Chapter 584

In other words...

He snapped his fingers, a slight smile playing on his thin, cherry-colored lips, and stated his most important purpose for the day. "If you can host live streams online and build a fanbase, you can earn a considerable amount of money!"

"Quite a few bloggers have already started making money through this, right? You all know that, right?"

"In addition, there's a share of the tips received..."

Everyone present, being adults in the workforce, swallowed hard upon hearing this.

Although they've signed contracts now and will have to share some of their online earnings with the agency, having multiple avenues to earn money is definitely the best option!

"Wait a minute!" Kawaragi Momoka exclaimed incredulously, "Huh? You mean... you can host live shows online? Without going through a livehouse?!"

Reminded by her words, Inoseri Nina also seemed to wake up from a dream, and forgetting about the issue of "female etiquette and self-respect," she blurted out a barrage of words:

"Huh?! Can I do it online too? Where can I do it?!"

"If that's the case, does that mean... does that mean we won't have to share the ticket sales revenue with the live music venues anymore?!"

She asked the most crucial question that all the bands were very concerned about.

Chapter 527 The Reality Road to Ideals

Online live streaming would be impossible with a regular internet connection.

In that case, what's the difference between that and watching a regular video?

However, the actual experience is greatly enhanced by using Smart Lens, which can perfectly replicate everything, including light and shadow, spatial sense of distance, and realistic 360-degree sound effects from all directions.

While it can't replicate the heat and tactile sensation of a live performance, the advantage is that it can be held anytime, anywhere, regardless of the fans' location, livehouse reservations, or venue capacity limits...

At this point, you can understand just how significant the impact this has on live music venues like RiNG in reality.

That's right, the same goes for "STARRY".

It looks like we'll soon see Ichiji Hoshika bankrupt and begging him for help.

No one who owns a live music venue could have imagined that what defeated them wouldn't be another competitor, but rather a completely unrelated field: internet technology.

What's this called?

This means that what might replace you isn't someone from your own industry, but someone from another field!

The world is changing all the time these days—for example, AI, which has been all the rage in recent years...

Okay, just kidding. Actually, Sakurakoji Talent didn't really intend to eliminate all offline live music venues.

While it will inevitably cause a significant impact, leading to the closure of some businesses, it will not completely disappear.

On the one hand, they are doing business in the local city, and going online is just like opening up more markets; on the other hand, no matter what, the offline experience is still better than the online experience.

And most importantly, online livehouses aren't entirely free or open to everyone.

While you no longer need to pay a share of the entrance fees to physical stores, you still need to pay the platform and online stores. Have you ever seen a platform that doesn't take a share of the profits?

After all, it's a content industry, even online, which requires review, promotion, and professional staff to help adjust the virtual reality venue effects—which in turn creates some jobs.

In layman's terms, it means maintaining high-quality live performances; otherwise, what's the difference between that and a completely ineffective live singing stream?

Of course, since the effects are not yet as realistic as they seem, online ticket prices will definitely remain cheaper than offline prices until a genius emerges and advances the technology further.

But even if there's one more person to share the money with, and the ticket price is lower... the number of people online is many times greater, which can completely make up for this.

Hiss~~~

Based on this, it seems likely that a large number of livehouses in smaller cities will close down in the future, because their band talent and venue technology are not only inferior to those in the Tokyo Metropolis, but they will probably not even be able to compete with online live streaming in the future...

Anyone with some technical skills—not just those in bands—wouldn't want to move to a big city to develop their career?

Sakura Gate~

Sakurakoji Talent felt a little guilty, but there was nothing he could do; that's just how technology and the times are, regardless of whether he wanted it or not.

However, there are ways to break the deadlock, such as transformation!

For example, in the Moonlit Sight Village, there are Livehouse shops for rent, but there are also requirements for the qualifications of the operators.

In this regard, those who own physical stores should be given priority, which can be seen as compensation for offline businesses.

Furthermore, they are licensed businesses themselves – so when it comes to holding them accountable, they can be traced.

It doesn't really matter whether Moonlit Sight or hold a live performance in a specially created "music world".

Although Moonlit Sight was Tsukimi Yachiyo's private domain, since the currency used was Fuju, he would always get a share.

Not to mention, the bulk of the profits come from various online platforms, including virtual short and long videos, as well as various licensing and patent fees.

Moonlit Sight is actually a semi-public service; you can play the standard version of everything without spending any money.

After learning her true identity, he was no longer surprised.

What could she, an online Moon Person had lost her energy and couldn't solidify her body, do with so much money? Wouldn't it just go towards paying for server equipment and electricity?

"How could that be?" He rejected the idea that Inoseri Nina and the others were hoping for, and explained the whole situation to them.

Then, he encouraged them, "However, this is still in its early stages, and not many people have noticed this direction yet. If we seize the opportunity, we can definitely make your fan base take a leap forward!"

The six people looked at each other, exchanged glances, and swallowed hard.

Although they couldn't quite grasp the magnitude of this opportunity, they still had some recollection of the saying, "Even a pig can fly if it's standing in the right place at the right time."

Inoseri Nina stared intently at him, her brows furrowed, and she asked in a deep voice, "If we do this, will we be able to defeat Diamond Dust?"

"Nina..." Kawaragi Momoka whispered, trying to stop her.

Hmm? Sakurakoji Talent was taken aback, and it took him a while to figure out what Diamond Dust was.

Oh, so that's what it was...

He coughed twice, puffed out his chest confidently, and said, "Of course! I guarantee you, if you follow my pace step by step, I assure you, within three months at most, I'll have your fan base surpass theirs!"

Three months?!

"Are you kidding me? Do you know how many fans they have right now?" Kawaragi Momoka stared at him in astonishment.

"Tsk~ tsk~ tsk~" He shook his finger, as if to say you completely don't understand, "It's because you're completely ignorant of the power of capital operations."

"..."

Objectively speaking, Diamond Dust's strength is actually quite good. The band industry in Kawasaki is also developing rapidly, with a livehouse that can accommodate 1,300 people—ClubCitta, which is even larger than the dub in Tokyo.

Even though they are now an idol band similar to PP, they still have the appeal to easily sell out Citta tickets.

But so what?

When it comes to gaining followers and managing operations, he can only say that Japan's internet industry is still too weak.

"Leave it to me. After all, I'm not only your boss, but also the band's manager."

"More than that, I hope you can produce more quality songs recently, otherwise what are you planning to sing on stage later?"

Hearing him say that, the others had no choice but to believe him, since he was their boss.

"Ah, speaking of the new song..." RUPA glanced at Kawaragi Momoka, then hesitated.

"What's wrong?"

"Actually, we've run into a bit of a problem," Anwa Subaru explained, opening their arms. "The composition isn't going too smoothly; we're trying to decide whether to incorporate some currently popular melodies."

"Halfway through, I always felt like something was missing, and I've already scrapped it countless times."

Upon hearing this, Sakurakoji Talent knew what problem they had encountered.

"It's less a problem with the composition and more a psychological one, isn't it, Momoka?" He spoke with a slight smile, pointing at the silent Kawaragi Momoka.

"..."

He pointed out her inner thoughts. "Are you afraid that if you don't do this, you'll repeat the mistakes of Diamond Dust?"

"..."

"Miss Momoka..."

She remained silent, while the others looked at her with concern.

As the team leader, composer, and guitarist, she undoubtedly faced the greatest pressure.

If it were just her alone, it wouldn't be so bad; she could simply pack her things and go back to her hometown. But now, she carries the fate of everyone on her shoulders.

"Also, you're worried that if we lose money, you'll let me and the firm down, right? After all, you're an adult now, and you understand the efficiency of capital in society..."

Even if he said he would cover for them, if she could accept it without feeling guilty, she wouldn't be herself, and neither would anyone else.

He didn't want to try to persuade them anymore. Since they were unwilling, he couldn't force them to grow into hothouse flowers.

Young people, in the end, still have to grow up in this world, regardless of how many resources they possess.

He walked to the refrigerator, took out a carton of milk that he couldn't tell if it was bought by Kawaragi Momoka or Inoseri Nina, opened it, and drank it.

Walking back to the sofa, he addressed the group of people who seemed to be receiving training, continuing to express his thoughts, "I don't think I've mentioned this before, so let me say it now."

The faces of the group were filled with guilt, not only for Kawaragi Momoka, who felt she had held the team back, but also for her teammates and Inoseri Ryone, who felt she hadn't done her part in supporting them.

Those who thought he was about to get angry were taken aback and looked up to listen carefully.

"Momoka's dream is to surpass history and write the fastest BPM (beats per second), right? I can see that in your music, and I find it very captivating."

"It's fast yet emotional, chaotic yet orderly, pursuing the high-speed feel of VOCALOID tracks while also trying to capture the dazzling high-pitched directional sounds of repeated key changes."

"The idea of using my own notes to depict the entire history of rock, jazz, R&B, and EDM is simply audacious!"

Kawaragi Momoka was stunned. She hadn't expected that he actually understood her creative philosophy so well, and that he wasn't just a fan who listened casually.

"However, this requires both talent and time to develop, so I think it's not easy to achieve..."

He paused, then continued with a sigh, "Although it's not possible right now, I think it's truly an ideal... and perhaps it will come true sooner or later. I look forward to its realization."

"Because helping and waiting for others to realize their dreams, especially yours which are not simple, is a great pleasure for me."

The living room was silent; for a moment, I didn't know what to say.

Is this... his monologue? That's quite rare.

"I really like your style of music, which is full of passion and expresses emotions rapidly while remaining stable. To be honest, I also think that the feelings of most viewers are not important... but from a commercial and realistic point of view, it really can't be like this."

After a moment's thought, he made his decision, clapping his hands forcefully. "Alright! In that case!"

Amidst six pairs of questioning gazes, he offered a slightly enigmatic smile and suggestion, "If that's your idea, then I respect it, and I don't want you to lose your unique characteristics. Now, I have a solution; would you like to hear it?"

"Hmm?" Kawaragi Momoka turned around and exchanged glances with her teammate for a moment, then asked hesitantly, "What is it...?"

"Don't worry, it's definitely advice that will benefit you and cause no harm~" Sakurakoji Talent leaned back on the sofa, his eyes playful.

"I will fully support your creative work, promotion, stage performances, and other regular projects, and I will not interfere with any of your creative ideas."

"But conversely, if the desired effect is ultimately not achieved, you will have to pay compensation at the original price—how about that? Compared to several times the penalty for breach of contract elsewhere, this isn't bad, is it?"

"Of course, I know that it would be difficult for you to repay your initial investment through normal operations... so I will take orders for you!"

"Order accepted?" X 6

Inoseri Nina felt a chill run down her spine and shivered. She remembered how Anwa Subaru had scared her a few days before she signed the contract, saying that the agency would one day make them act in an adult film...

That's right, a way to make money that goes far beyond normal channels...

"No, no, no!!!" she cried out, squeezing her face until it was distorted with her Hands. "Adult movies or anything like that! Absolutely not!!!"

"???" Sakurakoji Talent was completely bewildered, only wanting to use the Michael to open her skull and see what was inside!

What adult movie? What are you thinking, you brat?!

Even if you were willing, he still wouldn't Kawaragi Momoka to go...

"Nina ..." Kawaragi Momoka stared at her with a strange expression.

"Nina, come with me for a moment." Inoseri Ryone and dangerous smile on her face, pulled her out of the living room.

How could she have such a disgraceful sister like you!

But it's not that no one believes it, for example--

"Huh?! An adult movie?!" Ebizuka Tomo's face turned bright red as he glared at him resentfully, as if he were looking at a heinous demon. "I... I... I don't want to either! Absolutely not!"

"If you dare to do that, I will definitely call the police!"

The petite and adorable young lady transformed in an instant into a sharp and prickly little hedgehog—still adorable, though.

"Wow~ I was shocked..." Anwa Subaru slapped their foreheads as if they had fainted.