After Boqi moved into my closet, the quiet life is gone forever

"Hey? Uika, are you feeling unwell? Do you want me to call an ambulance for you?"

"Ahaha, that's too much. Just take a day off. I'm so sorry. Mana, could you apologize to the on-site staff on my behalf? I'll send them a formal apology email later."

"Uika, you're exaggerating! This photoshoot isn't that important. If nothing works, you can just use the ones from the past. Uika's health is what's most important. I'll go see you after work! Is there anything you want to eat?"

"Yeah, sorry mana... I want to be alone for a day. Well then, I'll hang up now."

"Why?……"

The first time Junda Mana saw Chuhua, she hung up the phone without waiting for her to reply. She was at a loss at this time and began to recall whether she had said something wrong in the conversation just now and whether she had made Chuhua unhappy.

Just when Ms. Junda Mana was stunned, the staff not far away from the studio began to greet and chat.

"Good morning, Ave Mujica was really exaggerated last night. If their agent hadn't been even more exaggerated, they would have definitely swept the hot list."

"Your statement is incorrect. The manager of Ave Mujica, who has already swept the charts, is also a member of Ave Mujica, right?"

"Haha, that's true. I was wrong. It seems like even though they can't compare to those top bands yet, Ave Mujica will be as popular as Sumimi sooner or later. That way, our agency will have both big and small bands. If we become a big agency, I hope we don't get eliminated."

"You underestimate her. Besides Miss Triangle, there's also Wakaba Mu. Putting aside the strength of their band, their popularity is definitely top-tier. Plus, he's the heir to the Toyokawa Group, who's currently on the rise. They're simply the best of the best... But I don't know what rich people are thinking, actually becoming managers with no future... Ah, maybe they're just playing around..."

"Fool!"

One of them saw that the other was about to run to the business topic, and immediately poked his waist with his elbow to remind him that there was another Sumimi member present.

At this time, Junda Mana, who was sitting next to her, seemed indifferent, her eyes fixed on her phone, but she had already memorized all the gossip.

“…Ave Mujica…”

At this time, the anger in Junda Mana's heart was ignited.

377. Blackmail?

Chaoyang got out of the taxi and saw Ayase, who had been waiting in front of the door for a long time in a maid outfit.

"Good morning, Master."

"Well, I wanted to take a rest."

Chaoyang nodded slightly. After a night of hard work, Chaoyang was still in the sage time and was not very interested in worldly things. However, facing his father's order in theory, he had to hurry back to the mansion.

"Young Master, even according to normal circumstances, you shouldn't be resting. You already have a lot of work to do at the office, it's just that someone is doing it for you."

"I know! I know I'm just a figurehead without you having to remind me."

Normally speaking, the actual work of an agent is not easy. It can be said that they are responsible for everything about the artist, in addition to daily performances, recordings, rehearsals, fan meetings and other schedules, marketing, arranging and coordinating media interviews, public relations, etc., and even supervising the idol's social media accounts.

However, few firms dared to assign all these tasks to Chaoyang, who was also an investor. Whether he had enough ability was one thing, but it would be terrible if he got sick from overwork. Anyway, there were plenty of Palu in the firm, so they could just let him do the ghostwriting.

"Alright, young master, enough small talk. Take a shower and change clothes before you go see the master. You smell really sour."

"what?"

Chaoyang quickly sniffed his armpit.

"No?"

"I'm just kidding, but bathing and changing clothes are real. Enough of the idle chatter, young master."

"It was you who wanted to talk to me."

After saying that, Chaoyang followed Ayase into his family yard and headed towards the mansion.

After enjoying the attentive service of the Toyokawa family's maid, Chaoyang felt much more energetic. He changed into a neat suit and prepared to face his father with a decent image.

When we walked into the leisure and entertainment hall, Chaoyang's father was playing snooker with another middle-aged man in a suit and tie. There were wine glasses on the bar counter next to the billiard table.

The sound of their conversation and laughter echoed from time to time in the spacious lounge. This middle-aged man had a reserved yet sharp temperament, clearly someone accustomed to high-end socializing.

Chaoyang stood aside waiting for his father's introduction.

"...Haha, ah Chaoyang is here. This is Suzuki, the senior editor of Nikkei Shimbun. He has profound insights and influence on both the business and entertainment industries. Say hello, uncle."

Chaoyang shouted very obediently.

"Hello, uncle."

"Not bad, not bad. You're indeed a talented person. Actually, I'm here to do a special interview with you, Mr. Chaoyang. Is that possible?"

It was obvious that Chaoyang's father had already agreed on his behalf, but the editor still pretended to ask, showing respect for Chaoyang.

"Sure, shall we start now?"

"Haha, no need to rush. It doesn't have to be so formal. It's just a formality... Let's drink and chat at the same time. That way you can relax."

Chaoyang didn't know this editor. The Toyokawa family often used his column to shape or adjust their public image, a sort of court writer. Chaoyang's father had already decided on the content, but the format still needed to be worked out. He also wanted to introduce Chaoyang to some connections.

…………

While Chaoyang was socializing with adults, Xiangzi also came to the office to discuss the band's future development.

"..."

While I was waiting in the conference room, for some reason a stranger was also sitting in the room.

【Sumi's Junda Mana? Why is she here? 】

"Um...did I take the wrong path?"

"No, Mana is here on behalf of Uika~~ After all, we are a duo of Sumimi, so if possible, I would also like to..."

Junda Mana answered in a very cute manner, holding her cheeks with her fingers.

I heard Junda Mana act cute

"Then can I ask you to leave? After all, this involves commercial confidentiality. Even though we are from the same agency, it doesn't mean we have to share information."

Xiangzi herself has no opinion about Ms. Junda Mana. She simply regards her as a competitor. Although they are not on the same track, they share the same triangle of early development, so Xiangzi more or less does not want to face this person. She no longer has the energy to think about what others should do.

Mana Junda was stunned. She didn't expect Xiangzi to be so direct. She thought Xiangzi would give her some tolerance for the sake of Sanjiao Chuhua, but she didn't expect him to give her no face at all.

[Speaking of which, this girl is Captain Ave Mujica. I heard she and her manager are cousins.]

Under Xiangzi's sharp gaze, Junda Mana, who originally planned to rely on her face and thick skin to come in and participate in the meeting, had to leave. However, after leaving the meeting room, her dissatisfaction in her heart was further increased.

Uika...why didn't she come today? Speaking of which, their manager didn't see her either...ah, he's not going to use his authority to get Uika to accompany him to the bar? Uika's voice on the phone did sound a little groggy compared to usual.

Having worked in the entertainment industry, Junda Mana is naturally not as pure as she appears, and she is well aware of some of the unspoken rules. There are many cases of people using the power of the pillow to climb the ladder in the industry, and well-known directors will also use the leading role as a bargaining chip to select those good-looking and unsuccessful artists.

Mana Junda was not going crazy yet, so she quickly shook her head and began to drive out the strange imagination in her mind.

With the departure of Ms. Junda Mana, a meeting led by Shoko began in the conference room.

"Next, please follow my instructions and produce and release the album when Ave Mujica's popularity is very high."

In addition, Xiangzi also plans to arrange a series of promotional activities for the band, including media interviews, TV and online program performances, and live performances at several large music festivals.

It aims to enhance the band’s popularity and market influence, and lay the foundation for its long-term development in the music industry.

"It's better to take it slow and steady, after all, the band is just starting out..."

But Xiangzi slammed the table without any hesitation, looking unquestionable. With the power of the Toyokawa family, no one dared to forcefully oppose Xiangzi at this time.

Xiangzi said calmly

“We are indeed a new band, but we cannot just be satisfied with partial success. We need to create enough momentum to let the market see our potential and uniqueness.…”

Xiangzi's arrogance at this time is completely incomparable to that of an ordinary high school student. Of course, the more important thing is that the staff are afraid of the Toyokawa Group behind her.

At this moment, a staff member suddenly walked in without even knocking on the door, breathing heavily and looking at everyone in shock.

"No, no, someone sent me a blackmail letter! Yes, the target is Ave Mujica!!!"

After saying this, he immediately spread out several photos on the conference table for everyone in the meeting to see.

Everyone's eyes were focused on the photo, and the protagonists in the photo were Chaoyang and Xiangzi, who walked into the hotel hand in hand.

378. Each with its own agenda

"……How is this going!"

Everyone in the agency was a little panicked, and some responsible persons even subconsciously questioned Xiangzi. After all, such a scandal involving an artist under the agency might implicate everyone.

But Xiangzi was very calm. He held his chin with his hand and began to think for a while, looking at the photo.

"Everyone, calm down... Since they've sent it, they must have some ulterior motive. Let's see what their conditions are first. To be honest, it's not a big threat. When the time comes, just say that Chaoyang and I are engaged."

And if you think about it carefully, the identities of all the members of Ave Mujica are kept secret. I, Hemu, and Chuhua are not as well-known. At worst, we can just deny it and play dead and let it go. A lot of PR work doesn't require much effort, just drag it out. It's very likely that in a month, most people will forget about it and start focusing on other things."

After Xiangzi's verbal attack, the restless crowd was miraculously persuaded. It was mainly because of face-saving. If a high school girl could be so calm, it would make no sense for them, as adults who had experienced more than her for decades, to be so calm.

At least the producer had to learn the commander's gesture, interlocking his fingers to cover his mouth. Although he was sweating profusely just now, he wanted to show that he was sitting on the Diaoyutai.

"...How did you get these photos, Sato-kun?"

In response to the producer's question, the employee who brought the photos immediately spoke.

"Huh? When I entered the office, there was a file bag next to the door. At first I thought that careless person had dropped it in his haste to get to work, but when I saw there was nothing written on the bag, I had to take out the contents to see the result..."

Needless to say, he took it hurriedly.

"Then don't be so surprised and tell me about blackmail or something!"

"Oh no, there's an envelope inside that I haven't opened yet. I think it's a ransom note, so..."

Xiangzi sighed.

"Please don't have any preconceived notions, as they may lead to errors in our judgment. Please read the contents of the letter first."

Dear Ms. Shoko Toyokawa,

We hope to use this opportunity to have Chaoyang step down as your manager. We believe his presence could pose a potential threat to Ave Mujica and your career.

We ask for:

1. Toyokawa Asahi must publicly resign as manager within one week.

2. You must immediately sever any form of personal relationship with Toyokawa Chaoyang.

If you fail to comply with these requirements, we will be forced to take measures to spread the news of your relationship with Chaoyang through the Internet and disclose the true identities of all members, which may seriously damage your reputation and that of the band.

We look forward to your cooperation. Best wishes.

"...Well, it seems...it seems like just the behavior of a fanatic? Overall, there's no real ill intention."

"It's weird. I shouldn't be famous at all, so why would anyone care about my relationship?"

The colleague Xiangzi mentioned verbally had deeper doubts in his heart.

[And how could he confirm that I had no contact with Chaoyang? It's impossible to confirm unless someone close to me... unless they had a bug installed on me or in my home. ...Or was it an inside job?]

“First, let’s ask Mr. Toyokawa what he thinks. He’s practically just a figurehead anyway. It’s a shame. I was originally hoping to capitalize on his recent popularity, but for the survival of this project, this is the only way.” Advertisement “…Hey! Can anyone check the surveillance camera at the door to see if there are any clues? And everyone, shut up about the photo incident if you don’t want to be kicked out. Let’s adjourn for today. We’ll suspend Ave Mujica’s activities for now.”

At this time, Xiangzi didn't know what to say and could only nod silently.

……

“…Haaaaa… What a headache…Waaaaa, who, who!? Ah, Mana-san? What’s going on?”

A low-level staff member attending the meeting was still thinking about the day's work when he was suddenly pulled into a small, remote storage room while walking down the hallway. As the door closed, a sense of oppression filled the air.

But when he looked closely, he realized that the person standing opposite him was the popular idol Junda Mana.

The staff instantly felt that the air around them became very sweet and comfortable.

"Hehe" giggled non-stop,

At this time, Juntian Mana also showed the other party a pure and innocent smile.

"Sorry to interrupt you at work, are you free?"

"Yes, yes, yes, I'm free!!! No interruptions at all!"

Upon hearing this, Junda Mana immediately held the other person's hands with both hands.

The staff felt the idol's soft and delicate hands and made up their minds not to wash their hands from then on.

He thought he'd turned down an offer from a major agency, even though he was a top student at Keio University, just to get closer to his idol. He ended up with no chance to resign, and was almost ready to run. Then, a godsend opportunity suddenly came his way.