A super great writer in the second dimension

　Sanzenin Arashi smiled and said, "Then let's become anime idols. We can put anime and stuff on hold for now."

　"What is Uncle Lan saying?"

　Sanzenin Arashi chuckled and patted Chino's head. "It's about making Chino an idol, a two-dimensional idol."

　……

　after an hour.

　After examining the report, Sanzenin Arashi realized that the concept of "school idol" was only emerging in magazines.

　The profession of school idol is far less popular than Sanzenin Arashi had imagined. Initially, he considered it a top-tier idol career, but now, with the data in hand, it reveals the true nature of the industry.

　The most popular school idol group right now, ARISE from UTX Academy, only has a popularity index that's at the level of a second-tier idol. Although they are the most famous among school idols, their number of followers is only about the same as that of Arashi Sanzenin.

　He nodded thoughtfully. No wonder μ's rose to prominence so quickly in the School Idol industry; they were pioneers.

　The idol industry is almost saturated now; to become a top idol, you have to steal fans from others.

　Although μ's are cute, they wouldn't have been able to rise to prominence so quickly if the School Idol industry hadn't been so sparsely populated.

　……

　Just as he was looking at the idol industry reports, his phone rang.

　After answering the call, the voice of the captain from earlier in the day came through.

　"Young Master, Master has invited you to a banquet tonight. Miss Nakiri's father will also be there. Master asked me to help you with your appearance. The car is parked downstairs right now, and time is very tight. Can you come down now?"

　Sanzenin Arashi nodded. "I want to take one person with me."

　After hanging up the phone, he was about to call Chino out of her room, since he was going to introduce this new member to his grandfather tonight—an adorable seven-year-old girl—when the phone rang again.

　The name Yukinoshita Haruno is displayed above.

　"Hello? My general manager, what's up?"

　"Boss, I heard you came back from Africa and were in a plane crash?"

　The incident involving Arashi Sanzenin's flight has become major international news, and all the passengers have been repatriated. It's no surprise that Arashi Sanzenin knew about it.

　but……

　Um, a Boeing passenger plane drifting in the air, a car race in the rainforest... oh no, I mean a tank race, would you believe me?

　Sanzenin Arashi smiled and said, "Well... it's a long story. I have something to do right now. If you want to say something, hurry up, time is tight."

　Yukino clicked her tongue. "Boss, there's a big banquet tonight that I'm attending. Aren't you going to come and keep me company? This is a lady asking for protection."

　That soft, sweet voice gave Sanzenin Arashi goosebumps. He thought for a moment and asked, as if to confirm, "Is the banquet... the one from the Sanzenin family?"

　“The boss already knows that!” Yang said happily, “I finally managed to get an admission ticket from Mr. Sebastian. Tonight, even the head of the Sanzenin family will be showing up, along with that mysterious heir. If we don’t go, we’ll be cursed by the heavens. Let’s go, let’s go.”

　Yukino suddenly acted cute, and Arashi Sanzenin had a black line on his face. "Go by yourself, um... take everyone from the studio over for a meal, and tell Sebastian that I told him to."

　"Hey, hey, hey..." Yukino Yukinoshita couldn't accept it. "Boss, how can you talk about this so casually? The Sanzenin family's gathering is not something children play around with!"

　I went through so much trouble to finally get permission to enter. Tonight, all the top officials in Japan are gathered together. How can I just walk in with a word?

　..

210. So-called high-end gatherings...

　Sanzenin Arashi smiled when she heard Haruno's words.

　"I know those kinds of gatherings aren't for children, Ms. Yang. But are our employees just here to play around? Since there's an opportunity, we should let them participate and broaden their horizons. Let me put it this way: whether it's writing a script or drawing, it requires unparalleled imagination. A person living in a narrow environment can only imagine up to the limit of a street. Have you heard the fable of the frog in the well?"

　Yukino Yukinoshita was speechless after hearing this.

　That's not the point, okay?

　Sanzenin Arashi joked, "If you don't ask, you won't know the result. In front of the Sanzenin family, is Yukinoshita any different from an ordinary person? It's like asking a rich man what the difference is between ten yen and one yen. Anyway, they definitely don't know—because they can't even buy a hair."

　"Boss...you really are..."

　"What, are you moved by me? A boss as considerate of his employees as I am, you'd be lucky to find one like me these days..."

　"No, no, no, I just think you're an idiot, Boss."

　Arashi Sanzenin pursed her lips. "Alright, let me put it more clearly. If everyone around you from birth is a Beethoven, then your piano skills will definitely be at Beethoven's level when you grow up. Let our good-for-nothing family members learn from them and see how they live. Of course... you too."

　"Me?" Yukino Yukinoshita paused. "I don't understand what the BOSS is talking about at all!"

　"Hehe." Sanzenin Arashi laughed. "I remember the Sanzenin family's entry standards. Your Yukinoshita family can't even meet them, right? A mere prefectural councilor. This party is only for the direct descendants of Japan's major zaibatsu and the core figures of several large families. If there are any exceptions, it would be the absolute elites of each industry, and those top singers and idols who are at least at the level of the Kohaku Uta Gassen."

　"Well, that's true. Although I'm very unwilling... this family is really amazing." Yukinoshita Haruno admitted. "So, who exactly are you, Boss? Do you know how much pressure it puts on me to hear you say things like that?"

　'Is it my fault that I'm under so much pressure?'

　"Who am I?" Sanzenin Arashi smiled, keeping everyone in suspense. "You might find out tonight. Well, the moment I reveal my identity will be the moment I completely trust you. Anyway..."

　"Wait!" Yukinoshita Haruno suddenly interrupted him, "Boss, you've devoured her completely, and you still don't fully trust her? That's really heartbreaking."

　"Ahem..." Sanzenin Arashi coughed twice. "It's daytime now, aren't you ashamed to say such things?"

　Yukino Yukinoshita pursed her lips. "So, boss, would you like tonight?"

　Upon hearing this, Sanzenin Arashi felt that Yukinoshita Haruno's morals had been eaten by dogs. However, he thought, why not take advantage of this opportunity tonight? Yukinoshita Haruno is such a beautiful girl with a perfect figure, and the feeling of being in bed with her would be wonderful.

　Moreover, she is extremely capable at work and understands people very well at night, making her practically the best candidate for secretary in the world.

　"Hilton, I suppose," Sanzenin Arashi said with a smile, stating the hotel's name.

　He won't be polite at all.

　A silvery laugh immediately came from the other end of the phone, "Boss, do you have any integrity left? Oh, by the way, I'm bringing my sister along. Can I include her on the studio staff list?"

　"Whatever, you really care about your sister. Goodbye." Sanzenin Arashi snorted coldly, slamming down the phone without a second thought.

　……

　Yukino looked at her phone and shrugged helplessly.

　A beautiful woman stood beside her, looking at her with a smile.

　Yukino said, "Mom, I'm attending the Sanzenin family's banquet tonight. I'll take Yukino with me."

　"Yang Nai, when you run into those adults, be sure to greet them properly. Don't embarrass your family. You should thank that person properly tomorrow."

　Yukino's mother refers to Arashi Sanzenin.

　"I know, Mom. We were just about to invite him over for dinner."

　"Well, that's good. The other person must also be highly regarded by Mr. Sebastian, so we should definitely cultivate our friendship."

　Upon hearing this, Yukinoshita Haruno smiled. Develop friendship? They've already gone all the way to bed, haven't they?

　Yang Nai was wearing an evening gown, revealing her fair back, slender arms and long, beautiful legs, looking as beautiful as a painting.

　……

　Arashi Sanzenin led Chino Kafuu through the door. Two burly SP men bowed to him and then led the way. A stretch Lincoln was parked downstairs. After getting in the car, someone handed him a suit.

　"Young Master, Miss Xiangfeng's clothes are being retrieved; it will take about ten minutes," SP said respectfully from outside the car window.

　Sanzenin Arashi waved her hand, "Wait here."

　"Yes!"

　“Um…” Chino Kafuu tugged at Arashi Sanzenin’s sleeve.

　"Hmm?" Sanzenin Arashi looked over with a smile.

　"Is Miss talking about me?" The little girl looked at Sanzenin Arashi with pleading eyes.

　“That’s right, Chino is a young lady now, so she needs to pay attention to her manners.” Sanzenin Arashi patted the little girl’s head.

　'I wish this kind of life could continue forever.'

　Sanzenin Arashi thought to herself, "Isn't this the kind of life I want?"

　Chino nodded with a determined look in her eyes, "Yes, I'll do my best!"

　After a cute little gothic dress arrived, Chino looked like a completely different person when she put it on; she was absolutely adorable.

　Even Ulrika as a child wasn't this bad.

　Hmm... that cunning princess, just thinking about her makes my stomach hurt.

　dong dong...

　I heard the sound of knocking on the windowpane.

　"Who?" Sanzenin Arashi turned his head and immediately took half a step back.

　The blonde princess stood outside the window, smiling and waving. Her radiant expression was reminiscent of sunflowers under the blazing sun. "Lan, open the door."

　She was wearing an absolutely stunning court dress; her magnificent cleavage could easily fit a cucumber inside.

　Sanzenin Arashi opened the car door.

　A small, fair hand reached out, grabbed his tie, and dragged him out.

　Ulrika leaned close to Sanzenin Arashi's ear and whispered, "Who is that little girl?!"

　Although seeing her old friend brought a sense of nostalgia to Sanzenin Arashi, her tomboyish demeanor completely dispelled those feelings.

　"My daughter."

　Ulrika's eyes widened immediately. "What did you say?!"

　..

211. Heading West

　Sanzenin Arashi paused for a moment after saying those words, realizing he had said something strange. But by then, Ulrika had already grabbed her tie, her fair and beautiful face flushed red, and her eyebrows were clearly visible even from close range.

　“I originally intended to let you play around outside as you pleased, but now you’ve laid hands on such a young child. As a fair and upright person, I can no longer tolerate what you’ve done. Tell me, what was your motive for this crime?”

　'Fuck your sister...'

　Sanzenin Arashi looked at Ulrika speechlessly, "Why are you so jealous..."

　"Shut up, you filthy bastard, how could you be interested in such a young girl, but why didn't you tell me..."

　Ulrika looked over with a pained expression, while Sanzenin Arashi was utterly speechless.

　"How do I look like that kind of person? Don't lump me in with perverts, okay? Princess Ulrika, as your knight, don't you even trust me?"

　"I am now absolutely certain that your bestial desires, which have been suppressed for sixteen years, are gradually being unleashed. Human ethics and morality can no longer restrain this untamed beast..."

　"Stop, stop, stop!!" Sanzenin Arashi pulled away Ulrika's soft, white hand and said sternly, "If you want to go to the party together, get in the car. I don't have a dance partner tonight. If you'd like..."

　Sanzenin Arashi stepped out of the carriage, knelt on one knee, and took Ulrika's small hand. "I will protect your safety, Your Highness."

　"Hoo hoo..." A blush crept onto her little face. Ulrika pursed her lips, then nodded slightly, her voice tinged with happiness, "Then I'll leave it to you, my reliable servant."

　"It's my pleasure." Sanzenin Arashi smiled and helped the princess into the carriage, seating her by the window.

　The car started smoothly and drove on the highway without any bumps inside. Sanzenin Arashi opened the refrigerator, poured a glass of juice and handed it to Chino next to her, and then handed a small glass of red wine to Ulrika.

　Ulrika was gazing at the scenery flashing past the car window, her beautiful eyes momentarily glazed over, her gaze somewhat blank, until she was patted on the shoulder. She then snapped out of her reverie, noticed the wine glass beside her, took it, and pursed her lips. "Thank you... Come to think of it, it's been a long time since we've had a drink together."

　Sanzenin Arashi shrugged, raised his glass to clink with hers, took a sip of the deep red wine, savoring the fragrance of grapes flowing in his mouth, and couldn't help but squint his eyes.

　Ulrika gracefully raised her glass, tapping her pale fingers on the rim as she looked at the liquid level, which was less than a third full.

　"You really have the nerve to bring out something like this to entertain me," the princess said sullenly. "Doesn't your grandfather feel bad about it?"

　Sanzenin Arashi shrugged. "It's just a bottle of wine, you've had it before..."

　Ulrika pursed her lips. "There are less than ten bottles of Romanée-Conti from 1961 in the whole world. Even you couldn't get your hands on one, right? After all, they're all in Grandpa's hands."

　Even last year's wine costs several million yen, and it's even more expensive at auctions. I must say, your sincerity is quite impressive.

　Sanzenin Arashi leaned back in her chair. This is how the world is sometimes. The value of a bottle of wine belonging to a rich person can make an ordinary person struggle for a lifetime. In terms of value alone, the wine in her hand is about a hundred times the weight of gold.

　Although Sanzenin Arashi rarely tastes wine, he knew that this bottle was probably worth as much as the car he was sitting in.

　"Isn't alcohol just for drinking? I really don't know what Grandpa was thinking. He held a banquet on the very day he came to Japan. What did he mean by that? And he insisted that I go... I said a few years ago that I should try not to attend such occasions if possible."

　Sanzenin Arashi sighed inwardly. He really couldn't muster any enthusiasm in front of a group of people who were fawning over him for no reason.

　"What do you know..." Ulrika chuckled, her dimples quite beautiful. "Your grandfather is paving the way for you. Tonight, elites from all walks of life will gather together. Don't you think it's a great opportunity? What are you doing... anime? 2D?"