised an eyebrow, his tone somewhat unfriendly, "If it were all a misunderstanding, the members of the Entertainment Industry Association wouldn't be working so hard."