Producer with no Regrets - Chapter 797



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Episode 797

A photography studio with a striking interior in warm colors that gives a sense of peace.

In the chairs slightly to the left of the center were a male MC with a dignified air and a female MC with a kind smile.

And on the long sofa in the center right, there is only one man, Seongpil, sitting upright.

On the screen behind, a scene from ‘Girls’ League X Bugbug Invasion!’ was shown.

[That is the beauty of the time that Ara has accumulated. The layers of time that Ara has added layer by layer through her efforts. That is the beauty of accumulation.]

Seongpil was watching his own speech with a serious face, but inside he was so embarrassed that he didn’t know what to do.

‘I didn’t know it when I was talking, but seeing it on video… ‘

I’m so embarrassed I could die.

Did one really get motivated by such cringey words?

[That’s the nature of human technology. In the time of accumulation, not a single speck of dust is meaningless. When viewed with the eyes of the present, it seems infinitely small and useless, but when it reaches the end, that single speck will be the last piece that will reach the sky.]

Seongpil felt the urge to tear off his own face. This was another unique form of torture.

[Don’t be discouraged by a single grain of dust in time. Don’t waste time, fill it.]

“Hey.”

As the video ended, the male MC smiled at Sungpil. He was an adult to Sungpil because of his age, and he seemed proud of him.

“The producer’s speech at ‘Girls’ League X Bugbug Invasion!’ created a huge stir on the internet.”

Seongpil quickly changed his expression.

This is the filming location for the morning information broadcast. By the way, it is a live broadcast. The format is to invite two or three guests every morning and have a brief interview.

Perhaps because it is broadcast in the morning, it seems that many people watch it on their way to work. It is a long-running program that has been on air for decades and has quite high viewer ratings.

That’s why Seongpil felt like he was sitting on a bed of thorns.

“Yes. I just brought up some knowledge in the hopes that the contestants wouldn’t give up, but I was surprised that so many people responded favorably.”

“I think I’ve been through a lot of hardships over the years.”

The female MC nodded toward Sungpil as if she was proud of him, just like the male MC.

“Even for someone like me, it’s been a long time since I’ve felt a resonance in my heart. I think the producer’s words resonated with the younger generation because of this warmth.”

“Go, thank you.”

Seongpil stuttered. He wanted to slap his own cheek hard.

“thank you.”

“Haha, you’re still really nervous.”

When I first came here, I briefly introduced myself as Seongpil for a few minutes. I said that I was the general producer of Garo Entertainment and the main producer of Girls’ League.

And then the conversation moved on to talking about his main job.

At that time, Seongpil was able to speak fluently, but when the flow of the conversation turned to his praise, he felt like he was speechless.

“Yes, my job is not as an entertainer but as a producer… … .”

The MCs laughed.

Seongpil was dumbfounded.

What was funny just now? Was there something that the elders would find funny?

“Yes, then finally… … .”

Finally, the live broadcast that lasted about 15 minutes came to an end. Seongpil gave thanks to God through the name of Hong Gyuheon, a Catholic.

“Can you give a word of comfort to those who are having a hard time, like you did to Bugbug?”

A word of comfort to those who are having a hard time… … .

Seongpil thought carefully for a few seconds and then said something that would sound good to everyone.

“There are many people who only look to themselves for the anxiety, pain, and failure they experience in life. It’s an era where people say that people are escaping when they look for the cause in those around them. The saying, “Take care of yourself before blaming others,” has become a motto. That’s true, but it’s also definitely because of the environment. North Korea… … .”

Seongpil hurriedly closed his mouth. He almost brought up North Korea without realizing it.

Himura said that on Japanese broadcasts, even mentioning Korea is interpreted politically. But if North Korea is mentioned, it becomes a truly political statement.

Seongpil quickly found a pure Korean word.

“There are people who live in an environment where they have to worry about their daily lives. For those people, advice like “get up and open the blanket first” or “do push-ups before going to bed” is useless. The problem is not their habits, but their environment.”

The MCs nodded with faces that showed great sympathy. Since they had that expression on their faces from earlier, it was hard to tell if they really sympathized or not.

“It’s an extreme example, but blaming yourself isn’t the answer. You can see your own shortcomings, but you don’t have to blame yourself for them. Yes, that’s the feeling.”

“Thank you. That was Park, Sung, Phil, and K-Pop Producer.”

Sungpil and the MC bowed their heads to each other. The MC turned the cue sheet toward the camera.

“I’ll go and watch the commercial.”

An advertisement started playing.

There are two men and women under the night sky with the Girls’ League version of “The Speed ​​of Light and Constant Change” composed by Seiko playing in the background.

A handsome man and a beautiful woman high school students walk side by side and look up at the sky.

[Can anything last forever?]

The boy gives the girl a meaningful look. The girl smiles and takes a sip of her coffee.

[Probably, now… … .]

[Our Eternity, Yoru]

The coffee brand logo is placed in the center and the next commercial begins. Meanwhile, Sungpil takes off his coat and leaves the filming set.

I was so nervous that my whole body was covered in sweat. After greeting the staff and leaving the studio, I heard applause.

“Thank you for your hard work, sir.”

It was Joara.

She held back her laughter and clapped her hands a few times before offering Sungpil a drink. Sungpil snatched it up like someone who had found an oasis in the desert.

“thank you.”

After emptying half of the 500ml plastic bottle, I felt more alert.

“How was I?”

“I don’t know what your final advice to young people is.”

“Ah, as expected… … .”

Seongpil washed his face with a dry cloth.

“No, it felt like the MCs were pressuring me to finish it quickly. In the end, without any introduction, development, climax, or conclusion… .”

Joara put her hand on Seongpil’s shoulder.

“Sir, do you understand what we mean now?”

“Uh, what?”

“You can’t recover from a stage where you’ve failed once. That’s why it’s burdensome, and that’s why you cry when you fail. Even if you regret it, nothing will change.”

“… … .”

Seongpil held tightly to the plastic bottle he was holding in his hand. A faint sadness appeared in his eyes.

“I know…….”

Joara was very embarrassed by that.

“No, I was just trying to tease you, so why are you reacting so seriously?”

“It stabbed my bone.”

Seongpil lowered his head sullenly.

“I’ve only been pretending to understand you all this time… … .”

“Oh, no, really, mister, why are you like this? Are you in such a bad mood? Oh, I’ll listen to everything you couldn’t say. Go quickly and eat something.”

Seongpil continued to feel depressed even after leaving the broadcasting station.

“Isn’t this motivational speaker’s ego stronger than that of this old man producer?”

Joara also expressed her curiosity like this.

The two rode in a car and headed to the Girls’ League dormitory. Even after sitting in the passenger seat, Jo-Ara tried to cheer up Sung-Pil.

“Sir, I came to cheer you on since you’re debuting on a Japanese broadcast. Try to be a little happier.”

“I’m glad. Thanks for coming, Araya.”

“If you’re happy, show it!”

“All the bad feelings from failing at the motivational speech earlier have gone away, so let’s move on to something else… … .”

“What else?”

“city.”

Seongpil stared at the concrete jungle beyond the windshield with a kind look.

“It’s so nice to see you. It’s almost nostalgic.”

“Well, you know, you were stuck in that corner of the mountain for almost two months. It makes sense.”

The two months at the idol training center felt like a dream.

That achievement also seemed like a dream.

“Bugbug they’re on board.”

The copyrights to ‘Light Speed’ and ‘Prom Queen’ are shared between the Girls’ League and Bugbug as performers.

However, that is the group version, and the two songs exist in separate versions, Girls’ League and Bugbug.

The Girls’ League got a ‘tie-up’ advertisement with ‘Light Speed’ and ‘Prom Queen’. They also appeared in many advertisements with the Girls’ League name on them.

It wasn’t as good as the Girls’ League, but Bugbug was the same. Those who did a few commercials probably wouldn’t be going around starving for months at least.

In particular, the high school duo of Wakana and Nishino will have no shortage of money to buy bread at the school store while going to school.

“If I had that money when I was in high school, I would have paid for ten years of dance lessons.”

By the way, I heard that Sungpil is like that. It seems that he decided to go to a practical vocal and dance academy, just like Jo Ara said.

Coming to Garo Enter to audition wasn’t a passing sentimental impulse.

“Sir, how much did you get paid for appearing on the morning show just now?”

“It was a little over ten thousand yen.”

“Are you using that to order me around?!”

“I didn’t come here to get money. If it’s going to make your names known, I have to take care of the work that came to me.”

“That’s why ‘Shining Solo’ is like that too… … .”

“Actually, your names are known.”

“Sir, don’t you get any hate comments these days?”

“I don’t know because it’s been a long time since I closed my SNS. I didn’t even search it.”

“Hmm.”

Joara asked, tapping her foot as if blurting it out.

“Are you in touch with that older sister, Kim Ha-seul, these days?”

“wow.”

Seongpil raised the corners of his lips.

“Another name that I really miss popped up. I don’t know. It was a birthday present last year… … .”

“Do you still care?”

“No, I saw a friend whose birthday it was on KakaoTalk. I sent them a small chicken gift card. But since I didn’t get anything for my birthday this year, I think it’s over.”

“What kind of relationship is this that ends with a chicken gift certificate?”

“We’ve been through thick and thin together for two months. How can you live in society without this level of support?”

“… … Well, it doesn’t seem like you have any other intentions.”

If I had the heart, I would have given you a chicken gift card. I would have asked you to meet up.

The two arrived at their accommodation and entered Sungpil’s house. Inside the house, all the members of the Girls’ League were gathered. There was pork belly, various vegetables, and a grill in the center.

“Oh, sir.”

Baek Seol-ha’s face brightened when she saw Seong-pil.

“Oh, Seol-ha. I’m excited again at the thought of eating samgyeopsal.”

Snow White’s face instantly turned gloomy.

Seongpil sat down next to her, laughing loudly.

“Eat a lot.”

‘Girls’ League X Bugbug Invasion!’, and the Girls’ League once again reaches its limit with Seiko’s appearance in ‘Newasa’.

They will cancel all their advertising schedules for the next week and finally return to Korea.

Today is the wrap-up party for our long, long Japan activities.

In fact, it was more like a party to celebrate leaving an idol training center in a rural area.

“Let’s eat!”

“thank you for this food!”

That’s how the pork belly party began.

The tongs went to Seongpil, despite everyone’s objections.

The reason was that if an idol ate grilled meat, the world would bring bad luck to Sungpil in order to restore balance.

“Hahaha, is it okay for the best K-pop producer to eat grilled meat?”

“That much is okay.”

When Seongpil placed a large piece of pork belly on Jang Hayang’s plate, she gave a small thank you.

“Why does Rika eat so crunchily?”

“No, I just feel reluctant to eat pork belly after seeing its calories… … .”

“How much weight would I gain if I ate a lot in one day?”

“It’s hot.”

All members nodded.

Seongpil also agreed.

“Sorry. I’m going to slap the weight management professionals. Then eat moderately.”

Only Rika and Snow White ate moderately.

Baek Seol-ha, who loves pork belly so much that she opened the door to Seong-pil’s house and came in to grill pork belly by herself, but when Seong-pil caught her, she burst into tears and ate so little. Seong-pil couldn’t figure out why.

“Oh, really… … .”

Suddenly, Joara’s body began to tremble.

“When you see things like this, aren’t celebrities the best? They say they can make a million dollars just by going to the studio for one day and taking pictures and videos. Money can be copied!”

I’m talking about the Girls’ League recently receiving a bunch of advertisements.

Shin Areum immediately scolded him.

“Do we film commercials every day? We get paid when we’re famous. And it’s okay to just be famous?”

“Should I get another car?”

“Yeah, live like that. If you just overspend, you’ll end up with a can or a car in your 30s.”

“You go to the department store every time you have free time and buy luxury goods. What’s so great about that? You went back to Tokyo and bought them too?”

“I didn’t go.”

“Huh? Why?”

“I have to buy it in Korea and maintain my membership level.”

“Should I call this thrifty?”

‘Come to think of it… …’ Joara began to speak.

“What do you all do with your money? Shin A-reum buys clothes, and as for me, the only extravagance I have is a small car (a muscle car). What do Rika and her sisters do?”

“Oh, this will be fun, this will be fun!”

Shin A-reum clapped her hands and looked at her sister’s line.

“I was really curious about you, Hayang! There’s nothing moving in your room, so what do you want to do? What do you do?”

“Saving money?”

“No pretense. You must have a hobby.”

“Café… … Let’s go eat cream baumkuchen or… … . Caffe latte… … and… … Well? I don’t really know where to spend the money.”

“It’s not fun.”

Shin A-reum designated Baek Seol-ha as her next target.

“What about the teacher?”

“Huh? Huh… … .”

Snow White’s cheeks, puffed out like a hamster’s, kept moving. I thought she ate little, but now that I look at it, it seems she put in a few pieces every time she rolls a ssam.

The sound of her chewing her head was broadcast live in silence for about 7.2 seconds. She chewed her food and shouted with a red face.

“Why is everyone so quiet?!”

“Because I want to eat it happily.”

“One more time! Clap! One more time! Clap!”

“Teacher, do that. That coffee commercial! Is there anything that lasts forever? Probably, right now… … Ahahahaha!”

Snow White’s face turned even redder.

The Girls’ League does not have any specific restrictions that require all members to appear in advertisements.

Therefore, Baek Seol-ha filmed a television commercial for a coffee brand called ‘Yoru’ on her own. It’s a different version of the commercial that Seong-pil showed today after finishing the live broadcast of the morning talk show.

Baek Seol-ha sits on a bench under the night sky, playing ‘Light Speed’ on her guitar. She looks up at the sky, enjoying the refreshing spring breeze (it was winter when the photo was taken).

A strand of hair sticks to her cheek, and she smiles as she brushes it away. And in a very low voice, she says, ‘Is there anything that lasts forever? Perhaps, now… ‘.

“When will Areum’s life end? Probably, now… … .”

Shin A-reum suddenly lay down on the floor, perhaps because she was sleepy, and Baek Seol-ha’s spending details were revealed.

“I think I buy a lot of books.”

“Hey, for something like that, there aren’t any books in the room? Don’t weigh yourself down in front of Director Park!”

Rika said once more.

“Weight! Don’t hold it!”

Soon after, Rika also lay down on the floor, probably feeling sleepy.

“Hey, you’re saying you’re buying it from the North… … .”

“Ahaha, my sister’s e-book purchase history is completely abysmal… … .”

Jang Ha-yang barely managed to fend off Baek Seol-ha’s attack. Baek Seol-ha stared at Jang Ha-yang for a while, then lowered her head and lowered her eyes in a pitiful manner.

“Protect my sister’s dignity… … .”

“It’s okay. Everyone has their own sanctuary.”

“I wonder what Seol-ha is reading. Is it some kind of embarrassing romance novel? Even Rika reads those. What was it called, ‘Please Stop, Directors’?”

“You shouldn’t look at me as being on the same level as Atashi!”

Rika, who had been sleeping, suddenly woke up.

“Teacher… … !”

Rika lay down on the floor again, perhaps lacking sleep.

“All, next is Rika… … Oh, you’re sleeping? Then this story ends here!”

“That’s amazing. You can enjoy adult content as novels, too.”

“Don’t make assumptions!”

“That’s right. When you talk about adult content, you… … .”

“Seolhaya.”

Baekseolha sent Joara to dreamland.

In the end, only Seongpil, Jang Hayang, and Baek Seolha were left. The two older sisters stared at Seongpil for a long time. Jang Hayang was the first to speak.

“Where does Director Park spend his money?”

“What about me? Everyone knows.”

“It’s a Caius album… … .”

“Tell them it’s an idol album. But aren’t I really frugal? My hobby is buying idol albums. I’m much more economical than kids my age.”

“I don’t think that’s something that someone who enjoys fan signing events, which are the ultimate idol content, should say.”

Hayang, when did you become so opinionated?

“But these days, second-hand trading is booming, so I like that I can exchange photocards for all of them. My hobby these days is cutting out those photo albums, right? I make scrapbooks by cutting them out, and the design process is fun… .”

“This is a bit shaky for me too.”

Baek Seol-ha looked at Jang Ha-yang while laughing. When she asked for sympathy by saying, “Isn’t that so?” Jang Ha-yang became serious.

“What’s wrong with enjoying idol culture? Director Park, I support you.”

“Thank you, Hayang.”

Baek Seol-ha and Jang Ha-yang started a fight for power.

Surprisingly, Jang Ha-yang did not fall down at once like his younger siblings. They tried to grab each other’s collars like jiu-jitsu athletes, but at some point, they both got tired and stopped.

Seongpil laughed when he saw that sight.

‘thank god.’

Even though we’ve been together for 5 years, we’re still close.

Seongpil looked at the sky beyond the veranda window attached to the living room. The clear sky combined with this peaceful atmosphere cleansed his heart.

“This year seems to have been harder. But somehow, everything worked out well.”

“No, sir, if a person has been unconscious for this long, shouldn’t you check whether they are alive or dead?”

“When I come back next year, something even more amazing awaits me.”

“Team Leader, please scold me a little… …. After getting beat up a few times, I think I’m really good at fighting.”

“Even though I’ve come this far, there are so many things I want to see, like mountains and wider than the ocean.”

“At this point, isn’t it that you don’t care about us?”

“A view that no one has seen yet… … .”

No, to be exact, it was a view that only one person could see.

The K-pop idol who conquered Japan.

“There, just a few steps left.”

* * *

In front of the accommodation the next morning.

Shuichi, who had been separated from Estas for some reason, came to pick up Seongpil. The manager who had been assisting Seongpil had returned to his actor who was on vacation.

“Nice to meet you, Shuichi.”

“Yes, hello, sir.”

“You took off your earring?”

“… … Yes. Then let’s go.”

“Oh, yes.”

The car started, and Seongpil sat comfortably in the back seat and closed his eyes.

‘So now this kind of luxurious treatment will end in a week.’

It was burdensome at first, but honestly, now I feel so good that I feel like I’m flying.

‘If the horizontal enter gets bigger, will the executives be assigned their own vehicles and drivers?’

Just thinking about it makes me laugh.

‘Instead of having staff assist you, you might have a dedicated secretary… … .’

Seongpil is also a human being, so he has a desire for power and a desire to show off. And a dedicated reporter and secretary are like the signs of a successful office worker that the public sees.

A privilege given to executives of large corporations!

Wasn’t promotion to executive the ultimate goal of all office workers?

‘Until now, I felt like I was a director in name only. The work and authority were appropriate, but if the treatment was like that too… … .’

Seongpil suppressed his sinister smile and slowly stamped his feet.

‘It’s almost here, it’s almost here… … .’

The hill is gradually becoming visible.

‘The Girls’ League is at the top.’

I can only see that future.

This huge success in Japan is a guarantee for the future. K-pop earns over 40% of its profits in Japan.

It is the largest scale for a single country.

It’s not for nothing that I said I wish Koreans would continue to work in Japan instead of Korea.

‘If that’s true, then my identity as a K-pop idol will fade.’

Anyway, the future profits are astronomical.

K-pop idols are popular globally, but that popularity is fragmented.

For example, a K-pop idol who is popular in Indonesia, but of course not as popular as an Indonesian singer, is created by gathering the popularity of such fragmented countries and creating a global star.

However, compared to their popularity, their revenue model has not developed much. All they can do is visit each country once and hold a concert.

So what’s important is popularity in a single market.

‘It’s much more profitable to be number one in one country for a long time than to be number one on Apple Music in 100 countries.’

Because in that country, you can hold concerts as many times as you want, sell goods, go to events, appear on TV, and shoot commercials.

Money made from fragmented popularity is nothing more than gathering dust.

However, Girls’ League has conquered the largest single market in K-pop.

Seongpil’s heart raced.

‘The current situation, the future scenario is… … .’

It is a reenactment of the past when KS Entertainment was able to become one of the leading K-pop entertainment companies in South Korea.

After Darkest conquered Japan, KS Entertainment immediately used the funds to build a systematic and advanced in-house system.

The investment at that time created the current KS Entertainment.

No, the Japanese conquest by the contemporary Darkest created KS Entertainment.

‘Garo Enter is a recreation of that past.’

The end point of that plan this year is for Girls’ League to win the Western Bullet theme song.

‘That’s all we’ve done. We’ve made Girls’ League known to tens of millions of Japanese people. Prom Queen and Light Speed ​​are in the top 10 of the Japanese music charts.’

It can’t get any better than this.

Victory is certain.

“Huh? That… … .”

Seongpil was shaken out of his pleasant reverie by Shuichi’s flustered voice.

“Isn’t it Tomoe?”

There was a department store in the direction Shuichi was pointing. On the huge billboard on the wall of the department store, Tomoe was visible, just as Shuichi had said.

Tomoe’s upper body taken from the left side. Beneath it is written Tomoe’s name and what is presumed to be the song’s title, ‘Alice’.

At the very bottom, the names of the world’s top three distributors, Spinner Music, and music streaming platforms Spotify, Apple Music, and Minoa Music are engraved in that order.

“It wasn’t there until yesterday… … .”

After the car entered the city center, the strange phenomena continued.

Billboard at a bus stop.

A flag hanging from a streetlight.

A large electronic billboard on top of a building.

Tomoe could be found everywhere where human feet and eyes could reach.

It’s a sight that can’t be explained unless you’re under hypnosis. And that’s because Tomoe’s posters, painted in primary colors, decorate the gray-white concrete forest here and there.

Tomoe’s promotional materials, which were placed like spots on the bleak cityscape, could only be described as an extraordinary phenomenon.

No matter how many streets we crossed, or how many roads we passed, Tomoe showed no sign of disappearing.

“no way…….”

Seongpil, who arrived in front of Webex, did not wait for the car to enter the parking lot.

I got off on the first floor and stood in front of the Webex building.

One side of the Webex building is decorated with a giant poster of Tomoe. Sungpil is in awe of its overwhelming size.

Seongpil took his phone out of his pocket and logged onto Spotify. Tomoe’s ad was on the main page, which wasn’t surprising anymore.

When we entered the ‘Japan – TOP 50’ chart, Tomoe’s name appeared at number 1.

‘No, it wasn’t a metaphor, it was real?’

When you say you’re going to dye the city with Tomoe, you mean you’re going to physically paint it?

* * *

The conference room was dark. It wasn’t that there was no real light, but rather that the atmosphere of the people who filled the place was dark.

All of the executives of the Idol Management Headquarters, the group of retainers that follow him, including Himura, the head of the Idol Management Office 2, are gathered here.

They were predicting a showdown between Tomoe and the Girls’ League, but the results weren’t good.

“What should I do, what should I do!”

Himura went into a frenzy, jumping around wildly.

Within a week, Webex CEO Rihito will reveal the results of the match. But just before that, Tomoe took the top spot on all music platforms.

Seongpil sat in the corner, not mixing in with the chaos. His head was as cold as it had ever been.

‘The symbol of Japan’s Generation Z… … .’

It was called Tomoe.

There is no doubt about his talent and ability, as it is a name that was heard even by Sungpil in his previous life when he had no interest in J-pop.

However, it seems that such great success was not achieved during this period.

‘Of course. He just released his debut album a few months ago.’

Normally, the next album would have been released after a few months or a year of album production and a break.

However, the future in which the match between the Girls’ League and Tomoe, as suggested by Rihito, was decided, was changed.

Tomoe received promotions on a scale she had never received in her previous life, and topped the charts in just over two months after her debut.

‘You’ve timed it with New Asawa.’

Even though it is because of the competition, it is a very quick comeback. I wonder if they can guarantee the quality of the album, but the quality is not lacking.

Did he already have dozens or hundreds of songs ready to be released in the archive? Or did he stay up all night drinking energy drinks every day?

Anyway, it is difficult to say that Tomoe’s first place win was simply due to promotions.

‘I like the song itself.’

There must be synergy. I am sure that once you reach number one, you will never fall.

‘That’s great. Your abilities have been recognized in advance.’

This should be seen as a positive change… … I guess.

‘Because talented people are given the reward they deserve.’

“Director Park.”

Seongpil’s eyes, which had been clouded by deep thoughts, became clearer. In front of him was Himura’s face, filled with apology.

“I’m sorry I can only say this, but it seems like the odds are 50/50. I thought we had a clear chance of victory with ‘Girls’ League X Bugbug Invasion!’, but this is beyond my imagination… … .”

Beyond imagination?

be right.

This promotion is beyond human imagination.

“But this is the extent of the promotion. It’s a ridiculous plan to paint the entire city with Tomoe. There’s no way it’ll work out. This album will definitely be a deficit. There’s no way the fandom has been formed yet, so even if they hold a concert in a hurry, it won’t be on a large scale. It’s a commercial failure.”

“But why are you worried?”

“… … .”

Himura and Seongpil also know.

Webex CEO Rihito has never said that he only looks at commerciality in a match. He only said that he looks at the future.

There is no way that the Girls’ League, which only has a management contract, can win commercially over Tomoe, a singer who was directly contracted with Webex.

That’s why the words ‘seeing the future’ must have been a consideration for his son, Himura. However, now the words ‘seeing the future’ are no longer to Himura’s advantage.

“This promotion is a one-time thing. No matter how crazy Misato is, there’s no way she’ll continue this kind of physical promotion for a few days. It’s all about money. It’ll end in a day. However, if Tomoe’s reign as number one continues until the end of the match… … .”

In terms of seeing possibilities, can we really say that the Girls’ League has the upper hand?

It’s easy to get started with advertising. It’s hard to get started and maintain it.

If Tomoe can achieve that difficult task of staying at number one on the charts for a week, the odds may tilt in Tomoe’s favor.

“I can’t judge the completeness of the album yet, but since they’re a number one singer, their fandom will grow. Then, the concert attendance… … , in terms of looking to the future… … .”

“Please don’t make excuses.”

“I’m sorry… … .”

“I’m not expecting an apology. This is a showdown. It’s natural for both sides to come at me with their swords drawn. There’s no reason for the person who gets hit to feel wronged just because the other person pulled out their sword.”

“… … .”

“I say this again, you don’t have to be sorry.”

Himura clasped his hands together politely.

“I, you said that your schedule is to only film commercials that don’t cause much fatigue. If possible, would you allow me to appear in the media for the Girls’ League… .”

“Is there no other way?”

“… … The only way I can use it is through the media. It’s been that way since the beginning. Of course, the Girls’ League is exhausted from the forced march so far. I know that. However, the high ground is right in front of us. Please understand.”

As Himura bowed his head toward Seongpil, his retinue followed suit and bowed.

Seongpil tapped the armrest of his chair and stared at the sight of a dozen or so people bowing their heads to him.

“There is no way, ra… … .”

Seongpil suddenly got up from his seat.

“The image of the Girls’ League has been completely consumed. If we continue to appear on entertainment shows, it will only cause fatigue rather than generate a response. There is a limit to how much more bait we can create.”

Himura clenched his molars.

He knew that too. That’s why he was angry.

This is the only way out of the situation.

‘If only I could come up with a satisfying solution, as Director Park has put in all his effort… ‘

Himura let out a sigh of self-loathing so that no one could hear.

“I see. Then really, I guess we have no choice but to leave it to heaven. As I said, the odds are probably 50/50. The Girls’ League has achieved… … .”

“There’s still one step left.”

“yes?”

Seongpil cast his uncertain gaze into the air.

“No, there’s one knife left.”

“……yes?”

Seongpil turned his head to the opposite side.

Himura asked back.

“What did you just say… … .”

“I don’t know what the outcome will be, but… … .”

“You just said you had one knife left… … .”

“Still, there is one sword left in the sheath.”

“I see, that’s exactly what you said… … . Is it okay if I ask what it is?”

“samurai.”

* * *

A pink-haired man emerged from the airport terminal and took off his white hat.

“Naaa, come on.”

Erica and Noah, who were following behind, clicked their tongues with tired eyes.

“Eri, just bear with it for a little longer. In a few days, you won’t have to see that sight anymore.”

“Yeah, let’s both do our best.”

“Everyone!”

Waypercent pink haired guy, Yubin looked back with a big smile.

“Our managers at Garo Enter are familiar with Japan, so you can rely on them!”

“You came this year and now you have the audacity to say, ‘We’re Garo Enter’. Do you really have to be that shameless to plan a scheme to exploit us for nothing?”

Noah shook his head.

Then suddenly Erica grabbed my arm.

“The first one to succeed in advancing into Japan was KS Entertainment, right, senior? We’re much more familiar with it, aren’t we? KS Entertainment is the history of K-pop itself?!”

KS Enter managers tore into Erica.

The Garo Enter managers reassured Yubin, who was trembling. They had to tell him several times that Erika would not hurt him.

Erica closed her eyes and sighed, then placed her hand on her forehead, not hiding her tired expression.

“My personality… … has become tainted because of that person… … .”

“Hey, Erii, just hold on a little longer. Just go on two or three music shows and your schedule will be over. Now it’s time to break up with that pink-haired guy.”

“I live thanks to you… … .”

Erica hugged Noah tightly. Erica’s gloomy face instantly brightened up and became 100% juicy.

“Noah, you’re so cute!”

“I, Eri.”

“huh?”

“But why do we use Korean?”

“… … .”

Erica and Noah held hands and lifted themselves high into the sky.

“This is my hometown!”

By the way, this is Tokyo Airport, not the hometown of the two people.

“Oh, that’s right!”

Noah pulled out a toy sword from his waistband. It was a detailed toy, even including a sheath.

She held the handle of the sword with her left hand and the scabbard with her right, slightly revealing the body of the sword. Since it was plastic, Noah’s face was not reflected in the body of the sword, but Noah muttered as if he had become a samurai.

“Samurai Girls, Kang… … .”

“Whirl, whirl!”

Yubin also felt excited and took out a plastic samurai sword from her back and swung it.

Then he pretended to tap Noah’s scabbard or cut her arms and legs.

“Hahahaha! Why are you all so down! It’s Japan! Japan! Zipangu! Akihabara! Maid cafe! Bugbug!”

As Erica took the extreme karate stance, Yubin became a coward and shrank into a corner.

Only then did Noah do what he wanted to do.

He took off the scabbard nicely and held the blade close to his cheek.

“Samurai Girls.”

Descent.

“Noah, you’re so cute!”

Erica took dozens of pictures of Noah from the side. Noah couldn’t hide the corners of his mouth going up in a samurai pose like he saw in the anime.

Anyway.

“It’s finally here.”

Yubin adjusted her hat and looked up at the sky.

Samurai Girls lands in Japan.