A super great writer in the second dimension

　Izumo Yoru smiled and said, "Mr. Aoyama is right. Let's confirm the script and the details of who will be performing with us first."

　"About this..." Morita Kazuyoshi frowned, looking embarrassed.

　"Hmm?" Izumo Yoru's expression changed. "Has something happened?"

　Logically speaking, MusicStation's year-end slot is a super prime-time show at 7 PM, and such projects are usually very meticulously planned, so there shouldn't be any mistakes. However, Kazuyoshi Morita's expression made him somewhat uncertain.

　"Actually, I'm a little embarrassed to say this, since as the host and chief planner of the program, the responsibility for this matter rests entirely on me," Morita Kazuyoshi said. "MusicStation originally planned to create a clash between the old and the new, with the newcomers under President Izumo performing on the same stage as the old-school Kimura. However, Mr. Kimura had a high fever last night and is currently being treated in the hospital. He simply cannot attend. The Johnny's people apologized all morning and just left."

　"This, this..." Izumo Yoru was immediately shocked. "How could Kimura-san do this?"

　Takuya Kimura is a legendary superstar in Japan, and his drama Hero had a 31% viewership rating. So, Izumo Yoru was naturally surprised to encounter something like this.

　"So, this project has to be changed at the last minute, but fortunately we still have two hours, which should be enough to make it to the 3 pm recording." Morita Kazuyoshi said, "Mr. Izumo, why don't you come and take a look at the script together?"

　Izumo Yoru is a top-tier planner, so Morita said this with great confidence.

　However, after thinking for a moment, Sanzenin Arashi said, "So, the program's prepared content is missing Kimura Takuya, so it can't fill the entire time slot, right?"

　"Yes." Morita replied, though he didn't understand what the boss meant. "What can I do for you, Mr. Aoyama?"

　“If you can prepare a piano, I can negotiate for as much time as possible,” said Sanzenin Arashi.

　Qi Luoyi's eyes widened immediately.

　"Mr. Aoyama, would you like to go on stage?!"

　..

323. Sanzenin Arashi, unable to withstand the pressure, personally entered the adult entertainment industry...

　The calmest person on the scene was Kazuyoshi Morita.

　"Mr. Aoyama, are you confident? MusicStation's audience won't be convinced so easily. This concerns the overall credibility of the program, and I can't just add this segment casually," Morita Kazuyoshi asked seriously.

　MusicStation is practically Kazuyoshi Morita's lifeblood; even if the Japanese Prime Minister came, he wouldn't back down.

　"If all else fails, I'll use my connections to contact a few people," Izumo Yoru said through gritted teeth. He was a top-tier producer; if he shamelessly begged, someone would surely come.

　Moreover, he's a top-tier celebrity.

　Sanzenin Arashi wore a thoughtful expression.

　"If all else fails, this is the only option." Kazuyoshi Morita sighed. MusicStation is a well-regarded program; otherwise, it wouldn't have lasted for so many years. It's fair to say that there's no hype; all the contestants who are genuinely ranked number one on the official charts are on stage. Even if a top idol comes, Kazuyoshi Morita wouldn't want them to go on stage unless they're number one on the charts.

　Kira pursed her lips, wanting to say a few words in defense of Sanzenin Arashi, but she suddenly realized that she had never heard Sanzenin Arashi play the piano, and the words stuck in her throat.

　At this moment, Kazuyoshi Morita named several names in succession, all of them top-tier idols. After he finished speaking, he sighed.

　“It’s the end of the year now, and their schedules are all full, so it’s impossible for them to come at the last minute.”

　Upon hearing this, Sanzenin Arashi calmly said, "There's nothing simpler than stunning the audience with the music itself. The show cannot be postponed."

　Just kidding. The promotional campaign for Kira Tsubasa and the COCO group was launched during the annual Super Music Program. This kind of promotional effort can't be obtained just by having big connections. Moreover, this is the first time Kira Tsubasa and the COCO group have appeared on television, so it's impossible for them to participate in a variety show.

　Variety shows are programs watched by the fans of those idols. Putting aside the ratings, the promotional effect is far inferior. Sanzenin Arashi doesn't have the patience to let his people debut next year.

　Next year is μ's.

　Now that things have come to this, Sanzenin Arashi has no choice but to go all out and let him take the stage... Naturally, he was extremely unwilling, but for the sake of his subordinates, this kind of outdated principle cannot be changed.

　"Alright, I personally believe what Mr. Aoyama says." Izumo Yoru strongly supported Sanzenin Arashi.

　Morita Kazuyoshi frowned deeply, and as expected of a top-notch host, after a moment's hesitation, he decisively said, "Then let me hear Mr. Aoyama's performance. If it is as amazing as he says, and the musicality alone can have an unparalleled impact, then it can actually enhance the program."

　“That’s right,” Izumo Yoru agreed. “MusicStation is ultimately a program that uses high quality and popularity to attract viewers, but popularity can be ignored in the face of real talent.”

　There's no reason why a truly great performance shouldn't be captivating.

　“Mr. Aoyama, please come with me,” said Kazuyoshi Morita. “We’ll go to the music room.”

　……

　The piano in Studio A3 is a Yamaha independent grand piano, built to the highest specifications. This one is worth around 100 million yen. Those who have used it are either top-notch composers or super-popular performers. Even Li Yundi, the winner of the Chopin Music Award, has used this piano to perform.

　At this moment, Kira Tsubasa looked nervously at the door of the music room. This was her first performance, which was of great significance, but this problem had occurred. The performance was almost a NG (no good) moment. Even the usually calm Izumo Yoru was anxiously stamping her feet, waiting for the result in the room.

　Chino stared blankly ahead, her small hand holding Yazawa Himeko's sweaty palm.

　"Is Brother Qingshan alright?"

　"Uncle will be alright, right...?"

　The performance was breathtaking. The two of them didn't really understand it, but they were cheering for Sanzenin Arashi from the bottom of their hearts.

　The music room was so well soundproofed that not a single sound could be heard.

　Ten minutes passed in the blink of an eye.

　With a creak, the music room door opened, and Sanzenin Arashi walked out.

　"Mr. Aoyama, what was the result?" Izumo Yoru hurriedly asked, "What did Mr. Tamori say?"

　Sanzenin Arashi then loosely clenched his fists, the lingering notes of the piano keys still resonating in his senses. He gestured behind him with his shoulder and said, "I'm afraid you'll have to ask him yourself."

　Izumo and the others quickly looked towards the door.

　Kazuyoshi Morita slowly walked out, head down, holding a handkerchief to his nose. His face looked pale, and his sunglasses were askew, as if he had just been fighting in the room.

　"Tmori-san, how is it?" Izumo Yoru walked up to him. "What exactly is going on...?"

　Kazuyoshi Morita coughed, adjusted his askew sunglasses, and his eyes trembled slightly.

　"Mr. Izumo, could you please tell Mr. Aoyama to slow down the tempo during the performance?" Morita Kazuyoshi said, still shaken. "I felt like this performance was almost murderous."

　Izumo Yoru didn't understand the meaning of Morita Kazuyoshi's words, but there was no doubt that the performance was fine and he could go on stage.

　“That’s great, Mr. Aoyama,” Izumo Yoru walked over to Sanzenin Arashi’s side, “Now all we have to do is fill in the gaps!”

　Before the show is recorded, a segment must be arranged based on the addition of Sanzenin Arashi.

　The classic song that was originally intended to be the grand finale had to be replaced with something else because the singer didn't show up, and Sanzenin Arashi had to become a supporting role to highlight them.

　No matter how much talent someone has, they cannot shoulder heavy responsibilities if they have no reputation. To put it bluntly, this is a problem within the idol industry.

　In conclusion, Sanzenin Arashi revealed some of her personal information.

　Japanese TV programs like to use gimmicks, which are drawn from the life experiences and achievements of the performers.

　"A sixteen-year-old company president?!"

　Morita Kazuyoshi was immediately taken aback. "I already know what to do."

　Let's use our debut as a gimmick, like this...

　We're going to expose Mr. Kimura's absence!

　Then, the president of the company that SchoolIdol belongs to, unable to withstand the pressure, decided to personally take the stage and make a temporary debut!

　A sixteen-year-old billionaire has personally entered the business world!

　Sanzenin Arashi felt as if 100,000 alpacas were running across her heart.

　..

324. Anime Diva

　The cliché of a sixteen-year-old billionaire cannot be used directly; it needs some modification before it can be used on stage.

　MusicStation is certainly a national-level music program, but Arashi Sanzenin is no less impressive. Given his status, it's perfectly acceptable for him to appear as a hidden guest, and there's no problem with including this segment in the program.

　His novels achieved the highest sales nationwide.

　People in the gaming industry know this about him.

　As a website, NICONICO has also topped the list of potential ratings in a Japanese weekly magazine.

　These have all been written into the script by Kazuyoshi Morita, and these subtitles will be played when Arashi Sanzenin appears. The staff is currently working on them urgently, but fortunately they are just simple subtitles, so there is plenty of time.

　Arashi Sanzenin was led into the studio by a beautiful makeup artist, and then her face was covered in foundation.

　After the makeup was finished, the makeup artist said, "Mr. Aoyama, please place your hands on your knees, look down at a 30-degree angle, and then look at me."

　Now let's check the final makeup look.

　Sanzenin Arashi isn't an entertainer, so he doesn't have a stylist to decide his image. Therefore, he has to find the right feeling on set. When the shoot is about to begin, he has to sit there and strike this pose, and then the camera will enter from this angle to capture his most handsome side.

　Sanzenin Arashi nodded, struck a pose as instructed, and gave the makeup artist a slight smile.

　"Gulp..." The makeup artist swallowed hard, then stammered, "No, no problem!"

　"Then I'll go out?" Sanzenin Arashi asked.

　"Ah, um, okay."

　Thank you for your consideration.

　"You are welcome……"

　After everyone finished their makeup, Sanzenin Arashi finally met the other guests who were also on stage.

　Besides the few men he knew who were under his command, there were two young girls standing in the room. Their looks were above average, but Sanzenin Arashi felt a sense of familiarity upon seeing them.

　'So it was them...' Sanzenin Arashi thought for a moment and then remembered who the two people were.

　He previously mentioned that anime songs had appeared on MusicStation.

　Sanzenin Arashi vividly remembered the two people in front of her.

　The one on the left who is slightly shorter, isn't that Aoi Eir who sang the second season's opening theme [IGNITE] for Sword Art Online in her previous life, and whose catchy opening was misheard as [Jack Ma, I'll give you your aunt]?

　Sanzenin Arashi once saw her on MusicStation, and she also sang the ending theme for Fate/Zero.

　Surprised to run into her here, Sanzenin Arashi wondered if she should find an opportunity to sign her from Sony.

　This singer has a great talent for singing. Her explosive high notes in the line "[Jack Ma, I'll give you your aunt]" are proof of that. She started with all her might and didn't lose her strength later on. She also sang the softer parts quite well.

　Aoi Eru has been in a band since high school, serving as guitarist and lead vocalist. There was no Nico Nico Douga in this world; it was created by Sanzenin Arashi later. So, there's no way Aoi Eru could have covered a song on Nico Nico Douga and caught the attention of composer Yasuda Fumio. However, since she's currently wearing an anime-style cosplay outfit, she's probably involved in anime music.

　After thinking it over, Sanzenin Arashi decided to abandon the plan.

　Even if Sword Art Online is made into an anime, it's Tsubasa Kirara who will be the lead singer; they probably won't give it to this person.

　Let bygones be bygones.

　There was still half an hour before filming began. Standing next to Kira Tsubasa, Sanzenin Arashi looked at the girl next to Aoi Eir.

　She was slightly taller than Aoi Eru, and her appearance also felt familiar to Sanzenin Arashi. After thinking for a moment, he suddenly realized who she was.

　'So it was her.' Sanzenin Arashi felt that the world was full of coincidences.

　The girl standing next to Aoi Eru, isn't that Risa Oribe from AngelBeats!! in the anime, the one who was in charge of Yui's singing?

　Many people may not recognize her. To put it simply, this Risa Oribe is known by her stage name LISA. She has sung "Ichiban no Takaramono" (The First Treasure), the opening theme for "The Irregular at Magic High School," and has also sung for Fate, Sword Art Online, and Nisekoi.

　This guy even held a concert in China, and Sanzenin Arashi participated back then, but his image is so different from now, right?

　LISA had heavy eyeshadow on her face, which is why Arashi Sanzenin didn't recognize her at first. This is the ruthless person who has had three consecutive anime singles enter the top ten of the Oricon chart in Japan.

　Having read this far, Sanzenin Arashi had already guessed the general idea.

　This year's MusicStation theme is old and new.

　The new things here are probably anime songs and School Idol.

　The old one used to be Takuya Kimura, but now it's Arashi Sanzenin, who plays classical piano music.

　"Everyone's here, let's start by talking about the guests who will be appearing later." Kazuyoshi Morita clapped his hands as he walked in, pointing to Arashi Sanzenin. "This Mr. Aoyama will appear midway through the program to fill the void left by Mr. Kimura. After that, we will introduce Mr. Aoyama, throw out the topic, and take advantage of the momentum to bring the program into the later stages. Then we will reveal the new idol category of School Idol and introduce them to the people of Japan."

　MusicStation has very high viewership ratings, so Tamori spoke with undeniable confidence.

　"Nice to meet you, I'm Aoyama Arashi." Sanzenin Arashi introduced himself in a very approachable manner, without any airs of a boss.

　"Hello, Mr. Aoyama, I am Ai-i Eru from S Company."

　"Similarly, I am LISA, nice to meet you."

　He felt good about greeting the famous anime singer from his previous life. He smiled at the two girls who looked pretty good and then asked his club members to introduce themselves.

　"Wow, these two little girls are so cute!"

　"We are COCO, the newly formed School Idol group from Nico Nico Douga's idol division. Nice to meet you, seniors~"

　"Please take care of me..." Chino's voice was a little soft.