Girl idols are meant to be exploited!

Rencai's cheeks flushed slightly, and she said stubbornly, "I'm ready! I can go out and work on my own anytime!"

In the original anime, Nina was able to find a job at Yoshinoya thanks to the recommendations of Satoshi and Lupa.

Now she just hangs out with An Hesuba and Momoka, and has not yet broken off relations with her family.

Hoshikawa Taku rubbed her head and said with a smile: "You have become a professional musician, so don't think about working to supplement your living expenses. After you sign the contract, the monthly salary will be enough for you to live on."

"Maybe in two years, your income will be higher than your parents' combined."

"However, in the early stages, when your fame hasn't yet developed, your salary might be a little lower."

Hoshikawa Taku said this in advance so that they could be mentally prepared.

"It doesn't matter, as long as it's enough to live!"

Rencai has not yet realized the importance of "money", she wants to realize her dream more.

Not only can she practice for free, but she can also get enough living expenses, which makes her very satisfied.

The same goes for Taoxiang. She doesn't care much about money, otherwise she wouldn't have chosen to leave her previous firm.

As for An Hesuba, there is no need to mention this rich woman. The salary she will get by then may not even be enough for her monthly taxi fare.

Taku Hoshikawa looked at the two "dream chasers" in front of him, with a slight smile on his face.

Dream chasers are good, he likes dream chasers.

However, because of this, there is more room for "optimization" in their contracts...

Chapter 184: The Contrast Between An and Subaru

The afterglow of the setting sun fell on the gate of the arts school. After a day's classes, An Hesuba and several classmates walked side by side, with their heads slightly tilted and a decent and polite smile on their faces.

Her long hair was combed neatly and hung loosely on her shoulders. As the breeze blew by, she subconsciously raised her hand and gently hooked a strand of hair behind her ear. Her movements were so elegant that they seemed to be from a movie.

"Sakura-san, your performance today was truly amazing. It was completely professional-level."

An He Subaru praised the girl beside him in a gentle tone with a hint of sincerity.

The girl who was praised waved her hand shyly, with a flattered look on her face.

"No, Subaru, your acting is truly superb. When you were acting as the murderer choking me, the teacher was shocked and said you didn't look like you were acting."

An Hesuba raised his hand to cover his lips and chuckled, "Oh, I just learned from watching movies. I've never been rough with anyone before, and I don't know how to control my strength. I'm sorry if I scared you."

Her tone was gentle, with the dignity and reserve that only a young lady could have.

She maintained perfect posture, with her hands folded naturally in front of her, nodding from time to time in response to her classmates' topics.

Every smile and nod is as precise as a designed script, without a single unnecessary expression, and every gesture reveals refinement and composure.

Until An and Subaru accidentally caught a glimpse of three people sitting at the door - Hoshikawa Taku, Kawahara Momoka and Ii Serina.

The three of them had obviously come specially to see her and were sitting in the rest area near the door waiting.

Momoka and Hoshikawa Taku were talking in low voices, while Nina was looking around with a bored look on her face.

Just then, Nina's eyes met hers.

"Subaru, here, here!"

The moment Nina saw her, her eyes lit up and she waved excitedly to Ann and Subaru.

The smile on An and Subaru's face froze instantly.

Why did the three of them come to the school to find me without even notifying me in advance?

"Eh? Subaru, those three are your friends, right? I remember that girl coming here before..."

One of the students tilted his head and looked curiously at Jing Qinrenna who was greeting him.

"Yes, they are all my friends. They must have something to ask me. I'll leave first..."

An He Subaru still maintained a warm smile, but her tone was already hurried and her pace had quietly quickened.

While saying goodbye politely to her classmates, she quickly walked towards Hoshikawa Taku and the others, her steps impatient, as if if she delayed for another second, Nina would say something that would make her socially unlucky.

"Why are you guys here?!"

As soon as they reached the three of them, An He Subaru immediately lowered his voice and glared at Nina, "Didn't I tell you? If my grandma finds out that you and I are forming a band, it's all over. If you're looking for me, please let me know in advance!"

There was a hint of anxiety and dissatisfaction in An Hesuba's voice, which was completely different from the gentle and dignified manner he had just shown in front of his classmates.

The corners of his mouth, which had just been smiling, were now pursed into a straight line in impatience, and his eyes were full of blame for their uninvited visit.

"What's the big deal? Didn't we meet your grandma? Didn't we just get away with it?"

Nina shrugged nonchalantly, and even smiled and waved at Ann and Subaru's classmates, acting as if she was just visiting.

An Hesuba's brows furrowed, the corners of his mouth twitched, and he said helplessly, "Do you think my grandmother was really fooled? She just pretended to be confused and didn't want to point it out!"

An Hesuba was about to lose her temper. She subconsciously looked back at the classmates behind her, afraid that they were still looking at her. She took a deep breath and tried to calm her expression.

Finally, she suppressed her emotions and said in a low voice: "This is not a place to chat, let's go out first!"

She quickly left the school gate with the three of them, crossed the street, and found a family restaurant to sit down.

As soon as she sat down, An Hesuba immediately threw off the arrogant attitude she maintained at school, casually threw her coat on the back of the chair, leaned lazily in the chair, frowned slightly, raised her hand to rub her temple, and her face was full of impatience.

"Haaa...you guys really don't care about me at all?"

She picked up her fork and stabbed the omelet rice on her plate, as if venting her frustration. "My classmates all treat me like a little girl. If they knew I was in a band, how would I survive in school?"

Her tone was completely different from the elegance and dignity just now. It was full of obvious complaints and complaints. The corners of her mouth were even slightly turned down. She looked like she had been betrayed by her good friend.

"Didn't you already show up at the festival? Didn't your friends notice?"

Momoka asked.

An He Subaru rolled his eyes. "I'm just a drummer. I'm not very conspicuous on stage. Even if someone asks me, I can just fool around a little and get away with it. Besides..."

She paused and said, "The Mizuno Ai incident happened at the music festival, and now everyone is talking about her."

This matter is a hot topic on the Internet, and it is even more of a focus of discussion in art schools that train professional actors.

When this matter was mentioned, both Rencai and Momoka's faces became a little gloomy.

Recalling the scene they witnessed last night, their mood suddenly became bad.

To lighten the mood, Hoshikawa Taku joked with a smile, "Subaru, you always act like a big lady in front of your classmates? You're completely different from your usual self."

An He Subaru is actually a very lively girl, and she can make some exaggerated cute expressions. Once you get to know her, you will find that she has nothing to do with the word "noble and elegant", she just looks like that.

"do not talk……"

An Hesuba held his forehead with his hand, a look of despair on his face. "My grandma always told me to be careful with my manners. Many teachers in this school are her acquaintances. If I reveal my true nature, she will find out soon."

Rencai picked up a piece of fried chicken and put it in her mouth without any guilt, and said vaguely: "Your grandma will find out sooner or later anyway, so you might as well get used to it sooner and let your grandma recognize your true nature."

"I don't want to get used to it sooner!!"

An He Subaru glared at her angrily. "Even a bad kid who smokes, drinks, skips school, and plays nice in front of the elders will still pretend to be a good girl. Do you want your elders to know that you are rebellious and uneducated?"

Chapter 185: Veteran actors in the entertainment industry.

Even bad kids would pretend to be well-behaved and sensible in front of their parents, but Rencai was fed up with the red tape and she no longer pretended.

"So what if you know?"

Rencai snorted and said disapprovingly, "This is the real me. Even if it's my father, if I disagree with his opinion, I will argue with him to his face!"

An He Subaru placed his head against Renai's and sneered, "That sounds nice, but if you had the guts, tell your father in person that you've stopped attending cram school and started pursuing music full-time—but haven't you been hiding it?"

"This one……"

Renai's face suddenly turned awkward.

Although she said she didn't agree, she was actually very worried that her father would find out about it, so she never dared to tell her family.

"Look, you, a rebellious kid who dares to confront everyone, are afraid to confess to your father. So it's normal for me to be afraid to tell my grandma about this, right?"

Seeing that the little girl was speechless, An Hesuba did not feel happy at all.

She sighed and sat down, her eyes flickering, her fingertips unconsciously stirring the food on the plate, as if she was caught up in some complicated mood.

Subaru Anhe's grandmother is Tendo Anhe, a popular artist who debuted in the Showa era and is a veteran actor who is still active in the entertainment industry.

After she became famous, she was busy with work and rarely went home, which alienated her family. As a result, her daughter did not like her work and did not inherit her acting career.

An He Subaru didn't want to make his grandmother sad, so he said that he also wanted to act, and with his grandmother's arrangement, he entered an arts school to lay the foundation for becoming an actor.

However, now, An and Subaru realize that they prefer to stand on the stage and perform with the band in front of a living audience rather than acting in front of the camera, so they formed a band with Momoka, Nina and others without telling their grandmother.

She herself was also worried and struggling about which path to choose.

"Even though I don't want to be an actor, I still want to work hard just to see my grandma smile."

An Hesuba murmured, "Grandma has invested so much effort in raising me, I don't want her to think that her efforts were in vain..."

Hearing this, Taoxiang looked into her eyes and said in a deep voice, "Xiao Subaru, so you don't plan to be a professional musician anymore, but want to pursue a career as an actor?"

If An and Subaru really choose to be actors, Momoka will respect Subaru's decision, but she still hopes to debut with An and Subaru.

Upon hearing this, An Hesuba gently pressed his fingers against his temples and slowly shook his head.

"I didn't say I was giving up on forming a band...it's just that right now, I really can't confess to my grandma."

There was a hint of fatigue and hesitation in her voice. Her fingertips stroked the edge of the cutlery and her eyes wandered around the table, as if searching for the right words.

Finally, she slowly raised her head and looked at Xingchuan Taku with complicated eyes, as if she had finally made up her mind and spoke:

"Mr. Xingchuan, I know why you came here today. You want me to sign a contract with your agency, right? I really want to sign a contract, but I really can't agree to it."

"My grandma is so old. What if she can't accept it and gets seriously ill from anger? I also have to consider her health..."

Her eyes flickered slightly, with a hint of unspeakable guilt.

It’s not that An and Subaru lack the courage to confess, but they have given it more thought.

Her grandmother was old, and she didn't dare to gamble. She was afraid that this sudden change would be a heavy blow to her grandmother.

Hoshikawa Taku sighed softly, leaned back in his chair, tapped the table with his fingers, and looked at her helplessly.

"I say...did you misunderstand something?"

"Misunderstand?"

An He Subaru was startled and looked up at him.

Hoshikawa Taku stretched out his finger in front of her.

"First of all, I'm signing you to an artist contract. I'm not just asking you to be a drummer in a band. If you're willing, I'll also get you roles in various variety shows, movies, and TV series. Some of these opportunities will allow you to showcase your acting talent."

"Secondly, you said you were worried your grandmother would be disappointed that you didn't become an actor. You don't have to worry about that. There are many artists who are both singers and actors."

Hoshikawa Taku uses "Sumimi" as an example.

"Do you know Sumimi's Junda Mana? She's not only a singer, but also an actress. She's appeared in stage plays and TV dramas, and often appears on variety shows. Every path is developing rapidly."

Hoshikawa Taku said confidently: "Just tell your grandma that in addition to being an actor, you also want to be a drummer. I think your grandma should support your hobby."

"What you need to worry about is...whether your grandmother is willing to let you sign with my firm."

"Your grandmother has planned a path for you to enter the entertainment industry. She's most likely also chosen the agency you'll join in the future. If you can't convince her, then everything will be in vain."

An and Subaru were stunned for a long time.

Hoshikawa Taku's words gave her great inspiration. She had never thought in this direction before.

She originally had only two options in her mind - either to pursue a career as an actor, or to give up her dream of becoming an actor and devote herself completely to music.

But now after hearing what Hoshikawa Taku said, she can definitely do both!

What she really needs to decide is not "actor" or "drummer", two non-conflicting professions, but which agency she should sign with in the future.

She began to think seriously, and Hoshikawa Taku did not disturb her. Momoka even reached out and covered Nina's mouth to prevent her from interrupting An and Subaru's thoughts.

Nina's eyes widened, and she struggled a bit, but finally gave up.

The whole table fell into silence for a moment.

After a while, An He Subaru finally raised his head with a determined look in his eyes.

She took a deep breath and then slowly said: "Mr. Xingchuan, I would like to join your firm..."