Tokyo Agent: Starting with Picking Up a Problem Girl

Chapter 118 The Last Stand

Originally, only Asuka was Nakajima Hiroshi's target; he wasn't too worried about Shiraishi Yu's side.

But since we were already there, we might as well take a look along the way.

Ok……

As soon as I got close, I could feel the pheromones left by Shiraishi Yu.

(Can that kid really manage his subordinates well...?)

(Nakajima Hiro's grouping was hasty, but then again, he doesn't really have any notable artists.)

(Me too, leading a team...it's such a hassle.)

"Mr. Nakajima, are you here for an inspection?"

She was very detailed about her job title, as outsiders had mentioned.

Ignoring his true feelings, Shiraishi Yu was indeed well-mannered.

"Just passing by, thought I'd stop by and take a look."

(Really……?)

(You must be very busy too.)

Yu Shiraishi's first reaction was no longer "fraud," but his skeptical nature remained.

However, she still treated her boss very well.

"There's absolutely no need to worry about the performance. I have two backup plans prepared, so there's plenty of room for maneuver should any unexpected situations arise."

"On-site situation" refers to random circumstances that may occur to an artist, such as being unable to attend due to traffic or other unforeseen reasons.

Such commercial orders must usually be accompanied by corresponding contingency plans to remedy these situations and avoid performance accidents.

"How's the situation at Asuka Hanazawa?"

"I've been rehearsing the whole time and haven't had a chance to go and see it, so I'm a little curious."

(Well, let me just give you a gentle hint; whether or not you can spot the problem is up to Hiroshi Nakajima himself.)

Problem detected?

Nakajima Hiroshi frowned slightly.

It seems this woman knows something, but is unwilling to tell me directly.

But this is not something to be criticized for; everyone has the right to act freely.

"I just came from there, and I wasn't fully prepared, so I might need to consider a backup plan."

Asuka has no leadership skills; she can barely organize performances and rehearsals. If you really expect her to lead the team, Nakajima Hiroshi would have lost his mind.

"So, Mr. Nakajima, am I the one who's going to prepare this backup plan?"

(This is so troublesome...)

(Oh well, that's just how the new platform is.)

"That's right."

Although they could hear the other party's resistance, there was no one available at the moment.

Pressure is something that can always be absorbed if you dare to apply it.

But if we don't suppress it, it will accumulate and eventually cause the entire team to collapse.

Of course, there are also those who were crushed, broken, or even killed along the way...

He's not my brother!

(...You're really not being polite.)

"Okay, I'll look into it."

"However, with the performance just around the corner, there's definitely no time for last-minute rehearsals. Can I apply for funding to hire some of my former colleagues to perform?"

"If you don't participate in the performance, you will be paid according to the normal overseas work hours. If you do participate, you will have to pay an additional performance fee."

A very reasonable request.

Moreover, if we can get her former members back, there might be more opportunities for collaboration in the future. Even if there are no problems on set, it would be a good opportunity to get to know them.

"Okay, give me an approximate amount, and I'll have it reported to the accountant and allocate a reserve fund for you."

(Giving it to me in advance? That's very generous...)

(It seems that Nakajima Hiroshi has a pretty good position in the team; at least he won't have his budget blocked by that damned accounting department.)

...We don't have an accountant here at all.

In reality, Nakajima Hiroshi was also secretly complaining, but the system gave him complete control over his pheromones, so the other party wouldn't hear him...

and many more.

Could Asuka's problem be related to perfect pitch?

Just like Shiraishi Yu doesn't understand pheromones and only uses them as a passive stress regulator, she might even consider it a kind of mental illness.

That Asuka...

Nakajima Hiroshi suddenly remembered the severe headache he experienced when activating his absolute pitch, and the tinnitus he experienced from time to time afterward.

Perhaps it's not a problem caused by overwork.

Of course, this is just speculation, and Nakajima Hiroshi hasn't figured out how to verify or even solve it yet.

Having some direction is always a good thing.

"Mr. Nakajima?"

Yu Shiraishi tried calling out to Hiroshi Nakajima, interrupting his thoughts.

(Was my request too unreasonable?)

Pheromones convey this message.

Because he had been distracted, Nakajima Hiroshi hadn't heard what the other person said, so he had to ask again.

"I was just thinking about some trouble and my mind wandered."

"What were you saying in the previous paragraph?"

(Should I politely decline?)

Yu Shiraishi reacted instinctively in this way.

"I've been really tired lately, this happens often. Sorry, please repeat."

To avoid any misunderstanding, Nakajima Hiroshi could only come up with a plausible excuse.

"so."

(Oh, yes, he has a lot of messy stuff going on.)

"Well, I have a few celebrity resources, um... celebrities with scandals."

"Although there were some problems, things have largely calmed down, and it really wasn't their fault."

"I was thinking, if possible, could I come here for an audition, use a stage name, and make a comeback..."

(After all, I'm not a celebrity with a lot of popularity; if I changed my name, no one would recognize me at all.)

(Honestly, making such a rash request to both sides seems a bit...)

"Okay, let's bring him over to see him."

Nakajima Hiroshi pondered for a moment: "They don't seem to be burdened by work commitments, do they?"

"some."

Yu Shiraishi hesitated for a moment: "But they should be able to afford it themselves, and some can even become the company's debt-ridden entertainers."

As the name suggests, "debt-ridden artists" are those who have no money in their own name but register several shell companies to handle the risky business of the company.

Of course, such a person must be in trouble by their own making, and would only do this when they are desperate.

But from what I learned from Wuwan-kun, Nakajima Hiroshi gained an even deeper impression: the problems of celebrities with scandals are not necessarily their own fault.

After all, the path to becoming an artist is so difficult to enter, so those who can persevere must be driven by dreams.

Those who choose to make a comeback are mostly among the most persistent.

Most people, like Ms. Iijima, would readily switch careers once they realized there were easier ways to monetize their beauty.

Even smarter people will consider how much longer they can waste their fleeting youth.

Once they figured it out, they were even less willing to pursue a career as an entertainer.

"Then I'll thank the teachers on their behalf."

Shiraishi Yu bowed slightly and said solemnly, "Don't worry, I will communicate with them in advance."

"If they can't adjust their expectations, they won't cause you any trouble."

This refers to the fact that some established artists demand more resources without realizing that they have no advantage over newcomers who have just made their debut.

"no problem."

Nakajima Hiroshi agreed.

He doesn't care about the artists' scandals; the agency is just starting out and is really short-staffed.

Even if you fail on your path to becoming an artist, it's still good to come here and mentor others.

It is a way out for them, and also a boost for themselves.

Ok……

Kuroda Karito's side has also basically completed all the arrangements.

This performance is destined to be fraught with difficulties.

Now, he is going to visit the most important tool.

Akabane, Kenjiro, Endo Kenjiro.