A guide to survival in a heavy girl's world

“Those words I just said were probably partly just to trick Aine, right?”

Nagasaki Suyo said:

"After all, you two will be enrolling together. With you here... even if there really is a young lady who tries to get close to Tetsuya, you will definitely chase her away, right?"

"Although it's a bit of an exaggeration, even if I were here, I couldn't guarantee that I'd be with Tetsuya-kun all day."

Feeling guilty about her lie being exposed, Shoko Toyokawa slightly shifted her gaze.

"And recently, I've also come to realize that... Tetsuya-kun is also a man with healthy desires."

"Well...that's true."

Nagasaki Suyo nodded.

"Ever since he accepted my feelings, the way he looks at me has become completely different... But even so, there's no need to worry too much, right? Just like Aine said, Tetsuya isn't such a casual man. Even now, he could have attacked us at any time, but he still managed to endure it with all his might."

"People's patience has its limits! And once that limit is exceeded, things will get out of control!"

Toyokawa Shoko, who once lost control of herself while drunk and acted like a spoiled child to Chihaya Tetsuya, said in an extremely resolute tone:

"This time next year, Tetsuya-kun will be old enough to drink! We must help him vent those desires that might cause him to lose control before then!"

"..."

Although no matter how you look at it, it should be Xiangzi who will lose control first, but Nagasaki Suyo finally swallowed the complaint and said:

"So, what are you going to do...wait until [TGC] is over, call Hoshino Ai here, and then the four of us will force ourselves on him together?"

"That would be too harsh, and I don't want to do anything too rough with Tetsuya-kun."

Toyokawa Shoko shook her head.

"I'm planning to hold a private celebration party just like we did after the live show... for only those involved with StarrySky. And then... I'll trick Tetsuya-kun into having a few drinks."

"...Is this really okay?"

Nagasaki Suyo couldn't help but question it.

"The taste of the wine will be revealed immediately, right?"

"It's okay. I had a cocktail at your celebration party the other day that didn't taste like alcohol at all. Just let Tetsuya-kun drink that."

Toyokawa Shoko said this without changing her expression:

"Of course, if he really finds out then... then we'll just have to let him down a bit, and then the four of us will take action together."

"In the end... what we're going to do is exactly the same as what those unscrupulous rich girls you mentioned are doing."

“That’s not the case. Aine-san just said that, didn’t she? We are very special to Tetsuya-kun!”

"No matter how special it is... four people together is too much..."

Nagasaki Suyo just imagined the scene and couldn't help but sigh.

"Well, but maybe this is the only way to make Tetsuya accept us at the same time."

If I estimate the time... maybe there are still more than two months left?

I'll do a quick search online to find some nourishing recipes so I can prepare some for Zheya in advance...

With a mixture of anticipation, excitement and worry, Nagasaki Suyo decided to do some preparations first.

117

Chapter 117 Different definitions of the same concept.

"I see. It's a job related to foreign languages ​​and art, and it pays well in a short period of time..."

[KaZoKu] In the coffee shop downstairs, Hasegawa Shin stroked the coffee cup with her fingers, revealing a thoughtful expression.

"The only people I can think of who meet this requirement are [TGC] and that 'Mr. Jean.' But what kind of job could allow him to pay back that much money in just one month?"

"This is also what Xiangzi and I are most worried about."

Chihaya Tetsuya nodded, then said solemnly:

"If I were just working for Mr. Rang, I wouldn't be able to get this level of compensation."

"At this point in time... let's have [TGC], a joint exhibition, and an abnormally large amount of remuneration."

Hasegawa Shin thought for a moment, then her expression suddenly changed. She first took out her cell phone and checked the information about the joint exhibition, then nodded slightly.

"I understand. I will help investigate this matter."

"Thank you very much, Director Hasegawa."

Chihaya Tetsuya said this with gratitude, while Hasegawa Shin just waved his hand.

"It's just a small matter. After all... if my premonition comes true, this matter will probably become a major event closely related to the entire Tokyo fashion world..."

"?"

Chihaya Tetsuya showed a curious expression after hearing this, but Hasegawa Shin did not intend to explain more.

"Let's not talk about this for now. What about those things you asked me to see before?"

"it's here."

As Chihaya Tetsuya spoke, he handed the pre-prepared design drawings to Hasegawa Shin.

"These are the designs I'm going to put on the side mount, and these are the ones I'm going to show on the torso mannequin..."

This time, when he met Hasegawa Shin, in addition to wanting to use her help to investigate the matter about Xiangzi's father, Chihaya Tetsu also had another thing to discuss with her, which was the layout of the exhibition.

Although Chihaya Tetsuya had a clear idea of ​​the concept and goal of this exhibition, he still lacked experience in how to arrange the exhibition site.

As expected, after seeing the design drawings presented by Chihaya Tetsuya, Hasegawa Shin immediately shook his head——

"Your designs are still as good as ever, but... this 'counter-style' display is really too boring."

She pointed at Chihaya Tetsuya's side-mount design drawings and said:

"Side-mounted booths are not a good way to showcase the details and concepts behind your designs. This is a trade show, not a shopping mall. Although most of the attendees are industry professionals with a certain level of professional knowledge, an overly conventional layout will not attract more buyers and journalists."

"Then you mean..."

"Remove the side hanging position and use all the front hanging and torso models."

Hasegawa Shin said very decisively:

"The biggest difference between you and other designers is your excellent pattern foundation. To do this, you must show your clothes to everyone in the most positive way possible."

"But if that's the case, then wouldn't the number of clothes I have for the exhibition be a little too few?"

Chihaya Tetsuya was a little hesitant about this.

"As a newly established personal brand, my clothing exhibits will already be less than other brands. If the side hangings are removed..."

“Since you know you are a personal brand, there is no need to compare the numbers with other brands.”

Hasegawa Shin said:

"Your strengths and advantages lie in the quality and detail of your designs. If you blindly pursue quantity, your design precision will decline due to the increased workload... Furthermore, your design concept this time seems to have a bit of an anti-trend element. If that's the case, then this unconventional arrangement is the perfect reflection of your personal approach."

"!"

Hearing this, Chihaya Tetsuya was suddenly shocked.

"Can you...see the concept of my exhibition just from these few pictures?"

"Well, after all, the types and styles of these clothes... no matter how you look at them, they're completely different from the ones predicted to be hits this year."

Hasegawa Shin looked at the design drawings again and smiled.

She has never had any doubts about Chihaya Tetsuya's vision. When she was at KaZoKu, almost everyone in the studio had witnessed Chihaya Tetsuya's predictions and interpretations of popular fashion.

If Chihaya Tetsuya wanted to, he could have designed the most outstanding best-selling products based on current fashion trends, just like he did in his studio back then. However, the design concept he chose was different from all the current fashion magazines and online trends, and it could even be said to be contrary to them...

"You should have also researched this autumn's fashion trends, right?"

"Yes."

Chihaya Tetsuya nodded.

"Just like this summer, it's still all about 'No Gender', led by [NozAK!]."

"But the designs you displayed this time were basically clothing with clear gender characteristics and distinctive styles."

As Hasegawa Shin spoke, he pulled out a design drawing of a women's windbreaker.

"Aren't you worried that doing this will lower the outside world's evaluation of your brand?"

"Ah, about this..."

Chihaya Tetsuya hesitated for a moment before confessing:

"Well, actually, a big part of the reason is that the girls around me don't really suit this style of clothing. For example, Director, you know Xiangzi and Hoshino Ai... Compared to those neutral clothes, they are obviously more suitable for a more cute style."

"Also... through designing costumes for several performances, I've come to realize one thing: only when people wear clothes they love can they maximize their charm. Since my ambition is to empower people through clothing, it's natural to give them the choice of what's most comfortable and allows them to express themselves. This is the core concept of my joint exhibition... and of [TGC]. Of course, although it only accounts for a relatively small proportion compared to other styles of clothing, I have prepared a few unisex outfits."

"Well... that's enough."

After hearing Chihaya Tetsuya's explanation, the smile on Hasegawa Shin's face became even brighter.

"That's exactly what we should do, Tetsuya-kun. As the chief designer and leader of the brand, all our designs serve only our personal opinions, concepts, and ideas. You don't need to worry about anything else... whether it's Mr. Jean or [NozAK!]"

"Yes, I understand!"

Chihaya Tetsuya nodded.

"The kid who served as the main model this time told me that being the one who enjoyed TGC the most was also a victory. So, I don't care about winning or losing anymore... ah, yeah, since I don't care about winning or losing anymore, why should I compare myself to them in terms of quantity?"

Having said that, he suddenly smiled awkwardly and touched the back of his head.

"I'm sorry, Director. I just recently decided to change the display strategy, so I didn't notice this."

"As a new operator, you've done enough. As long as you continue to accumulate experience, StarrySky will definitely become a truly remarkable brand."

Hasegawa Shin was very sure of this.

"Anyway, the specific layout plan should be centered around your clothing and your concept. As for the quantity and placement, that's entirely up to you. By the way, I'll be bringing everyone from the studio to support you at this joint exhibition. I might even buy a few pieces from you for reference in next year's fashion forecast."

"Huh? Using my clothes for fashion forecasting?"

Chihaya Tetsuya immediately smiled and shook his head:

"Stop joking! You clearly said my philosophy is 'anti-trend,' so isn't that contradictory?"

"Hehe... who can really tell when it comes to fashion?"

In response to Chihaya Tetsuya's question, Hasegawa Shin said with an enigmatic expression:

"Who knows, by this time next year, your 'anti-trend' might become the new fashion."

……

"Have you ever heard the saying, Mr. Assistant, the more you cling to fashion, the more you'll fall into clichés."

"...?"

The assistant raised his head and looked at the man in front of him with confusion.

"I'm sorry, I don't understand what you mean, Mr. Jean."

"So, when fashion trends first begin to form, they often start with people with strong personalities. Through their expression and charm, they attract like-minded people who understand their ideas. Then, these ideas gradually spread, sparking even more recognition and appreciation... That's how trends begin to form."

As he spoke, he drew meaningless lines on the paper with a pencil.

"However, as this trend continues to spread, more and more people lacking independent thinking and aesthetic awareness will blindly follow something they don't understand. As these people blindly follow more and more, the original fashion will eventually lose its uniqueness and become 'tacky' that others cannot appreciate."

After saying that, he first took the draft in his hand that was outlined with a lot of strange lines and looked at it repeatedly, then smiled and nodded.

"Well, this one's pretty good. Let's put it in the joint exhibition!"

"..."

On the other side, looking at the line drawing in his hand, the assistant suddenly showed a rather confused expression.

"Is this... what you just drew a blueprint?"

"Yeah, yes."

Jean generously put aside this sketch that looked like a child's doodle.

"But right now, this drawing only contains my 'concept' and 'inspiration'. Don't worry, I'll draw detailed sketches and instructions when we actually start production... Anyway, please put this drawing away for me for now."