Girl idols are meant to be exploited!

"But I didn't have time. So, when I stumbled upon Pochi as the guitar hero, I contacted her parents behind her back and signed her."

"Originally... I was planning to wait until everyone in the band signed contracts, or until we became closer, and then find a chance to tell you in person."

"I didn't expect... Hiroi was the first to let the cat out of the bag."

When Hoshikawa Taku said the first sentence, Ijichi Hoshige was stunned and didn't listen to any of the words that followed.

"How much do you owe? One billion yen? And you have to pay it back within a year!?"

She suddenly raised her head and looked at Taku Hoshikawa in disbelief, her eyes full of shock.

The total annual turnover of her Livehouse is less than 40 million yen. If the rent, labor, water, electricity, and various equipment maintenance are deducted, she only gets about 4 to 5 million yen in income in a year.

This is assuming all performances go smoothly.

She was making losses in the first two years of her business and finally managed to make some progress.

Taku Hoshikawa actually has to pay back 1 billion within a year?

If there were a big-name star like Kasumi Arimura in Taku Hoshikawa's agency, he might be able to earn 200 to 300 million yen a year, but the most famous one under Taku Hoshikawa is probably "Guitar Hero".

Even if Pochi's promotional activities are fully implemented, I don't know if it can earn 300 to 400 million yen a year.

It is simply a fantasy for him to earn 1 billion yuan within a year.

Looking at her reaction, Taku Hoshikawa shrugged with a wry smile, looking somewhat helpless.

"I know it's unlikely, but I have to give it a try anyway. Even if I don't achieve my goal, the worst that can happen is that I can sell the building to pay off the debt, and I won't be left with any debt."

"However, I don't want the Xingchuan Office brand to disappear when it comes to my generation, so... I still want to work harder."

Hoshikawa Taku said this, looking up at Ijichi Hoshige.

"Now you know, right? I'm not the high-and-mighty rich second-generation you thought I was. I'm just an ordinary person who looks good, but is actually struggling in the mire. Maybe in a year, I will have nothing."

He said this with a self-deprecating smile.

"So, you don't need to feel that you are not worthy of me. I should be the one who feels ashamed."

"If you think someone like me, who doesn't even have any savings, isn't worthy of your trust... I understand. It wouldn't be bad if we could just be ordinary friends again."

Naturally, what Taku Hoshikawa said was also a line of speech that he had thought of in advance.

It is true that Taku Hoshikawa owes 10 billion yen in debt, but he never worries that he will not be able to pay back the money.

Even if none of the girls in the bands he signed became popular, Hoshikawa Taku would be able to earn 1 billion just by relying on the "protein/powder formula" he obtained, not to mention the various professional skills given to him by the system.

What he said was just "playing the victim".

It's like the boss of a large company who is clearly making a lot of money, just not as much as last year, and then starts crying and saying "the company can't continue operating" and "I provided jobs for everyone for my dream but ended up losing money". His purpose is to make his employees sympathize with him and thus "voluntarily take a pay cut".

The purpose of what Taku Hoshikawa said was the same, which was to gain sympathy from others by "selling misery".

And the effect was extremely significant—there was already a look of emotion in Yidizhi Xingge's eyes.

The next moment, she suddenly held Hoshikawa Taku's hand tightly.

"Don't say that!"

Her voice trembled slightly, but it was filled with a moving firmness.

"I like you, but not because of your wealth or background. If you were truly penniless, it would actually make me feel relieved... because I wouldn't have to feel that 'inequality' between us anymore."

She looked frankly at Hoshikawa Taku, her eyes reflecting the sunlight and his slightly stunned face.

"It doesn't matter even if you have nothing, I will still be by your side."

Chapter 234: Do you mind if your boyfriend is in the same room with someone of the opposite sex?

Ichichi Hoshige's words were tantamount to a confession.

Even though Hoshikawa Taku had already anticipated in his mind that she might say something similar, when he actually heard it, he still couldn't help but feel a shock in his heart, as if something soft and hot was slowly spreading in his chest.

"Xingge...what you mean by this is, are you willing to be my girlfriend? Even if I'm not what you imagined?"

Xingge took a deep breath and nodded vigorously.

"What I want is you just like this, no matter if you have money or any special aura."

"Xingchuan, let's date!"

Although her cheeks were already flushed, her eyes were particularly firm, as if she had poured all her courage into this sentence.

Hoshikawa Taku was stunned for a moment, then slowly raised his other hand and gently held her hand.

The warmth of my palm brought a genuine response, as well as a sense of peace I had never felt before.

The sun was shining brightly outside the coffee shop window, and the warmth poured in through the glass, slanting down on the two people's clasped fingertips.

"I have been waiting for this sentence for a long time."

Hoshikawa Taku said in a low voice.

"So from now on... we are a couple?"

Xingge's voice was so soft that it was almost inaudible, her face flushed again, and she confirmed cautiously with a hint of shyness and anticipation.

"Yes."

Hoshikawa Taku smiled and nodded, his eyes gentle, "Now you are my official girlfriend, in the future... please give me your guidance."

"Well...please give me your guidance."

Xingge responded in a low voice, the blush on her face lingering for a long time, but her hand did not break free again. Instead, it tightened slightly. The slight force from her fingertips seemed to confirm this precious new relationship.

The two of them just looked at each other quietly, no one said a word.

After a moment, Xingchuan Taku reminded: "Okay, call Hongxia. She might still be at home anxiously waiting for your news."

"Ah."

Yidizhi Xingge responded softly, and just as she took out her cell phone, her fingers paused on the screen. She thought for a moment, then slowly put the phone down.

"I think... even if we are dating, our relationship should be kept secret for the time being and not told to anyone else."

She said, choosing her tone.

Hoshikawa Taku was slightly stunned. He had not expected her to say that. He was already prepared to make their relationship public.

"Why? Are you still feeling shy?"

"It's not a matter of being shy or not. I just don't want you to waste your extra energy on me."

Yidizhi Xingge shook her head and explained seriously, "You want to make 1 billion in a year, right? Then you have to devote all your attention and time to your work. Your job will require you to interact with many women, so being single is more suitable; they will be more likely to trust you."

"There's not much I can do for you, and I certainly can't disrupt your rhythm just because of this relationship."

"I don't need your company, nor do I need holiday gifts. You can focus on your career, and I will silently support you from behind. If you are tired, want to rest, or want comfort, you can come to me at any time."

A gentle smile appeared on her lips. After a pause, she continued, "Even if you don't achieve this goal in the end, you still have my support. You can open a livehouse with me when the time comes..."

Hoshikawa Taku's eyes moved slightly.

Ichichi Hoshige's words really touched him.

Ming Ming Ge had just agreed to date him, and she immediately put herself in the role of a girlfriend, starting to think about him and wanting to share his worries.

Where can I find a girlfriend like this?

Hoshikawa Taku felt that he had made the right choice. As expected... Ijichi Hoshika was the most suitable girlfriend for him right now.

It was so great to be able to hang out with her.

Hoshikawa Taku hid his inner turmoil and jokingly said, "You said you wanted me to open a livehouse with you. Do you want me to be your gigolo?"

"Why, don't you want to?"

Xingge asked back, a sly smile on her lips, "You can be a lighting technician then. I'll pay you a salary every month. If you ever make me angry, I'll severely deduct your salary so that you can't leave me."

"That sounds good. However, I still hope that Xingchuan Agency can continue to operate, and then you can come to our company and become the boss lady, and then... if you don't like any of your artists, you can deduct their wages."

"Take Hiroi Kikuri for example. Even if you dock her salary, I will support it with both hands."

Hoshikawa Taku joked.

After hearing this, Ichichi Xingge couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Kiri... Speaking of Kikuri, she really should have her salary docked. She clearly agreed not to be late or leave early when she comes to work here, but she didn't show up the whole day today."

"She won't be coming anymore. She's already agreed to join my firm."

Hoshikawa Taku said with a smile.

"Huh? When did she decide to join?"

Xingge said in surprise.

"Just last night, after she let the cat out of the bag. Actually, she and I signed a confidentiality agreement..."

Taku Hoshikawa told the story about the confidentiality agreement signed between Hiroi and himself, especially when he mentioned the three million yuan penalty for breach of contract. Xingge opened her eyes wide and smacked her lips in surprise.

"There's actually a three million yuan penalty for breach of contract. No wonder she ran so fast last night..."

Xingge sighed, a gloating smile on her face, "You deserved it for hiding it from me for so long."

Xingchuan Taku took the opportunity to say, "By the way, Xingge, since I want to help Guangjing quit drinking, I agreed to let her stay in my guest room so that I can supervise her more easily. You don't mind, right?"

Ichichi Xingge was subconsciously startled.

She felt a little uneasy when she saw her boyfriend, with whom she had just recently established a relationship, was about to stay in the same room with another woman, even if the reason was "supervision".

But then she changed her mind and realized that the fact that Taku Hoshikawa told her such a thing and asked for her opinion showed that he was honest enough and respected her enough.

Trust is the most basic thing in a relationship between two people.

Since he respects my ideas so much, how can I not trust and support him?

As the manager of an idol agency, he will definitely come into contact with many female artists in the future because of his work. If he becomes jealous for no reason, he would be too petty.

Hoshikawa Taku wouldn't like himself like that either.

Even if he and another person of the opposite sex were staying in a couple's hotel with only one king-size bed room, she had to believe that they were just eating, drinking and playing games.

Well...she actually couldn't be that open-minded.

However, for her familiar friend Kikuri Hiroi, she is still willing to give the two of them enough trust.

After pondering for a long time, she slowly said: "It's okay, I don't mind. If you can supervise that girl Ju Li, I'll feel at ease. She is like my sister, and I don't want to see her die young from alcoholism."

After a pause, she added in a serious tone, "So... Xingchuan, you have to treat her like a younger sister like Hongxia. Don't do anything that crosses the line, okay?"

Hoshikawa Taku looked at her slightly angry face as she approached him, and was stunned. Hong Xia's childish face involuntarily appeared in his mind.

"Well, I won't do anything that crosses the line with Hong Xia..."

He spoke subconsciously.

"I'm talking about Kikuri! Not Nijiga!"

Yidizhi Xingge rolled her eyes, reached out and poked him lightly, her face full of doting and smile amidst her anger, "Are you listening carefully?"

"I've heard it, I've heard it... Don't worry, I will never take the initiative."

Hoshikawa Taku swore while holding her finger.

Well, I just won’t take the initiative.

But...if it's "passive", then there's no problem, right?

Chapter 235: Hiroi Kikuri indulges in lust again.

After Hongxia came back from the cafe, she stayed at home and practiced drums.

However, her heart was no longer in the rhythm. It was a basic beat that she was familiar with, but she kept hitting it wrong, and the rhythm was a mess.

She simply stopped practicing, placed her hands on the edge of the drum set in a somewhat dejected manner, and stared at the ceiling with empty eyes.

"How are they doing...? There's no news for so long..."

Can they still reconcile?

Or will we miss it and never be able to go back to the past?

Time passed silently. I don’t know how long it had been, when suddenly a light “click” sound came from the direction of the living room - the door opened.