People are in animation, but they can connect to reality

Asagi nodded. He understood this sort of thing. Follower growth would eventually reach a threshold, but Asagi didn't think MY ALL's threshold would be 10, but much later. Besides all that, Asagi heard something even more interesting: Diamond Star had fewer than 3 followers, which didn't sound high.

"So our 10 followers are roughly equivalent to 3 Diamond Stars?"

Miura Shiomi sighed and glanced at Asagi.

"I knew you'd say that. That's because you haven't been paying attention to Diamond Star recently. They're a band that filled 1000 seats. The Budokan only has a little over 1 seats. If they can usually sell 5000 tickets, they're basically in. Let me explain more about it. Every fan is different. How much you understand is up to you."

Asagi understands the differences between fans. Miura Shiomi seems to be saying that most of Diamond Star's fans are offline and have a strong paying ability. Online fans, on the other hand, can easily follow and access videos. Online fans are limited by time, space, and loyalty, resulting in a very low conversion rate.

This also explains why Rupa and Xiaozhi's Red Ginger have 2 followers but still live a hard life as a part-time worker.

While Asagi was thinking, Miura Shiomi stood up and prepared to leave. She looked at the time. MMK and the others' performance was about to begin. She had already talked with the child in front of her for so long, it was time to end the topic.

Asagi stopped Miura Shiomi who wanted to get up and decided to dig a hole.

"Please wait a moment, Ms. Miura. If we can complete the 10 fans project before the end of summer vacation, can I invite Ms. Miura to join us?"

Anyone would be tempted to fall into this kind of trap. As long as Miura Shiomi jumps out, Asagi will have a new opportunity.

Miura Shiomi did not answer Asagi's words, but asked,

"You're still in high school, right?"

"Ah."

"That's great, high school student. I hope you can finish high school well."

"Ms. Miura, couldn't finish reading?" Asagi asked.

Miura Shiomi's eyes suddenly dropped, and silence followed. No way, Miura Shiomi also dropped out of school? You two are exactly the same...

"Ms. Miura, we sincerely hope that you can join the MY ALL team. Could you please reconsider?"

"Confidence is a good thing, but arrogance is not. Wait until you get 10 followers."

As Miura Shiomi said, 10 fans is insulated from most bands. Similarly, Miura Shiomi did not accept Asagi's bet because it would not benefit Miura Shiomi in any way.

On the contrary, Miura Shiomi did not completely reject Asagi. What she said was that she would wait until he got 10 followers, and there was no time limit.

Asagi believes that according to Miura Shiomi's understanding, it will take MY ALL one or two years to reach 10 fans at this rate. This time is enough for Miura Shiomi to see the future of MY ALL clearly.

Then, she won’t lose money on her bet.

The same applies to rejecting the bet. Miura Shiomi doesn't want to break up with MY ALL. However, MY ALL isn't enough to capture Miura Shiomi right now. Even with MMK, it's still not enough.

I guess this is the cunning of adults.

Miura Shiomi neither refused nor agreed, she stood up, paid the bill and left the cafe. Asagi certainly didn't want to end it like this, because he didn't make any progress.

Asagi raised his hand to pay the bill immediately and then trotted after Miura Shiomi.

"Please wait a moment. I'm leaving with Ms. Miura."

As they walked along the street, Miura Shiomi switched back from her work mode, and in an instant, Asagi felt that Miura Shiomi's image and aura had changed a lot. Obviously, her appearance hadn't changed much.

"Miura-san's lifestyle and work style are quite different."

Asagi sighed.

"Really? Really big?"

Miura Shiomi turned her head and blinked.

"Ms. Miura right now feels like a very gentle older sister. You won't feel pressured when you're with her. But just now, she gave off the air of a cold, professional elite. Everything she did was so rational, it felt suffocating."

"Oh, that's how it is!"

Chapter 97 Worthless

"When did Ms. Miura start paying attention to MMK?"

Walking on the street, Asagi looked at Miura Shiomi's back and felt a little bored, so he asked about the relationship between Miura Shiomi and MMK. All of this was done to get closer.

Miura Shiomi did not look back, nor did she stop. As she walked, she recalled the time when she met MMK. She thought about it, and the figure of MMK emerged in her mind.

"About a year ago, I met MMK at a live performance. Her music is very unique, with a very rebellious feel, as if she lives only for herself. I fell in love with her at first sight."

At that time, Shiomi Miura was not yet a professional agent. She was more like a scout, responsible for finding valuable bands for the company, that is, poaching people.

"It's just a pity that Miss MMK had already signed with another agency by then."

Miura Shiomi's voice softened with regret. If only I had met MMK earlier, it would have been wonderful. Who knows, maybe I could have become MMK's manager.

"? Didn't you look for MMK after she left the agency?"

Asagi asked subconsciously. If MMK already had an agency when Miura Shiomi met him, then wouldn't MMK be single when he left Diamond Star?

"??? Ms. Miura suddenly fell silent again. Is it because she's having trouble speaking?"

But Miura Shiomi was silent again, and the atmosphere was the same as before in the cafe. Asagi once again realized that he seemed to be dancing in a minefield.

Miura Shiomi looked into the distance to ease her mood.

"Not really, it's just that if I say it out loud I'll be disliked."

“Because MMK has no commercial value?”

Miura Shiomi suddenly froze, frozen in place. Asagi was right again.

"It's not Ms. Miura's fault. No one will buy a product without value. Ms. Miura's judgment is very reasonable."

"Thank you for your understanding." Miura Shiomi breathed a sigh of relief.

"On the contrary, I admire Miss Miura even more. A very qualified professional agent. I really want her."

"You talk like I'm a commodity." Miura Shiomi was amused by Asagi, and the atmosphere became gentle.

"It would be great if it was."

"?"

"Ms. Miura, just name your own price, and I'll pool the money to buy it."

"Hahaha, it's really fun chatting with you. I haven't felt this relaxed in a long time. But people like me are not worth much."

"Ms. Miura shouldn't belittle yourself. Perhaps, Ms. Miura's value is far beyond your imagination, but no one has discovered it."

"Hahahaha, even though you're lying to me, I'm still very happy."

After exchanging contact information with Miura Shiomi, Asagi returned to the live venue with her. Outside, the store manager was still sitting at the front desk, staring out at the street. He sat there like a stone statue guarding the gate.

"Hey, uncle,"

"came back?"

Asagi nodded. The store manager turned to look at Miura Shiomi and then back at Asagi, a strange smile spreading across his face.

"It's almost MMK and the others' turn. There's still time to go in now."

After entering the backstage, Miura Shiomi found a seat near the back. In front of her, many people danced to the rock beat. But Miura Shiomi was a professional manager after all, and even in her personal life, this job didn't allow her to indulge herself as freely as before.

Now, Shiomi Miura looks at the bands on the stage more from the perspective of a professional agent.

Inside, there were obviously more people this time than last time, making it seem a bit crowded. However, there was still plenty of space in the back, as everyone wanted to get to the front.

Asagi and Miura Shiomi separated and found a place to stay. His mind was not on the music on the stage, but on the conversation he had just had with Miura Shiomi.

As Shiomi Miura said, fan numbers won't increase indefinitely; they'll eventually stagnate or even decline. And reaching 10 fans isn't something you can achieve solely through live performances. The primary audience still relies on online engagement.

"By the way, where are Nagasaki Suyo and the others?"

Asagi thought of Nagasaki Motoyo. Her MY GO and MMK's MY ALL, should they collaborate? An offline, in-person collaboration. Oh, no, Nagasaki Motoyo is planning to change her band name back to CRYCHIC. I wonder how far along Nagasaki Motoyo's plans are now.

Two bands working together is always better than just one. Furthermore, MMK and Nagasaki Suyo and the others don't clash. MMK is a professional band, aiming for a Budokan. Nagasaki Suyo and the others' band is still a recreational band, a pastime for high school students, focusing on enriching their extracurricular lives and personal interests.

Asagi walked around the inner court, looking for Nagasaki Suyo and the others. Nagasaki Suyo and Takamatsu Deng and the others had very different styles from the audience here, and their personalities were not like the other audiences who jumped and danced and were completely rock and roll.

Therefore, Asagi concluded that Nagasaki and the others would not be standing in the crowd. Asagi followed the edge of the inner court, moving slowly towards the end of the crowd. Finally, in a corner of the room, Asagi saw the figures of Nagasaki and the others.

Due to the large number of people in the backfield, Nagasaki Suyo and the others were forced to huddle in a corner. Shiina Riki stood at the front, protecting Takamatsu Deng behind him, and did his best to push away the people who were crowding in from the front.

"Su Shi, this way."

Asagi squeezed past while calling Nagasaki Suyo's name. Nagasaki Suyo heard someone calling her and looked for her in the crowd, and soon they saw Asagi.

"Ah, why is it you?"

Shiina Riki was the first to step forward and separate Asagi. Asagi was also helpless about this. Shiina Riki had treated him badly last time. Although this time it was much more relaxed, unlike last time when he was cornered and forced.

"I saw you guys here, so I came over."

Asagi explained that he had no intention of getting entangled with Shiina Riki, he just came to see Nagasaki Suyo and discuss his ideas with her.

"Inoue-san, you're here too."

Takamatsu Deng leaned over and looked at Asagi in a low voice. She looked so weak and small, making people want to protect and pamper her.

"Hey, Deng-san."

Asagi greeted with a smile.

"this is for you."

Takamatsu handed over a piece of paper. Asagi took it with suspicion, and then Guangguang saw that what Takamatsu handed over was an admission ticket.

"We are also going to have a live show tomorrow, so,"

"I'll be there."

Chapter 98 Let’s have dinner together

Yes, he will go, no doubt about it.

Asagi looked down at the time. MMK and the others were about to go on stage, and he was looking forward to Nina's debut. Under the gaze of Nagasaki Suyo and the others, Asagi slowly stepped back, making room.

Nina is a rather shy child, and Asagi is looking forward to Nina's first live performance in front of so many audiences.

He only needed the last spot. He wasn't just standing there to watch MMK and the others perform, but more importantly, to see the audience. In Asagi's eyes, the audience's performance was more important than MMK and the others' performance to make him happy.

If Nina can be recognized by everyone, then Asagi is determined to persuade Nina to stop thinking about the college entrance examination and not do things she doesn't like. She just needs to concentrate on doing things she likes.

Asagi can help her shoulder the responsibility of her future.

"I won't disturb you anymore."

Asagi smiled and said goodbye to Takamatsu and the others. Originally, Asagi had wanted to confirm Suyo's plans with her, but MMK and the others were about to perform, and Shiina Riki and the others were also there, so it wasn't easy for Asagi to find a chance to talk to Suyo alone. So, Asagi decided to find another opportunity to talk to Suyo. He wasn't in a rush.

Asagi had just left when he heard a voice calling him from behind. Turning back, he saw Nagasaki Suyo jogging after him.

Today, Nagasaki Suyo is dressed almost the same as the last time she attended Toyokawa Shoko's live. Wearing a fashionable outfit, Suyo looks much more charming and beautiful than usual.

"You have something to ask me?"

Nagasaki Suyo paused. She looked at Asagi with a questioning look on her face.

Her eyes were fixed on Asagi's face, as if she was trying to find any changes in Asagi's body. Her glittering pupils kept turning. She tilted her head, and gently pressed her right finger to her lips, as if she was thinking.

When people are trying to hide something or lie, their facial expressions will show subtle changes. These micro-expressions are difficult to control, like a conditioned reflex. So Nagasaki Suyo also wanted to see something from Asagi's face.

"Yes, a little, but it's not important." Asagi replied.

Nagasaki Suyo said "Oh" with a little lost look, but her eyes lit up again in an instant, and her expression suddenly became lively and cute.

"By the way, I have something else I want to ask you. I want to introduce 486 to Xiao Deng, Aine and the others. But I don't know how to start."

Nagasaki Suyo hesitated and looked a little embarrassed.

"What is Su Shi worried about?" asked Asagi.

Nagasaki Suyo was briefly taken aback by Asagi's direct address, but quickly accepted it. This time, she didn't react with disgust, complaint, or resistance like before. She simply glanced at Asagi in surprise, but Asagi's expression remained unchanged, as if calling her name was like calling a close friend a kitten or puppy. There was no panic or nervousness.

You know, between boys and girls, calling each other by their names is not a trivial matter. Even when Chihaya Aine directly called Nagasaki Suyo by her name, Nagasaki Suyo would be surprised and frightened.

This kind of thing can only be done by people who are very familiar and trusted.

Nagasaki Suyo quickly adjusted her mood and said with a look of help,

"I was a little worried that 486 would be angry, so I took the initiative to introduce her. I was a little scared, afraid that I would do something unnecessary because of my one-sided feelings and make her dislike me."

Was it Toyokawa Shoko's fault? Asagi looked at Nagasaki Suyo and sighed. Was it because Toyokawa Shoko's incident had cast a shadow over Nagasaki Suyo's heart? Was she afraid that something similar to Toyokawa Shoko would happen to her other friends?