The strategy of the other world of the love game

Ryoshin Esaki.

“Because I think you must be curious about how the careers of the participating members have been affected after the show aired.”

After hearing what Ryoma Ezaki said, Ruby Hoshino no longer annoyed him, but quietly pricked up her ears.

Kurokawa Akane said it even more directly.

"Is it the impact on the members' careers after the show airs? I see. It's really worthwhile to refer to. You're really thoughtful, Ezaki-kun."

Ryoma Esaki showed an expression of great satisfaction. He turned to look at Ruby Hoshino and spoke in a slightly yin-yang tone.

"Look at them, you also have to learn to praise others at the right time, otherwise, will your fans just see you with a sour face in the future?"

"It's not impossible. There are idols in the industry who became famous by making ugly faces..."

Hoshino Ruby said stubbornly.

But after Ryoma Esaki's reminder, she realized that if she wanted to achieve success in the idol career in the future, she really needed to change her temperament.

It is true that there are idols who become famous by making sour faces, but such rare cases have no reference value at all.

What's more, what she longs for is an idol like her mother.

Would her mother give her fans a bad face? Ruby Hoshino couldn't imagine it.

After all, until the end of her life, she...

Accidentally recalling the sad thing, Hoshino Ruby's eyes dimmed for a moment.

But soon, the stars in her eyes began to twinkle even brighter.

She would not be buried in the shadow of the past.

Even if there is no sun shining into her world, she will become that ray of light!

"I understand. I will change slowly."

After a few seconds of silence, Hoshino Ruby suddenly changed the topic.

"Ezaki-kun, please don't make it too difficult for Ruby."

Kurokawa Akane also chimed in at this time.

"Personality is something that can only be changed slowly. It can't be changed in a short period of time."

"If you want to change in a short period of time, you can only deceive your fans with your acting skills. You don't want Ruby to do that, do you?"

Akane Kurokawa expressed her point of view from an actor's perspective, as she also has experience in creating a likable character through her superb acting skills.

But before long, she was unwilling to continue acting because of her guilty conscience.

Her words at this time were also a kind reminder, as she didn't want to see Ruby Hoshino repeat her mistakes.

But her words just touched upon Ruby Hoshino's minefield.

Because, the most perfect and shining idol in her mind, Hoshino Ai, is an idol constructed with lies.

Kurokawa Akane's words are tantamount to denying Hoshino Ai's idol path.

Hoshino Ruby subconsciously wanted to refute, but when she opened her mouth, she couldn't say a word.

Putting aside whether her relationship with Hoshino Ai would be exposed, just thinking about her mother's final outcome, it was difficult for her to firmly state that her mother's understanding and interpretation of idols was completely correct.

An idol built with lies, an idol that is perfect without any flaws, an idol that relies on deception to make fans happy.

Is this kind of idol correct?

If it is correct...

Then why did mom die that day?

Ruby Hoshino didn't meet Reiner, so she could only question herself.

“What’s wrong with deceiving your fans?”

At this time, Ryoma Esaki suddenly spoke.

"Eh?"

Kurokawa Akane and Hoshino Ruby both cast surprised looks at Esaki Ryoma.

"Cheating fans has never been a problem."

However, Ryoma Ezaki said it as a matter of course.

"Whether it's actors like me and Akane, or the idol that Ruby wants to be, deceiving fans is actually part of our job."

"So-called performance is essentially a lie that you and I know and that we are willing to believe and accept."

"The audience knows that we are not the characters themselves, but the actors, and the performances and plots are also fictional."

"But they will still be willing to immerse themselves in it, appreciate and enjoy our performances, and feel happy, angry, sad, and scared for our acting skills and the plot."

"It's the same with idols. Most idol fans understand that there are no perfect girls in this world."

"What they like is the image that magnifies their own brilliance and charm on the stage while hiding their own flaws."

"The so-called showing your true self is, to a certain extent, very irresponsible."

"Because once you choose to show your true self, there will definitely be fans who will be hurt and lose their dreams."

"As an idol, it is her job to hide her flaws, keep her negative emotions to herself, and always show her most shining and perfect side to her fans."

"Remember, idols and actors are professions built on lies!"

Ryoma Esaki's words made both Akane Kurokawa and Ruby Hoshino fall into deep thought.

These words had a greater impact on Kurokawa Akane than on Hoshino Ruby. She had always believed that showing her true self and letting her fans like the real her was the right thing to do.

But after hearing what Ryoma Ezaki said, she began to waver.

But the amount of information in his words was too much, and Kurokawa Akane couldn't digest it for a while, so he couldn't grasp that mysterious feeling.

On the other side, Ruby Hoshino's eyes began to flicker with a strange look when she looked at Ryoma Esaki.

Various emotions surged in her heart, but she couldn't figure out what they were for a moment.

The two women, one was sorting out the information in Ryoma Esaki's words, and the other was sorting out her feelings towards Ryoma Esaki, and they both fell into silence for a while.

"No, you guys should give some reaction."

Ryoma Esaki gave a slightly awkward smile.

"I gave a long speech, but you all kept silent. This made me feel very embarrassed."

"I'm sorry, Ezaki-kun, I just haven't fully understood what you're saying yet. Please give me a little more time."

Kurokawa Akane said seriously.

"Well, I think you're right."

As if to go against Kurokawa Akane, Hoshino Ruby immediately agreed with what Esaki Ryoma said.

"Well, then maybe if I add a few more words, it will be easier for you to understand?"

Ryoshin Ezaki touched his chin and said.

"In essence, whether it's an actor or an idol, they are actually commodities that provide emotional value to the audience and fans."

“So, in the most extreme sense, anything that would undermine the emotional value provided to the audience and fans should be avoided.”

"Cheating is an effective way to avoid these situations. It is an act to maintain the value of products and the interests of audiences and fans."

"For other commodities such as food, furniture, and electrical appliances, concealing the defects of commodities will not objectively eliminate the damage to consumers' interests."

"But unlike other commodities, as long as these deceptions are not exposed, the value of the commodity can be maintained, and the emotional value gained by the audience and fans will not be discounted in any way."

"In fact, there are countless examples of providing emotional value to others through lies in real life, from Christmas and religion to an insincere compliment or a white lie, which are essentially the same."

"It's just that human nature prefers to pursue the truth. Once a lie is exposed, there will be backlash and reckoning."

"Of course, this is also the consequence of doing business like ours."

Having said that, Jiang Qiliang's expression suddenly became extremely serious.

His tone seemed to nail every word of his words into the two people's minds.

"So, in our line of work, the most important thing is to distinguish what kind of lies can be told and what kind cannot be told."

"What can be concealed and what cannot be concealed."

"Otherwise, the consequences will be something we cannot bear."

Listening to what Ryoma Ezaki said, Ruby Hoshino suddenly had a strange feeling.

She felt as if Ryoma Ezaki's last few words were directed at her.

It was as if he knew what he had been through and could understand what was happening to him.

But... this is impossible.

There was no way he could know that she was Hoshino Ai's daughter.

No, to be precise, it was impossible for him to remain so calm after knowing that he was Hoshino's beloved daughter.

But what Ryoshin Ezaki said seemed to be targeted, and every word hit Hoshino Ruby's heart.

He even sorted out a clear answer to the problem that had troubled Ruby Hoshino for more than ten years.

But at the same time, it also revealed a fact that Ruby Hoshino had always been unwilling to face.

That is, her mother's death was directly related to her pregnancy with her.

Ryoma Esaki said that the most important thing for being an idol is to distinguish what lies can be told and what can be concealed.

Obviously, the fact that Hoshino Ai is pregnant cannot be concealed.

It’s even impossible to happen.

All along, Ruby Hoshino didn't want to think about this matter.

She pushed all the blame onto that extreme fan and onto this unfair world.

She deliberately ignored one fact.

If mom hadn't gotten pregnant, hadn't carried her, she wouldn't have died.

But at this moment, after hearing Ryoma Esaki's very clear and thorough analysis, she could no longer deceive herself.

I was the one who killed my mother.

My birth was a mistake.

It was the same in the previous life and it is also the same in this life.

"Ruby, Ruby!"

Just as Ruby Hoshino was sinking deeper and deeper into the quagmire of self-blame and despair, a warm and powerful call grabbed her like a big hand and pulled her out of the quagmire.

Hoshino Ruby raised her eyes, and the stars in her eyes seemed to have lost their luster.

She wanted to be her own light, but when she realized that she had destroyed her own sun, she could no longer shine.

"Ruby, why do you get so depressed when I say a few words to you?"

Jiang Qiliang smiled heartlessly.

"Don't worry, you are very cute even now. I just think you can shine even more."

"Besides, even if no one likes you after your debut, I can still be your personal promoter."

As he spoke, Ryoma Ezaki raised his thumb and pointed at himself, with an inexplicable look of confidence on his face.

"Then I'll let you see what it means to be a one-man team. My support alone can easily surpass that of a hundred others!"

After saying that, he pointed at Hoshino Ruby again.

"But, as the child I support, you can't let me, a solo supporter, down!"

“The child I promote must be the brightest one on the stage!”

Chapter 39: Kurokawa Akane is not good at reading the air

Although Ryoma Ezaki said this as a joke, Ruby Hoshino saw an extremely firm strength in his eyes.

That kind of power was like scorching sunlight, its light shining on the stars in her eyes, and reflecting an even brighter light.