Chapter 38

Nagayama Naoki had been there for quite a while, chatting with Ido Shuichi for over half an hour, but the newcomer still hadn't arrived.

"Apparently, the person taking over this time is a new idol that Johnny's is promoting," Ido Shuichi said, "In this Peach Soda GG, the new agent asked me to give this newcomer some 'special treatment.'"

"To be late on the first shoot...,"

"Is that so? Johnny's, huh? Big agencies really do act like they're above everyone else~" Nagayama Naoki wasn't bothered; it was fine, and chatting with Ido Shuichi wasn't bad.

"But how is Daisuke? Losing the GG business must be a loss for STARLIGHT Agency." Nagayama Naoki thought of Daisuke, whom he hadn't seen for a while. He seemed very busy when they last talked on the phone.

"What can go wrong? STARLIGHT is a BURNING-affiliated agency. Johnny's had to exchange a lot of cooperation for this opportunity." Ido Shuichi waved his hand.

"Right now, Daisuke is busy getting new talent for the agency."

Indeed, having a powerful backer makes a difference. Even when a rival takes business, there's a trade-off.

STARLIGHT Agency has gained some new channels. If Johnny's hadn't let go, with their influence in the entertainment industry, no one could have taken these channels away.

"Haha, dirty backroom deals~" Nagayama Naoki hated such complicated relationships, but fortunately, he was destined to become rich in this life, giving him more leeway in these matters.

"The entertainment industry is like this!" Ido Shuichi sighed.

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Ido Shuichi and Nagayama Naoki continued chatting,

But the newcomer they were waiting for to take over the GG shoot was still nowhere to be seen, which made this up-and-coming director a bit angry.

It wasn't until almost another half hour later that a white Toyota sedan pulled up to the studio, and a man in a black suit led a young man into the room.

"Mr. Ido, I'm sorry, we were delayed due to traffic~" The agent bowed deeply, very practiced, while the young man stood to the side.

Ido Shuichi reverted to his usual demeanor when dealing with outsiders.

He said sternly, "Mr. Matsumoto Masahiro, you should have anticipated traffic."

At that moment, Matsumoto Masahiro was inwardly fuming: "Of course, I anticipated it, but what can you do when an idol insists on shopping..."

"Ah, I apologize, this is my mistake!" It was normal for agents to take the blame for their artists, and he bowed again, though it was the first time Nagayama Naoki had seen it.

"I hope Mr. Ido won't mind~ We'll make sure to be on time in the future!"

Matsumoto Masahiro then stepped aside to reveal the young man.

"This is Kinomoto Masaharu, the idol participating in the GG shoot. He previously starred in '3-nen B-gumi Kinpachi-sensei'..."

Kinomoto Masaharu! The century's biggest scoundrel?!

Nagayama Naoki suddenly became interested. This was the man known for breaking the hearts of three divas and countless other scandals.

Kinomoto Masaharu, dressed in a white tracksuit, bowed to Ido Shuichi and greeted him, "Nice to meet you, I'm Kinomoto Masaharu, please take care of me."

Ido Shuichi didn't say anything more, leading them into the studio with a cold face.

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Meeting Kinomoto Masaharu for the first time,

Nagayama Naoki found him to be just an ordinary young man, at most not unattractive, and with some effort, he could look somewhat handsome.

He really didn't see the potential of a scoundrel,

And he hadn't paid much attention to his life story before...

Before the shoot, Ido Shuichi introduced Nagayama Naoki, and Kinomoto Masaharu greeted him casually.

The story for the shoot wasn't complicated, and there was no direct interaction between the two of them.

Overall, it was a simple collaboration.

Nagayama Naoki maintained his previous GG image, buying a bottle of cherry blossom-flavored soda from a vending machine in a convenience store and saying the line, "Peach flavor?" as the lead-in, which was the end of his part.

Next, Kinomoto Masaharu appeared, buying a peach-flavored soda, and the story continued with a peach-flavored tale of youthful romance, linking peaches to young love in a forced way.

Do these creative people have no new ideas? Just copying the previous GG's concept? At least they should consider the difference between peaches and cherry blossoms...

Watching the shoot, Nagayama Naoki saw Ido Shuichi call "Cut" repeatedly.

"Cut, Kinomoto-kun, there needs to be an emotional transition between seeing the soda and picking it up!"

"Kinomoto-kun, the smile of reminiscence needs to be filled with nostalgia!"

"Kinomoto-kun, your eyes need to show more emotion!"

"Kinomoto-kun, this time it's even worse than before, get your act together!"

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Kinomoto Masaharu was only 17, and the repeated NGs were clearly affecting his emotions.

The experienced agent Matsumoto Masahiro noticed and approached Ido Shuichi to request:

"Mr. Ido, why don't we take a break? Let Masaharu-san adjust."

Ido Shuichi didn't object but said, "I need a cigarette, I'll go smoke. Naoki-san, would you like to join me~"

The staff in the studio also needed a break.

Ido Shuichi and Nagayama Naoki chatted outside.

"Shuichi-san, didn't you say Kinomoto Masaharu had acted before? Why does his performance seem so stiff?" Nagayama Naoki was puzzled.

Even without professional training, his previous shoot, except for the car crash scene, went smoothly.

"Most of the TV dramas these young idols act in are suitable for their age and personality."

"They just need to read their lines and keep their expressions from breaking,"

Ido Shuichi was quite dismissive,

"Later, the agency promotes them, and the buzz is created. How many idols can deliver a performance in a TV drama?"

"Huh? But there are still so many idols shooting GGs, don't they need acting skills?"

"Normally, GGs don't require much acting, just a smile and reading lines~" Ido Shuichi was a bit frustrated, "But this time, we need to tell a story! Telling a good story in a few minutes is much harder than some TV dramas~"

"By the way, Naoki-san, you actually have quite a talent for acting. The previous shoot went very smoothly~" Ido Shuichi said,

"Even acting opposite a professional like Higuchi Konami, you didn't fall short."

"Hahaha, Shuichi-san is too kind, it's all thanks to the great direction~" Nagayama Naoki laughed.

"Hahaha, not at all, Naoki-san's talent is the key. If you ever act again, I'll definitely call on you~" The title of a famous director made Ido Shuichi happy.

"Fortunately, this time the producer's name isn't mine. Whatever, just get it done~" Ido Shuichi no longer insisted on perfection.

The pressure from the previous shoot was suddenly relieved.

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Meanwhile, Matsumoto Masahiro was trying to encourage Kinomoto Masaharu:

"Masaharu-san, please try harder. This opportunity came at a great cost to Johnny's~"

"I've been trying my best, and I've been NGed so many times. That director is clearly making things difficult for me! He must be upset about the business changes!" Kinomoto Masaharu was indignant.

He had starred in two TV dramas, released an album last year, and a single in March this year. At 17, Kinomoto Masaharu was a rising star, a young success.

Matsumoto Masahiro, looking at the young and ambitious Kinomoto Masaharu, silently worried: "Idols pushed by capital often lose their way..."

He could only try to reassure him: "Masaharu-san, please bear with it. The director has his limits and won't be too harsh."

But Kinomoto Masaharu, in a fit of anger, became even more agitated: "And that Nagayama Naoki, always watching the NGs, he must be gloating! How dare he laugh at me! I'll get him back~"

Well, Nagayama Naoki was now on his bad side...

After much persuasion from Matsumoto Masahiro, Kinomoto Masaharu finally adjusted his mindset before the reshoot.

The subsequent shoot still had many NGs, but it proceeded with some difficulty.

The GG was supposed to be three minutes long, and after the first scene, there was an outdoor scene with Kinomoto Masaharu and a young idol.

The rest of the shoot was bound to be challenging.

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