The social phobia substitute will not dream of the band girl

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Although the headline "Mysterious people invade the TV station? Hengxin Group declares war on the entertainment industry!?" that Pingxin created on the TV station that day only lasted for a few days, it was mainly because the publicity department made an effort and no one could beat them.

But if we add in a series of follow-up effects such as "PasPale's big failure! Lip-syncing and fake guitar playing exposed on the day of debut", these related news will dominate the charts for more than just one week.

Although it's difficult to report him as a mole in a company other than Hengxin, attacking idols from other companies is completely in the interests of the company, so there's some big news every day these days to entertain myself, which is really exciting -

"I...I still want to be an idol!"

"Hmm, what about Pastel*Palettes?"

"Of course!"

Oh, maybe this kid is quite greedy.

Not only that, she has a fragile heart like me that is easily hurt, but at the same time she has a strong ability to self-regulate, and once she seizes a goal, she will never let go.

"Hehe... Then let's make a deal, Ms. Maruyama Aya. I can help you with both the company and the band's affairs, but you'll need to pay a small price~"

Ping Xin gestured to the universe between his fingers. The price could be high or low, depending on how he performed.

"Jane, you're just like a devil... (Swallowing)"

Maruyama Aya became nervous. Although idol unspoken rules were very common in the circle, they were far away from her. After all, she was just a company trainee Maruyama Aya who had been training for two and a half years.

The man in front of him not only looked very knowledgeable and talented, but also seemed to have a dark aura that made people have to be convinced and act according to his will.

Of course, the most important thing is his face. How could he be a bad guy if he's so handsome? This is also the biggest reason why Maruyama Aya calls him a devil.

After all, if you want to seduce people into falling, your looks should at least be of this level!!!

*The Kivotos Succubus is also a demon!

"Okay~... Then when I get back today, you should get the team together and continue training with them—after all, they can't lip-sync when they perform on stage later."

"Perform!"

Maruyama Aya leaned forward, and there was a gleam in her eyes, the kind that sparkled.

"Anyway, with you + Eve + Hinata, we can probably keep Yamato Maya. The problem is Shirasagi Chisei... This person has to be dealt with by you as the captain."

"Captain!?"

Although Pastel*Palettes was successfully formed before, everyone was more like colleagues working together. Qian Sheng, the artist with the longest experience, did not say anything, and the others were not interested in this position, so it naturally remained vacant.

"You're the lead singer holding the mic, the center of attention, the center of attention... and you wouldn't want them to dance with their instruments, would you? If you want to be the center of attention on stage, you have to shoulder that responsibility first."

Twist...

Although it sounds a bit awkward, the performers with musical instruments could only twist their bodies left and right to the rhythm while dancing, and only she, the lead singer, could move around freely.

"I, I understand! ...Um, is there anything else?"

Maruyama Aya was still a little uneasy. After all, she hadn't heard anything like "price" until now.

"Also... Anyway, keep them here first, then go back and practice hard. Someone might come and interview you later, so just be honest. After that, just wait for any changes within the company, and there's an event I'll arrange for you to participate in during the summer vacation."

Every time Ping Xin spoke, Maruyama Aya nodded, but with every nod, the doubts in her heart continued to grow.

"Then... Mr. Devil, why are you helping me like this?"

Ping Xin, who was suddenly interrupted, showed an expression that seemed very interesting to others. It gave people the feeling that he was a child pretending to be an adult and playing a villain.

"It's simple, because I know Hinata and Eve behind you... But the main reason is that someone has upset me, and while I'm dealing with her, it won't be a problem if I help her out."

Pingxin knocked on the cup, and Wakamiya Eve, who had been watching from behind for a long time, came over and replaced the cup for him.

"Give Miss Maruyama Aya a drink too. Something sweet will make you feel better."

Eve nodded, then trotted away. After all, it was a bit awkward to meet like this.

"U-Um, no need!"

After she finished speaking, Maruyama Aya immediately regretted it. After all, this was someone who could help them, and being able to help them meant that they could be easily destroyed, probably no harder than crushing an ant.

"Um... idols should eat less high-calorie foods!"

"But eating less doesn't mean not eating at all, right? And..."

A gentle smile appeared on Hirashin's face, but Maruyama Aya couldn't see any smile at all.

"The training after that is going to be very tough. The debts owed for lip-synching and fake playing have to be repaid, right?"

Angry, angry, this person is absolutely angry!!!

"Yes--!"

Maruyama Aya answered loudly, then lowered her head like a student being scolded.

But the coffee and cake are both delicious, really good...

"Then you have to bring Bai Lu Qian Sheng along one day. She's not as easy to deal with as you are. She's quite petty... This is my exchange price. I need something from you."

Sure enough, it's that kind of thing!?

Chapter 35 Do you have the courage to fight the devil?

The next day, when the five members of PasPale gathered, Bai Lu Qiansheng tactfully expressed his intention to withdraw. Then the four people who had secretly communicated with him before showed expressions of "as expected" and "just as he expected" -

"Um...Qiansheng, do you want to leave PasPale for your career?"

"Maruyama-san... I wouldn't want to give up halfway if I had a choice, but you can see the situation now... What's wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?"

Bai Lu Qiansheng now has an urge to take out a small mirror to check what he looks like. Is there something wrong with his makeup today, or is there something wrong with his clothing combination?

After all, she is a child star and a veteran actor, and she is confident in her "acting skills", so the reason why people look at her like this is of course due to other factors.

No, it's nothing. It's just that your words are exactly the same as Pingxin expected, so I was a little curious.

"Okay, so look over here."

Ping Xin clapped his hands, and Bai Lu Qian Sheng only then noticed that there was a strange man sitting in the corner of the lounge, and a...

Higuchi Enka, a member of the idol group Noctchill, whose popularity unexpectedly soared after becoming a fuse, has not participated in any activities or made any statements for a week.

"Good morning, Ms. Higuchi Enka. I've heard a lot about you."

"......whispering sound."

Who knew that despite her perfect smile, perfect posture, and perfect outfit, she failed to greet them? Could it be that she has become too arrogant as a member of the recently popular group?

No, it seems that she might be the same type as me, so why is that?

Of course, the answer was soon revealed, because the man spoke again -

"Okay, I win. I told you before, didn't I? [Shiragi Chisei definitely won't greet me first when she comes in, but will use Enka, who she knows relatively well, as a stepping stone.] Now, Hina and I get +1 point, and everyone else loses one point. If you lose a few more times, you'll be punished by running errands and buying me drinks~!"

"Um... Kuaisi~"

Seeing these elementary school students having so much fun playing their homemade game, Qiansheng felt for a moment that his judgment was wrong, but he immediately confirmed his judgment.

This strange man was definitely not simple. The evidence was his predictions and his social skills that allowed him to get along with them so quickly. You have to know that she might not even be as close to the others as she is now.

"Ms. Bailu Qiansheng, let me be frank... Are you interested in a deal? If you're quitting PasPale because it's hopeless, what if it can still be saved and has a bright future?"

Although the man in front of her was suspicious, judging from the fact that he could appear here calmly and brought the "enemy station" Higuchi Enka with him, he either had the identity to come in openly, or he had the means to do it. Whether it was the former or the latter, she didn't want to offend him easily.

not to mention......

Although everyone in PasPale has their own unique personalities, she doesn't actually hate them. Although Bai Lu Qiansheng, as a veteran child star and entertainer, can just walk away with a stain on her resume at most, the others won't have it so easy.

Although she wouldn't sacrifice her career to help, she would definitely lend a hand when she had the spare time. After all, she didn't have many real friends. People here might not be so familiar with her yet, but they were able to accept her calmly, which was already a reserve of friends in her eyes.

What's more, she is also a kind girl——

"...What exactly?"

Bai Lu Qiansheng asked after putting on the perfect iron mask.

"Yeah, being willing to communicate is a good thing, for both parties."

Starting with this seemingly irrelevant sentence, Bailu Qiansheng's pressure +1, Ping Xin's happiness +1.

He was very curious about when the iron mask on the face of the blonde girl in front of him would collapse. This would be of great reference value for him to control Enka.

"Simply put, it means openly and frankly admitting your mistakes, then appropriately putting all the blame on the company, and leaving the rest to me."

"I see...it's quite a 'concrete' plan."

Although it sounded like sarcasm, Bai Lu Qiansheng actually quite agreed with it, because this was indeed a complete plan—

In short, apologize first. In the East, basically anything can be solved by an apology. Even if it cannot be solved, you have to apologize first.

Then they put the blame on the company, so that they changed from being the ones who deceived the audience to being the victims who had to cheat under the pressure of the company, and she liked the word "appropriately" very much.

But things will be difficult to deal with afterwards. After all, they have signed a contract with the company, which means that they are de facto traitors.

However, in the East, where the culture of "lifetime employment (working at one company for a lifetime)" is prevalent, not to mention this company, even other similar companies will have no chance of success in the future and will be blacklisted by the entire industry.

The only difficulty, and the biggest difficulty, is how to make others shut up, and while protecting PasPale...

Such people and companies do exist, but it is definitely a loss-making thing, and only fools and lunatics would do it. Which category does the person in front of you belong to?

"Honestly speaking, I can get Hengxin's people to come over as thugs. And it just so happens that I'm planning a show this summer, and I need a group with the same positioning as Noctchill."

"I see... Then why us?"

Shirasagi Chisei didn't notice that the teammates behind her all had strange expressions, and Higuchi Enka naturally didn't show it either. The reason, of course, was that what she had said so far was exactly what Hira Nobu expected.

"It's simple, because I happen to know someone on your team."

Shirasagi Chisei looked back at Maruyama Aya. Although she was smiling, she, the persecuted soldier with the lowest status in the team, shook her head in panic. Then she pointed at Hina and Eve who were chatting casually on the side, indicating that she had nothing to do with this matter.

"After using others as an example to scare the monkeys, of course I have to give everyone some sweet treats and hope. PasPale is just one of the bands that meets the requirements - as long as there are no problems with the overall plan, no one would mind me doing a favor..."

Enka behind him almost wanted to laugh. Who could do you a favor?

"I see. I think I understand..."

Although Bai Lu Qiansheng didn't know the full extent of the plan, if it was from Heng Xin, then it was indeed credible. After all, the first rule of this company was to treat people with sincerity.

But if you are stupid enough to lose all your pants, you can't blame them.

"Then, Miss Bailu Qiansheng..."

Ping Xin extended his hand.

"Do you have the courage to fight against the devil?"

Chapter 36 Death is not death

Bai Lu Qiansheng agreed. After all, she had already realized the fact that she had no right to refuse. Moreover, she did not want to refuse. After all, Heng Xin was a well-known "angel investor", highlighting a wealthy and powerful person.

Just do your work, Dad will take care of the money and resources.

People who have made a living by their own abilities since childhood naturally hate those guys who take lip-syncing as a common thing. If she didn't have a contract, she would have run away from this crappy company long ago. It's unlucky to even look at them.

"Well, I understand the situation... Please consult with me from now on, Mr. Hirashin and Ms. Higuchi Enka—"

She still didn't shake hands with Ping Xin. After all, such a person was too dangerous and was completely on a different level from her. She felt fear from the bottom of her heart.

Higuchi Enka's words are just right. She also just debuted as an idol not long ago, but the mask she honed since childhood makes Shirasagi Chisei fearless of any of her peers...

Invincible at the same level, probably.

"Please give me your guidance, Miss Bailu Qiansheng."

Unexpectedly, Enka also showed a gentle smile, and it was completely impossible to tell that she was the same person who had been expressionless and glaring at Ping Xin from time to time during the conversation.

They are the same type of "actors"! And they are of extremely high level!!!

Bai Lu Qiansheng's inner alarm bells rang, and he immediately listed it as a high-risk unit... Well, of course, Ping Xin was included in it.

"See, I was right again. [Sensheng will definitely pick on the weak to tease Enka], but after all, these two are the same type of Stands, so even a fight between them is normal."

"Hey, do you want to fight? Right now, here?"

"...Ha——" x2

Two long sighs came out of the mouths of Higuchi Enka and Shirasagi Chisei at the same time.

After all, it is stupid to worry and be wary of this person whose actual mental age may not exceed 6 years old, but the stupidest thing is that you can't beat him!