Girl idols are meant to be exploited!

The enthusiastic cheers of the fans in the audience almost blew the ceiling off, and she responded with a perfect and lovely smile, playing the guitar passionately, making the whole world crazy about her music...

Pochi no longer had any worries in his mind.

She suddenly grabbed Xingchuan Taku's hand, her eyes full of eagerness and desire, and said almost impatiently:

"Mr. Xingchuan, please sign me!"

Looking at Pochi in front of him, who had put aside his social anxiety and was looking at him expectantly, Hoshikawa Taku tried hard to suppress the upward curve of his lips.

Great…another one hooked.

Hoshikawa Taku took out the contract he had prepared long ago, coughed lightly, and said seriously: "Pochi, this is the same contract as Xiangzi's. Take a look at it and see if there are any problems. If you have no objections, you can sign it."

[Base salary 100,000 yen, 10% commission from performances and merchandise, contract term 10 years.]

This is the contract that Shoko Toyokawa signed before, and this is also the one that Taku Hoshikawa gave to Pochi.

This is the contract your predecessor signed. As a newcomer, do you still want to have the qualifications to make conditions?

If Pochi has any questions about salary, Hoshikawa Taku will respond to her with this sentence.

However, Taku Hoshikawa still overestimated Pochi.

When she saw the truth about the basic salary of 100,000, she couldn't take her eyes off it, and her breathing became rapid.

"One hundred thousand yen... can I get one hundred thousand yen every month?! I only get ten thousand yen a week working at Sister Xingge's performance hall!"

Hoshikawa Taku almost laughed out loud.

100,000 yen made her so excited...

Hoshikawa Taku almost forgot that Pochi was just a high school student and had never seen much money. One hundred thousand yen was a huge sum of money for her.

"You actually gave me so much money, what do you need me to do?"

Pochi raised his head, his eyes suddenly filled with fear as he thought of something, "Are you going to ask me to take those photo shoots?"

Xingchuan Taku burst into laughter.

"You're in a legitimate idol agency. Even if you take a photoshoot, it's the kind that can be featured in fashion magazines."

He explained: "This 100,000 yen is the basic salary you get every month for participating in training. If you participate in activities, you will also receive commissions and bonuses."

"Training? What training?"

"It's just your daily guitar practice, as well as some specialized training in body shape, singing, and performance."

"Should I drop out of school just to participate in the training? I'm ready to drop out!"

Pochi wanted to drop out of school immediately to pursue her musical dream, but she suddenly realized something.

"Oh no! Xiduo and I go to the same school. If she knew I dropped out, she would definitely come and ask why!"

"You don't have to drop out for now. I will let you at least finish high school..."

Hoshikawa Taku said this to comfort Pochi, but Pochi gave him a disappointed look.

Hoshikawa Taku knocked her forehead speechlessly.

"You still have to go to school, at least get a high school diploma. I don't want you to be called a technical secondary school girl band when you form a band in the future."

"Oh..." Pochi nodded with some regret.

Chapter 38: Meeting the parents with Pochi?

"Pochi, do you have any other questions? If not, you can sign."

Hoshikawa Taku placed the pen in front of Pochi, waiting for her to sign it.

Bochi read the contract in its entirety and did not feel that there was anything he could not accept.

A ten-year contract seems like a long time, but after the contract ends, she will only be 26 years old and still young.

Many companies in Japan have a lifetime employment system, and Pochi even hopes that this contract can be longer.

That way her future would be more secure.

However, Pochi's idea was just a thought.

She also saw the "No Love Regulations".

It’s okay if she doesn’t fall in love and get married within ten years, but if she doesn’t fall in love and get married by the time she is thirty, her mother who has saved money for her wedding will cry!

Pochi picked up the pen and asked hesitantly, "Um...doesn't it require my parents' signatures?"

Boqi is a minor now, and she knows that if she wants to sign a contract, she must have the permission of her guardian, otherwise it may not be legally effective.

Hoshikawa Taku smiled slightly and explained, "You are already over 16 years old. To a certain extent, you are considered a person with full civil capacity. Even if parental consent is not required, the contract you signed is valid."

Hoshikawa Taku added: "Of course, if you're still unsure, you can take the contract back and ask your parents for their opinion before signing."

Although minors must have a guardian present if they want to sign a contract, the definition of "minors" is very broad, and there are different implementation standards depending on their age.

The age range of 16 to 18 is a very delicate stage. They do not need guardianship like minors, nor are they completely autonomous like adults.

If minors in this age range support themselves through their own labor income and are independent and do not rely on their families, they can sign a contract on their own.

However, this judgment is very subtle. If the two parties who signed the contract end up in court, there may be a lot of debate and the decision will depend on the specific circumstances.

The same goes for Toyokawa Shoko. She is over 16 years old, and the contract she signed is valid according to common sense.

The reason why she couldn't find a good job was mainly because there were few part-time jobs suitable for high school students, and most of them were full-time jobs.

And she is still a student. Many stores will not hire high school students to avoid trouble.

The reason why Taku Hoshikawa kept PUAing Xiangzi and forcing her to sign with him on the spot when he signed the contract was mainly because Xiangzi was a person who had seen the world and had many choices.

If I don't sign with her on the same day, she might change her mind after going home and having a good sleep.

But Pochi is completely different.

Taku Hoshikawa is confident that in the short term, no other agent except himself will sign her.

There are actually not many options for Boqi.

Taku Hoshikawa's financial contract is indeed harsh, but you have to know that even such a black-hearted contract is an opportunity that most bands cannot get.

Hoshikawa Taku believed that even after careful consideration, Pochi would still sign the contract, so there was no need to force her.

"Then...then I'll go back and discuss it with my parents."

Pochi still couldn't make a decision on his own.

"It's okay. This is also a major decision. You can go back and discuss it with your family. It would be best if you can give me an answer within this week." Taku Hoshikawa said generously.

He paused, then added, "Pochi, if you feel you can't convince your family, I can go talk to them myself."

"You...you want to meet my parents?" Pochi widened his eyes, a little surprised by the proposal.

"Of course I will." Hoshikawa Taku nodded as if it was a matter of course. "This is a ten-year contract. I have an obligation to reassure your family. Besides, we may need to communicate frequently after the contract is signed."

Boqi hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded: "Okay, I'll give them a call and ask."

She called her mother and said cautiously, "Mom, are you and Dad home now? I want to bring someone to see you."

Her mother seemed to say something on the other end of the phone, and Pochi nodded while glancing at Hoshikawa Taku.

"Yes, it's a boy."

"Yes, it's a very important matter, I need to say it in person..."

"Yes, he took the initiative to ask to see you..."

After hanging up the phone, Pochi had a slightly confused expression on his face.

"My mom and the others agreed to meet you, but they asked us to go back for dinner. They said they would treat you to dinner at home..."

Pochi also didn't understand why her mother became so determined when she heard that the person she was going to bring back was a boy. She insisted that Pochi bring Hoshikawa Taku back and have dinner with him...

"No problem, I don't have any plans tonight." Taku Hoshikawa agreed readily.

Why not get a free meal if you can?

"Since we're going to your house tonight, I'll take you around the office before that. You can also take some photos and send them to your family so that they don't misunderstand me as a liar." Taku Hoshikawa suggested.

The office is located in Shibuya, not too far from the "LeBron Cafe" where Taku Hoshikawa and others are currently.

After paying the bill, Hoshikawa Taku walked out of the cafe with Pochi and walked along the bustling streets of Shibuya to the office.

As they walked, he introduced the office to Pochi.

“Our firm shifted its focus to film and television investment in the past two years, but the results were not ideal and we lost some money.

We are now putting our focus back on idol development. We are still in the early stages, but as long as we sign talented newcomers, the agency will gradually get back on track."

"Xiangzi is currently the only signed artist. If you sign now, you will become a veteran of the company. We will focus all our resources on the two of you..."

Even at this time, Taku Hoshikawa still didn't forget his original intention and continued to paint a big picture for Pochi.

What about tailor-made training plans, exclusive resource support, and commercial endorsements just for her...

Such groundless nonsense came out of Taku Hoshikawa's mouth, which made Pochi's heart beat fast and he wanted to sign the contract right away.

Soon, they arrived in front of the office building.

I never expected that the company I was about to sign with was actually a large company with a stand-alone office building in Shibuya...

Pochi looked at the reinforced concrete building with increasingly fiery eyes. When she looked up and saw the sign above the door that read "Hoshikawa Idol Agency", she suddenly realized something was wrong.

Wait a minute, why is the name of this agency the same as Mr. Scout's last name?

Before Pochi could ask, the security guard standing guard at the door saw Hoshikawa Taku and immediately stood up and saluted: "Manager, good afternoon!"

"Yeah." Hoshikawa Taku nodded slightly and responded casually, looking as calm as if he was at home.

After entering the office, Taku Hoshikawa went straight to the front desk to ask customer service.

"Is Toyokawa Shoko here now?"

Seeing Xingchuan Taku, the receptionist immediately stood up and said:

"Manager, Miss Xiangzi came here early this morning and stayed in the office all day. She should be in the recording studio now!"

When Pochi heard the security guard and the front desk call Hoshikawa Taku "Manager", he couldn't close his mouth.

She asked in surprise, "Mr. Xingchuan, aren't you a scout? Why do they call you manager!?"

"I'm both a talent scout and a manager. We're currently in the recruitment phase, and since we haven't found the right talent yet, I'll be doing it myself. Once the agency is on the right track, I'll hand this job over to someone else."

Hoshikawa Taku explained and took the opportunity to "PUA" Pochi.

"You've come at a great time. Once the agency is officially up and running, even if you sign with us, it will only be your agent who will be in charge of you, not me, the boss of the agency."

Rubbing Pochi's head, Hoshikawa Taku said with a smile:

"Come on, let's go find Xiangzi and take a look at some places that you might find useful after signing the contract."

Chapter 39: A Yoshinoya waiter is also applying for a job?

The building is huge, but there are hardly any staff members in such a large space, and the entire floor looks empty.

As he walked along, Boqi saw that the dressing rooms, dressing rooms, conference rooms, and offices were all deserted, as if the entire floor was asleep.

"What a pity, so many places are empty, what a waste..." Pochi said regretfully.

After hearing this, Hoshikawa Taku smiled and explained, "I just gave an interview to a magazine this morning. During the interview, I promoted my firm and said that we would rent out the extra rooms. It won't be long before other firms move in here."

Hoshikawa Taku looked at Pochi and joked, "Pochi, when you meet idols from other companies, you better be more alert and don't lose face."

As he spoke, he pushed open the door of a practice room.

There is a piano in the center of this practice room, and the walls around it are hung with various musical instruments: guitars, basses, drums, violins...all kinds of instruments are available.

A whole bookshelf against the wall is neatly filled with various sheet music and music books, which looks very professional.

"Pochi, this room will be where you practice from now on."

Pochi's attention was quickly drawn to an electric guitar. She walked up to the guitar, reached out and gently plucked the strings. The familiar vibration made her feel at ease.

Seeing this, Hoshikawa Taku added, "These instruments can be used at any time. If you need any special instruments, you can also tell me and I will do my best to meet your needs."