Losing money, mygo, what does it mean that I really lost money?

Main Text: Chapter 98 (Previously Chapter 94) Artists Shouldn't Embezzle the CEO's Money! (6 words)

Tonight's rehearsal went exactly as Jin Zhaozhi had envisioned.

Never has it been such a wonderful start.

With Jinzhao's micro-management skills far ahead of its competitors, the morale of all its signed artists is at an all-time high. If this were presented as game data, the agency's morale bar would probably be overflowing.

This is all thanks to his strong leadership and the fact that he never let any artist go hungry. A higher percentage of the profits for the artists doesn't mean the agency is losing money; if you have any complaints, talk to the rules of the system that makes money.

After saying goodbye, the lights in the rehearsal room went out one by one, returning to the quiet night.

Before leaving, Izare Jinna, Kawaraki Momoka, and Toyokawa Shoko all gathered around and took turns sharing their thoughts. Izare Jinna spoke excitedly, especially about the feeling of playing "Black Sheep" with everyone, and was then pulled away by Kawaraki Momoka to go back and celebrate.

"I......"

Shoko Toyokawa was about to speak when she hesitated, "How was the performance?"

Imaizumi smiled and said, "The second generation members are all very good. The way you all are behaving is exactly what I wanted. Also, remember to show some concern for Wakaba Mutsu, even if it's just to spend some quality time talking to her."

"I will." Toyokawa Shoko pursed her lips.

Perhaps it's morally reprehensible to say this, but she had previously considered "escaping from Wakaba Mutsu." If she could escape from Wakaba Mutsu, the second generation would be perfect.

With the second generation members and her, there was no possibility that Imaizumi would be disappointed.

She quickly dismissed this weak thought.

Wakaba Mutsu was her childhood friend, and Toyokawa Shoko couldn't ignore her. It was her responsibility not to notice Wakaba Mutsu's condition. As a friend and as the team leader, she should have taken good care of Wakaba Mutsu's situation! How could she be so weak and passively run away?

At the very least, she needs to figure out how to get Xiao Mu to start playing the guitar again. That way, she can at least work with the mature adult Jin Zhaozhi to solve Xiao Mu's problems instead of running away from her!

She packed her things and rushed back to Akabane's house.

After everyone left, only Arale Nakamachi remained, patiently waiting for Ima Teruyuki to appear against the backdrop of night. She winked at the round, jade-colored moon, which acted like a stage light, making her feel as if she were back on the center stage, surrounded by her friendly teammates, with tens of thousands of viewers behind the screen.

No, this is her ideal stage. The only audience is Jin Zhaozhi beside her, and his gaze can only, and only needs to, be on her alone...

Arale Nakamachi's pink eyes reflected the night sky, which didn't have many stars.

She knew that on a bright moonlit night, you usually couldn't see the stars.

"Let's go," Jin Zhaozhi said.

He locked the door and returned to the apartment in Mejiro 2-chome with Arale Nakamachi.

Along the way, Arale Nakamachi whispered to him, "If only your dream could come true..."

Then I'm willing to do anything.

Jin Zhaozhi shook her head slightly, interrupting the words she had kept hidden in her heart: "I don't actually have any big dreams, like making the agency profitable, creating a stage where artists can truly shine with a brilliance different from the neon lights and dye vat of the industry."

He wanted to crush most of the firms in the industry fair and square. The money-losing system was just a safety net for him when he was at his lowest point. He didn't need to deliberately lose money at all, as his micro-management skills were far ahead of the competition.

...Hmm, there's absolutely no need to deliberately lose money, which seems a bit ambiguous. ]〔＜《∧〔

"Isn't it all about to come true? I feel like the store manager has already worked very hard. Let's forget about all the unpleasant things and make the present even happier."

Thank you. And what is your dream?

“Mine?” Arale Nakamachi stopped and thought for a moment, then chuckled. “My childhood dream was to be an idol in Tokyo, so that even my parents and neighbors would know about me.”

In that case, her dream would have come true.

Jin Zhaozhi did not continue to touch on this topic.

He asked curiously, "And now? You said when you were a child, is it the same now as when you were a child?"

"This is confidential."

On the stairs, Arale Nakamachi suddenly turned around, grinned, and made a secret gesture to him, "I'll tell you after you realize your dream of having your own idol agency, Manager."

By then, Arale Nakamachi, Hatsuka Mikami, and Hatsuka Ima should have become quite familiar with the shop manager, right? Then, she could naturally bring up her new dream that had come to her during this time.

Tonight, Nakamachi Arale announced that her broadcast would start later. She played MC for an hour, hyped up the upcoming variety show live with the audience, and then quickly ended the broadcast.

The content of MC Shared Home 8 Garden has reached a new stage. The second-generation village chief, Takamatsu Mitsutomu, opened 4 Shared Home Garden to Ps*Ple and Roseli, which led to fans of these two teams joining the competition to buy merchandise and support their idols in the rankings. After a fierce battle, Aine's votes came in first.

If the agency doesn't pull some strings internally, Aine will replace Takamatsu Akari as village chief. But it's rumored that Hikawa Hina is already secretly plotting to oust Takamatsu Akari, while uniting the other first-generation members...

It's all scripted anyway, as long as the audience and fans are happy.

When the broadcast ended, the Bilibili barrage was filled with comments like "It's only 8 o'clock," "Please broadcast a little longer," and "What will we, the Fox Biscuit Rice, do without Arale?" It was very regrettable.

Arale Nakamachi, however, felt no regret whatsoever.

Goodbye everyone, goodnight!

After saying goodnight in her professional voice, she immediately cut off OBS, seemingly showing no concern for her fans whatsoever. Not only that, she then stared silently at the wall, lost in thought.

Once she and Ima Teruyuki develop a very good relationship, she'll even ask for leave on holidays. For example, on Christmas Eve, a night with a strong romantic atmosphere in Japan, Nakamachi Arale definitely has her own plans. She can't possibly do a live stream and spend Christmas Eve with virtual YouTuber fans, right?

Let the fans say whatever they want.

This can also be considered a cultural inheritance of virtual anchors.

Anyway, Nakamachi Arale just wants to spend Christmas Eve with Imaizumi, even just sitting by the fireplace together is fine.

She drifted off to sleep, lost in her own fantasies.

The next day.

Arale from Tomakamachi went to class in Hanasaki River. While chatting casually with Shiina Tatsuki and Hachiman Uminori, she noticed that her older sister, Misumi Hatsune, looked terrible, clearly having not slept well.

In theory, Arale Nakamachi should care about her older sister.

However, Misaki Miku would immediately leave after Misaki Miku took a step closer, or simply lie down on the table to catch up on sleep, completely refusing to communicate and acting as if she were giving her younger sister the silent treatment. This left Arale Nakamachi completely baffled, not understanding what she was thinking.

6. "Maybe I was just too tired last night," Shiina Tatsuki said.

Without thinking too much about it, she continued talking to Arale Nakamachi, "Hairin and I are also planning to become virtual YouTubers. Do you think we're suited for this profession?"

"Perhaps we need to put in some effort."

The blonde girl responded with a polite smile.

Arale Nakamachi thinks that Tatsuki Shiina and Umi Hachiman are completely unsuitable to be streamers. If the comments are even slightly unsatisfactory, Tatsuki Shiina will probably start arguing with them immediately.

As for Yahata Uminori, based on her interactions with Nakamachi Arale, she speaks too little. The shop manager has said that virtual YouTubers shouldn't speak more than three seconds apart, and Yahata Uminori clearly can't do that.

Hanasakigawa School has a relaxed atmosphere. Regardless of Misaki Miku leaving early for idol activities or her sleeping in class, the teachers just go about their own business.

"..." Nakamachi Arale got a little sleepy while listening and started playing Arknights.

According to the script, she needed to familiarize herself with the operation of this commercial mobile game first, and then pretend to play it for the first time during the live stream, showing that she also has a clumsy side... Being a streamer is such a troublesome thing. You can't know too much, and you can't be completely ignorant. Most of the time, it all depends on your acting skills.

You still need to understand the basic operations, otherwise it will become a low blood pressure treatment competition for the audience.

What would the store manager do at this time?

He's probably in a meeting at Yoyogi headquarters right now, right? With his pride and arrogance, he's completely crushed all the doubts...

......

"Yokuhachi Women's University, yes, it's right here."

After glancing at the map, Jin Zhizhi cautiously arrived at the small coffee shop where he had arranged to meet Maruyama Aya. As for any additional disguise, of course, there was none.

Many people have heard of ExElio Studio, but few know his name, and even fewer can truly connect the name with this clean-cut and efficient young man in real life.

As for Aya Maruyama, according to her, she would not be recognized at all.

Maruyama Aya has gained tens of thousands of followers on YouTube, but she's never been recognized. She's just let her twin tails down a bit, is there really that much difference between her and her idol form?

The pink-haired figure hurried over and sat down opposite Jin Zhaozhi.

"I...I'm here..."

Maruyama Aya was very nervous and uneasy.

Jin Zhaozhi noticed the difference in her clothes.

Normally, Aya Maruyama would simply throw on a beige coat, but today she wore a white dress with a small black bow on the straps, and a bright coat in lavender and light green onions, a youthful and trendy style popular on the streets of Japan.

Maruyama Aya's pink hair mostly fell over her shoulders, making her bright hair color and eyes stand out even more. Noticing Ima Teruyuki's gaze, she nervously pinched her white lace stockings; clearly, this was probably the first time she had worn such a revealing style of clothing.

And, more importantly.

Even though Maruyama Aya would quickly avert her gaze every time Ima Teruyuki looked over... her gaze, which seemed to carry a tangible heat, still made Ima Teruyuki feel scorched.

As long as their gaze isn't on you, they'll stare at you with burning intensity, like a strange, uncanny rule.

He reminded her, "Cai Cai, watch your eyes. It's getting a bit too hot."

"Huh?! I'm sorry, I'm so sorry, so sorry... Waaah!..." Maruyama Aya's eyes immediately cleared up, and she quickly apologized to him in a low voice.

Then, she uttered a voice that only Imaizumi could hear, a voice that sounded like someone on the verge of social death, "So, President, you noticed all this? I..."

"How could I not notice?"

Jin Zhaozhi was somewhat speechless.

Maruyama Aya said she wanted to see flowers with him, to gather material for her music and collection, but all she said was that it was just talk. In reality, even Hikawa Hina knew what Aya wanted to do.

He's not some Japanese-style romance manga protagonist who only knows how to run a business, and thinks a girl is trying to make him lose money when she's practically sidling up to him.

Imaizumi naturally noticed that Maruyama Aya had been trying to deepen their relationship recently.

Her feelings were quite clear, obviously directed at Imaizumi herself.

Cai Cai is indeed very cute and thoughtful; she is a timid yet considerate girl.

She would assist him with small details in his work, such as reminding him to register the copyright of his songs with the Japan Music Association. If he was late for the rehearsal room after attending a meeting at the agency headquarters, Cai Cai would bring him food.

Furthermore, having witnessed Aya Maruyama's dazzling moments on stage up close, Ima Teruyuki, as a producer, is the one who understands her charm and appeal most deeply—more so than her four bandmates. He naturally admires this hardworking and meticulous idol of his own.

It's normal to have admiration, but it's clearly far from romantic love or understanding. Moreover, if a producer and idol get close and it gets exposed, that's far more serious than lip-syncing.

As Jin Zhaozhi pondered, he noticed a message on his phone. (Seven)

It was Maruyama Aya, who was sitting opposite him, less than a meter away, who sent the message.

[CaiCai: I'm late, I'm so sorry #cryingemoji!! And, the cherry blossoms at the place we were supposed to go see are all gone... #cryingemoji] The next day

She sent many crying emojis. Lu

Even if you're sitting right across from someone, do you still need to send messages?

Jin Zhao said helplessly, "Since we're already here, let's go take a look."

"Okay, okay..." Qi

Maruyama Aya's voice was so soft it was almost inaudible, like a timid mushroom surrounded by people, her whole being seeming to want to shrink into its shell, utterly soft and tearful. (Eight)

She brought Jin Zhaozhi to a riverside in the city.

Cherry blossom trees lined both sides of the river, but most of them had already fallen, leaving scattered petals floating in the water, creating a somber atmosphere. Few pedestrians were around to admire the scenery; only Imaizumi and Maruyama Aya stood on the stone bridge.

Seeing this desolate scene of fallen petals, Maruyama Aya instantly realized she had made a mistake.

"I'm sorry, I just wanted to talk to you more." Before Jin Zhaozhi could ask any questions or speak, Maruyama Aya revealed everything about herself.

The voice was very nasal, and the tone was hurried.

"Um, actually, this place was really beautiful about two weeks ago, wasn't it? When you were walking along the road, you could see cherry blossoms, the same color as my hair, swaying in the air and falling down. And then, the river was completely filled with cherry blossom petals... I wanted to show you this scene, President." (Dai)

"So, I wanted to invite you here about two weeks ago, but for some strange reasons, it was delayed until today. It seems the flower season is over, and it seems no one will come to admire it anymore. This place was really beautiful."

Previously, I was always interrupted by Chihaya Aine.

Now, after much effort, she was finally invited out, but the scenery was no longer the same as it had been half a month ago.

"I'm sorry, I seem to always be making mistakes, and I've done it wrong again this time..."

As she spoke, Maruyama Aya bit her tongue again, her eyes instantly welling up with tears. She quickly looked closely at the outdated scenery, not wanting anyone to see her moist eyes.

If only she could stop crying so easily and not make so many mistakes.

However, even someone like Maruyama Aya has moments when she musters up her courage.

“I don’t mean anything by it, I just want to spend more time with you… even if it’s just a few minutes now, I’ll be very happy and want it to last longer.”

With unprecedented courage, she uttered the most timid words.

"Could you... could you stay a little longer with me? Just think of it as a producer accompanying their idol on a research trip..."

The timid idol, who fears loneliness, awaits Jin Zhaozhi's answer.

The silence did not last long.