The Official Introduction

Hanazawa Sakura, fully recovered, appeared with an elegant smile!

"You're not eavesdropping anymore?"

Shuya said calmly, then Hanazawa Sakura slapped him across the mouth. "Shut up."

She said with a beaming smile, "Hyakka Sauce welcomes you to the team. I've already informed Miss Sonou and asked her to come and help you sign the contract."

"Great! Strike while the iron is hot!"

Sonoo Hyakka enthusiastically raised her hand in agreement.

She's so cute.

Although Shuya a lolicon, he still found them very pleasing to the eye.

After receiving Hyakka- chan's consent, Hanazawa Sakura laughed loudly, "Hahaha! With Hyakka- chan joining us, my agency has gained a great help!"

She was referring to Sonoo Hyakka's father.

"Haha, president, you're exaggerating."

"Hmm, call me again, Hyakka- chan!"

"President! Hey, president!"

"Hahahaha!"

Hanazawa Sakura's laughter is idiotic.

Sonoo Hyakka cooperated well by patting and lifting her up high while being fed.

"Hyakka Jiang, are you sure this is okay? Didn't you not want to rely on your parents' help?"

Shuya asked.

"Oh."

Hanazawa Sakura suddenly fell silent, glancing at her awkwardly.

Unexpectedly, Sonoo Hyakka laughed and waved her hand, saying, "How could that be! I'm not going to be an animation director, so of course I won't resist using my dad's help! Hahaha!"

Her laughter was clear and crisp.

"Hahaha!"

Hanazawa Sakura also giggled foolishly, and Maeda Saori joined in the laughter.

Shuya didn't bother with them.

Before long, Yusho Sakura arrived.

After exchanging pleasantries with her for a while, Yusho Sakura Hanazawa Sakura had her daughter sign with Hanazawa Sakura's agency.

Shuya was quite surprised; it turned out that Yusho Sakura raised her daughter using a laissez-faire approach?

She never asked her daughter in detail why she joined.

So, Sonoo Hyakka didn't object to Shuya saying those things, is it because of this?

Shuya guessed in his mind but didn't ask.

He didn't want to get involved in other people's family affairs.

After Sonoo Hyakka successfully joined the company, Yusho Sakura left in a hurry because she was very busy with work.

Hyakka Jiang was used to this and wouldn't be moved by it, but Shuya still noticed a slight sense of disappointment in her.

Shuya thought for a moment and said, "Hyakka- chan, are you free later? Let's go out and buy some food, and have a company dinner to celebrate your joining."

Before Hyakka -chan could speak, Hanazawa Sakura interrupted:

"Huh? I have a date with Hiko-chan later!"

No, you didn't.

Shuya looked over calmly, and Hanazawa Sakura was startled, nodding repeatedly, "I remembered wrong!"

"Very good."

Shuya smiled with satisfaction, then called Haruno to tell her about it and asked her to come as soon as possible.

After arranging everything, Shuya saw the party props on the table and called Hanazawa Sakura and the others to decorate.

The four of them slowly started decorating. Later, Haruno and Sonoo Hyakka arrived and, after greeting each other, joined in to help with the decorations.

Although the office was small, the occasional bursts of laughter created a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

The next day, news spread that Sonoo Hyakka had joined Hanazawa Sakura's agency, drawing attention from the industry.

Section 187, Chapter 171: Formal Meeting

The question of Yusho Sakura's daughter is a topic of discussion among industry insiders, but not among those outside the industry.

She hasn't even announced that she's married, let alone that she has a daughter.

It's not uncommon for voice actors to keep their marriages secret. They work behind the scenes, so it shouldn't matter whether they announce it or not.

However, Shuya always felt that there was a significant hidden danger in Yusho Sakura's situation.

She is no longer just a voice actress; she has stepped out from behind the scenes and onto the stage.

Yusho Sakura has done photo shoots and live performances, and together with Hanazawa Sakura, she pioneered the era of voice actor idolization.

However, Hanazawa Sakura had already announced her marriage, causing most otaku to focus their attention on Yusho Sakura.

Shuya dare to imagine the uproar that would occur if the fact that she had a daughter were exposed.

Actually, Shuya felt that Yusho Sakura was to blame for this.

You should either stay behind the scenes and work honestly. Now that you're going to use the idol method to make big money, you should learn from idols and abide by the unspoken rule of not dating.

Yusho Sakura wants to get married, Shuya won't object, but don't deceive your fans. Just say it clearly if you're getting married, so that the idol fans will stop supporting you and everyone can part ways amicably.

But she doesn't want her fans to leave, so she insists on using the idol act to promote herself. If things really explode, she deserves it.

Although Shuya felt that given Yusho Sakura's character, it wasn't intentional; it was probably a requirement from the agency, leaving her with no way out... the problem is, if something really happens, who cares what excuse you have?

Do you really think Japan trolls are weak?

Of course, some fans will defend her, saying that marriage is a natural thing to do, and that she's just a voice actress, etc.

The problem is, you can't enjoy the benefits of being an idol and then expect others to treat you the same way they treated past voice actors.

Isn't this just rural feminism?

Therefore, Shuya didn't really want to get close to Yusho Sakura; she was practically a ticking time bomb.

When it's about to explode, her agency won't be able to escape either; a whole bunch of people will be caught in the crossfire.

Shuya thought about it and realized that his mother was really stubborn; she announced her marriage just like that back then.

Yusho Sakura's situation might also be partly due to Hanazawa Sakura's fault. The two got married around the same time, but Hanazawa Sakura was the one who got married first.

When Hanazawa Sakura announced her marriage, her popularity plummeted.

That's probably why Yusho Sakura's agency is holding her back from making it public.

Besides, back then, Yusho Sakura wasn't as famous as she is now, and nobody knew whether the path of becoming a voice actress idol was even viable...

To be honest, it's a rather complicated historical issue.

By joining Hanazawa Agency, Sonoo Hyakka was able to distance herself from the vortex of problems.

A few days after she joined the agency, Shuya and Hirai Ryuji's fashion magazine was released.

It sold very well, as expected.

Many gossip magazines have started promoting the pairing of Shuya and Mai- chan.

Seeing the buzz surrounding the product, Hirai Ryuji tried inviting Mai- chan again, and her mother, considering the sales figures, thought it over and agreed.

A few days later, during a new round of photography, Mai- chan saw that Shuya had brought along new cute girls.

With such high-quality material as Sonoo Hyakka, Shuya naturally brought her over.

Mai- chan glanced at the smirking Shuya, said, "Heh, men," and then stopped talking to him.

Although Shuya and Mai- chan didn't have any special relationship, she made him feel inexplicably guilty.

The days that followed were ordinary and routine.

Sakura's anime was still in the planning stages and didn't require recording, Shuya didn't bother with it.

His daily routine generally consists of sparring with Gorilla in the morning, training the Yukinoshita Sisters at six o'clock, occasionally attending classes, and recording at other anime studios when he's not in class.

After school (or after work), they would go back to the office, where Haruno and Hyakka- chan often hung out.

The office is a safe place with no outsiders around, making it a great gathering spot.

Hanazawa Sakura has essentially given up on serious management and decided to change the agency's policy to a small, elite approach.

They also declared their intention to make the firm feel like home.

She renovated the office, making it more homey and comfortable.

After the office was renovated, Haruno and Hyakka- chan loved coming here.

Hanazawa Sakura was an exception; she would go to see Inoue Hikoo whenever she had time.

On Friday afternoons after weekdays, Shuya would go to Kyoto with the Yukinoshita Sisters to train with the Aoyama Sisters.

With such a busy schedule, Shuya and Mai- chan had much less contact.

Shuya received many offers for TV dramas and movies, but he didn't accept any of them.

Mai- chan is a very busy person, so this is understandable.

However, this is common in the entertainment industry.

Shuya's mind isn't on this right now.

As the days went by, his heart was set on August.

July has finally arrived, and summer vacation has begun.

Once summer vacation starts, it means there's only one month left.

Shuya and Tsuruko Aoyama discussed it and decided that they should come to Tokyo ahead of time to meet the Gorilla, practice together, and get to know each other.

He had asked the Gorilla beforehand, and she didn't object Shuya why he called the Aoyama Sisters over.

Tsuruko had also heard of Shizuka Hiratsuka's reputation Heavenly Demon Body, and readily agreed to go to Tokyo, treating it as a training opportunity.

On the first day of summer vacation, Shuya came to Tokyo Station to pick someone up.

He arrived at the station around nine in the morning, and after waiting for a while, he saw two beautiful women, one older and one younger, appear as people turned to look at them.

"Miss Tsuruko, Motoko- chan, welcome."

You're too kind.

Good morning Inoue- kun.

The two sisters weren't wearing school uniforms, but rather kendo uniforms. Notably, their hakama were bright red, giving them a slightly shrine maiden-like appearance.

They stand out too much in a crowd.

Behind Shuya, Shizuka Hiratsuka was also there.

She was pulled in to be the driver.

"Hello, I'm Shizuka Hiratsuka."

"Hello, Ms. Hiratsuka, I've heard of your reputation in Kyoto."

Tsuruko Aoyama bowed to Shizuka Hiratsuka, and Motoko followed suit.

Shizuka Hiratsuka, quite pleased with the compliment.

The Gorilla has been a bit more restrained lately; it no longer tries to punch anyone it sees.

She spoke normally with Tsuruko and also exchanged a few words with Motoko.

The initial impressions of both parties were acceptable.