They all pushed me!

The incident involving Kitagawa and Johnny's did have a far-reaching impact on the entire entertainment industry. After that, the relationship between the president and his artists became a little subtle in the public eye, and the self-media, which always caters to the audience's preferences, certainly would not miss this point. Since the beginning of this year, there has been an increasing trend in reports on various agencies in the industry, but each time they are quite obscure, with only a small provocation.

As it happens, rumors about Kitagawa Ryo's divorce have always been a regular feature every year. When the two are combined, ready-made material is here. If Kitagawa Ryo himself was not one of the victims of the Kitagawa incident, MEM啾 even doubted that the reporters of these tabloids would dare to be bolder, instead of writing vague reports like 'Kitagawa Ryo's personal agency has made another move and signed a popular 13-year-old beautiful actress' and 'After Arima Kana and Kurokawa Akane, another new generation actress has joined Kitagawa Ryo's personal agency'.

MEM, who is very sensitive to the direction of public opinion on the Internet, rubbed his chin and felt that there was a sign that there were more similar remarks this time than in the past, as if someone was deliberately fanning the flames.

But this was a tea party among friends after all, and MEM didn't want to ruin the mood of everyone who had gathered together so rarely. After thinking about saying goodbye to Kitagawa Ryo, he put down his phone and hugged Kurokawa Akane's shoulders affectionately:

"Is Xiao Qian going to film somewhere else soon?"

"Yeah, because the next plot involves a hot spring hotel, so we plan to go to Miyazaki. Since Ryo and the Cultural Bureau and Tourism Bureau there are very familiar with each other, it is very convenient to borrow a place."

Akane Kurokawa smiled happily and seemed to be looking forward to this filming trip. After all, the last "Tomorrow" was almost entirely filmed in Tokyo, and this was her first time to travel at public expense. Although her family would travel regularly every year before her father passed away, the places they went to were basically abroad. The last time they went to Miyazaki was five years ago when Kitagawa Rumi was filming the "The Sun and Sunflowers" MV.

Just as Kurokawa Akane was about to continue speaking, the phone in his pocket suddenly vibrated. He took it out and saw that it was a call from Mr. Izaki.

"It should be something related to work. I'll be out for a while. Sorry, sorry."

After saying something apologetically to the other three people in the room, Kurokawa Akane took his phone and walked out of the room. After closing the door, he was afraid of disturbing his friends inside, so he walked to the balcony farther away before answering the call.

As soon as Kurokawa Akane left, Kitagawa Rumi in the room suddenly became lively. After all, she really couldn't tell her best friend about the things between her and Ryo in front of her "uninformed" best friend, so she took this opportunity to show off:

"My brother and I have resolved the issue!"

On the balcony, Kurokawa Akane also received news from her agent, Mr. Izaki, who told her that she'd better be more cautious during this period. Perhaps it was because the signing of Fulilu Shiranui offended some of her colleagues, and the recent trend on the Internet was a bit strange. He asked her to pay more attention and at least not to do anything like what he did last time with his ideal partner.

He agreed obediently with a nod. After finishing the call with his agent, Kurokawa Akane took a deep breath, picked up his phone and actively began to search for relevant information.

In the texts that day, which were mixed with erotic fantasies and speculations, Kurokawa Akane didn't seem to be angry at all. She just quietly turned the pages one by one. Suddenly, she remembered a line from the second stage of the plot of "Pests" that she was about to shoot:

"Since everyone has already assumed that Mr. Ogata is a scumbag who would attack his students, why can't we just do it for real and show them?"

"Well - otherwise wouldn't it be like being scolded for nothing?"

Chapter 52: Not a Lolita Con

In fact, Kitagawa Ryo also noticed the subtle abnormality at the first time like MEM啾. This kind of rhythm has not been completely absent in the past. After all, after he directly terminated the contract with Burning Production and chose to go solo to establish his own agency, and pulled Arima Kana to his side, the rhythm of Burning against him, the agency and Arima Kana has never stopped. The series of disturbances caused by the second season of "Homeless Children" were the result of their instigation.

However, the other party had basically never thought of spreading rumors in this sexual direction before. After all, firstly, Arimakana herself was still a child at that time, and secondly, Kitagawa Ryo had just gotten married. His marriage partner was Hoshino Ai, a former well-known idol in the circle and current first-line actress. Even the reporter who was best at distorting the truth did not think of writing about this. After all, you can't really treat the audience as fools.

But since the incident between Kitagawa and Johnny's was completely exposed, it has opened up another new idea for many self-media. After all, on the one hand, Magana and later Kurokawa Akane are indeed 14 or 15 years old, which is barely enough to lead the trend in this direction. On the other hand, Kitagawa's favorite boys are also between 12 and 15 years old. This is enough to prove that in the industry, the bigger the name, the more they like this. If you randomly find a few examples of parents of child actors sending their children to the beds of well-known directors, producers and screenwriters in order to make their children famous, a rhythm-type soft article with a dark mind can be generated with just one click.

Although Kitagawa Ryo always wants to complain that there is another underage actor named Daiki Himekawa in their agency, who is also a new generation actor. He is also well received in the industry and has started to take on official leading roles. However, the media is also very good at using the right amount of details. If you only read their reports, you will feel that Kitagawa Ryo's agency has been signing various female artists. In addition, Kurokawa Akane recently provided a very interesting speech as material. In this context, when Shiranui Fulilu just announced the signing, related reports emerged one after another.

Kitagawa Ryo himself is of course aware of the dark side hidden in this industry, but this is precisely the original intention for him to set up his own agency. Just as Ai thinks that it is completely right for him to escort Rumi's idol career all the way, he himself has never doubted his decision to sign Magana Arima and Akane Kurokawa to his agency.

After all, neither of their original families can actually provide them with comprehensive guidance and protection. In this case, is he going to just stand by and watch the two juniors he has watched grow up struggle in the entertainment industry on their own, and maybe even face exploitation from the agency and a very low share of the profits, or unspoken invitations from other malicious directors, presidents or anyone else?

Rather, it is said that Ai was lucky to meet Mei Pro and the Saito couple, which is a very rare case in the entertainment industry. Kitagawa Ryo has no doubt that even if Ai really confessed to him in public at the performance in Tokyo Dome that day, both of them would be willing to save Ai to death. Maybe they even prepared the relevant crisis public relations in advance.

At least once when a few people were having a drink in a bar, Saito Ichigo himself said that he had prepared dozens of planning plans for Ai to make the public accept their relationship as a couple. Hearing this, the corners of his mouth twitched a little, and for a moment he felt like he was already living in Aimen's world.

But from a certain perspective, these articles and reports cannot be directly classified as rumors. After all, after resolving the issues with Ai and Rumi, Kitagawa Ryo used his time to think again about the conversation he had with Kana Arima and Akane Kurokawa on the set, and combined it with the specific information he got from Mr. Izaki, who is now Akane Kurokawa's agent.

Then, Kitagawa Ryo discovered with mixed feelings that his two juniors, who were also artists under his own agency, seemed to have special feelings for him.

However, he was not willing to characterize this kind of emotion rashly. Just as he said on the phone with Mr. Izaki that day, there were too many other reasons and accidental factors that could explain the psychological world of these two girls who were only fourteen years old. If he made such a hasty conclusion, Kitagawa Ryo himself felt that he was being too self-indulgent.

Just as he thought of this, he quickly realized a problem, that is, he once again used the physical age of the two people as the standard for judging things... But he couldn't use this as a theoretical basis when explaining to the police later, and swear that although the two were still minors under the age of fourteen, their mental age was already quite mature.

His thoughts suddenly drifted to a strange place, and Beichuan Liang himself pressed his brows with a headache. Thinking about Magana's current appearance, he suddenly felt calm in his heart.

Sure enough, he was not the pedophile and lolita complex that these reports implicitly accused him of.

Although in his current state as a sage, he can remain calm and composed no matter what he thinks.

After thinking for a while, Beichuan Liang asked someone to call the already signed Shiranui Fulilu to the office, and asked her what she thought before sending her out. He turned his office chair slightly and squinted his eyes and said to Mr. Izaki beside him:

"She has a pretty good mentality and doesn't seem to be affected by this trend at all. She has a calm personality and is indeed a good candidate for acting."

"Well, he is quite calm, and he doesn't want to look so cold. He speaks quite calmly, which is a bit of a contrast."

Mr. Izaki nodded in agreement and suggested thoughtfully:

"Future program planning can also be coordinated with her personality. If it can be well shaped, it will be quite likable in front of the audience. How should I put it? It feels like a subtle satirist in variety shows, the kind that will make sarcastic remarks in a serious manner."

"That's true. Anyway, I can't think of a sentence like 'Seeing handsome men and beautiful women is good for your eyes, and being in the same frame with my love can make my eyesight improve by 0.5 degrees'."

Beichuan Liang casually flipped through the documents in front of him, then looked up and asked:

"Did you call Chi Yin just now?"

"Well, I've already told Miss Chiyin about the recent things that have been going on, and I've also told her to be more cautious in her words and actions during this period."

"As for Ms. Kana, I've asked her agent, Ms. Mita, to notify her, so she shouldn't be too worried."

Having said this, Mr. Izaki paused for a moment before adding:

"At least compared to Miss Akane, I think Miss Kana is more trustworthy."

As the long-time top artist in the agency, Arimaka has left a very good impression on all the staff in the company. Especially during the time when she was being manipulated by the production team of the second season of "Homeless Kids" last year, she has always maintained a very calm attitude and has never lost her temper or made any irrational remarks or behaviors from beginning to end.

Looking back at Kana Arima's nearly ten-year acting career so far, Mr. Izaki has been unable to find a single major work that can compare to Kurokawa Akane's media speech. In a sense, this is overly reassuring.

"Indeed, although Kana always looks quirky and active, she actually has a good grasp of how to deal with people. As for Akane... it's not certain. Perhaps this is a common trait of experiential actors. They always have a bit of radicalism in them. What's more, she herself is quite interested in psychology."

Beichuan Liang also agreed with Mr. Izaki's words. After a brief comment, he yawned again, folded his arms, and lazily lay down on the desk:

"Okay, it's lunch break time. I'll take a nap first, half an hour, um, call me back in forty minutes - I'm really sleepy."

Although Kitagawa Ryo is quite confident in his physical fitness, the human body has its limits after all, especially when it is double-teamed by Ai and Rumi. From this point of view alone, he is now the person in the world who most hopes that Ai can get pregnant as soon as possible.

It seems that even for the sake of the future, he has to consider giving up some work temporarily and training himself well.

Set a small goal first and double your waist strength!

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On the other side, the girls' tea party was still going on. Kurokawa Akane had just finished talking to Mr. Izaki. When he opened the door again, he bumped into Kitagawa Rumi, who was talking excitedly. However, she reacted quickly and stopped talking about "marrying my brother" without changing her expression. She immediately smiled at Kurokawa Akane who walked in and said:

"Xiao Qian is back. Have you finished your work?"

"Yeah, it's just some rumors on the Internet. My agent asked me to pay attention to them."

Kurokawa Akane also sat down with a smile, and did not even ask about the sensitive word that Kitagawa Rumi had just said or what the three of them had just talked about. After briefly explaining the current situation, he picked up his drink and took a sip to moisten his throat.

After listening to Kurokawa Akane's explanation, the other three people in the room were also filled with indignation. MEM啾 even said angrily:

"In fact, I just noticed this strange rhythm. How could Senior Liang be a scumbag like Kitagawa who would attack his artists? Just think about it, it's a complete rumor."

After all, she is also a veteran artist who joined the agency when it was first established. She has known Kitagawa Ryo even earlier, but she has never had a meal with him alone until now. The last time was when he asked her if she wanted to debut in an idol group as a teammate of Rumi.

Thinking of this, MEM啾 was a little confused in his heart, and suddenly the content of the article he had just read flashed through his mind. Could it be that Kitagawa Ryo is really the kind of lolita control who likes to cultivate pleasure?

Quickly shaking his head to get rid of this unreliable idea, MEM啾 quickly lowered his head to sip the juice while continuing to speak vaguely:

"In this case, should we at ACE clarify this matter during the next media interview?"

"MEM, what nonsense are you talking about? This kind of thing will only get worse the more you explain it."

Samejima Abiko glanced at MEM-chu helplessly, feeling that the other party's sudden words were like a different person, and she held her chin and said slowly:

"Just wait for the storm to slowly pass. After all, just like you said, Ryo is not a scumbag like Kitagawa. This is all made up. Let the media speculate on it. They can't find anything anyway, and it will slowly lose its market."

Kitagawa Rumi also agreed with Samejima Abiko's opinion, and even showed concern for Kurokawa Akane, one of the parties sitting next to her, and quickly took her hand to comfort her friend:

"It's all the fault of Director Gotanda. He just wanted to attract more traffic and didn't care about his reputation. He had to make Akane say that kind of speech at the press conference for the new drama to promote it."

Upon hearing this, Kurokawa Akane smiled a little awkwardly, and for a moment he didn't know whether he should clarify it. But then he thought, it seemed to prove Mr. Izaki's level of crisis public relations at the time. Most of the audience were really fooled by this set of rhetoric.

Looking at Kitagawa Rumi's sincere and concerned eyes, Kurokawa Akane was ultimately unable to tell the truth. After all, he couldn't say in front of Rumi that the statement was not a so-called propaganda statement, but her genuine and most real thoughts deep in her heart.

Seeing Kurokawa Akane showing such an awkward expression, Kitagawa Rumi was even more angry and stood up for her best friend:

"I can see that Director Gotanda suffered a huge setback last time, and he really wants to make a comeback this time. Akane, Akane, let me tell you, if he really adds a lot of gimmicky plots to the script just for commercial traffic, you must learn to refuse. It's best to talk to your brother, and he will definitely speak up for you."

"Didn't you just say that we're going to a hot spring hotel in Miyazaki for this shoot? You must be careful. Many directors will trick new actors into wearing revealing clothes, saying it's for art. Xiao Qian, you must not compromise!"

When she thought about the fact that she was the second screenwriter of "Pests" and that most of the "gimmicks" in the story were added by herself, Kurokawa Akane didn't even know what expression to show. She reluctantly turned away Rumi's enthusiastic gaze and nodded rather stiffly:

“Yes, yes—”

Chapter 53: Perhaps, this can also be considered as aiding the enemy

"Come to think of it, Akane will be staying in Miyazaki for quite a while this time. It seems like she wants to finish shooting all the exterior scenes there at once?"

"Well, according to Director Gotanda, it will take almost two weeks, but I have already asked for leave from school. I just need to pass the final exam, so it's pretty easy."

Listening to Kurokawa Akane's inadvertent ease in his studies, a little idiot who would have had difficulty graduating from a normal high school if he hadn't been in the arts department also curled his lips with a wandering look, but immediately seemed to have thought of something and immediately spoke again with a full of energy and a raised tone:

"Xiao Qian, are you ready for this trip? This is a completely different activity from the previous trips. From suitcases to daily necessities, there are many things to pay attention to. Just like you actors will often go out to shoot, we idols also often have tours in various places. Xiao Qian, you have a break these two days, why don't we go shopping together tomorrow and let me, a 'senior' who is always on tour, help you buy some things that will definitely be useful? I am very experienced in this area."

Faced with Kitagawa Rumi's kindness, Kurokawa Akane was a little hesitant, and after a while he raised his head and gave a reply:

"Hmm - but Kana just asked me out yesterday, and her reason is pretty much the same as Ruby's. If Ruby's willing, how about the three of us going together?"

"That's fine. It seems like I haven't seen Kana for quite a while, but I always feel like she seems to be lukewarm towards me. It was the same during the live broadcast last year."

Kitagawa Rumi thought about it for a moment and agreed, but she still muttered this.

"Kana's personality is like this, polite yet distant, but once you get to know her, you'll find that she's easy to get along with, and she has a very cute side to her personality."

Kurokawa Akane has been very close to Arima Kana recently. After hearing what Rumi said, he immediately explained a few words for Kana. MEM啾 was also very kind and started to smooth things over, actively comforting Kitagawa Rumi:

"I've run into Kana several times at the company. She's a very sensible kid. And after all, you still have Kaname... ahem, Akane. With this common topic, the atmosphere won't become awkward. Maybe tomorrow will be a good opportunity for you two to get closer."

"I hope so. After all, my brother likes that child very much. Even considering this relationship, I won't make the relationship too awkward."

Kitagawa Rumi held her chin with her hand and acted as if it was a matter of course, completely forgetting that about ten years ago, there was a girl who was about her age now and had similar thoughts and asked her in a very close way, "Ruby, are you interested in idols? I am an active super popular idol, Ruby, you can come to me if you have any questions."

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The next day, the trio of Arimaka, Kurokawa Akane and Kitagawa Rumi, who had just reunited, gathered at the entrance of the first floor of a large shopping mall according to the agreed time and place. They tied their hair up and tucked it into a wide baseball cap, and wore round-framed or women's sunglasses to cover their faces.

"So where to go first?"

After greeting Arima Kana energetically and exchanging a few pleasantries, Kitagawa Rumi got straight to the point with great interest, and then quickly asked and answered her own questions:

"There's a luggage store on the third floor. The suitcases there are of very good quality and style. Do Kana and Xiao Qian want to get a better suitcase? I can take you there. Then, the carry-on bags with many small compartments are also very useful. You can put small things like sunscreen spray, eye drops, masks, power banks, natural cream, hand cream, powder, etc. in them. It will be more convenient to take them out when you need them."

As the oldest of the temporary trio, Kitagawa Rumi also counted on her fingers and gave a series of suggestions, giving off the aura of a senior who can't be defeated by love and can't be shocked by it.

But Arima Kanai just shook his head slightly and made another suggestion that was completely opposite:

"I want to go to the clothing store on the first floor first. What do you think, Xiao Qian?"

Kurokawa Akane was listening to Kitagawa Rumi's experience with great interest, but was suddenly called out by Arima Kana, and was a little stunned:

"Eh? Why does Kana want to go to the clothing store first?"

"Because it's a rare trip out. The last time Akane went to Miyazaki was five years ago. Anyway, it's not like we have to shoot 24 hours a day there, so private clothes are always needed. And it's impossible to hide the fact that we're out shooting. What's more, Pest is getting so much attention now. Even if it's just to look good in Reuters (celebrity information exposed through unofficial channels, including but not limited to pictures, videos, itineraries, etc.), I should buy myself two new sets of clothes."

Then, Arima Kana said very considerately:

"Don't worry, I know a few stores here that offer great value for money. You don't have to worry about money at all, Chiyin. If that doesn't work out, just consider it my early birthday present to you."

As a well-known actress in the industry who has transferred most of her income from her mother to her own account a few years ago, although Kana Arima doesn't care too much about how much money she has saved in her account, she is definitely a qualified wealthy woman. In a sense, she has achieved success in life early.

After saying that, Arima Kana also winked at Kurokawa Akane slyly. Although she didn't say it explicitly, the first two sentences hinted at it clearly, reminding her that this is not the time five years ago. Kitagawa Rumi, who did not go to shoot the MV, and Hoshino Ai, who followed behind, are a perfect threesome of the two of them and Kitagawa Ryo!

As soon as Arima Kana finished speaking, Kurokawa Akane immediately understood and realized what he meant, and immediately nodded in agreement:

"What Kana said makes sense. The clothing store happens to be on the first floor. How about we just walk up slowly, Ruby?"

"Hmm - that's fine, then let's start from the first floor and go up."

Kitagawa Rumi looked at the two people who had already reached the majority vote and did not choose to argue anymore. After all, it was Arimakana and Kurokawa Akane who went out to shoot. She came here today just to accompany her bestie to buy things and go shopping, and to get closer to Arimakana.

And to be honest, when it comes to buying clothes, Kitagawa Rumi is still very confident.

"How about this classic sports style outfit? Paired with thick-soled sneakers and a baseball cap, many artists who were photographed at the airport and on the set wore this classic style?"

"Kana's short hair looks very cool with this. Then try this one. I think it suits Kana very well!"

"As for me, Ruby, what do you think? This is the combination the clerk recommended to me just now."

"Is this pure white sleeveless dress? The texture and style look very high-end. I feel that Akane looks pure and beautiful in it, and her body curves are also highlighted well. It is a very royal date style! You can change your hairstyle when the time comes. I think it will be more suitable if you put it up!"

"Really? Then I'll buy this one."

The clerk sitting on the lounge chair curled her lips, changed her left hand that was supporting her cheek to her right hand, and just watched the three girls who had entered the store three hours ago and immediately started super dressing and praising each other. They were still talking energetically. At the beginning, she could still join the discussion of the three people with full professionalism, but now she doesn't even have the energy to interrupt, and has completely become a tool for delivering and packing clothes.

"Then please ask the store clerk to pack this one as well."

Kitagawa Rumi smiled as she folded the dress that Kurokawa Akane had just changed out of and handed it to the waitress waiting on the side, then she touched the beads of sweat on her forehead with a sense of accomplishment.

Speaking of which, she has played a lot of things like dressing up, and now it is a piece of cake for her to match clothes for others. Especially with the two beautiful girls, Magana and Kurokawa Akane, who are the best clothes racks themselves, they can easily control all kinds of styles, which saves Kitagawa Rumi a lot of worries.

As she was thinking about this, her eyes lit up when she saw Arima Kana once again opening the door of the locker room. She immediately came forward and commented happily: