Chapter 340
"Haha~ Really? But if you're interested, you can also exchange ideas and techniques about guitar or music with them... Ah, I need to hurry down, they're still waiting! See you later, Mutsuko-chan ~"
"Uh-huh..."
Watching him get on the elevator and go down, a slight disappointment appeared on Wakaba Mū's face. She wanted to talk to him a little longer.
"Sorry to keep you waiting! I'm back... Uh, what's going on everyone?"
Back at the coffee shop, seeing the same confused looks on the faces of the five people, he cautiously spoke, his Kokoro pounding.
They wouldn't have changed their minds so quickly, would they? He really is...
"Ah, I'm sorry, Miss Ogura!"
Imai Risa smoothed things over, explaining on behalf of her teammates, "It's nothing, we're just confused about what our goals are for the future."
"Target?"
After she recounted what had just happened, Ogura Asahi suddenly understood.
Oh, so that's what it was about. He thought... That's great, that's great.
"Well—although this was their own choice, and I shouldn't interfere, may I say a few words?"
"It's alright, you can take it as a reference. Please feel free to offer your suggestions."
Hikawa Sayo held her coffee cup, anticipating his thoughts.
Even if he comes from an extraordinary family, the fact that he has the courage to start such a large company at such a young age, especially to support such a romantic ideal... is enough to earn her respect.
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"Well, I'll say it then. It's not exactly a novel idea, but... in most of the bands I've met, although their initial motivations and reasons for starting are different, their fundamental goals are still the same."
"What is that?"
"It's about letting more people hear my music."
"Ah..."
The women exchanged knowing glances, each shifting their gaze to their own perspective. In truth, they, too...
After all, once you're on stage, your goal is naturally to let more people hear your music.
If no one listens, no matter how enthusiastic you are, you can't keep it up for long.
"I think you don't need to think about complicated things. Just focus on making Roselia's songs available to more people. That way, you'll naturally get closer and closer to the top."
He expressed his opinion gently, put down the documents, and rested his hands on the table.
"Would that generate more revenue for Miss Ogura?"
Imai Risa added jokingly.
"Well, I won't deny that~"
"Hehehe~ Sansi's Little Ersi (Part 4)!"
As Imai Risa beamed with joy, he secretly squinted, pleased. The unspoken implication of her words was that they had already discussed it and decided to join, right?
"Miss Ogura is right, that's true, it is indeed a blind spot."
Minato Yukina recalled two years ago, describing softly, "To be honest, when I first stepped onto the Livehouse stage, I had the same thought."
"One day, I hope the audience below will fill the space..."
"Me too. Although my initial motivation was to pursue a career, I think that's a thought that many of us have had, right?"
Hikawa Sayo remained noncommittal.
"Suddenly I felt much more awake! The road suddenly opened up wide!"
Udagawa Ako excitedly slapped the table.
"Udagawa-kun! Don't bang on the table, you'll spill your Drinks!"
"Hi, I'm sorry..."
"I, I think this is great too!"
Minato Yukina around at the group with satisfaction and, as the team leader, summarized. "Then it's decided! Roselia's goal from now on is to deliver even more amazing performances and attract even more viewers!"
"Then step by step—to reach the top!"
"Oh!!!"
X N.
After resolving their confusion and setting a clear direction for them, the group began to review the contract samples he had brought.
Especially Hikawa Sayo, who was the only one among them who was serious and knowledgeable about the law, carefully assessed each clause to determine the potential problems that might be hidden.
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The contract document, though not lengthy, left all five of them in silence.
It was only four or five pages long, but it took them a full half hour to read.
The content is minimal, consisting mainly of standard clauses regarding base salary, profit sharing, responsibilities and rights of both parties, obligations, contract duration, copyright ownership, force majeure, and so on.
This contract was personally drafted by Ogura Asahi. After making numerous revisions to the dozens of pages of standard contract requested from Avenx, this is only one-tenth of the original content.
Unlike other companies that try to shift all responsibility and costs onto their employees, he deleted all the hidden, exploitative clauses, leaving only the parts that were relatively fair, or even loss-making—so simple that even Minato Yukina could understand them.
This contract might just be the biggest example of a client being ripped off in the entire Japan entertainment industry...
If anyone dares to do what he did, they'll definitely be taught a lesson by reality, and they'll be so badly hurt they won't even recognize their own parents.
But he trusted the girls' character; even if they didn't sign anything, they certainly wouldn't let him lose money. Since that was the case, it was better to exchange sincerity for sincerity.
What he wanted was to lock them in here completely! To cut off any thoughts they might have about leaving!
Of course, other unemployed individuals are not entitled to this treatment! Don't even think about it!
"Miss Ogura..."
Even the usually composed Hikawa Sayo spoke tremulously, a bead of cold sweat dripping from her forehead, "This contract of yours... is it really okay? Will it really make money...?"
Even if she were just a first-year law student—no, just an ordinary person!—she could understand just how outrageous this contract was...
The monthly base salary and copyright revenue sharing were also very high, higher than any other company she had researched before.
It even includes an outrageous clause that allows employees to leave at any time without paying a penalty if they feel the company cannot provide them with reasonable support... Is this really a reality?
She instantly thought of the luxury goods agency where her younger sister worked... The difference between the two was like heaven and hell!
Perhaps, Hina's easy passage through the idol audition wasn't a good thing after all... Having regretted it and been deeply hurt by it, she couldn't help but feel sorry for her younger sister.
"It's okay, as long as we don't lose money."
He casually took a sip of the now-cold tea, smiling as he stared at the group, "I believe that with your character and abilities, you would never let me go bankrupt, right?"
"Well, even so, we can't guarantee it will be popular..."
Imai Risa touched her head, responding with a chill running down her spine.
A lucrative contract is certainly a great thing, but being overly expected and feeling indebted can also make them a little... After all, they are still just fledglings in the professional world who haven't yet established themselves.
"Miss Lisa, you all need to work hard! I believe in you and will always be there to support you."
"..."
Imai Risa didn't know what expression to use in response.
"If everyone has no problems, may we sign now?"
He rubbed his hands together expectantly, gazing at them with sincere, large eyes.
The five of them exchanged glances again, and their expressions became unanimous—a shared joy.
"Certainly!"
X 5.
Five minutes later, everyone in Roselia had signed all seven contracts (one for each of the five people, and two for the company), and then stamped them with the company seal.
"Hey, RinRin, from now on, we're a professional band, right? Pinch me, did I fall asleep while playing games?"
"It hurts!"
"Hey? Why are you pinching yourself?"
"Because, because I also want to know if I'm dreaming..."
"..."
Ogura Asahi stared silently at the two clowns, speechless.
However, he quickly seized the opportunity to elaborate, saying, "Speaking of which, Ms. Ako's older sister is Ms. Udagawa Ban from Afterglow, right?"
"Hmm? That's right!"
She gets really excited when this is mentioned, "My sister is an incredibly, incredibly, incredibly amazing drummer!"
"Yes, I know,"
He smiled as he cherished this sisterhood, saying, "Actually, I've also sent invitations to everyone at Afterglow, but we haven't discussed it in detail yet."
"Huh? Is that so?"
The others also expressed surprise and a sense of disappointment.
So they weren't the first ones after all...
"No, you are indeed the first to be formally invited to visit and sign a contract."
He corrected their thinking, "Besides, the circumstances of our meeting were somewhat unusual..."
"Ahem, anyway!"
He met Udagawa Ako's red eyes, his gaze deep and affectionate. "I was thinking, if everyone from Afterglow joined us, Ako- san and Tomoe-san could work together and see each other more often... something like that~"
"!!!"
Udagawa Ako's eyes widened suddenly. "Oh right! That's a blind spot!!!"
"Uh-huh..."
The others, witnessing this blatant act of persuasion, also felt their muscles stiffen and their expressions complex.
"So, Miss Ogura also acknowledges Afterglow and their abilities and potential?"
"Hikawa Sayo her head and analyzed."
"That's right!"
Ogura Asahi snapped her fingers, holding up her fingertips to attract everyone's attention. "Not only them, but also Poppin'Party, Pastel*Palettes, HHW, and RAS from your school! I like them just as much!"
"If you're satisfied with this place, feel free to recommend them! I'll allow them to join without any testing!"
He revealed his true intentions by taking out the remaining contract papers and distributing several copies to each of them.
Where can you find such an excellent salesperson? How could you let this opportunity slip by?
"Let's leave Toyama and the others aside for now..."
Hikawa Sayo glanced at the stack of A4 papers in her hand, then put them down with a complicated expression. "But PP is a signed, officially registered idol band, right? They can't join here, can they?"
"Oh, I have a way of dealing with that..."
He gave her a mysterious smile and winked at her, sending her a fleeting glance.
"..."
Hikawa Sayo awkwardly turned her face away.