Chapter 95

While watching the show "The Brainiest," I was stunned by the abacus calculation skills of that nine-year-old Japanese girl. Although Okada Naoyumi's words were somewhat abrupt, Shikawa H knew that they were all true... In the entertainment industry, unless you have a special background, for example, like Horikita Maki, who can develop her career without being disturbed by others... For others, especially artists from smaller agencies, to stand out, either they really meet their patron, or they have to sacrifice some of their dignity... For example, the male stars from Johnny's & Associates, they were also slept with by their president... If it weren't for "Shukan Bunshun," many people would still be in the dark.

This is also why Watanabe Agency dared not make any moves against Horikita Maki in the incident of coveting Nogizaka Saki, because the two have different backgrounds; there are no absolute lilies in the entertainment industry. The reason why seemingly pure and innocent female stars or idols maintain a good reputation for a long time is mainly due to their excellent confidentiality measures.

Okada Naoyumi's pursuit of Horikita Maki, or rather, his efforts to bring the two together, is partly to bind Shikawa H firmly to his cause and partly to ensure that Horikita Maki has a good future!

"Mr. Shikawa, I'm not trying to be a know-it-all... but I still have to advise you. Although I believe you can protect your artists, the saying 'it's easy to avoid an open spear but hard to guard against a hidden arrow' is something you surely understand... Your girls are all very good, so try to secure them as much as possible... don't leave any regrets!"

On the way back to Akihabara, Shikawa H's mind was filled with Okada Naoyumi's words. Having lived two lives, he understood the concept of multiple wives and concubines better than anyone, but actually doing it was still hard to accept. After all, this society practices monogamy, and even in his previous life, he only married one wife!

Shaking his head, Shikawa H temporarily pushed those chaotic thoughts aside; the important matters at hand were the most crucial. Especially finding a suitable agency for Yamada Takayuki. He had already ruled out agencies like Ohtsuka and Yoshimoto Kogyo, which are primarily for comedic artists. It would be a joke to put Yamada Takayuki, a very serious artist, with those comedic artists, as it could severely damage his image. Although comedic artists have a high status in this country, Shikawa H had no good feelings towards them, especially after seeing a comedic artist with long hair, wearing a black short-sleeved shirt, and nothing else... Shikawa H almost vomited, and in his view, those so-called jokes were just that...

When he arrived at the office, not only were AKB47 members Shinoda Mariko, Hoshino Miki, and Itano Tomomi present, but Nogizaka Saki was there as well.

"Hey, everyone's here..." Shikawa H showed his signature smile.

"Uncle (Mr. Shikawa), it's been a while!" The girls were genuinely excited to see Shikawa H return. Without his sharp tongue, they actually felt lonely and missed him!

Speaking of which, the girls' outfits caught Shikawa H's eye. Hoshino Miki was dressed in a long purple dress, which didn't hide her charm. Itano Tomomi wore a pink short skirt with a white shirt, looking a bit odd. Shinoda Mariko wore a black tailcoat, looking very spirited. Nogizaka Saki wore a light blue dress, still as fresh as ever, clearly sticking to a warm and gentle image.

"Great, it seems that spending time with me has improved your taste," Shikawa H praised.

"Tell me about what you've been up to these days?" Shikawa H crossed his legs and glanced at the girls.

"Hey, Tomochin, get me a cup of tea first."

"But Uncle, there's no hot water..." Itano Tomomi pouted.

"Can't you boil some?" Shikawa H glared, and the little girl hurriedly went to boil water.

"Come on, sit down, don't be shy."

Hoshino Miki and Shinoda Mariko found their seats and sat down, but Nogizaka Saki remained standing.

"Nogizaka, sit down, don't be shy. Your standing there makes us all feel uncomfortable," Shikawa H squinted at Nogizaka Saki.

"But you're sitting in my seat... jerk!" Nogizaka Saki glared at Shikawa H, and the little bit of goodwill and emotion she had for him vanished.

"Oh, is that so?" Shikawa H looked at Shinoda Mariko and Itano Tomomi, who nodded with a smile.

"In that case, it's my fault?" Shikawa H looked at Nogizaka Saki with a half-smile.

Seeing Shikawa H's expression, Hoshino Miki knew it wasn't good and wanted to warn Nogizaka Saki, but before she could, Nogizaka Saki nodded lightly.

"This is bad..." Hoshino Miki muttered, and Shikawa H's smile became even more charming.

"It's been a while since I've been back, and the office is quite dusty. Nogizaka, you can handle the cleaning today... wipe the tables and everything... and mop the floor... I really appreciate you."

Nogizaka Saki was both angry and amused... How could she have been sleepless thinking about this guy? He was just a jerk...

Itano Tomomi, who had just returned from outside, saw this scene and quickly slipped out again... boiling water was easier!

After a while, Itano Tomomi returned with a pot of hot water, followed by a sulking Nogizaka Saki.

"Alright, after a memorable journey, seeing you all makes me feel like I could die happy!"

After saying that, the girls thought he would say something nice, but as usual, he was infuriating...

"Why don't you just die?!" Nogizaka Saki, in a bad mood, shouted without caring about her image.

"You're right, he's terrible..." Itano Tomomi chimed in.

Shinoda Mariko and Hoshino Miki wisely remained silent.