A guide to survival in a heavy girl's world

"Excuse me, what is the method?"

【This September's "Tokyo Girls Collection."】

Yachiyo Yamabuki said:

This is a fashion show open to all, with no barriers to entry. The models chosen are all well-known domestic artists and celebrities, so both the attention and influence are top-tier.

If Chihaya-san can convince the organizers and the models to wear the clothes designed by Chihaya-san and walk on the TGC runway, then... this will be the most suitable opportunity to prove your strength to the fashion industry.

"..."

Hearing this, a name suddenly emerged in Toyokawa Shoko's mind——

Hoshino Ai.

If it were her, she would definitely be qualified to stand on the TGC catwalk.

But the problem lies in her position.

If you want her to give up self-destruction, you must give her a so-called "possibility" between her and Chihaya Tetsuya. In Toyokawa Shoko's opinion, this "possibility" should refer to Chihaya Tetsuya's personal brand.

However, now, if Chihaya Tetsuya wants to successfully establish his brand, Hoshino Ai's idol identity has become an indispensable condition.

Moreover, the TGC is scheduled for September, but the time limit given by Hoshino Ai is May.

What should we do to resolve this imminent contradiction?

Shoko Toyokawa held her cell phone tightly, lost in deep thought.

27

Chapter 27 The importance of external stimulation.

"Well, here's the next fan letter... Oops, this one might ask a slightly awkward question. Is Miss Hoshino Ai okay?"

"no problem!"

Hoshino Ai showed an extremely bright smile to the camera.

"Please come over here!"

"Okay, so, regarding this letter from XXXXX, what are your criteria for choosing a partner? What kind of person would you like to marry in the future?"

Dengdeng!

A slightly impactful sound effect sounded, and then the entire recording room fell into silence. Everyone present was waiting for Hoshino Ai to answer.

However, Hoshino Ai did not hesitate at all and answered without hesitation:

"Someone who can give me true love!"

"Oh my! That's a very girly answer. As expected of Miss Hoshino Ai!"

This standard idol-like beautiful answer made the host's eyes flash with admiration.

"But this range is really quite broad. The number of people in this world who can meet this requirement could probably fill up our entire TV station!"

"Hehe~ Who knows~"

Hoshino Ai winked at the camera in a mysterious manner:

"This condition may be much more demanding than everyone imagines~"

"Hahaha, did you hear that, dear fans? In order to achieve this condition, everyone must continue to support our [First-Class Star]! Okay, then we'll take a short break and continue after the commercial—"

……

"Thank you for your hard work, Miss Hoshino Ai."

After pausing the recording, the host nodded slightly to Hoshino Ai and said:

"A very nice response, as expected of a popular idol."

"Where."

Hoshino Ai smiled and shook her head:

"After all, I'm just telling the truth."

"Hahaha, I'll take that as it is. You can take a break now. We'll continue recording in fifteen minutes."

"Yes!"

Then, Hoshino Ai took the bottle of mineral water handed to her by the program crew and walked towards the lounge with brisk steps.

When she walked into the lounge, her companion who had finished recording earlier spoke directly:

"Since you resumed contact with Mr. Tetsuya, you've become much more well-behaved than before."

After watching the entire recording process silently on the screen in the lounge, Mikado Hatsuka said to Hoshino Ai:

"So you felt relieved after receiving his assurance, didn't you?"

"……What's the meaning?"

"I thought your answer would be more targeted."

Triangle Chuhua said:

"For example, 'a mature and gentle person,' 'a thoughtful person,' or 'a person with nimble fingers.' This way, when we get to the May live show, these will all serve as a catalyst for the media to make a bigger splash."

“Because there’s no need.”

Hoshino Ai shook her head indifferently:

"The exposure from his live performances alone is enough. Based on that, the fewer people who know his strengths, the better."

“…Well, it’s not that I can’t understand.”

Sanjiao Chuhua shrugged, then took out her phone, ready to check today's entertainment news. However, at this moment, a knock on the door interrupted her.

"...?"

She turned her head and made eye contact with Hoshino Ai. After finding that the other person's expression was also very surprised, she stood up and slowly walked towards the door.

When she opened the door of the lounge, a strange young man was standing there with a smile on his face.

"Good afternoon, everyone from [Summer Zodiac], I'm Di Yeqing from the clothing brand [NozAK!]."

After hearing the name [NozAK!], Sanjiao Chuhua immediately knew the other party's intention and at the same time, he completely lost the patience to continue listening.

"I'm very sorry, please contact our agent for any business-related questions."

Sanjiao Chuhua's response was very decisive and his reasons were impeccable.

After quickly expressing his refusal to talk, Sanjiao Chuhua closed the door of the lounge without even waiting for the other party to respond.

On the other side, Hoshino Ai, who also heard this conversation, frowned silently.

"If I remember correctly, this name seems to be..."

"Yes, it's the brand that copied Mr. Tetsuya's designs."

Sanjiao Chuhua replied softly:

"It is also the biggest obstacle for Mr. Zheye to establish his own business at present."

"..."

The expression on Hoshino Ai's face quickly turned into displeasure.

"And what did he want us to do?"

"What else can they do? They must want us to be their models or endorsements."

Sanjiao Chuhua replied as a matter of course:

"Their promotional efforts have been absolutely insane lately. From Ginza advertising to social media promotions, the name [NozAK!] can be seen everywhere. As one of the most talked-about new idols right now, it's no surprise they'd approached us."

"...Tsk."

Hoshino Ai made a very un-idol-like clicking sound.

"He's bullying Zhe and wants us to endorse him... No way!"

"I think so too."

As Sanjiao Chuhua spoke, he lowered his head and sent a message to his agent on his phone.

"But putting aside our respective positions, this is a very dangerous signal."

"What do you mean?"

"As a fashion brand, they are no longer satisfied with relying solely on fashion models for promotion and have begun to look for various popular artists to endorse their products."

Triangle Chuhua said:

"Although we did reject them, they can still go on to find other idols to endorse them. By then, there will be even less room left for Mr. Tetsuya..."

Halfway through her speech, she suddenly paused for a moment, then slowly shook her head.

"But you don't really care about these things, do you? After all, your goal is to directly announce your elopement with Tetsuya-san at the May Live. Compared to [NozAK!]'s 'small fight', your destructive power is indeed more powerful."

"..."

After hearing this, Hoshino Ai did not admit it or respond as usual, but lowered her head slightly and fell into silence. Her purple eyes, which were sparkling with starlight, now showed an unprecedented hesitation.

On the other hand, Mikado Hatsuka, who thought that Hoshino Ai would be as unshakable as before, couldn't help but be slightly stunned.

Her feeling turned out to be correct. Ever since she met Chihaya Tetsuya, the volcano that was about to erupt at any time has now cooled down.

Although her obsession and love for Chihaya Tetsuya have not diminished, her reckless enthusiasm has been effectively suppressed.

If only there was a reason like [NozAK!] that was related to Chihaya Tetsuya and could allow her to continue on stage...

Ding--

Just as Sanjiao Chuhua was sighing in her heart, a new message suddenly came from her mobile phone.

And then, when she saw the content of the message from Toyokawa Shoko, her eyes lit up instantly——

[Chuhua, have you heard of "Tokyo Girls Collection"? ]

28

Chapter 28: Looking forward to the growth brought by being right.

Regarding the fact that Hoshino Ai's attitude had softened, Toyokawa Shoko had already noticed it during the conversation in the studio that day.

And Sanjiao Chuhua's "testimony" once again confirmed what she was thinking.

The conditions that allowed Chihaya Tetsuya to participate in "TGC" and the reason why Hoshino Ai gave up the live self-exposure were no longer irreconcilable contradictions. As long as Hoshino Ai could be persuaded to continue as an idol for Chihaya Tetsuya, all problems would be solved.

"But the prerequisite is that you have to convince her."

After putting down her phone, Shoko Toyokawa sighed slightly.

"Although her mental state has stabilized a lot compared to before, that doesn't mean she's willing to listen to me... and in her future plans, it seems she still has the option of going abroad with Chihaya-san. So, for her, the current situation isn't enough to completely change her mind."

Go abroad...

Although it does sound a bit counterintuitive, for Shoko Toyokawa, this option is actually not completely unfeasible.

In her opinion, with Chihaya Tetsuya's talent, he would surely be recognized and shine wherever he went. Furthermore, once he went abroad, the domestically-focused [NozAK!] would no longer be able to exert pressure on Chihaya Tetsuya.

However, she is also bound here, and she will probably never be able to follow in Chihaya Tetsuya's footsteps.

……

Thinking of this, an indescribable bitterness and anxiety suddenly surged into her heart.

In order to avoid such an outcome, she began to fall into deep thought uncontrollably.

If the current situation is not enough to prompt Hoshino Ai to take practical action, what will happen if the stimulus is further increased?

According to Sankaku Hatsuka, she seemed very unhappy about the fact that [NozAK!] plagiarized Chihaya Tetsuya. So, if this dissatisfaction was strong enough to make her want revenge, would she have even more reason to stay here?

As the vortex of her thoughts deepened, she felt her consciousness gradually drifting away from this body.

What lay before her was a very selfish, unwise... even dark plan.

As long as she anonymously reveals the relationship between Chihaya Tetsuya and Hoshino Ai's performance costume, then [NozAK!] will definitely notice Chihaya Tetsuya and put further pressure on him. At that time, Hoshino Ai might also change her mind to protect Chihaya Tetsuya.

If that alone wasn't enough, what if he was expelled from college for plagiarism?