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　Izumo Yoru stood respectfully before Sanzenin Arashi, bowed in greeting, and then sat down on the sofa at Arashi's suggestion.

　"So, Mr. Izumo, what do you want to say to me?" Sanzenin Arashi asked casually.

　In fact, he already knew what Izumo Yoru was thinking.

　"Well... President Aoyama, let me get straight to the point."

　Sanzenin Arashi nodded with a smile.

　Izumo Yoru gritted her teeth. "I know President Aoyama definitely understands what I'm trying to say. Based on my observations over the past few days, I've also discovered that you're a very capable person. I'm sure you can't hide my little thoughts. According to our original relationship, a mere School Idol is not worth my painstaking management at all."

　Therefore, I believe Mr. Aoyama definitely understands what I mean.

　Observing Sanzenin Arashi's expression, Izumo Yoru awaited the other party's judgment.

　Sanzenin Arashi laughed and said, "Mr. Izumo is joking. I am a businessman. As long as your plan can impress me, then other means are just ways to make money."

　I reached out and put the money in my pocket. It was that simple, wasn't it?

　Izumo Yoru took a deep breath and said, "I want President Aoyama to entrust me with handling matters in the idol industry. Mr. Nishikawa can handle publishing matters, which I am very experienced in!"

　Hayato Nishikawa is now the president of the former Kyoki Publishing House.

　When Izumo Yoru thought about this, he felt certain that his plan would work.

　"I wonder if President Aoyama intends to expand this business?" Izumo Yoru carefully chose his words. "Although I am just a nobody, an insignificant ant in a capitalist society like Japan dominated by families and conglomerates, I am confident that I can support this business and make President Aoyama's idol project flourish."

　“Mr. Izumo, you seem very confident?” Sanzenin Arashi looked over.

　Izumo Yoru clasped his hands together, his palms covered in cold sweat.

　No matter how approachable the president was usually, when he needed the other party's affirmation in everything, Izumo Yoru still felt that the figure was as majestic as a mountain.

　"The president will definitely be interested in my proposal." Izumo Yoru steadied himself and took out a file folder from his handbag.

　“I believe President Aoyama is still more interested in the virtual industry, so… let’s merge the idol industry with the virtual industry. This is my proposal, the IdolMaster Project.” Izumo Yoru handed over the file folder.

　The name Sanzenin Arashi sounded somewhat familiar to me.

　He took the file and saw the Japanese text below the words "IdolMasterProject" before he realized what it was.

　The Idolmaster.

　This money-making game, which is on par with LoveLive, was actually presented as an original work by Izumo Yoru, which made Sanzenin Arashi feel a sense of tension. In other words, he had to speed things up, otherwise, if someone else threw out the things in his mind, it would be a pointless loss.

　For a moment, Sanzenin Arashi looked up, somewhat surprised, at the gay planner. At the same time, Izumo Yoru, being watched, straightened his back and said seriously, "We now have a total of 26 teams that have passed LoveLive's review. After these kids compete, only four teams will remain. For this project, I've imitated President Aoyama's 'Slave Girls,' combining idols and training. Perhaps it can achieve good results."

　Sanzenin Arashi nodded.

　“I can agree to your plan. Now you’ve finally given me a reason to look at the proposal, Mr. Izumo.”

　Just kidding. In its previous life, IdolMaster not only dominated the gaming industry, but also, like μ's, occupied a huge market in concerts and CDs. For a period of time, IdolMaster even occupied the top 10 of the Oricon sales chart in Japan.

　..

293. Izumo no Ya persuaded Sanzenin Arashi.

　According to Sanzenin Arashi's personal recollection, Idol Master, the originator of idol-making games, was initially released in arcades. It was an idol-raising game announced by Namco Inc. at the Summer 2005 Game Show. At that time, not many people in China played it, and only a very few stores purchased the game chips.

　However, this game was groundbreaking in Japan. Players took on the role of producers, using memory sticks to store data. Every time they went to the arcade, they could update the data and compete in RANK battles with players from all over the country.

　If we're talking about the concept of anime idols, IdolMaster is undoubtedly the originator.

　Now that Izumo Yoru has proposed the name IdolMaster, Sanzenin Arashi has taken a fresh look at this person. Those who walk at the top of the industry are mostly those with a lot of clever ideas, and Izumo Yoru can be considered one of them.

　Sanzenin Arashi decided to give him a chance. If Izumo Yoru's proposal was well-written, he could get a ticket to become an industry tycoon. Entrusting the idol subsidiary to him was not out of the question.

　Opening the file folder and pulling out the documents inside, Sanzenin Arashi saw the title "Idol Master".

　Izumo Yoru's proposal did not include the names of the first generation, such as Amami Haruka and Kisaragi Chihaya, but rather a rough idea. However, this is still commendable, since any new model starts as a concept.

　Even LoveLive started as a poorly designed initial version, undergoing continuous improvements and gathering player feedback to gradually become the LoveLive we know today. Even the initial character designs, like those of the "Fourth Prince" (a character from the LoveLive series), which inexplicably resembled real-life figures, were refined over time. (Interested viewers can check out the LoveLive mobile game client; the first single's cover art is truly bizarre.)

　Sanzenin Arashi glanced at the contents of the Idol Master Project proposal, then looked up at Izumo Yoru.

　"Give me a brief overview." He waved his hand with an air of superiority.

　Many bosses of large companies are too lazy to read their subordinates' project proposals and simply ask them to summarize them in one sentence. This kind of pretentious behavior is something that Izumo Yoru began to explain in a serious manner.

　"This is a unified project. The category of School Idol is too general. We need a gimmick."

　Simply put, all idols under our company are eligible to log on to this platform. Depending on the president's interests, these idols can be selected by players in the game and then nurtured.

　Just like idols develop in real life, players can do the same thing in our game.

　These idols can be used for live performances and various activities to boost their popularity.

　These popularity metrics are numerical values ​​that can be ranked.

　The same applies in real life; idols also have to engage in various activities to boost their popularity.

　IdolMaster uses a star rating system to categorize idols. Initially, you start with a one-star ordinary idol, and then you log in to the game.

　Two stars means you've debuted. Three stars means you've performed live and already have a certain level of popularity.

　Even a four-star idol, in the broad sense, is loved by fans and has a certain number of worshippers.

　Five stars means being able to sell merchandise, drive fans to make brand purchases, and release their own singles.

　Six-star idols are at the level of the Kohaku Uta Gassen (Red and White Song Battle), qualified to perform in the highest-level venues, and can even hold concerts at places like the Tokyo Dome…

　"Wait a minute." Sanzenin Arashi interrupted Izumo Yoru. "You mean, a crossover between game popularity and real-world popularity?"

　“That’s right.” Izumo Yoru affirmed, “This is the so-called ‘echo effect’. It uses the game to link with reality, further enhancing the connection between the corresponding idols. We can even sell concert tickets in the game, and players who buy them can enter the real-world concert by swiping their cards.”

　Sanzenin Arashi stared at Izumo Yoru for a long time before nodding thoughtfully.

　To come up with a model that was only just beginning to be tested in this market, Izumo Yoru is indeed someone worth considering.

　The president's office was quiet. Izumo Yoru stared intently at Sanzenin Arashi, fiddling with his fingers over and over again. Cold sweat dripped from his forehead. Finally, unable to bear the agonizing atmosphere any longer, he spoke up: "President Aoyama, what do you think of this proposal?"

　Sanzenin Arashi put down the proposal in her hand, a gesture that made Izumo Yoru tremble involuntarily.

　Overall, I'm fairly satisfied, but...

　Sanzenin Arashi paused, and that pause made Izumo Yoru feel like he was dying of excitement, so nervous he couldn't extricate himself.

　"This is just a framework, too simple. Let's not talk about how much funding is needed to realize this game. Let's first look at the feasibility of some projects. Actually, Izumo-san, you probably already know that without me saying it, right?"

　Scanning the planner who had suddenly come to 'surrender,' Sanzenin Arashi said softly.

　Izumo Yoru nodded hurriedly. Although Sanzenin Arashi now called him "Izumo-sensei," Izumo Yoru knew very well that if he were useless, he wouldn't even have the right to stand here, let alone sit and talk.

　"President Aoyama, these are just ideas. Human progress has never relied on those with rigid mindsets in their positions, but rather on us young people to drive the development of the entire industry! Right now, I feel like I'm standing at the forefront of a storm, either being swept away by the giant waves or becoming a solid reef that changes the entire course!"

　Izumo Yoru carefully considered his words and phrases, then slowly said, "Only by trying can we unlock the treasure!"

　To put it bluntly, any plan without concrete examples is just empty talk. It's a matter of belief; I believe President Aoyama has keen insight and should recognize the grand scale of this project!

　Sanzenin Arashi suddenly asked, "Mr. Izumo, do you know someone?"

　Izumo Yoru was stunned for a moment, his brows furrowing into a deep frown.

　Sanzenin Arashi glanced at Mikumura Yoru and continued, "Do you know Heinz Wilhelm Guderian, the famous German general?"

　..

294. Was that a man-made tank?

　"Heinz Wilhelm Guderian...?"

　Izumo Yoru squinted, pondering the matter. It seemed familiar, but he couldn't quite remember it.

　When these historical figures are suddenly mentioned, few people can immediately recall their names. Only those from the upper class or those who are particularly interested in this period of history are likely to delve into these things. An idol planner is unlikely to remember this kind of information indefinitely.

　However, Izumo Yoru was very clear about the term "German general". In German history, the only people who could be called "generals" were the Nazis.

　If the Axis powers hadn't lost World War II, these people would all be heroes.

　Finally, he said somewhat uncertainly, "The inventor of the tank?"

　Sanzenin Arashi suddenly laughed.

　Some people say Guderian invented the tank, which is laughable.

　He walked over and sat down next to Izumo Yoru, then patted him on the shoulder. "Guderian, the founder of Blitzkrieg."

　Commander of the 19th Army Corps. This corps, comprising the 3rd Panzer Division and the 2nd and 20th Motorized Divisions, played a crucial role in the Blitzkrieg campaign against Poland. He brilliantly executed Hitler's tactical principle of swift victory, and his own "Blitzkrieg" theory achieved astonishing success.

　Then, in later generations, this theory was fully applied to various fields such as business.

　Izumo Yoru suddenly realized, "I remember now, this person was also mentioned in detail in the business management textbook."

　The fact that Izumo Yoru couldn't answer the president's question made her feel uneasy.

　Sanzenin Arashi pursed her lips and said, "Simply put, Guderian pioneered the classic model of modern business. His blitzkrieg reminded most capitalists of the importance of timing and decisiveness, and how to use all their advantages to launch the most fierce and swift attack on the market."

　Izumo Yoru nodded. "Like Microsoft, there are many companies eyeing their electronic products at the same time, but only they can bring out what the market needs most in the first time. There are still many people who don't know that just by coming out with a novel product, you can definitely take over the market. Most of the time, you end up doing the work for someone else."

　Izumo Yoru knew of this example, and Sanzenin Arashi was also slightly surprised.

　Immediately afterwards, Sanzenin Arashi took out a folded piece of paper from her pocket.

　Izumo Yoru was slightly puzzled by this action, but when Sanzenin Arashi unfolded the paper, his breathing became rapid.

　[Property Ownership Agreement]

　These words made him impatient. Chu Yunye pursed his lips, and an even bigger question arose in his mind.

　I need to think about this carefully...

　I hadn't told anyone I was coming here before; I'd been mentally rehearsing what I was going to say. But now, what's with this contract?

　Thinking of the example of Sanzenin Arashi just now, the blitzkrieg, Izumo Yoru suddenly felt a sudden enlightenment.

　"I've learned a lot, President Aoyama." Izumo Yoru lowered his head, excitedly accepting the contract.

　In fact, Sanzenin Arashi had already prepared this contract and put it on her USB drive. Whenever Izumo Yoru came over, she would print out the contract.

　This move undoubtedly stunned Izumo Yoru.

　“Mr. Izumo, I have a habit,” Sanzenin Arashi suddenly said. “I think about where each person should be to achieve the greatest effect. I prepare a contract for each person I like. In other words, I have long intended to have you in charge of the idol business.”

　This is just a simple agency agreement. I will make an initial payment as stated in it. Now you need to demonstrate your abilities so I can make a larger investment.

　Izumo Yoru suddenly felt like a thoroughbred horse meeting its discerning owner.

　"I see, President Aoyama. I really don't know what to say. I never expected that in such a cold and dark industry, there would be such a discerning investor as Mr. Aoyama!"

　Previously, Izumo Yoru had said that Sanzenin Arashi had keen insight, but that should have been put in quotation marks. However, now he has used that phrase sincerely.

　Seeing that his "carrot and stick" approach had worked, Sanzenin Arashi nodded in satisfaction. To put it bluntly, this method was simply taking a God's-eye view, watching mortals jump around, and then casually throwing some benefits over them.

　But in the eyes of the beneficiaries, they practically worship you like their own parents.

　“Mr. Izumo can sign the contract now,” Sanzenin Arashi reminded him.

　“Yes, then I shall humbly accept your offer.” Izumo Yoru took the pen and wrote his artistic signature on it with a flourish. Then the contract was printed out, and a copy was handed to Izumo Yoru.

　After signing the contract, Sanzenin Arashi felt a sense of relief. He used to have to work hard on various idol matters, but now he only needed to keep an eye on those idols regularly. He could leave the rest to Izumo Yoru, and he had one more person to work under him.

　All are happy.

　Izumo Yoru has been appointed as the CEO of the subsidiary. Sanzenin Arashi plans to invest in this project after the new year. He doesn't have much money on hand right now, but he can get a lot of "lucky money" from the branch companies at the annual meeting.

　How well this IdolMaster project turns out depends on Yun Ye himself. Sanzenin Arashi doesn't care much about it; he believes in this person's abilities.

　However, it's Kyoki Publishing that has something big up its sleeve, Sanzenin Arashi.

　……

　After integration, Kyokuk Publishing added equipment and personnel, and officially changed its name to NIOCNICO Publishing.

　This afternoon, the entire Nico Nico Douga video website pushed out a site-wide notification.

　The novel "Bakemonogatari" written by the website administrator is going to be published!

　Furthermore, at the same time, the sequel series to Bakemonogatari, Kizumonogatari, will also be serialized.

　At the same time, the Monogatari series of games will also be released.

　Although it was just a very simple small-scale visual novel, that is, a game at the level of a doujin circle, it set a precedent for the adaptation of novels into visual novels.

　This will ignite the anticipation of many people. Some dark novels can also be made into visual novels, allowing readers to fall in love with the characters.