Chapter 74

The preparation for the press conference was going very smoothly, scheduled to take place in three days.

After all, the public relations department was responsible for this kind of work and had been dealing with various media for many years.

However, the dissolution of the Wild Cats group was not going as smoothly.

When Araki Masahito was about to talk to the Wild Cats members, the head of the planning department, Oda Masato, burst in and said, "I'm sorry, Masahito-san, it seems one of my idols has entered the wrong room."

He then directly led out the cute member Fukuhara Ayano and the singing member Nozawa Saka.

The other members of the Wild Cats were all stunned.

......

"Kano duck! I knew there was a mole! I knew someone was leaking information!"

Hearing this news, Kikuchi Yororo threw the pen holder in anger.

"No wonder the paparazzi arrived so promptly! The despicable *Shukan Bunshun*! No wonder! No wonder!"

Araki Masahito asked cautiously, "About the dissolution of the Wild Cats?"

The planning department had more authority in managing idols than the public relations department, and given the current situation of the public relations department head...

Since the planning department had taken two people, the public relations department couldn't compete.

"Are there still a few left?! How can this be! Make them all retire!"

His frustration could only be vented on the remaining members.

......

A few days later, Nagayama Naoki and two others were sitting in the studio watching the live broadcast of the press conference.

"Otomaru-san, are you sure that Oda Mihina, Akiyama Hisa, and Katakiri Ayumi have all been released from their contracts?"

"Hai, I've confirmed it with a friend."

Ito Shuichi said, "I didn't expect Ayano-chan to connect with Oda Masato so early. Despite being such a small, cute girl, she has quite a bit of cunning."

"Shuichi-san, in the entertainment industry, who doesn't have a bit of cunning?" Nagayama Naoki shook his head.

"Mainly, it's because the cute member Fukuhara Ayano and the singing member Nozawa Saka, one with a cute image and the other with singing talent, better fit Oda Masato's idol standards.

The other members have more mature and sexy labels, otherwise, it might have been them."

Hoshimura Otomaru asked, "Should we contact the others now?"

"For now, we can contact them privately. Let's wait until the dust settles before signing them to GG Entertainment." Nagayama Naoki went through the timeline in his mind.

"September is the last three episodes of *World's Most Mysterious Stories*. It won't be too late to sign them at the end of the month. We can also use this time to think about the future of the agency and the idols."

*World's Most Mysterious Stories* already had a loyal audience on television, attracting young people in the city with its imaginative creativity and unexpected twists. Plus, the episodes were relatively short, making them suitable for busy workers.

As a result, the fledgling company, Tree Friend Films, and the director Ito Shuichi and editor Nagayama Naoki, were remembered by many fans.

"Naoki-san," Ito Shuichi seemed to suddenly remember something as they were leaving, "Some production companies have been inquiring about Naoki-san."

"Nani? What are they asking?"

"They seem to want to invite Naoki-san to be a screenwriter."

"Haha, spare me~" Nagayama Naoki didn't want to fall back into the trap of being a worker, "Writing these things will make you bald~"

"Haha, isn't Naoki-san a writer? Shouldn't writing scripts be a piece of cake~" Hoshimura Otomaru laughed.

After writing a novel, Nagayama Naoki's image in their eyes had risen another notch, making him feel the admiration for writers in Japanese society.

"Thinking too much kills brain cells~" Nagayama Naoki politely declined, "I want to protect my brain~"

......

On the other side, in the Wild Cats dormitory, Oda Mihina was helping Fukuhara Ayano and Nozawa Saka pack their bags. As the oldest member and the leader of the group, she always treated the other members like younger sisters.

These five people had struggled together in the entertainment industry. While they weren't really like sisters, they had supported each other.

Looking back, from being unknown photo models to becoming somewhat famous idol group members, it had been less than half a year, but they had gone through a lot.

They had been asked to accompany drinks and meals before, but this time, the sudden request for pillow business was unexpected, not just for the involved Akiyama Hisa, but also for her.

Fukuhara Ayano and Nozawa Saka had also come from modeling, and clearly knew the inside story of this public relations move, which led to the leak of information.

Perhaps the entire incident was a setup by the head of the planning department... Their previous silence was a betrayal of the group.

The two girls didn't have much luggage, just like their shallow experience in the entertainment industry, and it didn't take long to pack.

Oda Mihina saw them off from the dormitory: "Ayano-chan, Saka-chan, take care."

"Thank you for your care, Hina-chan. I hope everything goes well for you in the future."

Outside the dormitory, a black Toyota was parked, with a black-suited agent sitting in the driver's seat, watching the two girls load their luggage into the trunk without getting out to help.

Relying on the head of the planning department at BURNING, with Oda Mihina's limited experience in the entertainment industry, she wasn't sure if it was the right choice.

Back in the dormitory, seeing Akiyama Hisa pretending to read a magazine, Oda Mihina couldn't help but say, "No need to pretend, they're already gone."

"Tch~ I just didn't want to talk to traitors."

Katakiri Ayumi came out of the room with a worried look: "What should we do, Hina-chan~ We're going to be forced to retire~"

"What's the big deal, it's just going back to modeling magazines!" Akiyama Hisa put down the magazine and took a big gulp of orange juice, "We'll still make decent money~ It's better than pillow business."

The sexy member Akiyama Hisa was unexpectedly straightforward. She had resisted the request for pillow business and was slapped for it.

Although the Wild Cats had gained some fame, they were still at the bottom of the entertainment industry. Their contracts were still with STARLIGHT Entertainment, and their salaries hadn't increased much, just a bit more from appearances.

Working for such a salary and doing pillow business would earn less than working in a nightclub.

"But it's much better than being unknown now~" Katakiri Ayumi was still reluctant.

How many artists strive their whole lives and never achieve fame,

But the Wild Cats had gradually gained some recognition.

If they hadn't been traded, they might have left a mark in the entertainment industry.

Oda Mihina shook her head helplessly. Being the oldest, she might also retire and get married in a couple of years if there was no progress: "Don't think too much. Our contracts are still with STARLIGHT Entertainment. Whether we retire or not is still uncertain."

Of course, they would be forced to retire!

STARLIGHT Entertainment's president Hino Kenichi had already prepared the termination of their contracts upon hearing the news. These artists were no longer under his management, and he couldn't afford to offend the desperate Kikuchi Yororo, who, like a cornered beast, would bite anyone within reach!