He is an idol and a childhood sweetheart.

"This kind of packaging that ignores personal wishes is simply 'waste recycling' in their eyes."

"...That's what big companies are like."

The more he compares, the more Asakura Toru will realize that Kento Watanabe is different.

The frankness that always looks directly at the idol and the sincerity that always pays attention to the idol's feelings are the rarest traits in the industry today.

"If my agent, Hiyori-san, hadn't been taking care of me, I might have been 'packaged' into something strange by them."

Toru Asakura hugged his knees and said:

"If it really turns out to be like that, I will really have no shame in meeting the wise man again."

"Okay, there's no need to talk about things that didn't happen."

Higuchi Enka avoided this assumption that should not be pursued further by changing the subject.

"Our next focus...should be this sudden new talent, right?"

"...That's right."

Toru Asakura smiled.

"What did you say...ah, it was about the child's dress... By the way, Higuchi, what do you think of a girl like this who dresses up as a popular image on SNS?"

"Isn't it common?"

Higuchi Enka doesn't seem to have any special opinions on this.

"Isn't it normal for young girls to dress up according to the current popular image?"

"Hmm...is that really the case?"

Toru Asakura tilted his head:

"Generally speaking, those who imitate popular images to dress themselves up are those who want to attract attention, right?"

"……kindness."

"And if you want to attract attention, you should also have a certain degree of confidence in your own appearance... After all, if you don't have the confidence to dress like this, you will definitely be laughed at by others, and even suffer bad comments... This kind of effort It’s an unpleasant thing, and probably no normal person would do it.”

"Indeed."

"In other words, this is a girl who is confident in her appearance, but has low self-esteem in other aspects..."

Toru Asakura gave this evaluation.

"Sage likes girls like this who are complex and unique."

"………………what."

Higuchi Enka couldn't help but think of what happened on the day when the promotional photos were taken.

"I always feel like I understand...that guy seems to prefer girls with unique characteristics to girls who are simply cute and popular."

"So, once you notice the contradiction in the newcomer...then the sage will definitely focus his attention on this contradiction."

Toru Asakura said:

"It seems that in the next period of time... you may fall out of favor for a short period of time, Enxiang."

"...I don't care about it at all."

Higuchi Enka hummed softly:

"It just so happened that today I was still complaining that he was overprotective. Now I wish I could give some of his attention to others."

"...Is it really going to be like that?"

"What do you want to say?"

"Wow... the expression is so scary, I'd better not say anything anymore."

"what?"

"Don't you already care about it?"

"What do you care about?"

"........."

The most difficult thing for people to see clearly is often themselves.

Asakura Toru thought as he looked at the childhood sweetheart in front of him who was already showing some signs of losing his temper.

Chapter 25: Redefining “Nothing”

Because time is really tight, Kento Watanabe does not plan to let Daito Yuko and Enka participate in WING together.

And she herself didn’t seem to have any objections to this decision——

"That's good. Although Dongyu has made up his mind to work hard to become an idol, but for a competition like that... Dongyu doesn't have much confidence yet."

Daidon Yuko said with a bright smile:

"Before officially participating in these activities, Dongyu still needs to study for a while!"

"As long as you understand... By the way, I have already arranged your next classes based on the schedule you gave me."

"……So fast!"

Daidong Yuko couldn't help but blinked in surprise, and her tone also became "calm":

"Obviously I sent it to you very late yesterday, right?"

“For me, any time other than sleeping is work time.”

Kento Watanabe said in a normal tone:

"So, as long as you have anything you want to discuss, or have any ideas about the next work, you can contact me at any time... This is for you."

"…………"

After taking the itinerary from Kento Watanabe, Yuko Daito immediately lowered her head and glanced at it——

"The course took longer than I expected."

Looking at the basic courses that often start at three hours, Daidon Yuko couldn't help but be a little surprised.

"What kind of class is it? Is it a private lesson or a large-scale training class?"

"Private tutor, the teacher was specially invited by me."

Kento Watanabe explained:

"The dance teacher's name is Guchon, and the vocal teacher's name is Ishibashi. As for Mr. Ishibashi, you can see him this afternoon."

"……Oh."

Daidon Yuko nodded and silently recorded these two names in her heart.

"Speaking of which...will the child also attend class with me?"

"...That child? Ah, he's talking about Yunxiang, right?"

Watanabe Kento immediately realized that these two people had already met during the scouting activities.

Got the noodles.

"She will also come with you. It's just that because your progress is different, the content of your courses will be different. As for the specific content...it just depends on how the teacher arranges it."

"Enxiang...her name is Enxiang."

"Well, my full name is Higuchi Enka... I am 17 years old and a sophomore in high school."

"...You are two years younger than me."

A complicated expression flashed across Daidon Yuko's face, but soon, she immediately adjusted back to the bright smile just now.

"However, in this industry, age and seniority are not the same thing. Even if she is two years younger than me, I still know how to call her senior!"

"...Although I don't think she likes your title very much."

Kento Watanabe smiled bitterly and shook his head, then looked at the computer screen again——

"Also, because the Bon Festival is coming soon, the studio is not able to accept the next booking right away...which means that your promotional photos may have to be postponed a little."

"Studio?"

Daidon Yuko blinked in surprise:

"Our office...can we still make an appointment for the studio?"

"Well, because I have a good relationship with the editor-in-chief of Mode. Modern, it's easy to book a studio."

Kento Watanabe said in a normal tone:

"But considering the budget, I can't ask Mr. Kaji to style you this time...but the stylists at Mode. Modern are also very good."

"Mode. Modern?!"

Hearing this all-too-familiar name, Daidon Yuko suddenly showed an expression of great astonishment.

"Wait a minute, is it that fashion magazine for young women that I know... Mode. Modern?"

"right."

Kento Watanabe replied without raising his head:

"By the way, in addition to promotional photos... your debut announcements will probably start with Mode. Modern. So you can also pay more attention to this magazine, and it may be helpful for our future cooperation. "

"I have always been a loyal reader of Mode.Modern..."

As for Mode.Modern, even if Yuko Daidon doesn’t understand its status in the industry, just the popularity of this magazine on major social platforms and even around her is enough to prove its influence.

But now, the producer actually told her that the next promotional photos... and even the debut announcements would all be done through this magazine? !

"Didn't we agree that... we are a firm with nothing?"

"It's true that there is nothing. You can see it just by looking at this office."

Kento Watanabe waved his hand:

"On such a big floor, there are only two of us."

"I don't think a firm with nothing can obtain a cooperative relationship with a magazine like Mode. Modern..."

"Well, no matter what, you still need to have a little network resources. Otherwise, you won't be able to carry out even the most basic work——"

Having said this, Kento Watanabe's cell phone suddenly rang.

Immediately afterwards, Kento Watanabe immediately took the phone and confirmed the name on the caller ID, and then answered the call——

"Good afternoon, Mr. Ishibashi...Ah, yes, you will have another student next. This time, because I have other work to do in the afternoon, I won't be able to go to the classroom with you...so... I still have to ask you for help..."

"I always feel... something is wrong."

Looking at Kento Watanabe who was communicating at work, Daito Yuko suddenly felt a very strong sense of violation.

"The course is a three-hour private lesson, and the promotional photos and debut announcements are also carried out by professional fashion magazines, and the first signed idol is such a high-profile girl..."

Is this Watanabe Office... really "nothing" as he said?six nine four nine three six one three five

While she was still confused about this, she suddenly heard the elevator bell ringing outside the office door.

"...Ah, she must be here."

The high school student named Higuchi Enka is also her senior.

No matter what kind of "secret" this office holds, this Higuchi-san will become her daily colleague for a long time to come.

For now... let's try to have a good relationship with her.

After closing her eyes and adjusting her emotions as usual, the moment the office door opened, she immediately opened her eyes and walked forward with a smile on her face——

"I am Yuko Daito, who just joined the Watanabe Office yesterday. Nice to meet you, Higuchi-senpai!"

We're back to the beginning again.

Chapter 26: Ideals and disguises, reality and longing

[Guchon, leader of Electric Animation, has won numerous group and individual world championships...]

[Mitsuru Ishibashi, musician, musical director of the Imperial Theater, has held many world tours...]