Girl idols are meant to be exploited!

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"Sure!"

The next moment, the system prompt sound came as expected.

[Complete the mission 'Shoko Toyokawa's Debut' and receive a hidden reward: Training efficiency increased by 10%, and stage performance slightly improved.]

[Host Rewards: The firm will gain attention from industry insiders, and small firms will be given priority for relocation to Xingchuan Firm.]

[Generating trigger events...]

"Triggering event?"

Hoshikawa Taku was stunned, a little confused.

As he was thinking, his cell phone rang and an unfamiliar number appeared on the screen.

Is this the so-called triggering event?

Hoshikawa Taku answered the phone with some doubts.

A confident and capable voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Hello, is this Mr. Hoshikawa Taku? I'm Reiko Sato, the editor-in-chief of ROCKIN'ON magazine."

"We heard that Xingchuan Office is hiring recently. Are they planning to restart operations? I'd like to schedule an online interview with you to learn about the latest developments at Xingchuan Office and publish it in next week's magazine. Is that convenient for you?"

It turned out to be a magazine interview...

Taku Hoshikawa had heard of the magazine "ROCKIN'ON" a long time ago. It is one of the most influential rock and pop music magazines in Japan, focusing on Japan's band culture and music industry.

It frequently reports on well-known bands, independent musicians and emerging artists and is a recognized authority in the industry.

If the firm's news is published in this magazine, it will become known to many people in the industry.

Hoshikawa Taku quickly adjusted himself and concealed his inner surprise: "Of course, when do you want the interview to start?"

The other party replied: "In order not to waste your time, can I wait for an hour?"

Hoshikawa Taku agreed immediately.

After hanging up the phone, he packed up his things and quickly rushed to the office.

Taku Hoshikawa chose a clean and tidy background - a wall full of trophies and old photos, which is both low-key and full of history.

After a little preparation, he turned on the computer and entered the video connection.

On the other side of the camera, Sato Reiko is a middle-aged woman in her thirties with short, neat hair, sharp eyes, and a professional air.

After a brief greeting, she asked:

"Mr. Hoshikawa, the Hoshikawa Agency has produced many outstanding idols over the past twenty years, but it seems to have been in a slump in recent years, and even laid off all the company members a few days ago.

There are rumors in the industry that your Xingchuan family has accumulated a considerable amount of foreign debt, and your parents unfortunately passed away due to their hard work. In order to repay the debt, you are even considering selling the firm... Is this true?"

Chapter 33: Hoshikawa Taku's "Education Class"

I don’t know how the system found the editor-in-chief of this magazine, but it asked such a sharp question right from the start.

This editor is different from Ichichi Xingge. She knows a lot about the circle.

He even knew that his family was in debt.

It's said to be a reward, but if you don't answer well, it might turn into an accident.

Hoshikawa Taku didn't panic and replied calmly: "It's normal to make losses in business, just like when you sign artists, train them and provide them with resources, you don't know whether they will become famous in the future.

I have debts, but they don’t affect me.”

What makes Taku Hoshikawa feel fortunate is that although many people know that the Hoshikawa family’s investment has collapsed and they have owed debts, the specific amount of the debt is only known to the Toyokawa family and the bank.

The Toyokawa family would not bother to reveal such things to the outside world, after all, they have suffered greater losses.

As for banks, confidentiality is their industry standard, so they will naturally not tell anyone.

So to outsiders, there seemed to be nothing wrong with Taku Hoshikawa's answer.

Sato didn't notice anything wrong. She didn't delve into the specific amount of the debt, but instead asked about the firm's restart plan.

"I've seen on the recruitment website that Xingchuan Law Firm is hiring again. Are you planning to restart the firm's business?"

Hoshikawa Taku thought for a moment, then calmly replied, "The firm's operations are fully restarting. We will expand our recruitment scope to provide a platform for more promising newcomers.

At the same time, we also plan to form a band to provide more opportunities for talented musicians."

Sato then asked, "I wonder what kind of artist Mr. Hoshikawa is planning to recruit?"

"Musicians who have their own works, unique styles, and can write lyrics, compose music, sing, dance, and rap are preferred.

If you think you have talent and feel you are not being recognized, you can come to the company for an interview."

The interview lasted for a long time, and Sato also asked a lot of questions about Hoshikawa Taku's views and insights on the current music scene and bands.

At the end, Sato asked, "The interview is almost over. Mr. Hoshikawa, do you have anything to say to everyone reading the magazine?"

This is a great time to advertise!

Xingchuan Taku leaned forward, crossed his hands on the table, and said seriously:

“Xingchuan Office has always hoped to contribute to the development of the entire industry.”

"Therefore, we decided to open some of our resources, such as practice rooms and recording studios, to not only welcome newcomers who aspire to become idols to experience them, but also to support bands and music creators, who can get a professional-level experience by paying a small amount of rent.

Currently, our office building has some vacant rooms, and we also welcome small firms to move in. By paying rent, they can use all the facilities of the office for free and have priority in cooperating with our office..."

Taku Hoshikawa took the opportunity to do a lot of publicity.

Normally, you need to pay to advertise promotional content like this, but I don’t know if the editor-in-chief Reiko Sato has been drugged by the system.

She had no objection to the promotional content, nor did she ask Taku Hoshikawa for a "writing fee".

During the interview, she even promised that there would be no deletions or changes to what Taku Hoshikawa said, and that the report would become the cover story of the magazine next week.

After hanging up the video, the system prompt sounded again:

[Rewards have been distributed. Please investigate the subsequent impact on your own.]

As expected, this news interview was the system's reward.

The interview lasted nearly two hours. Hoshikawa Taku rubbed his aching shoulders and complained:

"System, you're really stupid. Once the event is triggered, you just leave everything alone and let me handle the whole process on my own. What if I mess up by talking too much?"

[The system only plays a supporting role, not a babysitter for the host. The host's subjective initiative is very important.]

Hoshikawa Taku rolled his eyes.

Well, this system is not the kind of "Baby Bus System" where a three-year-old child can become a god by signing in. How to do it specifically depends on his performance.

But that's also good.

Wouldn't it be meaningless if you could become invincible easily?

It’s getting late, it’s already two o’clock.

Taku Hoshikawa left the office, found a small shop on the street to eat something, and then came to the place where he had agreed to meet Pochi.

There were still more than ten minutes before three o'clock. Hoshikawa Taku stood in the crowd, looking around, but did not see Pochi.

"It seems she has no intention of coming."

Hoshikawa Taku was actually a little relieved.

If Pochi broke her promise and didn't come here, it would mean that she has a good sense of security and is not the kind of girl who is easily deceived.

However, it was too early for Taku Hoshikawa to be happy.

Five minutes before three o'clock, he saw a figure in pink sportswear slowly walking out of the exit of Shibuya Station.

Her movements were hesitant, her steps were light and slow, like a small animal frightened by humans, walking cautiously towards the square.

He actually came...

Hoshikawa Taku held his forehead speechlessly.

Sure enough, Pochi still needs "education".

In that case, I will give her an educational lesson that will leave a deep impression on her.

[I'm already at Shibuya Station. Where are you?]

Pochi held his cell phone and looked around nervously.

Her pink tracksuit was outdated and tacky, making her stand out in the crowd, especially compared to the exquisitely dressed, youthful and beautiful girls around her. She was totally out of place.

If it were normal times, Pochi would never choose to stay in a crowded place for even a second longer.

She would lower her head, hunch her shoulders, and hide in the corner, for fear of attracting other people's attention.

But today, she didn't have time to care about these strange looks.

Her attention was all focused on the screen of the mobile phone in her hand, anxiously waiting for the other party's message.

Who is this person, what is his purpose, and what does he want to do?

Pochi waited nervously for the other party's reply, but the other party didn't send the message until 3 o'clock sharp.

[I see you, you are heading southeast now.]

Pochi looked up suddenly and quickly glanced around.

She tried to find the person who sent the message, but it was impossible to identify him in the crowded square.

Everyone seemed unrelated, except her, isolated and helpless.

She gritted her teeth and, despite feeling uneasy, she followed the other party's instructions and headed southeast.

I had just walked for a while when my phone vibrated again.

[There is a toy store ahead. Keep going straight and turn right.]

Pochi gripped the phone so tightly that her fingertips turned white. She took a deep breath, suppressed her uneasiness, and turned a corner as instructed.

This road gradually deviates from the flow of people on the main street and becomes much quieter.

The shops on both sides are gradually becoming sparse, and occasionally old residential buildings and dilapidated alleys can be seen.

Pochi's pace slowed down.

This is not a good place to meet.

Pochi dared to come to Shibuya Station because she thought Shibuya was a public place with people everywhere. If the person who sent her a message had bad intentions, she could shout and seek help from the people around her.

But now the place where she was was very quiet, and there was no one on the road. Not to mention rescue, even if she was kidnapped here, no one would come to help her along the way.

Countless bad thoughts flashed through Pochi's mind, and his heart beat faster and faster, like a small drum being beaten rapidly.

The uneasiness in her heart became stronger and stronger. She subconsciously took out her phone and sent a message to the other party:

[This place is a bit remote... Where are you? ]

As soon as the message was sent, the other party replied almost instantly.

【Just keep going forward and you'll be there soon. 】

Chapter 34: Pochi is still counting money after being sold

Pochi stared at the words on the screen, his heart beating faster and faster.

She already regretted agreeing to this meeting, but it was too late to regret it now.

While she was hesitating, her legs and feet moved forward involuntarily as if they were under a spell.

Another walk.

[It's right here, turn left.]

Pochi looked up to the left, and the scene before her froze her instantly.