A super great writer in the second dimension

　Home Alone has only one thing in common from beginning to end—funny!

　No acting skills are needed, really no acting skills are needed, so Sanzenin Arashi simply left the mess and started dealing with serious matters.

　At this point, one can't help but marvel at the connection between the zaibatsu and the underworld. Sanzenin Arashi only told Nishikawa about this matter, and that afternoon he compiled a list of several forces that could be courted.

　This information was provided by his elders.

　The above are the names of three organizations.

　Sanzenin Arashi ruled out the Tokyo underworld and instead started selecting from the surrounding areas.

　After removing one, the remaining two are the Tokugawa Group from Osaka.

　There's also the Menshita group from Chiba.

　This Sanzenin Arashi from the Motsushita group is probably the same group of underlings he beat up. He immediately abandoned that target and chose the Tokugawa group instead.

　..

330. Tokugawa Group

　"I must say that Mr. Aoyama's choice was very clever. If it were me, I would also choose the Tokugawa group."

　There was no hint of flattery in Nishikawa Jun's tone; rather, it was very serious.

　The Japanese Yakuza were essentially ronin and down-on-their-luck samurai who emerged after the fall of the shogunate. These individuals gathered together to form organizations, and the Yakuza is the general term for them. Their predecessors were the Kabukimen, founded by Maeda Keiji. Taking the Yamaguchi-gumi, the largest yakuza group in Japan, as an example, its members all had large tattoos on their bodies, partly to cover up traces of drug use, but the main reason stemmed from the Kabuki tradition.

　"Kyouki" means being different from normal people. Starting with the woman Izumo no Okuni, who was as beautiful as cherry blossoms, this term could be directly written as "non-mainstream" in China. Kyouki was even more violent. At that time, there was a lack of legal restraint, and many of them were thugs who indiscriminately killed innocent people.

　A document was handed to Sanzenin Arashi, containing some relatively easy-to-obtain information about the Tokugawa group.

　As for the details, it will probably only be passed on verbally, as this organization is extremely secretive.

　"Mr. Aoyama probably doesn't know, after all, there's a cultural divide between them. The Tokugawa group is a relatively 'honest' group. During the Great Depression, the Yamaguchi group carved out a bloody path with knives, while the Tokugawa group has always been engaged in business."

　Their predecessors were the product of the merger of dozens of samurai families, so they disdained those despicable acts and were considered a normal group of people.

　Now that Mr. Aoyama has entered the idol industry, it's not advisable for him to associate with these people. However, almost every major company in the industry has their shadow behind it. We might as well choose a 'more normal' force to unite with; otherwise, we might be harassed.”

　“You’re right.” Sanzenin Arashi nodded. This was what annoyed him. People didn’t dare to do anything big, but they would tear down your posters and spread rumors from time to time. These mosquitoes flying around would annoy anyone.

　Just like Shimada Shinsuke from the entertainment industry a few years ago, who was forced to gradually fade out of the entertainment industry and eventually disappear from people's sight after being discovered to be associated with the yakuza, Sanzenin Arashi can ally with such forces, but he can't do it openly. This matter still needs to be handled by Nishikawa.

　“If this gets discovered, it could damage the company’s image. You can go yourself, or you can find someone else to do it. In short, convey my wishes to the Tokugawa group and have them send a ‘normal’ person to finalize the procedures for this matter.” Sanzenin Arashi said, tapping the table. Some things can’t be done just because your family is powerful. No matter what circle you’re in, people at the top value their reputation very much.

　Even the underworld values ​​loyalty. In Japan, where it's legalized, they even actively maintain their territory. If someone is caught stealing, they will be punished. This is something that Sanzenin Arashi admires about the Japanese underworld.

　“If Japan were to suddenly ban this kind of force someday, it might go underground and become a complete mafia organization. Mr. Aoyama, it’s better if I handle the negotiations. There’s no need for the president to do it personally.” Nishikawa said, “Other entertainment companies might not be able to do this, but our situation is rather special.”

　Sanzenin Arashi nodded thoughtfully, "Alright, I'll leave this matter to you."

　Nishikawa walked up to Sanzenin Arashi and whispered his plan to her.

　In other words, he personally dispatched his subordinates to make contact with the Tokugawa Group, and then the Tokugawa Group sent the heads of its regular companies to talk to him in detail. The process was meticulously planned and would not reveal any flaws, since Nishikawa was not involved in the idol business and was merely the nominal president of the publishing company.

　After finishing this matter, Sanzenin Arashi spent a week watching the Home Alone crew, and then the top three winners of a certain event were announced.

　LoveLive.

　This selection competition was broadcast live on TV Asahi and had very good viewership ratings. The trick behind it is quite simple: the girls who participated in the LoveLive auditions, whether they were eliminated or advanced, would follow the competition closely due to the idol effect.

　The attention these people garnered essentially drew attention from students throughout Tokyo and the surrounding areas.

　That's how the ratings went up.

　Those who have advanced to the top three are basically the focus of attention of all students in their schools. In fact, students from those schools have been following the whole process since the top sixteen.

　Sense of distance.

　This is a definition proposed by AKB48's boss, Yasushi Akimoto. Don't be fooled by how well AKB's CDs sell now; most of the sales actually come from offline events and handshake parties. That's what creates a sense of distance. School Idol is a type of idol that particularly emphasizes this sense of distance, resulting in exceptionally high fan loyalty.

　In a room that wasn't very big, maybe only 20 tsubo (note: 1 tsubo = 3 square meters), dozens of girls stood together. They were very quiet and all very cute and pretty. After all, they were selected, and they were the top three. Sanzenin Arashi stood to one side.

　These girls didn't know he was the boss, and after a while, they started whispering among themselves.

　Of these three teams, only one will ultimately get the chance to sign a contract and debut. However, having already appeared on television, they are even more eager than most to take the final step.

　Looking at these girls her age, Sanzenin Arashi stood there without saying a word. In fact, the final screening began the moment they walked through that door.

　The final review process, though seemingly insignificant, is actually the most important.

　The difficulty in managing female idols often lies not in how much they sell at the moment, but in observing the details behind the scenes. Without cameras, they will show their 'most authentic' side. Too many people have quit their careers because of scandals. Sanzenin Arashi's goal is to filter out those with high potential and keep the best ones to cultivate. After all, he's not running the Red Cross. He has invested resources to cultivate these people, so he has to reap the benefits.

　Amidst the girls' casual conversation, Sanzenin Arashi slowly left the room, whispered a few words to the staff outside the door, and then more than ten girls were led out and sent outside.

　They have already lost the election.

　..

331. The artist ran away, so the boss had to step in himself.

　It's not that Sanzenin Arashi is heartless, but rather that his standards are very high. After the AI ​​project is launched, the first batch of people who will buy it will not be ordinary viewers or the general user base.

　It's researchers from all over the world.

　This project could elevate anime idols to an unparalleled level, so the selection process would naturally be far from simple. She might not have the goddess-level looks of a 90 out of 100, and her voice might not be as melodious as a little bird's, but if the person herself is flawed and has a tainted lifestyle, then Sanzenin Arashi would definitely not be chosen.

　When Sanzenin Arashi re-entered the room, the group inside already sensed something was amiss, so they were the only ones left.

　Now he was accompanied by a young man dressed in a suit, who was also somewhat puzzling.

　"I'm leaving this place to you. Due to business strategy, I'm leaving."

　"Hey? Boss, are you leaving?"

　"That's right, keep up the good work!"

　"This this……"

　The top student who graduated from the University of Tokyo became the manager of the first LoveLive winning team in a daze.

　Even before the results were announced, these girls didn't know they had won.

　Maintaining an air of mystery in front of non-top-tier subordinates is something every behind-the-scenes manager in the entertainment industry has to do. After all, they are managing idols, not a harem group that they're just dabbling in. Sanzenin Arashi probably doesn't want to do something like Kira Tsubasa.

　So he simply made sure these people didn't know him, or to be precise, had no connection with him at all. These girls did know Sanzenin Arashi, who had performed on MusicStation, but it was only one-sided; any potential for unspoken rules was nipped in the bud.

　After dealing with these matters, Sanzenin Arashi received a call from the young director of the Home Alone crew.

　It is said that there was a problem with the filming, and the two actors hired were unable to properly play the roles of the main characters' parents.

　Arashi Sanzenin immediately understood. There was nothing strange about it. Home Alone didn't have high requirements for the main characters. On the contrary, the two supporting characters, the parents of the protagonist, were required to perfectly portray the panicked expressions when their child went missing or something happened to them. Then, at the end of the film, when the couple learned that their child was safe and returned home, they excitedly put on a love scene.

　This is the key issue.

　The version of Home Alone starring Arashi Sanzenin featured a gravure idol and a male star who was just starting out in his career. Judging from the footage, the final love scene was absolutely impossible to fake.

　So the two of them were unwilling. In addition, the pay wasn't very high, and considering the impact on their careers, they decided to terminate the contract.

　The contract states that if it may cause irreparable damage to the actor, the contract can be terminated without compensation.

　When Sanzenin Arashi arrived at the scene, the two entertainers had already disappeared. Their manager was arguing with the junior director, but the junior director was calm because the two roles were not very important, and the main scenes would not be filmed this afternoon. After all, every main scene requires an expensive set design, and the original plan was to film all the scenes of the parents.

　When the problem arose, the junior director contacted the senior director.

　"I reiterate that the script cannot be changed; this is something that Director Aoyama needs to address."

　"This is outrageous! We haven't heard of any explicit sexual content before. What's the point of continuing this contract?"

　"So you want to terminate the contract without compensation and then get the original compensation?" Sanzenin Arashi suddenly interjected.

　"That's right. According to the terms of the contract, we can receive 50% of the compensation when we terminate the contract."

　"I see. We will pay according to the standard price of the Japan Artists Association. It is absolutely impossible to pay more than that. It is unrealistic to expect to receive nearly 10 million yen in remuneration just because the contract does not comply with it."

　The agent thought for a moment and then nodded.

　"Then let's do it."

　"thank you for understanding."

　After seeing off the two agents, Sanzenin Arashi turned to look at the young director.

　"This...Director Aoyama? Why are we giving them money?"

　They're obviously doing this on purpose because they think our company is small.

　“That’s part of the relationship, I suppose,” Sanzenin Arashi said casually. “We do our own thing, it has little to do with them. They’re just two minor characters. I can play the role myself if necessary.”

　"Wha, what..."

　Arashi Sanzenin couldn't help but laugh. "In terms of fame, someone who hasn't been on TV shows much is not as famous as me. Now magazines are using me as the subject of books, describing how young people can succeed. There's even some public opinion saying that even students can achieve this level, and that the current market is too naive."

　In terms of fame alone, I am even above them.

　"I've made so much money that even young people are starting to pay attention to me."

　"Now that you mention it, it does seem to be true..."

　Sanzenin Arashi didn't say much, walked to the side, and took out her phone.

　"Arashi?" Mashiro's voice rang out.

　Sanzenin Arashi said directly, "I'll have someone pick you up and bring you to the studio to film a few scenes with me."

　"Home Alone?" Mashiro knew the name of the movie.

　"Yes, we'll play a married couple."

　"it is good!"

　……

　Shiina Mashiro's beauty is so striking it's dazzling!

　With just a temporary hair dye to turn her hair black and then wearing colored contact lenses, she becomes a super pretty Asian girl.

　She was originally of Asian descent, after all, she was of mixed race. Sanzenin Arashi was the same. He didn't even need to change his makeup, he just needed the makeup artist to make him look a little 'older'.

　……

　Sanzenin Arashi was the first to enter the dressing room.

　The makeup artist subtly added a few whiskers to his face, giving his young face a touch of vicissitude, making him look quite unique.

　Just as she was halfway through her makeup, Mashiro arrived, and then Sanzenin Arashi started thinking about the camera.

　His acting skills are certainly not the problem; the problem is that he's too pale.

　Mashiro's emotional fluctuations weren't very obvious, but as the camera focused on her... Sanzenin Arashi suddenly had a flash of inspiration.

　'That's right, when the camera flies to Mashiro, I just need to cover her face with my hand.' Sanzenin Arashi thought wickedly.

　..

332. My married life with Mashiro

　There are only a few scenes with the parents in Home Alone, and if things go well, it can be done in just an hour, even taking into account the scene changes. After the makeup is done, Sanzenin Arashi looks like a thirty-year-old man. In the world, it's quite normal for someone like that to have two seven- or eight-year-old children.

　On the contrary, having two children can reflect a happy life between husband and wife. Isn't that obvious? To have children, you have to make babies. Having two children means that the couple is making babies very frequently. This is what is called a fulfilling married life.

　He stood outside the dressing room waiting for Mashiro. Women always take twice as long as men when it comes to these things. Even though it's just a simple makeup, it has to be meticulously crafted because of her delicate skin. This is true for ordinary women, and even more so for Mashiro. Her small face is the most exquisite one that Sanzenin Arashi has ever seen.

　For an average makeup artist, let alone enhancing this face, it would be a problem to avoid making her look worse and worse.

　Listening to a few simple songs, when Mashiro came out of the dressing room, she truly amazed Sanzenin Arashi. Her originally platinum blonde hair was now a jet-black waterfall. Although it was a wig, the color difference brought by Mashiro's face made it look even more stunning.

　Usually, people use wigs to decorate their faces, but in Mashiro's case, it was like the order was reversed. Sanzenin Arashi couldn't help but squint his eyes to admire her exquisite made-up face. She was so cute that he wanted to go up and pinch her cheeks.

　=

　"Arashi, help me with the zipper." Mashiro pointed to her back. "It's stuck."

　She was wearing an indoor fleece sweater with a zipper at the back and waist. These fitted clothes all look pretty much the same, as they are all designed this way because the back of the garment is stretched too tight.

　"Let me see." Walking behind Mashiro, Sanzenin Arashi reached out and lifted her long, black hair, which was indeed slightly misaligned.

　"Sorry, I wasn't paying attention for a moment." The makeup artist, a young woman, bowed as she stood at the door.

　"It's alright," said Sanzenin Arashi, pulling the zipper all the way down to reveal her fair and smooth back, which had two tasseled straps.

　"It's just misaligned," said Sanzenin Arashi, lifting the zipper up, but her fingers inadvertently brushed against Mashiro's sensitive back.