Girl idols are meant to be exploited!

Taku Hoshikawa put away his phone with satisfaction and looked at Ai Mizuno who was standing in front of the camera and broadcasting live.

She was still wearing her hospital gown and bandages.

It’s not impossible for Taku Hoshikawa to use makeup to cover up the injuries on her body and let her return to her former radiant appearance.

But there is no need for that.

It is true that Mizuno Ai was injured; it is also true that she is still recuperating in bed, and there is no need to hide it.

It can even be said that showing these things can actually arouse more sympathy from the audience.

As long as her face is still there, even if it is "injured" or "sickly", it can make people feel pity for her.

——Just like "Slave Girl Sylvie".

As long as they are cute, no matter what attributes they have, they can all become "plus points".

During the live broadcast, Mizuno Ai did not hide the fact that she was seriously injured, nor did she hide the fact that she had a facial injury.

She just said that the injuries on her face were still there, and she was only covering them up with careful makeup.

"My body isn't fit for live streaming right now. I need at least a month to recover. But I really want to see you guys, even if it's just for a while..."

She forced herself to stand in front of the camera, with bandages still wrapped around her arms and neck, and the faintly visible scars made people feel uneasy.

Even though she tried her best to smile and stand straight, the hidden fatigue deep in her eyes could not be deceived.

Everyone felt very sorry for her. The gift special effects in the live broadcast room flashed like a meteor shower, and colorful light effects kept exploding on the screen. The screen was full of comments of support and heartache, as if to surround her completely.

However, these special effects did not make the director who was still in the office happy.

Because the more gifts there are, the better the live broadcast will be, and the higher the popularity of Mizuno Ai will be.

This is exactly the situation they least want to see.

Looking at the gloomy supervisor, the subordinates looked at each other and did not dare to speak easily.

One of the subordinates came up with an idea and cautiously suggested:

"Um... Director, what should we do? Should we send out the photo of Mizuno Ai in the hospital room?"

"If I just post the photo of her disfigured face without makeup, maybe it will spark some reaction..."

"Snapped!"

Before he could finish his words, the supervisor angrily threw the coffee cup to the ground next to him. The sound of the porcelain breaking scared everyone.

"Are you an idiot?! Only a few of us in the office are allowed to visit Mizuno Ai's hospital room! Not to mention her recent photos, only we can take them!"

He strode towards the subordinate, pointed at his nose, and growled, "What will others think if these photos get out? Wouldn't it prove that someone from our firm is behind this and can't stand her being okay?"

The meeting room was completely silent, and no one dared to speak.

“Besides, we’re a PR team!”

His voice was still aggressive. "Don't you know how to deal with this negative information? Photoshopping, slander, manipulation... We have plenty of ways to show these photos as fake, understand?!"

The supervisor was also out of control for a moment. When he calmed down, he looked at the employees below the stage who were all timid and at a loss. He rubbed his temples irritably and waved his hands impatiently.

"Okay, today's work is over, you can all leave."

The employees stood up as if they had been pardoned, quickly packed up their things and left the office, fearing that they would become punching bags if they stayed for another second.

At this point, the supervisor is powerless. All the negative information about Mizuno Ai has lost its effect under her great face.

There was nothing he could do.

After the employees left, the supervisor did not leave, but continued to watch Mizuno Ai's live broadcast in the office, staying at the last moment of work.

Then, while watching the live broadcast, he called and ordered takeout.

Now that things have come to this... let's eat first.

In the live broadcast room, Mizuno Ai chatted with the audience for more than ten minutes.

She smiled as she recounted her recent situation, avoiding the serious details of her injuries and downplaying the pain.

She tried hard to maintain a bright and cheerful atmosphere, not letting heavy emotions take over. But in front of the camera, her carelessly drooping eyelashes and slightly stiffened mouth corners occasionally revealed an indescribable sense of hardship and fatigue.

Every audience member can feel that what she has experienced is more than just trauma.

Everyone is giving out more gifts.

"Okay, I've said almost everything I need to say..."

She gently adjusted the hair by her ears and paused slightly, as if she was about to end.

The audience thought she was going to end the live broadcast, and some even started commenting on her, "Go to bed early." However, the next second, she suddenly raised her head and smiled brightly: "Next, I will sing and dance two more songs to thank all the viewers who are waiting for me in the live broadcast room."

Not only singing, but also singing and dancing! ?

The barrage of comments suddenly exploded, and surprise and worry instantly filled the entire screen, preventing her from jumping.

Facing everyone's concern, Mizuno Ai just smiled and said: "It's okay, I specially invited a master to help me with acupuncture and massage for today. Now my body has temporarily recovered a lot, and I can still move around a little."

As she spoke, she gently stood up, took two steps back, and came to a more spacious area in the live broadcast room.

That was a space specially set aside for dancing, and the lighting had been slightly adjusted accordingly. Warm-toned light shone on her body, outlining a soft silhouette for her.

Hasegawa, the agent standing by, was also well prepared. He pressed the play button at the right time, and the background music slowly sounded accompanied by a familiar melody.

Under the attention of everyone, Mizuno Ai began her singing and dancing performance.

She chose the same two songs as before.

That was a performance she failed to complete, and now, she wanted to personally put a perfect end to the stage that was forced to be interrupted.

Although the venue at this time was not a stage or a practice room, but just a small ward, she still concentrated on singing and dancing, facing the audience in the live broadcast room with a professional smile.

When she was dancing, her body was obviously not as light as usual. Everyone could see that she was slow after her illness, but no one said that she danced badly. Everyone was cheering for her.

At this moment, she is the only shining idol in this live broadcast room.

While she was live streaming, Takuya Hoshikawa quietly sent a message to the director he was familiar with.

"Director, you should be watching Mizuno Ai's live broadcast, right? Can you help me contact the organizers of this music festival? I need to discuss something with them in detail."

Chapter 214: The Zombie Girl is Severely Dependent.

When the director received the message from Taku Hoshikawa, Mizuno Ai's live broadcast room was indeed playing on the computer screen in front of him.

There have been endless rumors about Mizuno Ai these days, including "being frozen out", "contract torn", "giving up on herself", etc. No matter how busy he is, he can't help but keep an eye on her movements.

[Brother Xingchuan, what's wrong? Are you also watching Mizuno Ai's live broadcast now? ]

He asked in reply message.

What Taku Hoshikawa gave him back was a photo, a third-person perspective photo of Mizuno Ai live streaming in the ward.

Hoshikawa Taku followed up with another message: [I'm in Mizuno Ai's hospital room right now.]???

The director was so stunned that he almost dropped the phone in his hand.

He repeatedly compared the photos and live broadcast images, and made sure that the scenes and light and shadows in the live broadcast room were consistent with those in the photos. Only then did he have to believe what Taku Hoshikawa said.

Why did Taku Hoshikawa end up in Mizuno Ai's ward? Could it be that he was responsible for the lighting for this live broadcast?

But looking at this picture, the lighting arrangement is the most basic three-point layout of a live broadcast room, which is as standard as it can be. Why does he need to do it himself?

At this moment, he saw the first half of Hoshikawa Taku's sentence.

What are you looking for the organizer for?

The director asked curiously.

[I think the evidence I have should be able to help them gain an advantage at the negotiation table.]

The director sat up straight instantly, and his heartbeat involuntarily quickened.

The director couldn't help but take this news seriously. He quickly asked, "I can help you contact them. When would you like to meet with the organizer?"

[These evidences are time-sensitive. The sooner the better. Ideally, we can get in touch tonight or tomorrow.]

Although the director was not quite sure what Taku Hoshikawa wanted to ask the organizer, this certainty alone was enough for him to take it seriously immediately. He also believed that Taku Hoshikawa would not do anything without a purpose.

I'll arrange it right away.

The director quickly typed out a reply.

After getting a satisfactory answer, Hoshikawa Taku raised his head again and looked at Mizuno Ai in front of him.

At this point, her performance was over.

Her forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, which slid down her temples, soaking her hair and flowing along her neck into her collar.

Her breathing became noticeably faster, her chest rising and falling, and her cheeks flushed slightly, with the warmth and dampness from the jump.

Despite this, her face was still filled with a bright smile - not the kind of professional smile that she forced out for the camera, but a kind of satisfaction and joy that truly came from the bottom of her heart.

When applying makeup, Taku Hoshikawa considered the issue of waterproofness, so even if she was sweating profusely, her makeup did not fall off.

Mizuno Ai bent her waist slightly, her slender figure looked a little tired, but still upright.

She stood there, slightly bent over and took a breath for a while, wiped the sweat from her forehead with her slender fingers, then raised her head and looked at the camera.

"Hoo...Hoo...Everyone..."

She took two breaths and said in a hoarse but gentle voice, "Thank you... Really, thank you for always being with me."

"Today's live broadcast... that's it."

Her words were gentle, like a solemn farewell to this special night.

"Thank you so much for your patience, support, and concern... I will definitely work hard to get better."

She bowed slowly, her movements slow but sincere.

Then she looked up and smiled at the camera again.

"Good night, everyone."

She gently stretched out her fingers and made a heart gesture towards the camera, and then Hasegawa pressed the live broadcast end button in time.

The screen froze at the moment of her bright smile. The next second, the live screen slowly dimmed, but the barrage of comments continued to scroll rapidly, chasing her figure like a tide.

The ward was quiet for a moment, and the emotion she had just left behind still lingered in that silence.

Then, Miao Meng was the first to applaud enthusiastically, knowing the atmosphere very well: "Xiao Ai Ni is really great, your performance just now was so dazzling!"

Hasegawa also nodded approvingly while putting away the live broadcast equipment: "Xiao Ai'ai performed very well today. It seems that she was not affected by the injury at all."

"Hehe... This is all thanks to Mr. Xingchuan's help."

Mizuno Ai smiled embarrassedly, with a hint of cautious expectation in her eyes, and secretly looked at Hoshikawa Taku not far away.

Seeing that she also wanted his evaluation, Hoshikawa Taku chuckled and said in a calm and approving tone, "You performed very well. Both your emotions and your state exceeded my expectations. No wonder you are the captain of this idol group."

Mizuno Ai's eyes suddenly lit up, and a smile appeared on the corners of her mouth unconsciously. She felt like a child who had been affirmed, and her whole body became lighter.

Hasegawa, who was standing aside, watched this scene and felt a little sour in his heart.

I was the one who came here first...why did Xiao Ai start to care about his opinion?

However, she could understand Mizuno Ai's feelings. If when she was at her lowest point, there was such a person of the opposite sex by her side, giving her the help and care she needed most, she might be moved unconsciously.

Wait... Could it be that Xiao Ai is really moved?

Hasegawa was suddenly stunned and shocked.

No way—she’s an idol!

But soon, she couldn't help but laugh bitterly at herself.

Even if Xiao Ai still wants to be an idol, the agency may not allow it.

Just at this moment, Hasegawa's cell phone suddenly rang, and the abrupt ringtone broke the silence in the room.

She glanced down at the screen, her mild expression instantly froze. The call that popped up on the screen was from her immediate superior.

She took a breath and picked up the phone.

An impatient and angry male voice immediately came from the other end of the phone, speaking very quickly, leaving her almost no time to respond.

She suppressed her emotions and responded in a restrained tone, but as the other party's tone became more aggressive, her expression gradually darkened, and her originally gentle eyebrows were filled with gloom.

When she hung up the phone, she found that Taku Hoshikawa was looking at her.