raknovel Chapter 66 Surrounded
Chapter 66 Surrounded
Speaking of which...
Thursdays are often a relatively free time for up-and-coming artists.
Because most casual audience members are on weekends, while those working long hours or only one day off a week often don't have the energy to watch the show.
Therefore, many small commercial performances are scheduled for Saturdays.
This day has precise customer flow, excellent monetization capabilities, and is more suitable for newcomers to build a fan base.
The artists' rest time is naturally scheduled for Monday or Thursday.
Give them time to adjust and recover, then get into shape on Friday and be fully prepared to play on Saturday.
A few more motivated newcomers will spend their time watching their peers perform.
Whether drawing on experience or learning from mistakes, the improvement is quite steady.
Therefore, on the day the event was revealed, several more girls came together...
Those candidates who were encouraged by Asuka Kirara.
Since the audience response to their performances that day was quite positive, most of them passed the audition and gained some commercial performance opportunities.
However, since they only borrowed the trick of Asuka's Flower, they still lack some hard skills, so they are seizing every opportunity to work hard.
"Hey, look! Isn't this photo on the list from that day...?"
"It looks like it, it's her. You don't just bump into someone with that face!"
"That kid has joined the entertainment industry too..."
"Let's go take a look. Oh, and let's call our friends too; they were taken care of before..."
The idea is great, but there's a problem.
"Tickets seem to be hard to get..."
"Strange, why is Thursday's disclosure so popular?"
They couldn't buy tickets, and even if they brought friends along, they couldn't get in; they could only offer support from the outside.
"Let's think of other ways, like secondary ticketing or getting the live audience involved..."
Some people also tried to advocate for it.
"Excuse me, would you be willing to sell the tickets you have?"
Although they will be rejected in most cases.
But even small efforts can have a subtle effect.
"Oh...I see. Well then, please support this little sister no matter what..."
You know, the kind of thing a cute idol sincerely asks you for help is something a couch potato might never experience in their entire life.
So even before the performance started, many passersby had already noticed Asuka Honoka.
And the Heisei right-wing uncles who fought alongside him that day were naturally present as well.
In fact, most of them were also at the last performance, and many had even noticed Asuka Honoka long ago, intending to see her on stage.
However, the announcement that the newcomer would be absent that day was quite disappointing for them.
Even among older, nerdy guys who never actually cheered for her, many still have a strong impression of this girl.
Whether based on her appearance in the brochure or her leadership and encouragement that day, she was certainly worthy of attention.
Therefore, Asuka's initial interest in her is not bad this time.
Of course, winning over these people is far more difficult than winning over strangers.
After all, they are relatively professional, and if they reveal even a few problems, it is easy for expectations to collapse quickly.
Meanwhile, Kuroda Karito's preparations were also quietly underway.
Malicious viewers are impossible to prevent.
People are buying tickets normally; they are valued consumers. What right do you have to stop them?
Kuroda hired a large number of employees this time, and it can be said that he collected most of the scattered tickets that were left outside.
This is why it's so difficult to buy tickets for idol groups.
Therefore, the audience composition for this event was unusually absurd, consisting of only a very small number of casual viewers, established celebrities, and seasoned otaku.
Everyone else is just here to cause trouble.
If the system is strict enough in judging "gaining die-hard fans", it will be a very severe test for Asuka's performance.
The reason for this extreme approach is that other aspects simply cannot penetrate the budget, so the entire budget is poured into the audience.
The security and event management were excellent; at least this time, there won't be a violent father suddenly barging in backstage.
At this very moment, Kenjiro Endo is happily tightening screws.
"Ha ha!"
"I've really been on a lucky streak lately. I never expected the daily wage at this factory to be this high."
"After I finish today's work, I can go to the casino for another round of business."
"Just you wait, I'm going to win back all the money I've lost!"
He was oblivious to everyone around him, completely absorbed in his own ambitions.
As for the equipment, there was simply no room for negotiation...
Just before the show started, a batch of pre-tested goods was suddenly delivered and replaced the original items.
Onodera Mizuki didn't even bother with screening and just used all the new ones.
In terms of burning money, she and Kuroda are quite similar, focusing on a saturated level of investment.
They either don't do it at all, or if they do, they go all in.
On the eve of the performance, there was no need to hide anything anymore. It was necessary to clearly tell the opponents that this performance was being protected by someone, and they should consider the consequences before trying to cause trouble.
Shigeru Yoshioka was naturally in charge of the counter-attack phase.
By leveraging his excellent network of contacts, he attempted to uncover the list of staff members and their affiliations, which gradually became clear.
These lists could be crucial if Hiroshi Nakajima were to seek revenge in the future.
Without them, the counterattack against Kuroda Karito would be unjustified and could easily be misunderstood as an attack on the Sakaki Geino group.
With this evidence, coupled with sufficient public pressure, the other party might consider cutting ties.
Kuroda Karito's strategy of isolating Nakajima Hiroshi was correct.
The only problem is that Nakajima Hiroshi is not backed by any company or group; everyone who helped him did so out of personal relationships.
But the reverse is true; if encouraged, it would be quite fatal for Kuroda.
Surrounded by friends and enemies, Asuka is ready to go into battle.
Same makeup, same hairstyle, same stage outfit as the previous performance.
You have to get up from where you fall.
Even though her ankle was no longer in pain, she still wore the wristband, as if Hiroshi Nakajima were by her side.
Nakajima...
Wait for me, wait for me to shine for you!
The thought that she was far more powerful than Onodera Mizuki rose in his mind.
This time, Asuka felt no shame whatsoever.
Winning the disclosure target is my current mission!
as well as……
Those idols and the older men who came to support her sensed something was amiss.
Because many people ask them to help spread photos and rumors when they resell tickets.
Ambiguous photos of Asuka and Nakajima Hiro.
The malicious intent behind the camera angles is immediately apparent to these otaku themselves.
There's also the awful news that Asuka is working as a hostess at a bar...
Of course it's fake.
That photo is a screenshot from the bar's surveillance footage of the owner settling wages with Tomorrow Flower.
However, after photo editing, it appears somewhat realistic.
The accompanying rumors were also quite cunning.
"What innocent newcomer? She's just a former idol who switched careers. In a Roppongi bar, you never know what she'll do..."
"...The price is clearly marked."
The claim, which is a mix of truth and falsehood and points to a specific address, easily erodes the trust of fans.
And a large number of malicious rumors that would ruin a newcomer's reputation.
Someone wants to ruin this Asuka Honoka!
Many people spontaneously reported the incidents to the staff.
These messages quickly reached Onodera Mizuki, who was in charge of the situation.
"That's not surprising."
After a moment's thought, Mizuki walked backstage.
"Asuka, we need to make a slight change to our stage design..."