Tokyo Agent: Starting with Picking Up a Problem Girl

Chapter 100 Painful Splits

Nakajima Office.

Asuka lay on the yoga mat, stretching her legs while humming softly the song "Sticky Wild Weapon".

This is all she knows how to do.

Hiroshi Nakajima has been getting busier and busier lately, and he's even been doing all the training himself...

I feel so lonely.

She looked in the mirror, her brow furrowed slightly, her heart filled with a sense of unease.

Despite knowing that Nakajima Hiro was also doing it for the group, and even to a large extent to pave the way for himself, Asuka still misses the life she had at the beginning.

Even though the future is uncertain, we're happy just hanging out together every day.

"Yukino, come here for a second."

As soon as Nakajima Hiroshi's voice rang out, Asuka immediately perked up her little ears.

Asuka held her breath, and the song she was singing stopped.

With perfect pitch, the two people's conversation was clearly heard.

"I don't have enough energy, you need to help me with the interviews for new employees."

Nakajima Hiroshi got straight to the point.

"what……"

Am I here to interview new employees?

I?

real or fake?

Watanabe Yukino pointed to herself, somewhat embarrassed: "I know absolutely nothing about judging celebrities."

"There's no need to be too professional. Just filter out the obviously bad ones. Newcomers are different from Asuka Hanabira; there's no cost of trial and error."

Are newcomers different from me...?

Speaking of which, I was Nakajima Hiroshi's first candidate here.

He was very careful in his selection process; even Onodera Mizuki didn't pass the test...

What could be the reason?

I must have some unique advantages, otherwise he would never have chosen me.

Damn it, what is it, Asuka? Figure it out now!

The impending arrival of a new employee has plunged Asuka into intense internal strife.

No, I must know what my strengths are, and I absolutely cannot let the new woman take my place!

"When observing an artist's appearance, you need to see how well they can carry off stage makeup."

Hiroshi Nakajima pinched Yukino's chin and instructed her.

"Stage makeup is completely different from everyday makeup because the audience sees idols from many different angles, so the first thing to consider is the issue of unflattering angles..."

"Skin isn't that important, but bone structure is, especially the cheekbones. They shouldn't be too high, otherwise you'll look harsh from most angles."

"Draw a line from your chin to the tip of your nose. If this line touches the corner of your mouth, then your profile is considered flawed..."

"Don't make your facial features too close together. Stage makeup is usually very heavy, and not everyone looks good without makeup like Asuka Hanabikami..."

Delicious!

Hiroshi Nakajima said I look good from every angle!

Hehehehehehe...

Asuka fell into a shallow kind of pleasure.

"It's acceptable if it's spread out, although it might make my face look bigger in daily life, but on stage, there's a lot of room for me to create a more distinctive look."

"Of course, this kind of face is more dependent on the profile, which is actually a flaw."

"That's the general logic, but apart from the really outrageous ones, you can actually keep them and give them a try."

What Nakajima Hiroshi explained was not actually the official standard.

If it really comes down to color matching, there are quite a few factors to consider.

For example, there is a big difference between the camera effect and the perspective of passersby.

A good interviewee can tell at a glance what the structure of a face looks like on camera.

How well it can be consumed? How is its dynamic carrying capacity? Does it avoid looking like someone who's had plastic surgery? Does it have any memorable features? What are its head-to-body ratios? What are its flaws when viewed from above?

However, if these things were explained, Yukino wouldn't be able to absorb them all at once, and she probably wouldn't be able to grasp any of them.

I can only give him the most basic screening criteria.

and……

Ultimately, they are just expendable resources and may not necessarily reach the point where they are given priority for development.

Consumables...

Would Hiroshi Nakajima really say something like that?

Asuka was somewhat surprised.

After all, she could clearly sense that she was never one of those dispensable members from the very beginning.

He put a lot of effort into himself.

Yes, I'm definitely not consumables, I, I am...

But she couldn't come up with a precise word; she just bit her lower lip even tighter.

Actually, Nakajima Hiro gave Asuka the least.

At the very beginning, he didn't even provide the most basic guarantees; he only provided food and lodging.

After all, the original Nakajima Office was a shady organization that forged certificates and licenses.

It's a stroke of luck for both of them to have come this far.

"Talent doesn't matter. This batch of new recruits is to be trained for three months. If they don't learn it, they'll leave on their own..."

Three months?

It seems like I've only been learning for about ten days?

Yes, I definitely have an advantage over newcomers!

Meiyue once said that she spent several days just practicing the musical scales!

A slight sense of superiority had just arisen when it was quickly suppressed by unease.

I've only been learning for such a short time, could there be some serious flaws, or...?

The pronunciation barrier that she could never overcome also lingered in Asuka's heart.

"Past experiences..."

Upon hearing this, Asuka's breathing tightened again.

"It's best to keep things as clean as possible. Celebrities are too fragile; dealing with any scandal requires a lot of effort."

Then, I...

Asuka is well aware that she has more than just one or two scandals.

Nakajima Hiroshi's decision to employ himself will likely come at a great cost.

Once the new people come in, I hope I won't be replaced so soon...

During this segment, the girl felt completely unsafe.

"In addition, those who need accommodation included should be listed separately. I need to see how it goes, since renting a place requires a deposit, which may be risky."

Covered!

It seems the newcomer might end up living with Hiro Nakajima!

Asuka Hana is overwhelmed with a sense of crisis.

None of the previous little schemes matter, but this one, just by hearing it, is absolutely unacceptable!

This guy's territorial instincts are getting more and more subtle.

"Personality and temper don't matter. If they throw a tantrum, just let it go. There's no need to indulge them."

It's open...

Is it really that easy for newcomers to be removed from the list?

Asuka recalled that when she first arrived, she was a complete scoundrel.

"There's no rush to fill out batches during the trial period. The initial focus is on retention, and I'll make adjustments later."

Initial stage...

So, I received special treatment in the initial stage, which is why...

No, absolutely not! I must crush the newcomers in every way!

Firmly holding the top spot in Nakajima's agency!

But thinking about her current ranking of over sixty, Tomorrow Flower felt a bit of pressure.

……

……

"By the way, Asuka seems to miss you a lot lately, she keeps asking me about you..."

Wait, wait, what are you doing?!

No, don't continue, Yukino-neechan!

Nakajima, listen to my excuses, it's not...

"Xuexuexue, are you there?!"

She instinctively spoke up, loudly interrupting Yukino.

"Asuka?"

The two exchanged a glance and quickly went in the direction of the sound.

Oh no, I interrupted too hastily and didn't think of an excuse at all!

As the footsteps grew closer, Asuka hurriedly made up an excuse.

Yes, a strain, exhaustion, anything is fine, just brush it off!

The door to the training room was pushed open.

Asuka was doing the splits, her face contorted in pain.

"Asuka?"

Nakajima Hiro glanced at the situation but didn't notice anything amiss.

Even with Yoshioka Shigeru's knowledge of dance, he couldn't tell if Asuka was truly in pain.

He asked with concern, "Are you injured? Or...?"

"No, Nakajima, I just ran out of energy during training. Just carry me and let me rest."

Hold me...

Nakajima carefully supported Asuka's body, helping her close up little by little.

Hmm, the movements weren't sluggish, so it seems there's really no problem.

Princess hug.

Her porcelain-white, slender arms encircled Nakajima Hiroshi.

He adjusted his posture quite tacitly so that the girl could lean against him more comfortably.

Stick it on, stick it on.

The little head burrowed inward, burying its face even deeper.

Ok……

Why does it taste like mandarin orange tea again?

Misaki-nee is indeed in danger.

In Nakajima Hiroshi's case, Asuka Kozuka is an enemy of the world.