I was exposed for adding my female boss to my group of female friends.

After saying that, he added, "Qin Weili and Long Fan, whom you met before, are our top performers and are already quite popular in Japan."

Everyone nodded, having a new assessment of Qin Weili and his group's strength.

Previously, after playing a few games, the crew encountered a talent scout on the streets of Kabukicho, following the script of the show.

Talent scouts approached them, saying they wanted to discover them and turn them into idols. After clarifying the situation, both sides "suddenly realized" that they were actually on the same side.

Subsequently, the talent scout took the opportunity to invite them to visit the training center.

So they came here.

Of course, all of the above is a pre-arranged script; it's all fake.

The purpose was simply to promote the company's overseas business and pave the way for these overseas idol groups to return to their home countries.

The dance practice in the studio finally ended. Looking at the trainees, who were soaked in water, Yu Xiaoxiao said in a daze:

"With so many people... how many of them can actually debut as idols?"

The talent scout shrugged and said, "It's all about coming in and going out. There's a lot of turnover. 80% of people won't live to see the day they become idols."

Lu Chujiu asked from the side, "Then how many people can truly become famous?"

The talent scout said, "If being able to hold a solo concert at the martial arts arena is considered a successful idol, then so far, the success rate is still 0."

"..."

Lu Chujiu silently looked at these people, feeling as if she were seeing herself in them.

She also climbed up by stepping over a bunch of people, but the competition she faced was far less intense.

Qin Yunshang bit her lip beside her.

She didn't see herself; what she felt was a sense of crisis.

The Qin family's idol-making process is so advanced that it's no wonder they moved to Japan. The intensity of competition and the level of control over trainees are unmatched in China.

Although there are no phenomenal idols yet, if these people can make a name for themselves in the Japanese entertainment industry, they will definitely squeeze out a large market share when they return to Japan.

This is the cruel reality of the entertainment industry; everyone is striving to climb higher and gain more room to survive.

Qin Yunshang asked, "It must be very difficult for Qin Weili and the others to get the chance to leave the country, right?"

The talent scout nodded: "Yes."

“However, they were eliminated just like that…” Yu Xiaoxiao murmured, then suddenly covered her face, “I suddenly feel so guilty, the scores I gave them may have ruined their dreams.”

The talent scout laughed and said, "Don't think like that. They have more opportunities to go abroad than just this one. Besides, they can't blame you for being eliminated. They can only blame themselves for not being good enough."

Everyone was expressing their empathy, having all gone through the trainee stage themselves. Chen Ya, however, asked from the side, "Is there a restroom?"

The talent scout quickly pointed the way: "Turn left ahead and go to the end."

Chen Ya pointed to the ceiling and said, "There are some cracks in your ceiling here."

The talent scout looked up, puzzled: "Really? I haven't noticed before."

"Chen Liang!" Yu Xiaoxiao clenched her fist. "Your focus is so weird! Everyone's lamenting how pitiful the trainees are, but you're focusing on the ceiling!"

“The suspended ceiling is also pitiful,” Chen Ya said.

"Where is the suspended ceiling pitiful?!"

Chen Ya shrugged.

While Qin Yunshang and the others were indulging in melancholy and sentimentality, he had no time or inclination for such things.

He has absolutely no interest in these mass-produced idols.

A very distorted and cheap cultural product.

If these idols can be considered pitiful, then aren't those costumed people who livestream begging for money on bullet screen websites even more pitiful?

While Chen Ya was in the restroom, the talent scout took the opportunity to invite him:

"The trainees are almost done with their training. They must really want to meet their idols. Should we all go and meet them?"

Everyone readily agreed and went to the dance studio.

"Kabuki," pronounced kabuki in Japanese, actually means "inclined" or "inclined," and was formerly known as Kabuki dance.

The term "Kabuki" is a phonetic loan character, essentially a mispronunciation. It does not actually refer to geishas, ​​but rather to a form of performance art.

Ancient Japan liked to borrow Chinese characters because it gave people a "cooooool" feeling.

Later, most of the Kabuki performers were men, and they became performing families, passing the craft down from father to son.

Kabukicho itself has little to do with Kabuki.

The people who designed this area originally intended it to become a cultural center.

As a result, this place became a world-famous flower street.

Chen Ya checked his mailbox in the bathroom, but it was silent; there was still no news from Liulizi.

He had been in Japan for several days but still hadn't seen Ruriko, which was quite different from what he had expected.

The message was also passed on by Kasahara. He wasn't worried that Kasahara would betray him, but rather that Kasahara was too cowardly to help him deliver the message.

In the message he asked Kasahara to deliver, besides the surface message "Contact at the usual place," he also used invisible ink to write a coded message to Ruriko that he was participating in a live broadcast program.

He believed that once Ruriko watched the program, even if she was determined not to contact him, she would definitely be unable to resist.

But Liulizi hasn't contacted me yet. Could it be that my message hasn't been sent out yet?

Or is it that she can still tolerate my current level of flirting?

So does that mean we need to... increase the intensity a bit?

But you should know that not only Liulizi is watching this program, Gu Yuqing is watching it too.

And Jiang Xinhai might be watching too!

In terms of jealousy, these three are all incredibly difficult to deal with.

If we go too far, Jiang Xinhai might fly over; that woman is really capable of doing something like that.

So, what should we do now?

Chen Ya fell into deep thought.

……

At this moment, the program's camera had already followed Qin Yunshang and the others into the dance studio.

The trainees were very excited to see them and knew the girls' names by heart.

Clearly, they had all watched the live broadcast of "Idol Producer".

Of all the trainees, Qin Yunshang was the most popular.

This is not only because she is popular, but also because she is good-looking and has an amazing figure. To these trainees, she is a goddess-level figure.

In the dance studio, Qin Weili gestured for everyone to sit on the floor. After everyone was seated, Yu Xiaoxiao asked:

Don't you have any chairs?

Qin Weili said with a smile, "The philosophy of the training center is 'non-stop movement,' so there are no chairs for us here. We either stand or run and jump."

An unnamed trainee nearby said, "I think this is pretty good. It can increase exercise and help maintain your figure."

"You guys are really crazy," Qin Yunshang couldn't help but exclaim.

Hearing the goddess's praise, Qin Weili was overjoyed and continued:

"It's all about working harder. Only with more sweat can we improve our professional skills. And that's nothing compared to what we've achieved in our training program..."

Qin Weili then told a series of stories similar to "My Struggle," which made the girls' faces turn pale.

After finishing the story, Qin Weili sighed and said:

"Unfortunately, despite all my efforts, I still couldn't go further on stage."

Yu Xiaoxiao comforted her, "It's okay. You've already shown yourself on stage, and the audience will remember you."

Qin Weili smiled bitterly: "No, the audience is short-lived. I won't be remembered for long. If I don't do something else, I'll be forgotten very soon."

Those present were all trainees, and these words struck a chord with them, leaving everyone in silence for a long time.

Just then, Chen Ya arrived.

When Yu Xiaoxiao saw him, she raised her hand and called out, "Chen Liang! Come here quickly, these trainees are so much fun."

Chen Ya walked over and glanced around. Seven or eight trainees in the dance studio all looked at him.

For some reason, Chen Ya felt that these people's gazes seemed to carry a hint of hostility.

"Chen Liang," Qin Weili greeted him, gesturing, "Come, come, sit here."

He had the air of a host, but his hospitality was a bit shabby. Chen Ya didn't sit where he indicated, but instead plopped down next to Qin Yunshang.

Qin Yunshang squatted on the ground, hugging her long legs, which were wrapped in pearly black stockings, and she smelled wonderful.

Chen Ya was happy to sit next to her. He didn't want to sit next to the trainee, who was covered in sweat.

Qin Weili saw that he had calmly sat down next to his goddess, and his nose twitched a couple of times, feeling a little annoyed.

The person behind, who seemed to be the head teacher, said:

"These are all senior figures in the idol industry. Stop talking about how difficult things are for you. Take this opportunity to ask them any questions you may have."

Upon hearing this, the trainees immediately became lively and raised their hands to ask questions.

Some asked Qin Yunshang why she wanted to become a trainee, while others asked Yu Xiaoxiao what the most difficult thing was on her trainee journey.

We're all young people, and once we started talking, we got to know each other quickly, and once we started chatting, we couldn't stop.

Not only did the trainees take care of Qin and Yu, but they also knew how to get along with people, bringing Jin Lan and Lu Chujiu in as well, making the two feel flattered.

Only Chen Ya was left standing aside, lost in thought.

They weren't on the same wavelength, and no one asked him anything.

Just as Chen Ya was lost in his own thoughts, a trainee suddenly spoke up to him:

"Mr. Chen Liang, I'd like to ask, did you start preparing for this competition a long time ago?"

Chen Ya snapped out of his reverie and looked around.

The person who asked him the question was a trainee with a side-parted hairstyle. He had a rather delicate face, but his eyes were a bit triangular, and he looked like he had ill intentions.

Chen Ya said, "No, why are you asking that?"

The trainee said, "I don't think the production team would actually let you guys improvise a song on the spot, right? It's probably just for the sake of the show."

That was a rather pointed question, especially with the production crew's cameras still pointed at him. Qin Weili nudged him with his elbow and said:

"Zang Da, watch your mouth, what are you saying?"

The trainee named Zang Da held Qin Weili down, somewhat agitated, and said:

"Li Ge, don't worry about me. I've had this question bottled up for a long time, and I have to ask it today. Chen Liang, answer me, did you guys know about the show's arrangements a long time in advance?"

Chen Ya was a little dazed. He suddenly thought of something else, and looking at his reaction, he said thoughtfully:

"So what if it is?"

Upon hearing this, Zang Da was completely ignited and spoke rapidly:

"Did you know? When Osamu Kamoda was composing music for Li Ge and the others, he was in a really tight schedule. He only received the notification two weeks in advance, and he wrote three pieces in just two weeks!"

Chen Ya asked with great interest, "And then?"

Qin Weili frowned, slapped him, and said:

"Dazi, what are you saying! It's all in the past, why bring it up again?"

Chen Ya waved his hand and said, "It's alright, let him speak."

Zang Da was a little excited and said:

"I'm just a little upset. I don't care if you guys think I'm a hothead or whatever, I just want to tell everyone that Mr. Kamoda really did his best!"

He added, “Writing three songs in two weeks will definitely result in varying quality. The three of us agreed to draw lots. Li Ge said he was the best singer and dancer and insisted on singing the most difficult song. In fact, choosing that song meant half of us were eliminated.”

He concluded by saying, "So, I just want to ask you, is this fair competition? Otherwise, I think Li Ge and the others are being treated unfairly!"

Qin Weili pressed his head down, but his eyes were secretly glancing at Chen Ya from under his palm.