Girl idols are meant to be exploited!

Pochi nodded and silently memorized the location of the room.

They walked through many rooms and everything here was new to Pochi.

Finally they arrived at the recording studio at the end of the corridor.

Taku Hoshikawa pushed open the door of the recording studio, and a unique air hit him in the face.

It was a mixture of the scent of old wood, the heat of electronic equipment and the slight smell of music, making people feel as if they were in a time and space between the past and the future.

Compared with other rooms, the recording studio is more exquisitely designed.

The overall structure of the recording studio is square, but the corners have been specially acoustically designed to have slightly rounded corners to optimize the reflection of sound waves.

The walls are covered with thick sound-absorbing panels. Although the brown panels look a little old, they are kept very clean.

Shoko Toyokawa was sitting in the heart of the recording studio, in front of an old-fashioned mixing console.

The metal surface of the mixing console's casing is gleaming with age, but the knobs and faders are as shiny as new. Several of the latest audio processing devices are connected to the back of the console, and the LED lights flash cold white light, forming a sharp contrast with the retro design of the mixing console.

Although this recording studio is a bit old, the equipment here was constantly updated until two years ago and can still meet the industry's top recording needs.

Xiangzi was wearing a pair of high-end headphones that were only launched in recent years. One hand was placed on the fader of the mixing console, and her slender fingers gently slid across the fader from time to time. The other hand was supporting her cheek, with a thoughtful expression.

She seemed completely immersed in the world of music and was completely unaware that there were visitors entering the recording studio.

Pochi was so scared that he held his breath, afraid that he would disturb Xiangzi.

Taku Hoshikawa did not disturb Xiangzi, but stood quietly at the door waiting.

It took Shoko a few minutes to notice the arrival of Hoshikawa Taku and Pochi.

"Agent, why are you here?" Xiangzi asked in surprise after taking off his headphones.

She looked at Pochi with even greater surprise.

"Pochi, why are you here?"

"Pochi has decided to sign a contract with me. I'm here to show her her future work environment."

"Did she sign?" Xiangzi asked.

"Not yet. I'll go meet her parents with her later to discuss the signing."

Xiangzi didn't know what he was thinking about, and a hint of loss flashed across his eyes, but he quickly returned to normal.

With a faint smile on her face, she walked over and shook hands with Pochi.

"Pochi, welcome to join us. We will be colleagues from now on."

Boqi mustered up the courage to ask, "Ms. Xiangzi, what were you doing just now?"

“I’m listening to the demo I just recorded and thinking about how to adjust the tone and rhythm.”

Xiangzi said this and sighed helplessly.

"I'm the only one here right now, and I can't do both monitoring and recording at the same time. I always listen to the recording after I'm done, and I always find a lot of flaws."

Xiangzi looked up at Hoshikawa Taku and said in a teasing tone, "Manager, when will the music director you mentioned be in place? I can't do this alone."

Hoshikawa Taku coughed lightly in embarrassment.

"I'm looking, I'm looking, but you know, high-end talent like this is not easy to find..."

Xiangzi could also understand that positions like "Music Director" were in short supply no matter where they were, so it was normal that no one could be recruited in a month or two.

She just wanted to choke Hoshikawa Taku on purpose.

She snorted softly and said, "Actually, I don't need any top boss. I just need someone to help monitor and discuss any flaws with me. Someone with a level similar to Yamada Ryo would be fine, and preferably a keyboard player."

Pochi thought for a moment and spoke cautiously, "Um... Miss Xiangzi, if you don't mind, could I try to help listen?"

A hint of surprise flashed across Xiangzi's eyes, but then he smiled: "Of course! Pochi, it's great that you're willing to help!"

Xiangzi pulled Pochi to sit in front of the mixing console and couldn't wait to let Pochi put on headphones to listen to the demo he had just created.

"Xiangzi, I'll leave Pochi to you for now. I'm going to take care of some official business."

After handing Pochi over to Xiangzi, Hoshikawa Taku temporarily returned to his office.

In the empty room, he said to the system, "System, please help me recruit a music director. It's okay if the ability is slightly lower, but they need to be on duty at all times."

Takuya Hoshikawa knew that the position of music director was difficult to recruit, so he did not publish a recruitment notice.

I wanted to discuss with Xiangzi to recruit a well-known person in the industry, but since Xiangzi is so anxious, I should just recruit someone who can be used first.

It’s not easy to recruit the most suitable employee. Let’s find someone to handle it first. We can’t let Xiangzi fight alone all the time, right?

Soon, the system responded.

[Recruitment has been posted. The host will be notified when a suitable member is recruited.]

"By the way, system, it's been several days, and there are still no suitable applicants for those two positions?"

Currently, Taku Hoshikawa is only recruiting for two positions, one is a makeup artist and the other is a long-term planning and operation, that is, an agent assistant.

It's been several days and the system has been silent. It shouldn't be difficult to recruit for this position, right?

[More than a dozen people have submitted resumes. The system is currently screening and has not yet found the most suitable candidate.]

"You don't need to screen them yet, let me take a look at your resume."

The next moment, the system projected a light screen in front of Taku Hoshikawa, on which was the resume of each submitter.

Most of the applicants' resumes were impressive, boasting graduations from prestigious universities, experience working at major companies, experience planning large-scale events, and even stories of having helped a certain celebrity avoid a PR crisis.

It can be said that most of the deliverymen here meet Taku Hoshikawa's expectations, or even far exceed them.

But...in terms of salary demands, they were far beyond what Taku Hoshikawa could afford.

Each of them is asking for too much.

No wonder the system says that no suitable personnel were recruited.

It turned out that it was not that the system requirements were too high, but that the salary he offered was too low and he could not recruit these people at all.

However, it’s not that there aren’t people who ask for a low price.

Taku Hoshikawa also saw two applicants who only wanted the basic salary in the industry, and even said that the salary was negotiable.

But their resumes are appalling. They don't even have a high school diploma, have no proper jobs, and have only worked odd jobs. They once formed a band but it quickly disbanded, and are currently working as waiters at Yoshinoya...

Although my firm is short of people, I won’t hire just anyone.

Just as Taku Hoshikawa was about to close the resumes of these two people, he suddenly felt a sense of déjà vu again.

Wait... This experience is so familiar, as if I've heard it somewhere before...

Hoshikawa Taku turned to the name column on his resume and his eyes widened.

I am awesome, Satoshi Ebizuka!

I am super, Rupa!

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Chapter 40: I used to be dismissive, but now I am devoted to studying

Taku Hoshikawa didn't expect that he would get an SSR in a single draw.

And he pulled out two in one breath.

He looked at the screen, shaking his head and lamenting his luck.

Fortunately, I took a look at the recruitment list on a whim, otherwise I would have missed these two talents.

Hoshikawa Taku pointed his finger at the screen and said to the system in a sullen tone, "System, don't you know who these two people are? Although their education level is a bit low and their resumes are a bit poor, they are the most suitable for forming a band!"

The system's response was quite innocent.

[The host asked the system to recruit long-term planning and operations personnel. According to the system's judgment, these two people do not possess this ability and are not suitable for this position.]

"Nonsense, they both want to be girl idols, how can they be managers?"

Hoshikawa Taku curled his lips speechlessly and said to the system, "I've decided to hire these two people. Please tell them to come for an interview at ten o'clock tomorrow morning."

Hoshikawa Taku thought for a moment and said, "Wait a minute...Except for these two, all the other applicants will be called in for interviews."

[The host's current budget is not enough to hire other candidates. Are you sure you want to notify them for an interview? ]

Hoshikawa Taku had a smirk on his face.

"Of course we have to invite them. Since they've applied, we naturally have to interview them as a formality. How can we waste such good extras?"

Although his targets have been locked on Ebizuka Satoshi and Rupa, his purpose cannot be revealed so obviously.

Let them know that their opponents are strong, so that during the interview they will feel that this opportunity is hard-won and give their all to show themselves.

Taku Hoshikawa wants them to join the firm with a strong desire rather than begging them to join.

The initiative and the right to speak must be in our hands.

In order not to miss this "hidden gem", Taku Hoshikawa carefully read the resumes of all applicants again, and only stopped when he was sure that there was no talent missed.

Time passed quickly in the busyness, and when night fell, it was time to close the office.

"Thank you for your hard work today, Xiangzi."

Hoshikawa Taku waved goodbye to Xiangzi and took the subway to her house with Pochi.

Pochi seemed uneasy all the way, twisting the corners of his clothes nervously with his hands and his eyes wandering.

"I don't know if my parents will agree..."

After Taku Hoshikawa took Pochi around the office, Pochi was completely moved.

The equipment here is so professional and the environment is so good, it is exactly the working environment she has dreamed of for a long time.

Pochi's only concern now is her parents' opinion.

I don't know if her parents would be willing for her to sign with an agency while she's still in high school...

Hoshikawa Taku noticed Pochi's concerns and said with a reassuring smile, "Pochi, don't worry. As long as you are determined to join the firm, leave the other problems to me. I will do my best to convince my uncle and aunt."

"Of course, that's on the condition that they don't kick me out of the house as soon as we meet." Hoshikawa Taku joked.

Pochi's cheeks flushed slightly, and he couldn't help but whisper, "What if they really kick you out?"

Xingchuan Taku shrugged and said jokingly, "Then I can only rely on you. You have to stand at the door and speak for me, otherwise I really can't do anything."

Half an hour later, Pochi stood at the door of his house, his hand holding the key trembling slightly.

She turned her head to look at Taku Hoshikawa, took a deep breath, put the key into the keyhole, and pushed open the door.

Warm lights and the rich aroma of food shone through the door, and Pochi shouted stiffly, "I'm back."

"Welcome back!" A warm voice came from the kitchen.

Pochi's mother came out with a plate of freshly cooked dishes, wearing a floral apron with flowers printed on it, and a smile on her face.

When she saw Hoshikawa Taku, her smile became even wider, and she urged him enthusiastically, "Come in quickly, there are new slippers next to the shoe cabinet. Pochi said we have guests today, so I prepared them specially!"

When Pochi and Hoshikawa Taku were changing their shoes, the sound of hurried footsteps of slippers hitting the floor was heard in the living room.

Less than a second later, a small figure rushed out from the living room.

She looks about 70% similar to Pochi, but she is a bit shorter, her facial features are more childish, and she has the same twin ponytails on her head, like a smaller version of Pochi.

She is Pochi's sister, Goto Jiri.

"Oh! My sister is back!"

Erli saw Taku Hoshikawa standing behind Pochi and immediately exclaimed "Wow", his little face full of surprise.

"Sister, is this the person you were talking about?"

She turned around and shouted to her mother, "Mom! This guy is so handsome! You have good taste! I thought you were lying to us!"

"Erli, what are you yelling about, kid? I'm not lying to you, I'm telling the truth!"