So Many Geniuses in Omni-Anime! Why Not Add One More?
He walked up to the light silver Maine Coon, picked up the dog—which was almost the size of a medium-sized dog—and carried it back to their booth.
"Indeed, indeed..."
Faced with its rather enormous size, Minato Yukina was initially somewhat intimidated, but then she curiously reached out and gently touched it.
As she touched him... she became lost in a daze again.
If no one were around, Ogura Asahi guessed that she would probably be burying her face in her cat's fur by now.
"Take this Chinchilla for example, it's ridiculously cute, with its silvery-white fur and big eyes! It's comparable to that Ragdoll over there. Plus, it has a gentle personality, likes quiet, and is affectionate but not clingy, making it the perfect choice for those who love a peaceful atmosphere and live in an apartment..."
After waiting a while, he put the Maine Coon back in its place and then brought over a Chinchilla.
"Really..."
This time, the somewhat uninhibited Minato Yukina didn't hesitate and went straight to it.
A while later...
For example...
"Really!"
"..."
"..."
The two chatted happily for nearly an hour when suddenly, Minato Yukina's delicate body stiffened, and then she looked up at him.
"What's wrong?"
"No, I was just thinking..."
Minato Yukina asked hesitantly, "Miss Ogura, the cats you chose all seem to be silvery-white, similar to your hair color..."
"Isn't it pretty?"
"It looks good, but it's a little..."
Narcissism
"..."
Ogura Asahi blinked rapidly a few times and glanced to the side, "It's probably just a coincidence."
"Is that so?"
Minato Yukina doesn't quite believe it.
"It's like this..."
He coughed lightly, and feeling that the time was almost up, he changed the subject, "By the way, Ms. Yukina so talented, do you have any plans to sign a contract and debut?"
Minato Yukina's eyebrows twitched in surprise, and she frowned in thought, "Sign a contract and debut?"
"Um,"
He nodded. "I've done a little research and it seems none of you have joined a law firm yet, right?"
"Given your exceptional talent, don't you all plan to pursue a career in music in the Mirai?"
"No, it's not quite like that..."
After a brief silence with her head bowed, she looked up again and said, "Actually, after the last Future World Fes, many agencies and brokerage firms sent us invitations."
"I see. So what do you all think?"
"We feel that they are not in line with our philosophy, so we have no plans to join a professional company for the time being."
Minato Yukina explained it very naturally without any hesitation:
"Roselia only sings songs we approve of. Rather than signing with a record company and having the music messed up to cater to the market, it's better to keep it as it is."
"Furthermore, now that we've made it to the FWF stage, we're still a bit uncertain about Roselia's future development..."
As she finished speaking, she frowned slightly.
Now that her long-cherished wish has been fulfilled, the question remains: what will Mirai of her and the others in Roselia?
[Note: After being invited by Harumi the first time, when asked to sing <LOUDER>, a song they hadn't originally planned to perform, the group realized that without their goal of reaching the stage, despite a perfect performance, they had lost the original feeling and couldn't infuse it with new aspirations, so they gave up the invitation. Later, through discussions with their teammates, they discovered the ideal of "letting more people hear their voices and reaching the top," and finally moved the person in charge with the new sentiment contained in their new song Sprechchor, thus making a second invitation. It can be seen that they are still in a period of uncertainty.]
"So, if there were a talent agency that would allow you to sing and produce the music you love, and guarantee that they wouldn't interfere excessively with your creative process, would you be willing to join?"
He stretched slightly, and after laying the groundwork and building relationships for so long, he finally revealed the main purpose of his trip.
Are there any firms like that?
Minato Yukina surprised.
Even if she disliked those talent agencies, she had to admit that from a business and profit perspective, their practices were not wrong.
Every event, promotion, and record release requires a massive investment of resources. If the costs cannot be recouped, the company simply cannot sustain its operations for long.
There are very few agencies in the industry that allow their artists to act as they please.
This is also why, despite receiving numerous offers over the past few months, they have shown no interest in visiting and have directly rejected them all.
"Yes, Miss Yukina, yes."
Ogura Asahi took out Purple-gold Entertainment Company card that he had prepared in advance from his pocket, placed it on the table, and pushed it over.
"Although it is a company that was only recently established, it has close ties with other large companies, so its resources are basically no different from those of the leading companies in the industry."
"If you don't believe me, you are welcome to contact me anytime. I can personally take you to visit and see for yourself."
"Furthermore, since the person in charge of the company is myself, a Roselia fan, you can all rest assured."
"My original intention in creating this was to support and protect children like Yukina who have pure dreams, not to make money. Therefore, the contract will definitely provide you with the greatest convenience and benefits."
He watched calmly Minato Yukina Kokoro picked up and examined the business card, his heart stirred with emotion.
It was originally just a rudimentary and immature idea, but now, just imagining his bands dominating the band and idol scene in the Mirai fills him with inexplicable satisfaction.
Ah~ the satisfaction of achieving your career goals and dreams is far more irresistible than indulging in a life of luxury or making countless amounts of money!
Uncle Iyo Yuan, you must have been living on this as your spiritual sustenance all along, right?
Therefore, he is determined to secure this contract with the other party!
The light in his eyes gradually became sharper and more interesting, and his usual indifferent attitude towards everything was unusually stirred by a bit of fighting spirit.
There's no need to worry about the resources for nurturing them in the Mirai, as he said he has already connected with the entertainment industry under the Okura Family Group.
In the early stages of starting a business, all the necessary manpower, venue, contacts with various media and businesses, and contact information for industry leaders have been obtained.
These factors alone saved them ten years of unnecessary detours.
It's not that he wanted to cheat, it's just that the entertainment industry is different from others; it's incredibly complex, and money alone isn't enough. If he were to accumulate wealth step by step, who knows how many years it would take.
Even a cosmetics company like Okura Rumin received a lot of help from her family in its early stages, which enabled it to develop rapidly under her leadership.
Chapter 341 A series of remarkable achievements and celebrations.
"Miss Ogura, you really know how to surprise people. You even run an entertainment company..."
Looking at the exquisitely crafted, elegantly colored, and obviously expensive business card in her hand, Minato Yukina's usually calm voice trembled slightly, and her moonlit facial skin twitched gently.
It's often said that a business card is the face of a company, and you can tell a lot about a company's strength just by looking at it. It seems there's some truth to that.
Of all the invitations she'd received these past few days, this business card was indeed the most exquisite.
I don't know their exact strength, but they're definitely very wealthy...
"She looks about my age, yet she's already achieved so much. Could it be that Miss Ogura just looks young?"
She tilted her head and looked up at him.
"No, I am indeed about the same age as Yukina,"
Ogura Asahi shook her head in denial, "Actually, I have another identity... Never mind, you'll find out later."
I'd better not say anything now, otherwise, if those girls keep calling me "junior," "junior," and "little sister" all the time, how can I maintain my authority as boss?
Okay, let's recruit Roselia first, then go to Hanasakigawa and tell Toyama Kasumi and the others' Poppin' Party: Your beloved Senpai have joined my ranks, why don't you all join us too?
Then, start with Wakamiya Eve, and try to poach Pastel*Palettes, who are currently suffering. Show them the contract given to Roselia and say: You've been in the industry for so long, your treatment must be very good, right?
--Speaking of which, could it be that Wakamiya Eve's ability to become Master of Time Management, managing three clubs on her own, was forced into this state by her inhumane management company?
Then bring Afterglow in. Anyway, Mizutake Ran has always regarded Minato Yukina as a formidable rival, so a little provocation shouldn't be a problem, especially with such favorable conditions.
Then, it shouldn't be a big problem to seduce Shiina Rikki and her friends, who are huge admirers of Afterglow.
In Morfonica, Kurata Mashiro is Girl Band that Toyama Kasumi rescued and joined; Kiritani Toko is Hikawa Sayo's apprentice; Hiromachi Nanami and Ushigome Rimi relationship; Futaba Tsukushi works at Hazawa Tsugumi's Cafe and is also a fan of Maruyama Aya; Yashio Rui and Shirabe Rinko are childhood friends and both aim for Minato Yukina... In short, it's a sure thing.
If possible, I'll lure Sumimi over later too, given his relationship with Miyako Shizuka and Sumiida Mana -- hehehe!
However, the remaining two seem to be a bit more difficult to handle.
Hello, Happy World! features the incredibly wealthy Tsurumaki Kokoro, who has no shortage of money and resources. However, I wonder if using the excuse that "the other bands have already agreed, and we can be happier together" will be enough to lure him in as well.
If all else fails, perhaps we could have Shirasagi Chisato from PP try to seduce Matsubara Kanon, Yamabuki Saya and Toyama Kasumi try to seduce Kitazawa Ikumi, Ichigaya Arisa try to seduce Okusawa Misaki... Taking them down one by one might be a viable strategy?
Finally, RAISE A SUILEN, whose strength is similar to Roselia's, is a little more troublesome - it's hard to imagine that a band of five members could be assigned to five different schools at the same time, they really know how to have fun.
However, whether it's Hana-dono Tae (LAYER), who is childhood friends with Wakana Rei, or Asahi Rokka (LOCK), who is a die-hard Toyama Kasumi and PPP;
Or perhaps she's a delinquent blonde heiress from a wealthy academy (not Tsukinomori, but Shirayuki Academy) whose family owns the GALAXY shopping street livehouse; she often practices drums with Udagawa Ban and is a fan of Sato Masuki Yamato Maya from PP.
All three of them are relatively easy to handle.
The main issue is still that pink-haired prodigy who skipped grades, the DJ Producer, and the utterly subservient Pareo.
Tamade Chiyu CHU? (pronounced Chu Chu, also called CHU²), is currently 14 years old but a senior in high school.
That's right, she's the same age as Nioh Riona's in the same group and is in her third year of junior high, but she's nine months younger than Niohara Reio. She's the youngest member of the band (and also the shortest), even younger than Kanau!
He once tried to recruit Minato Yukina others, but they refused. He is arrogant and impatient—but if he kicks over a trash can, he will take the initiative to pick it up and put the trash back.
Both her parents are well-known musicians, currently living overseas. They come from a very wealthy family and enjoy exclusive access to the penthouse of a luxury apartment with a swimming pool.
Ugh... That's why I really hate you economic weirdos the most; you never give us a moment's peace of mind.
He frowned in frustration. His simplest and most brutal tactics were completely ineffective against these economic warriors like himself.
I wonder if provoking her by Minato Yukina and Roselia as leverage to put them on a level playing field would get her to agree...
However, based on this analysis, his plan to recruit all the bands still seems quite feasible!
As for the band that wasn't mentioned, to be honest, he hasn't figured out what to do yet; he'll just have to take it one step at a time.
"Another identity?"
Minato Yukina puzzled, but seeing that he didn't intend to explain, she didn't press the matter further. "So that means, Miss Ogura is the young lady, right?"
That's one way to understand it.
"..."
Holding the business card, she fell into deep thought, unable to come up with an answer for a long time.
Although the terms offered sounded very tempting, it wasn't something she could decide on her own.
Even if a decision is made, an on-site inspection is necessary. After all, this concerns their Mirai and cannot be taken lightly.
"I understand. I'll discuss it with the band members when I get back."
"Well, then I look forward to your good news."
Ogura Asahi nodded slightly, not surprised. She paused, then, still feeling somewhat uneasy, continued:
"Although you may not believe it, I can assure you that no matter what conditions others offer you, I can provide a better deal. So please read this carefully before making a judgment."
Hmph, he doesn't believe it. If he can't even make a profit or even lose money on his side, and can only rely on his cooking skills and the crisis of spending his life to survive, then who else can offer more favorable conditions than him!
As the first step in his series of plans, he will fight anyone who dares to take it from him this time!
It's that important!
His crimson eyes met hers intently, hoping she could feel his passion.
"Yes, I see..."
Minato Yukina swallowed hard, truly awestruck by his imposing presence and enthusiasm.
She'd seen plenty of enthusiastic fans, but this extraordinary and urgent feeling was something she'd never experienced before...
"We'll think about it carefully..."