The social phobia substitute will not dream of the band girl

"Think about it, if Ping Xin had captured three people in a band, wouldn't he have to add the last one to his harem? After all, that person not only has a collecting habit and a little bit of OCD, but also really hates isolating others."

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Reasonable!

Totally reasonable!!!

Kita Ikuyo admitted that she was convinced. Even if she and Ryo didn't make a move, Hiranobu would most likely take the initiative to pursue Nijika, so why should she hesitate?

After all, Ping Xin is such an outrageous person!

Moreover...it also explains why Yamada Ryo, who was already a maverick, became even more outrageous.

Well, that makes total sense!

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[Liang Senior: Kita, you can do it]

Me: Liang-senpai! I'll do my best! Burning bunny.jpg

[Senior Liang: You can definitely do it. After all, you have a face that's perfect for being a spy (you won't be easily suspected)]

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"Kita, hello~~~...Are you listening~?"

"Yes, I'm here, Senior!"

"Yeah, very energetic... Anyway, before deciding to work part-time, we should take a look around and try out a few more places before making a decision."

Hirayoshi felt that Kita Ikuyo's reaction was a little strange, but he couldn't quite pinpoint what it was, so he didn't dwell on it. After parking the Silver Bullet motorcycle in the parking lot, he took Kita to their destination for the day.

"Fashion models generally need to have a great figure because of their popularity, and yours is... just right?" Ping Xin suppressed a smile and glanced at Kita, who was wearing casual clothes today. She was very cute, but still had a flat chest.

"Senior~~?"

Even Kita would be angry, especially when Hiranobu secretly pointed out her dislike of her small breasts in front of others. Even though the other person was a woman... no, it was even more unacceptable precisely because she was a woman!

I've been drinking lots of milk and getting massages, but why isn't it getting bigger? Does it really require a man to do the massage?!

Noticing Kita's distraction once again, Hirayuko patted her shoulder and said, "Actually, modeling isn't as easy as you think. If you don't have a certain level of fame and capital (good looks and figure), the salary won't be very high. At most, it will mean you'll have a bit of face when you go out."

But can it eat your face? How much is one ounce?

"Is that so? But when I was talking to Noctchill-san and the others before, they seemed to have mentioned that they make a lot of money. And everyone in the band has been featured in magazines before, and there was even a special issue with the band girls as the theme!"

"No, that's because noctchill is one of our own groups, and they're popular enough so the commission is high. And the band special issues were my idea, so since there's always someone to do it, it's natural to leave it to one of our own people."

Hirashi killed the competition with just one sentence, letting Kita Ikuyo know how special they are. Simply put, individual income should not be elevated to the industry level?

"Students in this industry with good looks and figures usually earn around 3000 yen (150 yuan) per hour, usually no more than 4000 yen. In my case, considering long-term cooperation, simply to attract new and promising talent, the salary is higher, but it's rare to see it exceed 5000 yen..."

Hirashin turned around and looked at Kita Ikuyo:

"I'm saying this just to tell you not to get complacent just because you made money selling CDs and merchandise, or because you've achieved success working at a livehouse or helping out at school festivals. These successes aren't yours alone. Making money isn't easy."

"......yes!"

Kita bowed 90 degrees.

Ping Xin and the person in charge of the handover today were both very satisfied with Kita Ikuyo's reaction. Although Dongguo was short of people, there were many cute ones. If Kita was not brought by his superior, he would not have made a special trip for a newcomer. After all, he was a cadre.

"This is Ms. Kita's first time here today. It wasn't part of our original plan, and she's mainly here for the experience, so I think we should just leave it at that~"

The fashionable man with his fingers raised like an orchid took Kita to a room full of clothes, shoes, socks and jewelry.

"I think Miss Kita's outfit today is also very good. You put it together yourself, right?" The styling director didn't ask any questions and naturally didn't wait for an answer. He continued, "Many times, the outfits we shoot with are not absolutely fixed. We will change them according to each person's temperament. The clothes here are all used in this shoot. Miss Kita can use them as she pleases before our shoot today."

"Is this really good?"

As an ordinary girl, Kita Yuyo certainly has a heart that loves beauty, and has imagined having a big wardrobe with all the latest styles of clothes. This place perfectly meets her ideas!

...though it's a bit messy, like something haphazardly thrown together at a flea market stall.

"After all, Miss Kita wasn't part of our original plan for today, so a last-minute outfit might not turn out well. Fortunately, we'll let you do whatever you want. Once you're satisfied with your outfit, follow the signs to the photoshoot over there. I'll take a look and we can start the photoshoot."

By the way, the clothes here are all one size fits all. If your size doesn't fit, just press the bell on the wall and someone will come right away. These are samples sent by the company, so please use them properly. If you really like them, you can say hello after the photoshoot and take them away. It's okay too~"

Although Kita doesn't know about other modeling agencies, generally speaking, a company with the purpose of making profits would not allow such "losses" to occur, right?

She subconsciously went to look for Pingxin, but found that he had left at some point. Then she remembered that Pingxin had said he was going to answer a phone call but had not returned yet.

After seeing Xiduo's reaction, the male sister smiled and said, "Of course other companies are not allowed~"

Chapter 4000: Working is not easy, Xiduo sighs ()

"Xiao Xiduo, the reason why our place is so lively is all thanks to the boss who brought you here just now. He is a truly visionary person, you must know that, right~"

The man with lavender eyeshadow winked at Kita, who then realized something. Regardless of understanding or not, just nod at this moment!

"The boss has said this before. He said he doesn't care about the money for a few pieces of clothing, but cares more about the people's hearts."

"...human heart?"

Kita touched his chest and felt that he was being mocked by the void again, but fortunately this time he didn't have time to get angry because he was thinking.

"Since we want to grow and become the world's number one company, our employees and our compensation must also be world-class. Perhaps our salaries won't be much higher than the industry average, or we'll be complained about sooner or later by those petty-minded individuals. But I won't allow any of my employees to go hungry, clothed, or have nowhere to live, and I certainly won't allow them to resort to shady practices just to make ends meet."

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"There's always going to be some loss after filming anyway. So if they want it, give it to them. What we're in need of isn't money, but true talent. Even if it's just to make a little extra money or get some clothes we like, as long as we can recruit more and better people, that's profit."

Perhaps profit can't always win people over, but if they don't want to work for you, what's the point of complaining? As long as they have the ability, whether they're stay-at-home moms, delinquent teenagers, housewives, or retired grandpas or grandmas, they can all come. Who says they can't be fashionable? Can't they become handsome and beautiful?

"Senior..."

Is this the kind of structure you always talk about, Senior Hirayobu? Kita Ikuyo seemed to understand. Though it was all plain talk, with all its interests and ambitions laid bare, it somehow captivated her. Perhaps this was the legendary kingly way: upright, fearless, and yet invincible.

"Actually, I was against it at first, but a boss is a boss, and I really like his last two sentences... Anyone can become handsome, beautiful, and cute through cross-dressing. That's the meaning of fashion."

His eyes became a little vague, perhaps he was recalling past experiences, which allowed someone like Kita, who had relatively little social experience, to see that the man in front of him was a person with a story.

Later, in the conversation with this male sister and other staff members, Kita Ikuyo learned more——

For example, the male elder sister has a name that doesn't match her appearance, Jinchuan Shilong. For example, he was once a well-known fashion director and trend pioneer, but because of a conflict of ideas, he offended others and refused to give in, and the result was that he was fired.

While being hunted by hired gangsters (actually, just a beating to teach them a lesson, mainly in the face), Kanakawa Shilong was rescued by Hei Nobuyuki (followed by Alpha and Delta). After learning the general situation, he decided to lend a hand...

"And you agreed, Long-chan?"

"Not really. After all, the way the boss looked at me at first wasn't exactly fond. He even said something like, 'I hate androgynous people. Outside of the 2D world, there are only two human genders.'"

"Eh? Then how did Long-chan get here?"

Kita Ikuyo was a bit confused. How could such an offensive statement work? A method of first suppressing and then promoting? Was this a preparation for turning a negative impression into a positive one? Was Senior Hirayobu really some kind of strategy master?

The staff and other models around him were amused and gathered around to listen to the story. After all, it was break time, and there was plenty of sunflower seeds and tea here!

"But before I stood up and left, he personally pulled me up. Even though the boss didn't have much strength at that time, the two maids looked at me as if they wanted to eat me~ Oh, ah, ah, ah—"

A hero saving a beautiful girl? Kita Ikuyo imagined that scene and instantly got goosebumps.

Although Kita Ikuyo would not discriminate against Kanakawa Seiryuu just because he was a man, and even established a good relationship with him in a short period of time, but seeing him being gay with her favorite senior, Hirayukobu, that kind of thing is absolutely unacceptable!

"When I asked him why he was helping me, my boss just said coolly, 'When you see injustice, you should fight for it.' When I was about to offer him money as a thank you, he refused, saying that I should keep the money for my own living, after all, I had lost my job."

Senpai has always been a good person... Perhaps such a coincidence would seem like a favor to many, but Kita Ikuyo wouldn't see it that way. Only those who enjoy scheming would see conspiracy theories in everyone, and the emotion contained in Kanakawa Sekiryū's expression and words didn't seem fake.

"What happened next? I haven't heard anything about the boss recruiting Supervisor Jinchuan for three seconds!"

Everyone laughed, and Jinchuan Shilong continued, "When I heard the boss say he was planning to set up a fashion design company, my first reaction was that this was a premeditated favor. After all, how could such a coincidence happen in this world?"

"Yeah, yeah, it's like a light novel. If it were a beautiful girl, she would definitely fall in love with our boss immediately, right?"

Another burst of laughter.

"And not only was the boss dressed very casually that day, like he was just taking a walk, but he also showed his disdain for me without hiding it. Even today, he still refuses to let me hug him~"

No, this is actually very ordinary! Everyone complained in their hearts.

"When I asked the boss why he wanted me to join, do you know what he said?"

"strength?"

"Talent and fame?"

"It can't be the looks, right?"

After rolling his eyes at the last person, the man recalled, "The boss's first words were, 'I don't think you've done anything wrong,' and then he added, 'Although I don't like your outfit, I recognize your ability and character.' ... [Meeting is fate. After this, you'll surely understand that elsewhere you'll be forced to fend for others and be their slaves. Fortunately, you can be a human being here. It's a startup company, and the benefits are great. After all, I have nothing but money right now.]"

"Wealthy and powerful, that's like what a boss would say!"

Everyone started to cheer, and Xiduo and Shilong also laughed.

"But do you know what really moved me? It was what the boss said... He said, 'What's right is right. It won't change because of my appearance or social reputation. Even if they are wrong, I still think you are right. If you also want to do the right thing and be the right person, then follow me. Let's change the world together—'"

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Everyone was silent and began to imagine.

Imagine that one day, you've been wronged and slandered by everyone, and someone steps up to help you. They explain the pros and cons so clearly, their words and actions are so upright, and they even extend their hand to invite you to change the world together...

Who could refuse this?!

Everyone knows the story of Boya and Ziqi, and there are many people who think highly of themselves and believe that their talents are comparable to Boya, but how many Zhong Ziqis are there in the world?

Where can we find a soulmate in life?

At this moment, today.

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"Thank you so much for your care today!"

"Don't be so polite, Miss Kita."

"Yeah, yeah, we should be thanking you for letting us take so many great photos."

"And thanks to you, everyone got to hear a good story."

Everyone laughed. After bowing, Kita Ikuyo closed the door and left, feeling a little relieved.

"—I told you, right? Modeling is surprisingly tiring."

“Senpai!?… Seriously, please don’t just pop up from behind someone, at least make some noise when you walk!”

An untrained person poked in the back by a "ghost" would naturally freeze, then turn sharply to see the other person. Kita was no exception. Perhaps it was a psychological effect, but after seeing Hiranobu, her fatigue eased considerably. Could this be the power of love? Kita's heartbeat quickened at the thought.

"Here, a drink."

"Ah, thank you, Senior."

Only when Kita held the cool bottled juice in his hand did he truly feel that his work was over. Although everyone was laughing and joking during the break, the scene was completely silent during the shooting, with only light footsteps, the sounds of shutters and flashes, and the voices of the photographer and fashion director Kanakawa Seiryu.

“But being a model is really hard work…”

"Yeah, as long as the photographer and the on-set supervisor don't tell us to stop, we have to keep changing poses. If we don't have any inspiration, it might take a long time to do it by exhaustive methods. It's quite physically demanding."

The shooting, which lasted nearly 1 hours, was finally completed at around 3 p.m. Before leaving, Director Kanakawa enthusiastically asked her to pick out a few clothes to take away. In the end, Kita only took an inconspicuous little accessory.

It's not that I'm being polite, I just feel that she learned more today than those photos, so she thinks it would be shameless to take anything else away, just like her usual good-child mentality.

"...The advantage of being a model is that it helps boost your popularity, but the disadvantage is that as your fame increases among the general public, you might get more harassment."

He is very confident in this regard, and this "confidence" mostly comes from his rich life experience of being followed, secretly photographed, stared at, and confessed to. Some people may think it is an exaggeration, but everyone says that men and women are equal, so who dares to say that women can't sexually harass men?

"But it can't be helped. After all, Ikuyo is adorable... well, even the accessories she chose are cute."

Pingxin's praise made Kita's heart, which had finally calmed down, start beating wildly again, and at the same time, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

Because when he listened to Mr. Jinchuan's recollection just now, he always felt that he was being shown off. Although he knew that Hiranobu and the male sister were absolutely innocent and had no extra contact outside of work, Kita felt unhappy when he thought that Hiranobu might be involved with him.

Thinking back to how she met Ping Xin, she immediately felt like she wanted to take his place. The hero-saving-the-beauty plot might be old-fashioned, but how many girls could resist it?

"Ugh..."

Kita sighed softly, and was indeed still a little envious.