He is an idol and a childhood sweetheart.

However, although they are the main and supporting actors, there is actually not much difference in the appearance rate and the amount of lines between the two. It is just that the other party will stand in a relatively central position in certain shots.

In Daidon Yuko's view, as a newcomer who has just debuted, being able to star in such an advertisement is already very satisfying, and can even be said to be a matter of joy.

However, the advertising model she was partnering with has been looking very uneasy ever since she learned that her partner was the "Unius" Yuko Daito...

"Okay, you two should have finished reading it. Next, let's ask you two to practice reading the script based on your understanding of the script... Let's start with Miss Seto."

"..."

"Miss Seto?"

"Ah! Yes!"

The advertising model known as Seto raised her head belatedly. First, she quickly glanced at Daito Yuko next to her, then lowered her head to focus on the script in her hand, and read it as requested. stand up……

"(Oh...it's so fast to get into the action.)"

Although his expression was a little awkward, the other party's acting and dialogue skills were still very good.Daidong Yuko also understood a little bit from the other party's demonstration how to perform the performance next.

However, just when Daito Yuko was fully prepared and planned to recite her lines later, Seto suddenly whispered:

"That...Miss Fuyuko."

"? What's wrong, Miss Seto?"

"How about... you also try out for the starring role?"

Under Yuko Daito's astonished gaze, Seto said to Yuko Fuyu with a slightly flattering smile:

"I think you might be better suited for the lead role than me...what do you think?"

"………………what?"

........................

"Hello, are you Mr. Kento Watanabe, the president of Watanabe Office? I am the agent of xxxx office. Here is my business card..."

"Nice to meet you, ah, this is my business card."

"!Thank you very much!"

After receiving Kento Watanabe's business card, the other party immediately showed an exaggerated expression of surprise, and then quickly bowed and thanked Kento Watanabe.

At the same time, agents and producers from other agencies also gathered around Kento Watanabe, and rushed to exchange business cards with Kento Watanabe...

(……I see.)

While dealing with these people in a somewhat awkward manner, Watanabe Kento finally understood what the eyes of those models meant when he just entered the advertising agency.

The Pulchra incident brought not only a large number of work commissions to Watanabe Firm, but also a signal...that is, "Watanabe Firm" is a powerful existence that can compete with Pulchra.

If we only look at the level and qualifications of the artists, Watanabe & Associates is indeed just an insignificant new unit in this industry. However, in terms of influence, Watanabe & Associates has now reached the upper echelon of the industry.

And he, the president of Watanabe Office, naturally became the target of everyone's fawning...

"...So, not just me, but everyone in the office...maybe the same thing will happen to me."

If it's people like Asakura and Higuchi who don't care about other people's opinions at all, it's okay for now. But if it's Fuyuko, who cares a lot about other people's opinions, and Rinse, who doesn't understand the industry at all... how should they deal with this situation?

........................

"...Well, it really doesn't work."

After trying out the leading actor's lines a few more times, Daito Yuko shook her head and said to Seto with a smile:

"The starring role really has to be you."

"Eh? Why, how could it be!"

After hearing this, Seto immediately shook his head and said:

"I think Ms. Fuyuko's acting skills are already excellent! It's absolutely perfect for you to play the leading role——"

"Let me tell you... you don't have to flatter me to this extent."

Daidon Yuko said helplessly to the industry senior in front of her who was several years older than herself:

"I am just a new idol who has debuted for three months, and this is my first time participating in an advertising shoot. Regardless of my qualifications or acting skills, I absolutely should not star directly in the lead role."

"But……"

"You have been active as an advertising model for far longer than me. You should know better than me about how to present the best effect...So, even if it is just out of respect for this profession, I cannot go As the leading actor...if you say this, can you accept it?"

"…………"

After hearing this, Seto was silent for a long time, and then asked:

"You...really won't hate me for this?"

"Rather, why do you think I will hold a grudge against you? I'm obviously just a newcomer."

"Because... your firm can even defeat that Pulchra. If we offend you, our fate will definitely be worse than theirs..."

Seto's voice became softer and softer, and his eyes began to dodge a little.

After hearing the other party's answer, Daidon Yuko immediately understood what the other party's strange attitude was about.

"Haah... here we go again."

Finally, Daidon Yuko also understood what the scene he saw when he entered the advertising agency actually meant.

Although she was also looked at with a strange eye, the situation this time... was completely different from what she had experienced in the past.

If she had endured unwarranted exclusion and hostility in the past, now she was experiencing slightly excessive fear and nervousness.

It's just from one extreme to another.

So next, should she work hard to show her kind side so that the other party can cooperate with her in a more relaxed attitude?

Or……

Facing the advertising model in front of her who was still bowing her head slightly, Daidon Yuko frowned slightly.

Chapter 45: Calmness and common sense do not determine one’s position

Because it was just a simple first audition that day, it took Yuko Daito less than an hour to complete the audition and leave the audition room, and reunited with Kento Watanabe directly in the car.

Looking at the calm expression on Yuko Daito's face, Kento Watanabe blinked and asked curiously:

"It ended successfully?"

"uh-huh."

Daito Yuko, who sat in the passenger seat, took out her mobile phone and opened the content she had just recorded in the audition room——

"The range of performance in front of the camera does not need to be as exaggerated as on the stage, the fluency of the narration, and the way of speaking..."

"Well……"

Seeing Yuuko Fuyu's attitude of still focusing on her work, and listening to what she was saying, Kento Watanabe couldn't help but show some concern.

"Are these suggestions given to you by the director?"

"No, it's my own experience."

Daidon Yuko lowered her head and said:

"Whether it was Ms. Seto or the filming crew who participated in this audition, no one seemed too embarrassed to point out my mistakes. So I could only sum up my experience through the differences between me and Ms. Seto."

"...That's it."

Hearing this, Kento Watanabe immediately realized that it turned out that Fuyuko in the audition room also encountered a similar situation to him.

But unlike him, the other party's attitude did not seem to affect Daidon Yuko's mood and work attitude.

This surprised Kento Watanabe.

"I originally thought you would be very concerned about their overreacting attitude, but I didn't expect your response to be so mature."

"After all, it's not fundamentally different from what I experienced in the past."

Daidon Yuko said without raising her head:

"If I was treated with unreasonable hostility before, then I am treated with unreasonable scruples now. No matter which side is the same, what they saw was not me at all, but the 'Yuko Daito' in their imagination...or rather, It’s ‘Yuko Daito of Watanabe Agency’.”

"...Well, it's true."

Don't observe, just rely on your own imagination to make arbitrary judgments.

The same goes for those who nod and bow to me and hand over their business cards.

Everyone is worried that they will become the next "target" after Pulchra, and they are very deliberately afraid and respectful of him.

"Although this kind of wise and self-protective way of life can be regarded as a manifestation of wisdom, it does make people uncomfortable."

Kento Watanabe feels like he understands why people like Ishibashi, Guchon, and Terumi Kachi prefer people with his "weird" behavior.

He was just a "rising star" who was beginning to make an impact in the industry, and he had already experienced this kind of experience. Presumably, there would be many more such people around them with higher status.

"I'm afraid we will all be under this kind of gaze for a long time to come."

Kento Watanabe sighed.

"Obviously our firm has always used its own strength to speak for itself."

"In this case, then just work hard to improve your strength and make yourself someone who needs to be respected by them."

Daidon Yuko snorted softly.

"It's not going to be viewed objectively anyway."

"…………Yeah, that’s right."

After saying that, Kento Watanabe smiled and reached out his hand, gently touching Yuko Daidon's hair under her somewhat astonished expression.

Daidong Yuko's words also made him wake up from his slight discomfort.

It is true that he cannot change other people's perceptions or ways of thinking... but he can make everyone actually grow and gain their awe and admiration as a matter of course.

It was obvious that he had been advising everyone to focus on work, but unexpectedly, he himself began to subconsciously care about the judgments of the people around him.

"I'll treat you to lunch later. If you want anything to eat, just tell me."

"...What are you doing? Are you so considerate all of a sudden?"

"As a thank you for what I said just now... and at the same time, it's also a little bit of comfort to you."

Kento Watanabe said in a gentle tone:

"Even if you didn't say it explicitly, I know that their attitude is what you hate the most. Although you don't seem to be hurt by them, this kind of behavior makes you feel bad after all, right?"

After that, he withdrew his hand and fastened her seat belt directly.

as a knower

Considering Yuko Fuyu's past and personality, it's not difficult to guess what kind of mood Hidden beneath Yuko Fuyu's almost abnormal calmness at this time.

If it was a really insignificant matter, then Fuyuko would complain a few words with an unhappy face, and then never mention it again in the future.

However, at this time, she was still thinking about work after the audition. This is enough to illustrate the impact of what she just experienced.

Although Yuko Daito is good at dispelling negative energy, even so, Kento Watanabe still doesn't want her to end today's work in such a mood.

As a producer, he hopes his idols can complete every job in as comfortable a state as possible.

"It just so happens that my mood has been affected by them. Let's go eat some delicious food together to relieve ourselves."

Kento Watanabe said:

"As promised in advance... I can't accompany you because of the spiciness of Hell's Spicy. After all, I have to go to other work with Rinshi tomorrow. As for the rest, no matter what you want to eat, I can Stay with you!"

"……………………"

As Kento Watanabe said, Yuko Daito was indeed in a bad mood at this time.

The flinch shown by Miss Seto was too deliberate and exaggerated, as if she was telling everyone that she was a difficult person to get along with.Moreover, this attitude, which was almost a refusal to communicate, made it impossible for Daidon Yuko to gain her recognition no matter what.

Although the audition work went smoothly for the time being, it still affected her mood.

But what she didn't expect was that Kento Watanabe would see through this in just a few minutes after meeting again, and comfort her in such a considerate way...

Daito Yuko stared at Kento Watanabe in silence for a while, and then smacked her tongue slightly.

"Let me tell you, even after the Unius members graduate, you will probably find new idols, right?"